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BJP builds on early gains in Telangana

BJP builds on early gains in Telangana

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

The BJP has incorporated caste as a significant component of its politics.

PICS: India score incredible win over Aus to win series

PICS: India score incredible win over Aus to win series

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

Images from Day 5 of the fourth Test between Australia and India, at the Gabba, on Tuesday.

Oops! Kohli drops an easy catch

Oops! Kohli drops an easy catch

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Short skied it high. Kohli positioned himself properly only to see the ball slip through his reverse cup and hit the ground.

'BJP is in a Rustom-Sohrab situation'

'BJP is in a Rustom-Sohrab situation'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

'The BJP's problem is what rabbit can it pull out of the conjurer's hat?'

Like Salman's patriotic act in Bharat teaser?

Like Salman's patriotic act in Bharat teaser?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Is Salman Khan trying to jump on the desh bhakti bandwagon that Akshay Kumar is making a career of?

'19 dead. 53 wounded. The battle was ferocious'

'19 dead. 53 wounded. The battle was ferocious'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

'In the 1971 War my battalion suffered 4 casualties after fighting for 14 days.' 'In Operation Blue Star, I lost 19 men in just one hour.'

Will parties pay heed to concerns of Bhuj's earthquake survivors, experts?

Will parties pay heed to concerns of Bhuj's earthquake survivors, experts?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

As the election approaches, the earthquake survivors and the scientists urge political parties to take note of warning signs before it's too late.

BJP names Droupadi Murmu as NDA's presidential candidate

BJP names Droupadi Murmu as NDA's presidential candidate

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party's parliamentary board on Tuesday named Droupadi Murmu, the party's tribal leader from Odisha, as the ruling National Democratic Alliance's candidate for the presidential election.

How India's economy can deal with the COVID-19 crisis

How India's economy can deal with the COVID-19 crisis

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

'India's sizeable foreign exchange reserves should serve as a buffer.'

Sindhu should prioritise winning All England title: Padukone

Sindhu should prioritise winning All England title: Padukone

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Padukone attributed Sindhu and Saina's success to their physical abilities.

'Caste has become a beacon of democracy in India'

'Caste has become a beacon of democracy in India'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

'Every person has two identities in India, that of his caste and nation.' 'It is understandable in a multi-caste, multi-religious society and I don't mind this.' 'What I mind is the State has failed in doing enough to melt these two identities in such a way that everybody has access to citizenship which is more important than your caste.' 'That is why people remain in the narrow identities of his caste or religion.'

DU women graduates secure top ranks in UPSC exam

DU women graduates secure top ranks in UPSC exam

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Shruti Sharma, a student of history, has topped the civil services examination 2021, with the first three rank holders being women in results announced by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Monday.

DU women graduates secure top ranks in UPSC exam

DU women graduates secure top ranks in UPSC exam

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Shruti Sharma, a student of history, has topped the civil services examination 2021, with the first three rank holders being women in results announced by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Monday.

'How can India be a competitor to China?'

'How can India be a competitor to China?'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

'China need not worry about a truly 'resurgent India'.' 'It's not going to happen.'

'Sabka Prayaas': Top quotes from PM's I-Day speech

'Sabka Prayaas': Top quotes from PM's I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

The PM gave a call for 'Sabka Prayas' (everyone's efforts) along with ''Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas'' for building a self-reliant India.

Why Tamil Nadu Governor Ravi Has Got It Wrong

Why Tamil Nadu Governor Ravi Has Got It Wrong

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Words and actions like those of R N Ravi and a vocal section of the state BJP have only added to Tamil fears and suspicions, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

BJP vs SP? Don't write us off, remind BSP, Congress and others

BJP vs SP? Don't write us off, remind BSP, Congress and others

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

With their high-decibel campaigns so far, the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Samajwadi Party may appear to be locked in a direct fight in Uttar Pradesh.

Ghulam Nabi hints at quitting politics, says all parties divide people

Ghulam Nabi hints at quitting politics, says all parties divide people

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

While stating that all political parties, including the Congress, create division amongst people, former Union Minister and G-23 member of Congress Ghulam Nabi Azad hinted at quitting politics to work for the civil society.

PSBs lost Rs 2.85 lakh cr due to loan default of 13 firms

PSBs lost Rs 2.85 lakh cr due to loan default of 13 firms

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Public sector banks have lost nearly Rs 2.85 lakh crore on account of loan dues of 13 corporates even as the banks are used to bail out ailing financial institutions such as Yes Bank and IL&FS, United Forum of Bank Unions alleged on Monday. In a press release, UFBU's convener B Rambabu said the organisation calls for a two-day all India bank strike on December 16 and 17 protesting against Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill 2021 and opposing the Centre's alleged move to privatise PSBs. According to the statistics given by the UFBU, the 13 corporates' outstanding dues were at Rs 486,800 crore and it was resolved at Rs 161,820 crore resulting in a loss of Rs 284,980 crore.

Is Pawar, not Uddhav, Running Maharashtra?

Is Pawar, not Uddhav, Running Maharashtra?

Rediff.com9 May 2022

The perception is rapidly gaining ground that though the chief minister is from the Shiv Sena, the government is being run by the NCP.

Go home and cook: Maha BJP chief tells Supriya Sule

Go home and cook: Maha BJP chief tells Supriya Sule

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Patil made the remarks on Wednesday during a protest by the state BJP unit in Mumbai for seeking reservation for the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in elections.

RBI assures India Inc of more action to fuel growth

RBI assures India Inc of more action to fuel growth

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Stating that recent agriculture reforms have opened new opportunities, the RBI Governor said the farm sector is emerging as a bright spot.

Ahead of polls, TN grants 10.5% quota for Vanniyars

Ahead of polls, TN grants 10.5% quota for Vanniyars

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Friday passed a bill providing internal reservation of 10.5 per cent for Vanniyars, a most backward community in government jobs and in admission to educational institutions.

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