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Ghosi bypoll in UP to see first INDIA vs BJP clash

Ghosi bypoll in UP to see first INDIA vs BJP clash

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

The Congress and the Left parties have not only extended support to the Samajwadi Party candidate but are also campaigning for him, in accordance with the spirit of the new opposition togetherness ahead of next year's general election.

Patnaik's close aide VK Pandian formally joins BJD

Patnaik's close aide VK Pandian formally joins BJD

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The 2000-batch IAS officer, who sparked several controversies and was accused of violating the service rule, had taken voluntary retirement from government service on October 23 this year.

17 killed after bus overturns in UP's Mainpuri

17 killed after bus overturns in UP's Mainpuri

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

The bus, carrying 60-70 people, was coming from Jaipur in Rajasthan and heading towards Farrukhabad.

ED files chargesheet against ex-HP CM Virbhadra Singh and wife

ED files chargesheet against ex-HP CM Virbhadra Singh and wife

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

The chargesheet, filed before Special Judge Santosh Snehi Mann, names six accused, including the former chief minister and his wife.

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.

12 Ministers May Lose Jobs In Reshuffle

12 Ministers May Lose Jobs In Reshuffle

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Four Cabinet ministers and 8 ministers of state are to be dropped and the same number of ministers likely to be inducted in Prime Minister Narendra D Modi's council of ministers.

Don't appoint police officer as acting DGP: SC to states, UTs

Don't appoint police officer as acting DGP: SC to states, UTs

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

The bench also said that endeavour should be made that a person, who had been selected and appointed as DGP, has reasonable period of service left.

'Bhagwat said when you do social work with a motive, its value is degraded'

'Bhagwat said when you do social work with a motive, its value is degraded'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

'When Rajiv Gandhi was PM, Roman Catholic missionaries were allowed to enter Arunachal Pradesh and they made full use of this. They had the blessings of Sonia Gandhi'

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

On the 25th anniversary of the battle that made his war cry 'Dil Maange More' part of national lore, we republish that feature to salute Captain Batra's ultimate sacrifice for the nation.

When An Old Friend Passes Away...

When An Old Friend Passes Away...

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

There will be work today, there will be work tomorrow, there will be work the day after, but nothing will make up for the eternal regret of not seeing a friend when he was dying.

Rajya Sabha passes bill to appoint CEC, ECs as Opposition walks out

Rajya Sabha passes bill to appoint CEC, ECs as Opposition walks out

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed a bill to regulate the appointment and service terms of Chief Election Commissioner and election commissioners incorporating key amendments like retaining their status at par with Supreme Court judges, upgrading the search committee and inserting a new clause to protect them from court cases while discharging their official duties.

Police must be insulated from their political masters

Police must be insulated from their political masters

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

The Indian police is governed by the archaic, colonial-era Police Act of 1861, which has no place in a democracy. It was created to make the police subservient to its masters and, consequently, antagonistic to the masses, states Veenu Sandhu.

Covovax as Covid booster jab to be available on CoWIN soon

Covovax as Covid booster jab to be available on CoWIN soon

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Covovax is likely to be available on the portal in a few days at a price of Rs 225 per dose plus applicable GST.

Did Gehlot's Ego Cost Congress Election?

Did Gehlot's Ego Cost Congress Election?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

'Gehlot made it a Modi versus Gehlot contest. It was for the first time in a northern Indian state where the prime minister had to confront a chief minister.'

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.

Vasundhara Raje Stares At Bleak Political Future

Vasundhara Raje Stares At Bleak Political Future

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Through gestures and decisions, the BJP high command has signalled that Raje may not be the lead actor but rather play a supporting role in a high-stakes election in its stamping ground.

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.

Seen Priyanka in Chashma?

Seen Priyanka in Chashma?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Monday.

Aamir, Kartik, Sanju, Sanya, Rhea...

Aamir, Kartik, Sanju, Sanya, Rhea...

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

Pradeep Bandekar glimpsed Aamir Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Kartik Aaryan, Kiara Advani, Nora Fatehi, Neetu Singh, Karan Kundrra, Tejasswi Prakash, Rhea Chakraborty on Wednesday.

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.

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.

PHOTOS: Rare rocks for Lord Ram idol reach Ayodhya

PHOTOS: Rare rocks for Lord Ram idol reach Ayodhya

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

The idol of Lord Ram's 'baalroop' (child form) carved out of these stones will be placed in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple which is expected to be ready by January next year.

Serum Institute to give 2cr Covishield doses to govt for free

Serum Institute to give 2cr Covishield doses to govt for free

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

SII has so far provided more than 170 crore doses of Covishield to the government for the national immunisation programme.

Haryana panchayats issue letters banning Muslim traders

Haryana panchayats issue letters banning Muslim traders

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Letters purportedly written by some panchayat heads in Haryana's Mahendergarh, Rewari and Jhajjar districts "banning" Muslim traders from their villages have surfaced online, amid communal tension in parts of the state.

Shivpal, Maurya among 14 general secys in SP's new national executive

Shivpal, Maurya among 14 general secys in SP's new national executive

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Swami Prasad Maurya, who recently stirred controversy over his remarks on Ramcharitmanas, and veteran leader Azam Khan are also among the 14 national general secretaries.

What's J P Nadda doing with oranges?

What's J P Nadda doing with oranges?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Glimpses from the campaign trail on Thursday, February 17, 2022.

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.

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.

UP police seizes properties of jailed SP MLA Irfan Solanki, brother

UP police seizes properties of jailed SP MLA Irfan Solanki, brother

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

In the coming days, more properties of the Sisamau MLA will be seized, they said.

Bypolls in Maharashtra, Bihar first test of new alliances

Bypolls in Maharashtra, Bihar first test of new alliances

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

The assembly bypolls in Bihar and Maharashtra, scheduled for November 3, are set to be the first electoral test of the popularity of the respective state governments after a change in the political alignment.

Paralympian Jhajharia, Sardar Singh recommended for Khel Ratna

Paralympian Jhajharia, Sardar Singh recommended for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

The 36-year-old Jhajharia, who is the first Indian to win two Paralympic gold medals, was the first choice of the awards selection committee.

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

Commando Salutes Rahul!

Commando Salutes Rahul!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Tuesday.

Uniform Civil Code draft ready to be submitted to Uttarakhand govt

Uniform Civil Code draft ready to be submitted to Uttarakhand govt

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Hours after Desai said that the draft is ready to be submitted to the state government, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said the Uniform Civil Code will soon be implemented in Uttarakhand.

'Across the country Sikhs are mourning'

'Across the country Sikhs are mourning'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

'Hate and violence are an ever-present threat to us.' 'The community is staying vigilant of their surroundings.'

Pilot aide writes to Rahul, Kharge criticising Gehlot, Raj in-charge

Pilot aide writes to Rahul, Kharge criticising Gehlot, Raj in-charge

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Legislator Ved Prakash Solanki, who is considered close to former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot, also criticised Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot for his recent remarks praising Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, including Vasundhara Raje, for helping him survive the 2020 revolt by some Congress MLAs.

After Akhilesh rebuke, Rajbhar says tie-up with SP ends; may ally with BSP

After Akhilesh rebuke, Rajbhar says tie-up with SP ends; may ally with BSP

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

His remarks came a day after the Samajwadi Party wrote to Rajbhar and Shivpal Singh Yadav that they are free to go wherever they feel they can get more respect.

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.

'No leader can match up to Modi'

'No leader can match up to Modi'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Bengal can be the game changers of 2024.'

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.