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Empty Stands At Game 1 World Cup 2023

Empty Stands At Game 1 World Cup 2023

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

World Cup 2023 off to a disappointing start.

'We've not quit BJP; working for Modi's 400+ dream'

'We've not quit BJP; working for Modi's 400+ dream'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

'Since the last ten days our own people were spreading canards and propaganada against me and my family.' 'I was upset by this behaviour and I decided that I should not contest this Lok Sabha election.'

Manipur police toughen stand against Meitei radical group after cop's kidnap

Manipur police toughen stand against Meitei radical group after cop's kidnap

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

The Manipur police said all personnel of the force from top to bottom are united and any attack on anyone and use of social media to target any officer or unit will be taken seriously and stringent action will be taken.

How Taapsee Fell In Love With Mathias

How Taapsee Fell In Love With Mathias

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Taapsee Pannu wed longtime beau Mathias Boe over the weekend in Udaipur.

Manipur extends internet ban till Oct 16; students block highway

Manipur extends internet ban till Oct 16; students block highway

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Frustration continues to mount over the prolonged mobile internet suspension with a Senapati district-based Naga students body imposing highway blockade over the issue since October 5.

SC takes cognisance of doctor's rape-murder case, hearing on Aug 20

SC takes cognisance of doctor's rape-murder case, hearing on Aug 20

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

According to the cause list of August 20 uploaded on the apex court website, a bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra is scheduled to hear on Tuesday.

Attack on migrants: Police book Tamil Nadu BJP chief for inciting violence

Attack on migrants: Police book Tamil Nadu BJP chief for inciting violence

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

The cyber crime division have booked the BJP state unit chief under sections of inciting violence and promoting enmity between groups among others.

CEC dares Oppn to give proof of attempts to influence poll process

CEC dares Oppn to give proof of attempts to influence poll process

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Monday dared the opposition to share evidence of allegations that returning officers and district magistrates were influenced to vitiate the poll process so the panel could take action against them.

No truth in 'rumours' of Smith resigning as captain

No truth in 'rumours' of Smith resigning as captain

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

Cricket South Africa and Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula both on Saturday dismissed widespread social media comments that Graeme Smith had threatened to resign if he was not made the Proteas captain for the ongoing Test series against India.

Child-lifting rumours led to Palghar lynching: CID chargesheet

Child-lifting rumours led to Palghar lynching: CID chargesheet

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

The team probing the incident examined 808 suspects and 118 witnesses to collect strong evidence against the accused, the CID said in a release.

Mumbai police warns netizens over Covid-related fake news

Mumbai police warns netizens over Covid-related fake news

Rediff.com25 May 2020

The violators will be booked under section 188 of IPC for disobedience to official order,

Tallest cricketer in the world is not dead!

Tallest cricketer in the world is not dead!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Mohammad Irfan quashed rumours of his death in a car accident, stating that the reports were fake and baseless.

How rumours hit immunisation programme in Muslim-dominated Mewat

How rumours hit immunisation programme in Muslim-dominated Mewat

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The rate of immunisation is low mainly because of rumours that the vaccines would have a sterilising effect on the children.

India hockey player Varun accused of rape; booked under POCSO

India hockey player Varun accused of rape; booked under POCSO

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

A woman accused the India hockey player of sexually abusing her multiple times when she was a minor.

Hanuman Jayanti violence in Sambalpur: 43 held, Internet suspended

Hanuman Jayanti violence in Sambalpur: 43 held, Internet suspended

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Some 43 people have been detained so far for the violence which broke out on Wednesday which also resulted in injuries to at least 10 police personnel including a policewoman.

Kashmir on edge as fresh orders trigger rumours on 35A

Kashmir on edge as fresh orders trigger rumours on 35A

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The situation in the Valley is tense as the fresh order directing the zonal SPs to provide the list of mosques here and its management committees has added to speculation about some major decision in the offing regarding Jammu and Kashmir's special status.

Jamia protests: 2 admitted with 'gunshot injuries'

Jamia protests: 2 admitted with 'gunshot injuries'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Two men, who were apparently part of a demonstration by Jamia Millia Islamia students on Sunday, have been admitted to the Safdarjung Hospital with "gunshot injury", sources said on Monday.

Assam: 62 arrested for lynching, spreading hate messages

Assam: 62 arrested for lynching, spreading hate messages

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

The incident was recorded by locals on their mobile phones and circulated on social media.

High Commission rejects reports of Mahinda, family fleeing to India

High Commission rejects reports of Mahinda, family fleeing to India

Rediff.com11 May 2022

The whereabouts of Mahinda Rajapaksa is being speculated since his resignation on Monday.

Chandigarh varsity: Accused didn't make videos of other girls

Chandigarh varsity: Accused didn't make videos of other girls

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

In an official statement, R S Bawa, Pro-Chancellor, Chandigarh University said, 'There are rumours that seven girls have committed suicide whereas the fact is that no girl has attempted any such step. No girl has been admitted to the hospital in the incident.'

