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Yediyurappa resigns as CM, suspense continues over successor

Yediyurappa resigns as CM, suspense continues over successor

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Yediyurappa termed these two years as 'trial by fire', pointing out that he had to run the administration without a cabinet in the initial days, followed by devastating floods and the challenge of COVID-19 management, among other issues.

Punjab CM to meet Canada's Trudeau; red carpet roll out for dignitary

Punjab CM to meet Canada's Trudeau; red carpet roll out for dignitary

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh is all set to take Punjab's close business as well as people-to-people relations with Canada to the next level, with a one-to-one meeting with visiting Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Amritsar on Wednesday, said an official spokesperson.

Congress appoints eight party coordinators

Congress appoints eight party coordinators

Rediff.com25 Apr 2008

In a move to help the party general secretaries in their duties, the Congress on Friday appointed eight senior leaders, including two Union Ministers, as coordinators to get its act together ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. Those appointed to the post include Union Ministers Vayalar Ravi and Santosh Bagrodia besides Pawan Singh Ghatowar, Janardhana Poojary, Birendra Singh, P J Kurien, Satpal Maharaj and Rajiv Shukla.

40 Facts to Know About Dhoni

40 Facts to Know About Dhoni

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

40 must know nuggets about the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.

Readers' PHOTOS of their beloved Ganpati

Readers' PHOTOS of their beloved Ganpati

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

We had asked our readers to mail us photos of their Ganesha. We received many entries, some of which are being showcased here.

Krishna has not been named in mining scam: Hegde

Krishna has not been named in mining scam: Hegde

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

Karnataka Lokayukta Justice N Santosh Hegde on Friday dismissed as 'totally wrong' reports that he has named External Affairs Minister S M Krishna in his report on illegal mining in the state.

Karnataka minister Ramesh Jarkiholi quits over 'sex CD' controversy

Karnataka minister Ramesh Jarkiholi quits over 'sex CD' controversy

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Karnataka Water Resources Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi on Wednesday resigned from the state cabinet, following allegations of sexual harassment against him.

Bhowmick returns to Churchill as Technical Director

Bhowmick returns to Churchill as Technical Director

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

Subhash Bhowmick, who guided Churchill Brothers to their second I-League title last season as Technical Director, is back in the team fold after Sukhwinder Singh announced his resignation.

I-Day gallantry awards: Abhinandan gets Vir Chakra

I-Day gallantry awards: Abhinandan gets Vir Chakra

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The IAF received a total of 13 awards including five Yudh Seva Medals and seven Vayu Sena Medal.

Priyadarshini's father dismayed with SC verdict

Priyadarshini's father dismayed with SC verdict

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

"I am not satisfied with the sentence. This can be discussed only by the legal experts as it is quite evident that even the Supreme Court has upheld the verdict of the Delhi High Court," Chaman Lal Mattoo said.

'Toolkit' case: Delhi police looks for Mumbai lawyer, Pune engineer

'Toolkit' case: Delhi police looks for Mumbai lawyer, Pune engineer

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

A Mumbai lawyer and a Beed engineer joined arrested climate activist Disha Ravi in creating a protest toolkit backing the farmers' agitation with the aim of 'tarnishing the image of India' and collaborated with pro-Khalistani elements, Delhi Police officials said on Monday.

Probe on into Bihar minister's son's suicide bid in school

Probe on into Bihar minister's son's suicide bid in school

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

Gwalior District Collector and Senior Superintendent of Police on Saturday ordered separate probes into the alleged attempted suicide by Adarsh Kumar, son of Bihar Cooperative Minister Jai Kumar Singh, studying in the prestigious Scindia School there, officials said.

India's schedule at Asian Games, Day 1

India's schedule at Asian Games, Day 1

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

India's schedule on Day 1 of competition at the Asian Games in Incheon.

Shah gets Home, Rajnath Defence; Finance with Nirmala

Shah gets Home, Rajnath Defence; Finance with Nirmala

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will retain DoPT, Atomic Energy as well as all important policy issues and portfolios not allocated.

Thirty, including 27 children, killed as school bus plunges into gorge in HP

Thirty, including 27 children, killed as school bus plunges into gorge in HP

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

The bus was carrying 40-45 people and most of those killed were students of elementary classes, aged below ten.

Saurabh's certificate is fake: UP govt

Saurabh's certificate is fake: UP govt

Rediff.com25 Feb 2005

The administration has acquired the passport and other documents of Saurabh.

Vajpayee's ashes taken to state capitals for 'asthi kalash yatra'

Vajpayee's ashes taken to state capitals for 'asthi kalash yatra'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah handed over urns containing the ashes of the late leader to the party's state unit chiefs.

Ex-Delhi HC judge on the Mattoo case verdict

Ex-Delhi HC judge on the Mattoo case verdict

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

The Delhi high court judge, who had awarded death penalty to Santosh Kumar Singh in the Priyadarshini Mattoo case, on Wednesday said that he did not view the Supreme Court's decision of commuting the sentence as a failure of judicial system as apex court judges are 'wiser'.

Athletics Nationals: Lakshmanan wins gold in 5000m; New records made

Athletics Nationals: Lakshmanan wins gold in 5000m; New records made

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

The 27-year old Lakshmanan, who bagged a gold medal at the recently concluded Asian Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar, has already qualified for the World Championships to be held in London next month.

