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Army XI down Tollygunge Agragami

Army XI down Tollygunge Agragami

Rediff.com8 Mar 2006

A 1-0 victory gave the armymen their third win in four matches in the second division of the National Football League.

Behuria is IOC chairman

Behuria is IOC chairman

Rediff.com1 Mar 2005

Sarthak Behuria on Tuesday took over as the chairman of Indian Oil Corp, the country's largest oil refining and marketing company.

The great Indian debate: Do mobile towers really cause cancer?

The great Indian debate: Do mobile towers really cause cancer?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

Mobile tower radiation reaching us is more than a thousand times weaker than that from the handsets we use and the Indian standards are 10 times more stringent than the global norms recommended by the World Health Organisation, points out T V Ramachandran.

MDMK to pull out of NDA govt

MDMK to pull out of NDA govt

Rediff.com29 Dec 2003

Ever since the DMK pulled out of the NDA, the MDMK has been under pressure to follow suit as the DMK had taken up Vaiko's detention under the Prevention of Terrorism Act as a major issue.

Congress finally draws up a candidate list in Kerala

Congress finally draws up a candidate list in Kerala

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

The Congress high command on Thursday approved the list of its candidates for Lok Sabha polls in Kerala retaining all but two sitting MPs, including Union Ministers Shashi Tharoor and K V Thomas, giving a head start to the party in the campaign against rival Left Democratic Front.

Puducherry provides Congress a reason to smile

Puducherry provides Congress a reason to smile

Rediff.com20 May 2016

After an initial close fight, AINRC managed to win only eight seats, including the Indira Nagar constituency by party founder and Chief Minister N Rangasamy.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Rajiv Gandhi case accused ends fast

Rajiv Gandhi case accused ends fast

Rediff.com22 Dec 2005

His daughter Arithra, who is a Sri Lankan citizen, will now be able to meet her parents Murugan and Nalini, who is also serving a life sentence in the same case.

These candidates await their fate in Phase 3 of polls

These candidates await their fate in Phase 3 of polls

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

The third phase of Lok Sabha elections scheduled for Tuesday will see the maximum number of seats going to the polls in a single phase -- 117 across 15 states and Union Territories. It will also be a test for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party which will aim to defend the maximum number of seats at 62. This time the BJP will be tested in its bastion Gujarat -- where polling will be held for all the 26 Lok Sabha seats in the state -- apart from Karanataka, Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh, where the party had done well in 2014. Here are some of the big political leaders' who await their fate on Tuesday.

Meet Edappadi Palaniswami, Tamil Nadu's new CM

Meet Edappadi Palaniswami, Tamil Nadu's new CM

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Palaniswami, Tamil Nadu's new CM was among the senior ministers who had proximity to Jayalalithaa.

6 Reliance Energy directors resign

6 Reliance Energy directors resign

Rediff.com25 Nov 2004

Six directors of Reliance Energy Ltd have resigned from the board.

Touchtel cuts ISD, STD rates

Touchtel cuts ISD, STD rates

Rediff.com5 May 2004

Touchtel, India's first private fixed line telephone service provider from Bharti Telecom Limited, on Wednesday announced the slashing of ISD and STD rates.

Nephews expelled by Jaya, re-inducted into party by Sasikala

Nephews expelled by Jaya, re-inducted into party by Sasikala

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Dinakaran has been re-inducted and elevated to the position of deputy general secretary.

Vajpayee to consult Jaitley on Kannappan

Vajpayee to consult Jaitley on Kannappan

Rediff.com30 Sep 2003

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has threatened to invoke provisions of POTA against the Union minister for his speech allegedly supporting the LTTE.

Cellular base up 2.67%

Cellular base up 2.67%

Rediff.com7 May 2005

Will India bid for 2024 Olympics? IOC chief Bach to meet PM Modi on Monday

Will India bid for 2024 Olympics? IOC chief Bach to meet PM Modi on Monday

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday during his one-day whirlwind visit to discuss ways to take Indian sports forward amid speculation that the country might bid for the 2024 Olympic Games.

