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Any college will be proud if...: Uddhav's dig at PM over degree

Any college will be proud if...: Uddhav's dig at PM over degree

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Uddhav Thackeray dared PM Modi to fulfil Savarkar's dream of "akhand Bharat"

Sena-NCP government rests on Sonia's decision

Sena-NCP government rests on Sonia's decision

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

'They want to keep the BJP out, but how to make it happen is the issue that the Congress high command will resolve.'

IPL 2023: Who Has Most Cash To Spend?

IPL 2023: Who Has Most Cash To Spend?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

SunRisers Hyderabad has the biggest purse while Kolkata Knight Riders has the slimmest purse.

Budget 2021: Sharper focus on health care likely

Budget 2021: Sharper focus on health care likely

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

CII has also called for tax incentives for new health care projects and import duty relief for lifesaving equipment.

IPL Preview: DC, KKR seek momentum to revive season

IPL Preview: DC, KKR seek momentum to revive season

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Delhi Capitals will look to put the 'no-ball' controversy behind and gain much needed momentum against another side seeking course correction, the Kolkata Knight Riders, in the Indian Premier League.

Maharashtra Rajya Sabha counting on hold as BJP objects to 3 MVA votes

Maharashtra Rajya Sabha counting on hold as BJP objects to 3 MVA votes

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

The crucial, neck-to-neck contest was necessitated as the Bharatiya Janata Party fielded three candidates while Shiv Sena put up two and Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party one each.

After Mandaviya's letter to Rahul, Cong asks govt to list Covid protocols

After Mandaviya's letter to Rahul, Cong asks govt to list Covid protocols

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

The assertion by the Congress came after Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, citing concerns raised by three BJP MPs over the spread of coronavirus, urged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to consider suspending the Bharat Jodo Yatra if adherence to Covid protocols cannot be followed.

'The Gandhis have swallowed their pride for now and deflected the attention to Kharge'

'The Gandhis have swallowed their pride for now and deflected the attention to Kharge'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

'Gehlot is right now doing things, which are not appreciated by the Gandhis.' 'The Gandhis have realised that their writ does not run in Rajasthan, therefore they have deflected the issue to Kharge.'

Morbi bridge collapse toll rises to 134; rescue operation on

Morbi bridge collapse toll rises to 134; rescue operation on

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

The over a century-old bridge, which had reopened five days ago after extensive repairs and renovation, was crammed with people when it collapsed around 6.30 pm on Sunday.

From PNB scam to Patels's exit, events that shaped India's banking sector

From PNB scam to Patels's exit, events that shaped India's banking sector

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

For the baning sector, 2018 was a 'Year of Exits' - borrowers fled from the country as loans went kaput and many bank CEOs were forced to leave

Congress campaign goes local in Saurashtra, with eye on AAP

Congress campaign goes local in Saurashtra, with eye on AAP

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Come December 8, and the Congress will again do well in Saurashtra region, he says.

Kharge can bring stability to Congress: G-23's Manish Tewari

Kharge can bring stability to Congress: G-23's Manish Tewari

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

The Congress party needs a safe pair of hands in the form of Kharge, Tewari said.

PIX: Politicos who got jabbed today

PIX: Politicos who got jabbed today

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Union ministers Prakash Javadekar and Giriraj Singh, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Maharashtra Governor B S Koshyari were among those who got the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine on the fifth day of the second phase of vaccination on Friday.

Gujarat firmly stays with its 'son of soil' again

Gujarat firmly stays with its 'son of soil' again

Rediff.com24 May 2019

In 2014 too, the Congress had lost all the 26 seats in Gujarat.

Historic! PT Usha set to get elected as IOA chief

Historic! PT Usha set to get elected as IOA chief

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

PT Usha set to get elected as IOA chief, first woman occupant of top job

IPL: Williamson, Bravo among big names let go

IPL: Williamson, Bravo among big names let go

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

In other big movements, Punjab Kings have released their last edition's captain Mayank Agarwal, while West Indies skipper Nicholas Pooran was released by Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Cong appoints Maken as Raj in-charge, forms panel to address issues

Cong appoints Maken as Raj in-charge, forms panel to address issues

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Senior party leader Ahmed Patel, general secretary in-charge for Rajasthan Ajay Maken and general secretary organisation KC Venugopal have been made members of the panel.

Gujarat: AAP upbeat after Delhi win, but it's BJP's election to lose

Gujarat: AAP upbeat after Delhi win, but it's BJP's election to lose

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

It was a high-stakes three-cornered fight between the BJP, Congress and Aam Aadmi Party.

24 ministers axed in UP to make way for new faces

24 ministers axed in UP to make way for new faces

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The ministers who failed to find places in the second term of the BJP government in the state included Dinesh Sharma, Satish Mahana, Ashutosh Tandon, Shrikant Sharma, Siddharth Nath Singh, and others.

Massive test awaits Pant as DC take on KKR

Massive test awaits Pant as DC take on KKR

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

While the return of pace spearhead Anrich Nortje, who had been nursing an injury, bolstered the bowling unit, the South African, who hasn't bowled since the T20 World Cup in November, looked understandably rusty.

