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Australian media 'share nation's agony on cricket's saddest day'

Australian media 'share nation's agony on cricket's saddest day'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

As the entire Australia mourned the death of Phillip Hughes, the front pages of all the national dailies on Friday paid rich tribute to the young batsman, who succumbed to his head injuries yesterday that he sustained during a domestic match.

Cong slams Smriti Irani over 'illegal' Goa bar; minister hits back

Cong slams Smriti Irani over 'illegal' Goa bar; minister hits back

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

In a statement, the lawyer of Irani's daughter, said his client is neither an owner nor operating the restaurant called Silly Souls Goa.

'An attempt to browbeat the media'

'An attempt to browbeat the media'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

'It is a very clear case of an attempt to bend the media.'

Modi, Jaitley victims of political intolerance: Ramdev

Modi, Jaitley victims of political intolerance: Ramdev

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

Political intolerance is at its peak in the country. Therefore, someone is criticising Modi and some other Jaitley and the BJP.

There were more lynching cases during Congress rule: Shah

There were more lynching cases during Congress rule: Shah

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

He said 'in 2011, 2012 and 2013, lynching cases were much more than three years of our government, but no one raised questions then'.

Chelsea success heralds new era

Chelsea success heralds new era

Rediff.com2 May 2005

Success has been a long time coming and this title could just be the start of the Chelsea era.

76th I-Day: Modi sets 'Panch Pran' goal to develop India in 25 yrs

76th I-Day: Modi sets 'Panch Pran' goal to develop India in 25 yrs

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

"For the next 25 years we need to focus on the five resolves - developed India, removing every trace of bondage from our mind, taking pride in our glorious heritage, unity, and fulfilling our duties," he said.

Australia considers diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics, report says

Australia considers diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics, report says

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Australia is considering not sending any government officials to the Winter Olympics to be held in Beijing next year amid growing calls from lawmakers for an official diplomatic boycott, the Sydney Morning Herald said in a report on Thursday.

Who is this 'Yashpal Kapoor' on the Swiss bank accounts list?

Who is this 'Yashpal Kapoor' on the Swiss bank accounts list?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Is this 'Yashpal Kapoor' the late Congress leader, one of Indira Gandhi's closest aides in the 1970s?

Canada expels Indian envoy over Khalistani leader's killing

Canada expels Indian envoy over Khalistani leader's killing

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Canada has expelled an Indian diplomat as it was investigating what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called 'credible allegations' of the involvement of 'agents of the Indian government' in the killing of a Sikh extremist leader in Surrey in June, claims outrightly rejected by New Delhi as 'absurd' and 'motivated'.

Congress finds a few reasons to smile along a bumpy road

Congress finds a few reasons to smile along a bumpy road

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

The year 2015 was a mixed bag for the Grand Old party --with the performance in Bihar being a consolation while the the National Herald case came back to haunt its leadership.

Modi flags off longest river cruise, inaugurates Tent City

Modi flags off longest river cruise, inaugurates Tent City

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

The maiden voyage has 32 tourists from Switzerland signing up for the entire length of the journey.

Ministers not educated enough to deal with Pak: Jethmalani

Ministers not educated enough to deal with Pak: Jethmalani

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

Senior lawyer Ram Jethmalani on Saturday slammed the government over the handling of affairs with Pakistan after the Pathankot attack, saying they are "not educated enough" to deal with the troubled nation.

RJD compares new Parliament to 'coffin', draws flak

RJD compares new Parliament to 'coffin', draws flak

Rediff.com28 May 2023

The BJP's Bihar unit responded to the tweet saying, "The first picture is your future and the second is of India. Understood?"

The Politics Of Freebies

The Politics Of Freebies

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Why did Karnataka's economic prosperity fail to influence the nature of electoral promises made by political parties in the run-up to the assembly elections? asks A K Bhattacharya.

Is Priyanka being fooled about family magic?

Is Priyanka being fooled about family magic?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

'Overnight, with zero qualification whatsoever for the responsibility of prime ministership, Priyanka is being projected as an alternative to Narendra Damodardas Modi!' says Nazarwala who predicted Mayawati's win in the 2007 UP elections, forecast her rout in the 2012 polls, and called right the 2017 UP assembly election result.

'ISIS terrorist' shot dead after stabbing 6 in New Zealand

'ISIS terrorist' shot dead after stabbing 6 in New Zealand

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

New Zealand police shot dead n 'ISIS-inspired lone wolf' after a supermarket terror attack left six people in hospital in Auckland.

'One vote' made surgical, air strikes possible: Modi

'One vote' made surgical, air strikes possible: Modi

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Modi also stepped up attack on Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, saying it was the mindset of the 'sultanate' of the 'Naamdar' to abuse the deprived and treat them as slaves.

Congress back in game with 'booster dose'

Congress back in game with 'booster dose'

Rediff.com13 May 2023

The Congress victory in Karnataka, its first big state since 2018, puts the party back in the game for general elections as it re-establishes primacy in the opposition space that is currently vastly fragmented despite efforts to cobble up a united front against the BJP.

Who received kickbacks in chopper deal? Amit Shah asks Sonia

Who received kickbacks in chopper deal? Amit Shah asks Sonia

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Taking a jibe at Gandhi over her remarks on Wednesday that she does not fear anybody, Shah said she is "right" and that is why such "scams" keep coming out in the open.

Giant In The Earth: M S Swaminathan

Giant In The Earth: M S Swaminathan

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Dr Shreekant Sambrani pays tribute to M S Swaminathan, renowned agricultural scientist and a lifelong crusader against hunger who passed away in Chennai recently.

