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Hazare Trophy: Agarwal's heroics steal the show

Hazare Trophy: Agarwal's heroics steal the show

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Mayank Agarawal's unbeaten 139 took Karnataka over the line against Punjab by one wicket,

National Games: Narmada shoots down 10m air rifle gold

National Games: Narmada shoots down 10m air rifle gold

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Narmada Nithin Raju claimed the gold medal in the women's 10m air rifle with a new national record score of 254.4.

13 prominent assembly seats in Chhattisgarh to watch out for

13 prominent assembly seats in Chhattisgarh to watch out for

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Contests in 13 seats would attract most attention during the Chhattisgarh assembly elections as they feature prominent leaders of the Congress and BJP.

Retail inflation slows to 5-month low of 4.3% in Jan

Retail inflation slows to 5-month low of 4.3% in Jan

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Continuing the downward trend, retail inflation fell to a five-month low of 4.31 per cent in January, mainly due to a decline in the prices of vegetables, eggs, and pulses. The Consumer Price Index-based retail inflation was 5.22 per cent in December and 5.1 per cent in January 2024. The previous low inflation was in August 2024 at 3.65 per cent.

Mohun Bagan fans set to break banner world record

Mohun Bagan fans set to break banner world record

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

The completed banner will be 340 feet long and 75 feet wide, which the Mohun Bagan fans say will topple the world record for largest hand-painted tifo.

Tribal families plan return to Abujhmad after 21 yrs

Tribal families plan return to Abujhmad after 21 yrs

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

More than two decades after deserting their village due to Maoists, around 25 tribal families are planning to return to their native place in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district.

Can Congress repeat 2018 poll magic in Chhattisgarh?

Can Congress repeat 2018 poll magic in Chhattisgarh?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Here is a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis of the ruling Congress in Chhattisgarh.

Why The Census Is Important

Why The Census Is Important

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

It will be interesting to see what shifts have been recorded in the last decade-and-a-half -- from the effects of demonetisation and Covid's second wave to the drop in fertility and increase in farm workers -- but we will only know this if and when the Census is conducted, points out Aakar Patel.

Republic Day: CRPF awarded highest number of 21 gallantry medals

Republic Day: CRPF awarded highest number of 21 gallantry medals

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has been awarded the highest number of police gallantry medals, 21, including two Shaurya Chakras, on the eve of Republic Day. A total of 95 bravery medals were awarded to personnel from state and central police forces, fire service, home guard, civil defence, and correctional services. The CRPF's medals included 11 for operations in Jammu and Kashmir, seven for anti-Maoist operations, and one for an operation in the northeast. The second-highest number of medals went to Uttar Pradesh (17), followed by Jammu and Kashmir (15), Chhattisgarh (11), and the Border Security Force (5).

Why Congress under Baghel is sitting pretty in Chhattisgarh

Why Congress under Baghel is sitting pretty in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Here is a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis of the ruling Congress in Chhattisgarh.

Hazare Trophy: Gujarat, Maharashtra cruise to quarters

Hazare Trophy: Gujarat, Maharashtra cruise to quarters

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Jharkhand, however, could not make the knockouts from the group as Gujarat topped it with Haryana being the second team to progress. Jharkhand finished third.

Three Maoists killed in encounter with police in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada

Three Maoists killed in encounter with police in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

A cache of explosives and weapons was also seized from the encounter site, he added.

'Ruined my life': Man held, released in Saif case speaks out

'Ruined my life': Man held, released in Saif case speaks out

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

A man who was detained in Durg in Chhattisgarh as a suspect in the January 16 Saif Ali Khan attack case said on Sunday that his life is in complete disarray following police action, leaving him without a job, a snub from his prospective bride and family facing ignominy.

