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Jayalalithaa 'constantly monitored'; Kerala Guv, CM visit hospital

Jayalalithaa 'constantly monitored'; Kerala Guv, CM visit hospital

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

The hospital, where the AIADMK general secretary was admitted on September 22 after she complained of fever and dehydration, said she was "constantly being monitored".

TN: Two directors held for supporting LTTE

TN: Two directors held for supporting LTTE

Rediff.com25 Oct 2008

After MDMK leader Vaiko, Tamil film directors Seeman and Ameer were on Frdiay arrested on the charge of making inflamatory speeches during a rally taken out by the cinema industry in support of Sri Lankan Tamils at Rameswaram on October 19.

O Panneerselvam sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM

O Panneerselvam sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

A grim-faced Panneerselvam, who was also seen sporting a beard, was sworn in around 1.15 am by Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao at the Raj Bhavan amidst a scene of gloom.

Will China throw a lifeline for India's agri exports?

Will China throw a lifeline for India's agri exports?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

On the occasion of Chinese president Xi Jinping's two-day visit, Indian exporters are looking for a big boost in export of agricultural commodities, especially the ones that have been impacted by the ongoing trade war between the United States and China.

Deadlock continues over AIADMK merger talks

Deadlock continues over AIADMK merger talks

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

AIADMK-Amma led by Palaniswami accused the O Panneerselvam faction of "refusing" to come for talks.

Dinakaran questioned in EC official bribery case

Dinakaran questioned in EC official bribery case

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

His call logs, WhatsApp messages and SMSes are also being examined, police said.

A propaganda tool called #UrbanNaxal

A propaganda tool called #UrbanNaxal

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

'The category of crime and criminals called Maoist or Naxal or #UrbanNaxals is an illegitimate creation of right-wing propaganda media frenzy.' 'It is a fiction repugnant to the Constitution and the law of the land,' argue Vernon Gonsalves and Arun Ferreira.

Anti-CAA stir: Alert across states; entry to Mangaluru restricted

Anti-CAA stir: Alert across states; entry to Mangaluru restricted

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Prohibitory orders were imposed in Delhi and parts of Karnataka. Police kept tight vigil in Kerala. In Gujarat, 50 people were arrested for Thursday's violence.

Pregnant woman dies after cop 'kicks' bike for not stopping during helmet check

Pregnant woman dies after cop 'kicks' bike for not stopping during helmet check

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

The National Human Rights Commission sought a report from the Tamil Nadu government.

India to inform Lanka about terror cloud on Pak embassy official

India to inform Lanka about terror cloud on Pak embassy official

Rediff.com27 Jul 2014

India will be informing Sri Lanka about an official working with the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo who was allegedly playing a key role in planning terror strikes at the behest of ISI on the US and Israeli consulates in the southern part of this country.

Karunanidhi-Jaya spat hits TN streets

Karunanidhi-Jaya spat hits TN streets

Rediff.com7 Jun 2007

Shouting slogans against Karunanidhi, the AIADMK workers, including a large number of women, some legislators and former ministers, blocked roads at different places in Chennai, throwing traffic out of gear, police said.

Karti sent to 13-day jail, no special cell for him in Tihar

Karti sent to 13-day jail, no special cell for him in Tihar

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

The court allowed Karti to carry spectacles and medicines as per prescription subject to examination and approval by the jail doctor, but denied his request to carry toiletries, books, clothes and home food.

What you must know about Dementia

What you must know about Dementia

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

'Dementia is going to be a huge challenge for hospitals, doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, health workers and family members.'

CBI grills Chidambaram for nearly 4 hrs in INX media case

CBI grills Chidambaram for nearly 4 hrs in INX media case

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

After coming out of CBI headquarters in New Delhi, Chidambaram said he had appeared before the CBI and the first information report did not contain any allegations against him.

Toll in anti-Sterlite protests rises to 13; Stalin, CM trade accusations

Toll in anti-Sterlite protests rises to 13; Stalin, CM trade accusations

Rediff.com24 May 2018

The home minister said he was deeply pained at the loss of precious lives during the agitation at Tuticorin.

Prayers and tears flow outside Apollo hospital

Prayers and tears flow outside Apollo hospital

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

Large number of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supporters have been waiting anxiously outside the Apollo Hospital in Chennai since Sunday night for information on ailing chief minister and party supremo Jayalaithaa who suffered a cardiac arrest after days of showing improvement.

Money, old and new, comes tumbling out as raids continue

Money, old and new, comes tumbling out as raids continue

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Raids are being carried out across the country by the Income Tax department in the wake of the burgeoning fake currency racket post demonetisation, as currencies both new and old have been seized in large amounts from Bengaluru, Panjim and Faridabad besides the national capital.

IS Twitter account handler was in touch ISIS combatant in Iraq, say cops

IS Twitter account handler was in touch ISIS combatant in Iraq, say cops

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

Alleged pro-Islamic State Twitter account handler Mehdi Masroor Biswas was in touch with ISIS combatant stationed in Iraq, a top police official said.

