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CJI Thakur laments lack of judges, pendency in his farewell speech

CJI Thakur laments lack of judges, pendency in his farewell speech

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

He also said nation can't progress unless judiciary gets ready to handle the challenges.

Friends with benefits: Lalu-Nitish win Bihar by-polls

Friends with benefits: Lalu-Nitish win Bihar by-polls

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

In Bihar, Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad have come a long way from being bitter rivals for over two decades to friends with benefits. Their grand alliance along with the Congress, has won them six of the 10 assembly seats in the by-elections on Monday.

Opposition names Meira Kumar as Prez nominee

Opposition names Meira Kumar as Prez nominee

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Kumar, a Dalit, as its candidate for president against NDA's nominee Ram Nath Kovind.

Ranji Roundup: Punjab beat Delhi; Tare, Dubey lead Mumbai fight back

Ranji Roundup: Punjab beat Delhi; Tare, Dubey lead Mumbai fight back

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Punjab pummelled Delhi by 10 wickets for their maiden win of the season on Friday while handing the hosts their first Ranji Trophy loss at home in five years.

Gen Rawat must remember that loose lips sink ships

Gen Rawat must remember that loose lips sink ships

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Chiefs of Army Staff in India have not been tactful about politicians. But they have stayed clear of politics, reports Aditi Phadnis.

S-400 deal after Doval's opposition, Modi's approval

S-400 deal after Doval's opposition, Modi's approval

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

>Putin's last-minute intervention with PM salvages $5.43 bn pact.

Does Rahul have a plan for 2019 election?

Does Rahul have a plan for 2019 election?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

'Rahul is misguided by a handful of family retainers who don't want him to show unrestrained initiative in forming allies.' says Sudhir Bisht.

5 state polls: Cong unseats BJP in Hindi heartland; TRS wins Telangana

5 state polls: Cong unseats BJP in Hindi heartland; TRS wins Telangana

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

The reverses for the BJP in the Hindi heartland threw wide open the 2019 Lok Sabha elections which until a few months ago appeared to be in the grip of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party.

Dynasty politics: Sons, daughters contesting at least 50 LS seats

Dynasty politics: Sons, daughters contesting at least 50 LS seats

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

From President Pranab Mukherjee's son Abhijit to Rahul and Varun Gandhi, at least 50 parliamentary constituencies will be contested by 'sons and daughters' of politicians of various parties during the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

Stats: At 26, Kohli youngest Indian captain to win an away series

Stats: At 26, Kohli youngest Indian captain to win an away series

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Statistical highlights from Day 5 in the third and final Test between Sri Lanka and India.

At mega TMC rally, united Oppn vows to oust Modi

At mega TMC rally, united Oppn vows to oust Modi

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

Over 20 political parties, except the Biju Janata Dal and the Communist Party of India-Marxist-led Left Front, took part in the massive rally.

Muslim role in Indian politics needs to be re-defined

Muslim role in Indian politics needs to be re-defined

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

'They must take the bull of conservatism within their own ranks by its horns as much as they need to speak out against the fallacies of the non-Hindutva (or 'Muslim-friendly') political forces as well,' argues Mohammad Sajjad.

IPL fixing: Non-bailable warrants for Dawood, Chhota Shakeel

IPL fixing: Non-bailable warrants for Dawood, Chhota Shakeel

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Open non-bailable warrants were slapped today on Underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and Chhota Shakeel by a Delhi court in connection with the IPL spot-fixing scandal.

How to lose friends the Kejriwal way

How to lose friends the Kejriwal way

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

Several former colleagues say Kejriwal is undemocratic. But his loyalists stand stoutly behind him

Ranji: Jagadeesan hoists TN; Sarfaraz misses double ton

Ranji: Jagadeesan hoists TN; Sarfaraz misses double ton

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

A summary of the second day's play in Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

Will 'Swaraj Samwad' spawn a new AAP?

Will 'Swaraj Samwad' spawn a new AAP?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Expelled members Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan will lead a meet which aims to 'explore future course for alternative politics'

All you need to know about the seats going to polls in first phase

All you need to know about the seats going to polls in first phase

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Aslam Hunani/Rediff.com gives the lowdown on the constituencies going to polls in the first phase on April 11.

Will Yuvraj go unsold at 2019 IPL auction?

Will Yuvraj go unsold at 2019 IPL auction?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

India Test regulars like Cheteswar Pujara and Ishant Sharma have also thrown their hat into the ring with base prices of Rs 50 and Rs 75 lakh respectively.

Manmohan Singh named member of Parliamentary panel on Finance

Manmohan Singh named member of Parliamentary panel on Finance

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who is hailed as the architect of economic reforms in the country, is a member of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance, it was announced on Tuesday.

Western Uttar Pradesh: The Hindu, Muslim divide is a reality

Western Uttar Pradesh: The Hindu, Muslim divide is a reality

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

The polarisation politics seems to have succeeded in western UP much to the delight of the BJP. However the non-BJP parties are hoping that the polarisation will not be as intense and they will be able to hold on to majority of their vote banks, says Girish Nikam.

Western Uttar Pradesh: The Hindu, Muslim divide is a reality

Western Uttar Pradesh: The Hindu, Muslim divide is a reality

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

The polarisation politics seems to have succeeded in western UP much to the delight of the BJP. However the non-BJP parties are hoping that the polarisation will not be as intense and they will be able to hold on to majority of their vote banks, says Girish Nikam.

