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BJP fields Sunny Deol from Gurdaspur LS seat

BJP fields Sunny Deol from Gurdaspur LS seat

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

"The way my papa (Dharmendra) worked with and supported Atal ji (Atal Bihari Vajpayee), I am here today to work with and support Modi ji. My work will do the talking," Sunny said after joining the BJP in the presence of Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Minister for Railways and Coal Piyush Goyal.

Railgate: Judicial custody of 9 accused extended till July 24

Railgate: Judicial custody of 9 accused extended till July 24

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

A Delhi court on Friday extended till July 24 the judicial custody of nine accused, including former Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal's nephew Vijay Singla, who have been arrested in connection with the Rs 10 crore railway bribery case.

Chhetri double strike sinks Salgaocar in Federation Cup

Chhetri double strike sinks Salgaocar in Federation Cup

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

Bengaluru FC rode on Sunil Chhetri double strike as they beat Salgaocar FC 3-2 in their Group B league match as the 36th Federation Cup football tournament kicked off in Vasco.

I-League: Bengaluru FC thrash Shillong Lajong to emerge on top

I-League: Bengaluru FC thrash Shillong Lajong to emerge on top

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

North Korean Kim Song Yong struck a brace in Bengaluru FC's convincing 3-0 win over Shillong Lajong to emerge as table toppers in the I-League, in Bengaluru, on Sunday.

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Given the controversy over Uttar Pradesh's population control moves, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP MLAs in UP have.

Nirbhaya convict Akshay files 2nd mercy petition

Nirbhaya convict Akshay files 2nd mercy petition

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Nirbhaya gang rape and murder convict Akshay Kumar has filed a second mercy petition before President Ram Nath Kovind just three days before his scheduled hanging on March 20.

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.

Will Gehlot's welfare schemes help Congress buck trend in Rajasthan?

Will Gehlot's welfare schemes help Congress buck trend in Rajasthan?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

With no apparent wave on the ground or pressing everyday issues, that's what it boils down for voters as Rajasthan readies for assembly polls this week.

BJP becomes main Oppn party in Sikkim with 10 SDF MLAs

BJP becomes main Oppn party in Sikkim with 10 SDF MLAs

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

In Sikkim, the BJP had not won a single seat in the recent assembly polls.

I-League: Odafe strikes twice to disappoint Mumbai FC

I-League: Odafe strikes twice to disappoint Mumbai FC

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Odafe Okolie scored twice from the penalty spot to guide Sporting Clube de Goa to their first win at home as they rallied to beat Mumbai FC 3-2 in the Hero I-League, in Margao, Goa, on Sunday.

ED raids Rajasthan Cong chief; summons Gehlot's son

ED raids Rajasthan Cong chief; summons Gehlot's son

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

The agency has also summoned Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's son Vaibhav Gehlot for questioning in a case related to alleged contravention of the foreign exchange law, official sources said on Thursday.

For Aug 5 ceremony, special dress for Ram Lalla

For Aug 5 ceremony, special dress for Ram Lalla

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

The clothes are made using soft material such as 'makhmal' (velvet). After all, they are for Ram Lalla who is a child. The green dress has been made keeping in mind the day-specific colour, while orange is considered auspicious

Cancel LOC against Aakar Patel, apologise to him, court tells CBI

Cancel LOC against Aakar Patel, apologise to him, court tells CBI

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

A Delhi court on Thursday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to withdraw a lookout circular issued against the chair of Amnesty International India Board Aakar Patel in a case of an alleged violation of the Foreign Contributions Regulation Act and apologise to him.

Railgate: Bansal's nephew, 6 others sent to judicial custody

Railgate: Bansal's nephew, 6 others sent to judicial custody

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

A Delhi court on Thursday extended till July 19 the judicial custody of suspended Railway Board Member Mahesh Kumar and Vijay Singla, nephew of former railway minister P K Bansal, besides five others in the Rs 10 crore cash-for-post railway bribery case.

Skyroot becomes first private co to test-fire upper-stage rocket engine

Skyroot becomes first private co to test-fire upper-stage rocket engine

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The spacetech startup is expected to launch the first rocket which can hurl satellites of 250-700 kg into a lower Earth orbit by end-2021.

Newly sworn-in Punjab CM Channi calls for repeal of farm laws

Newly sworn-in Punjab CM Channi calls for repeal of farm laws

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi was on Monday sworn in as the chief minister of Punjab, making him the first Dalit to hold the top post in the state.

RBI says banks cannot decline pre-2005 notes

RBI says banks cannot decline pre-2005 notes

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Pre-2005 banknotes are being withdrawn from circulation since January 2014 by RBI and a large percentage of these notes have already been withdrawn

Nirbhaya case: Delhi court defers hanging of 4 death row convicts

Nirbhaya case: Delhi court defers hanging of 4 death row convicts

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Additional Sessions Judge Dharmender Rana said the death sentence cannot be executed pending disposal of mercy petition of convict Pawan Kumar Gupta.

Kargil martyr's wife dies as hospital insists on Aadhaar

Kargil martyr's wife dies as hospital insists on Aadhaar

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

The state government has ordered an inquiry into the matter.

