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Kathua rape-and-murder was a plan to drive nomads out: Official

Kathua rape-and-murder was a plan to drive nomads out: Official

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

An accused in the rape-and-murder case, who was earlier said to be a juvenile, is over 19 years old, the official said, quoting medical reports.

MM Khan murder: Mahesh Giri on hunger strike, Kejriwal demands his arrest

MM Khan murder: Mahesh Giri on hunger strike, Kejriwal demands his arrest

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Giri, meanwhile, continued for a second day his hunger strike outside the residence of Kejriwal, demanding that he prove his allegations regarding the murder of Khan.

Hatrick Hodi Maga is bad

Hatrick Hodi Maga is bad

Rediff.com11 May 2009

Hatrick Hodi Maga may rank as one of the worst gangster films of Shivaraj Kumar and its director PN.Sathya. A weak plot, inept narration and a horrible comedy subplot will get on your nerves. Shivaraj Kumar is ordinary and the film's heroine Nicolette Bird is wasted. Jessie Gift has delivered weak music for the film.

Conflict of Interest: Laxman lashes out at CoA

Conflict of Interest: Laxman lashes out at CoA

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Laxman said the COA has been using the CAC only for selection of senior national coaches despite promising a broader role earlier.

155 flights delayed as Air India's software shuts down

155 flights delayed as Air India's software shuts down

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

According to airline sources, the software, which is of Atlanta-based SITA company, was not functioning approximately from 3 am to 9 am on Saturday. Consequently, boarding passes could not be issued at major airports across the world and various flights were delayed.

Pak promoting 'civil resistance' in Kashmir: MHA

Pak promoting 'civil resistance' in Kashmir: MHA

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

The MHA said 2016 saw a significant increase in terrorist violence and casualties suffered by security forces in comparison to the year before. However, civilians casualties have decreased in comparison to 2015.

Pass women's reservation bill during monsoon session: Rahul to PM

Pass women's reservation bill during monsoon session: Rahul to PM

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Monday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

'Tenacious' India women's team get all round applause

'Tenacious' India women's team get all round applause

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

Leading the litany of praises for Mithali Raj and her girls was Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Review: Avoid Love in Singapore

Review: Avoid Love in Singapore

Rediff.com27 Jan 2009

Love in Singapore, the latest Malayalam film by director duo Rafi-Mecartin starring Mammootty is yet another effort by the actor to be humorous. But, the implausibility of the plot and the lacklustre execution reduces him to a clown.

Odd-even: Few takers for Delhi's MP special buses

Odd-even: Few takers for Delhi's MP special buses

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

In the morning, Bharatiya Janata Party MPs Ranjan Bhatt and Hari Om Singh Rathore availed the 'MP special bus service' to reach Parliament.

Is England's Pietersen hoping for World Cup call-up?

Is England's Pietersen hoping for World Cup call-up?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

'I know that the current captain would love to have me in the England team'

'Loved the determination and aggression of every Indian player'

'Loved the determination and aggression of every Indian player'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

And congratulations were in store for the team.

Review: Bullet

Review: Bullet

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

Bullet starring Suresh Gopi and Kalabhavan Mani is an investigative story. Directed by Nizsar is only worth missing as it has no logic and fails to make any sense.

Owaisi gets 'threat' from IS on Twitter

Owaisi gets 'threat' from IS on Twitter

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

The Hyderabad MP trashed it saying he would not be cowed down by it.

Enjoy 2 Harihar Nagar!

Enjoy 2 Harihar Nagar!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2009

2 Harihar Nagar, Lal's first venture as an independent writer-director starring Mukesh, Siddique, Jagadeesh and Asokan takes us back to the good old days of mimicry films.

No black money in Swiss banks: Rahul's jibe at PM

No black money in Swiss banks: Rahul's jibe at PM

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Money parked by Indians in Swiss banks rose over 50 per cent to CHF 1.01 billion (Rs 7,000 crore) in 2017, reversing a three-year downward trend amid India's clampdown on suspected black money stashed there.

'I'm anti-Modi and anti-Amit Shah, not anti-Hindu'

'I'm anti-Modi and anti-Amit Shah, not anti-Hindu'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

"They say I am anti-Hindu. No. I am anti-(Narendra) Modi, I am anti-Hegde, I am anti-Amit Shah. According to me, they are not Hindus. Mr Anant Kumar Hegde, who says he wants to wipe out an 'ism', a religion from the face of this earth cannot be a Hindu," Prakash Raj said.

Replying to Swaraj's tweet, Navy official gives rough location of vessel

Replying to Swaraj's tweet, Navy official gives rough location of vessel

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Swaraj was responding to 'SOS' message on twitter from a person claiming to be chief officer of Indian vessel Jag Prabha which was stuck in Aden.

PoK-linked London Bridge attacker was 'ISIS fighter'

PoK-linked London Bridge attacker was 'ISIS fighter'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

'The person who carried out the London attack... was a fighter from the Islamic State, and did so in response to calls to target citizens of coalition countries,' the ISIS statement read.

Why I didn't wear black to the Golden Globes

Why I didn't wear black to the Golden Globes

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

The risk takers who chose not to wear the colour of protest.

