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Karnataka Won't Be A Cakewalk For BJP

Karnataka Won't Be A Cakewalk For BJP

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The current public mood is that it will be a hung assembly. No one, not even in the BJP, is talking about even a simple majority for the party.

SC panel members meet, say repealing farm laws won't be good

SC panel members meet, say repealing farm laws won't be good

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

A key committee member and president of Maharashtra-based Shetkari Sanghatana, Anil Ghanwat said the farm sector reforms are much needed and no political party in the next 50 years will ever attempt them again if these laws are repealed.

'If Kashmir Files is branded anti-Islam, it's politics'

'If Kashmir Files is branded anti-Islam, it's politics'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

'What matters to me is that the film is reaching out and touching hearts.' 'An 85-year old man and his 75-year wife, who had never stepped into a cinema, went to see The Kashmir Files.' 'That is my real achievement.'

Tomar says ready for talks; farmer unions unmoved

Tomar says ready for talks; farmer unions unmoved

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

With the talks between the Centre and the agitating farmer unions stalled since January, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Wednesday expressed readiness to resume the dialogue to resolve their objections to the three new agri laws, but the unions remained adamant on their demands for a repeal of the legislations and a legal guarantee on the minimum support price.

Ranji roundup: Delhi thrash Mumbai for first win of season

Ranji roundup: Delhi thrash Mumbai for first win of season

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Vaibhav Rawal scored a fine century before pacer Divij Mehra's dismantled Mumbai with a five-wicket haul to power Delhi to an emphatic eight-wicket victory in the Ranji Trophy Group B match.

CBI books 5 Lt Col-ranked officers in Army recruitment scam

CBI books 5 Lt Col-ranked officers in Army recruitment scam

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

The agency has booked 23 Army personnel and civilians, including relatives of officers, for allegedly demanding bribe and facilitating bribery, they said.

AAP takes aim at Arun Jaitley again, raises 5 questions

AAP takes aim at Arun Jaitley again, raises 5 questions

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Calling Jaitley a "master of half truth and beautiful lies", AAP leader Ashutosh made certain fresh allegations against the finance minister and said his comments that there was no specific charges against him was "misleading".

Time Up For Rohit, Kohli, Rahul?

Time Up For Rohit, Kohli, Rahul?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

The national selectors did well to deliver a loud and clear message as they sought to kickstart the transition in the Indian T20 team.

Modi's Diwali With Nowshera Brigade

Modi's Diwali With Nowshera Brigade

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Continuing his tradition of spending Diwali with soldiers who protect the Motherland, Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi on Thursday wished troops posted in the Nowshera sector of Jammu and Kashmir a Happy, Healthy and Safe Diwali.

Will Akshay-Abbas-Mustan make Khiladi 2?

Will Akshay-Abbas-Mustan make Khiladi 2?

Rediff.com12 May 2022

'We are open to directing a Khiladi 2.' 'And we would want to do it with Akshay who is still so fit, energetic and successful.'

5 former Akali leaders join BJP ahead of Punjab polls

5 former Akali leaders join BJP ahead of Punjab polls

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Amanjot Kaur Ramoowalia, a former member of Akali Dal's women wing and daughter of former Union minister Balwant Singh Ramoowalia, Gurpreet Singh Shahpur, Chand Singh Chatha and Baljinder Singh Dakoha, all associated with the former BJP ally, joined the saffron party in presence of a number its leaders, including cabinet minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.

Dehati Disco Review

Dehati Disco Review

Rediff.com27 May 2022

A film that calls itself Dehati Disco cannot be taken seriously, says Deepa Gahlot.

'Irrefutable' evidence against RSS leader in Malegaon case: AAP

'Irrefutable' evidence against RSS leader in Malegaon case: AAP

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The former journalist claimed the National Investigation Agency had 'irrefutable evidence against senior RSS leader Indresh Kumar and it wanted to take him into custody for interrogation'.

SC rejects pleas seeking probe into R Day violence

SC rejects pleas seeking probe into R Day violence

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

The Supreme Court Wednesday refused to entertain pleas seeking time-bound probe, including by an apex court-appointed commission, into the tractor rally violence in the national capital on the Republic Day saying the government is already inquiring the matter and the Prime Minister has stated that law will take its own course.

Two petitions filed in SC over tractor rally violence

Two petitions filed in SC over tractor rally violence

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Two pleas were filed in the Supreme Court on Wednesday over the tractor rally violence on Republic Day, with one seeking the setting up of a commission, headed by a retired apex court judge, to inquire into the incident, while the other urged it to direct the media not to declare farmers as "terrorist" without any evidence.

Twitter explains why blue badges were taken off some handles

Twitter explains why blue badges were taken off some handles

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

Amid outrage over personal accounts of Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat losing verified blue tick marks, Twitter on Saturday said the blue badge and verified status could be automatically removed from an account if it is incomplete or inactive for six months as per its rules.

'Kashmir Files is propaganda': Fellow IFFI jurors back Lapid

'Kashmir Files is propaganda': Fellow IFFI jurors back Lapid

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Sudipto Sen, the lone Indian in the jury board of the just-concluded International Film Festival of India, Saturday maintained that the remarks made by Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid about The Kashmir Files were his personal opinion even as three other co-jurors came out in support of the jury head.