Amritpal remained at large for over a month posing challenge for police

Amritpal remained at large for over a month posing challenge for police

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Amritpal managed to evade arrest for more than a month, which was proving to be a major embarrassment for the Punjab police that had launched a crackdown against the radical preacher and his aides on March 18.

After 32 years, Gautam Singhania separates from wife Nawaz

After 32 years, Gautam Singhania separates from wife Nawaz

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Billionaire Gautam Singhania on Monday announced separation from wife Nawaz, saying the two have decided to pursue different paths. Singhania, 58, had married Nawaz Modi, daughter of solicitor Nadar Modi, in 1999. "This Diwali is not going to be the same as many in the past," Singhania, chairman and managing director of textiles-to-real estate conglomerate Raymond Ltd, said in social media posts.

Hasina's son says she will be back in Bangladesh once...

Hasina's son says she will be back in Bangladesh once...

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Sheikh Hasina, who quit as prime minister and fled Bangladesh, will be back in the country as soon as democracy is restored, his son Sajeeb Wazed Joy said on Thursday and blamed Pakistan's intelligence agency, ISI, for fuelling the ongoing unrest in the country.

IPL 2024 Moments To Remember...

IPL 2024 Moments To Remember...

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The hot button moments of IPL 2024...

Kasganj: 'I'm fine', says man rumoured to be dead

Kasganj: 'I'm fine', says man rumoured to be dead

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

BJP MP Vinay Katiyar said those who 'support Pakistan' were behind the violence.

20 arrested in Jharkhand lynching cases, probe ordered

20 arrested in Jharkhand lynching cases, probe ordered

Rediff.com22 May 2017

The lynching was allegedly sparked by suspicions that the victims were child lifters.

Suspension of mobile internet, SMS services in Nuh, Palwal extended till Aug 8

Suspension of mobile internet, SMS services in Nuh, Palwal extended till Aug 8

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

The order to extend the suspension was issued by additional chief secretary (home), TVSN Prasad, on Saturday evening.

Nuh situation was not assessed properly: Haryana dy CM

Nuh situation was not assessed properly: Haryana dy CM

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala on Tuesday indicated that there were shortcomings by the administration in assessing the situation in Nuh, where a communal violence erupted on July 31 during a religious procession.

Real Madrid deny Mbappe bid rumour

Real Madrid deny Mbappe bid rumour

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Real Madrid on Wednesday denied media reports they have made a bid for Paris Saint-Germain's teenage striker Kylian Mbappe, who is emerging as one of the biggest stars of the Russia World Cup.

Did Sara-Ananya Date the Same Man?

Did Sara-Ananya Date the Same Man?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Kara Johar goes down memory lane and spilled the beans on his infamous rifts with Kareena Kapoor and Kajol.

Why Is Mamta Mohandas So Angry?

Why Is Mamta Mohandas So Angry?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Mamta Mohandas took to social media to refute rumours that her cancer had returned.

How Will Pakistan Army Deal With Imran Khan?

How Will Pakistan Army Deal With Imran Khan?

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The last word may not have been said on the churnings within the Pakistan army or the extent to which army chief General Asim Munir is in control, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RAW, India's external intelligence agency.

Punjab Police books Kumar Vishwas for remarks on Kejriwal

Punjab Police books Kumar Vishwas for remarks on Kejriwal

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Vishwas, who was a founding member of the AAP had alleged that Kejriwal had connections with separatists in Punjab, and those having sympathy with separatists used to come to his house for meetings during the last assembly polls.

Bhima-Koregaon: What Pawar's affidavit says

Bhima-Koregaon: What Pawar's affidavit says

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Sharad Pawar claims he is not in a position to name the organisations behind the violence at Bhima Koregaon, 'though active role of right-wing forces behind the violence cannot be ruled out.'

Morphed video of anti-Sikh Cabinet meet originated in Pak: Delhi cops

Morphed video of anti-Sikh Cabinet meet originated in Pak: Delhi cops

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

Primarily, two Twitter accounts -- @simrankaur0507 and @eshalkaur1-- were identified which had started the propagation of the video in question, Delhi police said.

Will These Celebs Appear On Bigg Boss OTT 2?

Will These Celebs Appear On Bigg Boss OTT 2?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The official list of contestants is not out yet, but Namrata Thakker digs out some names that are in contention.

Police gather evidence in Varun Kumar case, seek player's cooperation

Police gather evidence in Varun Kumar case, seek player's cooperation

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The police would soon be approaching the 28-year-old to join the probe

iPhone 7, 7 Plus launch: Rumours at a glance

iPhone 7, 7 Plus launch: Rumours at a glance

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Here's what actually might take shape as Apple CEO Tim Cook launches the iPhone 7 at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium tonight.

Jahangirpuri violence: 23 held so far, from both communities

Jahangirpuri violence: 23 held so far, from both communities

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

No attempts were made to hoist saffron flags at a local mosque in Jahangirpuri, police said.

'Tiger Zinda hai!' Amar Singh refutes reports of death

'Tiger Zinda hai!' Amar Singh refutes reports of death

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Scotching rumours of his death, former Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh has posted a video titled "Tiger Zinda Hai!!" on Twitter, saying he is awaiting surgery in a Singapore hospital and would be back soon.