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Hiran death: ATS arrests cop, bookie; says Waze main accused

Hiran death: ATS arrests cop, bookie; says Waze main accused

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

In a 'major breakthrough', the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a policeman and a bookie in connection with the alleged murder of businessman Mansukh Hiran, an official said on Sunday, adding Mumbai police officer Sachin Waze had played a key role in the crime and emerged as the prime accused.

'UP vote was only for Modi's charisma'

'UP vote was only for Modi's charisma'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

'The Hindu electorate is more or less in the BJP defined space now.'

'PM said we are committed to restoring J-K's statehood'

'PM said we are committed to restoring J-K's statehood'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

What the leaders said after the all-party meeting called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday.

Original petitioner unhappy with 'flawed' NRC

Original petitioner unhappy with 'flawed' NRC

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

The Assam Public Works, the original petitioner in the Supreme Court which led to the updation of the National Register of Citizens six years ago, wondered whether the software used in the updation exercise was capable to handle so much data and if it was examined by any third party Information Technology expert.

The greatest threat to our democracy post 1975

The greatest threat to our democracy post 1975

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

'Refusing to implement the CAA-NRC, as some states have done via resolutions in state assemblies, is a violation of the Constitution; an attempt to alter the fundamental structure of our democracy and a recipe for anarchy,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

From JNU to Jamuria: Aishe Ghosh to test her brand of politics

From JNU to Jamuria: Aishe Ghosh to test her brand of politics

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

The first sitting JNUSU functionary to fight assembly polls, Ghosh, a latecomer into politics, blossomed as the president of the union at a time when student politics saw a resurgence after Left leader Kanhaiya Kumar came into media limelight following a sedition case.

FC Barca, Catalan La Liga clubs to join region-wide strike

FC Barca, Catalan La Liga clubs to join region-wide strike

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

La Liga sides Barcelona, Espanyol and Girona have decided to join the general strike in Catalonia on Tuesday, Oct. 3.

'Now hate has become acceptable'

'Now hate has become acceptable'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

'Fear is not created by those who are defending minorities and Dalits.' 'Fear is being created by the actions of political leaders like Yogi Adityanath and police forces.' 'The kind of hate statements that are being made to which there is silence from the prime minister's side.'

BJP-Shiv Sena in fresh war of words after police stop Kirit Somaiya

BJP-Shiv Sena in fresh war of words after police stop Kirit Somaiya

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Somaiya had on Sunday claimed he was barred from entering Kolhapur with the district authorities citing law and order as well as security concerns following his allegations of corruption against Maharashtra Rural Development Minister Hasan Mushrif.

Meet the 3 experts appointed by SC in Pegasus probe

Meet the 3 experts appointed by SC in Pegasus probe

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Three experts on cyber security, digital forensics, networks and hardware were roped in by the Supreme Court on Wednesday to "enquire, investigate and determine" whether Pegasus spyware was used for snooping on citizens and their probe would be monitored by former apex court judge R V Raveendran.

HC refuses to grant interim relief to Arnab Goswami

HC refuses to grant interim relief to Arnab Goswami

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Goswami was arrested on Wednesday morning by Raigad police from his residence at Lower Parel in Mumbai for allegedly abetting the suicide of architect and interior designer Anvay Naik, and was taken to the Alibaug police station in neighbouring Raigad district.

'There is fear and dread in Kashmir'

'There is fear and dread in Kashmir'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

'This election was the first opportunity where Kashmiris told the world they do not agree with the Centre's policies and are unhappy about their disempowerment.'

Bringing down elected govt with money is treachery: Sena

Bringing down elected govt with money is treachery: Sena

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

An editorial in Shiv Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana' said the Rajasthan telephone tapping episode has exposed many.

'Pimps did not like us talking to sex workers'

'Pimps did not like us talking to sex workers'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

'Everyone was talking about migrants, frontline workers and cops...' 'Nobody was talking about sex workers during the pandemic.'

Manipur-based activist booked under NSA released on SC order

Manipur-based activist booked under NSA released on SC order

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

A bench of Justice D Y Chandrachud and M R Shah said that his continued detention will be in violation of his fundamental right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution.

BJP seeks N-E security council to deter anti-India designs

BJP seeks N-E security council to deter anti-India designs

Rediff.com25 Aug 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party has called for formulation of a 'grand strategy' through formation of 'North East Development Council' and 'North East Security Council' linking with national bodies for tackling burning problems like illegal migration and foreign forces out to destabilise the strategic region.

'The lives of coal miners don't matter'

'The lives of coal miners don't matter'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

'On November 8, two women activists were assaulted and left for dead because they were following the illegal mining trail. This is how bad the coal mafia is in Meghalaya.' 'Most politicians own coal mines, some policemen own coal mines and some in the administration own them.' 'So what you have is a nice cocktail and everybody is protecting each other.'

'Speed-breaker' Didi maligned Bengal with scams: Modi

'Speed-breaker' Didi maligned Bengal with scams: Modi

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

Modi alleged that Banerjee has let loose goons in the state, dashing the hopes of people.

Opposition attacks Centre on Sri Sri Ravi Shankar event

Opposition attacks Centre on Sri Sri Ravi Shankar event

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

In an attempt to corner the Centre, the Opposition raised the issue of the Indian Army's involvement in the Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Art of Living event.

