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Bihar govt suspends 15 engineers over series of bridge collapses

Bihar govt suspends 15 engineers over series of bridge collapses

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Besides, the department has sought an explanation from officials concerned for the collapse of bridges in East Champaran on June 23 and in Madhubani on June 26.

Nitish Kumar demands stern action against Raj

Nitish Kumar demands stern action against Raj

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

A day after he likened Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray to saitan (devil), Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday demanded stern action against him for his remarks against north Indians and the Chhath festival.

Plot to derail train foiled in UP; LPG cylinder, petrol found on tracks

Plot to derail train foiled in UP; LPG cylinder, petrol found on tracks

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

The train hit the cylinder before coming to a screeching halt on Sunday morning. Due to being hit by the train, the cylinder was thrown away from the tracks, they said.

Padukone's sharp criticism divides badminton players

Padukone's sharp criticism divides badminton players

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Padukone said it's high time that players learn to withstand pressure, take responsibility, and deliver results after receiving significant support from the government.

UK hit by worst riots in years; hostels for asylum seekers attacked

UK hit by worst riots in years; hostels for asylum seekers attacked

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

As the United Kingdom struggles with the greatest social unrest it has seen in years, rioters on Sunday set fire to and broke into hotels designed to house asylum seekers in northern England.

CWG broadcast: PM for stern action against guilty

CWG broadcast: PM for stern action against guilty

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

Taking a "serious view" of Shunglu Committee's findings on alleged irregularities in awarding broadcast rights of Commonwealth Games, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday warned of "stern action" against the guilty.

'He Will Always Be Gafoormama, The Indulgent Uncle'

'He Will Always Be Gafoormama, The Indulgent Uncle'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

'The intellectual A G Noorani and A G Noorani the family man sound like a contradiction in terms, but both aspects were integral parts of the individual.'

PIX: West Indies have England reeling in final Test

PIX: West Indies have England reeling in final Test

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

PHOTOS from Day 1 of the third and final Test between England and the West Indies at Edgbaston on Friday.

Return and face probe, Deve Gowda warns grandson Prajwal

Return and face probe, Deve Gowda warns grandson Prajwal

Rediff.com23 May 2024

The JD-S supremo reiterated that his grandson should be given the harshest punishment under the law "if found guilty".

All you must know about the Olympics surfing in Tahiti

All you must know about the Olympics surfing in Tahiti

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Surfing makes its second Olympic appearance at the Paris 2024 Games after a successful debut in Tokyo, with competition being held this time on the French Polynesian island of Tahiti.

India-Canada Rift: US Is The Only Winner

India-Canada Rift: US Is The Only Winner

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

'Are we to believe that coordinated moves by the Canadian and US authorities are no longer taking place?', asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Can Zverev break his Grand Slam curse?

Can Zverev break his Grand Slam curse?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

Fourth seed Alexander Zverev will play Brandon Nakashima as the former finalist looks to end his long wait for a maiden Grand Slam title.

Rain forces England, Scotland T20 WC washout

Rain forces England, Scotland T20 WC washout

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Rain forced abandonment of the T20 World Cup clash between England and Scotland here on Tuesday with both teams sharing a point each.

Ahead of poll call EC flags paid news, religious appeal

Ahead of poll call EC flags paid news, religious appeal

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, the Election Commission on Friday asked parties and their leaders to refrain from seeking votes on the basis of caste, religion and language, and not insult the devotee-deity relation or make any suggestion of a divine censure.

Modi 3.0: The Cabinet Meets

Modi 3.0: The Cabinet Meets

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

On Monday, June 10, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra D Modi held the first meeting of his Cabinet at his residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg.

Modi's guarantee means jailing Oppn leaders: Mamata

Modi's guarantee means jailing Oppn leaders: Mamata

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

The TMC chief alleged that the National Investigation Agency had gone to Bhupatinagar in Purba Medinipur district without informing the local police.

WB polls: Pranab warns Cong rebels of stern action

WB polls: Pranab warns Cong rebels of stern action

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

Sending a tough message to the rebels, Finance Minister and senior Congress leader Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said it was not possible to satisfy all aspirants for party tickets and warned that contesting against official nominees would invite stern action.

From IPL humiliation to Test debut: The unbelievable rise of Yash Dayal

From IPL humiliation to Test debut: The unbelievable rise of Yash Dayal

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Yash Dayal's story is now one of resilience and redemption, proving that comebacks often speak louder than any setback.

Shreyas Iyer's anticipated comeback falls flat in Ranji semis

Shreyas Iyer's anticipated comeback falls flat in Ranji semis

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

Unfortunately, his return was marred by a dismissal for just three runs off eight balls.

Protests erupt in Assam as girl returning from tuition gang-raped

Protests erupt in Assam as girl returning from tuition gang-raped

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

A 14-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by three persons in Assam's Nagaon district, triggering massive protests by people on the streets.

