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Lalu, Paswan hail SC verdict

Lalu, Paswan hail SC verdict

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

The Supreme Court order that Bihar Government had no authority to challenge Lalu Prasad's acquittal in a disproportionate assets case has not gone down well with the ruling National Democratic Alliance in Bihar, though the Rashtriya Janata Dal chief and his Lok Janshakti Party counterpart Ram Vilas Paswan welcomed the verdict.

2G: Raja refuses to respond to CBI's new charge against him

2G: Raja refuses to respond to CBI's new charge against him

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

Former Telecom Minister A Raja on Friday told a Delhi court that he would not respond to the Central Bureau of Investigation's fresh plea to invoke additional charge of criminal breach of trust against all the accused till the agency stated that its probe in the 2G spectrum allocation scam was on or over.

Wrestling Worlds: Rahul bags bronze, silver for Deepak

Wrestling Worlds: Rahul bags bronze, silver for Deepak

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

India record best-ever show at World Wrestling Championships with five medals

Congressmen will sweep roads for Rahul: Thackeray

Congressmen will sweep roads for Rahul: Thackeray

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray, who has issued a diktat to his partymen to greet Rahul Gandhi with black flags for his "Mumbai for all Indians" remark, on Friday attacked Marathi ministers at the Centre for "not protesting Rahul's anti-Mumbai statement".

Raja's U-turn: PM, PC didn't know of 2G dealings

Raja's U-turn: PM, PC didn't know of 2G dealings

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

In a U-turn, former Telecom Minister A Raja on Tuesday told a Delhi court that he did not seek to implicate Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the then Finance Minister P Chidambaram in the 2G case.

New stars shining on Indian horizon

New stars shining on Indian horizon

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

The who's who of India's sports fraternity was present under one roof to acknowledge the contribution of those who did the country proud in their respective fields. Our correspondent Harish Kotian too was there at the second Sahara India Sports Awards function in Mumbai.

New stars shining on Indian horizon

New stars shining on Indian horizon

Rediff.com31 Oct 2010

The who's who of India's sports fraternity was present under one roof to acknowledge the contribution of those who did the country proud in their respective fields. Our correspondent Harish Kotian too was there at the second Sahara India Sports Awards function in Mumbai.

India's London Olympics heroes... Where are they now?

India's London Olympics heroes... Where are they now?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

These athletes made India proud four years ago.

3 Indian wrestlers enter final

3 Indian wrestlers enter final

Rediff.com10 Oct 2010

Indian wrestlers' domination at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi continued on Sunday with three more grapplers making it to the final.

PIX: Mohan Babu's birthday celebrations

PIX: Mohan Babu's birthday celebrations

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

Actor-director-producer Mohan Babu turned 67 on March 19, and a big birthday celebration was organised for him at the Sree Vidyanikethan school in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.

Maharashtra CM Deshmukh's resignation accepted

Maharashtra CM Deshmukh's resignation accepted

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh's resignation has been accepted, says Congress leader A K Antony.

Chettri double gives India win over Portugese side

Chettri double gives India win over Portugese side

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

Sunil Chettri scored twice as India thrashed Portuguese second division side Uniao Desportiva da Serra 3-1 in their first practice match of the week at the Pope John Paul II stadium, Fatima in Lisbon.

N-deal: India open for business, says Shinde

N-deal: India open for business, says Shinde

Rediff.com16 Oct 2008

With the completion of the US-India civilian nuclear cooperation agreement, India's Minister for Power Sushil Kumar Shinde has said that India is open for business and American companies can avail themselves of the opportunities by contacting the Indian embassy or the consulates across the country for the necessary guidance.

In Arunachal, BJP targets Congress over inaction

In Arunachal, BJP targets Congress over inaction

Rediff.com19 Sep 2009

Releasing the party's election manifesto at Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh, senior BJP leader and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi asked the Congress-led UPA government at the Centre to come out with a white paper on Chinese incursions into this frontier state and have an action plan ready to tackle any eventuality along Sino-Indian border.

India aim to bring four medals at Tokyo Games

India aim to bring four medals at Tokyo Games

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

The Indian wrestling contingent were hit with a doping scandal ahead of the 2016 Rio Games, which resulted in freestyle medal contender Narsingh Pancham Yadav being disqualified just days before his scheduled opening bout.

India to add 15,000 MW generation capacity in 2011

India to add 15,000 MW generation capacity in 2011

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

"We have already added about 10,460 MW by now (April- February) and hope to exceed 15,000 MW by the end of this (fiscal) year. This will be the highest capacity addition in any year," Power Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde said.

KCR-Nitish meet on Wednesday could see anti-BJP front taking shape

KCR-Nitish meet on Wednesday could see anti-BJP front taking shape

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Bihar's choppy political waters were on Tuesday astir over the prospects of a meeting between Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and K Chandrasekhar Rao, his Telangana counterpart, both of whom share a passion for building a united front against the Bharatiya Janata Party's hegemony.

Rajinikanth, Hillary, Mamata attend Isha Ambani's wedding

Rajinikanth, Hillary, Mamata attend Isha Ambani's wedding

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Why did NaMo skip the celebrations?

'Valour wall' of gallantry-winning CRPF officers inaugurated

'Valour wall' of gallantry-winning CRPF officers inaugurated

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

The bravery wall has the names of 138 officers, including five who got the awards posthumously.

Six Indian wrestlers qualify for Athens

Six Indian wrestlers qualify for Athens

Rediff.com15 Feb 2004

Wrestling Federation of India president M S Malik is confident that more wrestlers in the Greeco-Roman would qualify for Athens.

Palakkad is India's 1st fully electrified district

Palakkad is India's 1st fully electrified district

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Union Power Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde said, the government was working on a target of bringing electricity to all villages in the next two years.

UP: Profs in the dock for Dalit student's suicide

UP: Profs in the dock for Dalit student's suicide

Rediff.com31 Jan 2010

The Lucknow police has slapped the Atrocities against Dalit Act against two professors of the Chattrapati Shahuji Maharaj Medical University in Lucknow for allegedly driving a final year MBBS student to commit suicide.Sushil Kumar Chaudhary, 26, ended his life by consuming poison in his rented accommodation in LDA colony, where his body was discovered on Sunday.

'Vote katua' Chirag Paswan's LJP wins only 1 seat

'Vote katua' Chirag Paswan's LJP wins only 1 seat

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

LJP candidate from Matihani constituency, Raj Kumar Singh defeated Janata Dal-United's Narendra Kumar Singh aka Bogo Singh by a slender margin of 333 votes.

Narsingh Yadav will be tested after Aug 19 bouts: Coach

Narsingh Yadav will be tested after Aug 19 bouts: Coach

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

Indian wrestler Narsingh Yadav has no further hurdle in his path for his 74kg freestyle bout on August 19 as his coach said he would not have to appear for any reinstatement test.

PM Modi lauds India's Olympic success in I-Day speech

PM Modi lauds India's Olympic success in I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded India's athletes for their spectacular showing at the Tokyo Olympics, saying their tremendous show has inspired the youth of the country.

Will India's Greco-Romans wrestlers step out of freestyle shadow?

Will India's Greco-Romans wrestlers step out of freestyle shadow?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

An Olympic medal, whatever its hue, could do wonders to Greco-Roman, just like Sushil Kumar's bronze at the 2008 Beijing Games did for freestyle wrestling in India.

Wanted JD-U 'weakened', won't back Nitish: Chirag

Wanted JD-U 'weakened', won't back Nitish: Chirag

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Addressing a press conference, Paswan said he was happy that the BJP had emerged "much bigger and stronger" in Bihar, and ruled out any possibility of a truck with the opposition Grand Alliance, comprising RJD, Congress and three Left parties, citing "ideological differences".

Govt mulls SAIL FPO

Govt mulls SAIL FPO

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

SAIL chairman Sushil Kumar Roongta had recently said the company was looking to issue additional equity in the market.

Three Khel Ratnas shine at Rashtrapati Bhawan

Three Khel Ratnas shine at Rashtrapati Bhawan

Rediff.com29 Aug 2009

Olympic heroes boxer Vijender Singh, wrestler Sushil Kumar, along with four-time world champion woman pugilist M C Mary Kom, were on Saturday conferred the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award in a glittering ceremony in New Delhi. For the first time in the history of national sports awards, three sportspersons were individually bestowed India's highest sporting honour, which comes with an enhanced cash prize of Rs 7.5 lakh and a newly-designed statuette.

Bihar minister attacked by flood-affected people

Bihar minister attacked by flood-affected people

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

Superintendent of police M A Siddiqui said minister of state for forest and environment, Ramji Rishdev's car fell into a ditch near Achra village when he was proceeding to Forbesganj to attend a programme by deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi.

Allies urge Centre to 'rethink' over Agnipath scheme

Allies urge Centre to 'rethink' over Agnipath scheme

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Janata Dal-United parliamentary board chief Upendra Kushwaha said that violence was 'deplorable' but hastened to add 'Besides making an appeal for peace, we can do little'.

Electricity, piped gas, cab/auto fares set to soar

Electricity, piped gas, cab/auto fares set to soar

Rediff.com20 May 2010

You will now have to pay more for electricity, piped cooking gas, and taxi, autorickshaw and bus fares because of the hike in gas prices.

Power tariff to go up by Re 1 a unit

Power tariff to go up by Re 1 a unit

Rediff.com20 May 2010

The power tariff will rise by Re 1 a unit due to hike in gas prices, Sushil Kumar Shinde, Union Minister of Power said.

Ask PM to speak in Parliament on Manipur: Oppn to Prez

Ask PM to speak in Parliament on Manipur: Oppn to Prez

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The opposition parties are seeking the President's intervention in the matter, claiming that violence in the BJP-ruled northeastern state is continuing unabated.

NHPC's IPO in two months

NHPC's IPO in two months

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

Union Power Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Thursday said state-owned hydro-electric giant NHPC will come out with its initial public offering (IPO) within two months.

3 ministerial berths awaiting Samajwadi Party?

3 ministerial berths awaiting Samajwadi Party?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2008

The ministries of coal and environment and forests are currently in the temporary charge of the prime minister and all the indications are that the current power minister, Sushil Kumar Shinde, might be moved to Maharashtra as chief minister, creating a vacancy, top sources in the government said.

Bajrang, Vinesh emerge new superstars of Indian wrestling in 2018

Bajrang, Vinesh emerge new superstars of Indian wrestling in 2018

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

2018 was largely forgettable for Sushil Kumar -- India's only double Olympic-medallist -- and Sakshi Malik -- the country's first and only woman wrestler to win a medal at the biggest stage.

Bihar deputy CM's brother attacked

Bihar deputy CM's brother attacked

Rediff.com14 Mar 2006

Days after NCP split, Pawar, Modi to share stage on Aug 1

Days after NCP split, Pawar, Modi to share stage on Aug 1

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Modi to receive Lokmanya Tilak National Award, constituted by Tilak Smarak Mandir Trust in 1983, to honour the legacy of Lokmanya Tilak

Why panels like Lodha are needed for all National Sports Federation

Why panels like Lodha are needed for all National Sports Federation

Rediff.com9 May 2017

India's greatest ever Olympian Sushil Kumar strongly feels that panels similar to one headed by Justice RM Lodha to clean up the Board of Control for Cricket in India mess, is required to bring in more accountability and transparency in functioning of National Sports Federations (NSF).