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PHOTOS: Inside Mahua Moitra-Pinaki Misra wedding reception

PHOTOS: Inside Mahua Moitra-Pinaki Misra wedding reception

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Moitra was seen in a red saree with zari butis and traditional gold jewellery, while husband Misra was dressed in a classic white traditional dhoti and kurta with a distinct Odiya bomkai borers.

North will make us secondary citizens: Oppn CMs on delimitation

North will make us secondary citizens: Oppn CMs on delimitation

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

The meeting was attended by CMs of Kerala, Punjab and Telangana -- Pinarayi Vijayan, Bhagwant Manna and A Revanth Reddy, Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar, and senior BRS leader KT Ramarao among others.

When Trump Jr Danced To What Jhumka?

When Trump Jr Danced To What Jhumka?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Jennifer Lopez sang, Ranveer Singh danced, Janhvi Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nora Fatehi performed at American businessman Rama Raju Mantena's daughter, Netra Elizabeth's Udaipur wedding with tech entrepreneur Vamsi Gadiraju.

AP CM Jagan's sister Sharmila floats party in Telangana

AP CM Jagan's sister Sharmila floats party in Telangana

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Promising "Rajanna Rajyam", a state envisaged by her father and former Chief Minister of AP late Rajasekhara Reddy, in Telangana, she said the YSR Telangana Party's main agenda would be on three issues -- welfare, self-prosperity and equality.

PM-led panel to pick CIC on Dec 10, govt tells SC

PM-led panel to pick CIC on Dec 10, govt tells SC

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

The Centre informed the Supreme Court that a panel led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to meet on December 10 to select and recommend names for the post of Chief Information Commissioner and information commissioners of the Central Information Commission (CIC).

'Rahul Can't Play Victim All The Time'

'Rahul Can't Play Victim All The Time'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

'Rahul Gandhi's problem is that he doesn't think big.' 'He looks more like an activist, while politics is like a game of chess. You attack and then defend and have a game-plan.'

The 2023 Telangana Election Sentimeter

The 2023 Telangana Election Sentimeter

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

The sentiment meter for Telangana polls, created by Rediff Labs.

31 dead, lakhs homeless in AP, Telangana floods

31 dead, lakhs homeless in AP, Telangana floods

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

At least 16 people lost their lives in various rain-related incidents in Telangana while the unprecedented rainfall and floods in Andhra Pradesh over the past three days affected about 4.5 lakh people leading to the evacuation of more than 30,000 to relief camps.

Maha 3rd state govt to run without ministers for a month

Maha 3rd state govt to run without ministers for a month

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

In Telangana, for more than two months, Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao ran his government with just one cabinet colleague Mohammed Mahmood as Home Minister.

30 hrs on, no headway in Telangana tunnel rescue; debris poses challenge

30 hrs on, no headway in Telangana tunnel rescue; debris poses challenge

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Telangana Minister J Krishna Rao told reporters that the chances of survival under the circumstances are "not that good."

2 Indian students found dead in US, parents clueless

2 Indian students found dead in US, parents clueless

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

The students were identified as G Dinesh (22) from Wanaparthy in Telangana and Nikesh (21) from Srikakulam in Andhra Pradesh.

BJP files FIR over 'abuses' at PM's mother at Rahul yatra

BJP files FIR over 'abuses' at PM's mother at Rahul yatra

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and RJD's Tejashwi Yadav for alleged abuses directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother during a political rally in Bihar. The BJP accused the opposition leaders of crossing 'limits of insult' with their remarks.

Telangana challenges transfer of BRS MLAs poaching case to CBI

Telangana challenges transfer of BRS MLAs poaching case to CBI

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

The matter will come up before the division bench of the high court headed by the Chief Justice on Thursday.

Shivakumar to reach Telangana to prevent poaching of Cong MLAs

Shivakumar to reach Telangana to prevent poaching of Cong MLAs

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi held a virtual meeting with senior party leaders on Saturday and asked them to be vigilant, party sources said in Hyderabad.

