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How govt kept everyone guessing on Art 370 revocation

How govt kept everyone guessing on Art 370 revocation

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Drama heightened on Friday when the army said that Pakistan-based terrorists are planning to target the ongoing Amarnath Yatra followed by the Jammu and Kashmir administration issuing an advisory, asking the yatris and tourists to "curtail" their stay in the Valley and leave immediately.

'Injured tiger more dangerous': Mamata holds roadshow on wheelchair

'Injured tiger more dangerous': Mamata holds roadshow on wheelchair

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

I'm still in a lot of pain, but I feel the pain of my people even more,Banerjee tweeted minutes before arriving at the venue.

Migrant unrest: Maha scribe held for 'misleading' report gets bail

Migrant unrest: Maha scribe held for 'misleading' report gets bail

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Rahul Kulkarni, journalist with a Marathi news channel, was arrested by Mumbai Police on Wednesday, a day after several migrant workers gathered near Bandra station in Mumbai demanding that they be sent back to their home towns.

Did Nehru write mercy plea to get out of jail?

Did Nehru write mercy plea to get out of jail?

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Social media posts and articles falsely suggest that Jawaharlal Nehru 'signed a bond' or 'used his father's influence' to escape from serving a prison term in Nabha in 1923. Utkarsh Mishra reveals the true story. The first of a series of occasional columns correcting social media's false take on History.

This is not dissent, it's chaos: Biden on US Capitol violence

This is not dissent, it's chaos: Biden on US Capitol violence

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

'This is not who we are. What we are seeing is a small number of extremists dedicated to lawlessness'

Big December Releases COMING UP!

Big December Releases COMING UP!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

So which film will *you* watch at a theatre near you?

CBI to probe Tuticorin custodial deaths: TN CM

CBI to probe Tuticorin custodial deaths: TN CM

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

P Jayaraj and his son Fennix, arrested for 'violating' lockdown norms over business hours of their cellphone shop, died at a hospital in Kovilpatti on June 23.

Protests at Hyderabad university after scholar who was thrown out of hostel kills himself

Protests at Hyderabad university after scholar who was thrown out of hostel kills himself

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Non-ABVP student unions have called for banch on Monday after Vermula Rohit, a 22-year-old research scholar, allegedly hanged himself at a hostel in the Hyderabad Central University.

Cop assaulted by MLAs shunted out of Mumbai

Cop assaulted by MLAs shunted out of Mumbai

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

Suryavanshi had been allegedly beaten up by some MLAs in the Maharashtra Assembly premises, after he stopped and fined Bahujan Vikas Aghadi MLA Kshitij Thakur for speeding his vehicle on the Bandra-Worli sea link in March this year.

Mayawati suspends 2 cops for attacking journalist

Mayawati suspends 2 cops for attacking journalist

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

In a post-midnight action, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister ordered the suspension of two police officers who not only assaulted the local bureau chief of IBN - 7, but also tried to frame him in a false criminal case late Sunday night.

Deogarh DC, SP, two others suspended following stampede

Deogarh DC, SP, two others suspended following stampede

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Deogarh District Deputy Commissioner Amit Kumar, Superintendent of Police P Murugan and two other Health department officials were placed under suspension, hours after 10 devotees were killed in a stampede in the temple town of Baidyanath Dham.

12 Indians among 17 killed in tragic bus accident in Dubai

12 Indians among 17 killed in tragic bus accident in Dubai

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Dubai Police authorities said that there are still some unidentified bodies and the number of Indians who died in the accident could rise further.

Senior Catholic priest stabbed to death in Kerala

Senior Catholic priest stabbed to death in Kerala

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

He was allegedly stabbed by a former sacristan of the parish.

Salman gets bail in blackbuck poaching case, released from jail

Salman gets bail in blackbuck poaching case, released from jail

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

The judge asked the actor to appear before the court after a month on May 7 when it will hear his plea for suspension of sentence.

Shot putter Manpreet Kaur gets 4-year ban for doping

Shot putter Manpreet Kaur gets 4-year ban for doping

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

The period of suspension begins from July 20, 2017, the date of her provisional suspension, according to an order of the anti-doping disciplinary panel (ADDP) of the NADA dated March 29.

Why Do Bridges Collapse In Uttarakhand?

Why Do Bridges Collapse In Uttarakhand?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

In the last five years, 37 bridges have collapsed in Uttarakhand. Another 27 bridges are on the brink of collapse. 'Our politicians don't view these bridge collapses as a setback.' 'Rather they see them as an opportunity to make more money.'

Osaka fined $15,000 after win, warned of French Open expulsion

Osaka fined $15,000 after win, warned of French Open expulsion

Rediff.com30 May 2021

The board reminded Osaka that 'a core element of the Grand Slam regulations is the responsibility of the players to engage with the media'

Stokes set to play cricket in New Zealand with an eye on Ashes

Stokes set to play cricket in New Zealand with an eye on Ashes

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

Suspended all-rounder Ben Stokes has left England on a trip to visit family in New Zealand and will not be joining the Ashes squad, the England and Wales Cricket Board said.

The Rediff News Quiz, 2020

The Rediff News Quiz, 2020

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Take our quiz to find out just how much of a news wiz you are.

