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Minor setback, says coach as Divyansh undergoes emotional roller-coaster

Minor setback, says coach as Divyansh undergoes emotional roller-coaster

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Divyansh Singh Panwar would have gone through an entire gamut of emotions in the last two days of the Asian Games in Hangzhou.

Two arrested for DU student's murder; victim's family alleges conspiracy

Two arrested for DU student's murder; victim's family alleges conspiracy

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

The victim, Nikhil, was pursuing BA (Hons) in Political Science and was a resident of Paschim Vihar.

PM meets world champion Nikhat Zareen

PM meets world champion Nikhat Zareen

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Apart from Nikhat, Manisha Moun and Parveen Hooda, both of whom bronze medal at the Women's World Boxing Championships, met the Prime Minister.

Letter threatens suicide bomb attack on Modi in Kerala

Letter threatens suicide bomb attack on Modi in Kerala

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

The news of the threat letter came out today after a report by ADGP (Intelligence) was telecast in the media. As the news was out, Surendran met the media and said he had handed over the threat letter a week ago to the state police chief.

In late night sitting SC stays Gujarat HC order asking Teesta to surrender

In late night sitting SC stays Gujarat HC order asking Teesta to surrender

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

A bench of justices Abhay S Oka and Prashant Kumar Mishra, which heard the matter in a special hearing, urged the Chief Justice of India to assign the matter to a larger bench.

Will quit politics if charges against wife proved: Himanta

Will quit politics if charges against wife proved: Himanta

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Gogoi and Sarma have been locked in a war of words on 'X' since Wednesday on the issue of the chief minister's wife's company allegedly being given a credit subsidy of Rs 10 crore.

Devendra Fadnavis may divorce me, Amruta told bookie

Devendra Fadnavis may divorce me, Amruta told bookie

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Amruta Fadnavis told the bookie that she will go through the cases and then talk to Devendra Fadnavis, who also holds the home portfolio.

100th 'Mann Ki Baat' episode to be broadcast live at UN

100th 'Mann Ki Baat' episode to be broadcast live at UN

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

100th episode of PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' to be broadcast live in United Nations headquarters

US chipmaker AMD to invest $400 mn in India

US chipmaker AMD to invest $400 mn in India

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

US chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices (AM) on Friday announced a $400 million investment in India over the next five years and said it will build its largest design centre in Bengaluru. AMD chief technology officer Mark Papermaster made the announcement at the annual semiconductor conference in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Undeterred by Taiwan's Foxconn pulling out of his group's $20 billion semiconductor-making venture, mining baron Anil Agarwal said the first phase of Vedanta's chip-making project will be ready in two-and-a-half years.

Amid row over Sanatan Dharma, Madras HC says it is...

Amid row over Sanatan Dharma, Madras HC says it is...

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Justice N Seshasayee said in his order on September 15 that the court is conscious of 'the very vociferous, and at time noisy debates on pro and anti Sanatan Dharma' and the court could not help pondering over with genuine concern for what is going around.

Junior hockey star Boby's tragedy to triumph story!

Junior hockey star Boby's tragedy to triumph story!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

A personal tragedy led Boby Singh Dhami to pick up the hockey stick; and looking back, he believes everything happens for a reason.

Uddhav Sena writes to EC on symbol, name; alleges bias

Uddhav Sena writes to EC on symbol, name; alleges bias

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

The Thackeray faction also alleged that the Commission had uploaded its letter conveying the preference for poll symbols and party names on the poll authority's website, making it accessible to everyone, including the rival faction.

Wishes pour in as PM Modi turns 73

Wishes pour in as PM Modi turns 73

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

The prime minister will be part of the launch of several development initiatives on his birthday.

No football team for Asian Games? Coach Stimac writes to PM

No football team for Asian Games? Coach Stimac writes to PM

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Indian football team's head coach Igor Stimac has called upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention to ensure the team's participation at the Asian Games.

Oppn steps up pressure on Speaker for action against Bidhuri

Oppn steps up pressure on Speaker for action against Bidhuri

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Opposition leaders on Saturday stepped up pressure on Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for stringent action against Bharatiya Janata Party's Ramesh Bidhuri over his derogatory remarks against Bahujan Samaj Party MP Danish Ali in the House.

BJP's Suvendu says not invited to Murmu's Kolkata reception, TMC calls it baseless

BJP's Suvendu says not invited to Murmu's Kolkata reception, TMC calls it baseless

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal assembly, Suvendu Adhikari of the Bharatiya Janata Party, on Monday claimed that he was not invited to President Droupadi Murmu's civic reception on Monday evening.

BJP, JD-S to take on Cong in K'taka in 2024 LS polls; seats after Dussehra

BJP, JD-S to take on Cong in K'taka in 2024 LS polls; seats after Dussehra

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Headed by former prime minister HD Deve Gowda, the JD-S has long been a strong third player in the southern state where the Congress and the BJP have been the two main parties.

Prez to address joint sitting of LS, RS in existing building: Om Birla

Prez to address joint sitting of LS, RS in existing building: Om Birla

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

The Budget Session of Parliament commences on January 31 and the first leg will go on till February 13.

Govt failed in Manipur, PM indifferent, says INDIA in memo to governor

Govt failed in Manipur, PM indifferent, says INDIA in memo to governor

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

In a memorandum submitted to Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey, the 21 opposition MPs who signed the document demanded urgent rehabilitation and resettlement of the affected people to bring peace and harmony to the state.

Congress appoints fifth working president in poll-bound Karnataka

Congress appoints fifth working president in poll-bound Karnataka

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

Chandrappa's appointment follows the demise of KPCC working president and former MP R Dhruvanarayana.

