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Cong will implement Sharia, steal your property: Yogi

Cong will implement Sharia, steal your property: Yogi

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday made serious allegations against the Congress and said the grand old party has in its election manifesto expressed its intention to implement the 'Sharia law' in the country and redistribute people's property.

'Let people breathe clean air': SC, HC reject plea against absolute cracker ban

'Let people breathe clean air': SC, HC reject plea against absolute cracker ban

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Noting the pendency of issues related to firecrackers before the Supreme Court, the Delhi high court on Thursday refused to entertain a petition challenging Delhi Pollution Control Committee's complete ban on sale and use of all kinds of firecrackers.

PIX: Congress workers celebrate across country

PIX: Congress workers celebrate across country

Rediff.com13 May 2023

As the Congress marched ahead to win power in Karnataka, ousting the BJP from its only southern perch, celebrations broke out at its offices in Bengaluru, Delhi and several other places.

2.2 Million Diyas Light Up Ayodhya

2.2 Million Diyas Light Up Ayodhya

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Ayodhya surpassed its earlier record of lighting 1.7 million diyas and set a new Guinness World Record by lighting 2.23 million diyas across 51 ghats during its Deepotsav celebration.

Sikkim's ruling SKM sweeps assembly polls, wins 31 of 32 seats

Sikkim's ruling SKM sweeps assembly polls, wins 31 of 32 seats

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

The elections to 32 assembly constituencies in Sikkim were held simultaneously with the first phase of Lok Sabha elections on April 19.

SC breather for TN BJP chief Annamalai in hate speech case

SC breather for TN BJP chief Annamalai in hate speech case

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

After perusing the transcript of the statements given in the interview, a bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta observed, "Prima facie, there is no hate speech. No case is made out."

How To Protect Yourself From Dust And Smoke This Diwali

How To Protect Yourself From Dust And Smoke This Diwali

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Wear masks to protect your lungs, sunglasses to shield your eyes and long-sleeved clothing to minimise and avoid skin irritation, says Dr Anjali Khalane.

Mumbai Celebrates Vijay's Leo

Mumbai Celebrates Vijay's Leo

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Fans in Mumbai came out in big numbers to celebrate the release of Thalapathy Vijay's new film, Leo, on October 19.

Maharashtra: 13 held for assaulting pro-Ram Temple rally

Maharashtra: 13 held for assaulting pro-Ram Temple rally

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said 13 persons were detained for an alleged assault on a group of persons taking out a vehicle rally in Mira Bhayander area adjoining Mumbai on the eve of the Ram Temple idol consecration in Ayodhya.

GOAT, Vijay's Failed Political Launch Vehicle

GOAT, Vijay's Failed Political Launch Vehicle

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Vijay has a lot of young and middle-aged women fans, but as voters, they are possibly now with the DMK, or remain with the AIADMK. Recapturing this constituency would have helped Vijay's political launch and the GOAT script and dialogues could have gone a long way in helping out. But the kind of script and screenplay and the unusually and equally unnecessary long run-time (3 hours, 3 minutes) that GOAT offers takes the film experience over the heads of those that are not familiar with secret agents and uranium theft in Tamil cinema, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Delhi's air 'very poor' on morning after Diwali but better than previous yrs

Delhi's air 'very poor' on morning after Diwali but better than previous yrs

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

According to forecasting agencies, the city is set to record its best air quality for the day after Diwali since 2015 on Tuesday.

Kejriwal unveils winter action plan to curb Delhi's pollution

Kejriwal unveils winter action plan to curb Delhi's pollution

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said pollution levels declined in the national capital due to government initiatives as he announced a 15-point winter action plan to curb pollution.

2 held in Bengal fire cracker unit blast; cops hunt for factory owner in Odisha

2 held in Bengal fire cracker unit blast; cops hunt for factory owner in Odisha

Rediff.com18 May 2023

A police team from Purba Medinipur district also visited neighbouring Odisha in search of the absconding factory owner.

'Dabdabba tha, dabdabba rahega...': Brij Bhushan roars

'Dabdabba tha, dabdabba rahega...': Brij Bhushan roars

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Brij Bhushan expressed that this triumph is not just his, but a victory for wrestlers nationwide

People couldn't hear horn of the train due to firecrackers: Locals

People couldn't hear horn of the train due to firecrackers: Locals

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

Locals said that the train tragedy took place around 7.10 pm on Friday when railway tracks were packed with people who were watching the burning of Ravan effigy.

Odd-even on anvil as Delhi's air quality dips close to 'severe plus'

Odd-even on anvil as Delhi's air quality dips close to 'severe plus'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

An improvement in the wind speed November 21 onwards might bring air pollution levels down.

Radhika, Disha, Pooja's Stunning Cholis

Radhika, Disha, Pooja's Stunning Cholis

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Which of these blouse styles would you like to copy in the festive season?

Fire breaks out at Pune Ganesh pandal, BJP chief Nadda evacuated

Fire breaks out at Pune Ganesh pandal, BJP chief Nadda evacuated

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

BJP president J P Nadda was safely evacuated from a Lord Ganesh pandal in Pune where a fire broke out when he was offering prayers along with the party's Maharashtra unit chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Tuesday evening, the police said.

'Oh My God! We've Done Something Great'

'Oh My God! We've Done Something Great'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

'The real change will happen when more powerful roles come to me.' 'I am looking forward to that change.'

