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TN minister Senthil Balaji resigns after SC ultimatum

TN minister Senthil Balaji resigns after SC ultimatum

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Tamil Nadu Ministers V Senthil Balaji and K Ponmudy have resigned from the M K Stalin-led state cabinet. Senthil Balaji, facing an ED probe, was asked by the Supreme Court to choose between his post and freedom, while Ponmudy courted controversy over his Shaivite-Vaishnavite remarks. The Governor has accepted their resignations and a new minister will be sworn in on Monday.

Sharmila Tagore, Simi Garewal At Cannes

Sharmila Tagore, Simi Garewal At Cannes

Rediff.com20 May 2025

For the special screening of their film Aranyer Din Ratri at Cannes, Sharmila and Simi were dressed to the nines.

'This planet belongs to everyone, it isn't a sole preserve'

'This planet belongs to everyone, it isn't a sole preserve'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

'As humans, we haven't changed much'

'Thank You, Earth, For Every Sunrise, Every Breeze...'

'Thank You, Earth, For Every Sunrise, Every Breeze...'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Bollywood stars are celebrating #EarthDay by posting pictures and important messages.

'For The First Time Voters Will Have To Prove Their Indian Citizenship'

'For The First Time Voters Will Have To Prove Their Indian Citizenship'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

'40 percent of voters in Bihar will be excluded.'

SC sets aside NGT order halting Auroville construction

SC sets aside NGT order halting Auroville construction

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

The Supreme Court of India has overturned an order by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that halted construction activities at Auroville in Chennai. The court emphasized the need for a "golden balance" between the right to development and the right to a clean environment, upholding the principle of sustainable development. The decision comes as a victory for the Auroville Foundation, which had challenged the NGT order, and highlights the ongoing debate about balancing environmental concerns with economic growth in India.

Heavy Pak shelling leaves trail destruction in Poonch

Heavy Pak shelling leaves trail destruction in Poonch

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Heavy Pakistani shelling in the border district of Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir left nine people dead and 28 injured. The shelling, described by residents and officials as "barbaric and cowardly", started around 2 am, damaging dozens of residential houses, shops, vehicles, and heritage sites. The incident comes after India launched "Operation Sindoor" in retaliation to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. India condemned the act, calling it a cowardly attack on civilians, and reaffirmed that civilian safety remains its top priority.

Indore tourist likely killed with machete in Meghalaya; wife missing

Indore tourist likely killed with machete in Meghalaya; wife missing

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

The couple arrived in Mawlakhiat village on May 22 on a rented scooter. They trekked over 3,000 steps down the gorge to visit the famous living root bridges in Nongriat village, where they stayed the night, according to police.

Man killed in anti-Maoist op in MP a tribal; Cong seeks judicial probe

Man killed in anti-Maoist op in MP a tribal; Cong seeks judicial probe

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

A man killed during a recent anti-Naxal operation in Madhya Pradesh's Mandla district was a tribal and not a Maoist, an official said on Saturday. The opposition Congress claimed he was innocent and demanded a high-level probe and a judicial inquiry into the incident.

No Terrorists Will Be Spared

No Terrorists Will Be Spared

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Security forces have intensified search operations using aerial surveillance and sniffer dogs following a night-long cordon after fresh reports of suspected movement of three individuals in Panjtirthi area of Kathua.

Army retaliates after firing at LoC posts from Pak side; no casualties

Army retaliates after firing at LoC posts from Pak side; no casualties

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

A brief exchange of fire took place along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. Indian Army soldiers retaliated to fire from a forested area across the LoC, and the exchange lasted for a short period. No damage was reported on the Indian side. The incident comes after several cross-border incidents last week, including an IED explosion that killed two army personnel. The ceasefire violation along the borders in J&K has become infrequent since India and Pakistan renewed the ceasefire agreement on February 25, 2021.

Canadian man held for carrying crocodile skull at Delhi airport

Canadian man held for carrying crocodile skull at Delhi airport

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

A Canadian man has been arrested for allegedly carrying a crocodile skull in his bag at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi, the customs department said on Thursday.

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