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'We Will Remove Modi From Delhi, BJP From Bihar'

'We Will Remove Modi From Delhi, BJP From Bihar'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'Without our support Nitish Kumar wouldn't have become chief minister.' 'After the government was formed we became ministers, but our agenda remained the same: Amit Shah had promised reservation for Nishads.' 'He wouldn't listen, so we went to UP and contested 52 seats in the 2022 elections. He didn't like the idea of rebellion.' 'He saw that this man, coming from Bombay, is very sharp. He's made four MLAs now, tomorrow he'll make 40. A time will come when they will make it 125.' 'They bought our MLAs and ousted us from the government.'

Seniors gang rape student inside Kolkata college, main accused linked to TMC

Seniors gang rape student inside Kolkata college, main accused linked to TMC

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

A first-year student of a law college in south Kolkata was allegedly "gang-raped" inside the institution by an alumnus and two senior students of the institution, a police officer said on Friday.

Assam scraps Muslim marriages act; discriminatory, says Oppn

Assam scraps Muslim marriages act; discriminatory, says Oppn

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

The decision to repeal the Act was taken at a late-night cabinet meeting on Friday as it is an obsolete pre-Independence Act of the British for the then province of Assam, the CM said.

Romantic proposals: 'Written on my hand'

Romantic proposals: 'Written on my hand'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2011

We asked readers to send in their marriage proposal stories -- here are the first few responses!

Will Japan's Iron Lady Deepen India-Japan Ties?

Will Japan's Iron Lady Deepen India-Japan Ties?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

As a protege of Shinzo Abe, Takaichi is expected to scale bilateral ties much higher. Trade and investment shall grow. People-to-people contacts shall be scaled up, points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

Kiara, Vicky On Life After Marriage

Kiara, Vicky On Life After Marriage

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Kiara Advani and Vicky Kaushal got candid about their personal and professional lives on Karan Johar's Koffee With Karan.

Salman proposes marriage to Katrina

Salman proposes marriage to Katrina

Rediff.com17 Jul 2008

As the deejay turned up the volume for the title track of Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Salman proposed to Katrina on bended knee.

Delhi court discharges man accused of rape over contradictory chats

Delhi court discharges man accused of rape over contradictory chats

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

The judge said the complainant was "well-educated and mature", and it was highly improbable that instead of lodging a complaint against the accused, she would decide to marry him.

Won't allow child marriage in Assam till I am alive: Himanta

Won't allow child marriage in Assam till I am alive: Himanta

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Members of the Congress and AIUDF, protesting against a Cabinet decision to repeal the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act, 1935, staged walkouts later.

'Will you marry me?' Most romantic proposals!

'Will you marry me?' Most romantic proposals!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2011

Tell us all about your marriage proposal!

Crackdown on child marriage: Assam girl kills self

Crackdown on child marriage: Assam girl kills self

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

At least 2,441 people have been arrested in the state till Monday in the continuing operation against child marriage, launched on February 3.

How to Ensure Life Insurance Claims After Tragedy

How to Ensure Life Insurance Claims After Tragedy

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

If nominees pass away, distribution is governed by succession laws of insured's religion.

Parl panel favours retaining IPC Sec 377, adultery provision in proposed BNS

Parl panel favours retaining IPC Sec 377, adultery provision in proposed BNS

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

It also suggested that the IPC provision related to adultery should be retained in the Sanhita by making it gender neutral "for the sake of protecting the institution of marriage".

Just who proposed to Mahek Chahal on Bigg Boss?

Just who proposed to Mahek Chahal on Bigg Boss?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

Here's who Danish Khan is.

Rinku Singh Engaged To SP MP Priya Saroj?

Rinku Singh Engaged To SP MP Priya Saroj?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Daughter of three-time MP Toofani Saroj, Priya Saroj, 26, is a first-time MP from Uttar Pradesh's Machhlishahr. constituency.

'I Want To Save This Marriage'

'I Want To Save This Marriage'

Rediff.com25 May 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

PHOTOS: Saketh Myneni proposes to girlfriend at Davis Cup dinner!

PHOTOS: Saketh Myneni proposes to girlfriend at Davis Cup dinner!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Myneni, who will lead India in the Davis Cup tie against Spain, on Friday, proposed to his girlfriend Sri Lakshmi Anumolu at the official Davis Cup dinner on Wednesday night.

'She was the only woman he truly loved'

'She was the only woman he truly loved'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

'Her exit signaled his downfall.'

Temporary jails in Assam as crackdown on child marriage continues

Temporary jails in Assam as crackdown on child marriage continues

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The opposition has criticised the manner in which the drive against child marriage was being carried out, equating the police action with "terrorising people".

Olympic gymnast gets engaged after a sweet proposal!

Olympic gymnast gets engaged after a sweet proposal!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

Olympic gold-medalist gymnast Shawn Johnson got engaged to Andrew East.

Uttarakhand to implement Uniform Civil Code tomorrow

Uttarakhand to implement Uniform Civil Code tomorrow

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Uttarakhand will become the first state in independent India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) on January 27. The UCC will bring about uniformity in the society and ensure equal rights and responsibilities for all citizens. The law was passed by the state assembly in February 2024 and received presidential assent a month later. The UCC will govern and regulate laws relating to marriage and divorce, succession, live-in relationships and related matters. It sets equal marriageable age for men and women, grounds of divorce and procedures across all religions, and bans polygamy and 'halala'.

