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Amarinder's fate hangs in balance as CLP meets today

Amarinder's fate hangs in balance as CLP meets today

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

Amid the ongoing rift in the Punjab Congress unit, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) has called a meeting of the state's Congress Legislative Party.

Cong backs anti-Agnipath protesters, urges youth to identify fake patriots

Cong backs anti-Agnipath protesters, urges youth to identify fake patriots

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

She alleged the new military recruitment scheme would be destructive for the youth and the Army.

HC bars unauthorised usage of Amitabh Bachchan's voice, image

HC bars unauthorised usage of Amitabh Bachchan's voice, image

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

The court's order came on a lawsuit by the veteran actor alleging exploitation of his "publicity rights as a celebrity" by several individuals, including the person behind a "KBC lottery" to scam the public.

3 BJP MLAs suspended from Telangana assembly for entire session

3 BJP MLAs suspended from Telangana assembly for entire session

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

State finance minister T Harish Rao began introduction of Budget 2022-23 soon after the House met, even as BJP floor leader T Raja Singh and others tried to draw the attention of Speaker Pocharam Srinivasa Reddy.

Report Card: How India's Players Fared

Report Card: How India's Players Fared

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja dominated with the ball for India while Virat Kohli ended his long wait for a Test century.

Why Did Jamsetji Tata Build the Taj?

Why Did Jamsetji Tata Build the Taj?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The reason why Jamsetji Tata built the Taj Mahal Hotel was his love for Mumbai and India. For him, the 'why' was so powerful that it urged him to stake his reputation, withstand all scepticism, and invest a very large sum of resources to create the iconic hotel.

Pick India's Team For T20 World Cup

Pick India's Team For T20 World Cup

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Who do you think should be part of India's 15 for the T20 World Cup?

Poaching claims fly thick and fast ahead of Delhi mayor's election

Poaching claims fly thick and fast ahead of Delhi mayor's election

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

Ahead of the mayor's election, the Aam Aadmi Party, the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress on Saturday alleged that attempts were being made to lure their newly elected Municipal Corporation of Delhi councillors.

Joshimath: No further cracks in 3 days; govt to probe nod for multi-storeys

Joshimath: No further cracks in 3 days; govt to probe nod for multi-storeys

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Uttarakhand minister Satpal Maharaj said an inquiry will be conducted to find out how multi-storey buildings were allowed to be constructed in Joshimath which has been sinking for at least 20 years.

5-state polls: Big winners and losers

5-state polls: Big winners and losers

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Counting for assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur was held on Thursday. Here's how the big names fared.

2 serving, 5 former chief ministers bite the dust

2 serving, 5 former chief ministers bite the dust

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The five-state assembly poll results announced on Thursday brought gloom for several political heavyweights, including two current and five former chief ministers, who lost the electoral battle from their respective seats.

Patna HC quashes conviction of 13 in 2016 Bihar hooch tragedy

Patna HC quashes conviction of 13 in 2016 Bihar hooch tragedy

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

The Patna high court has struck down the conviction of all 13 accused in the first major hooch tragedy that struck Bihar after the state went dry six years ago.

CBI quizzes TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's wife in coal scam

CBI quizzes TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's wife in coal scam

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

The CBI had interrogated Rujira in February last year ahead of the West Bengal assembly elections.

Mundka fire: Building owner arrested; 19 still missing

Mundka fire: Building owner arrested; 19 still missing

Rediff.com15 May 2022

"We received information that Manish Lakra was going towards Haridwar in Uttarakhand. We laid a trap and nabbed him from Ghevra Mod after conducting multiple raids in Delhi and Haryana," Sameer Sharma, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outer), said.

India has no plans to import wheat: Govt

India has no plans to import wheat: Govt

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

The government has no plans to import wheat as it has sufficient stocks to meet the country's requirements, official sources said. The Food Corporation of India (FCI) has enough stock for public distribution, they added. "There are no plans to import wheat into India. "The country has sufficient stocks to meet our domestic requirements," a source said.

'The world of music lost its mother'

'The world of music lost its mother'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

'Lata didi's voice was as pure as a bell that rings in a temple.'

Recipe: Rajesh's Easy Ghee Mutton Masala

Recipe: Rajesh's Easy Ghee Mutton Masala

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Cook your meat simply and don't overdo the spices. A little extra ghee works miracles.

India natural ally of G7: Modi

India natural ally of G7: Modi

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India is a natural ally for the G7 countries in defending the shared values from a host of threats stemming from authoritarianism, terrorism and violent extremism, disinformation and economic coercion.

SC adjourns BCCI plea on extending Ganguly, Shah's tenure

SC adjourns BCCI plea on extending Ganguly, Shah's tenure

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned hearing on the plea of the Board of Control for Cricket in India seeking to amend its constitution with regard to the tenure of its office bearers including president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah.

WhatsApp won't compel users to accept new privacy policy

WhatsApp won't compel users to accept new privacy policy

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Whatsapp clarified before the bench that it would not limit the functionality for users who are not opting for new privacy policy in the meantime.

Patiala clashes: 3 top cops shunted out; 3 arrested

Patiala clashes: 3 top cops shunted out; 3 arrested

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

The order to suspend the services was issued by the home affairs and justice department and heavy police security was deployed at the site of the clashes outside the Kali Mata temple in Patiala.

Kota Student Suicides: Yoga, Zumba To Tackle Stress

Kota Student Suicides: Yoga, Zumba To Tackle Stress

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

According to Kota police and district administration records, at least 14 students studying in coaching centres in the city committed suicide this year.

