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Vijay Hazare: Iyer's ton helps Mumbai beat Maharashtra

Vijay Hazare: Iyer's ton helps Mumbai beat Maharashtra

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

This was Mumbai's second successive win after they had beaten Delhi in the lung-opener.

Poll: Young women achievers in politics

Poll: Young women achievers in politics

Rediff.com7 Mar 2010

We are marking Women's Day with a series on India's women achievers across entertainment, business, sports, politics and fashion. Today, we look at the world of Indian politics. Vote for your favourite!

The youngest MP is 26

The youngest MP is 26

Rediff.com20 May 2009

There are 60 MPs below 39 in the current Parliament of 543 elected members.

Government writes to AIBA, seeks reversal on Sarita's ban

Government writes to AIBA, seeks reversal on Sarita's ban

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

The government has written to AIBA to revoke the suspension of boxer Sarita Devi, Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said.

Zoramthanga sworn in as Mizoram CM

Zoramthanga sworn in as Mizoram CM

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

The MNF came to power in the state winning 26 of the 40 seats in the state assembly uprooting the Congress from its last bastion in the Northeast.

Here are the complete results from all 32 bypolls

Here are the complete results from all 32 bypolls

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Polling for three parliamentary seats and 29 assembly constituencies were held on October 30, an exercise being seen as a barometer of the political mood in the country ahead of assembly elections in politically critical Uttar Pradesh as well as other states.

Donkupar Roy takes oath as new Meghalaya CM

Donkupar Roy takes oath as new Meghalaya CM

Rediff.com20 Mar 2008

A seven-member coalition government of the Meghalaya Progressive Alliance ministry led by chief minister Dr Donkupar Roy was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor S S Sidhu at the Raj Bhawan in Shillong on Wednesday evening after the Congress-led minority Meghalaya United Alliance ministry led by D D Lapang had quit office earlier in the day to avoid the trial of strength in the House.

Modi to be sworn in as PM on May 30

Modi to be sworn in as PM on May 30

Rediff.com26 May 2019

The ceremony will be held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Kerala's Mohd Azharuddeen destroys Mumbai with 37-ball century

Kerala's Mohd Azharuddeen destroys Mumbai with 37-ball century

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Mohammed Azharuddeen slammed a 37-ball century to power Kerala to an emphatic eight-wicket victory against Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 match at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai, on Wednesday.

ULFA withdraws National Games boycott

ULFA withdraws National Games boycott

Rediff.com5 Feb 2007

The boycott is being lifted following appeals by eminent sports persons and sports lovers of Assam, Rajkhowa said in a statement that was e-mailed to the media.

Politics of dynasty taking root

Politics of dynasty taking root

Rediff.com25 May 2008

Dynastic politics is here to stay. All three winners -- Anurag Thakur, Agatha Sangma and Anand Paranjape -have one thing in common. All of them have been elected to the Lok Sabha from seats vacated by their fathers.

Let next Prez be 'Hindutva rubber stamp': Sena

Let next Prez be 'Hindutva rubber stamp': Sena

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

The Sena has repeatedly said that its choice for the the highest office is the RSS chief.

Lapang sworn in Meghalaya CM, MPA to move SC

Lapang sworn in Meghalaya CM, MPA to move SC

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

Senior Congress leader D D Lapang was on Monday sworn in as Meghalaya chief minister by Governor S S Sidhu, who rejected the demand of the newly-formed Nationalist Congress Party-led Meghalaya Progressive Alliance saying the decision was aimed at preventing horse-trading. Stung by the Governor's decision, the MPA led by former Lok Sabha Speaker Purno A Sangma decided to move the Supreme Court on Tuesday against installation of the Congress government.

Meghalaya: Congress and rivals stake claim

Meghalaya: Congress and rivals stake claim

Rediff.com9 Mar 2008

Congress, which emerged as the single largest party with 25 seats in the 60-member assembly, has already elected Chief Minister D D Lapang as its Legislature Party leader and is expected to meet Governor S S Sidhu shortly to stake claim. The NCP, which won 14 seats, has combined with the 11-member United Democratic Party, a former ally of Congress, and the lone BJP member to form the Meghalaya Progressive Alliance to support its claim.

First session of 16th Lok Sabha from June 4 to 11

First session of 16th Lok Sabha from June 4 to 11

Rediff.com29 May 2014

The first session of the newly-constituted 16th Lok Sabha will be held from June 4 to June 11 with President Pranab Mukherjee addressing the joint sitting of both Houses on June 9.

Give us a President who can inspire!

Give us a President who can inspire!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2007

'If this were a popular poll rather than an indirect election, I am sure the current President would be re-elected handily.'

Thaw in BJP-Sena ties as Uddhav meets Shah, calls Modi 'elder brother'

Thaw in BJP-Sena ties as Uddhav meets Shah, calls Modi 'elder brother'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Thackeray not only attended a meeting of National Democratic Alliance partners on Monday night, but also had separate talks with BJP president Amit Shah during which the two leaders discussed a host of issues, and agreed to meet more often for better coordination, a senior BJP leader, who was present during the confabulations, said.

Can Narendra Modi's fort be ever breached?

Can Narendra Modi's fort be ever breached?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

'In India, a really popular and well-entrenched leader is not defeated by a rival.' 'Such a leader has to defeat himself,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

Meghalaya Guv quits after staff claim he made Raj Bhavan 'young ladies club'

Meghalaya Guv quits after staff claim he made Raj Bhavan 'young ladies club'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Nearly 100 Raj Bhavan staff petitioned President Pranab Mukherjee, the Prime Minister and Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh seeking their intervention to remove the Governor and restore the dignity of Raj Bhavan.