Indian rapped for groping women on plane

Indian rapped for groping women on plane

Rediff.com30 May 2007

The indictment charged that he was traveling on British Airways Flight Number 67 from London to Philadelphia when he assaulted and intimidated British Airways flight attendants and interfered with their duties.

Cyber frauds worry matrimonial business

Cyber frauds worry matrimonial business

Rediff.com5 Oct 2007

The matrimonial sites came under scanner after the arrest of one Liaquat who allegedly cheated more than fifty women into marriage in Chennai in recently. He advertised himself as a UK-based Indian engineer looking for a bride in an online marriage portal.

ED attaches Rs 18.37cr assets of Zakir Naik's NGO

ED attaches Rs 18.37cr assets of Zakir Naik's NGO

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

The NIA has asked him to him to appear before it on March 30 in a case filed against him under an anti-terror law.

IPL: Betting racket busted in Kanpur, 2 Gujarat Lions players to be questioned

IPL: Betting racket busted in Kanpur, 2 Gujarat Lions players to be questioned

Rediff.com12 May 2017

The raid was made collectively by the crime branch and police on the tip-off received by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vigilance.

Top cop who has become an anti-trafficking hero

Top cop who has become an anti-trafficking hero

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Fighting sex trafficking and forced labour became Police Commissioner Mahesh Bhagwat's life mission. The winner of the US State Department's 2017 Trafficking in Persons Report Heroes Award speaks to Rediff.com

'Does Islam teach you to hurt your parents?'

'Does Islam teach you to hurt your parents?'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

'The path you were planning to choose was wrong. The safest place in this world is India. Why do you want to waste your life?' How the Mumbai Anti Terror Squad is trying to rehabilitate a young man who may have wanted to join ISIS.

Shocking video shows puppies burnt alive by boys in Hyderabad

Shocking video shows puppies burnt alive by boys in Hyderabad

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Three puppies were allegedly burnt alive by a group of youngsters in Hyderabad, one of whom recorded the gruesome act,

An IITian's venture: Two years, dozens of firms, but no trace of money

An IITian's venture: Two years, dozens of firms, but no trace of money

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Investors and EOW waded through a maze of legal obstacles to get their hands on the 'kingpin'.

AIADMK after Amma: Timeline of crisis within the party

AIADMK after Amma: Timeline of crisis within the party

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Here is the glimpse of the political turn of events in the state

TN chief minister flays BJP

TN chief minister flays BJP

Rediff.com28 Sep 2007

Karunanidhi accused LK Advani of making false allegations

Revenge match! CSK look to avenge defeat against Rajasthan

Revenge match! CSK look to avenge defeat against Rajasthan

Rediff.com9 May 2015

Chennai Super Kings will look to avenge their first leg loss against Rajasthan Royals.

Thousands join pro-Jallikattu protests; HC refuses to intervene

Thousands join pro-Jallikattu protests; HC refuses to intervene

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

The state government held talks with the protesting youth to sort out the matter.

Indians not allowed to fish in Lankan waters: Sirisena

Indians not allowed to fish in Lankan waters: Sirisena

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Dismissing opposition's claim that his government has given fishing rights to Indians, Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has said he has issued clear instructions to the navy to seize boats that violate the country's territorial waters.

Jaya remains critical; hospital rejects reports of her death

Jaya remains critical; hospital rejects reports of her death

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

'Some TV channels are wrongly reporting that the Honourable CM is no more. It is totally baseless and false,' the hospital says.

Sitaram Yechury compares Sabarimala protests to Babri demolition

Sitaram Yechury compares Sabarimala protests to Babri demolition

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Why not triple talaq line to Sabarimala, Yechury asks Centre

Can the lone BJP MP in TN retain his seat?

Can the lone BJP MP in TN retain his seat?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Pon Radhakrishnan is also a Union minister of state. His opponent is the richest candidate in Tamil Nadu.

DMK wrests Cauvery initiative

DMK wrests Cauvery initiative

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Today, with the 'Cauvery row' in full flow, the DMK has managed to wrest the 'pan-Tamil initiative' for the Dravidian polity as a whole. What more, the DMK has also stolen much of the 'Tamil thunder' that had belonged to peripheral pan-Tamil groups over the Jallikattu protests in January 2017, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

The raids continue and money keeps spilling out

The raids continue and money keeps spilling out

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Demonetisation was aimed at removing black money and corruption, but undisclosed income keeps being unearthed from various parts of the country.

Karti sent to CBI custody till March 6

Karti sent to CBI custody till March 6

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

No home food for Karti, medicines allowed only on prescription.

IPL fixing: SC directs Mudgal to probe Srinivasan, 12 players

IPL fixing: SC directs Mudgal to probe Srinivasan, 12 players

Rediff.com16 May 2014

In a setback to beleaguered Narayanaswami Srinivasan, the Supreme Court on Friday directed a probe against him and 12 prominent cricketers in the IPL betting and spot-fixing scandal.

Tuticorin: 'People hate cops'

Tuticorin: 'People hate cops'

Rediff.com24 May 2018

'That was triggering stone-throwing.' 'So if the cops were not so visible, the chances of any violence is reduced.'

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Here's a recap of moments captured in India in the past 24 hours.