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Mega opposition meet on Mon to discuss grand alliance

Mega opposition meet on Mon to discuss grand alliance

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

Telugu Desam Party chief and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is coordinating the meeting. He has invited the leaders of all the non-BJP parties.

IPL-11: How the teams measure up

IPL-11: How the teams measure up

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Some teams have completely overhauled their squads. Others retained their core at the IPL Players Auction.

Amid reports of civilian-army rift, Sharif's aides meet Pak army chief

Amid reports of civilian-army rift, Sharif's aides meet Pak army chief

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Sharif's younger brother and Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan and Finance Minister Ishaq Dar met army chief on Thursday evening.

Bypoll blow to BJP: Opposition wins 12 of 15 seats, including Kairana

Bypoll blow to BJP: Opposition wins 12 of 15 seats, including Kairana

Rediff.com31 May 2018

The opposition parties snatched the high-profile Kairana LS seat in from BJP with a united force.

'How can we trust the prime minister?'

'How can we trust the prime minister?'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

'The Modi government is not listening to us. So now we are coming to Delhi to talk with the central government.'

Battered banks staring at uncertain future

Battered banks staring at uncertain future

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Like everything else, the structure of banks may change, and banks may depend more on digital technologies and artificial intelligence for dealing with both their customers and employees.

Indian women outlive men, shows study

Indian women outlive men, shows study

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Life expectancy at birth improved from 59.7 years in 1990 to 70.3 years in 2016 for women.

Congress will become 'PPP Congress' after Karnataka polls: Modi

Congress will become 'PPP Congress' after Karnataka polls: Modi

Rediff.com5 May 2018

With the D-day for the polls drawing closer, Modi upped the ante against the Siddaramaiah government addressing four back to back rallies at Gadag, Tumakuru, Shivamogga and Mangaluru.

PM's wish to visit his birth place in Pak may not materialise

PM's wish to visit his birth place in Pak may not materialise

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's wish to visit his birth place in Pakistan's Punjab province, where he was born over 81 years ago, may not materialise before the end of his tenure.

'Mallya is the author of his own misfortune'

'Mallya is the author of his own misfortune'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

Diageo, which had acquired Mallya's United Spirits nearly six years ago, is claiming $40 million paid to the liquor tycoon as part of an alleged breach of agreement.

Enemies of humanity carried out attack in Pathankot: Modi

Enemies of humanity carried out attack in Pathankot: Modi

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

?Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said "enemies of humanity" who could not digest India's progress carried out the attack in Pathankot.

Instead of foreign tours, visit farmers to know their plight: Rahul tells PM

Instead of foreign tours, visit farmers to know their plight: Rahul tells PM

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Back from a tour of Punjab mandis, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the plight of farmers triggering an uproar in Lok Sabha.

With 1,752 COVID-19 cases, India sees biggest single-day jump; toll 723

With 1,752 COVID-19 cases, India sees biggest single-day jump; toll 723

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

A total of 37 deaths were reported since Thursday evening of which 14 fatalities were reported from Maharashtra, nine from Gujarat, three from Uttar Pradesh, two each from Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh,Tamil Nadu and Telengana and one from Karnataka, ministry data stated.

Can terms of reference of Finance Commissions be changed?

Can terms of reference of Finance Commissions be changed?

Rediff.com9 May 2018

With the creation of the state of Telangana, additions were made to ToRs of the 14th Finance Commission to make recommendations for the newly created states after the reorganisation of Andhra Pradesh.

PNB ready to disburse Rs 16,000 crore in loans

PNB ready to disburse Rs 16,000 crore in loans

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'We have already sanctioned loans worth over Rs 3,000 crore to around 120,000 customers.'

AAP MP Mann, others detained ahead of farmers' meeting in Guj

AAP MP Mann, others detained ahead of farmers' meeting in Guj

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

The police on Saturday detained the Aam Aadmi Party Member of Parliament Bhagwant Mann and several party workers ahead of a farmers' meeting at Doliya in Bhavnagar district of Gujarat.

RCB start favourites against depleted Kings XI

RCB start favourites against depleted Kings XI

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Royals Challengers Bangalore will start as overwhelming favourites against bottom-placed Kings XI.

'MPs' letter was given to Congress leadership 10 days ago'

'MPs' letter was given to Congress leadership 10 days ago'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'This letter assumes significance as it is for the first time that a letter has been documented and collectively agreed upon.'

'Apology for Jallianwala is the right thing to do'

'Apology for Jallianwala is the right thing to do'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

'Prime Minister Modi is from Gujarat and so does not understand the importance of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre to Punjabis,' says the British MP fighting for an apology for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

Revealed! 'Pant very much in India's World Cup plans'

Revealed! 'Pant very much in India's World Cup plans'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

Rishabh Pant is a 'champion cricketer in the making', who is very much in the mix for the 2019 India's World Cup campaign for his ability to seamlessly switch formats, says chairman of selectors MSK Prasad.

