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CBI To Investigate Murder Of Suvendu Adhikari's Aide

CBI To Investigate Murder Of Suvendu Adhikari's Aide

Rediff.com12 May 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the investigation into the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The counsel for one of the arrested individuals, Raj Singh, has welcomed the CBI probe and criticised the West Bengal Police's handling of the arrest.

PIX: Bollywood attends Priyanka Chopra's father's prayer meet

PIX: Bollywood attends Priyanka Chopra's father's prayer meet

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

Dr Ashok Chopra succumbed to cancer on June 10. Last weekend, a prayer meet was held for the departed soul.

Scheduled Caste status only for Hindus, Buddhists and Sikhs, not converts, rules SC

Scheduled Caste status only for Hindus, Buddhists and Sikhs, not converts, rules SC

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that individuals converting from Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism cannot retain Scheduled Caste status, reinforcing existing constitutional provisions.

PIX: Kamya Punjabi attends Pratyusha's prayer meet

PIX: Kamya Punjabi attends Pratyusha's prayer meet

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

PRatyusha Banerjee committed on April 1, 2016.

PIX: Kamya, Gauhar at Pratyusha Banerjee's prayer meet

PIX: Kamya, Gauhar at Pratyusha Banerjee's prayer meet

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

The popular television actress committed suicide on April 1.

Karisma, Kareena, Shweta at prayer meeting

Karisma, Kareena, Shweta at prayer meeting

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Bollywood mourned designer Vikram Phadnis's mother's passing.

Wrong to claim one religion as only true religion: HC

Wrong to claim one religion as only true religion: HC

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that claiming a particular religion is the 'only true religion' is inappropriate in a secular country like India and could violate laws against disparaging other faiths. The court dismissed a petition filed by a Reverend Father, stating that such claims could fall under Section 295A of the IPC, which addresses acts intended to outrage religious feelings.

Aishwarya-Jaya at Shammi Aunty's prayer meeting

Aishwarya-Jaya at Shammi Aunty's prayer meeting

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Her many friends remember Shammi Aunty and how she enriched their lives.

SC allows Hindus, Muslims to offer prayers at MP's Bhojshala on Basant Panchami

SC allows Hindus, Muslims to offer prayers at MP's Bhojshala on Basant Panchami

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Hindus will offer prayers from sunrise to sunset on Basant Panchami while Muslims to offer namaz from 1 pm to 3 pm on Friday.

PIX: TV stars attend Sudha Shivpuri's prayer meet

PIX: TV stars attend Sudha Shivpuri's prayer meet

Rediff.com25 May 2015

A look at the arrivals.

PIX: Danny, Rishi Kapoor, Juhi attend a prayer meet

PIX: Danny, Rishi Kapoor, Juhi attend a prayer meet

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

Danny's manager Madan Mohan Arora passed away on February 10.

'Vote Jehad', 'Muslim League', What Next?

'Vote Jehad', 'Muslim League', What Next?

Rediff.com18 May 2026

The only thing that might make the BJP stop trying to isolate Muslims completely will be if substantial numbers of the community vote for the party that flaunts its animosity towards it, notes Jyoti Punwani.

PIX: Kareena, Karisma attend grandmother's prayer meet

PIX: Kareena, Karisma attend grandmother's prayer meet

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Barbara Shivdasani passed away on May 2.

Hema Malini, Sooraj Barjatya attend Ravindra Jain's prayer meet

Hema Malini, Sooraj Barjatya attend Ravindra Jain's prayer meet

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

A look at the pictures.

PIX: Anil Kapoor, Karan Johar at Vikas Mohan's prayer meet

PIX: Anil Kapoor, Karan Johar at Vikas Mohan's prayer meet

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Film producer and well known trade analyst Vikas Mohan passed away after suffering a heart attack.

Bhutan: Breathtakingly Beautiful!

Bhutan: Breathtakingly Beautiful!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

The first thing you notice about Bhutan is not the mountains, but the silence.

PHOTOS: Rahul, Priyanka attend prayer meeting for CRPF jawans

PHOTOS: Rahul, Priyanka attend prayer meeting for CRPF jawans

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Rahul and Priyanka paid tributes to the slain soldier. They were also seen consoling the members of the bereaved family.

PIX: Bachchans, Madhuri, Juhi at Aadesh Shrivastava's prayer meet

PIX: Bachchans, Madhuri, Juhi at Aadesh Shrivastava's prayer meet

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

The ace music composer breathed his last on September 5.

Dalai Lama leads prayer meet in New Delhi

Dalai Lama leads prayer meet in New Delhi

Rediff.com29 Mar 2008

Spiritual leader Dalai Lama on Saturday led an inter-faith prayer meeting at Rajghat in remembrance of Tibetans who lost their lives and injured during their recent protest against China. Religious leaders from various sects joined Dalai Lama in the mass prayer which was held at the Mahatama Gandhi's memorial at around 8 am amid tight security.

