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What Led Ajit Pawar To Ditch Uncle?

What Led Ajit Pawar To Ditch Uncle?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

With reports surfacing of differences between Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis, Fadnavis was out seeking new allies. A disgruntled Ajit Pawar was easy to persuade.

World media calls G20 declaration a 'coup' for Modi

World media calls G20 declaration a 'coup' for Modi

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

The G20 declaration, which hit snags on the language to describe the Ukraine war, amounted to a 'coup' for host Prime Minister Narendra Modi though the final compromise statement reflected a stand far softer than those the United States and its Western allies have adopted on Russia, the world media said on Sunday.

Tension in Bengal school over demand for allowing saffron scarf during exams

Tension in Bengal school over demand for allowing saffron scarf during exams

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

The students demanded they be allowed to don the scarves while writing papers for the pre-board exams of class 12 claiming that some of their batchmates had already turned up in the previous day's exams wearing 'hijab', the spokesperson said.

New bill moots up to Rs 250 cr fine for violating data protection norms

New bill moots up to Rs 250 cr fine for violating data protection norms

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

The government on Thursday tabled the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2023 in the Lok Sabha with an aim to protect the privacy of Indian citizens, while proposing a penalty of up to Rs 250 crore on entities for misusing or failing to protect digital data of individuals.

BJP protests 'renaming' of Mumbai garden after Tipu Sultan

BJP protests 'renaming' of Mumbai garden after Tipu Sultan

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday protested the 'naming' of a renovated garden in Mumbai after Tipu Sultan, claiming that the 18th century Mysore ruler persecuted Hindus and his name was unacceptable for a public facility.

Aseem Trivedi and the guardians of good taste

Aseem Trivedi and the guardians of good taste

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

The problem with the debate on freedom of speech and expression in India is that we don't debate what is "reasonable restriction" and what is censorship. We examine every cartoon, painting, film and book through our ideological prism, says Shivam Vij

Police avert hostage crisis as man with gun barges into Bengal classroom

Police avert hostage crisis as man with gun barges into Bengal classroom

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

A gun-wielding man barged into a packed classroom of a high school in West Bengal's Malda district on Wednesday, but was overpowered by the police and arrested, officials said.

Water tanker strike affects Mumbai; written assurance sought to end stir

Water tanker strike affects Mumbai; written assurance sought to end stir

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Sharma said 2,500 tankers that supply potable and non-potable water across Mumbai have been on strike since February 8 and it's a do-or-die situation for them.

Will be left with 'hum do hamare do': BJP leader jabs Uddhav

Will be left with 'hum do hamare do': BJP leader jabs Uddhav

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

'If Uddhav Thackerayji does not stop taking jibes at others and instead think about Maharashtra's development, then the few workers left with him will also leave'

No bail to Sisodia, can meet ailing wife for 1 day

No bail to Sisodia, can meet ailing wife for 1 day

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Sisodia had sought bail to attend to his ailing wife.

Shinde govt completes 1 month, still no signs of cabinet expansion

Shinde govt completes 1 month, still no signs of cabinet expansion

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

The government was formed 10 days after Shinde raised a banner of revolt against the Shiv Sena leadership. Forty out of 55 Sena MLAs sided with Shinde, which resulted in the collapse of the two-and-a-half-year-old Maha Vikas Aghadi dispensation comprising the Sena, the Nationalist Congress Party and the Congress.

10 dead as bus collides with truck in Maharashtra's Nashik

10 dead as bus collides with truck in Maharashtra's Nashik

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Many of the 45 passengers of the private tourist bus were employees of a company located in Ambernath in Thane district who were heading for the temple town of Shirdi in Ahmednagar district, officials said.

Mature Hales 'looking forward' to England opportunity at T20 World Cup

Mature Hales 'looking forward' to England opportunity at T20 World Cup

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

In 2019, Hales was withdrawn from the preliminary squad for the 50-overs World Cup after the Guardian newspaper reported he was serving a three-week ban for recreational drug use.

HC allows termination of 16-yr-old sexual assault victim's pregnancy

HC allows termination of 16-yr-old sexual assault victim's pregnancy

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The Delhi high court has allowed a 16-year-old girl, an alleged sexual assault victim, to undergo termination of nearly 24-week pregnancy after her father, who earlier consented to the minor's abortion, did not come forward to sign the consent form.

Muslim Marries Off Daughter to Hindu

Muslim Marries Off Daughter to Hindu

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

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'I was selected for Maine Pyar Kiya'

'I was selected for Maine Pyar Kiya'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'Till a cheque comes into my account, I don't feel like a professional actor.'

Harry claims William hit him during spat over Meghan

Harry claims William hit him during spat over Meghan

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Describing a confrontation at his London home in 2019, Harry says William called Meghan 'difficult', 'rude' and 'abrasive', which Harry calls a 'parrot (ing of) the press narrative' about his American wife, according to the Guardian, which says it has seen a copy of the duke's memoir Spare.

Teachers Day: Sable, Sushila Devi Salute Coaches

Teachers Day: Sable, Sushila Devi Salute Coaches

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

udoka Sushila Devi Likmabam and Steeplechaser Avinash Sable, Silver Medallists at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, marked Teachers Day paying tributes to their respective coaches Jiwan Sharma and Jaiveer Singh at an event in Mumbai on Monday, September 5, 2022.

