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MNS to perform 'maha aarti' with loudspeakers across Maharashtra on May 3

MNS to perform 'maha aarti' with loudspeakers across Maharashtra on May 3

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Tuesday held a meeting of his party leaders from Mumbai, Thane, Nashik and other divisions regarding his visit to Ayodhya in June.

'Identity politics responsible for Manipur situation'

'Identity politics responsible for Manipur situation'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

'The State uses identity politics as part of divide and rule; the militant groups too use identity politics and civil society groups are also divided along ethnic groups.'

Why Are Jains Protesting?

Why Are Jains Protesting?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Jains fear Sammed Shikharji will be defiled by the influx of tourists.

Indians' money in Swiss banks hits 3rd lowest level in over 30 years

Indians' money in Swiss banks hits 3rd lowest level in over 30 years

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Swiss authorities have always maintained that assets held by Indian residents in Switzerland cannot be considered as 'black money' and they actively support India in its fight against tax fraud and evasion.

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Djokovic power into quarters

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Djokovic power into quarters

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Images from Day 8 of the 2023 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Sunday.

Why India flopped in hockey World Cup

Why India flopped in hockey World Cup

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

Former India men's hockey head coach Roelant Oltmans blamed the lack of tactical awareness and a non-existent club culture for India's early exit from the 2023 Hockey World Cup.

Blind cricket in India needs a look

Blind cricket in India needs a look

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

"The (BCCI) recognition has happened but there is no roadmap for our sport, no one knows what's happening. We have also brought glory to the country on the cricket field and deserve to get (BCCI's) central contract," added Reddy.

Under Modi India's Slide In World Indexes

Under Modi India's Slide In World Indexes

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

The rhetoric that we are fed daily needs to be measured against performance and the facts. That is not happening, points out Aakar Patel.

Shooting World Cup: Mairaj wins historic skeet gold

Shooting World Cup: Mairaj wins historic skeet gold

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Two-time Olympian and India's shining light in skeet shooting Mairaj Ahmad Khan won the country's and his first-ever individual gold in the event, shooting 37 hits out of a possible 40 in the final at the ISSF World Cup in Changwon, Korea.

Bharat Biotech completes phase-III trials for nasal Covid vaccine

Bharat Biotech completes phase-III trials for nasal Covid vaccine

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

The company said it had conducted two separate trials for its intranasal Covid vaccine, one as a primary dose schedule and another as a booster dose, for subjects who have been double vaccinated with the two commonly administered Covid vaccines in India.

PIX: Sevilla rally to hold Manchester United; Juventus win

PIX: Sevilla rally to hold Manchester United; Juventus win

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Manchester United conceded two late own goals to allow Sevilla to snatch a 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final at Old Trafford on Thursday.

Where are booster shots? Rahul Gandhi questions Modi govt

Where are booster shots? Rahul Gandhi questions Modi govt

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said a large population of the country is still not vaccinated against COVID-19, noting that only 42 per cent of the population will be vaccinated by December end against the required rate of 60 per cent to prevent the third wave of coronavirus.

'He has insulted #KashmiriPandits'

'He has insulted #KashmiriPandits'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

'Depicting the genocide of 3 lakh #KashmiriHindus cannot be called vulgar.'

US offers all support to make India's G20 presidency a success

US offers all support to make India's G20 presidency a success

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

Blinken will also attend a meeting of the foreign ministers of the Quad grouping and will hold bilateral talks with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar in Delhi.

India cites 'inherent limitations' in resolution, abstains from UGA's Ukraine vote

India cites 'inherent limitations' in resolution, abstains from UGA's Ukraine vote

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

India abstained in the UN General Assembly on Thursday on a resolution that underscored the need to reach "comprehensive, just and lasting peace" in Ukraine, citing the resolution's "inherent limitations" in reaching New Delhi's desired goal of securing lasting peace and ending the conflict which has been raging for one year now.

Shamsi bowls Proteas to T20I series win over England

Shamsi bowls Proteas to T20I series win over England

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Shamsi's wrist spin accounted for Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran and David Willey, who was bowled first ball to set up a hat-trick chance that Chris Jordan denied him.

Home prices in India lowest among 56 key markets

Home prices in India lowest among 56 key markets

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

Roiled by the pandemic, home prices in India fell 3.6 per cent in December quarter 2020, pushing down its global ranking to the lowest 56th as compared to 43rd in the year-ago period, while Turkey continued to lead the tally, says a report. According to international property consultancy Knight Frank, India was the weakest-performing housing market in October-December last year with a decline of 3.6 per cent year-on-year in prices. The Knight Frank global house price index tracks the movement in mainstream residential prices across 56 countries and territories worldwide using official statistics.

OYO is world's 3rd-largest hotel chain by room count

OYO is world's 3rd-largest hotel chain by room count

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

The company's growth is fuelled by its success in China with presence in 337 cities with over 500,000 rooms, followed by growth in Indonesia with presence in 80 cities and over 20,000 rooms and other regions in Asia

MoD signs Rs 19,600 cr deal for 17 India-made next-gen patrol, missile ships

MoD signs Rs 19,600 cr deal for 17 India-made next-gen patrol, missile ships

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

In line with the government's vision of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat', the ministry of defence on Thursday signed contracts with Indian shipyards for the acquisition of 11 next generation offshore patrol vessels and six next generation missile vessels at a cost of nearly Rs 19,600 crore, officials said.

