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FIR against Sri Sri for remarks on govt schools

FIR against Sri Sri for remarks on govt schools

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

A local court on Thursday fixed April 2 as the next date for hearing on a complaint, seeking direction to the police to lodge a first information report against spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravishankar for his remarks alleging government schools to be breeding grounds for Naxalism. The complaint was filed on Thursday in the court.

PIX: Shilpa Shetty's Diwali party

PIX: Shilpa Shetty's Diwali party

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

A look at the guest list.

Photo diary: Rahul Gandhi's trek to Kedarnath

Photo diary: Rahul Gandhi's trek to Kedarnath

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi is trekking 18 kilometres up in the mountains of Uttarakhand to the Kedarnath Temple.

The Mahant keen to take on Modi in Varanasi

The Mahant keen to take on Modi in Varanasi

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

One of Modi's foremost critics will contest if he is the common candidate of a united Opposition, but fielded by the Congress.

Court frames charges against 10 in Dara case

Court frames charges against 10 in Dara case

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

A Jaipur court has framed charges against 10 accused, including an Indian Police Service officer, involved in the alleged fake encounter case of Dara Singh.

HC disapproves practice of people writing directly to PM, President

HC disapproves practice of people writing directly to PM, President

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

The law permits a person to approach the police or a magistrate to lodge a complaint and get their grievances addressed, the court noted.

CBI tutoring witnesses in 2G case, claims accused

CBI tutoring witnesses in 2G case, claims accused

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

The high-profile accused in the 2G spectrum allocation case on Wednesday accused the Central Bureau of Investigation in a Delhi court of tutoring witnesses before their deposition. The agency responded that it was their right to interact with them to check their credentials before they depose.

Sonia to present first S K Singh award for excellence in IFS

Sonia to present first S K Singh award for excellence in IFS

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

Congress president Sonia Gandhi will present the first Shailendra Kumar Singh award, named after the late distinguished Indian Foreign Service officer, on Friday at an event organised by Manju S K Singh, his widow, and the Ministry of External Affairs, in New Delhi.

2G charges: Three Reliance executives move HC

2G charges: Three Reliance executives move HC

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

RTL had challenged Special Judge O P Saini's decision to put it on trial, saying it never held stakes in excess of 9.9 per cent in Swan Telecom and that too was divested prior to the grant of licences in 2008.

12 pilgrims killed as jeep rams into bus

12 pilgrims killed as jeep rams into bus

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

Twelve people were today killed when the jeep in which they were travelling rammed into a bus that was carrying foreign tourists, police said here. According to the police, the Tata Max jeep was carrying 13 pilgrims who had gone to the Prabhunath temple in Nepal.

Why ABVP is gunning for this Goa professor

Why ABVP is gunning for this Goa professor

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

'If we encourage such forces, then tomorrow they will try to intimidate every teacher who doesn't teach their idea of what is right and wrong.'

'Missing' MP MLA returns, says he supports Kamal Nath

'Missing' MP MLA returns, says he supports Kamal Nath

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Three Congress MLAs -- Hardeep Singh Dang, Bisahulal Singh and Raghuraj Kansana -- are reportedly still untraceable.

Is Congress ready to look away from politics of dynasty?

Is Congress ready to look away from politics of dynasty?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2012

If there is one lesson that should be heard by every political party it is that both candidates and campaigners need something more than a famous surname to push them over the winning line. T V R Shenoy lists the lessons of Election 2012.

Kuldeep Sengar convicted in death of Unnao rape victim's father

Kuldeep Sengar convicted in death of Unnao rape victim's father

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

District judge Dharmesh Sharma also said the facts and circumstances brought on the record prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused hatched another crucial part of the conspiracy to foist a false case upon the victim by planting a country made gun and four cartridges.

Big win for BJP allies in in Maha, Punjab assembly by-polls

Big win for BJP allies in in Maha, Punjab assembly by-polls

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

The assembly by-poll elections yielded good results for BJP allies.

BJP's Agra MP booked for violating poll code

BJP's Agra MP booked for violating poll code

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

A notice has been issued to BJP MP Ramshanker Katheria on Sunday evening for flagging off the Shatabdi from Tundla railway station and the Election Commission has also been informed, District Magistrate Surendra Singh said.

Pics: Indian kabaddi heroes turn fashion models

Pics: Indian kabaddi heroes turn fashion models

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

India's menswear designers came up with a fashionable way to laud our kabaddi heroes!

Babri case: HC directs recording of evidence on daily basis

Babri case: HC directs recording of evidence on daily basis

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

The Allahabad high court on Thursday directed recording of evidence on a day-to-day basis by the Rae Bareli trial court in the Babri Masjid demolition case, rejecting a plea by a Vishwa Hindu Party leader.

Faces of the 2G spectrum scam

Faces of the 2G spectrum scam

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

Here are some of the top executives and politicians who have been linked to the 2G spectrum scam in India.

Jain corners limelight with twin pistol gold

Jain corners limelight with twin pistol gold

Rediff.com13 Aug 2011

Punjab colt Akshay Jain grabbed a golden pistol double, upstaging former Commonwealth Games champion Samaresh Jung in the process, in the Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championships at the Balewadi ranges.

