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Naidu, Naqvi, Goyal among 12 in BJP's RS list

Naidu, Naqvi, Goyal among 12 in BJP's RS list

Rediff.com29 May 2016

With May 31 being the last date for filing nomination, the party is set to announce the names of more candidates soon.

After Cong-Pilot truce, Gehlot says he'll look into MLAs' grievances

After Cong-Pilot truce, Gehlot says he'll look into MLAs' grievances

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Asserting that the Congress government in the state will not only complete its five years but will also win the next assembly elections, Gehlot again accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of conspiring to topple his government at any cost.

As death toll spirals, corpses wait in 20-hour queues for last rites at Delhi crematoriums

As death toll spirals, corpses wait in 20-hour queues for last rites at Delhi crematoriums

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Shaking Delhi's spirit and soul, an unimaginable tragedy is unfolding at New Delhi's crematoriums struggling to cope with the deluge of the dead arriving at frightening pace.

PM's visit will not make a difference to the US-Indian ties

PM's visit will not make a difference to the US-Indian ties

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

The United States-India relationship stands at a serious inflection point. The two sides need to start thinking seriously about bringing it back on track, notes Harsh V Pant.

Doubling time of COVID-19 cases now 12.2 days: Vardhan

Doubling time of COVID-19 cases now 12.2 days: Vardhan

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Vardhan said the fatality rate is 3.2 per cent while the recovery rate is progressively increasing and stands at 31.74 per cent.

Here are Narendra Modi's 45 ministers

Here are Narendra Modi's 45 ministers

Rediff.com26 May 2014

Narendra Modi is expected to have a 45-member council of ministers who will take oath along with him on Monday evening. The council of ministers is expected to have 23 Cabinet ministers, 10 ministers of state with independent charge and 11 ministers of state, according to sources.

5th round of India-China talks focus on Pangong Tso, Finger areas

5th round of India-China talks focus on Pangong Tso, Finger areas

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

At the talks, the Indian side insisted on complete disengagement of Chinese troops at the earliest and immediate restoration of status quo ante in all areas of eastern Ladakh prior to May 5 when the standoff began following a clash between the two armies in Pangong Tso, they said.

New opening for India in Afghanistan

New opening for India in Afghanistan

Rediff.com17 May 2011

This is the time to show the international community that contra Pakistan, it is India that remains a major partner of Afghanistan and therefore, India's concerns should not be ignored, says Harsh V Pant.

Bigg Boss 13: Housemates get funny!

Bigg Boss 13: Housemates get funny!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

While the atmosphere in Bigg Boss 13 lightens up courtesy with the Comedy Club task, Shehnaaz Gill and Mahira Sharma get into a ugly fight.

GST, demo, joblessness: No one has answers for voters

GST, demo, joblessness: No one has answers for voters

Rediff.com13 May 2019

'Traders have been the worst hit because of the government's policies, but for some unknown reason, many continue to support the BJP.'

Meet the Sherni in Vidya Balan's life

Meet the Sherni in Vidya Balan's life

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

'You do not need to roar to be a tigress.'

Rebalancing India-China, The Sri Lanka Way

Rebalancing India-China, The Sri Lanka Way

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Colombo seems to be veering to the middle path between China and the US on global matters, but in regional matters of strategic security, it is increasingly identifying with India, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

5 Kashmiri politicians released after 4 months in detention

5 Kashmiri politicians released after 4 months in detention

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

The leaders are Ishfaq Jabbar and Ghulam Nabi Bhat (NC) and Bashir Mir Zahoor Mir and Yasir Reshi (PDP) and one Independent ex-MLA.

Worrying times for skipper Dhoni: Lloyd

Worrying times for skipper Dhoni: Lloyd

Rediff.com13 Aug 2011

Former England cricketer David Lloyd has said that Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni seems to have run out of luck and these are testing times for the World Cup-winning skipper.

Mr Prime Minister, lead or step down!

Mr Prime Minister, lead or step down!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2010

'Despite his noble intentions, Manmohan Singh is singularly failing to either manage the country well or to provide a vision for the nation's future. He may be a nice man, but India needs an effective prime minister.'

HC bench stays contempt proceedings against UP home secy

HC bench stays contempt proceedings against UP home secy

Rediff.com8 May 2013

In a reprieve from Tuesday's harsh order of arrest for allegedly committing contempt of court, Uttar Pradesh Principal Home Secretary R M Srivastava got a reprieve when a division bench of the Allahabad high court on Wednesday stayed the operation of the single-bench.

Pagglait review

Pagglait review

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Smoothly juggling Sandhya's curiosity and closure until her moment of awakening, Sanya Malhotra is emerging into one of the finest actresses of this generation, observes Sukanya Verma.

Sushma Swaraj cremated, daughter performs last rites

Sushma Swaraj cremated, daughter performs last rites

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

The body of the former minister, wrapped in a tricolour, was brought to the crematorium in the afternoon from the BJP headquarters, where it was kept for few hours for people to pay their respects.

8 states account for 90% coronavirus cases in India

8 states account for 90% coronavirus cases in India

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The GoM was told that six states -- Maharashtra, Delhi, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal -- account for 86 per cent of the deaths caused by COVID-19 and 32 districts account for 80 per cent of such fatalities, the Union health ministry said.

