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30 killed in sufi shrine blast in Pakistan

30 killed in sufi shrine blast in Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

The blast occurred in the remote Hub region in Lasbela district where devotees were attending a Sufi dance called "dhamaal" at Dargah Shah Noorani shrine.

ED questions Vadra for 9 hours on 2nd day

ED questions Vadra for 9 hours on 2nd day

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Vadra and his mother Maureen had appeared before the ED on Tuesday.

Violent protests break out across country over remarks on Prophet

Violent protests break out across country over remarks on Prophet

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Protests broke out in some states on Friday, including Delhi's Jama Masjid and stone-petling at policemen in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj and Saharanpur, over the controversial remarks on Prophet Muhammad by two now-suspended Bharatiya Janata Party functionaries with demonstrators in Jharkhand injuring a few policemen while authorities in Jammu imposed a curfew in few areas and parts of Kashmir observed a shutdown.

Robert Vadra, mother appear before ED in Jaipur in Bikaner case probe

Robert Vadra, mother appear before ED in Jaipur in Bikaner case probe

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

The Rajasthan government had, in January 2015, cancelled the mutations (transfer of land) of 374.44 hectares of land, after the land department claimed to have found that the allotments were made in the names of "illegal private persons".

Kerala rains: Toll rises to 22, Centre offers assistance

Kerala rains: Toll rises to 22, Centre offers assistance

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

22 bodies, 13 from Kottayam district and 9 from Idukki were recovered from various rain-hit areas while National Disaster Response Force teams continued their rescue operations.

3 killed as 4-storey building collapses in Bhiwandi

3 killed as 4-storey building collapses in Bhiwandi

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

At least 20 other persons are feared trapped under the debris of the building in Navi Vasti locality.

ED conducts raids in land grab case involving firm linked to Vadra

ED conducts raids in land grab case involving firm linked to Vadra

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Vadra has denied any wrongdoing even as Congress party called the action 'sheer political vendetta'.

'Received it today,' says Priyanka on ED notice to husband over land deal

'Received it today,' says Priyanka on ED notice to husband over land deal

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday took a dig at the Enforcement Directorate for giving out news regarding her husband Robert Vadra's alleged money laundering and connection involving a land deal in Bikaner district, Rajasthan.

JK: Encounter victim's body exhumed for DNA

JK: Encounter victim's body exhumed for DNA

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

The police on Tuesday exhumed the body of the victim of the alleged fake encounter in Poonch district and took samples for a DNA test to ascertain his identity. After the approval of the district administration, the body of the August 7 encounter victim was dug out in Surankote belt of Poonch district, in the presence of Additional Superintendent of Police Yougal Manhas, Magistrate (Tehsildar) Nisar Ahmed Khan and other officials on Tuesday afternoon, said the police.

Delhi University admission racket busted, 3 held

Delhi University admission racket busted, 3 held

Rediff.com25 Jun 2011

The police on Saturday claimed to have smashed a racket involved in helping students get admission in Delhi University colleges using fake caste certificates for Rs 3 to 5 lakh with the arrest of three youths, including a contract employee in a tehsildar office.

Odisha's Dongria Kondhs face Covid threat

Odisha's Dongria Kondhs face Covid threat

Rediff.com29 May 2021

There is little doubt that the Dongria Kondhs are facing their biggest challenge. Being small in number, they need special attention and care in order to fight this deadly virus.

Orissa: Naxals free engineer; no info on collector

Orissa: Naxals free engineer; no info on collector

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

Seven days after being abducted by the Maoists, junior engineer Pabitra Majhi was freed in a remote area of Malkangiri district on Wednesday even as there was no clear information on the whereabouts of District Collector R V Krishna.

Nine injured in house collapse, 1 feared trapped near Mumbai

Nine injured in house collapse, 1 feared trapped near Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

The house located in Tandel Mohalla of the town came crashing down at around 5 am when its occupants, all members of one family, were asleep, the police said.

MP: Lizard in mid-day meal; 15 children take ill

MP: Lizard in mid-day meal; 15 children take ill

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

After the children consumed food at the Aanganwadi of Lalpur village under Barghat tehsil, they and the assistant complained of uneasiness.

Aadhaar must for benefits to victims of terror, Naxals

Aadhaar must for benefits to victims of terror, Naxals

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

In a notification, the Union Home Ministry said an eligible beneficiary desirous of receiving the benefit under the 'Central Scheme for Assistance to Civilian Victims/Family of Victims of Terrorist/Communal/LWE Violence and Cross Border Firing and Mine/IED Blasts on Indian Territory' is required to furnish proof of possession of Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.

Rajasthan: BJP MLA faces heat after clicking selfie at fire incident site

Rajasthan: BJP MLA faces heat after clicking selfie at fire incident site

Rediff.com10 May 2017

The MLA tried to justify his decision but later removed it from his account.

Over 100 school kids hospitalised after eating mid-day meal

Over 100 school kids hospitalised after eating mid-day meal

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

district were on Thursday admitted to hospital as they suffered health problems after consuming mid-day meal food, district officials said.

Heavy rains wreak havoc in Maharashtra, 13 killed

Heavy rains wreak havoc in Maharashtra, 13 killed

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast 'extremely heavy rains' at a few places in Marathwada, Mumbai and other parts of the coastal Konkan region of Maharashtra in the next 24 hours.

Sri Lankan refugees await news from war zone

Sri Lankan refugees await news from war zone

Rediff.com1 May 2009

Some of them have been here for so long that they can't remember how their homes in Sri Lanka looked. Some have been born here and know only of the homes that their parents describe.

