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What Are Usha And Anurag Discussing?

What Are Usha And Anurag Discussing?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Is it about how to end the wrestlers' stand-off?

After meeting Shah, Fadnavis says Maha cabinet expansion soon

After meeting Shah, Fadnavis says Maha cabinet expansion soon

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

He also said Shiv Sena, led by Shinde, and BJP will fight all elections together, which was discussed during their meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi.

Gehlot resigns as CM after Cong rout, says results unexpected

Gehlot resigns as CM after Cong rout, says results unexpected

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot submitted his resignation to Governor Kalraj Mishra Sunday evening after his Congress party was defeated in the assembly polls.

Hamas keeping hostages in Gaza hospital basement: IDF

Hamas keeping hostages in Gaza hospital basement: IDF

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Israel Defence Forces (IDF) spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari has said that Hamas has kept Israel hostages at a hospital basement, and it has evidence including photographs of the same.

2nd ODI PIX: Ghosh, Deepti effort in vain as Aus take unassailable 2-0 lead

2nd ODI PIX: Ghosh, Deepti effort in vain as Aus take unassailable 2-0 lead

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

Richa Ghosh's career-best 96 and Deepti Sharma's 5/38 went in vain as Australia Women clinched a thrilling three-run win to take an unassailable 2-0 lead against India in their three-match ODI series in Mumbai on Saturday.

Ranji Roundup: Saurashtra in control; Majumdar's ton steers Bengal

Ranji Roundup: Saurashtra in control; Majumdar's ton steers Bengal

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Roundup for Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday

Nomura hikes India exposure; M&M, Fortis, UNO Minda among favourites

Nomura hikes India exposure; M&M, Fortis, UNO Minda among favourites

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

In a recent note, the global brokerage firm said India now commands a weight of 19 per cent in the above-mentioned portfolio as compared to 18.2 per cent in September 2023. India, it said, is a large liquid market and remains a counter-weight to North Asia if a slowdown in the West occurs and China's recovery disappoints.

BJP sends 2 observers to Karnataka to help elect LoP

BJP sends 2 observers to Karnataka to help elect LoP

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Bharatiya Janata Party president J P Nadda has appointed Union minister Mansukh Mandaviya and party general secretary Vinod Tawde as central observers for the election of the leader of opposition in the Karnataka assembly.

Hope he returns home safe: Father of IAF pilot held by Pak

Hope he returns home safe: Father of IAF pilot held by Pak

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

Pakistan held Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman Wednesday after fighter jets of both nations engaged in an air battle following an unsuccessful attempt to target Indian military installations in retaliatory strikes.

Harmanpreet credits forwards for creating chances in win vs Pak

Harmanpreet credits forwards for creating chances in win vs Pak

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

'The focus will be on maintaining structure and would like to play more in structure in our upcoming games.'

Ist ODI: Australia women chase down 283 to beat India

Ist ODI: Australia women chase down 283 to beat India

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

India Women succumbed to their sixth consecutive defeat and eighth in a row at home

Prez invokes Ram temple, Art 370 in Parl speech

Prez invokes Ram temple, Art 370 in Parl speech

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

In her first address to a joint sitting of the two Houses in the new Parliament building in which she touched on varied issues ranging from insurgency to inflation, Murmu said a country can progress at a fast pace only when it defeats the challenges of the past and puts maximum energy into building the future.

What happens when the Congress 'High Command' is no longer in command?

What happens when the Congress 'High Command' is no longer in command?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

'One senior Congress leader told me: "As long as Rahul is seen arriving there is no harm done, but when he opens his mouth, oh God...",' reveals T V R Shenoy.

'We could make mincemeat of the Pakistanis'

'We could make mincemeat of the Pakistanis'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'My adrenalin kicked in and the happiness returned! It was time to go in for the kill again.' IAF Veterans Group Captain Dilip Kumar Dass tells Air Commodore Nitin Sathe about how the IAF decimated tanks in the famous Battle of Longewala.

Shopian: Top Hizb commander among 3 terrorists killed

Shopian: Top Hizb commander among 3 terrorists killed

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

The slain armymen are Sepoy Ilayaraja P, from TN, and Sepoy Gawai Sumedh Waman, from Maha.

Bhuvi's five-wicket haul stuns Bengal in Ranji Trophy

Bhuvi's five-wicket haul stuns Bengal in Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Bhuvneshwar Kumar blew away Bengal top-order in an incredible five-wicket haul

Xi takes over in new role as military 'Commander-in-Chief'

Xi takes over in new role as military 'Commander-in-Chief'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Besides being the President, 62-year-old Xi is already General Secretary of the ruling Communist Party and Chairman of the Central Military Commission.

Women's Test: Deepti, Pooja put India in box seat against Australia

Women's Test: Deepti, Pooja put India in box seat against Australia

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Smriti Mandhana hit a fluent half-century as India continued to hold the upper-hand against Australia, on Day 2 of the one-off Test.

US First Lady Melania Trump 'wants to go home'

US First Lady Melania Trump 'wants to go home'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

A source said that Trump is now focused on Mar-a-Lago "ensuring a smooth transition out of Washington for herself and her 14-year-old-son, Barron".

Blinded by pellets, Kashmiri girl clears class 12 exam

Blinded by pellets, Kashmiri girl clears class 12 exam

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

The 22-year-old secured 319 marks out of 500 in the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education, the result for which were declared on Friday.

'Tum sala pin nikalega': BSF jawan killed at IB once saved dozens of colleagues

'Tum sala pin nikalega': BSF jawan killed at IB once saved dozens of colleagues

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Recalling the operation, Kima's then commanding officer wrote an emotional and an endearing post that was shared with multiple Border Security Force officers over social media platforms.

