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Aishwary Pratap Singh clinches gold in Cairo

Aishwary Pratap Singh clinches gold in Cairo

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Aishwary Pratap Singh clinched a comfortable win over Alexander Schmirl to clinch gold at the ongoing ISSF World Cup in Cairo.

Bhaker, other Olympians not included in team for Cairo WC

Bhaker, other Olympians not included in team for Cairo WC

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

The team will be accompanied by six coaches -- Deepali Deshpande, Samaresh Jung, Manoj Kumar, DS Chandel, Ronak Pandit and Ved Prakash -- and two physios.

Tokyo Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 2

Tokyo Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 2

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

A look at India's schedule on Monday, August 2, 2021.

Amarinder Singh joins BJP, merges his outfit with saffron party

Amarinder Singh joins BJP, merges his outfit with saffron party

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Singh, 80, had floated the PLC last year after quitting the Congress following his unceremonious exit as chief minister, but his party failed to win any seat in the state assembly polls.

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar to move Farmers' and Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020 and Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020, in Rajya Sabha on Sunday.

RSS leader targets Tomar over farmers' stir against agri laws

RSS leader targets Tomar over farmers' stir against agri laws

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

'Today arrogance of power has gone to your head. Why are you losing the mandate? We are endorsing all rotten policies of the Congress which is not in our interest. Leakage in drops of water from a pitcher empties it. So is with the mandate'

Indian shooters go on medal rampage on day 6 of Worlds

Indian shooters go on medal rampage on day 6 of Worlds

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

The four medals swelled India's tally to 20 medals including nine gold, three silver and eight bronze medals, in second place behind China, who have 18 gold for a grand total of 37 medals.

Congress moves no-trust motion against Shivraj Singh govt

Congress moves no-trust motion against Shivraj Singh govt

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The debate, which saw several heated exchanges, will continue on Thursday.

BJP appoints Union ministers as in-charge for RS polls in 4 states

BJP appoints Union ministers as in-charge for RS polls in 4 states

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

The BJP on Wednesday also named its in-charges for assembly bypolls to four seats in Tripura.

Why Did Shah-Nadda Meet Veep?

Why Did Shah-Nadda Meet Veep?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Monday and Tuesday.

Give up stubborn stand, come for Jan 19 meet: Govt to farmers

Give up stubborn stand, come for Jan 19 meet: Govt to farmers

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

The government wants farmer leaders to come for clause by clause discussion at the next meeting on January 19. Except for the demand of repealing the laws, the government is ready to consider "seriously and with an open heart" other alternatives, he said.

Tomar, Rajput add to India shooters' no show at Games

Tomar, Rajput add to India shooters' no show at Games

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

India's shooters Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar and Sanjeev Rajput failed to qualify for the final of the men's 50m rifle 3 positions event at the Tokyo Olympics on Monday.

2 Union ministers reach Gujarat to help pick new CM

2 Union ministers reach Gujarat to help pick new CM

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

Party sources said the issue of Rupani's successor will be discussed in the legislature party meeting likely to be held on Sunday.

BJP adds third engine in UP, sweeps all 17 mayoral polls

BJP adds third engine in UP, sweeps all 17 mayoral polls

Rediff.com13 May 2023

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party won the mayoral elections in 10 of the 17 municipal corporations in Uttar Pradesh, results for which were announced on Saturday, virtually adding a third engine to its "double-engine" government.

ISSF World: India grab 2 more medals in Cairo

ISSF World: India grab 2 more medals in Cairo

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

On Sunday, the Women's 25m Pistol Team won a silver and the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions (3P) team won a bronze, even as India ended their Paris 2024 Olympics quota quest at two from the championship. Their tally now stands at 12 gold, nine silver, and 13 bronze medals, as per a press release from the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI).

Olympians to feature in Khelo India University Games

Olympians to feature in Khelo India University Games

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Olympian shooter Manu Bhaker, sprinter Dutee Chand and swimmer Srihari Nataraj are some of the big names to feature in the Khelo India University Games to be held in Bengaluru from April 24 to May 3.

10 BIGGEST Holi Hits

10 BIGGEST Holi Hits

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Over the last 10 years, a few films have made their mark by releasing over the Holi weekend.

Govt projects record foodgrain production, lower wheat output in 2021-22 crop year

Govt projects record foodgrain production, lower wheat output in 2021-22 crop year

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

India's wheat production is projected to have declined nearly 3 per cent to 106.84 million tonnes while the overall foodgrain production is estimated to have touched record 315.72 million tonnes in the 2021-22 crop year. The wheat production is estimated to have declined due to heatwave that resulted in shrivelled grains in the northern states of Punjab and Haryana. Releasing the fourth advance estimate for the 2021-22 crop year, the Union agriculture ministry on Wednesday said a record output is also estimated for rice, maize, gram, pulses, rapeseed and mustard, oilseeds and sugarcane.

No resolution possible when sanctity of agitation is lost: Tomar

No resolution possible when sanctity of agitation is lost: Tomar

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

The minister said the farmer unions have been asked to revert till Saturday if they agree to the government's proposal for putting the laws on hold and forming a joint committee to reach a solution, after which the talks can continue.

