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The most liked tweet of 2020 is...

The most liked tweet of 2020 is...

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

It turns out that a tweet by Anushka Sharma and her husband Virat Kohli -- where they revealed they were expecting their first child -- was the most liked tweet of the year.

SC grants bail to Zubair in all cases, disbands UP SIT, refuses to bar tweets

SC grants bail to Zubair in all cases, disbands UP SIT, refuses to bar tweets

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted bail to Alt News Co-founder Mohammad Zubair in all first information reports (FIRs) lodged in Uttar Pradesh against him concerning his alleged derogatory tweets.

BCCI makes big announcement for domestic cricket

BCCI makes big announcement for domestic cricket

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Last year, the BCCI had increased the prize money for the domestic tournaments with the Ranji Trophy winners receiving a whopping cash reward of Rs 5 crore.

Sable, Parul train in Swiss Alps for Paris Olympics

Sable, Parul train in Swiss Alps for Paris Olympics

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Both athletes are currently practicing in a facility at St Moritz, Switzerland ahead of the multi-sport extravaganza.

Haryana minister's 'exterminate' tweet on Disha triggers row

Haryana minister's 'exterminate' tweet on Disha triggers row

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij on Monday posted a tweet on activist Disha Ravi's arrest that appeared to urge 'exterminating' those who harbour the 'seed of anti-nationalism', prompting an investigation by Twitter.

HC asks Cong leaders to delete tweets linking Smriti Irani to Goa cafe

HC asks Cong leaders to delete tweets linking Smriti Irani to Goa cafe

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The Delhi high court on Friday issued summons to Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh, Pawan Khera and Netta D'Souza on a civil defamation suit filed by Union minister Smriti Irani seeking damages of over Rs 2 crore for allegedly making baseless allegations against her and her daughter.

Hyderabad police book actor Siddharth for tweet against Saina Nehwal

Hyderabad police book actor Siddharth for tweet against Saina Nehwal

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

A case was registered against actor Siddharth by the Cybercrime wing of Hyderabad Police over his controversial tweet against ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal, police said on Wednesday.

Hyderabad police book actor Siddharth for tweet against Saina Nehwal

Hyderabad police book actor Siddharth for tweet against Saina Nehwal

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

A case was registered against actor Siddharth by the Cybercrime wing of Hyderabad Police over his controversial tweet against ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal, police said on Wednesday.

Sen forced to pull out of Canada Open with visa issues

Sen forced to pull out of Canada Open with visa issues

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

He was seeded fourth for the men's singles event at the Canada Open

Tweet in favour of protesting farmers: AAP urges Tendulkar

Tweet in favour of protesting farmers: AAP urges Tendulkar

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

This letter comes after a number of prominent celebrities, Tendulkar and legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, tweeted in support of the Centre on the microblogging platform Twitter.

Twitter withholds 50 tweets related to Ghaziabad incident

Twitter withholds 50 tweets related to Ghaziabad incident

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Twitter has 'withheld' 50 tweets related to a communally sensitive video clip of an elderly Muslim man in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh on the microblogging platform, according to sources.

Scribe's video on remark against Cong leader unedited, X tells HC

Scribe's video on remark against Cong leader unedited, X tells HC

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

X claimed that the video in the social media posts which Sharma seeks to remove from its platform matches with his channel India TV's own livestream and is prima facie "authentic".

HC grants bail to pharma student held for tweet against Sharad Pawar

HC grants bail to pharma student held for tweet against Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Justice Jamdar then said that the bench will grant relief to Bhamare in the two cases where his bail pleas had been rejected, while the police are restrained from arresting him in the fourth and the fifth cases.

What's Dada Suggesting In This Post?

What's Dada Suggesting In This Post?

Rediff.com30 May 2024

His post garnered plenty of replies, some asking if Dada's tweet suggested he didn't approve of Gambhir as head coach.

SEE: Kohli-Gambhir 'put an end to all the masala'

SEE: Kohli-Gambhir 'put an end to all the masala'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The conversation between the two made for an interesting watch as they spoke about the importance of Test cricket, staying in the zone and talking of the knocks one enjoyed of the other.

America Stoops to Conquer

America Stoops to Conquer

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

The Biden administration's failure in stopping two major wars and several minor ones was seen as a major disaster by many Americans and the world at large, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

'Your legacy lives on': Rohit, Kohli hail 'fearless' Dhawan

'Your legacy lives on': Rohit, Kohli hail 'fearless' Dhawan

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

'Your passion for the game, your sportsmanship and your trademark smile will be missed.'

MP IAS officer gets show-cause notice for tweets on The Kashmir Files

MP IAS officer gets show-cause notice for tweets on The Kashmir Files

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Khan, a deputy secretary with the state public works department, confirmed to PTI that he had received the notice and said he was supposed to reply to it in seven days.

Didn't send any official: Kerala minister replies to Atishi's tweet

Didn't send any official: Kerala minister replies to Atishi's tweet

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty Sunday contradicted Aam Aadmi Party legislator Atishi's claims that 'officials from Kerala visited a government school in Delhi to understand and implement the city's education model', asserting that his state's Department of Education never sent any officials to the national capital.

Stuart Broad gets his name etched at Trent Bridge

Stuart Broad gets his name etched at Trent Bridge

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Broad's elation was evident in his tweet following the ceremony, 'A huge honour at one of my favourite places in the world,' he wrote.

