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IPL champs CSK felicitate Neeraj; present him Rs 1 crore

IPL champs CSK felicitate Neeraj; present him Rs 1 crore

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

Three-time Indian Premier League champions Chennai Super Kings on Sunday honoured Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra by presenting him Rs one crore in recognition of his historic feat at the Tokyo Games.

'Saibaba Hovers Between Life And Death'

'Saibaba Hovers Between Life And Death'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

His spine, his heart, his pancreas -- one by one, all his organs have weakened, given the lack of medical treatment in jail, where he is kept in the notorious Anda cell. Continuous pain, frequent fainting spells, urinary problems, have all become part of his life.

AAP protests targeted killings in Valley, says BJP can't handle Kashmir

AAP protests targeted killings in Valley, says BJP can't handle Kashmir

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Braving the heat, hundreds of protesters, including women and children, gathered at the Jantar Mantar to protest against the killings of Kashmiri Pandits in the valley.

Gavaskar likens 'phenomenal' Kohli to Miandad

Gavaskar likens 'phenomenal' Kohli to Miandad

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Kohli holds the record for most Test appearances as India Test captain (68) and he also holds the record for most Test wins by an Indian captain (40). Only Graeme Smith, Ricky Ponting, and Steve Waugh have won more matches than Kohli as captain in Test cricket.

Babar doesn't need to do anything different in semis vs Aus: Ramiz Raja

Babar doesn't need to do anything different in semis vs Aus: Ramiz Raja

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Babar Azam has led Pakistan team well in the ongoing T20 World Cup and doesn't need to do anything differently in the semi-final against Australia on Thursday, PCB chairman and former skipper Ramiz Raja said on the eve of the game.

Major Rajesh Adhikari's Supreme Sacrifice

Major Rajesh Adhikari's Supreme Sacrifice

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Major Adhikari was a man par excellence and had won our hearts. His supreme sacrifice for the nation shook us till the roots. A fascinating excerpt from Param Vir Chakra Captain (Honorary) Yogendra Singh Yadav's book, The Hero of Tiger Hill.

Cong seeks Prez appointment to submit memorandum on Lakhimpur violence

Cong seeks Prez appointment to submit memorandum on Lakhimpur violence

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

The Congress on Sunday wrote to the Rashtrapati Bhavan seeking an appointment with President Ram Nath Kovind for a 7-member party delegation led by Rahul Gandhi to meet him and present a detailed memorandum of facts in connection with the Lakhimpur Kheri incident that claimed the lives of eight people earlier this month.

What An Adivasi MP Expects From President Murmu

What An Adivasi MP Expects From President Murmu

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

'Due to the huge unemployment among displaced Adivasis they undertake any job that comes their way even if it means working and living in hazardous conditions.' 'The situation is such that out of every five tribals who migrate in search of employment only three come back alive.'

Politicians 'pray' for safety of Gen Rawat, others

Politicians 'pray' for safety of Gen Rawat, others

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Several politicians, including senior ministers, wished for the well-being and safety of Rawat and others on board.

BJP team questions Stalin's silence over girl student's suicide

BJP team questions Stalin's silence over girl student's suicide

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

The all-women panel, which concluded its interaction with the affected family members and officials on Tuesday, called upon the state government to be neutral and bring those responsible for the 17-year-old plus two student's death, to book.

Celebrations, joy as Droupadi Murmu becomes India's President

Celebrations, joy as Droupadi Murmu becomes India's President

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

The tribal leader, India's youngest president at 64 and the first to be born after Independence, took oath of office in the name of god to 'preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and the law'.

Dilip Kumar's LIFE IN PICTURES

Dilip Kumar's LIFE IN PICTURES

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

As the entire nation grieves the loss of the acting thespian, Namrata Thakker takes a look at Dilip Kumar's beautiful life through pictures.

Party colleagues rally behind Imran as Pak set to elect new PM

Party colleagues rally behind Imran as Pak set to elect new PM

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Despite the government's hectic efforts to avoid voting on the no-confidence motion against Khan, the joint Opposition succeeded in its month-long efforts to oust Khan from the prime minister's office as 174 members of the 342-member National Assembly voted against him in the wee hours of Sunday after a day of high drama.

The Warrior Named Bindaas

The Warrior Named Bindaas

Rediff.com30 May 2022

A salute to Commando Mudasir Ahmed Sheikh, known as Bindaas to Indian Army officers and colleagues in the J&K police, who was killed in action last week in an encounter that eliminated three terrorists in Kashmir.

Covid, economy figure in President Murmu's maiden address to nation

Covid, economy figure in President Murmu's maiden address to nation

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

India has helped the world discover the true potential of democracy and the keyword for the country today is compassion for the downtrodden, needy and those on the margins, President Droupadi Murmu said on Sunday.

'Entire system' trying to protect killers of farmers, charges Kejriwal

'Entire system' trying to protect killers of farmers, charges Kejriwal

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday lashed out at the Centre over the death of farmers during violence in Lakhimpur Kheri, and asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure justice for the families of the victims.

CBI seems to be protecting accused: HC on Jh'khand judge murder case

CBI seems to be protecting accused: HC on Jh'khand judge murder case

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

The HC said that when the auto-driver and his accomplice knew that Anand was a judge before hitting him, how could the CBI come up with the theory of murder for robbing a mobile phone?

Ukraine evacuation to have 'positive impact' on polls: Shah

Ukraine evacuation to have 'positive impact' on polls: Shah

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

Shah said he is confident that BJP will return to power in four states -- Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur -- and make impressive gains in Punjab.

