News for 'Puducherry'

Shashank Redemption: From Mistaken Buy To Punjab King

Shashank Redemption: From Mistaken Buy To Punjab King

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

With all hopes faded, coming in to bat with 89 needed off 7 overs, the 32 year old revived the team's fortunes.

Will Modi magic help BJP make inroads in south India?

Will Modi magic help BJP make inroads in south India?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

The BJP was unable to win any seat in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala besides Puducherry in 2011.

Ranji Trophy: Haryana stun defending champions Saurashtra

Ranji Trophy: Haryana stun defending champions Saurashtra

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Cheteshwar Pujara made 49 and 43 in his two innings as Saurashtra lost to Haryana by four wickets.

Narayanasamy stakes claim to form Puducherry govt

Narayanasamy stakes claim to form Puducherry govt

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Congress leader V Narayanasamy on Monday called on Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi and formally staked claim to form government in the Union Territory.

Union cabinet gives go ahead to 'one nation, one poll'

Union cabinet gives go ahead to 'one nation, one poll'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the proposal for 'one nation, one Election' as recommended by the Kovind panel, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday.

Puducherry blast toll 2

Puducherry blast toll 2

Rediff.com5 Dec 2007

With a 12-year-old boy succumbing to injuries at the Government General hospital on Tuesday night, the toll in the blast in Puducherry on Saturday rose to two.

Ranji Trophy: HP's Kalsi hits maiden double century; UP fight back

Ranji Trophy: HP's Kalsi hits maiden double century; UP fight back

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday.

Puducherry government wins crucial vote

Puducherry government wins crucial vote

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

The outcome was crucial for the AINRC, which has a strength of 15 in the 30-member assembly and is in power with the support of an Independent. Puducherry Chief Minister and AINRC founder N Rangasamy had resigned one of the two seats he won, necessitating the byelection.

Why did Delhi 'relieve' Yash Dhull from captaincy duties?

Why did Delhi 'relieve' Yash Dhull from captaincy duties?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Yash Dhull was on Monday removed as Delhi captain, hours after the team suffered a heavy defeat against Puducherry in their Ranji Trophy opening match.

'We're Not Anti-Nationals'

'We're Not Anti-Nationals'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

'We are not secessionists, we want to coexist with our countrymen but not on the terms that will strip us off our dignity and a right to peaceful existence.'

Phase 1: Voter turnout may cross 64%, Tripura tops with 80.17%

Phase 1: Voter turnout may cross 64%, Tripura tops with 80.17%

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

According to an official release, the voting percentage is likely to go up when reports from all polling stations are obtained, as polling was scheduled until 6 pm in many constituencies.

Paes to set up Sports Centre in Puducherry

Paes to set up Sports Centre in Puducherry

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

Tennis ace Leander Paes on Monday met Puducherry Chief Minister V Vaithilingam for his project to set up a Sports Science-cum-Medicine and Training centre in Puducherry.

10 dead, over dozen ill after consuming illicit liquor in TN

10 dead, over dozen ill after consuming illicit liquor in TN

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Chief Minister M K Stalin has ordered a CB-CID probe to ensure comprehensive investigation and the government transferred Kallakurichi District Collector Sravan Kumar Jatavath and Superintendent of Police Samay Singh Meena was suspended, a statement said.

Kerala, TN, Assam, WB, Puducherry to vote on Tuesday

Kerala, TN, Assam, WB, Puducherry to vote on Tuesday

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

More than 750 constituencies spread across four states and one union territory will go to the polls on Tuesday

Puducherry CM to hold talks with Panel on July 14

Puducherry CM to hold talks with Panel on July 14

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

Already Puducherry owed to the Centre as much as Rs 4040 crore (Rs 40.4 billion) over the years as loan and interest.

Ranji Trophy: Mayank's century gives Karnataka lead over Gujarat

Ranji Trophy: Mayank's century gives Karnataka lead over Gujarat

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Mayank Agarwal played a captain's knock of 109, as his side took a 64-run lead on Day 2

Puducherry CM ends dharna after talks with Lt Governor Bedi

Puducherry CM ends dharna after talks with Lt Governor Bedi

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

The CM said after the talks with the Lt Governor, he and his cabinet colleagues met at the committee room and it was decided "unanimously" by ministers and legislators that "the agitations including jail bharo and massive fast slated for February 20 and 21 are suspended".

Rajiv statue desecrated in Puducherry

Rajiv statue desecrated in Puducherry

Rediff.com19 Jan 2009

Unidentified persons on Monday desecrated a statue of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi in Puducherry, leading to tension in the city. The police said an effigy of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa garlanded with footwear was found hanging around the hand of Rajiv Gandhi statue at the Tahattavam junction.

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 3

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 3

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

A look at how India's athletes fared on Day 3, Monday, July 29, 2024:

Athletes of Indian origin at Paris Olympics

Athletes of Indian origin at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Here's a look at some Indian-origin athletes who will be representing their adopted countries at the Paris Games

Vaithilingam, Puducherry's next chief minister

Vaithilingam, Puducherry's next chief minister

Rediff.com29 Aug 2008

Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangsamy resigned on Thursday, bringing an end to the month-long political uncertainty following a revolt by his cabinet colleagues against his leadership.Rangasamy tendered his resignation to Lieutenant Governor Govind Singh Gurjar at the Raj Nivas apparently on the directions from the Congress high command.Rangasamy was asked by the Congress high command to step down as chief minister after he failed to muster majority among the party legislators

Is Tamil Nadu Heading For A Jallikattu 2.0 Moment?

