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Maha snub! Mulayam rules out mahagathbandhan

Maha snub! Mulayam rules out mahagathbandhan

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Mulyama's remarks came against the backdrop of marathon meetings Congress' poll strategist Prashant Kishor had with him in Delhi and Lucknow.

Civil disobedience stepped up in Manipur

Civil disobedience stepped up in Manipur

Rediff.com20 Aug 2004

Twenty people were on Friday detained under the National Security Act.

Sikkim quake: Dr Singh calls CM, offers all possible help

Sikkim quake: Dr Singh calls CM, offers all possible help

Rediff.com18 Sep 2011

With a major earthquake measuring 6.8 on the richter scale rocking mountainous state of Sikkim, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday spoke to its chief minister Pawan Kumar Chamling and offered help in all possible ways, including availability of defence forces.

2022 Flashback...Alia, Lata, Deepika...

2022 Flashback...Alia, Lata, Deepika...

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Bollywood 2022: An A To E Recap.

RLD wants Congress to be 'most accommodating' for 'true rainbow coalition'

RLD wants Congress to be 'most accommodating' for 'true rainbow coalition'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

He, however, expressed confidence that a series of state-specific alliances, where like-minded parties would come together on an anti-BJP platform, was likely for the 2019 general election.

Zakir Naik a messenger of peace, says Digvijaya Singh

Zakir Naik a messenger of peace, says Digvijaya Singh

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Digvijaya Singh said if Zakir Naik is guilty of delivering inflammatory sermons then why no action was taken against individuals like Sakshi Maharaj, Yogi Adityanath, Sadhvi Prachi.

Tirkey, Gagan nominated for best player

Tirkey, Gagan nominated for best player

Rediff.com5 Dec 2004

Dilip Tirkey and Gagan Ajit Singh have been nominated for the International Hockey Federation's Best Player of the Year award.

Germany add to India's woes

Germany add to India's woes

Rediff.com14 Dec 2005

India lost to Germany 0-1 in their fourth outing of the Champions Trophy hockey tournament

No question of taking Pillay back: Gill

No question of taking Pillay back: Gill

Rediff.com10 Nov 2004

The IHF president also ruled out the inclusion of Gagan Ajit Singh, Baljit Dhillon and Deepak Thakur in the team for the Champions Trophy.

Anjali, Beenamol get Khel Ratna

Anjali, Beenamol get Khel Ratna

Rediff.com22 Aug 2003

Twenty-one sportspersons, including cricketer Virender Sehwag, footballer I M Vijayan and hockey player Gagan Ajit Singh, have been named for the Arjuna awards 2002.

UP Assembly polls: Congress to go it alone

UP Assembly polls: Congress to go it alone

Rediff.com12 Sep 2006

Congress on Tuesday said it planned to go it alone in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls and would consider tie-ups only on its "own conditions and interests", a development that could queer the pitch for parties like Ajit Singh-led Rashtriya Lok Dal.

'If US has a conflict with China, where's India going to be?'

'If US has a conflict with China, where's India going to be?'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

'And if the United States, at that time, perceives India to have welched on the deal, not been our friend, when we did so much to make it a friend, that's trouble.'

Action plan on use of bio-diesel soon

Action plan on use of bio-diesel soon

Rediff.com7 Mar 2003

Government would soon evolve an action plan to launch pilot projects in various parts of the country to promote bio-diesel as an alternative fuel.\n\n

Governor-CM Rifts: Democracy At Risk

Governor-CM Rifts: Democracy At Risk

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Governors must be impartial, fair, and above narrow politics to uphold the values and spirit of the Constitution. But in a rapidly changing political culture where the unstated rule is to crush the Opposition, such values have no meaning. At stake are Constitutional values, federalism and governance, asserts Ramesh Menon.

Govt to unveil livestock policy soon

Govt to unveil livestock policy soon

Rediff.com3 Feb 2003

Lamenting the abysmally low budgetary support to animal husbandry, dairy and fisheries, Agriculture Minister Ajit Singh on Monday said the government will soon unveil a livestock policy to enhance resources for the neglected sector.

I, Lalu, am saviour of Muslims

I, Lalu, am saviour of Muslims

Rediff.com31 May 2005

India escape to victory

India escape to victory

Rediff.com4 Mar 2004

Punjab, Services score big wins

Punjab, Services score big wins

Rediff.com23 Mar 2005

They beat Universities and Mumbai respectively to enter the Super League stage in the Senior hockey nationals.

At joint rally, Maya trains guns at BJP, Cong equally

At joint rally, Maya trains guns at BJP, Cong equally

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

"The Congress has failed despite ruling for so many years," she said.

No Men For Taapsee's Dhak Dhak

No Men For Taapsee's Dhak Dhak

Rediff.com19 May 2022

It will be just the four women and their killer machines.

'2019 won't be as easy for the BJP as it was in 2014'

'2019 won't be as easy for the BJP as it was in 2014'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

'There is core BJP support on the Hindutva line. It will continue.' 'Along with that, the BJP is ready to play the OBCs trifurcation card to its benefit.' 'If you see the post-Kairana result, the BJP spokespersons and IT cell have already begun talking about Hindu unity against Muslim unity, Ram vs Allah.'

