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India gets a National Security AdviCzar

India gets a National Security AdviCzar

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Ajit Doval is now India's all-powerful security boss. This concentration of power disrupts our layered security system. Will it not weaken whatever remains of the power and authority of the home, defence and finance ministers? asks Shekhar Gupta.

Do Modi-Shah understand Punjab politics?

Do Modi-Shah understand Punjab politics?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

The Sikhs love a good fight, and that's what the Modi government has given them.

When Bollywood wed in Italy, LA, Phuket...

When Bollywood wed in Italy, LA, Phuket...

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Bollywood doesn't go abroad only for outdoor shoots!

Comic book chronicling valour, sacrifice of army men released

Comic book chronicling valour, sacrifice of army men released

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

As the country paid tributes to the 1965 war heroes on Friday, a special comic book chronicling the life, valour and sacrifice of 21 awardees of the Param Vir Chakra, the nation's highest military decoration, was released.

Multi-city terror alert issued, Rajnath reviews situation

Multi-city terror alert issued, Rajnath reviews situation

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Tier two cities such as Lucknow, Jaipur, Vijaywada, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad and Panji have also been alerted about possible attacks.

India's military embrace of the US comes at a price

India's military embrace of the US comes at a price

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

'The Modi government will do well to thrash out a national consensus before taking the leap and put itself in America's pouch,' says Rajeev Sharma.

RSS leader shot dead in Ludhiana; Rajnath speaks to Punjab CM

RSS leader shot dead in Ludhiana; Rajnath speaks to Punjab CM

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Ravinder Gosain, 60, was returning home after attending a morning drill at RSS shakha when he was attacked.

Sports Shorts: Gaurav, Ashish enter pre-quarters of Asian Olympic Qualifiers

Sports Shorts: Gaurav, Ashish enter pre-quarters of Asian Olympic Qualifiers

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday.

Verdict 2019: How did Modi's ministers fare

Verdict 2019: How did Modi's ministers fare

Rediff.com24 May 2019

As many as 48 ministers of National Democratic Allaince government were in the fray in the general elections.

Time for India to talk directly to Pakistan army

Time for India to talk directly to Pakistan army

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

'The Modi government will be wasting its time talking to Nawaz Sharif.' 'It would be better if it were to open a direct channel with the Pakistan army,' says Rajeev Sharma.

SRK, Naseer, Dharmendra: Vote for your favourite onscreen coach!

SRK, Naseer, Dharmendra: Vote for your favourite onscreen coach!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Take this fun poll!

Cricket Buzz: Azhar elected president of Hyderabad Cricket Association

Cricket Buzz: Azhar elected president of Hyderabad Cricket Association

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

The stylish batsman of yesteryears polled 173 votes while his opponent Prakash Chand Jain got 73 votes. His entire panel won their respective contests.

IS has arrived at India's doorstep

IS has arrived at India's doorstep

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

'If Islamic State were to get entrenched in Bangladesh and Myanmar it will have disastrous implications for India as both countries border India's northeast, a restive and volatile region,' says Rajeev Sharma.

Will UP's 'Tala Nagri' lock Modi's fate?

Will UP's 'Tala Nagri' lock Modi's fate?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

'We will be voting keeping in mind the brunt we bore because of demonetisation and high GST rate'

India strikes back with Uighur card. What will China do next?

India strikes back with Uighur card. What will China do next?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

No Indian government has taken on China like this ever before and shows that the three top Indian officials -- Sushma Swaraj, Manohar Parrikar and Ajit Doval - ran into China's Great Wall on the twin questions of Pakistan and terror when they interacted with their Chinese interlocutors In past few days, says Rajeev Sharma.

India still one of the favourites to win Champions Trophy: Agarkar

India still one of the favourites to win Champions Trophy: Agarkar

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Former pacer Ajit Agarkar says someone like Ravichandran Ashwin not making it to the India's playing eleven in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy, speaks volumes about the strength of the bowling attack of the defending champions.

Meera Sanyal, Mayank Gandhi in AAP's first list of probable LS candidates

Meera Sanyal, Mayank Gandhi in AAP's first list of probable LS candidates

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Banker Meera Sanyal and activist Mayank Gandhi figured in the Aam Aadmi Party's first list of probable candidates released late on Thursday night for forthcoming Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra while no senior leader's name featured from Delhi and Haryana.

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai take control against TN

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai take control against TN

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Monday.

Stage set for 1st phase of polling in 20 states, UTs for 91 LS seats

Stage set for 1st phase of polling in 20 states, UTs for 91 LS seats

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Assembly polls in Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim and Odisha will be held simultaneously in the first phase.

