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Supreme Court to hear Dera plea on June 4

Supreme Court to hear Dera plea on June 4

Rediff.com28 May 2007

A Bench comprising Justice Arijit Pasayat and Justice D K Jain said there was no urgency in the matter for early hearing.

'Why give Katrina that award if she was undeserving?'

'Why give Katrina that award if she was undeserving?'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

'It is no longer about going on stage, taking your award and mumbling your thank you speech.' 'Now it's a whole big tamasha on stage.'

Declare assets: LS Speaker asks 7 members

Declare assets: LS Speaker asks 7 members

Rediff.com4 May 2005

Chatterjee threatened to refer their names to the Privileges Committee for necessary action if the declaration was not furnished, sources in the Speaker's Secretariat said in New Delhi on Wednesday.

'Sonia should have given priority to the Rajiv Gandhi murder case'

'Sonia should have given priority to the Rajiv Gandhi murder case'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

K Ragothaman, lead investigator in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case whose controversial book -- Conspiracy to Kill Rajiv Gandhi: From CBI Files -- raised a lot of questions about the case, is disappointed with the release of the former prime minister's assassins.

How Sussanne Roshan got Hrithik back

How Sussanne Roshan got Hrithik back

Rediff.com28 Apr 2013

This month's Masala! magazine cover promises to be explosive.

Tension at Ghazipur border as Tikait defies order to vacate protest site

Tension at Ghazipur border as Tikait defies order to vacate protest site

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

A confrontation was building up at the UP Gate in Ghazipur bordering Delhi with heavy security deployed while frequent power cuts were witnessed in the evening at the protest site, where Bharatiya Kisan Union members, led by Tikait, are staying put since November 28.

Ukraine crisis: Russia refuses to back down

Ukraine crisis: Russia refuses to back down

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

Russian President Vladimir Putin has taken a gamble on Ukraine and is betting that US President Barack Obama will blink first.

Protesting doctors turn down Mamata's invite for talks

Protesting doctors turn down Mamata's invite for talks

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

The doctors, who are protesting against the assault on two of their colleagues at NRS Medical College and Hospital, had on Friday sought unconditional apology from Banerjee and set six conditions for the state government in order to withdraw their stir.

Transport strike in TN enters 3rd day

Transport strike in TN enters 3rd day

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

Transport minister M R Vijayabaskar said that despite the stir, 80% buses were running.

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.'

2 metro stations shut as pro, anti-CAA groups clash in Delhi's Jaffrabad

2 metro stations shut as pro, anti-CAA groups clash in Delhi's Jaffrabad

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Police fired tear gas shells as members of the two groups pelted stones at each other in Maujpur. For security reasons, the entry and exit gates of the Maujpur-Babarpur metro station were closed. Gates of the Jaffrabad station were also closed earlier in the day.

PHOTOS: Egypt on verge of second bloody revolution

PHOTOS: Egypt on verge of second bloody revolution

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

The situation on the streets of Cairo is turning bloodier by the day.

People-to-people contact would continue, says Centre on Indo-Pak ties

People-to-people contact would continue, says Centre on Indo-Pak ties

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

In the aftermath of the Uri terror attack, the MNS issued an ultimatum to Pakistani artistes to leave India.

In PHOTOS: 'Biggest protest in Egypt history' turns violent

In PHOTOS: 'Biggest protest in Egypt history' turns violent

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

At least five people were killed and scores injured when millions took to the streets across Egypt demanding the resignation of Islamist President Mohamed Mursi, with media outlets describing it as the largest demonstration seen in the history of the most populous Arab country.

Gujjars back on train tracks as they revive reservation stir

Gujjars back on train tracks as they revive reservation stir

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Nearly 2,000 people have gathered on the tracks blocking trains, causing inconvenience to passengers.

IOA to amend constitution, to end impasse with IOC

IOA to amend constitution, to end impasse with IOC

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

Left cornered after being served an ultimatum by the International Olympic Committee, the Indian Olympic Association is all set to amend its constitution in a general body meeting in New Delhi on Sunday to bar charge-framed contestants from its elections.

EPL PHOTOS: Rooney impressive in Manchester United-Chelsea draw

EPL PHOTOS: Rooney impressive in Manchester United-Chelsea draw

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

The clash of the titans of the English Premier League ended in a dull draw but the man in news, Wayne Rooney, made the right impression.

Air India passengers may face flight disruptions from Friday

Air India passengers may face flight disruptions from Friday

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

The three oil PSUs have told Air India that if it did not make the monthly lump sum payment, they will stop fuel supply from October 11 at six major domestic airports.

Nail-studded roads, concrete barriers: Farmer protest sites fortified

Nail-studded roads, concrete barriers: Farmer protest sites fortified

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

"They have put these barbed wires, not us. They are not allowing people to come to Delhi. We are not the one blocking the roads. If we block roads, they ask us to vacate, but no action is taken when the same is done by these security forces," said.

BCCI threatens legal action against WICB

BCCI threatens legal action against WICB

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

In no mood to be lenient on the West Indies Cricket Board, the BCCI has issued an ultimatum to WICB, demanding that it furnish the $ 41.97 million damages caused by the Caribbean team's infamous mid-tour pullout last year.

'There were days of absolute despair'

'There were days of absolute despair'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

'You realised there was a struggle outside and now your struggle is to survive, live in prison, to retain your feelings, your humanity, and collectively continue doing inside what you were doing outside.'

US Democrats to step up bid to impeach Trump

US Democrats to step up bid to impeach Trump

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

The move to impeach Trump gained momentum on Sunday with the House Democrats announcing to introduce the article of impeachment against the outgoing Republican president on Monday.

