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Now, Trump says $21 million went to 'my friend Modi' for voter turnout

Now, Trump says $21 million went to 'my friend Modi' for voter turnout

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

United States President Donald Trump for the fourth time in recent days claimed that the Biden administration allocated $21 million funding to India for 'voter turnout', evoking a sharp response from the Congress which urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to 'talk to his friend' and strongly refute the allegation.

All about the church service ahead of Trump's inauguration

All about the church service ahead of Trump's inauguration

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

The ceremonial proceedings are set to take place at the US Capitol Rotunda, where Trump will take the oath of office on Monday, roughly two weeks after his electoral college victory was officially certified by Congress.

RCB rest faith in rejigged squad for success in IPL 2025

RCB rest faith in rejigged squad for success in IPL 2025

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

'The more number of times you reach the playoffs, the probability of winning the championship is quite near.'

Kho Kho at the Olympics?

Kho Kho at the Olympics?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

Mansukh Mandaviya pitches for kho kho's inclusion in Asian Games, 2036 Olympics

Who will succeed Biren Singh as Manipur CM?

Who will succeed Biren Singh as Manipur CM?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned on Sunday, following months of ethnic violence in the state. BJP leaders have begun closed-door meetings to decide the next course of action. The opposition welcomed Singh's resignation, while the BJP hopes the move will help restore peace in the region.

Taxing The Rich To Please The Poor

Taxing The Rich To Please The Poor

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Taxing the rich will fetch nothing; only votes, argues Debashis Basu.

Champions Trophy: Will Australia, SA progress from Group B?

Champions Trophy: Will Australia, SA progress from Group B?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Australia will be without their premier pacers but their envious pedigree in ICC tournaments make them favourites to progress to the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy from Group B.

Recipe: Vidhya's Singhare Ki Kachri

Recipe: Vidhya's Singhare Ki Kachri

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Water chesnuts can be magically converted into a toasty warm winter evening snack.

'Everyone Hated Me And I Loved It'

'Everyone Hated Me And I Loved It'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

'Mrs shows a dark side to the son and the father.' 'I had to do things that I wouldn't dare to do in real life.'

7 Factors That Cause Male Infertility

7 Factors That Cause Male Infertility

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Dr Nandita Palshetkar, IVF expert and medical director, Bloom IVF, explains how certain behaviour can lead to poor quality of sperm.

The Silent Crisis of Student Suicides

The Silent Crisis of Student Suicides

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

What is pushing students to take this extreme step?

Trump vows tariffs on nations that 'harm' US; names India, China

Trump vows tariffs on nations that 'harm' US; names India, China

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Earlier, Trump has already talked about slapping "100 per cent tariffs" on the BRICS grouping, a bloc that includes India as well.

Budget: Auto cos eye 10m beneficiaries of no-tax rule

Budget: Auto cos eye 10m beneficiaries of no-tax rule

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

According to experts, even if an additional 5 per cent of people opt to buy new vehicles, it may bring a huge boost to the sector.

Bumrah unmoved from top spot; Boland leaps 29 places

Bumrah unmoved from top spot; Boland leaps 29 places

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja, is the other Indian giving Bumrah company in the top-10, having climbed a spot to be joint-ninth.

99 And Seven Decimal Points

99 And Seven Decimal Points

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

'Does 99 percent guarantee character and capacity for an independent awareness of life or does it make you -- barring exceptions -- a compliant careerist beholden to governments and corporations?' 'What kind of political and social choices would such minds make?' asks Shyam G Menon.

SA20 is best tournament after IPL: Karthik

SA20 is best tournament after IPL: Karthik

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

'I've always wanted to play in a league outside India, and I believe I've chosen the best one. The quality of cricket and the support from the crowds here are amazing.'

Kharge's 'thousands' killed in Kumbh stampede remark sparks row in Parl

Kharge's 'thousands' killed in Kumbh stampede remark sparks row in Parl

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

RS Chairman Dhankhar called Kharge making the claim a "very sad moment" and asked him to withdraw his statement, the Leader of Opposition insisted the government give the correct figures and continued with his speech.

The Storyteller Review: Delightful Watch

The Storyteller Review: Delightful Watch

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

The Storyteller has a lot to like and admire about it, observes Mayur Sanap.

Trump's reciprocal tariffs and WTO rules: An explainer

Trump's reciprocal tariffs and WTO rules: An explainer

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

American President Donald Trump has announced imposing reciprocal tariffs on its major trading partners including China that levy higher import duties on goods shipped from the United States. He has already announced a 25 per cent duty on steel and aluminium imports, which will come into effect from March 12.

Trump 2.0: Tough Navigation Lies Ahead For India

Trump 2.0: Tough Navigation Lies Ahead For India

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

'As the global economy undergoes significant transformations in 2025, India's ability to navigate the complexities of trade wars, financial realignments, and emerging blocs will be pivotal,' explain Harsh V Pant and Soumya Bhowmik.