Full Text: President Murmu's address to nation on Independence Day eve

Full Text: President Murmu's address to nation on Independence Day eve

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Here's the full text of the maiden address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of Independence Day 2022.

NSE's Colo Case: Will CBI Do What Sebi Didn't?

NSE's Colo Case: Will CBI Do What Sebi Didn't?

Rediff.com9 May 2022

It is the biggest issue we have ever faced in the securities market, where a sensitive and systemically important institution and first-line regulator was not only exploited by unscrupulous elements but functioned like a private fief, points out Debashis Basu.

UK's Queen Elizabeth wishes England team good luck

UK's Queen Elizabeth wishes England team good luck

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Britain's Queen Elizabeth has sent a message to the England soccer manager to wish the team luck ahead of its most anticipated game since the 1966 World Cup final.

Doctors. MURDERERS. ROBOTS

Doctors. MURDERERS. ROBOTS

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Long distance love, heroic doctors, murderers masquerading as witnesses, pet-friendly robots, Sukanya Verma gives you your OTT fix of the week, take your pick from this eclectic menu.

Don't worry about contempt of court: Tripura CM to officials

Don't worry about contempt of court: Tripura CM to officials

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

He also mentioned that despite repeated caution by his former Chief Secretary on the ground of contempt of court, his Cabinet took the decision for the ad hoc promotion of the government officials, which is a long-pending issue in the Supreme Court.

Maruti Suzuki reports Q1 net profit at Rs 475 cr

Maruti Suzuki reports Q1 net profit at Rs 475 cr

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Wednesday reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 475 crore for the first quarter ended June 30. The auto major had posted a consolidated net loss of Rs 268 crore in the April-June quarter of 2020-21. It noted that during the first quarter its sales and production were adversely impacted due to the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Indianness of Arunachal is not to be proven to anyone'

'Indianness of Arunachal is not to be proven to anyone'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

'Our love for our great nation -- Bharat is second to none and our patriotism towards our motherland -- India is for the entire nation to emulate.'

Who is Parineeti's GREATEST support?

Who is Parineeti's GREATEST support?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'In the long run, it is this unconditional love and constant support that becomes our armour and lets us take on any battle fearlessly.'

India heroes Down Under to get Rs 5 crore bonus!

India heroes Down Under to get Rs 5 crore bonus!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

'Just a remarkable win...To go to Australia and win a Test series in this way will be remembered in the history of Indian cricket forever... BCCI announces a 5 cr bonus for the team ...The value of this win is beyond any number... well done to every member of the touring party,' BCCI President Sourav Ganguly tweeted.

2011 World Cup win best cricketing day of my life: Tendulkar

2011 World Cup win best cricketing day of my life: Tendulkar

Rediff.com17 May 2021

India's cricketing great Sachin Tendulkar termed the 2011 World Cup triumph as the "best cricketing day of my life".

'China can lift a village overnight'

'China can lift a village overnight'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

'India and China are already in a warlike situation.'

Keep tractors ready for Delhi march: Tikait to farmers

Keep tractors ready for Delhi march: Tikait to farmers

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Amid the ongoing protest against the new farm laws, Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait on Sunday asked the farmers to keep their tractors ready stating that they may have to reach the national capital anytime.

Another day of adjournments at RS as Opposition keeps up protest

Another day of adjournments at RS as Opposition keeps up protest

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on Tuesday after repeated stoppages as opposition members continued to protest demanding the revocation of suspension of 12 members.

How Tatas plan to make Air India world's most advanced airline

How Tatas plan to make Air India world's most advanced airline

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Virtually addressing employees of Air India across the globe, he said for the airline to be the best again there will be an organisational redesign, and it will "require a huge transformation, probably the largest transformation and the change all of you would ever go through". The carrier will expand its "outreach both domestically and internationally" and it has the desire to connect India with every part of the globe, he added.

'Rest in glory, Lataji'

'Rest in glory, Lataji'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

'The source of our music, the very notes of music itself have fallen silent.'

'Welcome home, wing commander!'

'Welcome home, wing commander!'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Here's how leaders across political parties welcomed Wing Commander Abhinanadan Varthaman on his return to India.

Mirabai lifts Indian spirits with Tokyo silver but weightlifting faces uncertain Olympic future

Mirabai lifts Indian spirits with Tokyo silver but weightlifting faces uncertain Olympic future

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Chanu ended India's over two-decade-long wait for a weightlifting medal at the Olympics.

Manmohan Singh tests positive for COVID-19

Manmohan Singh tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Singh had taken the two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine on March 4 and April 3.

Danish Siddiqui laid to rest at Jamia graveyard

Danish Siddiqui laid to rest at Jamia graveyard

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Siddiqui's body was taken to the graveyard where it was buried around 10.15 pm. There was a sea of mourners at the burial site to pay their respects.

Less than 100 ICU beds vacant in Delhi hospitals: Kejriwal

Less than 100 ICU beds vacant in Delhi hospitals: Kejriwal

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

The Delhi government in next 2-3 days will come up with 6,000 beds at Yamuna Sports Complex, Radha Swami Satsang Beas premises and schools. It is also arranging high flow oxygen beds for the patients, Kejriwal added.

Can't blame only beggars, others flout Covid norms too: HC

Can't blame only beggars, others flout Covid norms too: HC

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

The petitioner had raised concerns that beggars were not following social distancing norms or rules like wearing masks while approaching people on road.

Sardar Patel would've liberated Goa earlier: Modi

Sardar Patel would've liberated Goa earlier: Modi

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

He also said that although India got independence much before Goa became free, people of the country could not enjoy at that time as they felt uneasy thinking that one part was the country was still under foreign rule.