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Non-Cong, non-BJP PM 'feasible' in 2014 polls: Advani

Non-Cong, non-BJP PM 'feasible' in 2014 polls: Advani

Rediff.com5 Aug 2012

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Sunday wrote in his blog that a non-Congress, non-BJP prime minister supported by any of these two parties is "feasible" in the next general elections but cautioned that this may not be a very stable dispensation.

Big B, brand ambassador for traffic! Minister invites ire

Big B, brand ambassador for traffic! Minister invites ire

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

Maharashtra Minister of State for Home Satej Patil's letter to Amitabh Bachchan asking him to be the state brand ambassador for traffic safety has drawn the ire of his fellow party legislator.

Miscommunication led to arrest of Karni Sena chief's shooters

Miscommunication led to arrest of Karni Sena chief's shooters

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

When they did not get any reply from their handlers, they made their own plan and hired a taxi for Didwana and further took a bus, a train and another taxi to move to Hisar, then Manali and finally reach Chandigarh, the official added.

World wrestling body clears Narsingh for Rio

World wrestling body clears Narsingh for Rio

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Wreslter Narsingh Yadav's chances of participating in the Rio Games have been boosted after the United World Wrestling, gave him a clean chit.

CBI to probe Kavita case

CBI to probe Kavita case

Rediff.com6 Jan 2007

The chief minister said he has already recommended a CBI probe into the incident.

5-year MTech, MBA integrated programmes

5-year MTech, MBA integrated programmes

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

Ch Charan Singh University, Meerut announces its entrance test for its 5-year integrated programmes for 2008.

Seasoned politician Satya Pal Malik sworn in as Jammu-Kashmir governor

Seasoned politician Satya Pal Malik sworn in as Jammu-Kashmir governor

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

With his swearing-in, the five-decade-long practice of retired bureaucrats being appointed to the post has ended.

Mulayam takes up issue of farmers' suicides

Mulayam takes up issue of farmers' suicides

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

The Samajawadi Party leader pointed out that foreign companies were being paid twice the amount that was paid to their India counterparts, and demanded that farmers' loans be waived off.

Even Manoj Bajpayee Can't Help Bhaiyya Ji

Even Manoj Bajpayee Can't Help Bhaiyya Ji

Rediff.com24 May 2024

A film with a one-line plot, needed a lot more pizzazz, whistle-worthy dialogue, and a large-than-life, invincible protagonist. Karki makes a Rajinikanth kind of actioner (Bhaiyya Ji fights with a bidi in his mouth) but with a realistic soul, and falls between two boats.

Mrs Gandhi: Fearlessness in the national interest

Mrs Gandhi: Fearlessness in the national interest

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

'Fearlessness, courtesy, humour, wide interests and wisdom, deep commitment to science and technology, passion for the environment, objectivity and the ability to see many things through not only a national but also an international prism -- these were some aspects of her life and personality.' R Rajamani fondly remembers Indira Gandhi on her 25th death anniversary.

MP: Cong changes 4 candidates after workers protest

MP: Cong changes 4 candidates after workers protest

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

The All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Wednesday morning changed its earlier announced candidates from Sumaoli, Pipariya, Badnagar and Jaora assembly seats.

Atiq Ahmad among former MPs mourned by Lok Sabha

Atiq Ahmad among former MPs mourned by Lok Sabha

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Immediately after the House met, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid tributes to sitting MPs Rattan Lal Kataria and Balubhau alias Suresh Narayan Dhanorkar. He also said that 11 former members passed away in the last few months and read out their names.

16 soldiers dead as their truck falls into gorge in Sikkim

16 soldiers dead as their truck falls into gorge in Sikkim

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

'In a tragic road accident, involving an Army truck on December 23 at Zema in North Sikkim, 16 bravehearts of the Indian Army have lost their lives,' the Army said in the statement.

World Jr Chess: Harshit Pawar shocks top seed USA's Mishra

World Jr Chess: Harshit Pawar shocks top seed USA's Mishra

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

The event that was inaugurated by five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand will have 11 rounds before the best player in the under-20 category can be determined in both sections.

Strike: Truckers approach political parties

Strike: Truckers approach political parties

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

Failing to break ground with the government, the agitating truckers turned to other political parties for support, beginning with a meeting with CPM General Secretary Prakash Karat and sending a letter to the leader of the opposition, L K Advani, besides UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi. Meanwhile, prices of food items, including coarse cereals, vegetables and fruits, are reported to have remained steady in the wholesale market across the country.

Transporters go on indefinite strike

Transporters go on indefinite strike

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

Transporters went on an indefinite strike from midnight after their talks with the government failed for the third time on Sunday.

Jayant should know his father flipped many times: Pradhan

Jayant should know his father flipped many times: Pradhan

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Days after Jayant Chaudhary's terse 'not a coin, won't flip' response to the BJP's apparent attempt to woo him, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said the Rashtriya Lok Dal chief was a 'kid with little knowledge of history'.

Satya Pal Malik replaces NN Vohra as J-K governor

Satya Pal Malik replaces NN Vohra as J-K governor

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Malik, who was appointed as the Bihar governor in September last year, will take charge of Jammu and Kashmir at a time when it is under governor's rule.

Adani group to invest Rs 10,700 crore to expand Lucknow airport

Adani group to invest Rs 10,700 crore to expand Lucknow airport

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

The Adani group will invest Rs 10,700 crore into Lucknow airport's expansion so that its annual passenger handling capacity zooms from 4 million passengers per annum (MPPA) to 39 MPPA. The airport's expansion plan received clearance from the Union environment ministry on December 15. However, the plan submitted to the ministry did not mention the deadline for the expansion.