RLD wants Mayawati govt to prove majority

RLD wants Mayawati govt to prove majority

Rediff.com15 Jun 2003

The 14-member party has withdrawn support to the coalition government, which has been surviving on a simple majority.

Mayawati may curtail five-nation tour

Mayawati may curtail five-nation tour

Rediff.com1 Jun 2003

"So far her tour is on," a senior BSP leader said, but added that as the political situation is fluid, the visit may be curtailed if necessary.

Bank of Rajasthan chairman arrested

Bank of Rajasthan chairman arrested

Rediff.com10 May 2003

Chairman of the Bank of Rajasthan, Praveen Tayal, was arrested on Friday in connection with alleged irregularities in allotment of shares of a company of which he was a director.\n\n\n\n

Govt may hike import duty on refined palm oils

Govt may hike import duty on refined palm oils

Rediff.com6 May 2003

Government on Tuesday said it can again increase import duty on refined palm oils if the farmers' interests are affected even though the current situation does not warrant such an action.

An Unforgettable Day For The Indian Navy

An Unforgettable Day For The Indian Navy

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

September 2, 2022 was a historic day in the Indian Navy's history as Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi commissioned India's first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant at the Cochin Shipyard in Kochi.

Tech, defence, energy: Key agenda for Modi-Biden talks

Tech, defence, energy: Key agenda for Modi-Biden talks

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Modi will arrive in New York on June 20 and will lead the 9th International Yoga Day celebrations at the UN headquarters on June 21.

Girl alleges rape by college president; sets herself afire

Girl alleges rape by college president; sets herself afire

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

Alleging that she had been raped by president of the students' union of her college, a girl set herself on fire in Rajasthan's Bhilwara district and is in a critical condition, police said on Tuesday.

PM, Rajnath, Army chief pay tribute to Gen Rawat, others

PM, Rajnath, Army chief pay tribute to Gen Rawat, others

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited the Palam airbase in New Delhi and paid his last respects to Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat and other 11 armed force personnel who lost their lives in a chopper crash in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.

Blame game in BCCI over 2021 Champions Trophy fiasco

Blame game in BCCI over 2021 Champions Trophy fiasco

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's acting secretary Amitabh Chaudhary blamed CEO Rahul Johri for the Board's non-objection to the International Cricket Council's decision of converting the 2021 Champions Trophy into a World T20 championship.

Amarinder meets NSA Doval day after talks with Shah

Amarinder meets NSA Doval day after talks with Shah

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Singh's meeting with Shah on Wednesday had added another dimension in politics in Punjab where no party is being seen as a clear favourite in the polls, expected to be held early next year.

Maha govt demands probe in 'AU' twist in Sushant Rajput case

Maha govt demands probe in 'AU' twist in Sushant Rajput case

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Members of the BJP and the Shinde faction staged a demonstration in the Vidhan Bhavan complex on Thursday while holding banners which read: "AU kaun hain" (who is AU).

BCCI to request Delhi Police for access to Sanjeev Chawla

BCCI to request Delhi Police for access to Sanjeev Chawla

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

BCCI's anti-corruption chief Ajit Singh on Friday said he will request Delhi Police to allow his team to question Sanjeev Chawla, an alleged bookie and key accused in one of cricket's biggest match-fixing scandals that involved late South Africa captain Hansie Cronje. Chawla, who was extradited from the United Kingdom on Thursday, has been sent to 12-day police custody by a trial court, which he has challenged in the High Court.

Student leader shot dead in Lucknow

Student leader shot dead in Lucknow

Rediff.com6 Sep 2004

The son of a local Samajwadi Party leader has been named as an accused in the murder of Saheb Shukla.

BJP hints at expanding UP ministry

BJP hints at expanding UP ministry

Rediff.com3 Jun 2003

Five ministerial berths, including two of Cabinet rank, have fallen vacant after the Ajit Singh-led RLD withdrew support to the Mayawati-led BJP-BSP coalition in Lucknow.

SP reduces Congress seats: Alliance in peril

SP reduces Congress seats: Alliance in peril

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

Congress jolted by SP move in Uttar Pradesh.

Scanty rains may nix India's grain export plan

Scanty rains may nix India's grain export plan

Rediff.com17 Apr 2003

The government on Thursday said India's forays in the world grain market will be reconsidered if the monsoon fails for the second consecutive year as the country's food security is of primary concern.\n\n\n\n

India eyes agri-biz chances in Iraq

India eyes agri-biz chances in Iraq

Rediff.com10 Apr 2003

India is looking at massive agri-business opportunities in war-ravaged Iraq, including those for sale of wheat, rice, tea and sugar, the commodities

Govt announces MSP, drought relief for rabi crops

Govt announces MSP, drought relief for rabi crops

Rediff.com13 Feb 2003

The government on Thursday fixed the Minimum Support Price for rabi crops, raising the MSP for pulses and oilseeds up to Rs 30 per quintal and leaving that for wheat unchanged at Rs 620 a quintal.