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34 Muslims elected to UP assembly, 10 more than last time

34 Muslims elected to UP assembly, 10 more than last time

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

They were all fielded by the Samajwadi Party and its alliance partners.

Oscar Winner. Love. Superheroes. Swansongs.

Oscar Winner. Love. Superheroes. Swansongs.

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Sukanya Verma feels there's much to look forward on OTT this week.

UAPA defines terrorist act vaguely, can't be applied in cavalier manner: HC

UAPA defines terrorist act vaguely, can't be applied in cavalier manner: HC

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

The high court said "foisting extremely grave and serious penal provisions", engrafted under the UAPA, "frivolously" upon people would undermine the intent and purpose of the Parliament in enacting a law that is meant to address threats to the very existence of our nation.

Bangladesh opener Tamim pulls out of India tour

Bangladesh opener Tamim pulls out of India tour

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Senior opener Tamim Iqbal opted out of Bangladesh's upcoming tour of India as his wife is due with the couple's second child.

Ex-IPS officer A A Khan, who founded Mumbai ATS, dead

Ex-IPS officer A A Khan, who founded Mumbai ATS, dead

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

The celebrated police officer was also involved in numerous operations against gangsters in Mumbai and terrorists during his decades-long career.

Terror plot to attack temple in J-K's Pooch foiled

Terror plot to attack temple in J-K's Pooch foiled

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

The arrested persons were planning to carry out a grenade attack on a temple at the behest of their Pakistani handler to disturb peace and communal amity in the district.

No Covid death in Mumbai for 1st time since pandemic began

No Covid death in Mumbai for 1st time since pandemic began

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

Mumbai civic commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal said the city reported zero death due to the virus during the day for the first time since March 26, 2020.

Student activists Natasha, Devangana, Asif walk out of Tihar jail

Student activists Natasha, Devangana, Asif walk out of Tihar jail

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Student activists Natasha Narwal, Devangana Kalita and Asif Iqbal Tanha walked out of Tihar prison on Thursday, hours after a court here ordered their immediate release in the north-east Delhi riots 'conspiracy' case.

New BMC chief visits Dharavi after taking charge

New BMC chief visits Dharavi after taking charge

Rediff.com9 May 2020

Till Friday, the number of COVID-19 patients in Dharavi reached 808 while the death toll was at 26

Pak parliament passes bill granting Jadhav right of appeal

Pak parliament passes bill granting Jadhav right of appeal

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Pakistan's National Assembly has passed a government-backed bill that will provide the right of appeal to Indian death-row prisoner Kulbhushan Jadhav, according to a media report.

26/11 case: Court issues NBW against two Pak Army officers

26/11 case: Court issues NBW against two Pak Army officers

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

Both Major Iqbal and Major Pasha are shown as wanted accused in the charge sheet filed by the city police's crime branch in the case.

26/11 terrorist Hafiz Saeed sentenced to 11 yrs jail

26/11 terrorist Hafiz Saeed sentenced to 11 yrs jail

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

The court sentenced Saeed to five-and-a-half years and imposed a fine of Rs 15,000 in each case. The sentences of both cases will run concurrently.

Santoor maestro Bhajan Sopori dies at 73 after battle against cancer

Santoor maestro Bhajan Sopori dies at 73 after battle against cancer

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The last rites will be held at the Lodhi Road crematorium in New Delhi on Friday.

BIG Releases COMING UP in APRIL

BIG Releases COMING UP in APRIL

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

As many as six major films are set to arrive in theatres even as OTT continues to thrill us with new content.

Sidhu obstructing functioning of govt: Punjab AG hits back

Sidhu obstructing functioning of govt: Punjab AG hits back

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

In a statement, Deol said Sidhu's 'repeated utterances seek to derail the earnest efforts of the state government to ensure justice in the drugs matter and the sacrilege cases'.

3rd ODI: Bangladesh outplay WI to sweep series 3-0

3rd ODI: Bangladesh outplay WI to sweep series 3-0

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

The middle-order failed to put up a fight, and soon the hosts gained complete advantage by reducing West Indies to 93/5 in the 26th over.

Maha rains: Over 3,500 people moved to safety, NDRF deployed

Maha rains: Over 3,500 people moved to safety, NDRF deployed

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde reviewed the rain situation on Tuesday and said over 3,500 people had been shifted to safer places from flood-prone and vulnerable spots across the state, where several districts, including Mumbai, experienced downpour.

'We have become passive consumers of hatred'

'We have become passive consumers of hatred'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

'The right wing has worked for 70-80 years at the grass roots before it burst onto social media.' 'Social media is an extension of its formidable work in society.' 'If you think you can fight them on social media, forget it. You can't.'

Earlier withdrawal of farm laws could've saved 700 lives: BJP leader

Earlier withdrawal of farm laws could've saved 700 lives: BJP leader

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Singh, an executive committee member of the BJP in Uttar Pradesh, also called Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut 'manchali (crazy)' for her remarks about the country's independence.

19 dead as building collapses in Mumbai's Kurla

19 dead as building collapses in Mumbai's Kurla

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

A wing of the building, located in Kurla, collapsed around midnight, officials said, adding that its another wing was also likely to crash and was vacated.

