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AIADMK formally severs ties with BJP, to lead 3rd front

AIADMK formally severs ties with BJP, to lead 3rd front

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Monday announced walking out of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and said it would lead a separate front for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Over 160 IEDs recovered during anti-Naxal op in Bihar

Over 160 IEDs recovered during anti-Naxal op in Bihar

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

The patrol team first found 13 pressure IEDs and later recovered 149 such bombs, weighing about one kilogram each, from a nearby cave in the area.

Aishwarya: Queen Of Stunning Saris

Aishwarya: Queen Of Stunning Saris

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

When it comes to desi swag, very few can beat Aishwarya Sushmita.

Adani group has paid off $2.15 bn share-backed loans

Adani group has paid off $2.15 bn share-backed loans

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Billionaire Gautam Adani-led promoter group has paid off all of the $2.15 billion loans taken pledging their shares in the conglomerate, and only debt at operating company level remains, Adani Group said seeking to assure investors of its ability to repay debt. Adani Group in a statement termed reports of the group not completing repayment of $2.15 billion share-backed debt "baseless and deliberately mischievous." "Adani has completed full prepayment of margin linked share-backed financing aggregating to $2.15 billion (as was announced on March 12) and all corresponding shares pledged for those facilities have been released," it said.

GM, Ford switch off India ops but unable to exit

GM, Ford switch off India ops but unable to exit

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Both are finding it difficult to sell one each of their plants -- Chennai Maraimalai Nagar (Ford) and Talegaon near Pune (GM) -- and are finding the road blocked by employee severance snarl-ups, report Sohini Das and Shine Jacob.

In election year, Rajasthan gets 19 new districts

In election year, Rajasthan gets 19 new districts

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday announced his government's decision to form 19 new districts and three new divisions in the state, earmarking Rs 2,000 crore for development of infrastructure for them.

New SC plea says Adani probe panel members have conflict of interest

New SC plea says Adani probe panel members have conflict of interest

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

An expert committee, set up by the Supreme Court to probe allegations against the Adani group following a bombshell report from a US short seller, has members with potential conflict of interest, a fresh petition filed in the apex court on Monday said.

Numbers Don't Add Up For BJP In Tamil Nadu

Numbers Don't Add Up For BJP In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Indications are that the DMK combine will win more seats than the AIADMK and BJP, but is facing a tough fight in about half a dozen from the rest, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy of the electoral contest in Tamil Nadu.

The Army dog who died saving soldier from terrorists

The Army dog who died saving soldier from terrorists

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

The Indian Army shared a video of the brave canine on duty, doing what she was trained to do, lead soldiers in a search op drill.

OPS's tweet on alliance with BJP sparks row

OPS's tweet on alliance with BJP sparks row

Rediff.com20 May 2017

A tweet by O Panneerselvam, leader of the Puratchi Thalaivi faction of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, on a possible alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party after the declaration of civic polls kicked up a storm on Saturday.

Will Ideology Trump Personalities And Issues in TN Again?

Will Ideology Trump Personalities And Issues in TN Again?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

According to DMK, the voters are already consolidated on ideological lines, hence the impact of anti-incumbency, whether against the BJP Centre or the DMK state may not be too much, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

OPS revolt puts ball firmly in governor's court

OPS revolt puts ball firmly in governor's court

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

OPS is just now friendless in the party's second-line, but the situation could change as and when Governor Rao arrives in the state capital, and sets the constitutional ball rolling, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Movies Coming Up In 2024

Movies Coming Up In 2024

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

In a multi-part series, Joginder Tuteja keeps you informed about the theatrical releases coming up in 2024.

'Ministers lost because of their arrogance'

'Ministers lost because of their arrogance'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'Once elected, you have to act like people's representative for the full five years or else people show you your place.'

Win for EPS as OPS faction withdraws from TN bypoll race

Win for EPS as OPS faction withdraws from TN bypoll race

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Former Chief Minister Panneerselvam's decision was made in the wake of an appeal by the BJP to put up a common candidate to defeat the DMK backed Congress candidate in the election.

