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Even before SC, sedition law criticised by courts in many cases

Even before SC, sedition law criticised by courts in many cases

Rediff.com11 May 2022

In March last year, a petition was filed in the Supreme Court by Rajat Sharma and Dr Neh Srivastava who demanded that a former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister be booked under the sedition law, claiming he had sought China's help to restore the erstwhile state's special status.

Will Thalapathy Vijay Take A Plunge Into Politics?

Will Thalapathy Vijay Take A Plunge Into Politics?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

At the Leo fete, Vijay had this also to tell his fans: 'I know you all are in my heart. But today, I also know that I am also in the hearts of all of you...' A typical politician's line, did you say, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Congress promises nationwide caste census, women's quota asap if voted to power

Congress promises nationwide caste census, women's quota asap if voted to power

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The Congress on Monday promised that a government led by it will conduct a nationwide caste census and implement 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies at the earliest, including adequate representation for women belonging to the OBC community.

NCW takes cognisance of 'leaked videos' of Chandigarh varsity students

NCW takes cognisance of 'leaked videos' of Chandigarh varsity students

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has sought a first information report (FIR) in connection with alleged suicide attempts by students of a private university in Punjab's Mohali after their 'videos' were 'leaked'.

'Punjabis will never allow Khalistan in Punjab'

'Punjabis will never allow Khalistan in Punjab'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

'Amritpal is the creation of journalists and the inaction of the government in Punjab.'

Ex-spymaster joins Rahul Gandhi in Bharat Jodo Yatra

Ex-spymaster joins Rahul Gandhi in Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi also joined Bharat Jodo Yatra in Seelampur.

SC warns against hate speeches at Dharam Sansad

SC warns against hate speeches at Dharam Sansad

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

FIRS were earlier registered in connection with the three-day Dharam Sansad that was held in Haridwar last December where hate speeches were made targeting members of a community.

Yamuna water level in Delhi drops below danger mark

Yamuna water level in Delhi drops below danger mark

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The water level of the Yamuna in Delhi on Tuesday followed a downward trend and dropped below the danger mark of 205.33 metres by 8 pm, the Central Water Commission's data showed.

10 Must See Cop Thrillers On OTT

10 Must See Cop Thrillers On OTT

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 watchable cop shows.

Kangana's car stopped by farmers; mob attack, she says

Kangana's car stopped by farmers; mob attack, she says

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Actor Kangana Ranaut's car was on Friday briefly stopped at Kiratpur Sahib in Punjab's Rupnagar district by a group of people who were demanding an apology from her over her remarks on the farmers' protest against the Centre's farm laws.

Former CBI director Ashwani Kumar dies by suicide at Shimla house

Former CBI director Ashwani Kumar dies by suicide at Shimla house

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Kumar became CBI director in 2008, succeeding Vijay Shanker, in the midst of the agency's probe into the Aarushi Talwar murder case that hogged the headlines.

Census to be further delayed, say officials

Census to be further delayed, say officials

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

According to norms, census can be conducted only three months after the freezing of boundary limits of administrative units such as districts, sub-districts, tehsils, talukas and police stations.

Rahul Gandhi unfurls national flag at Lal Chowk in PM-like security

Rahul Gandhi unfurls national flag at Lal Chowk in PM-like security

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Taking a 30-minute break from the Kanyakumari to Kashmir foot march at Sonawar, Gandhi drove to the Pradesh Congress Committee headquarters on Maulana Azad Road before heading to the clock tower, locally known as 'Ghanta Ghar', to unfurl the tricolour.

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.

BJP decries Rahul's 'show of strength' before court

BJP decries Rahul's 'show of strength' before court

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

After several senior Congress leaders accompanied Gandhi when he filed the appeal in the sessions court, BJP national spokesperson and MP Sudhanshu Trivedi asked if it was a display of his arrogance, an attempt to pressure the judiciary or the 'familiar tactic' of browbeating probe agencies.

Is Amritpal Singh The New Bhindranwale?

Is Amritpal Singh The New Bhindranwale?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Most political leaders in Punjab have come out in the open to oppose him, unlike the early 1980s when political leaders were scared of speaking against Bhindranwale, observes Sudhir Bisht.

Major fire at Britannia's Pantnagar plant; no casualties reported

Major fire at Britannia's Pantnagar plant; no casualties reported

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

A major fire broke out in Britannia Industries' Pantnagar manufacturing plant on Sunday destroying thousands of tons of biscuits. However, no one was killed or injured in the fire which broke out around 1230 hours in the biscuit division of the factory, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Udhamsingh Nagar (district) Manjunath T C told Business Standard after the firefighters put the fire out. "With the help of 15-20 fire tenders, we were able to control the fire which was very major," Manjunath said.

UP's Love Jihad law is not unique; the CM is

UP's Love Jihad law is not unique; the CM is

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Ultimately, whether the UP ordinance is struck down by the courts or not, it will be the courage of young Hindu and Muslim women and men that will act as a foil to the UP police-cum-mobs who will be out to get them.

10 Must Watch Hostage Dramas On OTT

10 Must Watch Hostage Dramas On OTT

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists some interesting made-for-OTT hostage dramas that you can watch.

Sedition case: SC extends protection to journalist till Jul 15

Sedition case: SC extends protection to journalist till Jul 15

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

An FIR against Dua under IPC provisions for offences of sedition, public nuisance, printing defamatory materials and public mischief was lodged by BJP leader Shyam at Kumarsain police station in Shimla district on May 6 and the journalist was asked to join the probe.

