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Chain of events: What led to WFI's suspension?

Chain of events: What led to WFI's suspension?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

The following is the timeline of the chain of events that led to the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India by UWW, the sport's global governing body.

'The prime minister's silence is very troubling'

'The prime minister's silence is very troubling'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

'A climate of impunity is created when the fascistic hate-mongers reckon they can get away with anything because 'this is our regime' and this is going to be a 'Hindu Rashtra'.'

Indian Millennials Spend Rs 4K A Month On Fitness

Indian Millennials Spend Rs 4K A Month On Fitness

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

India is among the top three emerging markets in the wellness economy.

After UP, Kanwar Yatra cancelled in Delhi

After UP, Kanwar Yatra cancelled in Delhi

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

"No celebrations, processions, gatherings, etc. shall be allowed during forthcoming Kanwar Yatra-2021 starting from July 25 in NCT of Delhi," stated an order issued by the DDMA.

Seers seek apology from Niranjani Akhada for announcing 'end' of Kumbh

Seers seek apology from Niranjani Akhada for announcing 'end' of Kumbh

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

Nirvani Ani Akhada president Mahant Dharmdas said that only the mela officer or the chief minister has the right to announce the "end of the Kumbh Mela".

Not afraid of Modi or his CBI and ED: Rahul

Not afraid of Modi or his CBI and ED: Rahul

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Rahul said the three farm laws were withdrawn only because of the country's farmers and the Congress.

'Shameful': Rani condemns casteist slurs at teammate's kin

'Shameful': Rani condemns casteist slurs at teammate's kin

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

'We come from different parts of India, follow different religions. But when we come here we work together for India. It's so shameful when we see people indulging in such behaviour.'

Over 65% voter turnout recorded in Uttarakhand

Over 65% voter turnout recorded in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

"Polling was held peacefully at the 11,697 polling booths across the state with 65.1 per cent of the electorate casting their votes till the close of polls," Chief Electoral Officer Saujanya who does not use a surname said.

Discontent in ranks bites both BJP and Congress in Uttarakhand

Discontent in ranks bites both BJP and Congress in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

the simmering discontent deep in the two parties is likely to mar the prospects of some candidates, making the contest keen, reports Shishir Prashant.

'No palpable progress' in Delhi hate speech case: SC

'No palpable progress' in Delhi hate speech case: SC

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice P S Narasimha said "there was no palpable progress made in the investigation".

Punish hate speeches at Dharma Sansad: RSS leader

Punish hate speeches at Dharma Sansad: RSS leader

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

RSS leader Indresh Kumar termed the 'politics of hate' as 'corruption' and called all political parties and their leaders to refrain from indulging in hate-mongering and pitting one section of the society against the other.

Why 27,000 Litres Of Ganga Jal Was Carried to London

Why 27,000 Litres Of Ganga Jal Was Carried to London

Rediff.com6 May 2023

When Jaipur's Maharaja Madho Singh was invited to attend King Edward VII's coronation in 1902, he chartered a ship for Rs 15 lakh for the journey. He also carried 27,000 litres of Ganga jal on board. Prakash Bhandari recalls the maharaja's voyage to attend a British monarch's coronation on a day when Charles III will be crowned king at Westminster Abbey.

33 killed as bus carrying marriage party falls into gorge in Uttarakhand

33 killed as bus carrying marriage party falls into gorge in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

Thirty-three members of a wedding party were killed and 19 injured when a bus carrying them fell into a gorge in Uttarakhand's Pauri Garhwal district, police said on Wednesday.

AG gives nod for contempt proceedings against Narsinghanand

AG gives nod for contempt proceedings against Narsinghanand

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

The consent has been granted in response to a letter by an activist, Shachi Nelli, seeking to initiate contempt against Yati Narsinghanand for his statements in an interview that went viral on Twitter on the January 14.

Uttarakhand CM sparks new row with 'more kids, more ration' remark

Uttarakhand CM sparks new row with 'more kids, more ration' remark

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat on Sunday again created a controversy with his remark over the amount of ration distributed during the COVID-19 lockdown: A family with two children got less ration and they would have got more if they had 20 children.

Probe into hate speeches mostly over, report to be filed soon: Delhi police to SC

Probe into hate speeches mostly over, report to be filed soon: Delhi police to SC

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The hate speech case is related to a Hindu Yuva Vahini event organised in Delhi under the leadership of Suresh Chavhanke, the editor of 'Sudarshan News', in December 2021.

'So many deaths are happening all around you'

'So many deaths are happening all around you'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

'Your family, your kith and kin are also under stress, some of your relatives will die, without getting appropriate treatment.'

Uma Bharti tests COVID-19 positive

Uma Bharti tests COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

She has quarantined herself at a place between Haridwar and Rishikesh in Uttarakhand.

The 20 Best Romances On OTT

The 20 Best Romances On OTT

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

After a dry, dreadful, spell of darkness and desolation, it looks like Bollywood love stories are ready to rock the silver screen again.

CBI charges disciple with abetting Narendra Giri's suicide

CBI charges disciple with abetting Narendra Giri's suicide

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

In its charge sheet filed in a court in Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh, the CBI has charged Giri, priest of Allahabad's Bade Hanuman Temple Addhya Tiwari and his son Sandeep Tiwari with criminal conspiracy and abetment to suicide.

