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ASI starts digging floor of mosque

ASI starts digging floor of mosque

Rediff.com13 Mar 2003

Was there a phone call from Kolkata? PM's swipe at Adhir

Was there a phone call from Kolkata? PM's swipe at Adhir

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday took a swipe at Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and wondered whether he was sidelined in the debate on the no-confidence motion due to a phone call from Kolkata.

'They wanted to create an image of me as a devil'

'They wanted to create an image of me as a devil'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

'Those giving voice to the voiceless should be welcomed, not punished.' 'Yes, I paid a price -- 10 years in jail -- but it wasn't only me who did so. There are many paying the price.'

CID interrogates Chandrababu Naidu for 2nd day in prison

CID interrogates Chandrababu Naidu for 2nd day in prison

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

The court had instructed the CID officials to virtually produce Naidu before it through the 'Blue Jeans' app by 5 PM today. The TDP chief was virtually not produced before the court on Saturday.

Rahul faces EC action over 'pickpocket' jibe at Modi

Rahul faces EC action over 'pickpocket' jibe at Modi

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

The court was hearing a public interest litigation seeking action against Gandhi as well as formulation of guidelines to prevent such 'malpractice' by political leaders.

Mumbai faces 15 pc water cut for a month from March 31

Mumbai faces 15 pc water cut for a month from March 31

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

A 15 per cent water cut will be implemented across Mumbai for 30 days from March 31 to fix a hole in a crucial supply tunnel, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said on Tuesday.

'I apologise for their sins', Modi tells Madigas in Hyderabad

'I apologise for their sins', Modi tells Madigas in Hyderabad

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the Centre would soon form a committee which would adopt all possible ways for empowering Madigas (a SC community) with regard to their demand of categorisation of Scheduled Castes.

How a mind coach is helping Satwik in his quest for Olympic glory

How a mind coach is helping Satwik in his quest for Olympic glory

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Satwik has been working with sport & performance psychologist Shree Advani

Soren reaches Ranchi by road from Delhi; ED to quiz him on Wednesday

Soren reaches Ranchi by road from Delhi; ED to quiz him on Wednesday

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Amidst suspense about his whereabouts, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has reached his official residence in Ranchi, a source in the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said on Tuesday.

Shriya Saran's Stunning Transformation

Shriya Saran's Stunning Transformation

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

Shriya Saran looked like a million bucks at the second Pinkvilla Style Icons awards.

Gaza-Israel: Who Remembers The Innocent Dead?

Gaza-Israel: Who Remembers The Innocent Dead?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Israelis and Palestinians bury their dead.

Pawar takes a dig at UP ministers quitting BJP

Pawar takes a dig at UP ministers quitting BJP

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

His remarks come amid BJP ministers and legislators quitting the party in UP ahead of the crucial Assembly polls in the state.

LS panel may take 'grim view' of l'affaire Mahua Moitra

LS panel may take 'grim view' of l'affaire Mahua Moitra

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Sources said the committee is also expected to underline its unhappiness at the conduct of some opposition members during its proceedings and make a mention of it in its recommendations to the House.

EC notice to Rahul Gandhi for 'panauti', pickpocket remarks on Modi

EC notice to Rahul Gandhi for 'panauti', pickpocket remarks on Modi

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

The EC reminded Gandhi that the Model Code of Conduct prohibits leaders from making unverified allegations against political rivals.

Kumaraswamy booked for electricity theft during Diwali

Kumaraswamy booked for electricity theft during Diwali

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

The ruling Congress posted a video along with a statement on social media platform X, criticising the Janata Dal-Secular leader and son of former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda.

Pia-Tara: Seeing Double?

Pia-Tara: Seeing Double?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

When it comes to fashion, the sisters know how to have fun.

Oppn leaders nudge Cong to resolve differences within INDIA

Oppn leaders nudge Cong to resolve differences within INDIA

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

The Congress should take the lead in resolving differences of opinion within the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) and show 'large-heartedness' in seat sharing to emerge as a viable alternative to the Bharatiya Janata Party in upcoming elections, according to some opposition leaders.

Rohit takes dig at ICC after 'best pull shot poll' tweet

Rohit takes dig at ICC after 'best pull shot poll' tweet

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

India's swashbuckling opener Rohit Sharma took a dig at the ICC on Sunday after his name did not feature in a poll, initiated by the apex body, on who has got the best pull shot in international cricket.

High AQI: 'Urgent traffic decongestion is a must'

High AQI: 'Urgent traffic decongestion is a must'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

'If we don't control the additional pollutants that come from various human activities then, the pollution level will not come down.'

Maharashtra forms SIT to probe Sushant Singh's ex-manager's death

Maharashtra forms SIT to probe Sushant Singh's ex-manager's death

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

According to police, Salian (28) allegedly committed suicide by jumping from a high-rise building in Malad area of Mumbai on June 8, 2020.

Motera Fortified: Over 6,000 forces ready for WC final

Motera Fortified: Over 6,000 forces ready for WC final

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Deputy PM Richard Marles will be among the key personalities who are expected to attend the ICC Cricket World Cup grand finale

Paneer Tikka, Kheer, Gehun Ka Aata Halwa...