Dulquer has only one thing to say after RGV's tweets. And he says it well

Dulquer has only one thing to say after RGV's tweets. And he says it well

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Dulquer replies to Ram Gopal Varma's controversial tweets about his father Mammootty.

Indian-origin man injured in NZ mosque shootings

Indian-origin man injured in NZ mosque shootings

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said that India's High Commission in New Zealand is in touch with local authorities for more information.

Review: Thaavalam

Review: Thaavalam

Rediff.com15 Sep 2008

Thaavalam, the Onam release of Suresh Gopi helmed by debutant Baiju 2D has nothing to boast about except for the star.

'Mr 36 has no shame': Rahul slams PM on surgical strikes

'Mr 36 has no shame': Rahul slams PM on surgical strikes

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

Modi used surgical strikes for political capital, Rahul said.

There's terrorism in Pak, but not state-sponsored: Chinese media on Swaraj's UNGA address

There's terrorism in Pak, but not state-sponsored: Chinese media on Swaraj's UNGA address

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

If smart enough, India should befriend China and respect Pakistan, preventing disputes from spilling over, the article said.

J&K gets first woman CM, BJP gets 2 more Cabinet berths

J&K gets first woman CM, BJP gets 2 more Cabinet berths

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Mehbooba also became the second Muslim woman to become the chief minister of any state in India.

Why India may boycott 2022 Commonwealth Games

Why India may boycott 2022 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

The Indian Olympic Association proposed boycott of the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games for dropping shooting from the roster.

Already 'severe', Delhi's pollution to enter 'emergency' zone

Already 'severe', Delhi's pollution to enter 'emergency' zone

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research, the overall air quality of the national capital docked at 376 at 8:30 am on Tuesday.

Cong questions timing of corporate tax cuts, links it with Modi's US visit

Cong questions timing of corporate tax cuts, links it with Modi's US visit

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

The opposition party also claimed that the Modi 2.0 dispensation has turned out to be an "economic and political disaster" and "constant rollbacks" of economic decisions will lead to worsening of the economic situation.

Dad, please pay for my treatment: Girl pleads before dying

Dad, please pay for my treatment: Girl pleads before dying

Rediff.com17 May 2017

The father allegedly sent goons with the help of TDP MLA Bonda Umamaheswara Rao to settle the issue.

ABVP protests Afzal Guru event at JNU, 90 detained

ABVP protests Afzal Guru event at JNU, 90 detained

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

The members of ABVP on Friday took out a protest march at India Gate in New Delhi against an event in support of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru at JNU.

Google's new Play Store policy making app developers nervous

Google's new Play Store policy making app developers nervous

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Google is going ahead with a policy revision mandating 30% charge on in-app purchases across all apps on Play Store. This has left developers' community worried about tighter squeeze on their earnings, says Yuvraj Malik.

PM visits Siachen survivor, hails his 'indomitable spirit'

PM visits Siachen survivor, hails his 'indomitable spirit'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

His condition is critical but stable and he is undergoing various tests in the hospital, army sources said.

We will never make excuses about pitch and conditions: Ravi Shastri

We will never make excuses about pitch and conditions: Ravi Shastri

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

There were reports that Indian team management is not happy with pitch and outfield at the Essex county ground, the venue of their only warm-up game that was curtailed to three days owing to heat wave in England.

Rahul takes a dig at PM over NREGA praise

Rahul takes a dig at PM over NREGA praise

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Rahul Gandhi on took a dig at PM Modi saying his government's praise of the UPA's flagship scheme MGNREGA is a "shining example" of Modi's "political wisdom".

Delhi pollution choking boxers ahead of world championships

Delhi pollution choking boxers ahead of world championships

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

The AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships is taking place in an indoor stadium from Thursday through to November 24 but teams are complaining about a toxic smog hanging over the city, caused by seasonal burning of crop stubble and emissions from vehicles and industry.

Thousands out to protest Shivakumar's arrest

Thousands out to protest Shivakumar's arrest

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

The protesters poured into the city from different parts of the state, particularly the Vokkaliga stronghold of Old Mysuru region, in response to "Raj Bhavan Chalo" call given by various outfits of the community.

Pakistani beauty queen who wants to date Musharraf

Pakistani beauty queen who wants to date Musharraf

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf may be facing the heat from all corners but Reigning Miss Pakistan World Mahleej Sarkari says he is a "hunk". Sarkari said she would love to date Musharraf if he asked her out. "Yes, any time... I like him a lot...," she told a news portal. Sarkari also said she thought "Mrs Musharraf would nod her head in agreement that her husband is an icon no matter what happens".

Scratched off para gives new twist to Rohith's suicide

Scratched off para gives new twist to Rohith's suicide

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

The letter purportedly written by Rohith Vemula, the Dalit scholar of University of Hyderabad, before he committed suicide, has been sent to the forensic lab for analysis as reports emerged about an entire paragraph that had been scratched off the note.

Probe ordered after AAP woman activist commits suicide

Probe ordered after AAP woman activist commits suicide

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

The family members of the woman claimed that she had gone into depression after her alleged molester, a party colleague, was released on bail.