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These are the first-time ministers in Modi Sarkar 2.0

These are the first-time ministers in Modi Sarkar 2.0

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Here's a list of the full first-time ministers in the second term of the Narendra Modi government.

'Gandhis will be at the court as common citizens'

'Gandhis will be at the court as common citizens'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

'So, why did Kejriwal, the crusader against corruption, choose such an officer as his principal secretary? He has to explain. After that, he realises that Kumar's case is not picking up, so he changes tracks and picks up Jaitley for the DDCA case.' 'I personally feel this is part of Kejriwal's strategy. If he has evidence against Jaitley, then why doesn't he file a first information report like he did in the petroleum case?'

Why More failed to give shape to Aditya Birla group's retail dream

Why More failed to give shape to Aditya Birla group's retail dream

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

'Unlike Big Bazaar, where the promoter calls the shot, in ABRL, professionals take decisions. So, every new CEO leads to a change in strategy, which confuses vendors and the team.'

Ranji roundup: Ashwin made to work hard on Day 1

Ranji roundup: Ashwin made to work hard on Day 1

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The India Test spinner had one wicket to show in 21 overs during Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy Group B match against Madhya Pradesh.

Mumbai will take Modi back to his roots

Mumbai will take Modi back to his roots

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Mega rally on December 22 to have special enclosure for 10,000 tea vendors, says Sanjay Jog.

Bhilai steel plant gas leakage: Magisterial probe ordered

Bhilai steel plant gas leakage: Magisterial probe ordered

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

A magisterial probe has been ordered into the incident of leakage of poisonous gas at Steel Authority of India Limited's Bhilai plant in which six people, including two deputy general managers, were killed and about 30 others injured.

Ranji roundup: Pujara continues golden run; Binny slams ton

Ranji roundup: Pujara continues golden run; Binny slams ton

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Cheteshwar Pujara missed out on a second successive double hundred but his 182 went a long way in Saurashtra piling up a mammoth 570 in their first innings against Gujarat on the second day of the Ranji Trophy.

Dawood was 'boastful'

Dawood was 'boastful'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

'It would be unfair on the Mumbai police to believe that D has compromised the force. We should not forget that today the underworld in Mumbai stands decimated because of the efforts of the Mumbai police.'

World Kabaddi League to impose sanctions for doping

World Kabaddi League to impose sanctions for doping

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

The World Kabaddi League, on Tuesday, announced the list of 23 players who committed anti-doping rule violations, either before the draft or during and also in out of competition tests. Eleven players were found to have violated anti-doping regulations in the time since the start of the inaugural Wave WKL, according to the organisers.

Like Congress, BJP too guilty of dynastic politics?

Like Congress, BJP too guilty of dynastic politics?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

A list of some prominent political families of the BJP.

'I don't think healthy eating should be boring'

'I don't think healthy eating should be boring'

Rediff.com17 May 2017

'People always associate being thin or fit with starving yourself. I keep reading articles about actors doing some orange diet, eating one banana and black coffee a day. We grow up with so many insecurities and want to look like those air-brushed models we see.'

Ranji roundup: Pujara hits record 12th double ton, goes past Merchant

Ranji roundup: Pujara hits record 12th double ton, goes past Merchant

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Cheteshwar Pujara surpassed Vijay Merchant's record for the most double hundreds by an Indian in first-class cricket -- a record that stood for almost 70 years. A roundup of Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches on Thursday.

Ajit Jogi forms new outfit, says he is Independent now

Ajit Jogi forms new outfit, says he is "Independent" now

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Ajit Jogi on Monday made a formal announcement to float a new political outfit.

Victorious BJP to stake claim in Delhi, MP, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan

Victorious BJP to stake claim in Delhi, MP, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

A buoyant Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday began the groundwork for government formation, with party president Rajnath Singh appointing observers to be sent to the four states where the party has emerged victorious.

NSG says no to more VVIP security duties

NSG says no to more VVIP security duties

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

The National Security Guards, which protects the most ulnerable' VVIPs of the country, has decided to stop taking any more protectees under its elite 'black cat' commando security cover.

BJP plans to unleash Modi blitzkrieg in MP to woo voters

BJP plans to unleash Modi blitzkrieg in MP to woo voters

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Ahead of the assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi is expected to address ten poll meetings to liven up the state poll campaign.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai trounce Odisha for first win of season

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai trounce Odisha for first win of season

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

Mumbai registered their first victory of the season, thrashing Odisha by 120 runs in a Ranji Trophy Group 'C' match at KIIT Stadium, in Bhubaneshwar, on Saturday.

High-level panel to probe Bhilai plant leakage

High-level panel to probe Bhilai plant leakage

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

Union Steel Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Friday announced that a high-level committee will be constituted to probe into the leakage of toxic gas at SAIL's Bhilai Plant in Chhattisgarh in which six people were killed and about 30 others injured.

Ranji: Tiwary ton puts Bengal in command

Ranji: Tiwary ton puts Bengal in command

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Sunday

BJP pins hopes on Modi's X factor to win Karnataka

BJP pins hopes on Modi's X factor to win Karnataka

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Modi could tap into the urban discontent and present a larger picture to first time voters and mid-career professionals.

