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Lalu's fate in 3rd fodder scam to be decided on Jan 24

Lalu's fate in 3rd fodder scam to be decided on Jan 24

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

The case relates to alleged fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 35.62 crore from the Chaibasa treasury in the 1990s when he was the chief minister of undivided Bihar.

Kejriwal Is Eyeing 2027 Gujarat Poll

Kejriwal Is Eyeing 2027 Gujarat Poll

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

That AAP managed a sizeable vote share in Gujarat is creditable. The BJP can no longer ignore AAP's growing presence in its strongest bastion, explains Ramesh Menon, long-time observer of Gujarat politics.

Does Arvind Swamy look like MGR? VOTE!

Does Arvind Swamy look like MGR? VOTE!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

The makers of the film Thalaivi introduced one of its stellar characters, Tamil Nadu's former chief minister MGR, on his 103rd birth anniversary on January 17.

Will Boxing Day Test at MCG become super spreader?

Will Boxing Day Test at MCG become super spreader?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Around 70,000 people are expected to watch the match from the venue on the first day.

What awaits Urjit Patel in 3rd year as RBI governor

What awaits Urjit Patel in 3rd year as RBI governor

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Heading to the third year, will Urjit Patel be busy firefighting a currency crisis? Almost no governor of the RBI managed to evade it and Patel perhaps knows it.

On 82nd birthday Mulayam urges youth to make politics of change a success

On 82nd birthday Mulayam urges youth to make politics of change a success

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav on Monday said that the country is witnessing 'politics of change' and called on the youth to make it successful.

Modi's Cult Of Personality

Modi's Cult Of Personality

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

'It was more than ego.' 'It carried with it a sincere belief that he was the quintessence of the country, that the country's destiny was irrevocably intertwined with his destiny.' An excerpt from T J S George's The Dismantling of India: In 35 Portraits.

PHOTOS: Big birds show off their skills at Paris air show

PHOTOS: Big birds show off their skills at Paris air show

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

The 2019 Paris Air Show will run until Sunday at Le Bourget Airport.

RS polls: BJP wins in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Haryana; Congress in Rajasthan

RS polls: BJP wins in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Haryana; Congress in Rajasthan

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Congress' chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala and senior leader Jairam Ramesh were among the 10 candidates elected to the Rajya Sabha on Friday from Karnataka, Rajasthan and Haryana, while counting was underway in Maharashtra after an eight-hour delay due to wrangling by rival parties over alleged breach of voting rules.

Sheikh Hasina takes oath as Bangladesh PM for 3rd straight term

Sheikh Hasina takes oath as Bangladesh PM for 3rd straight term

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Hasina, the president of the Awami League, won the 11th parliamentary elections with a landslide victory even as the Opposition rejected the "farcical" polls marred by violence that claimed 17 lives, making it one of the deadliest polls in the country's history.

Punjab Alkalies' MD saw 6,279% jump in salary in FY21

Punjab Alkalies' MD saw 6,279% jump in salary in FY21

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Despite Covid downturn, CEO salaries went up by an average of 19% in FY21.

PICS: Haaland hoists Manchester City; Chelsea lose

PICS: Haaland hoists Manchester City; Chelsea lose

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

India women face first defeat on tour of Argentina

India women face first defeat on tour of Argentina

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

It was a battle India had to fight hard against a strong Argentinian forwardline as they earned two more PCs in the 43rd and 51st minutes. But India's PC defence held sway to ensure the lead was not further extended.

Nearly 1,800 hectares of Assam land encroached by Mizoram people: Himanta

Nearly 1,800 hectares of Assam land encroached by Mizoram people: Himanta

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

The chief minister's statement came in the backdrop of tension between the two Northeastern states following alleged encroachment of land in Cachar district by the people of Mizoram.

We value consensus, don't believe in political untouchability: PM

We value consensus, don't believe in political untouchability: PM

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Addressing Bharatiya Janata Party MPs at an event to mark the 53rd death anniversary of Deendayal Upadhyay, a party ideologue who had founded its progenitor Jana Sangh, Modi said the saffron party always puts "rashtraneeti" above "rajneeti" and gives respect to even its political rivals.

Ready to forgo 1/3rd share in Ayodhya land: Shia body to SC

Ready to forgo 1/3rd share in Ayodhya land: Shia body to SC

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

"I am supporting the Hindu side," lawyer M C Dhingra, appearing for Shia Wakf Board, told the bench.

Market gains for 3rd session; pharma stocks hold back

Market gains for 3rd session; pharma stocks hold back

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Shares of power, IT, tech, utilities and capital goods firmed up

In Jerusalem, IFFI jury head says he stands by criticism of Kashmir Files

In Jerusalem, IFFI jury head says he stands by criticism of Kashmir Files

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Unfazed by the widespread criticism of his comments against the Hindi film The Kashmir Files, Israeli director and IFFI international jury chair Nadav Lapid said he stands by his remarks as he "knows how to recognise propaganda disguised as a movie".

Will IOA allow Gopichand to travel with Olympic shuttlers?

Will IOA allow Gopichand to travel with Olympic shuttlers?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

'Badminton has best shot at medals in Tokyo and a letter was sent to IOA to this respect on Monday mentioning the six-member support team that also includes chief coach Gopichand's name along with the squad of four players.'

SoftBank gets ready for 3rd Indian innings

SoftBank gets ready for 3rd Indian innings

Rediff.com25 May 2017

With a new $100-billion technology fund, SoftBank is likely to go after market leaders.