Is Tamil Nadu Heading For A Jallikattu 2.0 Moment?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

The recent 'revelation' by TN fishers freed by Sri Lanka after they had paid up Lankan rupees 50,000 each in fines, that their hair was tonsured in prison and they were forced to remove their garments other than the underpants, and were also made to clean toilets, as if with vengeance, has touched a raw nerve this time, just as another issue or issues had done it ahead of the Jallikattu protests, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Rahul Gandhi unwell, won't visit Puducherry where he received death threat

Rahul Gandhi unwell, won't visit Puducherry where he received death threat

Rediff.com10 May 2016

"Unfortunately I have been down with high fever since Sunday and the doctor has advised rest for the next two days," the 45-year-old Congress leader said on micro-blogging site Twitter late Monday night.

No relief to Puducherry: Heavy rains throw normal life out of gear

No relief to Puducherry: Heavy rains throw normal life out of gear

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Residents of the union territory had got relief for a while on Friday when there was some let up in the downpour but it started raining heavily again on Friday night.

Puducherry CM sleeps outside L-G Bedi's house as dharna enters 2nd day

Puducherry CM sleeps outside L-G Bedi's house as dharna enters 2nd day

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Chief Minister Narayanasamy had led an agitation in front of the Parliament on January 4, demanding that the Centre sanction statehood for Puducherry and replace Kiran Bedi as the Lt Governor.

Jayalalithaa furious at Puducherry CM's 'betrayal'

Jayalalithaa furious at Puducherry CM's 'betrayal'

Rediff.com19 May 2011

Livid at Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy's 'unilateral' decision to form a single-party rule despite an alliance with her party, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Thursday accused him of 'backstabbing' her party. As cracks developed in their alliance within a few days after All-India NR Congress leader Rangasamy assumed office as chief minister, Jayalalithaa charged him with "betraying" the AIADMK by his "unilateral" announcement.

Some States See Decline In Contestants

Some States See Decline In Contestants

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Gujarat has witnessed the steepest decline in the number of contestants in the fray for its 26 seats, from 371 five years ago to 266 in 2024.

SEE: Container truck goes under as Chennai is flooded

SEE: Container truck goes under as Chennai is flooded

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Cyclonic storm Michaung, which is likely to cross the coast in Andhra Pradesh on the forenoon of Tuesday, lay near Chennai and Puducherry, with heavy rains lashing the region.

60 lakh voters chose NOTA, Puducherry tops

60 lakh voters chose NOTA, Puducherry tops

Rediff.com17 May 2014

Close to 60 lakh voters opted for the None of The Above option across the country while exercising their franchise in the 16th Lok Sabha polls, with the maximum percentage of the electorate going for this choice in Puducherry.

Puducherry: Face-off between two fronts

Puducherry: Face-off between two fronts

Rediff.com4 Apr 2011

The April 13 Assembly polls in the Union Territory of Puducherry is shaping up to be a face-off between two fronts -- the ruling Congress-DMK combine and the oppositon All India NR Congress- All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam alliance.

Newly-appointed Puducherry LG Kiran Bedi bans sirens of VIP cars

Newly-appointed Puducherry LG Kiran Bedi bans sirens of VIP cars

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

The ban order has been issued by Puducherry Lt Governor Kiren Bedi, a retired Indian Police Service officer.

Puducherry: 300 hospitalised after gas leak

Puducherry: 300 hospitalised after gas leak

Rediff.com27 Jan 2011

Around 300 people were taken ill after chlorine gas leaked from a nearby chemical factory in Puducherry on Wednesday, the police said.

'Baahubali' moment: How Stalin and allies secured TN sweep

'Baahubali' moment: How Stalin and allies secured TN sweep

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

With the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and allies far ahead in all the 39 Lok Sabha constituencies in the state and 1 in neighbouring Puducherry, it appears the outcome, for the Stalin-led Dravidian party will be similar to the success of the popular flick Baahubali.

Puducherry govt drops 'overcoat for schoolgirls' plan

Puducherry govt drops 'overcoat for schoolgirls' plan

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Facing public outcry, Puducherry government has dropped its plan to introduce a dress code making overcoats mandatory for girl students in the Union Territory to prevent sexual crimes.

53 dead in TN hooch tragedy, govt rules out CBI probe

53 dead in TN hooch tragedy, govt rules out CBI probe

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

About 140 people out of 193 who were admitted to various government medical facilities after they consumed the spurious liquor on Tuesday night were currently stable, Kallakurichi district collector M S Prasanth said.

India logs 797 new Covid cases, highest since May; 5 dead

India logs 797 new Covid cases, highest since May; 5 dead

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

India has logged 797 new cases of COVID-19, the highest in 225 days, while the number of active cases of the infection have been recorded at 4,091, the health ministry said on Friday.

What Do You Know About Our Monsoon?

What Do You Know About Our Monsoon?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Brush up your facts on the Indian monsoon.

Ashwin's Glimpse Of Cyclone Damage

Ashwin's Glimpse Of Cyclone Damage

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin shared a video spotlighting the storm's impact on roads, revealing extensive damage.

TN, Puducherry observe 7th tsunami anniversary

TN, Puducherry observe 7th tsunami anniversary

Rediff.com26 Dec 2011

Relatives of thousands who perished in the December 26, 2004 tsunami on Monday observed the seventh anniversary of the tragedy by lighting candles and offering floral tributes at memorials in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

'Brand Stalin' Shows Annamalai His Place

'Brand Stalin' Shows Annamalai His Place

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

If Tamil Nadu voters preferred the DMK combine, it owed to the Modi-Annamalai combo's ideological battle which often crossed the line of political decency and also challenged 'Tamil pride', argues N Sathiya Moorthy.