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The Fearsome Face For India's Enemies

The Fearsome Face For India's Enemies

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Scenes from the Beating Retreat ceremony on Independence Day at the Attari-Wagah border featuring the Border Security Force and the Pakistan Rangers.

Like Deepika's Shakti Shetty Look? VOTE!

Like Deepika's Shakti Shetty Look? VOTE!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Shakti Shetty is the first female cop in Rohit Shetty's cop universe, and makes it look so much better already!

Sulabh founder, pioneer in building public toilets, dies

Sulabh founder, pioneer in building public toilets, dies

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

The cause of the death was cardiac arrest, t aide said

PM lists reforms undertaken to modernise armed forces

PM lists reforms undertaken to modernise armed forces

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

In his Independence Day address from the ramparts of Red Fort, Modi also reiterated his government's unwavering resolve to ensure national security amid the current global security scenario.

SC refuses to give Bilkis convicts more time to surrender

SC refuses to give Bilkis convicts more time to surrender

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan said the reasons cited by the convicts have no merits.

5 Bilkis convicts move SC, seek more time to surrender

5 Bilkis convicts move SC, seek more time to surrender

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

The top court on January 8 had quashed the Gujarat government's decision to grant remission to 11 convicts in the case, saying the orders were 'stereotyped' and passed without application of mind.

9 Sequels Coming Up in 2024

9 Sequels Coming Up in 2024

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

There's a whole slew of sequels coming up, and Joginder Tuteja lists them for us.

HC acquits all 6 in 2004 I-Day blast in Assam that killed 18

HC acquits all 6 in 2004 I-Day blast in Assam that killed 18

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

The Gauhati high court on Thursday acquitted all six accused in the 2004 Dhemaji bomb blast case in which 18 people, including 13 school children, were killed on Independence Day.

Day after caste survey, Bihar announces 10 pc EWS quota in legal services

Day after caste survey, Bihar announces 10 pc EWS quota in legal services

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

The Nitish Kumar government in Bihar on Tuesday announced 10 per cent reservation for economically weaker sections (EWS) in the judicial services, and the state-run law colleges and universities.

Dawoodi Bohra head to be conferred Nishan-e-Pakistan award

Dawoodi Bohra head to be conferred Nishan-e-Pakistan award

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

The announcement of the award comes as an acknowledgement of Dr Saiduddin's services, according to a statement by Pakistan President Arif Alvi, who approved the conferment on Wednesday.

Double Celebration For Kartik

Double Celebration For Kartik

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Kartik Aaryan turned 33 and will star in a war film, produced by Karan Johar and Ektaa R Kapoor.

BCCI loses blue tick verification on 'X' handle

BCCI loses blue tick verification on 'X' handle

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

The BCCI honoured Prime Minister Narendra Modi's request inviting countrymen to display the Indian flag on their social media profiles ahead of India's 77th Independence Day.

My First Walk In Free India

My First Walk In Free India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

'At school, on August 15, the Indian flag was raised. There was no national anthem at that time and we sang Rise India Thy Millions Lead,' recalls military legend Major General Ian Cardozo (retd).

Subdued I-Day in Himachal as state mourns rain deaths

Subdued I-Day in Himachal as state mourns rain deaths

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

The 77th Independence Day on Tuesday was a low-key affair in Himachal Pradesh with the traditional cultural programmes missing from official and district-level functions as the state mourns the deaths and destruction caused by incessant rains.

Anna Hazare to lead Independence Day parade in New York

Anna Hazare to lead Independence Day parade in New York

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Indian Americans in Boston are preparing to throw a red-carpet welcome to anti-corruption crusader Annn Hazare, during his two-week visit to the United States, a kind of welcome, which has not been seen for a non-politician from India in recent times.

Who Made More Money: Gadar 2 Or OMG 2?

Who Made More Money: Gadar 2 Or OMG 2?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

It was one blockbuster weekend for Bollywood as the new releases Gadar 2 and OMG 2 ended up gathering almost Rs 180 crore between them.

In I-Day address, Modi sets the tone for 2024 polls

In I-Day address, Modi sets the tone for 2024 polls

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Setting the tone for his 2024 re-election bid, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for waging a war against the 'three evils' of corruption, appeasement and dynastic politics, stepped up the OBC outreach with a mega scheme and exuded confidence he would return to address the nation from the Red Fort next year.

Tailwind ahead for consumer durables sector during festival season

Tailwind ahead for consumer durables sector during festival season

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

It's all eyes on the consumer durables sector during the festival season after a weak Q1FY24 and Q2FY24 was impacted by an erratic monsoon. Traditionally, this period sees the highest number of purchases. Dealers and manufacturers are complaining about low business-to-consumer (B2C) off-take during the first half.

SC verdict on pleas against abrogation of Article 370 on Dec 11

SC verdict on pleas against abrogation of Article 370 on Dec 11

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

According to the cause list for December 11, Monday, uploaded on the apex court website, a five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud would deliver the verdict.

'Independence Day': Britain parts ways with EU

'Independence Day': Britain parts ways with EU

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

The United Kingdom has voted by 51.9 per cent to 48.1 per cent to leave the European Union after 43 years in an historic referendum.

CJI At The Red Fort

CJI At The Red Fort

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Cameras were focused on Chief Justice of India Justice Dr Dhananjay Yeshwant Chandrachud at the Independence Day event at the Red Fort in New Delhi on Tuesday morning.

