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Despite hat-trick for Chouhan, 10 MP ministers lose

Despite hat-trick for Chouhan, 10 MP ministers lose

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

In an embarrassment for the Bharatiya Janata Party, 10 of its incumbent ministers have lost the polls, even as the ruling party led by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan scored a hat-trick in the assembly polls

First Look: Allu-Samantha to romance in S/O Satyamurthy

First Look: Allu-Samantha to romance in S/O Satyamurthy

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

S/O Satyamurthy is scheduled to release on April 2.

Nepal PM Oli, Oppn alliance stake claim to form govt

Nepal PM Oli, Oppn alliance stake claim to form govt

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Nepal's political crisis deepened on Friday as both embattled Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli and the Opposition parties staked a claim for the formation of a new government by submitting letters comprising signatures of lawmakers to President Bidya Devi Bhandari.

Sadhvi Pragya, 7 others acquitted in Sunil Joshi murder case

Sadhvi Pragya, 7 others acquitted in Sunil Joshi murder case

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Joshi, once a close aide of the Sadhvi before they fell out over some dispute, was shot dead in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas on December 29, 2007 in Audyogik Police station area.

Political bigwigs, film celebrities turn up to vote

Political bigwigs, film celebrities turn up to vote

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

As people queued up to cast their vote, there were some famous faces in the lines at different polling stations.

Pilot-loyalist MLAs demand floor test in Rajasthan

Pilot-loyalist MLAs demand floor test in Rajasthan

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The Ashok Gehlot camp has been saying that they enjoyed the support of 109 MLAs, a claim contested by the Pilot loyalists. In the run-up to the Congress Legislature Party meeting in Jaipur on Tuesday, Pilot loyalist Ramesh Meena said, "A floor test should be conducted in the assembly. This will expose the claim that the Ashok Gehlot government has the support of 109 MLAs."

BJP undergoes image makeover; forms 9 new committees

BJP undergoes image makeover; forms 9 new committees

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

To involve workers in various social campaigns initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah has formed nine separate committees of senior leaders.

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Given the controversy over Uttar Pradesh's population control moves, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP MLAs in UP have.

India vs WI: Mishra takes four as warm-up game ends in draw

India vs WI: Mishra takes four as warm-up game ends in draw

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Spinner Amit Mishra shone with four wickets but the Indian fast bowlers were far from impressive as their two-day warm-up match against West Indies Cricket Board President's XI ended in a draw at St Kitts. Shai Hope's unbeaten century was the highlight of West Indies Cricket Board President's XI innings on the second and final day of the opening practice game. WICB Board President's XI were 281 for seven when play was called off.

Ramlila Maidan spruced up for Kejriwal swearing-in

Ramlila Maidan spruced up for Kejriwal swearing-in

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Big banners bearing messages like 'Dhanyawad Dilli' along with the image of the Aam Aadmi Party supremo were put up on Saturday in and around the venue ahead of the mega function which is 'open to public'.

Shimla: 45 killed after bus falls into gorge

Shimla: 45 killed after bus falls into gorge

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

At least 45 persons were killed, and five others injured when a private bus in which they were travelling fell into a 200-m-deep gorge near the famous tourist spot of Kufri today.

When Dilip Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar didn't speak for 13 years

When Dilip Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar didn't speak for 13 years

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

The way Dilip came to the porch to receive Lata, you would never have guessed something was amiss between the two. Raju Bharatan's many wonderful insights into Dilip Kumar's life.

'Geographical expansion led to losses':Pru ICICI

'Geographical expansion led to losses':Pru ICICI

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

Prudential ICICI's managing director, Shikha Sharma, talks about how the journey has been so far and also why she thinks unit-linked insurance plans are the best allocators of long-term funds.

4 accused in Malegaon blasts case get bail

4 accused in Malegaon blasts case get bail

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

The four, who are in jail since their arrest in 2013, had approached the high court in 2016 after a special court rejected their bail pleas in June that year.

India calls for professional conduct of BDR

India calls for professional conduct of BDR

Rediff.com14 Jun 2006

India also said Bangladesh was carrying out a disinformation campaign.

Lalu sentenced to 14 years in prison in 4th fodder scam case

Lalu sentenced to 14 years in prison in 4th fodder scam case

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

The court had on March 19 held the 69-year-old Rashtriya Janata Dal chief guilty along with 18 others in connection with the case - RC 38 A/96.

Lalu to hear punishment in jail via videoconferencing

Lalu to hear punishment in jail via videoconferencing

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

Former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, lodged in the Birsa Munda Central Jail after his conviction in the fodder scam case on Monday, will hear the arguments on the quantum of sentence and the punishment on October 3 in the jail through videoconferencing.

Kejriwal's war with Centre: Home ministry axes Delhi official's transfer

Kejriwal's war with Centre: Home ministry axes Delhi official's transfer

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Notwithstanding Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's strong opposition, senior bureaucrat Dharam Pal remains Delhi's home secretary.

2 villagers, who nabbed Pak terrorist, recommended for Shaurya Chakra

2 villagers, who nabbed Pak terrorist, recommended for Shaurya Chakra

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

The police also issued appointment orders to the duo who were taken hostage by the terrorist while looking for an escape route.

