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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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'.

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.

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.

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.

Bhattal made Punjab's deputy CM

Bhattal made Punjab's deputy CM

Rediff.com6 Jan 2004

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.

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.

136 ministers get pink slip as India downsizes

136 ministers get pink slip as India downsizes

Rediff.com6 Jul 2004

Capping days of frenetic confabulations and suspense, 136 ministers, mostly belonging to the Congress in over half a dozen states, were today shown the door on the last day of government downsizing exercise to meet the Constitutional requirement

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.

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.

The hero who won a Param Vir Chakra on Siachen

The hero who won a Param Vir Chakra on Siachen

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Honorary Captain Bana Singh won the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest ranking gallantry award, for recapturing a Pakistani post on the Siachen Glacier. Living a retired life in a quiet village in Jammu and Kashmir, he makes you feel that his act of phenomenal courage was part of a soldier's day at work.

Congress crisis in Punjab worsens

Congress crisis in Punjab worsens

Rediff.com11 Dec 2003

Agriculture Minister Rajinder Kaur Bhattal says she will return to Punjab only when Chief Minister Amarinder Singh is removed.

Asian Athletics Championships: India slip to 6th

Asian Athletics Championships: India slip to 6th

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Asian Games gold medallist Sudha Singh failed to live up to the expectations as India settled for two silver and two bronze medals on a rather disappointing day on Day 3 of the 20th Asian Athletics Championships in Pune on Friday.

AAP replaces 2 candidates for Delhi polls, protests erupt

AAP replaces 2 candidates for Delhi polls, protests erupt

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

The Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday replaced its Mehrauli and Mundka candidates for the Delhi assembly polls following an inquiry by the party's "internal Lokpal", triggering protests outside Arvind Kejriwal's Kaushambi residence.

Veteran Congress leader R K Dhawan passes away

Veteran Congress leader R K Dhawan passes away

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

During the Emergency years (1975-77), Dhawan was among Indira Gandhi's inner circle of leaders.

Kishtwar: Situation in curfew-bound areas tense; army stages flag march

Kishtwar: Situation in curfew-bound areas tense; army stages flag march

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Police has started picking up evidences and recovered an empty shell of AK rifle from Tapal Mohalla, where the duo were killed by suspected militants while they were returning home after closing their stationary shop located outside old DC office complex.

Setback for Kejriwal; Prez okays disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs

Setback for Kejriwal; Prez okays disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

20 legislators disqualified from the Delhi assembly for allegedly holding offices of profit.

Bureaucratic rejig point to govt's priorities

Bureaucratic rejig point to govt's priorities

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

The reshuffle is aimed at speeding up the implementation of the government's ambitious programmes like the SmartCity project and focus on key sectors like Mines, Information Technology and Road Transport.

AICC sets up 4-member panel to look into row over PPCC list

AICC sets up 4-member panel to look into row over PPCC list

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

In the wake of discontent among party leaders over the newly-formed Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee, the All India Congress Committee on Tuesday set up a four-member panel to look into grievances and quell the rebellion within the state unit.

Constantine names 32 probables for FIFA World Cup qualifier

Constantine names 32 probables for FIFA World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

National football coach Stephen Constantine named 32 probables on Wednesday for India's upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup joint qualification Round 1 home and away matches against Nepal. India first host Nepal on March 12 at the Indira Gandhi Athletics Stadium in Sajusarai, Guwahati, while the return leg is slated to be played in Nepal on March 17.

Voting begins in Goa, Punjab

Voting begins in Goa, Punjab

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

The assembly polls are seen as a test of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity, especially in the wake of demonetisation.

Another year of utter disappointment for Indian athletics

Another year of utter disappointment for Indian athletics

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

An overview of India's underwhelming performance in athletics

Did police van try to mow down AAP leader? Video handed over to Rajnath

Did police van try to mow down AAP leader? Video handed over to Rajnath

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Raising concern over the alleged "attempt to mow down" Aam Aadmi Party Delhi chief Dilip Pandey by a city police van, a delegation of party leaders met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to discuss the matter and "deteriorating" law and order situation in the capital.

Probe us and the BJP, Cong: AAP to Supreme Court on funding

Probe us and the BJP, Cong: AAP to Supreme Court on funding

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

The party is faced with allegations of receiving "dubious" funds.