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WATCH: Virat Kohli aces bottle cap challenge

WATCH: Virat Kohli aces bottle cap challenge

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

Kohli can be seen trying the Bottle Cap Challenge and Shastri's voice can be heard in the background.

Space for opposition is diminishing in country: CJI Ramana

Space for opposition is diminishing in country: CJI Ramana

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

He said there used to be mutual respect between the government and the opposition, which is diminishing.

No plan to scrap sedition law: Rijuju in LS

No plan to scrap sedition law: Rijuju in LS

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday said in the Lok Sabha that the ministry of home affairs has no proposal under consideration to scrap Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) dealing with sedition.

PM Modi inaugurates Khelo India Winter Games

PM Modi inaugurates Khelo India Winter Games

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the second Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg and said that the event is a step towards making Jammu and Kashmir a hub of winter sports in the country.

Kolkata gymnasts take the Internet by storm

Kolkata gymnasts take the Internet by storm

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

After taking the Internet by storm, these young gymnasts from Kolkata were congratulated by Nadia Comaneci.

13 Union ministers bite the dust as Modi magic fails

13 Union ministers bite the dust as Modi magic fails

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

BJP heavyweights Smriti Irani, Arjun Munda, Ajay Mishra Teni and Kailash Chaudhary were among the 13 Union ministers who tasted defeat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, as stunning losses in three Hindi heartland states forced the BJP to rely on allies to form the government.

Arunachal teen kicked, given electric shock in Chinese custody, alleges father

Arunachal teen kicked, given electric shock in Chinese custody, alleges father

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

He was tied and blindfolded while in the custody of China's People's Liberation Army for more than a week, the father alleged.

'BSF report on Chinese troops presence in Pak forward areas'

'BSF report on Chinese troops presence in Pak forward areas'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

The Border Security Force has submitted a preliminary report on presence of Chinese troops in Pakistan's forward defence locations for imparting training of weapons handling, Lok Sabha was told on Tuesday.

No Leader Is Bigger Than The Electorate

No Leader Is Bigger Than The Electorate

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

There is little doubt that the prime minister's own charisma exceeds that of his party, but 2024 is proof that no party can ultimately depend on one person to deliver victory all the time, points out R Jagannathan.

Adani prospered during Cong rule: Maharashtra minister

Adani prospered during Cong rule: Maharashtra minister

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Maharashtra minister Sudhir Mungantiwar on Thursday claimed that Gautam Adani prospered during the Congress regime in Gujarat and said one cannot become the prime minister by growing a 'beard', referring to Rahul Gandhi's remarks on the industrialist in Parliament.

No handshakes, only 'namastes' for Sindhu due to virus

No handshakes, only 'namastes' for Sindhu due to virus

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

Top Indian shuttler P V Sindhu will not be shaking hands during next week's All England Open Badminton Championships in Birmingham and use the traditional 'Namaste' greeting instead following the coronavirus outbreak, the 24-year-old said. Seven Indian badminton players have pulled out of the Birmingham tournament over coronavirus fears.

Coronavirus effect: Sports Minister advises athletes to not shake hands with people

Coronavirus effect: Sports Minister advises athletes to not shake hands with people

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

In an advisory issued by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) to all the NSFs, it said the athletes' health comes first. Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju warned country's athletes to be extra cautious in the wake of the deadly coronavirus outbreak

Govt issues notification to link Aadhaar with voter list

Govt issues notification to link Aadhaar with voter list

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

The government on Friday issued rules allowing linking of electoral roll data with Aadhaar, making electoral law gender neutral for service voters and enabling young citizens register as voters four times a year instead of the present one.

'Hypocrisy vs childish': Cong, BJP battle over Rahul Gandhi

'Hypocrisy vs childish': Cong, BJP battle over Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Senior Congress leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, are accompanying Rahul Gandhi to the court.

Medal on mind, Dutee is prepping hard for Tokyo Games

Medal on mind, Dutee is prepping hard for Tokyo Games

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

'I am very happy that I would be representing India in Tokyo Olympics. I am very proud to know that I am participating in an individual event for the second time.'

SIMI hand behind Bengaluru blast? It's a possibility, says Rijiju

SIMI hand behind Bengaluru blast? It's a possibility, says Rijiju

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Outlawed outfit Students Islamic Movement of India's possible role has come under the scanner of investigators probing the terror attack outside a restaurant here that killed a woman and injured three others, as government announced a raft of measures to ramp up security, particularly in crowded areas.

CJI Ramana nominates Justice Lalit as successor

CJI Ramana nominates Justice Lalit as successor

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Chief Justice of India N V Ramana on Thursday set in motion the process of appointment of his successor by recommending the name of Justice Uday Umesh Lalit, the most senior judge, to the Centre.

Sports Minister, Jharkhand CM help hard-up footballer

Sports Minister, Jharkhand CM help hard-up footballer

Rediff.com23 May 2021

Sangeeta received the Indian team call-up after impressing in the age-group tournaments but before her dream to play for the senior national side could take flight, the pandemic struck leading to a nationwide lockdown.

COVID-19 vaccine: Olympic-bound athletes will be given priority

COVID-19 vaccine: Olympic-bound athletes will be given priority

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said India's Olympic-bound athletes and the support staff will be given priority when the COVID-19 vaccine becomes available in the country.

Maestro of Football: PM Modi condoles Maradona's death

Maestro of Football: PM Modi condoles Maradona's death

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief at the passing away of the Argentine legend.

