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Will Gujarat Lions' skipper Raina get fit vs Mumbai Indians

Will Gujarat Lions' skipper Raina get fit vs Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

High on confidence after decimating a high-profile Royal Challengers Bangalore, an upbeat Gujarat Lions will be aiming to lift their game a notch higher when they face title contenders Mumbai Indians in an Indian Premier League encounter, in Rajkot on Saturday.

Bedi sends legal notice to Kejriwal over use of photo

Bedi sends legal notice to Kejriwal over use of photo

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Bedi is irked with Kejriwal for using her photo in AAP posters

BJP declares list of 62 candidates for Delhi assembly polls

BJP declares list of 62 candidates for Delhi assembly polls

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday declared a list of 62 candidates out of a total of 70 for the February 7 Delhi assembly elections, with its chief ministerial candidate Kiran Bedi contesting from Krishna Nagar and former Union Minister Krishna Tirath from Patel Nagar seat.

Kiran Bedi named BJPs' Delhi CM candidate

Kiran Bedi named BJPs' Delhi CM candidate

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

The Bharatiya Janata Party parliamentary board has announced the name of Kiran Bedi as the chief ministerial candidate of the party for the Delhi assembly election on Monday. This was announced by party president Amit Shah. She will contest from the Krishna Nagar constituency in Delhi.

President appoints new Governors, Banwarilal Purohit made TN Governor

President appoints new Governors, Banwarilal Purohit made TN Governor

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

The appointments of five governors, including for Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya, and Lt Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands by President Ram Nath Kovind were announced on Saturday.

Unmukt, Nayar to lead India 'A' against visiting Kiwis

Unmukt, Nayar to lead India 'A' against visiting Kiwis

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

Promising Delhi batsman Unmukt Chand will lead India 'A' in three one-day matches against a visiting New Zealand 'A', while Abhishek Nayar will captain the side for the three-day and four-day games in the series, starting in Visakhapatnam on August 31. Chand has also been named for three-day and four-day games.

What happens when a BJP leader is made governor...

What happens when a BJP leader is made governor...

Rediff.com18 May 2018

If you thought Vajubhai Vala's invitation to BSY was a one-off, think again :))

3 rebel Congress MLAs disqualified by K'taka speaker

3 rebel Congress MLAs disqualified by K'taka speaker

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

The speaker said he would take a decision on the remaining 14 cases in a "couple of days."

PHOTOS: PM inaugurates India's longest rail-cum-road bridge

PHOTOS: PM inaugurates India's longest rail-cum-road bridge

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

Modi along with Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi and Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal also walked a few metres on the bridge.

Anti-Sikh riots: HC seeks CBI's reply on plea against verdict

Anti-Sikh riots: HC seeks CBI's reply on plea against verdict

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

The Delhi high court on Monday sought the response of the Central Bureau of Investigation and the two persons, who were sentenced to three years in jail for rioting in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, on the plea of victims' families challenging the trial court verdict acquitting them of murder charges.

The controversy over Rajiv Kumar's column

The controversy over Rajiv Kumar's column

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

While Bibek Debroy echoed his view in Twitter, Pronob Sen questioned Kumar's conclusion

Kejriwal effigies burnt at farmer suicide protest rally

Kejriwal effigies burnt at farmer suicide protest rally

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Youth Congress and BJP workers staged protests in Delhi a day after a farmer committed suicide at an AAP rally.

Economists in India: Endangered species?

Economists in India: Endangered species?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

The pipeline for well-qualified and experienced policy economists at senior levels of government has broken, leading to a growing dearth of suitable candidates for top economist positions.

2 weeks after PM's anti-gaurakshak speech, man beaten up for carrying beef

2 weeks after PM's anti-gaurakshak speech, man beaten up for carrying beef

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Police arrested four people for the assault on Wednesday.

From Ladakh to Prayagraj, India celebrates 70th R-Day

From Ladakh to Prayagraj, India celebrates 70th R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Glimpses of Republic Day celebrations across the country.

Top e-com firms to gain from start-up policy

Top e-com firms to gain from start-up policy

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced the policy last month.

DeMo@Ground Zero: 'No savings, no profits, only losses'

DeMo@Ground Zero: 'No savings, no profits, only losses'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

'After household expenses, we are left with nothing...' 'Sometimes I think it is better to shut the store...'

Justice Khehar makes history

Justice Khehar makes history

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Landmark judgments follow new CJI's assumption of office.

'Gen Manekshaw could speak to politicians like no other chief has'

'Gen Manekshaw could speak to politicians like no other chief has'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

'General Sam Manekshaw looked from left to right and said, "Gentlemen, I have come to have a look at you. I am taking a good look at your faces. When I come back after the war is over, some faces may not be here".'

HC upholds conviction of bus driver who mowed down 9 persons

HC upholds conviction of bus driver who mowed down 9 persons

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

Rejecting the plea of insanity, the Bombay High Court today upheld the conviction of a State Transport bus driver who had mowed down nine persons and injured 35 others in Pune in January 2012.

Robert Vadra questioned by ED for 5.5 hours, denies owning London house

Robert Vadra questioned by ED for 5.5 hours, denies owning London house

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Vadra was directed by a Delhi court to cooperate with the investigation being carried out by the central probe agency after he knocked on its door seeking anticipatory bail in this case.

