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UP minister arrested in cop murder case

UP minister arrested in cop murder case

Rediff.com10 Jun 2008

Former Uttar Pradesh minister Jamuna Prasad Nishad was arrested on Tuesday in connection with a shoot-out in Maharajganj town in eastern Uttar Pradesh on Saturday night, in which a police constable was killed.Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati had sacked Nishad, who was the fisheries minister in her cabinet, on Sunday.Mayawati had summoned the minister to her residence and asked him to step down, following which he readily submitted his resignation.

Romania squad

Romania squad

Rediff.com5 Jun 2008

Romania squad penpix for Euro 2008.

CPM to support TDP in Andhra bypolls

CPM to support TDP in Andhra bypolls

Rediff.com20 May 2008

The Communist Party of India-Marxist has decided to support the Telugu Desam Party in the May 29 by-polls in Andhra Pradesh.

Pics: Irina, Rita, Naomi are red carpet divas

Pics: Irina, Rita, Naomi are red carpet divas

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The shutterbugs just couldn't stop clicking them.

118 top police officials shunted in Maharashtra

118 top police officials shunted in Maharashtra

Rediff.com30 May 2005

As many as 118 assistant commissioners of police, including 30 from Mumbai, were transferred by the Maharashtra government.

Students take over Lal Masjid; blast kills 12

Students take over Lal Masjid; blast kills 12

Rediff.com27 Jul 2007

Hundreds of students took control of the Lal Masjid and drove out the government-appointed cleric from the mosque.

Mumbai: Ambedkar followers throng Chaityabhoomi

Mumbai: Ambedkar followers throng Chaityabhoomi

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

People stood in long queues since early morning on the road leading to 'Chaityabhoomi' where Ambedkar was cremated.

Gujarat encounter: Cop confesses

Gujarat encounter: Cop confesses

Rediff.com14 May 2007

More arrests are likely, Johri said in her report. She also said that the role of the Andhra Pradesh police was also being investigated and a report would also be submitted on the issue.

Chiranjeevi's daughter refuses to return home

Chiranjeevi's daughter refuses to return home

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

Srija and her husband Shirish plan to stay on in Delhi, as they fear for their lives in Hyderabad.

Glue to be used on Mumbai pitch

Glue to be used on Mumbai pitch

Rediff.com19 Oct 2006

ICC pitch consultant Andy Atkinson will use a commonly used builders' glue PVA on the pitch for extra binding of the playing rectangle.\n

Techie who created fake-Shivaji profile in custody

Techie who created fake-Shivaji profile in custody

Rediff.com4 Sep 2007

The action against the computer engineer, employed at an IT company, came after around ten-month-long investigation into the complaint filed by Bharatiya Yuva Janata Morcha, the youth wing of BJP, on November 17

When dancing around a TREE was so much FUN!

When dancing around a TREE was so much FUN!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Sukanya Verma lists the memorable use of trees in Hindi movies.

2 Indian firms sanctioned for aiding Iran

2 Indian firms sanctioned for aiding Iran

Rediff.com5 Aug 2006

All the seven companies, including the two Indian companies, Balaji Amines Ltd and Prachi Poly Products Ltd -- both chemical manufacturers -- will be barred from doing business with the US government.

Two kidnapped boys rescued in Bihar

Two kidnapped boys rescued in Bihar

Rediff.com11 Jan 2006

The boys were the sons of textile merchant Shyam Sunder Prasad.

Payback time for Australia: Ranatunga

Payback time for Australia: Ranatunga

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

Arjuna Ranatunga was happy that India ggave Ricky Ponting and his men a taste of their own medicine.

Am confident that I will win: Shekhawat

Am confident that I will win: Shekhawat

Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

Bhairon Singh Shekhawat in an exclusive interview with Sheela Bhatt.

Pakistan man caught crossing LoC

Pakistan man caught crossing LoC

Rediff.com3 Nov 2006

When the forces confronted him and asked him to surrender, Latif tried to run away towards Pakistan but was arrested, they added.

