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Vikram Singh's debut cut short

Vikram Singh's debut cut short

Rediff.com8 Nov 2005

The Punjab fast bowler was ruled out of the fifth match in Rajkot after he was found to be carrying an injury.

Voting begins for final phase of UP polls

Voting begins for final phase of UP polls

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

613 candidates are in the fray on 54 seats, including those falling in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's parliamentary segment Varanasi.

Deepika-Ranveer's Romantic Holiday

Deepika-Ranveer's Romantic Holiday

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Just how did Ranveer Singh celebrate his 37th birthday on July 6 with wife Deepika Padukone?

Retired SC judge heads Uttarakhand panel on Uniform Civil Code

Retired SC judge heads Uttarakhand panel on Uniform Civil Code

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Once implemented, Uttarakhand will be the second state after Goa in the country to implement it .

Mukhtar Ansari let off in 2005 murder case of BJP MLA

Mukhtar Ansari let off in 2005 murder case of BJP MLA

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

The court said had the prosecution witnesses not turned hostile, the outcome of the trial would have been different.

Cracks in SP-led alliance, Rajbhar to support Murmu

Cracks in SP-led alliance, Rajbhar to support Murmu

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The SBSP has six MLAs in the Uttar Pradesh legislative assembly.

Glaring goof-up in Singh is Kinng

Glaring goof-up in Singh is Kinng

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

Reader Prakash L Bhambhani shares with us a blooper that he spotted in the movie Singh is Kinng.

Flashback 2022: Malaika-Arjun's 'M' Word

Flashback 2022: Malaika-Arjun's 'M' Word

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

As the curtain come down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's news-makers and events.

Ambedkar's memorial in Mumbai to be world's envy, says Maharashtra CM

Ambedkar's memorial in Mumbai to be world's envy, says Maharashtra CM

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday said the work to set up an international standard memorial of Dr B R Ambedkar at the Indu Mill Compound in Mumbai will be completed at the earliest.

Govt headhunter fails to find a suitable candidate to head ONGC

Govt headhunter fails to find a suitable candidate to head ONGC

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Government headhunter PESB on Friday did not find anyone suitable from nine candidates, including two serving IAS officers, to head India's largest oil and gas producer, ONGC. The Public Enterprise Selection Board (PESB) interviewed 9 out of the 10 candidates who had applied for the post of chairman and managing director of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). "Keeping in view the strategic importance and vision for the company and its future, the Board did not recommend any candidate and decided to constitute a Search Committee," PESB said in a notice after interviews. Those interviewed included senior bureaucrats Avinash Joshi and Niraj Verma.

People vote in crucial bypolls across 6 states

People vote in crucial bypolls across 6 states

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Voting began on Thursday in the by-election to seven assembly constituencies in six states -- a contest symbolic of the fierce turf war between the Bharatiya Janata Party and regional parties.

Varanasi court puts off verdict in Gyanvapi 'Shivling' case to Nov 17

Varanasi court puts off verdict in Gyanvapi 'Shivling' case to Nov 17

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

A fast-track court on Monday postponed till November 17 its judgment on a plea seeking permission to allow the worship of a 'Shivling' claimed to have been found inside the Gyanvapi mosque complex in Varanasi.

Curfew, mobile internet snapped in Manipur over violence during tribal stir

Curfew, mobile internet snapped in Manipur over violence during tribal stir

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Thousands of agitators took part in the rally, during which violence between tribals and non-tribals was reported in Torbung area, a senior police officer said.

Sania summoned by MP court in flag disrespect case

Sania summoned by MP court in flag disrespect case

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

The petitioner has alleged that Mirza disrespected the national tricolour by sitting in a manner so that her feet pointed at the flag, which he felt was derogatory and had hurt him.

Nitish faces protest at public meeting; slams RJD

Nitish faces protest at public meeting; slams RJD

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

At many places, Kumar lost his cool and chided the protestors for "acting on behalf of political rivals".

RLD to join UPA, Ajit Singh may get Cabinet berth

RLD to join UPA, Ajit Singh may get Cabinet berth

Rediff.com10 Dec 2011

The beleaguered United Progressive Alliance got a boost on Saturday with the Rashtriya Lok Dal, led by Ajit Singh, deciding to join the coalition at the Centre and fight the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections in alliance with the Congress. Ajit Singh, whose RLD has five members in the Lok Sabha, met Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Saturday evening and expressed his willingness to join UPA. His decision was welcomed by the Congress president.

What Are Radhika, Vikrant Planning?

What Are Radhika, Vikrant Planning?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

Look who Photographer Pradeep Bandekar spotted on Monday.

PIX: Sardar Singh, Jhajharia, bask in Khel Ratna glory

PIX: Sardar Singh, Jhajharia, bask in Khel Ratna glory

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Devendra Jhajharia, on Tuesday became the first para athlete to receive India's highest sporting honour -- Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna -- along with hockey star Sardar Singh, who has endured trying times off the field in the last one year.

UP portfolios announced; Adityanath retains home

UP portfolios announced; Adityanath retains home

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

The list has been sent to Governor Ram Naik for approval.

India, Pakistan foreign secretaries meet

India, Pakistan foreign secretaries meet

Rediff.com14 Nov 2006

An image of the Indian and Pakistani foreign secretaries in New Delhi.

