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HC setback for E Palaniswami in AIADMK power tussle

HC setback for E Palaniswami in AIADMK power tussle

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

The order passed by Justice G Jayachandran on Wednesday, in effect held invalid the July 11 GC meeting.

NIA links Gautam Navlakha with ISI agent arrested in US

NIA links Gautam Navlakha with ISI agent arrested in US

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The agency, in its affidavit filed in response to Navlakha's plea, also claimed that he had 'committed acts that had a direct impact on the national security, unity and sovereignty'.

'Absolutely unacceptable': US condemns attack on Indian consulate

'Absolutely unacceptable': US condemns attack on Indian consulate

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Raising pro-Khalistan slogans, the protesters on Sunday broke open the makeshift security barriers raised by the city police and installed two so-called Khalistan flags inside the Consulate premises. Two consulate personnel soon removed these flags.

Over 20,000 Russian fighters killed since Dec 2022: US

Over 20,000 Russian fighters killed since Dec 2022: US

Rediff.com2 May 2023

More than 20,000 Russian soldiers were killed and over 100,000 were wounded since December 2022, White House official John Kirby said, according to CNN.

'The Congress has to reboot'

'The Congress has to reboot'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'Revanth Reddy mounted a spirited campaign in Telangana which turned around the fortunes of the Congress in six months.'

Manipur: A Distant Outpost Full Of Promise

Manipur: A Distant Outpost Full Of Promise

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

A lesson we have not learnt from China is the urgent need to knit the vast country together to keep it from falling apart at the seams. While there is considerable dent in poverty, sadly, the North East remains as distant today as it always was, points out Shreekant Sambrani.

How PM Modi Became Saint Modi

How PM Modi Became Saint Modi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The transmogrification of Prime Minister Modi to Saint Modi began with the ground-breaking ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. By identifying himself with Lord Ram, Modi raised himself in popular imagination to a saintly person.

Queen Elizabeth-II's doctors 'concerned' for her health

Queen Elizabeth-II's doctors 'concerned' for her health

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

The 96-year-old monarch has been suffering from age-related mobility issues and has cut down her travels, including appointing new Prime Minister Liz Truss in Scotland earlier this week.

NIA Court Finds 'ISI link' to Activist Navlakha, Denies Bail

NIA Court Finds 'ISI link' to Activist Navlakha, Denies Bail

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Prima facie there was a nexus between human rights activist Gautam Navlakha, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, and Syed Ghulam Nabi Fai, an agent of Pakistan's spy agency ISI convicted in the United States for terror funding, a special NIA court has said in its order denying bail to the campaigner.

Eyewitness account: The moment when Yeti Airlines plane crashed

Eyewitness account: The moment when Yeti Airlines plane crashed

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Eyewitnesses of the Nepalese passenger plane crash have said that they had a close shave as the Yeti Airlines plane, with 72 onboard, including five Indians, crashed near their settlement and a bomb-like blast was heard.

Pro-Russia Groups in Ukraine Celebrate

Pro-Russia Groups in Ukraine Celebrate

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Vladimir Putin signs documents, including a decree recognising two Russian-backed breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as independent entities, during a ceremony in Moscow, Russia, February 21, 2022.

Indian-Americans taking over US, says Biden

Indian-Americans taking over US, says Biden

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Indian-Americans are taking over the country, United States President Joe Biden said on Thursday, referring to the high number of people from the community getting a place in his administration.

10-yr jail for NCP's Lakshadweep MP in attempt to murder case

10-yr jail for NCP's Lakshadweep MP in attempt to murder case

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

The convicts were later airlifted to Kerala to lodge them in the Kannur central jail, official sources said.

India on Ukraine: Constructive diplomacy need of the hour

India on Ukraine: Constructive diplomacy need of the hour

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Tirumurti said India 'has been in touch with all concerned parties. It is our considered view that the issue can only be resolved through diplomatic dialogue.'

Protests in DU college as ad hoc teacher dies by suicide weeks after sacking

Protests in DU college as ad hoc teacher dies by suicide weeks after sacking

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Samarveer, originally from Molki village in Rajasthan's Baran district, was found hanging from a ceiling fan in a room he shared with his cousin who had gone to duty at the time of the incident, the police said.

EC to announce date of presidential poll today

EC to announce date of presidential poll today

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

The poll panel has convened a press conference at 3 pm to announce the schedule. The term of President Ram Nath Kovind ends on July 24 and an election for the next president has to be held before that day.

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