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Air India, Indigo flights in near-miss over West Bengal

Air India, Indigo flights in near-miss over West Bengal

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

An Indigo flight from Bagdogra came close to a descending Air India plane over Bagdogra in West Bengal on Friday afternoon, raising the spectre of a collision and giving scare to about 250 passengers on board the two aircraft.

IAS officer's death: Family demands CBI probe, threatens suicide

IAS officer's death: Family demands CBI probe, threatens suicide

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

The family refused to accept DK Ravi committed suicide and demanded a CBI probe

14 BJP corporators from Jalgaon civic body quit in Khadse's support

14 BJP corporators from Jalgaon civic body quit in Khadse's support

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Confirming the move, Bhole said all the BJP corporators submitted their resignations to him expressing their displeasure at the party asking Khadse to tender his resignation from the Maharashtra cabinet.

BJP, Sena in war of words over Khadse's removal

BJP, Sena in war of words over Khadse's removal

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

The BJP, however, retorted saying the Sena should stop interfering in its internal affairs and that the party leadership was capable of taking a call on the issue.

Farmer suicide: AAP cries sabotage, Home Minister orders probe

Farmer suicide: AAP cries sabotage, Home Minister orders probe

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday directed a probe into the suicide by a farmer at an Aam Aadmi Party rally in New Delhi against the land bill.

IAF's new C-130 J crashes near Gwalior; 5 dead

IAF's new C-130 J crashes near Gwalior; 5 dead

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

A US-made C-130J military transport plane, one of the most modern aircraft acquired recently by the Indian Air Force, crashed on Friday near Gwalior, killing all the five crew members, including four officers.

Delhi L-G resigns: An end to Kejriwal's 'Jung'?

Delhi L-G resigns: An end to Kejriwal's 'Jung'?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Here are some of the confrontations between Jung and the Kejriwal-led Delhi government.

Delhi policeman suspended for shouting slogans at CM's swearing-in

Delhi policeman suspended for shouting slogans at CM's swearing-in

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

A Delhi police constable's over enthusiasm landed him in a soup when he was suspended for climbing a barricade and shouting slogans during the swearing-in ceremony of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his cabinet ministers.

Muslims and the reality of a transformed India

Muslims and the reality of a transformed India

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

'For Muslims, India is now a Hindu Rashtra, no matter what kind of Constitution is still in place,' argues Mohammad Sajjad.

IRCTC scam: Delhi court grants bail to Lalu, wife and son

IRCTC scam: Delhi court grants bail to Lalu, wife and son

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

The case relates to alleged money laundering in granting the operational contract of two IRCTC hotels to a private firm.

Preeti Rathi acid attack-murder case: Accused convicted

Preeti Rathi acid attack-murder case: Accused convicted

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Rathi, who hailed from Delhi, had died of multiple organ failure after Panwar allegedly threw acid on her in May 2013.

In parched Marathwada, farmers want to give Modi another chance

In parched Marathwada, farmers want to give Modi another chance

Rediff.com1 May 2019

Most farmers want to give Modi a second chance. They hope that the BJP loses at least 50 seats, so that it is dependent on its coalition partners who will then keep a check on Modi.

Why SL's 'lies' on death of Prabhakaran's son may soon get exposed

Why SL's 'lies' on death of Prabhakaran's son may soon get exposed

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

A recent inquiry report by the Geneva-headquartered Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights has cast serious aspersions on the claims of the Sri Lankan government over alleged war crimes duirng the conflict with the LTTE. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

UK fighter jet escorts Qatar plane to Manchester airport

UK fighter jet escorts Qatar plane to Manchester airport

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

A British fighter jet was on Tuesday scrambled to escort a Qatar Airways plane carrying 282 people to Manchester airport after reports of a possible device on the aircraft emerged, as police arrested a passenger on suspicion of making a hoax bomb threat.

Maid jumped from third floor; arm amputated in hospital, says Saudi employer

Maid jumped from third floor; arm amputated in hospital, says Saudi employer

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

The Saudi sponsor said that Munirathinam's right hand was amputated as a result of her failed attempt to flee by jumping from a window.

Shinde contradicts Rahul, says no wrongdoing in Adarsh

Shinde contradicts Rahul, says no wrongdoing in Adarsh

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Rubbishing allegations of corruption in the allotment of flats in the Adarsh housing society, Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said on Monday the charge was baseless.

Clean chit to CJI: Woman ex-employee 'dejected'

Clean chit to CJI: Woman ex-employee 'dejected'

Rediff.com6 May 2019

The woman said that she will consult her lawyer and decide on the next steps.

'We may see more violence on China border'

'We may see more violence on China border'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'During disengagement, you don't find violence.' 'And that, too, the killing of a commanding officer.' 'This indicates that this is more serious than previous incidents.'

8 killed, many feared trapped in rubble as 2 buildings collapse in Noida

8 killed, many feared trapped in rubble as 2 buildings collapse in Noida

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

At least 12 labourers were in the under-construction building and all of them are feared trapped, Chief Fire Officer Arun Kumar Singh said.

Monsanto's maize spells doom for Bihar farmers

Monsanto's maize spells doom for Bihar farmers

Rediff.com2 Apr 2003

US company Monsanto's 'Kargil 900 m' maize crop cultivated over 140,000 hectares of land in Bihar has failed and the state government has ordered an inquiry into the fiasco.

SU30 plane crash: Russia blames human factor; IAF denies

SU30 plane crash: Russia blames human factor; IAF denies

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Russia has blamed "human factor" for the crash of a Sukhoi 30 MKI fighter aircraft in October last year that led to the grounding of the entire fleet of India's frontline fighter plane for a month, a charge denied by the Indian Air Force.

