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EC allots separate names, symbols to LJP factions

EC allots separate names, symbols to LJP factions

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

In separate letters to Chirag Paswan and Pashupati Paras, the poll panel said it has allotted the name 'Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)' and the election symbol 'Helicopter' to the Chirag Paswan group.

What you should know about new rules for using credit card abroad

What you should know about new rules for using credit card abroad

Rediff.com18 May 2023

The Union finance ministry on Thursday issued a clarification on the changes in FEMA rules which brings overseas international credit card spending under the RBI's liberalised remittance scheme (LRS). Here's how it affects you.

Birbhum violence: 'We heard sounds of bombs exploding'

Birbhum violence: 'We heard sounds of bombs exploding'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

'We were sleeping when suddenly we heard the sounds of bombs exploding'

Ex-babus ask SC to withdraw remarks in Gujarat riots case, order Teesta's release

Ex-babus ask SC to withdraw remarks in Gujarat riots case, order Teesta's release

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

A group of noted former civil servants on Wednesday sought withdrawal of the Supreme Court's "gratuitous observations" against social activist Teesta Sitalvad and others while upholding the SIT's clean chit to the then Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in the 2002 communal riots in the state.

Another CWG-bound athlete fails dope test

Another CWG-bound athlete fails dope test

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

No official is willing to confirm the name of the dope offender

Bigg Boss 14: Nikki-Rahul FIGHT for Ticket to Finale

Bigg Boss 14: Nikki-Rahul FIGHT for Ticket to Finale

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

The action hots up, and Nikki reveals her game plan.

Modi May Expand Ministry; Berth For Shinde Faction?

Modi May Expand Ministry; Berth For Shinde Faction?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has rejigged his team only once, in July 2021, in his second term, unlike in his first stint, when he reshuffled and expanded his council three times.

JD-U move a strong indictment of BJP's politics of intimidation: Oppn

JD-U move a strong indictment of BJP's politics of intimidation: Oppn

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien said the situation in Bihar is one of the reasons behind the Parliament session being cut short by the government.

Shivam Mavi announces himself on big stage

Shivam Mavi announces himself on big stage

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

My main agenda is to bowl in powerplay, take early wickets, says Shivam Mavi

Jhalak's GLAMOROUS Stars Are Ready To Dance!

Jhalak's GLAMOROUS Stars Are Ready To Dance!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

If these celeb sightings are anything to go by, the 10th edition of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa is going to be a visual delight.

Tokyo Paralympics: Bhagat wins badminton gold

Tokyo Paralympics: Bhagat wins badminton gold

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

Reigning World champion Pramod Bhagat continued India's fine showing at the Tokyo Paralympics with a gold medal in the badminton SL3 class event, in Tokyo, on Saturday. The 33-year-old Bhagat, who is also the world No. 1 and current Asian champion, scored a 21-11, 21-16 win over Japan's Daisuke Fujihara in the first SL3 class semi-final, which lasted 36 minutes.

Blame The Players, But No Touching BCCI Please!

Blame The Players, But No Touching BCCI Please!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Has any cricketing legend asked the all-powerful BCCI Secretary Jay A Shah how selections are taking place without a chief selector in place for the last four months? Who takes all the important decisions at selection meetings?, asks Harish Kotian.

Blow for India as Ashwin tests positive for Covid-19

Blow for India as Ashwin tests positive for Covid-19

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Ravichandran Ashwin has not travelled to England along with his team mates for the one-off 'fifth Test' after testing positive for COVID-19

Dravid, Laxman to chalk out India's plans for WTC final

Dravid, Laxman to chalk out India's plans for WTC final

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Head coach Rahul Dravid and his team will assemble at the National Cricket Academy on Tuesday to start preparations for the World Test Championship final in June.

No detention, stopping departure under lookout circular, rules Delhi HC

No detention, stopping departure under lookout circular, rules Delhi HC

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

The Delhi high court on Monday said a citizen cannot be detained, arrested, or prevented from leaving the country under a Look Out Circular (LOC) unless suspected to be involved in the commission or facing investigation or trial for cognizable offences under the law.

CWG: 3 cyclists taken to hospital after serious crash

CWG: 3 cyclists taken to hospital after serious crash

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Three cyclists were taken to hospital after a serious crash during the second heat of the men's scratch race at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Sunday.

SC stays disqualification of Karnataka MLA, allows him to contest election

SC stays disqualification of Karnataka MLA, allows him to contest election

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the disqualification of Janata Dal-Secular MLA D C Gowrishankar Swamy from the Tumkur Rural constituency in Karnataka and allowed him to contest the upcoming assembly polls in the southern state.

Why Thakur gets bowling coach's nod ahead of Umran

Why Thakur gets bowling coach's nod ahead of Umran

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Jasprit Bumrah has been away from the team due to back issues and Mhambrey said the team is missing his services.

Old or new ball, Arshdeep focuses on consistency

Old or new ball, Arshdeep focuses on consistency

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Young India pacer Arshdeep Singh has credited his impressive run in the T20 World Cup to 'consistency' in his bowling line on the hard and bouncy Australian pitches.

