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Imran Khan's party wins violence-marred PoK polls

Imran Khan's party wins violence-marred PoK polls

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party has won 23 seats while the Pakistan Peoples Party was second with eight seats and the incumbent Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz secured just six seats, the state-run Radio Pakistan reported.

6 dead in violence across UP during CAA protests

6 dead in violence across UP during CAA protests

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Director General of Police O P Singh said that two people lost their lives in Bijnor and one each in Meerut, Sambhal and Firozabad. But officials reported a death in Kanpur as well.

Violent protests against CAA in Delhi, 21 injured

Violent protests against CAA in Delhi, 21 injured

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Police resorted to baton charges and fired tear gas shells to disperse the protesters.

Dad steps down, Jayadev Galla helms Amara Raja

Dad steps down, Jayadev Galla helms Amara Raja

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'I have personally been very keen on investing in lithium ion battery technology for some time.'

President Patil to attend QBR kick-off ceremony

President Patil to attend QBR kick-off ceremony

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

India's Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra will receive the Commonwealth Games baton from Queen Elizabeth II with President Pratibha Devisingh Patil in attendance at Buckingham Palace on October 29.

IAF chief Dhanoa new chairman of CCS committee

IAF chief Dhanoa new chairman of CCS committee

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa is a Kargil war veteran and top rated fighter pilot with over 3,000 hours of flying experience.

iPhone 13 to go on sale in India from September 24

iPhone 13 to go on sale in India from September 24

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The wait for the new iPhone is over as the tech giant Apple officially launched its new iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro on September 14.

Farmers to observe 'Sadbhavna Diwas', hold day-long fast today

Farmers to observe 'Sadbhavna Diwas', hold day-long fast today

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

Farmers protesting the Centre's new agri laws will observe 'Sadbhavna Diwas' on Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary on January 30 and hold a day-long fast, farm leaders said on Friday, and asserted that their agitation will gain strength as farmers in large numbers will join them in the days ahead.

Hathras victim's family alleges pressure from police, admin

Hathras victim's family alleges pressure from police, admin

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

'We are under pressure from officials and confined to our home while the media has also been disallowed from meeting us'

Braving tear gas, water cannons, farmers continue their fight

Braving tear gas, water cannons, farmers continue their fight

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Police resorted to lathicharge for a brief time to control protesters who broke barricades. Hours later, they were granted permission to enter Delhi and stage a peaceful protest at Nirankari ground in Burari.

Holder hails support towards 'Black Lives Matter'

Holder hails support towards 'Black Lives Matter'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

West Indies captain Jason Holder says both his team and England putting up a united front to show support for the Black Lives Matter campaign before the start of the first Test in Southampton meant the "world to him" and he feels Michael Holding's powerful speech on racism "in his veins". Both teams took the knee for 30 seconds in solidarity with the BLM movement before the start of play on Wednesday.

SEE: New video shows cops using force in Jamia library

SEE: New video shows cops using force in Jamia library

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

The 48-second video purportedly shows some seven to eight paramilitary and police personnel entering the Old Reading Hall and beating students with lathis.

Turtle who lost both back legs gets rolling!

Turtle who lost both back legs gets rolling!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

A box turtle named Pedro has been outfitted with a set of custom-made wheels after losing his back legs, thanks to doctors and students at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Sena MP demands Rane's sacking, party workers clash with BJP men

Sena MP demands Rane's sacking, party workers clash with BJP men

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Stones were pelted from both the sides, following which police used cane-charge to disperse the agitators, an official said.

Former England cricketer Panesar eyes political career

Former England cricketer Panesar eyes political career

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

The 37-year-old spinner, who had handed over copies of his book to the Indian cricket team during their UK tour for the Cricket World Cup in June-July, said he would next like to tackle politics at the end of his cricketing career.

Dynasts' report card: Defeat for Sharad's, Shatrughan's wards

Dynasts' report card: Defeat for Sharad's, Shatrughan's wards

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

They entered the Bihar poll battle to protect and carry forward their fathers' political legacy, but many of them could not win their own seat though some tasted victory.

Cops beat me after I told them I'm blind: JNU student

Cops beat me after I told them I'm blind: JNU student

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

The Jawaharlal Nehru University Visually Challenged Students Forum demanded an apology from Delhi Police and said they will begin a protest against police atrocities from Wednesday.

UP CM Yogi blames 'anti-social' elements for violence at BHU

UP CM Yogi blames 'anti-social' elements for violence at BHU

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Professor ON Singh said he was "taking moral responsibility" of the recent incidents of molestation and violence inside the premises of the university.

Let govt tell us why can't it repeal farm laws: Rakesh Tikait

Let govt tell us why can't it repeal farm laws: Rakesh Tikait

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait on Saturday asked the Centre to explain to farmers why it does not want to repeal the three farm laws, while promising it that they 'will not let the government bow its head' before the world.

