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No collusion, says Trump after 13 Russians indicted for US election meddling

No collusion, says Trump after 13 Russians indicted for US election meddling

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

13 Russian nationals and 3 Russian companies have been indicted for interfering in the 2016 US presidential election through social media propaganda.

Shoot Tablighis who misbehaved with nurses: Raj Thackeray

Shoot Tablighis who misbehaved with nurses: Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

The MNS chief demanded that videos of such people being thrashed be made viral on social media, to instill sense of "trust" among people.

'Castes were not created by Lalu Yadav'

'Castes were not created by Lalu Yadav'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

'For the BJP, development is nothing more than a jumla,' says Tejaswi Yadav.

Maharashtra chemist stabbed to death for post supporting Nupur Sharma

Maharashtra chemist stabbed to death for post supporting Nupur Sharma

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

A 54-year-old chemist was stabbed to death in Amravati city of Maharashtra, with the police suspecting that the accused committed the offence as the victim had allegedly shared a post on a social messaging platform in support of Nupur Sharma, whose remarks on Prophet Mohammed led to nationwide protests and global condemnation.

SC calls police FIRs against Zubair 'vicious cycle', bars action

SC calls police FIRs against Zubair 'vicious cycle', bars action

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday said it would hear on July 20 a plea by Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair, seeking to quash FIRs lodged against him in Uttar Pradesh for allegedly outraging religious feelings, and directed that no precipitative steps be taken against him in the meantime.

Sonia, Rahul skip Congress Foundation Day event

Sonia, Rahul skip Congress Foundation Day event

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

While Sonia Gandhi has been avoiding attending public events, Rahul Gandhi left on a short personal visit abroad only on Sunday.

Law student says never accused Chinmayanand of sexual abuse

Law student says never accused Chinmayanand of sexual abuse

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Appearing before an MP-MLA court in Lucknow, the LLM student categorically denied that she had levelled any allegation against the former Union minister as the prosecution had charged. She now faces a perjury charge.

34 chargesheeted, 4 cops arrested in Una Dalit flogging case

34 chargesheeted, 4 cops arrested in Una Dalit flogging case

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

The CID also charged three minors, as they were also apprehended during the probe.

NIA arrests father-daughter in Pulwama terror attack case

NIA arrests father-daughter in Pulwama terror attack case

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

The NIA arrested Tariq Ahmed Shah and his daughter Insha Jan after investigation led to their house at Hakripora in Pulwama district of south Kashmir, where a video was filmed by Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist Adil Ahmed Dar, who rammed an explosive-ridden car into the CRPF convoy. The video was released from Pakistan after the attack.

'Shoot the traitors' chants raised on Delhi Metro

'Shoot the traitors' chants raised on Delhi Metro

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

The five-six men, wearing saffron T-shirts and kurta, started the sloganeering when the train was about to halt at the metro station, according to a PTI reporter who was at the spot.

The power bahus of Uttar Pradesh

The power bahus of Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

The kings of the ruling family of India's heartland -- father Mulayam Singh Yadav, the Samajwadi party supremo, and son Akhilesh Yadav, the UP chief minister -- are at war. And as on any chessboard, the queens have emerged as the power centres. Meet Dimple Yadav and Aparna Yadav.

Ramdev should be booked under sedition charges: IMA to PM

Ramdev should be booked under sedition charges: IMA to PM

Rediff.com26 May 2021

In its letter to Modi, the IMA said it was gratifying to note that only 0.06 per cent of people who received both the doses of vaccine "got minimal" infection by coronavirus, and "very rarely" vaccinated people had a severe lung infection.

SEE: Delhi woman fights off kidnappers to save 4-yr-old daughter

SEE: Delhi woman fights off kidnappers to save 4-yr-old daughter

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Police said the 27-year-old uncle of the girl, who planned the kidnapping of the minor girl to exhort money from her parents, was arrested along with his associate in east Delhi's Krishna Nagar area on Wednesday.

