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'India is with Manipur': Modi appeals for peace in I-Day address

'India is with Manipur': Modi appeals for peace in I-Day address

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

"The people of Manipur should build on the peace that has been restored over the past few days. The path for a solution will be found through peace in Manipur," the Prime Minister said.

All Set For August 15, 2023

All Set For August 15, 2023

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Glimpses from the preparations and rehearsal for Independence Day.

The Prime Minister Born On February 29

The Prime Minister Born On February 29

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Morarji Desai was 81 when he was elected prime minister and ruled India for two years, from March 1977 to July 1999.

Struggling MI look for happy homecoming vs RR

Struggling MI look for happy homecoming vs RR

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Mumbai Indians have once again made a familiar disappointing start to their IPL campaign as they lost their first two matches.

BJP banks on 'Modi magic' to tide over Rajput ire

BJP banks on 'Modi magic' to tide over Rajput ire

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Facing protests from a section of the Rajput community over Union Minister Parshottam Rupala's remarks, the Bharatiya Janata Party in Rajasthan's Chittorgarh -- a Rajput-dominated seat -- is hoping that the 'Modi factor' and the development work undertaken by his government will help it retain the Lok Sabha constituency.

Does India Need A Population Policy?

Does India Need A Population Policy?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Experts recommend awaiting the findings of the 2021 Census, which is yet to be conducted, before introducing population control policies.

Can Narendra Modi's fort be ever breached?

Can Narendra Modi's fort be ever breached?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

'In India, a really popular and well-entrenched leader is not defeated by a rival.' 'Such a leader has to defeat himself,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

Shobhan can stop dreaming; no gold in Unnao fort

Shobhan can stop dreaming; no gold in Unnao fort

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

After weeks of digging, the Archaeological Survey of India has stopped hunting for gold in Raja Ram Bux Singh's fort near Daundia Kheda village, in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao district.

PHOTOS: When PM hailed free India @ Red Fort

PHOTOS: When PM hailed free India @ Red Fort

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Some glimpses of the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort

Omar Abdullah to contest LS poll from Baramulla

Omar Abdullah to contest LS poll from Baramulla

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

The junior Abdullah would be banking heavily on Shia support as the constituency has many Shia dominated areas that include Budgam, Beerwah, Pattan, Sonawari and Bandipora, among other pockets.

The Taj Mahal vanishes!

The Taj Mahal vanishes!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

The Taj Mahal in Agra was engulfed in a layer of haze on Monday morning amid the rise in air pollution levels, with tourists unable to believe their eyes.

LS polls: Why 'weapon drop boxes' are put in Manipur

LS polls: Why 'weapon drop boxes' are put in Manipur

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

In violence-hit Manipur, the general buzz associated with elections and the related paraphernalia of posters, banners and rallies are missing but it is the presence of these brown boxes with pictures of guns that is symbolic of the strife-ridden society struggling to return to normalcy.

Green Tribunal refuses to order demolition of Siri Fort Sports Complex

Green Tribunal refuses to order demolition of Siri Fort Sports Complex

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

The National Green Tribunal has refused to order demolition of the Siri Fort Sports Complex, including its squash and badminton courts, in Delhi, but held that the entire complex and its various constructed portions would not be put to any kind of commercial use or non-sport activities.

Remembering The Day JFK Died

Remembering The Day JFK Died

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

November 22, 2023 marks 60 years since US President John F Kennedy's assassination.

PHOTOS: Indian Army's Yudh Abhyas @Fort Bragg

PHOTOS: Indian Army's Yudh Abhyas @Fort Bragg

Rediff.com16 May 2013

Yudh Abhyas, the annual bilateral soldier training between India and the United States, is on at the Fort Bragg military base in North Carolina.

Team India Touches Down In US

Team India Touches Down In US

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

The final two T20 Internationals against the West Indies will be played on the weekend at the Central Broward Park and Broward County Stadium in Lauderhill, Florida.

Do you want to stand out this Diwali? Then see this!

Do you want to stand out this Diwali? Then see this!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Designer Anita Dongre presented festive styles for women who are not big fans of lehengas, saris and anarkalis.

Gang barges into Karnataka hotel room, assaults interfaith couple

Gang barges into Karnataka hotel room, assaults interfaith couple

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

In a case of moral policing, a gang of six men allegedly barged into a hotel room and assaulted an interfaith couple during their stay in Hanagal Taluk of Haveri district, following which two of them have been arrested, police said on Thursday.

History unfolds at Red Fort

History unfolds at Red Fort

Rediff.com11 May 2007

History unfolds at Red Fort

SC stays Red Fort attack convict's death sentence

SC stays Red Fort attack convict's death sentence

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the execution of death sentence of Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist Mohd Arif alias Ashfaq in the 2000 Red Fort attack case in which three people, including two army jawans, were killed.

