News for 'maidan'

Biden ready to meet Putin to prevent war in Ukraine

Biden ready to meet Putin to prevent war in Ukraine

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

President Joe Biden is prepared to engage with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in any format at any place and time to prevent a war, top United States diplomat said on Sunday as he asserted that everything leading up to the actual invasion of Ukraine appears to be taking place.

Freedom of speech, expression not absolute rights: Bombay HC

Freedom of speech, expression not absolute rights: Bombay HC

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

The court made the observation while refusing to grant interim protection from arrest to a woman booked by the Mumbai and Palghar police for allegedly making offensive remarks on Twitter against Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and his son Aditya Thackeray.

Kisan mahapanchayat calls for BJP's defeat in polls

Kisan mahapanchayat calls for BJP's defeat in polls

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

Tikait says PM Modi was supporter of MSP law when he was CM

'Baby Mufflerman' hogs limelight at Kejriwal's oath-taking

'Baby Mufflerman' hogs limelight at Kejriwal's oath-taking

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

There were many others who came to the swearing-in ceremony dressing like the AAP supremo.

UNESCO World Heritage tag for Mumbai's Art Deco buildings

UNESCO World Heritage tag for Mumbai's Art Deco buildings

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

These 19th-century Victorian Gothic buildings lie to the east of the Oval Maidan in Mumbai.

No CM, netas invited for Kejriwal's swearing-in

No CM, netas invited for Kejriwal's swearing-in

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Kejriwal will take oath as chief minister for a third term in a "Delhi-specific" ceremony, AAP's Delhi unit convener Gopal Rai said.

During Eid celebration, Nitish takes a dig at Giriraj

During Eid celebration, Nitish takes a dig at Giriraj

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Religion is not just about following one's own path but also respecting those believing in other religions, Kumar said.

ISL: NorthEast United qualify for playoffs

ISL: NorthEast United qualify for playoffs

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Khalid Jamil also created history by becoming the first Indian to coach three or more league games and guide a side to the playoffs.

Can Ilaya Thalapthi Vijay win where Rajini and Kamal failed?

Can Ilaya Thalapthi Vijay win where Rajini and Kamal failed?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

A relatively quiet foray by actor Vijay into politics through the TN rural local body elections last month has captured the attention of many, reports Shine Jacob.

Farmers to observe June 5 as 'Sampoorna Kranti Divas'

Farmers to observe June 5 as 'Sampoorna Kranti Divas'

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Farmers will observe June 5 as 'Sampoorna Kranti Divas' by burning copies of the central farm laws in front of the offices of BJP MPs and MLAs to mark the day when these legislations were initially promulgated as ordinances last year, the Samyukta Kisan Morcha said.

ISL: Gallego rescues NEUFC as they rally to hold Goa

ISL: Gallego rescues NEUFC as they rally to hold Goa

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

NEUFC eventually grew into the game and fashioned better chances in the second quarter of the opening half. They had a penalty claim denied after the half-hour mark.

Shaheen Bagh-like protest breaks out in Mumbai

Shaheen Bagh-like protest breaks out in Mumbai

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

The women protesters can be seen holding placards with slogans like "We stand against CAA, NRC, NPR", "They tried to divide us, Respect my existence or expect my resistance" written on them. Slogans hailing Hindu-Muslim unity and brotherhood were also raised.

India sees 3.11 lakh new COVID-19 cases, 4,077 deaths

India sees 3.11 lakh new COVID-19 cases, 4,077 deaths

Rediff.com16 May 2021

The active cases have reduced to 36,18,458 comprising 14.66 per cent of the total infections.

ISL schedule out: ATK Mohun Bagan face Kerala Blasters in opener

ISL schedule out: ATK Mohun Bagan face Kerala Blasters in opener

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

The ISL organisers released the fixtures of only the first half of the 11-team league. The schedule covers matches to be played till January 11, 2011. The remaining fixtures will be released later.

Assam, Bengal remain peaceful; no violent protests

Assam, Bengal remain peaceful; no violent protests

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Businesses and banks in Guwahati were open and vehicles plied the roads but schools and colleges were closed. Stray incidents of clashes were reported in West Bengal.

Delhi's Covid surge brings back lockdown scare among migrant workers

Delhi's Covid surge brings back lockdown scare among migrant workers

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

With a surge in coronavirus cases in Delhi and its neighbouring cities, migrant workers and daily wagers fear another round of lockdown could push them into a severe financial crisis from which they might never recover.

Kejriwal's oath-taking ceremony cost Rs 13.41 lakh

Kejriwal's oath-taking ceremony cost Rs 13.41 lakh

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

The Delhi government spent Rs 13.41lakh on the oath-taking ceremony of Arvind Kejriwal as Delhi chief minister at Ramlila Maidan and on the publicity of the mammoth function.

Facing dissidence, Tripura CM seeks people's mandate

Facing dissidence, Tripura CM seeks people's mandate

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Deb said that he would ask people whether they want him to continue as the chief minister.

Amid CAA protest, PM likely to skip Khelo India Youth Games in Assam

Amid CAA protest, PM likely to skip Khelo India Youth Games in Assam

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Various organisations have threatened to intensify their stir if the prime minister came for the inaugural ceremony.

'Intermeddlers' can't challenge govt appointments: Centre in Asthana case

'Intermeddlers' can't challenge govt appointments: Centre in Asthana case

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

The Delhi high court on Wednesday sought the central government and Rakesh Asthana's stand on a public interest litigation challenging the appointment of the Gujarat-cadre IPS officer as Delhi police commissioner.