Spotted: Mahendra Singh Dhoni at Mumbai airport

Spotted: Mahendra Singh Dhoni at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

Reader Abhinav Mathur spotted India's cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni at Mumbai airport.

4 more cases against Digvijaya for tweet over Khargone violence

4 more cases against Digvijaya for tweet over Khargone violence

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

In a tweet on Wednesday morning, Singh said, 'Instead of answering my question they have filed FIR against me. Is that Democracy BJP Model or Modi Model? What about the Hate speeches made by BJP and RW fraud Babas?'

Mastermind of human sacrifice is a pervert: Kerala police

Mastermind of human sacrifice is a pervert: Kerala police

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

In the human sacrifice case, a pervert is the prime accused, who exploited the fears of a man and his wife over their financial woes and two women were killed following torture, police said.

Mohali may be deprived of tax exemption

Mohali may be deprived of tax exemption

Rediff.com28 May 2008

The Punjab Government will have a "re-look" at the free security and entertainment tax exemption granted to Punjab Cricket Association for hosting cricket matches at the Mohali stadium, including the Indian Premier League. The Mohali police slapped a huge bill of Rs 1.88 crore on the PCA for providing security for the IPL matches following the Ness Wadia-SSP RS Khatra spat.

Akhilesh meets UP governor amid party's power struggle

Akhilesh meets UP governor amid party's power struggle

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Triggering speculation in political circles, Akhilesh paid a sudden visit to the Raj Bhawan when he was in the middle of a meeting with party legislators and seniors to finalise details of his proposed 'rath yatra' from November 3.

Now 'ownership' of Sena Bhavan and Saamana in focus

Now 'ownership' of Sena Bhavan and Saamana in focus

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

The Shiv Sena Bhavan is controlled by 'Shivai Seva Trust'. Its founding trustees include late Bal Thackeray and his wife late Meena Thackeray. Many of the founding trustees are not alive now.

UP polls: Final phase of voting on Monday, 613 candidates in fray

UP polls: Final phase of voting on Monday, 613 candidates in fray

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

Voting for the seventh and final phase of the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections covering 54 seats, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi's parliamentary constituency Varanasi, will be held on Monday to decide the phase of 613 candidates.

Court order on V K Singh's dog remark challenged

Court order on V K Singh's dog remark challenged

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

The revision petition challenges the trial court's order alleging that the magistrate 'has only desperately tried to shield the proposed accused'.

MSP panel sets up 4 sub-groups to discuss key issues, SKM opts out of meet

MSP panel sets up 4 sub-groups to discuss key issues, SKM opts out of meet

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

The committee, headed by former agriculture secretary Sanjay Agrawal, discussed ways to "promote zero budget based farming", to "change" crop patterns keeping in mind the changing needs of the country, and to make MSP more "effective and transparent".

Journo detained in sting case

Journo detained in sting case

Rediff.com7 Sep 2007

The sting operation led to violence in the area and the teacher, Uma Khurana, was dismissed from service

Small parties may ally with SP for 2024 LS polls after Mainpuri bypoll win

Small parties may ally with SP for 2024 LS polls after Mainpuri bypoll win

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Parties like the Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party, Mahaan Dal, and Janvadi Party-Socialist had distanced themselves from the SP after its defeat in the 2022 state assembly elections.

Delhi set to get a woman mayor on Tuesday after 10-year gap

Delhi set to get a woman mayor on Tuesday after 10-year gap

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The mayor and deputy mayor of Delhi will be elected on Tuesday by the second municipal House after the December 4 civic polls.

Lakhimpur Kheri: Accused can't be jailed for long unless guilty, says SC

Lakhimpur Kheri: Accused can't be jailed for long unless guilty, says SC

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Additional Advocate General for Uttar Pradesh Garima Prashad told a bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice J K Maheshwari that the crime is grave.

Manmohan, Chidambaram seek leave of absence from RS

Manmohan, Chidambaram seek leave of absence from RS

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Naidu informed the House that he had received letters from Singh and 13 other MPs seeking leave of absence on medical grounds.

CBI sleuths probing Bengal violence among 29 awarded Prez medals

CBI sleuths probing Bengal violence among 29 awarded Prez medals

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Joint Director Ramnish Geer, who led the probe in cases like housing scam allegedly involving the then Union minister Sheila Kaul, Naval war room leak case, kidnapping of an NRI businessman and his release besides other high profile anti-corruption cases, received the coveted President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service.

Taapsee, Mathais On A Lunch Date

Taapsee, Mathais On A Lunch Date

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Where is Kartik returning from?

Nothing To Not Like In The Budget

Nothing To Not Like In The Budget

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Could it have been more reformist? Of course, but this is an election year Budget, observes Akash Prakash.

Farmers' body rejects govt's MSP panel, says it has those who backed farm laws

Farmers' body rejects govt's MSP panel, says it has those who backed farm laws

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Farmer leader Abhimanyu Kohar said the government has also made some corporate people members of the MSP panel.

'Congress has tied its present and future to one family, but India has moved on'

'Congress has tied its present and future to one family, but India has moved on'

Rediff.com25 May 2023

'Modiji has a vision for the country, not just to fight the elections but about achieving certain goals for the country.' 'Congress does not even have a vision for 25 days.'

'Kashmiris would never like to be part of Pakistan'

'Kashmiris would never like to be part of Pakistan'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

'They are worried that the BJP government is trying to reduce Kashmiris as a minority.'