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Uma Bharti confident of BJP's win in MP

Uma Bharti confident of BJP's win in MP

Rediff.com6 Feb 2003

She said that the ruling Congress government’s failure on all fronts would ensure her party’s victory.

JD(U) threatens to quit NDA

JD(U) threatens to quit NDA

Rediff.com31 Jul 2004

If the BJP returns to the old agenda(Hindutva), then we will not be with them, said senior JD(U) leader Digvijay Singh.

The old order changes

The old order changes

Rediff.com29 Jun 2004

Kahlon best among Indians on day one

Kahlon best among Indians on day one

Rediff.com1 Sep 2005

The Chandigarh golfer had a good round of three-under 69 to be tied 11th on the first day of the Volkswagen Masters China.

ITBP officer's son shoots dead constable in Delhi camp

ITBP officer's son shoots dead constable in Delhi camp

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

A 36-year-old constable posted at the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) camp in south-west Delhi's Chhawla area was killed on Wednesday allegedly after being shot by the son of an officer residing on the same campus of the border guarding force, official sources said.

Mrs G, can you deal with the mess?

Mrs G, can you deal with the mess?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2003

High command, low expectations

High command, low expectations

Rediff.com12 Dec 2003

AITA loses appeal, India will have to travel to Pakistan

AITA loses appeal, India will have to travel to Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The ITF tribunal has rejected AITA's contention that its Davis Cup team could face security concerns during the World Group I Play-off tie in Islamabad, paving the way for an Indian tennis team's visit to Pakistan for the first time in 60 years.

SEE: India's first Olympic GOLD as an independent nation

SEE: India's first Olympic GOLD as an independent nation

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

On this day 72 years ago, the Indian hockey team gave the country its first major sporting triumph as an independent nation when they clinched the gold medal at the 1948 London Olympic Games.

I wish they'll spare Mother Teresa: Vadra on Bhagwat's remarks

I wish they'll spare Mother Teresa: Vadra on Bhagwat's remarks

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

I wish they will spare her and not let her life's dedicated efforts be judged," said Vadra.

Mukesh, Chowrasia set up exciting finish

Mukesh, Chowrasia set up exciting finish

Rediff.com2 Apr 2005

The former was just a stroke ahead of Chowrasia on the penultimate day of the Petroleum Golf Championship.

Indians placed 11th in Nations Cup

Indians placed 11th in Nations Cup

Rediff.com18 Sep 2003

Digvijay Singh and Gaurav Ghei tallied two-under 70 under the four-ball format, to place four strokes behind the leaders.

Binod Pandey scores hole-in-one

Binod Pandey scores hole-in-one

Rediff.com26 Aug 2003

The Kolkata pro achieved the feat at the Hero Honda Open South 2003.

Lord Paul hopeful of Indo-UK trade

Lord Paul hopeful of Indo-UK trade

Rediff.com26 Apr 2003

Leading UK-based NRI industrialist Lord Swaraj Paul has said that he proposed to make investments in Madhya Pradesh.

Bharat Jodo Yatra at J-K's Samba under tight security after Jammu twin blasts

Bharat Jodo Yatra at J-K's Samba under tight security after Jammu twin blasts

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

The Congress said the foot march, being led by party leader Rahul Gandhi, will proceed according to its schedule and reach Jammu on Monday afternoon.

Congress fields Ajay Rai against Modi, Kejriwal

Congress fields Ajay Rai against Modi, Kejriwal

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

"Rai is a grass root worker, who is a sitting Congress MLA and has fought a number of elections successfully and he will be the best candidate in Varanasi", party spokesman Randeep Surjewala told reporters announcing the candidature.

Welfare fund for Gulf workers in the offing

Welfare fund for Gulf workers in the offing

Rediff.com11 Dec 2002

A welfare fund meant for the Indian workers in the Gulf countries is in the advanced stage of finalisation, Minister of State for External Affairs Digvijay Singh said.

Batla House verdict a SLAP on Congress party's face: BJP

Batla House verdict a SLAP on Congress party's face: BJP

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Calling Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh a "non-serious" person, Madhya Pradesh Industries Minister Kailash Vijaywargiya on Thursday said the decision on the Batla House encounter is a befitting reply to Singh, who had termed it "a fake encounter".

PM's cheetah release to divert attention from Bharat Jodo Yatra: Cong

PM's cheetah release to divert attention from Bharat Jodo Yatra: Cong

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday dubbed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's move to release Cheetahs in a Madhya Pradesh national park as a 'tactic to divert attention' from the grand old party's 'immensely successful' 'Bharat Jodo Yatra'.

Top golfers for season opener

Top golfers for season opener

Rediff.com5 Jan 2004

SSP Chowrasia will be looking to defend his crown in the Hero Honda Open West which commences on Tuesday.

MP govt in crisis?: Scindia, 17 MLAs 'untraceable'

MP govt in crisis?: Scindia, 17 MLAs 'untraceable'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

The development came against the backdrop of the ruling party accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party of trying to poach its MLAs to topple the Kamal Nath-led government, which enjoys a wafer thin majority in the House, and imminent expansion of the state Cabinet.

