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Celebs too have rights, says SC, rejects stampede complaint against SRK

Celebs too have rights, says SC, rejects stampede complaint against SRK

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Celebrities also have rights like common citizens and cannot be made "vicariously culpable", the Supreme Court observed on Monday while upholding the Gujarat high court decision quashing a criminal case against superstar Shah Rukh Khan and others for causing a stampede at the Vadodara railway station while promoting a film in 2017.

'Modiji how afraid are you?': Congress says Twitter blocked its account

'Modiji how afraid are you?': Congress says Twitter blocked its account

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

The Congress has accused Twitter of acting against Gandhi's account under pressure from the government.

COMING UP: July's OTT Releases

COMING UP: July's OTT Releases

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Find out more about interesting films and Web series coming up on OTT this month.

Look who took the Covid jab today!

Look who took the Covid jab today!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and Chief Ministers Nitish Kumar and Naveen Patnaik were some of the high-profile names to get vaccinated on Monday, as the second phase of the nationwide Covid drive began. Here's a look at just some of the bigwigs who took the anti-Covid jab.

Modi urges dialogue with open mind in Parliament

Modi urges dialogue with open mind in Parliament

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

The PM urged parliamentarians to must make full use of this session

Task force to coordinate filling up of vacancies in central ministries

Task force to coordinate filling up of vacancies in central ministries

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

The development assumes significance as Prime Minister Narendra Modi had last month announced 10 lakh government recruitments in the next 1.5 years.

Gehlot confidants who missed ministerial bus made advisors to CM

Gehlot confidants who missed ministerial bus made advisors to CM

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

The Congress MLAs who have been appointed advisers are Jitendra Singh, Rajkumar Sharma and Danish Abrar. Independent legislators Babu Lal Nagar, Sanyam Lodha and Ramkesh Meena have also been appointed advisers to Gehlot, according to a list released by the Chief Minister's Office.

His entry into BJP opposed, MLA who quit TMC wants to meet Mamata

His entry into BJP opposed, MLA who quit TMC wants to meet Mamata

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

Tiwari, who was also the Asansol civic body chief, quit the TMC on Thursday, following in the footsteps of the party's former heavyweight Suvendu Adhikari. Sources close to the leaders indicated that they may join the BJP soon, but things seems to have taken a different turn for Tiwari, as Supriyo and other BJP leaders opposed his entry into the saffron party.

Tripura records over 81% voter turnout till 4 pm, number likely to go up

Tripura records over 81% voter turnout till 4 pm, number likely to go up

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

A total of 69.96 per cent of 28.13 lakh voters exercised their franchise in the Tripura assembly elections till 3 pm on Thursday, amid sporadic incidents of violence, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Gitte Kirankumar Dinakarrao said.

When Yogi and other ministers did yoga

When Yogi and other ministers did yoga

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Yogi and other ministers performed yoga to celebrate the eighth edition of the International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2022.

Sena praises Fadnavis for clever RS poll management, says MVA stable

Sena praises Fadnavis for clever RS poll management, says MVA stable

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

In an editorial in Sena mouthpiece Saamana, the MVA lead party, in a rare move, praised BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis for his 'cleverness and astute poll management.

How the Internet made him a star

How the Internet made him a star

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

'The Internet helped us get quick reality checks, what the audience liked, didn't like.' 'Then the film industry started noticing us, because of the Internet.'

Kharge or Tharoor? Cong to get first non-Gandhi prez in 24 years today

Kharge or Tharoor? Cong to get first non-Gandhi prez in 24 years today

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

While Kharge is considered the firm favourite with his perceived proximity to the Gandhis and a large number of senior leaders backing him, Tharoor has pitched himself as the candidate of change.

Deepa Gahlot's Top Web Series of 2022

Deepa Gahlot's Top Web Series of 2022

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Stories of rural India, campus capers, realistic family dramas and urban romance that are no longer picked up by film-makers, find their way to the Web, and the viewing experience is richer for the variety available.

ISRO to launch India's first private rocket from Sriharikota on Friday

ISRO to launch India's first private rocket from Sriharikota on Friday

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Skyroot Aerospace has become the first private company in India to give wings to the Indian space programme, after the sector was opened to private players by the Centre in 2020.

J-K assembly won't be part of presidential poll for 2nd time in history

J-K assembly won't be part of presidential poll for 2nd time in history

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

In the present case, the legislative assembly of Jammu and Kashmir is yet to be constituted after the erstwhile state was bifurcated into the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in 2019.

Video: Ayushmann is in the mood to party!

Video: Ayushmann is in the mood to party!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

It's party time for Ayushmann Khurrana, at home and at work! A day after the actor celebrated his wife Tahira's birthday, he attended a 'success party' for his new trailer Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan.

LS passes bill extending Indian laws to Antarctic research stations

LS passes bill extending Indian laws to Antarctic research stations

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Amid protests by Opposition members seeking a debate on price rise, the Lok Sabha on Friday passed the Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022, which seeks to extend the application of domestic laws to research stations set up by India in the Antarctic region.

SIT to probe Haridwar Dharma Sansad hate speech case

SIT to probe Haridwar Dharma Sansad hate speech case

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

The Haridwar Police have added the names of Hindu leaders Yeti Narasimhanand and Sagar Sindhuraj in an FIR in connection with the case of alleged hate speech.

Nitish keeps home, Tejashwi gets health; JD-U ministers get depts back

Nitish keeps home, Tejashwi gets health; JD-U ministers get depts back

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Portfolios were on Tuesday allocated in the new Bihar cabinet headed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar who, predictably, retained the all-important home department which helps him keep direct control on the state police.