My family can't influence FIPB: Chidambaram

My family can't influence FIPB: Chidambaram

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Chidambaram said it was a 'despicable slur' on the six secretaries of the government.

Nitesh Rane sent to police custody till July 9 in assault case

Nitesh Rane sent to police custody till July 9 in assault case

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

The assault on the engineer came days after a Bharatiya Janata Party legislator assaulted an official with a cricket bat in Madhya Pradesh.

Cong MLA Nitesh Rane dumps mud on engineer; arrested

Cong MLA Nitesh Rane dumps mud on engineer; arrested

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

In the video clip that has gone viral on the social media, Rane and Kankavli Municipal Council president Samir Nalawade are purportedly seen tying Deputy Engineer Prakash Khedekar of the National Highways Authority of India to the railing of a bridge and pouring buckets of mud on him.

Pinarayi Vijayan's Saga With Black

Pinarayi Vijayan's Saga With Black

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

In Kerala, the use of black ranges from such convenience to strictures by community and religion to fashion and personal choice. One would have to be really insecure or too fond of the well settled life to see black solely as a badge of protest, points out Shyam G Menon.

Ex-BJP minister booked after girl alleging harassment goes missing

Ex-BJP minister booked after girl alleging harassment goes missing

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Her father had lodged a complaint accusing Chinmayanand of sexually harassing her, a charge refuted by his lawyer who claimed it was a 'conspiracy' to blackmail him.

The night television news died

The night television news died

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Television channels were ready to plumb below rock bottom in their frenzied prospecting for TRP gold, says Shuma Raha.

Bengal BJP chief says Mamata should 'wear bermudas to show injured leg'

Bengal BJP chief says Mamata should 'wear bermudas to show injured leg'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

A video of Bharatiya Janata Party state president Dilip Ghosh apparently suggesting West Bengal chief minister should wear bermuda shorts to display her injured leg has triggered controversy with the ruling Trinamool Congress slamming it as a 'distasteful comment' and women expressing outrage over the remark in social media.

Ahmedabad terrorists planted bombs on bicycles: Modi's dig at Akhilesh

Ahmedabad terrorists planted bombs on bicycles: Modi's dig at Akhilesh

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

He slammed the Samajwadi Party for being sympathetic towards terrorists and claimed that the previous government headed by it had sought to withdraw cases against several terror accused as 'a return gift'.

Chargesheet filed against 17 alleged Al Qaeda offshoot members

Chargesheet filed against 17 alleged Al Qaeda offshoot members

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

The Delhi police on Friday charge-sheeted 17 accused, 12 of whom are absconding, for allegedly conspiring, recruiting Indian youths and establishing a base of terror outfit Al-Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent.

Scribe death: Will ensure no injustice to anyone, says UP CM

Scribe death: Will ensure no injustice to anyone, says UP CM

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

A day after Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Shivpal Yadav said that no minister will be sacked without probe in the murder case of a journalist, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday asserted that his government would ensure no injustice is meted to anyone.

Day after Sasikala's exit, theories abound on her decision

Day after Sasikala's exit, theories abound on her decision

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

The move of expelled All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader V K Sasikala to stay away from politics has fuelled various theories on her decision while the ruling party confined itself to poll related work like holding interview for ticketaspirants.

NIA files chargesheet against former J-K DSP

NIA files chargesheet against former J-K DSP

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The 3,064-page chargesheet, filed in a Jammu court under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and various sections of the Indian Penal Code, names self-styled commander of the Hizbul Mujahideen terror group Syed Naveed Mushtaq alias Naveed Babu and his alleged network of aides.

SC to hear contempt plea against Kanhaiya, Gilani on Monday

SC to hear contempt plea against Kanhaiya, Gilani on Monday

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

A bench of Chief Justice T S Thakur and Justices R Banumathi and U U Lalit fixed the contempt plea for hearing on Monday when the plea alleged that by terming the execution as "judicial killing", Kumar and others have committed contempt of the court which had delivered the verdict.

