News for 'Old Guard'

'Like Modi-Shah in BJP, Gandhi family is our brand equity'

'Like Modi-Shah in BJP, Gandhi family is our brand equity'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

'It would indeed be difficult for someone from outside the Gandhi family to run the party'

Bolton heading for Europe

Bolton heading for Europe

Rediff.com22 Apr 2005

The Champions League old guard may have to cope with a surprise new contender next season in the shape of unfashionable Bolton Wanderers.

Tchau, Senhor Pele!

Tchau, Senhor Pele!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Emotional crowds bid soccer legend Pele a final farewell on Tuesday

Jawan's murder: Army veterans join BJP hunger strike, candle march in Chennai

Jawan's murder: Army veterans join BJP hunger strike, candle march in Chennai

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

BJP state chief K Annamalai, who announced a relief of Rs 10 lakh on behalf of the party to Prabhu's family, said the party would bear the education expenses of the soldier's two children.

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.

Europa League PIX: Manchester United, Arsenal script wins

Europa League PIX: Manchester United, Arsenal script wins

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the Europa League matches played on Thursday.

Twin Towers Gone In Just 12 Seconds!

Twin Towers Gone In Just 12 Seconds!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

On Sunday, August 28, a series of controlled explosions reduced the 100-metre tall Supertech twin towers structures in Noida to a huge pile of rubble.

Delhi: 5-yr-old girl raped by school peon; probe ordered

Delhi: 5-yr-old girl raped by school peon; probe ordered

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

The girl's mother demanded that the school should be shut down.

Anti-hijab protests in Iran: India skips voting on UN resolution

Anti-hijab protests in Iran: India skips voting on UN resolution

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Taking to Twitter, United Nations Human Right Council said, 'At its 35th special session, the @UN Human Rights Council decided to create a new fact-finding mission to investigate alleged #HumanRightsViolations in the Islamic Republic of #Iran related to the protests that began on 16 September 2022.'

Imran Khan's party calls for nationwide shutdown, to challenge arrest

Imran Khan's party calls for nationwide shutdown, to challenge arrest

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Pakistan is bracing for another day of violence that broke out in many cities after the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan for alleged corruption with the leaders of his party announcing a countrywide strike on Wednesday to protest against the fascist government.

Jyothi smashes own 100m hurdles national record in UK

Jyothi smashes own 100m hurdles national record in UK

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Jyothi Yarraji smashed the women's 100m hurdle national record for the second time in less than two weeks while winning the event at the Loughborough International Athletics Meet in the UK.

Probe report mentions Sameer Wankhede's Rolex watch, properties

Probe report mentions Sameer Wankhede's Rolex watch, properties

Rediff.com19 May 2023

The SET's findings have now been taken on record by the Central Bureau of Investigation which recently raided the 2008-batch Indian Revenue Service officer after it filed an FIR against him for corruption and alleged violation of rules in the raids that took place at the Cordelia cruise berthed at the Mumbai coast on October 2, 2021.

When I heard he survived, I was surprised: Rushdie's attacker

When I heard he survived, I was surprised: Rushdie's attacker

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

The 24-year-old man charged with the attempted murder of Salman Rushdie has denied being in contact with Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps and said that he acted alone when he stabbed the Mumbai-born author, whom he disliked for being 'disingenuous'.

Gurkha to guard Rooney's mansion

Gurkha to guard Rooney's mansion

Rediff.com7 May 2010

England and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is leaving his 4.5 million pound mansion under the vigilant eye of a Gurkha as he heads for the football World Cup in South Africa. Gurkhas are a Nepalese warrior clan known for being lethal and deftly eviscerating enemies with their Khukri (dagger).

Congress in poll mode, sets up 3 key panels for 2019 elections

Congress in poll mode, sets up 3 key panels for 2019 elections

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Party chief Rahul Gandhi formed a nine-member Core Group Committee, a 19-member Manifesto Committee and a committee comprising 19 top party leaders who will look after the publicity during the elections.

I never wanted Advani to quit: Khurana

I never wanted Advani to quit: Khurana

Rediff.com10 Sep 2005

Khurana said his problem was only with the younger leaders.

Ali takes only a minute to win first female pro fight in Saudi

Ali takes only a minute to win first female pro fight in Saudi

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

British-Somali super-bantamweight Ramla Ali took little more than a minute on Saturday to win the first sanctioned female professional boxing bout held in Saudi Arabia.

Your Health Insurance Queries Answered

Your Health Insurance Queries Answered

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Sanjib Jha, CEO, Coverfox Insurance Broking, answers your health and auto insurance related queries.

Congress won't support Third Front: Rahul Gandhi

Congress won't support Third Front: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com3 May 2014

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday ruled out the possibility of his party supporting the Third Front to form the government.

Queen Rests At Westminster Hall

Queen Rests At Westminster Hall

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

King Charles III led the procession of the coffin from Buckingham Palace to the Houses of Parliament for her lying in state.

Iran abolishes 'morality police' in face of anti-hijab protests

Iran abolishes 'morality police' in face of anti-hijab protests

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Iran's Attorney General Mohammad Javad Montazeri said that the morality police 'was abolished by the same authorities who installed it', The New York Times reported.

