News for 'Rajiv Gandhi'

Can't forgive Pragya for insulting Gandhiji: Modi

Can't forgive Pragya for insulting Gandhiji: Modi

Rediff.com17 May 2019

"The remarks made about Gandhiji or Nathuram Godse are very bad and very wrong for society," he said.

'It is a great blueprint for us moving forward'

'It is a great blueprint for us moving forward'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

On Wednesday, SRH opener Travis Head (62 off 24) and number three Abhishek Sharma (63 off 23) came up with a sensational display of power-hitting that saw the latter snatching the franchise record for the fastest fifty from the Australian within minutes.

'Thank You Hyderabad'

'Thank You Hyderabad'

Rediff.com19 May 2023

'OrangeArmy, you are the best. You've flocked the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in huge numbers and constantly backed us no matter what.'

Aiyar kicks up row with 'Chinese allegedly invaded India' remark, aplogises

Aiyar kicks up row with 'Chinese allegedly invaded India' remark, aplogises

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Aiyar, who has stoked controversies in the past with his comments, made the remarks at the launch of the book Nehru's First Recruits.

Sam Pitroda: The Rahul Gandhi I know

Sam Pitroda: The Rahul Gandhi I know

Rediff.com22 May 2009

'He has a vision of India like his dad. You can see in Rahul's eyes -- at least I see -- his father's unfinished agenda,' says Sam Pitroda who has known the Congress leader since he was a child.

'Nothing would happen to Babri': Pawar's big claim on BJP leader

'Nothing would happen to Babri': Pawar's big claim on BJP leader

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

'Vijaya Raje Scindia had assured the prime minister that nothing would happen to the Babri Masjid'

Can Gujarat Titans Go The Distance?

Can Gujarat Titans Go The Distance?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

On paper, the squad may not create too much optimism among fans but it still has a balanced look with a good mix of young players and experienced international names.

With new hq, Congress leaves behind more than an address

With new hq, Congress leaves behind more than an address

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

The Indian National Congress, India's oldest political party, is moving from its longtime headquarters at 24 Akbar Road to a new building called Indira Gandhi Bhawan. The move marks the end of an era for the Congress, which has been headquartered at 24 Akbar Road for nearly 50 years.

Gandhi's eyes on UP, Bengal, Kerala

Gandhi's eyes on UP, Bengal, Kerala

Rediff.com30 Jun 2004

'The Gandhis are a liability for the Congress'

'The Gandhis are a liability for the Congress'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

'The Congress can exist without (someone from) the Nehru-Gandhi family being its president.'

Natwar Singh: A man who wore many hats, but always spoke his mind

Natwar Singh: A man who wore many hats, but always spoke his mind

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

K Natwar Singh wore many hats as he straddled the worlds of diplomacy, politics and writing but what remained consistent across decades was his sharp-wit and plainspeaking.

Sensational Siraj Rocks Hyderabad!

Sensational Siraj Rocks Hyderabad!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Mohammed Siraj lit up the Rajiv Gandhi international stadium, his domestic home ground, with a sensational spell of 4/17.

What Unites Pawars And Scindias?

What Unites Pawars And Scindias?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Exigencies of electoral politics and individual ambitions often stoke family feuds and sibling rivalries.

Rahul Gandhi elected party chief unopposed

Rahul Gandhi elected party chief unopposed

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Rahul Gandhi succeeds his mother Sonia Gandhi, who remained in the post for 19 years.

Shiv Sena's Raut meets Rahul Gandhi, pitches for joint Oppn action

Shiv Sena's Raut meets Rahul Gandhi, pitches for joint Oppn action

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

He is learnt to have discussed the formulation of a joint opposition strategy on the issue of Lakhimpur Kheri violence and the detention of prominent leaders including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

Coast Guard chief Rakesh Pal dies of cardiac arrest in Chennai

Coast Guard chief Rakesh Pal dies of cardiac arrest in Chennai

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

He had taken charge as the 25th director general of the Indian Coast Guard on July 19 last year.

Another comeback for Gandhi family loyalist Margaret Alva

Another comeback for Gandhi family loyalist Margaret Alva

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Barring a brief lull in 2008 triggered by her standoff with Congress president Sonia Gandhi over the issue of family entitlement in ticket distribution, the suave and soft-spoken Alva's career has largely been a dream run.

Nalini 'threatened' to end her life

Nalini 'threatened' to end her life

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Her lawyer alleged torture by jail officials and urged the authorities and Tamil Nadu chief minister to transfer Nalini to another prison anticipating a threat to her life.

Abhishek breaks Kohli's long-standing IPL record

Abhishek breaks Kohli's long-standing IPL record

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) young batting sensation Abhishek Sharma made history on Sunday

Priyanka Gandhi: From background to forefront

Priyanka Gandhi: From background to forefront

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

For Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who continues the Gandhi family legacy of active politics that began several generations ago, the formal entry into politics was two decades in the making.

'Nitish Kumar Is Playing The Last Over Of His Last Match'

'Nitish Kumar Is Playing The Last Over Of His Last Match'

Rediff.com27 May 2025

'If his health was good he would have become CM again after polls.' 'Those who are with Nitish Babu today will remain with him till the elections to use his name for votes and would definitely play games with him after the polls.'

