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Don't show sympathy to BJP: Uddhav tells supporters

Don't show sympathy to BJP: Uddhav tells supporters

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Thackeray wondered why the BJP has not fielded any member of the Lokmanya Tilak family for the Kasba bypoll.

Orleans Masters: Saina, Sameer crash out

Orleans Masters: Saina, Sameer crash out

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Manjunath will play Taipei's Yu Jen, who was lucky to progress after fifth seed Rasmus Gemke retired in the second game after pocketing the first.

Foxconn plans to apply separately for chip manufacturing incentives

Foxconn plans to apply separately for chip manufacturing incentives

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

A day after announcing withdrawal from its chip-making JV with Indian conglomerate Vedanta, Foxconn on Tuesday said it is working on plans to apply for incentives under semiconductor and display fab programme, as the contract manufacturer pledged its commitment to India. The Taiwanese electronics manufacturing giant said it has been actively reviewing landscape for optimal partners. The comment assumes significance as Foxconn has pulled out from the $19.5 billion semiconductor JV with Vedanta.

Asian Games: India's Schedule on October 3

Asian Games: India's Schedule on October 3

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games on Tuesday, October 3.

Off-duty ticket checker urinates on woman railway passenger, sacked

Off-duty ticket checker urinates on woman railway passenger, sacked

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Munna Kumar, the accused train ticket examiner (TTE), has been arrested, a Government Railway Police official said on Tuesday.

Thomas Cup champs Satwik-Chirag pull out of Thailand Open

Thomas Cup champs Satwik-Chirag pull out of Thailand Open

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Tokyo Olympian B Sai Praneeth will lock horns with Japan's Koki Watanabe, while Sourabh Verma faces France's Toma Junior Popov.

AIMPLB in SC against plea challenging sections of Places of Worship Act

AIMPLB in SC against plea challenging sections of Places of Worship Act

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

The AIMPLB contended that the object of the Act is to prevent disturbances of public order, maintain peace and tranquility, and strengthen the basic feature of secularism.

World C'ships: Prannoy assured medal; Satwik-Chirag miss out

World C'ships: Prannoy assured medal; Satwik-Chirag miss out

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

H S Prannoy stunned two-time defending champion Viktor Axelsen of Denmark in a thrilling 68-minute quarter-final to ensure a medal for India.

Bawaal Review: Varun-Janhvi Juggle History And Honeymoon

Bawaal Review: Varun-Janhvi Juggle History And Honeymoon

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Varun Dhawan finds a sweet spot between an Ayushmann Khurrana role-meets-a Salman Khan role and makes it his own, notes Sukanya Verma.

'I get cranky when I'm not on a film set'

'I get cranky when I'm not on a film set'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

'Acting is probably the most wonderful profession anyone can have because you make every film set with 200 people, so you make 200 new friends every four months, and you learn so many things from these new lives.'

Odisha accident: AI portal, SIM card tracking help identify unclaimed bodies

Odisha accident: AI portal, SIM card tracking help identify unclaimed bodies

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The railways initially called a team from the Unique Identification Authority of India to the site to take thumbprints of the dead to ascertain their identity.

Asia C'ship: Struggling with rhythm & form, Indian shuttlers face uphill task

Asia C'ship: Struggling with rhythm & form, Indian shuttlers face uphill task

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

With the main draw of the Asian Badminton Championships set to get underway from Wednesday, the struggling Indian shuttlers face an uphill task.

Train crash: Injured drivers give their statements

Train crash: Injured drivers give their statements

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Both were rescued from the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express that derailed near Bahanaga Bazar Station on June 2 that had claimed 275 lives and left around 1,200 injured.

Odisha crash: How much did Railways spend on safety

Odisha crash: How much did Railways spend on safety

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

The railways has spent more than Rs 1 lakh crore on safety measures between 2017-2018 and 2021-22 with a steady growth in expenditure on track renewal, according to an official document.

Miraculous escape for 3-member Bengal family, says god has give second life

Miraculous escape for 3-member Bengal family, says god has give second life

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Three members of the same family survived the horrific train accident in Odisha's Balasore and returned to their home in West Bengal.

Survivors recall: 'Never seen such a horrific accident'

Survivors recall: 'Never seen such a horrific accident'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Another woman from Malda district said that her son was killed in the accident.

Solid order book, indigenisation to keep defence stocks in demand: Analysts

Solid order book, indigenisation to keep defence stocks in demand: Analysts

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

India's total value of defence production breached Rs 1 trillion-mark in the fiscal year 2022-23 (FY23), up 12 per cent year-on-year (YoY). At the bourses, this has been well reflected in related-stocks from the sector as they gained considerable ground during this period. Shares of Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL), Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, MTAR Technologies, Bharat Electronics (BEL), and Bharat Dynamics (BDL) have skyrocketed up to 160 per cent in a year, as against a 14 per cent jump in the S&P BSE Sensex.

Rail tragedy: Cong alleges govt ignored CAG warning

Rail tragedy: Cong alleges govt ignored CAG warning

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

The Opposition party asked whether the prime minister will take responsibility for the 'deadliest rail tragedy' of this century.

India right country at right time to host G20 summit, says Rishi

India right country at right time to host G20 summit, says Rishi

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Emphasising that various issues are on agenda at the G20 under India's leadership.

