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'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.

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.

When RD Burman Created Magic

When RD Burman Created Magic

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Subhash K Jha doffs his hat to the musical genius R D Burman on his 30th death anniversary on January 4.

Bad governance, high corruption caused Bengaluru floods: Mohandas Pai

Bad governance, high corruption caused Bengaluru floods: Mohandas Pai

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Information technology industry veteran T V Mohandas Pai has said the havoc caused in Bengaluru due to heavy rains was a result of multiple factors, including bad governance, high corruption and lack of urban reforms.

What happened in Ayodhya on the eve of consecration

What happened in Ayodhya on the eve of consecration

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Invitees to the 'pran pratishtha' consecration ceremony at the Ram temple started arriving Sunday in Ayodhya -- once a sleepy town now resplendent with new infrastructure and gripped by heightened religious fervour on the eve of a seminal event in India's political and religious history.

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.

Lenders set to clear Rs 400 crore to give wings to Go First

Lenders set to clear Rs 400 crore to give wings to Go First

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

Go First's lenders have agreed in principle to support the airline's request for Rs 400 crore interim funding to restart its operations. The airline temporarily halted operations on May 2, and its insolvency plea was admitted by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on May 10. On Wednesday, the airline's resolution professional Shailendra Ajmera submitted a business plan and a request for over Rs 400 crore funding to airline's committee of creditors (CoC).

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Deepa Gahlot lists Hindi biopics about Indian political leaders: Some worked, some did not, but they managed to avoid controversy.

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.

No relief for B'luru from rain-related woes; CM blames Cong

No relief for B'luru from rain-related woes; CM blames Cong

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Bikers pushing their two-wheelers that were stuck and pedestrians struggling to navigate through knee-deep water was a common sight in some places.

Overnight spell of rain brings Bengaluru to its knees

Overnight spell of rain brings Bengaluru to its knees

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

This is the second time in a week that the Karnataka state capital is witnessing such severe waterlogging.

The Night Manager 2 Review: The Drama Intensifies

The Night Manager 2 Review: The Drama Intensifies

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

As emotions escalate and drama intensifies, The Night Manager 2 becomes more gripping, applauds Mayur Sanap.

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.

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.

Can't release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu now: DK Shivakumar

Can't release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu now: DK Shivakumar

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday said the state now is not in a position to release Cauvery river water to neighbouring Tamil Nadu, due to lack of rains in the river basin region.

'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.

Karnataka Felicitates President Murmu

Karnataka Felicitates President Murmu

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

On her first visit to any state in the Indian Union after being sworn in as President of the Republic, Rashtrapati Droupadi Murmu was felicitated in Bengaluru by some of that city's luminaries.

Suspected monkeypox case found in Kerala

Suspected monkeypox case found in Kerala

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Kerala Health Minister said the person showed symptoms of monkeypox and he was in close contact with a monkeypox patient abroad.

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.

Special audit of Go First facilities from July 4-6

Special audit of Go First facilities from July 4-6

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Aviation watchdog DGCA will conduct a special audit of grounded airline Go First's facilities in the national capital and Mumbai from July 4 to 6 before approving the revival plan for resumption of flights, according to a senior official. Cash-strapped Go First stopped flying on May 3 and is undergoing a voluntary insolvency resolution process. Meanwhile, a senior executive at the airline expressed hope of resuming ticket sales -- which was paused by DGCA following the grounding of the carrier -- from July 7 or July 8 and subsequent relaunch of the operations from middle of next month.

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.

Sidda govt's future depends on 2024 LS poll outcome: Kumaraswamy

Sidda govt's future depends on 2024 LS poll outcome: Kumaraswamy

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Raising doubts about the longevity of the Siddaramaiah-led new Congress government in Karnataka, Janata Dal-Secular leader H D Kumaraswamy on Thursday said its future is dependent on the results of the 2024 Parliament elections.

Aero India takes off on Wednesday amid Covid, buzz around 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'

Aero India takes off on Wednesday amid Covid, buzz around 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

With a combination of both physical and virtual exhibition, the 13th edition of the biennial international event at Air Force Station Yelahanka will be the world's first hybrid aerospace show.

When Bollywood Sang To The Moon

When Bollywood Sang To The Moon

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

As India successfully lands Chandrayaan-3, does the moon look as beautiful as one's beloved or has the Chanda Mama of folk ditties acquired a whole new meaning?

Jawans martyred, Manipur burning, but Modi...: Cong

Jawans martyred, Manipur burning, but Modi...: Cong

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Modi held a massive roadshow from Someshwar Bhavan RBI Ground in Bengaluru South to Malleshwaram's Sankey Tank.

Jacqueline Fernandez gets interim bail in Rs 200 cr money laundering case

Jacqueline Fernandez gets interim bail in Rs 200 cr money laundering case

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

A Delhi court on Monday granted interim bail to actor Jacqueline Fernandez in a Rs 200 crore money laundering case against alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekar.

Sequoia splits into 3 independent entities, India biz now Peak XV Partners

Sequoia splits into 3 independent entities, India biz now Peak XV Partners

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Venture Capital giant Sequoia India & Southeast Asia has rebranded itself to Peak VX Partners. The VC firm will now manage its assets under management (AUM) in the region of over $9.2 billion across 13 funds independently. The rebranding exercise followed Sequoia Capital's break-up into three independent entities across the globe. Besides Sequoia India & Southeast Asia, Sequoia China business has adopted the name HongShan in English (it will

Relief for Jacqueline Fernandez, can travel abroad without court's prior nod

Relief for Jacqueline Fernandez, can travel abroad without court's prior nod

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

The court directed her to intimate to it as well as the Enforcement Directorate at least three days before leaving the country instead of taking prior permission.

'BJP was not fighting Congress or JD-S, but the very idea of Karnataka'

'BJP was not fighting Congress or JD-S, but the very idea of Karnataka'

Rediff.com16 May 2023

'By design or default, the BJP's election strategy militated against the very essence of Karnataka politics and the idea of Karnataka.'

Tunisha spoke to man on dating app before death: Sheezan's lawyers

Tunisha spoke to man on dating app before death: Sheezan's lawyers

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Even before her alleged suicide, she was on a video call for 15 minutes with Ali, the counsels claimed in the court.

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.

Soaring veggie prices stoke inflation fears

Soaring veggie prices stoke inflation fears

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Unprecedented rains and floods in the northern region in the past few days have not only caused extensive damage to lives and property but have also impacted business and commercial establishments. Vegetable prices have gone through the roof in the national capital and many other parts of the country since rains started pouring earlier this month. Traders say vegetable prices would come down only after roads open and skies clear, even as water in the fields will take time to recede.

Here's what you will get to see at Aero India 2019

Here's what you will get to see at Aero India 2019

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

The much-awaited Aero India 2019 will begin on February 20 where the best planes will take to the skies. Held at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru, the exhibition is expected to draw in more than 60,000 people. Ahead of the show, here's a tiny glimpse of what to expect.

Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar reject reports of 30 MLAs submitting complaint

Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar reject reports of 30 MLAs submitting complaint

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Both of them said, the legislature party meeting has been called, most probably on Thursday, as part of a routine exercise to discuss various programmes and policies of the government, and to ensure coordination between government and party MLAs.

'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".

Top officer suspended in UP after bulldozing furniture trader's house

Top officer suspended in UP after bulldozing furniture trader's house

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

The suspension was ordered by the Moradabad district administration after the then SDM of Bilari Ghanshayam Verma was found guilty in the preliminary investigation.

'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.'

Didn't send any official: Kerala minister replies to Atishi's tweet

Didn't send any official: Kerala minister replies to Atishi's tweet

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty Sunday contradicted Aam Aadmi Party legislator Atishi's claims that 'officials from Kerala visited a government school in Delhi to understand and implement the city's education model', asserting that his state's Department of Education never sent any officials to the national capital.

Parties scramble for last-minute votes in K'taka as campaigning ends on Monday

Parties scramble for last-minute votes in K'taka as campaigning ends on Monday

Rediff.com7 May 2023

The top guns of all the major political parties were on a campaign blitz across the state in the past few days, even as the ruling BJP has been striving to break the 38-year-old pattern of alternating governments and retain its southern citadel.