Maoists force cadres to undergo vasectomy before marriage, says ex-rebel

Maoists force cadres to undergo vasectomy before marriage, says ex-rebel

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Former Maoist insurgents have revealed a shocking practice within the CPI (Maoist) organization, where cadres are forced to undergo vasectomy before they are allowed to marry. This policy, designed to prevent distractions and ensure loyalty to the movement, has been implemented across the organization. The practice has been highlighted by several former insurgents who have now surrendered to the authorities.

Behind the BJP's star show in Chhattisgarh: Almost 14% surge in votes

Behind the BJP's star show in Chhattisgarh: Almost 14% surge in votes

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

A string of populist promises, including extension of the free ration scheme announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Mahadev betting app issue and the Hindutva card are among key factors that have catapulted the Bharatiya Janata Party to power in Chhattisgarh after five years.

ED searches premises of Chhattisgarh CM's political advisor, 2 OSDs

ED searches premises of Chhattisgarh CM's political advisor, 2 OSDs

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

The exact case in connection with which the searches were being conducted was not yet known.

Indian team for Champions Trophy to be picked on...

Indian team for Champions Trophy to be picked on...

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

India play their Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh on February 20.

Baghel woos Chhattisgarh farmers with another loan waiver if voted to power

Baghel woos Chhattisgarh farmers with another loan waiver if voted to power

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

The Baghel government had earlier said it fulfilled the 2018 promise and waived agriculture loans worth Rs 9,270 crore of 18.82 lakh farmers in the state.

How I Became A Coorg By Order!

How I Became A Coorg By Order!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

'After his warm and affectionate farewell speech, the Chief of Staff of the formation asked me, "So, now you are off to Coorg to look after your coffee estates?"' For the last time, in Army uniform and much to his surprise, I replied, "Sir, I am not from Kodagu.".'

Nephew Vijay takes on uncle Bhupesh Baghel in Chhattisgarh's Patan

Nephew Vijay takes on uncle Bhupesh Baghel in Chhattisgarh's Patan

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Vijay Baghel and Jogi accuse the chief minister of prompting liquor vends across the state.

Lay down arms or else...: Amit Shah warns Naxals

Lay down arms or else...: Amit Shah warns Naxals

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday appealed to Naxals to give up violence, lay down arms and surrender, saying an all-out operation will otherwise be carried out against them.

Maoist behind killing of 3 cops killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh

Maoist behind killing of 3 cops killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

The skirmish took place in the forest near Mangnar village under Barsur police station limits, he said.

The worst Naxal attacks in Chhattisgarh since 2009

The worst Naxal attacks in Chhattisgarh since 2009

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Here is the timeline of major Naxal attacks in Chhattisgarh.

IndiGo Nagpur-Kolkata flight makes emergency landing in Raipur after bomb threat

IndiGo Nagpur-Kolkata flight makes emergency landing in Raipur after bomb threat

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

An IndiGo flight carrying 187 passengers and six crew members made an emergency landing at Raipur airport on Thursday morning after a bomb threat was received. The aircraft, which had taken off from Nagpur for Kolkata, was diverted to Raipur after airport authorities received the threat. The plane landed at the airport in Chhattisgarh capital Raipur after 9 am and was immediately taken to the isolation bay for mandatory security checks. The aircraft is being thoroughly checked by the technical staff and bomb squad.

Singh Deo with Rs 447 cr richest candidate in Chhattisgarh polls 2nd phase

Singh Deo with Rs 447 cr richest candidate in Chhattisgarh polls 2nd phase

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

The analysis of five candidates could not be completed as their affidavits are either badly scanned or complete affidavits are not uploaded on the Election Commission of India website, they said.

CRPF officer killed in Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh; 4 suspects detained

CRPF officer killed in Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh; 4 suspects detained

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

The incident took place in the morning under Jagargunda police station area when a team of the CRPF's 165th battalion was out on an anti-Maoist operation, a police official said.