'Incredibly enriching': Modi takes sortie on Tejas jet

'Incredibly enriching': Modi takes sortie on Tejas jet

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

"The experience was incredibly enriching, significantly bolstering my confidence in our country's indigenous capabilities, and leaving me with a renewed sense of pride and optimism about our national potential," he said.

Amid AIADMK leadership row, OPS cosies up to Dinakaran

Amid AIADMK leadership row, OPS cosies up to Dinakaran

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

The deposed coordinator, heading a small faction, hopes to consolidate Amma (late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa) loyalists to unify the AIADMK factions aiming to coerce another former Chief Minister K Palaniswami, heading the dominant faction, to accept dual leadership in the party.

Chhattisgarh BJP MLAs to meet today as suspense over CM likely to end

Chhattisgarh BJP MLAs to meet today as suspense over CM likely to end

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

Responding to a query, Mathur said there is no "formula" for electing the chief minister.

OPS, EPS factions announce TN bypoll candidates, who will blink first?

OPS, EPS factions announce TN bypoll candidates, who will blink first?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

However, in the event of the Bharatiya Janata Party deciding to contest, his candidate would withdraw from the race, he said.

India presses 2 aircraft, ship in Op Kaveri to bring back nationals from Sudan

India presses 2 aircraft, ship in Op Kaveri to bring back nationals from Sudan

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

India on Monday launched 'Operation Kaveri' to evacuate its nationals from violence-hit Sudan.

India set to launch first-ever offshore mineral auction in Q1 FY24

India set to launch first-ever offshore mineral auction in Q1 FY24

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

In a step towards diversifying its resource base and securing green energy minerals, India is poised to launch its first-ever offshore mineral auction in the first quarter of 2024, announced Union Minister of Mines Pralhad Joshi during the launch event of the National Geoscience Data Repository portal. The government plans to hold auctions in March, offering 10-15 blocks for bidding. Meanwhile, the ministry of mines is currently developing rules and regulations for offshore mining.

'We could make mincemeat of the Pakistanis'

'We could make mincemeat of the Pakistanis'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'My adrenalin kicked in and the happiness returned! It was time to go in for the kill again.' IAF Veterans Group Captain Dilip Kumar Dass tells Air Commodore Nitin Sathe about how the IAF decimated tanks in the famous Battle of Longewala.

Will Supreme Court's AIADMK rule apply to Shiv Sena too?

Will Supreme Court's AIADMK rule apply to Shiv Sena too?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The case of the two Shiv Sena factions for legitimacy and the party symbol, 'Bow and Arrow', is now before the Election Commission. Whichever way the EC findings go, the other can be expected to move the Supreme Court. They would need a final verdict before the parliamentary polls, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Morbi update: 135 dead, 170 saved; rescue ops continue

Morbi update: 135 dead, 170 saved; rescue ops continue

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

As many as 135 people have been killed in the Morbi bridge collapse tragedy and 170 others rescued, Gujarat minister Rajendra Trivedi said on Tuesday.

The Sasikala factor: Why OPS is doubtful about AIADMK merger

The Sasikala factor: Why OPS is doubtful about AIADMK merger

Rediff.com9 May 2017

The OPS camp believes Sasikala's family still calls the shot in the EPS camp.

'My voters want OPS as CM so I support him'

'My voters want OPS as CM so I support him'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

The AIADMK MP from Thoothukudi explains why he is backing O Panneerselvam as Tamil Nadu chief minister.

Key operative in Pak infiltration network killed in Uri

Key operative in Pak infiltration network killed in Uri

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

In a major blow to terror infrastructure and terror sympathisers in the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, security forces have eliminated key launch commander Bashir Ahmad Malik in an anti-infiltration operation in the Uri sector, the army said on Thursday.

