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Cong spokesperson Rajiv Tyagi dies after heart attack

Cong spokesperson Rajiv Tyagi dies after heart attack

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

A young leader, Tyagi suffered an attack soon after a TV debate and fell unconscious at his residence in Vaishali. He was immediately rushed to the Yashoda Hospital in Ghaziabad, where doctors tried to revivehim, but could not.

UP: 6 arrested for 'leaking' exam paper to recruit review officers

UP: 6 arrested for 'leaking' exam paper to recruit review officers

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The state government cancelled the exam on March 2, following reports that the paper was leaked.

RBI unlikely to cut interest rate in October

RBI unlikely to cut interest rate in October

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

The Reserve Bank is unlikely to cut the benchmark interest rate in its forthcoming bi-monthly monetary policy review later in the week as retail inflation is still a cause of concern, and there is a possibility of the Middle East crisis deteriorating further, impacting crude oil and commodity prices, say experts.

'Rahul Has To Be More Ruthless'

'Rahul Has To Be More Ruthless'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'I want to ask the Congress only one question: What is more important than election management in politics?'

'Who Says Nitish Kumar Will Retire?'

'Who Says Nitish Kumar Will Retire?'

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'We made a mistake. We misunderstood. Now all is well.'

BJP wanted to make RCP Singh Bihar's Eknath Shinde: Nitish

BJP wanted to make RCP Singh Bihar's Eknath Shinde: Nitish

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

The political uproar continues in Bihar, as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party wanted to make R C P Singh the Eknath Shinde of Bihar and isolate the Janata Dal-United party.

Afghans furious: Test marred due to woeful facilities

Afghans furious: Test marred due to woeful facilities

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

There was poor communication and complete mismanagement between the stadium authority and the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB). Rain had affected the buildup to the Test, the first between the two nations, with New Zealand not being able to complete a single practice session properly.

President, CJI, CEC: Famous faces at polling booths

President, CJI, CEC: Famous faces at polling booths

Rediff.com26 May 2024

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi and several other famous faces were seen at polling booths, exercising their franchise in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha polls on Saturday.

Cong observers meet Himachal MLAs one-on-one; 6 rebels disappear

Cong observers meet Himachal MLAs one-on-one; 6 rebels disappear

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

uring the meeting at the Cecil Hotel in Shimla, discussions were being held and feedback taken from MLAs, sources said.

40 Years Later, Can The Wounds Ever Heal?

40 Years Later, Can The Wounds Ever Heal?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

As a consequence of prominence given to the brutality during those few days, a very important aspect of that episode got almost glossed over. This was the intervention by a very significant section of people who restored faith in humanity, and conveyed the message that only a small section of Indians, that too politically backed, were consumed by anti-Sikh majoritarianism. The overlooked facet of the events of 1984 was the story of significant sections of the city's populace, public figures and nondescript ones, stepping out hand-in-hand, to first stand with little but bravery in hands, in the way of attackers, and thereafter to provide immediate relief to those who lives were uprooted and who lost family members in the violence, recalls Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from now.' 'For instance, how can we deal with climate change and global warming, right now?' 'The effects of it may not be felt now; in fact, we may pay a price for it today, but it will help the generations to follow.'

PIX: Sunrisers demolish Punjab Kings to finish second

PIX: Sunrisers demolish Punjab Kings to finish second

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Images from the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, at the Rajiv Gandhi stadium, Hyderabad, on Sunday.

'Modi Is Not Yet a Legitimate PM'

'Modi Is Not Yet a Legitimate PM'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

'Just because the NDA has a majority and the BJP is the single largest party does not mean that this Modi government enjoys a majority in the Lok Sabha.' 'It is always possible that some members (of the NDA and even the BJP) may defect, some members may not want him to be the prime minister and they might vote differently (against Modi) in the confidence vote.'

Video of burning man surfaces in Manipur, govt for CBI probe

Video of burning man surfaces in Manipur, govt for CBI probe

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The video of the burning man was shot on May 4, the same day when two women were paraded naked by a mob, the footage of which sparked nationwide outrage after it surfaced in July. The ethnic strife in Manipur began on May 3.

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.

Can You Recognise These Actors?

Can You Recognise These Actors?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

We take a look at 10 recent awe-inspiring prosthetic aesthetics that actors have rocked for their respective roles in films.

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.

Even Rajiv Gandhi spoke good English: Rebel MLA to Gehlot

Even Rajiv Gandhi spoke good English: Rebel MLA to Gehlot

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

This tweet came following Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's remark on July 15, when without naming Pilot, he said leaders from new generation have become Union ministers and state chiefs without much toil.

Rahul, Priyanka, PM pay tributes to Rajiv Gandhi

Rahul, Priyanka, PM pay tributes to Rajiv Gandhi

Rediff.com21 May 2019

"Tributes to former PM Shri Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary," Modi tweeted.

Eknath Shinde Rouses Support For Son

Eknath Shinde Rouses Support For Son

Rediff.com3 May 2024

With two phases of voting already completed, political parties are busy with filing nominations, addressing roadshows and undertaking hectic campaigns for the constituencies that will vote this month.

