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Sand mining: MP govt removes police officer for complicity

Sand mining: MP govt removes police officer for complicity

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

Two days after the sand mining mafia attacked a police team in Panna district, Madhya Pradesh government on Monday removed a police station incharge for allegedly abetting the illegal activity.

Probe role of ultras defence land grab: Govt to CBI

Probe role of ultras defence land grab: Govt to CBI

Rediff.com14 May 2012

The government has asked the Central Bureau of Investigation to investigate whether there is any involvement of anti-national elements, terrorist organisations and land mafia in case of an encroachment on defence land in Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir.

Maha govt believes fight isn't with Corona but Kangana: Fadnavis

Maha govt believes fight isn't with Corona but Kangana: Fadnavis

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

The former chief minister also said that Shiv Sena blew the issue surrounding Ranaut out of proportion by issuing threats to her followed by her property's demolition.

Watch! Siddharth's candid confessions

Watch! Siddharth's candid confessions

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

It was supposed to be a book reading, but watch out... the actor had bigger plans.

'My heart is broken for SRK'

'My heart is broken for SRK'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

'We stood by him through his highs and lows and this is possibly his lowest.' 'The least we can do is stand by him now.'

MP: BJP leader among 2 held for illegal sand mining

MP: BJP leader among 2 held for illegal sand mining

Rediff.com11 Mar 2012

A person was arrested on Sunday in connection with a case of firing on a police team, which had gone to Ajaygarh to probe illegal mining in the area, by the sand mafia, the police said.

BJP wins state polls 4-1, AAP bags Punjab as Congress is run out

BJP wins state polls 4-1, AAP bags Punjab as Congress is run out

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

In line with exit poll predictions, the Bharatiya Janata Party has taken an early lead in Uttar Pradesh, after one hour of counting.

Dawood's name figures in UN list of terrorists

Dawood's name figures in UN list of terrorists

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

The list -- which has 139 entries from Pakistan -- identifies all those individuals who have lived in Pakistan, operated from there or have been associated with groups that used Pakistani territory for carrying out their operations.

Afghanistan's Naib accuses players of underperforming at the ICC World Cup

Afghanistan's Naib accuses players of underperforming at the ICC World Cup

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Gulbadin Naib, who had captained the Afghanistan team at the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, posted a strongly worded tweet against the national cricket board and teammates.

'How will Modiji improve the situation in MCD?'

'How will Modiji improve the situation in MCD?'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Attacking the Election Commission, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal said that people have started doubting the credibility of the EVMs in a "big way".

ED grills Mamata's nephew for 9 hrs in PMLA case

ED grills Mamata's nephew for 9 hrs in PMLA case

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Abhishek Banerjee, Trinamool Congress MP and nephew of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, was questioned for about nine hours by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in New Delhi on Monday in a money laundering case linked to an alleged coal pilferage scam in the state.

No Time to Die review

No Time to Die review

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

To be able to bid farewell to Daniel Craig is an emotion all fans of the Bond franchise must experience, feels Aseem Chhabra.

MVA allies throw weight behind Malik over ED's action

MVA allies throw weight behind Malik over ED's action

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

NCP chief Sharad Pawar said his party had anticipated such an action against its leader Malik as he 'speaks openly'.

DGCA to suspend flight for 2 weeks in event of on board photography

DGCA to suspend flight for 2 weeks in event of on board photography

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

This announcement comes a day after the DGCA asked IndiGo to take 'appropriate action' after it found alleged violation of safety and social distancing protocols by mediapersons in the airline's Chandigarh-Mumbai flight that had actor Kangana Ranaut as a passenger.

Bollywood 2021: J to Q RECAP

Bollywood 2021: J to Q RECAP

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Here's the second part of guide to a year that will soon become history.

Meet Bollywood's IMPRESSIVE DADDIES

Meet Bollywood's IMPRESSIVE DADDIES

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

On Father's Day, June 20, Joginder Tuteja looks at onscreen fathers who have impressed over the years.

Coming up: May Movie Releases

Coming up: May Movie Releases

Rediff.com1 May 2019

Blank, SOTY 2, India's Most Wanted...

CPI calls for Yeddyurappa's resignation

CPI calls for Yeddyurappa's resignation

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

Seeking the resignation of Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yedyurappa, the Communist party of India-Marxist on Friday asked the Bharatiya Janata Party to take "full responsibility" for installing a government backed by the mining mafia.

Emraan Hashmi is all set to Cheat India!

Emraan Hashmi is all set to Cheat India!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Have you been missing Emraan Hashmi?

PM inaugurates Purvanchal Expressway, lands on it in IAF plane

PM inaugurates Purvanchal Expressway, lands on it in IAF plane

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday accused the previous governments in Uttar Pradesh of letting poverty and the mafia take over the state's eastern part, saying that the Bharatiya Janata Party government is now writing a new chapter of development there.

IAS officer's death: JDS releases audio tape

IAS officer's death: JDS releases audio tape

Rediff.com21 Mar 2015

Janata Dal-Secular leader H D Kumaraswamy on Saturday released an audio clipping claiming it would expose the circumstances that led to the transfer of D K Ravi

Is the Govt worried about the Himalayas?

