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Actor Rakul Preet Singh's brother arrested in drugs case

Actor Rakul Preet Singh's brother arrested in drugs case

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

According to officials, Aman Preet Singh is among five people arrested as customers.

Neeraj Chopra clarifies: Not injured, withdrawal a precautionary move

Neeraj Chopra clarifies: Not injured, withdrawal a precautionary move

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Sunday clarified that he is not injured but has pulled out of the Ostrava Golden Spike meet in Czech Republic on May 28 as a precautionary measure after he felt "something" on his adductor muscles during a recent training session.

India is no Banana Republic, Mr Vadra: BJP

India is no Banana Republic, Mr Vadra: BJP

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday attacked Robert Vadra saying his "inappropriate" behaviour towards a journalist was a result of frustration and he must realise that the country is no longer ruled by the Gandhi family, even as the Congress downplayed the incident.

Plot to kill Pannun: India reacts to US indictment

Plot to kill Pannun: India reacts to US indictment

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

India has constituted a probe team to investigate allegations relating to the foiled plot to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Sikh extremist and known to be an American and Canadian citizen.

Will India That Is Bharat Become Ram Rajya Now?

Will India That Is Bharat Become Ram Rajya Now?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Will BJP campaigners start using the term 'Ram Rajya' to refer to the nation under Modi's rule, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

No Prez in Taiwan: China protests Modi's reply to Lai greetings on poll win

No Prez in Taiwan: China protests Modi's reply to Lai greetings on poll win

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Modi's remarks came in response to a congratulatory message from Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on his election victory.

Will Donaldbhai grace Republic Day 2019?

Will Donaldbhai grace Republic Day 2019?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

A US president graced the Republic Day parade in the first year of the Modi regime. Will another American prez turn up in the final year of the first Modi Sarkar?

Krystyna Pyszkova Is The New Miss World

Krystyna Pyszkova Is The New Miss World

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Czech Republic's Krystyna Pyszkova won the 71st Miss World beauty pageant.

Prague Masters chess: Praggnanandhaa secures draw; leads Indian contenders

Prague Masters chess: Praggnanandhaa secures draw; leads Indian contenders

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Praggnanandhaa can take heart from the fact that he goes in to the candidates as the top rated Indian slated to be held in about four weeks from now in Toronto.

Modi Knows How To Deal With Dissanayake

Modi Knows How To Deal With Dissanayake

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

For India to view the new Sri Lankan leadership only through the prism of the past or through their narrow view on China, is fraught with possibilities that should be avoided, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Cong chief Kharge to host maiden INDIA meet at RS office on Thursday

Cong chief Kharge to host maiden INDIA meet at RS office on Thursday

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

According to the sources, the meeting will be held at 10 am on Thursday in the chamber of Rajya Sabha LoP.

15 Kashmiri Pandits fight elections from Valley

15 Kashmiri Pandits fight elections from Valley

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

So far 14 Kashmiri Pandits have filed nominations to contest from the valley for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, aiming to ensure the return and rehabilitation of their fellow community members, whose number run up to 3 lakh.

CWC okays to appoint Rahul Gandhi as Leader of Oppn in LS

CWC okays to appoint Rahul Gandhi as Leader of Oppn in LS

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

This will be the first time that the Congress, since its ouster from power in 2014, will get the post of Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha. It failed to get the position in the past 10 years as its tally was below the requisite 10 per cent of total seats in the House, both in 2014 and 2019.

New York Labor Day Parade Was A Spectacle!

New York Labor Day Parade Was A Spectacle!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Thousands of workers of every description -- from journalists to steel workers, from painters to New York cops, from auto to engineering workers -- marched for two hours down 5th Avenue one of Manhattan's most iconic thoroughfares, reports Jyoti Punwani.

Yeh Hai India: Strict Security In Srinagar Before R-Day

Yeh Hai India: Strict Security In Srinagar Before R-Day

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

A woman being frisked amid sporadic security checks ahead of Republic Day in Srinagar.

Pro-Khalistan leader Pannun booked for threatening Amritsar temple officials

Pro-Khalistan leader Pannun booked for threatening Amritsar temple officials

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The FIR was registered at Amritsar's Sultanwind police station on January 23, the police said on Wednesday.

Arunachal integral part of India: US resolution snubs China

Arunachal integral part of India: US resolution snubs China

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The resolution condemns additional Chinese provocations, including China's use of military force to change the status quo along the Line of Actual Control, construction of villages in contested areas, publication of maps with Mandarin-language names for cities and features in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, and expansion of Beijing's territorial claims in Bhutan.

Situation in Bishkek back to normal, pay no heed to rumours: Indian mission

Situation in Bishkek back to normal, pay no heed to rumours: Indian mission

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Last week, India asked its students in Bishkek to stay indoors following the incidents of violence.

India, Egypt to elevate ties to strategic partnership, sign 5 agreements

India, Egypt to elevate ties to strategic partnership, sign 5 agreements

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

India and Egypt on Wednesday decided to elevate their ties to the level of strategic partnership with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi vowing to expand ties in areas of defence and security, trade and counter-terror cooperation.

Can Preamble of Constitution be amended by keeping date of adoption? asks SC

Can Preamble of Constitution be amended by keeping date of adoption? asks SC

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta posed the question to former Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy and lawyer Vishnu Shankar Jain, who sought deletion of the words "Socialist" and "Secular" from the Preamble of the Constitution.

Indian mixed relay team bag gold at Asian C'ships, but...

Indian mixed relay team bag gold at Asian C'ships, but...