Yasin Malik appears in SC without permission: 4 officials suspended

Yasin Malik appears in SC without permission: 4 officials suspended

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

The Department of Delhi Prisons has suspended four officials, including a deputy superintendent, in connection with the physical appearance of jailed Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front chief Yasin Malik in Supreme Court, a statement said on Saturday.

Sunrisers aiming for second spot with win over Punjab Kings

Sunrisers aiming for second spot with win over Punjab Kings

Rediff.com18 May 2024

High on confidence after making their first playoffs in three years, Sunrisers Hyderabad will aim for a second-place finish in the IPL points table when they take on Punjab Kings in their final league game in Hyderabad on Sunday.

Why EC announces LS poll on 544 seats instead of 543

Why EC announces LS poll on 544 seats instead of 543

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Kumar said the increase was due to Outer Manipur being counted twice, since polls will be held there in two phases.

HC orders removal of defamatory posts against Om Birla's daughter

HC orders removal of defamatory posts against Om Birla's daughter

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The Delhi high court on Tuesday directed X Corp and Google Inc to remove prima facie defamatory social media posts against Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) officer and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's daughter Anjali Birla.

Hard Choice Modi Must Make

Hard Choice Modi Must Make

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Modi can abandon the path of Hindutva only at risk to his position within his own fraternity. But if he pursues a hard line, he faces the risk of being hauled up by his coalition-partners. For the first time in a decade, Modi is not in enviable situation, observes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Why Modi Should Thank Indira Gandhi

Why Modi Should Thank Indira Gandhi

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

If Indira Gandhi hadn't targeted the RSS, Narendra Modi wouldn't be sitting pretty with his second majority and looking at a third, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

'Queen' vs 'Raja': Whom will Mandi elect

'Queen' vs 'Raja': Whom will Mandi elect

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Clash of the two richest titans, a celebrity and a 'royal', is on the cards in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi Lok Sabha constituency, known for electing erstwhile 'royals' maximum number of times.

Key Modi ministers retain their previous portfolios

Key Modi ministers retain their previous portfolios

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

While there are some new faces in the cabinet, leaders such as BJP president JP Nadda and Jual Oram have returned as ministers.

CBI arrests Jharkhand MBBS student who 'solved' NEET-UG papers

CBI arrests Jharkhand MBBS student who 'solved' NEET-UG papers

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Surabhi Kumari was taken into custody after two days of detailed questioning by the CBI, the officials said.

Phase 5: Rae Bareli, Amethi go to polls on Monday

Phase 5: Rae Bareli, Amethi go to polls on Monday

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Besides Defence Minister Singh (Lucknow), Minister of Women and Child Development Irani (Amethi), those in the fray are Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Kaushal Kishor (Mohanlalganj) and Minister of State of Consumer Affairs Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti (Fatehpur).

Natarajan Or Harshal? Who Has Your Vote?

Natarajan Or Harshal? Who Has Your Vote?

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Only two bowlers stood out from Sunday's game.

From Tharoor to Supriya Sule: List of MPs suspended from Lok Sabha

From Tharoor to Supriya Sule: List of MPs suspended from Lok Sabha

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Here's the full list of 49 MPs suspended from Lok Sabha:

JD-U among NDA allies back Waqf Amendment Bill, say not anti-Muslim

JD-U among NDA allies back Waqf Amendment Bill, say not anti-Muslim

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

The TDP and the LJP also supported the Bill being sent to a parliamentary committee for further examination.

26 assembly bypolls in 13 states to be held along with LS poll

26 assembly bypolls in 13 states to be held along with LS poll

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Bypolls are due in Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Telangana, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

How Raj got over his fear of dogs

How Raj got over his fear of dogs

Rediff.com25 May 2019

We asked you to share pics and stories of your furry companions. This is what our readers shared.

Birla gets 2nd term as speaker; PM, Rahul escort him to chair

Birla gets 2nd term as speaker; PM, Rahul escort him to chair

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

National Democratic Alliance nominee Om Birla was elected as Lok Sabha speaker on Wednesday after a motion moved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was adopted through voice vote, capping intense debate on the issue with the opposition in a rare move proposing its own candidate.

CEC dares Oppn to give proof of attempts to influence poll process

CEC dares Oppn to give proof of attempts to influence poll process

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Monday dared the opposition to share evidence of allegations that returning officers and district magistrates were influenced to vitiate the poll process so the panel could take action against them.

EC orders out West Bengal DGP, Mumbai civic bosses

EC orders out West Bengal DGP, Mumbai civic bosses

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Seeking to ensure a level-playing field in the Lok Sabha elections, the Election Commission on Monday ordered the removal of home secretaries of Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, sources said.

Dhoni Plays Golf With Trump!

Dhoni Plays Golf With Trump!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Dhoni is on a holiday in the US with Hitesh and another friend Rajiv Sharma. He tried his hand at shooting at the Apex Shooting Center and also watched the US Open quarter-final match between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev.

Ex-IAS officer hints at Puri for Rajiv's IPKF fiasco

Ex-IAS officer hints at Puri for Rajiv's IPKF fiasco

Rediff.com15 May 2019

In his book Arun Bhatnagar, a retired IAS officer, makes a dig at Hardeep Singh Puri, former diplomat, Union minister and BJP nominee from Amritsar Lok Sabha seat, for Rajiv's faulty Sri Lankan policy, writes Rasheed Kidwai.