It's all about individual performance: Dhoni

It's all about individual performance: Dhoni

Rediff.com21 May 2009

As IPL-II progresses towards the finishing stage, Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni reckons that from now on individual performances would have more influence on the outcome of the matches.

7 big steps for Modi 2

7 big steps for Modi 2

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Indians want change and progress. They should be willing to accept tough decisions, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

Modi sounds poll bugle, slams UPA over Kashmir policy

Modi sounds poll bugle, slams UPA over Kashmir policy

Rediff.com23 Jun 2013

Virtually launching the party's campaign for 2014 elections, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday talked about the need to "heal the wounds" of Kashmiris and connect its aspiring youths with the national mainstream for the development of the state.

'People think Modi will create a Dubai or Singapore'

'People think Modi will create a Dubai or Singapore'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2013

Lunch with BS: Sukhbir Singh Badal, deputy chief minister, Punjab

India's coronavirus tally: 724 cases, 17 deaths, 66 cured

India's coronavirus tally: 724 cases, 17 deaths, 66 cured

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Concern is growing among healthcare experts who believe that if people do not follow the lockdown or social distancing seriously, the situation can quickly go out of control.

How T20 will change!

How T20 will change!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Fascinating predictions for the years ahead. A revealing excerpt from Tim Wigmore and Freddie Wilde's Cricket 2.0: Inside The T20 Revolution.

Nirav Modi to make another bail plea in UK court on May 8

Nirav Modi to make another bail plea in UK court on May 8

Rediff.com1 May 2019

His legal team, led by solicitor Anand Doobay, have previously offered one million pounds as security alongside an offer to meet stringent electronic tag restrictions on their client's movements, "akin to house arrest".

Haryana gang rape: 1 of 3 prime accused held

Haryana gang rape: 1 of 3 prime accused held

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

The victim's family had alleged that police had failed to take prompt action on their complaint and delayed action by citing jurisdiction issue between police units of Rewari and Mahendergarh districts.

Arvind Subramanian on how to prevent bank scams

Arvind Subramanian on how to prevent bank scams

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

CEA offers three compelling arguments in his case for privatisation of government-owned banks.

How govt plans to cut down food wastage

How govt plans to cut down food wastage

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Centre has already started work on developing a mechanism to ensure states producing any item in excess is able to transport it to other states where there is demand

S S Barnala in fray for vice presidential poll

S S Barnala in fray for vice presidential poll

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

A former chief minister of Punjab, Barnala has the ability to carry other parties with him, including Akali Dal from the National Democratic Alliance.

Check out the IPL Dream XI

Check out the IPL Dream XI

Rediff.com28 May 2018

IPL-11 was a smashing success. Superstars like Kane Williamson, M S Dhoni, Rashid Khan shone. New stars like Rishabh Pant, Andrew Tye were born. Rediff.com/Harish Kotian draws up his dream team.

Pakistan kills 100 terrorists in crackdown after shrine blast

Pakistan kills 100 terrorists in crackdown after shrine blast

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

Official said the crackdown would be intensified in the coming days as government had resolved to eliminate militancy.

Former CM Hooda gives Khattar's swearing-in a miss

Former CM Hooda gives Khattar's swearing-in a miss

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal who was under fire from Bharatiya Janata Party leaders after the Shiromani Akali Dal leadership, including Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal campaigned against the saffron party nominees during the assembly elections attended the oath-taking ceremony of Manohar Lal Khattar in Panchkula on Sunday.

Monsoon may reach Delhi in next 3-4 days

Monsoon may reach Delhi in next 3-4 days

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

The southwest monsoon which reached the country on May 30 well within its normal onset date

Sonia to campaign in Manipur

Sonia to campaign in Manipur

Rediff.com2 Feb 2007

Sonia chose Manipur as her first destination amid reports that Congress candidates were being threatened by banned militant groups to either stay out of the poll process or cough up money.

Snatching nationalism back from the BJP

Snatching nationalism back from the BJP

Rediff.com20 May 2017

'The UPA was never soft on Pakistan, terrorists and even China, but Sonia Gandhi's Congress rightly earned a "soft" image on issues of hard national interest, leaving the field open for Modi to take it and wrap it around with his implicit Hindutva,' says Shekhar Gupta.

EC gives nod to budget on Feb 1, bars from announcing schemes for poll-bound states

EC gives nod to budget on Feb 1, bars from announcing schemes for poll-bound states

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Polls in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Manipur, Punjab and Goa will be held between February 4 and March 8.

Do you know what Modi's AMs are, and what they do?

Do you know what Modi's AMs are, and what they do?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'The AMs are a different beast and reflect the political play within the government.' 'Prime Minister Modi does not need to assuage any interest group to take the final call on any decision that belongs rightfully to the Cabinet,' points out Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.

Sonia meets Congress chief ministers

Sonia meets Congress chief ministers

Rediff.com5 Jul 2006

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee, Finance Minister P Chidambaram and Sonia's political secretary Ahmed Patel were also present.