BJP's 2nd list for Chhattisgarh has 13 losing candidates from 2018

BJP's 2nd list for Chhattisgarh has 13 losing candidates from 2018

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has pinned its hopes on the old guard to ensure victory in next month's assembly elections in Chhattisgarh as it gave tickets to 11 sitting MLAs and renominated 13 leaders who lost in the 2018 polls.

Only 3 pollsters predicted big BJP win in MP; Chhattisgarh surprises all

Only 3 pollsters predicted big BJP win in MP; Chhattisgarh surprises all

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

With the assembly election results throwing up surprises, most exit polls got the outcome in Chhattisgarh and the scale of the Bharatiya Janata Party's win in Madhya Pradesh wrong.

Unnatural sex by husband with wife without her consent not crime: HC

Unnatural sex by husband with wife without her consent not crime: HC

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Sexual intercourse, including unnatural act, by a man with his adult wife, even without her consent, can not be treated as an offence, the Chhattisgarh high court held while acquitting a Jagdalpur resident who was convicted of rape and other charges.

Chhattisgarh rebel minister Singh Deo made deputy CM ahead of assembly polls

Chhattisgarh rebel minister Singh Deo made deputy CM ahead of assembly polls

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

According to a party statement issued here, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has approved the proposal for the appointment of Singh Deo as the deputy chief minister in Chhattisgarh.

Yarraji, Shirse smash National Games hurdles records

Yarraji, Shirse smash National Games hurdles records

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Andhra Pradesh's Jyothi Yarraji and Tejas Shirse of Maharashtra won their third successive gold medals in the women's 110m hurdles and men's 100m hurdles respectively at the National Games in Dehradun.

Forces gun down 5 Maoists, foil plan to disrupt Maha polls

Forces gun down 5 Maoists, foil plan to disrupt Maha polls

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

As many as 22 teams of C-60 commandos and two squads of the Central Reserve Police Force under the supervision of senior officials launched an anti-Naxal operation from two different points in the forest area, said the release.

Chhattisgarh polls: Cong retains 25 MLAs in second list, fields 22 new faces

Chhattisgarh polls: Cong retains 25 MLAs in second list, fields 22 new faces

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

With the second list, the total number of candidates declared by the Congress went up to 83 out of the total of 90.

Teen arrested for bomb threats to airlines over dispute

Teen arrested for bomb threats to airlines over dispute

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

He, however, cited the sensitivity of information due to the ongoing probe into the matter to decline to share more details, sources said.

Naxals will be eliminated by 2026: Amit Shah

Naxals will be eliminated by 2026: Amit Shah

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Terming Naxals the biggest human rights violators, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said security forces have been carrying out 'offensive operations' instead of defensive against the insurgents and have achieved big successes in recent times.

Mahadev app promoter likely to be extradited from UAE

Mahadev app promoter likely to be extradited from UAE

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Chandrakar along with another promoter of the app, Ravi Uppal was detained and put under "house arrest" in that country late last year following the ED's request for issuance of a Red Notice (RN) against them.

IB officer arrested over false bomb alert on flight

IB officer arrested over false bomb alert on flight

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

A man arrested for allegedly sharing a bogus bomb alert on an IndiGo flight from Nagpur to Kolkata last month has turned out to be an Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer.

After Salman, SRK gets death threat, caller seeks Rs 50 lakh

After Salman, SRK gets death threat, caller seeks Rs 50 lakh

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan has received a death threat and a demand for Rs 50 lakh, Mumbai police said on Thursday, adding an extortion case has been filed in this connection.

SIT uncovers conspiracy in NDTV journalist's murder

SIT uncovers conspiracy in NDTV journalist's murder

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Road construction contractor Suresh Chandrakar, the prime accused in journalist Mukesh Chandrakar murder case in Chhattisgarh, had allegedly hatched a conspiracy to kill him four to five days before the incident, the special investigation team (SIT) said on Thursday.

'Women Want To Remain Invisible'

'Women Want To Remain Invisible'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

'It is, in a way, my mother's story.'