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SC wants FIRs under scrapped Sec 66A of IT Act withdrawn in three weeks

SC wants FIRs under scrapped Sec 66A of IT Act withdrawn in three weeks

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Calling a "matter of serious concern" the registration of FIRs under Section 66A of the Information Technology Act it had scrapped in 2015, The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the chief secretaries of states concerned to take back the cases within three weeks.

Review: Mr X is an unwatchable piece of trash

Review: Mr X is an unwatchable piece of trash

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Mr X is a stupid, slow, randomly ballad-filled mess that could still have been made entertaining with an interesting protagonist, writes Raja Sen.

Cash for votes makes a return in TN's Erode bypoll

Cash for votes makes a return in TN's Erode bypoll

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

It is a sea of men clad in veshtis with distinctive party colour border design seeking votes with a smile and folded hands for their party candidates. The town is abuzz, with electioneering at its peak, and teeming trendy cars criss-cross the busy roads and bylanes bringing in more and more leaders from elsewhere for campaign.

Welcome probe against me if Maha CM orders it: Deshmukh

Welcome probe against me if Maha CM orders it: Deshmukh

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Deshmukh made the comment in a midnight tweet and also shared the copy of his March 21 letter to Thackeray, in which he had sought immediate probe into Singh's allegation.

Coming In May: Aadha Ishq, Kashmir Files

Coming In May: Aadha Ishq, Kashmir Files

Rediff.com2 May 2022

From original films to Web series across genres, as well as the biggest Bollywood grosser of 2022, Joginder Tuteja lists the good stuff coming to you.

India dismisses Pak PM's charge of discrimination against Muslims

India dismisses Pak PM's charge of discrimination against Muslims

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Khan accused the Indian government of deliberately targeting the Muslim community against the backdrop of the coronavirus crisis.

BJP, CPI trash JPC report, call it cover up exercise

BJP, CPI trash JPC report, call it cover up exercise

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Rejecting the draft JPC report on 2G, Bharatiya Janata Party and Communist Party of India said it has been reduced to a "Congress report" and they will give their dissent notes separately.

SC orders Navlakha house arrest within 24 hours, with additional security measures

SC orders Navlakha house arrest within 24 hours, with additional security measures

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected the NIA's application and ordered social activist Gautam Navlakha to be put under house arrest within 24-hours after shifting him from Taloja jail in Navi Mumbai.

What's hot on the OTT menu?

What's hot on the OTT menu?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

The Queen faces fresh new challenges on personal and professional front, a teacher gets romantically involved with her pupil, a boy and his truck embark on fun-filled adventures, a game of thrones over panchayat politics and more OTT recommendations from Sukanya Verma this week.

PIX: US Capitol is vandalised by violent mobs

PIX: US Capitol is vandalised by violent mobs

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

In an unprecedented assault on democracy in America, thousands of supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol on Wednesday and clashed with police, resulting in at least four deaths and interrupting a constitutional process to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the election.

My dream for 2020: 'Go on a vacation to Bali'

My dream for 2020: 'Go on a vacation to Bali'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Rediff reader Nalini Jagnat Kudalkar from Thane shares the bucket list of things she wishes to achieve in 2020.

'Giant rat' found in Mexico City drain

'Giant rat' found in Mexico City drain

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

The rat looked so real that some people said they would have fled in fear had they encountered it on the street.

Operation Bluestar hero K S Brar trashes talk of UK help

Operation Bluestar hero K S Brar trashes talk of UK help

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Amid the raging row over claims that Margaret Thatcher's government had aided India in the Operation Bluestar to flush out militants from the Golden Temple in 1984, Lt Gen (Retd) K S Brar, who led the offensive, on Tuesday said it was planned and executed by Indian military commanders.

Ex-HC judge to probe allegations against me: Maha HM

Ex-HC judge to probe allegations against me: Maha HM

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

The truth will come out after a probe into the matter, Deshmukh told reporters at the Nagpur airport.

Rahul Gandhi's questioning: Congress serves notices on 3 ministers

Rahul Gandhi's questioning: Congress serves notices on 3 ministers

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

The Congress has sought action against Enforcement Directorate officials who 'selectively leaked' to some media houses information related to Rahul Gandhi's questioning, as the party also served a legal notice on three Union ministers over the issue.

BJP envisages its own 'MY' equation in UP for 2024 polls

BJP envisages its own 'MY' equation in UP for 2024 polls

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and former state BJP president Keshav Prasad Maurya had also dropped a hint in a recent tweet, saying Yaduvanshi (Yadavs), Ravidasiyo (Jatavs) and Pasmanda Muslims will be brought closer to the BJP so that the lotus 'blossoms' in every booth in UP.

CBI, ED sitting on proof of 7.5m euro Rafale kickbacks: French journal

CBI, ED sitting on proof of 7.5m euro Rafale kickbacks: French journal

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

French investigative journal Mediapart has made fresh claims that alleged bogus invoices were used that enabled French aircraft maker Dassault Aviation to pay at least 7.5 million euros in secret commissions to a middleman to help it secure the Rafale deal with India.

BSP wins just 1 seat despite Mayawati's pre-poll talk of springing a surprise

BSP wins just 1 seat despite Mayawati's pre-poll talk of springing a surprise

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

When the BSP formed a government in Uttar Pradesh in 2007, it had bagged 206 seats and a vote share of 30.43 per cent.

Ranji: Siddarth's haul helps Gujarat nab first win

Ranji: Siddarth's haul helps Gujarat nab first win

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Himachal Pradesh, who were bowled out for 130 in their first innings, were 79 for one at stumps on day three needing another 393 runs for an improbable win.

