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Magesh, Pratibha maintain lead

Magesh, Pratibha maintain lead

Rediff.com24 Jul 2003

They scored contrasting victories in the 8th round of the Asian Junior chess championships.

Madam President takes maiden sortie in Sukhoi-30 MKI

Madam President takes maiden sortie in Sukhoi-30 MKI

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday took her maiden sortie in a fighter aircraft at Tezpur air base in Assam.

We will amend women's bill after coming to power in 2024: Kharge

We will amend women's bill after coming to power in 2024: Kharge

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

There are no major legal complications in implementing the bill right now but the Narendra Modi government putting it off for 10 years, he said.

66 pc of Kharge's CWC are from SCs, STs, OBCs, women, minorities

66 pc of Kharge's CWC are from SCs, STs, OBCs, women, minorities

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

The youngest in the CWC is 31-year-old Neeraj Kundan, who is an ex-officio member of the body as the president of the National Students Union of India, the students' wing of the party.

'His position equivalent to...': Supriya Sule on Ajit Pawar

'His position equivalent to...': Supriya Sule on Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

When asked about Ajit Pawar being upset, Sule said, "This is all gossip. Dada (Ajit Pawar) is Leader of Opposition in the state (Assembly). His position is equivalent to that of the chief minister. BJP is trying to target Ajit Pawar...sometimes they target me."

Ahead of cabinet expansion, Sukhu keeps home, finance

Ahead of cabinet expansion, Sukhu keeps home, finance

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Agnihotri will be in charge of Jal Shakti, transport, and language, arts and culture departments while Chief Minister Sukhu has kept with himself finance, general administration, home, planning, personnel and other portfolios which have not been allotted to any minister, the notification stated on Tuesday.

Congress routs BJP in Shimla civic poll, retakes municipality

Congress routs BJP in Shimla civic poll, retakes municipality

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The ruling Congress on Thursday swept the Shimla Municipal Corporation (SMC) polls with a two-third majority by winning 24 wards out of the total 34, wresting the prestigious civic body from the BJP.

Sharad Pawar quits as NCP chief, then says 'will rethink'

Sharad Pawar quits as NCP chief, then says 'will rethink'

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Pawar also announced a panel of senior party leaders to draw a future course of action. Party workers and leaders, however, demanded that Pawar withdraw his decision.

When A Former CEC Took The RSS Salute

When A Former CEC Took The RSS Salute

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Some of our leaders were busybusy over the weekend.

'Riwaaz' continues as Cong wrests Himachal from BJP

'Riwaaz' continues as Cong wrests Himachal from BJP

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The Congress won 40 seats in the 68-member Himachal Pradesh assembly while the BJP got 25 seats.

Voting Murmu doesn't mean supporting BJP: Raut

Voting Murmu doesn't mean supporting BJP: Raut

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Raut also highlighted that the party had goodwill toward the opposition's Presidential candidate Yashwant Sinha.

Kharge rejigs CWC; Tharoor, Sharma, Wasnik of G23, Pilot part of new team

Kharge rejigs CWC; Tharoor, Sharma, Wasnik of G23, Pilot part of new team

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

While 39 members of the all-important panel are general members, it has 32 permanent invitees, including some in-charges of state and 13 special invitees.

I will campaign for Cong wherever needed: Anand Sharma

I will campaign for Cong wherever needed: Anand Sharma

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

The former Union minister and Senior Congress leader Anand Sharma on Wednesday said that the party needs revival and which is possible with collective efforts.

With only 2 wins, Himachal's royals face slow fadeout in polls

With only 2 wins, Himachal's royals face slow fadeout in polls

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

The erstwhile royals of Himachal Pradesh, who once commanded their own space in politics, are losing their charm as only two of them won in the state polls this time while two others lost at the hustings.

28 students of Delhi school fall sick; MCD points to gas leak from rly tracks

28 students of Delhi school fall sick; MCD points to gas leak from rly tracks

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi, in a statement, said, "The gas leak occurred at the nearby railway tracks."

Eknath Shinde came home and cried about BJP threat: Aaditya

Eknath Shinde came home and cried about BJP threat: Aaditya

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has claimed Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde had come to his residence and cried that he will be arrested by a central agency if he did not switch over to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), before revolting against the Sena leadership.

Uddhav announces support for Murmu in presidential polls

Uddhav announces support for Murmu in presidential polls

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Shiv Sena will support National Democratic Alliance's presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu, party president Uddhav Thackeray said on Tuesday.

Minor girl raped by 4 men in Chhattisgarh; panchayat tries to hush up case

Minor girl raped by 4 men in Chhattisgarh; panchayat tries to hush up case

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

When the incident came to light, the villagers called up the panchayat the next day allegedly to settle the issue, she said.

President Pratibha Patil's Republic Day speech

President Pratibha Patil's Republic Day speech

Rediff.com26 Jan 2011

Transcript of President Pratibha Patil's Republic Day speech

Why Did Modi Want To Meet Tanishka Sujit?

