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MS university cancels seminar with Jamia Milia prof after ABVP protest

MS university cancels seminar with Jamia Milia prof after ABVP protest

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MSU) in Vadodara on Wednesday cancelled a seminar after members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) objected to the participation by a professor from Jamia Millia Islamia university.

KK's Family Arrives in Kolkata

KK's Family Arrives in Kolkata

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Wife Jyothy Krishna and children Nakul and Taamara took a flight to Kolkata from Delhi to bring KK home.

The Cute World Cup Scene Stealer

The Cute World Cup Scene Stealer

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

"Looking at the films come to life on set was a lot of fun. The lensing, the art direction and Prakash Sir's detailed eye. It felt like something special was brewing," says Naina Bhan.

AAP, Cong spar over Punjab MLA's arrest in 2015 case

AAP, Cong spar over Punjab MLA's arrest in 2015 case

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira was arrested by the Punjab Police in connection with a 2015 drugs case on Thursday morning, official sources said.

Yeh Hai India: Tiger On The Prowl?

Yeh Hai India: Tiger On The Prowl?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

A student with his mother walks past a mural depicting the Royal Bengal Tiger painted by Italian wildlife painter Maurizio Boshceri in collaboration with artists from the Government College of Arts in Kolkata.

'China Murdabad'

'China Murdabad'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Protests in Mumbai and Jammu denounce the Chinese government after Chinese soldiers clashed with Indian troops in Arunachal Pradesh.

CBI arrests 3 in Balasore train crash case for culpable homicide

CBI arrests 3 in Balasore train crash case for culpable homicide

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday took into custody three railway personnel in connection with the June 2 Balasore train accident, making its first arrests in the case, officials said.

Odisha school was turned into makeshift morgue, now students are scared

Odisha school was turned into makeshift morgue, now students are scared

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Such is the reluctance of the young students and their parents to come back to a building associated with tragic mass death that the school management committee (SMC) has pleaded with the state government to demolish the building as it is old.

Train crash: Injured drivers give their statements

Train crash: Injured drivers give their statements

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Both were rescued from the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express that derailed near Bahanaga Bazar Station on June 2 that had claimed 275 lives and left around 1,200 injured.

Odisha crash: How much did Railways spend on safety

Odisha crash: How much did Railways spend on safety

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

The railways has spent more than Rs 1 lakh crore on safety measures between 2017-2018 and 2021-22 with a steady growth in expenditure on track renewal, according to an official document.

Odisha train tragedy: Rescuer hallucinated blood upon seeing water

Odisha train tragedy: Rescuer hallucinated blood upon seeing water

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Nine National Disaster Response Force teams were deployed for rescue operations following one of the worst railway disasters in India that killed at least 278 people and injured more than 900. According to official data, the force rescued 44 victims and retrieved 121 bodies from the spot.

Train mishap: Morgues in Odisha struggle with unclaimed bodies

Train mishap: Morgues in Odisha struggle with unclaimed bodies

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Odisha is facing a morgue crunch as a large number of unclaimed dead bodies from Balasore's triple train accident, have piled up at its mortuaries.

'I'm very sceptical about Bumrah's comeback'

'I'm very sceptical about Bumrah's comeback'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

'I'm hoping that he will not have an injury effect on his bowling.'

Kolkata, Howrah turn warzone as BJP march to secretariat turns violent

Kolkata, Howrah turn warzone as BJP march to secretariat turns violent

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Roads around the 19th century iconic Howrah Station resembled a battleground on Tuesday, with brickbats aimed at police personnel flying thick and fast, and drenched protesters hit by water cannons limping to the safety of nearby alleyways and shops.

When Yogi and other ministers did yoga

When Yogi and other ministers did yoga

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Yogi and other ministers performed yoga to celebrate the eighth edition of the International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2022.

Two more FIRs against Amritpal, aides as radical preacher still at large

Two more FIRs against Amritpal, aides as radical preacher still at large

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

Amritsar Rural senior superintendent of police Satinder Singh said seven of Amritpal's associates have been arrested under the provisions of the Arms Act.

Time to Seek Divine Help Against COVID-19

Time to Seek Divine Help Against COVID-19

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Yeh Hai India: Capturing the events and moods across our incredible country.

Parties go on celebration spree, flouting COVID norms

Parties go on celebration spree, flouting COVID norms

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Coronavirus safety norms have gone for a toss as party supporters in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal crowd main roads to celebrate their leads in the state elections. The Election Commission banned all victory processions after counting of votes in states where assembly polls were held to check the spread of coronavirus.

Punjab: 10-yr-old booked over Facebook photo with 'toy gun'

Punjab: 10-yr-old booked over Facebook photo with 'toy gun'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Amritsar Rural Police booked four people, including a 10-year-old boy and his father, for glorifying gun culture but later cancelled the first information report (FIR) after it was pointed out that the firearm in question was a 'toy gun'.

Gasps, silence as passenger trains cross Odisha crash site

Gasps, silence as passenger trains cross Odisha crash site

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

As the train which started from Howrah slowed down as a mark of caution running across freshly repaired tracks, a few muttered 'Jagannath, Jagannath', the name of the presiding deity of Puri, the destination of the train, but most were too stunned to speak.

