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Bigg Boss 15: Will Shamita get MARRIED SOON?

Bigg Boss 15: Will Shamita get MARRIED SOON?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Some cool predictions for the Bigg Boss 15 contestants!

Bhima Koregaon Hearings: IO Asked To File Affidavit

Bhima Koregaon Hearings: IO Asked To File Affidavit

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

ACP Shivaji Pawar has been asked to file his affidavit by August 15.

Hasina govt beefs up security for Hindus in Bangladesh

Hasina govt beefs up security for Hindus in Bangladesh

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

The Bangladesh government has assured the country's Hindu community of improved security following attacks on temples and pandals during Durga Puja celebrations.

After Row, JK cops post video of separatist Geelani's last rites

After Row, JK cops post video of separatist Geelani's last rites

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Refuting rumours allegedly being floated from across the border, the Jammu and Kashmir Police also released four videos through its Twitter handle to show that 91-year-old Geelani was laid to rest as per the rituals in the intervening night of September 1 and 2.

3 accused in Elgar Parishad case plotted to overthrow Modi govt: Court

3 accused in Elgar Parishad case plotted to overthrow Modi govt: Court

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

A special court in Mumbai has denied bail to three persons accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, saying that the material on record suggests that the trio, along with other members of the CPI-Maoist, a banned organisation, hatched a "serious conspiracy" to create unrest in the country and to overthrow the Modi government.

Complaint against Salman Khurshid for defaming Hinduism in his Ayodhya book

Complaint against Salman Khurshid for defaming Hinduism in his Ayodhya book

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Former Union Minister and Congress leader Salman Khurshid is facing legal issues with the release of his book, Sunrise over Ayodhya -- Nationhood in our times. Two Delhi lawyers have filed complaints with Delhi Police against Khurshid, for allegedly defaming and comparing Hinduism with terrorism in his book.

How Basanti Devi Saved The Kosi River

How Basanti Devi Saved The Kosi River

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

'I am happy that Kosi Ma is alive and now she is looking after us.' 'I am proud of what I did.'

Kerala HC rejects Swapna's pre-arrest bail plea; 12-member SIT to probe case

Kerala HC rejects Swapna's pre-arrest bail plea; 12-member SIT to probe case

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Suresh and Sarith had moved a joint plea seeking protection from arrest in the case lodged by the police on the complaint of a ruling Left Democratic Front MLA's complaint alleging conspiracy behind her revelations against him, the chief minister and his family.

Will return to power in Maharashtra after UP poll results: State BJP chief

Will return to power in Maharashtra after UP poll results: State BJP chief

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Maharashtra unit president of the BJP, Chandrakant Patil, on Wednesday said he has assured the party workers that the party will return to power in the state once the results of the assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh are announced on March 10.

Will return to power in Maharashtra after UP poll results: State BJP chief

Will return to power in Maharashtra after UP poll results: State BJP chief

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Maharashtra unit president of the BJP, Chandrakant Patil, on Wednesday said he has assured the party workers that the party will return to power in the state once the results of the assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh are announced on March 10.

Violence breaks out in TN over girl's death, police opens fire in air

Violence breaks out in TN over girl's death, police opens fire in air

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Violence broke out on Sunday near Kallakurichi as protesters demanding justice over the death of a girl student went on a rampage setting fire to vehicles and indulged in stone pelting, in which police personnel also became the target.

Smog chokes Delhi; worst post-Diwali AQI in 5 yrs

Smog chokes Delhi; worst post-Diwali AQI in 5 yrs

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

The neighbouring cities of Faridabad (469), Greater Noida (464), Ghaziabad (470), Gurgaon (472) also recorded 'severe' air pollution levels.

Does India have to be in state of permanent polarisation, asks Sonia

Does India have to be in state of permanent polarisation, asks Sonia

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Let us contain this raging fire, this tsunami of hate, appeals Sonia Gandhi.

Why Modi Won't Do Away With Sedition Law

Why Modi Won't Do Away With Sedition Law

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

In the last ten years, 96 per cent of the sedition cases against 405 individuals pertained to making critical remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, points out Ramesh Menon, author, Modi Demystified: The Making Of A Prime Minister.