Is the Govt worried about the Himalayas?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

'My belief that I could protect the Himalayas was shattered.'

Karisma's pink slit dress is so DARING!

Karisma's pink slit dress is so DARING!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

A weekly roundup of the best styles from the celebrity circuit. Scroll down to take a look!

Photography on flights not banned, clarifies DGCA

Photography on flights not banned, clarifies DGCA

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Two days back, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation had asked IndiGo to take "appropriate action" after it found alleged violation of safety and social-distancing protocols by mediapersons in the airline's Chandigarh-Mumbai flight that had actor Kangana Ranaut as a passenger.

EPL: City see off West Ham as fans take aim at UEFA

EPL: City see off West Ham as fans take aim at UEFA

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Goals from Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne secured a comfortable win at the Etihad

DGCA asks IndiGo for report over 'safety violations' on Kangana's flight

DGCA asks IndiGo for report over 'safety violations' on Kangana's flight

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

'We have seen some videos wherein mediapersons are standing too close to each other in the 6E264 flight on Wednesday. It seems to be a violation of safety and social distancing protocols'

Govt to re-introduce chemical marker in kerosene

Govt to re-introduce chemical marker in kerosene

Rediff.com27 Jan 2011

Two days after a local oil mafia in Maharashtra burnt alive an additional collector, the government on Thursday unveiled steps including re-introduction of a chemical marker in kerosene to reduce opportunities of the subsidised fuel being diverted for adulteration.

'Lingayats frustrated with BJP after Yediyurappa's exit'

'Lingayats frustrated with BJP after Yediyurappa's exit'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

'BJP takes Lingayat support and later on they throw them out, ditch them and humiliate them.' After months of speculation Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa resigned from the chief minister's post. A powerful Lingayat community leader, Yediyurappa could not even complete his term, owing to the internal politics of the Bharatiya Janata Party. So how does Lingayat community view his exit? Congress working president, Karnataka state and Lingayat leader Eshwar Khandre speaking to Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com, said, "The community which voted him and felt that they will lead the government are now disenchanted."

IAS officer's suspension: Centre steps in, assures justice

IAS officer's suspension: Centre steps in, assures justice

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

The Centre on Thursday assured justice will be done to suspended Indian Administrative Service officer Durga Shakti Nagpal, who had clamped down on the mining mafia in Gautam Budh Nagar area of Uttar Pradesh.

PIX: Kajol-Ajay's family holiday

PIX: Kajol-Ajay's family holiday

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

The Devgns' Thailand getaway!

'Ahan is rugged, but his expressions are soft'

'Ahan is rugged, but his expressions are soft'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

'It feels good when you are able to share your experiences and learning with someone who is willing and happy to listen and accept.' 'More than moulding him, I gave with an open heart, and Ahan was very receptive.'

What's working against Mamata

What's working against Mamata

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

First, Mamata's pampering of lawless elements masquerading as Trinamool Congress cadres. Second, her promotion of her nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, as a possible successor and the adoption of Prashant Kishor as her political adviser. Neither has gone down well with either her followers or the public, observes Amulya Ganguli.

Most of revered Hindu sites in Pak in state of decay: Report

Most of revered Hindu sites in Pak in state of decay: Report

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

The report said that collaborative efforts should be taken to renovate Terri Mandir (Karak), Katas Raj Temples (Chakwal), Prahlad Mandir (Multan) and Hinglaj Mandir (Lasbela).

Meet the techie who turned into filmmaker

Meet the techie who turned into filmmaker

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

'There are movies made with IT as a backdrop and about the mafia. But no one connected the two. That's how Mumbhai Connection was born',says Atlanta Nagendra.

India's cry for water falls on deaf ears

India's cry for water falls on deaf ears

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

India's water future remains very bleak. The monsoon season, which once extended to 4 months, is now down to less than 30 days of heavy rain.

Suspended IAS officer meets secretary to Akhilesh Yadav

Suspended IAS officer meets secretary to Akhilesh Yadav

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal, whose suspension by UP Government has sparked a controversy amid allegations that she was targeted for taking on the powerful sand mafia, on Friday met the Secretary to Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.

10 AMAZING Stories from Across The World

10 AMAZING Stories from Across The World

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Aseem Chhabra brings you the Best of the Berlinale.

Suspended J-K DSP Davinder Singh gets bail in terror case

Suspended J-K DSP Davinder Singh gets bail in terror case

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Singh and another accused in the case -- Irfan Shafi Mir -- were granted the relief by the court in a case filed by special cell of Delhi Police, noting that the probe agency failed to file chargesheet within 90 days from his arrest, as prescribed under law.

No tweeting for Italy's players at 2014 football World Cup

No tweeting for Italy's players at 2014 football World Cup

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Italy's football players will be banned from using Twitter and other social media at the World Cup in Brazil next year, coach Cesare Prandelli said.

'The lives of coal miners don't matter'

'The lives of coal miners don't matter'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

'On November 8, two women activists were assaulted and left for dead because they were following the illegal mining trail. This is how bad the coal mafia is in Meghalaya.' 'Most politicians own coal mines, some policemen own coal mines and some in the administration own them.' 'So what you have is a nice cocktail and everybody is protecting each other.'