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BRS MLA offers saris, bangles to 10 defectors, Cong hits back

BRS MLA offers saris, bangles to 10 defectors, Cong hits back

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Congress leader and chairperson of the Telangana State Women's Cooperative Development Corporation, B Shobha Rani, hit out at Reddy over his comments saying he insulted women with his disrespectful comments.

Jarange to reveal candidate list on last day of nomination

Jarange to reveal candidate list on last day of nomination

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on Thursday said the final number of seats from where he will field his candidates in the Maharashtra assembly elections will be declared on the last day of the filing of nominations next week.

Why Did Naidu Meet Modi?

Why Did Naidu Meet Modi?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

According to an Andhra government statement, Naidu 'reposed confidence' in the PM's leadership.

BJP clinches 3 Hindi states, Cong trumps BRS in Telangana

BJP clinches 3 Hindi states, Cong trumps BRS in Telangana

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party swept Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh on Sunday inflicting a resounding defeat on the Congress to tighten its stranglehold in the Hindi heartland, in a big boost for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and setting the tone for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

'Trump Will Back India On Pakistan'

'Trump Will Back India On Pakistan'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'Trump will absolutely back New Delhi on its position that Pakistan must do more to crack down on terrorists that threaten India.'

Islamic State's Hyderabad chief, fund-raiser arrested by NIA

Islamic State's Hyderabad chief, fund-raiser arrested by NIA

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

"Yasir Niamatullah, chief of Hyderabad module, and Athaullah Rehman, a motivator who raised funds, have been arrested by the NIA.

Use or threat of use of nukes unacceptable: India, Germany on Ukraine war

Use or threat of use of nukes unacceptable: India, Germany on Ukraine war

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

The leaders also noted the "negative impacts" of the war in Ukraine with regard to global food and energy security, especially for developing and least-developed countries.

Sacrifices reap rewards for parents of Olympic shuttlers

Sacrifices reap rewards for parents of Olympic shuttlers

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

'It was tough financially for the first few years but my friends and family supported me and once he did well at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, there was no looking back.'

Time We Understood America's Game

Time We Understood America's Game

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Sections of our media and elites take Western reports/judgements at face value and are ready to condemn the targets without understanding the deeper power linkages behind such actions, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (Retd).

BJP ally Naidu proposes face-to-face meeting with Cong's Revanth Reddy

BJP ally Naidu proposes face-to-face meeting with Cong's Revanth Reddy

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Naidu proposed to meet at Reddy's place to address unresolved bifurcation issues.

Cong, BJP spar over Manmohan Singh's funeral site

Cong, BJP spar over Manmohan Singh's funeral site

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

The Congress on Saturday accused the Centre of insulting Dr Manmohan Singh, the country's first Sikh prime minister, by carrying out his last rites at the Nigambodh Ghat instead of a designated spot that could later become his memorial.

Excise policy: BRS leader Kavitha walks out of Tihar after 5 months

Excise policy: BRS leader Kavitha walks out of Tihar after 5 months

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

A bench of Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan noted that Kavitha has been in custody for around five months and the probe against her by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) was complete in these cases.

What Modi told Trump when Pak threatened India

What Modi told Trump when Pak threatened India

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Lavishing high praise on Modi, Trump described him "great", "a friend", "nicest human being" and a leader who is tough in dealing with India's adversaries when required.

Unexpected Buys At The IPL Auction

Unexpected Buys At The IPL Auction

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Players who were bought at unexpected price tags...

Why These Kids Can't Get School Admission

Why These Kids Can't Get School Admission

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

'Our Constitution as well as the Right to Education Act do not make any distinction between Indian or foreigner; it only talks about 'child'.' 'It says that every child has the right to get education.'

2 IIT students die by suicide in Kanpur, Hyderabad

2 IIT students die by suicide in Kanpur, Hyderabad

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

A 32-year-old PhD student at IIT-Kanpur allegedly died by suicide in his hostel room, the police said on Wednesday, while in the south a 23-year-old IIT-Hyderabad student allegedly died by suicide on Wednesday at a lodge near the institute where he was staying.

Chandrababu Naidu Logs Back In Andhra Pradesh

Chandrababu Naidu Logs Back In Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Chandrababu Naidu's victory comes barely eight months after his political career seemingly crashed in September 2023 when the YSRCP government arrested him in an alleged corruption case.

Azharuddin on the sorry state of affairs in Hyderabad Cricket

Azharuddin on the sorry state of affairs in Hyderabad Cricket

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

Former India skipper Mohammed Azharuddin on Saturday alleged that the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) is not following the Lodha Committee recommendations and is also indulging in other 'irregularities and misuse'.

Ranji Roundup: Drama in Agartala as Mumbai escape with a draw

Ranji Roundup: Drama in Agartala as Mumbai escape with a draw

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

In Agartala, the Group A match between Mumbai and Tripura ended in a draw with the reigning champions earning three points by virtue of the first-innings lead.

India 'abuser' of import tariffs; Modi 'fantastic man': Trump

India 'abuser' of import tariffs; Modi 'fantastic man': Trump

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Trump made the announcement while campaigning in Michigan, but did not provide any further details of their meeting.

Tough test for BJP, Cong: Stage set for poll results in 4 states

Tough test for BJP, Cong: Stage set for poll results in 4 states

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Counting of votes will be held on Sunday in assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Telangana in what is seen as a semi-final contest ahead of the general elections in less than six months.

Will Trump's Tariffs Threat Bite India?

