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Leaked tapes, no trust motion forced Biren Singh to resign: Cong

Leaked tapes, no trust motion forced Biren Singh to resign: Cong

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

The Congress on Sunday termed N Biren Singh's resignation from the post of Manipur chief minister as 'belated' and said people of the state were now awaiting a visit by 'our frequent-flier Prime Minister' Narendra Modi.

Localised campaign helped BJP dislodge AAP from power

Localised campaign helped BJP dislodge AAP from power

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

The BJP's hyper-local campaign targeting the AAP's loyal base among the poor, along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's depiction of Delhi's ruling party as "AAP-da" (disaster), proved decisive in the Delhi assembly elections. This victory marks the end of a 26-year drought for the BJP in the national capital. The BJP's campaign highlighted perceived failures in governance and corruption allegations against the AAP, while emphasizing its own welfare schemes. The party's focus on local issues resonated with voters, particularly the middle class and poor who were disenchanted with the AAP's performance. This win is a major setback for the AAP and the INDIA bloc, which has been on a losing streak after its strong performance in the Lok Sabha elections.

'Can never go to heaven': Kharge taunts Shah for Kumbh dip

'Can never go to heaven': Kharge taunts Shah for Kumbh dip

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

The BJP keeps taking dips till it appears good on the camera, he said.

Ashwin was humiliated; forced to retire, says father

Ashwin was humiliated; forced to retire, says father

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Ravichandran, father of veteran off-spinner Ashwin, said he was caught off guard by his son's sudden retirement from international cricket, but stunningly hinted that there could be underlying reasons for it, including him feeling "humiliated".

'We Want Justice, Not Money'

'We Want Justice, Not Money'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

'Sanjay Roy is not alone.' 'If he's kept alive, maybe we will know what happened.' 'Why was he in the chest medicine department that night when he never went there earlier?' 'Nobody will parade in front of a CCTV camera and then go and murder someone.' 'There are several people who are involved in this heinous crime. They have to be identified and punished.'

How Universe Boss Greeted Vishwa Guru

How Universe Boss Greeted Vishwa Guru

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

'It was an honor to meet the Prime Minister of India, @narendramodi. Jamaica to India #OneLove,' Gayle posted.

Need to keep 'inflation horse' under tight leash: RBI Guv

Need to keep 'inflation horse' under tight leash: RBI Guv

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday retained the retail inflation projection at 4.5 per cent for fiscal 2024-25, with Governor Shaktikanta Das stressing that the central bank will have to closely monitor the price situation and keep the "inflation horse" under tight leash lest it may bolt again. Unveiling the October bi-monthly monetary policy, the Governor also said the flexible inflation targeting (FIT) framework has completed 8 years since its introduction in 2016 and is a major structural reform of the 21st century in India.

Bolt admits he considered coming out of retirement

Bolt admits he considered coming out of retirement

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Bolt has now chosen to sit on the sidelines to watch the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Neeraj Chopra's secret wedding stuns fans

Neeraj Chopra's secret wedding stuns fans

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Neeraj dropped the news to the world at a time of his choosing, which was a good 48 hours after solemnising his union with US-based tennis player and coach Himani Mor.

Sprint legend Bolt 'improving' in football

Sprint legend Bolt 'improving' in football

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Former Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, who recently joined Australian A-League club Central Coast Mariners to pursue his dream of playing football, has said that his touch in the game is getting better and he feels like he is steadily improving in football.

Aus Open PIX: Swiatek storms into semis; Keys overpowers Svitolina

Aus Open PIX: Swiatek storms into semis; Keys overpowers Svitolina

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

Madison Keys blasted her way into the Australian Open semi-finals for a third time as the American continues her bid for a first Grand Slam title.

Will Bolt retire in style?

Will Bolt retire in style?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt believes his German doctor Hans-Wilhelm Mueller-Wohlfahrt will fix the retiring world record holder's back problems in time for the August world championships in London.

