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Unfazed by pact, Bhargava wants AI book to take off in e-space

Unfazed by pact, Bhargava wants AI book to take off in e-space

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

The Descent of Air India chronicles the financial woes of the airline caused by alleged dovernment interference in its functioning.

Age criteria unchanged for U-17 Women's WC: Patel

Age criteria unchanged for U-17 Women's WC: Patel

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

The women's age group showpiece event was to be held at five venues in the country --Kolkata, Guwahati, Bhubaneswar, Ahmedabad and Navi Mumbai -- from November 2-21.

Bhujbal, Jayant Patil, Thorat likely to take oath as ministers

Bhujbal, Jayant Patil, Thorat likely to take oath as ministers

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

The deputy chief minister's post may go to Ajit Pawar, sources said.

'This was expected': Congress on NCP betrayal

'This was expected': Congress on NCP betrayal

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

'This has been the history of these people,' Congress leader Ahmed Patel tells Sheela Bhatt.

NCP leaders meet at Pawar's home, decide to stick by Deshmukh

NCP leaders meet at Pawar's home, decide to stick by Deshmukh

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, state unit NCP chief Jayant Patil, and Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut separately met NCP supremo Sharad Pawar in Delhi on Sunday evening in view of former Mumbai police chief Param Bir Singh's allegations of corruption against state Home Minister Anil Deshmukh.

Rajini, Ratan Tata, Tony Blair at Akash Ambani's wedding

Rajini, Ratan Tata, Tony Blair at Akash Ambani's wedding

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

From politicians to entrepreneurs and change makers, Akash Ambani's wedding had some illustrious guests.

PIX: Kareena, Alia party with Karan Johar

PIX: Kareena, Alia party with Karan Johar

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Take a look at the inside pictures of the party.

Government to infuse $1.1 billion into Air India

Government to infuse $1.1 billion into Air India

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

Air India has been struggling after it posted an $875 million loss in the fiscal year ended March and sought a government bailout.

Congress ally NCP warms up to BJP

Congress ally NCP warms up to BJP

Rediff.com13 May 2014

Expecting the Bharatiya Janata Party to emerge as the single largest party, key United Progressive Alliance ally Nationalist Congress Party on Tuesday aid the country should have a "stable" government which will "decisively govern" for the next five years.

India confident of winning Under-17 football World Cup bid

India confident of winning Under-17 football World Cup bid

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Praful Patel on Thursday expressed confidence that India would win the right to host the Under-17 FIFA World Cup in 2017 despite facing strong competition from the other three bidding countries.

Ishrat case: CBI seeks legal opinion on tapped conversations

Ishrat case: CBI seeks legal opinion on tapped conversations

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation is taking legal opinion on the tapped phone conversations of ministers and high-ranking officials in which they were purportedly discussed ways to save the police officials booked in Ishrat fake encounter killing case.

'Miffed' Left, other parties not to send top leaders to Mamata's meet

'Miffed' Left, other parties not to send top leaders to Mamata's meet

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

CPI-M general secretary Sitaram Yechury and CPI general secretary D Raja said the top leadership will not attend the meeting called by the TMC chief.

Will Anil Deshmukh, Nawab Malik vote in RS polls?

Will Anil Deshmukh, Nawab Malik vote in RS polls?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

If a local court in Mumbai allows former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh and minister Nawab Malik to cast their votes in the June 10 Rajya Sabha elections, the two leaders will be brought to the Vidhan Bhavan, the state legislature complex in Mumbai, at a specific time to take part in the voting process, an official said on Wednesday.

Nearly 20 Oppn MPs absent during voting on triple talaq

Nearly 20 Oppn MPs absent during voting on triple talaq

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Abstention by the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, the Bahujan Samaj Party and the Telangana Rashtra Samithi also helped the government get its legislation through in the upper house where the ruling party does not enjoy a majority.

PM to launch mission plan for electric cars soon

PM to launch mission plan for electric cars soon

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

Govt will save Rs 30,000 cr in fuel by giving Rs 14,000 cr subsidy to industry for making electric vehicles.

Not against Savarkar, but Hindutva ideology: Manmohan

Not against Savarkar, but Hindutva ideology: Manmohan

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Earning goodwill of the people of Jammu & Kashmir was necessary before such a move, the former prime minister said.

Sharad Pawar meets nephew Ajit about resignation drama

Sharad Pawar meets nephew Ajit about resignation drama

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

The crisis in Maharashtra government after Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's resignation is expected to draw to a close with the intervention of Union Agriculture Minister and NCP president Sharad Pawar on Friday.

'Pawar' crisis worsens in Maha, NCP targets Cong CM

'Pawar' crisis worsens in Maha, NCP targets Cong CM

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

A crucial meeting of the Nationalist Congress Party Legislature Party will be held in Mumbai on Wednesday to discuss the political situation in the aftermath of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's resignation from the Congress-NCP alliance government in Maharashtra. The Legislature Party of NCP will meet at 2 pm on Wednesday.

Captain Chhetri eclipses Messi in top scorers' list

Captain Chhetri eclipses Messi in top scorers' list

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

India captain Sunil Chhetri added another feather to his illustrious cap as he overtook Argentina star Lionel Messi to become the second-highest goalscorer among the current players in international football.

Govt needs huge course correction, says NCP

Govt needs huge course correction, says NCP

Rediff.com21 May 2013

As the UPA-II completes four years in office Wednesday, key ally Nationalist Congress Party Tuesday said the government needs a "huge course correction" and ensure that it gains confidence of people in terms of good governance.

AIFF prez Patel takes dig at Goan clubs for I-League pull out

AIFF prez Patel takes dig at Goan clubs for I-League pull out

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Praful Patel took a veiled dig at Goan clubs on Tuesday for not having the required "bandwidth" to continue in the revamped top tier league as they are "not investing" in football while providing excuses.