Satyapal Singh -- tough cop becomes minister

Satyapal Singh -- tough cop becomes minister

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

The 61-year-old former top cop from Mumbai changed professions after listening to his 'inner voice'.

Box Office: 31st October flops

Box Office: 31st October flops

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

Box Office: Fuddu, Anna flop

Box Office: Fuddu, Anna flop

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

Box Office: MS Dhoni gets a bumper opening!

Box Office: MS Dhoni gets a bumper opening!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives us the weekly box office verdict.

In LS, Opposition criticises Shah over Delhi riots

In LS, Opposition criticises Shah over Delhi riots

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

As the government came under attack from the Opposition during the debate on the recent communal riots in the national capital that have claimed over 50 lives, the BJP members alleged that the violence was a pre-planned conspiracy and the home minister and authorities took pro-active steps to control the situation.

Box Office: Banjo, Wah Taj, Parched flop

Box Office: Banjo, Wah Taj, Parched flop

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives us the weekly box office verdict.

What the reshuffle means for UP

What the reshuffle means for UP

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Ministerial expansion: Focus on Purvanchal, Brahmin voters in UP.

Vendetta politics by BJP, says NCP on Bhujbal's arrest

Vendetta politics by BJP, says NCP on Bhujbal's arrest

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

"This is vendetta politics by BJP. There was no need to arrest him as he was cooperating with the ED," NCP spokesperson Nawab Malik said.

Heavyweights in fray: Who wins, who loses

Heavyweights in fray: Who wins, who loses

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

It is curtains down for Maharashtra and Haryana assembly polls. Here's a look at political biggies, who made it and who didn't.

'Sourav always showed faith in me'

'Sourav always showed faith in me'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'The one thing that a cricketer aspires for is earning the respect of the dressing room and that respect is earned only when any player puts his hand up in adverse conditions and does his job for the team.'

Doval to travel to China to discuss Pak problem

Doval to travel to China to discuss Pak problem

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

'China has refused to act upon the threat posed by Pakistan using terrorism as an instrument of its foreign policy.' says Rajeev Sharma.

Hours before attack IAF moved MiGs, choppers out of Pathankot

Hours before attack IAF moved MiGs, choppers out of Pathankot

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

As many as 29 explosions were recorded after the last terrorist was neutralised, giving an impression of continuing pitched battles!

Sydney Test: Rohit getting match-practice for World Cup?

Sydney Test: Rohit getting match-practice for World Cup?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

'Rohit has been dropped two Tests back and then to bring him back, it's a little bit strange to drop Pujara'

IPL spot-fixing: Court grants bail to accused

IPL spot-fixing: Court grants bail to accused

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

A Delhi court has granted bail to one of the accused, arrested for allegedly projecting some of the 'dummy players' as real cricketers of IPL team Sunrisers Hyderabad in the spot-fixing scandal case.

Union ministers, BJP leaders discuss J&K issues at high-level meet

Union ministers, BJP leaders discuss J&K issues at high-level meet

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Top Union ministers and Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, including party chief Amit Shah, on Wednesday reviewed the political and security situation in Jammu and Kashmir besides discussing rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits.

Review: Wah Taj is an amateur attempt at satire

Review: Wah Taj is an amateur attempt at satire

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

The film's execution is too farcical to create an impact, says Raja Sen!

Ranji Roundup: Mayank hits another ton; Wakhare spins Vidarbha to big win

Ranji Roundup: Mayank hits another ton; Wakhare spins Vidarbha to big win

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Monday

Ranji Roundup: Samson hits ton, Delhi reach quarters

Ranji Roundup: Samson hits ton, Delhi reach quarters

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Sunday

Army is not Modi's personal property: Rahul's counter to BJP on nationalism

Army is not Modi's personal property: Rahul's counter to BJP on nationalism

Rediff.com4 May 2019

'Who sent Masood Azhar back to Pakistan? Who bowed down to terror and released him? Not the Congress, but it was the BJP government'

Opposition says nation first 'be it China or Kashmir' after all-party meet

Opposition says nation first 'be it China or Kashmir' after all-party meet

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

The briefing comes ahead of the parliament session beginning Monday.

PHOTOS: Chahal, Dhoni steer India to historic ODI series win in Australia

PHOTOS: Chahal, Dhoni steer India to historic ODI series win in Australia

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Yuzvendra Chahal shone with the ball, while Mahendra Singh Dhoni rekindled his love affair with final flourishes, anchoring India to their maiden bilateral ODI series triumph in Australia.