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MPs write to PM to free BK-13

MPs write to PM to free BK-13

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

'We urge you to take remedial measures to address this blatant injustice pending withdrawal of the case against them,' the MPs write.

PIX: Akshay watches Panipat

PIX: Akshay watches Panipat

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Days before Ashutosh Gowariker's historical Panipat released in theatres, a special screening was organised for the members of the film industry.

GMR looks to swell its order book fourfold

GMR looks to swell its order book fourfold

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

The debt-laden company, which recently won its first railway construction project, is looking at a four-fold increase in its order book next year.

'Stay back in Gorakhpur': Akhilesh's dig at Yogi

'Stay back in Gorakhpur': Akhilesh's dig at Yogi

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

The SP chief said no MLAs or ministers quitting the BJP will be taken into his party anymore.

Had to convince Nitish to continue as CM: Sushil Modi

Had to convince Nitish to continue as CM: Sushil Modi

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'It is true that Nitish Kumar had shown reluctance to continue as chief minister after the assembly polls and said the BJP should stake claim for the top post'

Nifty may fall below 8,000, say experts

Nifty may fall below 8,000, say experts

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

According to experts, the Nifty has continued to form lower top-lower bottom formations, a trend seen in the last five weeks, and witnessed sharp selling towards 9,700 zones.

Petrol cars in driver's seat as diesel price goes up

Petrol cars in driver's seat as diesel price goes up

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

One litre of petrol now costs Rs 64.76 while the diesel price is Rs 54.70 a litre in Delhi

'Judiciary is nation's last hope'

'Judiciary is nation's last hope'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

'If you were to say today that the government should appoint judges to the high courts and Supreme Court, then I think that even those few good judges that we are getting today we would not get them.'

Resentment in Karnataka BJP after Yediyurappa inducts new ministers

Resentment in Karnataka BJP after Yediyurappa inducts new ministers

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

The ruling party legislators have expressed serious reservations about MLCs not elected by the people being made ministers, lack of representation to certain regions, with most ministers still from Bengaluru and Belagavi districts and also on their 'seniority or sacrifice' not being considered.

Curfew relaxed in Muzaffarnagar, clashes in neighbouring Baghpat

Curfew relaxed in Muzaffarnagar, clashes in neighbouring Baghpat

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

With normalcy returning to riot-hit areas of the district, curfew was relaxed for seven hours on Thursday.

Covid-19 crisis: Signs of economic recovery fragile, say experts

Covid-19 crisis: Signs of economic recovery fragile, say experts

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

'The real lifting of the economy will happen only if this momentum sustains in the coming months.'

From Vajpayee to Jaitley: BJP loses its stalwarts in 1 year

From Vajpayee to Jaitley: BJP loses its stalwarts in 1 year

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

While the Modi government had jump-started its second innings taking one major decision after another, there is a deep sense of loss in the party over the demise of Swaraj and Jaitley.

Ranji Roundup: Gharami announces arrival; Mumbai on top

Ranji Roundup: Gharami announces arrival; Mumbai on top

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

A round-up of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday

SC upholds U K Sinha's appointment as Sebi chief

SC upholds U K Sinha's appointment as Sebi chief

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

A bench of justices S S Nijjar and P C Ghose dismissed a public interest litigation challenging the appointment of Sinha, observing that the petition was not maintainable on various grounds but it had decided to hear it as the appointment to a very senior position was challenged.

Apathy, fatalism or bravado? Why people are not following Covid norms

Apathy, fatalism or bravado? Why people are not following Covid norms

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

People have developed a fatalistic attitude where they believe that anything can happen. They think, 'there's no medicine, no beds in the hospitals, what are we alive for?' And when you get that kind of an attitude, you stop taking precautions

Delhi, Mumbai airports see pick up in traffic

Delhi, Mumbai airports see pick up in traffic

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Improvement in load factors, coupled with an increase in seat capacity after Jet's slots were allotted to low-cost airlines, has resulted in an increase in daily passenger traffic.

The Shahabuddin Effect

The Shahabuddin Effect

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Nitish Kumar had a week's time to prove his majority, but Laloo Yadav made full use of Siwan don Mohammad Shahabuddin. A revealing excerpt from Rajesh Singh's Baahubalis Of Indian Politics: From Bullet To Ballot.

Cong to set up poll panel, hold Chintan Shivir; no word on Prashant Kishor

Cong to set up poll panel, hold Chintan Shivir; no word on Prashant Kishor

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Congress president Sonia Gandhi also decided to convene a 'Chintan Shivir', a brainstorming session from May 13-15 in Udaipur.

War on black money is only half-won

War on black money is only half-won

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Against estimates of black wealth of Rs 300 lakh crore and black money in cash of Rs 3 lakh crore by economist Arun Kumar, the PMGKY numbers fall short by a huge margin.

If Pakistanis dare to target any jawan, they will pay a heavy price: BSF

If Pakistanis dare to target any jawan, they will pay a heavy price: BSF

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

Warning that the 24-hour long lull on the border can take "any turn any time", the Border Security Force on Sunday said that it was fully prepared to deal with any eventuality and any border build-up by the Pakistani side on the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir.

Where will India's pace quartet stand after two years?