Fodder scam: Lalu pleads for leniency; sentencing tomorrow

Fodder scam: Lalu pleads for leniency; sentencing tomorrow

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

The court to announce punishment against Lalu tomorrow at 2 pm via video conferencing.

Three small success stories. 3 big life lessons

Three small success stories. 3 big life lessons

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Young people have an abundance of choice today. Yet finding purpose is an altogether different challenge for them.

Bypolls: BJP, allies win 26 seats; Cong 12

Bypolls: BJP, allies win 26 seats; Cong 12

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

With Maharashtra and Haryana assembly elections, results for 51 assembly and two Lok Sabha bypolls spread across 18 states were declared on Thursday. Here are state-wise results of the bypolls.

Kejriwal's dharna continues for 5th day with no side relenting

Kejriwal's dharna continues for 5th day with no side relenting

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

In his fresh letter to Modi, Kejriwal urged him to end IAS officers' strike so that he can attend a meeting of NITI Aayog on Sunday.

Dhoni takes Jharkhand into Vijay Hazare semis

Dhoni takes Jharkhand into Vijay Hazare semis

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Jharkhand entered the semi-finals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy after outplaying Vidarbha by six wickets at the Palam Ground, in New Delhi, on Wednesday.

'Nation building can't be done by people on sabbatical'

'Nation building can't be done by people on sabbatical'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

'We do not want people who are air dropped and who fly out once the job is done.' 'Ever since liberalisation started, we keep on hearing that it's going to be jobless growth.' 'This speaks of the failure of the foreign returned policy makers.' 'When questions are raised, answers should be given and not a resignation.'

Bomb remark 'misunderstanding': Indian accused of threat in US

Bomb remark 'misunderstanding': Indian accused of threat in US

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

When Vadodara businessman P Radhakrishnan was told he could not get his bag back when he was offloaded from a flight in the US, he asked the ticketing agent a question. The next thing he knew, he was under arrest, accused of 'terrorising.'

No fresh FIR against Tytler for influencing witnesses: CBI

No fresh FIR against Tytler for influencing witnesses: CBI

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

The court has now fixed the case for July 30 for filing of protest petition against CBI's third closure report giving clean chit to Tytler in the case.

Honoured to be appointed by PM to NITI Aayog: Panagariya

Honoured to be appointed by PM to NITI Aayog: Panagariya

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Indian-American economist Arvind Panagariya has said that he is "honoured" to be appointed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the first Vice Chairman of the newly created NITI Aayog, which replaces the 65-year-old Planning Commission.

Lalu awarded 5-yr jail term in third fodder scam case

Lalu awarded 5-yr jail term in third fodder scam case

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Former chief minister Jagannath Mishra was also found guilty in the case pertaining to fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 37.62 crore from the Chaibasa treasury in the 1990s.

Qualifier 2: Can KKR break their IPL hoodoo against Mumbai?

Qualifier 2: Can KKR break their IPL hoodoo against Mumbai?

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders would be eager to avenge their twin defeats in the league stage when they face old foes Mumbai Indians in the IPL Qualifer 2 in Bengaluru, on Friday.

M&M inks pact with Ford to boost e-cars dream

M&M inks pact with Ford to boost e-cars dream

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

The partnership will look to expand Ford's reach in the fast-growing Indian market and improve M&M's access to global markets

Delhi L-G asks Kejriwal to meet babus, CM ends 9-day sit-in

Delhi L-G asks Kejriwal to meet babus, CM ends 9-day sit-in

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Sisodia said several meetings, attended by IAS officers, were held during the day.

India reeling under cash crunch, but this mint can't print Rs 2,000 notes

India reeling under cash crunch, but this mint can't print Rs 2,000 notes

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

In the third of a four-part series, Business Standard reporter travels to Nashik to assess how the currency press there is responding to demonetisation.

It's 'do-or-die' for Kings XI against Mumbai Indians

It's 'do-or-die' for Kings XI against Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Kings XI Punjab will once again be facing a 'do-or-die' situation during their penultimate round encounter against table toppers Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League, in Mumbai, on Thursday.

Justice J S Khehar to be next Chief Justice of India

Justice J S Khehar to be next Chief Justice of India

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

Justice Khehar, 64, will be the first Chief Justice from the Sikh community and he will succeed CJI Thakur who will be demitting office on January 3, 2017.

Kader Khan, Gambhir among 112 conferred with Padma awards

Kader Khan, Gambhir among 112 conferred with Padma awards

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Folk artist from Chhattisgarh Teejan Bai, Guelleh, Naik and theatre actor from Maharashtra Balwant Moreshwar Purandare will be honoured with Padma Vibushan.

A unique 'dark' restaurant-theatre run by the blind

A unique 'dark' restaurant-theatre run by the blind

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Darkness pervades India's first 'Seeing in Dark' restaurant-theatre built in the upscale Vastrapur area in Ahmedabad where visitors can experience life without light just like a visually impaired person.

Vyapam scam throws up new twist

Vyapam scam throws up new twist

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Key documents related to the seven-year-old scam go missing from medical college in Gwalior.