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Obama names Richard Verma as new US envoy to India

Obama names Richard Verma as new US envoy to India

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

United States President Barack Obama has nominated Indian-American, Richard Rahul Verma, as the next US Ambassador to India, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Washington later this month.

'It was a people's election'

'It was a people's election'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

'There was a strong undercurrent of deprivation, and also frustration against misuse of power and authority.' 'This election was an opportunity for the manifestation of this discontentment.'

Ahead of RS polls, chief whip among 8 SP MLAs skip Akhilesh's meeting

Ahead of RS polls, chief whip among 8 SP MLAs skip Akhilesh's meeting

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

A senior SP leader requesting anonymity said that the party chief had called a meeting to brief the MLAs about the voting process of the Rajya Sabha elections.

Rahul set to become Congress president

Rahul set to become Congress president

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

No one else filed papers till Sunday, according to Mullapally Ramachandran, the chairman of the party's Central Election Authority.

Punjab Police draws flak for revealing rape victim's name

Punjab Police draws flak for revealing rape victim's name

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

The police released the victim's name in a press note on Sunday.

Hathras borders sealed, Sec 144 imposed as Rahul, Priyanka to visit

Hathras borders sealed, Sec 144 imposed as Rahul, Priyanka to visit

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

The administration has also ordered to seal the borders of Hathras district. The decision was taken to maintain law and order in the district, which hogged limelight after a 19-year-old Dalit gang rape victim from the district died at a Delhi hospital on Tuesday.

UP Dalits abandon BJP? Wins 8 of 17 SC seats, lowest in 3 polls

UP Dalits abandon BJP? Wins 8 of 17 SC seats, lowest in 3 polls

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The BJP had registered a one-sided victory on all the 17 SC-reserved seats in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. But in 2019, out of these 17 seats, it lost Nagina and Lalganj seats to the Bahujan Samaj Party.

13 Union ministers bite the dust as Modi magic fails

13 Union ministers bite the dust as Modi magic fails

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

BJP heavyweights Smriti Irani, Arjun Munda, Ajay Mishra Teni and Kailash Chaudhary were among the 13 Union ministers who tasted defeat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, as stunning losses in three Hindi heartland states forced the BJP to rely on allies to form the government.

BCCI Awards: Meet The Winners!

BCCI Awards: Meet The Winners!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Shubman Gill was conferred with the Polly Umrigar Best Men's International Cricketer of the Year award for 2022-23.

Love Storiyaan Review: Ode To The Power Of Love

Love Storiyaan Review: Ode To The Power Of Love

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Love Storiyaan comes alive in the courageous and fearless voice of six spirited romantics speaking direct dil se, applauds Sukanya Verma.

What did Ahmed Patel think of Rahul?

What did Ahmed Patel think of Rahul?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

'He had differences with Rahul.'

IIT-Kanpur pass out arrested for friend's murder

IIT-Kanpur pass out arrested for friend's murder

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

A pass-out from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur and currently pursuing MBA from the elite Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow has been taken into custody by the Central Bureau of Investigation as a key suspect in the killing of his own friend Aadesh Bajpai, who went missing some three years ago.

Rajkot fire: 3 top officials shifted; HC 'doesn't trust' state machinery

Rajkot fire: 3 top officials shifted; HC 'doesn't trust' state machinery

Rediff.com28 May 2024

The Gujarat high court on Monday said it does not have faith in the state machinery which gets into action only after innocent lives are lost, as it pulled up the Rajkot civic body over the purported lapses in functioning of the game zone facility where a massive fire killed 27 persons.

Injury scare! Kishan, Green suffer nasty blows ahead of WTC final

Injury scare! Kishan, Green suffer nasty blows ahead of WTC final

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Both India and Australia were dealt injury scares with Ishan Kishan and Cameron Green suffering nasty blows.

Chahal drops cryptic post after Asia Cup omission

Chahal drops cryptic post after Asia Cup omission

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Yuzvendra Chahal shared a cryptic response on not being selected for the team.

'Panicked over Rafale probe': Rahul attacks PM over CBI director's removal

'Panicked over Rafale probe': Rahul attacks PM over CBI director's removal

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Addressing a press conference in the nation's capital, he claimed that Verma's removal was an "insult" to the Constitution, the chief justice of India and the leader of the opposition.

Jharkhand CM orders CBI probe into Dhanbad judge death case

Jharkhand CM orders CBI probe into Dhanbad judge death case

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

The 49-year-old judge was allegedly mowed down by a heavy autorickshaw while he was on morning jog on July 28 morning in Dhanbad.

Farmers' peaceful 'satyagraha' in national interest: Rahul

Farmers' peaceful 'satyagraha' in national interest: Rahul

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

The Congress had on Friday extended support to the countrywide 'chakka jam' called by the farmer unions, saying party workers will stand shoulder to shoulder with farmers in their protest.

Can injured Shreyas fight his way into squad for Aus series?

Can injured Shreyas fight his way into squad for Aus series?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Those in the know of things said there seems to be "some amount of stiffness", which will definitely impact his movements during fielding but they are hopeful that it won't turn out to be very serious.

There's no democracy in India, it's only in imagination: Rahul

There's no democracy in India, it's only in imagination: Rahul

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

If the prime minister does not repeal these laws, the country will suffer, he said.