Paneer Tikka, Kheer, Gehun Ka Aata Halwa...

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

10 recipes our readers savoured this year.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara strikes unbeaten century; Padikkal, Pandey ton powers Karnataka

Ranji Trophy: Pujara strikes unbeaten century; Padikkal, Pandey ton powers Karnataka

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Batting stalwart Cheteshwar Pujara, ignored for the two-Test series against South Africa, cracked an unbeaten century as defending champions Saurashtra made a mockery of the Jharkhand bowling attack.

ASI gets more time to complete Gyanvapi mosque survey

ASI gets more time to complete Gyanvapi mosque survey

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The ASI, which was to submit the report of the survey by October 6, now has time till November 6 to do so.

Is Modi Nervous About 2024 Result?

Is Modi Nervous About 2024 Result?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Why did Modi single out the Congress and its leaders for the most pugnacious verbal assault while sparing other regional adversaries? If he is trying to get some parties to break the Opposition ranks, it means that the BJP's present bravado is for effect. Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay, author of Narendra Modi: The Man, The Times, begins a new column for Rediff.com.

Sidda under fire as viral video shows son giving instructions

Sidda under fire as viral video shows son giving instructions

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Siddaramaiah even said that he would retire from politics if even one instance is presented with proof that he had made money by transferring officials.

'Common Muslim Is Happy Over Ram Mandir'

'Common Muslim Is Happy Over Ram Mandir'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

'They are happy for the Hindu community as Ram Lalla is consecrated in Ayodhya.'

Gehlot links Kanhaiya Lal murder case to 'BJP people'

Gehlot links Kanhaiya Lal murder case to 'BJP people'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

In his recent speeches in Rajasthan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also targeted the Gehlot government over the incident.

Hindutvawadi bathes alone in Ganga: Rahul's dig at PM

Hindutvawadi bathes alone in Ganga: Rahul's dig at PM

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

'Hindus bathe with lakhs of people, but these Hindutvawadis were standing alone in the Ganges. Even Rajnath Singh and Yogi Adityanath did not find a place'

Nithari accused Moninder Pandher walks out of jail

Nithari accused Moninder Pandher walks out of jail

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

The two were charged with rape and murder and sentenced to death by a lower court in the killings in Nithari, Noida, that horrified the nation with the details of sexual assault, brutal murder and hints of possible cannibalism.

Ahmedabad terrorists planted bombs on bicycles: Modi's dig at Akhilesh

Ahmedabad terrorists planted bombs on bicycles: Modi's dig at Akhilesh

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

He slammed the Samajwadi Party for being sympathetic towards terrorists and claimed that the previous government headed by it had sought to withdraw cases against several terror accused as 'a return gift'.

Steyn takes a dig at Cricket South Africa selectors

Steyn takes a dig at Cricket South Africa selectors

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Steyn replied to a tweet from a user who pointed out that Chris Morris was not named in the squad as he made himself unavailable for the T20I series.

India can play pivotal role in ending Gaza violence: Iran envoy

India can play pivotal role in ending Gaza violence: Iran envoy

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

He said that as India aspires to become the voice of the Global South, it cannot be discussed without discussing the problems of people in Palestine.

Tiffin Recipe: Nadiya's Falafel Wrap

Tiffin Recipe: Nadiya's Falafel Wrap

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

An especially yum falafel recipe that your children will love.

Canada Open: Sindhu, Sen enter second round

Canada Open: Sindhu, Sen enter second round

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Two-time Olympic medallist Sindhu will next play Japan's Natsuki Nidaira, while Sen will be up against Ygor Coelho of Brazil.

Investors don't come by sponsoring events abroad: Priyanka's dig at PM

Investors don't come by sponsoring events abroad: Priyanka's dig at PM

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

The confidence of investors is "shaken" and the foundation of economic investment has "cracked", she said in a tweet in Hindi with the hashtag 'BJP bad for business'.

Moitra, Dubey in war of words ahead of LS ethics panel meet

Moitra, Dubey in war of words ahead of LS ethics panel meet

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra on Tuesday claimed that the meeting of the ethics committee of the Lok Sabha was postponed to keep a Congress member away from the proceedings and adopt the report by a majority, prompting a sharp retort from Bharatiya Janata Party MP Nishikant Dubey.

Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: The progress so far

Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: The progress so far

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

It has been a week since 41 labourers got trapped inside an under-construction tunnel at Silkyara in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district after parts of the structure collapsed following a landslide last Sunday.

Gaza Strip cut into two, says Israel amid 'significant strikes'

Gaza Strip cut into two, says Israel amid 'significant strikes'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

The strikes are targeting tunnels, ammunition, and rockets all around Shifa. Hamas expects the IDF will enter the hospitals in one or two days.

'Ballot Chor' vs 'Khalnayika': Now AAP, BJP in poster war

'Ballot Chor' vs 'Khalnayika': Now AAP, BJP in poster war

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

The MCD House witnessed high-decibel protests by the BJP councillors after Oberoi declared that a vote cast during the election was "invalid".