President Mukherjee condemns lynching, calls on India to 'pause, reflect'

President Mukherjee condemns lynching, calls on India to 'pause, reflect'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

"I am not talking of vigilantism, I am talking of are we vigilant enough proactively to save the basic tenets of our country?" he questioned.

Turkey politics heats up over delay in post-quake rescue

Turkey politics heats up over delay in post-quake rescue

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

The confirmed death toll from the deadliest quake in the region in two decades stood at more than 24,000 across southern Turkey and northwest Syria four days after it hit.

India's first private rocket to be launched by Nov 16, will carry 3 payloads

India's first private rocket to be launched by Nov 16, will carry 3 payloads

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

India's first privately developed rocket -- Vikram-S -- is set for launch in a sub-orbital mission with three payloads between November 12 and 16, Hyderabad-based space startup Skyroot Aerospace announced on Tuesday.

Record 19 Oppn MPs suspended from RS for week after ruckus over price rise

Record 19 Oppn MPs suspended from RS for week after ruckus over price rise

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

While seven of the suspended MPs belonged to the TMC, six were from the DMK, three from the Telangana Rashtra Samithi, two from the Communist Party of India-Marxist and one from the Communist Party of India.

World media calls G20 declaration a 'coup' for Modi

World media calls G20 declaration a 'coup' for Modi

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

The G20 declaration, which hit snags on the language to describe the Ukraine war, amounted to a 'coup' for host Prime Minister Narendra Modi though the final compromise statement reflected a stand far softer than those the United States and its Western allies have adopted on Russia, the world media said on Sunday.

Biden nominates Indian-American lawyer Rich Verma to top diplomatic post

Biden nominates Indian-American lawyer Rich Verma to top diplomatic post

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

Verma, 54, who served as a former US ambassador to India from January 16, 2015, to January 20, 2017 is currently the chief legal officer and head of global public policy at Mastercard.

ED order over Mumbai building not executable: AJL tells HC

ED order over Mumbai building not executable: AJL tells HC

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Associated Journals Ltd (AJL), which runs the National Herald newspaper, on Wednesday told the Delhi high court that the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) May 2020 provisional attachment order attaching its nine-storey building in Mumbai was 'non executable' as the agency has not identified which portions have been attached.

Australian cricketers nervous about Pakistan tour: report

Australian cricketers nervous about Pakistan tour: report

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Australian cricketers are on edge barely a month before their first tour of Pakistan in 24 years, amid an uptick in terror attacks in the Asian nation.

'Such harassment of journalists will continue for times to come'

'Such harassment of journalists will continue for times to come'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

'No strong government (belonging to any party) likes to be held accountable (for their acts of commission and omission).' 'They just don't like anybody asking questions (of them).' 'This is the problem with strong governments.'

Not scared of anyone, will continue our fight: Gandhis after receiving bail

Not scared of anyone, will continue our fight: Gandhis after receiving bail

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

Sonia and Rahul, who came straight to the Congress headquarters from the court where they were granted bail in the National Herald case, asserted that they will continue to fight and "not bow down".

Azad suspension: Swamy asks if cricket within party discipline

Azad suspension: Swamy asks if cricket within party discipline

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

BJP leader Subramanian Swamy questioned the party's decision to suspend Kirti Azad over the DDCA row.

Congress Can't Afford To Lose Karnataka Poll

Congress Can't Afford To Lose Karnataka Poll

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The new chief minister, if from the Congress, will have little or no time for political administration, to ensure that he does not lose the voter's goodwill even before the Lok Sabha polls. He can count only on one thing. That the BJP may not want to upset him too early lest an early failure should become an added problem for the party in all the polls to follow, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Markets herald Samvat 2071 on a positive note

Markets herald Samvat 2071 on a positive note

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

Sensex closed 63.82 points higher at 26,851.05 in Muhurat trading; Nifty rises 18.65 points to end at 8,014.55.

Allegations against Sonia, Rahul 'patently false': Congress

Allegations against Sonia, Rahul 'patently false': Congress

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

Amid the raging row over National Herald case, the Congress on Sunday asserted that the allegations and "insinuations" against party leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi are "deliberately orchestrated", "patently false" and "defamatory" as they have "not received a rupee".

Those out on bail giving certificate of honesty: PM

Those out on bail giving certificate of honesty: PM

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Modi said Congress's 'politics begins and ends with one family'.

PIX: Australia in party mode; Tunisians enjoy historic win

PIX: Australia in party mode; Tunisians enjoy historic win

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

A picture of a Socceroos fan holding up a sign saying, "Give us a public holiday", was widely shared on social media.

Will Kerala Go North-East Way To BJP?

Will Kerala Go North-East Way To BJP?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

If Kerala wants to sustain its room for independent thinking and talk back to Delhi when needed, it should put its finances in order. Or - if one takes the North East example - Kerala's political posturing may end up commensurate with its financial dependence on others, suggests Shyam G Menon.

Media pan Cricket Australia's motives after Paine quits

Media pan Cricket Australia's motives after Paine quits

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

Paine stood down after Melbourne's Herald Sun newspaper published alleged text message exchanges between him and an ex-Cricket Tasmania employee, claiming the co-worker had complained that he had sent an unsolicited picture of his genitals.

26K man hours spent to carve statue of Netaji, PM to unveil it on Thursday

26K man hours spent to carve statue of Netaji, PM to unveil it on Thursday

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

A 100-ft-long truck with 140 wheels was specially designed for this giant granite stone to travel 1,665 km from Khammam in Telangana to New Delhi, it said.