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Rahul Gandhi watches jallikattu in Tamil Nadu

Rahul Gandhi watches jallikattu in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Gandhi said he has "received tremendous love and affection from people of Tamil Nadu and it is my duty to stand with people of Tamil Nadu and protect their history, their culture and their language."

Dust storms, rain hit northern states; IMD predicts more bad weather

Dust storms, rain hit northern states; IMD predicts more bad weather

Rediff.com9 May 2018

The NDMA added that the National Capital Region, and Hisar, Kaithal, Jind, Kurukshetra, Karnal in Haryana is likely to be again hit by the unusual weather on Wednesday.

REVEALED! How Nirav Modi transferred fraudulent funds

REVEALED! How Nirav Modi transferred fraudulent funds

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

ED team managed to get several bank statements from Barbados, Dubai, Hong Kong etc. which prove vital overseas link and money trail relating to Nirav Modi and his aides.

Why dew could play a big role in IPL

Why dew could play a big role in IPL

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

Australia's limited-overs skipper and Royal Challengers Bangalore opener Aaron Finch says there will be lots of games played over and over on the same wickets, which will get slower and the dew factor will become even more.

Party to decide on Rahul's elevation: Ambika Soni

Party to decide on Rahul's elevation: Ambika Soni

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

Party will decide when the time was right to pass on the baton to Rahul Gandhi, says senior Congress leader Ambika Soni.

How Modi government is helping COVID orphans

How Modi government is helping COVID orphans

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

'We will ensure that every child is protected,' says Priyank Kanoongo, chairperson, NCPCR.

BJP's performance in assembly polls positive sign for 2014

BJP's performance in assembly polls positive sign for 2014

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

BJP president Nitin Gadkari attributed the stunning victory of the Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh to polarisation of votes

How to DEFEAT the Naxals!

How to DEFEAT the Naxals!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

'Defence, development and democracy is the formula to defeat Naxalism.'

What led the British to Leave India?

What led the British to Leave India?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Attlee said Great Britain had concluded that the Indian element of the army was no longer reliable and that Netaji's Indian National Army had demonstrated that. That had shaken the foundation on which Britain's Indian empire rested, argues Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd).

IPL: RCB aim to get back to winning ways against Sunrisers

IPL: RCB aim to get back to winning ways against Sunrisers

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Royal Challengers Bangalore will look to shrug off the disappointment of two back-to-back defeats and get back to winning ways when they taken on Sunrisers Hyderabad as they aim to seal their place in the play-offs, in the IPL match, in Sharjah, on Saturday.

Sidhu insists on dialogue with Pakistan

Sidhu insists on dialogue with Pakistan

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

"The solution to terror is peace, development and progress and not unemployment, hatred and fear," he said.

Gilchrist appointed captain-cum-coach of KXIP

Gilchrist appointed captain-cum-coach of KXIP

Rediff.com23 Mar 2012

Adam Gilchrist, skipper of Kings XI Punjab, was entrusted with the added responsibility of coaching the side in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL), the fifth edition of the cash-rich Twenty20.

The MYSTERY of Rohit's omission

The MYSTERY of Rohit's omission

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

'I was shown something about him practicing at the nets for Mumbai Indians so I don't know what kind of injury it is. 'If the injury was serious he wouldn't even be padded up.'

Why gangsters like Vikas Dubey become formidable

Why gangsters like Vikas Dubey become formidable

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

'Not unlike politicians who gravitate towards whoever is in power, mafia dons too have a great survival streak, switching loyalty to the party in power,' observes Virendra Kapoor a week after gangster Vikas Dubey was slain in an alleged encounter.

Nitish will win only because of Modi's work: Chirag

Nitish will win only because of Modi's work: Chirag

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

"If the current Chief Minister again wins this election by mistake then our state will lose. Our state will again stand on the verge of getting ruined. "I wonder how he promotes casteism. It is not appropriate to imagine the development of Bihar under the leadership of a person who promotes communalism," Paswan said while launching the party's manifesto for the Bihar assembly polls.

This IPL season has been good for me: Umesh

This IPL season has been good for me: Umesh

Rediff.com16 May 2012

Delhi Daredevils' pacer Umesh Yadav said this IPL edition has been a "lot better" for him than the last season after his man-of-the-match performance helped the hosts register a five-wicket win over Kings XI Punjab and qualify for the knockout stage of the tournament.

This IPL season has been good for me: Umesh

This IPL season has been good for me: Umesh

Rediff.com16 May 2012

Delhi Daredevils' pacer Umesh Yadav said this IPL edition has been a "lot better" for him than the last season after his man-of-the-match performance helped the hosts register a five-wicket win over Kings XI Punjab and qualify for the knockout stage of the tournament.

Funds swindled by Nirav Modi could be much higher

Funds swindled by Nirav Modi could be much higher

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Only 40 per cent of the forensic information required was made available by PNB and as such, there is no way that one can put a cap on the total value of LoUs issued. He is the second Indian to be declared a fugitive economic offender, after liquor baron Vijay Mallya.

Can't live under Taliban: Afghan students in India

Can't live under Taliban: Afghan students in India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The Taliban have been known for using violence to force the people to accept their agenda and views, he added.

What a cricketing comeback should be!

