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Sonia, Priyanka visit Raebareli to thank voters

Sonia, Priyanka visit Raebareli to thank voters

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

The duo is unlikely to visit the neighbouring parliamentary constituency of Amethi, from where Congress president Rahul Gandhi lost the Lok Sabha polls.

Junior Worlds: Manu, Naamya, Rhythm win 25m team gold

Junior Worlds: Manu, Naamya, Rhythm win 25m team gold

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

The Indian women's team comprising of Manu Bhaker, Rhythm Sangwan and Naamya Kapoor, dominated proceedings in the 25m pistol team event at the ISFF Junior World Shooting Championship in Lima, Peru, beating US 16-4 in the gold medal match.

Bowlers put Bengal in control against Railways

Bowlers put Bengal in control against Railways

Rediff.com29 Dec 2012

Medium pacer Sourav Sarkar and comeback man Shib Shankar Paul shared five wickets between them as Bengal reduced Railways to 214 for nine in the Ranji Trophy Group A encounter in Kolkata.

Congress MP joins BJP in Madhya Pradesh

Congress MP joins BJP in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

In a setback to the Congress party which is Opposition in Madhya Pradesh, its Lok Sabha member from Hoshangabad seat, Rao Uday Pratap Singh, on Thursday resigned from the party and joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party along with some of his supporters

Aishwary, Chinky strike gold at shooting World Cup

Aishwary, Chinky strike gold at shooting World Cup

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Chinky Yadav upstaged the experienced Rahi Sarnobat and the fancied Manu Bhaker to win gold as India swept the women's 25m pistol event of the ISSF Shooting World Cup in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Murder of democracy, govt wants to bulldoze key bills: Oppn on MPs' suspension

Murder of democracy, govt wants to bulldoze key bills: Oppn on MPs' suspension

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Soon after the suspension of 33 opposition Lok Sabha MPs, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said all democratic norms have been thrown into the dustbin by this "autocratic" government and it has shown zero accountability towards Parliament.

Don't Use Netaji To Score Political Points

Don't Use Netaji To Score Political Points

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Bose's views make it amply clear how he would have dealt with communal and supremacist forces post-Independence had he been there at the helm instead of Nehru, points out Utkarsh Mishra.

Tendulkar continues to lead MVP

Tendulkar continues to lead MVP

Rediff.com13 Nov 2007

If we look at the ongoing India-Pakistan ODI series, Salman Butt leads the list because he has scored so heavily.

'It will be an insult to Rae Bareli if Sonia loses'

'It will be an insult to Rae Bareli if Sonia loses'

Rediff.com4 May 2019

Voters in Rae Bareli said they feel an emotional connection with the Gandhi family.

CBI inspector found dead

CBI inspector found dead

Rediff.com11 Oct 2007

Singh, who was also assisting in the recent case involving former Uttar Pradesh chief secretary Akhand Pratap Singh, was described as a brilliant investigating officer by his seniors

Former UP chief secretary chargesheeted by CBI

Former UP chief secretary chargesheeted by CBI

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

The CBI on Friday chargesheeted former Uttar Pradesh chief secretary Akhand Pratap Singh for allegedly possessing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income while 11 others, including his wife, also face charges for "aiding and abetting" his corrupt activities.

Ex-UP chief secy sent to 12-day custody

Ex-UP chief secy sent to 12-day custody

Rediff.com26 Sep 2007

Special Judge I K Kochhar sent Akhand Pratap Singh to the custody of the agency till October 8

Can Gehlot Make It Two In A Row?

Can Gehlot Make It Two In A Row?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

The fact that Gehlot has stayed relevant these five years with his populist schemes is one reason why he may beat incumbency in a state that votes for change every election, observes Ramesh Menon.

CBI all set to probe UP DSP murder case

CBI all set to probe UP DSP murder case

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation is all set to start a probe into the death of DSP Zia-ul-Haq in Pratapgarh in Uttar Pradesh in the backdrop of a growing demand for action against the state's ruling Samajwadi Party leader Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya.

