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After back to back poll drubbing, reshuffle begins in Congress

After back to back poll drubbing, reshuffle begins in Congress

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Among the 17 new AICC secretaries named so far, 10 are below 50 years of age, indicating the generational change in the 132-year-old Congress being brought in by 47-year-old Rahul, reports Amit Agnihotri.

Malegaon blast: Decide bail pleas in a month, SC tells trial court

Malegaon blast: Decide bail pleas in a month, SC tells trial court

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

The accused persons had approached the apex court challenging the denial of their bail,.

Politics of nepotism, casteism, appeasement will end: UP CM

Politics of nepotism, casteism, appeasement will end: UP CM

Rediff.com1 May 2017

He added that the rival parties had tried to project the Bharatiya Janata Party as communal and therefore "untouchable" but the people realised that the party stood for their welfare.

Confident India start Olympic preparation with Azlan Shah

Confident India start Olympic preparation with Azlan Shah

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Already assured of a place in the Rio Olympics, Asian Games champions India will start their preparations for the mega-event with the 24th Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament where they would face Korea in their opening match in Ipoh on Sunday.

AAP MLA Dinesh Mohaniya arrested, Kejriwal slams Modi

AAP MLA Dinesh Mohaniya arrested, Kejriwal slams Modi

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

It is reported that the Sangam Vihar MLA slapped the senior citizen because he had failed to recognize the former.

Flood fury in UP claims 41 lives, over 1,000 villages hit

Flood fury in UP claims 41 lives, over 1,000 villages hit

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

The toll in Uttar Pradesh floods on Monday mounted to 41, with reports of 13 more deaths in the state where over 1,000 villages were affected by the flood waters of several rivers flowing above the danger mark.

Rs 4.75 crore: That's was this Amrita Sher-Gil painting cost

Rs 4.75 crore: That's was this Amrita Sher-Gil painting cost

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Sher-Gil's Untitled (Zebegeny Landscape) led the sale against a pre-sale estimate of Rs 3.9 crores to Rs 5.2 crores (USD 600,000 - 800,000).

High food prices pose challenge to India's inflation target

High food prices pose challenge to India's inflation target

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Prices are likely to rise further as demand grows in coming months due to festivals

India's retail inflation snaps easing trend, interest rates seen on hold

India's retail inflation snaps easing trend, interest rates seen on hold

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Slowing inflation prompted the RBI to cut the policy repurchase rate last month by 25 basis points to 6.50 percent, the lowest since 2011.

Bedi sends legal notice to Kejriwal over use of photo

Bedi sends legal notice to Kejriwal over use of photo

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Bedi is irked with Kejriwal for using her photo in AAP posters

'Delhi election won't be a cakewalk for any party'

'Delhi election won't be a cakewalk for any party'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

The Delhi BJP leadership believes that they can prove the pollsters wrong.

Malegaon blast: Purohit, Sadhvi and 5 others charged with terror conspiracy

Malegaon blast: Purohit, Sadhvi and 5 others charged with terror conspiracy

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Six people were killed and over 100 injured when an explosive device strapped on a motorcycle went off near a mosque in Malegaon, a town about 200 km from Mumbai in north Maharashtra, on September 29, 2008.

16 shows to watch during the lockdown

16 shows to watch during the lockdown

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Nikita Puri lists the best shows and films to watch online as you ace social distancing.

Maharashtra eases up on contract labour norm, unions upset

Maharashtra eases up on contract labour norm, unions upset

Rediff.com18 Feb 2017

Units employing up to 49 workers are not required to list themselves with the government.

Ranji Roundup: Saurashtra restrict Mumbai; Rawat puts Delhi in command

Ranji Roundup: Saurashtra restrict Mumbai; Rawat puts Delhi in command

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Sunday

What young India can learn from Atal Bihari Vajpayee

What young India can learn from Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Atalji witnessed many lows in his life. With these, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf, come lessons that can help you in your life.

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Trump is accompanied by First Lady Melania, daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and the top brass of his administration.

PM Modi returns home after 'successful' three-nation tour

PM Modi returns home after 'successful' three-nation tour

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to the Capital early Saturday morning after a three-nation tour of France, Germany and Canada.

Despite the cut, EPF rate is still substantial

Despite the cut, EPF rate is still substantial

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

'The rate of interest from the EPF is still attractive compared to the rates on fixed deposits, National Savings Scheme, Public Provident Fund...'

Nirankari Mission head Hardev Singh dies

Nirankari Mission head Hardev Singh dies

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Hardev Singh, head of Nirankari Mission, was killed in a road accident in Canada on Friday.

C'garh cop asks car driver to stop, dragged 1 km on vehicle's bonnet

C'garh cop asks car driver to stop, dragged 1 km on vehicle's bonnet

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

A traffic constable who had signalled a car driver to stop for some violation was allegedly dragged on the vehicle's bonnet for about 1 km in the city's high security area, before a PCR jeep which was chasing the accused came to the cop's rescue.

