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'What Every Indian Musician Dreams Of'

'What Every Indian Musician Dreams Of'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

'This is the moment when India is shining all over.'

Kharge's 'ek akela' dig at Modi over suspension of 141 MPs

Kharge's 'ek akela' dig at Modi over suspension of 141 MPs

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

The BJP MP who facilitated the entry of the intruders, remains scot-free and has not yet been questioned, the Congress leader said.

Feel like I'm still in jail: Ex-DU professor GN Saibaba

Feel like I'm still in jail: Ex-DU professor GN Saibaba

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

'It was like an 'agni pariksha' for me. I had to go through a test by fire twice'

Farewell, Ghazal Samrat Pankaj Udhas

Farewell, Ghazal Samrat Pankaj Udhas

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Ghazal maestro Pankaj Udhas's last rites were performed with full state honours.

SC refuses to stay new law on appointment of CEC, ECs

SC refuses to stay new law on appointment of CEC, ECs

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

The bench asked senior advocate Vikas Singh, appearing for Congress leader Jaya Thakur, who sought a stay on the new law, to serve a copy of the petition to the Centre's counsel.

Captain Shanto's ton puts Bangladesh in command against New Zealand

Captain Shanto's ton puts Bangladesh in command against New Zealand

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Najmul Hossain Shanto produced a captain's hundred and forged two significant partnerships to put Bangladesh in a commanding position in the opening Test against New Zealand in Sylhet on Thursday.

Phillips' explosive heroics save New Zealand on Day 3

Phillips' explosive heroics save New Zealand on Day 3

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Bangladesh are looking to complete a sweep after winning the opening match of the two-Test series by 150 runs in Sylhet.

When Nita Ambani Got An Award...

When Nita Ambani Got An Award...

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Nita Ambani, founder and chairperson, Reliance Foundation, was presented the Global Leadership Award by the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum in New Delhi on Sunday, October 29, 2023.

CAA, related rules brought for ...., says fresh plea filed in SC

CAA, related rules brought for ...., says fresh plea filed in SC

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

The fresh plea, filed through lawyer Ashwani Dubey, seeks dismissal of the pending PILs of various petitioners including the Indian Union Muslim League on various grounds.

It's Going To Get Hotter In India

It's Going To Get Hotter In India

Rediff.com22 May 2024

More than 80 per cent of Indians live in districts vulnerable to climate risks. Among these, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Bihar are the most vulnerable states to extreme climate events.

Is There Really No Alternative To Modi?

Is There Really No Alternative To Modi?

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'Are we so ready to believe that in this country whose virtues we constantly shout from the rooftops, there is no single person -- other than Modi -- in a minimum of 272 elected MPs with the talent and ability to lead this country?' asks Prem Panicker.

NIA continues searches at Zakir Naik's offices

NIA continues searches at Zakir Naik's offices

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

The National Investigation Agency carried out searches at the premises of controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, his NGO and a few associates for the third consecutive day on Monday, even as it blocked the website of outlawed Islamic Research Foundation founded by him.

Zakir Naik serves notice to Arnab Goswami, seeks Rs 500 cr damages

Zakir Naik serves notice to Arnab Goswami, seeks Rs 500 cr damages

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

The controversial Islamic preacher has asked the firebrand television anchor to withdraw defamatory statements made by him and tender an unconditional apology.

Tear Gas And Mayhem During Delhi Chalo

Tear Gas And Mayhem During Delhi Chalo

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

The police deployed tear gas and water cannons for a second day to stop the farmers from marching to Delhi.

It's Modi govt that wanted to bring inheritance tax: Cong

It's Modi govt that wanted to bring inheritance tax: Cong

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Amid the row over Congress leader Sam Pitroda's remarks, the party on Wednesday asserted that it has no plans whatsoever to introduce an inheritance tax and cited former Union minister Jayant Sinha's remarks to allege that it is the Modi government that wanted to do so.

Big win for security forces; Zakir Musa's successor gunned down

Big win for security forces; Zakir Musa's successor gunned down

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Lelhari was named as the new commander of Ghazwat-ul-Hind in June this year after Zakir Musa was gunned down by security forces.

Kejriwal's arrest: INDIA plans mega rally on March 31

Kejriwal's arrest: INDIA plans mega rally on March 31

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

The opposition's Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) will hold a 'maha rally' at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on March 31 to safeguard the country's interests and democracy, Aam Aadmi Party leader Gopal Rai said on Sunday.

Axar takes India closer towards victory in first Test against Bangladesh

Axar takes India closer towards victory in first Test against Bangladesh

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Images from Day 4 of the first Test between Bangladesh and India, in Chottogram, on Saturday.

Day 3 of farmers' stir: Delhi borders remain sealed; cops extra vigilant

Day 3 of farmers' stir: Delhi borders remain sealed; cops extra vigilant

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

As the 'Delhi Chalo' agitation of farmers entered the third day on Thursday, two key border points between Delhi and Haryana remained closed for traffic, while security personnel in anti-riot gear conducted drills and mock exercises to ensure their fool-proof preparation.

Kejriwal said Nair reported to Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj: ED to court

Kejriwal said Nair reported to Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj: ED to court

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The ED also alleged that Kejriwal, during his questioning, said AAP communication in-charge Vijay Nair 'did not report to him' but to his cabinet colleagues Atishi and Saurabh Bharadwaj and that his interaction with Nair was 'limited'.

