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How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Three different invitations were sent out for the wedding and the receptions with top-run guests being sent a large red box that contained an intricate chest incorporating a mini silver temple featuring gold idols of various Hindu deities, including Lord Ganesh, Radha-Krishna, and Goddess Durga.

Khargeji Ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hai!

Khargeji Ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hai!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

What some of our leaders were up to this week.

It's That Time Of The Election Year...

It's That Time Of The Election Year...

Rediff.com23 May 2023

When electoral alliances are cooked and tested in the blender of political endurance, all in prep for April-May 2024.

RS: Shatrughan Sinha denied BJP's ticket

RS: Shatrughan Sinha denied BJP's ticket

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

The Bharatiya Janata Party has denied a Rajya Sabha ticket to popular actor Shatrughan Sinha. Instead, the party accommodated former health minister Dr C P Thakur. "The party has decided that popular leaders should be saved for the party campaign in the Lok Sabha elections," Anant Kumar told reporters when asked why Sinha was denied a nomination.

When Sonia Met Mamata, Kejriwal...

When Sonia Met Mamata, Kejriwal...

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Scenes from the Opposition leaders' dinner meeting, in Bengaluru on Monday, July 17, 2023.

BJP finalises list of candidates for K'taka polls

BJP finalises list of candidates for K'taka polls

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

The Bhartaiya Janata Party on Thursday declared the names of the 136 candidates who will contest the forthcoming Karnataka assembly elections.BJP general secretary Anant Kumar said that 44 sitting MLAs have been given tickets. "We have given tickets to 80 new faces, which include those who have recently joined the party," he said. Chief minister designate B S Yeddyurappa, who has won the elections five times in a row, will contest from Shikaripura constitutency.

Dimple Yadav Hits The Campaign Trail

Dimple Yadav Hits The Campaign Trail

Rediff.com9 May 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Monday.

JD-U list reflects Nitish's carefully crafted social engineering

JD-U list reflects Nitish's carefully crafted social engineering

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

The Bihar CM has made a sagacious attempt to consolidate his extremely backward castes (EBC) support base while trying to make a dent into RJD's Muslim-Yadav combine.

Ram temple opening: Ambanis, Bachchan among state guests

Ram temple opening: Ambanis, Bachchan among state guests

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

While about 8,000 people are in the long list of invitees, the select list features just a few hundred people, including prominent politicians, leading industrialists, top film stars, sportspersons, bureaucrats and diplomats.

Why Samajwadi Party MLAs Are Protesting

Why Samajwadi Party MLAs Are Protesting

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Samajwadi Party MLAs sat on a dharna at the Vidhan Bhavan in Lucknow during the Budget session of the Uttar Pradesh assembly raising various issues that included farmers and law and order.

It Won't Be An Easy Term For The BJP

It Won't Be An Easy Term For The BJP

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Delhi faces a severe financial crunch and the deficit is largely due to numerous welfare schemes without adequate revenue flowing in. The success of welfare schemes and electoral promises will need careful financial planning and out of the box thinking to whip up additional revenue, notes Ramesh Menon.

Ambanis Own 10% of India's Wealth

Ambanis Own 10% of India's Wealth

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

The Adani family, led by Chairman Gautam Adani, is the most valued first-generation family business at Rs 15.44 trillion.

We Love Deepika's RED HOT Look!

We Love Deepika's RED HOT Look!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Bollywood's ladies made FABULOUS fashion choices in February, while attending various events and weddings.

Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi awarded Padma Vibhushan

Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi awarded Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The home ministry on Thursday announced the Padma awards which included five Padma Bhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan and 110 Padma Shri.

Why Does Raksha Mantri Look Concerned?

Why Does Raksha Mantri Look Concerned?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

What is the CDS telling the Raksha Mantri that has got Rajnath Singh pensive?

When A Leader Loses His Father...

When A Leader Loses His Father...

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav shaved his head to perform the post-death rituals for his father Mulayam Singh Yadav at Saifai, in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday October 12, 2022.

What Are Usha And Anurag Discussing?

What Are Usha And Anurag Discussing?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Is it about how to end the wrestlers' stand-off?

List of VIPs invited for Ram temple Event

List of VIPs invited for Ram temple Event

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

While about 8,000 people are in the long list of invitees, the select list features 506 A-listers, including prominent politicians, leading industrialists, top film stars, sportspersons, diplomats, judges and high priests.

Bihar Bypolls: Nothing To Cheer For BJP, RJD

Bihar Bypolls: Nothing To Cheer For BJP, RJD

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

A day after the by-election results in Bihar, though leaders of the Rahtriya Janata Dal and the Bharatiya Janata Party claimed victory after the RJD and BJP retained the Mokama and Gopalganj assembly seats respectively, the fact that both seats were won with a reduced margin indicates that there is nothing to celebrate for either party.

