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Indian Premier League likely to be played in Sri Lanka

Indian Premier League likely to be played in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2014

With the schedule of Indian Premier League clashing with the 2014 general elections, the popular Twenty 20 tournament may be shifted to Sri Lanka.

Coalition politics will dominate Indian governance: US spy chief

Coalition politics will dominate Indian governance: US spy chief

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2014

Since the 1984 national elections, no party has won a clear majority in the lower house of Parliament, a US intelligence report has observed. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

What the AIADMK-CPI alliance means for BJP in South India

What the AIADMK-CPI alliance means for BJP in South India

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2014

In what appears to be a major setback for the Bharatiya Janata Party's hopes in South India, the All India Anna Dravida Munetra Kazhagam supremo has entered into an alliance with the Communist Party of India. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Don't worry about Andhra assembly, Telangana is a reality now: TRS

Don't worry about Andhra assembly, Telangana is a reality now: TRS

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2014

Hyderabad belongs to Telangana and Telangana belongs to India, says K T Rama Rao, Telangana Rashtra Samiti Member of Legislative Assembly from Sricilla.

What to expect in the months ahead as Telangana takes shape

What to expect in the months ahead as Telangana takes shape

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2014

The entire process of the formation of a new state of Telangana is expected to take 5 to 6 months, say experts. The government is likely to impose President's rule in Andhra Pradesh until the process is completed. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Congress goes on billboard blaze

Congress goes on billboard blaze

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2014

The electoral tussle between the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party is being played out on a new platform -- billboards.

Indian origin woman banker arrested in UK anti-terror raid

Indian origin woman banker arrested in UK anti-terror raid

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2014

Kuntal Patel, employed at the Barclays Bank in CanaryWharf, was arrested following anti-terror raids at three addresses in London.

Why Andhra CM and his party are in a tight spot

Why Andhra CM and his party are in a tight spot

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2014

With no debate whatsoever happening on the Telangana Bill in the Andhra Pradesh assembly, Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy is once again set to seek a four-week extension of the deadline to discuss and submit a report on the Bill.

'I feel that Rahul Gandhi has his heart in the right place'

'I feel that Rahul Gandhi has his heart in the right place'

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2014

Times Now Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami's interview with Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi, scheduled to be aired on Monday night, is being billed as one of the biggest political interviews of the year.

Pune 'hacker' arrest: Just the tip of the iceberg?

Pune 'hacker' arrest: Just the tip of the iceberg?

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2014

Corporates, realtors, and even IPL fixing -- the tentacles of the hacking network, whose alleged member was nabbed by a agencies of India, US, Romania and China on Friday, run broader than anticipated, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

CBI cracks down on hackers duping US citizens

CBI cracks down on hackers duping US citizens

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is in the midst of a major operation which is targeting hacking hubs across the country.

Armed with 'sticky' bomb, Indian Mujahideen likely to strike in May

Armed with 'sticky' bomb, Indian Mujahideen likely to strike in May

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2014

The terror group, which suffered a major blow after the arrest of its founder Yasin Bhatkal, is all set to make a comeback with a 'sticky' bomb usually used to target government officials. Vicky Nanjappa reports

NTRO ready to roll out but raises more questions than answers

NTRO ready to roll out but raises more questions than answers

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2014

The National Technical Research Organisation, the ambitious project to protect India's cyber space, is all set to roll out in May. However, experts are sceptical on how the government will maintain a balance between cyber security and civil liberties, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Prez extends deadline to discuss Telangana bill by a week

Prez extends deadline to discuss Telangana bill by a week

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2014

Keeping in mind the forthcoming Rajya Sabha elections, President Pranab Mukherjee and the Centre have decided to extend by a week the deadline to discuss the Telangana bill.

Not everyone in the Congress is happy to see Nilekani fight elections

Not everyone in the Congress is happy to see Nilekani fight elections

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2014

Barely a week after Infosys co-founder and Chairman of the Unique Identification Authority of India Nandan Nilekani made known his intentions of fighting the elections he is facing opposition from within the Congress party.

AP House likely to get another week to debate Telangana Bill

AP House likely to get another week to debate Telangana Bill

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2014

The Seema-Andhra leaders had sought four more weeks for the discussion, but their demand will be turned down and only a week's extension will be granted, sources told Rediff.com

Poll expense: Raje spent Rs 10 lakh, Kejriwal only 3

Poll expense: Raje spent Rs 10 lakh, Kejriwal only 3

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2014

A report by Indian civil society group Association for Democratic Reforms states that Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje spent the most while Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal spent the least during their election campaign.

The Naxal movement has gone haywire: Usendi

The Naxal movement has gone haywire: Usendi

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2014

The Naxal movement is today facing leadership issues, losing favour with the Tribals and is confused about its future agenda and course of action.

'Tharoor had no role in Sunanda's death, but can't say it's suicide yet'

'Tharoor had no role in Sunanda's death, but can't say it's suicide yet'

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2014

The Delhi police probe into the death of Sunanda Pushkar, wife of Union minister Shashi Tharoor, indicates that her husband had no prima facie role to play in it.

Terror alert on Kejriwal could be fake!

Terror alert on Kejriwal could be fake!

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2014

Does Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal really face a terror threat?