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Nitish elected JD-U legislative leader, Samrat as BJP's

Nitish elected JD-U legislative leader, Samrat as BJP's

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Nitish Kumar was chosen as the leader of the JD(U) legislature party and is expected to be chosen as the leader of the NDA alliance in Bihar. He will take oath as Bihar CM for a record 10th time.

In a first, women Agniveers to join Republic Day Parade

In a first, women Agniveers to join Republic Day Parade

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Nine women Agniveer will be part of the Indian Air Force's band contingent that will march down the Kartavya Path during the 77th Republic Day Parade, marking a historic first. Flt Lt Akshita Dhankar will unfurl the national flag alongside President Droupadi Murmu.

Will Trump's 5 Day Pause End The War On Friday?

Will Trump's 5 Day Pause End The War On Friday?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

'Was the five-day pause ever meant to hold, or was it simply another instrument of signaling, of positioning, of buying time in a war where even the pauses are tactical?' asks Prem Panicker in his must read daily blog on the Gulf War.

'Our finest hour': J&K celebrates Ranji Trophy triumph

'Our finest hour': J&K celebrates Ranji Trophy triumph

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Political parties and residents in Jammu and Kashmir celebrate the Union territory's Ranji team's first-ever title win, praising the team's resilience and unity.

Indian pugilists punch their way to nine gold medals in Spain

Indian pugilists punch their way to nine gold medals in Spain

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Lovlina, Arundhati lead as India claim nine gold medals in BOXAM Elite 2026

Will Nitish not be Bihar CM? Amit Shah drops big hint

Will Nitish not be Bihar CM? Amit Shah drops big hint

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday asserted that Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, a former state Bharatiya Janata Party president, would be made 'big man' by Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the assembly polls.

Two shooters among 5 charged in Salman Khan home firing case

Two shooters among 5 charged in Salman Khan home firing case

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

A special MCOCA court in Mumbai has framed charges against five individuals, including the alleged shooters, in connection with the 2024 firing incident at Salman Khan's residence. The trial will commence following the framing of charges.

Two shooters among 5 charged in Salman Khan home firing case

Two shooters among 5 charged in Salman Khan home firing case

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

A special MCOCA court in Mumbai has framed charges against five individuals, including the alleged shooters, in connection with the 2024 firing incident at Salman Khan's residence. The trial will commence following the framing of charges.

Tej Pratap Yadav at BJP feast, fuels NDA entry buzz

Tej Pratap Yadav at BJP feast, fuels NDA entry buzz

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Tej Pratap Yadav, the estranged son of Lalu Prasad Yadav, attended a feast hosted by BJP leader Vijay Kumar Sinha, sparking speculation about his political future.

Asian Shooting Championship: Anish shines with bronze

Asian Shooting Championship: Anish shines with bronze

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Anish Bhanwala won bronze in the men's 25m rapid-fire pistol competition at the Asian Shooting Championship. India secured additional gold medals in other events, maintaining its lead in the medal tally.

Rupee slumps 38 paise to close at all-time low of 90.32 against US dollar

Rupee slumps 38 paise to close at all-time low of 90.32 against US dollar

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

The rupee plunged 38 paise to close at an all-time low of 90.32 against the US dollar on Thursday amid uncertainty over the India-US trade deal. Forex traders said the rupee is expected to trade with a negative bias as the delay in the trade deal between India and the US may continue to dent investor confidence.

Republic Day parade to see next-gen Army officers leading contingents

Republic Day parade to see next-gen Army officers leading contingents

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Army officers share their experiences and details about the contingents and displays that will be part of the Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path.

CBI's RG Kar, Dabholkar investigators among 31 awarded police medals

CBI's RG Kar, Dabholkar investigators among 31 awarded police medals

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

CBI officers who supervised investigations into the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata and the killing of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar are among those awarded police medals on Republic Day.

Ranji Trophy: Siraj picks four-fer for Hyderabad against Chhattisgarh

Ranji Trophy: Siraj picks four-fer for Hyderabad against Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Mohammed Siraj returned 17-3-56-4 to help Hyderabad bowl Chhattisgarh out for 283 on Day 1 of their Group D Ranji Trophy contest, in Hyderabad, on Thursday.

