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Won't let go even 1 inch: Karnataka CM on border dispute with Maha

Won't let go even 1 inch: Karnataka CM on border dispute with Maha

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

The Karnataka legislative assembly on Monday passed a unanimous resolution condemning the recent defacing of Shivaji Maharaj and Sangolli Rayanna's statues and burning of Kannada flag, and said such incidents will be considered as an act of sedition and strict action will be taken against those involved under 'Goonda Act.'

'People of this country are not hardcore communal at all'

'People of this country are not hardcore communal at all'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

'We are losing the battle of secularism, but we have not lost.'

Why Did BCCI Mess With Kohli?

Why Did BCCI Mess With Kohli?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Now we do not know if the Board bugs the dressing room or employs Pegasus in players' phones. But nothing stopped them from speaking with Kohli, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Sharjeel Imam charged with sedition for Jamia riots

Sharjeel Imam charged with sedition for Jamia riots

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

In its supplementary charge sheet, the police said 'serious riots had broken out in consequence to the protest march organised by Jamia students' against the amended citizenship law on December 15 last year.

Stalin's Son Rises In The Party Of The Rising Sun

Stalin's Son Rises In The Party Of The Rising Sun

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

His likable boy-next-door face and casual approach to public speaking have a unique appeal for the younger generation, but it stops there, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Why Price Rise Is Not Important For Indians

Why Price Rise Is Not Important For Indians

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Today beef, tomorrow namaz, the third day Sunday mass the fourth day hijab, the fifth day halal, the sixth day love jihad will always be the issues on hand, asserts Aakar Patel.

Rana Kapoor: Banker gone Rogue

Rana Kapoor: Banker gone Rogue

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

'The book captures Rana Kapoor's hunger for real estate leading to bungalows in Delhi, Mumbai, London and other cities; the multiple companies -- over 100 -- to fund his family's various ventures; the attempt to game the system by showing lower non-performing assets,' notes Joydeep Ghosh.

'Vaccine shortage can't be blamed on Adar Poonawalla'

'Vaccine shortage can't be blamed on Adar Poonawalla'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

'It was unfair to expect him to continue to keep on supplying vaccines without being given a firm commitment or a financial grant of any sort.'

Give Shehla 10-day notice before arrest: Court to police

Give Shehla 10-day notice before arrest: Court to police

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

The court had on September 10 directed her to join the investigation conducted by Delhi Police as and when called by the IO.

Stadium named after Modi, sports complex bears Patel's name: Govt

Stadium named after Modi, sports complex bears Patel's name: Govt

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Amid a controversy over the cricket stadium in Ahmedabad being renamed after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government on Wednesday said the name change involves only the Motera stadium and the entire sports complex continues to be named after Sardar Patel.

Ramdev withdraws 'allopathy' remarks after furore

Ramdev withdraws 'allopathy' remarks after furore

Rediff.com24 May 2021

However, he also said traditional ayurveda, yoga and naturopathy have also controlled and provided permanent solution to several complex diseases like blood pressure, thyroid, sugar, arthritis, hepatitis and asthma.

Sardar Patel had offered Kashmir to Pak, says Congress' Saifuddin Soz

Sardar Patel had offered Kashmir to Pak, says Congress' Saifuddin Soz

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Take Kashmir but don't talk of Hyderabad, Soz claimed Patel told the then Pak PM.

6 arrested for Bajrang Dal activist's murder as violence, arson continue

6 arrested for Bajrang Dal activist's murder as violence, arson continue

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

According to police sources, the arrested included Khasif (aged 30) and Syed Nadim (20), who are residents of Shivamogga, about 250 kms from Bengaluru.

'Land acquisition law in 2013 went too far'

'Land acquisition law in 2013 went too far'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

In his book, Backstage: The Story Behind India's High Growth Years, Montek Singh Ahluwalia accepted the Act "increased the cost of land to financially unsustainable levels ... and made it easier for anyone who wants to stop a project to use the various consultative processes required under the law to delay matters".

Human Review

Human Review

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Human presents an ugly truth -- that some people need to die a painful death in order to facilitate the process of finding a cure for deadly diseases, observes Utkarsh Mishra.

Criminal case against Kerala DGP over autobiography

Criminal case against Kerala DGP over autobiography

Rediff.com27 May 2019

The police's Crime Branch wing registered a criminal case against Thomas for penning his bare-all autobiography Sravukalkkoppam Neenthumbol (Swimming With Sharks) without seeking prior permission from the higher-ups.

'Manmohan Singh is a sweet man'

'Manmohan Singh is a sweet man'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

'Whenever you see him on television or anywhere else, he gives off grandfatherly vibes.'

WATCH: Vilayat Khan or Ravi Shankar? Who was No 1?

WATCH: Vilayat Khan or Ravi Shankar? Who was No 1?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

9 MUST WATCH videos!

Shehla granted protection from arrest in sedition case

Shehla granted protection from arrest in sedition case

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Considering all the facts, court's additional session judge Pawan Kumar Jain granted interim relief from arrest to her as police have not issued a notice to the accused.

'ISI is rarely questioned in Pakistan'

'ISI is rarely questioned in Pakistan'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

'But India, increasingly, is not that far behind, which is a story I never expected to tell.'

