News for 'Dehradun'

Harish Rawat my elder brother, ready to apologise: Harak Singh Rawat

Harish Rawat my elder brother, ready to apologise: Harak Singh Rawat

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Keen to rejoin the Congress after being expelled from the Bharatiya Janata Party, Harak Singh Rawat on Tuesday said he is ready to apologise to former chief minister Harish Rawat any number of times for the sake of Uttarakhand's interests.

Ranji: Tamil Nadu settle for draw against Delhi

Ranji: Tamil Nadu settle for draw against Delhi

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

In an act of gamesmanship, pacers, right-arm quick Harshit Rana (1/27 in 3 overs) and left-arm seamer Kuldip Yadav (2/27 in 3 overs) also wasted time, either faking cramps or tying shoelaces or not delivering the ball even after completing the action.

Uttarakhand rain fury leaves 52 people dead, 5 missing

Uttarakhand rain fury leaves 52 people dead, 5 missing

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Landslides blocked roads, many villages went without electricity and the death toll climbed to 52 as authorities on Wednesday faced the aftermath of the rains that had battered Uttarakhand for over two days.

Amarinder to lead Punjab poll: Cong amid 'remove Capt' calls

Amarinder to lead Punjab poll: Cong amid 'remove Capt' calls

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

There is no threat to the Amarinder Singh-led government in Punjab and the party's victory prospects for the upcoming assembly elections, Rawat said.

Uttarakhand: BJP devises multi-pronged strategy to beat anti-incumbency

Uttarakhand: BJP devises multi-pronged strategy to beat anti-incumbency

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

The BJP is beating the development drum this time more loudly to overcome many other hurdles besides anti-incumbency. While the party is claiming it is looking for a much bigger victory than in 2017, BJP observers are not too sure about it, reports Shishir Prashant.

Shami escapes with minor injuries in road accident

Shami escapes with minor injuries in road accident

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Shami, who is in the Delhi Daredevils IPL team, was returning to New Delhi from Dehradun in a car on Saturday when it collided with a truck.

How did Malaika-Arjun bring in 2022?

How did Malaika-Arjun bring in 2022?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Wondering how the stars are embracing the first week of 2022 after celebrating New Year's Eve with a lot of fun and enthusiasm?

Marriott hotels to add 7 new properties in India

Marriott hotels to add 7 new properties in India

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Marriott International is looking to make deeper inroads into leisure destinations as it seeks to make the most of domestic travellers' pent-up demand, said the company's top official. The world's largest hotel operator will add seven new properties in India in 2021, five of which will be in leisure locations - two in Goa, and one each in Mahabaleshwar, Thiruvananthapuram, and Dehradun.

Even their father cannot arrest me: Ramdev in another video

Even their father cannot arrest me: Ramdev in another video

Rediff.com27 May 2021

"They are just making a noise. They keep creating trends like Thug Ramdev, Mahathug Ramdev, Giraftar Ramdev and so on," he said responding to #Arrest Ramdev trends on social media.

WOW! Sonakshi looks Stunning

WOW! Sonakshi looks Stunning

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Kangana gives advice... Ranveer goes shirtless...

Uttarakhand glacial burst: Death toll rises to 72

Uttarakhand glacial burst: Death toll rises to 72

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

Missing reports of 205 persons have been registered at Joshimath police station so far.

Can't delay admitting girls in Indian Military College, SC tells Centre

Can't delay admitting girls in Indian Military College, SC tells Centre

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

"What happens to the exam which is now to be scheduled as we have permitted women candidates to compete for NDA. That being the position we would require the ASG to file an affidavit within two weeks," the SC bench comprising Justice S K Kaul and Justice B R Gavai said in its order.

Ranji: Himachal bat with purpose after first innings debacle

Ranji: Himachal bat with purpose after first innings debacle

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

A summary of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

All you need to know about India's new CDS Gen Anil Chauhan

All you need to know about India's new CDS Gen Anil Chauhan

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Military affairs experts said his key challenge will be to build consensus among the three services for the theaterisation plan as the Indian Air Force has some apprehensions about its roll-out.

PM unveils 12-ft statute of Adi Shankara in Kedarnath

PM unveils 12-ft statute of Adi Shankara in Kedarnath

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Modi said he was at a loss of words to describe what he felt while he was sitting before the statue.

Why Do Bridges Collapse In Uttarakhand?

Why Do Bridges Collapse In Uttarakhand?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

In the last five years, 37 bridges have collapsed in Uttarakhand. Another 27 bridges are on the brink of collapse. 'Our politicians don't view these bridge collapses as a setback.' 'Rather they see them as an opportunity to make more money.'

Cong says govt forgot Indira Gandhi on 50th anniversary of 1971 war

Cong says govt forgot Indira Gandhi on 50th anniversary of 1971 war

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

Referring to his grandmother and the former PM, he said she took '32 bullets for the country' but her name was not even mentioned at a government event in New Delhi on the anniversary of the victory over Pakistan.

Peek-A-Boo With Neha Sharma

Peek-A-Boo With Neha Sharma

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Arjun Kapoor misses his Maa... Shilpa takes a break... Pooja Hegde shares a pic...

BJP may pick new Uttarakhand CM if EC doesn't hold bypoll

BJP may pick new Uttarakhand CM if EC doesn't hold bypoll

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Uttarakhand is abuzz with speculation that the BJP could pick a new leader as CM, given the possibility that the Election Commission may not hold a by-poll enabling Rawat's election to the state assembly.