How Tendulkar inspired Paralympics champion Bhagat

How Tendulkar inspired Paralympics champion Bhagat

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

Paralympics gold medallist Pramod Bhagat attributed his calm on-court demeanour under pressure to the inspiration he took from the sportsmanship and graceful behaviour exhibited by the iconic cricketer Sachin Tendulkar in his career.

54 dead in Manipur violence; govt appeals for calm

54 dead in Manipur violence; govt appeals for calm

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Security presence which has been bolstered by flying in more army troops and rapid action force and central police forces was clearly visible at all major areas and roads.

Babasaheb Stands Witness to Chirag's Eviction

Babasaheb Stands Witness to Chirag's Eviction

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

A day after the Delhi high court rejected a petition filed by Reena Pawan, Chirag Paswan's mother, against the eviction process of the 12, Janpath bungalow allotted to her late husband Ram Vilas Paswan in 1990, the Union housing and urban affairs ministry completed the process of eviction.

Manipur violence: Govt issues shoot at sight orders; 55 Army columns deployed

Manipur violence: Govt issues shoot at sight orders; 55 Army columns deployed

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The Army and Assam Rifles were requisitioned in the night, and along with the state police, the forces arrested the violence by the morning, the spokesperson said.

Doctors want govt to allow 4th booster

Doctors want govt to allow 4th booster

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

'The protective effect of the vaccine lasts for about nine months to a year.' 'For health workers that period is already over. This is the right time to augment their immunity.'

PICS: Tokyo Paralympic Games opening ceremony

PICS: Tokyo Paralympic Games opening ceremony

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

The ceremony is set in a 'Para Airport' -- a symbol of diversity and inclusion -- and began with a video that depicted the strength of para-athletes.

Kohli, Sindhu extend wishes to Indian Paralympians

Kohli, Sindhu extend wishes to Indian Paralympians

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Women's hockey team captain Rani Rampal and men's skipper Manpreet Singh also wished the paralympians.

CWG swimming: Srihari Nataraj in men's 100m backstroke final

CWG swimming: Srihari Nataraj in men's 100m backstroke final

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

India's swimmer Srihari Nataraj clocked 54.68s to qualify for the semi-finals of the men's 100m backstroke event of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Friday.

Chirag rejects decisions of LJP faction headed by uncle; targets JD-U

Chirag rejects decisions of LJP faction headed by uncle; targets JD-U

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Lok Janshakti Party leader Chirag Paswan on Wednesday blamed Janata Dal-United for engineering the split in his party and rejected the decisions taken by the faction headed by his uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras, saying the party's constitution does not authorise them any such power.

Three Indians qualify for Paralympics badminton event

Three Indians qualify for Paralympics badminton event

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Asian Para Games bronze medallist Krishna, who had claimed two gold medals at the Dubai Para badminton International Championships in April, was also over the moon to know about his qualification.

The Best Places To Shop In India...

The Best Places To Shop In India...

Rediff.com23 May 2023

A recent survey discovered that Bengaluru has some of the classiest high streets in our country.

Laxman appointed India's coach for Zimbabwe tour

Laxman appointed India's coach for Zimbabwe tour

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

India will play three ODIs between 18 to 22 August against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club, which will be part of the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League.

Chateauroux World Cup: Lekhara clinches second gold

Chateauroux World Cup: Lekhara clinches second gold

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

The 20-year-old Lekhara has already won the R2 - Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 gold with a world record effort on Day 1, and ensured India a quota for Paris 2024 Paralympics Games.

Female Afghan athlete makes plea for help to get to Tokyo

Female Afghan athlete makes plea for help to get to Tokyo

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Khodadadi, 23, and track athlete Hossain Rasouli had been scheduled to arrive in Tokyo on Tuesday but were unable to fly out.

Bigg Boss 13: Guess who's in the grand finale?

Bigg Boss 13: Guess who's in the grand finale?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Call it strategy or anything else, Sid definitely played his game smartly.

BJP's silence hurts, relations can't be 'one-sided': Chirag

BJP's silence hurts, relations can't be 'one-sided': Chirag

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

'Hurt' at the Bharatiya Janata Party's silence while he battles challenges from within his party, Lok Janshakti Party leader Chirag Paswan said on Tuesday his relations with the saffron party cannot remain 'one-sided' and he will consider all possibilities about his future political steps if attempts to corner him continue.

Ranji: Jadeja wicketless on return

Ranji: Jadeja wicketless on return

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

A summary of Ranji matches played on Tuesday.

Rohit defends Avesh gamble in Windies defeat

Rohit defends Avesh gamble in Windies defeat

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Rohit said he wanted to test India's bowling depth with an eye on the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia.

Indians Not Taking Booster Covid Vaccine

Indians Not Taking Booster Covid Vaccine

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Less than 30,000 booster doses daily in December.

PM, Bindra hail 'exceptional performance' from Suhas

PM, Bindra hail 'exceptional performance' from Suhas

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

Congratulating Suhas Yathiraj, an IAS officer who won a silver medal at the Paralympics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described him as a fantastic confluence of service and sports who has captured the imagination of the entire nation.

Discus thrower Vinod's classification in F52 category raises hopes of medal

Discus thrower Vinod's classification in F52 category raises hopes of medal

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

5 athletes, 6 officials from Indian contingent to take part in Paralympics opening.