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Exclusive! Priyanka may campaign for Mistry in Vadodara

Exclusive! Priyanka may campaign for Mistry in Vadodara

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Rahul Gandhi's sister may finally break her self-imposed ban on political life, reports Sheela Bhatt.

Jr Hockey World Cup: Germany eke out fighting win over NZ

Jr Hockey World Cup: Germany eke out fighting win over NZ

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Six-time champions and title holders Germany continued their fine form and defeated New Zealand 2-1 in a closely-fought Pool C encounter to virtually seal their place in the quarter-final of the men's Junior Hockey World Cup, in Lucknow on Friday.

Storms kill 41 in Bihar, UP, Jharkhand

Storms kill 41 in Bihar, UP, Jharkhand

Rediff.com30 May 2018

The MeT department has warned of rain or thunderstorm at isolated places in the state in the next two days.

Rahul Gandhi doing 'drama', charges Kumar Vishwas

Rahul Gandhi doing 'drama', charges Kumar Vishwas

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Aam Aadmi Party leader Kumar Vishwas on Thursday slammed Rahul Gandhi for his remark that his father Rajiv Gandhi was being denied justice, saying it was a "drama" to divert people's attention from core issues like corruption.

Amit Shah dares Rahul to clarify his stand on OBC bill, NRC

Amit Shah dares Rahul to clarify his stand on OBC bill, NRC

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

Shah attended a function on renaming of Mughalsarai junction after Pt Deendayal Upadhyay.

Rain fury in north India, 27 killed in UP

Rain fury in north India, 27 killed in UP

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

An alert has been sounded by the Delhi government after the water level of Yamuna river crossed the danger mark, an official said.

No Rajya Sabha seat for Sheila Dikshit, Kumari Selja gets ticket

No Rajya Sabha seat for Sheila Dikshit, Kumari Selja gets ticket

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

Union Minister Kumari Selja was named the Congress nominee for Rajya Sabha elections, putting an end to speculation that former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit could be brought to the Upper House from Haryana.

Avril Lavigne: The MOST dangerous celebrity on the internet!

Avril Lavigne: The MOST dangerous celebrity on the internet!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Read this before you Google singers on the internet.

Priyanka attends Congress meet with Rahul, creates a flutter

Priyanka attends Congress meet with Rahul, creates a flutter

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

Priyanka Gandhi on Tuesday joined her brother Rahul Gandhi during a meeting he was having with senior party leaders, sending a buzz in political circles.

No proposal for revision of train fares for now: Minister

No proposal for revision of train fares for now: Minister

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

There is no proposal "for now" to revise train fares, Railway Minister M Mallikarjun Kharge said.

Cong hands over UP baton to Azad, Kamal Nath takes charge of Punjab, Haryana

Cong hands over UP baton to Azad, Kamal Nath takes charge of Punjab, Haryana

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

While Azad, Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, has been made in charge of Uttar Pradesh, Nath will look after Punjab and Haryana, party General Secretary Janaradan Dwivedi said.

Rahul's real test begins now

Rahul's real test begins now

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Congressmen are watching carefully how Rahul positions himself and manage the grand old party, reports Aditi Phadnis.

Congress should stop personal attacks on Modi: Jaitley

Congress should stop personal attacks on Modi: Jaitley

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

After all the mudslinging and personalised attacks by both parties, Bharatiya Janata Party's Arun Jaitley said that he hoped the Congress would heed the advice of its own and refrain from making personal attacks on Narendra Modi.

Akhilesh, Rahul call for crushing BJP's divisive politics

Akhilesh, Rahul call for crushing BJP's divisive politics

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

This is dil ka alliance, mil ke jeetenge (It is an alliance of heart, we will win together)... says Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi while addressing a joint press conference with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.

What makes the SPG special

What makes the SPG special

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

The 3,000-strong force, plus its highly trained dog squad, is responsible solely for the protection of one person: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi.

Cobrapost sting on Babri issue has no evidentiary value: CBI

Cobrapost sting on Babri issue has no evidentiary value: CBI

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

The sting operation carried out 'Cobrapost' giving details of alleged conspiracy by right-wing organisations to bring down Babri Masjid in 1992 has no evidentiary value for the Central Bureau of Investigation as it has already completed the investigation.

BJP's Varun Gandhi 'praises' Rahul's works in Amethi

BJP's Varun Gandhi 'praises' Rahul's works in Amethi

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

In a rare show of bonhomie between estranged cousins, Bharatiya Janata Party's Varun Gandhi 'praised' Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi for his efforts towards empowerment of women in Amethi, reacting to which the Congress vice president said he was happy to receive the appreciation.

7 Things We Learnt From The 2017 Golden Globes

7 Things We Learnt From The 2017 Golden Globes

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Raja Sen list his favourite moments at the Golden Globes.

Emmys 2018: Scarlett Johansson, Padma Lakshmi look stunning

Emmys 2018: Scarlett Johansson, Padma Lakshmi look stunning

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Who are the big winners of the night? We tell you!

Rains claim 28 lives in Uttar Pradesh, 600 villages affected

Rains claim 28 lives in Uttar Pradesh, 600 villages affected

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

At least 28 people have so far lost their lives in rain related incidents in Uttar Pradesh whereas a population of five lakh in some 600 villages of the state has been affected because of it.