CBSE paper leak: Board announces re-exam; HRD initiates probe

CBSE paper leak: Board announces re-exam; HRD initiates probe

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

The CBSE issued a circular on Wednesday informing about the re-examination and said dates and other details for it would be posted on the board's website.

Sardara rested, Manpreet to lead India at Asian Hockey CT

Sardara rested, Manpreet to lead India at Asian Hockey CT

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

Skipper Sardara Singh has been rested for third Asian Champions Trophy. In his absence, Hockey India said, midfielder Manpreet Singh will lead India's 18-member squad for the tournament in Kakamigahara, Japan, from November 2-10.

Parliament must make law to bar politicians facing criminal cases: SC

Parliament must make law to bar politicians facing criminal cases: SC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

The apex court said that there was a need for a law to prevent persons with serious criminal cases pending against them from entering the legislature and be a part of lawmaking.

RS disrupted over renaming of Mughalsarai station

RS disrupted over renaming of Mughalsarai station

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

While Agarwal said the government was trying to change character of the country, his other party colleagues said the names of persons 'who have made no contribution to the freedom struggle' are being given.

Champions Trophy hockey: India lose to Australia, miss the bronze

Champions Trophy hockey: India lose to Australia, miss the bronze

Rediff.com14 Dec 2014

India wasted a golden opportunity to break their 32-year-old medal jinx in the Champions Trophy hockey tournament after going down to Australia 1-2 in a hard-fought bronze medal play-off match of the eight-nation meet in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.

India to ratify Paris climate change agreement on Oct 2: PM Modi

India to ratify Paris climate change agreement on Oct 2: PM Modi

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

China and the US are responsible for around 40 per cent of the world's carbon emissions.

BJP sweeps Uttarakhand, wins 56 seats

BJP sweeps Uttarakhand, wins 56 seats

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

Chief Minister Harish Rawat lost both seats he contested.

Why Modi and his bhakts despise Nehru

Why Modi and his bhakts despise Nehru

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

'It is perhaps a sense of intellectual inadequacy, of an ingrained inferiority complex born of the years when the BJP languished in the margins of Indian politics and society that, when faced with the soaring ideas about Indian pluralism, the Hindutva camp turns its face so resolutely against Nehru,' says Amulya Ganguli.

Labour reforms move a step ahead; outsiders can now become TU leaders

Labour reforms move a step ahead; outsiders can now become TU leaders

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

The Centre has, however, retained its proposal to curb flash strikes as workers in all factories will be required to give employers a strike notice of at least two weeks after the Bill becomes a law.

Trade unions stick to September 2 strike, reject govt's wage hike

Trade unions stick to September 2 strike, reject govt's wage hike

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Trade unions said Jaitley's minimum wage announcement is completely inadequate

India at Asiad: No gold but lot of silver linings in track-and-field

India at Asiad: No gold but lot of silver linings in track-and-field

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

It was a day when India counted the silvers, a total of five, even though there was no gold in the tally.

The A-Z of 2018

The A-Z of 2018

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

The year gone by, decoded by Shuma Raha.

India field full strength team for Azlan Shah Cup

India field full strength team for Azlan Shah Cup

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Ace midfielder Sardar Singh will lead a full strength Indian men's hockey team in the 24th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup to be held in Ipoh, Malaysia from April 5 to 12.

SC to examine constitutional validity of polygamy among Muslims

SC to examine constitutional validity of polygamy among Muslims

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The top court issued notices to Union ministries of law and justice and minority affairs as well as the National Commission of Women after taking note of the plea of Delhi-based woman Nafisa Khan challenging the practice of polygamy and 'nikah halala', and said that the matter will be taken up a five-judge Constitution bench.

No more Gandhi tags on schemes, Modi looks for new names

No more Gandhi tags on schemes, Modi looks for new names

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

The move is aimed at reflecting the diversity of India and highlighting the contribution of prominent personalities.

Trade unions up in arms against Pay Panel report

Trade unions up in arms against Pay Panel report

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Employees and workers will meet on November 27 to protest against the recommendations

BJP may take a shot to form Delhi govt; Mukhi CM frontrunner

BJP may take a shot to form Delhi govt; Mukhi CM frontrunner

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday indicated that it may take a shot at government formation in Delhi if invited by Lt Governor Najeeb Jung.

AAP govt denies buying equipment to snoop over officials

AAP govt denies buying equipment to snoop over officials

Rediff.com30 May 2015

Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain refuted media reports that government is planning to buy surveillance devices for spying.

India grew at 7.5% in March; economists explain the big picture

India grew at 7.5% in March; economists explain the big picture

Rediff.com29 May 2015

India showed revival signs in the March quarter.