Tahir Hussain used rioters as 'human weapons': Delhi court

Tahir Hussain used rioters as 'human weapons': Delhi court

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Additional Sessions Judge Vinod Yadav said that a 'powerful person' like Hussain can threaten witnesses in the case if enlarged on bail.

Violence in Andhra town over renaming of district, minister's house torched

Violence in Andhra town over renaming of district, minister's house torched

Rediff.com25 May 2022

While the ruling party blamed unnamed forces behind the arson, all opposition parties hit out at the Jagan Mohan Reddy government over its "gross failure" in controlling the situation.

Ex-bureaucrats defend Modi, bash critical colleagues

Ex-bureaucrats defend Modi, bash critical colleagues

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

The group said it does not believe the open letter to Modi by the Constitutional Conduct Group -- the name of the association of former bureaucrats -- had "sincere motivations".

Bulldozer action not against Muslims but criminals: RSS leader

Bulldozer action not against Muslims but criminals: RSS leader

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

In the wake of several Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states using bulldozers to raze the houses of persons accused of being involved in criminal activities, senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leader Indresh Kumar on Wednesday said this action was not targeted at any particular community, but against those involved in some crime.

Bhima Koregaon: Outcome of a 'Larger Conspiracy'?

Bhima Koregaon: Outcome of a 'Larger Conspiracy'?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Testimony presented before the Bhima Korgaon Commission over the last two months reveals the background to the violence that broke out on January 1, 2018.

Mahinda resigns as Sri Lanka PM, nationwide curfew imposed

Mahinda resigns as Sri Lanka PM, nationwide curfew imposed

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned on Monday, hours after his supporters attacked anti-government protesters outside embattled President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's office, leaving at least 78 people injured and prompting authorities to impose a nationwide curfew and deploy army troops in the capital.

No hijab, saffron shawls in classroom: Karnataka HC

No hijab, saffron shawls in classroom: Karnataka HC

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

In its interim order issued by the three-judge full bench led by Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi, the court also made it clear that the order was confined to such of the institutions wherein the College Development Committees have prescribed the student dress code or uniform.

'Letter misconstrued; never sought leadership change'

'Letter misconstrued; never sought leadership change'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Congress leader Jitin Prasada, one of the 23 leaders who wrote to party chief Sonia Gandhi seeking organisational changes, said the letter was written with the sole purpose of suggesting how to reinvigorate and revitalise the party.

Covid curbs: Not allowed to board, Delhiites vandalise buses

Covid curbs: Not allowed to board, Delhiites vandalise buses

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Police used mild force to disperse the crowd and five people have been detained, officials said.

India wants peace but can give befitting reply: PM on Ladakh face-off

India wants peace but can give befitting reply: PM on Ladakh face-off

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Modi said the sacrifice of Indian soldiers killed in the Galwan Valley clash in Ladakh will not go in vain.

Param Bir damaged cops' image, says CID, seeks NBW against ex-Mumbai CP

Param Bir damaged cops' image, says CID, seeks NBW against ex-Mumbai CP

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

A court in Mumbai on Tuesday remanded two police officers in the custody of the Maharashtra criminal investigation department in a case of alleged extortion in which former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh is one of the accused.

You have created history: Diljit Dosanjh joins farmers' protest

You have created history: Diljit Dosanjh joins farmers' protest

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

'Everyone is sitting here peacefully, no one is talking about 'khoon-kharaba.' On Twitter, a lot of things happen, everything's twisted'

Delhi HC to hear sedition-charged Sharjeel Imam's bail plea on May 26

Delhi HC to hear sedition-charged Sharjeel Imam's bail plea on May 26

Rediff.com17 May 2022

The Delhi high court on Tuesday said it will hear on May 26 a plea by JNU student Sharjeel Imam, who has been arrested in a case related to alleged inflammatory speeches made by him during the protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act and the National Register of Citizens in 2019, seeking interim bail.