Antim: The Final Truth review

Antim: The Final Truth review

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Antim: The Final Truth is so done to death that even criticising it feels like an exercise in monotony, feels Sukanya Verma.

Argentina beat Colombia in shootout to reach Copa America final

Argentina beat Colombia in shootout to reach Copa America final

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Argentina overcame its Copa America penalty shootout demons

'If Kohli gets going, he can be very destructive'

'If Kohli gets going, he can be very destructive'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

England pacer James Anderson said the hosts know Virat Kohli can be very "destructive" once he gets going so the wicket of India skipper was "extra special" for him on Wednesday.

10 Outstanding Images from The Sony World Photography Awards

10 Outstanding Images from The Sony World Photography Awards

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

The winners of the Open category of the 2022 Sony World Photography Awards have been revealed.

Smriti Mandhana will overcome poor form: Shiv Sunder Das

Smriti Mandhana will overcome poor form: Shiv Sunder Das

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Indian women's team batting coach Shiv Sunder Das on Thursday promised a different approach to counter Australian bowlers and backed out-of-form opener Smriti Mandhana to come good in the second ODI against the hosts.

Punjab polls: AAP's Ferozepur Rural candidate quits party, joins Cong

Punjab polls: AAP's Ferozepur Rural candidate quits party, joins Cong

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Aam Aadmi Party's Ferozepur Rural candidate Amandeep Ashu Banger on Monday quit the party and joined the ruling Congress in Punjab, alleging that Arvind Kejriwal's outfit runs like a "multinational company" with only Delhi leaders calling the shots.

Will Gujarat Be A Cake Walk For BJP?

Will Gujarat Be A Cake Walk For BJP?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

The BJP is not taking the AAP challenge lightly. Amit Shah has cautioned party insiders to ensure that AAP does not cross a vote share of 24%. He has always seen AAP as a much more significant challenge than the Congress, observes Ramesh Menon, author, Modi Demystified: The Making Of A Prime Minister.

Olympics: Australians damage rooms, create ruckus on flight home

Olympics: Australians damage rooms, create ruckus on flight home

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Australian Olympic Committee Chief Executive Officer Matt Carroll said he had received reports from the CEOs of rugby and football, investigating reports of rowdy behaviour on a flight into Sydney last Friday.

Cong 'dissenters' write to Sonia? Party denies claim

Cong 'dissenters' write to Sonia? Party denies claim

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Suspended Congress leader claims 100 letters to Sonia Gandhi over leadership change

India needs a new army -- Waste Warriors!

India needs a new army -- Waste Warriors!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

We need to bring solid waste management into all school curricula in an organised and cohesive manner, suggests Anjuli Bhargava.

'Most critics don't know difference between good and bad film'

'Most critics don't know difference between good and bad film'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

'It's time to change this system of randomly giving stars and the right to bad critics to run down our products.' 'Two films, even if both get three stars, are very different from each other.' 'I can understand if these stars indicated a level of enjoyment or engagement, but the current rating system is flawed because there are no parameters.'

The desi who returned a $1 million lottery ticket

The desi who returned a $1 million lottery ticket

Rediff.com27 May 2021

'I don't know what touched me, but the next day I felt like, I should just give it back.'

Covid generated 8 million tonnes of plastic waste: Study

Covid generated 8 million tonnes of plastic waste: Study

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

The research, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, found that a significant portion of this ocean plastic debris is expected to make its way onto either beaches or the seabed within three to four years.

Nitish will win only because of Modi's work: Chirag

Nitish will win only because of Modi's work: Chirag

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

"If the current Chief Minister again wins this election by mistake then our state will lose. Our state will again stand on the verge of getting ruined. "I wonder how he promotes casteism. It is not appropriate to imagine the development of Bihar under the leadership of a person who promotes communalism," Paswan said while launching the party's manifesto for the Bihar assembly polls.

Nimrat Kaur quashes rumours of dating Shastri

Nimrat Kaur quashes rumours of dating Shastri

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

The tabloid Mumbai Mirror had, on Monday morning, reported that Shastri has been dating the actor over the last two years after his separation from his wife Ritu.

When your son is COVID-19 positive

When your son is COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

'Most important were the breathing exercises -- whatever way you like.' 'Pranayam or just deep breathing...' 'Breathing is very, very, very, very, very, very important.'

Khattar, Amarinder exchange words over farmers' protest

Khattar, Amarinder exchange words over farmers' protest

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

"There is a clear hand of the Punjab government in it. Here in Haryana, former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and other Congress leaders besides some Left leaders are instigating farmers to take law in their hands," Haryana chief minister M L Khattar said

'I want to do films that my daughter can watch'

'I want to do films that my daughter can watch'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'If you don't get married, it's not a crime. If you do, it's not an achievement either.'

Cong imbued with Sidhu's sense of comic theatrics: Amarinder

Cong imbued with Sidhu's sense of comic theatrics: Amarinder

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala claimed that 78 party legislators had sought Singh's ouster in a letter to the central leadership and it was not party president Sonia Gandhi who made him quit.

How To Deal With Unfaithful Partners

How To Deal With Unfaithful Partners

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Accepting that your partner has cheated on you is a powerful symbol of mercy, restraint and goodwill. By moving forward, a person grows larger, moving on positively, highlights Kanchan Rai, mental and emotional wellbeing coach and founder of Let Us Talk.

COVID-19: Woods, Mickelson, Brady to play charity match

COVID-19: Woods, Mickelson, Brady to play charity match

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Woods and Mickelson previously played a pay-per-view exhibition in November 2018 that was beset with technical difficulties and ultimately streamed for free.