RCB look to bounce back against high-flying KKR

RCB look to bounce back against high-flying KKR

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Kolkata Knight Riders will have their task cut out as they take on a determined Royal Challengers Bangalore in their IPL 2022 league match on Wednesday.

India following Netaji's footsteps, from LoC to LAC: PM

India following Netaji's footsteps, from LoC to LAC: PM

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

The prime minister said that Netaji is the biggest source of inspiration for the dream of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' (Self-reliant India) and 'Sonar Bangla' (Golden Bengal).

MP archers escape unhurt in Dehradun Shatabdi fire

MP archers escape unhurt in Dehradun Shatabdi fire

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

Ten members of the Madhya Pradesh archery contingent escaped unhurt after their coach of the Dehradun-bound Shatabdi Express caught fire on Saturday.

Smriti Irani forces Priyanka aide out of Amethi poll booth

Smriti Irani forces Priyanka aide out of Amethi poll booth

Rediff.com7 May 2014

A war of words broke out between Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Smriti Irani and Preeti Sahay, the public relations officer of Priyanka Gandhi, after the former objected to Sahay's presence at a booth in Jagdishpur in Amethi.

P T Usha to take over as first woman IOA president

P T Usha to take over as first woman IOA president

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

The legendary PT Usha will be officially elected as the first woman president of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) during the governing body's polls on Saturday, ushering in a new era in country's sports administration.

Why Modi Is Delaying The Census

Why Modi Is Delaying The Census

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

If the prime minister says clearly there is going to be no NRC and that the Census will drop the NPR questions, the Census will proceed. He will not, observes Aakar Patel.

Asian Games 2023 Schedule

Asian Games 2023 Schedule

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Asian Games 2023 Schedule

Rahul, Priyanka trying to placate Pilot: Sources

Rahul, Priyanka trying to placate Pilot: Sources

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Other Congress leaders who are learnt to have spoken with Pilot are Ahmed Patel, P Chidambaram and K C Venugopal.

Hema-Sanjeev Break-Up: The TRUTH At Last

Hema-Sanjeev Break-Up: The TRUTH At Last

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

How did a superstar provoke the break-up? 50 years later, the truth can finally be told. A revealing excerpt from Hanif Zaveri and Sumant Batra's An Actor's Actor: An Authorized Biography of Sanjeev Kumar.

At PM's Azadi 75 event, Gehlot flags tension, violence in country

At PM's Azadi 75 event, Gehlot flags tension, violence in country

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

There is an atmosphere of tension and violence in the nation, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said in Jaipur on Thursday in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and also countered the narrative that "nothing was done in the past 75 years" in the country.

DU to name upcoming colleges after Savarkar, Sushma: Sources

DU to name upcoming colleges after Savarkar, Sushma: Sources

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

The decision was taken at the executive council meeting of the university, sources said.

Don't come back: Trinamool tells Bengal Guv visiting Delhi

Don't come back: Trinamool tells Bengal Guv visiting Delhi

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

The ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal on Wednesday accused Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar, who is on a visit to New Delhi, of violating constitutional norms and asked him not to return to the state.

Sinha files nomination in presence of Pawar, Rahul; gets TRS support

Sinha files nomination in presence of Pawar, Rahul; gets TRS support

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Opposition presidential candidate Yashwant Sinha on Monday filed his nomination papers for the July 18 election, with a host of leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Sharad Pawar, Akhilesh Yadav and Farooq Abdullah accompanying him.

Guess how Taimur is celebrating Ganpati?

Guess how Taimur is celebrating Ganpati?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Film folk are celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi and wishing fans at this special time.

Workers in Gujarat leave for homes in Rajasthan on foot

Workers in Gujarat leave for homes in Rajasthan on foot

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The labourers said there was no point in staying back in Gujarat without any income.

Elections Are MUST For Democracy

Elections Are MUST For Democracy

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Democracy is the heart of our body politic and elections are its life blood. Because there is some disease that affects it, we cannot apply leeches to drain it off, killing the body in the process, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

Bhujbal, Jayant Patil, Thorat likely to take oath as ministers

Bhujbal, Jayant Patil, Thorat likely to take oath as ministers

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

The deputy chief minister's post may go to Ajit Pawar, sources said.

Cong's special committee to meet amid war of words between leaders

Cong's special committee to meet amid war of words between leaders

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

According to information received from sources, there will be a meeting at 5 pm through video conferencing but its agenda is not clear.

Pilot's back and Gehlot's headache continues

Pilot's back and Gehlot's headache continues

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The coming weeks will be a tightrope walk for Gehlot who has 100 loyalists MLAs waiting to be rewarded on one side and the dissidents who wanted to be rehabilitated on the other, observes Prakash Bhandari.

'BJP is Beatable in Gujarat'

'BJP is Beatable in Gujarat'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

'The people of Gujarat are fed up with the BJP.'