Biren Singh sworn in as Manipur CM for 2nd time

Biren Singh sworn in as Manipur CM for 2nd time

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Singh, along with five cabinet ministers, were administered oath by Governor La Ganesan.

Ministers defend renaming Motera stadium after PM Modi

Ministers defend renaming Motera stadium after PM Modi

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

'Whole Sports Complex is Sardar Patel Sports Enclave. Only the name of one Cricket Stadium, within that complex has been named as #NarendramodiStadium'

What will Conrad Sangma's NPP do if kept out of Manipur government?

What will Conrad Sangma's NPP do if kept out of Manipur government?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

While Manipur's Bharatiya Janata Party leadership has flown to Delhi to lay rival claims to the post of chief minister of the north-eastern state, National People's Party leader Conrad K Sangma, who had earlier flown to Imphal to seek a place for his party in the new government, seems miffed by hints that the BJP will go ahead and form a single-party government.

Ministry to start vaccination for Oly-bound athletes from March

Ministry to start vaccination for Oly-bound athletes from March

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

According to a Sports Ministry official, they had already prepared a blue-print and if given a go-ahead by the health ministry, they plan to start the vaccination for Olympic-bound athletes from next month.

Bindra backs Zareen's demand for trial against Mary

Bindra backs Zareen's demand for trial against Mary

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Mary Kom (51kg) claimed her eighth world medal at the recently-concluded championships in Russia and BFI now plans to send the Manipuri boxer for the Olympic qualifiers in China

Over 1,200 Indians to reach home in 6 flights from Romania: Scindia

Over 1,200 Indians to reach home in 6 flights from Romania: Scindia

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Scindia said on Twitter the Romanian prime minister has assured his continued support to Indian students crossing the Romanian borders.

President Kovind inaugurates refurbished Motera Stadium

President Kovind inaugurates refurbished Motera Stadium

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

The refurbished Sardar Patel Stadium in Motera is now renamed Narendra Modi Stadium.

2 new judges to take oath on Monday, SC to reach full strength

2 new judges to take oath on Monday, SC to reach full strength

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

'As per the provisions under the Constitution of India, Hon'ble President of India has appointed the following Chief Justices of High Courts as Judges of the Supreme Court. My best to them: Rajesh Bindal, Chief Justice, Allahabad HC and Aravind Kumar, Chief Justice, Gujarat HC,' Law Minister Kiren Rijiju tweeted.

Hopeful of NIA team's visit to Pak to probe Pathankot attack: Govt

Hopeful of NIA team's visit to Pak to probe Pathankot attack: Govt

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said that the government was hopeful a team of National Investigation Agency will soon visit Pakistan to gather evidence in connection with the Pathankot terror attack.

SC advances plea against BJP leader becoming Madras HC judge to Feb 7

SC advances plea against BJP leader becoming Madras HC judge to Feb 7

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday reconsidered a plea for urgent hearing of a petition challenging the appointment of lawyer Lekshmana Chandra Victoria Gowri as an additional judge of the Madras high court, and advanced the date of hearing to February 7 from February 10.

PM's accolades for World Champ Sindhu

PM's accolades for World Champ Sindhu

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The Olympic silver-medallist, who out-played Japan's Nozomi Okuhara 21-7, 21-7 in a lop-sided final in Basel, Switzerland on Sunday, earlier addressed the frenzied media at the Indira Gandhi InternationalAirport in New Delhi on Monday

Cleaning Ganga public's job too: Jal Shakti minister

Cleaning Ganga public's job too: Jal Shakti minister

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

The society needs to consider cleaning the Ganga river as its responsibility and not see it as just the government's job, Jal Shakti minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said on Wednesday.

Dutee granted visa for European races

Dutee granted visa for European races

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

India's fastest woman Dutee Chand was on Friday granted visa to travel to Europe and participate in a couple of races in her bid to qualify for the World Athletics Championships.

Bindra hails 'stuff of dreams' from Manish and Singhraj

Bindra hails 'stuff of dreams' from Manish and Singhraj

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

With Indian shooters Manish Narwal and Singhraj Adhana winning the gold and silver respectively in mixed pistol 50m SH1 event at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics on Saturday, Olympic Gold Medallist Abhinav Bindra congratulated them for registering their name in the history books.

Inter-state council rejigged, Amit Shah is standing committee chief

Inter-state council rejigged, Amit Shah is standing committee chief

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Ten Union ministers will be the permanent invitees to the Inter-State Council, according to an official notification.

Birthday wishes pour in as World No 1 Smriti turns 23

Birthday wishes pour in as World No 1 Smriti turns 23

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Many conveyed birthday wishes to Mandhana and said keep inspiring.

Now Adhir seeks unconditional apology from Smriti for insulting Prez Murmu

Now Adhir seeks unconditional apology from Smriti for insulting Prez Murmu

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

However, he pointed out that the manner in which Smriti Irani was taking the name of President in the House was not proper and in consonance with the status and position of the President.

'Homesick' hockey players granted month's break

'Homesick' hockey players granted month's break

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

On Friday, barring a few, most of the team members returned to their native places after being granted the break.

Have a day as wonderful as your smooth forehand: Yuvraj wishes Paes on his 47th b'day

Have a day as wonderful as your smooth forehand: Yuvraj wishes Paes on his 47th b'day

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Yuvraj Singh jokingly said he and Paes could become a good retired doubles partner if the former is looking for one.

Varun Dhawan, Hema Malini send good wishes to Team India

Varun Dhawan, Hema Malini send good wishes to Team India

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

"I have sent my good wishes to the Indian cricket team and I am hopeful they will perform well," Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said.