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Case against Togadia for creating disharmony

Case against Togadia for creating disharmony

Rediff.com6 Jan 2003

The VHP leader, at a rally in Chikmagalur, Karnataka, had demanded installation of a Datta idol at Bababudanagiri, the Hindu-Muslim shrine.

India ranks behind US, China and Germany for global CEOs

India ranks behind US, China and Germany for global CEOs

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

China and India evoked the highest levels of confidence among major economies at 45 per cent and 40 per cent, respectively. The US was at 36 per cent, Canada at 27 per cent, the UK at 26 per cent, Germany at 20 per cent, France 18 per cent, and Japan having the least optimistic CEOs with only 11 per cent very confident of growing revenues in 2020.

Samajwadi MP denies role in blasts

Samajwadi MP denies role in blasts

Rediff.com12 Jul 2006

Days after NCP split, Pawar, Modi to share stage on Aug 1

Days after NCP split, Pawar, Modi to share stage on Aug 1

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Modi to receive Lokmanya Tilak National Award, constituted by Tilak Smarak Mandir Trust in 1983, to honour the legacy of Lokmanya Tilak

Train derails in Karnataka, 4 dead

Train derails in Karnataka, 4 dead

Rediff.com23 Oct 2003

The derailment took place near Palahalli Gate in Mandya district.

Tendulkar recalls the 'better years' under coach Gaekwad

Tendulkar recalls the 'better years' under coach Gaekwad

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Sachin Tendulkar has termed playing under Aunshuman Gaekwad as some of the "better years" of his cricketing career and that the former India coach was someone who could always be trusted.

Why do Modi and Sonia avoid the press?

Why do Modi and Sonia avoid the press?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

'Since Modi is walking a tightrope between two worlds -- one of the saffron brotherhood and the other of the proposed smart cities and bullet trains -- it is understandable why he is averse to scrutiny lest he loses his balance by tilting too heavily on one side or the other. But, why has Sonia Gandhi acquired the reputation of a sphinx,' asks Amulya Ganguli.

No-trust vote: Who supports whom

No-trust vote: Who supports whom

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

All eyes will be on the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, Biju Janata Dal and the Sena itself to see which way they vote.

J&K: Mughal road to be revived

J&K: Mughal road to be revived

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

The idea of the road's revival was floated in 1979 by then chief minister Sheikh Abdullah.

Pak tells Hindu, PTI journalists to pack up and leave

Pak tells Hindu, PTI journalists to pack up and leave

Rediff.com14 May 2014

The two Indian journalists posted to Pakistan have been virtually expelled by the Pakistan government without assigning any reasons.

FDI ban in TV news agencies

FDI ban in TV news agencies

Rediff.com31 Aug 2005

Victory treat: Kumble gets a son

Victory treat: Kumble gets a son

Rediff.com2 Apr 2004

The boy, weighing 4.2kg, was delivered through caesarian section at a Bangalore nursing home.

Cameraman hurt in Parliament attack dies

Cameraman hurt in Parliament attack dies

Rediff.com9 Jan 2003

Vikram Bisht, who had received bullet shots in his spine, fell from his wheelchair. He is survived by wife and two kids.

GSM-CDMA fracas to end soon: Shourie

GSM-CDMA fracas to end soon: Shourie

Rediff.com8 Sep 2003

No licensing system should come in the way of the country's progress: Shourie

Goodbye, Mr P!

Goodbye, Mr P!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005

Check seamers' action too: Ranatunga

Check seamers' action too: Ranatunga

Rediff.com25 Aug 2004

The former Sri Lankan skipper said cricket officials in his country had acted like "idiots" in the Muralitharan controversy.

More than 10K communal clashes in India during 2004-2017

More than 10K communal clashes in India during 2004-2017

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

1,605 people were killed, 30,719 were injured in 10,399 incidents of communal violence from 2004 to 2017.

Over 68,000 soldiers airlifted to Ladakh post Galwan

Over 68,000 soldiers airlifted to Ladakh post Galwan

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Over 68,000 Army soldiers, around 90 tanks and other weapon systems were airlifted by the Indian Air Force to eastern Ladakh from across the country for rapid deployment along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) after the deadly clashes in the Galwan Valley, top sources in defence and security establishment said.

Government to withdraw case against Geelani

Government to withdraw case against Geelani

Rediff.com10 Jan 2003

The scribe was arrested in June 2002 under the Official Secrets Act.

Train derails in Maharashtra

Train derails in Maharashtra

Rediff.com3 Jan 2003

The Secunderabad-Manmad Express rammed into a goods train near Ghatnandur station early Friday. Ten people were feared killed.

Pakistani UAV intrudes into Indian airspace

Pakistani UAV intrudes into Indian airspace

Rediff.com1 Jan 2003

It remained airborne for over 15 minutes in Mendhar area of Poonch sector, official sources said.