Amit Shah flags off Delhi-Katra Vande Bharat Express

Amit Shah flags off Delhi-Katra Vande Bharat Express

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

The home minister also said that Article 370 was the "biggest roadblock" in the state's development and within 10 years, it will be one of the most developed regions of the country.

PM to lead International Yoga day celebration at Ranchi

PM to lead International Yoga day celebration at Ranchi

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

The Delhi Police has asked commuters to avoid Rajpath and its connecting roads on Friday morning as nearly 30,000 people are expected to throng the Red Fort on the occasion of International Day of Yoga, traffic officials said.

'Beneath Hindutva right-wing's hatred for Nehru lurks a very deep fear'

'Beneath Hindutva right-wing's hatred for Nehru lurks a very deep fear'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

'Under the more strident Modi version of Hindutva, Nehru has almost become a contemporary political figure.' 'The ruling party knows that without total erasure and distortion of Nehru, their fantasies will always be wobbly.'

Talks 'positive, constructive': India, China armies in joint statement

Talks 'positive, constructive': India, China armies in joint statement

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

The seventh round of military talks between India and China held on Monday was "positive and constructive", and both sides agreed to earnestly implement the understanding reached by their leaders to not turn differences into disputes, a joint statement by the two armies said on Tuesday.

Sports Shorts: Asian champ Arpinder wins triple jump gold

Sports Shorts: Asian champ Arpinder wins triple jump gold

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

From Rathore to Rijiju: Our netas are stepping up for the #Fitnesschallenge

From Rathore to Rijiju: Our netas are stepping up for the #Fitnesschallenge

Rediff.com25 May 2018

As the #FitnessChallenge goes viral, especially with cricketer Virat Kohli daring Prime Minister Narendra Modi, here are some other mantris and netas who took the challenge.

'My life has been like a Cinderella story'

'My life has been like a Cinderella story'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'I have seen garibi to amiri.'

Meet the Nach Baliye 8 contestants

Meet the Nach Baliye 8 contestants

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

How excited are you to see them groove?

Campaign ends for penultimate phase of Lok Sabha polls

Campaign ends for penultimate phase of Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi once again led the BJP's campaign holding several rallies and stepping up his attack on Opposition parties, particularly the Congress.

India set to begin world's biggest vaccination drive

India set to begin world's biggest vaccination drive

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

A total of 3,006 session sites across all states and union territories will be virtually connected during the launch at 10.30 am by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and around 100 beneficiaries will be vaccinated at each session site.

Won't bow to any pressure, vows new CBI chief

Won't bow to any pressure, vows new CBI chief

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

"Officers of CBI conduct an impartial probe. I will see to it that our officers are clean. We are not going to come under any pressure," Amar Pratap Singh, who took over as CBI director on Tuesday, told reporters in New Delhi.

59 seats to go to polls in sixth phase on Sunday

59 seats to go to polls in sixth phase on Sunday

Rediff.com11 May 2019

The elections in this phase are seen as a big test for the Bharatiya Janata Party

Rajya Sabha passes bill to punish those attacking medics

Rajya Sabha passes bill to punish those attacking medics

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

The Bill was supported by the members across party lines, however, some suggested to add in its purview hospital sanitary staff, ASHA (accredited social health activist) workers and 'Corona warriors' in emergency services such as police and personnel from other departments.

Dhoni breaks his silence on 2013 IPL fixing scandal

Dhoni breaks his silence on 2013 IPL fixing scandal

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

'2013 was the most difficult phase in my life, I was never depressed as much as I was then'

India will back UNSC sanctions against Iran: PM

India will back UNSC sanctions against Iran: PM

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

India will back any United Nations Security Council sanctions against Iran over the question of its nuclear weapons programme, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told the Council on Foreign Relations last week.He hoped, however, that President Barack Obama's ongoing outreach programme to Teheran would result in a viable compromise, and obviate the need for such harsh action.

Some rebel Cong MLAs wish to return, says Gehlot

Some rebel Cong MLAs wish to return, says Gehlot

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

'I want to repeat that we have a majority of the MLAs and even our adversaries know this'

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.

Centre asks 7 states to focus on reducing Covid deaths

Centre asks 7 states to focus on reducing Covid deaths

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Vardhan, who interacted with chief ministers, state health ministers, principal secretaries and additional chief secretaries of Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya and Goa through video conferencing and urged them to focus on effective clinical management of COVID-19 cases to reduce deaths in the first 24, 48 or 72 hours.

Indian Rowing Federation derecognised by Sports Ministry

Indian Rowing Federation derecognised by Sports Ministry

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

The ministry found violations of the Sports Code by RFI in four areas.

Buzz: BCCI sponsors not concerned over Ganguly endorsing rival

Buzz: BCCI sponsors not concerned over Ganguly endorsing rival

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Asked if Ganguly would be cornered at the meeting, he laughed and cited an example.

'Ladakh standoff is not Kargil'

'Ladakh standoff is not Kargil'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

'Galwan has turned everything.' 'The casualties on both sides alerted the Chinese to the fact that Indians are not going to take it lying down.'