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Punjab Cong MLAs authorise Sonia to pick new CM

Punjab Cong MLAs authorise Sonia to pick new CM

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

A resolution to this effect was passed unanimously in a meeting of the CLP in Chandigarh.

CBI quizzes TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's wife in coal scam

CBI quizzes TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's wife in coal scam

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

The CBI had interrogated Rujira in February last year ahead of the West Bengal assembly elections.

3 BJP MLAs suspended from Telangana assembly for entire session

3 BJP MLAs suspended from Telangana assembly for entire session

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

State finance minister T Harish Rao began introduction of Budget 2022-23 soon after the House met, even as BJP floor leader T Raja Singh and others tried to draw the attention of Speaker Pocharam Srinivasa Reddy.

'Would prefer dying': Residents reluctant to leave 'sinking' Joshimath

'Would prefer dying': Residents reluctant to leave 'sinking' Joshimath

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Many families in the affected area are finding it hard to sever their emotional ties with their homes and move out.

SC adjourns BCCI plea on extending Ganguly, Shah's tenure

SC adjourns BCCI plea on extending Ganguly, Shah's tenure

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned hearing on the plea of the Board of Control for Cricket in India seeking to amend its constitution with regard to the tenure of its office bearers including president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah.

Mundka fire: Building owner arrested; 19 still missing

Mundka fire: Building owner arrested; 19 still missing

Rediff.com15 May 2022

"We received information that Manish Lakra was going towards Haridwar in Uttarakhand. We laid a trap and nabbed him from Ghevra Mod after conducting multiple raids in Delhi and Haryana," Sameer Sharma, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outer), said.

5-state polls: Big winners and losers

5-state polls: Big winners and losers

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Counting for assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur was held on Thursday. Here's how the big names fared.

2 serving, 5 former chief ministers bite the dust

2 serving, 5 former chief ministers bite the dust

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The five-state assembly poll results announced on Thursday brought gloom for several political heavyweights, including two current and five former chief ministers, who lost the electoral battle from their respective seats.

Top 10 Picks At IPL 2023 Auction

Top 10 Picks At IPL 2023 Auction

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

It is that time of the year when cricketers from around the world wait with bathed breath as their names come up at the Indian Premier League auction.

Amarinder's fate hangs in balance as CLP meets today

Amarinder's fate hangs in balance as CLP meets today

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

Amid the ongoing rift in the Punjab Congress unit, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) has called a meeting of the state's Congress Legislative Party.

More houses develop cracks in Joshimath; 27 more families evacuated

More houses develop cracks in Joshimath; 27 more families evacuated

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

The number of subsidence-affected homes rose to 678 while 27 more families were evacuated to safety, a bulletin from the Disaster Management Authority in Chamoli said, adding so far 82 families have been shifted to safe locations in the town.

20 years at Reliance helm: Mukesh Ambani redefines scale, business growth

20 years at Reliance helm: Mukesh Ambani redefines scale, business growth

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

At the 45th Annual General Meeting of Reliance Industries (RIL) in August, chairman and managing director (CMD) Mukesh Ambani described the company as an "unputdownable book" with never-ending chapters of success. "Reliance grew from strength to strength because we internalised the founder's mindset of purpose, philosophy and passion," he said. Wednesday marked the 90th birth anniversary of RIL founder Dhirubhai Ambani.

'We crossed over into Pakistan at 2 am'

'We crossed over into Pakistan at 2 am'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'Imagine for a soldier -- first you conquer territory after fighting a fierce battle, suffer casualties and then you are ordered to come back to your side of the International Border in India.'

Delhi HC seeks govt, petitioners' responses to pleas against Agnipath

Delhi HC seeks govt, petitioners' responses to pleas against Agnipath

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

The Delhi high court on Thursday reserved its judgment on a batch of petitions challenging the Centre's Agnipath scheme for recruitment in armed forces.

Patiala clashes: 3 top cops shunted out; 3 arrested

Patiala clashes: 3 top cops shunted out; 3 arrested

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

The order to suspend the services was issued by the home affairs and justice department and heavy police security was deployed at the site of the clashes outside the Kali Mata temple in Patiala.

'The world of music lost its mother'

'The world of music lost its mother'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

'Lata didi's voice was as pure as a bell that rings in a temple.'

Kohli Only Indian In Asia Cup Dream XI

Kohli Only Indian In Asia Cup Dream XI

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Virat Kohli was the only centurion in the tournament.

''We have got back the original Virat Kohli'

''We have got back the original Virat Kohli'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

'He is at his best now, he is in the right frame of mind.' The tough times he has gone through will only make him a better player and a stronger personality.'

Sidhu to meet Punjab CM tomorrow as Cong assembles to discuss its revival

Sidhu to meet Punjab CM tomorrow as Cong assembles to discuss its revival

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Sidhu, who had been attacking the AAP-led government in the state over various issues including the law and order situation, said Punjab's resurrection was possible only with a collective effort.

For 3rd day running, beef smugglers held at UP-Delhi border after gunfight

For 3rd day running, beef smugglers held at UP-Delhi border after gunfight

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Two suspected beef smugglers from western Uttar Pradesh were arrested near the Delhi border after a gunfight with the Noida police on Thursday morning, officials said.

