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Govt pulls out all stops to ensure smooth Budget session

Govt pulls out all stops to ensure smooth Budget session

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his lieutenants are reaching out across the aisle to get key legislation passed.

Who are the Opposition leaders Modi speaks to regularly?

Who are the Opposition leaders Modi speaks to regularly?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Everything you wanted to know about Prime Minister Narendra Modi but didn't know who to ask. Read on!

At 2 pm, Friday, Nitish Kumar will take office

At 2 pm, Friday, Nitish Kumar will take office

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Shatrughan Sinha won't attend, citing 'important personal engagements.' Will L K Advani be present? M I Khan reports on a swearing-in ceremony the likes of which Patna may not have seen before.

Italian Cup: Gervinho strikes twice to help Roma down Napoli in thriller

Italian Cup: Gervinho strikes twice to help Roma down Napoli in thriller

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Two goals from in-form Gervinho, including the winner two minutes from time, gave AS Roma a thrilling 3-2 victory in their Italian Cup semi-final first leg against Napoli at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday.

Roma win as De Rossi joins 500 club; Bayern unstoppable

Roma win as De Rossi joins 500 club; Bayern unstoppable

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

AS Roma's Daniele De Rossi celebrated his 500th appearance for the club with a goal in their 3-1 win over Empoli at the Olympic Stadium as they moved up to second place in Serie A on Saturday.

Serie A: Roma slip after 2-2 draw at Milan

Serie A: Roma slip after 2-2 draw at Milan

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

Sulley Muntari salvaged a point for AC Milan with a second-half equaliser in a 2-2 draw at the San Siro on Monday that saw visiting AS Roma slip five points behind Serie A leaders Juventus.

BJP plans statewide yatra for Patna blast victims

BJP plans statewide yatra for Patna blast victims

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

In a bid to mobilise support after serial blasts struck its rally in Patna on Sunday, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday began a 'shahid asthi-kalash yatra' of the six blast victims from six different villages that would be taken to different parts of the state before being immersed in Ganga river in Patna.

PM disapproves of minister's speech; SACK her, says oppn

PM disapproves of minister's speech; SACK her, says oppn

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Controversial remarks by Union Minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti on Tuesday rocked Parliament with the Rajya Sabha being paralysed for the day as a united opposition insisted on her sacking despite her apology.

PIX: Messi stars for Barca; Oxlade-Chamberlain double

PIX: Messi stars for Barca; Oxlade-Chamberlain double

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

A round of Wednesday night's Champions League group stage matches.

Kaun banega Maharashtra CM? BJP leaders to decide on Tuesday

Kaun banega Maharashtra CM? BJP leaders to decide on Tuesday

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party Legislature Party will meet on Tuesday to elect their leader, paving the way for him to meet Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao and stake claim to form the government.

Dramatic start to Chelsea's EPL season

Dramatic start to Chelsea's EPL season

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

Ten-man Chelsea held amid high drama.

NPAs a challenge, not crisis: Arun Jaitley

NPAs a challenge, not crisis: Arun Jaitley

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

The Lok Sabha will start a discussion on the Budget on Wednesday.

Yashwant Sinha's son, Pramod Mahajan's daughter in BJP's 3rd list

Yashwant Sinha's son, Pramod Mahajan's daughter in BJP's 3rd list

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Former Home Secretary R K Singh and two Rashtriya Janata Dal leaders, who recently joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, figure in the third list of 97 Lok Sabha poll candidates released by the party on Thursday.

Sunday reshuffle: 9 new ministers to take oath

Sunday reshuffle: 9 new ministers to take oath

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

Portfolios of more than half-a-dozen ministers are expected to be changed.

Trump picks ExxonMobil CEO as his Secretary of State

Trump picks ExxonMobil CEO as his Secretary of State

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Tillerson is a veteran chief executive who has had extensive overseas business dealings but his relationships with foreign leaders could complicate his confirmation prospects.

Raman Singh sworn in as Chhattisgarh CM for the third time

Raman Singh sworn in as Chhattisgarh CM for the third time

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Ayurvedic doctor-turned-politician Raman Singh was on Thursday sworn in as chief minister of Chhattisgarh for the third consecutive term.

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.

Modi to have 'small and compact' Cabinet; meetings on

Modi to have 'small and compact' Cabinet; meetings on

Rediff.com24 May 2014

Amid hectic discussions on formation of the new government, indications emerged on Saturday that Narendra Modi would have a "small and compact" Cabinet that will take oath along with him on May 26 in the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhawan.

'Smriti Irani, Kapil Sibal, Kumar Vishwas set to lose'

'Smriti Irani, Kapil Sibal, Kumar Vishwas set to lose'

Rediff.com13 May 2014

BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi is predicted to win both seats -- Varanasi and Vadodara. Kejriwal is places at number 2 in Varanasi, says the ABP News-Nielsen exit poll. Senior BJP leader L K Advani is likely to win the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha for the sixth time.

Z category security for Muzaffarnagar riots accused?

Z category security for Muzaffarnagar riots accused?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Saradha scam accused Matang Sinh, who was recently arrested by the CBI, too will continue to enjoy Z-plus security.

Shiv Sena, BJP call truce, resume deadlocked seat-sharing talks

Shiv Sena, BJP call truce, resume deadlocked seat-sharing talks

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Facing the media together for the first time in several days, senior Shiv Sena and Bharatiya Janata Party leaders on Tuesday said the two parties were "firm" on continuing the alliance as they resumed the deadlocked seat-sharing talks for Maharashtra assembly polls.

Shiv Sena, BJP call truce, resume deadlocked seat-sharing talks

Shiv Sena, BJP call truce, resume deadlocked seat-sharing talks

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Facing the media together for the first time in several days, senior Shiv Sena and Bharatiya Janata Party leaders on Tuesday said the two parties were "firm" on continuing the alliance as they resumed the deadlocked seat-sharing talks for Maharashtra assembly polls.

BJP-Sena Mahayuti's fate to be decided on Sunday

BJP-Sena Mahayuti's fate to be decided on Sunday

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

The two oldest NDA allies insisted they did not want the alliance to come apart.

Football Briefs: Former City player Toure moves back to Olympiakos

Football Briefs: Former City player Toure moves back to Olympiakos

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

The Greek league leaders confirmed the move but did not give financial details. Local media said Toure would be paid around 2.5 million euros ($2.9 million) for one season.

Napoli blitz Roma to reach Italian Cup final

Napoli blitz Roma to reach Italian Cup final

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Two goals in three devastating second-half minutes helped Napoli reach the Italian Cup final on Wednesday with a 3-0 win over AS Roma in the second leg of their semi-final in Naples, to clinch the tie 5-3 on aggregate.

Serie A: Tevez brace not enough as Juventus held

Serie A: Tevez brace not enough as Juventus held

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Carlos Tevez scored two early goals for Juventus before the Serie A leaders squandered the lead in a 2-2 draw at Verona on Sunday.

Italian Cup: Gervinho gives Roma revenge over Juventus

Italian Cup: Gervinho gives Roma revenge over Juventus

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

A late strike by Gervinho sent AS Roma into the Italian Cup semi-finals with a 1-0 win over league title rivals Juventus in a tense atmosphere at a packed Olympic Stadium on Tuesday.

BJP, Opposition spar in Parliament over conversion drive

BJP, Opposition spar in Parliament over conversion drive

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

The issue of conversion of some Muslims in Agra rocked the Lok Sabha for the second day on Thursday with opposition members creating uproar and demanding immediate discussion on the matter, which they said could have grave consequences like causing riots.

Walker own goal gifts Manchester United win in Premier League opener

Walker own goal gifts Manchester United win in Premier League opener

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

The Premier League kicked off in unique fashion on Saturday as an own goal by Tottenham Hotspur's Kyle Walker gave Manchester United a 1-0 victory in an undistinguished season opener at Old Trafford.

No entry in Bihar: Manjhi warns seven Union ministers

No entry in Bihar: Manjhi warns seven Union ministers

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Known for railing up controversies, Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi was back in the game again on Wednesday evoking sharp criticism after he charged the Centre with ignoring the interest of the state and said seven union ministers from the state would not be allowed entry if they failed to bring desired assistance for the region.

Serie A: Imperious Juventus close year five points clear

Serie A: Imperious Juventus close year five points clear

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

Juventus will end 2013 five points clear at the top of Serie A after a 4-1 victory at Atalanta stretched their winning league run to nine games on Sunday.

Minor reshuffle of Modi Cabinet likely

Minor reshuffle of Modi Cabinet likely

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Not only the BJP but key bureaucrats are also known to have hinted to the top leadership of the need to expand the Cabinet.

EPL: Spurs keep up Chelsea chase; United punish Boro

EPL: Spurs keep up Chelsea chase; United punish Boro

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

Second-placed Tottenham Hotspur kept up the distant chase of Premier League leaders Chelsea with a hard-earned 2-1 victory over Southampton to cut the gap to 10 points on Sunday.

Meet the new faces in team Modi 2.0

Meet the new faces in team Modi 2.0

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Full list of the rejigged Union Council of Ministers

NBA: Raptors beat Celtics in opening match

NBA: Raptors beat Celtics in opening match

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

The Toronto Raptors finally sent an opening night crowd home with a smile and a win when they held on to beat the Boston Celtics 93-87 to raise the curtain on a new National Basketball Association season on Wednesday.

Italian Serie A: Inter retain top spot, Juventus continue resurgence

Italian Serie A: Inter retain top spot, Juventus continue resurgence

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Champions Juventus continued their resurgence by beating Hellas Verona 3-0 at home for an eighth successive Serie A victory as Inter Milan remained top after winning 1-0 at Empoli.

Nirmala Sitharaman gets defence, Piyush Goyal gets railways

Nirmala Sitharaman gets defence, Piyush Goyal gets railways

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

In the third reshuffle since coming to power, Prime Minister Modi raised the strength of his Council of Ministers from 73 to 76.

Prakash Jha gets JD-U ticket; Sharad Yadav to contest Madhepura

Prakash Jha gets JD-U ticket; Sharad Yadav to contest Madhepura

Rediff.com16 Mar 2014

Ending speculation, Janata Dal-United Chief Sharad Yadav has been re-nominated from Madhepura as the party released the second list of 32 candidates for Lok Sabha election in Bihar.

And the winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the year is...

And the winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the year is...

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year, developed and produced by the Natural History Museum, London, announced its winners for 2016 and we guarantee you that these images will blow your mind.

More aftershocks expected in India after Nepal quake, says IMD director

More aftershocks expected in India after Nepal quake, says IMD director

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

According to Indian meteorological department, tremors were felt in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab, lasting for a minute, triggering panic and forcing people to rush out of their homes and offices. There was no official word about casualties from any of the states but reports from West Bengal said cracks appeared in several multi-storeyed buildings in Siliguri in north Bengal. An incident of wall collapse was reported from Telipara in Jalpaiguri district.