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Ranjit Gill to address Republican national convention

Ranjit Gill to address Republican national convention

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Republican party's "young gun" Ranjit 'Ricky' Gill has become the third Indian-American after Governors Bobby Jindal and Nikki Haley to get an invite to address the party's National Convention, reflecting the growing influence of the community in mainstream US politics.

NEET Case Kingpin's Political Ambitions

NEET Case Kingpin's Political Ambitions

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Sanjeev Kumar alias Sanjeev 'Mukhiya', an alleged kingpin behind the NEET paper leak, was not only minting money but wanted to become an MP or MLA.

BJP expels Haryana ex-minister Chautala among 8 rebels

BJP expels Haryana ex-minister Chautala among 8 rebels

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

The Haryana BJP said its chief Mohan Lal Badoli has expelled these leaders for a period of six years with immediate effect.

Coal scam probe: CBI books ex-chief Ranjit Sinha

Coal scam probe: CBI books ex-chief Ranjit Sinha

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

An FIR was registered against Sinha for allegedly trying to influence the coal scam probe as the agency's chief.

Indian Airlines win Ranjit Singh tourney

Indian Airlines win Ranjit Singh tourney

Rediff.com6 Mar 2006

Sameer Dad's goal gave Indian Airlines a 1-0 victory over Bharat Petroleum in the final.

Indian Oil win Ranjit Singh hockey

Indian Oil win Ranjit Singh hockey

Rediff.com2 Mar 2005

Prabhjot Singh and Kamlesh Kumar scored a brace each in a 4-0 victory over Indian Airlines in the final.

Dera chief Gurmeet seeks 20-day parole ahead of Haryana polls

Dera chief Gurmeet seeks 20-day parole ahead of Haryana polls

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

The Dera chief has sought to stay in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, during the parole period, if granted.

US charges against Adani could lead to arrest warrants: NY attorney

US charges against Adani could lead to arrest warrants: NY attorney

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

With the US filing civil and criminal charges against billionaire Gautam Adani and seven others over a multi-million-dollar bribery scheme, a prominent attorney here has said that the case could escalate significantly, potentially leading to arrest warrants and even extradition attempts. Adani, India's second-richest man, and seven others, including his nephew Sagar Adani, have been charged by the US Department of Justice with paying bribes to unidentified officials of state governments in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha to buy expensive solar power, potentially earning more than $2 billion in profit over 20 years.

Ranjit Deshmukh may head Maharashtra Congress

Ranjit Deshmukh may head Maharashtra Congress

Rediff.com24 Jan 2003

Deshmukh is a senior leader from the Vidarbha region.

Ranjit Sinha to be appointed new CBI director

Ranjit Sinha to be appointed new CBI director

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

The government is said to have cleared the name of Ranjit Sinha for the post of director Central Bureau of Investigation.

Maha village cancels 'repoll' plan with ballot amid EVM row

Maha village cancels 'repoll' plan with ballot amid EVM row

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

A group of villagers in Maharashtra's Malshiras assembly segment, who had insisted on a "re-election" with ballot papers, have relented after police intervention. The villagers, who claimed the NCP (SP) candidate, Uttam Jankar, had polled less votes in their village than the BJP candidate, Ram Satpute, had planned to hold their own "repoll" on December 3. However, police warned them of legal action, and Jankar, along with police officials, had a meeting with the villagers, who ultimately decided to drop their plan. Despite this, they plan to continue their protest by other means.

The Sabarmati Report Review: Poorly Crafted Propaganda

The Sabarmati Report Review: Poorly Crafted Propaganda

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

The Sabarmati Report is so flimsy in its execution, taking offence to it would be dignifying its existence, notes Sukanya Verma.

212 Million Indians Have Diabetes

212 Million Indians Have Diabetes

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Of these 212 million Indians, 133 million have untreated diabetes. Undiagnosed diabetes has been linked with complications such as diabetic retinopathy which can cause vision loss and blindness.

Senior CBI officer is the 'mole': Ranjit Sinha to SC

Senior CBI officer is the 'mole': Ranjit Sinha to SC

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

A senior Indian Police Service officer in Central Bureau of Investigation is the 'mole' who supplied documents and file notings to advocate Prashant Bhushan on the basis of which 'false and baseless' allegations were made, agency chief Ranjit Sinha claimed in the Supreme Court on Thursday.

Does CBI merit autonomy, Mr Ranjit Sinha?

Does CBI merit autonomy, Mr Ranjit Sinha?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

Concerned over the dubious handling of politically sensitive cases by the Central Bureau of Investigation, a group of eminent citizens has written to agency chief Ranjit Sinha seeking to know whether his force really needs autonomy.

Haryana polls: Turncoats, family members in BJP's 1st list

Haryana polls: Turncoats, family members in BJP's 1st list

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Veteran party leader Anil Vij will seek re-election from his Ambala Cantt stronghold.

Will Vicky Do Justice To Chhava?

Will Vicky Do Justice To Chhava?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Ishaan P Zore doesn't think Vicky Kaushal's persona quite matches Chhatrapati Sambhaji's iconic figure.

Cyclone Asna leaves no major impact on Gujarat

Cyclone Asna leaves no major impact on Gujarat

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Cyclone Asna, formed over the coast of Kutch in Gujarat earlier during the day, has moved into the Arabian sea towards Oman without leaving any major impact on the region, officials said on Friday evening.

