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Prem Chopra, Shakti Kapoor, Danny: Where Bollywood baddies live

Prem Chopra, Shakti Kapoor, Danny: Where Bollywood baddies live

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

A look at Mumbai's famous homes.

What the ISRO is planning next

What the ISRO is planning next

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

The space agency lines up GSLV-III and Chandrayan-II in 2017-18.

India-Pak agreement: J-K border residents hope for lasting peace

India-Pak agreement: J-K border residents hope for lasting peace

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

The announcement by India and Pakistan to strictly observe all agreements on ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) and other sectors has rekindled hope for a peaceful future among border residents in Jammu and Kashmir who have been living under constant fear of firing and shelling.

Train runs over eight in Andhra Pradesh

Train runs over eight in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com2 Nov 2013

At least eight passengers of the Alleppy-Dhanbad Bokaro express were crushed by another train when they jumped on the parallel tracks on hearing that there was a fire on the train. Many others were injured in the incident.

Hyderabad: Pro-united AP employees call off agitation

Hyderabad: Pro-united AP employees call off agitation

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

The pro-united Andhra employees on Thursday decided to temporarily suspend their agitation following an assurance from Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on rules governing their service among others.

Relief in Seema-Andhra region as power employees call off strike

Relief in Seema-Andhra region as power employees call off strike

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

The five-day long electricity crisis in the Seema-Andhra region would come to an end, after the employee's union agreed to call off their strike on Thursday.

Jt drugs controller waives trial of Biocon drug; arrested

Jt drugs controller waives trial of Biocon drug; arrested

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

The CBI has arrested Joint Drugs Controller S Eswara Reddy for allegedly receiving a Rs 4 lakh bribe to waive the phase three clinical trial of the Insulin Aspart injection, a product of Biocon Biologics under development to manage Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, officials said on Tuesday. Biocon Biologics is a subsidiary of the Kiran Mazumdar Shaw-led Biocon. The company has denied allegations. The agency has also arrested Dinesh Dua, director at Synergy Network India Private Limited, who was allegedly giving Reddy a bribe, they said.

'Wrong conclusions, untenable': CBI begins appeal against 2G scam acquittals

'Wrong conclusions, untenable': CBI begins appeal against 2G scam acquittals

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) began making submissions on Monday on its appeal before the Delhi high court challenging the acquittal of accused persons, including former telecom minister A Raja, and firms in the 2G spectrum allocation scam case in December 2017.

2G scam: HC asks CBI, ED, Raja and others to file submissions in appeals

2G scam: HC asks CBI, ED, Raja and others to file submissions in appeals

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma said the parties shall file brief written submissions not exceeding five pages.

Asian Games: India's schedule on October 1

Asian Games: India's schedule on October 1

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Sunday, October 1.

AP: Employees call off stir; power stations resume operation

AP: Employees call off stir; power stations resume operation

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Two thermal power stations at Vijayawada and Kadapa went into steam on Friday as power employees in coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions of Andhra Pradesh resumed work after calling off their indefinite strike "temporarily" in view of cyclonic storm Phailan.

'How Can Truth Hurt The Film-maker?'

'How Can Truth Hurt The Film-maker?'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

As Mahesh Bhatt turns 75 on September 20, Subhash K Jha calls him the 'eternal seeker of truth in cinema and in life'.

GMR rejig makes youngest son corporate chairman

GMR rejig makes youngest son corporate chairman

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Kiran Kumar Grandhi, 38, was earlier in charge of the urban infrastructure and highways business, which contributes five per cent of the Rs 10,000-crore revenue of GMR Infra.

'A natural', Kishan is a 'long-term' asset for India

'A natural', Kishan is a 'long-term' asset for India

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

More was pleased to see the development of Kishan as a genuine wicket-keeper batter.

2G scam acquittal verdict full of glaring illegalities, CBI tells Delhi HC

2G scam acquittal verdict full of glaring illegalities, CBI tells Delhi HC

Rediff.com23 May 2023

The CBI contended before the Delhi high court on Tuesday that there were glaring illegalities in the trial court judgment that acquitted former telecom minister A Raja and others in the 2G spectrum allocation scam case.

Telangana, India's 29th state, to be born on June 2

Telangana, India's 29th state, to be born on June 2

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Nearly two weeks after Parliament passed a bill for bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, the central government has decided that the new Telangana state will be born on June 2.

Govt to impose President's rule in Andhra Pradesh

Govt to impose President's rule in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Govt decides to impose central rule in Andhra Pradesh New Delhi, Feb 28 (PTI) Govt to impose President's rule in Andhra Pradesh The government on Friday decided to impose President's rule in Andhra Pradesh and keep the assembly in suspended animation. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Union cabinet while taking up an agenda item "political situation in Andhra Pradesh" and "proclamation under Article 356 (1)", sources said. The move comes in the wake of the resignation of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy following the government's decision to bifurcate the state. Andhra Pradesh Governor E S L Narasimhan will hold the charge during the period of President's rule. The term of the 294-member current Andhra Pradesh assembly expires on June 2, 2014 before which elections are to be held. The Election Commission is set to declare assembly polls along with the Lok Sabha elections in the next few days. The ruling Congress in the state did not propose another candidate to succeed Reddy, who quit as a member of Legislative Assembly as well as from the party protesting against the decision to create Telangana. The bill to create the country's 29th state, by splitting Andhra Pradesh, was passed by Parliament in the just-concluded winter session.

ISRO launches its 100th satellite, says 'new year gift'

ISRO launches its 100th satellite, says 'new year gift'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

The successful orbiting of the satellites by the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV C-40 comes four months after the Indian space Research Organisation's mission to launch backup navigation spacecraft IRNSS-1H onboard PSLV-39 ended in a rare failure.