'Subhashji Never Shouted On The Sets'

'Subhashji Never Shouted On The Sets'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'There was a kind of disagreement with Subhashji after Meri Jung and unfortunately for me, I did not get to work with him again after that.'

Racism has no place in football or just in general, says Bolt

Racism has no place in football or just in general, says Bolt

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Eight-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt said he hopes American sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson can "refocus" and get back on the track after she completes a one-month ban following a positive test for cannabis.

Atishi urges police to guard water pipelines as crisis worsens in Delhi

Atishi urges police to guard water pipelines as crisis worsens in Delhi

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

The Delhi Jal Board has deployed patrol teams for the main water distribution network that carries raw water to the water treatment plants and then from them to the main underground reservoirs in different parts of the city, Atishi said in the letter.

Are you ready for Bolt the footballer?

Are you ready for Bolt the footballer?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt has been offered a professional contract by Australian A-League outfit the Central Coast Mariners but a deal is unlikely without an external third party financial contribution, the club said on Tuesday.

Fastest man alive Usain Bolt tests positive for COVID-19

Fastest man alive Usain Bolt tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

World-record sprinter and eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt has tested positive for the coronavirus and is self-isolating at his home in Jamaica after last week celebrating his 34th birthday with a big bash mask-free.

Ashwin retires from international cricket

Ashwin retires from international cricket

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

The 38-year-old played the day-night Test in Adelaide and picked up one wicket.

PICS: Akash Deep-Bumrah frustrate depleted Australia

PICS: Akash Deep-Bumrah frustrate depleted Australia

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Though Australia have dominated the rain-hit Test, time will most likely deny the hosts.

Why Satya Continues To Sting And Sing

Why Satya Continues To Sting And Sing

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

While Satya's pleasures are palpable -- among them the poetry of the coarse language, the mercifully rough-hewn texture, the oh-so-familiar underdog story -- these pleasures hit you at a completely different speed. The movie is charged with a sense of discovery, and every shot is a cornucopia of details existing independent of the main story. It's touching, notes Sreehari Nair.

Bolt fires two goals in Mariners trial

Bolt fires two goals in Mariners trial

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

The 32-year-old Jamaican, who is hoping to win a contract ahead of the Mariners' 2018-19 A-League campaign, was in the thick of the action as the Mariners recorded a 4-0 win over Macarthur South West United.

Usain Bolt admits being 'a big Ronaldo fan'

Usain Bolt admits being 'a big Ronaldo fan'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

Bolt said he admires the way the Portuguese has been successful in different leagues.

PHOTOS: Bolt celebrates with other champs!

PHOTOS: Bolt celebrates with other champs!

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Jamaica's Usain Bolt roared into Olympic history, capturing an unprecedented third consecutive 100 metres with a time of 9.81 seconds on Sunday to confirm his place in the greatest athletes.

Coleman 'not ready to replace' Bolt

Coleman 'not ready to replace' Bolt

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

'There are so many guys who are hungry, want to win, are competitive, really talented and great athletes. It doesn't necessarily have to be one guy.'

What Does RBI Want To Discuss With Private Banks?

What Does RBI Want To Discuss With Private Banks?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Senior bankers anticipate discussions on issues related to technology, cyber security, and customer protection.

'Tumko Bat Chahiye?': How Kohli's gesture inspired Akash Deep

'Tumko Bat Chahiye?': How Kohli's gesture inspired Akash Deep

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Akash Deep reveals how Virat Kohli offered him one of his bats -- a bat that scripted a rare happy memory during India's otherwise devastating tour of Australia.

The Greatest Olympians!

The Greatest Olympians!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Let's celebrate the Olympian legends!

Could Bolt reverse retirement decision?

Could Bolt reverse retirement decision?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

The great Jamaican, who has won eight Olympic and 11 world championship gold medals, is planning to quit the track after competing in the 100m and 4x100m relay in the global event in London.

