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Gyanvapi cases: Hindu litigant withdraws citing harassment

Gyanvapi cases: Hindu litigant withdraws citing harassment

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

One of the main litigants from the Hindu side Jitendra Singh Visen has announced that he and his family are withdrawing from all cases related to the Gynavapi issue due to alleged 'harassment'.

INDIA bloc's first rally in Bhopal, seat-sharing talks soon

INDIA bloc's first rally in Bhopal, seat-sharing talks soon

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

They said they will raise issues related to rising prices, unemployment, corruption and caste census.

Complaint against Bihar Muslim minister for visiting temple

Complaint against Bihar Muslim minister for visiting temple

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

A complaint petition was filed in a court in Bihar's Muzaffarpur against State Information Technology Minister Mohammad Israel Mansuri for visiting the Vishnupad temple in Gaya.

SC grants 3-month bail to Tyagi, accused in Haridwar hate speech case

SC grants 3-month bail to Tyagi, accused in Haridwar hate speech case

Rediff.com17 May 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted three months interim bail to Jitendra Narayan Singh Tyagi in connection with the Haridwar Dharma Sansad case involving alleged inflammatory speeches made against Muslims.

Modi's Cultural Push

Modi's Cultural Push

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

With changes to Delhi's architectural map, a re-naming rash, and more Hindu symbolism in secular spaces, the government is making it clear it wants a clean break with post-colonial India, asserts T N Ninan.

Oppn leaders claim Apple alerted them to State-sponsored attack on iPhones

Oppn leaders claim Apple alerted them to State-sponsored attack on iPhones

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

At least four Opposition leaders on Tuesday claimed to have received messages from Apple warning them of "State-sponsored attackers trying to remotely compromise" their iPhones and posted the purported screenshots on their X handles.

Will close all madrasas, Assam CM Sarma says in poll-bound Karnataka

Will close all madrasas, Assam CM Sarma says in poll-bound Karnataka

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who is visiting Karnataka, said he intended to shut all the madrasas (Muslim religious schools) in his state, as they were not needed in "New India".

Hate speech: Courts reject bail pleas of Narsinghanand, Tyagi

Hate speech: Courts reject bail pleas of Narsinghanand, Tyagi

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Two courts in Haridwar have rejected the bail pleas of Yati Narsinghanand and Jitendra Narayan Tyagi who have been arrested in connection with the controversial Dharma Sansad where alleged hate speeches against Muslims were delivered.

Muslim clerics defend Ramcharitmanas, slam SP leader

Muslim clerics defend Ramcharitmanas, slam SP leader

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

SP leader Maurya had on Sunday alleged that certain portions of the Ramcharitmanas 'insult' a large section of society on the basis of caste and these should be 'banned'.

'Politics can't be a part time job'

'Politics can't be a part time job'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'The BJP is doing politics 24x365, but the Congress revs up only during elections.'

30 RD Burman Gems You May Not Have Heard

30 RD Burman Gems You May Not Have Heard

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Sukanya Verma remembers the Boss in 30 of his underrated, overlooked gems in Hindi film music.

Kajol, Shah Rukh, Katrina Console Aditya Chopra

Kajol, Shah Rukh, Katrina Console Aditya Chopra

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Yash Chopra's wife Pamela Chopra passed into the ages on the morning of April 20, and film folk arrived at the Chopra residence to offer their condolences.

'Let us embrace': Tharoor on 'Sengol' controversy

'Let us embrace': Tharoor on 'Sengol' controversy

Rediff.com28 May 2023

Tharoor said, "My own view on the Sengol controversy is that both sides have good arguments."

Rein in Annamalai or else...: AIADMK warns BJP leadership

Rein in Annamalai or else...: AIADMK warns BJP leadership

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Monday questioned Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party chief K Annamalai's intention to criticise the party despite being in the alliance, and said it will be forced to rethink its ties with the saffron party if Annamalai is not restrained.

Did Liger Work At The Box Office?

Did Liger Work At The Box Office?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Right from the time of announcement to its eventual release, there was a lot of hype created around Vijay Deverakonda in the role of an MMA fighter.

Can BJP Wrest Mahakoshal From Congress?

Can BJP Wrest Mahakoshal From Congress?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Modi and Chouhan have visited Mahakoshal multiple times and reached out to tribals to shore up support for the BJP.

CBI arrests 2 in case related to post-poll violence in Bengal

CBI arrests 2 in case related to post-poll violence in Bengal

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

The CBI has carried out searches at 15 locations in connection with the case related to attempt to murder of Dharma Mandal who suffered serious injuries after his family was attacked on May 14 night at their home in Nadia district's Chapra.

Posters warn non-Hindus to keep off Varanasi ghats, probe ordered

Posters warn non-Hindus to keep off Varanasi ghats, probe ordered

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Posters asking non-Hindus to stay away from the ghats of the Ganga and the temples along the river came up in Varanasi, prompting the police to launch a probe.

How low will they stoop?: Modi slams Nitish over 'derogatory' remarks

How low will they stoop?: Modi slams Nitish over 'derogatory' remarks

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Modi said not a single leader of the opposition grouping INDIA has uttered a word against the "disrespect" for women.

