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'Be your biggest fan and critic'

'Be your biggest fan and critic'

Rediff.com13 May 2022

'If you try to use every resource that you have, you won't feel like you've let yourself down. Don't think because wherever you came from that you cannot be successful. No matter if you make an Olympic team, you gave your heart and you put your heart out there to be as successful as you could be.'

Overnight downpour leaves parts of Bengaluru waterlogged

Overnight downpour leaves parts of Bengaluru waterlogged

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Heavy rains in Bengaluru on Wednesday night resulted in waterlogging, incidents of tree fall, damage to certain infrastructure and power outage in several parts.

Twitter moves HC against ruling upholding govt's blocking orders

Twitter moves HC against ruling upholding govt's blocking orders

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Microblogging site Twitter (now X Corp) has approached the high court of Karnataka against the earlier order of a single judge bench which had dismissed its petition challenging the Centre's blocking orders.

Make DKS Karnataka CM, Vokkaliga seer appeals to Siddaramaiah

Make DKS Karnataka CM, Vokkaliga seer appeals to Siddaramaiah

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

A Vokkaliga seer on Thursday publicly urged Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to step down and make way for his deputy D K Shivakumar, amid a power tussle within the ruling Congress.

Hyderabad rape-murder sparks nationwide protests

Hyderabad rape-murder sparks nationwide protests

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

The rape and murder of a young veterinary doctor in Hyderabad has sparked anger, spotlighting women's safety in yet another Indian city.

SC to 'take a call' on K'taka girls plea to take exam in headscarf

SC to 'take a call' on K'taka girls plea to take exam in headscarf

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Following the apex court's split verdict on the issue of the ban on wearing the headscarf, girls in hijab are not being permitted to take the exams scheduled to begin from March 9, a bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud was told.

'China Murdabad'

'China Murdabad'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Protests in Mumbai and Jammu denounce the Chinese government after Chinese soldiers clashed with Indian troops in Arunachal Pradesh.

All-round performance has Hyderabad captain Warner beaming

All-round performance has Hyderabad captain Warner beaming

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

He was the deserving Man-of-the-match for his explosive half-century but SunRisers Hyderabad skipper David Warner credited his bowlers for setting up the win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League on Monday.

HD Kumaraswamy takes oath as Karnataka chief minister

HD Kumaraswamy takes oath as Karnataka chief minister

Rediff.com23 May 2018

The 58-year-old leader will expand his council of ministers after the trust vote on Friday which he is expected to win without any hiccups.

Contractor's death: Karnataka minister Eshwarappa resigns

Contractor's death: Karnataka minister Eshwarappa resigns

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Karnataka Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RDPR) Minister K S Eshwarappa, against whom police have booked a case for allegedly abetting the suicide of contractor Santosh Patil, on Friday submitted his resignation to Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.

India reports 200 fresh Covid cases in last 24 hours

India reports 200 fresh Covid cases in last 24 hours

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

India saw a single day rise of 200 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases declined to 3,767, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Thursday.

These Images Tell You How Loved Puneeth Was

These Images Tell You How Loved Puneeth Was

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, who had seen Puneeth since his childhood, became emotional and was seen kissing his forehead before the last rites.

SC judge opts out of bench to review pleas on same-sex marriage

SC judge opts out of bench to review pleas on same-sex marriage

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Senior-most Supreme Court judge Sanjiv Khanna on Wednesday recused himself from considering pleas seeking review of the apex court's judgment last year declining legal recognition to same-sex marriage, sources said.

From Hyderabad to Delhi, India celebrates I-Day

From Hyderabad to Delhi, India celebrates I-Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

From children to soldiers, everyone in India marked the 72nd Independence Day with much vigour and zeal. Here are glimpses of the celebrations from across the nation.

'CM' Shivakumar vs 'CM' Siddaramaiah poster war in K'taka

'CM' Shivakumar vs 'CM' Siddaramaiah poster war in K'taka

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Banners have come up in front of Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar's residences in Bengaluru, erected by supporters, congratulating them for Congress win and projecting them as "next CM".

Leads point to comfortable Congress win in Karnataka

Leads point to comfortable Congress win in Karnataka

Rediff.com13 May 2023

The Opposition Congress on Saturday seemed to be on course to breach rival Bharatiya Janata Party's lone southern citadel Karnataka, inching towards the magic figure of 113 needed to form a government on its own.

'PayCM' posters with Bommai's face surface in Bengaluru

'PayCM' posters with Bommai's face surface in Bengaluru

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

They were similar to electronic wallet Paytm. Bommai's face figures in the middle of the QR code with the message "40 % accepted here".

Child rights body moves SC against legalising same sex marriage

Child rights body moves SC against legalising same sex marriage

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has moved the Supreme Court against the legalisation of same-sex marriages.

Yediyurappa wins trust vote easily; Speaker resigns

Yediyurappa wins trust vote easily; Speaker resigns

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The magic figure for simple majority was 105, equivalent to the strength of the BJP, which also commanded the support of an Independent.

Entire Pune now containment zone till May 3

Entire Pune now containment zone till May 3

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

With the detection of 84 fresh COVID-19 cases in Pune, the tally in the district increased to 1,348 on Monday.

