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Battle for Delhi: Big winners and losers

Battle for Delhi: Big winners and losers

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

As Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party registered a thumping victory in the Delhi assembly polls, take a look at how the heavyweights fared.

Bhattal to lead Oppn in Punjab assembly

Bhattal to lead Oppn in Punjab assembly

Rediff.com12 Mar 2007

Congress chief had accepted the resignation of Punjab PCC chief Shamsher Singh Dullo, but had asked him to continue on the post till the appointment of the next PCC president.

20 AAP MLAs move Delhi HC against their disqualification

20 AAP MLAs move Delhi HC against their disqualification

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

The court will hear MLAs' pleas on Wednesday.

World Cup-bound gymnasts left stranded

World Cup-bound gymnasts left stranded

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Bhati claimed that SAI Project Manager Rajinder Pathania is not clearing the team because he wants to go for the two events.

Implement Sachar report or be ready to go: Mulayam to UPA

Implement Sachar report or be ready to go: Mulayam to UPA

Rediff.com2 Mar 2013

Handing a warning to the United Progressive Alliance, Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Saturday said the Centre should immediately implement the Sachhar Committee recommendations for the welfare of Muslims, failing which it will have to go out of power.

Shot putter Inderjeet seals Rio Olympics spot

Shot putter Inderjeet seals Rio Olympics spot

Rediff.com2 May 2015

World University Games silver medallist shot putter Inderjeet Singh achieved the qualification mark for the Rio Olympic Games in 2016 with a throw of 20.65m on the second day of the 19th Federation Cup at Mangala Stadium, in Mangalore, on Saturday.

Pak national makes last-minute plea in Samjhauta blasts case; verdict deferred

Pak national makes last-minute plea in Samjhauta blasts case; verdict deferred

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Special NIA court judge Jagdeep Singh posted the matter for March 14 after a Pakistani woman filed a petition claiming she had some evidence relevant to the case.

PM's name missing from Punjab Univ honours list

PM's name missing from Punjab Univ honours list

Rediff.com30 Jul 2011

Dr Singh was awarded the Doctor of Laws degree (honoris causa) at a special convocation in November 3, 2009. But his name was missing from a list, which was provided to RTI applicant Rajinder K Singla recently, the university Registrar A K Bhandari said in a statement in Chandigarh on Saturday.

Pakistan mutilates bodies of 2 Indian soldiers

Pakistan mutilates bodies of 2 Indian soldiers

Rediff.com1 May 2017

The Army, in its statement, has vowed to give a befitting reply to Pakistan "in the same language".

Battle for Delhi: 61% voters exercise their franchise

Battle for Delhi: 61% voters exercise their franchise

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

Voter turnout was 67.47 per cent in 2015 assembly election. The voting percentage was 57.04 till 6 pm deadline, and rose to 61.46 per cent as those in queues at polling stations were allowed to vote, poll officials said, adding it may increase further.

Rahul should ask who killed Sohrabuddin investigation: Jaitley

Rahul should ask who killed Sohrabuddin investigation: Jaitley

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

Jaitley in his Facebook post titled: 'Who killed the Sohrabuddin Investigation' said that those who have recently shown a belated concern for institutional independence, "should seriously introspect as to what they did to the CBI when they were in power."

Don't question SC, activists tell Chhattisgarh CM

Don't question SC, activists tell Chhattisgarh CM

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

The Apex court had in its order slammed the Chhattisgarh government for using tribals as Special Police Officers in its Salwa Judum counter-insurgency operation against the Maoists. It also asked the central government to ensure that its finances are not used for funding SPOs.

Team probing Daler sacked

Team probing Daler sacked

Rediff.com5 Nov 2003

J&K polls: 7 ministers, 8 ex-ministers in fray for 1st phase

J&K polls: 7 ministers, 8 ex-ministers in fray for 1st phase

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

A total of 123 candidates, including seven ministers of Congress-National Conference coalition, eight former ministers and legislators are in fray for the Jammu and Kashmir's first phase of elections scheduled later this month.

SAI clears Dipa Karmakar's participation in two World Cups

SAI clears Dipa Karmakar's participation in two World Cups

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

GFI had also sent the entries of Yogeshwar Singh and Ashish Kumar in the men's artistic event in Doha.

Disqualified AAP MLAs to file fresh plea in HC

Disqualified AAP MLAs to file fresh plea in HC

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

The 20 MLAs told the high court that they would move fresh petitions against the taking away of their assembly seats as their pleas had become infructuous after President Ram Nath Kovind put a stamp of approval on the EC's recommendation.

President Pranab's daughter to make election debut on Cong ticket

President Pranab's daughter to make election debut on Cong ticket

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

She will contest from the prestigious Greater Kailash constituency in South Delhi where Congress was defeated by AAP's Sourav Bhardwaj in the assembly polls in 2013.

Kejriwal in self-quarantine, to be tested for COVID-19

Kejriwal in self-quarantine, to be tested for COVID-19

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has gone into self-quarantine after developing sore throat and fever, and will get himself tested for COVID-19 on Tuesday, officials said on Monday.

Put Sachar report in the dustbin: Thackeray to PM

Put Sachar report in the dustbin: Thackeray to PM

Rediff.com11 Sep 2007

The letter was delivered to Dr Singh by a Shiv Sena delegation headed by Sena's Executive President Udhav Thackeray at the prime minister's South block office.