BJP, Cong leaders meet UP governor, demand justice for scribe

BJP, Cong leaders meet UP governor, demand justice for scribe

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

A delegation of BJP and Congress leaders on Wednesday met UP Governor Ram Naik and submitted a memorandum demanding dismissal of Ram Murti Verma who is accused of orchestrating killing of a Shahjahanpur scribe.

PM takes a swipe at AAP; tells Punjab not to let outsiders win

PM takes a swipe at AAP; tells Punjab not to let outsiders win

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

Modi, who addressed a poll rally in the Malwa heartland, asked the electorate to vote for the SAD-BJP combine for the third time, warning that Punjab as well as the entire nation could face a "crisis" if government led by any party other than the alliance comes to power.

The judges who decided decades-old Ayodhya matter

The judges who decided decades-old Ayodhya matter

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

Justice Ranjan Gogoi, who will demit office as the Chief Justice of India in a week's time, has etched his name in the annals of history by giving finality to one of the most politically and religiously sensitive cases, the Ayodhya land dispute, which dates back to even before the Supreme Court came into existence in 1950.

How the Supreme Court held nation's attention in 2019

How the Supreme Court held nation's attention in 2019

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Verdicts paving the way for construction of a Ram Temple at Ayodhya and India's multi-billion dollar Rafale fighter jet deal with France were 2019's landmark imprints of the Supreme Court, which also found itself at the centre of a controversy with then Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi being accused of sexual harassment before getting the clean chit.

IAS officer who took on Robert Vadra to be shifted to Centre?

IAS officer who took on Robert Vadra to be shifted to Centre?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Speculation that whistleblower Indian Administrative Service officer Ashok Khemka may be shifted to the Centre by the Narendra Modi government on Tuesday prompted the Congress to remark that the "association of the Bharatiya Janata Party with many officers and officials is well-known".

Kerala Cricket Association chief to discuss Sreesanth's life ban with BCCI

Kerala Cricket Association chief to discuss Sreesanth's life ban with BCCI

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) president T C Mathew on Thursday said he is planning to take up the matter of banned pacer S Sreesanth with senior Board of Control for Cricket in India official Arun Jaitley.

The watch dogs that didn't bark for IL&FS

The watch dogs that didn't bark for IL&FS

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Did men and women of redoubtable experience and public service, upholders of the country's steel frame and paragons of corporate governance, never smell a rat?

IAS officer's death: Despite protests, government refuses to budge on CBI probe

IAS officer's death: Despite protests, government refuses to budge on CBI probe

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Resisting growing clamour, the state government decided to stick to its decision not to refer the case to the CBI.

Money laundering case: NBW issued against Chaggan Bhujbal's son

Money laundering case: NBW issued against Chaggan Bhujbal's son

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

A special Prevention of Money Laundering Act court on Wednesday issued a non-bailable warrant against Pankaj Bhujbal.

Prison doctor removed for fudging Bhujbal's medical records

Prison doctor removed for fudging Bhujbal's medical records

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Bhujbal was supposed to go to St George Hospital for a dental treatment but Ghule changed his medical papers without the knowledge of Arthur Road Jail CMO and recommended that he get admitted there for some other reason.

Punjab polls: Kejriwal releases AAP's 31-point farmers manifesto

Punjab polls: Kejriwal releases AAP's 31-point farmers manifesto

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

The manifesto said that loans of poor farmers and farm labourers will be waived off and loans of SCs and BCs will also be waived off.

I am committed to the welfare of Dalits: PM Modi

I am committed to the welfare of Dalits: PM Modi

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

He said he was committed to the welfare of Dalits and other oppressed sections of the society but some people cannot digest that "Modi is pro-Dalit".

Badaun rape: Family holds dharna under tree where they were hanged

Badaun rape: Family holds dharna under tree where they were hanged

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

The family members of the two teenage girls, who were allegedly gangraped and murdered here, on Monday staged a sit-in along with hundreds of villagers to protest against the remarks of Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police A L Banerjee and 'delay' in the Central Bureau of Investigation probe in the case.

Navy lacks institutional framework to deal with safety: CAG

Navy lacks institutional framework to deal with safety: CAG

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

The report said a dedicated organisation for dealing with safety issues awaits government's sanction.

Pakistan PM dedicates Eid to 'supreme sacrifices' of Kashmiris

Pakistan PM dedicates Eid to 'supreme sacrifices' of Kashmiris

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

We dedicate this Eid to the supreme sacrifices of Kashmiri people and we will continue doing so till the Kashmir issue is not resolved according to their (Kashmiri people) wishes," Nawaz Sharif said.

3 farmers end lives in MP; 15 since June 8

3 farmers end lives in MP; 15 since June 8

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

In Sehore alone, the home district of Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, five suicides have been reported.

Vadra issue: Party infighting in Haryana a worry for Congress

Vadra issue: Party infighting in Haryana a worry for Congress

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Trouble is brewing for the Congress in Haryana with its Gurgaon Lok Sabha Member of Parliament Rao Inderjit Singh making a statement that Congress president Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra must be punished if he is found guilty of 'sham land deals' in Haryana. Reenu Mittal reports

CBI seeks permission to conduct polygraph test on Raja Bhaiya

CBI seeks permission to conduct polygraph test on Raja Bhaiya

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday moved an application in a special court in Lucknow, seeking permission to conduct lie detection test on former minister Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya in connection with killing of Kunda Deputy Superintendent of police Zia-ul-Haq.

Supreme Court verdict is a blow to Dalit, Adivasi rights

Supreme Court verdict is a blow to Dalit, Adivasi rights

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

'To selectively look at the operation of certain laws -- in a manner that ignores the realities of caste and gender injustice in India -- and conclude that they are being particularly misused, is plain wrong,' says Aakar Patel.