M&A deals rise 13.5% in '24 so far

M&A deals rise 13.5% in '24 so far

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

the largest transactions of the year include the merger of Quality Care India and Aster DM Healthcare valued at $5.08 billion, followed by Bharti Enterprises' acquisition of a 24.5 per cent stake in the BT Group at $4.08 billion, and a family settlement transaction in the Godrej family at $3.5 billion.

Probe reveals Morbi bridge had rusty cables, loose bolts, broken anchor pins

Probe reveals Morbi bridge had rusty cables, loose bolts, broken anchor pins

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Rusty cables, broken anchor pins, and loose bolts were among the lapses that were not addressed while renovating the suspension bridge in Morbi which collapsed last month into the Machchhu river killing 135 people, as per a preliminary probe by the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL).

Zomato m-cap pips that of Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto; analysts stay bullish

Zomato m-cap pips that of Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto; analysts stay bullish

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Food delivery and quick commerce (qcom) service application (app), Zomato, now commands a market capitalisation (mcap) higher than automobile giants Tata Motors and Bajaj Auto. Zomato, whose shares closed 1.18 per cent lower on Thursday at Rs 288.45 per share, has an mcap of Rs 2.78 trillion, according to BSE data. By comparison, Tata Motors' mcap stood at Rs 2.74 trillion, while Bajaj Auto's was Rs 2.5 trillion on the BSE.

Dhoni to join T10 League? Rumours swirl...

Dhoni to join T10 League? Rumours swirl...

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Shaji Ul Mulk, T Ten Global Sports Founder and Chairman, believes the prospect of seeing India icon Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the T10 format could be a possibility.

When A PM Miraculously Escaped Air Crash

When A PM Miraculously Escaped Air Crash

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Wing Commander Raveendran and flight steward Sargeant Iyer, though shaken and injured, managed to open the rear door of the aircraft and shouted for Prime Minister Morarji Desai and the passengers in the forward cabin to exit in haste since they suspected that fire would engulf the aircraft.

Sprinter Bolt trains at Norwegian club Stromsgodset

Sprinter Bolt trains at Norwegian club Stromsgodset

Rediff.com30 May 2018

He also hopes to play some part in a friendly against the club's Under-19 side.

Track and field 'dying a little' after Bolt: Blake

Track and field 'dying a little' after Bolt: Blake

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Yohan Blake believes if not for Usain Bolt, he would have been the fastest man in the world.

Get ready for Usain Bolt the footballer!

Get ready for Usain Bolt the footballer!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt expects an onset of nerves when he makes his debut for Australia's Central Coast Mariners against an amateur side on Friday and says he is still short of fitness and struggling with the speed of the game.

Warning! Trump 2.0 Will Be Very Different

Warning! Trump 2.0 Will Be Very Different

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

'Trump has no more elections to fight and his soaring ambition, which is no secret, will be to carve out a presidential legacy that outshines by far all his mediocre predecessors.' 'Trump's turnaround on the H-1B visa debate shows that he can take tough decisions and there are no holy cows in his domain,' asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

All hail the 'GREATEST' Usain Bolt

All hail the 'GREATEST' Usain Bolt

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

The runners who have lost to Usain Bolt for the past dozen years showered the Jamaican superstar with praise on Friday, after he completed his historic "triple-triple" in what he has said will be his final Olympics.

'Winning a World Cup is my dream': Sri Lanka's Shanaka

'Winning a World Cup is my dream': Sri Lanka's Shanaka

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Sri Lanka are building a robust all-round Twenty20 side with a rich blend of youngsters and experienced players as they dream of winning the 2026 World Cup on home soil, former white-ball captain Dasun Shanaka has said.

What Bolt can do after retirement...

What Bolt can do after retirement...

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

As he blazes through the Rio Games aiming for his historic third batch of three sprint gold medals, Jamaica's Usain Bolt has been clear this is his last time on the Olympic track, where he feels he has nothing left to prove.