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Mamata's nephew Abhishek questioned by CBI for more than 6 hours over school jobs scam

Mamata's nephew Abhishek questioned by CBI for more than 6 hours over school jobs scam

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Before appearing before the CBI this morning, Abhishek Banerjee wrote a letter to the CBI informing them he is moving the Supreme Court challenging the High Court order which allows investigative agencies CBI and ED to question him.

To win medals for country has been my biggest honour: Sania

To win medals for country has been my biggest honour: Sania

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Sania Mirza, who is competing in her final Grand Slam at the Australian Open, penned an emotional note for her fans on social media.

Telangana BJP chief 'challenges' Owaisis to 'dig all mosques'

Telangana BJP chief 'challenges' Owaisis to 'dig all mosques'

Rediff.com26 May 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party's Telangana president and MP Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Wednesday said his party, when it comes to power in the state, would abolish minority reservations and provide the benefit to Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs) and others.

'Indian history is north India-centric'

'Indian history is north India-centric'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

'There was a revolt. They were fighting for their rights.' 'They lost their rights after colonial forest policies came into place.' 'These freedom fighters were trying to reassert those rights.'

MP renames Habibganj railway station after Gond queen Kamlapati

MP renames Habibganj railway station after Gond queen Kamlapati

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

The Madhya Pradesh government has written to the Union ministry of home affairs on renaming the recently redeveloped Habibganj station after Rani Kamlapati, the 18th century Gond queen of the region.

Mamata offers arrest, protests erupt across Bengal

Mamata offers arrest, protests erupt across Bengal

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Trinamool Congress supporters held demonstrations defying lockdown norms in various places, while Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee offered to court arrest on Monday against the arrest of two West Bengal ministers in the Narada case by the CBI.

ISL: Javi double helps Bengaluru FC beat FC Goa

ISL: Javi double helps Bengaluru FC beat FC Goa

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

The win ended BFC's five-match winless run as they jumped from 10th to eighth position, three points behind Chennaiyin FC.

A Memorable Dinner With Aamir Khan

A Memorable Dinner With Aamir Khan

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

By refusing to follow the pack and remain politically correct, Aamir Khan has paid a price. A fascinating excerpt from Shobhaa De's new book, Insatiable.

Hyderabad FC end losing streak with big win over Chennaiyin

Hyderabad FC end losing streak with big win over Chennaiyin

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Hyderabad came out of blocks with aggression. They had a plethora of chances with Joel Chianese in the centre of most of moves.

SC's big order on hate speech: Book cases even without complaint

SC's big order on hate speech: Book cases even without complaint

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday directed all states and union territories(UTs) to register cases against those making hate speeches even without any complaint, terming these speeches as a 'serious offence' capable of affecting the secular fabric of the country.

India my father's country: Owaisi responds to Yogi

India my father's country: Owaisi responds to Yogi

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

The AIMIM chief also said Adityanath was speaking the language of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and that of the Bharatiya Janata Party and he was ignorant about history.

Five new SC judges to take oath on Monday, 2 short of full strength

Five new SC judges to take oath on Monday, 2 short of full strength

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

The senior most among the five judges, whose names were officially announced by the Centre on Saturday, is Justice Mithal whose parent cadre is the Allahabad high court.

Prayagraj police issues posters of 59 accused of June 10 violence

Prayagraj police issues posters of 59 accused of June 10 violence

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

The Prayagraj police have issued posters of 59 people, allegedly involved in the June 10 violence, which will be put up on roadsides and public places so that they could be identified and arrested, officials said.

Why this selective dealing in hate speeches, govt asks SC

Why this selective dealing in hate speeches, govt asks SC

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

"Everyday fringe elements are making speeches to vilify others including on TV and public forums," the bench said.

CBI summons TMC MP and actor Dev in cattle smuggling case

CBI summons TMC MP and actor Dev in cattle smuggling case

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The anti-corruption branch of the CBI asked the actor-turned-politician to appear before officials of the central agency on February 15 at its Nizam Palace office in Kolkata, the source said.

ISL: Ruthless Hyderabad send Kerala Blasters packing

ISL: Ruthless Hyderabad send Kerala Blasters packing

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

A brace from Fran Sandaza (58, 63') and goals from Aridane Santana (86') and Joao Victor (90') helped Hyderabad climb to third on the league table.

J-K admin refuses to shift Kashmiri Pandit employees out of Valley

J-K admin refuses to shift Kashmiri Pandit employees out of Valley

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Official also said the recent escalation in targeted terrorist violence would not lead to any change in plans for holding the annual Amarnath Yatra which is scheduled from June 30-August 11.

Total lawlessness, anarchy: Bengal Guv on protests by TMC supporters

Total lawlessness, anarchy: Bengal Guv on protests by TMC supporters

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Expressing concern over agitation by Trinamool Congress workers outside the Central Bureau of Investigation office in Kolkata and elsewhere in West Bengal after the arrest of two ministers and others in the Narada sting case, Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday alleged that there is 'total lawlessness and anarchy' in the state and the police and administration are in 'silence' mode.

BJP top body meets in Hyderabad, says countdown to KCR's ouster begins

BJP top body meets in Hyderabad, says countdown to KCR's ouster begins

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

With Maharashtra in its kitty, the BJP has consolidated its position in the north-western region and now has set it eyes on southern states, especially Telangana.

Maratha bodies fume as Tulja Bhavani temple bars Chhatrapati Shivaji descendant

Maratha bodies fume as Tulja Bhavani temple bars Chhatrapati Shivaji descendant

Rediff.com11 May 2022

The Tulja Bhavani Temple Trust in the Osmanabad district said that as per the Nizam era 'Deul-e-Qawayat' Act, after performing 'abhishek' (special ritual) to goddess Tulja Bhavani, no one is allowed to remain inside the sanctum (where the idol of the goddess is placed), barring the main priest.

