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Small plane flies over Vajpayee's residence

Small plane flies over Vajpayee's residence

Rediff.com9 Feb 2004

The airspace above the prime minister's residence at Race Course road in Delhi is a 'no fly zone'.

'We have done a lot, but miles to go'

'We have done a lot, but miles to go'

Rediff.com23 May 2008

Sheela Bhatt reports on the prime minister's dinner for the UPA's allies, supporters and likely partners.

Super cars shine on Mumbai roads

Super cars shine on Mumbai roads

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

The Parx Super Car Show 2012, organised by the Super Car Club (SCC) in association with Autocar India, took off to a roaring start with excited Mumbaikars vying for a glimpse of the 80 odd super cars displayed at the Riding School at Mahalaxmi Race Course.

Why did Dr Singh walk into Modi's web?

Why did Dr Singh walk into Modi's web?

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Appraising Rediff.com about the meeting, a source close to Dr Singh said Modi sought Dr Singh's advice on the economy and foreign policy. Dr Singh told Modi that he concurs with the Reserve Bank of India's concerns about the Indian economy.

Why renaming Aurangzeb Road is right

Why renaming Aurangzeb Road is right

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

'I am happy that Aurangzeb will no longer dance before my eyes as I jog down A P J Abdul Kalam Road. Instead, the serene, saintly, smile of the late beloved President will bless me when I take an evening stroll there.'

EPL PIX: Corner kings Arsenal down Man United; Liverpool drop points

EPL PIX: Corner kings Arsenal down Man United; Liverpool drop points

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday.

Indian goes on trial for Singapore riots

Indian goes on trial for Singapore riots

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

The trial of the last Indian national out of the 25 accused from the country in the December 2013 riot case in Singapore, has begun with his defence lawyer claiming "wrongful arrest" and "racial profiling" of his client.

PM to move into house that Kejriwal didn't want

PM to move into house that Kejriwal didn't want

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

The 3, Motilal Nehru Place type VIII bungalow, spread over 2.5 acres, was vacated by former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit recently.

Is Dr Singh writing his memoirs?

Is Dr Singh writing his memoirs?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

The Congress is nervous about the PM penning his memoirs.

Cop 'accidentally' fires 3 rounds near PM's residence

Cop 'accidentally' fires 3 rounds near PM's residence

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Shots were fired "accidentally" by a Delhi Police constable outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 7, Race Course Road residence in New Delhi on Wednesday night, sending security officials into a tizzy.

Dadra And Nagar Haveli: How The Portuguese Were Defeated

Dadra And Nagar Haveli: How The Portuguese Were Defeated

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

They realised that the Portuguese were better prepared to defend Daman than Dadra and Nagar Haveli. If reinforcements from Daman were to reach Silvassa, there was no chance of defeating the Portuguese. They decided that cutting Daman's communication lines would have to be their top priority before attacking Silvassa. A fascinating excerpt from Neelesh Kulkarni's new book, Uprising-The Liberation of Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

These Delhi roads to be shut for Republic Day parade

These Delhi roads to be shut for Republic Day parade

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

The function at India Gate will begin at 9 am, Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Alok Kumar, said.

On environment day, PM Modi shows the way it's done

On environment day, PM Modi shows the way it's done

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday showed his green side as he celebrated World Environment Day by planting a sapling at his official 7, Race Course Road residence.

Breast cancer survivor to run London marathon topless

Breast cancer survivor to run London marathon topless

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

The 50-year-old breast cancer survivor runs topless to help erase the stigma around the disease

No entry to Delhi's VIP zone as row over Ajit Singh's bungalow escalates

No entry to Delhi's VIP zone as row over Ajit Singh's bungalow escalates

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Police on Tuesday barricaded several roads in the Lutyens zone and shut down Race Course Road metro station to prevent protesters from reaching 12 Tughlaq Road bungalow for a planned meeting demanding its conversion into a memorial of former prime minister Charan Singh.

The Top 10 Leading Ladies Club

The Top 10 Leading Ladies Club

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Sukanya Verma lists 10 of our best ruling the roost of Hindi cinema right now.

PMO's instructions to departments: NO non-veg menu at Modi's banquets please

PMO's instructions to departments: NO non-veg menu at Modi's banquets please

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

A confidential note from the Prime Minister's Office has instructed foreign office heads of missions and union ministries to not serve no non-vegetarian food at banquet-dinner or lunches at 7 Race Course Road in the prime minister's presence. The instructions are extended to banquets hosted in the PM's honour on foreign soil as well.

'He loved his kids, don't know what I will tell them': Family mourns Kiptum

'He loved his kids, don't know what I will tell them': Family mourns Kiptum

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Kelvin Kiptum's rise to world marathon sensation from barefoot cattle herder was meteoric.