What a cricketing comeback should be!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

928 runs in 6 games. One triple century. One double century. One century. Two fifties. Sarfaraz Khan has made a dream comeback to first class cricket.

UPA appointed governors should resign: Subramanian Swamy

UPA appointed governors should resign: Subramanian Swamy

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy on Tuesday said the six serving United Progressive Alliance-appointed governors should quit on their own, as their appointments were without merit.

One year later, PMC Bank depositors are still struggling

One year later, PMC Bank depositors are still struggling

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

PMC Bank depositors have spent the last one year holding protests, meeting politicians, writing to various authorities in an effort to get their hard-earned money back.

Finance panel terms of references: 7 states, UTs seek change

Finance panel terms of references: 7 states, UTs seek change

Rediff.com8 May 2018

A memorandum, signed by the chief ministers or finance ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Karnataka, Delhi, West Bengal, Kerala and Punjab, said the terms were disruptive and a cause for concern.

Sports Shorts: Ramkumar achieves career-best rank, Yuki drops

Sports Shorts: Ramkumar achieves career-best rank, Yuki drops

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday

Congress' Jakhar wins Gurdaspur bypoll by over 1.9 lakh votes

Congress' Jakhar wins Gurdaspur bypoll by over 1.9 lakh votes

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

The Congress won this seat after the 2009 Lok Sabha poll when Congress candidate Partap Singh Bajwa had won.

LoC ceasefire looks fragile

LoC ceasefire looks fragile

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

It would be realistic to see India's position on the DGMOs joint statement more as 'engagement, different from dialogue', where our subsequent options could be decided depending on the realities of the situation on the ground, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Can Congress make Modi's 2024 bid more challenging?

Can Congress make Modi's 2024 bid more challenging?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Congress is the only other horse in the race for national power, never mind how distant. Narendra Modi and Amit Shah know better than to take the Congress lightly, observes Shekhar Gupta.

BJP's advice for its chief ministers

BJP's advice for its chief ministers

Rediff.com10 May 2011

To ensure implementation of party ideology and agenda, the Bharatiya Janata Party central leadership on Tuesday directed its chief ministers to maintain time-bound and better coordination with the organisation in states where the party is in power.

Verdict reactions: 'It's a tsunami not a ripple in a small pond'

Verdict reactions: 'It's a tsunami not a ripple in a small pond'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

Here are some reactions by political leaders to the five-state election verdict.

HC rejects plea to seek info on Sonia's religion

HC rejects plea to seek info on Sonia's religion

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Monday dismissed an appeal seeking details of the "religion and faith" of United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi and her children under the Right To Information Act, saying the petitioner was trying to encroach on their privacy.

'RIP Chintu, you will be missed': Leaders grief over Rishi Kapoor's death

'RIP Chintu, you will be missed': Leaders grief over Rishi Kapoor's death

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

The death of the veteran Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor a huge loss for the Indian film industry.

'Modi hai to mumkin hai': Congress, BJP spar after Nirav Modi spotted in UK

'Modi hai to mumkin hai': Congress, BJP spar after Nirav Modi spotted in UK

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

'It seems PM Modi is running a bank fraudsters settlement company for the likes of Nirav Modi'

Agriculture can't be run sitting in Delhi: Pawar to govt

Agriculture can't be run sitting in Delhi: Pawar to govt

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Pawar alleged that the Centre neither consulted states this time, nor it called any meeting with state agriculture ministers before preparing these bills.

'BJP is going to remain in power for a very long time'

'BJP is going to remain in power for a very long time'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'The BJP is the most progressive force within Hinduism today.'

Is it safe to invest in PSU stocks?

Is it safe to invest in PSU stocks?

Rediff.com21 May 2019

Traditionally, most PSUs have been cash-rich, which added to their value. However, the government has been tapping regularly into their cash resources to boost revenue for the exchequer

4 non-BJP states move SC in favour of Right to Privacy

4 non-BJP states move SC in favour of Right to Privacy

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Karnataka, West Bengal, Punjab and Puducherry took a stand opposite to the Central government which had said that Right to Privacy is a common law right and not a Fundamental Right.

Will Congress's leadership crisis end on Aug 10?

Will Congress's leadership crisis end on Aug 10?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The current battle within the party is seen as setting the stage for August 10 when Sonia completes one year of interim presidentship, and questions are being raised about a leadership vacuum. For the first time, responsible quarters are suggesting that as Sonia cannot function as interim president indefinitely and Rahul seems to want power but not the responsibility, one way out is collective leadership, reports Aditi Phadnis.

Why Dera Sacha Sauda draws followers

Why Dera Sacha Sauda draws followers

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Deras like Sacha Sauda made the poor feel secure, cared for, loved, provided a support system and gave them dignity, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

Universal Basic Income? Telangana has the answer

Universal Basic Income? Telangana has the answer

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

Telangana's Rythu Bandhu policy is an embryonic UBI, or rather embryonic QUBI (a quasi-universal basic income, pronounced Kyoo-Bee). And it could potentially also be the future of agricultural policy in India, says Arvind Subramanian.

Would have gone to support farmers if was not stopped: Kejriwal

Would have gone to support farmers if was not stopped: Kejriwal

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

He asked all party members to serve the farmers selflessly.