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'I gave Suvendu my blessings when he joined BJP'

'I gave Suvendu my blessings when he joined BJP'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

'The TMC has become a private limited company.'

SC issues notice to Future group on Amazon's plea

SC issues notice to Future group on Amazon's plea

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The Supreme Court Wednesday sought a response from the Future group on Amazon's plea against the January 5 order of the Delhi high court staying the ongoing arbitration proceedings before an arbitral tribunal over Future Retail's Rs 24,500-crore merger deal with Reliance. A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices A S Bopanna and Hima Kohli issued notices to the Future group firms, Future Coupons Private Ltd (FCPL) and Future Retail Ltd (FRL) and said that it will hear the matter on February 23 "without any adjournment". The Delhi high court on January 5 had stayed the Amazon-Future arbitration which is going on before a three-member arbitral tribunal over the latter's Rs 24,500-crore deal with Reliance.

Why Modi-Shah got rid of Rawat

Why Modi-Shah got rid of Rawat

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

Inability to take everyone along during his nearly four-year term led to Trivendra Singh Rawat's undoing. He tried to take control of all major departments by holding on to more than 40 of them, but still could not deliver.

Punjab Cong rift: Sidhu likely to get 'big responsibility'

Punjab Cong rift: Sidhu likely to get 'big responsibility'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

A senior party leader, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said that there is a possibility of a reshuffle in the Punjab cabinet 'to reduce the impact of anti-incumbency'.

2 MLAs sacked for rebellion among 15 Rajasthan ministers sworn-in

2 MLAs sacked for rebellion among 15 Rajasthan ministers sworn-in

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

Fifteen ministers took the oath in Rajasthan on Sunday in a cabinet expansion that included 12 new faces, fulfilling a key demand of former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot whose rebellion last year shook the state's Congress government.

Punjab polls: Cong woos voters with Rs 1,100 per month for women, 1L jobs

Punjab polls: Cong woos voters with Rs 1,100 per month for women, 1L jobs

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

The party also promised to end the mafia raj by creating corporations for the sale of liquor and sand mining.

Sidhu takes charge as Punjab Congress chief after meeting Amarinder

Sidhu takes charge as Punjab Congress chief after meeting Amarinder

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

After taking charge at the state Congress headquarters, the cricketer-turned-politician said there was no difference between an ordinary worker of the party and its state unit chief.

Amarinder relents on question of Sidhu's elevation as PCC chief

Amarinder relents on question of Sidhu's elevation as PCC chief

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

Any decision taken by Congress president Sonia Gandhi will be acceptable to all, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said on Saturday as talk of Navjot Singh Sidhu being appointed chief of the party's state unit despite his oft-stated reservations gathered force.

The Hindu priest attacked in New York

The Hindu priest attacked in New York

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

New York City Councilman Donovan Philips, who visited Swami Harish Chander Puri to express support, put it down to the surcharged environment created by President Trump.

Will The Gandhis Step Down?

Will The Gandhis Step Down?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Glimpses of the CWC meeting, which was meant to formulate a plan to revive the party from the death throes of electoral irrelevance, but...

Punjab Cong rift: Panel recommends Sidhu can be made Deputy CM

Punjab Cong rift: Panel recommends Sidhu can be made Deputy CM

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

The three-member panel, set up by Congress president Sonia Gandhi to end factionalism in the party's Punjab unit, submitted its report to her on Thursday and is learnt to have recommended suitable accommodation of former minister Navjot Singh Sidhu, setting up of coordination committee and filling vacant posts in the organisation.

10 Ways Smoking HARMS Your Body

10 Ways Smoking HARMS Your Body

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Arthritis, cancer, blindness, erectile dysfunction... smoking can have adverse effects on your overall health, warns Dr Harish Chafle, senior consultant-pulmonology and critical care, Global Hospitals, Mumbai.

Maha BJP MLAs: Suspension for one year is irrational, says SC

Maha BJP MLAs: Suspension for one year is irrational, says SC

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court Tuesday said suspension from legislative assembly for one year should be linked with some purpose and there has to be an 'overpowering' reason that the member should not be allowed to even attend the next session.

Badrinath temple opens, 1st prayer on behalf of PM

Badrinath temple opens, 1st prayer on behalf of PM

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Though the crowd of devotees was missing from the opening ceremony, the temple was decorated with 10 quintals of flowers and glittering with lights

Rashid Khan: 'You can't be relaxed in the IPL'

Rashid Khan: 'You can't be relaxed in the IPL'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

'You have to be focussed 100 percent, that is the quality of the IPL.' 'If your preparation is not up to the mark, you will face a lot of problems.'

Uttarakhand: BJP devises multi-pronged strategy to beat anti-incumbency

Uttarakhand: BJP devises multi-pronged strategy to beat anti-incumbency

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

The BJP is beating the development drum this time more loudly to overcome many other hurdles besides anti-incumbency. While the party is claiming it is looking for a much bigger victory than in 2017, BJP observers are not too sure about it, reports Shishir Prashant.

Truce in sight? Amarinder to attend Sidhu's elevation ceremony

Truce in sight? Amarinder to attend Sidhu's elevation ceremony

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Sidhu and Amarinder Singh have been at loggerheads for the past some time, with the Amritsar (East) MLA recently attacking the CM over the desecration cases.

Bombay HC asks Arnab Goswami to appear before Mumbai Police on Wed

Bombay HC asks Arnab Goswami to appear before Mumbai Police on Wed

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The SC on May 19 refused to quash the FIRs lodged in Maharashtra and said he could approach the Bombay high court for relief.

Maharashtra MLAs' suspension beyond remaining session impacts democracy: SC

Maharashtra MLAs' suspension beyond remaining session impacts democracy: SC

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday held that a resolution suspending 12 Bharatiya Janata Party legislators from the Maharashtra legislative assembly beyond the period of the remainder of the session held in July 2021 is "unconstitutional" and "irrational".

Gehlot allocates portfolios, retains home, finance

Gehlot allocates portfolios, retains home, finance

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

The 15 ministers were sworn in on Sunday for the expanded Gehlot cabinet, fulfilling a key demand of former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot whose rebellion last year shook the state's Congress government.

Navjot Singh Sidhu meets Sonia ahead of Punjab Cong revamp

Navjot Singh Sidhu meets Sonia ahead of Punjab Cong revamp

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

The meeting comes ahead of the party's Punjab unit revamp and amid reports that Sidhu may get a key role in the organisation.

'Hardik has ticked all the boxes as captain'

'Hardik has ticked all the boxes as captain'

Rediff.com6 May 2022

'Hardik has done very well and I have been impressed by his leadership.' 'His approach is in line with a modern-style of leadership which is collaborative.'

Mamata likely to contest from Bhabanipur constituency, sitting MLA vacates seat

Mamata likely to contest from Bhabanipur constituency, sitting MLA vacates seat

Rediff.com21 May 2021

West Bengal minister and veteran Trinamool Congress leader Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay is all set to vacate the Bhabanipur assembly seat on Friday as party supremo Mamata Banerjee is likely to contest bypoll from the constituency, party sources said.

'This is corruption in the name of Lord Ram'

'This is corruption in the name of Lord Ram'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

'Why are they not paying the same price for the land of farmers which they are taking over for developmental work?'

They Have A Point To Prove In IPL 2022!

They Have A Point To Prove In IPL 2022!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

The likes of Virat Kohli, David Warner will be aiming to silence their critics, while KKR's Shreyas Iyer and Lucknow Super Giants' K L Rahul will be looking to prove themselves after being the handed captaincy of their respective franchises.

Who will make the cut for South Africa Tests?

Who will make the cut for South Africa Tests?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

The careers of senior pros Ajinkya Rahane and Ishant Sharma are on the line when the selectors pick the Indian Test squad for the coming tour of South Africa.

MF Guru: 'I want to invest Rs 500 pm in MFs every month'

MF Guru: 'I want to invest Rs 500 pm in MFs every month'

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

'IPL Auction A Reboot for Punjab Kings'

'IPL Auction A Reboot for Punjab Kings'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

'At the end of the day, we also had to look at players who will figure in the playing XI.'

NIA arrests 14 for trying to set up terror group in TN

NIA arrests 14 for trying to set up terror group in TN

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

After hearing the NIA's arguments, the court remanded all the accused to agency's custody till July 25, they said.

Chinese firms in India gear up for more boycott calls

Chinese firms in India gear up for more boycott calls

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

People in the know said that from social and digital media campaign teams to communications specialists -- all hands were on deck, and every possible post or campaign with the potential to intensify the crisis, was being tracked.

Will finish term, come back after polls: Gehlot

Will finish term, come back after polls: Gehlot

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

Amid internal rumblings in the Punjab and Chhattisgarh Congress, Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday said his government will complete its full five-year tenure.

Amarinder to lead Punjab poll: Cong amid 'remove Capt' calls

Amarinder to lead Punjab poll: Cong amid 'remove Capt' calls

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

There is no threat to the Amarinder Singh-led government in Punjab and the party's victory prospects for the upcoming assembly elections, Rawat said.

'Yashpal was a 200 percent man'

'Yashpal was a 200 percent man'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

'Day before yesterday I had spoken to him, asking him to come on my YouTube channel.' 'He had said, 'Anytime for you Kiri bhai'.'

IPL Auction: Which players could CSK retain?

IPL Auction: Which players could CSK retain?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

As per the rules of the IPL 2022 Players' Auction, which is likely to take place in January, the existing eight franchises are allowed to retain a maximum of four players, including three Indians.

'I will never forget Yashpal'

'I will never forget Yashpal'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

'The two of us got together and we put on a partnership of more than 300, it was amazing.'

'Cricket helped me recover from family tragedies'

'Cricket helped me recover from family tragedies'

Rediff.com17 May 2022

'My father's dreams for me were connected to cricket.'
'I knew if I did well in cricket, his soul would rest in peace.'

'Kohli deserved better'

'Kohli deserved better'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

'Believe me, Virat will go out of his way to make the new captain comfortable.'

Delhi riots: SC rejects FB India VP's plea against assembly panel summons

Delhi riots: SC rejects FB India VP's plea against assembly panel summons

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The Supreme Court Thursday dismissed a plea filed by Facebook India Vice President and MD Ajit Mohan challenging the summons issued by the Delhi Assembly's Peace and Harmony committee for failing to appear before it as witness in connection with the north-east Delhi riots last year.

Amazon-Future case: SC sets aside Delhi HC orders, remands cases back for fresh decision

Amazon-Future case: SC sets aside Delhi HC orders, remands cases back for fresh decision

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

The Supreme Court Tuesday set aside three Delhi high court orders including the refusal to grant a stay on the final arbitral award which had restrained Future Retail Ltd from going ahead with its Rs 24,731 crore merger deal with Reliance Retail and ordered fresh adjudication. In a major relief to Future group, a bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana also set aside the high court's order of February 2 last year, by which it had directed Future Retail Ltd (FRL) to maintain status quo in relation to the merger deal. The March 18 order of the high court, upholding the EA's award and imposing a cost of Rs 20 lakh on it as well as its directors, has also been set aside.

Newly sworn-in Punjab CM Channi calls for repeal of farm laws

Newly sworn-in Punjab CM Channi calls for repeal of farm laws

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi was on Monday sworn in as the chief minister of Punjab, making him the first Dalit to hold the top post in the state.