Manmohan Singh named member of Parliamentary panel on Finance

Manmohan Singh named member of Parliamentary panel on Finance

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who is hailed as the architect of economic reforms in the country, is a member of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance, it was announced on Tuesday.

Mukesh Kumar wins Bangladesh Open golf

Mukesh Kumar wins Bangladesh Open golf

Rediff.com21 Dec 2002

The 36-year-old Mhow-based golfer won his eighth title in 14 events this season in the process.

Gangjee extends lead

Gangjee extends lead

Rediff.com30 Oct 2003

The Kolkata-based pro was two strokes ahead of the field at the end of the third round in the HT Pro Golf 2003.

'BJP, RSS would be non-existent if Patel was first PM'

'BJP, RSS would be non-existent if Patel was first PM'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Taking a dig at Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's remarks on Sardar Vallabhai Patel, Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh said if the 'Iron Man' had become the nation's first prime minister then both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh would have been non-existent.

BJP not interested in toppling MP govt: Shivraj

BJP not interested in toppling MP govt: Shivraj

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

Chouhan paid tributes to former Union minister and Congress leader late Madhavrao Scindia on his birth anniversary. Madhavrao was father of Jyotiraditya Scindia, who is said to be at the centre at the current political drama in Madhya Pradesh.

Can you guess the MP?

Can you guess the MP?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Amid Covid-19 protocols, here's how the monsoon session looks like.

Anti-bifurcation farmer jumps from building, attempts suicide

Anti-bifurcation farmer jumps from building, attempts suicide

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

A farmer attempted to commit suicide in Kadapa on Wednesday by jumping from a two-storyed building opposing creation of Telangana out of the state of Andhra Pradesh.

Sadhvi Pragya breaks down recalling 'torture' in custody

Sadhvi Pragya breaks down recalling 'torture' in custody

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Thakur, 48, also set the tone for her high-profile poll battle in Bhopal againt Congress candidate Digvijay Singh, whom she accused of using words like 'Hindu' and 'saffron' terror.

Cong speaks in different voices over leadership issue

Cong speaks in different voices over leadership issue

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Different voices emerged from Congress on Monday on the leadership issue with senior leader Ambika Soni insisting that the party needs Sonia Gandhi as president while party general secretary Digvijay Singh pitched for Rahul Gandhi, saying a "generational change has to take place".

Karkare died for treating me badly: Sadhvi Pragya

Karkare died for treating me badly: Sadhvi Pragya

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

"Hemant Karkare falsely implicated me. He died of his karma. I told him, he will be destroyed. I told him his entire dynasty will be erased," Pragya said.

Digvijaya admits to relationship with journalist Amrita Rai

Digvijaya admits to relationship with journalist Amrita Rai

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

Congress general secretary Digvijaya Singh on Wednesday admitted to his relationship with Rajya Sabha TV anchor Amrita Rai.

Why Manmohan Singh has turned his back on reforms

Why Manmohan Singh has turned his back on reforms

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

'If anyone is able to understand the importance of Modi's endeavours to revive the economy -- even against opposition from sections of his own saffron brotherhood -- it is the former prime minister,' says Amulya Ganguli.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan: The 'Mama' who held sway in MP for 15 years

Shivraj Singh Chouhan: The 'Mama' who held sway in MP for 15 years

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

During his 15-year-tenure in the office, Chouhan transformed himself from being a shy, simple and vulnerable politician to a wily leader with mass appeal.

Telangana: Andhra Pradesh CM Reddy meets Sonia

Telangana: Andhra Pradesh CM Reddy meets Sonia

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Ahead of the crucial Congress meeting on Telangana, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kirankumar Reddy on Friday met Congress President Sonia Gandhi and briefed her about the political situation in the state.

Penultimate phase of LS polls ends with 63% voting

Penultimate phase of LS polls ends with 63% voting

Rediff.com13 May 2019

BJP candidate was attacked in West Bengal, EVM glitches were reported in New Delhi.

EC notice to Sadhvi for her remarks against Karkare

EC notice to Sadhvi for her remarks against Karkare

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

Addressing BJP workers in Bhopal on Thursday night, Thakur had claimed that Karkare died during the attacks as she 'cursed' him for torturing her.

Shivpal Yadav cracks whip again, sacks 7 Akhilesh loyalists

Shivpal Yadav cracks whip again, sacks 7 Akhilesh loyalists

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

The feud in Uttar Pradesh's first family had ended on Saturday after Akhilesh restored all but one portfolio of Shivpal and promised to support him as SP's state unit president, a post from which he was himself removed three days back triggering the power tussle with his uncle.

I WILL NOT be party to division of Andhra: Kiran Reddy

I WILL NOT be party to division of Andhra: Kiran Reddy

Rediff.com27 Jul 2013

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy has told the Congress leadership that he would not be a party to a division of the state.