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Cop beats up 80-year-old Hindu man in Pakistan for eating during Ramazan

Cop beats up 80-year-old Hindu man in Pakistan for eating during Ramazan

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

Locals drove Das to a hospital in nearby Mirpur Mathelo where he was treated for his wounds.

Emergency Review: Kangana's Disaster

Emergency Review: Kangana's Disaster

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Kangana Ranaut's decline as an actor feels complete, observes Utkarsh Mishra.

Will Rahul Shoot And Scoot Again?

Will Rahul Shoot And Scoot Again?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

That he hasn't done so yet, has continued to be active on the political street, in public debate and on social media, signals an important change. It will give his party hope. Maybe the achievement of reducing Mr Modi well below the majority mark will now motivate him to stay committed, observes Shekhar Gupta

How Banks Are Tackling Cyber Frauds

How Banks Are Tackling Cyber Frauds

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

To educate customers on the modus operandi of financial fraudsters and share inputs on safe banking habits, banks are now coming up with awareness campaigns aimed at preventing customers from falling into the trap of fraudsters.

PCB includes Imran but shoddy WC tribute video panned by fans

PCB includes Imran but shoddy WC tribute video panned by fans

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Pakistan's former captain Rashid Latif said the PCB explanation was hard to digest because the tribute video was modified after nearly 48 hours.

Afghanistan cricket reeling under sex apartheid

Afghanistan cricket reeling under sex apartheid

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

'We are committed to leveraging our influence constructively to support the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) in fostering cricket development and ensuring playing opportunities for both men and women in Afghanistan'.

Tharoor remains Thiruvananthapuram's favourite with 4th win

Tharoor remains Thiruvananthapuram's favourite with 4th win

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Ever since, he has remained Thiruvananthapuram preferred MP, winning four elections on the trot, including the closely fought battle with Bharatiya Janata Party's Rajeev Chandrasekhar in 2024. This could well be his swansong from the capital segment.

Boycott calls force advertisers, celebrities to increase safeguards

Boycott calls force advertisers, celebrities to increase safeguards

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

American writer HP Lovecraft famously said that the oldest and strongest of fears is the fear of the unknown. For present-day advertisers and celebrities, this fear is showing up in the response they receive from social media to their brand communication. This is something AU Small Finance Bank and online food delivery platform Zomato recently experienced with their advertisements.

ITR Filings Hit Record 72.8 Million

ITR Filings Hit Record 72.8 Million

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

The platform recorded a peak rate of 917 filings per second on July 17 and 9,367 filings per minute on July 31.

BJP and Sangh Parivar are about to call Rahul's bluff

BJP and Sangh Parivar are about to call Rahul's bluff

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

The Sangh Parivar is convinced that by agreeing to Rahul Gandhi's demand for a Parliament debate on communal riots would expose the Congress vice president's lack of homework on the issue.

Modi launches 'Meri Mati Mera Desh' campaign to honour martyred bravehearts

Modi launches 'Meri Mati Mera Desh' campaign to honour martyred bravehearts

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

In his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast, Modi said Amrit Kalash Yatra will be organised under the campaign and 7,500 pots carrying soil from different corners of the country will be brought to the national capital along with saplings.

Biden refuses to back down despite Atlanta fiasco

Biden refuses to back down despite Atlanta fiasco

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Biden, seeking a second term in the White House, stumbled and fumbled during the televised presidential debate with his predecessor Donald Trump on Thursday night in Atlanta, setting off alarm bells among top Democrats about whether he can stay atop the gruelling months ahead of the elections on November 5.

Priyanka Gandhi joins Twitter

Priyanka Gandhi joins Twitter

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

The party in Uttar Pradesh is seeing the visit as the virtual launch of the Congress campaign in the state, ahead of the coming Lok Sabha elections.

