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BJP decides all 12 MPs elected to state assemblies will quit Parliament

BJP decides all 12 MPs elected to state assemblies will quit Parliament

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

The 10 who put in their papers include nine Lok Sabha MPs, including Union ministers Narendra Singh Tomar and Prahlad Patel, and the one Rajya Sabha member, officials said.

UP: Dalit rape victim found hanging before giving statement

UP: Dalit rape victim found hanging before giving statement

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

"The victim was to appear before a magistrate to register her statement. But she allegedly committed suicide on Wednesday. We have sent the body for post-mortem and further investigation was underway," police said.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara fails but Saurashtra poised for win; UP in command

Ranji Trophy: Pujara fails but Saurashtra poised for win; UP in command

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

With more than a 100 runs still to get, it would be an uphill task for Maharashtra to turn the match around on Day 3.

Not just LS, RS too to see polls to 68 seats this year

Not just LS, RS too to see polls to 68 seats this year

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Sixty-eight Rajya Sabha members, including nine Union ministers, are completing their tenure this year, triggering a race of sorts among leaders across political parties to eye a six-year term in the Upper House of Parliament.

WFI elections: None of Brij Bhushan's family members to contest

WFI elections: None of Brij Bhushan's family members to contest

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The family members of outgoing WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh will not contest the upcoming federation elections despite eligibility, reliable sources told PTI on Tuesday.

SC upholds EC order, says Sharad Pawar faction can use this name ....

SC upholds EC order, says Sharad Pawar faction can use this name ....

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The bench gave liberty to Sharad Pawar to move the poll panel for allocation of the party symbol and directed the poll panel to allot it in one week of the application.

Monsoon rains widen cracks in Joshimath, 5 families shifted to relief camps

Monsoon rains widen cracks in Joshimath, 5 families shifted to relief camps

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Now, the recent heavy rain has sparked panic among the disaster-hit families of Joshimath.

Nithari accused Moninder Pandher walks out of jail

Nithari accused Moninder Pandher walks out of jail

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

The two were charged with rape and murder and sentenced to death by a lower court in the killings in Nithari, Noida, that horrified the nation with the details of sexual assault, brutal murder and hints of possible cannibalism.

How Ayodhya residents felt about pran pratishtha

How Ayodhya residents felt about pran pratishtha

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

As a festive spirit prevailed in Ayodhya, there was an emotional outpouring among residents of the holy city as the consecration of the new idol of Ram Lalla was held on Monday and said they indeed feel they are living in a divya (divine) Ayodhya, navya (new) Ayodhya and bhavya (grand) Ayodhya.

SEE: Bulldozers used to shower petals on UP MLAs visiting Ayodhya

SEE: Bulldozers used to shower petals on UP MLAs visiting Ayodhya

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Members from the Jayant Chaudhary's Rashtriya Lok Dal too were part of the group, their participation seen as another indication that the party is all set to switch sides from the SP to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

Prez approves Gallantry awards; Army dog Axel to be honoured

Prez approves Gallantry awards; Army dog Axel to be honoured

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

The Army had paid rich tributes to 'Axel', a Belgian Malinois.

A Rogue Wave Rising In The North

A Rogue Wave Rising In The North

Rediff.com21 May 2024

While people voted in a fifth round that will set the tone as this election rounds into the straight, and while Modi on the stump chews the cud of personal grievances and hackneyed promises that have long since passed their use-by date, there is a rogue wave rising -- what damage it will do, we will know 16 days from today, observes Prem Panicker.

IPL 2024: How The 10 Teams Stack Up!

IPL 2024: How The 10 Teams Stack Up!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

How the IPL teams have shaped up after the auction.

Karpoori Thakur: Fountainhead of OBC politics in Bihar

Karpoori Thakur: Fountainhead of OBC politics in Bihar

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Thakur's tenure as chief minister is best remembered for implementation of the recommendations of the Mungeri Lal Commission, whereby quotas for backward classes were introduced in the state in 1978. This panel was the forerunner of the Mandal Commission. Both Mungeri Lal and B P Mandal were from Bihar, which has a long history of socialist struggles.

Terrorists Beware! The WhAP Is Here!

Terrorists Beware! The WhAP Is Here!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

'It is India's first vehicle that can be driven on road, marshy terrain and in water as well.'

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 29

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 29

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Friday, September 29.

Fuel crisis looms as truckers stop work across states

Fuel crisis looms as truckers stop work across states

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Drivers of commercial vehicles, including trucks and tankers, stopped work in several states on Monday and blocked roads at some places to protest against the provision in the new penal law regarding hit-and-run accident cases involving motorists.

Indian shooters snag sensational World C'ship gold

Indian shooters snag sensational World C'ship gold

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Indian clinches mixed team air pistol gold at World Championship

OBC survey demand puts Shivraj Chouhan back in reckoning in MP

OBC survey demand puts Shivraj Chouhan back in reckoning in MP

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

According to BJP sources, the party propped up Chouhan in its election campaign when the Congress plank of promising to conduct a caste census started finding resonance with the OBCs.