Greatest challenge before judiciary is...: CJI on I-Day

Greatest challenge before judiciary is...: CJI on I-Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud on Tuesday said the greatest challenge before the Indian judiciary is to eliminate barriers to accessing justice and make sure that the judiciary is inclusive and accessible to the last person in the line.

Red Fort's Tryst With India's Destiny

Red Fort's Tryst With India's Destiny

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Jawaharlal Nehru did not unfurl the Tricolour at the Red Fort on August 15, 1947. But, in a gesture of nationalistic symbolism -- one that has endured by repetition over the 76 years of independent India -- Nehru took to the ramparts at Red Fort's Lahori Gate on August 16, 1947, unfurled the Tricolour there and delivered his first Independence Day speech.

Don't Miss Your Date With Rajinikanth

Don't Miss Your Date With Rajinikanth

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The big Independence Day holiday weekend always has big releases vying for space, and this year too, there's going to be quite a clash at the box office.

PIX: It's an early Independence Day for Ash

PIX: It's an early Independence Day for Ash

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

PIX: Aishwarya-Aaradhya hoist Indian flag in Melbourne

Sensex climbs 137 points; Infosys, L&T shine

Sensex climbs 137 points; Infosys, L&T shine

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

UltraTech Cement was the biggest gainer in the Sensex pack, rising 2.43 per cent, followed by NTPC, Tata Motors, Infosys, Power Grid, Mahindra & Mahindra, Larsen & Toubro, Maruti, Wipro and SBI were the major gainers. In contrast, Tata Steel, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finserv, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finance and JSW Steel were the major laggards.

Sorry Mr Modi, Katchatheevu Isn't An Election Issue In Tamil Nadu

Sorry Mr Modi, Katchatheevu Isn't An Election Issue In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Rulers in New Delhi and their political aides in sensitive states like Tamil Nadu have to be doubly careful not to provoke a situation whose consequences may be much more than visible now to the naked eye, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Next year, on August 15 from Red Fort: Modi's big remark on 2024

Next year, on August 15 from Red Fort: Modi's big remark on 2024

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

'The promise for change brought me here, my performance brought me here once again. The coming five years are of unprecedented development and a golden moment to realise the dream of India as a developed nation by 2047'

Land-for-job scam case: Lalu, Rabri, Tejashwi get bail

Land-for-job scam case: Lalu, Rabri, Tejashwi get bail

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

A Delhi court on Wednesday granted bail to Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad, his wife Rabri Devi and their son and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav in the alleged land-for-job scam in the railways.

President Pranab Mukherjee's Independence Day Speech: Full Text

President Pranab Mukherjee's Independence Day Speech: Full Text

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday addressed the nation on the eve of the 68th Independence Day.

Nitish breaks silence on Kharge to be made PM face of INDIA

Nitish breaks silence on Kharge to be made PM face of INDIA

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

The Janata Dal-United leader maintained that having taken the initiative to bring parties opposed to the Bharatiya Janata Party, he desired nothing for himself but admitted having stressed at the meeting the need to expedite seat-sharing arrangements.

Final goodbye to CRPF officer killed in Srinagar attack on Independence Day

Final goodbye to CRPF officer killed in Srinagar attack on Independence Day

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Kumar was promoted as CO of the battalion on July 12, a day before his daughter's seventh birthday.

Samantha-Vijay Celebrate Love In Hyderabad

Samantha-Vijay Celebrate Love In Hyderabad

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Samantha and Vijay Deverakonda gave Hyderabad an evening to remember during a live concert on Independence Day, promoting their upcoming film, Kushi.

No room for sympathy, compassion before rule of law: SC in Bilkis case

No room for sympathy, compassion before rule of law: SC in Bilkis case

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The top court said the faith of people in the efficacy of law is the saviour and succour for the sustenance of the rule of law.

Independence Day musings: Tumultuous year ahead

Independence Day musings: Tumultuous year ahead

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

While we concentrate on the long-term through building military strength we cannot afford to ignore the instant and immediate. It is well within Indian capability to deal with this threat but for that we need clear thinking and resolute action -- not 'Gandhigiri', says Colonel (retd) Anil Athale.

President approves 4 posthumous Kirti Chakras, 11 Shaurya Chakras

President approves 4 posthumous Kirti Chakras, 11 Shaurya Chakras

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

President Droupadi Murmu has approved 76 gallantry awards, including four Kirti Chakras posthumously and 11 Shaurya Chakras to personnel of the security forces, on the eve of the 77th Independence Day, officials said.

Bengal governor invites Mamata to protest inside Raj Bhavan

Bengal governor invites Mamata to protest inside Raj Bhavan

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

This "offer" comes days after Banerjee had threatened to stage a sit-in outside the Raj Bhavan to protest against his "holding back" bills passed by the state assembly.

The Biggest Hits Of 2023

The Biggest Hits Of 2023

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

What a remarkable year 2023 has turned out to be!

'Why did the government go out on a limb for these 11 men?'

'Why did the government go out on a limb for these 11 men?'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'What did these men mean to the government? What does its support for these men say about this government?'

CJI's 'namaste' gesture as Modi lauds SC at Red Fort

CJI's 'namaste' gesture as Modi lauds SC at Red Fort

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Modi observed that the Supreme Court has decided to translate operative part of the judgment in language spoken by the litigant.