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AAP leader Atishi donates blood plasma

AAP leader Atishi donates blood plasma

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Atishi, who tested positive for COVID-19 last month, had recently recovered. After donating blood plasma, Atishi, the Kalkaji MLA, said that she wants to encourage recovered COVID-19 patients to donate their blood plasma to save lives of those who are currently suffering from the infection.

Bhim Army chief released from Tihar Jail

Bhim Army chief released from Tihar Jail

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

On Wednesday, a Delhi court had granted bail to Azad, who was accused of inciting people during the anti-CAA protest at Jama Masjid.

Modi govt sensitive about farmers' demands: Naqvi

Modi govt sensitive about farmers' demands: Naqvi

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

He also said that most of the farmers were "satisfied" with the steps taken by the central government, and added that their interests were "safe and secure" in its hands.

Going to a Gym? Some Do's and Don'ts!

Going to a Gym? Some Do's and Don'ts!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

'In the initial days of re-opening, both consumers as well as business owners will take a while to adjust to the new normal.'

Ranji: Jagadeesan's 2nd season-ton helps Tamil Nadu

Ranji: Jagadeesan's 2nd season-ton helps Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Opener Shubham Rohilla struck his fourth first-class hundred to take Services to 279 for 4 against defending champions Saurashtra

Go vote, says Virat Kohli

Go vote, says Virat Kohli

Rediff.com12 May 2019

India captain Virat Kohli cast his vote in Gurugram on Sunday

Rahul represents 'laziest type of politics': Union minister

Rahul represents 'laziest type of politics': Union minister

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

"The Congress have gone and made promises in Punjab, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh that they never fulfilled," Rajeev Chandrasekhar claimed.

Nehru Memorial Museum renamed; pettiness, says Congress

Nehru Memorial Museum renamed; pettiness, says Congress

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Teen Murti Bhavan served as the official residence of India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru.

National interest must guide your every decision, Modi tells bureaucrats

National interest must guide your every decision, Modi tells bureaucrats

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged bureaucrats to make national interest the sole basis of their every decision, saying the country has put its faith in them and they must uphold that trust.

IPL PHOTOS: Prabhsimran's century keeps Punjab alive; DC ousted

IPL PHOTOS: Prabhsimran's century keeps Punjab alive; DC ousted

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Prabhsimran Singh's magnificent maiden IPL hundred and Harpreet Brar's four wicket haul helped Punjab Kings kept their slim play-off hopes alive with a comprehensive 31-run win over Delhi Capitals.

Kathua: BJP ministers who joined rally in support of accused quit

Kathua: BJP ministers who joined rally in support of accused quit

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Forest Minister Chaudhary Lal Singh and Industries Minister Chander Prakash had attended the rally.

Religious leaders meet NSA, bat for peace post Ayodhya verdict

Religious leaders meet NSA, bat for peace post Ayodhya verdict

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

The participants lauded the government and the people for ensuring harmony after the apex court verdict on Saturday.

Big jolt to Congress as 26 leaders join BJP ahead of HP polls

Big jolt to Congress as 26 leaders join BJP ahead of HP polls

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

The leaders jumped the boat in the presence of Chief Minister Jairam Thakur and BJP's Sudhan Singh, in-charge of BJP state elections. BJP candidate from Shimla, Sanjay Sood was also present on the occasion.

Denied party ticket, Rajasthan BJP leaders protest

Denied party ticket, Rajasthan BJP leaders protest

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

A day after the Bharatiya Janata Party announced its first list of 41 candidates for the Rajasthan assembly polls, at least seven disappointed ticket aspirants -- or their supporters -- on Tuesday protested against the party.

RS to take up triple talaq bill on Tuesday

RS to take up triple talaq bill on Tuesday

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The ruling BJP has issued a whip to its MPs, asking them to ensure their presence in the House.

HP take first innings lead

HP take first innings lead

Rediff.com25 Nov 2003

Virender Sharma hit a sparkling 134 to enable Himachal Pradesh take a crucial first innings lead over Services in their Plate Group 'B' Ranji Trophy cricket match.

PHOTOS: Religious places prep to reopen gates to devotees

PHOTOS: Religious places prep to reopen gates to devotees

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

With relaxations in the COVID-19 lockdown, temples across the country are all set to reopen from Monday in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by Union home ministry to prevent coronavirus spread.

Suspense over cabinet as Chhattisgarh CM set to take oath

Suspense over cabinet as Chhattisgarh CM set to take oath

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party will ensure the swearing-in ceremony of the new Chhattisgarh cabinet under Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday will be a 'historic' event which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP leaders and chief ministers, state chief Arun Sao said.

Tilak sticks to his strengths in MI's win

Tilak sticks to his strengths in MI's win

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

At the end, Rohit concluded the interaction with Tilak by using famous Hyderabadi slang 'Bahut maza aya tumse baat karne miyan! (it was nice to talk to you)'.

Who Is Papa Kohli Grinning At?

Who Is Papa Kohli Grinning At?

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Glimpses during and after the GT-RCB game...

India displays many firsts during R-Day celebrations

India displays many firsts during R-Day celebrations

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

From a contingent of women bikers of Central Reserve Police performing daredevil stunts and participation of a 'tri-service formation' at the Republic Day parade, to Prime Minister Narendra Modi paying homage to the fallen soldiers at National War Memorial, the Republic Day celebration at the national capital witnessed many firsts.