At whom was Irfan Pathan's tweet directed?

At whom was Irfan Pathan's tweet directed?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

'Every prominent Indian cricketer knows exactly what @IrfanPathan means but they will dare not utter a word in support'.

US resident booked for sharing Nirmala Sitharaman's deepfake video

US resident booked for sharing Nirmala Sitharaman's deepfake video

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

The video clip shows Sitharaman purportedly giving a bite to the media and terming Goods and Services Tax as the Gopaniya Suchna Tax. It was shared by one Chirag Patel on his X handle.

HC directs activist Gokhale to remove tweets against ex-diplomat

HC directs activist Gokhale to remove tweets against ex-diplomat

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

In an interim order, Justice C Hari Shankar also restrained Gokhale from posting scandalous tweets against Lakshmi Puri and her husband Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri during the pendency of the defamation suit.

Ratan Tata Passes Away At 86

Ratan Tata Passes Away At 86

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

For the past few days, Tata had been admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital in south Mumbai.

Delhi Metro cancels ad referring to breasts as oranges

Delhi Metro cancels ad referring to breasts as oranges

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Delhi Metro on Thursday said it has withdrawn a poster on breast cancer awareness that asked women 'to check your oranges' but the questions remained -- does the metaphor obscure the message, does it help women in a cloistered society get comfortable or more awkward by sexualising a body part.

WazirX moves Singapore court for protection against Rs 19bn loss

WazirX moves Singapore court for protection against Rs 19bn loss

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Crypto currency platform WazirX, a cyber-attack on July 19 this year in which nearly 40 lakh Indians have suffered a loss of to a tune of $230 million or Rs 19.12 billion, has moved the Singapore high court seeking a moratorium in any legal action against it and for legal protection.

Look, Who's Back In The Nets!

Look, Who's Back In The Nets!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Rohit Sharma is all smiles as he returns to the nets ahead of India's opening ODI against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Friday.

Will probe celebs tweets over farmers' stir: Maha minister

Will probe celebs tweets over farmers' stir: Maha minister

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

A number of prominent personalities, including cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar and legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, recently rallied around the central government on social media using hashtags #IndiaTogether and #IndiaAgainstPropaganda.

FIR against Kangana, sister over 'communal' tweets

FIR against Kangana, sister over 'communal' tweets

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

The Bandra Metropolitan Magistrate's court had ordered the police to investigate a complaint filed by Munawwar Ali Sayyed, a Bollywood casting director and fitness trainer, which referred to Ranaut's and her sister's tweets and other statements.

Spotted: Kiara, Sid At Wimbledon!

Spotted: Kiara, Sid At Wimbledon!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Kiara looked stunning in a blue ensemble, while Sidharth exuded elegance in a white suit and tie.

BCCI gifts PM Modi special jersey

BCCI gifts PM Modi special jersey

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

The gesture was made when the Indian team were hosted for breakfast at the PM's residence, 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, on their arrival from Barbados, early Thursday morning.

BJP tweets video of Rahul Gandhi at nightclub, triggers war of words

BJP tweets video of Rahul Gandhi at nightclub, triggers war of words

Rediff.com3 May 2022

The BJP tweeted a video of Rahul Gandhi apparently at a nightclub in Nepal, inviting a strong response from the Congress which said he was in the friendly country to attend the marriage function of a journalist friend and that it is not a crime to attend weddings of family and friends.

Rohit's Walk Gets Ric Flair's Nod

Rohit's Walk Gets Ric Flair's Nod

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

The two-time WWE Hall of Famer captioned the video, "The Worldwide Sensation! WOOOOO!", leaving no doubt about the inspiration behind Rohit's celebratory walk.

HC orders Cong leaders to remove posts against Rajat Sharma

HC orders Cong leaders to remove posts against Rajat Sharma

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

The Delhi high court has ordered removal of social media posts by Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh, Pawan Khera and Ragini Nayak alleging that veteran journalist Rajat Sharma used 'abusive language' during his show on the Lok Sabha election result day.

Praise for Rohit and Co after defending lowest ever total in T20 WC

Praise for Rohit and Co after defending lowest ever total in T20 WC

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

The Indian cricket fraternity praised the team for pulling off the win.

HC orders removal of defamatory posts against Om Birla's daughter

HC orders removal of defamatory posts against Om Birla's daughter

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The Delhi high court on Tuesday directed X Corp and Google Inc to remove prima facie defamatory social media posts against Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) officer and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's daughter Anjali Birla.

Trump, Biden, PM Modi among most tweeted in 2020

Trump, Biden, PM Modi among most tweeted in 2020

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

The prime minister occupied seventh place on the list.

Help Vinesh, PM Urges Usha

Help Vinesh, PM Urges Usha

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

'PM spoke to IOA President P T Usha and sought first hand information on the issue and the options India has in the wake of Vinesh's setback.'

'Rohit 59%, Kohli 61%, Bumrah 34%'

'Rohit 59%, Kohli 61%, Bumrah 34%'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

'I see them as well rested India players. Could have been selected for the Duleep Trophy.'

Asian Cricket Council slams PCB chief Sethi over Jay Shah tweet

Asian Cricket Council slams PCB chief Sethi over Jay Shah tweet

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Friday hit back strongly at Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Najam Sethi "vehemently denying baseless allegations" of unilateral decision making levelled against its president Jay Shah.