Badminton Nationals: Shruti, Parul, Tanvi seal upset wins

Badminton Nationals: Shruti, Parul, Tanvi seal upset wins

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Badminton Nationals: Shruti Mundada, Parul Choudhary advance

Rupee ends up 53 paise to 89.67/USD

Rupee ends up 53 paise to 89.67/USD

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

The rupee appreciated 53 paise to close at 89.67 against the US dollar on Friday, supported by corporate dollar inflows and easing crude oil prices. Forex traders said a positive trend in domestic equities and Brent crude oil prices hovering near $59 per barrel supported the domestic unit at lower levels.

Bihar: Deputy CMs, Maithili Thakur among prominent winners

Bihar: Deputy CMs, Maithili Thakur among prominent winners

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Following is the list of the major winners and losers of the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Janata Dal-United and the Rashtriya Janata Dal in the Bihar assembly polls.

Rajpal Yadav's Wife Thanks Bollywood For The Help

Rajpal Yadav's Wife Thanks Bollywood For The Help

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

'Everybody has stood by Rajpal Yadav. The industry has been supportive.'

Bihar deputy CM lied to SC to escape 1995 mass murder trial: Prashant Kishor

Bihar deputy CM lied to SC to escape 1995 mass murder trial: Prashant Kishor

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor alleges Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary escaped a murder trial by falsely claiming to be a minor. He demands Choudhary's dismissal and threatens to expose further financial irregularities.

Prashant Kishor Vs Ashok Choudhury Battle Hots Up

Prashant Kishor Vs Ashok Choudhury Battle Hots Up

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Ashok Choudhary on Tuesday sent a Rs 100 crore defamation notice to Prashant Kishor and described the allegations as baseless and 'blatant lies'.

BJP's Prem Kumar set to be elected Bihar assembly speaker

BJP's Prem Kumar set to be elected Bihar assembly speaker

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Veteran BJP leader Prem Kumar has filed his nomination for the post of assembly Speaker in Bihar. With the NDA holding a majority, his election is likely.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Gill back in Punjab squad after T20 WC snub

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Gill back in Punjab squad after T20 WC snub

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Indian ODI and Test skipper Gill recently suffered a significant setback after being dropped from the squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup and the New Zealand T20I series due to fitness and form concerns.

Pahalgam terror attack victim among 56 awarded by J-K govt

Pahalgam terror attack victim among 56 awarded by J-K govt

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Among the 12 media personnel awarded are the PTI Srinagar Bureau Chief, Inayat Jehangir and PTI video journalist, Jammu Somil Abrol. Other awardees in this category include Avtar Krishan Bhat, Vivek Suri, Sunil Ji Bhat, Dinesh Manhotra, Bilal Ahmad Bhat, Razia Noor, Ishfaq Gowhar Zargar, Syed Khalid Hussain, Sarosh Kafeel, and Neeta Sharma.

Gujarat ATS nabs 'lone wolf' planning Prophet insult killings

Gujarat ATS nabs 'lone wolf' planning Prophet insult killings

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

The Gujarat ATS has arrested a 22-year-old tailor, Faizan Shaikh, accused of being highly radicalized and planning targeted killings in Uttar Pradesh for perceived insults to Prophet Muhammad. He allegedly operated as a 'lone wolf' and had connections to terror groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed and Al Qaeda.

NPCI sets up unit to scale up digital infra beyond payments

NPCI sets up unit to scale up digital infra beyond payments

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Moving beyond digital payments, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the operator of Unified Payments Interface, is planning to add more muscle to the country's digital infrastructure by setting up a fourth subsidiary, NPCI Tech Solutions Ltd (NTSL).

Nitish pulls down doctor's hijab; Oppn questions mental state

Nitish pulls down doctor's hijab; Oppn questions mental state

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar sparked controversy after pulling the hijab off a newly recruited AYUSH doctor's face during an appointment ceremony. The incident has drawn criticism from opposition parties.