Despite Jet crisis, domestic air traffic set for double-digit growth again

Despite Jet crisis, domestic air traffic set for double-digit growth again

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

One reason is that airlines have ramped up capacity and expanded their presence in tier-II markets. The first of a three-part series analyses how the aviation industry is an outlier in the midst of an overall economic slowdown.

When Jayalalithaa wanted to break free

When Jayalalithaa wanted to break free

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

'On October 18, 1972, MGR announced the formation of a new political party -- the ADMK.' 'MGR now become more deeply involved in politics and with that came a parting of ways between Jayalalithaa and him.' 'For Jayalalithaa this was, in a way, liberation.' An exclusive excerpt from Vaasanthi's Amma: Jayalalithaa's Journey From Movie Star To Political Queen.

18 MNCs pulled up forex violations

18 MNCs pulled up forex violations

Rediff.com6 May 2003

Show-cause notices have been issued to 18 multinationals including Samsung, LG, Daewoo Motors, Japan Airlines and Marubeni for alleged violation of foreign exchange regulations, Rajya Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

AIADMK vows to make Jaya the prime minister

AIADMK vows to make Jaya the prime minister

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

The ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Tuesday said that party supremo and Chief Minister Jayalalithaa is a "qualified" leader to lead the country after the next Lok Sabha polls and vowed to work towards this goal by securing all 40 seats in the state.

Will 'Captain' be the kingmaker?

Will 'Captain' be the kingmaker?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Why was everyone wooing Vijayakanth and why was he playing hard to get?

Mallya gets Distinguished Fellow Award

Mallya gets Distinguished Fellow Award

Rediff.com18 Aug 2003

UB Group chairman and Rajya Sabha member Vijay Mallya and Air Sahara chief executive officer U K Bose were on Monday honoured with the Distinguished Fellow Award, 2003.

SC sends Pappu Yadav to jail

SC sends Pappu Yadav to jail

Rediff.com1 Oct 2004

It stayed a Patna high court order granting him bail in the Ajit Sarkar murder case.

Yoga's promotion as sport not on communal lines: Government

Yoga's promotion as sport not on communal lines: Government

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

The government insisted that recognition of Yoga as a competitive sport was not on communal lines and it was actually high time that it is seen as a proper game since it is an age old practice in India.

Ramco to axe 350 jobs

Ramco to axe 350 jobs

Rediff.com2 Aug 2003

ED registers money laundering case against ex-minister, others

ED registers money laundering case against ex-minister, others

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

The case pertains to the sale of NTC land in upmarket Worli area of Mumbai to a private Kolkata-based firm for a meagre Rs 29.35 crore when Vaghela was the minister for textiles

IOC may buy French oil firm

IOC may buy French oil firm

Rediff.com23 Feb 2005

For AIADMK cadres, MGR-Jaya's poll symbol comes first

For AIADMK cadres, MGR-Jaya's poll symbol comes first

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Whatever the circumstances the cadres will not let themselves be seen as challenging 'MGR's symbol'. It's an emotional identification for most of them, and many consider it an 'eternal sin' for them to defy 'Two Leaves', says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Tax officials get posting choice

Tax officials get posting choice

Rediff.com16 Jun 2003

MDMK MPs resign from NDA ministry

MDMK MPs resign from NDA ministry

Rediff.com30 Dec 2003

The party had on Monday decided to pull out of the NDA.

PHOTOS: South Asian Games end with a colourful closing ceremony

PHOTOS: South Asian Games end with a colourful closing ceremony

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Northeast India's diverse and colourful culture were in full display as the curtains were brought down on the 12th South Asian Games amid magnificent fireworks that lit the night sky over Guwahati.

IOC among top global stock picks

IOC among top global stock picks

Rediff.com20 Jan 2005

Deutsche Bank has chosen Indian Oil Corp as one of the top global stock picks in the oil and gas sector.

Hike deposit on gas cylinder: IOC

Hike deposit on gas cylinder: IOC

Rediff.com5 Jul 2004

Indian Oil Corporation, the country's largest fuel retailing firm, has demanded a hike in security deposit on cooking gas LPG cylinders to Rs 900 in view of the spurt in steel prices.