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Bengal wins Santosh trophy after 11 years

Bengal wins Santosh trophy after 11 years

Rediff.com8 Aug 2010

Kerala lad Denson Devadas struck twice as Bengal made a spectacular comeback to beat Punjab 2-1, ending their 11 years title drought in the 64th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy in Kolkata.

1984 riots case: HC grants bail to Sajjan Kumar

1984 riots case: HC grants bail to Sajjan Kumar

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

The Delhi high court on Friday granted anticipatory bail to former Congress Member of Parliament Sajjan Kumar and six others in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots cases. Justice A K Pathak, while pronouncing the bail order, directed the accused to furnish a personal and surety bond of Rs 50,000 each. A lower court had issued non-bailable warrants against Kumar, 64, and others after they failed to appear before it despite its summons.

'84 riots: Court adjourns hearing on bail plea

'84 riots: Court adjourns hearing on bail plea

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

A Delhi court adjourned to Thursday the hearing on the bail application of six people chargesheeted by the Central Bureau of Investigation for their alleged role in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots cases.

Uttarakhand: BJP leader's murder sparks violence

Uttarakhand: BJP leader's murder sparks violence

Rediff.com23 Aug 2009

A local Bharatiya Janata Party leader was shot dead on Sunday, allegedly by a Bahujan Samaj Party activist, sparking massive violence in Uttarakhand's Nainital district. In the ensuing violence, a policeman was burnt alive by a mob, which also torched a police station and over a dozen vehicles. Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the killing of Balwant Singh, head of Kotabagh block in the district.

Gujarat to form raise intelligence unit

Gujarat to form raise intelligence unit

Rediff.com6 Aug 2008

In a bid to strengthen the information-gathering mechanism to thwart terror activities, the Gujarat government has decided to create a special intelligence unit by directly recruiting cadres.

Link your PAN to Aadhar by December 31 or it may become inoperative

Link your PAN to Aadhar by December 31 or it may become inoperative

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

There are four simple ways to link PAN to Aadhaar; make the most of the deadline to avoid hassles later, explains Bindisha Sarang.

SAFF Cup: Jeje strikes to give India last gasp win

SAFF Cup: Jeje strikes to give India last gasp win

Rediff.com5 Dec 2009

A less-than-impressive India scored in the dying moments to beat Afghanistan 1-0 and begin their SAFF Championships on a winning note in Dhaka on Saturday.

What all terrorists do before final assault?

What all terrorists do before final assault?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

The militants, who entered into Mumbai by boats to carry out probably the worst terror attack on India, began their killing spree in the high seas where they killed five fishermen who're "missing" since last week.

Gujarat riots: Missing persons to be declared dead

Gujarat riots: Missing persons to be declared dead

Rediff.com28 Feb 2009

With the expiry of the seven years' stipulated time, authorities are set to declare 228 missing in the 2002 post-Godhra riots as dead.

Canada:Official language status sought for Punjabi

Canada:Official language status sought for Punjabi

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

"Punjabi's popularity is growing by leaps and bounds in Canada. From Parliament to State Assemblies and other places, the use of Punjabi is spreading. You can see signs at the city halls, hospitals, banks, credit unions in Punjabi; they read, 'We speak Punjabi'. So it is really encouraging," Punjabi Language Educators' Association president Balwant Sanghera said.

Holders Punjab upset by Manipur

Holders Punjab upset by Manipur

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

Defending champions Punjab were shocked by Manipur 2-1 in the quarter-final Group A league opener in the 63rd National Football championship, for the Santosh Trophy, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in Chennai on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Historic Rath Yatra held in Puri under curfew

PHOTOS: Historic Rath Yatra held in Puri under curfew

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The elaborate rituals, which commenced early in the morning, concluded after the three wooden chariots of Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Lord Balabhadra and sister Goddess Subhadra reached their destination at Gundicha Temple from Sri Mandir well before evening.

No appeal for hallmarking of gold in Gujarat

No appeal for hallmarking of gold in Gujarat

Rediff.com10 May 2007

Gold traders in Gujarat have protested the Central government's decision to hallmark gold, saying the hallmarking procedure is complicated and costly.

Beant Singh's assassination: 6 convicted

Beant Singh's assassination: 6 convicted

Rediff.com27 Jul 2007

The court will pronounce the quantum of sentence to the six convicts on Saturday.

JCT upset defending champions Dempo

JCT upset defending champions Dempo

Rediff.com28 Sep 2008

JCT stunned defending champions Dempo 2-1 in their opening game of the I-League match.

Pak used drones to drop off arms, say Punjab cops

Pak used drones to drop off arms, say Punjab cops

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

In the first such incident reported in Punjab, drones were used to drop weapons and communication devices, among others, from across the border, an official said, adding that a half-burnt drone used in the operation was recovered from Tarn Taran.

Hoax SMS 'warning' puts Pune police in a spot

Hoax SMS 'warning' puts Pune police in a spot

Rediff.com28 Jul 2008

A hoax SMS circulating in Pune put the city police in a spot on Sunday as it 'warned' people to keep away from crowded and busy areas following the serial bomb blasts in Ahmedabad and Bengaluru.The message, which asked receivers to forward it to as many people as possible, said, "16 blasts in Ahmedabad. Don't go to central areas like FC road, MG road, Appa Balwant Chowk and Dagdusheth Halwai Ganapati Mandir - warning issued by Pune police."