No blockade, all tracks cleared, says Punjab; Railways disagrees

No blockade, all tracks cleared, says Punjab; Railways disagrees

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

'The rail network all across the state of Punjab is presently totally clear for uninterrupted movement of goods trains,' a home department statement said in Chandigarh. However, hours after the Punjab government's statement, the Railways accused it of 'misguiding' people over the extent of blockade of rail tracks in the state by the protesting farmers.

Hong Kong media tycoon arrested under national security law

Hong Kong media tycoon arrested under national security law

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

The New York Times reported that Lai's company Next Digital publishes Apple Daily, a fiercely pro-democracy newspaper that regularly takes on the Hong Kong government and the Chinese leadership.

2 cops injured as students take to stone-pelting again in Kashmir

2 cops injured as students take to stone-pelting again in Kashmir

Rediff.com15 May 2017

The students of the Sri Pratap College were protesting against the alleged "high handedness" of security forces.

Many questions about rogue cop Davinder Singh

Many questions about rogue cop Davinder Singh

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Why did RA&W hire a man with a questionable record, wonders David Devadas.

COVID-19 resurgence casts shadow on Tour de France

COVID-19 resurgence casts shadow on Tour de France

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

New coronavirus cases have been rising at an alarming rate in France since the beginning of the month, casting a menacing shadow over the re-scheduled 107th edition of the race.

Flesh review

Flesh review

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Swara Bhasker and Akshay Oberoi shine in this gripping revenge drama about human trafficking, applauds Namrata Thakker.

Twitter permanently suspends Trump's account

Twitter permanently suspends Trump's account

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

'After close review of recent Tweets from the @realDonaldTrump account and the context around them -- specifically how they are being received and interpreted on and off Twitter -- we have permanently suspended the account due to the risk of further incitement of violence,' Twitter said in a statement on Friday.

Delhi riots: Govt suspends broadcast of 2 Kerala channels

Delhi riots: Govt suspends broadcast of 2 Kerala channels

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

The two channels -- Media One and Asianet News TV -- were earlier issued a show cause notice and after they filed their replies, the ministry found them to be in violation of the Programme Code prescribed under the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995.

Heavy rains in Delhi, flight ops suspended briefly

Heavy rains in Delhi, flight ops suspended briefly

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Airlines such as Vistara and SpiceJet warned their passengers on Twitter that due to the bad weather in Delhi, their flights might get affected.

Bihar IPS officer accused of extortion, threat

Bihar IPS officer accused of extortion, threat

Rediff.com20 Jan 2013

The Bihar government has filed a First Information Report against Alok Kumar, a senior Indian Police Service officer, who is the deputy inspector general of Saran in Bihar, for allegedly demanding Rs 10 crore from a liquor mafia and threatening him with dire consequences, a police official on Sunday said.

Anti-CAB protest: Tripura shuts Internet for 48 hrs

Anti-CAB protest: Tripura shuts Internet for 48 hrs

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

The govt says the step has been taken to prevent miscreants spreading rumours. The order also applies to SMS services.

Strike hits normal life in Kashmir, Amarnath yatra suspended

Strike hits normal life in Kashmir, Amarnath yatra suspended

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Restrictions have been imposed in five police station areas of Srinagar, a police official said.

14 AMU students booked for 'sedition' after reported clashes

14 AMU students booked for 'sedition' after reported clashes

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

The students were booked under sedition charges after a complaint was filed by BJYM member Mukesh Lodhi.

2 policemen suspended in Punjab for thrashing girl

2 policemen suspended in Punjab for thrashing girl

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

Two police head constables were on Monday placed under suspension for allegedly thrashing a girl, who had resisted the arrest of her father by them in Tarn Taran district of Punjab.

Journalist booked for video of salt-roti midday meal

Journalist booked for video of salt-roti midday meal

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

The video of students of the Siyur Primary School in Jamalpur block of Mirzapur district being served salt and roti in their midday meal had gone viral on the social media on August 22, triggering outrage and leading to the suspension of two teachers.

Assam boat tragedy: CM bans private ferries, orders high-level probe

Assam boat tragedy: CM bans private ferries, orders high-level probe

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

The CM said that initial probe indicated "mismanagement" to be the prime reason for the accident, which occurred on Wednesday evening.

MEA slams US report that downgraded India to partly free

MEA slams US report that downgraded India to "partly free"

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Asked about the report, MEA spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said, "The political judgements of Freedom House are as inaccurate and distorted as their maps."

Cong to launch nationwide protests against farm bills

Cong to launch nationwide protests against farm bills

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

At a press conference after a meeting of the party's senior leaders, K C Venugopal said the Congress will also launch a massive signature campaign in which it aims to collect two crore signatures from farmers and the poor people against farm bills.

Asaram Bapu likely to be arrested on Sunday

Asaram Bapu likely to be arrested on Sunday

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Hot on the trail of Asaram Bapu, the Jodhpur Police has said that the self-styled godman, who is currently at Indore ashram, is medically fit for interrogation and is set to question him soon in connection with the sexual assault case.

Custodial death in Odisha, mob goes on rampage

Custodial death in Odisha, mob goes on rampage

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

Angry over the custodial death of a youth, protesters torched an old police station building and vehicles in Odisha's Angul district even as three police personnel including in-charge of Jarapara police station, were placed under suspension on Wednesday in connection with the incident.

BHU violence: 14 students suspended

BHU violence: 14 students suspended

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Banaras Hindu University on Saturday suspended 14 students for their alleged role in inciting violence on the campus two days ago.