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Rajouri terror attack: Death toll climbs to 4

Rajouri terror attack: Death toll climbs to 4

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

This was the first such attack in the past many years in the otherwise peaceful Jammu region and coincided with the first day of the New Year.

BJP mulls 2 deputy CMs in Delhi to reflect 'mini' India

BJP mulls 2 deputy CMs in Delhi to reflect 'mini' India

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

The BJP is considering having two deputy chief ministers in the new Delhi government to represent the city as a "mini" India, party leaders said. The move is aimed at accommodating MLAs from different castes, communities, and regional backgrounds. The proposal is under consideration by the national leadership, which will also decide on the chief minister and other ministers. The process of government formation is expected to gain momentum after Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns from his foreign visit over the weekend.

Chiranjeevi's brother Pawan Kalyan to launch political party

Chiranjeevi's brother Pawan Kalyan to launch political party

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

It is raining political parties in Andhra Pradesh!

'Couples Are Moving Beyond Dinner Dates'

'Couples Are Moving Beyond Dinner Dates'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

With Valentine's Day falling on a Friday, travel is picking up as people look for quick getaways.

Woman groped on flooded Lucknow road, 16 held; 8 cops face action

Woman groped on flooded Lucknow road, 16 held; 8 cops face action

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

A woman riding pillion on a motorcycle was groped and harassed by a group of men in a waterlogged area in Lucknow, prompting police to arrest four people and take action against eight officials, including the deputy commissioner of police (DCP) concerned.

Kannada film Lucia to have a nationwide release

Kannada film Lucia to have a nationwide release

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

The first crowd-funded Kannada film will be released on September 6 by PVR's Director's Rare.

Sikkim's ruling SKM sweeps assembly polls, wins 31 of 32 seats

Sikkim's ruling SKM sweeps assembly polls, wins 31 of 32 seats

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

The elections to 32 assembly constituencies in Sikkim were held simultaneously with the first phase of Lok Sabha elections on April 19.

'Not sure if Lucia will be considered for Oscars'

'Not sure if Lucia will be considered for Oscars'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Actor-director Pawan Kumar talks about the success of his Kannada film, Lucia.

Village defence guard killed in gunfight with terrorists in J-K

Village defence guard killed in gunfight with terrorists in J-K

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

A massive search operation is underway to flush out the terrorists, who are believed to have recently infiltrated from Pakistan, they said.

SEE: Shami, Sheetal receive Arjuna awards

SEE: Shami, Sheetal receive Arjuna awards

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Shami was there to receive the honours. He took 24 wickets in seven World Cup games last year.

Sikkim to see rise of Tamang as new satrap after record win

Sikkim to see rise of Tamang as new satrap after record win

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Fifteen years after quitting the Sikkim Democratic Front in 2009, he decimated Chamling's party, scripting history by winning 31 of 32 assembly seats in the Himalayan state in 2024.

Modi Woos NDA Allies to Form Government

Modi Woos NDA Allies to Form Government

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The first meeting of leaders of the National Democratic Alliance after the election results was held at caretaker Prime Minister Narendra D Modi's residence in New Delhi on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.

Pro Kabaddi League: Tanwar is costliest buy on Day 1

Pro Kabaddi League: Tanwar is costliest buy on Day 1

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

PKL season 11 records highest number of crorepatis in league's history

The 4 Congressmen eyeing Bansal's Chandigarh seat

The 4 Congressmen eyeing Bansal's Chandigarh seat

Rediff.com13 May 2013

Former Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal's Chandigarh Lok Sabha seat is up for grabs. And there are quite a few in the reckoning. Anita Katyal reports

ED gets nod to take possession of Rs 752-cr of National Herald assets

ED gets nod to take possession of Rs 752-cr of National Herald assets

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

The authority said in its order that it believes that the movable assets and equity shares that were attached by the ED are proceeds of crime and linked to the offence of money laundering.

Who is India's Railway Minister?

Who is India's Railway Minister?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Pawan Kumar Bansal prefers to maintain a low profile and people who work with him say the minister is "very courteous".

Thumping win for Vinesh Phogat in political debut

Thumping win for Vinesh Phogat in political debut

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

'This fight was against the strongest oppressive forces in the country. And Vinesh emerged victorious.'

Meet India's 'courteous' railway minister

Meet India's 'courteous' railway minister

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Pawan Kumar Bansal prefers to maintain a low profile and people who work with him say the minister is "very courteous".

PKL: Haryana outclass Delhi in thrilling encounter

PKL: Haryana outclass Delhi in thrilling encounter

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Bolstered by the return of captain Jaideep, Haryana Steelers beat Dabang Delhi KC 41-34 in a dominant display in the Pro Kabaddi League in Hyderabad on Monday.

Will Odisha Show Faith In Naveen Patnaik Again?

Will Odisha Show Faith In Naveen Patnaik Again?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

The 78-year-old Naveen is on the cusp of creating history. He must win the forthcoming Assembly polls to become India's longest-serving chief minister, a record held by Sikkim's Pawan Kumar Chamling.

Modi, Ambani, Shah Rukh, Salman attend star-studded Maha swearing-in

Modi, Ambani, Shah Rukh, Salman attend star-studded Maha swearing-in

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his cabinet colleagues Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, Rajnath Singh, chief ministers of Nationalist Democratic Alliance-ruled states and prominent personalities from industry and Bollywood on Thursday attended the grand swearing-in of Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra Chief Minister in Mumbai.