How Mahayuti scripted a comeback in Maharashtra

How Mahayuti scripted a comeback in Maharashtra

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The massive victory of Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti in Maharashtra indicates a tactical course correction post the Lok Sabha debacle, with factors like Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's active role in the poll campaign, Ladki Bahin scheme, rise in women voting, and subtle message of Hindutva playing a crucial role.

Ex-CEC pitches for single-phase polls, cutting campaign time

Ex-CEC pitches for single-phase polls, cutting campaign time

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Former Chief Election Commissioner T S Krishnamurthy has pitched for single-phase elections and substantially curtailing public campaigning time in future polls.

Politicians have a long way to get tech-savvy

Politicians have a long way to get tech-savvy

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Several candidates have a low level of literacy, but know just enough about social media to know it is important to have a presence there.

Bidhuri sorry for controversial remark on Priyanka, but invokes Lalu

Bidhuri sorry for controversial remark on Priyanka, but invokes Lalu

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and party's candidate from Kalkaji, Ramesh Bidhuri, has yet again courted controversy by allegedly saying that after victory in the Delhi assembly polls next month, he will develop smooth roads in the constituency like Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi's 'cheeks'.

Deepfake issue: Govt to notify tighter IT rules in a week

Deepfake issue: Govt to notify tighter IT rules in a week

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

The latest ultimatum underlines the hardening of the government's stance on the issue of deepfakes and misinformation powered by AI, after the Centre categorically told platforms to crack down with urgency on doctored and manipulated videos rampantly being circulated on social media.

Mumbai's mulgi Urmila on the campaign trail

Mumbai's mulgi Urmila on the campaign trail

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Almost a quarter of a century ago, Urmila Matondkar dazzled cine-goers with her oomph in the Ram Gopal Varma movie Rangeela. Cut to the present, the actress-turned-politician is still bringing the same oomph and star power as she campaigns for the Congress ahead of the upcoming elections -- where she will be contesting for the Mumbai North constituency. Here's a glimpse!

'Second Coming' For TN's Autonomy Panel, But...

'Second Coming' For TN's Autonomy Panel, But...

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Given the possibilities that next year's assembly elections could throw up, Stalin told the state assembly that an interim report had to be submitted by January 2026. The outcomes may well find its way into the DMK's poll manifesto, thus seeking to keep the electoral focus still on the BJP-ruled Centre and Prime Minister Modi, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

I'm going to play for India. I don't really care when: Parag

I'm going to play for India. I don't really care when: Parag

Rediff.com30 May 2024

'That is not me being arrogant. That is what my plan was with my dad (former Railways and Assam player Parag Das), when I started playing cricket when I was like 10-years-old. We (a joint project) were going to play for India regardless of anything.'

Display owner's name, install cameras: UP govt cracks down on eateries

Display owner's name, install cameras: UP govt cracks down on eateries

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Taking cognisance of incidents of spitting and mixing of urine in eatables in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday directed that the name and address of operators, proprietors and managers should be mandatorily displayed at all food centres.

Mehbooba's Appeal Seems Intact

Mehbooba's Appeal Seems Intact

Rediff.com10 May 2024

'Whether she is in power or not, she always makes it a point to visit us. This is her best quality as a leader.'

Guv calls emergency meet as Bengal women hit the streets again

Guv calls emergency meet as Bengal women hit the streets again

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

In a rerun of the 'Reclaim the Night' campaign, hundreds of women took to the streets in Kolkata and other parts of West Bengal on Sunday night, demanding justice for the alleged rape and murder of a doctor in the state-run R G Kar Medical College and Hospital.

'Modi's Speech Is A Response To Congress Obsession With Vote Bank Politics'

'Modi's Speech Is A Response To Congress Obsession With Vote Bank Politics'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

'The Congress wants to distort the very fabric of Indian society because they are obsessed with vote bank politics.'

Suspended Maldivian minister mocks Indian flag, apologises

Suspended Maldivian minister mocks Indian flag, apologises

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

A Maldivian minister, who was suspended in January for her derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has now mocked the Indian flag after including parts of the flag in an altered campaign poster of the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), according to a media report on Monday.

