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Sameer Wankhede: Drug-buster whose biggest op went bust

Sameer Wankhede: Drug-buster whose biggest op went bust

Rediff.com27 May 2022

The clean chit to Aryan Khan and five others by the Narcotics Control Bureau on Friday has once again brought the central agency's former zonal director Sameer Wankhede under the spotlight.

AP CM Naidu constitutes his council of ministers

AP CM Naidu constitutes his council of ministers

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu constituted his council of ministers on Sunday night, considering their experience and social equations, giving due representation to women as well as backward castes.

Am I a terrorist or Nirav Modi, asks Mehbooba's daughter Iltija

Am I a terrorist or Nirav Modi, asks Mehbooba's daughter Iltija

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

She said she was an "Indian citizen and a law abiding citizen" and has not broken any law. "But, even to issue the two-year passport, the Official Secrets Act has been invoked against me. This Act is usually invoked for espionage," Iltija claimed.

Mushtaq Ali: Shaw makes short work of Mizoram

Mushtaq Ali: Shaw makes short work of Mizoram

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

When Mizoram batted, Shreevats Goswami (31) was the only significant scorer but the seasoned Mumbai attack led by Dhawal Kulkarni kept the minnows under check.

Will Pawan Kalyan alter political equations in Andhra?

Will Pawan Kalyan alter political equations in Andhra?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2014

The launch of Jana Sena party by Union minister Chiranjeevi's brother and Telugu movie star Pawan Kalyan may alter political equations in Andhra Pradesh, more particularly in coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions, days ahead of elections to Lok Sabha and the state assembly.

ISRO mulls increasing satellite launches to 12-18 per year

ISRO mulls increasing satellite launches to 12-18 per year

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Noting that the PSLV was a versatile launch vehicle which can do different jobs and put satellites in different orbits, he said streamlining of this operation with improved capabilities is on.

T-Bill should not be pushed amidst din in Parliament: Ramesh

T-Bill should not be pushed amidst din in Parliament: Ramesh

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

In the wake of attempts by the government to push the Telangana Bill, Union Minister Jairam Ramesh said that it should not rush the proposed legislation amidst the "cacophony" in Parliament.

'With 5K SIP, Can I Build 3 Crore Corpus In 15 Years?'

'With 5K SIP, Can I Build 3 Crore Corpus In 15 Years?'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your queries.

Cabinet gives nod for Telangana; Hyd to be joint capital

Cabinet gives nod for Telangana; Hyd to be joint capital

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

The Centre on Thursday evening took the first significant step towards creation of a separate Telangana state from out of Andhra Pradesh and decided that Hyderabad will be the joint capital of the two states for 10 years.

ISRO's PSLV-38 blasts off with 31 satellites

ISRO's PSLV-38 blasts off with 31 satellites

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Other than the Cartosat-2 series satellite, the PSLV is carrying 29 nano satellites from 14 countries - Austria, Belgium, Chile, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia, the United Kingdom and the United States of America besides a nano satellite from India.

What Thriller Will You Watch On OTT?

What Thriller Will You Watch On OTT?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Middle Earth comes to OTT as does a spate of other offerings. Sukanya Verma gives you your OTT menu.

Telangana Bill sent to AP assembly with 6-week timeline

Telangana Bill sent to AP assembly with 6-week timeline

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

The Centre on Thursday sent the controversial Telangana Bill to the Andhra Pradesh Assembly, setting a six-week timeline to approve the proposal to bifurcate the state.

Jagan lashes out at Sonia: You are dividing Andhra to make Rahul the PM

Jagan lashes out at Sonia: You are dividing Andhra to make Rahul the PM

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

Lashing out at Congress President Sonia Gandhi for "playing with the lives of Telugu people" and "murdering democracy in broad daylight", YSR Congress chief Y S Jaganmohan Reddy on Saturday called on Telugu people to give 30 Lok Sabha seats to his party in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections to stop the division of Andhra Pradesh.

Telangana: Talks between CM, govt employees FAIL; stir to continue

Telangana: Talks between CM, govt employees FAIL; stir to continue

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

Talks between Andhra Pradesh government and striking Non-Gazetted Officers Association, to end the ongoing indefinite strike by government employees, did not bear fruit as the latter vowed to continue agitation against proposed bifurcation of the state.

Nehru, Indira wanted Andhra Pradesh united for a reason: CM

Nehru, Indira wanted Andhra Pradesh united for a reason: CM

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Addressing the media Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Kiran Kumar took on the Congress High Command in New Delhi for dividing the state while adding that he did not care about his seat.

Cong ministers demand new AP capital in Rayalaseema region

Cong ministers demand new AP capital in Rayalaseema region

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

Ministers and Congress MLAs from Rayalaseema raised a demand that the new capital of Andhra Pradesh be located in Rayalaseema region, implying Kurnool town.

Seema-Andhra MLAs head to Delhi to stall Telangana formation

Seema-Andhra MLAs head to Delhi to stall Telangana formation

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Ahead of the crucial Congress Working Committee meeting likely to be held in New Delhi on July 28regarding the Telangana issue, MLAs from the Seema-Andhra region have stepped up pressure not to bifurcate the state.

Congress decision on Telangana likely on July 12

Congress decision on Telangana likely on July 12

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

With the Congress top brass in New Delhi likely to take a final call on Friday on the vexed Telangana issue, the development has sparked a flurry of activities in the Andhra Pradesh capital.

Hotel building collapses in Secunderabad; 10 killed

Hotel building collapses in Secunderabad; 10 killed

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

The two-storeyed Hotel City Light and Bakery, located on RP road in Secunderabad, crashed at around 6 am on Monday.