Lalu Prasad attends Tej Pratap's Makar Sankranti feast; Tejashwi skips

Lalu Prasad attends Tej Pratap's Makar Sankranti feast; Tejashwi skips

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

RJD president Lalu Prasad attended a Makar Sankranti feast at his son Tej Pratap Yadav's house, despite past conflicts. The event sparks political speculation amidst family tensions.

Nitish Kumar sworn in as Bihar CM for record 10th time

Nitish Kumar sworn in as Bihar CM for record 10th time

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP national president J P Nadda and several other top leaders of the NDA.

SMAT: Rahane, Sarfaraz fire Mumbai to victory; Iyer's 50 in vain

SMAT: Rahane, Sarfaraz fire Mumbai to victory; Iyer's 50 in vain

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Sarfaraz fell to Manav Suthar (4-0-23-3) after a whirlwind knock laden with powerful hits down the ground which saw Mumbai stutter as they lost wickets in heaps.

Bhairav Battalion, Suryastra: Many firsts at R-Day Parade

Bhairav Battalion, Suryastra: Many firsts at R-Day Parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

61 Cavalry, Bhairav light commando battalion, DRDO's Long Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR-AShM) and many more key military assets were part of a grand Republic Day Parade in New Delhi.

Sankranti Recipes From 9 States

Sankranti Recipes From 9 States

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

All of India gets ready for the mid-winter harvest festival, turning out laddoos, Pongal, Puran Poli and other endless delights.

All 25 Bihar ministers except one win election

All 25 Bihar ministers except one win election

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

In the recent Bihar elections, a majority of state ministers from the ruling NDA secured victories in their respective constituencies, with only one minister losing their seat.

Rohit fails but Mumbai ease past Uttarakhand

Rohit fails but Mumbai ease past Uttarakhand

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Rohit Sharma perished for a golden duck but Mumbai had enough firepower in its arsenal to quell the Uttarakhand challenge by 51 runs in a Group C match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Is The 'Bhunja Party' Really Running Bihar?

Is The 'Bhunja Party' Really Running Bihar?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Tejashwi Yadav and Prashant Kishore claim that a group of senior Janata Dal-United leaders and retired bureaucrats, locally dubbed the 'Bhunja Party', manages the state administration on Nitish Kumar's behalf.

Turncoats, former don in Nitish's 1st Bihar list

Turncoats, former don in Nitish's 1st Bihar list

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

The list included turncoats like Shyam Rajak, who returned to the JD-U, quitting RJD about a year ago, and don-turned-politician Anant Kumar Singh, who had filed nomination papers from the Mokama assembly seat on Tuesday.

Boxing Nationals: No stopping Nikhat, Lovlina!

Boxing Nationals: No stopping Nikhat, Lovlina!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Nikhat, Lovlina win titles at Boxing Nationals; Hussamuddin caps comeback with gold

Rupee slumps 29 paise to close at all-time low of 90.78/USD

Rupee slumps 29 paise to close at all-time low of 90.78/USD

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

The rupee plunged 26 paise to an all-time low of 90.75 against the US dollar in intra-day trade on Monday, weighed down by uncertainty over an India-US trade deal and persistent foreign fund outflows.

J-K assembly erupts over BJP MLA's 'nationalist Hindus' remark

J-K assembly erupts over BJP MLA's 'nationalist Hindus' remark

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

The Jammu and Kashmir legislative Assembly was disrupted after a BJP MLA alleged the government was neglecting some Kishtwar areas because "nationalist Hindus" reside there. The remarks were deemed communal by other members, leading to a heated debate.

Priyanka Choudhary's Lipstick Tales

Priyanka Choudhary's Lipstick Tales

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

From reds to browns, pinks to moody purple, she has a lipstick for every outfit.

'Who are we punishing: a nation, an individual, his religion?'

'Who are we punishing: a nation, an individual, his religion?'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Earlier, Congress leader and Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its criticism of the IPL franchise, saying overseas players participate in the tournament in accordance with BCCI and IPL rules.