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Pranab Mukherjee stable, still on ventilator: Hospital

Pranab Mukherjee stable, still on ventilator: Hospital

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

The 84-year-old former president was admitted to the hospital on Monday and was operated upon for removal of a clot in the brain. He is also COVID-19 positive.

Munawar Faruqui's B'luru show cancelled; hate won, says comedian

Munawar Faruqui's B'luru show cancelled; hate won, says comedian

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

Faruqui found support in actors Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub and Swara Bhasker.

China releases 'Galwan video', Cong questions PM

China releases 'Galwan video', Cong questions PM

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

The Congress on Friday questioned the silence of the government on the veracity of a video which purportedly shows injured Indian soldiers in captivity of the Chinese and said if it is genuine, then Prime Minister Narendra Modi must ensure that China is held globally accountable for indulging in war crimes.

3 Pak soldiers killed in Indian firing, says Army

3 Pak soldiers killed in Indian firing, says Army

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Ceasefire violations are still taking place in Uri and Rajouri sectors, Army sources said.

Railways cancels Samjhauta Express on Indian side

Railways cancels Samjhauta Express on Indian side

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

The railways run the train on Sundays from Delhi to Attari and back, while Pakistan used to run the train between Lahore and Attari. Passengers used to change trains at the Attari station.

Stadium named after Modi, sports complex bears Patel's name: Govt

Stadium named after Modi, sports complex bears Patel's name: Govt

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Amid a controversy over the cricket stadium in Ahmedabad being renamed after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government on Wednesday said the name change involves only the Motera stadium and the entire sports complex continues to be named after Sardar Patel.

Monkey takes a 'ride' in Delhi Metro train, video goes viral

Monkey takes a 'ride' in Delhi Metro train, video goes viral

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

A video surfaced on the social media on Saturday purportedly showing the monkey roaming around and then climbing onto the handrail bar before traipsing to the neighbouring coach.

Hanuman Chalisa row: HC refuses to quash FIR against Rana couple

Hanuman Chalisa row: HC refuses to quash FIR against Rana couple

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

The couple had approached the HC seeking that the FIR registered against them by the Khar police in Mumbai on the charge of deterring a police officer from discharging her official duties be quashed.

Sania practises prenatal yoga, gets praise from Maneka Gandhi

Sania practises prenatal yoga, gets praise from Maneka Gandhi

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

On the occasion of International Day of Yoga, Mirza, who is expecting her first child in October, posted a photo of her performing yoga on Twitter and tagged Maneka Gandhi and the Ministry of Women and Child Development to it.

Under house arrest, claims Omar; police cites Pulwama anniversary

Under house arrest, claims Omar; police cites Pulwama anniversary

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

'This is the "naya/new J&K" after Aug 2019. We get locked up in our homes with no explanation. It's bad enough they've locked my father (a sitting MP) & me in our home, they've locked my sister & her kids in their home as well'

Taslima Nasreen gets 1-year Indian residence permit

Taslima Nasreen gets 1-year Indian residence permit

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

Taslima had to leave Bangladesh in 1994 in the wake of death threat by fundamentalist outfits for her alleged anti-Islamic views. Since then she has been living in exile.

DGCA withdraws airport shutdown order 'as of now'

DGCA withdraws airport shutdown order 'as of now'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

The AAI owns and manages more than 100 airports, including those shut temporarily Wednesday, in the country.

IMA files police complaint against Ramdev, seeks FIR over his remarks

IMA files police complaint against Ramdev, seeks FIR over his remarks

Rediff.com27 May 2021

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Thursday lodged a police complaint against yoga guru Ramdev, seeking a first information report over his 'dishonest and wrongful representations' on modern medicine.

Ladakh MP gives biting reply to Rahul on China

Ladakh MP gives biting reply to Rahul on China

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Rahul Gandhi's questions on Chinese aggression in Ladakh, in tweets directed at Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, have drawn a response from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's MP in Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal.

Waiting for PM's programme to get over? Ahmed Patel questions EC

Waiting for PM's programme to get over? Ahmed Patel questions EC

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Last time, the dates for Lok Sabha polls were announced in the first week of March.

PMO's 'informal interaction' with CEC, ECs raises eyebrows

PMO's 'informal interaction' with CEC, ECs raises eyebrows

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

The Congress hit out at the government, alleging that it was treating the EC as its "subservient tool".

Would've suspended you: Sushma tells man requesting for wife's transfer

Would've suspended you: Sushma tells man requesting for wife's transfer

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

While responding to Raj's tweet, Swaraj also tagged Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu who in turn expressed his inability to help the man.

It's fine if party wants a Dalit CM: Siddaramaiah

It's fine if party wants a Dalit CM: Siddaramaiah

Rediff.com13 May 2018

Siddaramaiah exuded confidence that the Congress would get an absolute majority.

Where is the news on Kashmir, asks NRI girl in open letter to PM

Where is the news on Kashmir, asks NRI girl in open letter to PM

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

She claimed no one cared about people of Kashmir but everyone wanted its land.

Fire at Delhi's Shastri Bhawan triggers political row

Fire at Delhi's Shastri Bhawan triggers political row

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

The fire broke out at 2.15 pm on the terrace of the six-storeyed building, which is located in the high security India Gate-Parliament House area, the Delhi fire department said.

Bengaluru violence: Corporator's spouse among 60 more arrested

Bengaluru violence: Corporator's spouse among 60 more arrested

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Kaleem Pasha, husband of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Nagavara Corporator Irshaad Begum, and is said to have instigated the rioters, official sources said.