Movie halls in Bengal yet to agree to screen 'Kerala Story' despite SC order

Movie halls in Bengal yet to agree to screen 'Kerala Story' despite SC order

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Satadeep Saha, distributor of the film in Bengal, told PTI on Friday that none of the single screens and multiplexes in the state have come forward to show The Kerala Story as yet, including theatres owned by his family.

Cong chief Sonia Gandhi's mother Paola Maino dies at her home in Italy

Cong chief Sonia Gandhi's mother Paola Maino dies at her home in Italy

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

The Congress president had left on August 23 to visit her ailing mother, who was in her 90s.

Controversy erupts as DU replaces paper on Gandhi with Savarkar in BA syllabus

Controversy erupts as DU replaces paper on Gandhi with Savarkar in BA syllabus

Rediff.com27 May 2023

The paper on Mahatma Gandhi will now be taught in semester VII, they said, adding this would mean students opting for a three-year graduation course instead of a four-year programme will not study Gandhi.

Supreme Court goes WiFi in step towards full digitisation

Supreme Court goes WiFi in step towards full digitisation

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

The first five courtrooms of the Supreme Court have become WiFi-enabled, Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud announced on Monday, in a significant step towards the digitisation of the top court.

PM Modi lauds Mithali's 'phenomenal' career

PM Modi lauds Mithali's 'phenomenal' career

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Former Indian women's cricket team captain Mithali Raj said she was overwhelmed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "thoughtfully worded acknowledgment" of her contribution to the sport.

India Needs Foxconn And Vice Versa

India Needs Foxconn And Vice Versa

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Clearly, Foxconn Chairman Young Liu and his team are looking to raise their game in India.

TMC, AAP, CPI to boycott new Parliament's inauguration, more parties may follow suit

TMC, AAP, CPI to boycott new Parliament's inauguration, more parties may follow suit

Rediff.com23 May 2023

The Trinamool Congress and the Communist Party of India on Tuesday said they will skip the inauguration ceremony of the new Parliament building even as the war of words over the prime minister and not the President scheduled to do the honours on May 28 continued between the government and the Congress.

President, not PM, should inaugurate new Parliament building: Rahul

President, not PM, should inaugurate new Parliament building: Rahul

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said that the President should inaugurate the new Parliament building and not the prime minister.

BJP IT Cell chief booked for tweet on Rahul; party cries abuse of power

BJP IT Cell chief booked for tweet on Rahul; party cries abuse of power

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

The complaint was lodged by the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee member Ramesh Babu in connection with a tweet posted by Malviya.

How Foxconn, Dixon are using the PLI route to boost manufacturing in India

How Foxconn, Dixon are using the PLI route to boost manufacturing in India

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

They are both electronic manufacturing services (EMS) companies, also known as contract manufacturers. One is Taiwan's Foxconn group, the undisputed global number one in this business with revenues of $223 billion. The other is Dixon Technologies, the biggest domestic player with revenues of over Rs 10,500 crore.

Kejriwal hosts lunch for KCR; discusses current political, federal issues

Kejriwal hosts lunch for KCR; discusses current political, federal issues

Rediff.com22 May 2022

The two chief ministers had lunch together and discussed various issues, including the current political situation in the country.

Women grab top 4 ranks, 933 candidates make it to civil services

Women grab top 4 ranks, 933 candidates make it to civil services

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Garima Lohia, Uma Harathi N and Smriti Mishra secured the second, third and fourth ranks respectively in the examination, results of which were declared on Tuesday.

AAP alleges misbehaviour by cop as Sisodia denied bail

AAP alleges misbehaviour by cop as Sisodia denied bail

Rediff.com23 May 2023

"Modi has become very arrogant," the former deputy chief minister charged.

NGO sues BBC for Rs 10,000 cr over Modi documentary, Delhi HC issues notice

NGO sues BBC for Rs 10,000 cr over Modi documentary, Delhi HC issues notice

Rediff.com22 May 2023

An NGO claimed that its documentary cast a slur on the reputation of India, its judiciary and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

'Foxconn is clearly bullish about India'

'Foxconn is clearly bullish about India'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Foxconn means serious business in India. Its delegation to India was led by its Chairman Young Liu who met Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

On Bose's birthday Modi names 21 Andaman islands after PVC awardees

On Bose's birthday Modi names 21 Andaman islands after PVC awardees

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

In a ceremony on Monday on the occasion of Parakram Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi named the 21 largest unnamed islands of Andaman and Nicobar after Param Vir Chakra awardees.

HC reduces life term of convict in RTI activist's gunning down case, grants bail

HC reduces life term of convict in RTI activist's gunning down case, grants bail

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

The Gujarat high court has suspended the life sentence of Shiva Solanki, an accused in the 2010 murder of RTI activist Amit Jethwa, and granted him bail pending hearing of his appeal against his conviction by a CBI court.

No plan to scrap sedition law: Rijuju in LS

No plan to scrap sedition law: Rijuju in LS

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday said in the Lok Sabha that the ministry of home affairs has no proposal under consideration to scrap Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) dealing with sedition.

Rahul moves SC against Guj HC's refusal to stay conviction

Rahul moves SC against Guj HC's refusal to stay conviction

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

In a setback to 53-year-old Gandhi, the high court on July 7 dismissed Gandhi's plea for a stay on his conviction, observing that "purity in politics" is the need of the hour.

Hyderabad rape: One more juvenile held, Telangana Guv seeks report

Hyderabad rape: One more juvenile held, Telangana Guv seeks report

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

With this, the police has nabbed an 18-year-old man and three children in conflict with law (juveniles) in connection with the case.