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Amarinder to float new party, open to seat pact with BJP

Amarinder to float new party, open to seat pact with BJP

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

'Hopeful of a seat arrangement with BJP in polls if farmers protest is resolved in farmers' interest'

Badal prepares for fourth term as CM

Badal prepares for fourth term as CM

Rediff.com28 Feb 2007

The going for Badal, however, may not be smooth as the Akalis will be dependent on the BJP for the survival of the government.

From CM to nobody: Amarinder fails big time in Punjab

From CM to nobody: Amarinder fails big time in Punjab

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Amarinder Singh failed spectacularly in these assembly elections -- his new party failed to open its account, his ally BJP fell flat and he failed to even win his own constituency.

Quartermiler Anjali Devi punches ticket to Asian Games

Quartermiler Anjali Devi punches ticket to Asian Games

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Four Indian quarter-milers running below 53 seconds augurs well for the country's hopes of winning six straight Asian Games gold in women's 4x400m relay since 2002.

Yediyurappa to vacate assembly seat for son

Yediyurappa to vacate assembly seat for son

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party strongman and former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Friday said his son and party's state Vice-President B Y Vijayendra will be contesting 2023 assembly polls from his Shikaripura constituency, which he will be vacating.

Rain leaves Khawaja stranded on 195, Australia in command vs SA

Rain leaves Khawaja stranded on 195, Australia in command vs SA

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Images from Day 2 of the third Test between Australia and South Africa at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday

Rahul Dravid's father passes away

Rahul Dravid's father passes away

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Former India captain Rahul Dravid's father Sharad passed away at his Indiranagar residence in Bangalore at 1615 IST on Wednesday. He was 79 years old.

Happy Birthday Vamika!

Happy Birthday Vamika!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

The actor and the cricketer have been tight-lipped about the birthday celebration.

When Lata Mangeshkar found an admirer in Pak's brutal dictator

When Lata Mangeshkar found an admirer in Pak's brutal dictator

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Zia confessed his admiration for Mangeshkar while talking with late Indian journalist Kuldip Nayar in 1982.

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Ruud, Rybakina advance into 3rd Round

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Ruud, Rybakina advance into 3rd Round

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

IMAGES from Day 5 of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Thursday.

World Athletics: Neeraj Chopra qualifies for javelin throw final

World Athletics: Neeraj Chopra qualifies for javelin throw final

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

DP Manu and Kishore Jena are the other two javelin throwers who will be in action on Friday.

Coleman, Jackson upset world champions in Diamond League final

Coleman, Jackson upset world champions in Diamond League final

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

American Rai Benjamin got the track programme off to a roaring start as he stunned world record-holder Karsten Warholm in the 400 metres hurdles.

World C'ships: Neeraj looks to add missing silverware to trophy cabinet

World C'ships: Neeraj looks to add missing silverware to trophy cabinet

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

A World Championships gold is the only medal missing in Neeraj Chopra's decorated cabinet and the superstar Indian javelin thrower will fancy his chances.

Hockey Olympian Balkishan Singh passes away

Hockey Olympian Balkishan Singh passes away

Rediff.com31 Dec 2004

He was part of the national team in more than one Olympics, including the gold medal winning team of 1956. He was the coach when India won the last of their eight Olympic gold medals in Moscow in 1980.

PIX: Haaland powers City into last 16; Milan down PSG

PIX: Haaland powers City into last 16; Milan down PSG

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday night.

Monises mourn their only son

Monises mourn their only son

Rediff.com1 Jun 2004

The family is 'unable to accept' the death of Lawrence, killed in the terrorist attack at Al Khobar

PICS: Markram ton gives SA solid start before WI fight back

PICS: Markram ton gives SA solid start before WI fight back

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 1st Test played between South Africa and West Indies at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Tuesday.

Didn't expect Arjuna this year: Hima Das

Didn't expect Arjuna this year: Hima Das

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

The 18-year-old from Assam was among 20 sportspersons recommended for the Arjuna Award, which is subject to approval by Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore.

71% vote in Chhattisgarh Phase 1 amid Naxal threat

71% vote in Chhattisgarh Phase 1 amid Naxal threat

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Voting for 10 constituencies was held from 7 am to 3 pm in 10 seats and from 8 am to 5 pm in the rest 10 segments under a thick security blanket of police and paramilitary personnel in the Naxalite-hit Bastar division.

England on top in Multan despite Abrar brilliance

England on top in Multan despite Abrar brilliance

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

England cemented their position by finishing day two on 202-5 riding fifties by Ben Duckett and Harry Brook.

In last assembly speech, Yediyurappa says Deve Gowda a role model

In last assembly speech, Yediyurappa says Deve Gowda a role model

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Hailing former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, calling him a "role model", he also advocated for more women representation in the assembly.

BJP and Modi never neglected me: Yediyurappa in 'farewell' speech

BJP and Modi never neglected me: Yediyurappa in 'farewell' speech

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

The 79-year old veteran leader, who has already announced his retirement from electoral politics, said there is no question of him sitting at home, and after the assembly session he will tour the state and campaign for the party and its candidates.

11 Best Spells of IPL 2024

11 Best Spells of IPL 2024

Rediff.com21 May 2024

A look at the XI Best Spells of the league stages of IPL 2024.

