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Denied nod in Delhi, Cong shifts anti-inflation rally to Jaipur

Denied nod in Delhi, Cong shifts anti-inflation rally to Jaipur

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

The Congress has decided to hold its public rally against inflation in Jaipur on December 12 after the Delhi Police denied it permission to host the rally in the national capital.

Rahul calls for unity as Oppn leaders meet over breakfast

Rahul calls for unity as Oppn leaders meet over breakfast

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Apart from around 100 MPs of the Congress, leaders of several opposition parties including Trinamool Congress, Nationalist Congress Party, Shiv Sena, Communist Party of India-Marxist, Communist Party of India, Rashtriya Janata Dal and Samajwadi Party attended the meeting.

Prashant Kishor to join Congress ahead of assembly polls?

Prashant Kishor to join Congress ahead of assembly polls?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

Some Congress leaders consider Kishor as an "overrated" person and argue that in 2017 assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, he led to the decline of the party.

Pinarayi Vijayan cabinet to have 21 ministers

Pinarayi Vijayan cabinet to have 21 ministers

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Communist Party of India-Marxist's acting state secretary and Left Democratic Front (LDF) convener A Vijayaraghavan on Monday said that the Kerala government will have a 21-member cabinet.

Cong-TMC spat over alliance likely to benefit BJP in Goa polls

Cong-TMC spat over alliance likely to benefit BJP in Goa polls

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

The TMC, which is keen to leave a mark in its outing in Goa, had suggested a broad alliance but not much has moved on the proposal due to competing interests and apparent lack of faith between the opposition parties.

Rajasthan Royals have tough task to rise up

Rajasthan Royals have tough task to rise up

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Royals' new Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara is confident that the team's young Indian fast bowlers will rise to the challenge in this year's Indian Premier League.

Kohli's RCB aim to continue winning momentum vs Royals

Kohli's RCB aim to continue winning momentum vs Royals

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Royal Challengers Bangalore would look to build on the momentum when they take on a struggling Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League match in Dubai on Wednesday.

Can rejuvenated Royals stop Delhi Capitals?

Can rejuvenated Royals stop Delhi Capitals?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Rajasthan Royals will take a lot of confidence after snatching a two-run victory from the jaws of defeat against Punjab Kings.

Sonia Gandhi to remain interim Congress president

Sonia Gandhi to remain interim Congress president

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

The party is divided on the leadership matter with a section demanding collective leadership and another reposing faith in the Gandhi family.

Cong trying to make a comeback in Tripura in 2023 as new equations emerge

Cong trying to make a comeback in Tripura in 2023 as new equations emerge

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

It seems the grand old party is trying to stage a comeback in the state which it ruled at one time, but also to its progeny the Trinamool Congress which has vowed to come to power in Tripura in the 2023 state assembly elections.

IPL: KKR eye big win over RR to stay in play-offs race

IPL: KKR eye big win over RR to stay in play-offs race

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders would strive for a handsome win over struggling Rajasthan Royals in their last round-robin game to stay ahead in the IPL play-offs race in Sharjah on Thursday.

Confident CSK take on struggling Rajasthan

Confident CSK take on struggling Rajasthan

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

With eight points from 11 games, RR are placed second from bottom in the eight-team table and a loss on Saturday will end their slim chances of qualifying for the knockout stage.

Manmohan, Antony ask Sonia to continue as Cong chief

Manmohan, Antony ask Sonia to continue as Cong chief

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Sonia asked CWC members "to begin deliberations towards the process of transition to relieve her from the duty of party chief"

India's contingent checks in at Tokyo Games Village

India's contingent checks in at Tokyo Games Village

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

Athletes and officials from eight disciplines of archery, badminton, table tennis, hockey, judo, gymnastics, swimming and weightlifting landed in Tokyo

Pawar hosts 2-hr 'non-political' meet of Oppn leaders

Pawar hosts 2-hr 'non-political' meet of Oppn leaders

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Leaders of several opposition parties including the Trinamool Congress, the Samajwadi Party, the Aam Aadmi Party, the Rashtriya Lok Dal and the Left assembled at Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar's residence in New Delhi on Tuesday and discussed various issues facing the country, amid intense speculation about the possibility of a third front against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.

Soren's swearing-in to be spectacle of Oppn unity

Soren's swearing-in to be spectacle of Oppn unity

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

Cong leaders Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi, former Prez Pranab Mukherjee, NCP chief Sharad Pawar, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav as well as CMs of six states to be present at the occasion.

PIX: Indian athletes start training ahead of Tokyo Olympics

PIX: Indian athletes start training ahead of Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Indian athletes, including the boxers and shooters, hit the ground running as they started their pre-Olympic training, hoping to live up to massive expectations in the pandemic-hit Games in Tokyo.

First batch of athletes departs from Delhi for Tokyo Olympics

First batch of athletes departs from Delhi for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

The eight disciplines comprised archery, badminton, table tennis, hockey, judo, gymnastics, swimming and weightlifting.

After a decade in Opposition, 2021 sees DMK's return to power in Tamil Nadu

After a decade in Opposition, 2021 sees DMK's return to power in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

After a gap of 10 years, the DMK snatched the reins of power from arch rival AIADMK, with its president M K Stalin leading the party to a stellar performance and in the process, helming the state as chief minister for the first time.

