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Cheetah from Namibia gives birth to 4 cubs in Kuno park

Cheetah from Namibia gives birth to 4 cubs in Kuno park

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

A cheetah translocated from Namibia to Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh has given birth to four healthy cubs, officials said on Wednesday.

Junior hockey star Boby's tragedy to triumph story!

Junior hockey star Boby's tragedy to triumph story!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

A personal tragedy led Boby Singh Dhami to pick up the hockey stick; and looking back, he believes everything happens for a reason.

'Adipurush' makers under fire over 'tapori' language

'Adipurush' makers under fire over 'tapori' language

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

'The dialogues and language used in this movie are indecent. In Tulasidas' Ramayana, Lord Ram was portrayed as 'Maryada Purushottam' and decent language was used. In Adipurush, dialogues of characters are of very low level'

World leaders react to Modi win

World leaders react to Modi win

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Here are some the reactions.

Sharad Pawar tests positive for COVID-19

Sharad Pawar tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

'I have tested Covid positive but there is no cause for concern. I am following the treatment suggested by my doctor,' the 81-year-old former Union minister tweeted.

KCR-Nitish meet on Wednesday could see anti-BJP front taking shape

KCR-Nitish meet on Wednesday could see anti-BJP front taking shape

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Bihar's choppy political waters were on Tuesday astir over the prospects of a meeting between Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and K Chandrasekhar Rao, his Telangana counterpart, both of whom share a passion for building a united front against the Bharatiya Janata Party's hegemony.

Kangana, Rajini: Celebs attend Modi's swearing-in

Kangana, Rajini: Celebs attend Modi's swearing-in

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Sidharth Roy Kapur, president of the Film and Television Producers Guild of India, Vivek Oberoi, Anupam Kher, Madhur Bhandarkar and producer Boney Kapoor were also a part of the event, held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Coronavirus: PM Modi to address the nation today

Coronavirus: PM Modi to address the nation today

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

In another tweet, the PMO said Modi chaired a high-level meeting to review the ongoing efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus.

Adani benefited from Modi govt's 'largesse': Jairam Ramesh

Adani benefited from Modi govt's 'largesse': Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Adani Group said it was only an operator of the coal mine, which was allocated to Rajasthan government when Congress was in power both at the Centre and the state and Ramesh as environment minister had given the forest clearance.

Former JD-U chief Sharad Yadav dies at 75, condolences pour in

Former JD-U chief Sharad Yadav dies at 75, condolences pour in

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

A statement from the Fortis Memorial Research Institute said Yadav was brought to the emergency ward in an unconscious and unresponsive state.

Modi govt 'aiding and abetting' country-wide lynchings: Congress

Modi govt 'aiding and abetting' country-wide lynchings: Congress

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

'Just last month alone, 28 Indians have been killed in lynchings'

Congratulations pour in for Dhankhar; Oppn hopes debates in RS to get boost

Congratulations pour in for Dhankhar; Oppn hopes debates in RS to get boost

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

President Droupadi Murmu said the nation will benefit from Dhankhar's long and rich experience in public life and extended her best wishes for a productive and successful tenure.

SP beats BJP in UP's Ghosi, makes it 4 for INDIA, 3 for NDA

SP beats BJP in UP's Ghosi, makes it 4 for INDIA, 3 for NDA

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

rivals Congress, JMM and TMC and Samajwadi Party.

MCD panel members' election held, counting underway

MCD panel members' election held, counting underway

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi was the last councillor to cast her vote around 2.30 pm.

What Will Modi's Scientific Advisor Do?

What Will Modi's Scientific Advisor Do?

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Dr Ajay Kumar Sood will have to complete a task his predecessor started: Getting the government to sign off on a new Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy on which work was begun in 2020.

'Shocked, saddened': PM, other leaders pay tribute to Cyrus Mistry

'Shocked, saddened': PM, other leaders pay tribute to Cyrus Mistry

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

'The untimely demise of Shri Cyrus Mistry is shocking. He was a promising business leader who believed in India's economic prowess,' Prime Minister Modi said in a tweet.

Obscure US-based firm wants to invest $500m, appeals to Modi in ads

Obscure US-based firm wants to invest $500m, appeals to Modi in ads

Rediff.com24 May 2021

An obscure US-based firm with just 19 employees, USD 15 million in revenue and hosting just a one-page website, wants to invest USD 500 billion in equity into India's National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP).

Padma Awards: Late Gen Rawat, Ghulam Nabi honoured

Padma Awards: Late Gen Rawat, Ghulam Nabi honoured

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

This year, eight eminent individuals are being given Padma Bhushan and 54 are being conferred with Padma Shri awards, besides the two Padma Vibhushan recipents.

Congress dials down on Digvijaya's post thanking Germany

Congress dials down on Digvijaya's post thanking Germany

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The Congress on Thursday said it firmly believes that India's democratic processes themselves have to deal with the threats posed to its democracy, remarks that came after the Bharatiya Janata Party attacked the opposition party for its leader Digvijaya Singh thanking Germany for "taking note" of Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from the Lok Sabha.

India's defence export at all-time high, ten-fold jump in 6 yrs

India's defence export at all-time high, ten-fold jump in 6 yrs

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

The key platforms that India has been exporting are Dornier-228 aircraft, 155 mm Advanced Towed Artillery Guns (ATAGs), Brahmos missiles, Akash missile system, radars, mine protected vehicles, armoured vehicles, Pinaka rockets and launchers, ammunition, thermal imagers and various components of avionics and small arms.

Modi claims Pakistan trying to influence Gujarat polls

Modi claims Pakistan trying to influence Gujarat polls

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

The prime minister also raised questions over the alleged appeal by former director general of the Pakistan Army, Sardar Arshad Rafiq, that senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel be made chief minister of Gujarat.

Prez Murmu confers 8 Kirti Chakras, 29 Shaurya Chakras to security personnel

Prez Murmu confers 8 Kirti Chakras, 29 Shaurya Chakras to security personnel

Rediff.com9 May 2023

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday conferred eight Kirti Chakras, including five posthumously, to personnel of the Army and paramilitary and police forces for displaying indomitable courage and extraordinary valour in the line of duty.

President, PM, leaders pay rich tributes to Parkash Singh Badal

President, PM, leaders pay rich tributes to Parkash Singh Badal

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several central ministers and chief ministers and leaders cutting across party lines condoled the demise of former Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal on Tuesday and hailed his immense contributions to the state as well as the country.

Modi flags off inaugural train from Katra

Modi flags off inaugural train from Katra

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off the inaugural train from Katra in Jammu, the base camp for Vaishno Devi shrine.

Readers greet ISRO: You are passion personified

Readers greet ISRO: You are passion personified

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Readers have responded resoundingly to our invitation to congratulate the ISRO team for Chandrayaan-3's successful Moon landing.

In Lok Sabha, Mulayam wishes to see Modi as PM again

In Lok Sabha, Mulayam wishes to see Modi as PM again

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Ruling alliance members heartily cheered Yadav with chants of 'Jai Shri Ram'.

'India is only a 150-year-old name'

'India is only a 150-year-old name'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

'Bharat is a name that is 7000 years old.' 'We are not saying the name of the country should be changed from India to Bharat; we only recommended that the stress should be on Bharat.'

BJP Ready To Oust KCR In Telangana

BJP Ready To Oust KCR In Telangana

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

'A pro-Modi wave and anti-incumbency will be incomplete without strong candidates.'

No need to fear CAA, NPR, says Uddhav after meeting Modi

No need to fear CAA, NPR, says Uddhav after meeting Modi

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

The Shiv Sena chief said an atmosphere is being created in the country that the National Register of Citizens (NRC) is 'dangerous' for Muslims, but added that the exercise will not be carried out in Maharashtra.

Narendra Modi congratulates Rajnath Singh

Narendra Modi congratulates Rajnath Singh

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Rajnath Singh, who is all set to return as the Bharatiya Janata Party national president.

Lata Mangeshkar's Ram bhajans for Modi and you

Lata Mangeshkar's Ram bhajans for Modi and you

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

After Prime Minister Modi performed the bhoomi puja for the Ram temple, Lata Mangeshkar picked her favourite Ram bhajans.

Modi to visit Delhi college today, likely to face protest

Modi to visit Delhi college today, likely to face protest

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Student groups on Facebook are garnering support for a proposed protest against Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi who is scheduled to deliver the annual 'Shri Ram Memorial Oration" as part of Shri Ram College of Commerce's management festival 'Business Conclave 2013' on Wednesday.

'Free speech doesn't mean...': US lawmakers condemn attack on Indian embassy

'Free speech doesn't mean...': US lawmakers condemn attack on Indian embassy

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

They also slammed the "violent rhetoric" against India's Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu and said free speech does not mean a license to incite violence or vandalise property.

BJP supporters in festive mood, celebrate oath-taking of Yogi Cabinet 2.0

BJP supporters in festive mood, celebrate oath-taking of Yogi Cabinet 2.0

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

According to police officials, BJP supporters started reaching the venue as early as 9 am while the gates of the stadium were opened at 11 am, almost five hours before the ceremony.

Modi should get 'tight slap' of democracy: Mamata

Modi should get 'tight slap' of democracy: Mamata

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Mamata said the saffron party could not build even a small Ram temple in the last five years.

'Getting an ass to run a horse's race': Hardeep Puri slams Rahul

'Getting an ass to run a horse's race': Hardeep Puri slams Rahul

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Rahul Gandhi can never be Savarkar even by a long shot because the freedom fighter neither travelled abroad for six months of the year nor sought help from foreigners against his country, Thakur said.

Gotabaya arrives in India; to hold talks with Modi

Gotabaya arrives in India; to hold talks with Modi

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

In a tweet, before leaving for New Delhi, Rajapaksa said he was looking forward to strengthening bilateral relations with India.

Kovind, Naidu, Modi greet Vajpayee as he turns 93

Kovind, Naidu, Modi greet Vajpayee as he turns 93

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

Born in 1924, Vajpayee entered politics during the Quit India movement in 1942. He was also the first external affairs minister to deliver a speech in the UN Assembly in Hindi. Vajpayee was elected to Lok Sabha from Lucknow in 1991, 1996, 1998, 1999 and 2004. He is the first and the only non-Congress leader who completed his full term as prime minister.

Modi: The Mission Impossible Man

Modi: The Mission Impossible Man

Rediff.com23 May 2019

'The story of how Modi won a re-election in the face of severe agrarian crisis, mounting unemployment, looming economic crisis, is the story of how the power of the message can be put to devastating effect in the hands of a strong leader,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Kodnani, Bajrangi among 67 acquitted in Naroda Gam massacre case

Kodnani, Bajrangi among 67 acquitted in Naroda Gam massacre case

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

A special court in Gujarat on Thursday acquitted all the 67 accused, including former Bharatiya Janata Party minister Maya Kodnani, in the 2002 Naroda Gam riots case in which 11 people were killed.