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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.

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.

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.

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.

Modi is second most-liked world leader on Facebook

Modi is second most-liked world leader on Facebook

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Modi's Facebook post on May 15 with his mother at his official residence at Delhi's Race Course Road remains on top with 1.6 million likes, 1.2 lakh shares and 34,000 comments.

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.

600 AAP workers detained during protest against Agusta scam

600 AAP workers detained during protest against Agusta scam

Rediff.com7 May 2016

All detained persons were released by 2.10 pm, a senior police official said.

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.

'Manhandled', arrested by Delhi police, Yogendra Yadav released on bail

'Manhandled', arrested by Delhi police, Yogendra Yadav released on bail

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Activist Yogendra Yadav, who was detained on Monday night from a farmer protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, was dragged by police officers as he tried to interact with the media.

PM gives nod to diplomatically isolate Pak: Sources

PM gives nod to diplomatically isolate Pak: Sources

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

According to sources, India is to present all actionable evidence against Pakistan if required at international bodies.

Police crack the whip: 9 Delhi Metro stations shut today

Police crack the whip: 9 Delhi Metro stations shut today

Rediff.com25 Dec 2012

The Metro stations which will remain closed are Pragati Maidan, Mandi House, Barakhamba Road, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Udyog Bhawan, Race Course and Khan Market.

Monetary policy on June 3; Rajan meets Modi

Monetary policy on June 3; Rajan meets Modi

Rediff.com1 Jun 2014

The RBI's bi-monthly policy review on June 3 will be the first after Prime Minister Narendra Modi assumed office on May 26.

Super Car Show 2013 all set to take off

Super Car Show 2013 all set to take off

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

Hannu Mikkola will be present as the guest of honour at the Parx Super Car Show 2013.

Five metro stations reopen in Delhi

Five metro stations reopen in Delhi

Rediff.com30 Dec 2012

Five out of the ten metro stations in Central Delhi, that were closed down for an indefinite period in the wake of the death of the gangrape victim, were opened on Saturday afternoon.

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).

Israeli embassy car blast, an act of terror: Delhi police

Israeli embassy car blast, an act of terror: Delhi police

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Hours after the Israeli embassy car blast near Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's 7 Race Course residence, the Delhi police has declared that the incident is an act of terror.

Hours after slamming achche din, Manmohan meets Modi at 7 RCR

Hours after slamming achche din, Manmohan meets Modi at 7 RCR

Rediff.com27 May 2015

former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the two discussed issues related to the economy and foreign policy.

Singapore riots: Bus driver cleared of fatal accident in Little India

Singapore riots: Bus driver cleared of fatal accident in Little India

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

A bus driver, involved in a fatal accident that sparked Singapore's worst riot in 40 years and led to the deportation of 52 Indians, will not face any legal action, the government said on Tuesday.

Singapore riots: Indian worker pleads guilty to violence

Singapore riots: Indian worker pleads guilty to violence

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

A 33-year-old Indian national on Wednesday pleaded guilty of rioting and committing mischief during Singapore's worst street violence in 40 years.

When Narasimha Rao Agreed To A JPC

When Narasimha Rao Agreed To A JPC

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

There is, between Rao's tenure as PM and the current Modi regime, a powerful resonance of how transition can be managed. Rao's tenure saw many scams -- one where he was supposedly approached by Harshad Mehta with a bribe for making the securities scam go away. The Opposition insisted on a JPC. Despite knowing a JPC report would undermine him politically, Rao agreed to one, saying he had 'nothing to hide'.

Record-breaking triumph! India's Special Olympics team secures 55 medals

Record-breaking triumph! India's Special Olympics team secures 55 medals

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Indian contingent cross 50-medal mark at Special Olympics World Summer Games

Little India riot: Heated exchange during Indian's trial

Little India riot: Heated exchange during Indian's trial

Rediff.com29 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, witnessed heated exchange of words, with the defence counsel accusing a police officer of lying on the stand.

Mumbai Spirit Shines On Marathon Morning

Mumbai Spirit Shines On Marathon Morning

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Glimpses of a memorable Sunday morning at the Mumbai Marathon captured by Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com.

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

Honda all set to race on Indian roads with these hot cars

Honda all set to race on Indian roads with these hot cars

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Honda will launch 4 cars in India soon.

When Indira Gandhi's demand for papaya left this chef in tears

When Indira Gandhi's demand for papaya left this chef in tears

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The papayas from Mumbai were too squishy, the chef raced through the streets of Goa in a police jeep to look for fruit ripened just right only to have security personnel puncture many a hole through them... a new book recalls in detail the struggle to procure and plate perfect papayas for Indira Gandhi during a Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in 1983.

J&K crisis has blown over: Mufti

J&K crisis has blown over: Mufti

Rediff.com30 Mar 2007

The PM's media advisor said there was not timeframe for implementation of the recommendations.

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.

Action against veg and non-veg food carts, claim Gujarat civic officials

Action against veg and non-veg food carts, claim Gujarat civic officials

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

After a controversy arose over some civic bodies' plans to act against handcarts selling non-veg foods on main thoroughfares, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday had said the state government has no problem with people's food choices.

Your Heart Stops When You See A Tiger

Your Heart Stops When You See A Tiger

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

It's one of life's many wonders until God's priceless creation stops walking on Earth for good.

South will help reach Modi's goal of 370 LS seats: Gadkari

South will help reach Modi's goal of 370 LS seats: Gadkari

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

The work we have done in the south and the northeast over the last 10 years under Prime Minister Modi's leadership, we have started getting results of the same, he said.

Renaming in Modi's India: From cities to fruits

Renaming in Modi's India: From cities to fruits

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Cities, roads, stations rechristened in the time of Modi.

'The Marathon showcases Mumbai'

'The Marathon showcases Mumbai'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

'It has been three years since the last Marathon so there is a tendency to go all out, but you got to ease back into it more gently.'

PIX: Manchester City win record fourth successive EPL title

PIX: Manchester City win record fourth successive EPL title

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Manchester City won an unprecedented fourth straight English top flight title with a 3-1 win over West Ham United.

Kerry calls for greater Indo-US economic ties

Kerry calls for greater Indo-US economic ties

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

The US is keen to improve business ties with India.

10-year tenure of UPA-II to formally end on Saturday

10-year tenure of UPA-II to formally end on Saturday

Rediff.com16 May 2014

The 10-year tenure of UPA-II will formally come to an end on Saturday after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh calls on President Pranab Mukherjee and submits resignation of his government.

'We could see a small market rally post-May 23 poll results'

'We could see a small market rally post-May 23 poll results'

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Brokerage Edelweiss Securities said if the NDA returns to power with a clear majority in line with exit polls, markets would rejoice the policy continuity.

Nonbinary runners get boost for 2023 Boston Marathon

Nonbinary runners get boost for 2023 Boston Marathon

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

The Boston Marathon regularly features star-studded slates of Olympic medallists from around the world, leading a pack of 30,000 runners from the city's western suburbs to a finish line in its historic Back Bay neighbourhood.

Modi tells BJP MPs, MLAs to submit bank account details to Amit Shah

Modi tells BJP MPs, MLAs to submit bank account details to Amit Shah

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

This is to counter allegations by the Opposition that the BJP had tipped off some of its own leaders about note ban.

India look at young guns to take their legacy forward after WC heartbreak

India look at young guns to take their legacy forward after WC heartbreak

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

An expressionless Virat Kohli gave a quick handshake and hug to an equally expressionless Shubman Gill before going to collect his runners-up medal. It was the most poignant moment of a teary Sunday night for the Indian cricket team.