Where will India's pace quartet stand after two years?

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Bharath Arun, who has overseen the golden era of Indian fast bowling, believes that a lot of exciting fast bowlers are coming through the ranks and coaches, along with selectors, should be identifying the next batch in earnest.

Rajnath virtually blasts Sela tunnel breakthrough

Rajnath virtually blasts Sela tunnel breakthrough

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Defence minister Rajnath Singh virtually conducted the final breakthrough blast of the Sela tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh and flagged of a 20,000-km-long motorcycle expedition of the BRO on Thursday.

Don't Delay Appointing Service Chiefs!

Don't Delay Appointing Service Chiefs!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

If the government of the day would like to set in place a smooth and well-planned changeover and facilitate the incoming chief to chalk out his action plan well in advance, the announcement of a successor needs to be done early, observes Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd).

Army worried over mobile signal spillover from Pakistan

Army worried over mobile signal spillover from Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

Expressing concern over mobile signal spillover from Pakistan in the border areas of Western Rajasthan, newly-appointed South-Western Army Commander Lieutenant General Arun Kumar Sahni said the issue will be addressed in coordination with other agencies engaged in border guarding.

Jagdeep Dhankar's Rajya Sabha Challenge

Jagdeep Dhankar's Rajya Sabha Challenge

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

As vice president and ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Jagdeep Dhankar is inheriting a troubled legacy. Although the government faces no real numerical challenges in the Upper House, political and legal challenges are there aplenty.

'Opt for smiling Rahul over stern Modi'

'Opt for smiling Rahul over stern Modi'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

Electioneering in Kaliabor Lok Sabha constituency in Assam, Congress candidate Gourav Gogoi, son of Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, has been asking the electorate to choose Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi over BJP's Narendra Modi.

PIX: Neha Kakkar's musical evening with Alka Yagnik

PIX: Neha Kakkar's musical evening with Alka Yagnik

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Producer Ramesh Taurani hosted a musical get together for the singers and composers of Bollywood, and they made sure to attend.

12 dead in stampede at Vaishno Devi during New Year rush

12 dead in stampede at Vaishno Devi during New Year rush

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Dilbag Singh told PTI that preliminary information from the scene suggests there was a minor altercation among some young boys, and within seconds, there was a stampede situation.

2-month-long UP poll campaign ends; now eyes on March 10

2-month-long UP poll campaign ends; now eyes on March 10

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

The curtain came down on rumbustious electioneering over the last two months when assembly polls were also held in four other states - Goa, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Manipur.

Prime suspect in Patna serial blasts has splinters in brain

Prime suspect in Patna serial blasts has splinters in brain

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

There is "little chance" of survival of the prime suspect in the Patna serial blasts as he has splinters in his brain, doctors treating him said on Wednesday.

How Owaisi reacted to 'Jai Shri Ram' chants in LS

How Owaisi reacted to 'Jai Shri Ram' chants in LS

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen MP from Hyderabad, chanted "Jai Bheem, Jai Meem, Takbeer Allahu Akbar, Jai Hind", after members from the ruling side shouted slogans of 'Jai Shri Ram', 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Vande Mataram'.

Meet Ravi Dahiya, a man of few words but talent in abundance

Meet Ravi Dahiya, a man of few words but talent in abundance

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

He has qualified for the Tokyo Olympics after knocking off some established global stars in the 57kg but hardly shows any emotion.

Vikram to work on two films simultaneously

Vikram to work on two films simultaneously

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.

Vijay Hazare: Samarth Vyas hits blazing double century

Vijay Hazare: Samarth Vyas hits blazing double century

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

The duo of Vyas and Desai took the opposing bowlers to the cleaners throughout the innings while stitching a massive first-wicket partnership of 282 runs.

Ranji: Himachal bat with purpose after first innings debacle

Ranji: Himachal bat with purpose after first innings debacle

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

A summary of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

Cong Seemandhra MPs likely to quit LS, party on Monday

Cong Seemandhra MPs likely to quit LS, party on Monday

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

With Congress general secretary incharge of Andhra Pradesh affairs repeatedly making it clear that the decision to bifurcate the state and carve out Telangana was final, nearly half a dozen Congress MPs from Andhra and Rayalaseema region are likely to quit on Monday.

8 killed, many feared trapped in rubble as 2 buildings collapse in Noida

8 killed, many feared trapped in rubble as 2 buildings collapse in Noida

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

At least 12 labourers were in the under-construction building and all of them are feared trapped, Chief Fire Officer Arun Kumar Singh said.

Congress leader Kirti Azad joins TMC

Congress leader Kirti Azad joins TMC

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

A member of the 1983 cricket World Cup-winning squad, Azad was suspended from the Bharatiya Janata Party for openly targeting the then Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley over alleged irregularities and corruption in the Delhi and District Cricket Association in December 2015. He joined the Congress in 2018.

Right time to improve trade ties with India: US official

Right time to improve trade ties with India: US official

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

India is currently a relatively small market for the US, in terms of total US exports.

In power or out, Kamal Nath shows he is Congress boss in MP

In power or out, Kamal Nath shows he is Congress boss in MP

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

It is clear that Kamal Nath is gearing up for the 2023 assembly polls, reports Sandeep Kumar.