Aishwarya-Salman Attend Radhika-Anant Ambani's Engagement

Aishwarya-Salman Attend Radhika-Anant Ambani's Engagement

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Nita and Mukesh Ambani's youngest son Anant got engaged to Radhika Merchant on January 19, and the occasion called for a celebration on a grand scale.

Cyclone Lehar weakens; likely to hit Andhra coast this afternoon

Cyclone Lehar weakens; likely to hit Andhra coast this afternoon

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

According to reports, the very severe cyclonic storm, located over west-central and adjoining south Bay of Bengal, has weakened into a severe cyclonic storm.

Asian Games 2023 Schedule

Asian Games 2023 Schedule

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Asian Games 2023 Schedule

Cyclone Phailin: PM announces interim relief of Rs 1000 cr

Cyclone Phailin: PM announces interim relief of Rs 1000 cr

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday announced an interim assistance of Rs 1,000 crore each for Andhra Pradesh and Odisha for relief and rehabilitation in the wake of destruction caused by cyclone Phailin.

Telangana Bill: Andhra CM may have no choice but to resign

Telangana Bill: Andhra CM may have no choice but to resign

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

The draft bill, approved by the Union abinet, seems to be much more favorable to the wishes of the people from Telangana than it is for those from Seemandhra, says Mohammed Siddique

Telangana bill: Cong ready to accept all the changes by BJP barring one

Telangana bill: Cong ready to accept all the changes by BJP barring one

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government is ready to make all the amendments suggested by the Bharatiya Janata Party on the Telangana bill barring one.

Neeraj Chopra and Co. ready to dominate Asian Games

Neeraj Chopra and Co. ready to dominate Asian Games

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Neeraj Chopra will be the cynosure of all eyes as India begins its athletics campaign in the Asian Games

The Best Of Yash Chopra On OTT

The Best Of Yash Chopra On OTT

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists the most popular Yash Chopra films -- the ones he directed, not produced (yes, so that means no DDLJ) -- that can be watched on OTT.

So who runs the AP government right now?

So who runs the AP government right now?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

With Andhra Pradesh on the verge of a division, the "government" in the state exists only on paper after a notification issued by the Governor and is non-existent for practical purposes.

T-Bill: Dissident Andhra MPs and CM deliberate best exit strategy

T-Bill: Dissident Andhra MPs and CM deliberate best exit strategy

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

While Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy is considering staying away from mainstream politics for a few months after resigning, Seema-Andhra MPs are gearing up to join the BJP or YSR Congress. Vicky Nanjappa reports

How IITs, NITs are grading students

How IITs, NITs are grading students

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

To stay on course with their academic calendars, several steps for graduating batches and fresh incoming batches are being taken.

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 27

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 27

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

India's schedule on Day 4 of the Asian Games on Wednesday, September 27.

Centre must address issues before bifurcation: AP CM

Centre must address issues before bifurcation: AP CM

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Treading a cautious path on the Telangana issue, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy said in Hyderabad on Thursday that the Centre should address the complicated issues concerned with the bifurcation of the state first before it embarks on the process.

India launches IRNSS-1D; set to operationalise navigational system

India launches IRNSS-1D; set to operationalise navigational system

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

India is set to operationalise its own navigational system with the successful launch of IRNSS-1D, the fourth in the series of seven navigational satellites, onboard PSLV-C27 from Sriharikota on Saturday.

Who Was Lata's Favourite Co-Singer?

Who Was Lata's Favourite Co-Singer?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Playback singers enjoyed the challenge of being pitched against the finest voice God ever created, but they were also wary of Lata Mangeshkar's endless resourcefulness in rendition.

Speaker delays meeting with Seemandhra MPs over resignations

Speaker delays meeting with Seemandhra MPs over resignations

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

The issue of resignation by Congress MPs from Seemandhra continues to hang fire. Their meeting with Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar, which was scheduled for Tuesday, has been delayed further.

Will family politics win over votes in Telangana?

Will family politics win over votes in Telangana?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

There are fathers, sons, nephews, daughters and brothers contesting the elections in Telangana this time, which makes it an interesting battle, says Vicky Nanjappa

AP speaker disqualifies 15 rebel MLAs from Congress, TDP

AP speaker disqualifies 15 rebel MLAs from Congress, TDP

Rediff.com8 Jun 2013

Fifteen rebel members of Legislative Assembly belonging to Andhra Pradesh's ruling Congress and main opposition Telugu Desam Party were today disqualified for voting in favour of a no-confidence motion moved by TRS against the Kiran Kumar Reddy government in March this year.

ISRO successfully launches India's sixth navigation satellite into orbit

ISRO successfully launches India's sixth navigation satellite into orbit

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

In a textbook mission, ISRO's PSLV-C32 lifted off from Sriharikota and later injected the IRNSS-IF in sub-Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit.

All systems go for ISRO's first ever multiple launch today

All systems go for ISRO's first ever multiple launch today

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

In its first multi-orbital launch, India's workhorse PSLV will on Monday inject eight different satellites, including the country's weather satellite SCATSAT-1 and five from other nations, into two different orbits.

Sonia gives strict instructions to pass T-Bill in LS today

Sonia gives strict instructions to pass T-Bill in LS today

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

The Congress chief met Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath and Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde to chalk out a strategy on the controversial legislation. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Cyclone 'Helen': Massive evacuation in four AP districts

Cyclone 'Helen': Massive evacuation in four AP districts

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Massive evacuation has been undertaken in four districts of Andhra Pradesh before a severe cyclone hits the eastern coast on Thursday followed by very heavy rainfall.