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Spin legend Bishan Bedi undergoes bypass surgery

Spin legend Bishan Bedi undergoes bypass surgery

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

Bedi underwent the procedure 2-3 days back and he is expected to be discharged from the hospital soon

'Nitish Kumar will not dare challenge BJP'

'Nitish Kumar will not dare challenge BJP'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

'Unke andar will power ki kami hai.'

Farmers block highway as protest completes 100 days

Farmers block highway as protest completes 100 days

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Farmers protesting the Centre's three farm laws on Saturday blocked the six-lane Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway at some places in Haryana to mark the completion of 100 days of their agitation at the Delhi borders.

Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, Bappida

Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, Bappida

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Bappi Lahiri, who enthralled Hindi cinema lovers with his remarkable music in the 1980s and 1990s, was cremated at Mumbai's Pawan Hans crematorium in the presence of family, friends and fans on February 17.

Upset over denial of ticket, Jaswant Singh likely to quit BJP

Upset over denial of ticket, Jaswant Singh likely to quit BJP

Rediff.com22 Mar 2014

Hurt over denial of ticket, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Jaswant Singh is likely to resign from the party on Sunday.

K'taka Cabinet exercise on January 13 or 14: Yediyurappa

K'taka Cabinet exercise on January 13 or 14: Yediyurappa

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Though the chief minister indicated seven new faces will be inducted, he did not make it clear whether it will be a cabinet expansion or reshuffle.

Modi's Cult Of Personality

Modi's Cult Of Personality

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

'It was more than ego.' 'It carried with it a sincere belief that he was the quintessence of the country, that the country's destiny was irrevocably intertwined with his destiny.' An excerpt from T J S George's The Dismantling of India: In 35 Portraits.

29 ministers inducted into Bommai's cabinet

29 ministers inducted into Bommai's cabinet

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Among the ministers in the new cabinet are 8 Lingayats, 7 Vokkaligas, 7 OBCs, 3 SCs, 2 Brahmins, 1 ST and 1 Reddy, and a woman.

Monsoon Session: Oppn plans to corner govt on Agnipath, price rise

Monsoon Session: Oppn plans to corner govt on Agnipath, price rise

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Leaders of various opposition parties on Sunday demanded that issues of price rise, 'Agnipath' scheme as well as the alleged misuse of investigative agencies be taken up in Parliament and also raised objections to the list of 'unparliamentary words' at an all-party meeting convened by the government ahead of the Monsoon Session.

Will The Gandhis Step Down?

Will The Gandhis Step Down?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Glimpses of the CWC meeting, which was meant to formulate a plan to revive the party from the death throes of electoral irrelevance, but...

Haryana: BJP, JJP strike deal; Dy CM from Chautala's party

Haryana: BJP, JJP strike deal; Dy CM from Chautala's party

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Chautala told reporters that his party believed the alliance was necessary for stability in Haryana.

Gurdaspur terrorists came from Pakistan, says Rajnath Singh

Gurdaspur terrorists came from Pakistan, says Rajnath Singh

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Singh said the terrorists snuck in from the Ravi river.

Amit Shah dissolves all BJP national cells

Amit Shah dissolves all BJP national cells

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah has dissolved all its national cells pending their reconstitution and appointed Vijay Chauthaiwale as the new incharge of its foreign and Overseas Friends of BJP cell with immediate effect.

Ranji Roundup: Gharami announces arrival; Mumbai on top

Ranji Roundup: Gharami announces arrival; Mumbai on top

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

A round-up of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday

Remains of Delhi rape victim cremated: Police

Remains of Delhi rape victim cremated: Police

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

The cremation of the remaining human tissue and feet of the Dalit girl, who was allegedly raped and killed in southwest Delhi's Old Nangal area, was conducted on Wednesday by her parents, police said.

2 Dalit sisters raped, found hanging from tree in UP's Lakhimpur

2 Dalit sisters raped, found hanging from tree in UP's Lakhimpur

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

The mother of the two girls alleged that they were murdered and accused three youths from the neighbouring village in Nighasan police station limits of abducting and killing them.

Jagdeep Dhankar's Rajya Sabha Challenge

Jagdeep Dhankar's Rajya Sabha Challenge

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

As vice president and ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Jagdeep Dhankar is inheriting a troubled legacy. Although the government faces no real numerical challenges in the Upper House, political and legal challenges are there aplenty.

Sidhu responsible for Punjab Cong crisis: Amarinder's wife

Sidhu responsible for Punjab Cong crisis: Amarinder's wife

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

She praised the chief minister for leading the party to "many victories" and taking Punjab on a "road to progress".

UP civic polls to test Yogi's popularity at grassroot level

UP civic polls to test Yogi's popularity at grassroot level

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

The ruling BJP is confident of bettering its 2017 performance, especially with the new UP party chief, Bhupendra Chaudhary, at the helm of affairs, reports Virendra Singh Rawat.

We've made no commitment on South Africa tour: BCCI

We've made no commitment on South Africa tour: BCCI

Rediff.com22 May 2020

The senior BCCI office-bearer said that unless the government clears international travel, BCCI won't be in a position to make a commitment to any country.