PHOTOS: Mountain-sized comet whizzes past Mars after a million years

PHOTOS: Mountain-sized comet whizzes past Mars after a million years

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

In a once-in-a-million-years encounter, a comet, the size of a small mountain, flew past Mars on Sunday.

Ranji: Bengal lose three in chase of 177 against Baroda

Ranji: Bengal lose three in chase of 177 against Baroda

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Thursday.

National Games: Valarivan shoots down gold; 9 records fall in athletics

National Games: Valarivan shoots down gold; 9 records fall in athletics

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Munita Prajapati (Uttar Pradesh), daughter of a construction labourer, and 17-year-old Parvej Khan (Services) were the stars of the day, with Munita setting the first record of this edition in the Women's 20km walk. She clocked a commendable 1 hour 38 minutes 20 seconds.

Mumbai Indians cool off in the pool

Mumbai Indians cool off in the pool

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

Mumbai Indians celebrated the end of their quarantine with a game of volleyball in the pool at the St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort in Abu Dhabi.

What's next for Mangalyaan? ISRO boss tells us

What's next for Mangalyaan? ISRO boss tells us

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

In his first interview, after the launch of MOM in Mars orbit, ISRO chief K Radhakrishnan spoke to T E Narasimhan about the mission and the way forward.

Anurag Thakur given charge of Sports, I&B ministry

Anurag Thakur given charge of Sports, I&B ministry

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

The 46-year-old MP from Hamirpur in Himachal Pradesh was among the 15 new Cabinet ministers who took oath in the first major rejig and expansion of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government after it returned to power for a second term in May 2019.

India all set to launch its own 'space shuttle' on Monday

India all set to launch its own 'space shuttle' on Monday

Rediff.com22 May 2016

India is all set for the maiden launch on Monday of an indigenous winged Reusable Launch Vehicle--that is being dubbed as its own space shuttle--from Sriharikota spaceport in Andhra Pradesh.

Desi space observatory, the fourth of its kind, set for launch

Desi space observatory, the fourth of its kind, set for launch

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

India's observatory will be the fourth in space, after the Hubble, Russia's Spektr R and Suzaku of Japan.

Congress house on fire in Andhra

Congress house on fire in Andhra

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

The total number of those who have quit the Congress and embraced parties like the YSR Congress, Telugu Desam Party and the Telangana Rashtra Samithi stands at 75 today. To make matters worse, another wave of defections are expected to hit the party in the days to come.

Bollywood Vamps: Armed With More Evil Than Hell!

Bollywood Vamps: Armed With More Evil Than Hell!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Where the larger-than-life villain hogged the show by hurting the hero or throwing hurdles in his path, the role of his female counterpart has evolved from seductive sidekick to she-devil.

Bhaker, other Olympians not included in team for Cairo WC

Bhaker, other Olympians not included in team for Cairo WC

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

The team will be accompanied by six coaches -- Deepali Deshpande, Samaresh Jung, Manoj Kumar, DS Chandel, Ronak Pandit and Ved Prakash -- and two physios.

India launches heaviest commercial space mission ever

India launches heaviest commercial space mission ever

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Heralding a new era, India on Friday night launched its heaviest commercial space mission ever with its polar rocket successfully putting five British satellites into the intended orbit after a flawless takeoff.

BJP writes to Hazare, questions Mamata's 'clean' image

BJP writes to Hazare, questions Mamata's 'clean' image

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party's unit in West Bengal on Friday shot off a letter to activist Anna Hazare, questioning his support for Mamata Banerjee, and contested the 'clean' image of her government.

Telangana bill may be tabled in Parliament on Tuesday

Telangana bill may be tabled in Parliament on Tuesday

Rediff.com9 Feb 2014

The bill to create Telangana is likely to be introduced in Parliament on Tuesday.

'Sorry brother, I can't campaign for Congress like you'

'Sorry brother, I can't campaign for Congress like you'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

Telugu superstar and Union minister Chiranjeveei, who merged his Praja Rajyam Party with the Congress, is surely having problems with his brother Pawan Kalyan, another popular film star. The latter, who never agreed with his elder brother's decision to join Congress, has now decided to float a new party to make certain electoral gains in the politically sensitive Seema-Andhra region. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

'Sorry brother, I can't campaign for Congress like you'

'Sorry brother, I can't campaign for Congress like you'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

Telugu superstar and Union minister Chiranjeveei, who merged his Praja Rajyam Party with the Congress, is surely having problems with his brother Pawan Kalyan, another popular film star. The latter, who never agreed with his elder brother's decision to join Congress, has now decided to float a new party to make certain electoral gains in the politically sensitive Seema-Andhra region. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

PIX: Katrina glitters at IIFA Rocks

PIX: Katrina glitters at IIFA Rocks

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

The 20th edition of the IIFA awards unveiled their first event, IIFA Rocks, and celebs made a beeline for it.

Andhra CM declares open revolt: We will defeat Telangana Bill

Andhra CM declares open revolt: We will defeat Telangana Bill

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

Throwing a direct challenge at the Congress high command, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Saturday said that he would ensure the defeat of the AP Reorganisation Bill 2013 when it comes up for passage in the state assembly.

Ranji Trophy: Prithvi Shaw smashes triple ton against Assam

Ranji Trophy: Prithvi Shaw smashes triple ton against Assam

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Shaw continued from his unbeaten 240 from overnight and brought up his triple ton.

VIPs get sexual favours inside Tihar, says ex-official

VIPs get sexual favours inside Tihar, says ex-official

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

'During my tenure, I have even seen influential people asking for sexual favour and availing it. Sodomy is common inside Tihar and the powerful people get such favours from inmates either mutually or with the help of jail officials'

HCL eyes Europe for tablets & phablets

HCL eyes Europe for tablets & phablets

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

The company claims it is selling as many tablets internationally as it is retailing in India.