'Mahagathbandan Lost Steam After Vote Chori Campaign'

'Mahagathbandan Lost Steam After Vote Chori Campaign'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'The campaign by the Mahagathbandan has failed to capture the imagination of the electorate given the fatigue factor with the Nitish government.'

K'taka to conduct fresh caste census in Sep-Oct; to map wealth, land data

K'taka to conduct fresh caste census in Sep-Oct; to map wealth, land data

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

The Karnataka government will conduct a new 'Social and Educational survey', popularly known as 'caste census', in the state for 15 days, from September 22 to October 7. The survey aims to eliminate caste discrimination and gather data on financial status and land ownership.

'Life Possesses No Value In Our System'

'Life Possesses No Value In Our System'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

'A bus driver should possess a comprehensive road plan: Toll plazas, major hospitals, road conditions, repairs, diversions, and dangerous areas.' 'Only through such preparation can we save lives.' 'Otherwise, simply sitting in the driver's seat and pressing the accelerator -- anyone can do that.'

Education alone can break chain of Sanatan: Kamal Haasan

Education alone can break chain of Sanatan: Kamal Haasan

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

The Rajya Sabha MP said the National Entrance-cum-Eligibility Test has prevented access to medical education for so many children and the strength to change that rule of exam could emerge only from education.

How Congress edged out BJP to take on BRS in Telangana

How Congress edged out BJP to take on BRS in Telangana

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Factors such as anti-incumbency, voter fatigue, and dissatisfaction among the youth contributed mainly to the poor showing of Bharat Rashtra Samithi in the Telangana legislative assembly election on Sunday.

Police should act if my son is wrong: Telangana BJP chief

Police should act if my son is wrong: Telangana BJP chief

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

A case was registered against Sanjay's son Bandi Bhagirath Sai based on a complaint filed by the Mahindra University, where both study - after the videos of the alleged assault went viral.

Character assassination: Allu Arjun on stampede row

Character assassination: Allu Arjun on stampede row

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

Hours after Reddy slammed the actor for holding a roadshow and waving to the crowds at the theatre, without referring to anyone, the 'Pushpa 2' star refuted the allegations and said it was not a procession or a roadshow.

Foxconn Betting Big on South India

Foxconn Betting Big on South India

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Foxconn's business in India has grown to over $10 billion till 2024.

Raja Singh, who made anti-Prophet remarks, gets BJP ticket in Telangana

Raja Singh, who made anti-Prophet remarks, gets BJP ticket in Telangana

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Three of the BJP's sitting Lok Sabha members - Bandi Sanjay Kumar (former Telangana BJP chief and Karimnagar MP), Dharmapuri Arvind (Nizamabad MP) and Soyam Bapu Rao (Adilabad MP) will contest in the elections.

TDP to sit it out in Telangana Lok Sabha polls

TDP to sit it out in Telangana Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

The Telugu Desam Party has decided not to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in Telangana, and the beleaguered party is yet to take a call on whom to support in the state, though it is part of the NDA in the neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, a senior leader of the party said.

Cough syrup deaths: Many states ban Coldrif; MP suspends officials

Cough syrup deaths: Many states ban Coldrif; MP suspends officials

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

A special investigation team (SIT) has been formed in Madhya Pradesh to investigate the deaths of 14 children in Chhindwara, suspected to be linked to a toxic cough syrup. The investigation includes arrests, exhumations, and a ban on the implicated cough syrup.

Newly elected Cong MLAs in Telangana authorise Kharge to appoint CLP leader

Newly elected Cong MLAs in Telangana authorise Kharge to appoint CLP leader

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

The authorisation will be sent to Kharge and the MLAs decided to go by the decision of the party's top leadership, said Shivakumar, one of the AICC observers appointed to coordinate the CLP meetings.

New Rural Jobs Bill Sparks International Concern

New Rural Jobs Bill Sparks International Concern

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

'Previously, contributing only 25 per cent of material costs, states now face burdens of 40 per cent to 100 per cent of total costs, ensuring poorer states will curb project approvals, directly stifling work demand.'

