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Central agencies indulging in witch-hunting: Modi

Central agencies indulging in witch-hunting: Modi

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Monday launched a blistering attack on Congress accusing it of misusing CBI and other agencies for "witch-hunting" political rivals and asserting he would not be cowed down by such threats.

Renault keen on utility vehicle, small car segment in India

Renault keen on utility vehicle, small car segment in India

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

The company that sells five models in the country is looking for nearly 90 per cent growth in sales this year.

Businessman charged in referee's sexual bribes case

Businessman charged in referee's sexual bribes case

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Businessman Eric Ding Si Yang has been charged with three counts of corruption relating to the sexual bribes case involving three Lebanese soccer match officials, Singapore's Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau said on Monday.

Check out the hot bod on Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover

Check out the hot bod on Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Model Hannah Davis will appear on the cover of annual swimsuit issue.

Bhutia yearns to bend it with Beckham!

Bhutia yearns to bend it with Beckham!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Former Indian football captain Baichung Bhutia tells Laxmi Negi the IPL-style football IMG-Reliance league will not only bring in some of the world's leading players, but spectators to the grounds too, something the struggling I-League cannot do.

Why Haddin is not speaking to team mate Faulkner!

Why Haddin is not speaking to team mate Faulkner!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

The gritty New South Wales glovesman learnt it hard way when he was involved in a freak accident with a jubilant James Faulkner's finger brushing his eye which led to leave the field for quite some time, during the first ODI in Pune.

The fallout of China's Depsang plains transgression

The fallout of China's Depsang plains transgression

Rediff.com6 May 2013

It is clear that overall the Chinese transgression will leave its scars for a long time to come on the bilateral equations, even as India will have to learn from lessons in statecraft to protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity, says Srikanth Kondapalli

Boeing to compensate AI for Dreamliner grounding

Boeing to compensate AI for Dreamliner grounding

Rediff.com3 May 2013

The carrier expects to restart Dreamliner operations for domestic flights by mid-May, Ajit Singh said.

With economy sinking, India gets tough with 'babus'

With economy sinking, India gets tough with 'babus'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

India's finance ministry on Wednesday ordered small-bore austerity measures including a ban on holding meetings at five star hotels and creation of new posts in federal departments, at a time when government revenue growth has slowed down.

BJP slams Shinde's absence after Chhattisgarh Naxal attack

BJP slams Shinde's absence after Chhattisgarh Naxal attack

Rediff.com28 May 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday slammed Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde for his absence from the country in the aftermath of the Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh.

World's 10 fastest-growing airports

World's 10 fastest-growing airports

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Most of the world's airports are owned by government bodies or leased to private corporations who oversee the airport's operations.

Praful Patel elected AIFF president

Praful Patel elected AIFF president

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

Praful Patel was unanimously elected president of the All India Football Federation at its Annual General Body Meeting, at Football House, the AIFF's headquarters, in Delhi on Thursday.

Police probe death threats against Sunderland's McClean

Police probe death threats against Sunderland's McClean

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

Police are investigating death threats made to Sunderland winger James McClean after the Ireland international declined to wear a poppy to mark Remembrance Sunday.

Now, Katju wants President to pardon Bhullar

Now, Katju wants President to pardon Bhullar

Rediff.com13 Apr 2013

Katju's letter comes close on the heels of a two-judge bench of the Supreme Court rejecting the plea of Bhullar, a Khalistani terrorist and death row convict Bhullar in a judgment that paves the way for his execution.

Kashmir: Six troopers injured in accidental blast

Kashmir: Six troopers injured in accidental blast

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

Six army troopers were injured in an accidental blast inside a heavily guarded camp of the Rashtriya Rifles in north Kashmir's Kupwara district on Thursday morning. A senior police officer said a powerful grenade went off accidentally while a clean-up operation was going on in the camp.

Harvest of Modi's personality cult has yet to be reaped

Harvest of Modi's personality cult has yet to be reaped

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

For good or ill, the veneer of a cult of personality that is now encrusted on Narendra Modi, and which animates his supporters, can no longer meaningfully be separated from the ideology that he espouses or the accomplishments that he touts, says Vivek Dehejia.

PIX: Neil Nitin Mukesh-Rukmini's fun sangeet

PIX: Neil Nitin Mukesh-Rukmini's fun sangeet

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

A look at the celebrations.

Sensex closes at record high of 21,034

Sensex closes at record high of 21,034

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

The BSE Sensex rose on Wednesday to mark a record close as telecom firms such as Bharti Airtel surged on better-than-expected operating performance, while continued strong foreign flows also boosted sentiment.

Neha advances to main draw of China Open

Neha advances to main draw of China Open

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

Indian paddler Neha Aggarwal entered the main draw of women's singles competition in the China Open Super Series at Changchun, while Achanta Sharath Kamal failed to make the cut in the men's section.

Modi to launch India Post Payments Bank on August 21

Modi to launch India Post Payments Bank on August 21

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

The Department of Posts was one of the 11 entities to get the in-principle nod from the Reserve Bank of India in 2015 for setting up a payments bank.

Relentless Serena powers to French Open title

Relentless Serena powers to French Open title

Rediff.com8 Jun 2013

Serena Williams proved an irresistible force once more as she powered past Maria Sharapova 6-4, 6-4 to win the French Open for the second time on Saturday - 11 years after her first triumph.