SC to decide on referring Sena vs Sena matter to Constitution Bench

SC to decide on referring Sena vs Sena matter to Constitution Bench

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana said it would take a call by Monday on referring the matters related to the recent Maharashtra political crisis to a Constitution Bench.

'Fear continues across Joshimath'

'Fear continues across Joshimath'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

'Cracks continue to appear in more and more houses.' 'We believe the government is not going to tell us the truth.'

Supreme Court judge Justice A M Khanwilkar retires

Supreme Court judge Justice A M Khanwilkar retires

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Justice A M Khanwilkar, the second senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, retired on Friday and thanked bar association leaders for their 'love and affection'.

Timeline: Zakia Jafri's 20-year-long legal battle

Timeline: Zakia Jafri's 20-year-long legal battle

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Following is the timeline of events in the case in which the Supreme Court on Friday upheld the Special Investigation Team's (SIT) clean chit to then Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi and 63 others in the 2002 riots in the state.

Long Term Investor? Small-Cap Funds Best Bet

Long Term Investor? Small-Cap Funds Best Bet

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Over longer periods of three, five and 10 years, small-cap funds have rewarded their investors handsomely.

8 bn rubles of Indian oil firms stuck in Russia

8 bn rubles of Indian oil firms stuck in Russia

Rediff.com27 May 2022

As much as 8 billion rubles (about Rs 1,000 crore) of dividend income belonging to Indian oil firms is stuck in Russia after the Putin administration clamped down on dollar repatriation, officials said on Friday. Indian state oil firms have invested $5.46 billion in buying stakes in four different assets in Russia. These include a 49.9 per cent stake in Vankorneft oil and gas field and another 29.9 per cent in TAAS-Yuryakh Neftegazodobycha fields.

WhatsApp won't compel users to accept new privacy policy

WhatsApp won't compel users to accept new privacy policy

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Whatsapp clarified before the bench that it would not limit the functionality for users who are not opting for new privacy policy in the meantime.

T20 World Cup India Report Card

T20 World Cup India Report Card

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Patel and Arshdeep Singh were the only bright lights in a poor India show at the T20 World Cup.

India natural ally of G7: Modi

India natural ally of G7: Modi

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India is a natural ally for the G7 countries in defending the shared values from a host of threats stemming from authoritarianism, terrorism and violent extremism, disinformation and economic coercion.

HC raps Adhikari, refuses to shift Mamata's poll petition outside Bengal

HC raps Adhikari, refuses to shift Mamata's poll petition outside Bengal

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

The top court said if it transfers the election petition, it would be an expression of lack of faith in the entire high court.

Cong rejigs Himachal unit, ex-CM's wife Pratibha appointed as PCC chief

Cong rejigs Himachal unit, ex-CM's wife Pratibha appointed as PCC chief

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Congress president Sonia Gandhi also appointed Harsh Mahajan, Rajender Rana, Pawan Kajal and Vinay Kumar as the new working presidents of the Himachal Pradesh PCC.

2nd T20I Team: Who Will Kohli Replace?

2nd T20I Team: Who Will Kohli Replace?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

The big question for Captain Rohit Sharma and Head Coach Rahul Dravid is to where to accomodate Virat Kohli, who has struggled for runs across formats in the last couple of years.

'Mutual Funds never provide guaranteed returns'

'Mutual Funds never provide guaranteed returns'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your mutual fund queries.

BJP leadership intervenes to prevent Uttarakhand minister from quitting

BJP leadership intervenes to prevent Uttarakhand minister from quitting

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Sources said Rawat left the meeting as he was angry that a proposal for a medical college in Kotdwar -- his constituency -- was not being cleared by the cabinet.

Jolt to BJP in U'khand as minister, son join Congress

Jolt to BJP in U'khand as minister, son join Congress

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Yashpal Arya and his son, along with their supporters, joined the Congress in the presence of senior party leaders Harish Rawat, K C Venugopal and Randeep Surjewala in New Delhi.

Will KCR's BRS Make Any Impact In National Politics?

Will KCR's BRS Make Any Impact In National Politics?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Maharashtra is the BRS' first target.

How Brand Elon Musk might impact Brand Twitter

How Brand Elon Musk might impact Brand Twitter

Rediff.com4 May 2022

The announcement came late Monday evening - and broke the internet. Elon Musk, the world's richest man, had bought microblogging site Twitter for a neat $44 billion. The little blue bird, which is known to take on many avatars depending on the mood, leanings and interests of who it is chirping for, went into overdrive. While some Twitter users flooded the site with memes and humorous takes on the move, the deal also had a fair share of critics.

It's 'Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram' season in Uttarakhand ahead of polls

It's 'Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram' season in Uttarakhand ahead of polls

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

From Congress to BJP and back to Congress, Yashpal Arya, who was Uttarakhand's transport and excise minister in the Dhami government till the other day, has resigned and returned to his womb. But he is not the only one in the Land of the Gods to do so, reports Shishir Prashant.

Suzhal: The Vortex Review

Suzhal: The Vortex Review

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Even though each episode is about an hour long, you won't reach even blink: Divya Nair applauds Suzhal: The Vortex.

'A cricketer always makes his own destiny'

'A cricketer always makes his own destiny'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

'No one makes someone a cricketer. As a coach, you can only guide them.'