ICC U-19 World Cup: Mehidy, Zakir carry Bangladesh to its first semi-final

ICC U-19 World Cup: Mehidy, Zakir carry Bangladesh to its first semi-final

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Hosts Bangladesh defeated a valiant Nepal by six wickets after a tense run-chase to storm into the semi-finals of the ICC under-19 World Cup on Friday, giving the nation its maiden appearance in the last four of a world event.

Zakir Naik to address media tomorrow

Zakir Naik to address media tomorrow

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, facing heat over allegation of inspiring some of the Dhaka attackers through his speeches, has cancelled his press briefing again, citing pressure from authorities of the venue where he was slated to interact with the media via Skype.

German mathematician gets Zakir Hussain Award

German mathematician gets Zakir Hussain Award

Rediff.com4 Dec 2004

The award was presented to Helmunt Neunzert for his 'pioneering contribution' to industrial and applied mathematics.

Nehru to Advani: Full list of Bharat Ratna awardees

Nehru to Advani: Full list of Bharat Ratna awardees

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

The last Bharat Ratna award was conferred upon Pranab Mukherjee in 2019 and was posthumously awarded to Bhupendra Kumar Hazarika and Nanaji Deshmukh. The award was not given to anyone between 2020 and 2023.

Military strength, capabilities must to prevent wars: Army chief

Military strength, capabilities must to prevent wars: Army chief

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Addressing an event in New Delhi, Gen Pande also said the recent global developments have underscored that the security of the nation can neither be outsourced nor be dependent on the largesse of others.

'We'll damage NDA in all 40 seats in Bihar'

'We'll damage NDA in all 40 seats in Bihar'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

'Wrong feedback was given against Parasji to the top BJP leadership in New Delhi by a senior BJP leader, who is also a Union minister from Bihar.' 'He deliberately provided wrong information about the RLJP to the BJP leadership to help Chirag Paswan.'

SC stays Allahabad HC order scrapping UP madrasa education

SC stays Allahabad HC order scrapping UP madrasa education

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

In a breather to about 17 lakh madrasa students, the Supreme Court on Friday stayed an order of the Allahabad high court that scrapped the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004 calling it "unconstitutional" and violative of the principle of secularism.

CAA comes as relief for 35,000 Hindu migrants from Sindh

CAA comes as relief for 35,000 Hindu migrants from Sindh

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

'A large number of people from Sindh province will now opt to migrate to India as they would be granted citizenship through an easy process.'

Zakir Naik declared proclaimed offender, NIA attaches his assets

Zakir Naik declared proclaimed offender, NIA attaches his assets

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

Naik is being probed under terror and money-laundering charges by the NIA.

Bharat Ratna recipients' tally touches 53, maximum awardees in 2024

Bharat Ratna recipients' tally touches 53, maximum awardees in 2024

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Till now, the maximum Bharat Ratnas were awarded in 1999 when four recipients were given the coveted award.

Shivkumar Sharma and Zakir Hussain in NYC

Shivkumar Sharma and Zakir Hussain in NYC

Rediff.com6 May 2007

The duo performed at the Town Hall in NYC

Delhi police cancels order to shut shops for G20 summit

Delhi police cancels order to shut shops for G20 summit

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The station house officer of Daryaganj police station has withdrawn an order asking offices, shops, vehicle parking, DTC depot etc in the area to remain shut during the G20 Summit.

Zakir Naik cancels return; will not to return to India for 2-3 weeks

Zakir Naik cancels return; will not to return to India for 2-3 weeks

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Naik also cancelled his press conference scheduled in Mumbai on Tuesday but will address media through Skype.

NIA to chargesheet Zakir Naik this week

NIA to chargesheet Zakir Naik this week

Rediff.com22 Oct 2017

Naik is said to have acquired citizenship of Saudi Arabia but this has not been confirmed yet.

Modi will make Amit Shah PM, finish Yogi politically: Kejriwal

Modi will make Amit Shah PM, finish Yogi politically: Kejriwal

Rediff.com11 May 2024

A day after his release on interim bail, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched a blistering attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging he was on a 'One nation, One leader' mission to impose 'dictatorship' by putting all leaders from opposition behind bars and 'politically finishing off' those in the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Results 2024: What Lies Ahead For India

Results 2024: What Lies Ahead For India

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'The 2024 election results will lead to much intense targeting of Modi, more intense debates, many more breakdowns in Parliament and many more movements on the streets.' 'The results have hit Modi's standing, and the politics of the Opposition parties will be sharply focused to ensure that Modi doesn't get back his charisma of being 'invincible' with help of State power.' Sheela Bhatt looks at the political situation through the prism of 2024 Lok Sabha election results.

PM's late-night huddle with senior leaders sparks reshuffle buzz

PM's late-night huddle with senior leaders sparks reshuffle buzz

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

The top brass of the Bharatiya Janata Party, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, met in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Can these security measures stop farmers' Parliament march?

Can these security measures stop farmers' Parliament march?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

In view of the farmers' protest and march to Parliament, the Delhi police started preparations to check the advancing farmers' march beforehand, an officer said.

Zakir Naik faces more probes, funding of his NGO under scanner

Zakir Naik faces more probes, funding of his NGO under scanner

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Home Minister also said CDs of Naik's speeches are being examined and asserted that the government will not compromise on the issue of terrorism.

Country's interests paramount: Cong on Canada issue

Country's interests paramount: Cong on Canada issue

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

The Congress on Tuesday said the country's interests and concerns must be kept paramount and its fight against terrorism has to be uncompromising, amid a row between India and Canada over the killing of a Khalistani separatist leader in that country.