Biren Singh resigns as Manipur CM, assembly session scrapped

Biren Singh resigns as Manipur CM, assembly session scrapped

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Amidst rumblings within the state Bharatiya Janata Party seeking a change of leadership in strife-torn Manipur, Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Sunday tendered his resignation to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at the Raj Bhavan in Imphal.

'They Accept Any Job Because There Is No Job In The Market'

'They Accept Any Job Because There Is No Job In The Market'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

'Not only jobs are not being generated, but people are also losing jobs.'

Rohit fires, Kohli next? Can India crush England 3-0?

Rohit fires, Kohli next? Can India crush England 3-0?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Virat Kohli's form in focus as India eye ODI clean-sweep over England

Proud to Represent India: Neeraj, Sen celebrate R-Day

Proud to Represent India: Neeraj, Sen celebrate R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

As the nation celebrates its 76th Republic Day, India's sports fraternity took to social media to share their patriotic sentiments and wishes with fans across the country on Sunday.

When Hansika, Shriya, Sobhitha Choose To Bedazzle

When Hansika, Shriya, Sobhitha Choose To Bedazzle

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

What makes temple jewellery so special?

Rashmika Goes Hop Hop Hop

Rashmika Goes Hop Hop Hop

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Ananya goes to Amritsar... Sonakshi goes glam...Adah has a question...

Allahbadia apologises for 'parents have sex' remarks after backlash

Allahbadia apologises for 'parents have sex' remarks after backlash

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

During his recent appearance on the show, Ranveer Allahbadia asked a contestant whether they would rather watch their parents have sex for the rest of their life or join them once and put a stop to it.

Gill's century powers India to ODI series sweep vs England

Gill's century powers India to ODI series sweep vs England

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Shubman Gill's fluent century and a clinical performance from their bowlers helped India trounce England by 142 runs in the third and final ODI on Wednesday, to complete a 3-0 series sweep.

Poor AQI? Tips To Protect Your Lungs

Poor AQI? Tips To Protect Your Lungs

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Dr Sneha Tirpude, pulmonologist at Pune's Ruby Hall Clinic, suggests simple measures to protect your lungs when the air quality is poor.

Leaked tapes, no trust motion forced Biren Singh to resign: Cong

Leaked tapes, no trust motion forced Biren Singh to resign: Cong

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

The Congress on Sunday termed N Biren Singh's resignation from the post of Manipur chief minister as 'belated' and said people of the state were now awaiting a visit by 'our frequent-flier Prime Minister' Narendra Modi.

10 Must Watch Stories From Across The World

10 Must Watch Stories From Across The World

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

This year's Sundance Film Festival was rich with films and the theatres were warm, even as temperatures outside dipped to below freezing point. It snowed only once but the sidewalks remained slippery for a few days.

How much money did the FPIs withdraw from Indian equities?

How much money did the FPIs withdraw from Indian equities?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Foreign investors pulled out Rs 4,285 crore from Indian equities in the first three trading days of the month driven by apprehensions ahead of the third-quarter earnings season and high valuations of domestic stocks. This came following an investment of Rs 15,446 crore in the entire December, data with the depositories showed.

My role is to be aggressive and bowl at the stumps: Chakravarthy

My role is to be aggressive and bowl at the stumps: Chakravarthy

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

India spinner Varun Chakravarthy on Friday equated the standards of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy to the IPL.

Mrs Review: A Must Watch!

Mrs Review: A Must Watch!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Mrs succeeds in riling you up for all the right reasons. And without resorting to high-pitched drama, applauds Sukanya Verma.

33 Years Before India Turns 'Old'

33 Years Before India Turns 'Old'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

'India is aging faster than many realise.'

SRK Passes On The Mantle To Kartik Aaryan

SRK Passes On The Mantle To Kartik Aaryan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

'I have had too much fun attending IIFA. We have some wonderful memories, and some of them are wild, which we can't talk about.'

IIT-JEE Main 2025 Tips: Don't Risk Negative Marking

IIT-JEE Main 2025 Tips: Don't Risk Negative Marking

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Start with your strongest subject. This will give you an edge. Don't risk negative marking with blind guesses, advises rediffGURU Nayagam PP.

Can Rekha Gupta Deliver BJP Promises To Delhi?

Can Rekha Gupta Deliver BJP Promises To Delhi?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

The monthly Rs 2500 payment for poor women is expected to cost Rs 11,000 crore while the pension scheme of Rs 2000 for every senior citizen will cost around Rs 4100 crore. The Yamuna clean up will cost over Rs 10,000 crore while a similar amount is required to upgrade Delhi's hospitals. Ultimately, the new BJP government will have no choice but to ask the centre for financial support, notes Rashme Sehgal.

Arrest warrant issued against Robin Uthappa

Arrest warrant issued against Robin Uthappa

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

The police went to Robin Uthappa's house to issue a notice. Since he does not reside at that address at present, a warrant has been executed for the former cricketer.

Raut hints at Uddhav's Sena going solo in BMC poll

Raut hints at Uddhav's Sena going solo in BMC poll

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

'Talks are on between Uddhav Thackeray and other party leaders (about whether to go solo) for the BMC polls. Workers want the party to contest the polls solo'