Will Trump's Tariffs Threat Bite India?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

The impact of Trump's announcement of increasing import tariffs will have negligible benefit for India not because of companies trying to shift from China to other countries or their supply chains being affected due to their Chinese operations but because of our faulty policies, explains Mudit Jain.

Hindu seer Narsinghanand detained after violent protests over remarks against Prophet

Hindu seer Narsinghanand detained after violent protests over remarks against Prophet

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Narsinghanand has several cases against him, including for allegedly making a hate speech at a conclave in Haridwar in December 2021, and was out on bail.

'B L Santhosh wanted' posters come up in Hyderabad

'B L Santhosh wanted' posters come up in Hyderabad

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

BJP in Telangana alleged that the ruling BRS is behind the posters.

'Impractical, cheap stunt': Oppn on one nation, one poll

'Impractical, cheap stunt': Oppn on one nation, one poll

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Opposition parties on Wednesday opposed the 'one nation, one election' proposal by calling it impractical and a 'cheap stunt' by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.

Can't let police into establishment like this: SC in Jaggi case

Can't let police into establishment like this: SC in Jaggi case

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Transferring to itself a habeas corpus petition of a man alleging that his two daughters were held captive inside the premises of the Foundation, a bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud directed the Tamil Nadu police to not take any further action in pursuance of the Madras high court's direction asking it to inquire into the alleged illegal confinement of the women.

BSNL walks out as surprise winner of July tariff battle

BSNL walks out as surprise winner of July tariff battle

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

After continuously bleeding subscribers for nearly two years, state-owned telecom services provider BSNL added 2.9 million users in July when its private-sector rivals raised tariffs by nearly 20 per cent. With BSNL keeping tariffs unchanged, many subscribers using entry-level plans shifted from Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi), said analysts.

For Congress in Telangana, it's a vote on 5-month rule

For Congress in Telangana, it's a vote on 5-month rule

Rediff.com13 May 2024

As the triangular political contest in Telangana intensifies, many believe that for the regional major BRS, it is a battle for survival after being routed in the assembly polls held late last year. What is haunting the party this time is the scams, the 10-year anti-incumbency factor, and family dominance in the party.

HC allows medical termination of 12-year-old T'gana rape survivor's pregnancy

HC allows medical termination of 12-year-old T'gana rape survivor's pregnancy

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

The court also ordered that the termination of pregnancy or surgical procedure, as the case may be, shall be performed by a senior most gynaecologist of the hospital and collect the tissue and blood samples of the foetus for conducting DNA and other tests.

Will quit politics if CM says...: Fadnavis' dig at Jarang

Will quit politics if CM says...: Fadnavis' dig at Jarang

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Jarange is a strident critic of the senior BJP leader and has routinely accused him of being the main obstacle in the Maratha community's quest for reservations.

Formula E enters India: Hyderabad to host race on February 11

Formula E enters India: Hyderabad to host race on February 11

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Hyderabad will be the first time a major international racing event

6 charred to death as bus catches fire after hitting truck in AP

6 charred to death as bus catches fire after hitting truck in AP

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Among the dead were an eight-year-old girl, her grandmother and grandfather and another passenger while 20 injured passengers were admitted to a hospital.

Telangana min warns of snapping power, water supply to military in Hyderabad

Telangana min warns of snapping power, water supply to military in Hyderabad

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

Addressing the state legislative assembly, Rao said, "We will cut power and water supply if needed to military authorities (Cantonment limits) because it is not fair to close the roads whenever they want."

Sindhu gets rousing welcome in Hyderabad

Sindhu gets rousing welcome in Hyderabad

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

The only Indian woman to win two Olympic medals, P V Sindhu was accorded a warm welcome after she landed in her home town on Wednesday following her bronze-medal winning feat in Tokyo Games.

EC cracks the whip, shifts lax officials including cops in 5 poll-bound states

EC cracks the whip, shifts lax officials including cops in 5 poll-bound states

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

During a review, the EC found that the performance of some officers was "unsatisfactory" and they were found "complacent, if not complicit" in various matters, including the illegal supply of liquor as a possible poll inducement, sources said.

31 dead, lakhs homeless in AP, Telangana floods

31 dead, lakhs homeless in AP, Telangana floods

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

At least 16 people lost their lives in various rain-related incidents in Telangana while the unprecedented rainfall and floods in Andhra Pradesh over the past three days affected about 4.5 lakh people leading to the evacuation of more than 30,000 to relief camps.

Dalal is BJP's 1st Lok Sabha MP to be elected unopposed

Dalal is BJP's 1st Lok Sabha MP to be elected unopposed

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

When the Bharatiya Janata Party's Mukesh Dalal was declared elected unopposed to the Lok Sabha from Surat on Monday, he became the first candidate to achieve the feat from Gujarat since its formation 64 years ago though the erstwhile state of Saurashtra saw a similar instance in 1951.

Communal clashes after rape attempt: Telangana district remains calm

Communal clashes after rape attempt: Telangana district remains calm

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

The situation in Jainoor town in Kumuram Bheem Asifabad district remained peaceful on Thursday a day after a protest by tribal organisations against an autorickshaw driver's alleged attempt to rape and murder a tribal woman sparked communal tension prompting authorities to impose a curfew.

'Islamic State recruit', who studied in US, arrested in Hyderabad

'Islamic State recruit', who studied in US, arrested in Hyderabad

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

A 32-year-old US-returned engineering graduate was arrested in Hyderabad when he was allegedly on his way to Dubai to join the Middle East terror group Islamic State, the Cyberabad police claimed on Friday.

How Odds Stack Up In 5 State Polls

How Odds Stack Up In 5 State Polls

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

What are the political equations, the challenges, and the threats?