Sports Minister Rathore's plan to promote sports in schools

Sports Minister Rathore's plan to promote sports in schools

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Rajyavardhan Rathore said that a games period will be made mandatory in schools after reducing the syllabus by 50 per cent by next year.

Indian hockey legend Leslie Claudius passes away

Indian hockey legend Leslie Claudius passes away

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

Indian hockey legend Leslie Claudius, who was suffering from a prolonged illness, passed away at a private hospital in Kolkata on Thursday.

Barca babies revel as daddies lift La Liga trophy!

Barca babies revel as daddies lift La Liga trophy!

Rediff.com20 May 2013

Barcelona players had their families and toddlers join in their La Liga title celebrations at the Camp Nou in Barcelona on Sunday.

10 AMAZING filmi dates

10 AMAZING filmi dates

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

One of the most attractive things in a movie romance is to watch two people fall in love over a date or two.

Govt against controlling Internet: Sibal

Govt against controlling Internet: Sibal

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

The minister said that some aspects of the Internet are completely protected by freedom of speech but some aspects of it may not be protected by free speech.

Singapore's Ng Ser Miang set to make IOC presidency bid

Singapore's Ng Ser Miang set to make IOC presidency bid

Rediff.com14 May 2013

Singapore's Ng Ser Miang is expected to announce a bid for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidency on Wednesday, a source close to the Olympic movement told Reuters on Tuesday.

Hyderabad blasts: 60 hours of CCTV footage crucial to case

Hyderabad blasts: 60 hours of CCTV footage crucial to case

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

The 60 hours of CCTV footage obtained by the special cell of the Hyderabad police will be crucial in cracking the twin blasts case. The police have managed to get access to footage from four cameras installed near the Dilsusknagar blast site.

Qatar Airways-IndiGo in code share talks

Qatar Airways-IndiGo in code share talks

Rediff.com8 May 2013

The civil aviation ministry has increased the seat capacity between India and Abu Dhabi from 13,000 seats/week to over 50,000 seats/week

Raghunath, Sunil score in India's win over Netherlands

Raghunath, Sunil score in India's win over Netherlands

Rediff.com7 May 2013

Indian team began its preparations for the FIH Men's Hockey World League semi-finals with a 2-0 win over hosts Netherlands on Tuesday.

Stats: Gambhir hits hat-trick of fifties in IPL 6

Stats: Gambhir hits hat-trick of fifties in IPL 6

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

Gautam Gambhir became the first batsman to register three fifties in a row in the ongoing tournament -- 59 off 46 balls vs Bangalore; 53 off 45 balls vs Hyderabad and 60 off 39 balls vs Punjab.

LoC violence fall-out: India, Pak postpone water talks

LoC violence fall-out: India, Pak postpone water talks

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

Talks between the water secretaries of India and Pakistan, which were scheduled to be held in Islamabad during January 28-29, have been put off against the backdrop of tensions between the neighbours over ceasefire violations along the Line of Control. "The talks have been postponed. New dates for the talks are yet to be decided," said an official of Pakistan's Foreign Office.

'Modi has to take back 50 crore girlfriend comment'

'Modi has to take back 50 crore girlfriend comment'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

The Delhi Commission for Women on Thursday demanded an apology from Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for his comments against Shashi Tharoor's wife Sunanda Pushkar.Modi had reportedly referred to Sunanda as a "50 crore girlfriend" during an election rally.

India stay in 5th spot in ICC Test rankings

India stay in 5th spot in ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

India retained the number five position, while South Africa further consolidated their lead in the latest ICC Test Championship rankings issued on Tuesday.

India stay in 5th spot in ICC Test rankings

India stay in 5th spot in ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

India retained the number five position, while South Africa further consolidated their lead in the latest ICC Test Championship rankings issued on Tuesday.

1981 AI hijack: All 5 accused are absconding, says court

1981 AI hijack: All 5 accused are absconding, says court

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Five alleged Sikh militants accused of hijacking an Air India plane to Pakistan in 1981 and were deported back to India after serving life term faced the prospect of being declared proclaimed offenders by a Delhi court if they fail to appear before it on December 3.

Virbhadra terms graft allegations 'cheap political stunt'

Virbhadra terms graft allegations 'cheap political stunt'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

Dismissing allegations that he had received money from a private steel company, former Union minister Virbhadra Singh on Saturday threatened legal action against all the people behind the "motivated campaign".

Vinod Mehta: Sanjay Gandhi was the king of India; his mother was No 2

Vinod Mehta: Sanjay Gandhi was the king of India; his mother was No 2

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

'There was a court around Sanjay Gandhi; there is now a court around Sonia Gandhi. I think there's still a great belief in the Congress that one way to rise in the party is to be utterly and totally loyal to the Gandhi family,' Vinod Mehta tells Rediff.com's Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Ram Singh's death murder or suicide? Autopsy report today

Ram Singh's death murder or suicide? Autopsy report today

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

Delhi gang-rape accused Ram Singh's autopsy will be done on Tuesday at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, clearing all doubts on his death inside Tihar Jail.

Lahiri retains title after play-off at SAIL-SBI Open

Lahiri retains title after play-off at SAIL-SBI Open

Rediff.com9 Mar 2013

India's Anirban Lahiri successfully defended his title at the SAIL-SBI Open following a thrilling play-off victory over compatriot Rashid Khan in New Delhi on Saturday.