'Gadar is a powerful word that came out of Partition'

'Gadar is a powerful word that came out of Partition'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

'When a common man's house is on fire, he is infused with extraordinary strength.' 'He will go to any length to save his home and family even if he is not as big and strong as Sunnyji.'

Parties hope to gain from 'lucky 7' in 7-phase UP polls

Parties hope to gain from 'lucky 7' in 7-phase UP polls

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

From invoking the 'Saptarishi' (Ursa Major) constellation, seven basic notes of Indian classical music to 'saat phere' (seven circumambulations) -- parties give different reasons and logic to claim that they will emerge victorious in the polls.

'Why Kanwar Yatra during Covid': SC to UP govt

'Why Kanwar Yatra during Covid': SC to UP govt

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

A bench headed by Justice R F Nariman referred to the statement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that not "even a bit" of compromise can be made on COVID-19 containment and said the citizens were perplexed about the happenings in view of the fact that as the UP government has allowed the religious 'yatra' commencing from July 25.

Death toll in Uttarakhand-UP hooch tragedy rises to 72, two arrested

Death toll in Uttarakhand-UP hooch tragedy rises to 72, two arrested

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

The tragedy took a political hue with CM Yogi Adityanath suggesting the involvement of SP in 'such mischievous acts'.

'We just saved a child's life!'

'We just saved a child's life!'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

'After 11 years of medical education, training in various hospitals, giving various competitive exams and finally, if you're able to save a child's life at 20,000 feet above the ground, in the air, with limited resources, that is like an unbelievable feeling.'

UP police forms 18-member SIT to probe Mahant Narendra Giri's death

UP police forms 18-member SIT to probe Mahant Narendra Giri's death

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath said all aspects related to the death are being investigated and the guilty will not be spared.

Mundka fire: Building owner arrested; 19 still missing

Mundka fire: Building owner arrested; 19 still missing

Rediff.com15 May 2022

"We received information that Manish Lakra was going towards Haridwar in Uttarakhand. We laid a trap and nabbed him from Ghevra Mod after conducting multiple raids in Delhi and Haryana," Sameer Sharma, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outer), said.

U'khand minister sacked ahead of polls, expelled from BJP

U'khand minister sacked ahead of polls, expelled from BJP

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Rawat, who represents the Kotdwar seat in the state assembly, is said to have been seeking a ticket for his daughter-in-law Anukriti Gusain from the Lansdowne constituency and a change of seat for himself.

'Without Himalayas, there won't be Ganga, Indus, Brahmaputra'

'Without Himalayas, there won't be Ganga, Indus, Brahmaputra'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

'The Himalayas are the Creator of Life.'

Yogi meets mother for 1st time since becoming CM

Yogi meets mother for 1st time since becoming CM

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Adityanath visited his village for the first time in several years to attend any family function there.

Akhilesh Yadav tests positive for COVID-19

Akhilesh Yadav tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Yadav had recently visited Haridwar where the Kumbh Mela is underway and met various religious leaders, including Akhara Parishad chairman Mahant Narendra Giri who had tested positive for COVID-19 earlier.

Rape survivor's father moves SC against bail plea of Asaram

Rape survivor's father moves SC against bail plea of Asaram

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Apprehending threat to the life of family members, father of the child rape-victim has moved the Supreme Court on Thursday opposing the bail plea of self-styled godman Asaram Bapu.

Mahashivratri Celebrations In India

Mahashivratri Celebrations In India

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Glimpses of Lord Shiva being worshipped on Mahashivratri.

UP, Uttarakhand settle assets, liabilities 21 years after division

UP, Uttarakhand settle assets, liabilities 21 years after division

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

With the Bharatiya Janata Party governments in both states, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh on Thursday reached an agreement on the division of their assets and liabilities, pending since their partition 21 years ago.

Uttarkashi avalanche: 10 bodies recovered, 27 mountaineers missing

Uttarkashi avalanche: 10 bodies recovered, 27 mountaineers missing

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

Twenty-seven mountaineers remained missing on Wednesday after rescue workers brought 14 injured members of their team to safety, a day after an avalanche claimed 10 lives in Uttarkashi.

Cong raises Dasna priest's hate speeches against minorities in RS

Cong raises Dasna priest's hate speeches against minorities in RS

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

The opposition Congress raised in the Rajya Sabha increased instances of hate speeches against minorities in the country, including controversial priest Yati Narsinghanand's call to Hindus to take up arms.

UP, Uttarakhand, Goa voters get their fingers inked

UP, Uttarakhand, Goa voters get their fingers inked

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

While assembly polls in Goa and Uttarakhand were completed in a single phase, for Uttar Pradesh, Monday was the second of a seven-phase election.

CBI to probe death of Mahant Narendra Giri

CBI to probe death of Mahant Narendra Giri

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

The seer, who was the president of the largest organisation of sadhus in India, was found hanging by his disciples at the Baghambari Mutt in Allahabad on Monday.

Kejriwal govt adds Vailankanni Church to its free pilgrimage scheme

Kejriwal govt adds Vailankanni Church to its free pilgrimage scheme

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

The Delhi government has included Vailankanni Church in Tamil Nadu to the list of pilgrimage sites under its free pilgrimage scheme for senior citizens, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Wednesday.

Uttarakhand cancels Kanwar Yatra in view of Covid

Uttarakhand cancels Kanwar Yatra in view of Covid

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

It is for the second consecutive year that the yatra is not being held due to the pandemic.