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MP: Are Women Voters Shifting Loyalties?

MP: Are Women Voters Shifting Loyalties?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

'This time, triumph will belong to the brother who promises a brighter future, not the one who merely remembers his sisters during elections and then vanishes.'

India's long history of near misses at the Olympics

India's long history of near misses at the Olympics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

India's tryst with fourth-place Olympic heartbreaks

Why political parties opt for silent campaigning in trouble-torn Manipur

Why political parties opt for silent campaigning in trouble-torn Manipur

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

The only visible hint of the impending election is the hoardings put up by local election authorities, urging citizens to exercise their franchise.

BJP's Rudy vs Lalu's daughter makes Saran a keenly-watched contest

BJP's Rudy vs Lalu's daughter makes Saran a keenly-watched contest

Rediff.com17 May 2024

RJD president Lalu Prasad's daughter Rohini Acharya has entered the fray to wrest back her father's erstwhile pocket borough.

Question mark over INDIA alliance as AAP releases 2nd candidates list for MP poll

Question mark over INDIA alliance as AAP releases 2nd candidates list for MP poll

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

The move of the Arvind Kejriwal-led party has further reduced the possibility of the INDIA bloc alliance working in the MP elections.

First woman elephant mahout among 34 unsung heroes awarded Padma Shri

First woman elephant mahout among 34 unsung heroes awarded Padma Shri

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

India's first woman elephant mahout Parbati Baruah famous as Hasti Kanya, tribal environmentalist Chami Murmu, social worker Sangthankima who runs Mizoram's largest orphanage and plastic surgeon Prema Dhanraj who treats burn victims are among 34 "unsung heroes" awarded Padma Shri on Thursday.

This is our jurisdiction, Parliament security is my job, says LS speaker

This is our jurisdiction, Parliament security is my job, says LS speaker

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Amid demands from the Opposition for a statement by Home Minister Amit Shah on the issue of Parliament security breach, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Thursday asserted that as custodian of the Parliament complex, it was his responsibility to ensure security.

FIH Pro League: Indian lose to Great Britain

FIH Pro League: Indian lose to Great Britain

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

India will play Germany on June 8 in their next match at the same venue.

Snowfall, rain hit normal life in Himachal; 720 roads blocked

Snowfall, rain hit normal life in Himachal; 720 roads blocked

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

As many as 720 roads, including four national highways, in Himachal Pradesh are blocked following snow while 2,243 transformers are disrupted.

Will never forget: Yajman couples at Ayodhya consecration

Will never forget: Yajman couples at Ayodhya consecration

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

'Divine experience and a proud moment' is how the 15 couples who were the 'mukhya yajman' for the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya described the grand event and said that the day will be forever etched in their memories.

Advani, Joshi Asked Not To Attend Ram Temple Consecration

Advani, Joshi Asked Not To Attend Ram Temple Consecration

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Advani and Dr Joshi might not attend the consecration ceremony due to health and age-related reasons. Advani is 96 and Dr Joshi will turn 90 next month.

Scuffle breaks out in Patna jail, ex-MLA says plan to murder him

Scuffle breaks out in Patna jail, ex-MLA says plan to murder him

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Eight people, including inmates and prison, were injured in a scuffle that broke out at Patna's Beur Central Jail as some prisoners led by convicted former MLA Anant Singh protested over their ward being "deliberately kept open".

Man shot dead after brawl during card game at Union minister's UP home, 3 held

Man shot dead after brawl during card game at Union minister's UP home, 3 held

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

The minister's son, Vikas Kishore, who lives in the house, was in Delhi at the time, when his friend Vinay Srivastava was shot in the head by his other friends.

Nirbhaya's Mother Meets Anjali's Mother

Nirbhaya's Mother Meets Anjali's Mother

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

On Wednesday, Asha Devi, whose daughter was brutally murdered in the capital 10 years ago, met Anjali's mother in an encounter that won't leave you dry eyed. Two woman whose young daughters were killed by a cruelty that has shocked a nation.

People vote in crucial bypolls across 6 states

People vote in crucial bypolls across 6 states

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Voting began on Thursday in the by-election to seven assembly constituencies in six states -- a contest symbolic of the fierce turf war between the Bharatiya Janata Party and regional parties.

'Now China Is Afraid'

'Now China Is Afraid'

Rediff.com4 May 2024

'Ladakh will be dealt with in Modi's third term.'

Meet the NDA Bronze Medalist

Meet the NDA Bronze Medalist

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Battalion Cadet Adjutant Praveen Singh, son of a printing press owner from Agra, wants to join the infantry and serve the country to the best of his ability.

Cong sacks Himachal secretary in bid to end rebellion

Cong sacks Himachal secretary in bid to end rebellion

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

The party on Wednesday removed former minister Sudhir Sharma, who was among the six rebel MLAs who were later disqualified for defying party whip on the state budget, from the post of All India Congress Committee secretary with immediate effect.

Manipur BJP writes to Nadda, flags public anger

Manipur BJP writes to Nadda, flags public anger

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

BJP's Manipur unit has told its national president J P Nadda that people are angry as the state government has so far failed to contain the ethnic strife.