One year of Shinde govt: Politics overshadows governance

One year of Shinde govt: Politics overshadows governance

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

The Sena and Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray labelled each other gaddar (traitor) after Shinde's rebellion split their original party last year, while Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis publicly asserted he had exacted revenge on Thackeray for his betrayal.

SC's big order: LoP, CJI to have a role in CEC appointment

SC's big order: LoP, CJI to have a role in CEC appointment

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

In a far-reaching verdict, the Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and the election commissioners will be done by the President on the recommendation of a committee, comprising the Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and the CJI, to maintain the "purity" of the electoral process.

Shiv Sena ad claims Shinde preferred as Maha CM over Fadnavis

Shiv Sena ad claims Shinde preferred as Maha CM over Fadnavis

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

The advertisement carries Sena's bow-and-arrow symbol and images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and CM Shinde. It has no image or photo of Shiv Sena founder late Balasaheb Thackeray, a noticeable departure going by its earlier publicity materials.

Outage at website hosting firm hits internet across Europe, US

Outage at website hosting firm hits internet across Europe, US

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Several major websites across the world, including the UK government's Gov.Uk website, crashed for some time on Tuesday due to an outage at global website hosting service Fastly.

Vinai Kumar Saxena takes oath as Lt Governor of Delhi

Vinai Kumar Saxena takes oath as Lt Governor of Delhi

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Saxena, who held the post of chairperson of Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), was appointed the Lt Governor of Delhi on May 23.

'My crazy coach tattooed my name'

'My crazy coach tattooed my name'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

Vukov has tattooed Rybakina's name and the date of this year's Wimbledon final on his right arm

Suburban trains for NEET, JEE students in Mumbai

Suburban trains for NEET, JEE students in Mumbai

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

The admit cards of the candidates appearing for JEE and NEET will be considered as authority to enter suburban stations with parents or guardians on exam days, a statement issued by the Railways said.

Nehru Memorial Museum renamed; pettiness, says Congress

Nehru Memorial Museum renamed; pettiness, says Congress

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Teen Murti Bhavan served as the official residence of India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru.

'Door open' for Test return, says England's Moeen

'Door open' for Test return, says England's Moeen

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Moeen Ali said he is open to playing Test cricket again

Will tainted Hales get back into England squad?

Will tainted Hales get back into England squad?

Rediff.com1 May 2022

ECB managing director Key suggests England return for Hales

SC exempts doctors from reporting minors seeking abortion to police

SC exempts doctors from reporting minors seeking abortion to police

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court has extended the benefits of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act to minors who engage in consensual sexual activity by exempting doctors from disclosing their identity to the local police.

Run out controversy: MCC backs India women's team

Run out controversy: MCC backs India women's team

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), the guardians of the laws of cricket, stamped its seal of approval on Deepti Sharma's run out of Charlotte Dean at the non-striker's end which saw India win the third women's ODI against England at Lord's.

'More than just three involved in Sandpaper-gate'

'More than just three involved in Sandpaper-gate'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Erskine said he had told Warner to keep quiet so that everyone could move on from the scandal.

How newspaper frontpages showed the Taliban's return

How newspaper frontpages showed the Taliban's return

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

A collection of newspaper frontpages from across the world, on a day when Afghanistan fell to the Taliban for the second time.

'For the first time we are seeing a prime minister so indifferent'

'For the first time we are seeing a prime minister so indifferent'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

'It's unfortunate that the prime minister prioritises his own image over the humanitarian situation that is unfolding in Manipur, prioritising his ego over the atrocities that women and tribals have had to suffer in Manipur.'

Nawab Malik's portfolios to be given temporarily to other ministers

Nawab Malik's portfolios to be given temporarily to other ministers

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Interacting with media persons in Mumbai after attending a meeting called by NCP president Sharad Pawar to discuss the issue, Patil maintained the party will not take Malik's resignation as the latter "was arrested in a wrong manner."

Australia host SA with 'sandpaper-gate' wound yet to heal

Australia host SA with 'sandpaper-gate' wound yet to heal

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

The report into the investigation has not been made publicly available, with CA citing confidentiality, and the information vacuum has been filled by speculation and innuendo as the years rolled on.

As Covid cases shoot up, Nagpur to have total lockdown from March 15-21

As Covid cases shoot up, Nagpur to have total lockdown from March 15-21

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

A complete lockdown will be imposed in Nagpur City police commissionerate area from March 15 to March 21 over the spread of Covid-19, the administration has announced.

'Modi's silence has grievously hurt the people of Manipur'

'Modi's silence has grievously hurt the people of Manipur'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

'Deeply hurt by Modi's conspicuous silence for over a month-and-a-half since the outbreak of violence, people in Manipur came on the roads and crushed their radio sets to express their frustration and anger.' 'The fact that Modi's Mann Ki Baat did not have a single reference to the Manipur violence further accentuated this hurt and anger.'

SC takes note of children orphaned due to Covid, asks states to give relief

SC takes note of children orphaned due to Covid, asks states to give relief

Rediff.com28 May 2021

The top court asked state governments to understand the agony of children starving on the streets and directed the district authorities that they be immediately taken care of without waiting for any further orders from the courts.

Another Kashmiri journalist stopped from flying abroad

Another Kashmiri journalist stopped from flying abroad

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Immigration authorities at the airport in New Delhi stopped yet another Kashmiri journalist from travelling abroad, citing restrictions imposed by the Jammu and Kashmir police, officials said on Wednesday.