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Prez poll: 99% turnout amid rumours of cross-voting

Prez poll: 99% turnout amid rumours of cross-voting

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

The results will be declared on July 20 in New Delhi.

The women who brought down M J Akbar

The women who brought down M J Akbar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

On Wednesday, Minister of State (External Affairs) M J Akbar resigned from his post after facing a flurry of allegations of sexual harassment by women journalists. As the women journalists 'feel vindicated' following his resignation, here's a list of the women who came forward and shared their ordeal.

A father fights an election for a dead son

A father fights an election for a dead son

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

Driving a Tata Nano covered with banners about his son's killing by the Mumbai Police, Kundan Prasad Singh is fighting his first election to get justice for a dead son.

How forces are keeping VIPs safe during poll campaign

How forces are keeping VIPs safe during poll campaign

Rediff.com16 May 2019

The Special Protection Group, the National Security Guard, the Central Reserve Police Force, the Central Industrial Security Force and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police are ensuring a watertight VIP security cover everyday to politicians campaigning across the country.

Class of '92: 25 years of SRK, Kajol, Suniel Shetty...

Class of '92: 25 years of SRK, Kajol, Suniel Shetty...

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Sukanya Verma looks at the debutants of that year and how they've fared since.

Sharma rules out easing sourcing norms in multi-brand retail

Sharma rules out easing sourcing norms in multi-brand retail

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

Believes companies would come to India eventually.

Revealed: Shahid's Rangoon look

Revealed: Shahid's Rangoon look

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

In I-day speech, Modi hails India's rise under his govt

In I-day speech, Modi hails India's rise under his govt

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

The prime minister highlighted the gains made during his last four years vis-a-vis the previous governments to suggest that he has lived up to the promise of hope he had offered to the electorate in 2014.

'The state and paramilitary forces watched motionless'

'The state and paramilitary forces watched motionless'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

'The signals were clear. December 6 would not witness another show of "Hindu" strength staged periodically in Ayodhya. Something grave was afoot.' Radhika Ramaseshan's personal recollection of the events of December 6, 1992.

BJP used SMS, fake clippings to fuel Muzaffarnagar riots: Akhilesh

BJP used SMS, fake clippings to fuel Muzaffarnagar riots: Akhilesh

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday over the Muzaffarnagar riots, accusing it of vitiating the atmosphere ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, and promised stern action against all those found guilty.

UP Polls Phase 7: All roads lead to Varanasi

UP Polls Phase 7: All roads lead to Varanasi

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

On the eve of the final phase of the Uttar Pradesh elections, Rediff.com's Aslam Hunani reviews the political landscape in the epicentre and beyond.

The brain behind the Creo Mark1 smartphone

The brain behind the Creo Mark1 smartphone

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Bengaluru-based Creo offers an operating system that promises unique features and frequent updates.

BJP leaders falling sick due to Modi: Congress

BJP leaders falling sick due to Modi: Congress

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

The Congress on Friday took potshots at the Bharatiya Janata Party over absence of some of its leaders from the party meeting in Goa, saying senior leaders are falling sick "due to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi" and the the BJP should think what will happen to the country because of him.

Why Modi's Cabinet needs talent from the outside

Why Modi's Cabinet needs talent from the outside

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Modi has the ideas for a new, hopeful India, and an idiom in which to sell optimism to voters. But he doesn't yet have the team for it, and soon enough, questions will begin to be asked by an impatient, non-ideological, I-don't-owe-anybody-anything generation of Indian voters, says Shekar Gupta.

EC gives the green signal to Modi for 'mann ki baat' speech

EC gives the green signal to Modi for 'mann ki baat' speech

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Dismissing the complaint of Congress, the Election Commission on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's October 3 radio broadcast did not constitute violation of the model code of conduct.

How to claim insurance on a stolen car

How to claim insurance on a stolen car

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Don't panic if your car is stolen because your insurer is liable to pay the full amount as compensation, but you need to keep in mind that your claim should be genuine because most of the insurers try to avoid such claims, says Harjot Singh Narula

Low turnout in Lucknow, Noida by-poll has BJP worried

Low turnout in Lucknow, Noida by-poll has BJP worried

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

Doubts are being raised in the Bharatiya Janata Party about its fate in the prestigious constituencies of Lucknow (East) and Noida by-poll, where the voting percentage was as low as 34 and 32 respectively.

Kejriwal joins hands with Kamal Haasan to fight communalism and corruption

Kejriwal joins hands with Kamal Haasan to fight communalism and corruption

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

The meeting has sparked speculation that the actor will join the Aam Aadmi Party.

SC reserves Ayodhya order after high drama in court

SC reserves Ayodhya order after high drama in court

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan, representing the Muslim parties in the case, tore up a pictorial map.

AAP should beware of the Raj Narain syndrome

AAP should beware of the Raj Narain syndrome

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

The initial misadventure of an individual AAP leader highlights how the party not only has to bone up on tactics but should also constantly look within to root out ingrained and inherited prejudices, says Subir Roy.

Gujarat set for second phase of polls; Modi, Shah to vote

Gujarat set for second phase of polls; Modi, Shah to vote

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

A total of 851 candidates are in the fray for 93 seats spread across 14 districts in north and central Gujarat, in the final phase of the polls, where 2.22 crore people are eligible to exercise their franchise.

Ram Mandir issue: SC advises to settle dispute outside court

Ram Mandir issue: SC advises to settle dispute outside court

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

During the hearing, Chief Justice of India JS Khehar also offered to serve as a mediator, if negotiations broke down.

Wishes pour in as PM Modi turns 66

Wishes pour in as PM Modi turns 66

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

Modi visited his 97-year-old mother Hiraba in Gandhinagar and took her blessings.

'How can you believe Advani?'

'How can you believe Advani?'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

'The Babri Masjid demolition was a pre-planned conspiracy.' 'It did not happen on the spur of the moment.'

PM promises more reforms to industry captains

PM promises more reforms to industry captains

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Industry asked the government to be 'brave and bold' and said that it will rise to the occasion.

Centre asks states to act tough in cases of atrocities against Dalits

Centre asks states to act tough in cases of atrocities against Dalits

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Rajnath says incidents of atrocities against Dalits have come down since the Modi government took over.

Don't fret if your claims get rejected

Don't fret if your claims get rejected

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Customers should be fully aware of what their policy covers and should follow claim procedures meticulously, says Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Will score 42 out of 42 in Bengal: Didi at mega opposition rally

Will score 42 out of 42 in Bengal: Didi at mega opposition rally

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

"Any fight with the Congress will remain in the state. At the national level, we will fight together, this I am saying from the heart..." she said.

Delhi's unaccountable Raja Kejriwal

Delhi's unaccountable Raja Kejriwal

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

'The Aam Aadmi's prophet is out of touch with both the city and his own flock.'

Modi cabinet: Rajnath to get Home; Jaitley Finance; Sushma External Affairs

Modi cabinet: Rajnath to get Home; Jaitley Finance; Sushma External Affairs

Rediff.com26 May 2014

The suspense over the possible composition of the National Democratic Alliance cabinet is nearly over.

Babri case: Court to frame additional charges against Advani, others

Babri case: Court to frame additional charges against Advani, others

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The CBI court also ordered framing of charges against the accused in light of the Supreme Court order dated April 19, 2017.

Calls for Nitish's son to join politics grow stronger within JD-U

Calls for Nitish's son to join politics grow stronger within JD-U

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

However, Nishant has made it clear several times that he has no interest in politics like the children of other prominent politicians of the state.

Poster Boys review: Low-IQ comedy

Poster Boys review: Low-IQ comedy

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

Shreyas Talpade's film, co-starring the Deol brothers, never adds up to anything beyond a shrill or overdone caricature straight out of a dummy's guide in how to amuse, says Sukanya Verma.

Rahul, Pawar, Mamata... Who will lead the UPA now?

Rahul, Pawar, Mamata... Who will lead the UPA now?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

The Trinamool Congress and Nationalist Congress Party, have indicated that their party chiefs have better credentials for the post than the newly-elected Congress head, reports Archis Mohan

Chidambaram, MJ Akbar, Prabhu in the fray for RS nominations

Chidambaram, MJ Akbar, Prabhu in the fray for RS nominations

Rediff.com31 May 2016

As nominations for Rajya Sabha biennial polls closed on Tuesday, a contest is on the cards in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana even as Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram are among those set to be elected to the Upper House.

Haryana govt orders probe into Murthal rapes during Jat stir

Haryana govt orders probe into Murthal rapes during Jat stir

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

The Haryana government on Friday set up a committee consisting of three women officers, including a deputy inspector general, for receiving any complaint of rape of women in Murthal near Sonepat during the Jat stir.

Modi asks BJP gen secys to prepare for state polls

Modi asks BJP gen secys to prepare for state polls

Rediff.com31 May 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met Bharatiya Janata Party general secretaries and discussed organisational matters as also measures to strengthen the party ahead of assembly elections in some key states.

Tough UP battle makes BJP relook at Ram Janambhoomi

Tough UP battle makes BJP relook at Ram Janambhoomi

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

SP-Congress alliance is likely to consolidate Muslim vote in their favour.

Sports Shorts: Shetty-Rankireddy pull out of BWF Worlds

Sports Shorts: Shetty-Rankireddy pull out of BWF Worlds

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

India will develop only if north-east develops, says Modi

India will develop only if north-east develops, says Modi

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

The PM added that developing the infrastructure in the north-east region is being given top priority by the government.