Shillong media to boycott CM

Shillong media to boycott CM

Rediff.com12 Jun 2005

Najma must decide what she wants to do: PM

Najma must decide what she wants to do: PM

Rediff.com28 Feb 2004

Vajpayee said this after Heptullah, a veteran Congress leader, heaped praises on him on the sidelines of a book release function.

India celebrates its 71st R-Day with colourful parades

India celebrates its 71st R-Day with colourful parades

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

A magnificent display of India's cultural diversity through colourful parades across the length and breadth of the country marked the 71st Republic Day celebrations on Sunday which passed off peacefully, barring in Upper Assam, which was rocked by four explosions within a span of 10 minutes.

'Magician' Modi can make even democracy 'disappear': Rahul

'Magician' Modi can make even democracy 'disappear': Rahul

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

"Scamsters like Vijay Mallya, Lalit Modi and Nirav Modi magically disappeared from India and reappeared in foreign lands out of the reach of Indian law. Modiji's magic can even make democracy disappear from India very soon,'' he told an election rally at Jowai in poll-bound Meghalaya.

Arun Prasad wins with a round to spare

Arun Prasad wins with a round to spare

Rediff.com6 Jan 2004

The Tamil Nadu lad made sure of the National Sub-junior Super League chess championship in the penultimate round.

NDA may challenge Chatterjee

NDA may challenge Chatterjee

Rediff.com30 May 2004

NDA convenor George Fernandes said Nationalist Trinamool Congress leader P A Sangma may be pitted against Somnath Chatterjee.

Modi urges chief ministers to oppose Communal Violence Bill

Modi urges chief ministers to oppose Communal Violence Bill

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

Gujarat Chief Minister and BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Friday wrote letters to fellow chief ministers, urging them to oppose the Communal Violence Bill saying it was a blatant intrusion upon the powers of the state governments.

Sharad Pawar re-elected NCP president

Sharad Pawar re-elected NCP president

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Pawar has occupied the post since he founded the party in 1999.

Shillong clashes: Army holds flag march, curfew on

Shillong clashes: Army holds flag march, curfew on

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

During the violence, a mob torched a shop, a house and damaged at least five vehicles, besides injuring a senior police officer, they said.

BJP, Congress gear up for 2018 poll battle

BJP, Congress gear up for 2018 poll battle

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

Assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat are over. Another set of state elections is due in 2018. Here's an assessment of the next round of the electoral challenge and how it could change India's political equations.

'NCP won't compromise on Sonia's foreigner status'

'NCP won't compromise on Sonia's foreigner status'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2003

The Congress is seeking to form an alliance at the Centre, with Sonia Gandhi at the helm, to challenge the NDA in the next general election.

3 earn berths in Youth Chess Olympiad

3 earn berths in Youth Chess Olympiad

Rediff.com7 Jan 2004

T Abhay, Rajadarshini and N Raghavi joined Arun Prasad and Mary Ann Gomes in the Indian team.

RS polls: Digvijaya, Scindia sail through, YSRC's clean sweep in AP

RS polls: Digvijaya, Scindia sail through, YSRC's clean sweep in AP

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Veteran Congress leader Digvijaya Singh and Bharatiya Janata Party candidates Jyotiraditya Scindia and Sumer Singh Solanki on Friday won Rajya Sabha election from Madhya Pradesh.

Top seed Gomes shocked

Top seed Gomes shocked

Rediff.com7 Jun 2003

She lost her opening round in the Under-14 girls' event in the Asian Youth chess championship.

Tripura votes on Feb 18, Meghalaya, Nagaland on Feb 27; results on March 3

Tripura votes on Feb 18, Meghalaya, Nagaland on Feb 27; results on March 3

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

The term of the Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura legislative assemblies is ending on March 6, March 13 and March 14 respectively.

T V R Shenoy: Sonia's Kerala crisis

T V R Shenoy: Sonia's Kerala crisis

Rediff.com16 Apr 2003

PHOTOS: South Asian Games end with a colourful closing ceremony

PHOTOS: South Asian Games end with a colourful closing ceremony

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Northeast India's diverse and colourful culture were in full display as the curtains were brought down on the 12th South Asian Games amid magnificent fireworks that lit the night sky over Guwahati.

PM to set up panel to look into simultaneous polls

PM to set up panel to look into simultaneous polls

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Most of the parties supported 'one nation one election', says defence minister Rajnath Singh.

Navy, IAF join operation to rescue trapped Meghalaya miners

Navy, IAF join operation to rescue trapped Meghalaya miners

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

Pump manufacturing company Kirloskar Brothers Ltd and Coal India on Friday are jointly moving 18 high-powered pumps to the mine, officials said.

Meghalaya: Cops battle it out with militants who killed woman for resisting rape

Meghalaya: Cops battle it out with militants who killed woman for resisting rape

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

An encounter was underway on Thursday between security forces and Garo militants responsible for the gruesome killing of a tribal woman after molestation and attempted rape, in South Garo Hills district in Meghalaya.

Tripura ideological win; changed party's, country's mood: Modi

Tripura ideological win; changed party's, country's mood: Modi

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Modi said that some critics described Tripura as 'a small state with only two Lok Sabha seats' to downplay the BJP's win.