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Azam Khan booked for sedition for comments against the army

Azam Khan booked for sedition for comments against the army

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

The SP leader had kicked up a row recently with his comments that "excesses by security forces had led women in some places chopping off the private parts of army men."

Rajasthan phone tapping row: BJP demands CBI probe

Rajasthan phone tapping row: BJP demands CBI probe

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra hit back at the Congress a day after it cited some audio clips to accuse some saffron party leaders, including Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, of conspiring to topple the Ashok Gehlot government in the state.

Jagan orders demolition of govt building built by Naidu

Jagan orders demolition of govt building built by Naidu

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

'Is this building a legally valid building? In this, there are no rules. It is built in violation of rules, against the law and built with corruption'

For us Vyapam is just a small scam, says senior BJP leader

For us Vyapam is just a small scam, says senior BJP leader

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kailash Vijaywargiya on Monday stroked a controversy when he termed the 'Vyapam' scam as a "small scandal" even as the CBI took over the probe into the massive admission and recruitment scandal which has rocked Madhya Pradesh.

Modi terms yoga ray of hope in pandemic, announces app

Modi terms yoga ray of hope in pandemic, announces app

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

The prime minister noted that there may not have been any major public events in countries around the world and in India for around a year-and-a-half, but the enthusiasm for Yoga Day has not diminished.

Wrestler Ravi carries hopes of Nahri village to Tokyo Olympics

Wrestler Ravi carries hopes of Nahri village to Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The villagers have pinned their hopes for development on Ravi, whose success has much to do with the sacrifices and moral guidance of one man -- his father Rakesh Kumar Dahiya.

Padmavati fire: 'There has been a huge monetary loss'

Padmavati fire: 'There has been a huge monetary loss'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

'Something so unfortunate has happened because of illiteracy in our country. Almost all the junior actors' costumes have been burned to ashes. There is so much hard work that was put into making the clothes. We will work day and night and make up for the damages but morally, we are are very low.'

Why the lockdown has failed in India

Why the lockdown has failed in India

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

'India is the only large nation along with Argentina whose numbers have continuously and without a break risen from March,' observes Aakar Patel.

Mumbai's 'dirty dancing' victims start online stir

Mumbai's 'dirty dancing' victims start online stir

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

Mumbai youth are not going to forget Saturday's raid at a lounge bar at a Western suburb, which saw 30 persons being booked and fined for 'indecent behaviour' in a hurry. The incident has caused outrage in the city, with some of the victims of the police action even setting up a Facebook page.

Mumbai's 'dirty dancing' victims start online stir

Mumbai's 'dirty dancing' victims start online stir

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

Mumbai youth are not going to forget Saturday's raid at a lounge bar at a Western suburb, which saw 30 persons being booked and fined for 'indecent behaviour' in a hurry. The incident has caused outrage in the city, with some of the victims of the police action even setting up a Facebook page.

Medha Patkar gets passport office notice; cries foul

Medha Patkar gets passport office notice; cries foul

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Miffed over the show-cause notice, the Narmada Bachao Andolan leader, a veteran of many agitations across the country, called it an attempt to target activists.

Eight arrested over home stay attack in Mangalore

Eight arrested over home stay attack in Mangalore

Rediff.com29 Jul 2012

Eight persons have been arrested in connection with the attack on girls and boys at a home stay allegedly by activists of a Hindu outfit in an act of moral policing, as an embarrassed the Bharatiya Janata Party government said no one would be spared for the "inhuman act", which has sparked public outrage.

Truth of Pulwama attack accepted in Pak Parliament: Modi

Truth of Pulwama attack accepted in Pak Parliament: Modi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

His statement comes two days after Pakistan's Science and Technology Minister Fawad Chaudhry admitted his country's role in the Pulwama attack during a debate in their National Assembly (Parliament).

7 MUST WATCH FILMS of 2021

7 MUST WATCH FILMS of 2021

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Some movies of 2021 excelled in content but yet, they did not do well.

Mishra stopped from entering Kejriwal residence

Mishra stopped from entering Kejriwal residence

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

As Mishra had earlier said that he would attend the public meeting, police had barricaded the area around the CM's residence to prevent the sacked minister and his supporters.

When Gandhi-Jinnah First Met

When Gandhi-Jinnah First Met

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

No plaque marks the historic meeting place of the fathers of two nations. And no history textbook tells us about that first meeting and their mutual admiration, common ethos and comradeship.

Congress sweeps Punjab civic polls, boost for Amarinder

Congress sweeps Punjab civic polls, boost for Amarinder

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

The ruling Congress on Wednesday swept the urban body polls in Punjab, winning six municipal corporations, emerging as the largest party in the seventh and bagging most of the 109 municipal council and nagar panchayats.

No clampdown on citizens seeking Covid help online: SC

No clampdown on citizens seeking Covid help online: SC

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

There should be no clampdown on citizens seeking help on the presumption that they are raising false grievances on the internet, the Supreme Court said on Friday, terming the second wave of Covid-19 cases as a national crisis.

4 more arrested in Mangalore homestay attack case

4 more arrested in Mangalore homestay attack case

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

Four more persons were arrested on Monday in connection with the controversial attack on students in a homestay in Mangalore, taking the total number of those detained to 12.