Rishi Raj to head Society of Indian Academics

Rishi Raj to head Society of Indian Academics

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

Dr Rishi S Raj, chair, faculty senate, City College of New York, has been elected president, Society of Indian Academics in America.

India Inc lines up as demand for rapid testing for coronavirus grows

India Inc lines up as demand for rapid testing for coronavirus grows

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

The test used now, called PCR (or polymerace chain reaction), uses a nasal or throat swab sample and identifies the virus. These tests take at least five hours to give results. The rapid test, on the other hand, uses a blood sample and gives results based on detecting the presence of certain antibodies that react to the coronavirus protein.

ED challenges acquittal of A Raja, Kanimozhi in 2G case

ED challenges acquittal of A Raja, Kanimozhi in 2G case

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

The ED, in its chargesheet, had alleged that Rs 200 crore was paid by Swan Telecom (P) Ltd promoters to DMK-run Kalaignar TV.

The Reinvention of India's Past

The Reinvention of India's Past

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The BJP's message is that the past must be reinvented as creatively as imagination allows, states Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Industry cries foul over proposed jewellery hallmarking rules

Industry cries foul over proposed jewellery hallmarking rules

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

India Bullion and Jewellers Association said, self-certification of coins by refineries contravenes the basic purpose of a certifying agency.

2G scam: CBI not to oppose Kanimozhi's bail plea

2G scam: CBI not to oppose Kanimozhi's bail plea

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

After being in jail for nearly six months, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam member of Parliament Kanimozhi may finally get some relief on October 17 when her bail plea would come up for hearing as the Central Bureau of Investigation has decided not to oppose it.

Since April 2006, MPs wrote 84 letters to PMO on 2G

Since April 2006, MPs wrote 84 letters to PMO on 2G

Rediff.com2 Oct 2011

The Prime Minister's Office has received over 80 letters from former and sitting Members of Parliament regarding their concerns and suggestions on the telecom sector, including 2G licences distributed in 2008.

CBI arrests 4 cops in fake encounter case

CBI arrests 4 cops in fake encounter case

Rediff.com12 Mar 2011

The policemen, holding the rank of Inspector, Sub-Inspector and Assistant Sub-Inspector, were arrested on Friday for their alleged involvement in the killing of Singh in Jaipur on October 23, 2006, police sources said.

In Bihar, few bahubalis in poll fray this time

In Bihar, few bahubalis in poll fray this time

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

Many bahubalis have fielded their wives and relatives as proxies.

'Murli Manohar Joshi missing' posters emerge in Kanpur streets

'Murli Manohar Joshi missing' posters emerge in Kanpur streets

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Declaring that the Bharatiya Janata Party member of Parliament has gone 'missing'.

For Smriti Irani, sky is the limit

For Smriti Irani, sky is the limit

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Throughout her campaigning, Irani asserted that people of Amethi want change and development and will vote for Modi.

2G scam case: Pressure on Anil Ambani, Ratan Tata off

2G scam case: Pressure on Anil Ambani, Ratan Tata off

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

Gautam Doshi, Surendra Pipara and Hari Nair, senior executives of the Reliance ADA Group who were granted bail on Wednesday by the Supreme Court in the 2G spectrum scam case, will provide major relief to their high-profile boss Anil Ambani.

Rajasthan BJP expels 11 rebel leaders

Rajasthan BJP expels 11 rebel leaders

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

They have been expelled for their decision to contest elections against party candidates.

Gagan bags gold in 10m air rifle event

Gagan bags gold in 10m air rifle event

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

Ace marksman Gagan Narang bagged gold in the 10m air rifle while reigning Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra finished eighth after skipping the final for which he had qualified at the 11th Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship in the Balewadi Ranges.

HC questions Maha police's media briefing in case against activists

HC questions Maha police's media briefing in case against activists

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

"How can the police do this? The matter is sub judice. The Supreme Court is seized of the matter. In such cases, revealing information pertaining to the case is wrong," Justice Bhatkar said.

Gold is selling at a premium for the first time since Budget

Gold is selling at a premium for the first time since Budget

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

The yellow metal now trades at a 0.5 per cent premium over its landed cost, compared to a 4 per cent discount in mid-September because jewellers have voluntarily withdrawn the display of cash price from their website.

2G sacm accused spent the night in Tihar

2G sacm accused spent the night in Tihar

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

In contrast to their lavish lifestyle, all the five spent their night in a 90 square feet Tihar prison cell.

Orissa HC upholds life sentence of Belu, associates

Orissa HC upholds life sentence of Belu, associates

Rediff.com30 Oct 2011

The Orissa High Court has upheld the life term sentenced by a lower court to Surendra Das alias Belu, the kingpin of 1992 Cuttack hooch tragedy, and four others in connection with the murder of a police informer.

Raj poll: Congress fields Jaswant Singh's son against Vasundhara Raje

Raj poll: Congress fields Jaswant Singh's son against Vasundhara Raje

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

Manvendra Singh will take on the Rajasthan CM from Jhalrapatan constituency.

Now, mobile balance, recharge alert on the move

Now, mobile balance, recharge alert on the move

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

If one's balance is low or sometimes negative, it would intimate the person about the balance and also about the nearest recharge centre.