BJP Has 650,000 Digital Poll Warriors

BJP Has 650,000 Digital Poll Warriors

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

The BJP IT cell has held meetings right down to booth levels and these volunteers have been working for the past six months already.

Dhoni: What The IPL Taught Me...

Dhoni: What The IPL Taught Me...

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

'I always believed that when you're leading a team, you need to understand each other well, not just in passing. Once you know an individual well, you know his strength, his weaknesses, it becomes easier to guide the team in the correct direction,' Dhoni told Star Sports.

Rahul gets bail in defamation case filed by BJP

Rahul gets bail in defamation case filed by BJP

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

A case is filed by the Bharatiya Janata Party's Karnataka unit for issuing "defamatory" advertisements in mainstream newspapers.

Wayanad rescue ops enter 5th day, death toll at 215

Wayanad rescue ops enter 5th day, death toll at 215

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

As rescue operations in the landslide-hit areas of this north Kerala district entered fifth day, rescuers unearthed more bodies and body parts, taking the death toll to 215, with around 206 people still reported missing.

BCCI loses blue tick verification on 'X' handle

BCCI loses blue tick verification on 'X' handle

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

The BCCI honoured Prime Minister Narendra Modi's request inviting countrymen to display the Indian flag on their social media profiles ahead of India's 77th Independence Day.

Why Tharoor Gives The Congress A Headache

Why Tharoor Gives The Congress A Headache

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

The Kerala unit of the Congress instantly gets a headache when Shashi Tharoor lets loose one of his observations showering flowers on enemy territory. With every such action triggering controversy within a nervous Congress party, some feel it is high time Tharoor showed a degree of solidarity with the ideals of his party, notes Shyam G Menon.

Gehlot shares Pilot's video after Modi's taunt

Gehlot shares Pilot's video after Modi's taunt

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Reacting to Modi's comments, Sachin Pilot had said that there is no need for anyone other than his party and the people to worry about him.

Cong intensifies PayCM poster campaign against Bommai, leaders arrested

Cong intensifies PayCM poster campaign against Bommai, leaders arrested

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

The police which are probing the matter on Bommai's instruction had arrested B R Naidu, the former chief of Congress' Karnataka unit social media team, on Wednesday night from his residence.

Biden drops out of presidential race, endorses Kamala Harris

Biden drops out of presidential race, endorses Kamala Harris

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Embattled US President Joe Biden on Sunday announced that he will end his candidacy for re-election in 2024 and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's new nominee, saying "it is in the best interest of my party and the country".

Hashtags, videos: Parties hit virtual campaign trail

Hashtags, videos: Parties hit virtual campaign trail

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Wordsmiths and artists of different parties are working overtime to deliver punches and counter punches in their bid to reach out to voters through different platforms ranging from Facebook to YouTube.

Jharkhand records 66.18% voter turnout; no Maoist attack reported

Jharkhand records 66.18% voter turnout; no Maoist attack reported

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Nearly 13.04 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 9 am on Wednesday in 43 assembly constituencies in Jharkhand where voting is underway in the first phase, officials said.

'Massacres need to stop!' Salah seeks humanitarian aid

'Massacres need to stop!' Salah seeks humanitarian aid

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah on Wednesday called for an end to what he described as "massacres" in Gaza, saying humanitarian aid must immediately be allowed into the besieged Palestinian enclave.

'Will never surrender': Trump after assassination bid

'Will never surrender': Trump after assassination bid

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Hours after another failed attempt on his life, former United States president Donald Trump on Monday said he will never surrender and never stop fighting for Americans.

After joining BJP, Chhindwara mayor says vote for Nakul Nath

After joining BJP, Chhindwara mayor says vote for Nakul Nath

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

On the day of polling in the high-profile Chhindwara Lok Sabha seat in Madhya Pradesh on Friday, the city's mayor Vikram Ahake, who recently joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, urged people to vote for Congress' Nakul Nath.