News for 'spurned proposal'

Why A Man In Palghar Killed A Mother And Daughter

Why A Man In Palghar Killed A Mother And Daughter

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

A 27-year-old man allegedly stabbed a woman and her daughter to death in Palghar district, Maharashtra, following a dispute over a marriage proposal. The accused then attempted suicide and is currently hospitalised.

US drops Trump's envoy from Ukraine talks on Putin's request

US drops Trump's envoy from Ukraine talks on Putin's request

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

United States President Donald Trump's special envoy for Russia-Ukraine negotiations, Keith Kellogg, has been excluded from high-level discussions aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, according to a report in NBC News.

Spurned suitor arrested for Hubballi woman's murder

Spurned suitor arrested for Hubballi woman's murder

Rediff.com17 May 2024

"The accused was nabbed on Thursday night from Davanagere with the help of the Railway Police. He has been arrested in connection with the case," Hubballi Dharwad Police Commissioner Renuka Sukumar said.

Spurned man throws acid on colleague in Bengaluru, arrested

Spurned man throws acid on colleague in Bengaluru, arrested

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

The 32-year-old woman, a divorcee with three children, sustained burns in her right eye and is under treatment in a private hospital, they said.

RCOM spurns RIL's reconciliation offer

RCOM spurns RIL's reconciliation offer

Rediff.com7 Jul 2008

In its offer, that comes days after RIL invoked the arbitration clause under the non-compete agreement and asked RCOM to start conciliation as part of the process, Reliance Communication proposed to meet 'RIL in week of 14th July to clarify any doubts'. RCOM sources said that neither there was any dispute nor occasion for conciliation process and said that communication to RIL makes it clear that the company reserved the rights to take all actions as legally advised.

Pak continuously used terrorism to disrupt polls in J-K: India in UNGA

Pak continuously used terrorism to disrupt polls in J-K: India in UNGA

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

India stressed that it is even more extraordinary for a country with a history of rigged elections to talk about political choices, that too in a democracy.

'My Uncle Is Flirting With Me. Pls Help'

'My Uncle Is Flirting With Me. Pls Help'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

rediffGURU Anu Krishna offers advice on how to deal with complicated situations in a relationship.

Will Japan Instability Derail India Ties?

Will Japan Instability Derail India Ties?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

There is nothing to be worried about as bilateral ties are robust with solid foundations. Both are on the same page on the economic and defence/security ties bilaterally and globally and that shall continue irrespective of change in political dispensation in either country, points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

'Democracy is not a destination'

'Democracy is not a destination'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

'Democracy cannot be taken for granted. It has to be fiercely guarded.'

Mamata spurns govt's friendly overtures towards Hasina

Mamata spurns govt's friendly overtures towards Hasina

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

The United Progressive Alliance government's efforts to extend a friendly hand to the Sheikh Hasina government in neighbouring Dhaka were thwarted by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee whose party joined hands with the Adom Gana Parishad in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, ensuring that the Constitution Amendment Bill ratifying the Land Boundary Agreement with Bangladesh could not be introduced.

Good enough for China, but India spurns Arjun

Good enough for China, but India spurns Arjun

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

For some inexplicable reason, the army prefers to use Russian armour; Arjun is deployed in only two of its 63 armoured regiments.

Spurned lover throws acid at woman

Spurned lover throws acid at woman

Rediff.com24 Sep 2003

The incident occurred in Goregaon in northwest Mumbai.

Jilted lover sets woman on fire in Dumka, held

Jilted lover sets woman on fire in Dumka, held

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

A 22-year-old woman was set ablaze in Jharkhand's Dumka district early on Friday allegedly by a man whose marriage proposal she had rejected, a police officer said.

Arthur rejects offer to return as Pakistan coach

Arthur rejects offer to return as Pakistan coach

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Arthur is not coming because of the unreliable environment in Pakistan cricket

EPL: Leeds hold Liverpool amid Super League protests

EPL: Leeds hold Liverpool amid Super League protests

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

An 87th-minute header from defender Diego Llorente gave Leeds United a 1-1 home draw with Liverpool in the Premier League on Monday after the home side staged a protest against the breakaway Super League prior to the kickoff.

5 held for killing elderly man, injuring 2 others

5 held for killing elderly man, injuring 2 others

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

Five persons, including a minor boy, were apprehended in Delhi for allegedly attacking the family of a girl who spurned the proposal of one of them and for murdering an elderly man and injuring two old women who resisted their attempt. The arrested have been identified as Neeraj, Irfan Siddiqui, Vishal and Sandeep. A minor boy was detained in connection with the attack on the family and the subsequent murder.

BJP snubs Pranab's request for Lokpal Bill inputs

BJP snubs Pranab's request for Lokpal Bill inputs

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday spurned Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee's request for inputs on the proposed Lokpal Bill, arguing it would not be proper for a political party to submit its views to a drafting committee comprising civil society members as it would upset constitutional propriety.

