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Indian man pleads guilty to attacking White House in a bid to 'seize power'

Indian man pleads guilty to attacking White House in a bid to 'seize power'

Rediff.com14 May 2024

According to the plea agreement, Sai Varshith Kandula (20), of St Louis, Missouri, crashed a rented truck into the White House perimeter, and he was attempting to gain access to the White House to seize political power.

'It's Time Women Said Enough Is Enough'

'It's Time Women Said Enough Is Enough'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

'We have been threatened. We have felt violated.' 'Everything is in danger if you don't give safe spaces to women.'

Kejriwal's family under house arrest, claims AAP

Kejriwal's family under house arrest, claims AAP

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Delhi Cabinet minister Atishi on Friday said the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is worried about the security of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody.

Infra Key Talking Point For BJP In 2024

Infra Key Talking Point For BJP In 2024

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Key infrastructure sectors -- from railways to power, and from coal to petroleum -- will not only be part of the achievements but promises too, as the BJP fights to get a third term at the Centre.

Key provisions of CAA may violate Indian Constitution: US report

Key provisions of CAA may violate Indian Constitution: US report

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Key provisions of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) which came into law this year may violate certain provisions of India's Constitution, a report issued by an independent research wing of the United States Congress has claimed.

12-yr-old boy missing from B'luru found in Hy'bad after 3 days

12-yr-old boy missing from B'luru found in Hy'bad after 3 days

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Parinav's mother, who had earlier posted a video urging him to return home, which was also widely circulated in the social media, has now posted another video, thanking all those who helped them find the boy, a class 6 student, who has been handed over to Nampally railway authorities.

BJP should stop indulging in horse-trading: Omar

BJP should stop indulging in horse-trading: Omar

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

He accused the Apni Party, led by former People's Democratic Party leader Altaf Bukhari, and the union territory administration of using coercive tactics to buy loyalties of newly elected DDC members.

Who Will Vote For Vijay, And Why?

Who Will Vote For Vijay, And Why?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Where do Vijay and his TVK expect to get their votes from? Vijay has a huge fan following among women, but will they automatically become his voters like they had done for MGR's AIADMK, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Centre issues 'dos and don'ts' amid unusual rise in temperature

Centre issues 'dos and don'ts' amid unusual rise in temperature

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

The list of 'dos and don'ts' comes after the India meteorological department issued its first heat warning for 2023.

Traders brace for impact of Paytm crisis

Traders brace for impact of Paytm crisis

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

It's mid-morning and the two-kilometre stretch from Rashbehari Avenue to Gariahat Market is bustling with activity. Dotted with saree shops and hawker stalls that sell everything, from hairpins, hangers and towels to hosiery, mobile phone covers and kurtas, this is one of South Kolkata's busiest shopping areas. And it is beginning to wake up to the Paytm crisis.

Birbhum violence: BJP MPs from Bengal urge Centre to intervene

Birbhum violence: BJP MPs from Bengal urge Centre to intervene

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

As soon as the Zero Hour began, several BJP MPs showed placards and raised slogans against the West Bengal government, led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Farmers reject Centre's conditional talks, to continue blockade

Farmers reject Centre's conditional talks, to continue blockade

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

We are ready to talk but will not accept any condition now," said a farmer's leader.

Why didn't chowkidar...: Kharge on Modi's Adani-Ambani charge

Why didn't chowkidar...: Kharge on Modi's Adani-Ambani charge

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Alleging that the BJP would end democracy if it was not voted out, Kharge said it was because of this democracy that a tea-seller's son could become the prime minister of India and he, the son of a labourer, could become the president of the opposition Congress.

Cong manifesto to counter Modi's guarantee with '5 nyay', '25 guarantees'

Cong manifesto to counter Modi's guarantee with '5 nyay', '25 guarantees'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The Congress has so far announced 82 candidates for the seven-phase Lok Sabha polls beginning April 19.

SC asks Centre, states to take steps to curb air pollution

SC asks Centre, states to take steps to curb air pollution

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

The Supreme Court Wednesday directed the Centre and states to ensure implementation of the decisions taken in a meeting to curb air pollution, observing that it cannot get into the 'nitty gritty' and the bureaucracy has developed a 'sort of inertia' of not taking decisions which are left to the courts.

A Heartfelt Letter To College Freshers

A Heartfelt Letter To College Freshers

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Explore, engage, participate and excel in as many co-curricular activities and hackathons as possible to improve your self-confidence, communication skills and overall personality, advises rediffGURU Chocko Valliappa.

Who Will Taste Grapes Of Wrath In Nashik?

Who Will Taste Grapes Of Wrath In Nashik?

Rediff.com19 May 2024

'During times of adversity, a brick becomes better than a stone. That is how I look at the election season.'

Drunk teen driving Porsche kills 2, gets bail, asked to write essay

Drunk teen driving Porsche kills 2, gets bail, asked to write essay

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Pune Police on Monday said they will seek a higher court's permission to try as an adult a 17-year-old boy whose car allegedly knocked down and killed two persons in Kalyani Nagar area in Pune.

'I want The Kerala Story to be the scariest horror story one had seen'

'I want The Kerala Story to be the scariest horror story one had seen'

Rediff.com18 May 2023

'Everyone is entitled to their opinion because we live in a country like India and not a place where Shalini is taken, where forget having an opinion, women can't even talk to their family on the phone.'