Go to the masses: Rahul's advice to CM Chavan

Go to the masses: Rahul's advice to CM Chavan

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Maharashtra Chief Minister Prtihviraj Chavan, who has been strengthened politically after Nationalist Congress Party's Sharad Pawar and his colleague Praful Patel's personal attacks, had a busy day in New Delhi Monday.

Pawar skips PM's farewell dinner for Pratibha Patil

Pawar skips PM's farewell dinner for Pratibha Patil

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

Sulking Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Monday skipped the dinner hosted by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the honour of outgoing President Pratibha Patil.

NCP wants to pull out of UPA government

NCP wants to pull out of UPA government

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

The Nationalist Congress Party has decided to pull out of the UPA government and support it from outside in protest against the way the party was treated by Congress, creating fresh trouble for the ruling coalition.

Pawar a 'very valued colleague': PM

Pawar a 'very valued colleague': PM

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Reaching out to sulking Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday hailed him as a "very valued colleague" and said his knowledge, wisdom and experience are a "great asset" to his government.

Patil's mortal remains kept at party office for last darshan

Patil's mortal remains kept at party office for last darshan

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Mortal remains of senior NCP leader and ex-Home Minister R R Patil are kept at the party office in Mumbai.

Anil Deshmukh accidental home minister, says Raut

Anil Deshmukh accidental home minister, says Raut

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

Raut said the MVA government in did not have damage control machinery.

NCP's googly: Pawar as PM, nephew Ajit as Maha CM

NCP's googly: Pawar as PM, nephew Ajit as Maha CM

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

Nationalist Congress Party chief and Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar is ready to become the country's prime minister, provided there is a consensus, said party leader and Union Heavy Industries Minister Praful Patel. Patel was quick to add that any talk on this right now is premature.

Indian footballers await COVID results in Doha

Indian footballers await COVID results in Doha

Rediff.com20 May 2021

The AIFF thanked Qatar Football Association (QFA) for allowing the team to arrive much before the matches and have a preparatory camp in Doha. QFA also used its good offices to allow the Indians start training without serving 10-day hard quarantine.

Murder of 3 minor sisters: NCP seeks death sentence for accused

Murder of 3 minor sisters: NCP seeks death sentence for accused

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

The Nationalist Congress Party on Thursday demanded the death sentence for the rapists of three minor sisters in Maharashtra, as it pushed for the expeditious passage of the bill on crimes against women. "It is unacceptable. All of us have to hang our heads in shame. Is there anything short of the capital punishment which should be given to them," Heavy Industries Minister and NCP eader Praful Patel told reporters outside Parliament.

ED summons Chidambaram in aviation scam PMLA case

ED summons Chidambaram in aviation scam PMLA case

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

The Congress leader is also being probed by ED in two separate money-laundering cases of Aircel-Maxis and INX Media.

We cannot go against FIFA guidelines: AIFF chief

We cannot go against FIFA guidelines: AIFF chief

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

All India Football Federation President, Praful Patel has said that the contentious Sports Code should ensure that National Federations were not pitted against their international parent bodies and it should be approved by Parliament if at all it has to be implemented.

Why Air India Sale Is Win-Win For All

Why Air India Sale Is Win-Win For All

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

That such a deal can be greeted with celebration in the camps of both buyer and seller speaks volumes about the airline and its recent history, explains T N Ninan.

Pawar's resignation won't affect Cong-NCP ties: Maha CM

Pawar's resignation won't affect Cong-NCP ties: Maha CM

Rediff.com29 Sep 2012

Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Saturday said that resignation of his deputy Ajit Pawar from the state ministry will not affect the Congress-Nationalist Congress Party ties.

PHOTOS: SRK, Dhoni, Katrina add glamour to Poorna Patel's big day

PHOTOS: SRK, Dhoni, Katrina add glamour to Poorna Patel's big day

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

Poorna tied the knot with industrialist Namit Soni on Saturday as big names from Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan to Mahendra Singh Dhoni to Zaheer Khan and Sunil Chhetri graced the big day.

India's 2022 football World Cup goal: a pipe dream

India's 2022 football World Cup goal: a pipe dream

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

The sport remains popular only in certain geographic areas while the television appetite is restricted to the English Premier League or Spain's La Liga.

Pawar seeks more jobs for locals at Vespa plant opening

Pawar seeks more jobs for locals at Vespa plant opening

Rediff.com28 Apr 2012

Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar on Saturday pitched for jobs for the locals while inaugurating Piaggio's Vespa plant in Baramati, saying it was a lacuna that needed to be filled. He made the comments in the presence of Piaggio Chairman and Managing Director Roberto Colaninno, with whom he shared the dais.

Bagan appeals to AIFF to review suspension

Bagan appeals to AIFF to review suspension

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

Beleagured Mohun Bagan on Monday appealed to the All India Football Federation (AIFF) for a review of its decision to suspend the club till 2015-16 season for abandoning the December 9 I-League derby against arch-rivals East Bengal.

FIFA suspends Indian football federation

FIFA suspends Indian football federation

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

In a massive setback for the country, world football governing body FIFA on Tuesday suspended India for "undue influence from third parties" and said the Under-17 Women's World Cup "cannot currently be held in India as planned."

Arvind Kejriwal attacks Union ministers

Arvind Kejriwal attacks Union ministers

Rediff.com25 Mar 2012

Some of the prominent United Progressive Alliance ministers on Sunday came under fire from Team Anna at the fast venue of Anna Hazare with the activist's close aide Arvind Kejriwal claiming that cases could have been registered against 14 ministers if there was a Lokpal.