Hockey World Cup: Stern Belgium test awaits India

Hockey World Cup: Stern Belgium test awaits India

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

The Indians will have to be at their best in all departments to get the better of the ever-improving Red Lions, who will be out to prove a point after a not-so-impressive opener.

Army chief promises stern action against rapists

Army chief promises stern action against rapists

Rediff.com9 Oct 2003

A Delhi student has accused four soldiers of the Presidential Guards of gang-raping her.

Probe commences against Sheikh Hasina, 9 others for genocide

Probe commences against Sheikh Hasina, 9 others for genocide

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

The application accuses Hasina and others of orchestrating a violent crackdown on student protestors, resulting in widespread casualties and human rights violations.

Normalcy tiptoes into Bangladesh, death toll climbs to 440

Normalcy tiptoes into Bangladesh, death toll climbs to 440

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Over 100 people have been killed in the violence across Bangladesh as chaos reigned supreme hours after Sheikh Hasina resigned as prime minister and fled the country on Monday, reports said on Tuesday amid signs of return to normalcy.

PICS: England survive Namibia scare, stay in Super 8 hunt

PICS: England survive Namibia scare, stay in Super 8 hunt

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup Group B match between England and Namibia in Antigua on Saturday.

When It Was Bradman Versus India

When It Was Bradman Versus India

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

History has not seen a cricketing rivalry as fierce as this this century, every ball bowled every run taken, coming with no quarter given. Ahead of India's five Test tour of Australia, Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com takes a walk down memory lane, recounting India's sojourns Down Under from 1947 to 2021, in a 4-part series.

The Super Teachers of Bollywood

The Super Teachers of Bollywood

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Perfect occasion to list 30 real-life educators whose unique methods, unwavering dedication or scholarly persona impressed us.

The Super Teachers of Bollywood

The Super Teachers of Bollywood

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Perfect occasion to list 30 real-life educators whose unique methods, unwavering dedication or scholarly persona impressed us.

J-K: 9 pilgrims killed as bus falls into gorge after terror attack

J-K: 9 pilgrims killed as bus falls into gorge after terror attack

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Nine people including three women were killed and 33 injured as a bus carrying pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh and Delhi plunged into a deep gorge after an ambush by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district on Sunday evening, police said, as political leaders cutting across party lines strongly condemn the dastardly attack.

Japan imposes stern protocols on India's Olympics-bound

Japan imposes stern protocols on India's Olympics-bound

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

"The unfair and discriminatory" rules have drawn sharp criticism from the Indian Olympic Association, which has written to the Games' organising committee requesting it to ensure that mechanisms to prevent COVID-19 do not have any "adverse and detrimental impact" on performance of athletes.

Sebi warns of stern action if stolen govt info used in markets

Sebi warns of stern action if stolen govt info used in markets

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Sebi is looking into the matter.

LS passes exam malpractices bill, students exempted, says govt

LS passes exam malpractices bill, students exempted, says govt

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

AAP leader and Delhi minister Atishi made the allegations against the agency at a press conference and called the entire probe a "scam" in itself.

'Hooper Was More Talented Than Tendulkar'

'Hooper Was More Talented Than Tendulkar'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'Man, what a player!' 'The ease in which he batted brought out a kind of awe in us.'

Euro 2024: Can Romania tame Ukraine?

Euro 2024: Can Romania tame Ukraine?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Romania face tough test against experienced and motivated Ukraine

Discontent brews within Maharashtra's ruling alliance

Discontent brews within Maharashtra's ruling alliance

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Tensions are rising within the ruling Mahayuti coalition in Maharashtra amid internal conflicts and open threats over unresolved issues like cabinet expansion and Rajya Sabha nominations.

Will stop weapons supply if...: Biden warns Israel

Will stop weapons supply if...: Biden warns Israel

Rediff.com9 May 2024

It is the first time that Biden has made such a statement, adding that the weapons sent could also be used in the operation to target the population centres.

Haldwani: Madrasa razed, shoot at sight order issued after 60 injured

Haldwani: Madrasa razed, shoot at sight order issued after 60 injured

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

A curfew was imposed in Haldwani on Thursday after local residents set vehicles and a police station on fire and hurled stones, injuring more than 60 people, over the demolition of an 'illegally built' madrasa and an adjoining mosque, officials said.

EC suspends Telangana DGP for meeting Cong chief

EC suspends Telangana DGP for meeting Cong chief

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

The Election Commission on Sunday ordered the suspension of Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) Anjani Kumar for violation of the model code of conduct amid the counting of votes, sources said.

England 5-0 India? Monty Panesar sounds the alarm

England 5-0 India? Monty Panesar sounds the alarm

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Panesar believes that England could secure a historic whitewash in the ongoing five-match Test series.

Irfan questions denial of central contracts to Iyer, Kishan

Irfan questions denial of central contracts to Iyer, Kishan

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Former India pacer Irfan Pathan has questioned the BCCI's decision to deny central contracts to Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer for ignoring a diktat to play Ranji Trophy, saying that players like Hardik Pandya have not been judged on the same parameter.