Assam's child marriage arrests rise to 2441 even as protests continue

Assam's child marriage arrests rise to 2441 even as protests continue

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Amid protests in Barak Valley, Morigaon and Dhubri, the crackdown on child marriage in Assam entered the fourth day on Monday, with the number of arrests rising to 2,441.

How Rohit Sharma wrote his own rules in Test cricket

How Rohit Sharma wrote his own rules in Test cricket

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Rohit Sharma's career has been a mix of brilliant moments and inconsistencies. While his Test record may not be impressive, his white-ball dominance and leadership qualities make him a legend.

The Lady Judge Who Heads Gujarat UCC Panel

The Lady Judge Who Heads Gujarat UCC Panel

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

On the basis of her committee's report, the UCC in Uttarakhand established mandatory registration for marriages and live-in relationships, banned polygamy, and provided equal inheritance rights for women.

Why this Punjab panchayat offers cash incentive for weddings

Why this Punjab panchayat offers cash incentive for weddings

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

A panchayat in Punjab's Bathinda district has announced an incentive of Rs 21,000 to families who won't serve liquor or play DJ music at wedding ceremonies. The decision was taken to encourage villagers not to indulge in wasteful expenditure on marriage functions and curb liquor abuse.

Why Chirag Paswan thinks Kangana won't do a film with him

Why Chirag Paswan thinks Kangana won't do a film with him

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Union minister Chirag Paswan, who joined politics after a failed Bollywood debut, has no plans to make a comeback in films and also jokes that he is such a 'bad actor' that even his Lok Sabha colleague and first co-star, Kangana Ranaut, will not agree to share the screen space with him again.

Gold Hits Rs 90K, Jewellery Demand Takes A Hit

Gold Hits Rs 90K, Jewellery Demand Takes A Hit

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

The trigger for international gold prices rising to $3,000 per ounce was Germany's upcoming heavy government borrowing.

Same-sex marriage: SC says Centre has no data to back 'elitist' claim

Same-sex marriage: SC says Centre has no data to back 'elitist' claim

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

The state cannot discriminate against an individual on the basis of sexual characteristic over which the person has no control, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday, asserting the Centre has no data to back up its claim that the concept of same-sex marriage is 'elitist' or 'urban'.

Karnataka's proposed law has 10-yr jail for mass conversions

Karnataka's proposed law has 10-yr jail for mass conversions

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The consequences will be stern in case SC/ST and minors are converted.

Cruise Weddings Are The Next Big Thing

Cruise Weddings Are The Next Big Thing

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Within India, people are selecting destinations via routes such as Lakshadweep, Alappuzha, the Sundarbans, Goa and Kochi for pre-wedding parties.

Spurned suitor arrested for Hubballi woman's murder

Spurned suitor arrested for Hubballi woman's murder

Rediff.com17 May 2024

"The accused was nabbed on Thursday night from Davanagere with the help of the Railway Police. He has been arrested in connection with the case," Hubballi Dharwad Police Commissioner Renuka Sukumar said.

Ring after race brings double joy to Slovak walkers at World C'ships

Ring after race brings double joy to Slovak walkers at World C'ships

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

The 22-year-old Burzalova said the proposal easily made up for a difficult race and 28th-place finish.

Meet Aditi-Siddharth's Shiny Happy People

Meet Aditi-Siddharth's Shiny Happy People

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth have been posting pictures from their second wedding ceremony at Alila Fort Bhishangarh.

Nusrat Jahan's husband breaks silence over marriage row

Nusrat Jahan's husband breaks silence over marriage row

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Jahan had tied the knot with Jain at a destination wedding at Bodrum in Turkey in 2019, attended by a select few.

Govt to raise legal marriage age of women from 18 to 21

Govt to raise legal marriage age of women from 18 to 21

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Experts, however, have raised concern over the decision, saying the move is akin to treating symptoms instead of the underlying causes.

The 12 Husbands With 2 Biwis!

The 12 Husbands With 2 Biwis!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

Bollywood's warped sense of humour sees much fun in a man's attachment to two women as he hyper oscillates between a pair of wives.

'My Boyfriend Blocked Me On Social Media'

'My Boyfriend Blocked Me On Social Media'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The important thing to remember here is that his action reflects on him and what kind of a person he is; it does not highlight your worth, counsels rediffGURU Ravi Mittal.

Law must recognise tech advances: HC on solemnising marriage online

Law must recognise tech advances: HC on solemnising marriage online

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Law must not only change with changing social needs, it must recognise technological advancements, the Kerala high court has said while referring to a larger bench the question -- whether a wedding under the Special Marriage Act (SMA) can be solemnised online via video conferencing.

'Married 20 Yrs. No Sex. File Divorce?'

'Married 20 Yrs. No Sex. File Divorce?'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

It's always better to talk things through and come to a mutual agreement than to go behind someone's back to get what you want, advises rediffGURU Anu Krishna.

Imran Khan denies reports of third marriage

Imran Khan denies reports of third marriage

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

Khan's spokesman in a statement said that he had proposed marriage to Bushra Maneka, who has "asked for time to make a final decision after consulting her family, including her children".