News for 'prayer meeting'

China can't silence the call for Free Tibet

China can't silence the call for Free Tibet

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The people who know Tibet will continue to fight the good fight. Long, hard, less than hopeful, but always peaceful.

Saving India from the 'mad cow' people

Saving India from the 'mad cow' people

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

'it looks like India wants to follow Pakistan on the slippery slope of stupidity masquerading as religion.'

SC seeks Maha Guv's letters, hearing on Monday

SC seeks Maha Guv's letters, hearing on Monday

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

A bench of Justices N V Ramana, Ashok Bhushan and Sanjiv Khanna also issued notices to the Centre and Maharashtra government on a petition filed by the Shiv Sena-Nationalist Congress Party-Congress combine against the Maharashtra governor's decision to swear in Fadnavis as chief minister.

Kashmir calms down; curfew relaxed partially

Kashmir calms down; curfew relaxed partially

Rediff.com10 Jul 2010

Barring Sopore and Pulwama, curfew was relaxed across Kashmir to allow people to offer special prayers on the occasion of a festival.The four-day-old curfew was relaxed in the entire valley on Friday night after a high-level meeting presided over by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to enable people to offer special prayers overnight at the Hazratbal shrine for Shab-e-Mehraj, an important occasion on the religious calendar.Some protestors came out in the streets in Qamarwari.

UN consultant among 4 Indians killed in Ethiopia plane crash

UN consultant among 4 Indians killed in Ethiopia plane crash

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Shikha Garg was on her way to attend a United Nations Environment Programme meeting.

HC turns down PIL seeking to book BMC for doc's death

HC turns down PIL seeking to book BMC for doc's death

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

The HC said these matters cannot be considered in a PIL and the relatives of the doctor should file a separate plea or complaint before the correct forum.

'Meri awaaz hi pehchan hai'

'Meri awaaz hi pehchan hai'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

'There was no other Lata Mangeshkar, there is none and there won't be any. I will celebrate her life, today and always.'

2 women come close to reaching Sabarimala, forced to retreat

2 women come close to reaching Sabarimala, forced to retreat

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Bindu from Malappuram and Durga of Kozhikode were trying hard to become part of history by trying to enter the shrine under heavy police protection.

Egyptian jets 'destroyed vehicles used in mosque attack'

Egyptian jets 'destroyed vehicles used in mosque attack'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

Army spokesperson Tamer el-Refai said in a statement that the air forces launched retaliatory attacks on terror hideouts in the surrounding area of North Sinai, killing militants and destroying vehicles used in the deadly attack.

Wake up Kumbhakarna, declare date for Ram temple construction: Uddhav

Wake up Kumbhakarna, declare date for Ram temple construction: Uddhav

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Thackeray recalled former prime minister Vajpayee as saying, Ab Hindu maat nahi khayega (Hindus will not be defeated now), and added, "Hindus will not sit silent."

Pakistan remembers Benazir Bhutto

Pakistan remembers Benazir Bhutto

Rediff.com27 Dec 2009

People across Pakistan on Sunday paid tributes to slain former premier Benazir Bhutto and offered special prayers on the second anniversary of her assassination even as her close aides called on the PPP-led government to identify and bring her killers to justice.

Uproar in Lok Sabha over communal incidents

Uproar in Lok Sabha over communal incidents

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Heated exchanges were witnessed in Lok Sabha on Tuesday over the rising number of communal incidents.

The desi in NBA's Hall of Fame

The desi in NBA's Hall of Fame

Rediff.com24 May 2021

'My mission is to bring the world together by the game of basketball.'

Game of Thrones in Bihar

Game of Thrones in Bihar

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Anyone can make tall promises and it is very easy to accept these promises if they guarantee even an iota of betterment for you, for your existence. Even if these new promises and assurances are accepted with a pinch of salt and discount the actual execution to 50%, even then the Bihari voter will be content, observes Asmita Bihari.

SC asks Param Bir to approach HC; says matter 'quite serious'

SC asks Param Bir to approach HC; says matter 'quite serious'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court on Wednesday termed as 'quite serious' the matter in which former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh has filed a plea against Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, but asked the Indian Police Service officer to approach the Bombay high court with his grievances.

'No point living life in regret, yaar'

'No point living life in regret, yaar'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

'Trust me, I don't even enjoy the company of friends who live in regret.' 'You either own your decisions or just let it go and work harder to get something better.'

CAB: Indian Muslims have noting to fear, says Shah

CAB: Indian Muslims have noting to fear, says Shah

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

In his reply to the debate over the bill, the home minister rejected the charge that it is 'unconstitutional', 'divisive' or 'anti-Muslim'.

'He treated the President and a poor man the same way'

'He treated the President and a poor man the same way'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

'His last journey was like putting out the lamps one by one in a temple at night.' 'It was like the soul slowly walking away from the body; it was so pure and peaceful...'

Parrikar discharged from hospital, presents budget in assembly

Parrikar discharged from hospital, presents budget in assembly

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

Parrikar was being treated in Mumbai for pancreatitis since February 15.

'Photography is to capture the times we live in'

'Photography is to capture the times we live in'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

'If journalism is the first draft of history, then photojournalism is the first draft of its evidence,' Raghu Rai, arguably India's finest living photojournalist, tells Pavan Lall.

PM rolls out first Metro coach built under 'Make in India'

PM rolls out first Metro coach built under 'Make in India'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Modi also rolled out the first of the 500 metro coaches manufactured by Bharat Earth Movers in flat 75 days at it Bengaluru facility.