Sania Mirza's autobiography to be unveiled by Shah Rukh Khan

Sania Mirza's autobiography to be unveiled by Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan is all set to formally launch the autobiography of star tennis player Sania Mirza titled 'Ace Against Odds' in Hyderabad on Wednesday. The book which was originally launched a week ago has all the important events and her achievements, Imran Mirza, father of Sania Mirza said. "It is her own idea to pen the book and it took almost five years to compile," Imran Mirza, who too has contributed to the book, told PTI.

Uddhav in charge: Asks cops to crack down hard on MNS

Uddhav in charge: Asks cops to crack down hard on MNS

Rediff.com5 May 2022

'Uddhav has told the cops to crack down hard on the MNS agitation if MNS activists try to vitiate the communal harmony in the state.'

BJP won't take Gopal Kanda's support: Prasad

BJP won't take Gopal Kanda's support: Prasad

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

"I want to clarify one thing that the BJP is not going to take the support of Kanda," he told reporters in Chandigarh.

Former J-K governor Jagmohan passes away

Former J-K governor Jagmohan passes away

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Former Union minister and Jammu and Kashmir governor Jagmohan, whose tough measures as an administrator in various roles won him many admirers but also drew criticism from some quarters, passed away following a spell of illness. He was 93.

Islamic militants helping Maoists: Kerala CPM leader

Islamic militants helping Maoists: Kerala CPM leader

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

"Some are encouraging these Maoists to take up arms against the government," he alleged and asked the government to look into it.

Hardik on his close bonding with 'brother' Dhoni

Hardik on his close bonding with 'brother' Dhoni

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

Hardik Pandya said former Mahendra Singh Dhoni is someone he turns to in times of adversity, turmoil and even to understand his own mind.

Why does PM never say 'CPI-M Mukt Bharat', asks Rahul

Why does PM never say 'CPI-M Mukt Bharat', asks Rahul

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

While the Congress was a unifying force, the Left front was divisive, he said adding "wherever we go, we unify everybody. We are a unifying force. Wherever we go we identify everybody and unite them and make them strong".

PIX: Esha Gupta, Swara Bhaskar at an awards function

PIX: Esha Gupta, Swara Bhaskar at an awards function

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

The awards season carries on.

UP hospital bars Muslims without COVID-19 test

UP hospital bars Muslims without COVID-19 test

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Facing flak on social media, the hospital came up with another advertisement on Sunday, carrying an apology.

Bhima Koregaon Commission: STARTLING Revelations!

Bhima Koregaon Commission: STARTLING Revelations!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Rashmi Shukla's testimony comes as a revelation because the proceedings of the Elgar Parishad form the basis of the Bhima Koregaon case which has become an international cause celebre.

FIR against Urdu Poet Munawwar Rana for remarks on France killings

FIR against Urdu Poet Munawwar Rana for remarks on France killings

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Rana said the comments were misconstrued and it was made in the context of India.

No clear path to victory for BJP in 5 poll-bound states

No clear path to victory for BJP in 5 poll-bound states

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Assembly elections to five crucial states will take place in a few months and the results will be decisive for the BJP, which is eyeing a third successive term at the Centre, in the forthcoming the Lok Sabha polls in 2024.

Is ED Bad Only When It Targets Gandhis?

Is ED Bad Only When It Targets Gandhis?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

If the fear of ED could drive the powerful people of today to be honest or at least be minimally corrupt, will it not be a great thing for our nation?, asks Sudhir Bisht.

Mosque depicted as noise pollutant in Class 6 textbook, sparks row

Mosque depicted as noise pollutant in Class 6 textbook, sparks row

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

The ICSE, however, maintained the board did not publish or prescribe textbooks, and that schools had to deal with the issue.

What Telecom Man reveals about India's business-politics links

What Telecom Man reveals about India's business-politics links

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'It's the brazen corruption involving politicians that makes you sit up years after the event,' notes Nivedita Mookerji after reading B K Syngal's Telecom Man.

Sidhu sparks row by addressing Pak PM as 'elder brother'

Sidhu sparks row by addressing Pak PM as 'elder brother'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

Sidhu visited the revered Gurdwara Darbar Sahib and offered prayers and stressed on 'opening of a new friendship chapter' and trade between the two countries, days after India early this week reopened the visa-free Kartarpur corridor for Sikh pilgrims.

'Vegetarianism can help'

'Vegetarianism can help'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

'But one of the important things to remember is that what we are seeing today in India -- the destruction of the forests, the opening up of the forests to mining companies.' 'It's a horrifying thing that's going on.' 'Yet, if you look at who owns the mining companies, you will see that almost always they are vegetarians!' 'They are people, who in their own lives would probably not even hurt an insect, but yet have no qualms about destroying an entire ecosystem.'

PIX: Benfica end Juve's hopes, join Chelsea in last 16

PIX: Benfica end Juve's hopes, join Chelsea in last 16

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

WB: 3 BJP workers arrested for 'goli maro' slogans

WB: 3 BJP workers arrested for 'goli maro' slogans

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

The group, carrying party flags, were heard shouting the slogan en route to the Shahid Minar ground.

Narayan Rane's arrest justified, not custodial interrogation: Court

Narayan Rane's arrest justified, not custodial interrogation: Court

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

A court at Mahad in Maharashtra, while granting bail to Union Minister Narayan Rane, said his arrest over his controversial remarks against Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray was "justified", but his custodial interrogation was not necessary.