ISL: NEUFC, Bengaluru share points, continue winless streak

ISL: NEUFC, Bengaluru share points, continue winless streak

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

NEUFC could have doubled their tally soon after the half-hour mark had Suhair VP converted his chance. Rochharzela whipped a cross for the unmarked striker in the box, but he cushioned his header over the crossbar.

For 2nd year, Thrissur Pooram to be held without people's participation

For 2nd year, Thrissur Pooram to be held without people's participation

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Kerala's iconic Thrissur Pooram, considered as the festival of festivals in the state, will be held this week without people's participation, considering the surge in Covid-19 cases in the southern state, officials said Thrissur on Tuesday.

Record rains lash Delhi; cause traffic jams, waterlogging

Record rains lash Delhi; cause traffic jams, waterlogging

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

The India Meteorological Department said Delhi recorded 139 mm of rainfall, the highest one-day rain for August in at least 13 years.

PMC Bank protesters stopped en route to CM's bungalow

PMC Bank protesters stopped en route to CM's bungalow

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

They had gathered at Maharashtra government's Sahyadri Guest House nearby when they were stopped while moving towards Varsha, the official said.

32 dead in Patna stampede during Dussehra celebrations

32 dead in Patna stampede during Dussehra celebrations

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

Thirty-two people were killed and 21 injured in a stampede that broke out on Friday evening at the Gandhi Maidan in Patna, shortly after the Dussehra celebrations there had ended.

Steve Waugh back at Eden, as a photographer

Steve Waugh back at Eden, as a photographer

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Steve Waugh was seen in a shooting spree, taking shots of the Eden Gardens as well as those of the Bengal-Ranji fixture.

Samyukta Kisan Morcha urges Bengal farmers not to vote for BJP

Samyukta Kisan Morcha urges Bengal farmers not to vote for BJP

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella body of over 40 farmers' unions, on Friday urged agriculturists and other people of West Bengal not to vote for the Bharatiya Janata Party in the upcoming elections.

ISL: 10-man SC East Bengal hold Jamshedpur

ISL: 10-man SC East Bengal hold Jamshedpur

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

After three losses on the trot, laggards SCEB finally opened their account

Covid eclipses Christmas festivities for second year

Covid eclipses Christmas festivities for second year

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Christmas was celebrated across the country on Saturday, but the festivities were low-key for the second year in a row due to Covid, with churches and other events witnessing lower footfalls, people avoiding large get-togethers and the administration in some areas imposing certain curbs.

Bharat's heart is Bihar: PM Modi at rally

Bharat's heart is Bihar: PM Modi at rally

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Addressing his first election rally in poll-bound Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tributes to the soldiers from the state who had made the supreme sacrifice in the Galwan Valley clash and the Pulwama attack.

Thousands join 'peace rally' against CAA in B'luru

Thousands join 'peace rally' against CAA in B'luru

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Waving the national flag and holding placards, the protestors raised slogans demanding withdrawal of the NRC and CAA as they marched through city roads.

India records lowest COVID-19 cases in 7 months

India records lowest COVID-19 cases in 7 months

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,01,11,294 pushing the national COVID-19 recovery rate to 96.49 per cent.

Who is afraid of Kanhaiya Kumar?

Who is afraid of Kanhaiya Kumar?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

For two-and-half weeks, as Kanhaiya Kumar's Jan Gan Man Yatra opposing the CAA-NPR-NRC makes its way through Bihar, it has come under sustained violent attack. Archana Masih/Rediff.com discovers that the yatris, who include teenagers wanting to save the Constitution and the Nation, are unfazed by the threats and loathing.

Farmers' protest propelled by 'urban Maoism': BJP MP Poonam Mahajan

Farmers' protest propelled by 'urban Maoism': BJP MP Poonam Mahajan

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Poonam, daughter of Pramod Mahajan, a MP representing Mumbai North Central said, "They (farmers) are holding the flag of Communists, and urban maoists are misguiding them.

ISL: Goa pip Hyderabad 2-1, end year on a high

ISL: Goa pip Hyderabad 2-1, end year on a high

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Both teams failed to create clear-cut chances in the first-half, staying defensively organised. As a result, no shots on target were registered. But it was Goa, who appeared more threatening.

Manchester United vs East Bengal on the cards?

Manchester United vs East Bengal on the cards?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

A four-member delegation from Manchester United, led by Director of Football Allan Dawson, met the red-and-gold club officials

Anna Hazare cancels indefinite fast against farm laws, backs govt

Anna Hazare cancels indefinite fast against farm laws, backs govt

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

Social activist Anna Hazare said he won't be proceeding with the indefinite fast against the new farm laws and claimed that the Central government has agreed to some of his demands.

Mumbai: Cabbies, auto drivers damage 2 Ola cabs, 7 held

Mumbai: Cabbies, auto drivers damage 2 Ola cabs, 7 held

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

The police have detained seven persons on charges of rioting following the incident.

'Free Kashmir' poster in Mumbai kicks up political storm

'Free Kashmir' poster in Mumbai kicks up political storm

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday said if anyone talks of "freedom of Kashmir from India" then it will not be tolerated. His comment came when he was asked about the girl holding a 'Free Kashmir' poster at the Gateway of India in Mumbai during the protest against Jawaharlal Nehru University violence.

Pix: At Mumbai rally, Raj asks RR Patil, top cop to quit

Pix: At Mumbai rally, Raj asks RR Patil, top cop to quit

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

Thumbing his nose at Mumbai police, a defiant Raj Thackeray on Tuesday led thousands of MNS supporters in a march before holding a public meeting where he pitched for immediate ouster of the state home minister and city police chief for the August 11 violence at Azad Maidan.