Mumbai: IPS officer Ranjit Sahay succumbs to burns

Mumbai: IPS officer Ranjit Sahay succumbs to burns

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

The 52-year-old officer had allegedly attempted suicide at his Malabar Hill residence by setting self on fire on September 15

Ranjit Deshmukh out; Prabha Rao MPCC chief

Ranjit Deshmukh out; Prabha Rao MPCC chief

Rediff.com27 Jun 2004

The change of guard in Maharashtra was expected in view of the party's poor performance in the recent Lok Sabha polls in the state.

Ranjit Sinha gears up for second stint in CBI

Ranjit Sinha gears up for second stint in CBI

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

Sinha, who likes to keep a low profile, has seen his career go from one prestigious posting to another, writes Gyan Varma

Ranjit Singh forges ahead at half-way

Ranjit Singh forges ahead at half-way

Rediff.com22 Sep 2005

The Chandigarh pro made the most of an early morning start and fired a superb 66 to take a two-stroke lead at the end of the half-way stage in the The Hindu Open.

US returnee shot at in home, ex-wife's father arrested

US returnee shot at in home, ex-wife's father arrested

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

Efforts are being made to nab the two criminals who shot at Sukhchain Singh, who recently returned from the US, and are on the run, they said.

Haryana poll: Randeep Surjewala's son, journalist in Cong's new list

Haryana poll: Randeep Surjewala's son, journalist in Cong's new list

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

With the fourth and fifth lists, the party has declared candidates on 88 of the 90 seats.

Haryana records 67.90% voter turnout

Haryana records 67.90% voter turnout

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Haryana has recorded a voter turnout of 67.90 per cent with Ellenabad assembly seat in Sirsa district witnessing the highest polling percentage at over 80 per cent, according to the updated figures of the Election Commission on Sunday.

PIX: Johnny Lever, Ranjit at the Sab Golmaal Hai success party

PIX: Johnny Lever, Ranjit at the Sab Golmaal Hai success party

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

Malayalam actor Siddique gets bail in rape case

Malayalam actor Siddique gets bail in rape case

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

The top court also took note of the fact that the complaint in the case was filed in August, eight years after the alleged incident took place in 2016.

Adani Charges Test For US Legal System

Adani Charges Test For US Legal System

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

US prosecutors' case against Gautam Adani and others may stumble on the extraterritorial application of American law.

Hours after first Haryana list, BJP faces rebellion

Hours after first Haryana list, BJP faces rebellion

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Hours after the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party put out its first list of 67 candidates for the Haryana Assembly polls, sitting MLA Lakshman Dass Napa quit the party while former minister Karan Dev Kamboj stepped down as state unit's OBC Morcha chief after being denied tickets.

Once kingmaker, JJP bites dust; flop show by INLD too

Once kingmaker, JJP bites dust; flop show by INLD too

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Jannayak Janta Party, which had emerged as the kingmaker last assembly polls, was decimated this time round, while the Indian National Lok Dal also failed to create much impact, with prominent leaders of both outfits Dushyant Chautala and Abhay Singh Chautala losing their seats.

Was Ram Rahim BJP's trump card in Haryana?

Was Ram Rahim BJP's trump card in Haryana?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Was Ram Rahim's release on parole for the 10th time since his conviction in 2017 timed to coincide with the Haryana assembly elections? It does seem so when one considers he has been released mostly when there was an election in Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. Listing the times that Ram Rahim has been out on parole.

Weak pricing offsets strong volume show of Indian agrochemical majors

Weak pricing offsets strong volume show of Indian agrochemical majors

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Despite volume growth in the export segment and strong demand in the domestic market, pricing uptick is eluding Indian agrochemical companies.

Will Congress let Pappu Yadav challenge ally RJD in Purnea?

Will Congress let Pappu Yadav challenge ally RJD in Purnea?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Pappu Yadav has been asserting that he will contest the seat he had won thrice in the 1990s, with the claim of "assurances" from Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi.

US Accuses Adani Of Bribing Officials

US Accuses Adani Of Bribing Officials

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Gautam Adani, India's second-richest man, and seven others including his nephew Sagar have been charged with paying bribes to unidentified officials of state governments in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha to buy expensive solar power, potentially earning more than $2 billion profit over 20 years.

Dera chief granted 21-day furlough

Dera chief granted 21-day furlough

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

During his temporary release period, Singh will go to the Dera ashram in Barnawa in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat, they further said.

Will Dharmendra Pradhan Be Next BJP President?

Will Dharmendra Pradhan Be Next BJP President?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Mr Pradhan's understanding of realpolitik and organisational dynamics makes him the ultimate party man, notes Aditi Phadnis.

Jolt to Ram Rahim as SC lifts stay on sacrilege cases

Jolt to Ram Rahim as SC lifts stay on sacrilege cases

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Ram Rahim, lodged in Rohtak's Sunaria Jail, is serving a 20-year sentence handed out to him in 2017 for allegedly raping two of his disciples.

When Pregnant Zeenat Aman Became Daku Hasina

When Pregnant Zeenat Aman Became Daku Hasina

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

'It felt oh so good to play an ass-kicking role!'

Manipur peace talks to be announced soon, says Biren Singh

Manipur peace talks to be announced soon, says Biren Singh

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Thursday said the state government is working towards peace talks and has held several meetings in Assam's Silchar.

BOO CBI director Ranjit Sinha for 'rape' remark

BOO CBI director Ranjit Sinha for 'rape' remark

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Register your protest against CBI director Ranjit Sinha for his 'enjoy rape' remark. Click on the BOO button below.