'Sex scandal' continues to rock the Karnataka assembly

'Sex scandal' continues to rock the Karnataka assembly

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

The 'sex scandal' allegedly involving Bharatiya Janata Party MLA and former Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi rocked the Karnataka Assembly again on Tuesday, with the Opposition Congress protesting in the well of the house, demanding an inquiry monitored by the Chief Justice of the high court.

Muthalik, 30 others acquitted in Mangaluru pub attack case

Muthalik, 30 others acquitted in Mangaluru pub attack case

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

The incident had generated national outrage after the video clip of the attack went viral.

Mirzapur 2 review

Mirzapur 2 review

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Mirzapur 2 is not dinner-time viewing, warns NJP Tiwari.

Haryana gang rape: 1 of 3 prime accused held

Haryana gang rape: 1 of 3 prime accused held

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

The victim's family had alleged that police had failed to take prompt action on their complaint and delayed action by citing jurisdiction issue between police units of Rewari and Mahendergarh districts.

India hasn't forgotten, won't forget Pulwama attack: Doval

India hasn't forgotten, won't forget Pulwama attack: Doval

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

The NSA said the country will always be indebted to security personnel and their families.

Mumbai top cop probing controversial hotel raids transferred

Mumbai top cop probing controversial hotel raids transferred

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

The state government, however, said the transfer was not connected to the raids on hotels at MadhIsland and Aksa beach in which nearly 61 people were arrested and booked for "indecency in public" on August 6.

Kejriwal slapped during roadshow in Delhi

Kejriwal slapped during roadshow in Delhi

Rediff.com4 May 2019

This is the second time Kejriwal has been slapped in a public rally.

BSNL transfers activist who tried to enter Sabarimala temple

BSNL transfers activist who tried to enter Sabarimala temple

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

Sabarimala Karma Samithi on Tuesday organised a protest march to the Palarivattom BSNL office, seeking her expulsion.

Girls manhandled: Mangalore divided in its response

Girls manhandled: Mangalore divided in its response

Rediff.com29 Jul 2012

Several protests in the city has forced the police to clamp Section 144, which prohibits unlawful assembly, in the city. Vicky Nanjappa reports

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Aseem Chhabra introduces us to the best of Berlinale.

From Chennai to Aizawl: Man accompanies body of friend back home

From Chennai to Aizawl: Man accompanies body of friend back home

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Raphael AVL Malchhanhima said, "The thought of my friend being buried far away from his home troubled me. My father, a preacher, also encouraged me to accompany the mortal remains of my friend withstanding the difficulties of the journey."

UP CM Yogi blames 'anti-social' elements for violence at BHU

UP CM Yogi blames 'anti-social' elements for violence at BHU

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Professor ON Singh said he was "taking moral responsibility" of the recent incidents of molestation and violence inside the premises of the university.

Mangalore: Ram Sene objects to girl meeting boy

Mangalore: Ram Sene objects to girl meeting boy

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

After lying low for some months, right wing group Sri Rama Sene has indulged in moral policing again, this time by objecting to a Hindu girl visiting the house of her college mate from another community in Mangalore.

The 10 SEXIEST Onscreen Kisses Between Women

The 10 SEXIEST Onscreen Kisses Between Women

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

Sunny Leone and Sandhya Mridul get it right in Ragini MMS. We look back at other onscreen kisses between girls in the movies.

Kalburgi murder: Rama Sene chief held in Mangaluru

Kalburgi murder: Rama Sene chief held in Mangaluru

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Rama Sene chief detained in Mangaluru on Thursday in connection with the murder of progressive Kannada scholar and researcher Prof M M Kalburgi.

What kind of nation interrogates children for sedition?

What kind of nation interrogates children for sedition?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

'Teaching lessons is the objective behind every school.' 'For the moment, a state seems intent to teach a lesson -- that students of Classes 4, 5 and 6 can wage war against the mighty Indian nation,' says Krishna Prasad.

Bishop accused of raping Kerala nun steps down

Bishop accused of raping Kerala nun steps down

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

The nun had accused the clergyman of sexually assaulting her repeatedly between 2014 and 2016.

PIX: Barcelona suffer title blow; Sporting win Portuguese title

PIX: Barcelona suffer title blow; Sporting win Portuguese title

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Barcelona twice threw away the lead to draw 3-3 at Levante on Tuesday in a potentially fatal blow to their chances of winning the La Liga title.

Xi plans to use CCP centenary to serve his goals

Xi plans to use CCP centenary to serve his goals

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

With his eye on next year's Party Congress, Xi Jinping is using the CCP's centenary celebrations to publicise the benefits for China from its leadership, and boost his image and contribution to China's rise, observes Jayadeva Ranade, the distinguished China expert and retired RA&W officer.

Ban on fast: Is govt acting constitutionally?

Ban on fast: Is govt acting constitutionally?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

The Delhi police have denied permission to social activist Anna Hazare to go ahead with his fast at Jantar Mantar on Wednesday to protest against the clampdown on yoga guru Baba Ramdev and his supporters. The government has been receiving flak from all sections -- its political opponents as well as the common man -- for the police atrocities meted out to Ramdev's supporters and it's morals are being questioned.

E-commerce deliveries come to a grinding halt

E-commerce deliveries come to a grinding halt

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

There is a lot of police action on the ground and even inter-state movement has been stopped, because of which deliveries of essential items via platforms, such as Flipkart, Amazon, Grofers, and Milkbasket, aren't happening. Food-delivery firms -- Swiggy and Zomato -- are facing similar challenges, according to the sources.