Advertisements that Indians find 'offensive'

Advertisements that Indians find 'offensive'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

An advertisement showing two women talking about Cars24's promise that you can test drive the car and return it with full refund in seven days if it doesn't work for you has upset a section of men. In the ad, the women say there should be such a policy for husbands, too. "Will same return policy be taken so laughingly as this one if we reverse the #gender? (sic)" asks a complainant to the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI). Another complaint, this time against a FreshToHome ad, reads: "Suggest to ban gory and repulsive photos of animal parts in ads - just as photos of accident victims."

'One party is giving communal colour': WB govt targets BJP over turban row

'One party is giving communal colour': WB govt targets BJP over turban row

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

The state home department, in a tweet, said the person was arrested in accordance with the law for carrying illegal firearms during BJP's march to the secretariat.

Afridi makes controversial comment on Kashmir

Afridi makes controversial comment on Kashmir

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

That's not all, India's out-of-favour cricketer Gautam Gambhir found himself in the middle of the row after adding his own two bit.

IMA seeks Vardhan's explanation over Coronil launch

IMA seeks Vardhan's explanation over Coronil launch

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

The Indian Medical Association on Monday expressed shock over the 'blatant lie of World Health Organisation certification' for Patanjali's Coronil tablet, which the company claims is an evidence-based medicine to fight COVID-19, and demanded an explanation from Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan in whose presence the medicine was launched.

Bengal seeks army's help to restore services hit by Amphan

Bengal seeks army's help to restore services hit by Amphan

Rediff.com23 May 2020

The West Bengal government on Saturday sought support of the Indian Army, railways and port for restoring essential infrastructure and services in the cyclone-ravaged areas of the state. It also urged private entities to provide manpower and equipment for the purpose.

Aishwarya, Aaradhya test negative for COVID, discharged

Aishwarya, Aaradhya test negative for COVID, discharged

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

'Aishwarya and Aaradhya have thankfully tested negative and have been discharged from the hospital. They will now be at home,' Abhishek tweeted.

Tokyo gold winners to get Rs 75 lakh from IOA

Tokyo gold winners to get Rs 75 lakh from IOA

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

IOA also said that the member State Olympic Associations "will also receive a sum of Rs 15 lakh each, as a contribution from IOA towards developing sports infrastructure in the states and in encouraging more athletes to take up sports."

Big victory for people and democracy: Kejriwal on SC verdict

Big victory for people and democracy: Kejriwal on SC verdict

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

His deputy Manish Sisodia termed the judgement 'historic' and recalled the landmark mandate that the people of Delhi had given to the Aam Aadmi Paarty in the assembly elections in February 2015 when the party won 67 of 70 seats.

His entry into BJP opposed, MLA who quit TMC wants to meet Mamata

His entry into BJP opposed, MLA who quit TMC wants to meet Mamata

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

Tiwari, who was also the Asansol civic body chief, quit the TMC on Thursday, following in the footsteps of the party's former heavyweight Suvendu Adhikari. Sources close to the leaders indicated that they may join the BJP soon, but things seems to have taken a different turn for Tiwari, as Supriyo and other BJP leaders opposed his entry into the saffron party.

Imran released Abhinandan fearing Indian attack: Pak MP

Imran released Abhinandan fearing Indian attack: Pak MP

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Sadiq, who was the Speaker of the National Assembly during the PML-N government, made a similar statement earlier on Wednesday in Parliament that Foreign Minister Qureshi had said in an important meeting that if Varthaman was not released, India would attack Pakistan 'at 9 pm that night (sic)' and 'for God's sake we should let him go'.

Amarinder-Sidhu form 10-member coordination group, ministers get HQ duty

Amarinder-Sidhu form 10-member coordination group, ministers get HQ duty

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and state Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Friday agreed to set up a 10-member strategic policy group to ensure better coordination between the party and the state government and expedite implementation of various government programmes.

Rahul Gandhi cheers roll back of tax on EPF withdrawal

Rahul Gandhi cheers roll back of tax on EPF withdrawal

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Congress said Modi once again "quickly and meekly" caved in to the pressure exerted by Rahul Gandhi.

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.

Are you making these English mistakes?

Are you making these English mistakes?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Confused about using 'comprise' or 'comprise of'? Worried if people will judge you for saying 'anyways' instead of 'anyway'? Read on...

Hospital under fire for scribbling numbers on foreheads of stampede victims

Hospital under fire for scribbling numbers on foreheads of stampede victims

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

KEM hospital claimed the measure was taken to 'avoid chaos'.

Amitabh is taking time off work. Here's why

Amitabh is taking time off work. Here's why

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Amitabh Bachchan completes 50 years in Hindi cinema on November 7 and remains one of the busiest actors till today.

Kangana says '1947 freedom was bheekh', sparks outrage

Kangana says '1947 freedom was bheekh', sparks outrage

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

The Manikarnika actor, known for provocative and often inflammatory statements, was once again the centre of debate -- and ire -- with politicians across the spectrum, including Bharatiya Janata Party MP Varun Gandhi, among the host of social media users and others who reacted with outrage for her comments at an event on Wednesday evening.

ISRO will try to establish link with Vikram for next 14 days

ISRO will try to establish link with Vikram for next 14 days

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

The ISRO said that 90 to 95 per cent of the mission objectives have been accomplished, notwithstanding the loss of communication with the lander.

For Stan Swamy, life after death can be deemed rewarding

For Stan Swamy, life after death can be deemed rewarding

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

One unwanted fallout of Stan Swamy's death from the government's point of view will be the increased attention on those senior citizens who are still in jail on charges which are taking a long time to prove, believes Amulya Ganguli.