SC rejects plea to declare Art 370 abrogation as constitutionally valid

SC rejects plea to declare Art 370 abrogation as constitutionally valid

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a petition seeking a declaration that abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution, which bestowed special status on the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, was constitutionally valid.

Kohli 'proud of brother' Chhetri

Kohli 'proud of brother' Chhetri

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Chhetri has been the face of Indian soccer for nearly a decade-and-half and his 94 international goals make him the third-highest active international scorer after Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

All-women AI crew successfully lands in Bengaluru

All-women AI crew successfully lands in Bengaluru

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

As AI-176 landed at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru and the crew members walked to the lounge, a huge crowd of people gave a rousing reception for scripting history with the about 17-hour journey, the longest flight by the national carrier or any other airline in the country.

Kumaraswamy govt to face trust vote on Thursday

Kumaraswamy govt to face trust vote on Thursday

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

As the political turmoil lingered on with the ruling coalition making frenetic efforts to win back rebels who have pushed it to the brink of collapse, assembly Speaker K R Ramesh Kumar on Monday announced the confidence motion sought to be moved by Kumaraswamy would be taken up at 11 am on July 18.

Hijab row: Udupi college reopens amid heavy security

Hijab row: Udupi college reopens amid heavy security

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

The college reopened as practical examinations are scheduled to be held for pre-university (PU) students. For the PU section, only students appearing for the examination are being allowed entry into the college premises.

JD-S ministers resign in Karnataka: CMO

JD-S ministers resign in Karnataka: CMO

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Their resignations came shortly after 21 ministers of coalition partner Congress quit the cabinet.

109 people test positive for UK variant of Covid

109 people test positive for UK variant of Covid

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

All these people have been kept in single room isolation in designated healthcare facilities by respective state governments, the ministry had said earlier.

Modi takes out mega roadshow in Bengaluru

Modi takes out mega roadshow in Bengaluru

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Ending a busy day of electioneering for the Bharatiya Janata Party in poll-bound Karnataka after back-to-back rallies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in a mega roadshow in north Bengaluru on Saturday drawing an enormous response from a huge crowd.

K'taka Cong leaders squabble over CM post as Siddaramaiah faces probe

K'taka Cong leaders squabble over CM post as Siddaramaiah faces probe

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

A verbal duel of sorts has erupted between two senior ministers -- M B Patil and Shivanand Patil -- about seniority as the yardstick to become the Chief Minister.

Rising prices, lack of jobs key issues, shows voter survey

Rising prices, lack of jobs key issues, shows voter survey

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

62 per cent of respondents across various demographics, including villages, towns, and cities, perceived a greater difficulty in securing employment compared to the previous five years, shows pre-poll survey by Centre for Study of Developing Societies.

3rd T20I, PIX: De Kock leads SA to series-levelling win

3rd T20I, PIX: De Kock leads SA to series-levelling win

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

IMAGES from the 3rd and final T20I played in Bengaluru on Sunday

Man Jumps From Mantralaya, Saved!

Man Jumps From Mantralaya, Saved!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

A man jumps from the 6th floor of Mantralaya, the Maharashtra government's administrative headquarters in Mumbai, but lands in the safety net installed in the building.

COVID: India records 60,471 new cases, lowest in 75 days

COVID: India records 60,471 new cases, lowest in 75 days

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

The daily positivity rate dropped to 3.45 per cent. It has been less than 5 per cent for 8 consecutive days, the ministry said, adding the weekly positivity rate has declined to 4.39 per cent.

Refresh memories of UP, Assam: Cong to BJP on K'taka CM delay

Refresh memories of UP, Assam: Cong to BJP on K'taka CM delay

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The results in Karnataka were declared on May 13 but the party has not finalised its chief ministerial face yet and the process of consultations is on.

Wet outfield prevents play on Day 4 too in India-SA Test

Wet outfield prevents play on Day 4 too in India-SA Test

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

The fourth day's play in the second cricket Test between India and South Africa was called off without a ball being bowled following rain and wet ground conditions, in Bengaluru, on Tuesday.

Race for K'aka CM heats up; all eyes on Cong top brass

Race for K'aka CM heats up; all eyes on Cong top brass

Rediff.com15 May 2023

With Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar both staking claim to the top post, they are lobbying hard for it with supporters of each one raising the pitch in support of their leader.

'Have to examine if resignations are genuine'

'Have to examine if resignations are genuine'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Asserting he will abide by rules, the speaker said he will take a "just decision which may be of convenience to some and inconvenience to some."

Start-ups get a big boost from Infosys' co-founders

Start-ups get a big boost from Infosys' co-founders

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Their investments in start-ups exceed Rs 1,000 crore at present.

3 more dy CMs in Karnataka? Siddaramaiah says...

3 more dy CMs in Karnataka? Siddaramaiah says...

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Cooperation Minister K N Rajanna had on Saturday floated the idea of having three more DCMs in Karnataka and said he would discuss it with the Congress high command, keeping in mind the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Modi reveals reason behind naming millets as 'Sri Anna'

Modi reveals reason behind naming millets as 'Sri Anna'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

'Sri Anna' means the best among all the food grains," Modi said.