PIX: Haaland breaks EPL record as Man City reclaim top spot

PIX: Haaland breaks EPL record as Man City reclaim top spot

Rediff.com4 May 2023

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Wednesday.

Sonia in the grip of sycophants, says senior Congressman

Sonia in the grip of sycophants, says senior Congressman

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Senior Congress leader Hans Raj Bhardwaj on Thursday made a direct attack on party president Sonia Gandhi alleging that she "shared no responsibility" and was in the "grip of sycophants and corrupt people".

Nepal crash: Toll rises to 71; search on for missing body

Nepal crash: Toll rises to 71; search on for missing body

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

As two more bodies were recovered from the accident site on Tuesday, the total number of confirmed dead has climbed to 71, Nepal Army spokesperson Narayan Siwal said.

Hyderabad police want juveniles in gang-rape case treated as adults

Hyderabad police want juveniles in gang-rape case treated as adults

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

The Hyderabad police is mulling filing a petition with the Juvenile Justice Board seeking to treat the five CCLs (child in conflict with law) as adults during the trial in the gang-rape case, to ensure that they get the maximum punishment.

'Prolonged ethnic conflict in Manipur can lead to a dangerous situation'

'Prolonged ethnic conflict in Manipur can lead to a dangerous situation'

Rediff.com31 May 2023

'The unfolding events indicate a dangerous internal security situation in Manipur and the region. It can have external ramifications also.'

250 terrorists waiting across LoC, Army steps up vigil to counter intrusion

250 terrorists waiting across LoC, Army steps up vigil to counter intrusion

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

For the soldiers at this frontier, it's a battle that has to be fought on two fronts -- hostile neighbour and harsh winter, which is approaching.

Badminton at CWG: Sindhu, Srikanth, Sen sail into quarters

Badminton at CWG: Sindhu, Srikanth, Sen sail into quarters

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

Sindhu expectedly faced no resistance from Uganda's Husina Kobugabe, winning 21-10, 21-9 in her pre-quarterfinal match.

'China's aggression, Russian's unreliability, convinced India to value US'

'China's aggression, Russian's unreliability, convinced India to value US'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

'India's specific concerns about whether Russia will be a reliable defense supplier and diplomatic partner in the event of heightened hostilities with China has undoubtedly accelerated the process of US-India defense and intelligence cooperation intended to support Indian military positions along the Line of Actual Control.'

16-yr-old killed, 4 injured in Jammu as Pak army violates ceasefire

16-yr-old killed, 4 injured in Jammu as Pak army violates ceasefire

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

A 16-year old girl was killed and four civilians were injured in the heavy Pakistan army firing in the frontier Poonch district of Jammu region.

Gujarat CM inspects Morbi accident site, holds review meet

Gujarat CM inspects Morbi accident site, holds review meet

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday held a review meeting as well as took stock of the ongoing rescue operation after the suspension bridge over Machchu river collapsed on Sunday.

Yediyurappa fumes at son being called 'de facto CM'

Yediyurappa fumes at son being called 'de facto CM'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

"It is natural that people cannot tolerate those who are growing. Vijayendra in no way at any moment has interfered (in administration). "As state vice president (BJP), he is doing his duty by travelling across the state to strengthen the party," Yediyurappa said in response to a question.

Ahmedabad cops to hold Hindu-Muslim cricket matches in sensitive areas

Ahmedabad cops to hold Hindu-Muslim cricket matches in sensitive areas

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Aiming to spread the message of communal harmony, peace and team spirit, the Ahmedabad Police will organise cricket tournaments in communally-sensitive areas in the old city ahead of Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra on July 1, a police officer said on Monday.

Sonia consolidates Rahul's position with Cong overhaul

Sonia consolidates Rahul's position with Cong overhaul

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

An overwhelming number of new appointees across the party's organisational structure -- from the highest decision-making body CWC (Congress Working Committee) to the special committee formed to assist interim party chief Sonia Gandhi -- are known as Rahul Gandhi's confidantes.

Sonia Gandhi keen to involve Prashant Kishor for Congress revival: Moily

Sonia Gandhi keen to involve Prashant Kishor for Congress revival: Moily

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The former Union minister said it is 'quite heartening' to see that Gandhi has taken up the initiative to involve Kishor to come out with a strategy for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, and the party's revival plan.

Karnataka cabinet expansion set for Wed; 7-8 ministers to take oath

Karnataka cabinet expansion set for Wed; 7-8 ministers to take oath

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

The much-awaited Karnataka Cabinet expansion would take place on Wednesday with the induction of 7-8 ministers, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said on Tuesday.

'Peace can return to Manipur'

'Peace can return to Manipur'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

'...through the will of the people and commitment of leaders.' 'It may not happen today or tomorrow, but it will happen.'

Unprovoked Pak shelling kills 6-yr-old boy, BSF jawan

Unprovoked Pak shelling kills 6-yr-old boy, BSF jawan

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

BSF chief K K Sharma said Pakistani forces are deliberately trying to "create a flash point" to facilitate infiltration of terrorists into India and asserted that these designs will be foiled.

Can AAP play spoilsport for BJP and Congress in U'khand?

Can AAP play spoilsport for BJP and Congress in U'khand?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

The AAP, which is the only party to declare its chief ministerial candidate before the polls, is trying hard to make the contest triangular.