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Dr Umar Nabi planned a massive blast in Delhi close to Babri anniv but....

Dr Umar Nabi planned a massive blast in Delhi close to Babri anniv but....

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

Officials reveal details of a foiled Jaish-e-Mohammed terror plot involving a doctor who planned a bomb blast near the Red Fort, timed around the Babri Masjid demolition anniversary. Arrests and investigations uncovered the interstate network.

Days after violence, Bahraich shopkeepers get demolition notices

Days after violence, Bahraich shopkeepers get demolition notices

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Shopkeepers in Bahraich scrambled to salvage their goods on Saturday, apprehending a demolition drive by the authorities. According to a local lawmaker, the Public Works Department has served demolition notices to 23 establishments -- 20 of them belonging to Muslims.

Polarised: Former Indian envoys criticise Hasina's death sentence

Polarised: Former Indian envoys criticise Hasina's death sentence

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Former Indian envoys criticize the death sentence handed down to ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, expressing concerns about political polarization and stability in Bangladesh.

Jaish plot exposed: Docs, explosives and a premature blast

Jaish plot exposed: Docs, explosives and a premature blast

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Indian authorities have uncovered a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terror plot involving doctors from south Kashmir, a Faridabad university, the recovery of 2,900 kg of explosives, and a car bomb near the Red Fort. Eight people have been arrested in connection with the plot.

Will Deepa Thoon Controversy Damage Stalin's DMK?

Will Deepa Thoon Controversy Damage Stalin's DMK?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

The Deepa Thoon controversy, if not allowed to die a natural death, could take the election focus away from the anti-incumbency impacting the DMK and into the secular space. Stalin would love to have it that way, all over again, after the three past elections, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Aus name two debutants for series opener at Perth

Aus name two debutants for series opener at Perth

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Australia will also welcome Matt Short back into the side at No.3, forming part of a refreshed middle order alongside Renshaw, Owen, Cooper Connolly, and wicketkeeper Josh Philippe, who replaces the injured Josh Inglis (calf).

Why Educated Muslim Youth Join Terror Modules

Why Educated Muslim Youth Join Terror Modules

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Radical Islamist networks are deliberately targeting Muslim youths embedded within the country's professional and academic ecosystems, leveraging their skills, mobility, and digital reach to quietly strengthen operational capabilities. This trend highlights a dangerous evolution in terror recruitment -- one that exploits ideological faultlines, online echo chambers and transnational radical Islamist influences to attract individuals who outwardly embody India's modern and aspirational narrative, points out Dr Kanchan Lakshman.

Dhoni weighs in on CSK's campaign after KKR demolition

Dhoni weighs in on CSK's campaign after KKR demolition

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Chennai Super Kings are officially out of the play-off race in Indian Premier League 2025, but their spirit remained intact as they secured their third victory of the season, beating Kolkata Knight Riders by two wickets at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Bihar Electoral Tsunami No One Saw Coming

Bihar Electoral Tsunami No One Saw Coming

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

'Are elections still fair in India, or are we all witness to a macabre style of 'selection' of lawmakers? The jury will be out on this for a long time because there is no definitive evidence on either contention, at least as yet,' notes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay, author, Narendra Modi: The Man, The Times.

'It's Difficult To Be In The Congress'

'It's Difficult To Be In The Congress'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

A seasoned politician and two-term Member of Parliament, Dr Shakeel Ahmad, who has served as a Union minister and senior Congress leader, resigned from the Congress party, marking the end of his decades-long association with an organisation that his family has been part of for three generations. In an interview with Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff he speaks why he quit the party.

Hardik reveals how MI carried out SRH demolition job

Hardik reveals how MI carried out SRH demolition job

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

Realised that captaincy sometimes is about instincts: Pandya

Soccer PIX: Draws order of the day in Europe as Juve held in derby

Soccer PIX: Draws order of the day in Europe as Juve held in derby

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

IMAGES from matches played across European leagues on Saturday

Why Kavi Pradeep's couplet echoed in SC demolition verdict

Why Kavi Pradeep's couplet echoed in SC demolition verdict

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

The Supreme Court of India has issued pan-India guidelines on property demolition, emphasizing that no property should be demolished without a prior show cause notice and 15 days for the affected party to respond. The court strongly criticized 'bulldozer justice', stating that the Executive cannot demolish homes simply because individuals are accused of a crime. The verdict cites the importance of shelter as a fundamental right and highlights the unconstitutionality of demolishing houses based solely on accusations or convictions.

India's Nightmare Returns: Shaheen Afridi Is Back in Form

India's Nightmare Returns: Shaheen Afridi Is Back in Form

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Shaheen Afridi, who once tore through their batting lineup with ruthless efficiency, is showing signs of reclaiming his lethal edge just in time for the Asia Cup game against India on September 14.

Look! Kejriwal's Back In Action!

Look! Kejriwal's Back In Action!

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

After a long absence from the public stage, after being routed in the Delhi assembly election in February, Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal launched the Ghar Rozgar Bachao Andolan (Save homes, jobs movement) at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Sunday with a protest against the ongoing demolition drives in slum clusters in the city.

FIFA WC qualifiers: Spain rout Turkey; Germany rally to win

FIFA WC qualifiers: Spain rout Turkey; Germany rally to win

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

With two wins from two games, Spain top Group E on six points, while Turkey and Georgia follow with three apiece.

Ranji Trophy: Jaiswal warms up for SA series with big hundred

Ranji Trophy: Jaiswal warms up for SA series with big hundred

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Jaiswal gears up for SA Test with big hundred but Mumbai get only 1 point

'A Domestic Dispute That Became A National Dispute'

'A Domestic Dispute That Became A National Dispute'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'I wanted to go for the heart, and at the same time, open the audience's mind.'

'Unstoppable Things: Time. Ageing. Abhishek Sharma'

'Unstoppable Things: Time. Ageing. Abhishek Sharma'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

As India marches toward the Asia Cup final, one thing is crystal clear -- Abhishek Sharma isn't just participating in this tournament; he's redefining it.

Santner lauds Bracewell's bowling after Bangladesh demolition

Santner lauds Bracewell's bowling after Bangladesh demolition

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner showered praise on Michael Bracewell for adjusting to flat tracks after the spinner bagged four wickets in their comprehensive Champions Trophy win over Bangladesh on Monday.

Why the RSS was banned thrice in 100 years

Why the RSS was banned thrice in 100 years

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

A timeline of key events that shaped the RSS' journey, including the various highs and lows, as the organization approaches its 100th anniversary.

From Gujarat To Global Stage: Modi's 25 Year Journey

From Gujarat To Global Stage: Modi's 25 Year Journey

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'I disagree with much of Modi's politics, but it cannot be denied that in these years in office, he has carved more than a niche for himself in history,' points out Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay, author, Narendra Modi: The Man, The Times.

Sonny Baker's ODI debut ends in disaster

Sonny Baker's ODI debut ends in disaster

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Sonny Baker's dream moment turned into an absolute walking nightmare after he went at the top of an unwanted record

128-year-old mosque demolished in Dibrugarh

128-year-old mosque demolished in Dibrugarh

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Authorities have demolished a 128-year-old mosque in Assam's Dibrugarh to construct a drainage system for solving the waterlogging problem in the town, officials said on Thursday.

Bareilly violence: 8 properties linked to Dargah cleric to be razed

Bareilly violence: 8 properties linked to Dargah cleric to be razed

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Authorities in Bareilly have identified and are taking action against allegedly illegal properties linked to associates of Ittehad-e-Millat Council (IMC) chief cleric Tauqeer Raza Khan following violent clashes in the city.

EPL: Arsenal trounce Forest; Brentford hold Chelsea

EPL: Arsenal trounce Forest; Brentford hold Chelsea

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

SC halts demolitions drive near Krishna Janmabhoomi

SC halts demolitions drive near Krishna Janmabhoomi

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

"Let there be status quo as regards the subject premises for a period of 10 days. List after one week," the bench said.

Archery Worlds: Indian men bow out in quarters

Archery Worlds: Indian men bow out in quarters

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

India's dream run in the men's compound events of the World Archery Championships ended on a disappointing note on Monday as the gold-winning team of Rishabh Yadav, Aman Saini and Prathamesh Fuge crashed out of the individual quarter-finals.