Paralympics: Silver for Devendra; Sundar wins bronze in javelin

Paralympics: Silver for Devendra; Sundar wins bronze in javelin

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

Devendra Jhajharia and Sundar Singh Gurjar continued India's splendid showing in athletics at the Tokyo Paralympics by winning the silver and bronze medal respectively in the men's javelin throw F46 event in Tokyo on Monday.

Devastating 7.9 quake kills over 1,500 in Nepal

Devastating 7.9 quake kills over 1,500 in Nepal

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

The earthquake with epicentre at Lamjung, around 80 kilometres northwest of Kathmandu, and had its impact inseveral cities in Bihar and West Bengal and eastern India. Anumber of aftershocks were felt for a long time after the quake.

The IPL 2023 Dream Team

The IPL 2023 Dream Team

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Check out the best playing XI from the IPL 2023 league stage.

PIX: Real Madrid fight back to sink Atletico

PIX: Real Madrid fight back to sink Atletico

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Karim Benzema and Vinicius Jr. scored in extra time as Real Madrid fought back to beat local rivals Atletico 3-1 and reach the Copa del Rey semi-finals.

SAFF: Chhetri nets late winner as India down Nepal

SAFF: Chhetri nets late winner as India down Nepal

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Sunil Chhetri's late goal earned India the 1-0 victory over Nepal in the SAFF Championship, at the National Football Stadium in Male, Maldives, on Sunday. The victory took India to third in the group standings with five points, just a behind Maldives and Nepal, both of whom have six points each.

Virat Kohli: Anatomy of a megastar keeping a dying format alive

Virat Kohli: Anatomy of a megastar keeping a dying format alive

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

A fairytale moment unfolded at the Wankhede as Virat Kohli climbed to the summit, overtaking the legendary Sachin Tendulkar.

Shares of cos having Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's investments settle on mixed note

Shares of cos having Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's investments settle on mixed note

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Shares of companies having investments of late billionaire investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala ended on a mixed note on Tuesday. The 62-year-old investor, who was known as the Big Bull and Warren Buffett of India for his investment acumen, passed away on Sunday. Jhunjhunwala had investments in more than three dozen companies, the most valuable being watch and jewellery maker Titan, part of the Tata group. Titan ended 0.88 pe cent higher at Rs 2,493.65.

Tatas will lead, not follow: Chandrasekaran

Tatas will lead, not follow: Chandrasekaran

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Chandrasekaran served TCS for three decades as it rose to become the largest IT company in the country and also the crown jewel for Tata Sons

COVID-19: Senior MPs keen on skipping Parliament

COVID-19: Senior MPs keen on skipping Parliament

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

With 200 MPs out of 785 above the age of 65, there is a serious shadow of COVID-19 looming over the monsoon session Of Parliament.

'They scared Ajit Pawar to join BJP government'

'They scared Ajit Pawar to join BJP government'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

Sharad Pawar has left the door open for his nephew's return by not suspending him from the party for his rebellion.

Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr again faces racist abuse

Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr again faces racist abuse

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Mallorca fans were filmed racially abusing Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr. in their Son Moix stadium during their 1-0 upset win against the LaLiga holders on Sunday.

Starc, Cummins put Australia in control against West Indies

Starc, Cummins put Australia in control against West Indies

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The hosts, who had a put up a massive first innings score of 598-4 before declaring, opted not to enforce the follow-on and reached 29-1 at stumps.

Blatter's rival Van Praag withdraws from FIFA presidential election

Blatter's rival Van Praag withdraws from FIFA presidential election

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Michael van Praag has withdrawn from next week's election and thrown his weight behind Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein.

'Dropping Gadkari is a message to the RSS'

'Dropping Gadkari is a message to the RSS'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

'We are seeing an era where only what Modi wishes is going to happen.' 'A clear message has now been sent to others that if this fate could befall on Nitin Gadkari, then just think what could happen to lesser mortals.'

2024 to be my last election, says Chandrababu Naidu, unless...

2024 to be my last election, says Chandrababu Naidu, unless...

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

In an emotion-filled tone at a roadshow in Kurnool district late on Wednesday night, the former Chief Minister recalled his vow not to step into the Assembly till the TDP returned to power.

Govt revises gas pricing formula; CNG, piped cooking gas to cost 10% less

Govt revises gas pricing formula; CNG, piped cooking gas to cost 10% less

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved a revision in the formula for pricing of natural gas and imposed cap or ceiling price to help cut CNG and piped cooking gas prices by up to 10 per cent. Natural gas produced from legacy or old fields, known as APM gas, will now be indexed to the price of imported crude oil instead of benchmarking it to gas prices in four surplus nations such as the US, Canada and Russia, Union I&B Miniser Anurag Thakur told reporters after a meeting of the Cabinet. APM gas will be priced at 10 per cent of the price of basket of crude oil that India imports (Indian basket of crude oil).

McIlroy's story is a sad one as he balloons to a 79

McIlroy's story is a sad one as he balloons to a 79

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

Rory McIlroy's woes continued in the first round of the British Open on Thursday as the world number two slumped to an ugly opening 79, eight over par.