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Cong urges SC to take cognisance of Ayodhya 'land scam'

Cong urges SC to take cognisance of Ayodhya 'land scam'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

The Congress' attack came after the Ayodhya Development Authority accused 40 people, including the City mayor, a local BJP MLA and a former party legislator, of illegally trading plots and building infrastructure there.

Kill Review: The Great Train Rampage

Kill Review: The Great Train Rampage

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

An ultra-violent film about violence, Kill's greatest accomplishment isn't its death count alone but to challenge our perception of violence, observes Sukanya Verma.

Independents backed by Imran's party take lead in Pak poll

Independents backed by Imran's party take lead in Pak poll

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Jailed ex-Pakistan premier Imran Khan's party-backed independent candidates on Friday sprang a surprise by winning 86 seats out of the 201 results declared following unusual delays and allegations of rigging, as the country appeared heading towards a hung assembly.

'EVM Is Useless As The Black Glass Helps Manipulation'

'EVM Is Useless As The Black Glass Helps Manipulation'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

'After a month of working on the new machine, I realised that the black glass on the VVPAT lets the programmer manipulate not just the electronic system, but the paper vote too.' 'And it will not be detected even during the mock poll or the actual voting because of the black glass.'

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044. Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding - and it is this trifecta India needs to work on, systematically, asserts Prem Panicker.

'Arsenal scored both goals with fouls and it cost us our victory'

'Arsenal scored both goals with fouls and it cost us our victory'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

Manuel Pellegrini berated referee Mark Clattenburg and said his performance cost Manchester City victory after a breathless 2-2 draw against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

EPL PIX: Manchester City rout Luton; Newcastle crush Spurs

EPL PIX: Manchester City rout Luton; Newcastle crush Spurs

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday, April 13.

Dele Alli promises to not let England down at World Cup

Dele Alli promises to not let England down at World Cup

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Dele Alli has promised to not fall foul of new FIFA regulations introduced for the World Cup which allow referees to punish players retrospectively for infringements during a match.

Now Maharashtra CM bats for Narsingh

Now Maharashtra CM bats for Narsingh

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Raising doubts on the possibility of foul play in the Narsingh Yadav doping scandal, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis hinted the wrestler may have been 'tricked or framed', while asking the Union Sports Minister to look into the case.

'Failed test of Narsingh's roommate raises suspicion'

'Failed test of Narsingh's roommate raises suspicion'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

With Narsingh Yadav's roommate Sandeep Yadav at the Sports Authority of India Sonepat camp also testing positive for the same banned substance, Wrestling Federation of India said that it strengthens the conspiracy theory and indicates at a clear case of sabotage.

Jaane Jaan Review: Mesmerising Kareena Steals The Show

Jaane Jaan Review: Mesmerising Kareena Steals The Show

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Few actors share Kareena's fearlessness for closeups in their 40s. A still force in a high-strung thriller, her marvellously opaque portrayal of a woman hiding skeletons in her closet turns a crafty police procedural into a wistful story of survival, observes Sukanya Verma.

EPL PIX: Man United secure late win; Chelsea beat Brighton

EPL PIX: Man United secure late win; Chelsea beat Brighton

Rediff.com16 May 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Wednesday.

Police asks people not to post pictures of Sushant's body

Police asks people not to post pictures of Sushant's body

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Terming it as a 'disturbing trend', it warned that circulation of such pictures could attract legal action.

Olympics: Russell takes 100m hurdles gold by a whisker

Olympics: Russell takes 100m hurdles gold by a whisker

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

American Masai Russell won the Olympic 100 metres hurdles title in a blanket finish on Saturday.

PIX: Wales one win from Euro 2024; Greece in playoffs

PIX: Wales one win from Euro 2024; Greece in playoffs

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

IMAGES from the Euro 2024 qualifiers played on Thursday night

EPL PIX: Newcastle, Spurs grab late wins; Chelsea held

EPL PIX: Newcastle, Spurs grab late wins; Chelsea held

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United both sealed comeback victories to boost their European qualification hopes.

All evidence indicates Fiza committed suicide: Police

All evidence indicates Fiza committed suicide: Police

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

Ruling out any foul play, the Mohali police on Tuesday said all evidence indicated that Fiza aka Anuradha Bali, the estranged second wife of former Haryana deputy chief minister Chander Mohan, had committed suicide.

Forensic report shows Pul committed suicide: DGP

Forensic report shows Pul committed suicide: DGP

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

"There are 99 per cent chances that he committed suicide," Nithiyanandam said.

Soccer Wrap: Inter clinch dramatic win to lift Italian Super Cup; Morata powers Atletico

Soccer Wrap: Inter clinch dramatic win to lift Italian Super Cup; Morata powers Atletico

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez struck a last-gasp goal to snatch a dramatic 1-0 win over 10-man Napoli as they claimed their third successive Italian Super Cup title on Monday.

EPL: Arsenal miss out on top spot after West Ham defeat

EPL: Arsenal miss out on top spot after West Ham defeat

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Arsenal had more than twice as many chances but failed to take any as the visitors defended gamely.

Narsingh's Olympic dreams all but over!

Narsingh's Olympic dreams all but over!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Wednesday said that doors are almost shut for dope-tainted wrestler Narsingh Yadav to go to Rio Olympics and said it is time for the conspiracy theories to stop.

