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Cong bastion Konkan now a battleground for Sena vs Sena

Cong bastion Konkan now a battleground for Sena vs Sena

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

All eyes are now on the Sena factions, led by CM Shinde, backed by the BJP, and his predecessor Uddhav Thackeray, and their performance in the coastal belt in the November 20 polls.

'We Fear People May Be Trapped In Collapsed Buildings'

'We Fear People May Be Trapped In Collapsed Buildings'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

'Till 10 pm last night, we rescued 70 people, after which we had to stop because of bad weather and rain.'

Zakir Naik serves notice to Arnab Goswami, seeks Rs 500 cr damages

Zakir Naik serves notice to Arnab Goswami, seeks Rs 500 cr damages

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

The controversial Islamic preacher has asked the firebrand television anchor to withdraw defamatory statements made by him and tender an unconditional apology.

Captain among 4 Army soldiers killed in Doda encounter

Captain among 4 Army soldiers killed in Doda encounter

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The encounter took place when the troops of Rashtriya Rifles and Special Operations Group of J&K Police launched a joint cordon and search operation at Dhari Gote Urarbagi in Desa forest belt, some 55 km from Doda town, late Monday evening, the officials said.

Gawli, Naik suspended for skipping national camp

Gawli, Naik suspended for skipping national camp

Rediff.com29 Nov 2009

The All India Football Federation on Sunday suspended Mahesh Gawli and Sameer Naik for missing a national camp on a direction from their I-League club Dempo. Their fate will be decided by a disciplinary committee before the start of the Federation Cup next month.

CEO-mom tried to kill self after smothering child to death: Police

CEO-mom tried to kill self after smothering child to death: Police

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

The chief executive officer of an artificial intelligence start-up allegedly killed her four-year-old son at a service apartment in Goa and stuffed his body in a bag before taking it to neighbouring Karnataka in a taxi, the police said on Tuesday.

Gambhir Team India's Next Head Coach

Gambhir Team India's Next Head Coach

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Gautam Gambhir's appointment will be a mere formality as he is only one to have applied for the coach's post.

L&T to give Rs 6/share special dividend to shareholders

L&T to give Rs 6/share special dividend to shareholders

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

L&T will give Rs 6 per share special dividend to shareholders for the six decades that company patriarch A M Naik served with the engineering and construction major, S N Subrahmanyan, the CEO & MD of the infrastructure major said.

Dempo's Gawli, Naik declared fit

Dempo's Gawli, Naik declared fit

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

Dempo Sports Club secretary-cum-coach Armando Colaco has written to the All India Football Federation informing that Dr Mahendra Kudchadkar, the club's doctor, has certified the duo -- both under indefinite suspension -- fit.

Ram Naik backs Gadkari for touching Ramdev's feet

Ram Naik backs Gadkari for touching Ramdev's feet

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ram Naik on Friday came out in defence of party president Nitin Gadkari for touching the feet of yoga guru Baba Ramdev, saying it is the Indian culture to touch the feet of the elderly.

MVA fields 3rd candidate for council polls, Uddhav 'confident' of winning

MVA fields 3rd candidate for council polls, Uddhav 'confident' of winning

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

The Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray on Tuesday fielded Milind Narvekar, a close aide of party chief Uddhav Thackeray, in the biennial elections to 11 seats from the legislative council, taking the number of candidates in the fray to 12.

Speculation rife as BJP leaders meet DK Shivakumar

Speculation rife as BJP leaders meet DK Shivakumar

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Amid speculations of Operation Hasta' going on in Karnataka to woo Bharatiya Janata Party leaders to join the Congress, former BJP minister B C Patil and ex-MLA Narasimha Naik met Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar during the birthday party of noted Kannada film actor Sudeep Sanjeev, who is popularly known as Sudeep.

What have I done to earn 'Dr Terror' tag, asks Zakir Naik

What have I done to earn 'Dr Terror' tag, asks Zakir Naik

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

In a four-page 'open letter' released in Mumbai, Naik posed five questions to the government.

Shastri 'abused me', Wankhede curator Naik asks BCCI to take action

Shastri 'abused me', Wankhede curator Naik asks BCCI to take action

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Wankhede curator Sudhir Naik has written a strongly-worded letter to the Board of Control for Cricket in India calling for action against India's Team Director Ravi Shastri and bowling coach Bharat Arun for their abusive behaviour during the fifth and final One-Dayer against South Africa in Mumbai, on Sunday.

'Terrorism Is Over'

'Terrorism Is Over'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Tral, the former hotbed of terrorism, rocks to the music of democracy.

Zakir Naik's NGO donated Rs 50 lakh to Rajiv Gandhi Trust

Zakir Naik's NGO donated Rs 50 lakh to Rajiv Gandhi Trust

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

The NGO had given donations to an allied entity of RGF in 2011 which engages in promoting girl education and providing money to needy for meeting hospital expenses.

Zakir Naik cancels return; will not to return to India for 2-3 weeks

Zakir Naik cancels return; will not to return to India for 2-3 weeks

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Naik also cancelled his press conference scheduled in Mumbai on Tuesday but will address media through Skype.

Ranji winner Dhawal Kulkarni named Mumbai's bowling mentor

Ranji winner Dhawal Kulkarni named Mumbai's bowling mentor

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Meanwhile, the MCA's apex council decided to felicitate legendary batter and former India captain Sunil Gavaskar on his 75th birthday on July 10.

Naik flays hike in LPG prices

Naik flays hike in LPG prices

Rediff.com16 Jun 2004

Former Petroleum Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ram Naik on Wednesday flayed the Congress-led government for raising the LPG prices, saying the burden on the common man could have been avoided by cutting duties.