50% voting in MCD polls; AAP, BJP claim victory

50% voting in MCD polls; AAP, BJP claim victory

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

No major glitches in electronic voting machines were reported and the voting passed off peacefully with high security observed at the 3,360 critical booths in 493 locations where more than 25,000 police personnel, nearly 13,000 home guards and 100 companies of paramilitary forces were deployed, officials said.

Why BJP's plans for Modi@2 bash centre around UP

Why BJP's plans for Modi@2 bash centre around UP

Rediff.com18 May 2016

The party is using the two year occasion to launch its election campaign in the state, which was key to them reaching simple majority in the Lok Sabha in 2014.

Akali leader Manjinder Sirsa joins BJP ahead of Punjab polls

Akali leader Manjinder Sirsa joins BJP ahead of Punjab polls

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Sirsa has been a prominent face of the Akali Dal in the national capital and was a strong supporter of the farmers' protests against the three contentious farm laws. He said he will continue to work for Sikh causes.

119 of 160 Cong candidates for UP polls are debutants

119 of 160 Cong candidates for UP polls are debutants

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

Of the total 166 names declared so far by the Congress, 119 candidates will be making their electoral debut.

Digvijaya Singh ends 10-year exile, enters Rajya Sabha contest

Digvijaya Singh ends 10-year exile, enters Rajya Sabha contest

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

Putting an end to his ten-year self-imposed 'exile' from electoral politics, Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh on Tuesday filed his nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha elections from Madhya Pradesh.

Here's why you shouldn't miss the Republic Day parade

Here's why you shouldn't miss the Republic Day parade

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Ahead of the 70th Republic Day celebrations, here's a quick glimpse at what's in store for January 26.

BJP member demands law to revoke quota benefits to tribal converts

BJP member demands law to revoke quota benefits to tribal converts

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

A strong demand for revocation of reservation and other benefits to tribals who convert to other religions was made in the Lok Sabha on Monday.

Rio to be sworn-in as new Nagaland CM on March 8

Rio to be sworn-in as new Nagaland CM on March 8

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Acharya, in a letter to Rio, asked him to prove his majority on the floor of the House on or before March 16, the source said.

Cricket Buzz: Klusener named consultant coach of Delhi Ranji team

Cricket Buzz: Klusener named consultant coach of Delhi Ranji team

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

While former Delhi skipper Mithun Manhas will be the chief coach, Klusener's appointment is certainly the most high profile among the support staff across domestic teams.

'Budget has prioritised populism over fiscal prudence'

'Budget has prioritised populism over fiscal prudence'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

'The move towards fiscal consolidation had to be diluted because of the relief to farmers as the government wants to appease the voters.'

Prez approves Jeevan Raksha Padak awards for 40 people

Prez approves Jeevan Raksha Padak awards for 40 people

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Muhammed Muhsin (posthumous) of Kerala has been named for the Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak 2020.

'Judiciary is nation's last hope'

'Judiciary is nation's last hope'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

'If you were to say today that the government should appoint judges to the high courts and Supreme Court, then I think that even those few good judges that we are getting today we would not get them.'

Modi meets Putin, says Covid failed to affect ties with Russia

Modi meets Putin, says Covid failed to affect ties with Russia

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin held the 21st India-Russia summit, covering an array of areas with an aim to further enhance the special and privileged strategic partnership between the two countries.

Bedi demands immediate removal of his name from Kotla stand

Bedi demands immediate removal of his name from Kotla stand

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

Spin legend Bishan Singh Bedi has threatened to take legal action against the DDCA if his name is not removed from a spectators' stand at the Feroz Shah Kotla ground in New Delhi with immediate effect.

RBI-govt tussles are not new

RBI-govt tussles are not new

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan recalls a tussle between the government and RBI when Rajiv Gandhi was prime minister and how it was resolved.

BJP holds meetings to review party's Delhi debacle

BJP holds meetings to review party's Delhi debacle

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Sources pointed out that according to initial feedback received during the meetings, the party did not properly handle issues such as the Aam Aadmi Party government's announcement of freebies and the anti-citizenship law protest at Shaheen Bagh.

Jaitley's contributions to public life will be remembered forever: Sonia

Jaitley's contributions to public life will be remembered forever: Sonia

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Gandhi expressed deep pain and distress at the passing away of Jaitley.

India taking 'baby steps' towards economic recovery: D&B

India taking 'baby steps' towards economic recovery: D&B

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

D&N cites positive changes in momentum in certain segments of economy, but says some areas of concern remain

'Kamal' replaces Kamal Nath: Shivraj sworn-in as MP CM for 4th time

'Kamal' replaces Kamal Nath: Shivraj sworn-in as MP CM for 4th time

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

The 61-year-old Bharatiya Janata Party leader was sworn in by Governor Lalji Tandon at Raj Bhawan here at 9 pm.

Vaishno Devi stampede: The 12 who died

Vaishno Devi stampede: The 12 who died

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Seven pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh and three from Delhi were among the 12 people who died in a stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir in the early hours of Saturday, officials said.