'Sonia is a better politician than Rajiv'

'Sonia is a better politician than Rajiv'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

'She is tough. She can be stern. She can be unpleasant. Rajiv was none of these things.' 'The Congress cannot survive without the Gandhi family. If Sonia were to quit, their Lok Sabha seats would drop from 44 to four.' K Natwar Singh shares his bitterness about the Nehru family with Rashme Sehgal.

Rahul turned down caste census resolution under Mamata's pressure: Lalan

Rahul turned down caste census resolution under Mamata's pressure: Lalan

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

Singh was JD-U president when the party was part of the INDIA bloc and used to accompany Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to the coalition's meetings.

No boos for skipper Hardik as 18,000 children attend Mumbai vs Delhi clash

No boos for skipper Hardik as 18,000 children attend Mumbai vs Delhi clash

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

There was some reprieve for Hardik Pandya at last as the Mumbai Indians' captain did not face crowd hostility at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai during their IPL clash against Delhi Capitals on Sunday.

Can Modi Achieve 'DMK mukt' Tamil Nadu?

Can Modi Achieve 'DMK mukt' Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

'If he has not achieved 'Congress mukt Bharat' even now, the question of his creating a 'DMK mukt Tamil Nadu' does not arise,' points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Gaikwad powers Maharashtra to victory, Kishan shines

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Gaikwad powers Maharashtra to victory, Kishan shines

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Ruturaj Gaikwad's whirlwind 148 not out powered Maharashtra to a nine-wicket win over Services

Tilak Varma Hosts Sachin And Co At Hyderabad Home

Tilak Varma Hosts Sachin And Co At Hyderabad Home

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

'Honoured to have hosted my Mumbai Indians family at my home for dinner. It was a wonderful night that my family and I won't forget.'

I am ready to go to jail: Sonia Gandhi

I am ready to go to jail: Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com14 Oct 2008

"Rae Bareli and Amethi were the 'karma bhoomi' of Feroze Gandhi, Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi. It is also the 'karma bhoomi' of mine and Rahul. Rae Bareli and Amethi are like my home. I want to ask, can anyone prevent me from coming to my home? No one can," she said in a brief interaction with reporters near the railway station in Lalganj, about 20 km away.

Why Union ministers thank Rahul for Ladakh bike trip

Why Union ministers thank Rahul for Ladakh bike trip

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Rijiju complimented Rahul for promoting the excellent roads built in the Himalayan region under Modi's leadership.

SMAT: Hardik stars with quick-fire 47; Shardul gets unwanted record

SMAT: Hardik stars with quick-fire 47; Shardul gets unwanted record

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Delhi use 11 bowlers vs Manipur

Jayant Narlikar: A Voice That Lit The Cosmos

Jayant Narlikar: A Voice That Lit The Cosmos

Rediff.com22 May 2025

'When Dr Murli Manohar Joshi wanted to start a course on astrology, Jayant was the first one to have the courage to stand up and say astrology is not science.' 'That's a very rare quality -- to stand up to authority.'

What's Driving Surge in Breast Cancer?

What's Driving Surge in Breast Cancer?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Late-stage diagnosis is a major issue, with over 75 per cent of cases being detected at advanced stages (50 per cent at Stage 3 and 25 per cent at Stage 4). This significantly reduces survival rates.

BJP targets Gandhis on Gurgaon land acquisition

BJP targets Gandhis on Gurgaon land acquisition

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

In an apparent attack on the first family of the Congress, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday alleged that rules were bent to acquire 1,400 acres in Gurgaon's Ullawas village by the Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust and asked the ruling party if its stand was the same on farmers' land everywhere.

Power of Constitution: Cong on govt's lateral entry roll-back

Power of Constitution: Cong on govt's lateral entry roll-back

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi asserted that the Congress will protect the Constitution and the reservation system at all costs and foil "conspiracies" of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

'SRH wish to play an aggressive brand of cricket'

'SRH wish to play an aggressive brand of cricket'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Ahead of his side's clash against Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League 2024 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Sunrisers Hyderabad assistant coach Simon Helmot said that they want to play an aggressive brand of cricket in the upcoming days in the tournament.

Modi used IAF jets as 'personal taxi', paid Rs 744: Cong

Modi used IAF jets as 'personal taxi', paid Rs 744: Cong

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said retired Indian Navy Vice Admiral Vinod Pasricha has clarified that the then prime minister Rajiv Gandhi was on an official visit on INS Viraat and not on a vacation.

Sorry, I couldn't do it: NEET aspirant ends life in Kota; 9th since Jan

Sorry, I couldn't do it: NEET aspirant ends life in Kota; 9th since Jan

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Rajasthan native Bharat Kumar Rajput was found hanging from the ceiling fan on Tuesday morning, the police said.

Major ruckus in Parliament over 'Cong-Soros' link

Major ruckus in Parliament over 'Cong-Soros' link

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Proceedings of both Houses of Parliament were disrupted on Monday as the treasury benches accused top Congress leaders of colluding with billionaire investor George Soros to destabilise the country, triggering protests from opposition members.

Rahul doesn't want Priyanka to contest from Rae Bareli: Sources

Rahul doesn't want Priyanka to contest from Rae Bareli: Sources

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Sources said Rahul Gandhi is likely to contest from Rae Bareli, but a final call is yet to be taken by the first family of the Congress.

Dangerous narrative: BJP slams Rahul's remarks on Sikhs

Dangerous narrative: BJP slams Rahul's remarks on Sikhs

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

"I condemn is the strongest terms the statement he has made about Sikhs not being able to wear turbans and kadas," the BJP leader from the Sikh community said.