Jammu attack: Omar pulls up police, army; report sent to PM

Jammu attack: Omar pulls up police, army; report sent to PM

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

The security establishment in Jammu and Kashmir was pulled up by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday for the "lapses" in containing the terror attack near Jammu after three terrorists had a free run for nearly an hour between the two strikes.

4 more bodies recovered from landslide site in HP; toll rises to 14

4 more bodies recovered from landslide site in HP; toll rises to 14

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

A Bolero car still could not be traced, he added.

Respite! Delhi receives first monsoon showers

Respite! Delhi receives first monsoon showers

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

The India Meteorological Department said the southwest monsoon further advanced into Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmiri, some parts of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan on June 30.

Ex-CBI chief Ashwani Kumar ended life due to disease, disability: Suicide note

Ex-CBI chief Ashwani Kumar ended life due to disease, disability: Suicide note

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Ashwani Kumar's family has negated the possibility of foul play.

Have You Seen These Top Cops?

Have You Seen These Top Cops?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

OTT has seen some of the grittiest and quirkiest cops in its Web series and original movies.

Himachal tragedy: Three more bodies recovered

Himachal tragedy: Three more bodies recovered

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Three more bodies were recovered from Beas river on Thursday twelve days after 25 persons, including 24 students from a Hyderabad engineering college, were swept away in the river.

Himachal seeks Rs 1,000 cr immediate relief from Centre

Himachal seeks Rs 1,000 cr immediate relief from Centre

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Friday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and sought an immediate relief of Rs 1,000 crore for restoration works in the flood-affected areas of the state.

Manoj Tiwari involved in BJP's plot to kill Kejriwal: Sisodia

Manoj Tiwari involved in BJP's plot to kill Kejriwal: Sisodia

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Thursday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of hatching a conspiracy to assassinate Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, fearing poll defeats in Gujarat and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), and alleged Delhi MP Manoj Tiwari's involvement in it.

Centre bans Jammu and Kashmir Ghaznavi Force, declares Rinda a terrorist

Centre bans Jammu and Kashmir Ghaznavi Force, declares Rinda a terrorist

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

According to a notification issued by the ministry, the JKGF has been involved in infiltration bids, narcotics and weapon smuggling, terror attacks in the Union territory, and threats to security forces.

PIX: Netas get rakhis tied on their wrists on Raksha Bandhan

PIX: Netas get rakhis tied on their wrists on Raksha Bandhan

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders celebrated Raksha Bandhan on Thursday.

'We Are In A Calamity'

'We Are In A Calamity'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

'Now they're talking about changing the Constitution; they feel they have no reason now to hide their intentions.'

Committed to bring Uniform Civil Code, but after discussions: Shah

Committed to bring Uniform Civil Code, but after discussions: Shah

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the Bharatiya Janata Party is committed to bring Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the country but only after following all democratic processes and discussions on it.

No girl asked to remove innerwear at NEET centre: Official tells NTA

No girl asked to remove innerwear at NEET centre: Official tells NTA

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The police complaint about a girl in Kerala asked to remove innerwear before appearing for medical entrance exam National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) is 'fictitious' and has been filed with 'wrong intentions', the exam centre's superintendent has told the National Testing Agency (NTA).

Delhi Police issues alert for missing Alto car hired from Pathankot

Delhi Police issues alert for missing Alto car hired from Pathankot

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

In view of the threat perception, the Delhi Police is on the highest level of alert to secure the national capital.

BJP MP Ram Swaroop Sharma found hanging at Delhi residence

BJP MP Ram Swaroop Sharma found hanging at Delhi residence

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Mandi in Himachal Pradesh Ram Swaroop Sharma was found hanging from the ceiling in his official residence in New Delhi on Wednesday, police said.

Rohtang tunnel stone laid by Sonia removed before inauguration: Cong

Rohtang tunnel stone laid by Sonia removed before inauguration: Cong

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

In a letter to Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, state Congress president Kuldeep Singh Rathore said Gandhi had laid the foundation stone on June 28, 2010 in the presence of the then CM Prem Kumar Dhumal and Union minister Virbhadra Singh.

Case against Khurshid in Jaipur over his book for hurting religious sentiments

Case against Khurshid in Jaipur over his book for hurting religious sentiments

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

A police complaint was filed on Friday against former Union minister and senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid over his recent book Sunrise over Ayodhya -- Nationhood in our times at the Kotwali police station of Jaipur.

Thousands bid tearful farewell to Flight Lieutenant Advitiya Bal

Thousands bid tearful farewell to Flight Lieutenant Advitiya Bal

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Slogans for his long afterlife rented the air, as coffin of Flight Lieutenant Advitiya Bal arrived at his home in Jinder Mehlu hamlet of border belt of R S Pura, where thousands of people gathered to pay their last respects to the fighter pilot.

Can You Spot The Rare Snow Leopard?

Can You Spot The Rare Snow Leopard?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Rare snow leopard sighted in Himachal's Chicham village.

Maha CM takes a swipe at Kangana over Mumbai remarks

Maha CM takes a swipe at Kangana over Mumbai remarks

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Speaking in the legislative assembly on the condolence motion, Thackeray, without taking any names, said, "Some people have gratitude towards the city where they live and earn their livelihood, but some don't."