2 get death for Beant Singh assassination

2 get death for Beant Singh assassination

Rediff.com31 Jul 2007

The court had on Monday reserved its verdict on the pronouncement of quantum of sentence to the six convicts in the case after hearing the argument of CBI and the defence lawyers.

Dera apology: Sikh priests to decide Wednesday

Dera apology: Sikh priests to decide Wednesday

Rediff.com29 May 2007

Top Sikh clerics on Tuesday met to decide the future course of action against Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the wake of an apology tendered by him for dressing like Guru Gobind Singh.

What led the British to Leave India?

What led the British to Leave India?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Attlee said Great Britain had concluded that the Indian element of the army was no longer reliable and that Netaji's Indian National Army had demonstrated that. That had shaken the foundation on which Britain's Indian empire rested, argues Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd).

Indira Gandhi's assassin declared 'great martyr'

Indira Gandhi's assassin declared 'great martyr'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

A group of Sikh leaders on Tuesday conferred the status of "great martyr" on Beant Singh, one of the assassins of former prime minister Indira Gandhi, at a function organised by the Dal Khalsa in Jalandhar.

Indo-Myanmar border to be fenced

Indo-Myanmar border to be fenced

Rediff.com18 Sep 2006

Only 52 km out of the 1,643 km stretch of international border with Myanmar is manned by Indian security forces.

J&K: 8 policemen held in sting operation

J&K: 8 policemen held in sting operation

Rediff.com13 Feb 2006

Eight policemen including two special police officers were arrested when they were caught red handed in a sting operation drive by senior police officers in Jammu.

Second day washed out

Second day washed out

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

Heavy rain forced the second day's play in the Gujarat – Tamil Nadu Ranji Trophy match to be called off without a ball being bowled.

ISL Draft: Lyngdoh, Anas Edathodika join 'Crorepati Club'

ISL Draft: Lyngdoh, Anas Edathodika join 'Crorepati Club'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

Defender Anas Edathodika and midfielder Eugeneson Lyngdoh emerged as costliest picks for an identical Rs 1.1 crore by new outfit Jamshedpur FC and two-time champions ATK respectively in the Indian Super League domestic players draft in Mumbai on Sunday.

Is India over-dependent on Captain Chhetri?

Is India over-dependent on Captain Chhetri?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The India football captain said others players in the side are very much capable of outperforming him.

Can India keep 2022 FIFA World Cup hopes alive?

Can India keep 2022 FIFA World Cup hopes alive?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Buoyed by their gallant goalless draw against Asian champions Qatar, India would be looking to register their first win in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers when they take on Bangladesh.

Indian football round-up: Pune City FC rally to win against Mumbai City FC

Indian football round-up: Pune City FC rally to win against Mumbai City FC

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Uruguayan striker Emiliano Alfaro struck twice, including one in the final minute of the game, as FC Pune City staged a remarkable fightback to beat Mumbai City FC 2-1 in the Indian Super league (ISL) in Pune on Wednesday.

Rath Yatra: Top officials rush to Puri, curfew-like shutdown imposed

Rath Yatra: Top officials rush to Puri, curfew-like shutdown imposed

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Chief Secretary A K Tripathy and Director General of Police (DGP) Abhay rushed to the pilgrim town to make the necessary arrangements. "The DGP and I are rushing to Puri to take stock of the situation as per the direction of the chief minister. We will camp there," Tripathy said.

Eleven get life imprisonment for post-Godhra riot

Eleven get life imprisonment for post-Godhra riot

Rediff.com14 Dec 2005

Gujarat: 11 get life imprisonment for post-Godhra riot

Two Pak drones recovered so far: Punjab govt

Two Pak drones recovered so far: Punjab govt

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

The damaged drone was recovered in Mahawa village based on the information given by one of the four people the state police arrested on Sunday.

Ex-Punjab CM's killer admits crime: sources

Ex-Punjab CM's killer admits crime: sources

Rediff.com19 Mar 2006

Balwant Singh said the other accused have been falsely implicated in the case

Kader Khan, Gambhir among 112 conferred with Padma awards

Kader Khan, Gambhir among 112 conferred with Padma awards

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Folk artist from Chhattisgarh Teejan Bai, Guelleh, Naik and theatre actor from Maharashtra Balwant Moreshwar Purandare will be honoured with Padma Vibushan.

Batla House: Why Inspector Sharma didn't wear a bulletproof jacket

Batla House: Why Inspector Sharma didn't wear a bulletproof jacket

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

'The operation was planned in a manner so as not to alert the terrorists.' 'Every precaution was taken to keep it low-key so as not to alert the terrorists and surprise them and arrest them.'

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Given the controversy over Uttar Pradesh's population control moves, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP MLAs in UP have.

Spotted at ISL: Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth and Sachin Tendulkar!

Spotted at ISL: Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth and Sachin Tendulkar!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

The legends descended at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday night for the Indian Super League match between Chennaiyin FC and Kerala Blasters.

IPL 2020: Meet four-time champions Mumbai Indians

IPL 2020: Meet four-time champions Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Rajneesh Gupta presents Mumbai Indians's record in the IPL over the years:

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

590 cricketers -- including 370 Indian players and 220 overseas players -- will go under the hammer during the two-day mega auction in Bengaluru on February 12 and 13.

Polo group plans foreign expansion

Polo group plans foreign expansion

Rediff.com15 Oct 2003

Teenager sentenced to death for rape, murder

Teenager sentenced to death for rape, murder

Rediff.com15 Dec 2004

19-year-old Balwant Thakore committed the crime on a one-and-a-half-year-old girl in Malek village of Mehsana district in Gujarat.