Meet The Soldier Of The Future

Meet The Soldier Of The Future

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh handed over indigenous equipment to the Indian Army at the ministry of defence, August 16, 2022.

Why is Israel Defence Minister in India?

Why is Israel Defence Minister in India?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

A week before he turned 63 on June 9, retired General Benjamin 'Benny' Gantz -- briefly his country's prime minister and now its defence minister -- was in New Delhi to meet with his counterpart, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh.

Why Did Rajnath Chair All-Party Meet?

Why Did Rajnath Chair All-Party Meet?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

In the chair was Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, a Bharatiya Janata Party leader of the old school with friends across parties unlike the duo who currently run the BJP.

People vote in crucial bypolls across 6 states

People vote in crucial bypolls across 6 states

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Voting began on Thursday in the by-election to seven assembly constituencies in six states -- a contest symbolic of the fierce turf war between the Bharatiya Janata Party and regional parties.

Bypolls: BJP wins 4 of 7 seats; RJD, Uddhav's Sena, TRS 1 each

Bypolls: BJP wins 4 of 7 seats; RJD, Uddhav's Sena, TRS 1 each

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday won four seats in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha, while the Rashtriya Janata Dal retained the Mokama assembly seat in the bypolls to seven assembly constituencies in six states.

It's BJP vs regional parties in Thursday's bypolls in 6 states

It's BJP vs regional parties in Thursday's bypolls in 6 states

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Voting will be held on Thursday in bypolls to seven assembly seats in six states -- a contest symbolic of the fierce turf war between the Bharatiya Janata Party and regional parties.

Assembly bypolls: Counting of votes for 7 seats in six states on Sunday

Assembly bypolls: Counting of votes for 7 seats in six states on Sunday

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

Among the seven seats which witnessed a stiff contest between the BJP and the regional parties, the saffron party held three and the Congress two, while the Shiv Sena and the RJD had one each.

Bypoll results come as booster shot for BJP ahead of election season

Bypoll results come as booster shot for BJP ahead of election season

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party's bypoll win in four of the six seats it contested has invigorated the party ahead of assembly polls in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh.

Ever Seen Shivraj Chouhan Batting?

Ever Seen Shivraj Chouhan Batting?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

Amid LAC row, India's mega infra push in Arunachal

Amid LAC row, India's mega infra push in Arunachal

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

As part of the mega plan, around 20 bridges, a number of tunnels, airbases and several key roads are being developed in strategically key areas in Arunachal Pradesh to bolster the overall military preparedness, officials said on Monday.

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.

The Heroes Who Made India Proud In War

The Heroes Who Made India Proud In War

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

On January 23, the N D Modi government named 21 uninhabited islands in the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar after recipients of Param Vir Chakra, the country's highest wartime gallantry award.

'Manthan Never Looked As Good As It Does Now'

'Manthan Never Looked As Good As It Does Now'

Rediff.com15 May 2024

'The problems that the film explores still remain. It was a different time when we made the film. We were young and we thought we could change the world.'

Kirron Kher Is Back in Parliament

Kirron Kher Is Back in Parliament

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

NSA condoles with Major Menezes and her daughter... Rajeshwari and Tejashwi Yadav receive an unusual garland...

Defence Chiefs Host Farewell Banquet For President

Defence Chiefs Host Farewell Banquet For President

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

On Wednesday, July 13, 2022, the President -- who is the supreme commander of Indian's armed forces -- attended a farewell banquet hosted in his honour by the Chiefs of Staff Committee in New Delhi.

Senior cop, who complained against Mulayam, alleges life's at risk

Senior cop, who complained against Mulayam, alleges life's at risk

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Claiming that the SP supremo had threatened him with dire consequences, Amitabh Thakur sought protection from the Centre.

Jharkhand polls: 10 crorepati candidates in fray from Palamau district

Jharkhand polls: 10 crorepati candidates in fray from Palamau district

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

The ten richest among the 199 candidates in fray in the first phase of polling for Jharkhand assembly belong to Palamau division, according to an NGO involved in election watch.

When Kejriwal Met Modi...

When Kejriwal Met Modi...

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

What some of our political leaders were up to on Monday.

Modi In 7,980 Photographs...

Modi In 7,980 Photographs...

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on Monday.

Is Shivraj Chouhan Going To War?

Is Shivraj Chouhan Going To War?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

CCS meets after CDS's death

CCS meets after CDS's death

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Prime Minister Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar attended CCS meeting.