Ranji: Jagadeesan's 2nd season-ton helps Tamil Nadu

Ranji: Jagadeesan's 2nd season-ton helps Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Opener Shubham Rohilla struck his fourth first-class hundred to take Services to 279 for 4 against defending champions Saurashtra

Jaipur mayor suspended after husband's arrest in bribery case

Jaipur mayor suspended after husband's arrest in bribery case

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

The Rajasthan government has suspended Jaipur Heritage Municipal Corporation Mayor Munesh Gurjar following her husband's arrest in a bribery case related to the issuance of land deeds, a development she termed a 'political conspiracy' against her and her family.

Sushma Swaraj's daughter among new faces in Delhi BJP

Sushma Swaraj's daughter among new faces in Delhi BJP

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Among the eight secretaries are Bansuri Swaraj, former Delhi chief minister Madan Lal Khurana's son Harish Khurana and Imprit Singh Bakshi.

57 MLAs renominated in BJP's 4th list for MP polls

57 MLAs renominated in BJP's 4th list for MP polls

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

With this, the ruling BJP has so far declared candidates for 136 seats. Earlier, the BJP had announced 79 candidates, including two lists of 39 each, and another list of one nominee.

21st century India correcting past mistakes: Modi in Aligarh

21st century India correcting past mistakes: Modi in Aligarh

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said it is the country's misfortune that generations were not made aware of sacrifices of national heroes, citing example Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh, in whose name a university will come up in Aligarh.

Parliament breach: Cops seek polygraph test to find 'actual motive'

Parliament breach: Cops seek polygraph test to find 'actual motive'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The Delhi Police on Thursday moved a court seeking permission to conduct the polygraph test of all six people arrested in connection with the Parliament security breach matter.

Durand Cup: Mumbai City beat Mohammedan Sporting

Durand Cup: Mumbai City beat Mohammedan Sporting

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Mumbai City FC (MCFC) defeated local favourites Mohammedan Sporting 3-1 in the Durand Cup at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday.

Davis Cup: Sumit Nagal, Sasi Mukund refuse to travel to Pakistan

Davis Cup: Sumit Nagal, Sasi Mukund refuse to travel to Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

India's top two singles players Sumit Nagal and Sasi Kumar Mukund have conveyed to the national tennis federation that they won't travel to Pakistan for the next Davis Cup tie.

Indian-origin family of 4 found dead in New Jersey, police call it murder

Indian-origin family of 4 found dead in New Jersey, police call it murder

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

An Indian-origin couple and their two children were found dead in their home in the US state of New Jersey and the police are investigating the matter as a homicide.

India men's skeet, air rifle shooters falter at Worlds

India men's skeet, air rifle shooters falter at Worlds

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

The skeet team, comprising Angad Vir Bajwa (121), Anant Jeet Singh Naruka (120), and Gurjoat Khangura (115), finished in 14th place with an overall score of 356.

'Why rest Rohit, Virat when they haven't played much?'

'Why rest Rohit, Virat when they haven't played much?'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra is not pleased with the experimentation and felt Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli did not require rest for this match.

Asian Games: Last minute rule change robbed India a medal

Asian Games: Last minute rule change robbed India a medal

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The Asian Games organisers' last minute decision to allow only one set of competitors in mixed team shooting events might have robbed India a medal.

Chh'garh polls: Bilaspur division's multi-polar contests vital for Cong, BJP

Chh'garh polls: Bilaspur division's multi-polar contests vital for Cong, BJP

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Out of the 25 seats, five seats each are reserved for Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes.

Rajya Sabha passes bill to appoint CEC, ECs as Opposition walks out

Rajya Sabha passes bill to appoint CEC, ECs as Opposition walks out

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed a bill to regulate the appointment and service terms of Chief Election Commissioner and election commissioners incorporating key amendments like retaining their status at par with Supreme Court judges, upgrading the search committee and inserting a new clause to protect them from court cases while discharging their official duties.

Ranji Roundup: Saurashtra in control; Majumdar's ton steers Bengal

Ranji Roundup: Saurashtra in control; Majumdar's ton steers Bengal

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Roundup for Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday

World University Games: Indian archers sign off with best haul

World University Games: Indian archers sign off with best haul

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Saini, who had won the compound mixed team gold with Pragati, made amends in the bronze place playoff, when he beat Frenchman Victor Bouleau 148-146 to sign off with three medals (one gold, two bronze).

India's TALLEST Man Joins Samajwadi Party

India's TALLEST Man Joins Samajwadi Party

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Dharmendra Pratap Singh is 8 feet, 1 inch tall.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Snubbed Chahal grabs six wickets in Haryana's big win

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Snubbed Chahal grabs six wickets in Haryana's big win

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Yuzvendra Chahal might be despondent after the selectors snubbed him for the T20I series against Australia, but the leg-spinner channelised his angst positively with a six-wicket burst against Uttarakhand.

Two killed, six injured in clash over Holi celebrations in Amethi

Two killed, six injured in clash over Holi celebrations in Amethi

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Two people were killed and around six injured in a clash following a dispute over celebrating Holi in a village in Amethi on Friday, police said.

Sultan Of Delhi Review: Another Gangster Kahani

Sultan Of Delhi Review: Another Gangster Kahani

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

There are plenty of shootouts and a fair amount of sex over the nine brisk episodes though the dialogue is thankfully free of profanity, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara impresses with 17th double ton

Ranji Trophy: Pujara impresses with 17th double ton

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

A round-up of Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Sunday