6 children killed after school bus overturns in Haryana; 3 held

6 children killed after school bus overturns in Haryana; 3 held

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Preliminary reports suggest that the bus overturned while overtaking a vehicle in Kanina town.

Mind The Malhotras Season 2 Review

Mind The Malhotras Season 2 Review

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Mind The Malhotras is like a bus that skipped a few stops on its route, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Rahul leads march to CBI HQ, courts arrest

Rahul leads march to CBI HQ, courts arrest

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

The Congress' protests in the national capital were replicated in other parts of the country.

Dance and dhamaal! Celebrations after Rahul becomes Congress chief

Dance and dhamaal! Celebrations after Rahul becomes Congress chief

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

Congress workers and supporters rejoiced over the announcement of the Gandhi scion becoming Congress chief on Saturday. Rahul Gandhi, 47-year-old, took charge of the party in the presence of the 132-year-old party's top brass and his family members. Here are scenes of the celebrations.

Sena to host 3rd INDIA meet in Mumbai on Aug 31-Sep 1

Sena to host 3rd INDIA meet in Mumbai on Aug 31-Sep 1

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The two-day deliberations, which will be held at Grand Hyatt in the suburbs, will begin in the evening of August 31 and from 10am on September 1. The meeting will be followed by a press conference, Raut informed.

Why These Parties Stayed Away From INDIA, NDA

Why These Parties Stayed Away From INDIA, NDA

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

'They have no incentive to be part of either the NDA or INDIA at this stage, but they may hedge their bets towards the winning coalition in the post-poll setting.'

Rahul thought Congress is a lab, destroyed it: Ex-party MP

Rahul thought Congress is a lab, destroyed it: Ex-party MP

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Slamming Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, former party member of Parliament Gufran Azam on Monday accused the Gandhi scion of destroying the grand old party.

Fit-again Shreyas Iyer 'super grateful' to NCA physios

Fit-again Shreyas Iyer 'super grateful' to NCA physios

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

"Been a long journey but I'm super grateful to the people who stood by my side to help me to get where I am today. Thank you Nitin bhai, Rajini sir and everyone at the NCA, who've been tirelessly helping me. Much love and much appreciated," Shreyas said on Twitter.

'Rahul a national leader, people like Modi CAN'T rule'

'Rahul a national leader, people like Modi CAN'T rule'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Within weeks of his elevation to the post of party vice-president, Congress Member of Parliament Rahul Gandhi has been termed as the prime ministerial candidate by Union minister Beni Prasad Verma, who says there is no comparison between the Gandhi scion and Narendra Modi, as the former is a "national leader".

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

Rahul Gandhi takes charge as Congress president

Rahul Gandhi takes charge as Congress president

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

Rahul Gandhi succeeds Sonia Gandhi, who led the party for the last 19 years.

Cong still run by remote control, inexperienced sycophants: GN Azad

Cong still run by remote control, inexperienced sycophants: GN Azad

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

'Rahul Gandhi might not be holding any post as of now but everyone knows that he is the "captain of the ship'

Over 60% vote in Phase V of LS polls; highest in Bengal, lowest in Maha

Over 60% vote in Phase V of LS polls; highest in Bengal, lowest in Maha

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Over 60 per cent voter turnout was recorded on Monday in 49 constituencies in six states and two Union territories in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections, with Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir recording its highest-ever voting percentage.

Rahul Gandhi, the tough spymaster

Rahul Gandhi, the tough spymaster

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Senior Congress leaders have realised their work is being monitored by secretary-level functionaries who report to Rahul Gandhi.

Now, Watch Nushrratt, Kareena, Ranveer At Home

Now, Watch Nushrratt, Kareena, Ranveer At Home

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced 69 assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

Ranji round-up: Verma, Aravind steal honours on day one

Ranji round-up: Verma, Aravind steal honours on day one

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Two seasoned, left-handed Bengaluru-born players -- Amit Verma and Sreenath Aravind -- representing rival teams, stole the honours on day one of a Group B Ranji Trophy match between Assam and Karnataka in Mumbai on Thursday.

Rahul visits riot-hit areas, says hate won't benefit 'Bharat Mata'

Rahul visits riot-hit areas, says hate won't benefit 'Bharat Mata'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Speaking with reporters, Gandhi said, "This (school) is India's future. Hate and violence has destroyed it. Nobody has benefited from this. Violence and hate are enemies of development."

Vijay Hazare: Rahul hits ton; Chhattisgarh stun Mumbai

Vijay Hazare: Rahul hits ton; Chhattisgarh stun Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

A roundup of the matches in the Vijay Hazare Trophy One-Day tournament, on Saturday.

Opposition INDIA likely to unveil front's logo during Mumbai meeting

Opposition INDIA likely to unveil front's logo during Mumbai meeting

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Approximately 80 leaders from more than 26 political parties are expected to attend the third meeting of the INDIA alliance in the country's financial capital, they said.

Sukanya Verma's Chennai Express review: Rollicking trip to nowhere

Sukanya Verma's Chennai Express review: Rollicking trip to nowhere

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

The movie evokes a few laughs but otherwise it decides to shift tracks from droll comedy to dreadful drama.