India's COVID-19 cases surge to 28,380; toll at 886

India's COVID-19 cases surge to 28,380; toll at 886

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

During the daily media briefing, Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry, said that 16 districts in the country, which earlier had cases, have not reported any fresh cases for the last 28 days.

Bigg Boss 17: Will She Steal Your Heart?

Bigg Boss 17: Will She Steal Your Heart?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

The competition between Dil, Dimaag and Dum promises much entertainment in the days to come, expects Divya Nair.

'Rahul Gandhi is a big reason for Congress debacle'

'Rahul Gandhi is a big reason for Congress debacle'

Rediff.com25 May 2023

'Somehow, Rahul Gandhi is not able to connect with the youth of the country.' 'While Modiji is 72, Rahul is only 52.' 'But the popularity of the prime minister among the young population is a lot more than Rahul's.'

Sudden dust storm hits Delhi, NCR; 40 flights diverted

Sudden dust storm hits Delhi, NCR; 40 flights diverted

Rediff.com13 May 2018

The sky turned cloudy around 4:30pm and gusty winds swept the national capital.

ED issues fresh summons to Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut for July 27

ED issues fresh summons to Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut for July 27

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Shiv Sena member of Parliament Sanjay Raut skipped appearing before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Mumbai on Wednesday for questioning in a money-laundering case, citing his engagement with the ongoing Parliament session in Delhi, sources said.

Atiq killing: UP Police recreates crime scene

Atiq killing: UP Police recreates crime scene

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Members of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) and the forensic team visited the area outside Colvin Hospital to understand the sequence of events leading to the killing of Ahmad and his brother on the night of April 15.

Opposition demands Parliament discussion on Agnipath at Birla's all-party meet

Opposition demands Parliament discussion on Agnipath at Birla's all-party meet

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

Ahead of the monsoon session of Parliament, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday sought cooperation of all parties for the smooth conduct of proceedings with "decency, dignity and discipline", even as the Opposition demanded discussion on the Agnipath scheme, unemployment and farmers' issues.

Behind the BJP's star show in Chhattisgarh: Almost 14% surge in votes

Behind the BJP's star show in Chhattisgarh: Almost 14% surge in votes

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

A string of populist promises, including extension of the free ration scheme announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Mahadev betting app issue and the Hindutva card are among key factors that have catapulted the Bharatiya Janata Party to power in Chhattisgarh after five years.

Protesting farmer leaders allege plot to kill 4 of them

Protesting farmer leaders allege plot to kill 4 of them

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

The farmer leaders claimed that they had caught the man from the protest site at the Singhu border.

Team India change hotel in Delhi; Kohli not with squad

Team India change hotel in Delhi; Kohli not with squad

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The Indian team, set to play the second Test against Australia from Friday, had to switch hotels in New Delhi.

No resolution possible when sanctity of agitation is lost: Tomar

No resolution possible when sanctity of agitation is lost: Tomar

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

The minister said the farmer unions have been asked to revert till Saturday if they agree to the government's proposal for putting the laws on hold and forming a joint committee to reach a solution, after which the talks can continue.

Entire Oppn stands with security forces, govt: Rahul

Entire Oppn stands with security forces, govt: Rahul

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

"Those who have done this should not feel that they can harm the country. It is a time of mourning and sadness," Rahul said.

Farmer issue rocks Parliament, govt says ready for discussion

Farmer issue rocks Parliament, govt says ready for discussion

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

The government on Tuesday asserted in Lok Sabha that it was ready to discuss issues related to farmers both inside and outside Parliament amid vociferous protests by the Opposition which forced repeated adjournments of both the Houses.

Ganguly retained in technical committee

Ganguly retained in technical committee

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly was retained as member of the Board of Control for Cricket in India's Technical Committee, headed by Sunil Gavaskar, at the Board's 80th Annual General Meeting in Mumbai on Thursday. The panel includes former Test umpire V K Ramaswamy and ex-India opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth, who was retained as the head of the senior selection committee for the 2009-10 season.

BJP names four Union ministers, 14 MPs in three state polls

BJP names four Union ministers, 14 MPs in three state polls

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The BJP has fielded 18 MPs, including four Union ministers, for the latest round of assembly polls so far -- seven each in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan and four in Chhattisgarh.

Had offered CM's post to Mayawati but...: Rahul

Had offered CM's post to Mayawati but...: Rahul

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Gandhi said he has respect for BSP patriarch Kanshi Ram for articulating the Dalit voice of Uttar Pradesh, even though the Congress had suffered during that phase.

Please save yourself: PM as coronavirus lockdown begins

Please save yourself: PM as coronavirus lockdown begins

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

'Many people are still not taking the lockdown seriously. . I request state governments to ensure rules and laws are followed'

COVID-19 situation improving in metro cities: Govt sources

COVID-19 situation improving in metro cities: Govt sources

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

They said mortality rate in the country is still relatively low and that around 26 lakh people have recovered from the disease so far. Besides, active cases of coronavirus infection comprise around 21.90 per cent of the total cases.

Gulmohar Review: Home Is Where The Heart Is

Gulmohar Review: Home Is Where The Heart Is

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Delhi, daddy issues, drivers, domestic help, politics, patriarchy, sexuality, sexism, choices, compromises, community, religion, real estate, motherhood, marriage -- Gulmohar offers a loaded, layered understanding of familial relationships and its indirect impact on the people at the periphery, notes Sukanya Verma.