How Gabbar Singh kept morale of trapped workers high

How Gabbar Singh kept morale of trapped workers high

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Gabbar Singh Negi's house in the Lalpani area of the town suddenly came to life on Tuesday night as the news of the safe evacuation of 41 workers trapped at Sikyara tunnel reached his kin who had been glued to the TV set waiting the whole day for the good news.

'Bazball' could cost England victory in India?

'Bazball' could cost England victory in India?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

England had taken a 1-0 lead in the five-match series in India but Ben Stokes and his men let the hosts draw parity in the second Test as all their batters were unable to get big scores.

Delhi's air quality likely to remain 'poor' till Diwali

Delhi's air quality likely to remain 'poor' till Diwali

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

The city's 24-hour average AQI was recorded in the 'poor' category at 265 on Saturday as residents flouted the ban on firecrackers in parts of the national capital ahead of Diwali, according to Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) data.

SC warns officials against laxity in implementing cracker ban

SC warns officials against laxity in implementing cracker ban

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Warning that top officials at various levels 'shall be held personally liable' for any lapses, the apex court said it is unfortunate that despite various directions issued by it there is a blatant violation going on.

Delhi govt plans artificial rain to curb air pollution

Delhi govt plans artificial rain to curb air pollution

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said that inducing artificial rain can only be attempted when there are clouds or moisture available.

Priority is given to majority in democracy: Ajit on EC ruling

Priority is given to majority in democracy: Ajit on EC ruling

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The Sharad Pawar camp described the ruling as a "murder of democracy" which would be challenged in the Supreme Court.

Murder of health, stop stubble burning at once, SC orders NCR states

Murder of health, stop stubble burning at once, SC orders NCR states

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Amid a spike in pollution levels in Delhi-NCR, the Supreme Court on Tuesday directed Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan to ensure crop residue burning was stopped "forthwith", saying it cannot let "people die" due to pollution.

Diwali came a fortnight late for rescued workers' kin

Diwali came a fortnight late for rescued workers' kin

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

For them it was a late Diwali, as the tunnel collapse happened on November 12, the day of the the festival.

No firecrackers on Modi govt's 1st anniversary celebrations

No firecrackers on Modi govt's 1st anniversary celebrations

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Twitter handles of the PM and the ministers would be used liberally for the run-up to one year

Uttarakhand passes UCC bill, other BJP-ruled states get template

Uttarakhand passes UCC bill, other BJP-ruled states get template

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The Uttarakhand assembly on Wednesday passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill, which may serve as a template for other Bharatiya Janata Party-run states to enact similar legislation.

Can Anyone Wear a Sari Better Than Sneha?

Can Anyone Wear a Sari Better Than Sneha?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Saris and ethnic stuff are her forte.

'I am gutted to miss Diwali back home'

'I am gutted to miss Diwali back home'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

'Diwali is such a happy festival that we have celebrated over the years.'

MP Congress breaks into 'Jai Bajrang Bali' chants to celebrate Karnataka win

MP Congress breaks into 'Jai Bajrang Bali' chants to celebrate Karnataka win

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Some of them also carried pictures of Lord Hanuman as party workers and leaders assembled at Indira Bhawan, the state Congress office, and distributed sweets, threw gulal powder and burst firecrackers.

'We are not worried what Modiji says about Muslims'

'We are not worried what Modiji says about Muslims'

Rediff.com18 May 2024

While political experts claim that the Modi Magic is missing in the 2024 general election, the common people in the street -- at least those in the crowd on Thursday -- vow that they will vote for Modi and the candidate who contests the election doesn't matter much.

Why Salman Doesn't Do Comedy Anymore

Why Salman Doesn't Do Comedy Anymore

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

'Since childhood we've said 'tumhare mu mein ghee shakkar'.' 'That's why I am moving away from sweet sweet films and concentrating on films like Tiger.'

The Battle Of The Eggs!

The Battle Of The Eggs!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Revellers take part in the traditional Els Enfarinats (The Floured) festival in the town of Ibi, Alicante province, Spain.

Why Supreme Court entertained Bilkis Bano's petition and not send her to HC

Why Supreme Court entertained Bilkis Bano's petition and not send her to HC

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday held as maintainable the PIL filed by Bilkis Bano, who was gang-raped while seven of her family members were killed during the 2002 communal riots in Gujarat, against the state government's decision to grant remission to 11 convicts in the case.

Air quality worsens in many parts of India post Diwali

Air quality worsens in many parts of India post Diwali

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the 24-hour average concentration of lung-damaging fine particles known as PM2.5 in Delhi-NCR shot up from 243 micrograms per cubic metre at 6 pm on Thursday (Diwali day) to 410 micrograms per cubic metre at 9 am on Friday, around seven times the safe limit of 60 micrograms per cubic metre.

Maha speaker crowns Shinde as boss of real Shiv Sena as Uddhav fumes

Maha speaker crowns Shinde as boss of real Shiv Sena as Uddhav fumes

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

In a big political win for Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on Wednesday held that the Shiv Sena faction led by him was the "real political party" when rival groups emerged in June 2022, and did not disqualify any MLA from the two camps, a verdict that adds another chapter in the Sena legacy war.

Pak firing hits weddings, paddy harvest in Jammu villages along IB

Pak firing hits weddings, paddy harvest in Jammu villages along IB

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

Unprovoked firing by Pakistan Rangers has marred dozens of weddings in villages along the International Border in Jammu with many forced to make last-minute changes to some rituals as well.

My Maa's Diwalis in Uttarakhand

My Maa's Diwalis in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Though physically distant, the spirit of gaonwali diwali keeps her connected to the mystic hills of Uttarakhand