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Bhiwani accused's wife suffered miscarriage during police raid, say kin

Bhiwani accused's wife suffered miscarriage during police raid, say kin

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

Rajasthan Police has denied the allegation of a woman who said her full-term pregnant daughter-in-law lost her child after she was assaulted by it during a raid at her house.

BJP-ruled states to re-inforce cow slaughter ban

BJP-ruled states to re-inforce cow slaughter ban

Rediff.com12 Dec 2005

Taking note of the court's verdict upholding Gujarat's blanket ban on slaughter of cow, bulls and bullock, they decided to review their existing legislation on the subject and re-inforce to the extent now permitted by the apex court.

Govt ignored warning on signal system fault, says Congress's Digvijaya

Govt ignored warning on signal system fault, says Congress's Digvijaya

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Tuesday claimed a senior railway official had flagged a fault in the signal interlocking system in February and warned of the train accident risk but the problem was not rectified which led to the Balasore train crash.

No holy cows to protect, says Jaitley on Aircel-Maxis

No holy cows to protect, says Jaitley on Aircel-Maxis

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

As soon as the House met, AIADMK MPs trooped into the Well shouting slogans and demanded action from the government.

Street gives a thumbs up to Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta's demerger plan

Street gives a thumbs up to Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta's demerger plan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Debt management is going to be a worry for the Vedanta group until FY25 at least. However, the restructuring of business divisions in Vedanta India could lead to an unlocking of values. The group structure is fairly complex. Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta Resources (VRL), which is London-listed, has a lot of debt on the balance sheet. It will have to repay $1 billion in secured bonds by January 2024 and at least another $300 million in calendar 2024.

BJP worker killed in police firing during protest to free 'cow smuggler'

BJP worker killed in police firing during protest to free 'cow smuggler'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

While the protesters alleged that the worker died in police firing, police have denied the charge.

Allow Nuh Hindus to keep arms: Demand at mahapanchayat

Allow Nuh Hindus to keep arms: Demand at mahapanchayat

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

At the 'Sarva Jatiye Mahapanchayat', participants from Palwal, Gurugram and other nearby places took part, and it was decided that the yatra will resume from Nalhar in Nuh and then pass through Firozpur Jhirka's Jhir and Singar temples in the district.

Atiq Ahmed, brother brought to Naini jail; to be produced in court on Tuesday

Atiq Ahmed, brother brought to Naini jail; to be produced in court on Tuesday

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

A video of the incident which occurred at around 6:25 AM shows a cow darting towards the road when it was hit by the vehicle carrying Ahmed. The cow fell near the road divider. After the incident, the vehicle stopped for a while before resuming the onward journey.

'MP is the most corrupt state in the country'

'MP is the most corrupt state in the country'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

'Its people are either victims of corruption or witnesses to it.'

World Cup final: Five key battles to watch out for

World Cup final: Five key battles to watch out for

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

A look at match-ups that could potentially decide the winner of the ICC World Cup final between India and Australia in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Chahal on why Kuldeep is playing ahead of him in ODIs

Chahal on why Kuldeep is playing ahead of him in ODIs

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal understands why Kuldeep Yadav is playing ahead of him in the ODI format.

Burnt bodies in car of 2 kidnapped Muslim men: Report

Burnt bodies in car of 2 kidnapped Muslim men: Report

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The bodies of Rajasthan's Bharatpur-based men, who were abducted, were found inside a vehicle in Haryana's Bhiwani district on February 16. The families of the deceased alleged that they were beaten and murdered by members of the Bajrang Dal.

Can't say Cow, Gujarat, Hindutva: Censor Board wants Amartya Sen beeped in film

Can't say Cow, Gujarat, Hindutva: Censor Board wants Amartya Sen beeped in film

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

In the documentary, Sen speaks of social choice theory, development economics, philosophy and the rise of right wing nationalism across the world including India.

