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The 51 seats going to polls in Phase 5

The 51 seats going to polls in Phase 5

Rediff.com6 May 2019

There will be total of 51 seats going to polls spread across 7 states in the fifth phase.

They ask why Modi is killing terrorists during polls: PM

They ask why Modi is killing terrorists during polls: PM

Rediff.com12 May 2019

"To all casteist leaders I would like to say my only caste is poor, my only identity is poor."

COVID-19: Two-wheeler sales likely to boom

COVID-19: Two-wheeler sales likely to boom

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Besides regular buyers, there is lot of interest among those in essential services, such as health, banking, and IT. The sales will be helped by social distancing becoming the new normal in both urban and rural regions as people will be averse to using public transport.

Sunil Arora takes over as CEC, rolls out plans for Lok Sabha polls

Sunil Arora takes over as CEC, rolls out plans for Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

"For the Lok Sabha elections, we are making meticulous planning on all fronts including electronic voting machines (EVMs) and the voter verifiable paper audit trail (VVPAT)," he said.

These Indians chase stars and blackholes

These Indians chase stars and blackholes

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

The astrophotography community in India is a fast-growing one.

Equally committed to protecting human life, cows: Adityanath

Equally committed to protecting human life, cows: Adityanath

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

The UP CM's remarks come after the recent death of 28-year-old Rakbar Khan, who was lynched by a group of men in Rajasthan's Alwar district on suspicion of cattle smuggling.

NSG commando held for drug trade in Delhi

NSG commando held for drug trade in Delhi

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

A National Security Guard commando, who claimed to have been part of the strike team during the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai, was arrested in New Delhi along with an accomplice for allegedly indulging in drug trade and 26 kilograms of a banned hypnotic drug with street value of Rs 1 crore seized, police said on Friday.

Bumpy ride ahead for electric two-wheelers

Bumpy ride ahead for electric two-wheelers

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

The impact for all electric two-wheelers, which are imported mostly from China, is that it will lead to price escalation that will be passed onto customers.

Fast track rail corridors in the offing for NCR

Fast track rail corridors in the offing for NCR

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

The national capital will soon be better connected with neighbouring cities as the government is finalising dedicated rail corridors for the National Capital Region.

Congress @100 in Rajasthan with Ramgarh win; BJP wins Jind bypoll

Congress @100 in Rajasthan with Ramgarh win; BJP wins Jind bypoll

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

Congress candidate Shafia Zubair won the Ramgarh assembly poll in Rajasthan, while BJP candidate Krishan Middha won over his nearest rival from the Jannayak Janata Party for the high-stakes Jind bypoll in Haryana.

Why people celebrated Hyderabad encounter

Why people celebrated Hyderabad encounter

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Government data shows getting justice is a long-drawn-out process for rape victims.

Will BJP's 'Mission 25' in Rajasthan be marred by infighting?

Will BJP's 'Mission 25' in Rajasthan be marred by infighting?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

As veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader Jaswant Singh and former Union minister and vice president of the BJP Kisan Morcha Subhash Maharia have now made the infighting within the saffron party in Rajasthan public, chances of the ruling party touching the mark of 25 seats now seems impossible, say political observers. Shahnawaz Akhtar reports

ICAI announces CPT 2008

ICAI announces CPT 2008

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, announces the next Common Proficiency Test (CPT) of the Institute will be held on February 3, 2008.

Congress looks set to sweep Rajasthan

Congress looks set to sweep Rajasthan

Rediff.com16 May 2009

Among the candidates who were leading were Congress's Sachin Pilot in Ajmer, Jitendra Singh in Alwar, Seeshram Ola in Jhunjhunu, Namo Narayan Meena in Tonk-Sawaimadhopur, C P Joshi in Bhilwara and Girija Vyas in Chittorgarh

Carlsberg to open 2 more breweries in India

Carlsberg to open 2 more breweries in India

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

Danish beer giant Carlsberg is all set to commence production from its 2 greenfield breweries - one each in Aurangabad & Kolkata. Carlsberg together with beer major Heineken is part of the $11 bn global takeover of British brewer Scottish & Newcastle, which has 37.49% stake in Mallya's United Breweries. Heineken is also planning to launch its flagship beer brand Heineken in association with Asia Pacific Breweries. Total beer market in India is valued at 8 million hectolitres.

Natwar Singh's son quits BSP, joins BJP

Natwar Singh's son quits BSP, joins BJP

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

In a sudden move former external affairs minister K Natwar Singh's legislator son Jagat Singh on Monday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. A sitting legislator from Laxmangarh in Alwar district, Singh was expelled from the Congress in the aftermath of the food for oil scam allegedly involving his father about two years ago

Raj shocker: Women's commission member clicks selfie with rape victim

Raj shocker: Women's commission member clicks selfie with rape victim

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

A selfie clicked by the member of Rajasthan State Commission for Women with a rape victim courted controversy prompting the chairperson of the commission to seek a written explanation.

Pak can seek India's help in fight against terrorism: Rajnath

Pak can seek India's help in fight against terrorism: Rajnath

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

Singh said Jammu and Kashmir was not an issue as it was an integral part of the country.