Sanjauli mosque to be demolished, orders Shimla municipal commissioner court

Sanjauli mosque to be demolished, orders Shimla municipal commissioner court

Rediff.com3 May 2025

A section of residents of Sanjauli and Hindu outfits had launched an agitation to press for the demolition of the mosque, claiming that it was unauthorised but no action was taken by the Corporation during the past 15 years.

Super 4 showdown: India looks to dominate Pakistan again

Super 4 showdown: India looks to dominate Pakistan again

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Skipper Suryakumar Yadav will depend heavily on his spin troika as India gear up for yet another demolition act of Pakistan in what promises to be an intense and tense Super 4 face-off of the Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday.

Encroachers can't claim right to continue occupying public land: HC

Encroachers can't claim right to continue occupying public land: HC

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

The high court made the observation while granting liberty to the DDA to proceed with the demolition action at Bhoomiheen Camp in South Delhi's Kalkaji in accordance with law.

From modest start to mass movement, RSS turns 100

From modest start to mass movement, RSS turns 100

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

From a modest start with baithaks of a handful of swayamsevaks in a small town in Nagpur, the RSS, which completes 100 years of its foundation on Thursday, has come a long way to become the world's biggest voluntary organisation with a pan-India presence, shaping the country's political and social discourse.

Pak Hindu refugees living besides Yamuna get demolition notice

Pak Hindu refugees living besides Yamuna get demolition notice

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has issued notices to Hindu refugees from Pakistan who live near Gurudwara Majnu Ka Tilla in the Yamuna floodplain area asking them to vacate the place, locals claimed on Wednesday.

How Gambhir Boosted Akash Deep's Belief

How Gambhir Boosted Akash Deep's Belief

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

'When your coach is backing you so strongly, it builds inner belief -- and that showed on the field.'

'Writing History Is Like Solving A Jigsaw Puzzle With A Third Of The Pieces Missing'

'Writing History Is Like Solving A Jigsaw Puzzle With A Third Of The Pieces Missing'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'When I undertook a study of temple desecration in precolonial India, it was not enough simply to document what temples were desecrated, by whom, when, and where.' 'It was also important to explore the total historical context of such incidents, with a view to discovering patterns, which in turn could reveal the reasons why they occurred.'

At 100, He Remembers How He Fought For Freedom

At 100, He Remembers How He Fought For Freedom

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

'Gandhi had given the call 'Do or Die'. And with all the leaders arrested, you had to be your own leader.'

Buildings around Ahmedabad airport to be checked for height violations

Buildings around Ahmedabad airport to be checked for height violations

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Authorities will conduct a survey of the areas surrounding the Ahmedabad airport, in the wake of last week's Air India plane crash that claimed 270 lives, to check whether any structures were violating height norms and posing a threat to aircraft safety, an official said on Thursday.

Record-breaking Sinner pummels Martinez to reach last 16

Record-breaking Sinner pummels Martinez to reach last 16

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

The 23-year-old has dropped 17 games in his three matches at an average of less than two per set, in an ominous warning to his rivals for the title.

Nagpur violence: Key accused's house razed; HC raps admn for high-handedness

Nagpur violence: Key accused's house razed; HC raps admn for high-handedness

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

A few days back, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation issued a notice to Khan, citing various lapses and lack of the building plan approval (for his house), sources said.

About 2K illegal houses to be razed in Ahmedabad's Bangladeshi den

About 2K illegal houses to be razed in Ahmedabad's Bangladeshi den

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Ahmedabad civic authorities launched a massive demolition drive on Tuesday, razing over 2,000 illegally constructed houses and properties in the Chandola Lake area. The operation, which involved around 50 teams equipped with earthmovers and 2,000 police personnel, was carried out days after illegal Bangladeshi immigrants were detained from these settlements. The Gujarat High Court declined to stay the action, observing that the dwellings were situated on the periphery of the water body and therefore subject to demolition under the Land Revenue Code. Authorities also demolished the illegal farmhouse of Lalu Pathan, alleged mastermind behind the encroachments, who is suspected to have helped illegal immigrants obtain rental accommodation and Aadhaar cards.