One dead as BJP workers clash with police in Bengal

One dead as BJP workers clash with police in Bengal

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Several protesters and police personnel were injured in clashes. The BJP alleged that a party worker identified as Ullen Ray was 'beaten to death' by the police during a baton charge.

The secret behind Manchester City's success

The secret behind Manchester City's success

Rediff.com19 May 2019

Relentless will to improve drives City to greatness

Jamia students narrate Sunday's ordeal

Jamia students narrate Sunday's ordeal

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

A day after the violence, the students expressed fear of being attacked again.

Treated like criminals by cops: Jamia students

Treated like criminals by cops: Jamia students

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

According to students, police laid seige to the campus and those injured were not even allowed to get medical attention.

Last Hurrah: Bolt sore but will run in 4x100 metres qualifying

Last Hurrah: Bolt sore but will run in 4x100 metres qualifying

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

'Physically I am alright, there is a little bit of pain, but nothing a massage can't cure, I'm taking it easy," Bolt said of his condition two days after finishing third despite clocking his season's best-equalling 9.95 seconds in the 100m final'

Internet shut in 10 districts of Assam for 24 hrs

Internet shut in 10 districts of Assam for 24 hrs

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Amid widespread protests against the citizenship bill in the state, the govt suspended Internet services to 'prevent spreading rumours'.

J-K cops disguise as stone pelters to catch real culprits

J-K cops disguise as stone pelters to catch real culprits

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Perplexed by the development, the stone pelters ended the protest early as they were caught unaware of the police strategy.

The first desi to win the US Spelling Bee

The first desi to win the US Spelling Bee

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Indian American children have dominated the Scripps Howard Spelling Bee in the United States since the turn of the new century. Long before this impressive trail of triumphs began, way back in 1985, Balu Natarajan became the first Indian American child to win the Spelling Bee. Rediff.com US Contributor Abhijit Masih catches up with Dr Natarajan as the 2021 Spelling Bee takes off this weekend.

PIX: India women's 4x400m relay team win gold; men bag silver

PIX: India women's 4x400m relay team win gold; men bag silver

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

India's 4x400m women's relay team on Thursday clinched its fifth consecutive gold medal in the Asian Games in Jakarta to maintain a remarkable domination in this event in the continental showpiece.

Political storm erupts after 5 killed during Bengal polls

Political storm erupts after 5 killed during Bengal polls

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

Five people were killed, including 4 in the firing by Central Industrial Security Force personnel, during the fourth phase of polling

Sonia Gandhi retiring... but not from politics: Congress

Sonia Gandhi retiring... but not from politics: Congress

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Asked what role she will assume after Rahul Gandhi takes over the reins of the party, Sonia Gandhi told media persons in the Parliament complex: "My role is to retire."

Covid fight: 4 faultlines India must address

Covid fight: 4 faultlines India must address

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Rather than worry about what picture of India is being painted in the foreign media, the focus must be on marshalling all our energies to provide relief and solace to our deeply wounded and dispirited citizens, says former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

CBI raids homes of former CWG officials

CBI raids homes of former CWG officials

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

CBI on Monday registered two cases in connection with alleged irregularities during the Queen's Batons Relay in London and carried out searches at CWG Organising Committee's office and at residences of some of the Games' former officials.

Birthday Special: The Best of Amol Palekar

Birthday Special: The Best of Amol Palekar

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

We celebrate the brilliant actor by looking back at his classic works.

QUIZ: How much do you know about Indians at the Olympics?

QUIZ: How much do you know about Indians at the Olympics?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Take our quiz to find out just how much you know.

Day after Maratha bandh, Internet suspended in Navi Mumbai

Day after Maratha bandh, Internet suspended in Navi Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Miscreants had also set fire to a police outpost.

Readers' Pick: The 10 HAPPIEST Hindi songs

Readers' Pick: The 10 HAPPIEST Hindi songs

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

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Bengal polls: Over 79% voting in Phase 1 amid sporadic violence

Bengal polls: Over 79% voting in Phase 1 amid sporadic violence

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

Sporadic incidents of violence were reported from various places that went to polls on Saturday during the first phase of the West Bengal assembly election, even as the overall poll situation was largely peaceful with 79.79 per cent turnout recorded till the end of voting, an official said.

Vishy Anand to welcome QBR to Chennai

Vishy Anand to welcome QBR to Chennai

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

Four-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand will be among the few sportspersons who will welcome the Queen's Baton Relay (QBR) for the Delhi Commonwealth Games when it reaches Chennai on Friday.

New stars shining on Indian horizon

New stars shining on Indian horizon

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

The who's who of India's sports fraternity was present under one roof to acknowledge the contribution of those who did the country proud in their respective fields. Our correspondent Harish Kotian too was there at the second Sahara India Sports Awards function in Mumbai.

New stars shining on Indian horizon

New stars shining on Indian horizon

Rediff.com31 Oct 2010

The who's who of India's sports fraternity was present under one roof to acknowledge the contribution of those who did the country proud in their respective fields. Our correspondent Harish Kotian too was there at the second Sahara India Sports Awards function in Mumbai.