State polls to be held simultaneously, no election in J-K

State polls to be held simultaneously, no election in J-K

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

The elections to legislative assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Odisha will be held simultaneously along with the Lok Sabha polls

Corruption in UPA has turned into small scale industry: BJP

Corruption in UPA has turned into small scale industry: BJP

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

Senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley on Sunday said with slew of graft cases surfacing during the UPA government, corruption has taken the shape of a "small scale industry", and the upcoming Lok Sabha polls will be a fight between morality and immorality.

Kirron Kher faces resentment from local BJP leaders

Kirron Kher faces resentment from local BJP leaders

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Actor-turned-Bharatiya Janata Party nominee Kirron Kher on Wednesday visited former MP Harmohan Dhawan at the latter's residence in Chandigarh apparently to seek support for her candidature, but failed to win over the sulking leader.

Rail Tariff Authority gets nod

Rail Tariff Authority gets nod

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

In August 2013, the Cabinet had given an in-principle nod to set up the authority and sent a draft note to the railways, to be discussed with the law ministry.

Patna blasts: Is IM using Hindu youths for terror activities?

Patna blasts: Is IM using Hindu youths for terror activities?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

a senior police official told Rediff.com that the Indian Mujahideen may be using Hindu youth for terror activities. "It is a serious matter," the official said.

Brighter days ahead for India as inflation cools off

Brighter days ahead for India as inflation cools off

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Brokerage firm Nomura said inflation levels in India are close to post global financial crisis lows, and also retained its positive stance on Sensex.

Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, Bappida

Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, Bappida

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Bappi Lahiri, who enthralled Hindi cinema lovers with his remarkable music in the 1980s and 1990s, was cremated at Mumbai's Pawan Hans crematorium in the presence of family, friends and fans on February 17.

Sitharaman, Javadekar take oath in Rajya Sabha

Sitharaman, Javadekar take oath in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Union ministers Prakash Javedkar and Nirmla Sitharaman and senior Janata Dal-United leader Sharad Yadav and Nationalist Congress Party's Praful Patel on Monday took oath as members of Rajya Sabha.

SAG: India pulls ahead of rivals with rich medal haul

SAG: India pulls ahead of rivals with rich medal haul

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

India's total medal count stood at 252 (132 gold, 79 silver, 41 bronze), leaving behind hosts Nepal and Sri Lanka behind. Nepal has won 165 medals (45 gold, 44 silver, 76 bronze) while Sri Lanka have collected 197 medals (36 gold, 68 silver, 93 bronze).

The Strange Answers Of Shivaji Pawar

The Strange Answers Of Shivaji Pawar

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

For four days, the officer avoided giving any straight answers, becoming the first witness in the 48 witnesses that have appeared so far, to have achieved this feat.

COVID caution goes for toss in Bihar election heat

COVID caution goes for toss in Bihar election heat

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Hundreds of people are still seen attending the rallies without wearing face masks and pushing and shoving each other for space.

Union minister Manish Tewari to contest from Ludhiana

Union minister Manish Tewari to contest from Ludhiana

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Congress has decided to re-nominate Union minister Manish Tewari from Ludhiana seat and his candidature will be announced soon.

BJP workers greet Kirron Kher with black flags in Chandigarh

BJP workers greet Kirron Kher with black flags in Chandigarh

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Some disgruntled Bharatiya Janata Party workers in Chandigarh greeted Kirron Kher, party nominee for the local Lok Sabha seat, with black flags when she arrived in the city.

Farmers protest: BJP tackles Karnal sit-in but UP challenge remains

Farmers protest: BJP tackles Karnal sit-in but UP challenge remains

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Rather than lose direction with the Karnal protest, farmers decided to focus more on UP to defeat the BJP in the forthcoming assembly elections there, reports Nitin Kumar.

The Politics Of Majboori

The Politics Of Majboori

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Demonetisation and Agniveer reveal the two mindsets India has become. In both these government schemes, one sees a desire to play the country like an orchestra anchored by conductor/conductors, argues Shyam G Menon.

In Chandigarh, Congress workers detained ahead of PM's visit

In Chandigarh, Congress workers detained ahead of PM's visit

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Congress workers said they had planned to show black flags to Modi during his visit in protest against the alleged anti-people polices of the Centre.

SC asks HC not to rush through Dec 16 gang rape case

SC asks HC not to rush through Dec 16 gang rape case

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

The Supreme Court asked the Delhi high court not to rush through with the hearing of the death reference and appeals in the December 16 gang rape and murder case and directed the prosecution to supply the copies of judgement and other trial records in Hindi to the convicts.

Asia Cup: Japan crush India, team looking at exit door

Asia Cup: Japan crush India, team looking at exit door

Rediff.com24 May 2022

India's chances after this defeat will be badly dented as even a big win against Indonesia in the last game might not be enough for qualification to

Johnny Bakshi symbolised the triumph of the outsider in Bollywood

Johnny Bakshi symbolised the triumph of the outsider in Bollywood

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Such a person is rare in today's film world, notes Amit Khanna.

If one Nirbhaya convict pardoned, others can again seek mercy: HC

If one Nirbhaya convict pardoned, others can again seek mercy: HC

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

However, hours after the high court order was pronounced, Akshay's mercy plea was rejected by the President on Wednesday evening. The mercy pleas of Mukesh and Vinay have already been rejected. Pawan is yet to seek that relief.

ASK KOMAL: Can you suggest a good fitness routine?

ASK KOMAL: Can you suggest a good fitness routine?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.