Pitroda stirs quota storm among MPs

Pitroda stirs quota storm among MPs

Rediff.com15 Mar 2007

Knowledge Commission Chairman Sam Pitroda felt the political sting of some commission members opposing reservation when he arrived to lecture a group of Parliamentarians today.

Encounter: Rajasthan suspends accused cop

Encounter: Rajasthan suspends accused cop

Rediff.com16 May 2007

His suspension would be effective from April 24, the date he was arrested by the Gujarat police.

Fake encounter: Cops' remand extended

Fake encounter: Cops' remand extended

Rediff.com5 May 2007

The Gujarat CID, the agency probing the case, also filed an application seeking the court's nod to conduct narco-analysis tests on the officers.

India's oldest man dies at the age of 139

India's oldest man dies at the age of 139

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

Born on May 28, 1870, at Rajgarh in Rajasthan's Alwar district, Habib Mian had been suffering from fever and a bout of dysentery.

The day K P Singh wanted to sell DLF for 26 lakh

The day K P Singh wanted to sell DLF for 26 lakh

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Persuaded not to sell that day in January 1975, DLF today has assets of over Rs 52,237 crore and a net worth of around Rs 40,000 crore.

Modi is beatable in 2019, and may well be beaten

Modi is beatable in 2019, and may well be beaten

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

'The simple truth is this: That we had come to assume that a second term was Modi's for the asking. But the fact is that Modi will have to win one, just like everybody else.' 'And so much has he invested in his strongman persona that even a loss of just 50 seats from his extraordinary 282 in 2014 will look to his potential allies and to his party like a defeat,' says Mihir S Sharma.

2018 was BJP's annus horribilis

2018 was BJP's annus horribilis

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

In 2018, the BJP's rare successes in north-east India aside, everything that could go wrong, did go wrong for the party.

Shocking selfie with rape survivor sparks a row in Rajasthan

Shocking selfie with rape survivor sparks a row in Rajasthan

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

A selfie clicked by a member of the Rajasthan State Commission for Women with a rape victim has created a major controversy prompting the chairperson of the commission to seek a written explanation.

Rly move to woo tourists in luxury trains

Rly move to woo tourists in luxury trains

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

From enjoying the latest Hollywood blockbuster to having a nice body massage in a well equipped spa, railways are planning to introduce a slew of facilities in luxury trains.

Thamirabarani is worth a watch

Thamirabarani is worth a watch

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

This Tamil movie is routine masala fare, but watchable.

Former Delhi CM Sahib Singh Verma is dead

Former Delhi CM Sahib Singh Verma is dead

Rediff.com30 Jun 2007

Former Delhi Chief Minister Sahib Singh Verma dies in road mishap near Alwar, Rajasthan

3 IPS officials arrested for fake encounter

3 IPS officials arrested for fake encounter

Rediff.com24 Apr 2007

The arrests were made in connection with the death of one Soharrubudin Sheikh, who was allegedly killed in a gun battle on November 26, 2005 during a joint operation by Gujarat's Anti-Terrorist Squad and Rajasthan Police.

Cow vigilantes beat man to death; Rajasthan minister blames the victim

Cow vigilantes beat man to death; Rajasthan minister blames the victim

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

In Jaipur, Rajasthan Home Minister Gulab Chand Kataria said that it was "alright" that some people caught those who were illegally transporting animals but added that "no one has the right to take the law in their own hands".

10 amazing road trips you can take from Delhi

10 amazing road trips you can take from Delhi

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Get a slice of history or spend some time with nature.

1993 blasts: 5 get 3-year terms

1993 blasts: 5 get 3-year terms

Rediff.com18 May 2007

Dutt was convicted under the Arms Act for the illegal possession of an assault rifle and a pistol but acquitted under the anti-terror law TADA.

The 8 losses that must worry these gents

The 8 losses that must worry these gents

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

Within four years of winning a single party majority in the Lok Sabha with 282 seats -- the first time it has happened in 30 years -- the BJP has lost it.

Now, pizzas to be delivered at your train seat!

Now, pizzas to be delivered at your train seat!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Delivery will be made at 12 selected stations.

#Travel: From India with love

#Travel: From India with love

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

These pictures sent by our readers bear witness to the beauty of our country.

Countrywide CBI raids

Countrywide CBI raids

Rediff.com6 May 2005

PIX: The Gautam Rode-Pankhuri Awasthy wedding

PIX: The Gautam Rode-Pankhuri Awasthy wedding

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Congratulations, Gautam and Pankhuri!

Honda to set up Rs 1,000 cr car plant in Rajasthan

Honda to set up Rs 1,000 cr car plant in Rajasthan

Rediff.com3 May 2007

Honda will set up its second car manufacturing plant in India near here at an estimated investment of Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion).

Alert: Management Accountancy Exams

Alert: Management Accountancy Exams

Rediff.com10 Aug 2004

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India invites applications for Management Accountancy Course (MAC Part-I) and Insurance and Risk Management (IRM) Examinations.