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39 trains cancelled after goods train derails in Telangana

39 trains cancelled after goods train derails in Telangana

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

A goods train derailed in Peddapalli district of Telangana, leading to the cancellation of 39 passenger trains, officials of South Central Railway (SCR) said on Wednesday.

Bulldozer is on standby: Yogi's warning in Jharkhand

Bulldozer is on standby: Yogi's warning in Jharkhand

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Adityanath alleged that illegal mining, including rampant extraction of sand, coal and forest resources, was flourishing under the protection of the ruling coalition, leaving Jharkhand hollowed out by mafia activities.

Parl protest melee: Cong claims Kharge pushed, Rahul manhandled

Parl protest melee: Cong claims Kharge pushed, Rahul manhandled

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

The Congress said BJP MPs had sticks in their hands and Kharge was threatened and pushed.

Sangeet Manapmaan Review: A Lost Opportunity

Sangeet Manapmaan Review: A Lost Opportunity

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

For a film with such a grand vision, Sangeet Manapmaan needed more flamboyance to make it a memorable affair, feels Mayur Sanap.

What Is Pope Francis Suffering From?

What Is Pope Francis Suffering From?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

'Assuming he has a sensitive bug, which is responsive to antibiotics, it may not necessarily be the worst-case scenario.'

'Nobody Has The Right To Criticise My Dance Because Of My Skin Colour'

'Nobody Has The Right To Criticise My Dance Because Of My Skin Colour'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

This is the story of a man who fought racism and casteism throughout his life to become a professor of Bharata Natyam at the premier centre for performing arts in India, the Kerala Kalamandalam.

5 Tips To Manage Winter Allergies

5 Tips To Manage Winter Allergies

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Instead of hitting the snooze button and snuggling under your blankets, take charge of your health and exercise indoors, advises Dr Manjusha Agarwal.

Parliament obstruction not undemocratic: Jaitley

Parliament obstruction not undemocratic: Jaitley

Rediff.com30 Jan 2011

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Arun Jaitley has said that obstruction of Parliament is not undemocratic."Parliament's job is to conduct discussions. But many a times, Parliament is used to ignore issues and in such situations, the obstruction of Parliament is in the favour of democracy. Therefore, Parliamentary obstruction is not undemocratic," said Jaitley. Jaitley further said that he hopes the central government would stick to its word.

Priyanka Gandhi likely to be part of simultaneous polls JPC

Priyanka Gandhi likely to be part of simultaneous polls JPC

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

The two 'One Nation One Election' (ONOE) bills, including one requiring an amendment in the Constitution, that lay down the mechanism to hold simultaneous elections were introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday after a fiery debate.

ICC slaps one year ban from all formats on Lankan cricketer

ICC slaps one year ban from all formats on Lankan cricketer

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

The ICC has banned Sri Lanka player Praveen Jayawickrama from all cricket for one year, of which six months are suspended, after he admitted breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code, parent body said in a press release on Wednesday

Karnataka BJP MLA arrested in rape case

Karnataka BJP MLA arrested in rape case

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Along with him, six others have also been booked in the case following the complaint of a 40-year-old woman who alleged that the incident took place at a private resort within the Kaggalipura police station's jurisdiction, they said.

Sambhal MP fined Rs 1.91 crore for 'power theft', supply cut

Sambhal MP fined Rs 1.91 crore for 'power theft', supply cut

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Electricity Department has imposed a fine of Rs 1.91 crore on Lok Sabha MP from Sambhal Zia Ur Rehman and also disconnected the electricity supply to his residence for alleged power theft at his residence, an official said on Friday.

Every attack makes us stronger: Adani speaks up for first time

Every attack makes us stronger: Adani speaks up for first time

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

"Less than two week back, we faced a set of allegations from the US about compliance practices. This is not the first time we have faced such challenges. What I can tell you is that every attack makes us stronger," he said addressing the 51st Gems and Jewellery Award in Jaipur.

MVA To ring-fence newly-elected Maharashtra MLAs against poaching

MVA To ring-fence newly-elected Maharashtra MLAs against poaching

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) constituents have decided to house all its newly-elected MLAs together in Mumbai after the Maharashtra election results, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said on Friday, a move aimed at preventing poaching ahead of government formation. Raut said MVA leaders met on Thursday and carried out an assessment of every seat. The counting of votes for the November 20 Maharashtra assembly polls will take place on Saturday. Raut expressed confidence that the MVA would win 160 seats in the elections. The term of the Maharashtra legislative assembly ends on November 26. The opposition fears that President's rule could be imposed in the state if a new government is not formed till then.

3 temples vandalised in Bangladesh amid protests over Hindu leader's arrest

3 temples vandalised in Bangladesh amid protests over Hindu leader's arrest

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Three Hindu temples were vandalized by a mob in Bangladesh's Chattogram on Friday, following protests and violence sparked by the arrest of a former ISKCON member on sedition charges. The attack occurred in the port city's Harish Chandra Munsef Lane, where the Shantaneshwari Matri Temple, the nearby Shoni Temple, and the Shantaneshwari Kalibari Temple were targeted. Temple authorities reported that a group of hundreds threw brickbats at the temples, causing damage to the Shoni Temple and the gates of the other two. The incident has triggered diplomatic tensions between India and Bangladesh, with both countries expressing concerns over the safety of their respective minorities.

2 Delhi traffic cops dragged on car bonnet for 20 mtrs in hit-and-run case

2 Delhi traffic cops dragged on car bonnet for 20 mtrs in hit-and-run case

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

Two purported videos of the incident also went viral on social media showing the car dragging both the traffic police personnel, who were holding the car's bonnet, and the driver later fleeing from the spot.

Remembering Dr Singh, Finance Minister

Remembering Dr Singh, Finance Minister

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

'The critical event signalling a new era for India was Dr Singh's 1991 Budget in which he quoted Victor Hugo to say that no power on earth could stop an idea whose time has come,' recalls T N Ninan.

K'taka BJP MLC Ravi gets bail after arrest for insulting minister

K'taka BJP MLC Ravi gets bail after arrest for insulting minister

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

BJP MLC C T Ravi was arrested in Karnataka, India, for allegedly using derogatory language against Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar. He was released on bail by the High Court of Karnataka, which observed that police failed to follow proper procedures during his arrest. The incident has sparked a political showdown between the BJP and the ruling Congress in the state.

Kejriwal's temporary CM remark on Atishi an insult to Prez Murmu: LG

Kejriwal's temporary CM remark on Atishi an insult to Prez Murmu: LG

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena expressed concern over AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal labelling Atishi a "temporary chief minister" and called it a "flagrant disregard for the democratic spirit and values enshrined in the Constitution". In his letter to Atishi, Saxena said Kejriwal's remark was an insult to President Droupadi Murmu, who appointed her, as well as himself as her representative. Hitting back, Atishi alleged the lieutenant governor's office was working as a BJP "proxy" and asserted that Kejriwal was Delhi's "tallest leader".

2 Delhi sisters held for knife attack on ex-DSP battling cancer

2 Delhi sisters held for knife attack on ex-DSP battling cancer

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

The incident took place on Saturday night after former DSP Ashok Sharma, who is a cancer patient, requested the two sisters to refrain from honking their car a day before, a police officer said, adding that Sharma escaped with minor injuries in the attack.

Life term for 10 in Periya twin murder case; CPM ex-MLA gets 5-year jail

Life term for 10 in Periya twin murder case; CPM ex-MLA gets 5-year jail

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

A CBI court in Kerala sentenced 10 individuals to life imprisonment for the murder of two Youth Congress workers in 2019. Four others, including a former CPI(M) MLA, received five years in prison. The court found the accused guilty of murder and criminal conspiracy, citing political rivalry as the motive. The case involved the deaths of Kripesh and Sarath Lal P K, who were allegedly killed by CPI(M) workers in Kasaragod district. The verdict sparked reactions from both the Congress and CPI(M), with the Congress calling it a blow to the CPI(M)'s violent political culture and the CPI(M) challenging the verdict and claiming political motives in the CBI investigation.

US Accuses Adani Of Bribing Officials

US Accuses Adani Of Bribing Officials

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Gautam Adani, India's second-richest man, and seven others including his nephew Sagar have been charged with paying bribes to unidentified officials of state governments in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha to buy expensive solar power, potentially earning more than $2 billion profit over 20 years.

US SEC summons Gautam Adani, nephew Sagar in bribery case

US SEC summons Gautam Adani, nephew Sagar in bribery case

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Adani group founder and chairman Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar have been summoned to explain their stand on the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) allegation of paying $265 million (Rs 2,200 crore) in bribes to secure lucrative solar power contracts. Summons have been sent to Adani's Shantivan Farm residence in Ahmedabad and his nephew Sagar's Bodakdev residence in the same city for a reply to SEC within 21 days.

Post cyclone Dana, 50,000 homes in Odisha still without power

Post cyclone Dana, 50,000 homes in Odisha still without power

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Power supply was yet to be restored in around 50,000 households in cyclone-hit areas in Kendrapara, Bhadrak and Balasore districts, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has said.

Delhi: Stopped for modified bike, father-son duo attacks cops

Delhi: Stopped for modified bike, father-son duo attacks cops

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

A police inspector and a constable have been injured after being allegedly attacked by a man and his 24-year-old son in southeast Delhi while initiating action against them for an unlawfully modified motorcycle silencer, officials said.

Military train halted after 10 'harmless' detonators go off on track

Military train halted after 10 'harmless' detonators go off on track

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

These detonators are called crackers and when they explode, they make a loud sound which is a signal for an obstruction or fog or mist ahead, he said.