PM's gifts to 80-yr-old Biden include traditional 'Das Danams'

PM's gifts to 80-yr-old Biden include traditional 'Das Danams'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Modi gave President Biden the unique sandalwood box sourced from Mysore with intricately carved flora and fauna patterns and handcrafted by a master craftsman from Jaipur during an intimate dinner at the White House on Wednesday.

Ram Temple And The Religion Vs Politics Debate

Ram Temple And The Religion Vs Politics Debate

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

At a time when the BJP's stars are at the top on the eve of the Lok Sabha polls, the Puri-Joshimath Sankaracharyas may have kick-started a row whose efforts might be to divide Hindus, not in the name of castes, but on what passes for greater belief, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Nothing honorable about this killing'

'Nothing honorable about this killing'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'Find a name that changes the words honor killing and hopefully it includes the word murder.' 'If you use the words, you are trying to justify the murders.'

'Unity in diversity has helped us survive'

'Unity in diversity has helped us survive'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

'The BJP is trying to change this mantra.'

SC asks Centre to file report on cases of attacks on Christians

SC asks Centre to file report on cases of attacks on Christians

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Centre to file a report on alleged attacks on Christian institutions and priests across the country as well as on the implementation of its earlier guidelines to curb hate crimes.

Govt plans to slap higher penalty for cruelty against animals

Govt plans to slap higher penalty for cruelty against animals

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

At present, perpetrators of such acts often get away unscathed as the penalty for the first time offender is just Rs 50 under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act, 1960.

Mother Dairy hikes milk prices by Rs 2/litre

Mother Dairy hikes milk prices by Rs 2/litre

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Mother Dairy hiked milk prices by Rs 2 per litre in the Delhi-NCR market effective Tuesday, citing an increase in its procurement rate of raw milk from producers. This is the fifth increase in milk prices since March, with the cumulative hike now totalling up to Rs 9 per litre, or 16 per cent, by Mother Dairy -- one of the leading milk suppliers in Delhi-NCR with volumes of more than 30 lakh litres per day. When contacted, R S Sodhi, MD of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets milk under Amul brand and is a major player in Delhi-NCR, said that there is no plan to increase its milk prices in the near future.

Will Opposition Undo BJP Laws If Voted To Power?

Will Opposition Undo BJP Laws If Voted To Power?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

The Opposition parties need to spell out how exactly they will protect the citizen from government excess, asserts T N Ninan.

Can Gehlot Make It Two In A Row?

Can Gehlot Make It Two In A Row?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

The fact that Gehlot has stayed relevant these five years with his populist schemes is one reason why he may beat incumbency in a state that votes for change every election, observes Ramesh Menon.

The Powerful Short Film Winning Hearts

The Powerful Short Film Winning Hearts

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

'Rapists do have families. I wanted to see how a father or mother would deal with it.' 'They go through shame as well and get discriminated from the rest of the village.' 'Why don't we show it that way?'

PIX: WI bowlers stun India in thrilling clash

PIX: WI bowlers stun India in thrilling clash

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Images from the 1st T20I played between West Indies and India in Tarouba in Trinidad on Thursday.

Mumbai cops hunt for 'vigilantes' who bullied man over man 'cow' leather bag

Mumbai cops hunt for 'vigilantes' who bullied man over man 'cow' leather bag

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

The Mumbai Police on Monday registered a case of criminal intimidation against unidentified persons who allegedly questioned a 24-year-old man in a menacing way on suspicion that his bag was made from cow skin.

'Ill-informed': India rejects criticism in US religious freedom report

'Ill-informed': India rejects criticism in US religious freedom report

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the observation on India in the report is based on 'motivated inputs and biased views'.