Senior Samajwadi Party leader Mohan Singh passes away

Senior Samajwadi Party leader Mohan Singh passes away

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

Senior Samajwadi Party leader and Rajya Sabha member Mohan Singh passed away at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi on Sunday after a prolonged battle with cancer.

Three state Congress units urge Rahul to take over as party chief

Three state Congress units urge Rahul to take over as party chief

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

On Saturday, Delhi unit of the Congress unanimously adopted a resolution urging Rahul to take over as the president.

Kejriwal's principal secy sent to 5-day CBI custody

Kejriwal's principal secy sent to 5-day CBI custody

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's Principal Secretary Rajendra Kumar and four others, arrested in an alleged corruption case, were on Tuesday remanded to five days Central Bureau of Investigation custody by a special court which was told by the agency that the IAS officer was "intimidating" witnesses.

Guwahati-bound Capital Express derails; 2 killed, 10 injured

Guwahati-bound Capital Express derails; 2 killed, 10 injured

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

North East Frontier Railway officials said two unidentified male bodies were found from the coaches while six persons were injured in the derailment that occurred at around 9pm near Shamuktala Road station, about 32 km from Alipurduar Railway Division headquarters.

UP portfolios announced; Adityanath retains home

UP portfolios announced; Adityanath retains home

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

The list has been sent to Governor Ram Naik for approval.

14 more infants die at Kota hospital; toll reaches 91

14 more infants die at Kota hospital; toll reaches 91

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

940 children have died this year. A team from NCPCR found the hospital to be in the 'worst condition'. 77 infants had died till December 24 including 10 within 48 hours on December 23-24.

Chaos and jams at Delhi borders

Chaos and jams at Delhi borders

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The tightening of traffic restrictions put in place to contain the spread of the coronavirus by Gurgaon and Ghaziabad administrations on their borders with Delhi led to chaos and traffic congestion on Friday.

PM relaunching my government's expressway project: Akhilesh

PM relaunching my government's expressway project: Akhilesh

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

Attacking the BJP, Akhilesh Yadav said the specifications of the project had been lowered by the current government.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Ganpati@Home: From Mohali to Marathwada

Ganpati@Home: From Mohali to Marathwada

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Rediff readers sent us photos of the beloved Ganesha.

'Abhishek is such a prankster!'

'Abhishek is such a prankster!'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2003

Ajmer blast: In closure report, NIA gives clean chit to Sadhvi Pragya

Ajmer blast: In closure report, NIA gives clean chit to Sadhvi Pragya

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

The agency said that it could not find any 'strong evidence' against Indresh Kumar, Sadhvi Pragya, Rajendra and Ramesh alias Prince.

I-T raids detects Rs 281 cr 'collection racket' in MP

I-T raids detects Rs 281 cr 'collection racket' in MP

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

It said the sleuths have recovered Rs 14.6 crore of "unaccounted" cash and seized diaries and computer files of suspect payments made between Madhya Pradesh and Delhi.

'Survival chance of those trapped is bleak'

'Survival chance of those trapped is bleak'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

'The 100-metre stretch from the opening of this tunnel is completely flooded with debris; the oxygen supply (through the pipes) too had gotten over and the chances of any survivors inside this tunnel are very bleak. Nobody has been able to talk to the people trapped inside'

Judge who acquitted Aseemanand and others in Mecca Masjid case resigns

Judge who acquitted Aseemanand and others in Mecca Masjid case resigns

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

Hindutva preacher Swami Aseemanand and four others were acquitted in the Mecca Masjid blast with the judge saying that the prosecution failed to prove "even a single allegation" against them.

Turncoats or loyalists? Chouhan in for a tough choice

Turncoats or loyalists? Chouhan in for a tough choice

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

After two and a half months of taking oath, MP Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has many challenges before him. The first is to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic, which has affected more than 10,000 people in the state. But The political challenges are even more daunting, reports Sandeep Kumar.

The Shahabuddin Effect

The Shahabuddin Effect

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Nitish Kumar had a week's time to prove his majority, but Laloo Yadav made full use of Siwan don Mohammad Shahabuddin. A revealing excerpt from Rajesh Singh's Baahubalis Of Indian Politics: From Bullet To Ballot.

BJP springs surprise, denies tickets to 6 sitting MPs in UP

BJP springs surprise, denies tickets to 6 sitting MPs in UP

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

The new candidates fielded from these constituencies by the BJP are: SP Singh Baghel (Agra), Parameshwar Lal Saini (Sambhal), Raj Kumar Chaher (Fatehpur Sikri), Jai Prakash Rawat (Hardoi-SC), Ashok Rawat (Misrikh-SC) and Arun Sagar (Shahjahanpur-SC).

Rain halts India's charge after West Indies collapse on Day 4

Rain halts India's charge after West Indies collapse on Day 4

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

West Indies were hurtling towards another heavy defeat when they lost four quick wickets before rain ended play early on day four of the second Test against India in Jamaica on Tuesday.

'You can't build large dams in the Himalayas'

'You can't build large dams in the Himalayas'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

'We have been appealing to various governments for so many years that there should be no dams in the Himalayas, but no one listens.' 'Nature responded in its own way.'

RSS chief triggers outrage with 'Hindustan is a Hindu nation' remark

RSS chief triggers outrage with 'Hindustan is a Hindu nation' remark

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday came under attack from political parties for his controversial remarks that India is a Hindu nation and Hindutva is its identity.