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No need to shed tears over Dubey: Sena's Raut

No need to shed tears over Dubey: Sena's Raut

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Why is the police action being questioned, the Rajya Sabha MP asked.

Rs 1,900 crore deficit likely to hit infrastructure projects in FY23

Rs 1,900 crore deficit likely to hit infrastructure projects in FY23

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce has observed that a massive shortfall in the budgetary allocation of over Rs 1,900 crore by the finance ministry to the industry department may have an adverse impact on the implementation of infrastructure (infra) projects in 2022-23 (FY23). While the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) had sought Rs 10,267 crore from the finance ministry for FY23, it received Rs 8,348-crore allocation. For the National Industrial Corridor Development & Implementation Trust (NICDIT), the finance ministry has allocated Rs 1,500 crore instead of Rs 2,400 crore demanded for the project.

A well-planned surrender: Kin of slain cop on Dubey's arrest

A well-planned surrender: Kin of slain cop on Dubey's arrest

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The arrest happened in a very well-planned way as first Dubey was in Faridabad and in just 12 hours he reached the door of Mahakal (in Ujjain), Kamalkant Mishra said.

Scribe, who attended Nath's presser, booked for flouting quarantine norms

Scribe, who attended Nath's presser, booked for flouting quarantine norms

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

The journalist's daughter, a post-graduate law student, had returned from London to Bhopal on March 18. She had been asked to observe home quarantine. But two days after her arrival, the journalist attended Kamal Nath's last press conference as the CM on March 20, official sources said.

BJP launches its own yatra in MP to counter Rahul's Bharat Jodo

BJP launches its own yatra in MP to counter Rahul's Bharat Jodo

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

The politically crucial Malwa-Nimar region of Madhya Pradesh played a key role in propelling the Congress to power in 2018 after a gap of 15 years and the party is utilising the Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra to strengthen its position in the belt a year ahead of the assembly polls.

Is Modi Wooing Muslims?

Is Modi Wooing Muslims?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

If Rahul's yatra makes a political statement from the other side of the aisle and Shah Rukh's success underlines a more relaxed popular mood, Mr Modi and Mr Bhagwat's cues to their followers are coming from another place, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Vikram Vedha Review: Whistle-Worthy Film

Vikram Vedha Review: Whistle-Worthy Film

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

A screenplay and superstar in perfect tandem, it doesn't get better than this, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Dubey encounter: SC asks UP to act on probe panel's recommendations

Dubey encounter: SC asks UP to act on probe panel's recommendations

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

A bench headed by Chief Justice NV Ramana also directed that the report of the three-member inquiry panel headed by Justice (retd) BS Chauhan of the apex court be put in the public domain and uploaded on its website.

Crowds gather around Vikas Dubey encounter spot, take selfies

Crowds gather around Vikas Dubey encounter spot, take selfies

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

The smudges were blood stains that had changed colour, perhaps due to the rain and the forensic examination. For part of the day, an overturned SUV could be seen on the highway to Kanpur. It was later towed away.

SC rejects plea against Vikas Dubey encounter probe panel

SC rejects plea against Vikas Dubey encounter probe panel

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde said that there were enough safeguards to ensure fair inquiry by the judicial panel into the encounter which took place in Kanpur.

How cops nabbed gangster Vikas Dubey

How cops nabbed gangster Vikas Dubey

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

When cops were taking him to an undisclosed location in a jeep, he was heard shouting, Main Vikas Dubey hun, Kanpur wala.

UP gangster Vikas Dubey killed in encounter while 'trying to flee'

UP gangster Vikas Dubey killed in encounter while 'trying to flee'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

Police said the gangster snatched a pistol from one of the policemen injured in the accident and was shot when he opened fire while trying to flee.

Kumbh and Markaz should not be compared: Uttarakhand CM

Kumbh and Markaz should not be compared: Uttarakhand CM

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Briefing the media persons, Rawat said, "There is no comparison between Markaz and Kumbh. Markaz was in a closed hall. All the people slept in a single hall with close contacts. They shared blankets. On the contrary, there are 16 ghats in Kumbh. Not just Haridwar, Kumbh is spread from Rishikesh to Nilkanth. Devotees take bath in different ghats at different times."