Satyamev Jayate 2 finale: No closure at this closing ceremony

Satyamev Jayate 2 finale: No closure at this closing ceremony

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

If only Aamir Khan had resisted spoon-feeding his audience...

5-state polls will be a reality check for parties ahead of 2019

5-state polls will be a reality check for parties ahead of 2019

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Labelled as the semi-final before the big Lok Sabha poll, assembly elections in five states will set the tone for summer of 2019.

PHOTOS: India end 71-year drought to win series Down Under

PHOTOS: India end 71-year drought to win series Down Under

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

It is a rare first Down Under for India since Lala Amarnath's side visited the country back in 1947-48 months after independence to face Sir Don Bradman's 'Invincibles'.

Voters brave rain, heat as 4 LS seats, 9 assembly constituencies go to polls

Voters brave rain, heat as 4 LS seats, 9 assembly constituencies go to polls

Rediff.com28 May 2018

Allegations of electronic voting machines malfunctioningreturned to haunt the Election Commission as four Lok Sabha seats and nine assembly constituencies went for bypolls on Monday across 10 states with moderate-to-heavy voting amid prestige at stake for the Bharatiya Janata Party as well as opposition parties ahead of the 2019 general elections.

What Delhi police is doing to ensure 100 pc safety for women

What Delhi police is doing to ensure 100 pc safety for women

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

The Delhi police is examining the legal liability of Uber taxi service and probing how the fake police verification certificate was provided to the accused in the rape of a 27-year-old woman in a cab in the national capital, Commissioner BS Bassi said on Tuesday.

Laxman's 281: India's best against the Aussies?

Laxman's 281: India's best against the Aussies?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Rajneesh Gupta surveys the batting landscape in India-Australia Test encounters.

IPL fixing: Sreesanth chargesheeted along with Dawood & Co.

IPL fixing: Sreesanth chargesheeted along with Dawood & Co.

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

The Delhi Police on Tuesday filed its voluminous charge sheet in a court in New Delhi in the Indian Premier League spot-fixing case naming underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, his close aide Chhota Shakeel and some cricketers, including S Sreesanth as accused, while Rajasthan Royals' captain Rahul Dravid has been made a witness.

IPL: Audio claiming nexus between Dawood & bookies played in court

IPL: Audio claiming nexus between Dawood & bookies played in court

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Audio intercepts of telephone calls was played by the Delhi police, on Tuesday, in a Delhi court to buttress its claim about the nexus between underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and bookies in the IPL spot-fixing scandal.

Numbers game: When India outdid Pakistan in every department!

Numbers game: When India outdid Pakistan in every department!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Statistical highlights of the ICC Champions Trophy match between India and Pakistan, at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday.

Image overhaul: Congress, SP field fewer Muslim candidates for UP bypolls

Image overhaul: Congress, SP field fewer Muslim candidates for UP bypolls

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party's historic Lok Sabha election success in Uttar Pradesh has influenced its two main rivals in the state, the Samajwadi Party and Congress, to field fewer Muslim candidates for the 11 assembly seats that go to the by-polls on Saturday.

Timeline: IPL spot-fixing scandal

Timeline: IPL spot-fixing scandal

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

India pacer Shantakumaran Sreesanth and his Rajasthan Royals team mate Ankeet Chavan and Ajit Chandila were on Sunday cleared of charges by a Delhi court in the spot-fixing and betting scandal in the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League in 2013. A flashback of the events that unfolded in the episode.

BSP, Congress likely to tie-up for UP polls

BSP, Congress likely to tie-up for UP polls

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

The BSP-Congress tie-up is a done deal. Only the formalities need to be gone through and announced.

Police won't be able to save Kanhaiya; he faces serious threat: Lawyers tell SC

Police won't be able to save Kanhaiya; he faces serious threat: Lawyers tell SC

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

A team of senior lawyers set up by the Supreme Court to report to it on the situation in the Patiala House courts where JNUSU President Kanhaiya Kumar was produced on Wednesday, said there was "complete breakdown of law and order" and an atmosphere of "fear and terror" prevailed there and the police did not act.

Over a dozen former chief ministers in LS poll fray

Over a dozen former chief ministers in LS poll fray

Rediff.com6 Apr 2014

'Yeh dil maange more' seems to be mantra for over two dozen former chief ministers of various states who are contesting upcoming Lok Sabha elections on different party tickets.

Voting for first phase of UP polls begins

Voting for first phase of UP polls begins

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

Nearly 2.6 crore people in 73 constituencies of western Uttar Pradesh are voting on Saturday in the first of the seven phases of high-stake assembly elections

What did this meeting really achieve?

What did this meeting really achieve?

Rediff.com2 May 2016

'The Modi government knows that much cannot be expected of Pakistan till the Kulbhushan Jadhav issue is resolved,' says Rajeev Sharma.

Why 28 percent of the votes is a game-changer in UP

Why 28 percent of the votes is a game-changer in UP

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

Dharmendra Kumar Singh explains the importance of getting 28 percent of the vote in Uttar Pradesh, which is witnessing a five-cornered contest.

Arun Jaitley: George as I knew him

Arun Jaitley: George as I knew him

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

'George was a politician with a difference. He had the ability to stand alone, take a position, however extreme, and sustain that position,' remembers Arun Jaitley.

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