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Cong slams Smriti Irani over 'illegal' Goa bar; minister hits back

Cong slams Smriti Irani over 'illegal' Goa bar; minister hits back

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

In a statement, the lawyer of Irani's daughter, said his client is neither an owner nor operating the restaurant called Silly Souls Goa.

Recipe: Harrods' Wild Mushroom Papparadelle

Recipe: Harrods' Wild Mushroom Papparadelle

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Buttery papparadelle buried under a wild mushroom sauce and topped with shavings of fresh Parmesan cheese is a meal made in heaven.

COMING UP: Akshay, Alia, Ajay Devgn on OTT

COMING UP: Akshay, Alia, Ajay Devgn on OTT

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The release slate for the OTT platform just got bigger.

Trinamool MLAs, leaders vaccinated on Day 1, spark row

Trinamool MLAs, leaders vaccinated on Day 1, spark row

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

District health officials said that these leaders are all associated with different hospitals as members of the Patients' Welfare Committees, making them eligible for the vaccination programme in the first round.

Maharashtra bandh today over Lakhimpur violence

Maharashtra bandh today over Lakhimpur violence

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

"The state-wide bandh will commence from 12 midnight," NCP spokesman and state minister Nawab Malik said on Sunday.

Tripura violence: SC to hear plea challenging UAPA against lawyers, scribe

Tripura violence: SC to hear plea challenging UAPA against lawyers, scribe

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

The Supreme Court Thursday agreed to hear a plea of two advocates and a journalist seeking quashing of a criminal case lodged under the harsh Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act provisions against them for allegedly bringing facts through social media posts about the 'targeted violence' against the minority community in Tripura.

'Police seems to be a mute spectator'

'Police seems to be a mute spectator'

Rediff.com5 May 2021

'Those who win indulge in shooting, looting, throwing bombs and burning houses.'

Sonia slams govt over fuel price hike, farmers' stir

Sonia slams govt over fuel price hike, farmers' stir

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

On the hike in fuel prices, she accused the government of profiteering and said it is turning a disaster into an opportunity to fill its coffers. She also alleged that the government is breaking the back of the poor, the farmers, and the middle class due to its 'insensitivity'.

Kejriwal unveils 10-point Punjab model, targets Badals, Congress

Kejriwal unveils 10-point Punjab model, targets Badals, Congress

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Unveiling his party's "Punjab model" ahead of assembly polls, Aam Aadmi Party's national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday promised justice in sacrilege cases, jobs to youth, corruption-free governance, and asserted that people want to bring his party to power to break the friendly "partnership" between the Badals and the Congress.

'Earlier they loved Indians. Now they hate Indians'

'Earlier they loved Indians. Now they hate Indians'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

'Because of the UN vote.'

Bangladesh riots: Key suspect admits to communal stir up

Bangladesh riots: Key suspect admits to communal stir up

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

A key suspect and his accomplice accused of fanning communal hatred on social media and instigating the recent violence against the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh have confessed to their crime in a pre-trial hearing, a court official has said.

Mob torches 20 homes of Hindus, damages 66 in Bangladesh

Mob torches 20 homes of Hindus, damages 66 in Bangladesh

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

A group of assailants has set on fire at least 29 homes of Hindus in Bangladesh over an alleged blasphemous social media post amidst protests by the minority community against temple vandalism incidents during the Durga Puja celebrations last week, media reports said on Monday.

Sidhu targets Channi govt again, says won't rest until Majithia's arrest

Sidhu targets Channi govt again, says won't rest until Majithia's arrest

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

Taking on his own party's government, Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Sunday asked people whether they were getting cable TV connection and sand at the cheap rates announced recently.

Facebook deletes Trump's post claiming children are 'immune' to Covid

Facebook deletes Trump's post claiming children are 'immune' to Covid

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The Trump campaign accused Facebook of "flagrant bias."

'Conspiracy to loot money for ATM was hatched in advance'

'Conspiracy to loot money for ATM was hatched in advance'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

Five persons were arrested on Monday in connection with the sensational Rs 5.50 crore heist from an ATM van at D block Defence Colony market.

TMC believes in Transfer My Commission: PM attacks Mamata

TMC believes in Transfer My Commission: PM attacks Mamata

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday attacked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for pursuing "appeasement and vote bank politics" which were responsible for infiltration.

'Coal loot took place under PM's nose, he looked away'

'Coal loot took place under PM's nose, he looked away'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

In an exclusive interview with rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt, BJP MP Ahir, who played a vital role in exposing coalgate, explains, quite convincingly, his view point on the scam.

We will take names of those who looted India: Ramdev

We will take names of those who looted India: Ramdev

Rediff.com11 Aug 2012

Ramdev's fast entered the third day on Saturday with the yoga guru threatening to intensify his agitation if his demands on black money and Lokpal bill are not met by the deadline set by him.

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).

Prosecutor replaced in Delhi riots case after court raises questions

Prosecutor replaced in Delhi riots case after court raises questions

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Days after a court in New Delhi questioned the Delhi police over the sustainability of a charge sheet filed in a 2020 riots case, the prosecutor who was handling the matter was "replaced".

UN chief following Delhi situation, says spokesperson

UN chief following Delhi situation, says spokesperson

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

UN chief Antonio Guterres is closely following the situation in New Delhi and stresses that demonstrators should be allowed to protest peacefully and security forces should show restraint, his spokesperson said.