Why Did Modi Want To Meet Tanishka Sujit?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

At the age of 15, she is all set to graduate in Psychology from the Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya in Indore.

'If only Uddhavji had resigned like Pawar saheb...'

'If only Uddhavji had resigned like Pawar saheb...'

Rediff.com5 May 2023

'With one fell swoop he (Sharad Pawar) won the sympathies of the NCP workers at the grassroots, his own flock of MLAs and bolstered his position as the NCP chief'

'There's lot of pressure on Sharad Pawar from...'

'There's lot of pressure on Sharad Pawar from...'

Rediff.com5 May 2023

'Perhaps, he must have thought that it was time to pass on the baton to the younger generation.'

Called Nitish Kumar for support many times but he didn't answer: Yashwant Sinha

Called Nitish Kumar for support many times but he didn't answer: Yashwant Sinha

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The opposition's presidential poll candidate Yashwant Sinha on Friday revealed that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar refused to take his calls when he tried to seek the latter's support for his candidature.

NCP deliberates about future after Pawar's bombshell

NCP deliberates about future after Pawar's bombshell

Rediff.com3 May 2023

An NCP worker from Pune wrote a letter in blood, appealing to Pawar to withdraw his decision and not make him and several other party workers "orphan".

Jolt to Himachal Cong ahead of polls as working prez Mahajan joins BJP

Jolt to Himachal Cong ahead of polls as working prez Mahajan joins BJP

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

He joined the BJP in the presence of Union minister Piyush Goyal and lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership for providing a "strong government".

Are These Parliament's Formidable MPs?

Are These Parliament's Formidable MPs?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

What would Parliament be without these nine ladies?

Dimple's Smile Says It All

Dimple's Smile Says It All

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Thursday was the day results from the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh assembly elections and by-elections in Bihar, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh were out, so what were some of our leaders up to?

What Led Ajit Pawar To Ditch Uncle?

What Led Ajit Pawar To Ditch Uncle?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

With reports surfacing of differences between Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis, Fadnavis was out seeking new allies. A disgruntled Ajit Pawar was easy to persuade.

Kiran Rao Has Made A WOW Film!

Kiran Rao Has Made A WOW Film!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

'I guess things happen when they have to happen.' 'And the film got delayed by COVID a little bit. But yeah, it's been a decade which I do not regret.' 'I feel like I have grown so much, as an artist, as well as just a human being.' 'So much life experience to channel into films that I think is an advantage almost.'

Police avert hostage crisis as man with gun barges into Bengal classroom

Police avert hostage crisis as man with gun barges into Bengal classroom

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

A gun-wielding man barged into a packed classroom of a high school in West Bengal's Malda district on Wednesday, but was overpowered by the police and arrested, officials said.

Syringes, drugs found on premises of MCD-run schools

Syringes, drugs found on premises of MCD-run schools

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Some of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi-run schools are 'horror houses', the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) remarked after it conducted surprise inspection and found them without adequate security and sanitation facilities.

Factional feud, poll promises major challenges for new Cong govt in Himachal

Factional feud, poll promises major challenges for new Cong govt in Himachal

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

Allocation of portfolios would be the immediate vexatious issue for the party, with supporters of Virbhadra Singh already feeling sidelined after the elevation of the late chief minister's professed rival Sukhu.

Pawar a banyan tree but failed to create a successor, says Uddhav Sena's Saamana

Pawar a banyan tree but failed to create a successor, says Uddhav Sena's Saamana

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) on Monday claimed Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar has failed to create a successor who could take his party forward.

When Queen Elizabeth Visited India

When Queen Elizabeth Visited India

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Glimpses of the late queen Elizabeth's encounters with India and Indian leaders.

'I am sure he will take back his resignation'

'I am sure he will take back his resignation'

Rediff.com3 May 2023

'Whatever decision he takes are thoroughly thought through for its repercussions.'

Droupadi Murmu takes oath as India's 15th President

Droupadi Murmu takes oath as India's 15th President

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Chief Justice of India N V Ramana administered the oath of office of the President to her in the Central Hall of Parliament.

EC issues certificate of election to Droupadi Murmu

EC issues certificate of election to Droupadi Murmu

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The Election Commission on Friday issue a 'certificate of election' to NDA nominee Droupadi Murmu who has emerged victorious in the presidential poll.

'Venu will remain exceptional'

'Venu will remain exceptional'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

'He was truly an athulya abhinaya pratibha (exceptionally talented actor),' director Fazil tells Divya Nair/Rediff.com, as he mourns his friend's loss.

Kamal Nath heeds one person-one post call, steps down as CLP leader

Kamal Nath heeds one person-one post call, steps down as CLP leader

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

Nath's resignation was accepted by party president Sonia Gandhi keeping in view the party's 'one person-one post' policy.

Cong releases manifesto for Himachal polls, promises 1L jobs, free electricity

Cong releases manifesto for Himachal polls, promises 1L jobs, free electricity

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

On the implementation of the old pension scheme, Baghel said Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh have written to the Central government to return the people's money with the National Pension System to implement the old pension scheme, but they refused.