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CWG: Fame and shame On Day 9 as needle pricks India amidst medal rush

CWG: Fame and shame On Day 9 as needle pricks India amidst medal rush

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

There was ecstasy and agony in equal measure for the Indian contingent on Friday.

'JNU decision to fine and rusticate students unacceptable'

'JNU decision to fine and rusticate students unacceptable'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

"The JNUSU rejects the punishment handed down by the administration on the basis of a farcical committee!" Kanhaiya tweeted.

What economists and FM Sitharaman discussed in pre-Budget meet

What economists and FM Sitharaman discussed in pre-Budget meet

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Concerned by GDP slowdown and unrealistic tax targets, the economists urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to implement long-term structural steps like land and labour reforms. Warning against any off-Budget financing the economists said the government should prepare a statement of intent for its social, rural and welfare sector expenditure.

Rajasthan political crisis reignites debate over Speakers' power

Rajasthan political crisis reignites debate over Speakers' power

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

The apex court, in a plethora of verdicts, has given varying judicial opinions on Speakers' powers ranging from refusing to intervene in the matter to assuming the role of the Speaker itself and going to the extent of disqualifying lawmakers under the 10th Schedule of the Constitution.

Bihar: JD-U wins Islampur seat

Bihar: JD-U wins Islampur seat

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

The by-poll for the seat was necessitated after the election of sitting JD-U MLA Ram Swaroop Prasad to the Lok Sabha from the Nalanda Parliamentary constituency.

PIX: Kajol, Rishi Kapoor attend Reema Lagoo's funeral

PIX: Kajol, Rishi Kapoor attend Reema Lagoo's funeral

Rediff.com19 May 2017

The celebrities came to pay their condolences.

Railways suspends five following train blasts

Railways suspends five following train blasts

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

"Two clerks have been suspended late Monday evening on charges of improper maintenance of records of the tickets issued for the Delhi-Attari train," Chief PRO Northern Railway Rajiv Saxena said.

Aarushi case: Rajesh, Nupur Talwar bail plea denied

Aarushi case: Rajesh, Nupur Talwar bail plea denied

Rediff.com19 May 2014

The Allahabad high court on Monday denied bail to Rajesh Talwar and Nupur Talwar, who have been awarded life sentences by a Central Bureau of Investigation court for the murder of their daughter Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj, but ordered speedy hearing on their pleas against the conviction.

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Rediff.com28 May 2019

As the dust finally settles on the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections 2019 and Bharatiya Janata Party along with its NDA allies emerges as the clear winner, here is a list of who won in each of the 7 phases of elections.

Savitri Phule, Raj Babbar, Priya Dutt in Cong's 2nd list

Savitri Phule, Raj Babbar, Priya Dutt in Cong's 2nd list

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

The second list has named 16 candidates from Uttar Pradesh and five from Maharashtra.

Ready to defer Karnataka bypolls: EC tells SC

Ready to defer Karnataka bypolls: EC tells SC

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

The Election Commission on Thursday said it will take 'immediate consequential steps' on bypolls to 15 Karnataka assembly seats after studying the order of the Supreme Court.

Historic! Aruna wins bronze at Gymnastics World Cup

Historic! Aruna wins bronze at Gymnastics World Cup

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

Aruna Budda Reddy today created history by becoming the first Indian gymnast to win an individual medal at the Gymnastics World Cup as she clinched a bronze in the women's vault event in Melbourne.

BCCI CEO Johri cleared in sexual harassment case

BCCI CEO Johri cleared in sexual harassment case

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

The three-member probe panel dismissed the charges levelled by at least two women as "mischievous and fabricated".

India to benefit from US-China trade war: Experts

India to benefit from US-China trade war: Experts

Rediff.com16 May 2019

India needs to make use of this opportunity to significantly enhance its exports especially in information and communications technology and the automotive sector.

Round 9 of govt-farmer talks inconclusive, next meet on Jan 19

Round 9 of govt-farmer talks inconclusive, next meet on Jan 19

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Farmer leader Joginder Singh Ugrahan said told reporters after the meeting that the unions urged the government to repeal the three laws, but the Centre was unwilling to do so. "We decided to meet again on January 19 at 12 pm," he said.

PIX: Shilpa, Salman, Rishi Kapoor at a concert

PIX: Shilpa, Salman, Rishi Kapoor at a concert

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

CBI feud: SC to hear CVC's version

CBI feud: SC to hear CVC's version

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

The hearing assumes significance as Verma, who has a running feud with Special CBI Director Rakesh Asthana, has been appearing before the three-member CVC headed by K V Chowdary and is understood to have given point-wise refusal to all the allegations levelled against him by his deputy.

Chouhan faces big challenges in fourth term as CM

Chouhan faces big challenges in fourth term as CM

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic, weak economic conditions, and a few political considerations are some of the challenges he faces.