Govt picking and choosing judges for transfer, says SC

Govt picking and choosing judges for transfer, says SC

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday flagged the issue of "pick and choose" by the Centre in clearing the collegium's recommendations for transferring high court judges and said this does not send a good signal.

'My Wife Is Rude To Me. HELP!'

'My Wife Is Rude To Me. HELP!'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Listening to her and showing appreciation can improve your connection, suggests rediffGURU Kanchan Rai.

'Unity in diversity has helped us survive'

'Unity in diversity has helped us survive'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

'The BJP is trying to change this mantra.'

'Biren Singh is part of Manipur's problem'

'Biren Singh is part of Manipur's problem'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'Replacement of the CM with a more acceptable face may be a good start towards resolving Manipur's problem.'

Tear Gas And Mayhem During Delhi Chalo

Tear Gas And Mayhem During Delhi Chalo

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

The police deployed tear gas and water cannons for a second day to stop the farmers from marching to Delhi.

Kejriwal cannot sign political docs, says jails chief

Kejriwal cannot sign political docs, says jails chief

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

In an interaction with PTI editors at its headquarters in New Delhi, Baniwal also said no distinction is made in the treatment meted out to the inmates and it is ensured they get the same basic right.

T20 WC: Focus on pitch as India take on wounded Pakistan

T20 WC: Focus on pitch as India take on wounded Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

A confident and well-adjusted India would look to capitalise on an unpredictable Pakistan during Sunday's T20 World Cup match.

Think-tank funded by Gates, World Bank loses FCRA status

Think-tank funded by Gates, World Bank loses FCRA status

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

The Union home ministry has cancelled the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) registration of the Centre for Policy Research (CPR) for alleged violation of laws, a move the public think-tank termed "incomprehensible and disproportionate" and vowed to seek legal recourse against.

Bigg Boss 16: Why Sajid Needs To Be Punished!

Bigg Boss 16: Why Sajid Needs To Be Punished!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Sajid Khan has never been grilled for his behaviour and it's becoming more and move evident that the makers are favouring him on the show.

Manipur violence direct result of...: Rahul Gandhi

Manipur violence direct result of...: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said the continuing violence in the northeastern state of Manipur is disturbing and needs to be stopped immediately.

Will Andhra Pradesh Follow Odisha Model?

Will Andhra Pradesh Follow Odisha Model?

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Will Andhra Pradesh follow the Odisha model, voting differently in Lok Sabha and assembly elections? Or will Odisha follow Andhra Pradesh, voting in new faces in both?

2 students shoot at teacher in UP, threaten to pump 39 more bullets; held

2 students shoot at teacher in UP, threaten to pump 39 more bullets; held

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The duo, both former students of Sumit Singh, had quarrelled with his brother Tarun over phone when he stopped one of them from talking to a girl, the police said.

Battleground Lakhimpur: Oppn slams Yogi govt as leaders stopped

Battleground Lakhimpur: Oppn slams Yogi govt as leaders stopped

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Opposition parties on Monday lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Uttar Pradesh for not allowing their leaders to visit Lakhimpur Kheri after eight people died in violence there during an anti farm law protest, alleging it was an attempt to cover up and demanding the sacking of Union Minister Ajay Mishra and the arrest of his son, who have been named in an FIR.

Govt readies portal to speed up Rs 2.5 trn-plus asset monetisation drive

Govt readies portal to speed up Rs 2.5 trn-plus asset monetisation drive

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

The government has developed an asset monetisation dashboard for monitoring real-time progress of its ambitious Rs 2.5 trillion-plus pipeline, and providing visibility to investors. The portal has been prepared as the government tries to provide a one-stop shop to investors keen on taking over assets of government departments and ministries.

Won't allow CAA, NRC, Uniform Civil Code: Mamata at Eid-ul-Fitr event

Won't allow CAA, NRC, Uniform Civil Code: Mamata at Eid-ul-Fitr event

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Banerjee claimed that some people will try to "engineer riots" during elections and urged everyone "not to fall prey to the plot".

JN.1: 'No Need To Feel Scared'

JN.1: 'No Need To Feel Scared'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

'90 per cent of India's population is vaccinated; they are immunised. We need not worry.'

About 3 lakh pray at Ram temple; VIPs urged to inform visit in advance

About 3 lakh pray at Ram temple; VIPs urged to inform visit in advance

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Amid the huge rush of devotees in Ayodhya, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a meeting with officials in Lucknow to review the steps taken for crowd management and advised VIPs planning to visit the temple to inform the authorities in advance.

RSS's Lack Of Enthusiasm Is Showing

RSS's Lack Of Enthusiasm Is Showing

Rediff.com12 May 2024

According to insiders, their lack of enthusiasm is showing on the ground. There is nothing to suggest that their enthusiasm will return in the final four phases of polling, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Graffiti 'threatening' Kejriwal appear in several metro trains

Graffiti 'threatening' Kejriwal appear in several metro trains

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday alleged that graffiti threatening Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal were scribbled inside the metro trains in Delhi, as it accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of being behind this incident.

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

On the 25th anniversary of the battle that made his war cry 'Dil Maange More' part of national lore, we republish that feature to salute Captain Batra's ultimate sacrifice for the nation.

Why can't Centre call all-party meet on 'serious issue' of freebies, asks SC

Why can't Centre call all-party meet on 'serious issue' of freebies, asks SC

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said there must be a "debate" on the "serious" issue relating to the practice of political parties promising freebies and asked why cannot the Centre call for an all-party meeting on it.