15-yr-old girl brings father from Gurugram to Bihar on bicycle

15-yr-old girl brings father from Gurugram to Bihar on bicycle

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Kumari, a lion-hearted 15-year-old, cycled all the way from Gurugram in Haryana to Bihar's Darbhanga district with her incapacitated father Mohan Paswan seated on the carrier. Now the father-daughter duo is at a quarantine centre near their village Sirhulli under Singhwara block of the district.

Union minister may leave NDA today

Union minister may leave NDA today

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

RLSP leaders feel insulted after getting no response from the BJP on their demand for a 'respectful seat sharing formula' for the 2019 Lok Sabha election.

Pawar to meet PM, Sonia; NCP-Cong standoff in offing?

Pawar to meet PM, Sonia; NCP-Cong standoff in offing?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

A solution to the Congress-Nationalist Congress Party standoff appears to be in sight with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh reaching out to NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Wednesday amid indications that a UPA coordination committee could be set up.

CA likely to cut short Watson's stay in CL T20

CA likely to cut short Watson's stay in CL T20

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

Prolific Australian all-rounder Shane Watson could be ordered to return midway through the ongoing Champions League Twenty20 by the country's Cricket Board, which wants him to take a break after his stellar performance in the recent World Twenty20.

Franchisees protest at Reebok's doorstep

Franchisees protest at Reebok's doorstep

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

The franchisees from the National Capital Region were protesting against the new terms proposed by the German sports goods major for operating stores in India.

Anna to fast on July 25, threatens 'jail bharo' stir

Anna to fast on July 25, threatens 'jail bharo' stir

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

Stepping up pressure ahead of the indefinite fast from Wednesday, Anna Hazare on Tuesday issued a new threat of a 'jail bharo' agitation if the government does not concede to their demands in three-four days.

Team Anna speak in different voices on indefinite fast

Team Anna speak in different voices on indefinite fast

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

Anna Hazare and his team on Tuesday spoke in different voices on the indefinite fast from Wednesday with the activist asserting that it is for Lokpal Bill while his aides said it is limited to their three demands, including a special probe into allegations against Union ministers.

Hate speech: CPI-M leader Mani appears for questioning

Hate speech: CPI-M leader Mani appears for questioning

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

With options running out, Communist Party of India-Marxist leader M M Mani on Wednesday turned up before the police for questioning in connection with his controversial speech that the party had in the past eliminated its foes.

Shiv Sena-BJP alliance to end? Wait and watch, says Raut

Shiv Sena-BJP alliance to end? Wait and watch, says Raut

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Shiv Sena said it will soon take a decision on its continuance in the BJP-led government in Maharashtra.

 Formula One 2012: Bahrain and US GP remain on

Formula One 2012: Bahrain and US GP remain on

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

"The 2012 FIA Formula One World Championship calendar was confirmed as previously published," the International Automobile Federation said in a statement issued after a World Motor Sport Council meeting in New Delhi.

Write to Swiss to reopen graft cases: Pak SC to Gilani

Write to Swiss to reopen graft cases: Pak SC to Gilani

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

In deepening tensions between the government and the judiciary, the Pakistan's Supreme Court has issued an ultimatum to embattled to Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani directing him to "immediately" write to Swiss authorities to revive graft cases against the President.

K'taka: Yeddy's threats fail; no change of guard, says BJP

K'taka: Yeddy's threats fail; no change of guard, says BJP

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

After a meeting with B S Yeddyurappa on Thursday morning, Bharatiya Janata Party President Nitin Gadkari said that Sadananda Gowda will continue as Karnataka's chief minister.

Greece PM agrees to step down over financial crisis

Greece PM agrees to step down over financial crisis

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

Greece's political leaders have agreed to form a national unity government after the nation's embattled Prime Minister George Papendreou agreed to step down half way through his four-year-term under pressure from a European ultimatum. An agreement in principle was reached between Papandreou and Antonis Samaras, the conservative opposition leader, after a meeting with the president on Sunday.

Anna Hazare joins fast ignoring appeal from close aides

Anna Hazare joins fast ignoring appeal from close aides

Rediff.com29 Jul 2012

Ignoring an appeal from his close aides, Anna Hazare on Sunday joined three of his team members in their indefinite fast in New Delhi after his four-day ultimatum to the government to concede to his demands on Lokpal Bill found no response.

Perry told to choose either cricket or football

Perry told to choose either cricket or football

Rediff.com30 May 2012

Star Australian sportswoman Ellyse Perry may soon have to make a tough choice of choosing either cricket or football.

Gadkari meets Yeddy, Gowda to resolve Karnataka crisis

Gadkari meets Yeddy, Gowda to resolve Karnataka crisis

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

Crisis in the Bharatiya Janata Party's Karnataka unit appeared to worsen on Friday with former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa insisting on a February 27 ultimatum for his reinstatement and party president Nitin Gadkari ruling out replacing incumbent Sadananda Gowda. Yeddyurappa, who was forced to resign more than six months ago after a Lokayukta report indicted him on illegal mining, made it clear to the party chief that he was in no mood to wait any longer.

Rakesh Tikait, the cynosure of many eyes

Rakesh Tikait, the cynosure of many eyes

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

Tikait has been at loggerheads with various governments on a range of farmers' issues, including loan waivers, minimum support price, power tariff and land acquisition in states such as UP, Haryana Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh.

Now, China's relations with Israel nosedive

Now, China's relations with Israel nosedive

Rediff.com26 May 2020

The US is learnt to have asked Israel to sever ties with China, especially in areas with security risks.