Muslims will mop floor for BJP after Rampur bypolls, says Azam Khan

Muslims will mop floor for BJP after Rampur bypolls, says Azam Khan

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

In a jibe against people leaving his side and joining the ruling party, senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan has said that after the declaration of the results of the Rampur assembly bypolls, the Muslim community will mop the floor for the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Pawar says won't align with BJP; allays partners' concerns over meet with Ajit

Pawar says won't align with BJP; allays partners' concerns over meet with Ajit

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

He sought to nix speculation that the Congress and the Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray were working on a 'Plan B' to contest the 2024 Lok Sabha polls without his faction of the Nationalist Congress Party.

2 home guards shot dead in clashes during VHP yatra in Haryana's Nuh

2 home guards shot dead in clashes during VHP yatra in Haryana's Nuh

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Two home guards were killed and at least 15 others, including several policemen, were injured on Monday as a mob in Haryana's Nuh district tried to stop a Vishwa Hindu Parishad procession, pelting stones and setting cars on fire, officials said.

PHOTOS: West Indies thrash India to win series 3-2

PHOTOS: West Indies thrash India to win series 3-2

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

IMAGES from the 5th T20 International played between West Indies and India in Lauderhill, Florida on Sunday.

'Onion-flavoured' cow milk?

'Onion-flavoured' cow milk?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

As there are no takers for the bumper crop of onion and prices are spiralling down, farmers in Indore, Madhya Pradesh are now feeding the bulb to the milch animals.

'Sam Loved Chhole Bature'

'Sam Loved Chhole Bature'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

'I am grateful that this film has happened, it makes me so proud of the country and of the Indian Army.' Brandy Batliwala, Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw's eldest grandchild, on the man behind the hero.

ITC AGM, Q1FY24 nos: When will the stock break out from consolidation mode?

ITC AGM, Q1FY24 nos: When will the stock break out from consolidation mode?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

The "asset-right" strategy, reiterated by ITC chairman Sanjiv Puri during the company's 112th annual general meeting (AGM) on August 11, received a thumbs up from the analysts. They, however, believe that sustained earnings growth and synergies with the demerged hotel's vertical will help the stock break out from the ongoing consolidation. "The stock is expected to consolidate between Rs 420 and Rs 450 in the near future.

Chh'garh: Cong banks on Baghel; BJP eyes strong comeback

Chh'garh: Cong banks on Baghel; BJP eyes strong comeback

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress remain the most dominant political forces in Chhattisgarh, though the state has several regional outfits that have pockets of influence, while the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is making a determined bid to challenge its well entrenched rivals and make a mark in polls to the 90-member House.

Heavy rains kill 19 in UP in 24 hrs, schools shut

Heavy rains kill 19 in UP in 24 hrs, schools shut

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Nineteen people have been killed in rain-related incidents in Uttar Pradesh in the past 24 hours, the state relief commissioner's office said Monday evening.

Attacks on minorities continued in 2021, says US report on India

Attacks on minorities continued in 2021, says US report on India

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The US state department in its annual report to the Congress on international religious freedom has alleged that in India in 2021, attacks on members of the minority communities, including killings, assaults, and intimidation, occurred throughout the year.

'The agenda is 'insurance for all by 2047''

'The agenda is 'insurance for all by 2047''

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

'If you want it to grow well and serve the true needs of the economy, it needs a lot of freedom and flexibility, which comes in terms of the reform objective set by the regulator.'

Teacher job scam: ED quizzes TMC's Abhishek Banerjee for 9 hours

Teacher job scam: ED quizzes TMC's Abhishek Banerjee for 9 hours

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Soon after coming out of the ED office in Kolkata, Banerjee said the interrogation was an effort to prevent him from participating in the INDIA meet and a testimony to the vital role TMC is playing in forging the opposition unity.

What You Must Know About Animall App

What You Must Know About Animall App

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Neetu Yadav and Kirti Jangra teamed up to create an app that is possibly the platinum standard for apps targeted at Bharat.

SC/ST Act can't be limited to a person's state of origin: HC

SC/ST Act can't be limited to a person's state of origin: HC

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The bench in its order held that the scope of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities Act) cannot be limited to the state where a person is declared as a member of the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe community.