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No decision yet on political plunge: Anna Hazare

No decision yet on political plunge: Anna Hazare

Rediff.com19 Sep 2012

After making it clear that he was against the formation of a party, Anna Hazare on Wednesday met activists and experts in New Delhi to discuss the future course of action during which divergent opinions emerged over the movement taking a political course.

Team Anna to announce party in October

Team Anna to announce party in October

Rediff.com12 Aug 2012

The preparatory committee consisting of 80-100 members to chalk out the nitty-gritty of formation of the party will meet for the first time on August 26, it was decided at a meeting in Noida.

Apple executive shot dead by cops as he fails to stop car

Apple executive shot dead by cops as he fails to stop car

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

Later, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the state will order a Central Bureau of Investigation probe.

Indian team wins Arctic challenge

Indian team wins Arctic challenge

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

A five-member Indian team was that won competitions organised by London-based company Royal and Sun Alliance insurance and the World Wildlife Fund visited the Arctic to witness the effects of climate change.

'If BJP wants to commit suicide, who can stop it?'

'If BJP wants to commit suicide, who can stop it?'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

'If Nitish Kumar is given more seats, then no one can stop the NDA from losing, even the BJP will be wiped out.'

GuruSpeak: Stocks you must buy, hold, exit

GuruSpeak: Stocks you must buy, hold, exit

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Won't quit, crisis within an opportunity for AAP: Yadav

Won't quit, crisis within an opportunity for AAP: Yadav

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Sounding a reconciliatory tone even as his fate in the party hangs in the balance, senior leader Yogendra Yadav said the crisis was an "opportunity" and that he will not quit.

Now, a spa to pamper your smartphones!

Now, a spa to pamper your smartphones!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Spice Retail has launched a spa with services for transforming smartphones that range from deep body cleaning, screen guard facial to fresh skin rejuvenation and holistic healing services.

FTII receives parcel with explosives, threat letter to Kanhaiya

FTII receives parcel with explosives, threat letter to Kanhaiya

Rediff.com8 May 2016

Police suspects that the packet must have been sent before Kumar's visit to Pune on April 24, when Pathrabe was the director of FTII.

Street vendors left out of Unlock 1.0's purview

Street vendors left out of Unlock 1.0's purview

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

'In states where all shops are allowed to function and pedestrians are allowed to move around, there is no reason to presume that vendors are not allowed to operate. But ambiguity surrounding the operation of street vendors de jure has led the police to harass them de facto,' say Bhuvana Anand, Jayana Bedi and Prashant Narang.

Azhar's son Asaduddin named in Uttar Pradesh squad

Azhar's son Asaduddin named in Uttar Pradesh squad

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin's son Asaduddin took his first major steps in his cricketing career when he was on Friday named in the Uttar Pradesh One Day squad for the forthcoming Vijay Hazare trophy.

Notice against Team Anna members withdrawn

Notice against Team Anna members withdrawn

Rediff.com7 Sep 2011

A Congress member of Parliament on Wednesday withdrew his privilege notice against associates of Anna Hazare alleging hey were using it to gain "cheap publicity" and justify their statements against parliamentarians.

Om Puri, Kiran Bedi face lawmakers' fury

Om Puri, Kiran Bedi face lawmakers' fury

Rediff.com29 Aug 2011

Members in both Houses of Parliament have given Privilege notices against actor Om Puri and civil rights activist Kiran Bedi for using "derogatory and defamatory" language against politicians and the matter is under consideration of the Chair.

'Government needs to resolve farmers' issue, not Supreme Court'

'Government needs to resolve farmers' issue, not Supreme Court'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

The AIKS, a key member of the "Samyukta Kisan Morcha" that is spearheading the "Dilli Chalo" agitation against the three farm laws, asserted that no farmer organisation approached the court in the first place and asked for its intervention in the matter.

Lessons from India's 'brightest investment minds'

Lessons from India's 'brightest investment minds'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

'Indians are great savers, but they are lousy investors.'

In response to Nitish, NDA to write open letter to Biharis

In response to Nitish, NDA to write open letter to Biharis

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

The letter, to be written by the NDA's Bihari leaders, will mention that Modi was not talking about 'Bihar's DNA' but he was pointing towards the 'political DNA' of Nitish Kumar. The letter will also ask a few uncomfortable questions to the Bihar chief minister. Sheela Bhatt reports.

'It is an election to save the soul of Tamil Nadu'

'It is an election to save the soul of Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

'The last four years was not Dravidian rule, it was BJP rule by proxy.'

Scribe, TV channel head arrested over content on Yogi

Scribe, TV channel head arrested over content on Yogi

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

A journalist has been arrested for allegedly sharing an objectionable post against Uttar Pradesh chief minister on social media.

Man behind PM Modi's Chai Pe Charcha in talks to join Team Nitish

Man behind PM Modi's Chai Pe Charcha in talks to join Team Nitish

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Prashant Kishor, a core member of Narendra Modi's election campaign team, is likely to work for Nitish Kumar.

Asiad medal winners demand better facilities

Asiad medal winners demand better facilities

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

The trio of para-swimmer Prashant Karmakar, archer Deepika Kumari and gymnast Ashish Kumar feel that government still needs to upgrade its infrastructure and provide state-of-the-art training for consistent good results at the international meets.

Koregaon-Bhima case: SC reserves verdict on 5 activists's arrests

Koregaon-Bhima case: SC reserves verdict on 5 activists's arrests

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

The court asked the Maharashtra police to file their case diary pertaining to the ongoing investigation in the case by September 24.