Why a Pakistan colonel was kidnapped

Why a Pakistan colonel was kidnapped

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

A retired Pakistan army officer incurs army chief General Bajwa's wrath, reveals Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Why, despite Mosul massacre, Punjab's youth still want to go to Iraq

Why, despite Mosul massacre, Punjab's youth still want to go to Iraq

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

'The main reason people go to other countries is unemployment in Punjab'

Covid-19 pandemic is boom time for the 'faraway doctor'

Covid-19 pandemic is boom time for the 'faraway doctor'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Tele/video-consults have been effective for patients requiring post-hospitalisation follow-up, especially if they are from outside the city; patients with chronic diseases that need periodic monitoring; and pregnant women who require routine checkup with minimum exposure.

Jammu happy, Kashmiris miffed as J-K becomes UT

Jammu happy, Kashmiris miffed as J-K becomes UT

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The transition from the state into two Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh on Thursday was met with a complete shutdown in the the valley as shops and other business establishments were shut, and public transport were off the roads.

Art 370: 'Black blot on India's history'

Art 370: 'Black blot on India's history'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Trinamool Congress described it as "Black Monday" and a dark day for the country's constitution, the idea of India, and the Rajya Sabha

Japan chief questioned over Tokyo bid payment, claims report

Japan chief questioned over Tokyo bid payment, claims report

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Tokyo prosecutors have questioned the president of the Japan Olympic Committee over controversial payments made to a Singaporean consulting firm during the bidding for the 2020 Summer Games, Kyodo News agency reported on Wednesday.

Kangana sued for tweet on elderly woman farmer protester

Kangana sued for tweet on elderly woman farmer protester

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Ranaut, who made headlines with her ugly spat with Dosanjh on Twitter, was served a legal notice on Friday by the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee which is seeking an unconditional apology from the actor.

Maneka flays Maha govt for 'ghastly murder' of tigress Avni

Maneka flays Maha govt for 'ghastly murder' of tigress Avni

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

Tigress Avni, who is believed to be responsible for the deaths of 13 people in the past two years, was killed in Maharashtra's Yavatmal on Friday as part of an operation.

Farmer agitation 'infiltrated by Leftists, Maoists': Goyal

Farmer agitation 'infiltrated by Leftists, Maoists': Goyal

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

"We now realise that the so-called farmer agitation hardly remains a farmers' agitation. It has almost got infiltrated by Leftist and Maoist elements, a flavour of which we saw over the last two days when there were extraneous demands to release people who have been put behind bars for anti-national (and) who have been put behind bars for illegal activities," Goyal, the Minister for Railways, Commerce and Industry and Food and Consumers Affairs, said at FICCI's annual meeting.

K'taka govt is 'gold medalist' in graft, Cong leaders 'drunk on power': Modi

K'taka govt is 'gold medalist' in graft, Cong leaders 'drunk on power': Modi

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Modi said that the JD-S was going to finish a "poor, distant third".

Auto, taxi strike in Delhi hits commuters hard

Auto, taxi strike in Delhi hits commuters hard

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Twenty unions of autos and taxis have formed a Joint Action Committee, which has called for the indefinite strike.

Uttarakhand verdict: 'Setback for Modi'

Uttarakhand verdict: 'Setback for Modi'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

'Verdict shows they had illegally imposed President's rule in Uttarakhand.'

Imran's 'endorsement' of Modi could be Congress ploy: Sitharaman

Imran's 'endorsement' of Modi could be Congress ploy: Sitharaman

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

'Has the Supreme court even remotely said that PM Modi is not chowkidar?'

Raj Thackeray comes out in support of Campa Cola residents

Raj Thackeray comes out in support of Campa Cola residents

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

Calling the action against residents of illegal flats in Worli's Campa Cola compound as "unjust", MNS chief Raj Thackeray on Tuesday said the builders and authorities concerned who are responsible for such unauthorised structures should be punished and sent to jail.

Govt wants re-auction of all 218 coal blocks, Attorney General tells SC

Govt wants re-auction of all 218 coal blocks, Attorney General tells SC

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

The award of more than 200 coal blocks to steel, cement and power companies has been at the centre of the so-called "Coalgate" scandal.

3 activists sent back home from Pune, kept under house arrest

3 activists sent back home from Pune, kept under house arrest

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

Varavara Rao reached home in Hyderabad on Thursday morning, while activists Vernon Gonsalves and Arun Ferreira, were sent to Mumbai by road.

Narine boost for KKR as BCCI clears him with final warning

Narine boost for KKR as BCCI clears him with final warning

Rediff.com7 May 2015

BCCI on Thursday cleared Sunil Narine's action after giving him a final warning.

Not a single person will lose citizenship due to NRC, CAB: Mamata

Not a single person will lose citizenship due to NRC, CAB: Mamata

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

As CAB was tabled in Lok Sabha, West Bengal CM said she will never allow NRC in the state.

Kafeel Khan fears UP govt may frame him again

Kafeel Khan fears UP govt may frame him again

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

'The administration was not ready for (my) release, but I have been released because of the prayers of people.'

Raj phone tapping row: Congress demands Union Min's resignation

Raj phone tapping row: Congress demands Union Min's resignation

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

'Shekhawat has no moral authority to continue as a Union minister and should resign so that the investigation is not influenced'

'India should start thinking about having its own crypto exchange and crypto currency'

'India should start thinking about having its own crypto exchange and crypto currency'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

'India should start leveraging rather than banning crypto.'