Why rejection of Rahul's application will have no impact on his nomination

Why rejection of Rahul's application will have no impact on his nomination

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

The Congress was not unduly perturbed by reports that party vice-president Rahul Gandhi's application for proof of residence in Amethi was turned down by the district magistrate, stating emphatically that this would have no impact on his nomination from his Lok Sabha constituency. Anita Katyal explains why

Golden Globes 2018: Big Little Lies wins

Golden Globes 2018: Big Little Lies wins

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

The 2018 winning list, right here.

Dear PM Modi, will you support this girl?

Dear PM Modi, will you support this girl?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

The 11-yr-old has already earned the sobriquet 'Nanhi Jalpari'

SP-BSP tie-up may cost BJP 25-30 LS seats in UP: Union minister

SP-BSP tie-up may cost BJP 25-30 LS seats in UP: Union minister

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

In the same breath, the RPI-A leader said, "No one can challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi -- neither Congress president Rahul Gandhi, nor SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, nor BSP supremo Mayawati."

Moily defends seeking extension for Vasudeva as ONGC chairman

Moily defends seeking extension for Vasudeva as ONGC chairman

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

D K Sarraf replaces Vasudeva, who turned 60 on Tuesday and is due to superannuate on Friday.

Over 62% turnout in 5th phase; violence in J&K, Bengal

Over 62% turnout in 5th phase; violence in J&K, Bengal

Rediff.com6 May 2019

With this phase, election will be over in 424 seats and polling in the remaining 118 seats will be held on May 12 and 19.

Why Jahangir banned animal slaughter

Why Jahangir banned animal slaughter

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

A fascinating glimpse of the Mughal emperor, courtesy Parvati Sharma's new book Jahangir: An Intimate Portrait Of A Great Mughal.

Prez performs special puja at Pashupatinath temple

Prez performs special puja at Pashupatinath temple

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

He also performed puja at Basuki Naag temple in the premises by pouring milk.

'Congress shouldn't have confined Priyanka to eastern UP'

'Congress shouldn't have confined Priyanka to eastern UP'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

'Her presence before and during the Lok Sabha election will electrify the political environment.'

'Rahul Gandhi knows what India needs'

'Rahul Gandhi knows what India needs'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Will Mumbai North Central, the constituency Priya Dutt lost to the Bharatiya Janata Party's Poonam Mahajan in 2014, welcome her back?

Is it too late for Pakistan to make changes for T20 World Cup?

Is it too late for Pakistan to make changes for T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

PCB Chairman Shaharyar Khan has slammed the team's performance at the Asia Cup but admitted it was too late to make sweeping changes ahead of the World Twenty20 this month.

Sonia highlights UPA schemes in parl constituency

Sonia highlights UPA schemes in parl constituency

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

With Lok Sabha polls not too far away, Congress President Sonia Gandhi signalled that the ambitious Food Security and Land Acquisition Acts brought in by the Centre would give a new deal to the people, especially the farmers and the poor.

Voices in favour of Priyanka grow stronger in Congress

Voices in favour of Priyanka grow stronger in Congress

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Against the backdrop of debacle in Lok Sabha polls, voices for bringing Priyanka Gandhi to the forefront if politics grew stronger within the Congress party with at least two leaders on Friday saying she is a "big fighter" and has the "natural ability" to connect with people.

Euro-IV petrol, diesel in 50 more cities by March 2015

Euro-IV petrol, diesel in 50 more cities by March 2015

Rediff.com9 May 2014

After the launch in April 2010, Euro-VI fuel supply was expanded to seven cities of Puducherry, Mathura, Vapi, Jamnagar, Ankleshwar, Hissar and Bharatpur in 2011-12.

Not yet five, and she studies in Class 9

Not yet five, and she studies in Class 9

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Virendra Singh Rawat discovers that this child prodigy has never been to school.

Can united Opposition defeat Modi in 2019?

Can united Opposition defeat Modi in 2019?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

'The Modi-Shah duo won't leave the war zone without putting up a tough fight.' 'Modi's slogan for 2019 could well be, "I have done much. Give me one more chance to do even more".' '2019 will be tough for the BJP.' 'But it will be even tougher for the Opposition -- united or otherwise,' says R Rajagopalan.

Priyanka attacks Modi's Gujarat model of development

Priyanka attacks Modi's Gujarat model of development

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

After her brother called it the toffee model, Priyanka Gandhi ripped Narendra Modi's Gujarat model of development in which 'thousands of acres of land' were given to his 'friends' at throwaway prices.

Blow to RIL: Panel refuses to take view on experts' appointment

Blow to RIL: Panel refuses to take view on experts' appointment

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

The Management Committee headed by Director General of Hydrocarbons R N Choubey refused to take a view on appointment of renowned reservoir consultants Ryder Scott, DeGolyer and MacNaughton, Gaffney, Cline & Associates or Netherland, Sewell & Associates to ascertain if RIL's claims of fall in reserves are actually true or the firm was hoarding gas by producing less, official sources said.

Angry suvivors heckle Nepal PM over shortage of aid

Angry suvivors heckle Nepal PM over shortage of aid

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Nepalese Prime Minister Sushil Koirala was greeted with protests on Wednesday at in relief camps as anger spilled over to the streets.

Congress bargains hard with SP for UP seats

Congress bargains hard with SP for UP seats

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

The Congress wants the 28 seats it won in 2012 plus 20 seats where the party was runner-up plus 57 seats where it was ahead of the SP in 2012.