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Sonia Gandhi leads Opposition protest over Rafale deal outside Parliament

Sonia Gandhi leads Opposition protest over Rafale deal outside Parliament

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Oppn members raised slogans demanding a joint parliamentary committee probe into the issue.

Will be fulfilling my father's dream: Head of IAF contingent for R-Day parade

Will be fulfilling my father's dream: Head of IAF contingent for R-Day parade

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

Flight Lieutenant Srikant Sharma said that getting into the armed forces was a dream come true and this opportunity is an "icing on the cake".

Ranji Trophy: Pujara's woes continue as Saurashtra struggle

Ranji Trophy: Pujara's woes continue as Saurashtra struggle

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Summary of all Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai in control; Karnataka on top

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai in control; Karnataka on top

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

A round-up of Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday.

Woman vet rape and murder: 3 cops suspended for delay in filing FIR

Woman vet rape and murder: 3 cops suspended for delay in filing FIR

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

He said a detailed enquiry was conducted following which a sub-inspector and two constables were suspended on Saturday.

Sonia Gandhi holds meet with Congress 'rebels'

Sonia Gandhi holds meet with Congress 'rebels'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

The meeting also includes some of Sonia Gandhi's close associates and is the first effort by the Congress leadership for a reproachment with those who raised questions over the leadership.

On eve of Sonia's meeting with 'dissenters', Cong asserts Rahul best suited to lead party

On eve of Sonia's meeting with 'dissenters', Cong asserts Rahul best suited to lead party

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said the party stood united and together as a family and there are no dissensions pending after the announcement of elections to the party chief's post.

Plea in SC seeks removal of farmers protesting at Delhi borders

Plea in SC seeks removal of farmers protesting at Delhi borders

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

The plea has sought the apex court directions to the authorities to open the roads at Delhi borders, shift these protestors to allotted place and provide guidelines on social distancing and use of mask at the protest place to contain spread of COVID-19 cases.

Ranji roundup: J&K enter quarter-finals despite loss

Ranji roundup: J&K enter quarter-finals despite loss

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Jammu and Kashmir made it to the quarter-finals of the Ranji Trophy despite suffering a two-wicket defeat at the hands of Haryana in their final Group C match in Jammu on Saturday. In the quarter-finals to be played from February 20 to 24, Saurashtra will be up against Andhra, Karnataka will face Jammu and Kashmir, Bengal will take on Odisha and Gujarat will square off against Goa.

Govt jobs in MP only for locals, says Shivraj

Govt jobs in MP only for locals, says Shivraj

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

"The state government has taken an important decision that government jobs will be given to youths of Madhya Pradesh. We are making necessary legal provisions for this. Resources of Madhya Pradesh are meant for children of the state," Chouhan said in a video statement.

Man who offered Rs 11 lakh to kill Kanhaiya has Rs 150 in bank

Man who offered Rs 11 lakh to kill Kanhaiya has Rs 150 in bank

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

The Purvanchal Sena president, Adarsh Sharma, went into hiding soon after a case under the Delhi Prevention of Defacement of Property Act was registered against him at the Parliament Street police station.

Maoist chief Prachanda elected as Nepal PM

Maoist chief Prachanda elected as Nepal PM

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Maoist chief Prachanda was on Wednesday elected by lawmakers as Nepal's Prime Minister for a second time.

President confers gallantry awards

President confers gallantry awards

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

The Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra were posthumously awarded to Major David Manlun and Major Satish Dahiya, who lost their lives while fighting with terrorists in Nagaland and Jammu and Kashmir.

'The Gandhis are a liability for the Congress'

'The Gandhis are a liability for the Congress'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

'The Congress can exist without (someone from) the Nehru-Gandhi family being its president.'

What India Inc says about Budget 2022

What India Inc says about Budget 2022

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday unveiled a Rs 39.45 lakh crore Budget with a view to fire up the key engines of the economy to sustain a world-beating recovery from the pandemic. This was Sitharaman's fourth Budget. While the taxpayers were left in the lurch, once again, was she able to cheer Corporate India?

PHOTOS: Religious places prep to reopen gates to devotees

PHOTOS: Religious places prep to reopen gates to devotees

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

With relaxations in the COVID-19 lockdown, temples across the country are all set to reopen from Monday in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by Union home ministry to prevent coronavirus spread.

Gandhis lead Cong Satyagraha against CAA, NRC; Rahul slams PM

Gandhis lead Cong Satyagraha against CAA, NRC; Rahul slams PM

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Singh and Rahul Gandhi read out the Preamble to the Constitution of India as part of the 'Satyagraha of Unity' protest.

Heavy rains lash Delhi, traffic comes to a standstill

Heavy rains lash Delhi, traffic comes to a standstill

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Cmmuters faced hard time navigating through water-logged roads and faced traffic congestion.

Music director Ravi passes away

Music director Ravi passes away

Rediff.com8 Mar 2012

Legendary composer Ravi Shankar Sharma, popularly known as Ravi, passed away on Wednesday evening at the age of 86.

BJP, Cong in war of words over UK leader's Kashmir remark

BJP, Cong in war of words over UK leader's Kashmir remark

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

The Labour Party leader, whose stand on Kashmir has not gone down well with the Indian government, also tweeted a picture of the meeting.