Haemorrhage, shock cause of death: Vikas Dubey's post-mortem report

Haemorrhage, shock cause of death: Vikas Dubey's post-mortem report

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

According to the post-mortem report, three bullets pierced through his body. There were ten injuries on the body. The first bullet struck his right side shoulder and two others at his chest on the left side.

Appalled that Vikas Dubey was out on bail: SC to UP

Appalled that Vikas Dubey was out on bail: SC to UP

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

"This is the failure of the institution and the person, who should have been behind the bars, got bail," the bench observed during the hearing which is going on.

3-man panel gives clean chit to UP police for Vikas Dubey killing

3-man panel gives clean chit to UP police for Vikas Dubey killing

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

A three-member commission probing the encounter of gangster Vikas Dubey has given a clean chit to police, stating their version of events about his death were supported by evidence.

How gangster Vikas Dubey's mother reacted to his arrest

How gangster Vikas Dubey's mother reacted to his arrest

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

She also said that his in-laws are in Madhya Pradesh and added, "He visits the Mahakal Temple every year. Lord Mahakal has saved his life."

Kumbh: NGT notice to MP govt over alleged green norms violation

Kumbh: NGT notice to MP govt over alleged green norms violation

Rediff.com13 May 2016

The National Green Tribunal on issued notices to Madhya Pradesh government and organiser of three-day event 'Vaicharik Mahakumbh', to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, for alleged violation of environment laws.

PIX: Gracy Singh performs at Maha Kumbh

PIX: Gracy Singh performs at Maha Kumbh

Rediff.com28 May 2016

Check out the pictures.

Parties hope to gain from 'lucky 7' in 7-phase UP polls

Parties hope to gain from 'lucky 7' in 7-phase UP polls

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

From invoking the 'Saptarishi' (Ursa Major) constellation, seven basic notes of Indian classical music to 'saat phere' (seven circumambulations) -- parties give different reasons and logic to claim that they will emerge victorious in the polls.

Sulli Deals case:My son is being framed, says app creator's father

Sulli Deals case:My son is being framed, says app creator's father

Rediff.com9 Jan 2022

The father of a 26-year-old man, believed to be the creator of the 'Sulli Deals' app and arrested by the Delhi police from Indore in Madhya Pradesh, claimed on Sunday that his son was being framed in the case.

Kumbh Mela: Covid reports, masks to be compulsory

Kumbh Mela: Covid reports, masks to be compulsory

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Preparations are underway for Kumbh Mela 2021 to be held from April 1 to 30 in Haridwar. The Uttarakhand government has decided to limit the Kumbh this year to 30 days.

'Indian embassy has forgotten us'

'Indian embassy has forgotten us'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

Over 1,200 Indian students stranded at Zaporizhzhia in Ukraine make a desperate call for help.

Vikas Dubey encounter: Oppn seeks judicial probe

Vikas Dubey encounter: Oppn seeks judicial probe

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

The opposition parties also alleged that the gangster was killed to protect the UP government.

Vikas Dubey encounter: Car overturned due to herd of cattle, says STF

Vikas Dubey encounter: Car overturned due to herd of cattle, says STF

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

According to a statement released by the STF, Dubey was being brought to Kanpur from Ujjain for appearance in a local court when the vehicle in which he was coming overturned in front of Kanhaiyalal Hospital on the national highway after a herd of cattle suddenly came in front of it.

Indian student: 'We are safe in Ukraine'

Indian student: 'We are safe in Ukraine'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

'The Indian government evacuated its citizens from the clutches of the Taliban and Covid-hit Wuhan, so I am not worried.'

Ram temple discussions off the table at Kumbh

Ram temple discussions off the table at Kumbh

Rediff.com9 May 2016

The VHP will focus on non-religious topics and give the Ram temple a miss at the three-day Vaicharik Kumbh, to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Shashikant Trivedi reports.