Delhi logs 325 new Covid cases, zero fatality; positivity rate jumps to 2.7%

Delhi logs 325 new Covid cases, zero fatality; positivity rate jumps to 2.7%

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia said the number of cases might have increased but the hospitalisation rate is low.

Olympics Hockey: India stave off late Kiwi fightback in opener

Olympics Hockey: India stave off late Kiwi fightback in opener

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

India will next play mighty Australia on Sunday.

At PM's Azadi 75 event, Gehlot flags tension, violence in country

At PM's Azadi 75 event, Gehlot flags tension, violence in country

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

There is an atmosphere of tension and violence in the nation, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said in Jaipur on Thursday in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and also countered the narrative that "nothing was done in the past 75 years" in the country.

The MLA who gave up his seat for Yogi

The MLA who gave up his seat for Yogi

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

'If I had earned money as an MLA, I would have been sad to lose my seat.' 'But I have not earned money. Instead, I have earned respect.'

'Not a 3rd front, but alignment of people of India': KCR after meeting DMK top brass

'Not a 3rd front, but alignment of people of India': KCR after meeting DMK top brass

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

Earlier, KCR had met West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee as part of efforts to build a non-Congress, non-BJP third front ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

Grand Alliance DEMOLISHES opposition; gets 2/3rd majority

Grand Alliance DEMOLISHES opposition; gets 2/3rd majority

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

Putting up a stunning show, the Janata Dal-United-led grand alliance was on Sunday well on the road to gaining a thumping majority in the Bihar assembly.

Economic ground for govt policies not barred, observes SC in EWS quota hearing

Economic ground for govt policies not barred, observes SC in EWS quota hearing

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Economic criteria to ensure that the benefits of government policies reach the target group is not "proscribed" and a "recognised" basis of classification, the Supreme Court orally observed Wednesday while hearing pleas challenging the Centre's decision to grant a 10 per cent quota for the EWS category in admissions and jobs.

Congress-yukt BJP: Tharoor's dig at BJP over RPN Singh's exit

Congress-yukt BJP: Tharoor's dig at BJP over RPN Singh's exit

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Just weeks ahead of Uttar Pradesh assembly polls, Singh quit the Congress party on Tuesday and joined the BJP, in a setback for the grand old party.

Netaji's statue at India Gate a 'nice gesture': Daughter

Netaji's statue at India Gate a 'nice gesture': Daughter

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

"I am very happy about the decision. It is very good location. I am certainly glad that his statue would be put up at such a prominent place. What surprises me is it came all of a sudden now. One might have prepared a bit earlier, but better late than never, I must say. I hope that the controversy about the tableau can also be put to rest in a satisfactory manner," Bose-Pfaff told PTI over the telephone from Germany, where she lives.

No place for bigotry, fanaticism in India: Sonia Gandhi

No place for bigotry, fanaticism in India: Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

In her message on the occasion of the 73rd Independence Day, she appealed to all to reinvigorate the principles of compassion, coexistence and inclusive development as the indelible features of polity, society and economy.

EWS quota eating the field meant for general category, says SC

EWS quota eating the field meant for general category, says SC

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday posed a slew of queries to the Centre on the grant of 10 per cent quota in admissions and government jobs to the EWS category, saying the "slice of cake" of 50 per cent open general seats available to OBCs above the creamy layer now stands reduced to 40 per cent.

3rd T20: Jemimah smashes half-ton as Indian women beat SL by 5 wickets

3rd T20: Jemimah smashes half-ton as Indian women beat SL by 5 wickets

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

India now enjoy an unassailable 2-0 lead in the five-match series with the second encounter being a washout.

Saurashtra, Andhra in Ranji QF; Mumbai, Maharashtra out

Saurashtra, Andhra in Ranji QF; Mumbai, Maharashtra out

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

A summary of Friday's action in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

India hopes to be 3rd largest economy by 2030, behind US and China

India hopes to be 3rd largest economy by 2030, behind US and China

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

However, if the rupee depreciates much, the economy in dollar terms would be that much smaller.

Kerala assembly to pass resolution against farm laws

Kerala assembly to pass resolution against farm laws

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

A special session of the Kerala Assembly is being convened on Wednesday to discuss the three contentious central farm laws and pass a resolution against the acts, whose repeal is being insisted by farmers agitating at the borders of Delhi for nearly a month.

Merge A-I, IA, says Air-India chief

Merge A-I, IA, says Air-India chief

Rediff.com25 Sep 2004

Keeping in sync with the international trend, Chairman and Managing Director V Thulasidas of Air-India on Saturday said he favoured it should be merged with the domestic carrier Indian Airlines.

WPI inflation hardens for 3rd month, hits 1.62% in June

WPI inflation hardens for 3rd month, hits 1.62% in June

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

The inflation in vegetables remained stubborn, which jumped 16.91 per cent

England, Australia players set to miss first week of IPL 2020

England, Australia players set to miss first week of IPL 2020

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

None of the players will be available for at least the first two to three games of their respective franchises.

'BJP-AAP clash is related to Delhi municipal elections'

'BJP-AAP clash is related to Delhi municipal elections'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

'The BJP is scared it may lose the Delhi municipal elections where they have been in power for the last 15 years.'

Violence marks 3rd phase of polling in WB; 79.22% voting

Violence marks 3rd phase of polling in WB; 79.22% voting

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Phase III of assembly polls in 62 constituencies of West Bengal on Thursday witnessed a series of clashes between political rivals during which bombs were exploded but the violence failed to deter the electors who came out in large numbers, recording a 79.22 per cent voter turnout.