Kohli to receive Polly Umrigar award; Ashwin bags Sardesai award

Kohli to receive Polly Umrigar award; Ashwin bags Sardesai award

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

The India captain will become the first Indian cricketer to be bestowed with the honour on three occasions.

Letter lays open cracks in Congress on CWC eve

Letter lays open cracks in Congress on CWC eve

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

As the debate over the issue of leadership raged, another group of leaders put their weight behind the Gandhi family on Sunday, calling for Sonia Gandhi to stay or Rahul Gandhi to take charge again.

HC asks EC to state facts behind AAP MLAs' disqualification

HC asks EC to state facts behind AAP MLAs' disqualification

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

The court also extended till February 7 the interim order restraining the EC from issuing any notification announcing bypolls.

Gambhir: A courageous cricketer who punched above his weight

Gambhir: A courageous cricketer who punched above his weight

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

His approach to the game was a complete dichotomy to his background, a rich kid, who had a fleet of chauffeur-driven cars waiting for him to be taken to practice.

Colonel, major among 5 killed in Handwara encounter

Colonel, major among 5 killed in Handwara encounter

Rediff.com3 May 2020

The team of 21 Rashtriya Rifles had entered the house of a civilian to prevent a hostage situation when they came under attack from the terrorists who had already reached there. While the four army personnel and the police Sub Inspector lost their lives in the encounter, the civilians trapped in the house were safely evacuated.

I have no regrets, my career has been fulfilling: Vengsarkar

I have no regrets, my career has been fulfilling: Vengsarkar

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

The epithets of colossus and regal were reserved for Sunil Gavaskar and Gundappa Viswanath but Dilip Vengsarkar has no regrets that he was not as feted as his two illustrious colleagues, saying he cherished an 'extremely fulfilling' career. Vengsarkar, who turned 64 on Monday, was India's batting mainstay during the 1980s when he outscored the iconic Gavaskar as his upright stance and ability to play swing and spin with aplomb was a delight for Test afficianados.

Gateman should've alerted the train driver: Navjot Kaur Sidhu

Gateman should've alerted the train driver: Navjot Kaur Sidhu

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

She was accused of leaving the site of accident without bothering about the victims.

'India can never be a Hindu State'

'India can never be a Hindu State'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

'When there exists a feeling within a minority - either at the higher or lower levels - that there is discrimination, then steps must be taken to remove that feeling, that perception,' says former judge Rajinder Sachar.

Budget to list funds spent on minorities

Budget to list funds spent on minorities

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

The upcoming Budget will have a record of funds spent on welfare of the minorities.

LS polls: Bhattal's role under the scanner

LS polls: Bhattal's role under the scanner

Rediff.com24 May 2004

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has sent a report on the role played by his deputy, Rajinder Kaur Bhattal, in the just concluded Lok Sabha polls, in which she did not campaign, to the party high command.

If Muslims lag behind, so will India: Sachar

If Muslims lag behind, so will India: Sachar

Rediff.com6 Oct 2007

"Because Muslims are part and parcel of India, if members of the community today lag behind the rest of the people in India, then logically the country would lag behind, too."

Ishrat case: 'CBI versus IB has national security implications'

Ishrat case: 'CBI versus IB has national security implications'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

In this two-part interview to rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt, former IB chief Ajit Doval furiously argues against any kind of CBI action against his former colleague Rajinder Kumar in the Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case of 2004.

Bose, Tewari bag Ceat awards

Bose, Tewari bag Ceat awards

Rediff.com6 Feb 2007

Bengal pacer Ranadeb Bose was named domestic 'Cricketer of the Year' while his teammate and middle order batsman Manoj Tewari was adjudged 'Batsman of the Year'.

Is he going to be the next CM of Punjab?

Is he going to be the next CM of Punjab?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

If 'Raja' Amarinder Singh can address the issues of health and education, he is certain to coast to victory.

Gambhir hits a century on his political debut!

Gambhir hits a century on his political debut!

Rediff.com23 May 2019

The cricketer-turned-politician has sort of demolished his opponents, securing close to seven lakh votes, leaving close rivals -- Congress's Arvinder Singh Lovely and Aam Aadmi Party's Aatishi -- way behind.

Where to find the best biryani in Mumbai?

Where to find the best biryani in Mumbai?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Mini Ribeiro lists her 10 favourite biryani places in Mumbai.

PHOTOS: The biggies who flashed inked finger in Phase 6

PHOTOS: The biggies who flashed inked finger in Phase 6

Rediff.com12 May 2019

Polling was held on Sunday for 59 Lok Sabha seats in the sixth and penultimate phase of Lok Sabha polls. Elections are being held in 14 seats in Uttar Pradesh, 10 seats in Haryana, eights constituencies each in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal, seven seats in Delhi and four in Jharkhand. Take a look at the famous faces who exercised their democratic right.

Bhattal made Punjab's deputy CM

Bhattal made Punjab's deputy CM

Rediff.com6 Jan 2004

Pillay picked for Germany camp

Pillay picked for Germany camp

Rediff.com11 May 2004

The mercurial forward and Baljit Singh Dhillon are among nine players named for a pre-Olympic camp in Cologne from May 27 to June 21.

Muzaffarnagar riots accused MLA: Won't allow refugees to vote

Muzaffarnagar riots accused MLA: Won't allow refugees to vote

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Stoking controversy, Bharatiya Janata Party Lok Sabha candidate and one of the members of Legislative Assembly booked in Muzaffarnagar riots cases Hukum Singh said on Thursday he would oppose riot refugees from voting in his constituency Kairana as they were living "illegally" on government land.