Cong holds satyagraha for Rahul; won't remain silent anymore, says Priyanka

Cong holds satyagraha for Rahul; won't remain silent anymore, says Priyanka

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, senior leaders K C Venugopal, P Chidambaram and Salman Khurshid were among the party's top brass taking part in the satyagraha at Rajghat.

Speculations rife over who will replace Dhami as Uttarakhand CM

Speculations rife over who will replace Dhami as Uttarakhand CM

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

At least half a dozen names have begun doing the rounds as Dhami's likely replacement, including Chaubattakhal MLA Satpal Maharaj, Srinagar Garhwal MLA Dhan Singh Rawat, former chief minister Triveda Singh Rawat, who did not contest the polls this time, and Didihat legislator Bishan Singh Chufal.

Stargazers treated to majestic Ring of Fire solar eclipse

Stargazers treated to majestic Ring of Fire solar eclipse

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

People across the world, especially in India, started posting photos of the solar eclipse on social media this morning once the planetary event became visible from their cities.

Cow exhales oxygen: Uttarakhand CM

Cow exhales oxygen: Uttarakhand CM

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

A video had gone viral on Thursday showing Rawat extolling the curative powers of the cow at a function in Dehradun.

'I am here because of my parents' sacrifice'

'I am here because of my parents' sacrifice'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'If I talk about my parents' sacrifices, this conversation will never end,' says Lieutenant Loveneet Singh.

Meet Mr Haqqani

Meet Mr Haqqani

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

One of the most dreaded terrorists in the world is now a member of the Taliban cabinet.

Lt General Anil Chauhan (retd) appointed next CDS

Lt General Anil Chauhan (retd) appointed next CDS

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

This is the first time that a retired officer has been appointed at this position for which a gazette notification was issued to announce the change in rules for the appointment.

'The war has come home to us'

'The war has come home to us'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

'Vibhuti was a braveheart.' 'He always said I cannot stay behind. He always wanted to lead.' A cousin and friend remember Major Dhaundiyal who made the supreme sacrifice for the motherland on Monday.

Devika Bulchandani has shattered the glass ceiling for good

Devika Bulchandani has shattered the glass ceiling for good

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

'Devika is a people's person, who simply loves what she does. This reflects in her work; the insights she brings to the table and the way she interacts with people and clients. She has the demeanour of a good captain. Her success is well-deserved.'

Anoushka Chauhan: 'I thought I'd be a supermodel'

Anoushka Chauhan: 'I thought I'd be a supermodel'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Anoushka Chauhan from Dehradun talks about her modelling journey.

Ousted U'khand CM likens himself to Mahabharata's Abhimanyu

Ousted U'khand CM likens himself to Mahabharata's Abhimanyu

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

One has to retaliate, not grieve, against those who commit treachery, he told the audience.

Where are these Celebs Travelling?

Where are these Celebs Travelling?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Namrata Thakker peeks into the travel diaries of these celebs.

30 sadhus at Kumbh Mela test positive for COVID-19

30 sadhus at Kumbh Mela test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

Over the last five days, a total of 2,167 people were found positive for coronavirus in Haridwar -- the place where the month-long Kumbh is going on.

Ranji Roundup: Chopra, Kalsi deny Bengal victory

Ranji Roundup: Chopra, Kalsi deny Bengal victory

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday.

Marching down Rajpath on R-Day

Marching down Rajpath on R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

On the occasion of 72nd Republic Day, several marching contingents marched down Rajpath in Delhi on Tuesday, with President Ram Nath Kovind saluting them from the dais. Here's a look at some of the regiments.

Uttarakhand: BJP wins historic 2nd term, but Dhami loses his seat

Uttarakhand: BJP wins historic 2nd term, but Dhami loses his seat

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

The defeat of Dhami who led the BJP's campaign against the Congress in the state throws up a big question before the saffron party on the issue of choosing the next chief minister.

From CM to nobody: Amarinder fails big time in Punjab

From CM to nobody: Amarinder fails big time in Punjab

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Amarinder Singh failed spectacularly in these assembly elections -- his new party failed to open its account, his ally BJP fell flat and he failed to even win his own constituency.

The Soldier Who Was A Chinese PoW For 7 Months

The Soldier Who Was A Chinese PoW For 7 Months

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

'I was exhausted, hungry, unshaven and despondent.' 'My mouth was full of sores due to dehydration.' 'My clothes were in tatters due to walking through bushes and sliding down thorny slopes,' Brigadier John Parshuram Dalvi wrote of his capture during the 1962 War.

After poll loss, what makes Dhami confident of winning bypoll?

After poll loss, what makes Dhami confident of winning bypoll?

Rediff.com30 May 2022

In the brief history of the hill state of Uttarakhand, there has not been a single instance where a chief minister has lost a by-election, reports Shishir Prashant.

Ranji roundup: Delhi thrash Mumbai for first win of season

Ranji roundup: Delhi thrash Mumbai for first win of season

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Vaibhav Rawal scored a fine century before pacer Divij Mehra's dismantled Mumbai with a five-wicket haul to power Delhi to an emphatic eight-wicket victory in the Ranji Trophy Group B match.

'Indrani was very angry'

'Indrani was very angry'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

'At any point did you find out why Sheena had not disclosed her true relationship with Indrani?' Rahul: 'Sheena had told me as her grandparents were dependent on Indrani financially (and if she told the truth) her grandparents would suffer.' 'She had slapped Sheena the night before which she was very not happy about.'