Wrestler Geeta Phogat blessed with baby boy

Wrestler Geeta Phogat blessed with baby boy

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

India's wrestler Geeta Phogat and her husband Pawan Kumar welcomed a baby boy on Tuesday. The 31-year-old Commonwealth Games gold medallist shared a picture of her baby on Twitter, seeking everyone's love and blessings.

Amit Kumar helps India take 6th place in wrestling World Cup

Amit Kumar helps India take 6th place in wrestling World Cup

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

World Championships silver medallist Amit Kumar won four of his five bouts as India finished sixth in the FILA Men's Freestyle Wrestling World Cup.

FMCG cos to face volume pressure in Q4

FMCG cos to face volume pressure in Q4

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies anticipate sustained volume pressures in the January-March quarter (Q4) coupled with sluggish rural growth during the period. Brokerages estimate top-line growth to be in low single digits in the quarter. Also, the late onset of winter had an impact on demand for winter products which range from moisturisers to hot beverages.

Kashmir encounter: Proud of his sacrifice, says dad of slain army captain

Kashmir encounter: Proud of his sacrifice, says dad of slain army captain

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

"I had only one child and I gave him to the army, to the nation. No father can be prouder," Rajbir Singh, Captain Pawan's father said.

AAP to move SC as HC rejects plea to set aside Chandigarh mayoral polls

AAP to move SC as HC rejects plea to set aside Chandigarh mayoral polls

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party has sought the setting aside of Tuesday's election, alleging tampering of ballot papers, and fresh elections under the supervision of a retired high court judge.

Policy, valuations could keep rural stocks in play post-2024 polls result

Policy, valuations could keep rural stocks in play post-2024 polls result

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Most brokerages are betting that the new government will shift to a policy focussing on boosting rural incomes and consumption since that has clearly been a pain point.

PIX: Sara Khan, Sayantani Ghosh at a birthday bash

PIX: Sara Khan, Sayantani Ghosh at a birthday bash

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Stars who graced Rashmi Sharma's birthday bash!

Lucia, now in Tamil

Lucia, now in Tamil

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

The first look of the Tamil remake of Pawan Kumar's crowd-funded Kannada film Lucia is out.

Will Pawan Kalyan alter political equations in Andhra?

Will Pawan Kalyan alter political equations in Andhra?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2014

The launch of Jana Sena party by Union minister Chiranjeevi's brother and Telugu movie star Pawan Kalyan may alter political equations in Andhra Pradesh, more particularly in coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions, days ahead of elections to Lok Sabha and the state assembly.

Pix: What are Diana, Athiya, Huma upto?

Pix: What are Diana, Athiya, Huma upto?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Stars attend screening of Leila.

Under Trump India-US Space Sector May Soar

Under Trump India-US Space Sector May Soar

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

'With India's growing capabilities in the space sector, this creates promising opportunities for enhanced collaboration and market access.'

Punjab CM Channi to contest from 2 seats

Punjab CM Channi to contest from 2 seats

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

The Congress also fielded former Patiala mayor Vishnu Sharma from the Patiala assembly seats against its former leader Amarinder Singh.

Cong hints at giving Chandigarh LS seat to Pawan Bansal

Cong hints at giving Chandigarh LS seat to Pawan Bansal

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Giving the clearest indication yet that Pawan Kumar Bansal would be its contestant of choice for the Chandigarh Lok Sabha seat, the Congress on Thursday said that the purported "taint" on the former rail minister was all a matter of "speculation which has nothing to do with the truth".

Amethi Misses Rahul Vs Smriti Contest

Amethi Misses Rahul Vs Smriti Contest

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'If the Congress loses this time, Rahul Gandhi will not look back at Amethi ever again.'

Pak firing hits weddings, paddy harvest in Jammu villages along IB

Pak firing hits weddings, paddy harvest in Jammu villages along IB

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

Unprovoked firing by Pakistan Rangers has marred dozens of weddings in villages along the International Border in Jammu with many forced to make last-minute changes to some rituals as well.

Modi to take oath as PM for 3rd time on June 9 at 6 PM

Modi to take oath as PM for 3rd time on June 9 at 6 PM

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

After Modi is elected the leader of NDA MPs, senior members of the alliance like Telugu Desam Party's N Chandrababu Naidu, Janata Dal-United's Nitish Kumar and Shiv Sena's Eknath Shinde will join the prime minister for a meeting with President Droupadi Murmu to present her the list of parliamentarians supporting him, some alliance members said.

NDA ahead in Bihar, Nitish's JD-U on top

NDA ahead in Bihar, Nitish's JD-U on top

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

The Rashtriya Janata Dal, which had suffered decimation in the last general elections, was leading in five seats, out of 23 where it had fielded candidates.

RSS leader takes U-turn after 'stopped at 240' dig at BJP

RSS leader takes U-turn after 'stopped at 240' dig at BJP

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

RSS leader whipped up a political storm for stating that the BJP was restricted to 240 seats, well below the majority mark, in the recently concluded Lok Sabha polls, due to its "arrogance".

Won't escape responsibility if...: Muslim body warns JD-U, TDP on waqf bill

Won't escape responsibility if...: Muslim body warns JD-U, TDP on waqf bill

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

It also cautioned that if the legislation is passed, the "two crutches" on which the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government is running at the Centre would not be able to escape responsibility.