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Sitharaman, Armed Forces pay tributes to heroes of 1971 war

Sitharaman, Armed Forces pay tributes to heroes of 1971 war

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

Sitharaman, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa and Vice Chief of the Indian Navy Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar P laid wreaths at the Amar Jawan Jyoti in India Gate, paying respect to the fallen heroes of the war.

Rescuers deploy drones to locate workers trapped in Tapovan tunnel

Rescuers deploy drones to locate workers trapped in Tapovan tunnel

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Using drones and remote-sensing equipment, rescue teams intensified efforts on Wednesday to reach the 25-35 men trapped in a sludge-choked tunnel since the Uttarakhand glacier disaster three days ago and more than 170 remained missing, hopes of finding them alive fading with every passing hour.

Sydney killing: 'Onsite dream' turns sour for IT employees

Sydney killing: 'Onsite dream' turns sour for IT employees

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Experts say most IT companies give a list of do's and don'ts.

Ranji round-up: Lalit Yadav's ton hoists Delhi vs TN

Ranji round-up: Lalit Yadav's ton hoists Delhi vs TN

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

A summary of Day 2 action in the Ranji Trophy matches, played at various venues across the country.

ED grills Mamata's nephew for 9 hrs in PMLA case

ED grills Mamata's nephew for 9 hrs in PMLA case

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Abhishek Banerjee, Trinamool Congress MP and nephew of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, was questioned for about nine hours by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in New Delhi on Monday in a money laundering case linked to an alleged coal pilferage scam in the state.

Shaheen Bagh protesters suspend march to Shah's residence

Shaheen Bagh protesters suspend march to Shah's residence

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

The protesters said they are awaiting nod from the police which have sought some time.

Govt, Oppn hold talks to resolve deadlock in Parliament over PM's Pak remark

Govt, Oppn hold talks to resolve deadlock in Parliament over PM's Pak remark

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

Raising the issue, Leader of Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad said the prime minister should come to the House and clarify on what he said, as his charges that his predecessor was "conspiring" with Pakistan was "a big issue."

Political bigwigs, film celebrities turn up to vote

Political bigwigs, film celebrities turn up to vote

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

As people queued up to cast their vote, there were some famous faces in the lines at different polling stations.

Ranji round-up: Ton-up Dubey steers MP to 218/2 vs Kerala

Ranji round-up: Ton-up Dubey steers MP to 218/2 vs Kerala

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

A round-up of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Thursday.

Zindagi In Short review

Zindagi In Short review

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Considering it narrates seven stories about the different facets of life, Zindagi In Short is shockingly lifeless, Joginder Tuteja observes.

Ranji: Shorey's ton in vain as Jharkhand oust Delhi

Ranji: Shorey's ton in vain as Jharkhand oust Delhi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

A round-up of the fourth and final day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

Ranji round-up: Delhi seamers blow away Hyderabad

Ranji round-up: Delhi seamers blow away Hyderabad

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Seamers put New Delhi in a commanding position as Ishant Sharma and Simarjeet Singh struck big blows against Hyderabad on Day 2 of their Ranji Trophy match. Here is a round-up of all the Ranji Trophy action on Day 2 on Thursday.

Swaraj's sister, former Congmen in BJP list for Haryana polls

Swaraj's sister, former Congmen in BJP list for Haryana polls

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday night announced the 47 remaining candidates for Haryana assembly elections who include Union Minister Sushma Swaraj's younger sister Vandana Sharma and two former Congress MPs and a former minister in B S Hooda government in the state.

HC terms Jethmalani's remarks against Jaitley 'scandalous'

HC terms Jethmalani's remarks against Jaitley 'scandalous'

Rediff.com18 May 2017

The HC said if such remarks were made on instructions of Kejriwal, then he should 'first step into the box'.

Coronavirus cases climb to 107 in India

Coronavirus cases climb to 107 in India

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Amid rising coronavirus cases in India, the government has asked people not to panic, saying no community transmission of the virus has been observed and there has only been a few cases of local transmission so far and that it is "not a health emergency" in India at present.

My 10 FAVOURITE OTT Shows of 2020

My 10 FAVOURITE OTT Shows of 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Home-grown fare, international discoveries, brand new seasons of hugely anticipated series, Sukanya Verma lists her top 10 OTT shows.

Rahul meets Congress leaders to chalk out strategy on GST

Rahul meets Congress leaders to chalk out strategy on GST

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

The vice president met Leader of the party in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, P Chidambaram and Deputy Leader of the party in Rajya Sabha Anand Sharma, among others and discussed various points regarding the key tax reform legislation.

Day 1 of 17th Lok Sabha: PM, members take oath

Day 1 of 17th Lok Sabha: PM, members take oath

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

When Modi's name was called out by the Secretary General for taking oath, Members from the ruling National Democratic Alliance thumped the desk greeting the Prime Minister with slogans such as 'Modi Modi' and 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'.

Kerala's Mohd Azharuddeen destroys Mumbai with 37-ball century

Kerala's Mohd Azharuddeen destroys Mumbai with 37-ball century

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Mohammed Azharuddeen slammed a 37-ball century to power Kerala to an emphatic eight-wicket victory against Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 match at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai, on Wednesday.

What draws today's young men to the Ayodhya campaign?

What draws today's young men to the Ayodhya campaign?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

More than 25 years after the Babri Masjid was destroyed, another generation proclaims its commitment to building a Ram temple.

Bhim Army chief, Kejri join massive protest at Jantar Mantar over Hathras

Bhim Army chief, Kejri join massive protest at Jantar Mantar over Hathras

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

A massive protest erupted in Delhi on Friday evening as a number of civil society activists, students, women and political leaders gathered at Jantar Mantar against the alleged gang rape and death of a young woman in Hathras district and the Uttar Pradesh government's response to it.

BJP to honour Emergency detainees on JP's birth anniversary

BJP to honour Emergency detainees on JP's birth anniversary

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will felicitate about a dozen Loktantra Praharis (defenders of democracy) on the occasion of the 113 birth anniversary of Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan in the Plenary Hall of Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on October 11.

Ranji: Shahbaz's double strike rallies Bengal

Ranji: Shahbaz's double strike rallies Bengal

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

A round-up of Tuesday's play in the Ranji Trophy.

Directors pick their favourites: Dedh Ishqiya, Haider, Highway rank high

Directors pick their favourites: Dedh Ishqiya, Haider, Highway rank high

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Take a look at the list.

Subdued I-Day celebration across states amid pandemic

Subdued I-Day celebration across states amid pandemic

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Official celebrations in most states were restricted to unfurling of the national flag and chief ministers and governors addressing the people, with fewer guests in attendance.

Here are the complete results from all 32 bypolls

Here are the complete results from all 32 bypolls

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Polling for three parliamentary seats and 29 assembly constituencies were held on October 30, an exercise being seen as a barometer of the political mood in the country ahead of assembly elections in politically critical Uttar Pradesh as well as other states.

Note ban, Rijiju controversy stall Parliament

Note ban, Rijiju controversy stall Parliament

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Rare unanimity was witnessed as the members passed the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2014.

Justice A K Sikri retires as SC judge

Justice A K Sikri retires as SC judge

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

CJI Gogoi said the conduct and sensitivity displayed by Justice Sikri as a judge will continue to inspire the young.

3 terrorists killed in Samba wanted to blow up trains

3 terrorists killed in Samba wanted to blow up trains

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

The three heavily-armed terrorists killed by the Border Security Force in Samba district had infiltrated into Jammu and Kashmir to carry out a chain of terror attacks by blowing up running trains and tracks with chained IEDs and hard to detect liquid explosives, a top force official said on Wednesday.

Congress blinks, GST bill likely in RS on Tuesday

Congress blinks, GST bill likely in RS on Tuesday

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Ghulam Nabi Azad and Anand Sharma succeed in convincing Rahul Gandhi of zero returns in blocking Parliament.

Amrapali CMD may soon be arrested for duping home buyers

Amrapali CMD may soon be arrested for duping home buyers

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The SC bench directed the court-appointed forensic auditors to complete their detailed investigation on divergence of home buyers money by Amrapali group before March 22 and list the matter for hearing on March 24.

Coach's mantra for Aaron and Yadav: 'Bowl fast and also be accurate'

Coach's mantra for Aaron and Yadav: 'Bowl fast and also be accurate'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

India's bowling coach Bharat Arun is confident that the team's speed merchants Varun Aaron and Umesh Yadav will take up the challenge to maintain speed as well as be accurate in the upcoming three-Test series against Sri Lanka, starting on August 12 at Galle.

Box Office: Begum Jaan gets poor opening

Box Office: Begum Jaan gets poor opening

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

The hits and misses of the week.

Delhi riots toll reaches 38 as crime branch takes over cases

Delhi riots toll reaches 38 as crime branch takes over cases

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Eleven more deaths were reported on Thursday, taking the total death toll to 38, a senior Delhi Health Department official told PTI.

The BEST 200 Indian Films of the Decade

The BEST 200 Indian Films of the Decade

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Aseem Chhabra picks the finest Indian films in the 2010-2019 decade.

SC cancels Amrapali's registration, NBCC to finish housing projects

SC cancels Amrapali's registration, NBCC to finish housing projects

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

A bench of Justices Arun Mishra and U U Lalit also cancelled the leases of Amrapali's properties granted by the Noida and Greater Noida authorities and directed the Enforcement Directorate to investigate alleged money laundering by CMD Anil Sharma and other directors and senior officials of the group.

Only minister raided, no search at resort housing MLAs: Jaitley

Only minister raided, no search at resort housing MLAs: Jaitley

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

Jaitley said the resort was not an area where the Karnataka minister can get 'immunity from the law'.

Cong wants Hegde slapped with sedition, seeks Modi's apology

Cong wants Hegde slapped with sedition, seeks Modi's apology

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Questioning the freedom movement led by Gandhi, Hegde said it was an "adjustment" with the British.

India's coronavirus tally: 724 cases, 17 deaths, 66 cured

India's coronavirus tally: 724 cases, 17 deaths, 66 cured

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Concern is growing among healthcare experts who believe that if people do not follow the lockdown or social distancing seriously, the situation can quickly go out of control.

Ram Vilas Paswan: Kingmaker who outlasted many kings

Ram Vilas Paswan: Kingmaker who outlasted many kings

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

It is an ode to his politics that believed in building bridges across social or political divides that he was one of the most liked state leaders among the upper castes even as he drew his support mostly from Dalits, a group which at times shared antagonistic relations with the more prosperous communities due to a number of social and political reasons.