Guj co-op banks hike salaries

Guj co-op banks hike salaries

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

Gujarat State Co-operative Bank, the apex co-op bank in Gujarat, has already hiked salaries by 16 per cent, said Shailesh Shah, General Secreatary, Gujarat State Co-operative Banks' Employees' Federation. The bank has a workforce of 237 employees. Ahmedabad Co-operative Bank too has given Rs 1600 hike to their employees.

'Propaganda': I&B minister slams NYT for op-ed on Kashmir press freedom

'Propaganda': I&B minister slams NYT for op-ed on Kashmir press freedom

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

The strong rebuttal by Thakur came after the US-based newspaper published an opinion piece on alleged curbs on information flow in Kashmir.

Modi called me a friend and then...: Gehlot

Modi called me a friend and then...: Gehlot

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Gehlot accused Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah of creating a new model in the country's politics of toppling elected governments through "horse trading", such as in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa and Manipur.

Left out in the cold, Panneerselvam takes over AIADMK headquarters

Left out in the cold, Panneerselvam takes over AIADMK headquarters

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Even as the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's general council meeting got underway in Chennai on Monday morning, endorsing Edappadi K Palaniswami as the interim general secretary, the rival O Panneerselvam faction staged a well-planned coup at the party headquarters in Royapettah, central Chennai.

Will Supreme Court verdict help EPS win by-election?

Will Supreme Court verdict help EPS win by-election?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Though another 75 candidates are in the fray, the Elangovan-Thennaruasu fight has become a prestige battle for the DMK and AIADMK, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

AIADMK leadership row: EPS moves SC ahead of Erode by-poll in Tamil Nadu

AIADMK leadership row: EPS moves SC ahead of Erode by-poll in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

Senior advocate C Aryama Sundaram, appearing for EPS, mentioned before a bench of Justices Dinesh Maheshwari and Hrishikesh Roy and raised concerns over the problems in filing nominations in the Erode (East) by-election.

OPS plans mahagathbandhan if AIADMK merger fails

OPS plans mahagathbandhan if AIADMK merger fails

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Even as the unity moves between the two AIADMK factions seem to be going nowhere, former chief minister O Panneerselvam is working on a grand alliance of other Opposition parties, reports R Rajagopalan.

Ukraine: Salvage Op Among The Ruins

Ukraine: Salvage Op Among The Ruins

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

As the Russian army retreats from several cities and towns in Ukraine, the Ukraine government and its people have begun to salvage what they can from the horrific destruction and devastation of their country.

England should ensure Stokes's readiness for India Tests: Harmison

England should ensure Stokes's readiness for India Tests: Harmison

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

I am amazed Ben Stokes is still in the country, I don't see any point in him being there, said former England bowler Steve Harmison who added that England need to consider rehab time post surgery, if Stokes has to play the Test series vs India.

In tribute to Gandhi, PM moots 'Einstein challenge' in NYT op-ed

In tribute to Gandhi, PM moots 'Einstein challenge' in NYT op-ed

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

The op-ed ends with a call to the world to work shoulder to shoulder to end hate, violence and suffering.

Mukesh Ambani is once again India's richest on Forbes list

Mukesh Ambani is once again India's richest on Forbes list

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Mukesh Ambani has reclaimed the top position on the 2023 Forbes list of India's 100 Richest with a net worth of $92 billion. The fortune of infrastructure magnate Gautam Adani, who rose meteorically to overtake Ambani as India's richest person for the first time last year, has slipped to the second position. Adani's net worth, which includes that of his family, fell by a whopping $82 billion to $68 billion, after a report by US short-seller Hindenburg Research in January sent his group's shares tumbling.

Sukhu restores old pension scheme, says will keep all poll promises

Sukhu restores old pension scheme, says will keep all poll promises

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

There are over 1.36 lakh employees, including employees and pensioners under the new pension scheme.

'OPS will not be CM, that was Chinnamma's vow'

'OPS will not be CM, that was Chinnamma's vow'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2017

A day before the crucial trust vote in the Tamil Nadu assembly, Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar checks out the mood in the AIADMK hq.