Senior CBI officer is the 'mole': Ranjit Sinha to SC

Senior CBI officer is the 'mole': Ranjit Sinha to SC

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

A senior Indian Police Service officer in Central Bureau of Investigation is the 'mole' who supplied documents and file notings to advocate Prashant Bhushan on the basis of which 'false and baseless' allegations were made, agency chief Ranjit Sinha claimed in the Supreme Court on Thursday.

Modi sworn-in for 2nd term; Shah joins govt, may get finance

Modi sworn-in for 2nd term; Shah joins govt, may get finance

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Modi, 68, was administered the oath of office and secrecy by President Ram Nath Kovind at a glittering ceremony at the forecourt of majestic Rashtraparti Bhavan.

3 farmers end lives in MP; 15 since June 8

3 farmers end lives in MP; 15 since June 8

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

In Sehore alone, the home district of Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, five suicides have been reported.

Why migrant labourers have little choice but to head home

Why migrant labourers have little choice but to head home

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Around 81 per cent of the workers constitute the unorganised sector - devoid of any social security cover and outside the purview of a complex set of labour laws.

Mixed response to Maha bandh, road transport hit, 200 detained

Mixed response to Maha bandh, road transport hit, 200 detained

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Barring stray incidents of violence like stone pelting, the shutdown called by the MVA allies Shiv Sena, the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party was largely peaceful.

Modi is BJP parliamentary party leader in both Houses

Modi is BJP parliamentary party leader in both Houses

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

Home Minister Rajnath Singh will be the deputy leader of the party in the Lok Sabha and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in the Rajya Sabha.

Phase 2: All you want to know about the 97 seats

Phase 2: All you want to know about the 97 seats

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

In the second phase on April 18, 97 seats,spread across 13 states and one Union Territory, will go to the polls.

Access to low-cost funds to help infra lender, says IDFC

Access to low-cost funds to help infra lender, says IDFC

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Most infra projects have hit a road block due to high cost of funds.

Do the rich get away with crime? Tell us

Do the rich get away with crime? Tell us

Rediff.com22 Feb 2006

Tell us, dear reader, in India, does pulling the right strings and having deep pockets mean you can get away with anything?

Karnataka hold Punjab

Karnataka hold Punjab

Rediff.com13 Nov 2005

The last year's runner-up were held to a 2-2 draw by Karnataka in a quarter-final league match of the Santosh Trophy football tournament.

With GLS, Mercedes ups the ante for its SUVs in India

With GLS, Mercedes ups the ante for its SUVs in India

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

The company now offers seven different models of SUVs in India compared to two models a decade ago and contributes around 40 percent of sales up from 30 percent a couple years ago.

An IITian's open letter to the prime minister

An IITian's open letter to the prime minister

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

'If the government cannot provide the best resources to IIT faculty, it has no right to expect the best research either,' says Santosh Ansumali.

Indian cricketers to bat for cancer charity event

Indian cricketers to bat for cancer charity event

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

A galaxy of sports stars including currnet India captain Virat Kohli and the legendary Sunil Gavaskar will help raise funds for the underprivileged children battling cancer, on November 18.

39 facts you must know about Dhoni

39 facts you must know about Dhoni

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

There are many interesting facts and stats about Dhoni's fabulous career.

20 Union ministers may visit Gujarat for 'Vikas Parv'

20 Union ministers may visit Gujarat for 'Vikas Parv'

Rediff.com26 May 2016

As many as 20 Union ministers are expected to visit different parts of Gujarat between May 27 and June 12 to participate in the 'Vikas Parv' (development festival) organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party's state unit.

SC stays Badal's trial

SC stays Badal's trial

Rediff.com4 Oct 2004

A bench comprising Justice N Santosh Hegde and Justice P P Naolekar issued notices to the state government and Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh.

Goa down TN to enter final

Goa down TN to enter final

Rediff.com11 Jun 2009

Stoppage time goal takes Goa past TN Goa needed a goal deep into stoppage time to beat hosts Tamil Nadu 1-0 in the semi-finals and set up a title clash with Bengal in the 63rd National Football Championship, for the Santosh Trophy, at the Nehru Stadium, in Chennai, on Thursday. Climax Lawrence scored from a penalty to earn Goa a meeting with Bengal in Sunday's final.

Muthu's 'trick' puts TN in semis

Muthu's 'trick' puts TN in semis

Rediff.com6 Jun 2009

Tamil Nadu rode on a superb hat-trick by Muthu to beat Manipur 3-1 and storm into the semi-finals of the 63rd Santosh Trophy football tournament in Chennai on Saturday. Manipur's goal was scored by Mutum Bijen Singh, in the 55th minute, with a long-range shot.

UP top cop Javeed Ahmed shunted out in major reshuffle by Adityanath

UP top cop Javeed Ahmed shunted out in major reshuffle by Adityanath

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

1980-batch IPS officer Sulkan Singh, who was DG-Training, will replace Ahmed, a 1984-batch IPS officer, who has been shifted as the DG of Uttar Pradesh Provincial Armed Constabulary, a senior home department official said.

We did not keep anyone in dark, says Swaraj; slams Congress

We did not keep anyone in dark, says Swaraj; slams Congress

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

She said no government can declare anyone dead without proof and her government does not believe in the theory of 'missing, believed to be killed'.