INLD plans mega Oppn rally on Sep 25, invites Pawar, Akhilesh, Malik

INLD plans mega Oppn rally on Sep 25, invites Pawar, Akhilesh, Malik

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

An invitation will also be sent to Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, TDP president Chandrababu Naidu and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

Terrorism in J-K in decisive phase, reduced to mere proxy war: Amit Shah

Terrorism in J-K in decisive phase, reduced to mere proxy war: Amit Shah

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

The home minister also reviewed the preparations for the annual Amarnath pilgrimage scheduled to begin on June 29.

'Have you taken any action on tanker mafia?': SC raps Delhi govt over water crisis

'Have you taken any action on tanker mafia?': SC raps Delhi govt over water crisis

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

'People are suffering, we are seeing visuals on every news channel. What measures have you taken to control water wastage if water scarcity is a recurring problem in summers'

Residents of subsidence-hit U'khand village to be shifted

Residents of subsidence-hit U'khand village to be shifted

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Cracks appeared on the ground and houses in the village following heavy rain that hit various parts of Uttarakhand last month, killing people and damaging infrastructure.

Mother's Hug For Debutant Akash Deep

Mother's Hug For Debutant Akash Deep

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

>Deep was picked ahead of Bengal team-mate Mukesh Kumar after his impressive performances for India 'A' against England Lions, when he took 13 wickets in three games and for his consistent performances for Bengal in domestic cricket.

It's BJP vs regional parties in Thursday's bypolls in 6 states

It's BJP vs regional parties in Thursday's bypolls in 6 states

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Voting will be held on Thursday in bypolls to seven assembly seats in six states -- a contest symbolic of the fierce turf war between the Bharatiya Janata Party and regional parties.

Asian Games: Bronze medal eludes Judoka Tulika Maan

Asian Games: Bronze medal eludes Judoka Tulika Maan

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

India were unfortunate to miss a medal in men's 100kg where Avtar Singh sustained an injury and conceded his quarter-final and repechage matches.

Nitish may sit it out for Bihar bypolls, Tejashwi likely to campaign alone

Nitish may sit it out for Bihar bypolls, Tejashwi likely to campaign alone

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday said he might not campaign for the by-elections to a couple of assembly segments in the state where his current ally Rashtriya Janata Dal is locked in a straight contest with his former alliance partner Bharatiya Janata Party.

What's On Tamannaah's Mind?

What's On Tamannaah's Mind?

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Salman does a reality check... Kartik spends time with Katori... Bipasha shows her whole world...

Schools reopen in Manipur after more than 2 months

Schools reopen in Manipur after more than 2 months

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Though attendance in most institutes was extremely low on the first day, students, parents and guardians welcomed the state government's decision to restart classes.

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 30

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 30

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Saturday, September 30.

Gyanvapi litigant seeks okay for euthanasia from President Murmu

Gyanvapi litigant seeks okay for euthanasia from President Murmu

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The main litigant in the Gyanvapi-Shringar Gauri complex case has sought "permission for euthanasia" from President Droupadi Murmu, alleging that her fellow petitioners are spreading false propaganda to defame her.

Assembly bypolls: Counting of votes for 7 seats in six states on Sunday

Assembly bypolls: Counting of votes for 7 seats in six states on Sunday

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

Among the seven seats which witnessed a stiff contest between the BJP and the regional parties, the saffron party held three and the Congress two, while the Shiv Sena and the RJD had one each.

J-K police arrest teacher turned Lashkar terrorist with bomb in perfume bottle

J-K police arrest teacher turned Lashkar terrorist with bomb in perfume bottle

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

A government school teacher-turned Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist was arrested for allegedly carrying out multiple blasts, including one in a bus carrying Vaishno Devi pilgrims, with the intention to damage communal harmony and revive terrorism in the Jammu region, J-K Director General of Police Dilbag Singh said on Thursday.

IIMs to start awarding degrees instead of diplomas

IIMs to start awarding degrees instead of diplomas

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

A decision to that effect was taken at a meeting of directors of various IIMs here Tuesday. The meeting was presided over by Union HRD Minister Kapil Sibal.

Manipur records 68% polling marred by violence, firing, booth capturing

Manipur records 68% polling marred by violence, firing, booth capturing

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

At Thamnapokpi under Moirang constituency in Bishnupur district, armed men fired several rounds in the air near a polling booth prompting voters to flee, police said on Friday, adding additional security personnel were rushed to the spot to contain the situation.

IIM Lucknow signs pact with Kelley B-school

IIM Lucknow signs pact with Kelley B-school

Rediff.com1 Sep 2011

The two institutions will try to enhance the research mission and develop collaborative case studies for teaching purpose, design and deliver series of faculty research workshops.

78 Opposition MPs suspended from Parliament

78 Opposition MPs suspended from Parliament

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

While 30 of them were suspended for the remainder of the Winter Session, three were suspended pending the report of the Privileges Committee.

Hindus are tolerant but why are they tested every time, asks HC on Adipurush

Hindus are tolerant but why are they tested every time, asks HC on Adipurush

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

The Allahabad high court on Tuesday expressed concern over the way key characters of the epic Ramayana have been depicted in the controversial movie Adipurush, saying, "Hindus are tolerant but why they are tested every time?"

Budaun killer's father, uncle detained, brother on the run

Budaun killer's father, uncle detained, brother on the run

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

The police on Wednesday detained the father and uncle of the accused. The other accused, Sajid's brother Javed, is absconding, the police said.

Plea filed in SC seeking early assembly elections in J-K

Plea filed in SC seeking early assembly elections in J-K

Rediff.com11 May 2023

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Election Commission and the government for holding early assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir.