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What triggered deadly blast at Vedanta power plant in Chhattisgarh

What triggered deadly blast at Vedanta power plant in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A preliminary investigation into the Vedanta power plant explosion in Chhattisgarh points to excessive fuel accumulation as the primary cause, leading to a deadly pressure build-up.

Modi inaugurates India's longest 6-lane highway connecting Meerut to Prayagraj

Modi inaugurates India's longest 6-lane highway connecting Meerut to Prayagraj

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 594-km-long Ganga Expressway, connecting Meerut to Prayagraj, aiming to boost connectivity, industrial investment, and economic growth in Uttar Pradesh.

Mhasane Takes Clear Lead in All India Chess Masters After Round 7

Mhasane Takes Clear Lead in All India Chess Masters After Round 7

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Shriram Mhasane leads the All India Chess Masters FIDE Classical tournament after the seventh round, held in Mumbai. Mhasane secured a victory against Arjun Singh, giving him a clear lead as the tournament progresses.

Gujarat couple seeking to enter US illegally held captive in Iran

Gujarat couple seeking to enter US illegally held captive in Iran

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

After they landed at Tehran airport a few days ago, a Pakistani agent took them to a hotel and held them hostage for ransom, officials said.

US sanctions Indian companies over Iran oil trade

US sanctions Indian companies over Iran oil trade

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

The United States has imposed sanctions on at least half a dozen Indian companies accused of trading in Iranian petroleum and petrochemicals as part of broader action targeting 20 entities worldwide.

This will Likely Shape the Future of Pharma Inc

This will Likely Shape the Future of Pharma Inc

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Indian pharmaceutical companies may have units abroad as part of "distributed manufacturing" across various locations, according to industry veterans. This may come about over the next five to 10 years.

Air India crash: Indian diaspora in UK helps in fundraisers

Air India crash: Indian diaspora in UK helps in fundraisers

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

The Indian diaspora in London has been rallying around to coordinate fundraisers to support the UK-based family members of the Ahmedabad plane crash victims, including urgent assistance for two orphaned children.

MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday approved 139 Padma awards including seven Padma Vibhushans, 19 Padma Bhushans and 113 Padma Shris.

Bhupendra Patel quits; BJP meet tomorrow to decide leader

Bhupendra Patel quits; BJP meet tomorrow to decide leader

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel tendered his resignation along with his entire cabinet on Friday to pave the way for formation of a new government in the state after the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) landslide victory in the assembly elections.

When I Attended The Bachchans' Holi Party

When I Attended The Bachchans' Holi Party

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

The Bachchan family have this knack of going out of their way to make you feel extremely comfortable.

Bhupendra Patel elected as Gujarat CM for 2nd term

Bhupendra Patel elected as Gujarat CM for 2nd term

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

Patel's name was declared as the leader of the legislative party unanimously at the meeting held at the party's state headquarters 'Kamalam'.

Axar Patel says in-form Virat is India's talisman

Axar Patel says in-form Virat is India's talisman

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

"Sometimes as a bowler, a batter is able to take his chances against you and get success. I saw videos with our bowling coach and my line and length were good, except for one ball. Sometimes, you get beat on good balls. But if you keep thinking about this, you will never make a comeback," he added.

India-Australia T20s: Axar Patel Most Valuable Player!

India-Australia T20s: Axar Patel Most Valuable Player!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji list India's Most Valuable ODI Players in the India-Australia T20 series.

2024's 10 Best Web Series

2024's 10 Best Web Series

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

The year was rich in content as far as Web series were concerned.

Cong official in Guj: 'We will come to power at 11 am'

Cong official in Guj: 'We will come to power at 11 am'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

As the initial results show the BJP in the lead, despair can be seen on the face of Congress party workers gathered in Ahmedabad

BJP suffers huge setback in UP, Cong-SP win more seats

BJP suffers huge setback in UP, Cong-SP win more seats

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) gave a huge blow to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance by winning 43 seats out of total 80 Lok Sabha seats of Uttar Pradesh, as per the Election Commission.

In Washington, Ficci chief slams RBI, calls it 'anti-growth'

In Washington, Ficci chief slams RBI, calls it 'anti-growth'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

"We want a drop in interest rate. This (interest rate) is a huge problem now for us. Real interest rate in India today is touching six percent," Ficci chief Pankaj Patel said, arguing that there should be balance between growth, inflation, and interest rates.

India's 10 Top Philanthropists

India's 10 Top Philanthropists

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Azim Premji and his family gave away Rs 7,904 crore (Rs 79.04 billion) in philanthropy, up 1,645 per cent!!! over the previous year.

Manufacturing norms violated: USFDA slams Cadila

Manufacturing norms violated: USFDA slams Cadila

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

The regulator has given the company 15 days to take corrective measures and report back to it.

Salman-Shah Rukh Pray With Eknath Shinde

Salman-Shah Rukh Pray With Eknath Shinde

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan visited Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's home to attend Ganpati pooja on Sunday.

Axar's Asia Cup exit fuels World Cup concerns

Axar's Asia Cup exit fuels World Cup concerns

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Axar Patel out of Asia Cup final due to hamstring injury, likely to miss Australia series, doubtful starter for World Cup too

2 Indian firms win green energy awards

2 Indian firms win green energy awards

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

A cash prize of 20,000 pounds each were also given to them at a ceremony held in London on Thursday night.

BJP fields 3 Union ministers, general secretary Vijayvargiya in MP 2nd list

BJP fields 3 Union ministers, general secretary Vijayvargiya in MP 2nd list

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday released its second list for the upcoming assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, fielding three Union ministers.

Modi 3.0: Smriti Irani, Anurag Thakur out; allies in

Modi 3.0: Smriti Irani, Anurag Thakur out; allies in

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

There is also speculation within the BJP that its national president J P Nadda, whose extended tenure will end by this month and who was among the leaders meeting Modi, may also be brought back in the government.

A month after bridge collapse, BJP wins Morbi seat

A month after bridge collapse, BJP wins Morbi seat

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Just over a month after a bridge collapse claimed 135 lives, Bharatiya Janata Party's Kantilal Amrutiya on Thursday appeared on course to win from the Morbi assembly seat in Gujarat, taking an unassailable lead of over 16,000 votes over Congress rival Jaynatilal Patel.

Cadila believes it has silver bullet to fight COVID-19

Cadila believes it has silver bullet to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Can Interferon alfa-2b treat COVID-19 effectively?

Thank God For Axar, Ashwin!

Thank God For Axar, Ashwin!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

Glimpses from Day 2 of the second Test between India and Australia at the Arun Jaitley stadium in Delhi, February 18, 2023.

How Ahmed Patel outwitted Amit Shah

How Ahmed Patel outwitted Amit Shah

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

While Ahmed Patel staved off the challenge to his Rajya Sabha membership, it leaves the scene wide open for the Gujarat assembly election this winter.

Advani shocks Nalin Patel

Advani shocks Nalin Patel

Rediff.com20 Nov 2003

The 18-year-old cueist put together two unfinished breaks of 150 as he rallied past the veteran cueist to make the knock-out round in the World billiards championship.

Zydus Cadila sets up US arm

Zydus Cadila sets up US arm

Rediff.com15 Jan 2004

Ahmedabad-based Zydus Cadila has made a foray into the US generic formulation segment by setting up a subsidiary Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

PIX: How Australia outgunned India to win ODI series!

PIX: How Australia outgunned India to win ODI series!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Visitors Australia handed India a 21-run defeat in the decider at the MA Chidambaram Stadium to clinch a 2-1 win over the hosts.

EVMs can be hacked because ...., claims Digvijaya; BJP hits back

EVMs can be hacked because ...., claims Digvijaya; BJP hits back

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Singh has questioned the reliability of the EVMs on more than one occasion following the Congress' defeat in the recent assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh.

Question mark over INDIA alliance as AAP releases 2nd candidates list for MP poll

Question mark over INDIA alliance as AAP releases 2nd candidates list for MP poll

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

The move of the Arvind Kejriwal-led party has further reduced the possibility of the INDIA bloc alliance working in the MP elections.

5 Ladies Made 100 Crore Club For First Time

5 Ladies Made 100 Crore Club For First Time

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

2023 is the year of records. So many have been broken and so many more milestones achieved.

Gadar 2-OMG 2 Set New Box Office Record!

Gadar 2-OMG 2 Set New Box Office Record!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Gadar 2 and OMG 2 have collected Rs 72.50 crore (Rs 725 million) between themselves on August 15, the Independence Day holiday.

2nd T20I: India record exciting win in Nagpur to go level

2nd T20I: India record exciting win in Nagpur to go level

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

IMAGES from the 2nd T20I played between India and Australia in Nagpur on Friday.

Akshar Patel recalled to Indian ODI squad

Akshar Patel recalled to Indian ODI squad

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Gujarat left-arm spinner Akshar Patel was recalled to the Indian squad for the last two One-Day Internationals against West Indies, while senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin continues to be rested.

Saturday wraps up longest LS polls since 1951-52; Modi among contestants

Saturday wraps up longest LS polls since 1951-52; Modi among contestants

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Saturday's voting will mark the end to the marathon polling process that began on April 19 month and has already covered 486 Lok Sabha seats in 28 states and Union territories.

2nd T20I PIX: Rohit, Axar star as India level series vs Aus

2nd T20I PIX: Rohit, Axar star as India level series vs Aus

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

IMAGES from the 2nd T20I played between India and Australia in Nagpur on Friday.

Full list: Modi's New Ministers And Their Portfolios

Full list: Modi's New Ministers And Their Portfolios

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Here is the complete list of ministers in Modi 3.0 and their portfolios: