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Modi among first 195 BJP Lok Sabha candidates; See full list

Modi among first 195 BJP Lok Sabha candidates; See full list

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday announced Prime Minister Narendra Modi will fight again from Varanasi in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections as it named 34 Union ministers in the first list of 195 candidates.

SC strikes down electoral bonds as 'unconstitutional', orders disclosure of donors

SC strikes down electoral bonds as 'unconstitutional', orders disclosure of donors

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

In a landmark judgment that delivered a big blow to the government, the Supreme Court on Thursday annulled the electoral bonds scheme, saying it violates the constitutional right to freedom of speech and expression as well as the right to information.

Caught! Gangster Ravi Pujari's hitmen in Mumbai

Caught! Gangster Ravi Pujari's hitmen in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

In a breakthrough, Mumbai Police on Monday claimed to have cracked the five-month old module of gangster Ravi Pujari operating in Mumbai, with the arrest of three Nepalis and two Gujaratis, who used to flee to Ahmedabad after carrying out every firing in the city.

Can faltering RCB turn it around against LSG?

Can faltering RCB turn it around against LSG?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

An inconsistent Royal Challengers Bengaluru would be eager to hit the turnaround button when they host Lucknow Super Giants, who will keep an eye on regular skipper KL Rahul's fitness, in the IPL in Bengaluru on Tuesday

Lok Sabha polls end with over 62% voting in the last phase

Lok Sabha polls end with over 62% voting in the last phase

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

The marathon polling process to elect the 18th Lok Sabha ended on Saturday with the seventh phase of elections witnessing an approximate voter turnout of 62.36 per cent, amid clashes between Trinamool Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party supporters in Sandeshkhali and some other parts of West Bengal.

Rahul Or Dhoni? Who Batted Best? Vote!

Rahul Or Dhoni? Who Batted Best? Vote!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

Does Rahul get your vote? Or did you prefer Dhoni's cameo?

Focus on Thakur's affidavit ahead of BCCI SGM

Focus on Thakur's affidavit ahead of BCCI SGM

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur's affidavit, to be submitted in the Supreme Court, will be the focal point of discussions when the BCCI's affiliated units meet for a Special General Meeting (SGM) in New Delhi on Saturday to deliberate upon implementation of the Lodha Committee reforms.

'Why not give Ravi Shastri a full go as India coach?'

'Why not give Ravi Shastri a full go as India coach?'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has said that Ravi Shastri is doing a good job as Team Director.

Will Rohit lead India in T20 World Cup?

Will Rohit lead India in T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Rohit Sharma's request to the BCCI for a break from white-ball cricket in South Africa despite being offered T20 captaincy has been accepted, while Jasprit Bumrah has been named his deputy for the two Tests starting December 26.

BJP councillors inflicted deadly attack on me: Delhi mayor Shelly Oberoi

BJP councillors inflicted deadly attack on me: Delhi mayor Shelly Oberoi

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

At a press conference in New Delhi, she alleged that her colleague Ashu Thakur was also attacked by another BJP councillor.

Drug kingpin held in Himachal over death of NIT student

Drug kingpin held in Himachal over death of NIT student

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

The SP said Chopra is the kingpin of drugs in Hamirpur and added that this is the seventh case registered against him under the NDPS Act.

Deepak Chahar's Reception

Deepak Chahar's Reception

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Glimpses from Jaya Bhardwaj and Deepak Chahar's reception in Delhi.

Under fire Digvijaya rakes up Rajnath's alleged meeting with Pragya Thakur

Under fire Digvijaya rakes up Rajnath's alleged meeting with Pragya Thakur

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Friday raked up the issue of BJP leader Rajnath Singh's alleged meeting with 2008 Malegaon blast accused Pragya Thakur.

'Rahul will be rewarded with a T20 World Cup slot if...'

'Rahul will be rewarded with a T20 World Cup slot if...'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

If KL Rahul leads Lucknow Super Giants to their maiden IPL title, he will automatically be rewarded with a spot in the Indian team for the T20 World Cup, reckons head coach Justin Langer, who wants his team's national hopefuls to "concentrate" on doing well for the franchise first.

Over 60% vote in Phase V of LS polls; highest in Bengal, lowest in Maha

Over 60% vote in Phase V of LS polls; highest in Bengal, lowest in Maha

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Over 60 per cent voter turnout was recorded on Monday in 49 constituencies in six states and two Union territories in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections, with Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir recording its highest-ever voting percentage.

Average housing prices rise 13-33% in past 3 yrs

Average housing prices rise 13-33% in past 3 yrs

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Average housing prices have increased in the range of 13-33 per cent in the last three years across seven major cities on high demand, according to real estate consultant Anarock. Hyderabad's Gachibowli recorded the highest 33 per cent increase in average residential prices in the past three years. In Gachibowli, the average residential prices as of October 2023-end stood at Rs 6,355 per square feet as against Rs 4,790 per square feet in October 2020.

Sobhita Steals The Show!

Sobhita Steals The Show!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

A screening of the Web series, The Night Manager, was held in Mumbai, and several film folk turned up to watch it.

Stalin says political change will end NEET soon; to boycott guv's I-Day party

Stalin says political change will end NEET soon; to boycott guv's I-Day party

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Stalin claimed that in a few months political change will take place and then the NEET barriers will come crashing down.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams second ton of season; Shaw hammers century on comeback

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams second ton of season; Shaw hammers century on comeback

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara slammed his second hundred of the ongoing Ranji Trophy season, guiding Saurashtra to a comfortable 242 for four against Rajasthan on the opening day of their Group A match, in Jaipur on Friday.