MLA Raja Bhaiya demands CBI inquiry into murder

MLA Raja Bhaiya demands CBI inquiry into murder

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

Controversial MLA Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya, who resigned from Uttar Pradesh cabinet over the killing of a DSP in Pratapgarh, on Monday demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the incident, saying he had no reason to harm the officer and would have easily got him transferred if he had a problem.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Bengal thrash Assam, enter quarters

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Bengal thrash Assam, enter quarters

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Defending champions Bengal recovered from their shocking loss against Tripura to thrash Assam by seven wickets and enter the quarter-final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy in Kolkata on Friday.

Duleep Trophy: Central enter semis

Duleep Trophy: Central enter semis

Rediff.com22 Jan 2011

Hostile spells from pace trio of Rudra Pratap Singh, Pankaj Singh and Umesh Yadav saw Central Zone register a fantastic nine-wicket win over East Zone in a Duleep Trophy quarter-final match which concluded at the Barabati Stadium on Saturday.

VIDEOS: How the Rushdie drama unfolded at JLF

VIDEOS: How the Rushdie drama unfolded at JLF

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

The session was supposed to be the jewel in the crown of the Jaipur Literature Festival 2012 -- Salman Rushdie was to address the festival through a video link after weeks of anticipation and controversy. However, as time passed the possibility of the session happening itself came under serious doubt.

Dhoni offered to resign as captain: reports

Dhoni offered to resign as captain: reports

Rediff.com22 Nov 2008

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni reportedly offered to resign from the high-profile post following paceman Rudra Pratap Singh's exclusion from the ODI team, media reports said on Saturday. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India vehemently denied the development.

Parliament security breach: How 6 people hatched the plan

Parliament security breach: How 6 people hatched the plan

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Six people hailing from different cities got together at a flat in Gurugram, a major satellite city of Delhi, after hatching a plan to intrude into Parliament on the anniversary of the December 13, 2001 attack on Wednesday.

India captain Dhoni buys a 'Hummer'

India captain Dhoni buys a 'Hummer'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

Known for his passion for vehicles, India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has added a brand new 'Hummer' worth around Rs one crore to his already rich collections. The H2 2009 Hummer will definitely get the pride of place among Dhoni's Toyota Corolla, Scorpio, Mitsubishi Pajero, Harley Davidson, Yamaha 650cc sports bike, Kawasaki Ninja and other two wheelers.

Aditi looks Smokin' Hot!

Aditi looks Smokin' Hot!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Aditi Rao Hydari and Vidyut Jamwal turn showstoppers.

Won't bow to any pressure, vows new CBI chief

Won't bow to any pressure, vows new CBI chief

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

"Officers of CBI conduct an impartial probe. I will see to it that our officers are clean. We are not going to come under any pressure," Amar Pratap Singh, who took over as CBI director on Tuesday, told reporters in New Delhi.

India Blue win Challenger Trophy

India Blue win Challenger Trophy

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

Opener Tanmay Srivastava scored a run-a-ball 103 while talented Bengal batsman Manoj Tiwary smashed a quick-fire 84 to help India Blue win the NKP Salve Challenger Series with a thumping 140-run victory over India Green in Indore on Monday. Replying to Blue's challenging score of 287 for seven, India Green were all-out for 147 in 36.4 overs.

The Man Mrunal Absolutely Trusts!

The Man Mrunal Absolutely Trusts!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

'Rahul Vijay wants me to be authentic because, then, there's no burden of pretending to be someone. There's no facade. I'm thankful to him for that.'

Rashtrapati Niwas Open To The Public!

Rashtrapati Niwas Open To The Public!

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Rashtrapati Niwas will be open for visitors from April 23, 2023 between 10 am and 5 pm, except Mondays and other government holidays.

India elect to field in final Pakistan ODI

India elect to field in final Pakistan ODI

Rediff.com18 Nov 2007

India left out Sourav Ganguly and frontline bowlers Zaheer Khan, Rudra Pratap Singh and off-spinner Harbhajan Singh. Young batsman Rohit Sharma, pacers S Sreesanth, and Praveen Kumar and left-arm spinner Murali Kartik came in.

 'Inexperienced' Raja Bhaiya crash lands chopper

'Inexperienced' Raja Bhaiya crash lands chopper

Rediff.com22 Mar 2009

A private helicopter carrying Samajwadi Party leader Raghuraj Pratap Singh crash landed on a highway at Dhimi village under Hathgawan police circle of Pratapgarh district, on Sunmday evening.