Death toll in Odisha triple train crash rises to 288

Death toll in Odisha triple train crash rises to 288

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

The train crash happened near the Bahanaga Baazar station in Balasore district, about 250 km south of Kolkata and 170 km north of Bhubaneswar, around 7 pm on Friday, prompting the Railway Ministry to order a probe.

Prannoy's epic battle ends in bronze at Badminton Worlds

Prannoy's epic battle ends in bronze at Badminton Worlds

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Prannoy signs off with maiden World Championships bronze medal after losing semifinal to Vitidsarn

Vasundhara Raje Stares At Bleak Political Future

Vasundhara Raje Stares At Bleak Political Future

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Through gestures and decisions, the BJP high command has signalled that Raje may not be the lead actor but rather play a supporting role in a high-stakes election in its stamping ground.

Prabhas Has An EMERGENCY!

Prabhas Has An EMERGENCY!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

'The doctors have advised him to halt all work for at least a month.'

New 5-judge SC bench to hear pleas against polygamy and 'nikah halala'

New 5-judge SC bench to hear pleas against polygamy and 'nikah halala'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday said that it will set up a five-judge Constitution bench to hear pleas challenging the constitutional validity of polygamy and 'nikaah halala' practice among Muslims.

BWF Rankings: Prannoy returns to top 15, Lakshya remains at 9th

BWF Rankings: Prannoy returns to top 15, Lakshya remains at 9th

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal, on the other hand, moved one place to 31st.

Does Huma Look Like Tarla Dalal? VOTE!

Does Huma Look Like Tarla Dalal? VOTE!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Huma Qureshi is all set to play food writer and chef Tarla Dalal in a biopic called Tarla.

SC seeks govt's reply to pleas challenging places of worship law

SC seeks govt's reply to pleas challenging places of worship law

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to file its reply to a batch of PILs challenging the validity of certain provisions of a 1991 law that prohibit filing of a lawsuit to reclaim a place of worship or seek a change in its character from what prevailed on August 15, 1947.

What's Micron's Role In India's Chip Race?

What's Micron's Role In India's Chip Race?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The first leg of Micron's semiconductor play in Sanand is crucial for the company to sprint towards India's goal of joining the chip race.

Prannoy advances to pre-quarterfinals in Japan

Prannoy advances to pre-quarterfinals in Japan

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

The world number 18 Indian will now take on former world champion, Singapore's Loh Kean Yew in the second round.

Vande Bharat train hits cattle for second time in 2 days

Vande Bharat train hits cattle for second time in 2 days

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

On Thursday, 4 buffaloes were killed after being hit by the train.

SC agrees to hear plea seeking life ban on convicted lawmakers

SC agrees to hear plea seeking life ban on convicted lawmakers

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to consider the PIL which has sought a lifetime disqualification of an elected representative following conviction in a criminal case.

It's Bhediya time for Kriti-Varun!

It's Bhediya time for Kriti-Varun!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

The Varun Dhawan-Kriti Sanon starrer, Bhediya, has released to good reviews.

Not So Near, Yet Not So Far From BJP

Not So Near, Yet Not So Far From BJP

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Call it the art of staying rooted yet bending with prevailing political winds. With Telangana going to the polls in December, and assembly and Lok Sabha elections in Andhra and Odisha scheduled next year, what factors have influenced parties' recent moves?

Those behind Balasore train crash have been identified: Rail minister

Those behind Balasore train crash have been identified: Rail minister

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Talking to reporters at the accident site, he said the issue is of electric point machine, a vital device for railway signalling, and electronic interlocking.

Teen sensation Hooda named in Indian Badminton Team

Teen sensation Hooda named in Indian Badminton Team

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu will spearhead the women's challenge in both the Commonwealth and Asian Games while London Olympics bronze winner Saina Nehwal did not expectedly feature in the squads.

'Wish a female-led film was championed more'

'Wish a female-led film was championed more'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

'It is definitely disheartening when (Ghoomer) doesn't reach a larger audience, especially when whoever's watched it has come out saying that "It is one of the best things we've seen in a decade" or that "It moved us, and we cried and laughed".'

We are not lawmakers: Delhi HC rejects PIL on compulsory voting

We are not lawmakers: Delhi HC rejects PIL on compulsory voting

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The Delhi high court on Friday refused to entertain a PIL seeking direction to the Centre and the Election Commission to make voting compulsory in parliamentary and assembly polls, saying it cannot force a person to vote.

Row over Nitin Gadkari's letter to Maha CM Shinde for IAS officer's transfer

Row over Nitin Gadkari's letter to Maha CM Shinde for IAS officer's transfer

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

In a letter to CM Shinde and chief secretary Manukumar Srivastava on March 9, Gadkari also criticised Joshi, an IAS officer, for allegedly stalling admission to nearly 1,100 seats linked to courses offered by the College of Physicians and Surgeons-affiliated.

Govt withdraws Data Protection Bill; plans new 'set of legislations'

Govt withdraws Data Protection Bill; plans new 'set of legislations'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

The government on Wednesday withdrew the Personal Data Protection Bill from Lok Sabha and said it will come out with a 'set of fresh legislations' that will fit into the comprehensive legal framework.

Indonesia Masters: Lakshya eases into quarters

Indonesia Masters: Lakshya eases into quarters

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Lakshya Sen stormed into the quarterfinals of the Indonesia Masters 2022