V K Bhawra, 1987-batch IPS officer, is new Punjab DGP

V K Bhawra, 1987-batch IPS officer, is new Punjab DGP

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

The Charanjit Singh Channi-led government selected the 1987 batch IPS officer out of a panel of three officers shortlisted by the Union Public Service Commission.

COMING in MARCH: B-I-G OTT Releases!

COMING in MARCH: B-I-G OTT Releases!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Joginder Tuteja lists the Web series coming your way in March.

Crossing The World's Most Dramatic Border

Crossing The World's Most Dramatic Border

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Today, the two countries, ruthlessly divided by the Radcliffe line that pierced their very heart, grapple with the political challenges of the present. Yet, when friendships develop there are no borders, observes Payal Singh Mohanka.

Doesn't Danny's son look smart?

Doesn't Danny's son look smart?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Iulia, Nidhhi watch Satellite Shankar.

PIX: Sonal Chauhan, Vidya Balan get ready for Filmfare

PIX: Sonal Chauhan, Vidya Balan get ready for Filmfare

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

While the 65th Filmfare awards will be held in Assam on February 15, a curtain-raiser was held in Mumbai over the weekend, where the technical awards were given out.

Sunjwan attack: 2 who transported terrorists from border arrested

Sunjwan attack: 2 who transported terrorists from border arrested

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Both the terrorists, equipped with suicide vests and sophisticated weapons, were killed in the encounter on Friday, averting a major suicide attack in the city.

Ahmedabad blast: 3 death-row convicts accuse approver of jealousy

Ahmedabad blast: 3 death-row convicts accuse approver of jealousy

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

One the accused in the case, Ayaz Saiyed, had turned approver and his statement was crucial in proving the crime against the other accused.

Pakistan's interior minister injured after being shot at during rally

Pakistan's interior minister injured after being shot at during rally

Rediff.com6 May 2018

Ahsan Iqbal sustained a bullet wound to his right shoulder when was attending a corner meeting in Narowal's Kanjrur Tehsil.

Massive fire at Mumbai highrise, guard falls to death from 19th floor

Massive fire at Mumbai highrise, guard falls to death from 19th floor

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

The fire erupted on the 19th floor of the One Avighna Park building on Currey Road shortly before noon, the official said, adding search and rescue operations are underway.

'We never imagined such a thing would befall us'

'We never imagined such a thing would befall us'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

Such was the terror created by the ATS, that all their relatives stayed away.

Govt, public dropped guard after 1st COVID wave: RSS chief

Govt, public dropped guard after 1st COVID wave: RSS chief

Rediff.com15 May 2021

Addressing a lecture series 'Positivity Unlimited', Bhagwat said the country should stay united and work as a team in these testing times, instead of pointing fingers at each other.

Kajol, Salmanistas watch Notebook

Kajol, Salmanistas watch Notebook

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Pranutan's aunts Kajol and Tanisha were the scene-stealers at the event.

Imran tried to sack Army chief before ouster: Reports

Imran tried to sack Army chief before ouster: Reports

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

As the people of Pakistan woke up to a new dawn on Sunday, the details of the gruelling and murky political activities in the preceding day and night have emerged, showing the country may have averted a damning showdown between ousted prime minister Imran Khan and the powerful Army.

Follow revised state travel rules, BMC tells Mumbai airport

Follow revised state travel rules, BMC tells Mumbai airport

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

With the Maharashtra government on Thursday amending its air travel rules in view of global concerns over the Omicron variant of coronavirus, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation cancelled its previous guidelines issued to the city airport authorities and asked them to follow the revised ones as issued by the state.

Reading down UAPA has nationwide ramifications: SC in students case

Reading down UAPA has nationwide ramifications: SC in students case

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

The high court judgments will "not to be treated as precedent by any court" to give similar reliefs, the apex court said while hearing Delhi police's appeal against the bail granted to 3 Delhi students.

No lockdown or additional Covid curbs in Mumbai, says civic chief

No lockdown or additional Covid curbs in Mumbai, says civic chief

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

There is no immediate need for imposing lockdown or additional restrictions in Mumbai as the bed occupancy rate, oxygen requirement and number of Covid-19 deaths are low, municipal commissioner Iqbal Chahal said on Friday.

BSF personnel held from Bhuj HQ for spying for Pak

BSF personnel held from Bhuj HQ for spying for Pak

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

The arrested BSF man, identified as Mohammad Sajjad, is a native of Sarola village in the Rajauri district of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, who was deployed in the 74 BSF Battalion at Bhuj in July 2021, the ATS said in a release.

Pak minister undergoes surgery after assassination attempt

Pak minister undergoes surgery after assassination attempt

Rediff.com7 May 2018

Another suspect has been taken into custody for shooting at Pakistan's Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal.

NIA court charges Hurriyat leader, 7 others in Pak medical seat scam

NIA court charges Hurriyat leader, 7 others in Pak medical seat scam

Rediff.com10 May 2022

A special court in Srinagar on Monday framed charges against eight persons, including a prominent Hurriyat leader, for selling Pakistani MBBS seats in Jammu and Kashmir to fund terror activities.

BJP leader says MoS Ajay Mishra behind Lakhimpur violence

BJP leader says MoS Ajay Mishra behind Lakhimpur violence

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ram Iqbal Singh on Thursday accused Union minister Ajay Mishra of being behind the Lakhimpur violence and sought his sacking from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.