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Manish Tewari slams 'chaos, anarchy' in Cong, Sidhu says focus on real issues

Manish Tewari slams 'chaos, anarchy' in Cong, Sidhu says focus on real issues

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Sunday said the state must concentrate on real issues that concern every Punjabi even as MP Manish Tewari said he never saw "such chaos and anarchy" being played out in the party's state unit.

'Apne CM ko thanks kehna...': Modi's dig at Channi over security lapse

'Apne CM ko thanks kehna...': Modi's dig at Channi over security lapse

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

The home ministry has taken cognisance of the "serious security lapse" and has sought a detailed report from the state government. The State Government has also been asked to fix responsibility for this lapse and take strict action.

IPL: RCB hope Kohli continues golden run against Kings XI Punjab

IPL: RCB hope Kohli continues golden run against Kings XI Punjab

Rediff.com8 May 2016

Desperate to get their campaigns back on track, the two bottom placed teams in the Indian Premier League -- Kings XI Punjab and Royal Challengers Bangalore -- lock horns in Mohali on Monday, aiming to keep their winning momentum going to stay afloat in the ninth edition of the T20 league.

Punjab:Rajnath predicts 2/3rd majority for SAD-BJP

Punjab:Rajnath predicts 2/3rd majority for SAD-BJP

Rediff.com13 Feb 2007

Rajnath Singh, president of the Bharatiya Janata Party, has predicted two third majority for the Shiromani Akali Dal and Bharatiya Janata Party alliance in the Assembly polls in Punjab for which the voting will conclude at 5 pm on Tuesday.

Is Indian-American Ro Khanna eyeing 2024 US prez bid?

Is Indian-American Ro Khanna eyeing 2024 US prez bid?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Those close to Khanna, 46, say he is keeping his options open ahead of a potential presidential run in 2028 or beyond. But others in his orbit are talking about an even more compressed timeline: running in 2024 if President Joe Biden, 80, decided not to, according to Politico, a political newspaper company based in Arlington County in the US.

Future of digital payments in India

Future of digital payments in India

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

'The focus needs to shift towards the ability to collect payments, particularly in tier-3 to tier-4 areas where acceptance is still lacking.'

United Opposition can defeat Centre's ordinance: Kejriwal

United Opposition can defeat Centre's ordinance: Kejriwal

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday urged the non-Bharatiya Janata Party entities to unite and defeat in the Rajya Sabha the bill related to the Centre's ordinance on control of services in the national capital.

Ranji roundup: Karnataka, MP, Bengal cruise into semis

Ranji roundup: Karnataka, MP, Bengal cruise into semis

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

A round-up of Day 4 of the Ranji Trophy quarter-finals on Friday.

2 more Oppn parties join INDIA, take number to 28

2 more Oppn parties join INDIA, take number to 28

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Ahead of the crucial third round of discussions, the opposition INDIA bloc on Wednesday exuded confidence that it would provide a formidable alternative to bring political change in the country and asserted that it has several prime ministerial faces against BJP's only one.

Is Shardul Thakur ignored in KKR squad?

Is Shardul Thakur ignored in KKR squad?

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Shardul Thakur allayed concerns over his fitness, saying he has been under bowled in the IPL

Youngsters come up with innovating startup ideas

Youngsters come up with innovating startup ideas

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

As many as 17 such innovative ideas incubated during 3-day long startup accelerator held at IT park Chandigarh

2023's Must Watch Web Series

2023's Must Watch Web Series

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 Web series that was worth the viewer's while.

Gangster involved in Moosewala murder extradited from Azerbaijan

Gangster involved in Moosewala murder extradited from Azerbaijan

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Gangster Sachin Bishnoi, who was allegedly involved in the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, was extradited from Azerbaijan and brought back to India on Tuesday, officials of the Delhi police said.

Amarinder's fate hangs in balance as CLP meets today

Amarinder's fate hangs in balance as CLP meets today

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

Amid the ongoing rift in the Punjab Congress unit, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) has called a meeting of the state's Congress Legislative Party.

Modi sent CBI to Sisodia's home after NYT story: AAP

Modi sent CBI to Sisodia's home after NYT story: AAP

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

The BJP-led Centre sent the CBI to conduct searches at Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia's residence here just after the New York Times published a positive story in its front page about the Delhi model of education, AAP leaders said.

Sonia Or Kharge: Who Will Be INDIA Chairperson?

Sonia Or Kharge: Who Will Be INDIA Chairperson?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

'Most leaders, from Lalu Yadav and Mamata to M K Stalin, respect and trust Sonia. She should continue unless she expressly declines.'

'Air Pollution Leads To Type 2 Diabetes'

'Air Pollution Leads To Type 2 Diabetes'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

'Pollution acts as an endocrine disruptor.' 'When it acts as an endocrine disruptor it has an effect on the endocrine system of the human body and the effect on the pancreas is an important one.' 'The way you get type two diabetes is due to two defects.' 'One is the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin.' 'The other physiological defect is insulin resistance.'

BharatNet plan to set up rural fibre networks slowed down in pandemic

BharatNet plan to set up rural fibre networks slowed down in pandemic

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

It has been over two decades since the cabinet cleared the BharatNet project, earlier known as National Optical Fibre Network. However, progress of the programme has been slow. While the government had set the target of connecting 100,000 gram panchayats by 2013, it took another four years to achieve this target in December 2017. Progress under the current administration has improved, but the government has again missed its targets.

Now, Channi uses 'wet pants' to take swipe at Sidhu

Now, Channi uses 'wet pants' to take swipe at Sidhu

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

In what is being seen as a veiled jibe at Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu, CM Charanjit Singh Channi on Friday asked policemen not to bother about who says what and said criminals wet their pants on seeing them.

Tharoor camp flagged 'irregularities' in counting in 3 states

Tharoor camp flagged 'irregularities' in counting in 3 states

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Tharoor's campaign team has also raised 'serious issues' in the conduct of the election in Punjab and Telangana.

Top Performer: Wanindu Hasaranga

Top Performer: Wanindu Hasaranga

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The RCB leg-spinner snapped four wickets as Kolkata Knight Riders were bowled out for 128.

Bhagat Singh's Advice For Bhagwant Mann

Bhagat Singh's Advice For Bhagwant Mann

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

As Bhagwant Mann repeatedly invokes Bhagat Singh in his speeches, Utkarsh Mishra picks five takeaways from the legendary revolutionary's thoughts that may help Punjab's new chief minister identity his goals.

Imran Khan arrested for corruption, causing loss to treasury: Pak minister

Imran Khan arrested for corruption, causing loss to treasury: Pak minister

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Pakistan's Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah on Tuesday said that former prime minister Imran Khan was arrested for causing loss to the national treasury in a corruption case.

Polls come and go but Budget session very important: Modi

Polls come and go but Budget session very important: Modi

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said elections keep happening but Parliament's Budget session is very important and urged all MPs to make it fruitful.

Jubilant AAP vows to improve Delhi's amenities, BJP says vote bank intact

Jubilant AAP vows to improve Delhi's amenities, BJP says vote bank intact

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

An elated Aam Aadmi Party after winning the Municipal Corporation of Delhi polls on Thursday vowed to improve civic amenities in the national capital while the Bharatiya Janata Party thanked voters for "recognising" its work as it took solace in securing over a hundred seats despite exit poll predicting its rout.

'Pakistani tanks were burning in front of us'

'Pakistani tanks were burning in front of us'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

'The tank battle was fought at ranges of 300-700 metres.' 'It was a rare example of the complete destruction of a squadron by another squadron.'

When Bhindranwale Was Arrested...

When Bhindranwale Was Arrested...

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

I telephoned Chief Minister Darbara Singh and asked him why this carefully thought-out plan had suddenly been aborted. The Chief Minister sounded very agitated and all he said was that this was not his decision, but the orders had come directly from Home Minister Zail Singh. A fascinating excerpt from retired IAS officer Ravi Sawhney's book, Living A Life.

Don't put pressure on Arshdeep, warns Jonty Rhodes

Don't put pressure on Arshdeep, warns Jonty Rhodes

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

'I think that's putting him under a lot of pressure, to compare him to the great Wasim Akram'

Amarinder-Sidhu form 10-member coordination group, ministers get HQ duty

Amarinder-Sidhu form 10-member coordination group, ministers get HQ duty

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and state Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Friday agreed to set up a 10-member strategic policy group to ensure better coordination between the party and the state government and expedite implementation of various government programmes.

Modi refers to 'Quit India' to target opposition bloc

Modi refers to 'Quit India' to target opposition bloc

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the opposition of playing 'negative politics' and said now the entire country is rooting for corruption, dynasty and appeasement to 'quit India'.

'Shaw was disappointing this season but should be dominating world cricket'

'Shaw was disappointing this season but should be dominating world cricket'

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Delhi Capitals assistant coach Shane Watson said the incredibly talented Prithvi Shaw has been inconsistent and has been disappointing this season.

Why These Parties Stayed Away From INDIA, NDA

Why These Parties Stayed Away From INDIA, NDA

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

'They have no incentive to be part of either the NDA or INDIA at this stage, but they may hedge their bets towards the winning coalition in the post-poll setting.'

SC raps Centre for not deciding on Rajoana's mercy plea

SC raps Centre for not deciding on Rajoana's mercy plea

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The apex court was also unhappy over the submission of the counsel for the Centre that the matter be adjourned.

Amit Shah-headed panel wants Hindi replace English in IITs, courts in north India

Amit Shah-headed panel wants Hindi replace English in IITs, courts in north India

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

A parliamentary committee has recommended that the medium of instruction in technical and non-technical higher education institutes such as IITs in Hindi-speaking states should be Hindi and in other parts of India their respective local language. It said the use of English should be made optional.

Monsoon progress: Near-normal rainfall in first 10 days

Monsoon progress: Near-normal rainfall in first 10 days

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Rain for the central and northwestern parts a concern.

At BRS rally, oppn leaders urge people to oust BJP in 2024 polls

At BRS rally, oppn leaders urge people to oust BJP in 2024 polls

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The colourful rally galvanised the BRS workers who shouted slogans hailing the party-led regime's welfare schemes in Telangana and peppy political songs praised Rao's 'national' emergence.

Eastern Ladakh gets bridge in DBO, 2 helipads among 75 border infra projects

Eastern Ladakh gets bridge in DBO, 2 helipads among 75 border infra projects

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Lack of infrastructure development in Jammu and Kashmir for decades post Independence was one of the reasons behind the rise of terrorism in the Union territory, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday after unveiling 75 new projects including bridges, roads and helipads in border areas.

Farmers' protest: Over Rs 70,000 cr economic loss in Q3

Farmers' protest: Over Rs 70,000 cr economic loss in Q3

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

The farmers' agitation against new agri laws will lead to economic loss of over Rs 70,000 crore in the December quarter owing to supply chain disruptions, particularly in Punjab, Haryana and border areas of Delhi, the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry said on Thursday. The chamber's president Sanjay Aggarwal said "the 36 days farm agitation so far will have more than Rs 70,000 crore economic loss in the Q3 FY 2020-21 due to...disruption in supply chains and day-to-day economic activities particularly in the progressive states of Punjab and Haryana and border areas of national capital Delhi."

Those angry with my fight against corruption ganging up: Modi

Those angry with my fight against corruption ganging up: Modi

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Wednesday that his government's action against corruption has made some people angry but he will not turn back in this fight against graft and nepotism, however big an alliance his rivals form against him.

Shinde to KTR: 'Become our partner'

Shinde to KTR: 'Become our partner'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was in element at the Gateway of India.