Noted economist BPR Vithal passes away

Noted economist BPR Vithal passes away

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Vithal, a 1950-batch IAS officer, died early on Friday morning due to old age ailments, his son Sanjay Baru, media advisor to former prime minister Manmohan Singh, told PTI.

ISL: Hyderabad FC begin campaign with win over Odisha FC

ISL: Hyderabad FC begin campaign with win over Odisha FC

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Odisha FC were a little too predictable and Hyderabad's defenders were able to deal with them without too much discomfort.

SNEAK PEEK into Ivanka's dinner venue with Modi

SNEAK PEEK into Ivanka's dinner venue with Modi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Flowers from Bangkok in Thailand, Indonesia and Bengaluru, a nizami feast and a rose petal shower await United States President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump as she heads to Hyderabad on November 28 for the Global Entrepreneurship Summit. The US First Daughter will be accorded the royal treatment at Taj Falaknuma where she will be joining Prime Minister Narendra Modi for dinner on November 28.

Ajay Devgn starts shooting for Rajamouli's RRR

Ajay Devgn starts shooting for Rajamouli's RRR

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

After the huge success of the historical Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, Ajay Devgn has moved on to his next.

ISL: Hyderabad FC hold SC East Bengal

ISL: Hyderabad FC hold SC East Bengal

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

With the draw, Hyderabad are at third spot with 24 points from 17 matches while SC EB are at ninth with 17 points

4 including Mamata's ministers get bail in Narada case after high drama

4 including Mamata's ministers get bail in Narada case after high drama

Rediff.com17 May 2021

The four were kept at the CBI office in Nizam Palace following their arrest in the morning from their homes in different parts of Kolkata.

ISL: Hyderabad extend East Bengal's winless run

ISL: Hyderabad extend East Bengal's winless run

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

East Bengal's winless streak got extended after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Hyderabad FC in an Indian Super League match, in Bambolim, Goa, on Thursday. The draw enabled the Nizams to rise to second place on the points table and extend their unbeaten run to six matches.

Not fair to compare hijab with practices in Sikhism, says SC

Not fair to compare hijab with practices in Sikhism, says SC

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

The apex court observed the five Ks in Sikhism -- Kesh, Kara, Kanga, Kaccha and Kirpan -- are well established.

RRR trailer: Visually Superb, Awesome Action

RRR trailer: Visually Superb, Awesome Action

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

The RRR trailer is an absolute visual delight and promises a grand cinematic experience. But isn't that a given, considering it's an S S Rajamouli film?

'When are you taking talaaq?': BJP dares Sena to walk out of alliance

'When are you taking talaaq?': BJP dares Sena to walk out of alliance

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

"On one hand they eat 'biryani' in plate given by the same 'Nizam' and then criticise us on the other hand. They have got ministries at the Centre and state, enjoy perks of power only because of the favour of the same 'Nizam' and then curse BJP. This is called 'ungratefulness'," the article says.

CBI grills Abhishek Banerjee's relatives in coal scam case

CBI grills Abhishek Banerjee's relatives in coal scam case

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

The CBI on Monday questioned relatives of Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee in connection with its investigation into the multi-crore coal pilferage case.

Owaisi's MP suggests alliance with Sena-led MVA

Owaisi's MP suggests alliance with Sena-led MVA

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Suggesting an alliance with ruling Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party and Congress in Maharashtra, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen MP Imtiaz Jaleel has said that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) can become a 'comfortable car' from the three-wheeled autorickshaw which can prevent the Bharatiya Janata Party from coming to power.

Mumbai-Karnataka region to be renamed as Kittur Karnataka

Mumbai-Karnataka region to be renamed as Kittur Karnataka

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

The Karnataka Cabinet on Monday decided to rechristen 'Mumbai-Karnataka' region consisting of seven districts as 'Kittur Karnataka.'

Why Bajirao is India's greatest cavalry general

Why Bajirao is India's greatest cavalry general

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Bajirao, an unorthodox leader, faced much opposition during his lifetime from the Brahmins of Pune. In the last hundred years or so, he has been ignored due to caste politics in Maharashtra where he has become a 'non person' for having been born a Brahmin, says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Bangladesh appoint West Indian Gibson as bowling coach

Bangladesh appoint West Indian Gibson as bowling coach

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Gibson is more than familiar with cricket in Bangladesh

ISL: Eze to the rescue as Jamshedpur hold Hyderabad

ISL: Eze to the rescue as Jamshedpur hold Hyderabad

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The Nizams remain unbeaten in the competition while JFC are yet to taste victory.

If Patel had handled Kashmir, the entire state would be under India: Shah

If Patel had handled Kashmir, the entire state would be under India: Shah

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah said Pakistan would not have been holding a part of Kashmir and Article 370 would not have existed had Sardar Vallabhai Patel handled the Kashmir issue.

SC stays HC's bail condition on Azam Khan in enemy property case

SC stays HC's bail condition on Azam Khan in enemy property case

Rediff.com27 May 2022

A vacation bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and Bela M Trivedi said that prima facie the Allahabad high court's bail condition imposed on Khan is disproportionate and sounds like a decree of a civil court.

ISL: ATKMB avoid shock defeat against 10-man Hyderabad

ISL: ATKMB avoid shock defeat against 10-man Hyderabad

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Hyderabad made a disastrous start to the game as Chinglensana Singh was sent off as early as the fifth minute.

Why KCR has Launched War On The BJP

Why KCR has Launched War On The BJP

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

There is no one in Telangana to match KCR's stature and he believes he has outgrown the state, observes Aditi Phadnis.