Farmers' stir may be sabotaged by Pak's ISI: Intel report

Farmers' stir may be sabotaged by Pak's ISI: Intel report

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

As a precautionary measure and to avoid any turbulence in law and order situation, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has decided to keep three Metro stations -- Vishwavidyalaya, Civil Lines and Vidhan Sabha -- shut from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday.

1984 riots case: Court orders framing of charges against Sajjan Kumar

1984 riots case: Court orders framing of charges against Sajjan Kumar

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Special judge M K Nagpal said that a prima facie case was made out against the accused for framing of charge against him for the commission of various offences punishable under the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Mulayam joins Karhal campaign for son as Amit Shah rallies for rival nearby

Mulayam joins Karhal campaign for son as Amit Shah rallies for rival nearby

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Making his first appearance at an election rally, Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav on Thursday sought votes for his son Akhilesh Yadav, promising that his party will fulfil the aspirations of the people.

KCR leads protests in Delhi; gives 24-hr deadline to Centre

KCR leads protests in Delhi; gives 24-hr deadline to Centre

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Stepping up protest against the Centre's paddy procurement policy, Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao on Monday led a dharna in the national capital organised by his party, and warned the Modi government to respond within 24 hours if it will buy the grain from the state.

MP: Bullet hits senior cop, 24 hurt, 77 booked for violence on Ram Navami

MP: Bullet hits senior cop, 24 hurt, 77 booked for violence on Ram Navami

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Curfew was clamped in the entire Khargone city of Madhya Pradesh and 77 people were arrested after stones hurled at a Ram Navami procession triggered arson, officials said on Monday.

Imran supporters protest across Pak, chant 'chowkidar chor hai'

Imran supporters protest across Pak, chant 'chowkidar chor hai'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

The charged PTI supporters, including women and children, showed their solidarity with Khan during the rally that started at 9 pm on Sunday and lasted till 3 am on Monday.

3 of our MLAs cross-voted in Maha polls, claims BJP leader

3 of our MLAs cross-voted in Maha polls, claims BJP leader

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Even as the Bharatiya Janata Party won all five seats it contested in the Maharashtra legislative council elections on Monday, Mohit Kamboj, its leader from Mumbai, claimed that three MLAs of the party indulged in "cross-voting".

All terrorists involved in civilian killings in JK eliminated: Sources

All terrorists involved in civilian killings in JK eliminated: Sources

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

After a spell of relative calm, Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a spate of killings of innocent civilians last month, triggering apprehensions of an intense cycle of violence and turmoil in the region.

SC rebukes police over Delhi clashes, defers hearing on Shaheen Bagh

SC rebukes police over Delhi clashes, defers hearing on Shaheen Bagh

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

The apex court lashed out at the law enforcing agencies for allowing the "instigators of violence" to get away and said they should act per law without waiting for somebody's nod.

Delhi Police books Sharjeel Imam under UAPA

Delhi Police books Sharjeel Imam under UAPA

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Imam has been booked under Section 13 (unlawful activities) of the Act in the case, said his counsel advocate Mishika Singh. The police had earlier charged Imam with sedition, alleging his speech promoted enmity between people that led to riots.

BJP-AAP war of words erupts over Bagga's arrest by Punjab police

BJP-AAP war of words erupts over Bagga's arrest by Punjab police

Rediff.com6 May 2022

While the BJP alleged that the arrest of its leader Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga was part of Kejriwal's vendetta politics, the AAP rejected the charge and said that Bagga has been arrested for trying to stoke communal tension and violence in Punjba.

Bhim Army chief sent to 14 days' judicial custody over CAA protests

Bhim Army chief sent to 14 days' judicial custody over CAA protests

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Aazad's outfit had organised a march from Jama Masjid to Jantar Mantar on Friday against the new citizenship law, despite not having permission from police.

NCB officials attacked during raid in Mumbai; 3 held

NCB officials attacked during raid in Mumbai; 3 held

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

As the NCB team reached Bhagat Singh Nagar locality in Goregaon, around 50 people, including women, gathered there and later attacked members of the central anti-narcotics agency, the official said.