SC allows women to take NDA entrance exam, asks UPSC to issue notification

SC allows women to take NDA entrance exam, asks UPSC to issue notification

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

"The Air Force and Navy have acted in a more liberal way. However, in the Army, you kept giving them a five-five year's job and never gave permanent commission till the verdict of the Supreme Court. If you are introducing women in the Army then why do you create a bar in NDA," the SC said.

RA&W behind Nepal PM's decision to dissolve parliament?

RA&W behind Nepal PM's decision to dissolve parliament?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Did Oli turn to India when he realised that China was backing unity of the Nepal Communist Party rather than the government led by his faction?

At BJP meet, Rajnath urges dialogue between farmers, govt

At BJP meet, Rajnath urges dialogue between farmers, govt

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday urged dialogue between the protesting farmers and the Centre while addressing a meeting of Bharatiya Janata Party office-bearers, during which he also invoked the border clashes with China and the construction of the Ram temple.

Court frames charges against 10 in Dara case

Court frames charges against 10 in Dara case

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

A Jaipur court has framed charges against 10 accused, including an Indian Police Service officer, involved in the alleged fake encounter case of Dara Singh.

PM Oli didn't mean to debase Ayodhya's value: Nepal

PM Oli didn't mean to debase Ayodhya's value: Nepal

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday clarified that the remarks made by Prime Minister Oli 'are not linked to any political subject and have no intention at all to hurt the feelings and sentiments of anyone'.

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Given the controversy over Uttar Pradesh's population control moves, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP MLAs in UP have.

'I expect a third wave by December'

'I expect a third wave by December'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

'We must not forget that the virus will continue to adapt itself to live with us.' 'The vaccine is the only one way we can prevent mortality.'

UPA MPs to write to LS Speaker seeking quick call on LoP issue

UPA MPs to write to LS Speaker seeking quick call on LoP issue

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Upping the ante on the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition issue, Congress and its allies on Monday said they will write to Speaker Sumitra Mahajan seeking an immediate decision in the matter.

Localised lockdowns worry home appliance, auto firms

Localised lockdowns worry home appliance, auto firms

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

Durable goods companies and retailers say online sales won't compensate for the fall in offline sales.

Rahul 'ready to take any responsibility' given by party

Rahul 'ready to take any responsibility' given by party

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

The highlight of the five-hour meeting, which ended with a plan to hold a 'chintan shivir' at the earliest opportunity to chalk the Congress' future strategy, was a demand by Sonia Gandhi's loyalists that Rahul Gandhi should assume the party leadership again.

Centre undertakes mega review of VIP security; Lalu, Akhilesh lose cover

Centre undertakes mega review of VIP security; Lalu, Akhilesh lose cover

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

This is the first full-scale review of VIP protectees by the Union home ministry after the Modi 2.0 government took charge.

Jyotiraditya Scindia joins BJP, says Cong denying reality

Jyotiraditya Scindia joins BJP, says Cong denying reality

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Scindia, who was also named as its Rajya Sabha candidate from Madhya Pradesh by the BJP, hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "competence and complete dedication" to serving India and asserted that the country's future is fully secure in his hands.

Taapsee, Shraddha earn more than Saif!

Taapsee, Shraddha earn more than Saif!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Some surprises here!

Lupin eyes acquisitions abroad

Lupin eyes acquisitions abroad

Rediff.com4 May 2007

Pharma company Lupin is looking at acquisitions abroad for its expansion plans this fiscal and has raised $100 million for the purpose.

What Trumps did on Day 2 of India visit

What Trumps did on Day 2 of India visit

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Spectacle turned to substance on Day 2 of United States President Donald Trump's visit as he had talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the nation's capital. After a day of lapping up attention from cheering crowds and taking in India's most famous sites, including the Taj Mahal, Trump lay the groundwork for longer-term deals on trade and other matters. Take a look.

Bangladesh to appeal over no-ball that saved Rohit

Bangladesh to appeal over no-ball that saved Rohit

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Outraged by the quality of umpiring in Bangladesh's World Cup quarter-final loss to India in Melbourne, the country's Cricket Board is all set to lodge a protest in the ICC and has got the backing of the governing body's President AHM Mustafa Kamal, who said the on-field officiating was "very poor".

Ranji round-up: Delhi seamers blow away Hyderabad

Ranji round-up: Delhi seamers blow away Hyderabad

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Seamers put New Delhi in a commanding position as Ishant Sharma and Simarjeet Singh struck big blows against Hyderabad on Day 2 of their Ranji Trophy match. Here is a round-up of all the Ranji Trophy action on Day 2 on Thursday.

Political bigwigs, film celebrities turn up to vote

Political bigwigs, film celebrities turn up to vote

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

As people queued up to cast their vote, there were some famous faces in the lines at different polling stations.

Australian Open: Sameer, Praneeth enter quarters

Australian Open: Sameer, Praneeth enter quarters

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Indian shuttlers B Sai Praneeth and Sameer Verma lived upto their billing and registered straight game victories to progress to the quarterfinals of the men's singles event at the Australian Open in Sydney, on Thursday.

Online sale of durables nearly doubles this season

Online sale of durables nearly doubles this season

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

With consumers staying indoors and e-commerce firms extending their reach to a larger number of pin codes, these giants have snatched a larger share from the offline traders this season.