In India, taxes on cars are among the highest

In India, taxes on cars are among the highest

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

Cars and two-wheelers attract 28% GST and a cess in the range of 3-22%, taking the effective tax rate to up to 50%.

Give Thoovanam a miss

Give Thoovanam a miss

Rediff.com7 Sep 2007

The Tamil film makes no sense at all.

Top 20 Scenes From Yash Chopra's Movies

Top 20 Scenes From Yash Chopra's Movies

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

On his 90th birth anniversary, Sukanya Verma lists 20 of her favourite scenes that reiterate his extraordinary grasp on the language of cinema and connect with the viewer.

Love triumphs as acid attack survivor gets engaged on Valentine's Day

Love triumphs as acid attack survivor gets engaged on Valentine's Day

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

Way back in 2009, in Odisha's Jagatpur, a young Pramodini not only suffered 80 per cent burns but even lost her eyesight when a spurned lover attacked her with acid.

Mumbai: Girl in critical condition after being forced to drink acid

Mumbai: Girl in critical condition after being forced to drink acid

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

A spurned lover allegedly tried to force his 17-year-old ex-girlfriend to consume acid in suburban Borivali in Mumbai, police said on Sunday.

India doesn't want to join China's OBOR, but...

India doesn't want to join China's OBOR, but...

Rediff.com25 May 2017

'Does the country risk being enclosed in a geographical cocoon if it spurns a multi-continent project for which everyone else has signed up,' asks T N Ninan.

Finding food and drink in London

Finding food and drink in London

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

'London being Tier 2, pubs can serve drinks but only with a 'substantial meal',' sighs Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Beckham mulls adding school to Miami stadium in bid for MLS team

Beckham mulls adding school to Miami stadium in bid for MLS team

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Retired English football star David Beckham is considering a proposal to build a sports high school at a new football stadium in Miami as part of his quest to bring a Major League football team to the city.

Why Nitish didn't join govt despite Shah's persuasion

Why Nitish didn't join govt despite Shah's persuasion

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Kumar insisted that allies should have been given proportional representation in the cabinet.

DMK does not need support of national parties: Karunanidhi

DMK does not need support of national parties: Karunanidhi

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

Asserting that Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam had the capability to face the polls with its existing local allies, party president M Karunanidhi on Tuesday said there was no setback for his Democratic Progressive Alliance in the absence of a national party in the combine.

'India is mother of terrorism in South Asia': Pak hits back at Sushma

'India is mother of terrorism in South Asia': Pak hits back at Sushma

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

Pakistan's ambassador to the United Nations Maleeha Lodhi launched a verbal dual against India.

India-Lanka: Beware Gota's gambit!

India-Lanka: Beware Gota's gambit!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

'Gotabaya will expect India to observe the red line.' 'He even dispensed with any gesture welcoming India as an interlocutor on the Tamil issue.' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Football Extras: PSG-Metz game stopped due to homophobic banner

Football Extras: PSG-Metz game stopped due to homophobic banner

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Sai's Take: Congress-mukt India?

Sai's Take: Congress-mukt India?

Rediff.com21 May 2019

'Why has the phrase gone missing from Modi's vocabulary?' asks Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Sushma slams Pak at UNGA: We produce doctors, you produce terrorists

Sushma slams Pak at UNGA: We produce doctors, you produce terrorists

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

The minister said the terrorist groups created by Pakistan is not only harming India, but also hurting its neighbours.

Opposition to meet on June 22 to decide on Prez nominee

Opposition to meet on June 22 to decide on Prez nominee

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Shiv Sena said that Dalit Prez candidate has been chosen for vote-bank politics.

Euro zone gives Greece until Sunday for debt deal

Euro zone gives Greece until Sunday for debt deal

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

The situation in Greece worsened with banks closed for a 2nd week.

Lapsed tenders hurt Modi's 'Make in India' defence industry push

Lapsed tenders hurt Modi's 'Make in India' defence industry push

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Irked by India's status as the world's biggest arms importer, Modi wants to build an advanced defence industry

Has Congress scored a self-goal in Tamil Nadu?

Has Congress scored a self-goal in Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

The answer seems to be 'yes' since party veterans themselves are questioning the move in the backdrop of the April 24 Lok Sabha polls, even as their hopes of a possible tie-up with Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam seem to have dashed with its chief M Karunanidhi virtually shutting the door despite extending an olive branch.

Greece faces last chance to stay in euro as cash runs out

Greece faces last chance to stay in euro as cash runs out

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Without some firmer pledge of debt relief, neither Greece nor the IMF is likely to accept a deal

How Modi can resolve the China problem

How Modi can resolve the China problem

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

'China any day would prefer to team up with India and dump Pakistan once the resolution of the border dispute becomes an accomplished fact.'

Time for TN to get a full-time governor

Time for TN to get a full-time governor

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Now that an elected chief minister is at the helm, it is high time the Centre initiate discussions to appoint a full-time governor at the earliest, given that the state is set to face some challenging times, says N Sathiya Moorthy.