Thackeray group asks SC to overturn Koshyari's floor test order

Thackeray group asks SC to overturn Koshyari's floor test order

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on a batch of cross-petitions of Uddhav Thackeray and CM Eknath Shinde factions pertaining to the Maharashtra political crisis.

Cinema Marte Dum Tak Review: Movie Makers No One Knows

Cinema Marte Dum Tak Review: Movie Makers No One Knows

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Vasan Bala's Cinema Marte Dum Tak shines the spotlight on Vinod Talwar, Dilip Gulati, Kishan Shah and J Neelam. All of them are articulate, witty, and expressive -- talking of their passion for films, the rise and fall of their cinema, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Sidhu to meet Punjab CM tomorrow as Cong assembles to discuss its revival

Sidhu to meet Punjab CM tomorrow as Cong assembles to discuss its revival

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Sidhu, who had been attacking the AAP-led government in the state over various issues including the law and order situation, said Punjab's resurrection was possible only with a collective effort.

When Sachin, 15, Played His First Senior Game

When Sachin, 15, Played His First Senior Game

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

'I remember walking up to him and telling him, "Sambhal ke khelna".'

Jolt to BJP in U'khand as minister, son join Congress

Jolt to BJP in U'khand as minister, son join Congress

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Yashpal Arya and his son, along with their supporters, joined the Congress in the presence of senior party leaders Harish Rawat, K C Venugopal and Randeep Surjewala in New Delhi.

Dhan Singh Rawat or Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank? Who shall replace Rawat

Dhan Singh Rawat or Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank? Who shall replace Rawat

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Names of at least half a dozen leaders, including Dhan Singh Rawat, Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank and Satpal Maharaj, are doing the rounds to replace Trivendra Singh Rawat, who resigned as the chief minister of Uttarakhand on Tuesday.

For 3rd day running, beef smugglers held at UP-Delhi border after gunfight

For 3rd day running, beef smugglers held at UP-Delhi border after gunfight

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Two suspected beef smugglers from western Uttar Pradesh were arrested near the Delhi border after a gunfight with the Noida police on Thursday morning, officials said.

Kohli Only Indian In Asia Cup Dream XI

Kohli Only Indian In Asia Cup Dream XI

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Virat Kohli was the only centurion in the tournament.

BJP leadership intervenes to prevent Uttarakhand minister from quitting

BJP leadership intervenes to prevent Uttarakhand minister from quitting

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Sources said Rawat left the meeting as he was angry that a proposal for a medical college in Kotdwar -- his constituency -- was not being cleared by the cabinet.

It's 'Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram' season in Uttarakhand ahead of polls

It's 'Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram' season in Uttarakhand ahead of polls

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

From Congress to BJP and back to Congress, Yashpal Arya, who was Uttarakhand's transport and excise minister in the Dhami government till the other day, has resigned and returned to his womb. But he is not the only one in the Land of the Gods to do so, reports Shishir Prashant.

SC to decide on referring Sena vs Sena matter to Constitution Bench

SC to decide on referring Sena vs Sena matter to Constitution Bench

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana said it would take a call by Monday on referring the matters related to the recent Maharashtra political crisis to a Constitution Bench.

Timeline: Zakia Jafri's 20-year-long legal battle

Timeline: Zakia Jafri's 20-year-long legal battle

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Following is the timeline of events in the case in which the Supreme Court on Friday upheld the Special Investigation Team's (SIT) clean chit to then Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi and 63 others in the 2002 riots in the state.

'Would prefer dying': Residents reluctant to leave 'sinking' Joshimath

'Would prefer dying': Residents reluctant to leave 'sinking' Joshimath

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Many families in the affected area are finding it hard to sever their emotional ties with their homes and move out.

Maharashtra political crisis a tough constitutional issue, has serious ramifications: SC

Maharashtra political crisis a tough constitutional issue, has serious ramifications: SC

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court said on Wednesday the issues related to the Maharashtra political crisis, triggered by the differences in the Shiv Sena, are "tough" constitutional questions to decide as they have "very serious" ramifications for the polity.

8 bn rubles of Indian oil firms stuck in Russia

8 bn rubles of Indian oil firms stuck in Russia

Rediff.com27 May 2022

As much as 8 billion rubles (about Rs 1,000 crore) of dividend income belonging to Indian oil firms is stuck in Russia after the Putin administration clamped down on dollar repatriation, officials said on Friday. Indian state oil firms have invested $5.46 billion in buying stakes in four different assets in Russia. These include a 49.9 per cent stake in Vankorneft oil and gas field and another 29.9 per cent in TAAS-Yuryakh Neftegazodobycha fields.

Supreme Court judge Justice A M Khanwilkar retires

Supreme Court judge Justice A M Khanwilkar retires

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Justice A M Khanwilkar, the second senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, retired on Friday and thanked bar association leaders for their 'love and affection'.

Top 10 Picks At IPL 2023 Auction

Top 10 Picks At IPL 2023 Auction

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

It is that time of the year when cricketers from around the world wait with bathed breath as their names come up at the Indian Premier League auction.

Cong rejigs Himachal unit, ex-CM's wife Pratibha appointed as PCC chief

Cong rejigs Himachal unit, ex-CM's wife Pratibha appointed as PCC chief

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Congress president Sonia Gandhi also appointed Harsh Mahajan, Rajender Rana, Pawan Kajal and Vinay Kumar as the new working presidents of the Himachal Pradesh PCC.