When Some Speak For All

When Some Speak For All

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

...close to the 2024 general election. The BJP calling the Congress 'seasonal Hindu' is as laughable as the saffron party sparing itself the title of 'seasonal extreme Hindu.'

How else should one describe its election campaigns of the past years?
It was typically obsessive religion and personality cult with economic development for fig leaf, asserts Shyam G Menon.

UP minister, MLA draw flak for 'photo-op' with martyr's mother

UP minister, MLA draw flak for 'photo-op' with martyr's mother

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Opposition parties on Friday alleged that Bharatiya Janata Party leaders displayed insensitivity in handing over a compensation cheque to the inconsolable mother of Captain Shubham Gupta, who was killed fighting terrorists in J-K, and lashed out at them for using the occasion as a 'photo-op'.

NSG commandos conducts security drills ahead of I-Day celebrations, G20 meet

NSG commandos conducts security drills ahead of I-Day celebrations, G20 meet

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

A contingent of about 500 commandos, snipers and VIP security personnel drawn from various Central Armed Police Forces have been stationed in Delhi.

Ashok Gehlot: 'Magician' leaves centre stage in Rajasthan

Ashok Gehlot: 'Magician' leaves centre stage in Rajasthan

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

"I sometimes think of leaving it, but the chief minister's post doesn't leave me," Ashok Gehlot famously said earlier this year, in part as a signal to the Congress top brass not to pick someone else for the job if the party wins the assembly polls.

Stop sending our soldiers home in coffins!

Stop sending our soldiers home in coffins!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

'The bottom line is that disproportionate losses should be avoided at all cost and terrorists should be denied tactical successes that act as opium for them to become bold to achieve perceived victory.' 'This is a long war and instead of rushing to achieve quick success, the objective should be not to give any success to the terrorists in terms of casualties and freedom of movement.' 'Every soldier martyred by terrorists in combat is a moral victory for them,' says Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

Ranji Trophy: Haryana stun defending champions Saurashtra

Ranji Trophy: Haryana stun defending champions Saurashtra

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Cheteshwar Pujara made 49 and 43 in his two innings as Saurashtra lost to Haryana by four wickets.

'Hope he will return home soon, unharmed'

'Hope he will return home soon, unharmed'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Leaders from across the political spectrum said they are praying for the safety of the Indian Air Force pilot who is "missing in action" after India foiled Pakistan's attempts to target military installations by using its air force in response to India's counter-terrorism operations. Even as the Pakistani army released a 46-second video showing a blindfolded man and claimed he is the pilot of IAF's shot down aircraft, India said it is "ascertaining the facts". This is what some of our leaders had to say.

Haryana Cong delegation stopped from entering Nuh villages

Haryana Cong delegation stopped from entering Nuh villages

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

A 10-member delegation of Haryana Congress on Tuesday was stopped from entering violence-hit villages of Nuh district, police said.

CBI team in Manipur to probe killing of 2 students

CBI team in Manipur to probe killing of 2 students

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

A team of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials, led by the agency's Special Director Ajay Bhatnagar, will reach Imphal in a special flight on Wednesday to investigate the 'kidnapping and killing' of two students who went missing in the northeastern state on July 6, sources said.

'Hum sab Indian hai; udhar bhi aur idhar bhi'

'Hum sab Indian hai; udhar bhi aur idhar bhi'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

At a time when Manipur is burning, voices like Colonel Sapam's serve as a healing balm. 'These are voices that need to heard and their stories of peace and reconciliation must be retold -- over and over again.

How To Deal With Rise In Rents

How To Deal With Rise In Rents

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

'You may opt for a longer minimum guaranteed tenure of 12-18 months. This will ensure that in a rising rental scenario, the landlord doesn't serve you a notice and ask you to vacate the property.'

Some Candidates Have More Than One Wife

Some Candidates Have More Than One Wife

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Under India's laws bigamy is disallowed and those in breach of the law don't submit affidavits testifying to this status.

Republic Day: CRPF officer gets 8th gallantry medal; highest among CAPFs

Republic Day: CRPF officer gets 8th gallantry medal; highest among CAPFs

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

The PMG was announced by the Union home ministry on the occasion of the 74th Republic Day, being celebrated on January 26 (Thursday).

Smart Home Lighting: A Starter's Guide

Smart Home Lighting: A Starter's Guide

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Smart lighting is about to revolutionise the way we think of the humble bulb.

Merry Christmas Review: Ho, Ho, Whoa!

Merry Christmas Review: Ho, Ho, Whoa!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Merry Christmas has a breathtaking climax that will have you sighing like you've never sighed in a Sriram Raghavan movie before, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Stunned Anushka reflects India's crushing loss

Stunned Anushka reflects India's crushing loss

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Anushka's expression conveyed a mix of shock and confusion at the loss of such an important wicket on a crucial day of play.

'Palestinians live in an open prison'

'Palestinians live in an open prison'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

'Israelis arrested us before this war and continue to do so -- even more so -- now.'

Hamas official vows to 'repeat' Oct 7 attack on Israel

Hamas official vows to 'repeat' Oct 7 attack on Israel

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

A senior member of Hamas hailed the attack it carried out in Israel on October 7 and stressed that if given a chance, the terror group will repeat similar assaults many times in the future until Israel is exterminated, reported The Times of Israel.

CRPF to appoint Sindhu as Commandant and brand ambassador

CRPF to appoint Sindhu as Commandant and brand ambassador

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Country's largest paramilitary force CRPF has decided to appoint Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu as it's brand ambassador and bestow the honorary rank of Commandant on the ace badminton player. Official sources said the force has moved a formal proposal in this regard to the Union Home Ministry and after getting required sanctions, Sindhu will be honoured and presented the rank badges and camouflage combat fatigues of the CRPF at a ceremonial event.