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26 years on, Bhopal gas tragedy verdict on June 7

26 years on, Bhopal gas tragedy verdict on June 7

Rediff.com13 May 2010

Twenty-six years after one of the worst industrial disasters, Bhopal Gas Tragedy, which claimed thousands of lives occurred, a local court trying the case would pronounce its verdict on June 7.

Is it too late to ask Arjun Singh about Bhopal?

Is it too late to ask Arjun Singh about Bhopal?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

'Arjun Singh was chief minister of Madhya Pradesh back in 1984. He is still on Indian soil, and, presumably, available for questioning.'

Mithila Is A Happy Pool Girl!

Mithila Is A Happy Pool Girl!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Just where are the stars travelling? We find out.

Recipe: Chef Roshan's Tilapia Fish Curry

Recipe: Chef Roshan's Tilapia Fish Curry

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

It pairs brilliantly with appams, neer dosas and steamed rice.

Hiroshima-like memorial for Bhopal tragedy victims

Hiroshima-like memorial for Bhopal tragedy victims

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

The premises of the defunct Union Carbide factory will be opened for the public from January, 25 years after the gas leak from it killed and maimed thousands of people, a senior minister said on Tuesday."The Union Carbide factory premises will be thrown open for the public in January. The date of opening has not been finalised yet. The state also has plans to build a Hiroshima-like memorial there depicting the detailed account of the disaster," said a minister.

Bhopal teenager arrested for terror emails

Bhopal teenager arrested for terror emails

Rediff.com28 Jul 2006

Shariq Ahmed Khan of Nishatpura locality in Bhopal was arrested for allegedly sending the e-mails in the name of the Lashkar-e-Qahar, Superintendent of Police A K Singh said

INDIA Bloc Hits Familiar Roadblocks

INDIA Bloc Hits Familiar Roadblocks

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Some constituents of the alliance have raised concern that the panels, particularly the 14-member coordination committee, are at risk of becoming ineffective, as their decisions have so far not been acted upon.

Stop Violence! India Tells Manipur

Stop Violence! India Tells Manipur

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

The horrific videos from Manipur have shocked India, leading to protests across the nation.

The Politics Of The Bharat Ratna

The Politics Of The Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Most politicians and even non-politicians have been honoured because of what they were purported to be electorally worth for the ruling party of their time, argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

Assam Rifles files sedition case against Manipur civil society group

Assam Rifles files sedition case against Manipur civil society group

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

A highly-placed defence source said a first information report was registered against COCOMI on July 10, after the outfit gave a call to people 'not to surrender weapons.'

Bhopal tragedy: The story so far

Bhopal tragedy: The story so far

Rediff.com1 Dec 2004

Shivraj's rule ends, Mohan Yadav is picked as MP CM

Shivraj's rule ends, Mohan Yadav is picked as MP CM

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Springing a surprise, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday picked Mohan Yadav, a leader of Other Backward Classes (OBC) and a three-time MLA, as the next chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, state party president VD Sharma said.

Bhopal tragedy: Toxic waste continues to contaminate water

Bhopal tragedy: Toxic waste continues to contaminate water

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Indifferent parent, dithering states and a lethargic Centre have allowed Union Carbide's deadly waste to poison the soil and groundwater in Bhopal.

10 injured in Bhopal-Ujjain passenger train blast, terror angle suspected

10 injured in Bhopal-Ujjain passenger train blast, terror angle suspected

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

The blast occurred in a general coach of the train between 9.30am and 10am when it was on its way to Ujjain from Bhopal, Railway PRO, Indore, Jitendra Kumar Jayant said.

Dow Chemical's Olympic PR push dogged by Bhopal

Dow Chemical's Olympic PR push dogged by Bhopal

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Dow Chemical Co hoped an Olympic sponsorship would boost its global cache, but the company's link to a gas leak tragedy 28 years ago threatens to curb some of the benefits from the $100 million advertising deal.

ISSF World Cup: Third time's the charm for Divya & Sarabjot!

ISSF World Cup: Third time's the charm for Divya & Sarabjot!

Rediff.com11 May 2023

On day two of the ISSF World Cup in Baku, Divya TS and Sarabjot Singh bagged gold.

Shivraj turns to public amid buzz of being sidelined

Shivraj turns to public amid buzz of being sidelined

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

In the wake of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra predicting Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh's Chouhan's exit from the top post following the year-end assembly polls, the latter asked people at a rally whether he should become the CM again or not.

Only 3 pollsters predicted big BJP win in MP; Chhattisgarh surprises all

Only 3 pollsters predicted big BJP win in MP; Chhattisgarh surprises all

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

With the assembly election results throwing up surprises, most exit polls got the outcome in Chhattisgarh and the scale of the Bharatiya Janata Party's win in Madhya Pradesh wrong.

Scindia aide quits BJP, returns to Congress in election year

Scindia aide quits BJP, returns to Congress in election year

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Madhya Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party executive committee member Baijnath Singh Yadav, a loyalist of Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, quit the saffron party on Wednesday to return to the Congress fold, months ahead of the assembly elections.