Odisha train mishap: Main line tracks repaired

Odisha train mishap: Main line tracks repaired

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Two days after one of India's worst train accidents at Bahanaga Bazar in Odisha's Balasore district, two railway tracks have been made fit to carry trains after bulldozers and cranes removed capsized coaches on the main trunk line connecting eastern and southern India.

CBI begins investigation into Balasore train accident with filing FIR

CBI begins investigation into Balasore train accident with filing FIR

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday started its investigation into alleged criminal negligence leading to the Balasore train accident which claimed 278 lives after registering a first information report (FIR), officials said.

When Kajol BACKSTABBED Bobby Deol!

When Kajol BACKSTABBED Bobby Deol!

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

It's been a busy weekend for Bollywood, and Mumbai's heavy rains did not deter them from going about their business.

What are Vidya Balan and her family celebrating?

What are Vidya Balan and her family celebrating?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Neha-Angad leave Mumbai... Vidyut, Rajkummar promote their films... Deepti launches her memoir...

Partial lunar eclipse leaves stargazers thrilled

Partial lunar eclipse leaves stargazers thrilled

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Stargazers across the country were treated to a visual delight as Earth cast its shadow on the moon in the last total lunar eclipse of the year on Tuesday.

CBI meant to investigate crimes, not railway accidents: Kharge to PM

CBI meant to investigate crimes, not railway accidents: Kharge to PM

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

In his letter to Modi, Kharge hit out at the railway minister for seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation probe, saying the law enforcement agency is meant to investigate crimes, not railway accidents.

How 3 trains collided in Odisha: Railways hints at...

How 3 trains collided in Odisha: Railways hints at...

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

They described the functioning of the interlocking system which prima facie seemed to have been part of the problem which led to the accident, in which at least 275 people were killed.

PIX: Kohli sharpens batting skills at India practice

PIX: Kohli sharpens batting skills at India practice

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Kohli was first to enter the nets to take throwdowns from the Indian support staff

Budget 2023: What tax experts want from Sitharaman

Budget 2023: What tax experts want from Sitharaman

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Widening of the tax base, doing away with cess and surcharge, improvement in compliance and moderation in tax for emerging sectors are some of the suggestions submitted to the Finance Ministry ahead of the Budget by Think Change Forum (TCF). Experts are of the opinion that there is a need to grow tax revenues for the government to drive economic growth and make investments in developmental activities, TCF, the think tank said in a statement. Towards this end, poor compliance was identified as a weak link in achieving targeted collections leading to complex issues like overtaxing, complicated tax structures, rising litigation, among others.

Rail tragedy: Cong alleges govt ignored CAG warning

Rail tragedy: Cong alleges govt ignored CAG warning

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

The Opposition party asked whether the prime minister will take responsibility for the 'deadliest rail tragedy' of this century.

PHOTOS: Indians go on shopping spree ahead of Diwali

PHOTOS: Indians go on shopping spree ahead of Diwali

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Here are a few glimpses of people doing their Diwali shopping across the nation.

Mamata forms 20-member panel to stem discord within party

Mamata forms 20-member panel to stem discord within party

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

The announcement is seen as a bid to assert Banerjee's control over the party, and stem dissension between a section of TMC's old guard and the next generation leaders.

After 2 yrs, devotees offer Eid prayers in mosques in large numbers

After 2 yrs, devotees offer Eid prayers in mosques in large numbers

Rediff.com3 May 2022

As the month-long fasting observed by the people of the Muslim community during Ramzan came to an end on Modnay, devotees across the country offered namaz on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr in large numbers on Tuesday.

'We can't leave such complex and innumerable operations to humans'

'We can't leave such complex and innumerable operations to humans'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'When I talk to my colleagues in the Railways, they say 'aadmi toh bohot hai, lekin matlab ka aadmi ek bhi nahi hai (the Railways has a bloated workforce, but doesn't have employees with have the skillsets that matter)'.'

BJP, AAP celebrate early Holi with poll victory

BJP, AAP celebrate early Holi with poll victory

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Here are some of the glimpses.

Odisha train mishap: Railways seeks CBI probe, here's why

Odisha train mishap: Railways seeks CBI probe, here's why

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Railway officials also indicated that possible 'sabotage' and tampering with the electronic interlocking system, which detects the presence of trains, led to the Friday accident.

KK's death: Police says initial autopsy rules out foul play

KK's death: Police says initial autopsy rules out foul play

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The report also said that the singer, popularly known as KK, had prolonged cardiac issues.

Kolkata's iconic Coffee House reopens after 103 days

Kolkata's iconic Coffee House reopens after 103 days

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The place, a melting pot of people from the world of art and culture for decades, had downed its shutters on March 20 this year after the West Bengal government imposed a lockdown.

Using Jai Shri Ram for politics proved costly in Bengal: Sibal

Using Jai Shri Ram for politics proved costly in Bengal: Sibal

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Banerjee fended off a spirited challenge by the BJP in West Bengal with a landslide victory for her party on Sunday, bagging a third consecutive term.

Kohli's 100th Test in Mohali as SL series revised dates released

Kohli's 100th Test in Mohali as SL series revised dates released

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

It was widely reported that the T20s against the Lankan side will take place before Test matches in Mohali and Bengaluru and the cricket body has now confirmed it.