Denied ticket, Kerala Mahila Congress chief tonsures head

Denied ticket, Kerala Mahila Congress chief tonsures head

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

It may be for the first time that any leader in any political party in Kerala had taken such a step to register their protest against the party leadership for denying poll ticket.

Pranav Dhanawade makes history; scores 1009 runs in an innings

Pranav Dhanawade makes history; scores 1009 runs in an innings

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Pranav Dhanawade, a school cricketer from Kalyan - on the outskirts of Mumbai, has scripted history by becoming the first batsman to score more than 1,000 runs in an innings.

IPL: KKR hope to revive campaign against struggling Royals

IPL: KKR hope to revive campaign against struggling Royals

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

KKR have so far failed to come together as a unit and slipped to sixth in the table after starting the tournament on a high against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

RCB aim to keep momentum going against stumbling Rajasthan

RCB aim to keep momentum going against stumbling Rajasthan

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

On the other hand, the Royals have managed to win only one of their three fixtures. They lost to Chennai Super Kings in their previous match to slip down to the sixth spot. Sanju Samson and his men will be eyeing a second win.

RR, Punjab Kings aim for winning start to IPL campaign

RR, Punjab Kings aim for winning start to IPL campaign

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

RR will have to get their combination right as only four foreigners can make the playing XI.

Leeds crowned champions as Brentford lose at Stoke

Leeds crowned champions as Brentford lose at Stoke

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Leeds United were crowned champions of the second-tier Championship after third-placed Brentford lost 1-0 at Stoke City in their penultimate game of the season on Saturday.

Sonia asks Congress-ruled states to override farm laws

Sonia asks Congress-ruled states to override farm laws

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

The Congress is strongly opposed to the three Central legislations which were signed into laws by President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday.

Struggling Royals, SunRisers seek revival of fortunes

Struggling Royals, SunRisers seek revival of fortunes

Rediff.com1 May 2021

RR have a lot of issues to sort out, particularly in the absence of key foreign players like Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes.

Mumbai look to overcome middle-order woes against RR

Mumbai look to overcome middle-order woes against RR

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

MI are coming into the match after suffering back-to-back losses

IPL: CSK, Royals in battle to gain momentum

IPL: CSK, Royals in battle to gain momentum

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

Three-time champion Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals would look to build on their first wins and gain momentum when they clash in the Indian Premier League in Mumbai on Monday.

RR look to skipper Samson for inspiration against DC

RR look to skipper Samson for inspiration against DC

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

While DC made a superb start under new captain Rishabh Pant, RR suffered a four-run defeat against Punjab Kings

Navy sends warship to rescue injured officer stranded in Indian Ocean

Navy sends warship to rescue injured officer stranded in Indian Ocean

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

Commander Abhilash Tomy KC, who is representing India in the Golden Globe Race, suffered a back injury on Friday after the yacht was dismasted due to extremely rough weather and sea conditions in the Indian Ocean.

Nepal forms panel to probe death of 8 Kerala tourists

Nepal forms panel to probe death of 8 Kerala tourists

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

The Department of Tourism said that a five-member committee has been formed to investigate if the resort was following the standards set by the government.

IPL auction: Who bought which player, for how much

IPL auction: Who bought which player, for how much

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Here's the complete list of which team bagged who, and for how much!

Kanhaiya Kumar joins Cong, says India can't survive without it

Kanhaiya Kumar joins Cong, says India can't survive without it

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

On joining the party, Kumar said, "I am joining Congress because it's not just a party, it's an idea. It's a country's oldest and most democratic party, and I am emphasising on 'democratic'...Not just me many think that country can't survive without the Congress..."

24 dead in Karnataka hospital due to oxygen shortage

24 dead in Karnataka hospital due to oxygen shortage

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Family members of the dead also staged a demonstration at the hospital and alleged there was a shorten of oxygen and raised slogans.

Boeing gets US govt nod to offer F-15EX jet to India: Official

Boeing gets US govt nod to offer F-15EX jet to India: Official

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

United States aerospace major Boeing on Thursday said it received approval from the country's government to offer its F-15EX multi-role combat jet to the Indian Air Force.

Congress-NCP-Sena to form govt before Dec 1: Raut

Congress-NCP-Sena to form govt before Dec 1: Raut

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

"The chief minister will be of Shiv Sena. People want Uddhav Thackeray to be the chief minister," said Raut.

Got a taste of brute force: Rahul on Kashmir visit

Got a taste of brute force: Rahul on Kashmir visit

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

Rahul said it is clear that things are "not normal" in Jammu and Kashmir.

Pilot should air his grievances with Cong leadership: Singhvi

Pilot should air his grievances with Cong leadership: Singhvi

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The senior leader, however, said that if the action of any MLA leads to harm to Congress government then it is simply not acceptable. "I consider Sachin Pilot as one of the most talented, competent and impressive Congressmen we have. He is a friend also. We all value him in the party. He should come and air his grievances, the floor is open. All people are prepared to listen to him," Singhvi said.

Was mistaken for a Sindhi in college, Anil Ambani

Was mistaken for a Sindhi in college, Anil Ambani

Rediff.com8 Feb 2014

As the last part of his name ended in 'ni', which is common for Sindhi, everyone thought he was one.