UP revises Class 12 textbooks; Gujarat riots, Mughals out

UP revises Class 12 textbooks; Gujarat riots, Mughals out

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

"We teach our students using NCERT books...whatever is there in the revised edition will be followed," Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak said.

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.

Andhra cops give details of case against Chandrababu

Andhra cops give details of case against Chandrababu

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

This case revolves around the establishment of clusters of Centers of Excellence (CoEs) in the state of Andhra Pradesh, with a total estimated project value of Rs 3,300 crores.

Vote Modi back to prevent infiltration: Shah in Bihar

Vote Modi back to prevent infiltration: Shah in Bihar

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday warned that Bihar's areas close to the borders (seemant) will become 'infested with infiltrators' if Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not voted back to power.

Mayawati's Now Or Never Moment

Mayawati's Now Or Never Moment

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

'Unless she joins one of the coalitions, she has a bleak future.' 'The NDA option is suicidal, but INDIA could help her.'

If BJP looks for temples in mosques, then...: SP leader

If BJP looks for temples in mosques, then...: SP leader

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Reacting to the statement, Uttar Pradesh BJP chief Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary said "insulting the Sanatan Dharma again and again" has become the habit of the Samajwadi Party and its leaders.

SIT begins Haridwar hate speech probe, seer offers to bail out accused

SIT begins Haridwar hate speech probe, seer offers to bail out accused

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

As a special investigation team began its probe into the recent Haridwar event where hate speeches were delivered against Muslims, a seer on Tuesday said he will 'personally' secure bail for anyone booked in connection with the case.

Can Stalin Repeat 2019 Lok Sabha Result In 2024?

Can Stalin Repeat 2019 Lok Sabha Result In 2024?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Stalin still enjoys a lot of sympathy and empathy as someone wishing well for the state, but not full-throated support as in 2019 and 2021, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Chhattisgarh: Cong reposes faith in old timers

Chhattisgarh: Cong reposes faith in old timers

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

The Congress has pinned its hopes on many of the old-timers and also given representation to some new faces in its first list of candidates announced for the Chhattisgarh assembly polls scheduled next month.

Sara Joins Cast Of MEGA MOVIE!

Sara Joins Cast Of MEGA MOVIE!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

She has been added to the cast of KJo's latest directorial, Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani.

Is Shanaya the prettiest Kapoor in the movies?

Is Shanaya the prettiest Kapoor in the movies?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

The 21 year old will start shooting for her first film in July.

Plea claims mosque in UP's Badaun is site of Shiva temple

Plea claims mosque in UP's Badaun is site of Shiva temple

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Civil judge (senior division) Vijay Gupta took up the matter on Friday and directed the Intezamia Committee managing the Shamsi Jama Masjid to present its side on September 15, when the court will next hear the matter.

Andhra, Karnataka in spat over ghee for Tirupati laddus

Andhra, Karnataka in spat over ghee for Tirupati laddus

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

To keep the flames under check, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said the supply of Nandini ghee to make Tirupati laddus was suspended one-and-half years ago, during the BJP government's tenure.

HC setback for E Palaniswami in AIADMK power tussle

HC setback for E Palaniswami in AIADMK power tussle

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

The order passed by Justice G Jayachandran on Wednesday, in effect held invalid the July 11 GC meeting.

Heard Alia-Ranveer Sing?

Heard Alia-Ranveer Sing?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Ranveer Singh may sing on screen for the first time in his career for Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani.

All-party meet: Parties push for passage of women's reservation bill

All-party meet: Parties push for passage of women's reservation bill

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

The bill seeks to reserve one-third of all seats for women in the Lok Sabha and the state legislative assemblies.

Karan Strikes! Over to Kangana

Karan Strikes! Over to Kangana

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

When her only project with Karan's Dharma productions Ungli (directed by Rensil D'Silva) clocked seven years, Karan posted the movie poster and deleted her presence entirely.

Fresh charges slapped on hatemonger Yati Narsinghanand

Fresh charges slapped on hatemonger Yati Narsinghanand

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Fresh charges have been slapped on Yati Narsinghanand for abusing a journalist and photographer after being offended by a question they had asked during an interview.

NHRC Chief: 'Hegemony of one religion has never been part of our culture'

NHRC Chief: 'Hegemony of one religion has never been part of our culture'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

'It never was and will never be.'

Yati Narsinghanand sent to 14-day judicial custody

Yati Narsinghanand sent to 14-day judicial custody

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Yati Narsinghanand, the head priest of the Dasna temple in Ghaziabad, was picked up on Saturday night from Sarvanand Ghat of the Ganga, where he was staging a 'satyagraha' against the arrest of another accused in the case Jitendra Narayan Tyagi, earlier known as Waseem Rizvi.

Does Rocky Aur Rani Bring Out Karan Johar 2.0?

Does Rocky Aur Rani Bring Out Karan Johar 2.0?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Rocky Aur Rani is definitely Karan's most subversive project, discovers Aseem Chhabra.