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The Great Indian Waterfalls

The Great Indian Waterfalls

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

A trip to any of these enchanting waterfalls guarantees a memorable vacation.

20 Kg Of Mehendi for KatVic Wedding

20 Kg Of Mehendi for KatVic Wedding

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

While the couple has kept mum about their relationship, according to sources close to the development, the wedding festivities -- starting with sangeet and mehendi followed by the marriage ceremony -- will be held from December 7 to 9.

Woman killed on suspicion of being child-lifter in Ahmedabad

Woman killed on suspicion of being child-lifter in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The incident took place at Juna Vadaj Circle on Tuesday afternoon when a mob of around 30 persons attacked four women travelling in an auto rickshaw, said inspector J A Rathva of Vadaj police station.

CAA comes as relief for 35,000 Hindu migrants from Sindh

CAA comes as relief for 35,000 Hindu migrants from Sindh

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

'A large number of people from Sindh province will now opt to migrate to India as they would be granted citizenship through an easy process.'

RJD, BJP Clash Over This Man's Visit

RJD, BJP Clash Over This Man's Visit

Rediff.com10 May 2023

RJD-JD-U leaders believe Dhirendra Krishna Shastri's visit is part of the BJP's 2024 poll strategy.

SC rejects ex-IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt's plea, imposes cost of Rs 10,000

SC rejects ex-IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt's plea, imposes cost of Rs 10,000

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a petition filed by former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt challenging a Gujarat high court order which set a deadline for completion of trial in a 1996 drug seizure case.

Have faith in armed forces, country's honour won't be harmed, says Rajnath

Have faith in armed forces, country's honour won't be harmed, says Rajnath

Rediff.com9 May 2017

The honour of the country would not be harmed under any circumstances, Singh said.

Rajasthan polls: Over 68% voting, stray incidents of violence

Rajasthan polls: Over 68% voting, stray incidents of violence

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

In the last assembly elections in 2018, the state recorded a voter turnout of 74.06 per cent. The Election Commission has set a target of at least 75 per cent turnout in each constituency this time.

BJP's 2nd list for Chhattisgarh has 13 losing candidates from 2018

BJP's 2nd list for Chhattisgarh has 13 losing candidates from 2018

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has pinned its hopes on the old guard to ensure victory in next month's assembly elections in Chhattisgarh as it gave tickets to 11 sitting MLAs and renominated 13 leaders who lost in the 2018 polls.

Chh'garh polls: Bilaspur division's multi-polar contests vital for Cong, BJP

Chh'garh polls: Bilaspur division's multi-polar contests vital for Cong, BJP

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Out of the 25 seats, five seats each are reserved for Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes.

Behind the BJP's star show in Chhattisgarh: Almost 14% surge in votes

Behind the BJP's star show in Chhattisgarh: Almost 14% surge in votes

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

A string of populist promises, including extension of the free ration scheme announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Mahadev betting app issue and the Hindutva card are among key factors that have catapulted the Bharatiya Janata Party to power in Chhattisgarh after five years.

Why Gehlot Called Pilot 'Gaddar'

Why Gehlot Called Pilot 'Gaddar'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

What provoked Ashok Gehlot's belligerence was Sachin Pilot's participation in the Bharat Jodo Yatra with Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi in Madhya Pradesh. Gehlot was also aware that Rajasthan assembly Speaker C P Joshi had met Rahul in Maharashtra.

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

Rediff.com1 May 2020

This classification of districts is to be followed by states and union terrotories till a week post May 3, when the second phase of lockdown will end, for containment operations.

Pilot's solo campaign makes Cong top brass look for 'solution'

Pilot's solo campaign makes Cong top brass look for 'solution'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Amid his power tussle with Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Pilot has announced that he will be among the people and Congress workers in various districts of Rajasthan between January 16 and 20.

UP policeman arrested for raping gang-rape survivor in police station

UP policeman arrested for raping gang-rape survivor in police station

Rediff.com4 May 2022

A station house officer was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl who was left outside his police station in Uttar Pradesh's Lalitpur by four men after they raped her for three days, officials said on Wednesday.

BJP decimates Congress in Rajasthan; wins 162 seats

BJP decimates Congress in Rajasthan; wins 162 seats

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

Riding a strong anti-incumbency wave coupled with Narendra Modi factor, BJP on wrested power from Congress decimating it by grabbing a three-fourth majority in the 200-member Rajasthan Assembly.

If you give respect, you will get respect: Pilot in veiled swipe at Gehlot

If you give respect, you will get respect: Pilot in veiled swipe at Gehlot

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

In an apparent attack on Gehlot, Pilot said one's upbringing should be such that he gives respect to others, adding that respect comes back when it is given.

Congress holds one-on-one with Rajasthan MLAs, Pilot keeps away

Congress holds one-on-one with Rajasthan MLAs, Pilot keeps away

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot, who has been involved in a leadership tussle with Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, skipped his interaction.

Thanks to chaiwala, Gandhis brought to court's door: PM

Thanks to chaiwala, Gandhis brought to court's door: PM

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

'Now I will see how you escape...'

From Gujarat to Assam, India faces flood fury

From Gujarat to Assam, India faces flood fury

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

The human toll in the floods and relentless rain across the country reached almost 200 by Thursday, even as thousands in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Assam, Odisha, West Bengal, and elsewhere were forced out of their homes into temporary shelters.

SC turns down Sanjiv Bhatt's plea seeking security for his family

SC turns down Sanjiv Bhatt's plea seeking security for his family

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Sanjiv Bhatt and seven others, including some former policemen attached with the Banaskantha Police, were initially detained for questioning in the case.