Prez, Veep, PM, other leaders condole Vizag deaths

Prez, Veep, PM, other leaders condole Vizag deaths

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took stock of the situation, and assured all possible assistance to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy. The prime minister also chaired a meeting of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to assess the situation.

Hema Malini's car meets with accident; child dead, BJP MP in hospital

Hema Malini's car meets with accident; child dead, BJP MP in hospital

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

The Mathura MP's Mercedes car reportedly rammed into an oncoming Maruti Alto.

UK PM unveils big lockdown relaxation

UK PM unveils big lockdown relaxation

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Boris Johnson on Tuesday announced July 4 as the date for a significant lifting of lockdown restrictions in the country, with cinemas, museums, bars, pubs and restaurants being allowed to open their doors to the public once again.

When Ayushmann was upset with Aparshakti

When Ayushmann was upset with Aparshakti

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

'My brother broke down because he thought I was letting go of years of hard work.'

Lalu's absence makes family feud grow stronger

Lalu's absence makes family feud grow stronger

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

The feud in the family -- brother versus brother, sister versus brother, and daughter versus mother -- is an open secret. In the absence of the patriarch, there is no one to compose their differences, reports Satyavrat Mishra.

HC seeks CBI's response on Chidambaram's bail plea

HC seeks CBI's response on Chidambaram's bail plea

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Justice Suresh Kait issued a notice to the CBI on Chidambaram's bail plea in which he has claimed that it was the case of 'political vendetta'.

Restrictions in Kashmir may be relaxed to facilitate Eid celebration

Restrictions in Kashmir may be relaxed to facilitate Eid celebration

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

However, it is immediately not clear whether the relaxation will be given fully or partially.

Why Kashmiri Pandits are going back after 30 years

Why Kashmiri Pandits are going back after 30 years

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

'We know the situation has worsened in the valley, but we are taking the first step.' 'We have lost 30 years of our life. We do not want to wait any longer.' 'The political class always said, you come down to Kashmir.' 'So, we are going to be there and we are going to demand a place to stay.' 'After all, it is our own land.'

Sabarimala: BJP workers block highways to protest leader's arrest

Sabarimala: BJP workers block highways to protest leader's arrest

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

The BJP/Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and right wing outfits have made it clear that they would not allow any woman in the 10-50 age group to offer prayers at the shrine, where the deity is 'Naishtika Brahmachari' (perennial celibate).

Sunny Deol makes his presence felt at 1st roadshow

Sunny Deol makes his presence felt at 1st roadshow

Rediff.com2 May 2019

Before hitting the campaign trail, Sunny Deol offered prayers at the Gurdwara Dera Baba Nanak and also had a glimpse of historic Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib in Narowal district of Pakistan through binoculars installed at the 'darshan sthal'.

Day after mega Diwali event, Yogi visits Ram Janmabhumi site

Day after mega Diwali event, Yogi visits Ram Janmabhumi site

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

Ayodhya is my personal belief and it is my duty to develop the city, says the UP CM.

8 killed as bus rams into truck on Noida expressway

8 killed as bus rams into truck on Noida expressway

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

The incident took place under Rabupura police station limits around 5 am. The bus belongs to Auraiya depot.

'Modi tere naam Banaras': Modi's roadshow in Varanasi draws huge crowd

'Modi tere naam Banaras': Modi's roadshow in Varanasi draws huge crowd

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

As the Prime Minister hit the campaign trail in his Lok Sabha constituency, the Bharatiya Janata Party in Varanasi on Saturday charged the administration with "selectively" pulling down its posters in the name of implementing the poll code.

Breaking 400-year-old tradition, women enter Shani temple's inner sanctum

Breaking 400-year-old tradition, women enter Shani temple's inner sanctum

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

Despite the trust's orders that men as well as women will not be allowed to enter the Shani Shingnapur temple here, around 100 men were on Friday seen storming into the inner sanctum of the holy place.

Ex-diplomats worry Trump's Kashmir comment may hit Indo-US ties

Ex-diplomats worry Trump's Kashmir comment may hit Indo-US ties

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

United States President Donald Trump remarks on Monday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought his mediation on the Kashmir issue will "damage" the Indo-US relations, ex-diplomats said.

'Modi is the political product of the Ayodhya agitation'

'Modi is the political product of the Ayodhya agitation'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

'Although Narendra Modi had no direct participation in the Ayodhya agitation, he would not have been in the dominant position he is now had it not been for the Ram Janambhoomi agitation.'

Modi better actor than Amitabh: Priyanka

Modi better actor than Amitabh: Priyanka

Rediff.com17 May 2019

"Prime Minister Modi is not a leader, he is an actor. It would have been better if Amitabh Bachchan was made the prime minister," she said at an election meeting at the end of her roadshow in Mirzapur.

Slain Kashmir cop left govt jobs to don uniform

Slain Kashmir cop left govt jobs to don uniform

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

He was awarded DGP medal and commendation recently for his outstanding contribution.

Amid protests, over 14 lakh download admit cards for NEET, JEE

Amid protests, over 14 lakh download admit cards for NEET, JEE

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The issue, which has been a matter of intense public discourse for past few months, has evoked contrasting views with many backing the holding of the tests fearing that it may lead to a zero academic year for students, and the Opposition and activists demanding their postponement in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.