PIX: Aishwarya attends her father's prayer meet

PIX: Aishwarya attends her father's prayer meet

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

A look at the pictures.

Raja Shivaji Review: Riteish Deshmukh Fares Better As Director Than Actor

Raja Shivaji Review: Riteish Deshmukh Fares Better As Director Than Actor

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Riteish Deshmukh's Shivaji may not be a flawless portrayal, but still remains engaging throughout, applauds Mayur Sanap.

Hrithik-Saba At Zarine Khan's Prayer Service

Hrithik-Saba At Zarine Khan's Prayer Service

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Film folk mourned Zarine Khan and condoled with her family at her prayer service on November 10 at Mumbai's JW Marriott hotel.

Attacks may soon target prayers inside, warns Kerala church head

Attacks may soon target prayers inside, warns Kerala church head

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Baselios Marthoma Mathews III, head of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, condemns attacks against Christians in India and urges government authorities to control religious fanatics. He highlights the constitutional right to religious freedom and criticizes the silence of governing bodies in the face of increasing attacks.

19 years after 31 deaths, Bombay HC discharges 4 in Malegaon blast case

19 years after 31 deaths, Bombay HC discharges 4 in Malegaon blast case

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The Bombay High Court has discharged four men accused in the 2006 Malegaon blast case, overturning a special court order that had framed charges against them. The accused were charged under the Indian Penal Code and the UAPA.

Bombay High Court Quashes Charges Against Malegaon Blast Accused

Bombay High Court Quashes Charges Against Malegaon Blast Accused

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The Bombay High Court has discharged four men accused in the 2006 Malegaon serial bomb blasts, overturning charges including terror-related offences. The ruling raises questions about who was responsible for the explosions that resulted in 31 fatalities.

SEE: India Stars Visit Siddhivinayak Ahead of T20 WC Semis

SEE: India Stars Visit Siddhivinayak Ahead of T20 WC Semis

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma visit Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple to seek blessings ahead of India's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final against England at Wankhede Stadium.

Prez, PM attend prayer meet for Gandhi death anniversary

Prez, PM attend prayer meet for Gandhi death anniversary

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Inter-faith prayer meeting held on Friday at Gandhi Smriti in New Delhi.

PIX: Kunal Kapoor, Gautam Gulati at Dara Singh's wife's prayer meet

PIX: Kunal Kapoor, Gautam Gulati at Dara Singh's wife's prayer meet

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

Celebs spotted at the prayer meet of Dara Singh's wife.

PIX: Rani Mukerji, Juhi Chawla at Ravi Chopra's prayer meet

PIX: Rani Mukerji, Juhi Chawla at Ravi Chopra's prayer meet

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

A look at the pictures.

PIX: Bollywood stars attend Amit Mehra's prayer meet

PIX: Bollywood stars attend Amit Mehra's prayer meet

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Amit Mehra passed away at the age of 40 recently.

Tina Ambani skips ED summons again in money laundering probe

Tina Ambani skips ED summons again in money laundering probe

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Tina Ambani, wife of Anil Ambani, skipped the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summons for the second time in connection with a money laundering case. Anil Ambani has been asked to appear before the agency as well.

PIX: Abhishek-Aishwarya at Vinod Khanna's prayer meet

PIX: Abhishek-Aishwarya at Vinod Khanna's prayer meet

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The celebrities offer their condolences.

PIX: Stars attend prayer meet for Priyanka Chopra's late father

PIX: Stars attend prayer meet for Priyanka Chopra's late father

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Bollywood came in huge number to show support to Priyanka Chopra and her family in their hour of grief.

Salman, Madhuri at Raj Kumar Barjatya prayer meet

Salman, Madhuri at Raj Kumar Barjatya prayer meet

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Producer Raj Kumar Barjatya passed away on February 21.

Vidya At Satish Kaushik's Prayer Meet

Vidya At Satish Kaushik's Prayer Meet

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

A few days after Satish Kaushik's sudden passing on March 9, a prayer service was held at his residence in Andheri, northwest Mumbai.

Neetu Chandra, Kay Kay at Raees actor's prayer meet

Neetu Chandra, Kay Kay at Raees actor's prayer meet

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

Colleagues pay homage to Narendra Jha.

PIX: Abhishek-Aishwarya attend Om Puri's prayer meet

PIX: Abhishek-Aishwarya attend Om Puri's prayer meet

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Bollywood pays their respects to the veteran actor.

PIX: Amitabh, Dilip Kumar at Pran's prayer meet

PIX: Amitabh, Dilip Kumar at Pran's prayer meet

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

The veteran actor passed away into the ages on July 12.

PIX: Salman, Juhi attend Vilasrao Deshmukh's prayer meet

PIX: Salman, Juhi attend Vilasrao Deshmukh's prayer meet

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

The former Maharashtra chief minister passed away on August 14 due to liver and kidney complications.