And Radhika-Anant Are Married...

And Radhika-Anant Are Married...

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

The list of guests included celebrities from across the globe, politicians, the who's who of Hindi and south Indian cinema world and almost all the top cricketers of the country.

Amit Shah woos Jat leaders of UP, says doors open for Jayant

Amit Shah woos Jat leaders of UP, says doors open for Jayant

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

However, the RLD leader gave a terse response. 'Invite those +700 farmer families which you have destroyed, not me,' he tweeted in Hindi.

Kavita case: Explicit footage aired

Kavita case: Explicit footage aired

Rediff.com4 Jan 2007

It is still to be determined whether the footage is genuine.

Cong reshuffle: Priyanka replaced as UP in-charge, new role for Pilot

Cong reshuffle: Priyanka replaced as UP in-charge, new role for Pilot

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

In a major organisational rejig ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, the Congress on Saturday appointed Avinash Pande the general secretary in-charge of Uttar Pradesh, replacing Priyanka Gandhi Vadra while Sachin Pilot was made the general secretary in-charge of Chhattisgarh.

Deal called off by Jet: Air Sahara

Deal called off by Jet: Air Sahara

Rediff.com21 Jun 2006

In a new twist to their battle, Air Sahara on Wednesday informed a Lucknow court that Jet Airways has terminated the takeover agreement.

Congress doing with Kumaraswamy what it did with Deve Gowda, Gujral: Jaitley

Congress doing with Kumaraswamy what it did with Deve Gowda, Gujral: Jaitley

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

He said that non-ideological opportunistic coalitions always get trapped within their own contradictions.

Narang wins gold

Narang wins gold

Rediff.com24 Mar 2006

Abhinav Bindra had to settle for silver in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions shooting event at the 18th Commonwealth Games.

Farmers ask govt to come to table with 'open mind'

Farmers ask govt to come to table with 'open mind'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Reading out a reply to the government's talks offer during a press conference, farmers leaders said that they are ready for dialogue with an open mind if they get a concrete proposal, but made it clear they will not accept anything less than a complete repeal of the three agriculture laws and legal guarantee for minimum support price (MSP).

Kamal Nath, Baghel in Cong's first list for 3 state polls

Kamal Nath, Baghel in Cong's first list for 3 state polls

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

While the party announced 144 party candidates for Madhya Pradesh elections, it announced 30 candidates for the Chhattisgarh polls and another 55 for Telangana assembly polls slated next month.

'No leader can match up to Modi'

'No leader can match up to Modi'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Bengal can be the game changers of 2024.'

Gogamedi murder accused planned to flee abroad: Police

Gogamedi murder accused planned to flee abroad: Police

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

Sources said the duo attackers -- Rohit Rathore of Jaipur and Nitin Fauji of Haryana's Mahendragarh -- had planned to flee the country and had been allegedly promised Rs 50,000 each to kill Gogamedi.

PM Modi's brother stages dharna at Lucknow airport

PM Modi's brother stages dharna at Lucknow airport

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's brother Prahlad Modi staged a dharna at the Lucknow airport on Wednesday, alleging that police did not let his supporters reach there and took them into custody.

Spotting chink in BJP armour, SP, allies target Jat votes in UP

Spotting chink in BJP armour, SP, allies target Jat votes in UP

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

The Jat vote is crucial in winning at least 40 assembly seats in Western UP, which has been in the grip of a widespread farmer movement, reports Nitin Kumar.

Will Rakul Give Into Temptation?

Will Rakul Give Into Temptation?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Karisma's blingy but... Ileana's 'daze'... Ishaan drops his shirt...

Swine flu scare continues, 3 more cases reported

Swine flu scare continues, 3 more cases reported

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Three persons, including a mother-son duo, have tested positive for swine flu in the national capital, taking the number of H1N1 influenza cases reported in the city to 35 in 2014.

Bhupesh Baghel wins his seat, but loses Chhattisgarh

Bhupesh Baghel wins his seat, but loses Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

The Congress leader, who resigned as the chief minister Sunday night, emerged victorious in the Patan assembly seat, defeating BJP candidate Vijay Baghel by 19,723 votes in the state assembly elections held last month.

Special 26: Parties that are part of Oppn conclave

Special 26: Parties that are part of Oppn conclave

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Leaders from 26 opposition parties, in power individually or in alliance in Delhi and 10 states, are meeting in Bengaluru to discuss strategy to take on the Narendra Modi-led NDA in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Scrap agri bills: Farmer leader writes to PM in blood

Scrap agri bills: Farmer leader writes to PM in blood

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

The letter by Singh, who is camping at the Dalit Prerna Sthal in Noida along with his faction members since December 2, came as protestors marked the birth anniversary of former prime minister and farmers' leader Chaudhary Charan Singh.

Arjun, Ileana and Athiya have fun at Mubarakan launch

Arjun, Ileana and Athiya have fun at Mubarakan launch

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

Anil Kapoor joins in, and makes a bigger splash!

Does India Like Violent Films?

Does India Like Violent Films?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

If the trailer is any indication, Ranbir Kapoor's Animal will be one of the most violent films of 2023.

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Three different invitations were sent out for the wedding and the receptions with top-run guests being sent a large red box that contained an intricate chest incorporating a mini silver temple featuring gold idols of various Hindu deities, including Lord Ganesh, Radha-Krishna, and Goddess Durga.