Gen Rawat's chopper crashed minutes before reaching destination

Gen Rawat's chopper crashed minutes before reaching destination

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

The chopper took off at 11.48 am from the Sulur Air Base and was reported to be missing at around 12.22 pm, sources informed.

Jaadugar To Jane Austen: On OTT This Week

Jaadugar To Jane Austen: On OTT This Week

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

From jaadugars to Jane Austen, OTT offerings this week are as eclectic as it gets, says Sukanya Verma.

Uddhav skips PM's award event to meet elderly Shivsainik

Uddhav skips PM's award event to meet elderly Shivsainik

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Thackeray and his family members met 80-year-old Chandrabhaga Shinde, who became the face of protests by Shiv Sena workers against Independent MP Navneet Rana and her MLA husband Ravi Rana a day earlier, at her residence in Parel in the evening.

Hardik's transition from 'boy to man'

Hardik's transition from 'boy to man'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Hardik seems to be in menacing form with the bat ahead of the World Cup, having overcome a back injury and a massive controversy following his sexist comments on a popular TV show.

Jaitapur: Centre can't impose project on people, says NCP

Jaitapur: Centre can't impose project on people, says NCP

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The Nationalist Congress Party on Friday said the Centre cannot carry out any project forcibly without taking the local population into confidence.

In RS govt poohpoohs concerns over lack of nuclear safety

In RS govt poohpoohs concerns over lack of nuclear safety

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Union minister Jitendra Singh assured the members of the Rajya Sabha on Thursday that there is better nuclear safety in India as compared to many other countries and there are enough safeguards in the Indian nuclear plants.

1,088 new COVID-19 cases recorded in country

1,088 new COVID-19 cases recorded in country

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,21,736 with 26 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

There's a new Pandya in town

There's a new Pandya in town

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Krunal got his chance to don the national cap two years after younger brother Hardik's ODI debut in October 2016 against the West Indies in the first of three T20 Internationals at Kolkata.

Will Kejriwal Wrestle The Great Khali?

Will Kejriwal Wrestle The Great Khali?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma savours Mumbai's street fare... Shashi Tharoor bangs a drum... Punjab CM visits Pakistan...

Sonia forms 3 Cong groups, Rahul in one, Priyanka in another, Venugopal in both

Sonia forms 3 Cong groups, Rahul in one, Priyanka in another, Venugopal in both

Rediff.com24 May 2022

To chart the Congress's future course, its chief Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday formed three groups -- on political affairs for guidance on key issues, task force-2024 to implement the Udaipur 'Nav Sankalp' declaration, and another to coordinate the October 2 'harat Jodo Yatra.

Jaiveer Shergill quits Cong, says sycophancy eating into party like 'termites'

Jaiveer Shergill quits Cong, says sycophancy eating into party like 'termites'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

Shergill said the primary reason was that "the ideology and the vision of the current decision makers of the Congress is no longer in sync with the aspirations of the youth and modern India".

Counting halted in Maharashtra, Haryana after BJP raises objections

Counting halted in Maharashtra, Haryana after BJP raises objections

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

The counting of votes for the Rajya Sabha elections was delayed on Friday in Maharashtra and Haryana over alleged violation of rules, officials said.

7.22 lakh out of 22.05 crore applicants got govt jobs between 2014-22: Centre

7.22 lakh out of 22.05 crore applicants got govt jobs between 2014-22: Centre

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

A total of 22.05 crore applications were received during the period.

Pushpa Effect Makes Allu Arjun Brand Star

Pushpa Effect Makes Allu Arjun Brand Star

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

A little bird in the know of things tells me that Allu Arjun will most likely become the face of a global cola brand very soon. And he has jacked his brand endorsement price to an unheard of Rs 7.5 crore per day, leaving the likes of Virat Kohli and Ranveer Singh trailing by quite a margin, reveals Sandeep Goyal.

Trailer: Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan is fun

Trailer: Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan is fun

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan appears a whirlwind ride filled with drama, emotion and, of course, humour, says Namrata Thakker

Over 10 Maha ministers, 20 MLAs tested Covid positive: Ajit Pawar

Over 10 Maha ministers, 20 MLAs tested Covid positive: Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

"We cut short the Assembly session recently. So far, over 10 ministers and over 20 MLAs have tested positive for coronavirus. Everybody wants to be part of the celebrations of New Year, birthdays and other occasions. Keep in mind that the new variant (Omicron) spreads fast and hence caution is needed," he said.

Govt report on next-gen civil services stresses on tech in governance

Govt report on next-gen civil services stresses on tech in governance

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Governments need to proactively plan for attracting and retaining the next generation of talent for its civil services, an official report has said.

MF Guru: 'Can I achieve Rs 2 cr target in 10 years?'

MF Guru: 'Can I achieve Rs 2 cr target in 10 years?'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Ulhas Joshi, Head -- Sales, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

J-K parties back Pandit, Dogra employees' demand for relocation from Kashmir

J-K parties back Pandit, Dogra employees' demand for relocation from Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

The Congress will make it the main issue when its Bharat Jodo Yatra led by Rahul Gandhi reaches Jammu and Kashmir early next year.

India-Germany ties a model of success, says Modi, as 2 nations sign $10.5 bn green deal

India-Germany ties a model of success, says Modi, as 2 nations sign $10.5 bn green deal

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that the partnership between India and Germany could serve as an example of success in a complex world as the two sides inked several agreements focused on sustainable development under which India would receive USD 10.5 billion assistance by 2030 to boost the use of clean energy.