Govt allows TV show on 'infiltration of Muslims in UPSC'

Govt allows TV show on 'infiltration of Muslims in UPSC'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

The channel headed by Suresh Chavhanke claimed vindication of its stance and said in a statement that it will air the programme "Bindas Bol" on alleged Muslims' "infiltration" in UPSC on Friday at 8 pm.

Man who pointed gun at Delhi cop arrested

Man who pointed gun at Delhi cop arrested

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

The man fired eight rounds in the presence of police personnel.

The Fake News Epidemic

The Fake News Epidemic

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

'So potent is the menace of false news that scientists have now devised a psychological vaccine to target it,' says Veena Sandhu.

Facebook, Twitter block Trump's account after US Capitol violence

Facebook, Twitter block Trump's account after US Capitol violence

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Earlier, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube removed a video of Trump in which he repeated unfounded claims that the election was stolen from him.

Why Rhea's case should send shivers down our spines

Why Rhea's case should send shivers down our spines

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

A promising young actor suffering from depression has had his life laid bare for the grubby public to paw through. An ordinary family has been pitched into the middle of a nightmare of an investigation and arrested for no reason discernible at present. And a young actress has had her reputation, and probably career, destroyed so that TRP ratings can soar, notes Sherna Gandhy.

No deliberate delay: Delhi poll body on Kejriwal nomination

No deliberate delay: Delhi poll body on Kejriwal nomination

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

The CEO office said that the Returning Officer took such a long time due to the rush of candidates on the last day of filing nomination papers. The response came hours after a number of AAP leaders alleged that around 35 candidates with incomplete set of papers were insisting that they would not allow the CM to file his nomination unless their nominations were filed.

'Come teach traitors a lesson': Lawyer on FB before court attacks

'Come teach traitors a lesson': Lawyer on FB before court attacks

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Between February 11 and 16, Chauhan has used the social media website nine times to urge lawyers to reach the court in time and "demonstrate their patriotism" and "teach traitors a lesson".

Tandav review

Tandav review

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Tandav is as mainstream and contrived as it gets, but not completely without its moments of charisma and drama, observes Sukanya Verma.

Will EPS Reign Supreme in AIADMK?

Will EPS Reign Supreme in AIADMK?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

EPS' real test will commence with a decision whether or not to patch up with OPS and on what terms -- and then, to decide whether or not to have the BJP for an electoral ally, come 2024, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Scanty, sketchy evidence': Court grants bail to Disha Ravi

'Scanty, sketchy evidence': Court grants bail to Disha Ravi

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

Ravi was arrested by a Cyber Cell team of the Delhi Police from Bengaluru and brought to Delhi. She was currently in police custody.

Nawab Malik's portfolios to be given temporarily to other ministers

Nawab Malik's portfolios to be given temporarily to other ministers

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Interacting with media persons in Mumbai after attending a meeting called by NCP president Sharad Pawar to discuss the issue, Patil maintained the party will not take Malik's resignation as the latter "was arrested in a wrong manner."

AAP crisis: Now, Sunita Kejriwal enters Twitter battle with Kapil Mishra

AAP crisis: Now, Sunita Kejriwal enters Twitter battle with Kapil Mishra

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife, Sunita, took potshots at his former disciple and now chief detractor, Kapil Mishra, on Twitter on Monday. "Law of nature never errs. Seeds of deceit, lies sown, so shall he @KapilMishra reap. Inevitable," the former income tax commissioner tweeted.

No defence against the false patriot who peddles slogans

No defence against the false patriot who peddles slogans

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

'The facts have become unimportant and useless.' 'What is important is the constantly shouting of patriotism even as one undermines the interests of the people.' 'And the abusing of rivals as being traitors,' says Aakar Patel.

'AIB Knockout': FIR against Karan Johar, Deepika and others

'AIB Knockout': FIR against Karan Johar, Deepika and others

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Mumbai Police on Thursday registered an FIR against 14 persons, including Bollywood personalities Karan Johar, Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhat, organisers and participants of the controversial'AIB Knockout' show, a day after a court here ordered such an action.