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Monday's timing will put India in the 21st place in the Road to Paris list of World Athletics while the aim was to be either in the 15th or 16th spot. India, thus, is in a difficult position to make the Paris cut.

Can Bangladesh Become A Secular Nation?

Can Bangladesh Become A Secular Nation?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Pakistan wanted to be constitutionally communal, India wanted to be secular but is communalising itself. All three nations share a penal code, but they have amended their laws to enable the State to specifically target minorities, points out Aakar Patel.

Modi Should Listen To Criticism

Modi Should Listen To Criticism

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

The prime minister and his cabinet will be compelled to do what governments in other democracies must: Listen to criticism from citizens and tolerate it and even learn from it. In doing so, perhaps they can also get a laugh out of the material, as many of us so often do, notes Aakar Patel.

India's might will be on display on Republic Day

India's might will be on display on Republic Day

Rediff.com24 Jan 2009

To showcase India's military might, one mounted cavalry and seven mechanised columns, eight marching contingents, Advanced Light Helicopters along with 10 military bands and 13 pipes and drums of the army will participate at the Republic Day parade this year.

Tejashwi skips Raj Bhavan event amid Nitish-BJP alliance buzz

Tejashwi skips Raj Bhavan event amid Nitish-BJP alliance buzz

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Leader of the opposition in the assembly, Vijay Kumar Sinha of the Bharatiya Janaat Party, sat next to Choudhary and he was seen exchanging pleasantries with Kumar.

Reaffirm unwavering commitment to strengthen our Republic: PM Modi

Reaffirm unwavering commitment to strengthen our Republic: PM Modi

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of 67th Republic Day urged the nation to reaffirm the unwavering commitment to uphold the ideals of India's Constitution and strengthen the Republic.

Pompeii: How Life Changed In A Day

Pompeii: How Life Changed In A Day

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

'They were ahead of their times. We don't expect this from a civilisation of the first century AD.'

'I want to set an example for other Indian athletes': Neeraj Chopra

'I want to set an example for other Indian athletes': Neeraj Chopra

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Neeraj Chopra underlined his claim as the favourite with a single throw on Tuesday, launching his Olympic title defence with 89.34 metres in qualification.

'Challenges from Indian govt': Afghan embassy in Delhi shuts down

'Challenges from Indian govt': Afghan embassy in Delhi shuts down

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

The embassy said it was 'cognisant' that some may attempt to characterise this move as an internal conflict, allegedly involving diplomats who switched allegiance to the Taliban, adding "that this decision is a result of broader changes in policy and interests".

Indian woman, son released from Pak jail, handed over to BSF

Indian woman, son released from Pak jail, handed over to BSF

Rediff.com30 May 2024

According to federal government officials, Wahida, a resident of Nagaon district in Assam, was arrested along with her son while illegally entering Pakistan from Afghanistan via the Chaman border last year.

3 Indian Naval ships in Singapore ahead of South China Sea deployment

3 Indian Naval ships in Singapore ahead of South China Sea deployment

Rediff.com7 May 2024

The visit is part of the "Op Deployment of #IndianNavy's @IN_EasternFleet to the #SouthChinaSea," it said, amidst China flexing its muscles in the South China Sea.

Ram Lalla statue with Brahmos on UP's R-Day tableau

Ram Lalla statue with Brahmos on UP's R-Day tableau

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The tableau also depicts the first-ever operational high-speed regional rapid transit system (RRTS) of the country. It was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the priority section of its first corridor in October.

Davis Cup: India to host Czech Republic in World Group Play-offs

Davis Cup: India to host Czech Republic in World Group Play-offs

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

India were handed a tough Davis Cup draw, being pitted against top seeds Czech Republic in the World Group Play-offs, to be held from September 18-20 either in New Delhi or Pune.

How to keep the Republic secure

How to keep the Republic secure

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

'Even if the national security framework is to be threat-based, then the division of security threats between Pakistan and China is absurd. The two threats are one.'

Asian Games: India's skaters claim surprise bronze!

Asian Games: India's skaters claim surprise bronze!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

India's roller skaters clinched two bronze medals in men's and women's 3000m team relay events at the Asian Games on Monday.

Look Who Modi Met!

Look Who Modi Met!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met up with legendary actress Vyjayanthimala in Chennai, and shared pictures of their meeting.

Dubai Tennis: Bhambri in doubles semis; Bopanna out

Dubai Tennis: Bhambri in doubles semis; Bopanna out

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Yuki Bhambri made his first doubles semi-finals of the ATP 500 tour.

India, US, 12 other IPEF members ink pact

India, US, 12 other IPEF members ink pact

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

India, the US and 12 other members of the IPEF grouping have signed a supply chain resilience agreement that would help mitigate risks of economic disruptions from supply chain shocks and improve crisis coordination. The agreement would help member countries like India to reduce their dependence on China and provide timely information to the IPEF member countries about potential supply disruptions. The COVID outbreak severely disrupted the global supply chain, as most countries were dependent on China for various products like pharma raw materials.

IAF Rafale jets wrap up 10-day Red Flag exercise in Alaska

IAF Rafale jets wrap up 10-day Red Flag exercise in Alaska

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

The IAF contingent participated in the exercise from June 4 to 14.

Must respect foreign courts: SC rejects Indian's plea in Pannun plot case

Must respect foreign courts: SC rejects Indian's plea in Pannun plot case

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a plea for consular access moved by a family member of Indian national Nikhil Gupta, who is in a Czech prison following charges by the US relating to a foiled assassination attempt on Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.