Delhi air quality plummets to alarming levels despite curbs

Delhi air quality plummets to alarming levels despite curbs

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Delhi's air quality plummeted to alarming levels on Tuesday after 24 days, with many areas witnessing a significant spike in pollution despite the strictest measures, including a ban on construction activities and the entry of trucks into the city, coming into force.

'Fool-proof' security for Bangladesh cricket team in Kanpur

'Fool-proof' security for Bangladesh cricket team in Kanpur

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Police said a 'fool-proof' security plan has been chalked out for India and Bangladesh cricket teams which are supposed to arrive in Kanpur on Tuesday.

Hindu groups clash in Shimla ashram over ownership row, cops among 7 hurt

Hindu groups clash in Shimla ashram over ownership row, cops among 7 hurt

Rediff.com17 Nov 2024

A dispute between two Hindu groups, the Himalayan Brahmo Samaj and the Ramakrishna Mission Ashram, in Shimla resulted in injuries to seven people, including three police personnel. The clash occurred after members of the Brahmo Samaj entered the ashram premises to perform prayers, which the ashram members objected to. The incident, which involved alleged stone-pelting, has led to the registration of FIRs against seven individuals, including an ABVP leader. The dispute centers around the ownership of the ashram property, which is reportedly worth crores. Both groups have accused each other of attempting to take possession of the property and have called for investigations into the incident.

Right-wing groups demand cancellation of Kanpur Test

Right-wing groups demand cancellation of Kanpur Test

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Sharma told PTI that dozens of members from right-wing organisations, including the Bajrang Dal and the VHP, participated in the demonstration, chanting the Hanuman Chalisa.

AQI Spike Triggers Health Crisis

AQI Spike Triggers Health Crisis

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

'Many of these patients arrive at emergency departments in distress, struggling to breathe and requiring immediate medical intervention.'

Thanked my guru...: Atishi's 1st reaction after being named Delhi CM

Thanked my guru...: Atishi's 1st reaction after being named Delhi CM

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

'A first-time politician can only get such opportunities in AAP. Had I been in some other party, I wouldn't even have got a ticket to contest polls'

Railway staffer held for detonator blast on tracks

Railway staffer held for detonator blast on tracks

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

A railway staffer has been taken into custody for stealing 10 "harmless" detonators that went off on a track during the passing of a military special train in Madhya Pradesh, an official said on Monday.

Nearly 200 killed, 33 missing in floods, landslides in Nepal

Nearly 200 killed, 33 missing in floods, landslides in Nepal

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Hundreds of people are facing a shortage of food, safe drinking water and sanitation in Kathmandu following the natural disaster, according to eyewitnesses.

Sabotage bid foiled as train driver sports iron pole on tracks in U'Khand

Sabotage bid foiled as train driver sports iron pole on tracks in U'Khand

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

On the complaint of Rudrapur city section railway engineer Rajendra Kumar, an FIR was lodged at GRP Police Station Rampur under sections of the Railways Act 1989 against unnamed people.

Security forces seize rockets, mortars in Manipur; 8 UNLF-P men held

Security forces seize rockets, mortars in Manipur; 8 UNLF-P men held

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

The members were arrested on Monday for threatening people and obstructing the land demarcation process in Thoubal district.

'If I were home minister...' : Pawan Kalyan picks on ally TDP

'If I were home minister...' : Pawan Kalyan picks on ally TDP

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Monday expressed concern over the law and order situation in the state and said if he was the state home minister, 'things would be different', remarks seen as direct criticism of Vangalapudi Anitha, who is holding the department currently.

Rating agencies Moody's, Fitch cut outlook on Adani firms

Rating agencies Moody's, Fitch cut outlook on Adani firms

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Ratings agency Moody's said on Tuesday that it has cut the outlook on the ratings of seven Adani entities to 'negative' from 'stable', citing the US indictment of chairman Gautam Adani and others on alleged bribery charges, while Fitch Ratings put some bonds of the conglomerate on negative watch. Moody's affirmed the ratings on all seven entities -- Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd, two limited restricted groups of Adani Green Energy Ltd, Adani Transmission Step-One Ltd, Adani Transportation Restricted group 1 (AESL RG1), Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd and Adani International Container Terminal Pvt Ltd.

Day after tiff, MoS Suresh Gopi lodges complaint against Kerala scribes

Day after tiff, MoS Suresh Gopi lodges complaint against Kerala scribes

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

The complaint states that journalists blocked his way at the guest house, the source said without elaborating.

You did it your way, chief: Successor bids emotional farewell to CJI

You did it your way, chief: Successor bids emotional farewell to CJI

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Chief Justice of India-designate Sanjiv Khanna on Friday lauded CJI D Y Chandrachud for his "monumental" contribution, saying he worked on a mission to improve the apex court and pursued his goal of making it "a sanctuary of inclusivity", which was accessible to all.