Ranji Roundup: Mukund's century help TN; Mumbai bundle out Chhattisgarh

Ranji Roundup: Mukund's century help TN; Mumbai bundle out Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Monday

Ranji roundup: Karnataka, Mumbai game ends in draw

Ranji roundup: Karnataka, Mumbai game ends in draw

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Hosts Karnataka amassed three points on the basis of their crucial first-innings lead as their Elite Ranji Trophy Group A game against Mumbai ended in a tame draw in Belagavi.

Govt to confer Bharat Ratna on Vajpayee and MM Malaviya

Govt to confer Bharat Ratna on Vajpayee and MM Malaviya

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Former prime minister and BJP veteran leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee and freedom fighter Madan Mohan Malaviya will be conferred with the country's highest civilian award the "Bharat Ratna" after President Pranab Mukherjee gave his consent in his regard on Wednesday.

Couples, brother-sister: Meet CRPF's anti-Naxal 'Bastariya' battalion

Couples, brother-sister: Meet CRPF's anti-Naxal 'Bastariya' battalion

Rediff.com22 May 2018

The new battalion, numbered 241, was named Bastariya because it included recruits from Bijapur, Dantewada, Narayanpur, and Sukma districts.

Inside the toxic world of online trolls

Inside the toxic world of online trolls

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

A Molotov cocktail of lies, abuse and bigotry is blowing up social media.

Amid farmer protests in MP, Shivraj Singh Chouhan to fast for peace

Amid farmer protests in MP, Shivraj Singh Chouhan to fast for peace

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Mandsaur, the epicentre of the agitation, has remained relatively peaceful even as farmer protests have spilled over to new areas of MP.

Ranji Trophy: Ashwin's four-wicket haul helps TN restrict MP

Ranji Trophy: Ashwin's four-wicket haul helps TN restrict MP

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday

Ranji round-up: Tamil Nadu, Gujarat qualify for quarter-finals

Ranji round-up: Tamil Nadu, Gujarat qualify for quarter-finals

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday

Ranji Roundup:Ranji Roundup: Abhimanyu, Tiwary stage Bengal strong fightback

Ranji Roundup:Ranji Roundup: Abhimanyu, Tiwary stage Bengal strong fightback

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Wednesday

What Tata, Birla, Mahindra say about family businesses

What Tata, Birla, Mahindra say about family businesses

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

One thing has remained constant through the Indian economy in the last seven decades: the dominance of family-owned businesses. Krishna Kant reports.

Cabinet expansion only after July Parliament session

Cabinet expansion only after July Parliament session

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to include only those who perform well as parliamentarians.

2019 is more 2004 than 2014

2019 is more 2004 than 2014

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

'There's nothing in the 2019 campaign air, the chunavi hawa that tells you it's a wave election, for anyone,' argues Shekhar Gupta.

The HOTTEST South heroine? VOTE!

The HOTTEST South heroine? VOTE!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

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CPI-Maoist claims responsibility of Bastar attack

CPI-Maoist claims responsibility of Bastar attack

Rediff.com28 May 2013

Banned outfit Communist Party of India-Maoist Tuesday claimed responsibility for the massacre of Congress leaders in Bastar region and demanded immediate suspension of all operations against it across the country.

Stage set for Saturday's Rajya sabha polls

Stage set for Saturday's Rajya sabha polls

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

A lot is riding on the Rajya sabha polls that are scheduled for Saturday. Major parties are whisking away candidates of other parties, while protecting their own, MLAs are being sent to 'camps' in the final countdown to the polls for 57 seats. Here is a state-by-state look:

Chhattisgarh: Mahendra Karma's wife fights to redeem chequered legacy

Chhattisgarh: Mahendra Karma's wife fights to redeem chequered legacy

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

For Mahendra Karma's wife, the November 11 election is a battle to redeem the legacy of the 'Bastar Tiger' who founded the Salwa Judum and was considered a symbol of the tribals' fight back against Maoists before he was killed along with top Chhattisgarh Congress leaders in May.

The irrepressible cuteness of Pooja Bhatt!

The irrepressible cuteness of Pooja Bhatt!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Pooja Bhatt's irrepressible cuteness, Rekha's amusing cartoon, Asha Bhosle's super songstress power, Akshay Kumar's sparkling white sneakers and shaved chest find a mention in Sukanya Verma's weekly column.

Decision on Telangana will take time, NCTC unlikely soon: HM

Decision on Telangana will take time, NCTC unlikely soon: HM

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Discussions to evolve a consensus on separate Telangana state is on and the Congress high command will take a final decision on it but it will take time, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said on Tuesday.

The BJP's politics over Jinnah's portrait at AMU

The BJP's politics over Jinnah's portrait at AMU

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Using the Jinnah portrait as an issue, and by demonising AMU and consequently Indian Muslims, the politics of communal polarisation is sought to be played out ahead of the Kairana Lok Sabha by-poll and to sustain it till the next Lok Sabha election, says Mohammad Sajjad.

Ranji Roundup: Shreyas Gopal scores ton; Delhi hold edge against MP

Ranji Roundup: Shreyas Gopal scores ton; Delhi hold edge against MP

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy quarter-final matches played on Saturday.