Took a step back, will move forward again: Tomar on farm laws

Took a step back, will move forward again: Tomar on farm laws

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has said that the three farm laws, which have now been repealed, were a big reform after 70 years of freedom which was not liked by some people and the government has moved 'a step back' and will 'move forward again' as farmers are the backbone of the country.

Sawant to be sworn-in as Goa CM on March 28; Modi, Shah, Nadda to attend

Sawant to be sworn-in as Goa CM on March 28; Modi, Shah, Nadda to attend

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

The swearing-in ceremony of Pramod Sawant as Goa's chief minister will be held on March 28 and prominent Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will attend the event.

Pramod Sawant to continue as Goa CM, leadership issues settled: BJP

Pramod Sawant to continue as Goa CM, leadership issues settled: BJP

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Desai's comments came amidst speculation doing the rounds in the political circles that Sawant will again be the chief minister of Goa.

Talks with farmers could be held in next 2-3 days: Haryana CM

Talks with farmers could be held in next 2-3 days: Haryana CM

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

The chief minister said he discussed with Tomar about the ongoing farmer protests. "Effort is to find solutions through dialogue," he said.

Govt wants farmers to prepare concrete proposals: Tomar

Govt wants farmers to prepare concrete proposals: Tomar

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Urging farmer unions to form an informal group among themselves to prepare concrete proposals to be discussed in the next meeting, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said on Friday detailed discussions took place at the ninth round of talks but could not reach a decisive stage.

BJP to announce new Goa CM today, stake claim to form govt

BJP to announce new Goa CM today, stake claim to form govt

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

BJP leader and caretaker chief minister Pramod Sawant is the clear favourite for the post of the CM but faces some opposition.

MP CM, Scindia sit on fast against Nath's 'item' jibe

MP CM, Scindia sit on fast against Nath's 'item' jibe

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Addressing a poll meeting in Dabra, where the Congress is up against Imarti Devi of the BJP, Nath said his party candidate was a "simple person" unlike his opponent who is an "item".

Now, farmers backing new laws threaten to protest

Now, farmers backing new laws threaten to protest

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

The delegation, led by Bharatiya Kisan Union's (Mann) Haryana state leader Guni Prakash, submitted a 'letter of support' to Tomar on the farm laws passed by Parliament in September and demanded the government to continue with these legislations.

The MAZEDAAR Movie Quiz!

The MAZEDAAR Movie Quiz!

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Sawant, Rane meet Shah as uncertainty over govt formation in Goa continues

Sawant, Rane meet Shah as uncertainty over govt formation in Goa continues

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Both Sawant and Rane are being seen as top contenders for the post of chief minister in the state.

ISSF World: India bags third Paris Olympics quota slot

ISSF World: India bags third Paris Olympics quota slot

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

India's tally in the premier tournament is 32 medals, including 12 gold, eight silver and 12 bronze.

Watched These Vikram Gokhale Movies?

Watched These Vikram Gokhale Movies?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

An actor of remarkable presence and gravitas, Vikram Gokhale's dramatic eloquence and cocksure authority sparkled every time he had to call on someone's bluff or leave them too tongue-tied to beat around the bush. Often though, his cold, composed stare was enough to put a dolt in place.

Farmers don't want Modi to apologise, tarnish his image abroad: Tikait

Farmers don't want Modi to apologise, tarnish his image abroad: Tikait

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait on Sunday said that farmers do not want an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi adding that they do not want to tarnish his image abroad.

Farmers' protest 'limited to one state': Tomar

Farmers' protest 'limited to one state': Tomar

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

The minister noted that while there is an agitation going on one side, there are also lakhs of farmers coming in support of these laws.

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Monday, August 2

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Monday, August 2

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

A summary of the country's athletes' showing at the Tokyo Games on Monday, August 2.

Tigmanshu Dhulia, Vishal Bhardwaj pay homage to Irrfan

Tigmanshu Dhulia, Vishal Bhardwaj pay homage to Irrfan

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The actor was buried at the Versova Kabarstan in north west Mumbai.

Protests enter 8th day; farmers to meet agriculture minister

Protests enter 8th day; farmers to meet agriculture minister

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

A delegation of farmers will meet Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Thursday, said the spokesperson of Bharatiya Kisan Union.

Sonchiraiya trailer: Wow!

Sonchiraiya trailer: Wow!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Sonchiraiya belongs to the Omkara-Pan Singh Tomar genre and seems headed for success.

About 12L ineligible farmers got PM-KISAN benefits in Assam: Govt to HC

About 12L ineligible farmers got PM-KISAN benefits in Assam: Govt to HC

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Hearing a public interest litigation filed by NGO Amguri Naba Nirman Samity, a high court division bench comprising Chief Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Justice Soumitra Saikia asked the Assam government to file a detailed status report on the case.

Engaging with farmers to decide on next date of talks: Tomar

Engaging with farmers to decide on next date of talks: Tomar

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Tomar also indicated that the government will not repeal the laws.

India working with S Africa, Namibia for translocating more cheetahs

India working with S Africa, Namibia for translocating more cheetahs

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

When asked if the African cheetahs will adapt easily to the Indian habitat, she said that the species are adaptable and India has a history of their presence.