Ban on Zakir Naik's IRF to safegurad national security: Delhi HC

Ban on Zakir Naik's IRF to safegurad national security: Delhi HC

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Holding that Naik's foundation's plea challenging the Centre's decision has "no merit", the court said the order of the government was "not arbitrary and illegal".

Rahul is a Hindu, so is Zakir Naik, and Amit Shah

Rahul is a Hindu, so is Zakir Naik, and Amit Shah

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Syed Firdaus Ashraf on the futility of the 'who is a Hindu?' debate.

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 7, 2024

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 7, 2024

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

A summary of Indian athletes' showing at the Paralympics in Paris on Saturday.

Naik defends hike in oil prices

Naik defends hike in oil prices

Rediff.com1 Sep 2003

Petroleum Minister Ram Naik on Monday said the hike in petrol and diesel prices was "justified" given the hardening of global crude prices.

Digvijaya Singh under fire for sharing stage with Zakir Naik

Digvijaya Singh under fire for sharing stage with Zakir Naik

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh is in trouble after a video surfaced on Thursday showing him sharing a stage with Islamic preacher Zakir Naik

Dravid will have to reapply for Head Coach's job: Jay Shah

Dravid will have to reapply for Head Coach's job: Jay Shah

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Shah said even a foreign coach can be considered depending on the CAC's recommendations.

Advice to the BJP: Don't divert issues like Zakir Naik does?

Advice to the BJP: Don't divert issues like Zakir Naik does?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

'It is time someone told BJP leaders that they were not elected to remind people of Congress corruption. The people of India voted for Narendra Modi and the BJP because they believed that he and his party were clean, unlike the Congress-led government,' says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Naik appointed chairman of selectors of senior Mumbai team

Naik appointed chairman of selectors of senior Mumbai team

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) appointed former India opener and state captain Sudhir Naik as the chairman of the selection panel after national chief selector Sandeep Patil had resigned from the post in April.

Naik rules out MRPL, ONGC merger

Naik rules out MRPL, ONGC merger

Rediff.com15 May 2003

Petroleum Minister Ram Naik said on Thursday that Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd will not merge with Oil and Natural Gas Corporation.

Honouring The Fallen Of Operation Solki

Honouring The Fallen Of Operation Solki

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Captain M V Pranjal of the Rashtriya Rifles, Captain Shubham Gupta of 9 Para, Havildar Abdul Majid of the Rashtriya Rifles, Lance Naik Sanjay Bisht of the Rashtriya Rifles and Commando Sachin Laur of 9 Para made the Supreme Sacrifice for the Motherland in Wednesday's Rajouri encounter.

Pawar's face-off a bid to hide his incompetence: Naik

Pawar's face-off a bid to hide his incompetence: Naik

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar's face-off with the United Progressive Alliance was a camouflaged attempt to hide his failure to deliver as the Agriculture Minister, Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Union minister Ram Naik said on Wednesday.

Naik's goal puts Dempo on top

Naik's goal puts Dempo on top

Rediff.com28 Dec 2002

Dempo edged past a JCT by a solitary goal in Margao on Friday and moved to the top of the standings in the 7th edition of the National Football League.\n\n

Zakir Naik says he will not return to India this year

Zakir Naik says he will not return to India this year

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

The controversial Islamic preacher also said that his remarks were being blown out of context and that he is a messenger of peace.

Sheetal Sharma to lead India rugby team at Asiad

Sheetal Sharma to lead India rugby team at Asiad

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Singapore is the fourth country in Pool F. The top two teams in each pool will qualify for the semi-finals.

Dravid to quit as India coach after T20 World Cup?

Dravid to quit as India coach after T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Rahul Dravid has already informed the BCCI about his decision to step away from the role after the T20 World Cup.

SP slams UP Governor Ram Naik, dubs him as RSS worker

SP slams UP Governor Ram Naik, dubs him as RSS worker

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Taking on Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik for his remarks on the law and order situation in the state, the ruling Samajwadi Party on Monday dubbed him as "a RSS worker" and advised him to join the Union ministry to pursue his "communal agenda".

Anantnag encounter: Civilian dead, toll rises to 3; search ops intensify

Anantnag encounter: Civilian dead, toll rises to 3; search ops intensify

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

Security forces on Sunday intensified their operation to flush out terrorists from the forest area of Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district on the second day of encounter that has left two soldiers and a civilian dead.

BJP ends Naveen's 24-year rule in Odisha, set to form govt

BJP ends Naveen's 24-year rule in Odisha, set to form govt

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The BJP won 74 seats in the 147-member Odisha assembly and was leading in four more seats, the Election Commission of India.

Ishq Vishk Rebound Review: Flat Rom-Com

Ishq Vishk Rebound Review: Flat Rom-Com

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Ishq Vishk Rebound is a drab romance and dull comedy that even the intended teen audience might have a hard time keeping up with, sighs Mayur Sanap.

Venkaiah hints at action against Zakir Naik, says speeches highly objectionable

Venkaiah hints at action against Zakir Naik, says speeches highly objectionable

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Calling Islamic preacher Zakir Naik's speeches "highly objectionable", the government on Thursday said the home ministry will take appropriate action after studying them.

Zakir Naik's NGO put under prior permission list, can't get foreign funds without nod

Zakir Naik's NGO put under prior permission list, can't get foreign funds without nod

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

Islamic Research Foundation Educational Trust, promoted by controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, has been put under prior permission category, thus preventing it from receiving foreign funds without getting nod from the central government.