MHA invites applications for citizenship from non-Muslim refugees

MHA invites applications for citizenship from non-Muslim refugees

Rediff.com29 May 2021

The Union home ministry issued a notification in this effect for immediate implementation of the order under the Citizenship Act 1955 and Rules framed under the law in 2009 even though the rules under the Citizenship Amendment Act enacted in 2019 are yet to be framed by the government.

Dalit boy's death: Pilot critical of Gehlot govt; 12 councillors quit

Dalit boy's death: Pilot critical of Gehlot govt; 12 councillors quit

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

In veiled criticism of the Ashok Gehlot government on Tuesday, Congress leader Sachin Pilot called for zero tolerance to incidents like the recent killing of a Dalit boy and called for action against local officials for an alleged lathi-charge on the victim's family.

Cong suffers blow in Raj panchayat polls; BJP says mandate for farm laws

Cong suffers blow in Raj panchayat polls; BJP says mandate for farm laws

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

The BJP bagged 1,989 of the 4,371 panchayat samiti seats while the Congress won 1,852 with almost all results of the four-phase local government polls being declared.

Bird flu outbreak reported in four states now

Bird flu outbreak reported in four states now

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Himachal Pradesh on Monday became the fourth state to report cases of bird flu after Rajasthan, Kerala and Madhya Pradesh, with officials confirming that migratory birds found dead at Pong Dam Lake in Kangra district have tested positive for the dreaded avian influenza.

Jaish attack foiled in Jammu ahead of PM's visit, 3 killed

Jaish attack foiled in Jammu ahead of PM's visit, 3 killed

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Just two days ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jammu and Kashmir, security forces on Friday foiled a suicide attack in Jammu by the banned Jaish-e-Mohammed, eliminating two suspected Pakistani terrorists in an encounter after they fired on a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) bus and killed an officer.

Sacked Gujarat cop Sanjiv Bhatt detained in 22-yr-old case

Sacked Gujarat cop Sanjiv Bhatt detained in 22-yr-old case

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

As per case details, the Banaskatha Police under Bhatt had arrested Sumersingh Rajpurohit, an advocate, in 1996 on charges of possessing around one kg of drugs. However, a probe by the Rajasthan Police had revealed that Rajpurohit was allegedly falsely implicated by the Banaskatha Police.

Govt says avian flu confirmed in 6 states

Govt says avian flu confirmed in 6 states

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

The Centre said bird flu has been confirmed so far in Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Gujarat, and asked these six states to contain the disease as per the action plan.

'Will live with Dilip Kumar's memories in my heart'

'Will live with Dilip Kumar's memories in my heart'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

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Day after bandh, houses of Dalit politicians attacked in Rajasthan, MP

Day after bandh, houses of Dalit politicians attacked in Rajasthan, MP

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The houses of a sitting and a former MLA, both Dalits, were set afire by a violent mob.

Setback for Sanjiv Bhatt as Gujarat HC dismisses plea in NDPS case

Setback for Sanjiv Bhatt as Gujarat HC dismisses plea in NDPS case

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

The Gujarat high court has dismissed a revision application filed by sacked IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt, seeking modification in the charges framed against him in a 1996 case under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS).

Why Pakistani Hindu migrants are denied vaccination

Why Pakistani Hindu migrants are denied vaccination

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Most of the migrants do not get access to any medical facilities in government-run hospitals or dispensaries as they do not have an Aadhaar card and are not Indian citizens.

SC refuses to intervene in probe against Sanjiv Bhatt

SC refuses to intervene in probe against Sanjiv Bhatt

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

A bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices S K Kaul and K M Joseph held that it was not appropriate for the apex court to interfere in the ongoing investigation.

Farmers start stir against RIL SEZ in Raigad

Farmers start stir against RIL SEZ in Raigad

Rediff.com18 Jun 2008

Vehicles going from Mumbai towards Goa and Konkan were diverted from Panvel via Khopoli and Pali as the stretch near Pen at Vashi naka was blocked by farmers protesting against the Maharashtra government's decision to approve the rehabilitation and resettlement package announced by Mumbai SEZ Pvt Ltd, a Reliance Industries company.

World's most BIZARRE temples

World's most BIZARRE temples

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Rediff.com lists a few temples that shun tradition and prefer a rather unusual look. Here are some of the world's most bizarre places of worship.

Eastern Rajasthan under flood threat, hundreds evacuated

Eastern Rajasthan under flood threat, hundreds evacuated

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Hundreds of people have been evacuated to safer places in eastern Rajasthan after heavy rainfall over the past two days led to a flood-like situation in the region and severed road connectivity to many areas.

85 pilgrims killed as truck falls into gorge

85 pilgrims killed as truck falls into gorge

Rediff.com8 Sep 2007

Seventy-five pilgrims were killed and an equal number injured when a truck carrying them fell into a deep gorge near Desuri Ki Naal village in Rajsamund district, about 150 km from Udaipur on Friday night, senior police officials said.

Situation improves in flood-hit Rajasthan

Situation improves in flood-hit Rajasthan

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

The met department forecast heavy rains in the southern part of the state as moderate rains lashed the entire state on Tuesday with Mount Abu recording a maximum rainfall of 124 mm.

Bharat bandh evokes mixed response; protesters stop trains in Bihar, UP

Bharat bandh evokes mixed response; protesters stop trains in Bihar, UP

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Shops, schools and other commercial establishments were closed in parts of Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab but the shutdown call by anti-reservation bodies had little impact elsewhere in the country.

9 unique ways to experience Rajasthan

9 unique ways to experience Rajasthan

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

You'll see that there's more to the state than just its forts and havelis!