India Needs A National Security Strategy

India Needs A National Security Strategy

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The National Security Strategy document should flag all major issues concerning security strategy and provide guidelines to concerned departments to work out suitable action plans. Since the global and regional geopolitical canvas is dynamic, the NSS document should be deliberated at length before formulation and should be reviewed periodically, recommends Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Marathon world record holder Kiptum dies in car crash

Marathon world record holder Kiptum dies in car crash

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

According to the Nation newspaper, Kiptum was driving his Rwandan coach and a woman in a car near the Rift Valley village where he was born when the accident occurred.

Is Amit Shah doing a KRA for ministers?

Is Amit Shah doing a KRA for ministers?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

The Prime Minister's Office has also prepared a detailed backgrounder about each member in the Union Council of Ministers.

Who are the Opposition leaders Modi speaks to regularly?

Who are the Opposition leaders Modi speaks to regularly?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Everything you wanted to know about Prime Minister Narendra Modi but didn't know who to ask. Read on!

Manmohan Singh resigns

Manmohan Singh resigns

Rediff.com17 May 2014

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh resigned on Saturday, capping a 10-year tenure of two UPA governments that have been brought to an end by a shattering defeat in the Lok Sabha elections.

Fight polls on your fake promises: 'Delhi girl' Priyanka challenges PM

Fight polls on your fake promises: 'Delhi girl' Priyanka challenges PM

Rediff.com8 May 2019

'Being a Delhi girl, I challenge you to fight the last two phases on the issues of demonetisation, GST, women security and the false promises you made to the people of the country'

How India is celebrating Raksha Bandhan

How India is celebrating Raksha Bandhan

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, many women and children came out to tie rakhis to their brothers.

Fresh trouble for Nestle: Live beetles found in baby food

Fresh trouble for Nestle: Live beetles found in baby food

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

The couple opened the package and saw live beetles inside the packet, which had a May 20, 2016 as the expiry date.

Manmohan Singh checks in at new residence

Manmohan Singh checks in at new residence

Rediff.com26 May 2014

Immediately after Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony, former prime minister Manmohan Singh on Monday shifted to his retirement abode at Motilal Nehru Marg in the heart of the city after staying for 10 years at the official residence of prime minister at 7 Race Course Road.

Mugello to host Ferrari's 1,000th F1 race

Mugello to host Ferrari's 1,000th F1 race

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Italy's Mugello circuit will make its debut on the Formula One calendar in September to host Ferrari's 1,000th grand prix, the sport announced on Friday, with Russia's race in Sochi also confirmed. The September 13 race, to be called the Grand Prix of Tuscany Ferrari 1,000, will follow on from the September 6 Italian Grand Prix at Monza as the ninth round of a season that has been heavily revised due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

PM invites Sonia, Manmohan for 'chai pe charcha' on GST

PM invites Sonia, Manmohan for 'chai pe charcha' on GST

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Modi on Friday invited the Congress leaders at his Race Course Road residence at 7 PM, sources said.

EPL 2024-25: Can Arsenal finally end City's dominance?

EPL 2024-25: Can Arsenal finally end City's dominance?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Arsenal took the race to the final day last season and are strongly tipped to end Manchester City's dominance this time.

Rio bomb squad blows up backpack near cycling course - official

Rio bomb squad blows up backpack near cycling course - official

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

A loud blast was heard near the finishing line of the men's cycling road race at the Rio Olympics on Saturday but there were no signs of panic or injuries and the race continued, a Reuters witness said. Bomb squad agents in protective clothing were operating near the press tribune at the site but the cause of the blast was not immediately clear. In recent days, bomb squad members have detonated a number of unattended bags in controlled explosions in Rio.

Ethopians brave smog to clinch Delhi Half Marathon races

Ethopians brave smog to clinch Delhi Half Marathon races

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

Current woman world athlete of the year Almaz Ayana of Ethiopia clinched gold in her debut race while compatriot Berhanu Legese won the men's event in the Delhi Half Marathon in New Delhi on Sunday.

Three more Indians face rioting charges in Singapore

Three more Indians face rioting charges in Singapore

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Three more Indians, arrested in connection with Singapore's worst outbreak of violence in over 40 years, will face charges today for alleged rioting, a day after 24 of their compatriots were charged.

Army chief briefs prime minister on LoC situation

Army chief briefs prime minister on LoC situation

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Against the backdrop of ceasefire violations along the Line of Control, Army Chief Gen Bikram Singh on Monday briefed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the situation there and the retaliatory operations being carried out by the Indian troops.

Should women's cricket have the same field size as men?

Should women's cricket have the same field size as men?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

There is a lot of merit in the argument to standardise the boundary size in women's and men's cricket, considering the players' increasing ability to clear the ropes

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Here's a recap of moments captured in India in the past 24 hours.