MCD exit polls will be proven wrong, says BJP; AAP upbeat

MCD exit polls will be proven wrong, says BJP; AAP upbeat

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

A sombre mood prevailed at the Delhi BJP office ahead of the results, where the party leaders hoped that the exit polls will be proved wrong during the counting of votes.

500 SP wokers detained for protesting MLAs arrest

500 SP wokers detained for protesting MLAs arrest

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

Samajwadi Party activists staged demonstrations across Uttar Pradesh on Monday against the arrest of independent member of Legislative Assembly Raghuraj Pratap Singh, popularly known as Raja Bhaiya, for his alleged involvement in an attempt to kidnap and murder a candidate in the local bodies election. More than 500 party activists were detained for resorting to violence, said a SP spokesperson.

Samajwadi Party MP, MLAs arrested in UP

Samajwadi Party MP, MLAs arrested in UP

Rediff.com19 Dec 2010

Samajwadi Party member of Parliament Shailendra Kumar, two members of Legislative Assembly including Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya, and a member of Legislative Council were on Sunday arrested in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh on charges of an attempt to murder after they allegedly threatened a candidate in local body elections, the police said.

Rahul skips seats in family bastion witnessing 'friendly fight'

Rahul skips seats in family bastion witnessing 'friendly fight'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

The Congress vice president has eyes on the larger objective of his partnership with Akhilesh, which may provide the template against the BJP in 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Petitioner must be secular, fair: SC on plea for ban on religious parties

Petitioner must be secular, fair: SC on plea for ban on religious parties

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

The apex court also said it will consider whether the matter should be put before a five-judge bench

'If there was a hockey legend after Dhyan Chand, it was Balbir'

'If there was a hockey legend after Dhyan Chand, it was Balbir'

Rediff.com25 May 2020

If anyone qualifies to be called a legend in Indian hockey after Dhyan Chand, it's Balbir Singh Senior, said iconic Milkha Singh condoling the death of his 'great friend'. Balbir and Milkha competed together at the highest level for the country in their respective games and even worked together for Punjab Sports department in the 1960s.

Three Jharkhand MLAs disqualified from Assembly

Three Jharkhand MLAs disqualified from Assembly

Rediff.com4 Jan 2005

The MLAs were disqualified under the anti-defection law, after they quit JD(U) and joined the RJD.

Dhoni stops short of denying quitting reports

Dhoni stops short of denying quitting reports

Rediff.com22 Nov 2008

A selection controversy rocked Indian cricket on Saturday following reports that Mahendra Singh Dhoni had threatened to resign as captain after he had failed to ensure that pacer RP Singh was retained in the side playing the current ODI series against England. On the eve of the fourth ODI against England, a livid Dhoni did little to dampen the speculation about resignation threat when he said that "something or the other leaks out" but stopped short of denying the reports.

Orissa aims at reviving handloom sector

Orissa aims at reviving handloom sector

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

Fashion designers like Sabyasachi Mukjerjee and Rajesh Pratap Singh have been invited by the state government to work on a project with Orissa State Handloom Weavers' Cooperative Society and Sambalpuri Bastralaya to improve designs of sarees and other materials to popularise them.

Cricket camp begins sans six team members, manager

Cricket camp begins sans six team members, manager

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

The disruption of flights due to the flash strike by employees of state-owned carrier 'Indian' hit hard the opening day of the cricket camp.

Who are members of the oil mafia? Violent, ruthless thieves

Who are members of the oil mafia? Violent, ruthless thieves

Rediff.com16 Jun 2011

The murder of ace crime reporter J Dey has once again put Maharashtra's nefarious oil mafia under the scanner. Through various criminal acts, the men behind the racket have proved that they are no strangers to violence.

Isn't your going against Shiv Sena's coalition indiscipline, SC asks Shinde

Isn't your going against Shiv Sena's coalition indiscipline, SC asks Shinde

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Eknath Shinde-led faction if its move to go against the Shiv Sena party's wish to continue with the coalition in the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) amounted to indiscipline leading to disqualification.