Lockdown effect: Virtual funerals, mourning on video chat

Lockdown effect: Virtual funerals, mourning on video chat

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

In times of social distancing, thousands of people are dying alone without a last glimpse of their loved ones who are unable to reach them.

IIM cutoff this year: 57 and above

IIM cutoff this year: 57 and above

Rediff.com24 Nov 2004

The transcript of the CAT analysis chat with Rakesh Kumar and Munish Kumar of Top Careers And You.

Tejas jets of Flying Daggers 45 join IAF

Tejas jets of Flying Daggers 45 join IAF

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Indian Air Force on Friday raised its first squadron of the home-grown Light Combat Aircraft Tejas with the induction of two aircraft into the force at the Aircraft System Testing Establishment in Bengaluru.

When Bollywood went to college

When Bollywood went to college

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

The filmi college saga, through the decades.

School boy shot dead in Jammu

School boy shot dead in Jammu

Rediff.com28 Oct 2005

The incident led to an impromptu protest with locals of the area blocking traffic on Jammu-Poonch highway at Domana.

Asian Games, Day 2: Vinesh sparkles for India; shooters add silver

Asian Games, Day 2: Vinesh sparkles for India; shooters add silver

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

Vinesh Phogat's gold medal was India's first since women's wrestling was introduced at the Asian Games in 2002.

PM assures Kashmiri Pandits of new Kashmir in Houston

PM assures Kashmiri Pandits of new Kashmir in Houston

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

"Kashmir mein naee hava bah rahee hai (New winds are blowing in Kashmir) and we will all build a new Kashmir together that will be for everyone," he told the delegation.

Ambala: Gohana murder accused surrenders

Ambala: Gohana murder accused surrenders

Rediff.com19 Sep 2005

Some of the accused are still at large.

Security breach at Parliament as man tries to jump into LS from visitor's gallery

Security breach at Parliament as man tries to jump into LS from visitor's gallery

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

The unprecedented incident happened soon after the proceedings were adjourned at 1120 hours amid vociferous protests by the opposition over the demonetisation issue.

Rahul asked to reschedule visit to Amethi, Congress cries foul

Rahul asked to reschedule visit to Amethi, Congress cries foul

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

Gandhi is scheduled to visit Amethi from October 4-6.

Pati Patni Aur Woh review

Pati Patni Aur Woh review

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Pati Patni Aur Woh cannot decide whether it wants to be the climax of a Priyadarshan comedy or give the cad a dose of his own medicine brand of cheeky payback, writes Sukanya Verma.

SC cancels Rocky Yadav's bail in Bihar road rage case

SC cancels Rocky Yadav's bail in Bihar road rage case

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Rocky, son of suspended Janata Dal-United MLC Manorama Devi and alleged history-sheeter Bindi Yadav, is accused of shooting and killing Aditya Sachdeva, a Class XII student who was driving his Maruti car, for overtaking his SUV on May 7 this year near Gaya.

Stocks you can hold for the short term

Stocks you can hold for the short term

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Lalu gets interim bail in IRCTC scam

Lalu gets interim bail in IRCTC scam

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Special Judge Arun Bharadwaj granted relief to Prasad after he was produced before the court through video conference from a Ranchi jail, where he is lodged in another case, as he was unable to come due to health reasons.

Check out India's athletics squad for Asian Games

Check out India's athletics squad for Asian Games

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

The Athletics Federation of India has submitted a list of 51 athletes, including the 11 called for trials, for the August 18 to September 2 Asian Games.

Abdullah to continue as JKCA president after court stays ouster

Abdullah to continue as JKCA president after court stays ouster

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

High drama was witnessed in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) on Monday with a rebel group electing state Sports Minister Imran Ansari as the body's president in an attempt to end Farooq Abdullah's 35-year rein but the move was stayed by a Jammu court.

Sports Ministry to appoint observer for boxing federation's elections

Sports Ministry to appoint observer for boxing federation's elections

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

The Sports Ministry will depute an observer for the much-awaited elections, scheduled for September 25 in Mumbai, to constitute a new Boxing Federation of India.

Something bigger is afoot than just shifting the LAC a couple of km in Ladakh

Something bigger is afoot than just shifting the LAC a couple of km in Ladakh

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

The government must figure out what the Chinese game plan is and thwart the endgame before it is upon us, possibly in early winter, advises David Devadas.

Comedy full of errors!

Comedy full of errors!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2003

'None of you deserves a hearing': SC fumes over 'leak' in CBI case

'None of you deserves a hearing': SC fumes over 'leak' in CBI case

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

"It is only for you Mr Nariman and not as a counsel for Alok Verma. We have given this to you as you are one of the most respected and senior member of the institution. Please help us," the bench also comprising justices S K Kaul and K M Joseph, told Nariman.

Lalu gets 3.5-yr jail, Rs 10 lakh fine in fodder scam case

Lalu gets 3.5-yr jail, Rs 10 lakh fine in fodder scam case

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

RJD sources said that the party would appeal against the verdict.