Situation at border with India generally stable: China

Situation at border with India generally stable: China

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

"Against such background, the words and deeds of relevant important military and government officials and military deployments should be conducive to deescalating and cooling down the situation, and to enhancing mutual trust, rather than the opposite", the spokesman said.

What Australia must do to raise its game

What Australia must do to raise its game

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Di Venuto said Australia's batting plans were working well till a dramatic collapse saw them lose eight wickets for 28 runs.

Smoke Spiraling From Manipur Not Visible In Delhi?

Smoke Spiraling From Manipur Not Visible In Delhi?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

There is the problem of regions in the North East being theatre for power-play by nations with borders and influences converging in those parts, which in turn requires a sizable presence of the armed forces, notes Shyam G Menon.

40 killed in Kolkata accident

40 killed in Kolkata accident

Rediff.com28 Jan 2003

A Kolkata-bound luxury bus from Orissa collided with a loaded truck at Baliara National Highway in Howrah district.

Tension in Gaya, army's help sought

Tension in Gaya, army's help sought

Rediff.com10 Jan 2003

Mobs took to streets, indulged in arson and stoned policemen after news of miscreants damaging two idols of gods.

'A State visit is not just about the red carpet and a terrific meal'

'A State visit is not just about the red carpet and a terrific meal'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

'India matters significantly to President Biden and to this administration, and not just in South Asia or the Indo-Pacific region, but truly globally.'

'RBI won't overcome trust deficit'

'RBI won't overcome trust deficit'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

'If Urjit Patel had resigned after the five-state elections results people would have taken a different view. So this was the right time for him to resign.' 'He rightly resigned as he felt the differences with the government were not getting settled.'

Sridevi 'looked like a sleeping beauty'

Sridevi 'looked like a sleeping beauty'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

Ashraf Thamarassery was among the few who were present in the embalming room in Dubai.

Bangladesh has special place in India's neighbourhood first policy: Kovind

Bangladesh has special place in India's neighbourhood first policy: Kovind

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

President Kovind, who arrived in Dhaka earlier in the day on his maiden State visit at the invitation of his counterpart M Abdul Hamid to attend the golden jubilee celebrations of Bangladesh's independence from Pakistan in 1971, held delegation-level talks with him which was followed by a banquet.

Modi's welcome ceremony at White House to be one of the biggest

Modi's welcome ceremony at White House to be one of the biggest

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The first state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the US is likely to be a defining moment for Indo-US relationship and both sides are working on a robust outcome document that may take up matters that would decide the contour of the bilateral ties for decades to come, according to people familiar with the planning of the high-profile trip.

Shoaib takes pot shots at Indian team as mind games begin

Shoaib takes pot shots at Indian team as mind games begin

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

'Why do I have this feeling... why India could not pick their XI in last two years. It's a very strange thing to me that your squad is not settled. Who is your No. 4, where will Virat (Kohli) play 3, 4 or 5?'

Jamiat-ul Mujahideen claims it shot down MiG

Jamiat-ul Mujahideen claims it shot down MiG

Rediff.com26 Dec 2002

The IAF has ruled out any such possibility.

P T Usha's coach O M Nambiar passes away

P T Usha's coach O M Nambiar passes away

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

Renowned athletics coach O M Nambiar, who nurtured Indian athletics great P T Usha, passed away in Kozhikode on Thursday due to age-related illness. He was 89.

India negotiating with PLA from position of strength: Army commander

India negotiating with PLA from position of strength: Army commander

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Northern Army commander Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi on Friday said the situation along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh was stable but in a state of "heightened alert" and asserted that there would be no security lapse on fronts of "operational preparedness and readiness" along the India-China border.

Modi, Biden discuss N-energy, 6G and AI; vow to 'deepen, diversity' defence ties

Modi, Biden discuss N-energy, 6G and AI; vow to 'deepen, diversity' defence ties

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

In a post on X, Modi said, "Happy to have welcomed @POTUS @JoeBiden to 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. Our meeting was very productive."

Meet the Pad Women of India

Meet the Pad Women of India

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

They have been working on menstrual hygiene awareness for years.

US cop jokes after mowing down Indian student; New Delhi seeks action

US cop jokes after mowing down Indian student; New Delhi seeks action

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Jaahnavi Kandula was killed in January after she was struck by a police vehicle driven by officer Kevin Dave.

Not their concern, says India on Chinese bother over BrahMos missiles in northeast

Not their concern, says India on Chinese bother over BrahMos missiles in northeast

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

India has hit back at China over its assertion that deployment of the BrahMos cruise missile in the Northeast would have 'negative influence' on stability along the border, saying that assets deployed by it within its territory are of no concern to Beijing.