Lakhs of farmers have expressed support for agri bills: Tomar

Lakhs of farmers have expressed support for agri bills: Tomar

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

"While there is a protest against reforms, lakhs of farmers are also gathering to express support for bills. Today, thousands of farmers gathered in Gwalior for it," said Tomar while addressing an ASSOCHAM session via video conferencing on Wednesday.

Ministerial probables in Delhi amid Cabinet rejig buzz

Ministerial probables in Delhi amid Cabinet rejig buzz

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Bharatiya Janata Party leaders Sarbananda Sonowal, Jyotiraditya Scindia and Narayan Rane, all of whom are being seen as probables for induction as ministers in the Modi government, arrived in the national capital on Tuesday amid indications that the Union Council of Ministers is likely to be expanded on Wednesday.

RSS leader booked, expelled over Rs 1cr bounty on Kerala CM

RSS leader booked, expelled over Rs 1cr bounty on Kerala CM

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

Chandravat, the Sah Prachar Pramukh of RSS in Ujjain, had announced the reward to avenge the killing of its workers in Kerala

RSS leader who offered bounty on Kerala CM arrested

RSS leader who offered bounty on Kerala CM arrested

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Chandrawat was arrested on Monday and later produced before the chief judicial magistrate's court which sent him to judicial custody for a fortnight

Non-bailable arrest warrant against Digvijaya Singh

Non-bailable arrest warrant against Digvijaya Singh

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

A local court in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh has issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Congress General Secretary Digvijaya Singh and Ujjain's Congress MP Prem Chand Guddu after they failed to appear before it in connection with a case against them and others for allegedly thrashing Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha workers.

'Kumbh is the greatest show on Earth'

'Kumbh is the greatest show on Earth'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

'No other country other than India can do it on this scale.'

Court grants bail to Digvijay, MP in assault case

Court grants bail to Digvijay, MP in assault case

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh and party MP Prem Chand Guddu were on Tuesday granted bail by a local court in connection with a case filed against them and others for allegedly thrashing BJP youth wing workers in Ujjain in 2011.

NIA's major breakthrough: Key Samjhauta accused held

NIA's major breakthrough: Key Samjhauta accused held

Rediff.com15 Dec 2012

In a major breakthrough in the 2007 Samjhauta Express blast case, the National Investigation Agency arrested Rajendra (Pahalwan) Chowdhary, suspected to have planted bombs in the Pakistan-bound train, from Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh.

Lokayukta police raid MP forest officer; Rs 42 cr seized

Lokayukta police raid MP forest officer; Rs 42 cr seized

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Madhya Pradesh anti-corruption officials have raided properties belonging to Chief Conservator of Forest B K Singh and unearthed disproportionate assets worth Rs 42 crores from his residences in Bhopal and Ujjain.

UPA government indecisive, incompetent: Advani

UPA government indecisive, incompetent: Advani

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Friday lashed out at the United Progressive Alliance government describing it as "indecisive and incompetent."

Indore cleanest city for 5th straight yr, Chhattisgarh cleanest state

Indore cleanest city for 5th straight yr, Chhattisgarh cleanest state

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

The second and third positions in the 'cleanest city' category of the 'Swachh Survekshan Awards, 2021' were secured by Surat and Vijayawada, respectively.

6 die due to low pressure oxygen in MP hospital

6 die due to low pressure oxygen in MP hospital

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

Terming the situation as scary, Nath also said there was a shortage of Remdesivir injections used in the treatment of coronavirus, and alleged that the key anti-viral drug and oxygen were available only on paper and not in reality.

Bhopal train bombers sent pix of pipe bomb to Syria

Bhopal train bombers sent pix of pipe bomb to Syria

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

The perpetrators of Bhopal-Ujjain train bomb explosion were influenced by Islamic State ideology and the incident was a "trial blast" as the terrorists planned to carry out more attacks, the Madhya Pradesh government said on Wednesday.