Congress' Cricket Promise In MP

Congress' Cricket Promise In MP

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

'The concept of an MP IPL team is the brainchild of Kamal Nath.' 'If the Congress government comes to power in the state, he will assemble an IPL team for MP with the assistance of his business contacts.'

MP: Are Women Voters Shifting Loyalties?

MP: Are Women Voters Shifting Loyalties?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

'This time, triumph will belong to the brother who promises a brighter future, not the one who merely remembers his sisters during elections and then vanishes.'

Bhopal tragedy: SC reserves verdict on CBI plea

Bhopal tragedy: SC reserves verdict on CBI plea

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved its judgement on the plea of the Central Bureau of Investigation for prosecuting Bhopal gas tragedy case accused, who have escaped with lighter punishment of two years jail term, under the stringent penal provision attracting maximum ten years of imprisonment.

Asian Games: Indian men's 10m air pistol team strikes gold

Asian Games: Indian men's 10m air pistol team strikes gold

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

With today's success, Indian shooters have so far won four gold, four silver and five bronze medals.

Assam man booked for raping MP girl in Bengaluru; minister cries love jihad

Assam man booked for raping MP girl in Bengaluru; minister cries love jihad

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

The woman has lodged a complaint in Damoh on Thursday evening against one Omar Farooq and a police team from Damoh is leaving for Karnataka immediately to probe the case, MP home minister Narottam Mishra told reporters in Bhopal.

Bhopal college says no jeans for female teachers

Bhopal college says no jeans for female teachers

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

According to the administration of Sarojini Naidu Girls College, a formal dress code is necessary to distinguish teachers from students.

Haryana sanctions land for RAF battalion in Nuh amid communal violence

Haryana sanctions land for RAF battalion in Nuh amid communal violence

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The sanction to hand over the plot of about 50 acres in Indri village of Nuh to the Rapid Action Force came earlier this week.

MP Polls: Of Jobs And Broken Promises

MP Polls: Of Jobs And Broken Promises

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Of the 3,893,149 registered applicants on the MP Rojgar portal, only 21 individuals have been successfully placed in government and semi-government positions since April 2020.

Retired HC judge to probe Bhopal jailbreak, encounter

Retired HC judge to probe Bhopal jailbreak, encounter

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

The Pandey panel has been directed to probe the 'circumstances in which the SIMI members escaped from the prison and the officials responsible for it'.

Be ready to deal with new, emerging threats: Modi to armed forces

Be ready to deal with new, emerging threats: Modi to armed forces

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

The prime minister was briefed by Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan about the various discussions conducted at this year's Combined Commanders' conference.

BJP's Uma Bharti on 'temple strike' seeking stringent liquor policy in MP

BJP's Uma Bharti on 'temple strike' seeking stringent liquor policy in MP

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Bharti has been demanding appropriate amendments in liquor policy, which the state government releases every year, and incorporating more controls to promote de-addiction.

NGOs not happy with aid package on Bhopal

NGOs not happy with aid package on Bhopal

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

Not satisfied with the Centre's relief package, seven organisations championing the cause of Bhopal gas victims on Friday criticised the government for not considering their objections to some of the recommendations by the Group of Ministers looking into the issue.

Rashmika Sends Us A Kiss!

Rashmika Sends Us A Kiss!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Neha's hectic trip to the US... Sunny takes Gadar 2 to London... Anurag Kashyap's Kennedy gets more applause...

Light rains bring respite from scorching heat in North India

Light rains bring respite from scorching heat in North India

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

The weather department has said that the skies are expected to be partly cloudy for the next few days in Delhi.

Fake passport: Monica aquitted by Bhopal court

Fake passport: Monica aquitted by Bhopal court

Rediff.com16 Jul 2007

Underworld don Abu Salem's companion Monica Bedi was acquitted by a Bhopal court on Monday in a fake passport case.

Give Bhopal gas victims their Rs 1503 cr: SC

Give Bhopal gas victims their Rs 1503 cr: SC

Rediff.com19 Jul 2004

Twenty years after the deadly Bhopal gas leak claimed 15,000 lives and injured 500,000 more, the Supreme Court on Monday directed that Rs 1,503 crore deposited by the Union Carbide as compensation be distributed among the victims.

'Truck drivers don't get a life of dignity in India'

'Truck drivers don't get a life of dignity in India'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

'The government never asked any transport association before making this law on hit and run cases.' 'MPs only clapped to Amit Shah's new law and never questioned him about this law.' 'Are these MPs not bothered about the lives of drivers?'

Will Congress-SP War In MP Rock INDIA Boat?

Will Congress-SP War In MP Rock INDIA Boat?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

'At no point did Kamal Nath and Digvijaya indicate that the Opposition bloc was formed only to fight the Lok Sabha polls.'

Ministers' body to probe all Bhopal-related issues

Ministers' body to probe all Bhopal-related issues

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

Amid questions over how the then Union Carbide chief Warren Anderson fled India, the central government said on Thursday that the group of ministers set up on the Bhopal gas tragedy issue will look into all aspects related to the incident and facts would be presented before the nation.

US denies linking Bhopal with India's loan request

US denies linking Bhopal with India's loan request

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

His statement came against the backdrop of a controversy kicked off by his email to Ahluwalia.