Delhi violence: 21-week pregnant Safoora Zargar denied bail

Delhi violence: 21-week pregnant Safoora Zargar denied bail

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

The court said that even if there was no direct act of violence attributable to the accused (Zargar), she cannot shy away from her liability under the provisions of the UAPA.

How Cadbury's won the battle of worms

How Cadbury's won the battle of worms

Rediff.com24 Dec 2006

And thanks to its equity with the consumers, Cadbury's won back consumer confidence.

Home loan: What you can do now

Home loan: What you can do now

Rediff.com19 Apr 2006

If you do not have an appetite for risk, we recommend you go in for a truly fixed-rate home loan.

Atkinson pleased with pitch

Atkinson pleased with pitch

Rediff.com20 Oct 2006

Glue experiment gets approval

Glue experiment gets approval

Rediff.com20 Oct 2006

The experiment of binding the playing surface at the Brabourne stadium with Poly Vinyl Acetate was commended by both captains and players after Sri Lanka's seven-wicket victory over New Zealand.

Varanasi Blasts: Muslim cleric in custody

Varanasi Blasts: Muslim cleric in custody

Rediff.com30 Mar 2006

The cleric was taken into custody on Sunday night based on reports of suspicious activities in the past.

Taking loan to invest in IPO? Stop!

Taking loan to invest in IPO? Stop!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2007

In times of high interest rates, it is not a very bright idea to take a loan and invest in an IPO

Is this everyone's favourite jewellery at Cannes?

Is this everyone's favourite jewellery at Cannes?

Rediff.com25 May 2017

The serpent jewellery is a popular choice among stars on the Cannes red carpet.

'We need to refocus on agriculture'

'We need to refocus on agriculture'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2006

Two arrested in J&K sex racket

Two arrested in J&K sex racket

Rediff.com29 May 2006

The victim has identified them as being her 'visitors'.

A gudi symbolises victory

A gudi symbolises victory

Rediff.com1 Apr 2006

Gudi Padva was celebrated throughout Mahrashtra

Centre to set up Wildlife Crime Bureau

Centre to set up Wildlife Crime Bureau

Rediff.com22 Feb 2006

The Centre will soon set up a Wildlife Crime Bureau to tackle the menace of poaching endangered species in forests and sanctuaries across the country, Union Environment Minister A Raja said Wednesday.

Parliament e-mail: Investigators still clueless

Parliament e-mail: Investigators still clueless

Rediff.com20 Dec 2005

A senior police official in Tirunelveli told UNI that no progress had been made till now and that special teams from Chennai and Delhi were still camping in the town.

Bengali actress Bina Dasgupta dead

Bengali actress Bina Dasgupta dead

Rediff.com8 Apr 2005

The actress performed in over 50 plays, including the famous Nati Binodini.

Russian robber prefers to work naked

Russian robber prefers to work naked

Rediff.com31 Aug 2005

The mugger attacked solitary women or ones with children.

3 more Babbar Khalsa men held

3 more Babbar Khalsa men held

Rediff.com6 Jul 2005

One person was killed and scores injured on May 22 when Babbar Khalsa activists detonated two bombs in Satyam and Liberty cinema halls in Delhi.

Paes-Damm in semi-finals

Paes-Damm in semi-finals

Rediff.com24 Jan 2006

The Indo-Czech Republic pair shocked second seeds Jonas Bjorkman of Sweden and Max Mirnyi of Belaruss in the men's doubles at the Australian Open.

'We had two choices - mullahs or Musharraf'

'We had two choices - mullahs or Musharraf'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2004

We are liberals and democratic. We have against us the feudalists and the mullahs of Pakistan who have issued fatwas against us.

Suicide attacks kill 60 in Iraq

Suicide attacks kill 60 in Iraq

Rediff.com11 May 2005

J&K scribe booked under POTA

J&K scribe booked under POTA

Rediff.com12 May 2003

The police seized documents and computer floppies indicating his alledged links with the Paksitani ISI.

IG 'Radha' charged with breaching police code

IG 'Radha' charged with breaching police code

Rediff.com17 Nov 2005

Panda is said to be considering voluntary retirement.