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".

Centre bans Jammu and Kashmir Ghaznavi Force, declares Rinda a terrorist

Centre bans Jammu and Kashmir Ghaznavi Force, declares Rinda a terrorist

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

According to a notification issued by the ministry, the JKGF has been involved in infiltration bids, narcotics and weapon smuggling, terror attacks in the Union territory, and threats to security forces.

Parl panel raps Centre for handling of Covid 2nd wave

Parl panel raps Centre for handling of Covid 2nd wave

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

It noted that the government could not accurately anticipate the gravity of the possible resurgence of the pandemic and its subsequent waves.

Why The Army Can't Fight In Manipur

Why The Army Can't Fight In Manipur

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

For the most battle-hardened, specialised and successful counter-insurgency army in the world, this is an unfamiliar, first-time experience of dealing with the north east's deepest complexities, observes Shekhar Gupta.

'Most difficult operation done by any army in the world'

'Most difficult operation done by any army in the world'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'Khalistan would have been in existence today, but for the army.'

'The next Cannes is in India'

'The next Cannes is in India'

Rediff.com18 May 2022

'We are the land of stories.'

Did poverty and inequality spike during Covid?

Did poverty and inequality spike during Covid?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Claims of a spike in poverty and inequality in India during the Covid-19 pandemic are patently false as such claims are based on uncomparable different surveys, according to a paper co-authored by eminent economist Arvind Panagariya. The paper also noted that inequality fell in the country during Covid years, both in rural and urban areas as well as nationally. Panagariya, Columbia University Professor and former vice chairman of NITI Aayog and Vishal More of Intelink Advisors, New Delhi have co-authored a detailed paper 'Poverty and Inequality in India: Before and After Covid-19'.

'Reservation is not anti-anything'

'Reservation is not anti-anything'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

'Upper castes who complain against reservations are fighting only for their own castes.'

AUKUS And The Militarization Of Indo Pacific

AUKUS And The Militarization Of Indo Pacific

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Although the pact would focus mainly on the Pacific and the South China Sea region, any action designed to deter China with or without New Delhi's active participation is a welcome move, notes Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Women's World Cup PIX: Spain, Japan secure vital wins

Women's World Cup PIX: Spain, Japan secure vital wins

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Spain and Japan have six points and will play each other on Monday for top spot in the group

R-Day eve address: Prez stresses on observance of Fundamental Duties

R-Day eve address: Prez stresses on observance of Fundamental Duties

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

In his address to the nation on the eve of 73rd Republic Day, President Kovind noted that democracy, justice, liberty, equality and fraternity form the bedrock of India and stressed that the observance of Fundamental Duties mentioned in the Constitution creates the proper environment for the enjoyment of Fundamental Rights.

War and Pakistan's 3rd front

War and Pakistan's 3rd front

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

India is not making a choice of war over peace. Rather it is at war, a war thrust on it by a sick militaristic State, says Sankrant Sanu.

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.

Sri Lanka's Rajapksa retracts decision to retire

Sri Lanka's Rajapksa retracts decision to retire

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Ten days after announcing his retirement from international cricket, batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa made himself available to play for Sri Lanka "for years to come."

Can't allow judiciary to run down Parliament: Vice President

Can't allow judiciary to run down Parliament: Vice President

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Parliamentary sovereignty cannot be permitted to be diluted or compromised by the executive or the judiciary, he said in his strongest remarks yet against alleged judicial interference in the working of Parliament.

Australia to tour Pakistan for first time in 24 years!

Australia to tour Pakistan for first time in 24 years!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

The three-format is due to start in March 2022.

UN members to review India's human rights report on Thursday

UN members to review India's human rights report on Thursday

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

India's report outlining its steps towards the promotion and protection of human rights will be taken up for review as part of a mechanism under which UN member States review the human rights performance of fellow States, on Thursday in Geneva, according to the ministry of external affairs.

India maintain dominance, win Kabaddi World Cup for 3rd straight time!

India maintain dominance, win Kabaddi World Cup for 3rd straight time!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

India triumphed in the Kabaddi World Cup for a third straight time as they staged a remarkable fightback to overcome a tough Iran 38-29 in the title clash, maintaining their dominance in the sport, in Ahmedabad, on Saturday.

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.

Relief to Mehul Choksi as Dominica drops illegal entry charges against him

Relief to Mehul Choksi as Dominica drops illegal entry charges against him

Rediff.com22 May 2022

All the proceedings against Choksi of illegal entry into Dominica were dropped on May 20, the spokesperson said.

'Totally apologise, but...': Israeli filmmaker on 'Kashmir Files'

'Totally apologise, but...': Israeli filmmaker on 'Kashmir Files'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

'Whatever I said and I said clearly that for me and my fellow jury members, it was and it is a vulgar propaganda movie that didn't have a place and was inappropriate for such a prestigious competitive section. I can repeat it again and again'