Khawaja slams ICC after Australia docked WTC points

Khawaja slams ICC after Australia docked WTC points

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Australia opener Usman Khawaja has vented his frustration after the team lost 10 World Test Championship (WTC) points for slow over-rates.

Bengaluru: 2 students booked for murder of Manipur teen

Bengaluru: 2 students booked for murder of Manipur teen

Rediff.com1 May 2012

The Bengaluru police on Tuesday booked two students -- Syed Afzal Ali and Vishal Banerjee -- for the murder of Manipur boy Richard Loitam. However, neither student will be arrested immediately as the police is waiting for the forensic report.

Real Madrid thrash old rivals Barca to win Super Cup

Real Madrid thrash old rivals Barca to win Super Cup

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Vinicius Jr scored a hat-trick in the first half as Real Madrid were crowned Spanish Super Cup champions

Serie A club Napoli's offices raided by finance police

Serie A club Napoli's offices raided by finance police

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

Italian finance police raided Serie A club Napoli's head offices on Wednesday, taking away a number of documents in an investigation into possible foul play.

Missing Indian American boy's body found

Missing Indian American boy's body found

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

The body of Harsha Maddula, 18, an engineering-pre med student at Northwestern University in Illinois, United States, who was missing since September 22, was recovered from the water in Wilmette Harbour on Thursday.

Mystery shrouds death of Assam's 'Lady Singham' as video, audio clips go viral

Mystery shrouds death of Assam's 'Lady Singham' as video, audio clips go viral

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Adding more mystery to the sensational death case, another video clip of a different person also went viral, claiming that the deceased police officer's vehicle was stationary and a speeding truck had hit it.

Maharashtra secretariat fire was an accident: Police

Maharashtra secretariat fire was an accident: Police

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

The fire, which gutted the top three floors of the Maharashtra secretariat on June 21 last year, was due to a short circuit and not sabotage, according to the police. This is stated in the investigation report submitted to Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan by Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Himanshu Roy, sources said on Monday.

Warne's death due to natural causes: Thai police

Warne's death due to natural causes: Thai police

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Australian cricket great Shane Warne's death on an island in Thailand last week was due to natural causes, Thai police said on Monday, citing the results of an autopsy.

Selection of new CBI director mired in controversy

Selection of new CBI director mired in controversy

Rediff.com11 Nov 2012

The government is yet to identify a successor to Central Bureau of Investigation Director A P Singh, who will retire this month end on November 30.

Mid-cap, smallcap stocks crash, probe begins

Mid-cap, smallcap stocks crash, probe begins

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Plunged as much as 60% in some cases, amid panic selling on speculations of sale of pledged shares.

Brother alleges Sonali Phogat was murdered by her aides in Goa

Brother alleges Sonali Phogat was murdered by her aides in Goa

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

The brother of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sonali Phogat has filed a formal complaint with the Goa Police, claiming that she was murdered by two of her associates.

PIX: Ten-man Barcelona ease to victory; Kane leads Bayern fightback

PIX: Ten-man Barcelona ease to victory; Kane leads Bayern fightback

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

Barcelona won 3-1 at Alaves in La Liga on Saturday thanks to goals by Robert Lewandowski, Ilkay Gundogan and substitute Victor Roque, who was sent off after picking up a second yellow card.

Murdered IM member's family to move SC for CBI probe

Murdered IM member's family to move SC for CBI probe

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

The family of suspected Indian Mujahideen operative Mohammad Qateel Siddiqui, who was murdered in a Pune jail on Friday, will move the Supreme Court for a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into his killing. Advocate M S Khan, who was representing Siddiqui before a Delhi court, on Saturday said he will approach the apex court for a CBI inquiry into the incident.

EPL PIX: Man United seal late win; West Ham-Bournemouth draw

EPL PIX: Man United seal late win; West Ham-Bournemouth draw

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Images from the Premier League matches played on Thursday

VVIP chopper deal: India seeks details from UK

VVIP chopper deal: India seeks details from UK

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

Defence Minister A K Antony on Saturday said India has sought details from the United Kingdom in connection with corruption allegations in the VVIP helicopter deal with Italy and "strong action" would be taken in case any foul play is detected in the procurement process.

It's Not That Simple: Foul-mouthed Soap Opera

It's Not That Simple: Foul-mouthed Soap Opera

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

What holds It's Not That Simple together is the cast; performers who frequently rise above their stodgy lines to bring something personal to the table, notes Sreehari Nair.

IFFCO chairman shoots himself by accident

IFFCO chairman shoots himself by accident

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

IFFCO chairman Surinder Jakhar died of gunshot wounds under mysterious circumstances at his farmhouse at Abohar, some 125 kms from Ferozepur in Punjab on Monday.

Pop diva Whitney Houston dead

Pop diva Whitney Houston dead

Rediff.com12 Feb 2012

She was 48.

Discontent in IBL grows; Rupesh, Sanave cry foul

Discontent in IBL grows; Rupesh, Sanave cry foul

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

The first shuttle is yet to be struck but the discontent with the Indian Badminton League is only rising with men's doubles specialists Rupesh Kumar and Sanave Thomas hinting at a pullout, claiming that their base prices too were slashed without informing them.