PM Modi to address 12 rallies in poll-bound Bihar

PM Modi to address 12 rallies in poll-bound Bihar

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Social distancing norms would be ensured at the rallies with people having to wear face masks, besides arrangement for sanitisers being made, Fadnavis said.

'Rahul Gandhi should retire and not harm the Congress further'

'Rahul Gandhi should retire and not harm the Congress further'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

'Putra-moh Congress ko nasht kar raha hai (Sonia Gandhi's love for Rahul Gandhi is destroying the Congress).'

India Staring At Another Mandir-Masjid Conflict?

India Staring At Another Mandir-Masjid Conflict?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'Why were they silent when over 128 temples and shrines including Shivlings were broken down at the time of the construction of the Kashi Vishwanath corridor?' a Varanasi resident asks Rashme Sehgal.

Sidhu dares Capt, Majithia to fight from Amritsar East; files nomination

Sidhu dares Capt, Majithia to fight from Amritsar East; files nomination

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Filing nomination from the Amritsar East seat, Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Saturday dared his bte noir Amarinder Singh to leave Patiala and take on him.

Why Do Indians Have To Die in Congo?

Why Do Indians Have To Die in Congo?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Last week, two BSF troopers from Rajasthan, members of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Congo, were killed by protestors. Do we need to lose lives fighting in a country not ours, in a war that is not ours and for a cause that is not ours, asks Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd), who served in the UNPKF in Congo.

Won't fight polls until both constitutions implemented: Mehbooba

Won't fight polls until both constitutions implemented: Mehbooba

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

People's Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti said on Monday that she will not contest elections until 'both the constitutions' of India and the erstwhile state are made applicable to Jammu and Kashmir.

Minister tells man seeking oxygen he will get 2 slaps

Minister tells man seeking oxygen he will get 2 slaps

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

As the man raised a finger at Patel while talking, an irked minister gestured him to lower his finger, and said, "If you spoke in this manner, you will get two slaps. (Aisa bolega to do khayega)."

After 80 km chase, gunman kills Indian-origin pharma CEO for US$ 10k

After 80 km chase, gunman kills Indian-origin pharma CEO for US$ 10k

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

The "wealthy pharmaceutical executive" was followed for 50 miles (80 kms) from a Pennsylvania casino to his New Jersey home where he was murdered in an attempted robbery while his wife and daughter were sleeping, the New York Post newspaper quoted the police as saying.

7 yrs in jail, fine for looting Rs 1000 phone!

7 yrs in jail, fine for looting Rs 1000 phone!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

"Keeping in view the totality of the facts and circumstances of the case, I am of the opinion that the ends of justice would be met in sentencing the convict to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of seven years," Additional Sessions Judge Gurdeep Singh said, while sentencing Khajuri Khas resident Mohammed Adil

20 years on, LPG stands for loot, plunder, goonda-raj

20 years on, LPG stands for loot, plunder, goonda-raj

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

Reforms process has definitely degenerated into a newer form of LPG -- Loot, Plunder and Goonda-raj.

Bangladeshis attack Indian border outpost; BSF jawan injured

Bangladeshis attack Indian border outpost; BSF jawan injured

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Suspected Bangladeshi nationals attacked a border outpost in Meghalaya, assaulted 2 BSF jawans and snatched their weapons on Wednesday night. Another group from the neighbouring country barged into the house of a Meghalaya resident and looted money.

'Colossal wastage': Court raps police over Delhi riots probe

'Colossal wastage': Court raps police over Delhi riots probe

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

'I am not able to restrain myself from observing that when history will look back at the worst communal riots since partition in Delhi, it is failure of investigating agency to conduct proper investigation by using latest scientific methods will surely torment the sentinels of democracy'

Shops looted as Indian retailer fails to pay bills

Shops looted as Indian retailer fails to pay bills

Rediff.com10 Feb 2009

India's biggest discount retailer said hundreds of its stores were attacked over the weekend, after it failed to pay its security guards because of liquidity troubles.

Bengal polls: 4 killed as central forces open fire

Bengal polls: 4 killed as central forces open fire

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

Election officials said a report on the incident has been sought from the district officials.

Suvendu prevented from visiting violence-hit Howrah, to move court

Suvendu prevented from visiting violence-hit Howrah, to move court

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

High drama was witnessed at Tamluk in Purba Medinipur district on Sunday afternoon as West Bengal Leader of Opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari was prevented by police from visiting violence-hit areas in Howrah.

Ayodhya land scam: Priyanka Gandhi, Mayawati seek SC probe

Ayodhya land scam: Priyanka Gandhi, Mayawati seek SC probe

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Gandhi dismissed as an "eyewash" the probe into what she called as Ayodhya land 'scam' in areas around the proposed Ram temple while Mayawati demanded that the state government cancel the land deals if the allegations in a media report on the issue are true.

I told PM loot is happening in his name: Shourie

I told PM loot is happening in his name: Shourie

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

Former telecom minister Arun Shourie responds to the Shivraj Patil committee's findings on the 2G spectrum scam, in this interview with Karan Thapar on CNN-IBN programme 'Devil's Advocate'. Excerpts:

'Modi hai to mumkin hai': Congress, BJP spar after Nirav Modi spotted in UK

'Modi hai to mumkin hai': Congress, BJP spar after Nirav Modi spotted in UK

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

'It seems PM Modi is running a bank fraudsters settlement company for the likes of Nirav Modi'