Maharashtra: 73 girl students ill after dinner

Maharashtra: 73 girl students ill after dinner

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

The girls started complaining of stomach pain and vomiting after eating their meals last night, police said. Two of them were said to be in a serious condition.

Orissa: Naxals attack jail, free prisoners

Orissa: Naxals attack jail, free prisoners

Rediff.com24 Mar 2006

Naxalites attacked a police station and adjoining Orissa State Armed Police camp at R Udayagiri in Gajapati district of the state in the wee hours Friday.

Abu Salem wants to be included in UP voters list

Abu Salem wants to be included in UP voters list

Rediff.com10 Nov 2006

Gangster Abu Salem is set to contest next year's elections to the Uttar Pradesh assembly from Mubarakpur constituency as an independent and has applied for the inclusion of his name in the state voters' list, his lawyer said on Friday.

Bribe charge: MNS files complaint against Kapil Sharma

Bribe charge: MNS files complaint against Kapil Sharma

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Sharma had kicked up a controversy last week by alleging that he had been asked to pay a bribe of Rs 5 lakh by an official of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation which, in turn, claimed that the actor had flouted norms not only in his Versova office building but also at his apartment in suburban Goregaon.

The Great Escape: India's unsung war heroes

The Great Escape: India's unsung war heroes

Rediff.com21 May 2014

Three Indian Air Force officers held as Prisoners of War in a jail in Rawalipindi made a heroic escape. They reached as far as the Pak-Afghan border in Pakistan's Wild West -- within sniffing distance of freedom -- only to realise that they had finally met their match. Or so it seemed. The three escapees were never feted for their audacious attempt 41 years and truly deserve official recognition. Why not honour them at least now, says MP Anil Kumar.

Sharmila Tagore claims Bhopal royal property

Sharmila Tagore claims Bhopal royal property

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

The late Nawab of Pataudi's widow wants the current residents on family property in Bhopal evicted.

Bikaner land case: ED allows more time to Vadra-linked firm

Bikaner land case: ED allows more time to Vadra-linked firm

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

CBI is expected to issue summons to a number of other people and entities involved in the case in the near future

J&K releases Rs 1 crore for quake-hit

J&K releases Rs 1 crore for quake-hit

Rediff.com11 Nov 2005

J&K govt releases Rs 1 crore for quake-hit

Senior IAS officer arrested in Gulmarg land scam case

Senior IAS officer arrested in Gulmarg land scam case

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Senior IAS officer Baseer Ahmad Khan was on Monday arrested by the Jammu and KashmirState Vigilance Organisation for allegedly misusing his official position for illegal transfer of government land in Gulmarg worth crores of rupees.

Taj Mahal not Waqf property: Records

Taj Mahal not Waqf property: Records

Rediff.com4 Apr 2005

This disputed the Uttar Pradesh Sunni Waqf Board's claim that the Taj as a Waqf property and that they should get rights over its control and management.

26 dead as bus falls into ravine in Maharashtra

26 dead as bus falls into ravine in Maharashtra

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

The bus carrying a total of 38 passengers was on its way from Thane to Ahmednagar when it fell into the 400-feet Malshej ravines near Tokawade in the morning, an officer in the disaster control management room said.

Khade misses 50m freestyle medal by a whisker

Khade misses 50m freestyle medal by a whisker

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

India's Virdhawal Khade marginally bettered his long-standing National record to get closer to a second Asian Games medal as he qualified for the men's 50 metres freestyle final, clocking 22.43s, which was third fastest time in the heats, in Jakarta, on Tuesday.

Massive fire engulfs 4-storey building in Bhiwandi, 170 residents rescued

Massive fire engulfs 4-storey building in Bhiwandi, 170 residents rescued

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

The fire broke out at around 7.30 am in the godown and spread in other rooms on the ground floor, he said.

3 farmers end lives in MP; 15 since June 8

3 farmers end lives in MP; 15 since June 8

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

In Sehore alone, the home district of Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, five suicides have been reported.

Ministers, youths in Congress' candidates' list for Karnataka elections

Ministers, youths in Congress' candidates' list for Karnataka elections

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

The party has not applied the "one-family, one-ticket" formula for the Karnataka polls which it followed in the Punjab polls held last year.

'My house is still submerged; we are dying of hunger: J-K flood victim

'My house is still submerged; we are dying of hunger: J-K flood victim

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Outside the relief base camp set up by the state government at the Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneur Development Institute in Pampore, Afroza, 58, is waiting for a bag of rice since morning, but her wait, like her hunger, does not seem to come to an end.

17 months on, Sterlite victims' kin have cash, job; not closure

17 months on, Sterlite victims' kin have cash, job; not closure

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com meets the families of those killed in the police firing on Sterlite protestors in Thoothukudi, and finds a similar tale running through their lives.

Vadra questioned by ED for 9 hs in Jaipur, summoned again today

Vadra questioned by ED for 9 hs in Jaipur, summoned again today

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

His mother Maureen was also questioned for some time.

Farmers: 'Government can't hoodwink us'

Farmers: 'Government can't hoodwink us'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

'On June 13, we will intensify our agitation further by stopping trains from plying in the state.'

ED issues fresh notice to Robert Vadra-linked firm in land deal case

ED issues fresh notice to Robert Vadra-linked firm in land deal case

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

The ED said the firm, Ms Skylight Hospitality, has been given two weeks time to furnish financial statements and other documents of the firm to the investigating officer of the case.