Aamir Khan's TOP 55 SONGS!

Aamir Khan's TOP 55 SONGS!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Celebrating Aamir Khan and his 55 popular songs on his 55th birthday

Cinema Marte Dum Tak Review: Movie Makers No One Knows

Cinema Marte Dum Tak Review: Movie Makers No One Knows

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Vasan Bala's Cinema Marte Dum Tak shines the spotlight on Vinod Talwar, Dilip Gulati, Kishan Shah and J Neelam. All of them are articulate, witty, and expressive -- talking of their passion for films, the rise and fall of their cinema, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Sonia leans on Congress old guard to defuse Rajasthan crisis

Sonia leans on Congress old guard to defuse Rajasthan crisis

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Congress observers for Rajasthan on Tuesday recommended disciplinary action against three key loyalists of Ashok Gehlot but did not seek any action against the chief minister, as the party scampered to resolve the crisis that has cast a shadow on the election of the party president.

PIX: Kareena, Katrina party with Shah Rukh

PIX: Kareena, Katrina party with Shah Rukh

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Stars glitter at SRK's Diwali party!

Why is Modi still so popular?

Why is Modi still so popular?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Will a time come when people will look beyond what they see as Modi'S strengths and begin to wonder why they have got poorer or sicker under his rule, asks Vir Sanghvi.

Deepika, Bhansali watch Padmaavat

Deepika, Bhansali watch Padmaavat

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Film folk head out to watch Padmaavat.

Box Office: The Tashkent Files flops

Box Office: The Tashkent Files flops

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

The hits and misses of the week.

Coming in April: Kalank, RAW, Modi

Coming in April: Kalank, RAW, Modi

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Hardcore action, romance and politics, April has a lot to offer!

Where are Akshay-Twinkle holidaying?

Where are Akshay-Twinkle holidaying?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Kriti joins Prabhas... Sunny shoots with Ranvijay...

Shah sounds poll bugle in K'taka, says BJP to contest alone

Shah sounds poll bugle in K'taka, says BJP to contest alone

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

"There are clearly two sides. On one side, there is an organisation of patriots in the form of BJP and on the other side, tukde-tukde gang have come together under the leadership of the Congress. It is for the people of Karnataka to decide now whether they are with the patriots or those who support people who want to divide this country," he added.

Search to begin for next CDS, Gen Naravane frontrunner

Search to begin for next CDS, Gen Naravane frontrunner

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

The government is set to begin the process soon to appoint the next Chief of Defence Staff with Army Chief Gen MM Naravane emerging as the front-runner for the top post that fell vacant following the demise of Gen Bipin Rawat in a helicopter crash.

Modi does not want war with China

Modi does not want war with China

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

'China has forcibly occupied territory it had never occupied before, blocked Indian patrols' access to areas they had patrolled for decades and, most provocatively, killed 20 Indian soldiers.' 'Most countries would regard these as acts of war.' 'New Delhi has apparently taken off the table the option of evicting the PLA with force,' observes Ajai Shukla.

When Bollywood hired FAKE PARENTS

When Bollywood hired FAKE PARENTS

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Beg, borrow, steal or adopt, fake parents share a history of coming to the hero or heroine's rescue ensuing in much mirth and masala.

'The Kashmir Files' creates row in New Zealand

'The Kashmir Files' creates row in New Zealand

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Since its release, the film has sparked a debate among the various political parties of India as well as the audiences.

Pegasus inquiry panel found malware in 5 out of 29 phones: SC

Pegasus inquiry panel found malware in 5 out of 29 phones: SC

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court-appointed panels probing the unauthorised use of Pegasus found some kind of malware in five mobile phones out of the 29 examined but it could not be concluded that it was due to the Israeli spyware.

SC grants more time to Pegasus panel, 29 mobiles being examined

SC grants more time to Pegasus panel, 29 mobiles being examined

Rediff.com20 May 2022

The SC, in October last year, had ordered a probe into the alleged use of the spyware.

Box Office: 2.0 gets a decent opening, thanks to Akshay

Box Office: 2.0 gets a decent opening, thanks to Akshay

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

The BIGGEST August Releases

The BIGGEST August Releases

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at the biggest Bollywood hits in August in the last decade.

Census unlikely to take place before 2024 Lok Sabha elections

Census unlikely to take place before 2024 Lok Sabha elections

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Although the Disaster Management Act for Covid containment measures, considered a hindrance in conducting the census, was withdrawn in March this year the Centre has not taken any further action on conducting the much-delayed population enumeration.

LS sits till 11.58 pm to conclude debate on railways

LS sits till 11.58 pm to conclude debate on railways

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Nearly a 100 members participated in the debate which began Thursday afternoon and concluded at 11.58 pm.

Coming This March: Akshay, Prabhas, RRR

Coming This March: Akshay, Prabhas, RRR

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Quite a few superstars are bringing their big releases to the big screen this month.

Delhi University VC suspended over 'dereliction of duty'

Delhi University VC suspended over 'dereliction of duty'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Tyagi is possibly the first Delhi University VC to face suspension. University officials said such an action had not been taken against any VC in at least three decades.

Jagdeep Dhankhar elected 14th Vice President of India

Jagdeep Dhankhar elected 14th Vice President of India

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

Dhankar wins vice presidential election by bagging more than 500 votes.