For Congress in Telangana, it's a vote on 5-month rule

For Congress in Telangana, it's a vote on 5-month rule

Rediff.com13 May 2024

As the triangular political contest in Telangana intensifies, many believe that for the regional major BRS, it is a battle for survival after being routed in the assembly polls held late last year. What is haunting the party this time is the scams, the 10-year anti-incumbency factor, and family dominance in the party.

Big twist in Haryana IPS suicide: ASI shoots himself, blames...

Big twist in Haryana IPS suicide: ASI shoots himself, blames...

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

A Haryana Police ASI allegedly committed suicide, leaving behind a video and note accusing a late IPS officer of corruption. The incident follows controversy surrounding the officer's death and allegations of caste-based discrimination within the police force.

Out of power in Telangana, BRS eyes LS elections for redemption

Out of power in Telangana, BRS eyes LS elections for redemption

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

With the Congress in power in the state and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) snapping at its heels, the BRS is now fighting an existential battle.

Amid merger buzz, YS Sharmila meets Sonia, Rahul in Delhi

Amid merger buzz, YS Sharmila meets Sonia, Rahul in Delhi

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Speculation about Sharmila growing closer to the Congress has been doing the rounds for quite some time after she met Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar in Bengaluru in May to congratulate him on the victory of the party in the neighbouring state.

Union minister Bandi Sanjay detained in Hyderabad

Union minister Bandi Sanjay detained in Hyderabad

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Union minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar was on Saturday detained by the police for staging a dharna in Hyderabad to express solidarity with aspirants of Telangana Public Service Commission (TSPSC) Group 1 services, who are seeking postponement of the Mains exam.

Not justifying Guv's sitting over bills but...: Centre in SC

Not justifying Guv's sitting over bills but...: Centre in SC

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

The Centre told the Supreme Court that governors are not indefinitely sitting on bills passed by state legislatures, and that barring a few exceptions, most have acted in a way which the apex court would have perhaps desired. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that a Governor is "not a rubber stamp" and has a duty to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution.

Telangana MLA Lasya Nanditha dies in car accident

Telangana MLA Lasya Nanditha dies in car accident

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

The incident occurred at around 5.30 AM today when the car she was travelling in hit a metal crash barrier on the Outer Ring Road (ORR) resulting in her death, police said.

The Most Beautiful Women In The World

The Most Beautiful Women In The World

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Meet the winner and runner-ups of Miss World 2025.

EC asks Telangana govt to halt financial aid to farmers over violation

EC asks Telangana govt to halt financial aid to farmers over violation

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The state was asked not to publicise the disbursement during the poll code as part of the condition.

Telangana polls: KCR's 2 seats among key constituencies to watch out for

Telangana polls: KCR's 2 seats among key constituencies to watch out for

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

BRS spokesperson Sravan Dasoju, speaking to PTI, expressed confidence KCR would win from both the constituencies with a thumping majority.

YSR Telangana Party chief Sharmila arrested for assaulting cops

YSR Telangana Party chief Sharmila arrested for assaulting cops

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

YSR Telangana Party president Y S Sharmila was on Monday detained by police in Hyderabad following an altercation with them outside her residence here during which allegedly 'assaulted' cops.

Look, Who Came To See KCR!

Look, Who Came To See KCR!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Chiranjeevi, N Chandrababu Naidu and Prakash Raj called on former Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao who underwent left hip replacement surgery after he fell in his farmhouse in Erravalli on December 7, at the Yashoda Hospital in Hyderabad on Monday, December 11, 2023

Will Cash Transfer Win Bihar For Modi?

Will Cash Transfer Win Bihar For Modi?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

If women voters are mobilised in big numbers to the voting booths on November 6 and 11 by the Nitish Kumar-led NDA, then it will be quite difficult for the Tejashwi Yadav-led Mahagathbandhan to defeat the incumbent government, points out Sheela Bhatt.