AAP 2nd list out; Gandhi grandson vs Dikshit's son in Delhi

AAP 2nd list out; Gandhi grandson vs Dikshit's son in Delhi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Arvind Kejriwal led-Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday released the second list of candidates for the upcoming General Elections.

Talks 'going good' between Yadav, Kejriwal camps

Talks 'going good' between Yadav, Kejriwal camps

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

In the third attempt in three days to sort out contentious issues between dissident leader Yogendra Yadav and Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP, members from both the camps on Wednesday held a marathon meeting in sought Delhi.

EXPLAINED: CBI war between Rakesh Asthana and Alok Verma

EXPLAINED: CBI war between Rakesh Asthana and Alok Verma

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

India's premier investigating agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation, is witnessing an unprecedented crisis since the last few weeks. At the heart of the crisis is the struggle between its two top bosses -- Alok Verma and Rakesh Asthana. As the case continues to play out in the public with allegations being countered with more allegations, here's all you need to know about the feud and its various twists and turns.

HC asks EC to state facts behind AAP MLAs' disqualification

HC asks EC to state facts behind AAP MLAs' disqualification

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

The court also extended till February 7 the interim order restraining the EC from issuing any notification announcing bypolls.

TMC witnesses biggest 1-day exodus since inception

TMC witnesses biggest 1-day exodus since inception

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

Adhikari joined the BJP amid Shah's two-day visit to West Bengal ahead of the assembly elections in 2021.

PM asks BJP MPs to 'expose' Opposition as Parliament remains stalled

PM asks BJP MPs to 'expose' Opposition as Parliament remains stalled

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

The standoff between the government and the opposition in Parliament has showed no signs of easing after it erupted on the opening day of the Monsoon session on July 19.

Stall release of Modi biopic: Congress to EC

Stall release of Modi biopic: Congress to EC

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

"The purpose of this film is only political -- to get some extra mileage in the elections. We believe, it is not just a corrupt practice, but the very launch of the film is motivated," Kapil Sibal told reporters outside the Election Commission.

Vijay Hazare: Iyer's ton helps Mumbai beat Maharashtra

Vijay Hazare: Iyer's ton helps Mumbai beat Maharashtra

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

This was Mumbai's second successive win after they had beaten Delhi in the lung-opener.

Bhim Army chief, Kejri join massive protest at Jantar Mantar over Hathras

Bhim Army chief, Kejri join massive protest at Jantar Mantar over Hathras

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

A massive protest erupted in Delhi on Friday evening as a number of civil society activists, students, women and political leaders gathered at Jantar Mantar against the alleged gang rape and death of a young woman in Hathras district and the Uttar Pradesh government's response to it.

CJI led bench to hear plea of CBI Chief Alok Verma on Friday

CJI led bench to hear plea of CBI Chief Alok Verma on Friday

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

He has also sought stay of the Centre's order asking him to proceed on leave and giving the interim charge of his post to Joint Director M Nageswara Rao, a 1986 batch Odisha-cadre IPS officer.

SC to decide supervisory agency over CBI in 2G row

SC to decide supervisory agency over CBI in 2G row

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

The Supreme Court said it would examine whether vigilance commissioners R Sri Kumar and J M Garg could be entrusted with the job of supervising the Central Bureau of Investigation probe in the 2G Spectrum scam.

Hazare Trophy: Pandey, Rahul take Karnataka to victory

Hazare Trophy: Pandey, Rahul take Karnataka to victory

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

Karnataka rode on Rahul's 81 runs and an unbeaten 142 by Pandey.

Why Modi is unperturbed by Pawar's meeting

Why Modi is unperturbed by Pawar's meeting

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Pawar and his Manch can deliberate to their hearts' content, but so long as the Congress does not play ball the BJP has little to worry, asserts Virendra Kapoor.

UP horror: 50-yr-old gang-raped, killed by priest, accomplices

UP horror: 50-yr-old gang-raped, killed by priest, accomplices

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Two of the accused were arrested on Tuesday, while the priest is on the run, police said, adding that the woman's leg was fractured and there were injuries in her private parts.

Celebrating Chhath the way Lalu-Rabri do

Celebrating Chhath the way Lalu-Rabri do

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Days after their landslide victory in Bihar assembly polls, Grand Alliance leaders, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Rashtriya Janata Dal supremo Lalu Prasad, are celebrating Chhath festival at their residences.

BJP youth wing leader, accused in Bulandshahr violence, arrested

BJP youth wing leader, accused in Bulandshahr violence, arrested

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

So far, over 35 people have been arrested in connection with the violence.

IPL: Royals, Sunrisers will look for opening win

IPL: Royals, Sunrisers will look for opening win

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Rajasthan's campaign started on a controversial note when Jos Buttler became the first cricketer in the IPL to be 'Mankaded', the practice of running out non-strikers, who back up early, by bowlers on their delivery stride.

GST, demo, joblessness: No one has answers for voters

GST, demo, joblessness: No one has answers for voters

Rediff.com13 May 2019

'Traders have been the worst hit because of the government's policies, but for some unknown reason, many continue to support the BJP.'

Is Kejriwal a plaything in the hands of a coterie?

Is Kejriwal a plaything in the hands of a coterie?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

'In its short life, AAP has distinguished itself in many, many, governance spheres.' 'But party democracy is not one of them,' notes Aditi Phadnis.