Opposition decries PM's I-Day address as 'crass election speech'

Opposition decries PM's I-Day address as 'crass election speech'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

'To summarise, PM Modi's failures in the last nine years can be categorised under 'durniti' (bad policies), 'anyay' (injustice) and - perhaps most importantly - 'badniyat' (ill intention)'

Indonesia Masters: George, Sen enter second round; Prannoy, Srikanth exit

Indonesia Masters: George, Sen enter second round; Prannoy, Srikanth exit

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Lakshya Sen and Kiran George advanced to the second round but HS Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth made early exits after suffering narrow losses in their respective opening matches at the Indonesia Masters Super 500 badminton tournament in Jakarta on Wednesday.

Budaun killer's father, uncle detained, brother on the run

Budaun killer's father, uncle detained, brother on the run

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

The police on Wednesday detained the father and uncle of the accused. The other accused, Sajid's brother Javed, is absconding, the police said.

2024: 10 Places To Visit In India

2024: 10 Places To Visit In India

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

India offers travel adventures no other country can offer.

'Yeh Bharat na rukta hai, na...': Top 10 quotes from Modi's I-Day speech

'Yeh Bharat na rukta hai, na...': Top 10 quotes from Modi's I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Here are the key quotes from his Independence Day address.

Bomb scare at Red Fort, India Gate

Bomb scare at Red Fort, India Gate

Rediff.com24 Jul 2006

Two fire tenders each have been rushed to the India Gate and the Red Fort as a precautionary measure.

India's first all-women SWAT team keep guard at Red Fort

India's first all-women SWAT team keep guard at Red Fort

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

The 36-member all-women Special Weapons And Tactics team has been trained by the National Security Guard for anti-terrorism duty under the Delhi Police's Special Cell.

Convict's wife disrupts Red Fort attack hearing

Convict's wife disrupts Red Fort attack hearing

Rediff.com24 Oct 2005

Rehana herself has been convicted for sheltering Ashfaq.

Japan Masters: Prannoy advances, Lakshya exits

Japan Masters: Prannoy advances, Lakshya exits

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Returning to action after recovering from a back injury, star India shuttler H S Prannoy emerged as the lone Indian survivor at the Japan Masters, advancing to the second round after a gritty victory in Kumamoto on Wednesday.

How was private entity given mandate to maintain Red Fort, asks Congress

How was private entity given mandate to maintain Red Fort, asks Congress

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

The Dalimia Bharat group, under the memorandum of understanding, would maintain the monument and build basic infrastructure around it and has committed a sum of Rs 25 crore for the purpose over a period spanning five years.

Want to buy a fort? Hundreds on sale in India!

Want to buy a fort? Hundreds on sale in India!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

Hundreds of forts and havelis across the country are up for sale, but there are few takers.

Siege of Fort Oz begins

Siege of Fort Oz begins

Rediff.com17 Dec 2003

The days of the easy ride are over. Now that India have provided a model of how to beat Australia other teams will try and storm the fortress.

6 Must-Visit Shiva Temples

6 Must-Visit Shiva Temples

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Explore some of the majestic temples dedicated to Lord Shiva across the country.

3 new slogans Modi raised at Red Fort

3 new slogans Modi raised at Red Fort

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi coined some new slogans on Friday in his 65-minute maiden speech from the ramparts of Red Fort to drive home his point.

Red Fort case: Ashfaq's story

Red Fort case: Ashfaq's story

Rediff.com1 Nov 2005

4 reasons why you must visit Fort Kochi

4 reasons why you must visit Fort Kochi

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

The quaint little area of Cochin has something on offer for everyone. Here's why you should be visiting it!

UNGA: India abstains on Pak's resolution against 'Islamophobia'

UNGA: India abstains on Pak's resolution against 'Islamophobia'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

India abstained in the United Nations General Assembly on a draft resolution introduced by Pakistan and co-sponsored by China on Islamophobia, asserting that the prevalence of 'religiophobia' against Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and other faiths facing violence and discrimination must also be acknowledged rather than singling out just one religion.

Budaun kids were stabbed 24 times, reveals autopsy; 2nd accused held

Budaun kids were stabbed 24 times, reveals autopsy; 2nd accused held

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

The postmortem report of the slain children has revealed that the assailant stabbed the elder brother 13 times and his sibling 11 times, officials said, adding injury marks have been found on the neck, chest and other parts of bodies of the two children.

'There will be fireworks between Sushmita and me'

'There will be fireworks between Sushmita and me'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

'People started noticing me again. OTT is a good platform for serious actors. In the olden days, unless you are the heroine, actors would have screen deaths. But now, there are so many good roles for women.'

Shivaji's Historic Escape From Agra

Shivaji's Historic Escape From Agra

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

In 1666, Shivaji Maharaj and his son Sambhaji escaped from the Agra Fort, one of the most miraculous escapes in India's history.