Asian Games: Gaikwad to lead India; Rinku, Jaiswal picked

Asian Games: Gaikwad to lead India; Rinku, Jaiswal picked

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Shivam Dube, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma and Prabhsimran Singh are the others who have been picked at the back of a stellar IPL.

'Getting an ass to run a horse's race': Hardeep Puri slams Rahul

'Getting an ass to run a horse's race': Hardeep Puri slams Rahul

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Rahul Gandhi can never be Savarkar even by a long shot because the freedom fighter neither travelled abroad for six months of the year nor sought help from foreigners against his country, Thakur said.

Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi awarded Padma Vibhushan

Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi awarded Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The home ministry on Thursday announced the Padma awards which included five Padma Bhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan and 110 Padma Shri.

BCCI will have to discuss if Dravid is the right man: Thakur

BCCI will have to discuss if Dravid is the right man: Thakur

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur said that the cricket board will have to deliberate over Rahul Dravid's candidature before taking any decision on India's next coach but assured that the right person will be selected at the appropriate time. With Ravi Shastri's contract as Team Director coming to an end after the completion of ICC World T20, Dravid's name has been doing the rounds for the job. Thakur said: "I think media publishes many reports which are not even discussed at any level. Rahul Dravid has done extremely well as a player and he has been outstanding with India A and U-19 players.

Dynasty politics, corruption, appeasement must quit India: BJP

Dynasty politics, corruption, appeasement must quit India: BJP

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

The three ills of 'dynasticism, corruption and appeasement' politics must quit India in the best interest of the country, the Bharatiya Janata Party said on Wednesday as it commemorated the Quit India movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi on this day in 1942.

Indian Teams For South Africa: The Key Takeaways

Indian Teams For South Africa: The Key Takeaways

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Jasprit Bumrah will definitely be a part of India's plans for the T20 World Cup but there is not clarity on the T20 future of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

India's T20 World Cup Records

India's T20 World Cup Records

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Can 2007 champions India finally end their 15-year title drought?

IPL PIX: Madhwal takes 5 as Mumbai trounce LSG; set up Titans clash

IPL PIX: Madhwal takes 5 as Mumbai trounce LSG; set up Titans clash

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Akash Madhwal bowled a dream spell as his five-wicket haul took five-time champions Mumbai Indians one step closer to summit clash after thrashing Lucknow Super Giants by 81 runs in IPL Eliminator match.

It's Official! Hardik rejoins MI; Green moves to RCB

It's Official! Hardik rejoins MI; Green moves to RCB

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Hardik Pandya has quit Gujarat Titans to rejoin his former team Mumbai Indians, following a trade between the two franchises.

What Makes Mumbai Cricketers Special

What Makes Mumbai Cricketers Special

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Ravi Shastri believes Mumbai's cricketers have a headstart compared to players from other domestic teams in India.

IPL 2024: How The 10 Teams Stack Up!

IPL 2024: How The 10 Teams Stack Up!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

How the IPL teams have shaped up after the auction.

Ranji round-up: Avasthi grabs seven to put Mumbai on top

Ranji round-up: Avasthi grabs seven to put Mumbai on top

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Tamil Nadu lead Railways by 363 runs courtesy Jagadeesan double hundred

Wrestlers want IOA to form probe panel against WFI chief Singh

Wrestlers want IOA to form probe panel against WFI chief Singh

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

The protesting wrestlers on Friday reached out to Indian Olympic Association (IOA), demanding formation of an inquiry committee to probe the allegations of sexual harassment they have levelled against WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

IPL 2023: DC-LSG: Who Will Win?

IPL 2023: DC-LSG: Who Will Win?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Delhi Capitals take on the Lucknow Super Giants at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee stadium in Lucknow on Saturday, April 1, 2023, evening.

KKR's battle for survival; LSG sets sights on playoffs

KKR's battle for survival; LSG sets sights on playoffs

Rediff.com19 May 2023

LSG do not have to fret so much about the mathematical scenarios as a win would be enough for them to seal their back-to-back playoff berth.

WFI chief compares wrestlers' protest with Shaheen Bagh stir

WFI chief compares wrestlers' protest with Shaheen Bagh stir

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Friday termed the protest by the country's top wrestling as the "dharna of Shaheen Bagh".

Weren't consulted before formation of committee: Protesting wrestlers

Weren't consulted before formation of committee: Protesting wrestlers

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sarita Mor and Sakshi Malik, who staged a sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar for three days demanding the sacking of the WFI president, posted identical tweets on the micro-blogging site, expressing their dismay.

WFI's emergency general council meeting in Ayodhya called off

WFI's emergency general council meeting in Ayodhya called off

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

The Wrestling Federation of India's emergency general council meeting, scheduled in Ayodhya for Sunday, was called off after the Sports Ministry directed it to suspend all ongoing activities owing to the various allegations against the sports body and its president.

The REAL reason why BCCI retained Ravi Shastri...

The REAL reason why BCCI retained Ravi Shastri...

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Senior players' liking for Ravi Shastri tilted it in his favour.

NewsClick editor Prabir Purkayastha arrested, office sealed

NewsClick editor Prabir Purkayastha arrested, office sealed

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

The Delhi police on Tuesday arrested two persons including NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha in connection with a probe in the portal's foreign funding, officials said.

IPL PHOTOS: Krunal's all-round show steers LSG to easy win

IPL PHOTOS: Krunal's all-round show steers LSG to easy win

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Krunal Pandya's superb all-round showing helped Lucknow Super Giants notch a comprehensive five-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad.