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Women who wear ripped jeans set bad example: Uttarakhand CM

Women who wear ripped jeans set bad example: Uttarakhand CM

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

He said the woman was wearing boots, jeans ripped at the knees and several bangles in her hands. Two children were travelling with her. She runs an NGO, goes out in the society and has two children but she wears jeans ripped at the knees. What values will she impart?

Duleep Trophy showdown: Battle for Test spots heats up

Duleep Trophy showdown: Battle for Test spots heats up

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The likes of Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag and Rinku Singh will get another opportunity to enhance their red-ball credentials when the final round of Duleep Trophy matches begin in Anantapur

MP: Collector, SP transferred after 9 children die in wall collapse

MP: Collector, SP transferred after 9 children die in wall collapse

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday night ordered the removal of the Sagar district collector, superintendent of police and sub-divisional magistrate following the deaths of nine children on Sunday, an official said.

SEE: Meet Dhoni's biggest fan

SEE: Meet Dhoni's biggest fan

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

It's his five year old.

Lone survivor Varun Singh is a decorated braveheart from family of soldiers

Lone survivor Varun Singh is a decorated braveheart from family of soldiers

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Group Captain Varun Singh, the lone survivor in the horrifying chopper crash near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu, was conferred with the Shaurya Chakra in August for averting a possible mid-air accident after his Tejas light combat aircraft suffered a major technical glitch last year.

Group Captain Varun Singh shifted to Bengaluru hospital

Group Captain Varun Singh shifted to Bengaluru hospital

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

The lone survivor in the IAF helicopter crash that killed Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat, and 12 others, and initially admitted to a hospital at Wellington in the Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu, was shifted to Bengaluru for higher treatment on Thursday, official sources said.

Despite losing election, Dhami set for 2nd innings in Uttarakhand

Despite losing election, Dhami set for 2nd innings in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Dhami is often regarded as a protg of Maharashtra Governor and former Uttarakhand chief minister Bhagat Singh Koshyari, whom he served as an Officer on Special Duty and an adviser.

Forest fires flare up in U'khand, Centre rushes NDRF teams

Forest fires flare up in U'khand, Centre rushes NDRF teams

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

Since January this year, there have been 983 incidents of forest fire in the state affecting 1,292 hectares of land, they said.

Paris Paralympics: MIND-BOGGLING Pix!

Paris Paralympics: MIND-BOGGLING Pix!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Images from Day 7 of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

IPL 2025: Meet The Gujarat Titans Squad

IPL 2025: Meet The Gujarat Titans Squad

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

The Gujarat Titans have cemented their status as a dominant force in the IPL. With a strategic blend of experience and youth, the team is poised to make another strong bid for the title in IPL 2025.

IAF Widow Becomes Army Officer

IAF Widow Becomes Army Officer

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Her husband, Squadron Leader Kuldeep Singh, died in a helicopter crash in the Nilgiris in which India's first CDS General Bipin Rawat was killed.

Bypolls: BJP wins big in UP; Trinamool sweeps Bengal

Bypolls: BJP wins big in UP; Trinamool sweeps Bengal

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Ruling parties held sway in most of the 13 states in the assembly byelection results declared on Saturday, with the Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies wresting seats in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Rajasthan and the Trinamool Congress sweeping West Bengal.

Sarfaraz, Jurel and Dayal released from Indian squad for Irani Cup

Sarfaraz, Jurel and Dayal released from Indian squad for Irani Cup

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel and Yash Dayal were on Monday released from the Indian Test side to participate in the Irani Cup in Lucknow.

China's cyber and space tech advances most worrisome: Rawat

China's cyber and space tech advances most worrisome: Rawat

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

"Most worrisome are China's technological advances in the spheres of cyber and space domain, which often transcend beyond the military, to include critical national infrastructure as well," General Bipin Rawat said at the three-day Indian Air Force Conclave.

BJP likely to elect new Uttarakhand CM on Monday

BJP likely to elect new Uttarakhand CM on Monday

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

The swearing-in ceremony may take place on Tuesday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP president J P Nadda and chief ministers of several BJP-ruled states likely to attend the event, he said.

A look at top performers from Duleep Trophy 2024

A look at top performers from Duleep Trophy 2024

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

The latest edition of the Duleep Trophy has concluded with India A beating India C by 132 runs to secure their second title. The tournament witnessed some fine performances from youngsters and established stars alike.

Ranji Roundup: Saurashtra restrict Mumbai; Rawat puts Delhi in command

Ranji Roundup: Saurashtra restrict Mumbai; Rawat puts Delhi in command

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Sunday

Ranji Round-up: Shami returns, in action for Bengal

Ranji Round-up: Shami returns, in action for Bengal

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Roundup of matches across the country in the ongoing BCCI Ranji Trophy

Uttarakhand CM quarantines self after minister tests positive

Uttarakhand CM quarantines self after minister tests positive

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaj his wife and 21 other people -- family members, staff and his followers staying in the same household -- have tested positive.

Congress To Contest Least Number Of Seats Since 1952

Congress To Contest Least Number Of Seats Since 1952

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

If the Congress is contesting fewer seats than ever before, the BJP is set to contest its highest-ever number of Lok Sabha seats.

Waqf bill BJP ploy to snatch Muslims' rights, will oppose: Oppn

Waqf bill BJP ploy to snatch Muslims' rights, will oppose: Oppn

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said his party would oppose the Centre's move to bring a bill in Parliament to amend the 1995 law governing Waqf boards, and accused the BJP of trying to snatch the rights of Muslims.

Gen Rawat's copter crash: Probe report t be submitted next week

Gen Rawat's copter crash: Probe report t be submitted next week

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

It is learnt that the probe team led by Air Marshal Manavendra Singh examined all likely scenarios for the crash including possible human error or whether it was a case of disorientation by the crew when the helicopter was preparing for landing.

5 Assembly Seats To Watch Today

5 Assembly Seats To Watch Today

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Aditi Phadnis picks five key seats in the three states where assembly elections are being held today.

Duleep Trophy: Can Agarwal make his case for India comeback?

Duleep Trophy: Can Agarwal make his case for India comeback?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

In the absence of national regulars, the focus will shift on the likes of Rinku, who was surprisingly not picked for the first round despite having an impressive first-class record.

Kiran Choudhry quits as MLA, BJP likely to give her RS ticket

Kiran Choudhry quits as MLA, BJP likely to give her RS ticket

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Haryana MLA Kiran Choudhry has resigned from the Vidhan Sabha and is likely to be fielded in the Rajya Sabha bypolls by the Bharatiya Janata Party, nearly two months after she joined the party after quitting the Congress.

Uttarakhand row: Union minister Harish Rawat resigns

Uttarakhand row: Union minister Harish Rawat resigns

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

Union minister Harish Rawat, who lost in the race for Uttarakhand chief ministership, is sulking and said to have resigned from the Union government.

Ranji Trophy: MP, Baroda off to a great start

Ranji Trophy: MP, Baroda off to a great start

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Mitesh Patel and Atit Sheth staged a spirited recovery for Baroda, taking them to 241 for six against defending champions Mumbai on day one of their Ranji Trophy opener in Vadodara on Friday.

'Uttarakhand's UCC Is Tokenism'

'Uttarakhand's UCC Is Tokenism'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

'If this was not tokenism, why is the central government not bringing the UCC, why is a small state like Uttarakhand doing so?'

Can Ranji Match IPL's Star Power?

Can Ranji Match IPL's Star Power?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

'The IPL provides a different ladder in terms of recognition.' 'If you do well, you will obviously get noticed and it enhances your selection into white-ball formats.'

Tuesday tussle: Will Oppn deny Modi a chance to equal Nehru's record?

Tuesday tussle: Will Oppn deny Modi a chance to equal Nehru's record?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Though electoral verdicts have historically been accepted, even though grudgingly, by all parties, there has been a sharper edge to the questions being raised by Opposition parties this time over the polling process, including the Election Commission.

India looking to set up theatre command for J-K: Gen Rawat

India looking to set up theatre command for J-K: Gen Rawat

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

The air defence command is to be rolled out by the beginning of next year and the Peninsula command by the end of 2021, Gen Rawat told a select group of journalists. The Indian Air Force will helm the air defence command and all-long range missiles as well as air defence assets will come under it, he said.

The hero who prevented the Chinese from invading Assam

The hero who prevented the Chinese from invading Assam

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat, 21, received the Mahavir Chakra in the 1962 War with China. Such was his valour that a temple and museum stands on the land he died defending in the icy valley of Arunachal Pradesh.

Sakshi's revelation: Dhoni is 'smarter, sweeter'

Sakshi's revelation: Dhoni is 'smarter, sweeter'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

'You are a man who will not be moved by all the sweet wishes and gifts.'

IPL 2024: CSK vs RCB: The Best Batters!

IPL 2024: CSK vs RCB: The Best Batters!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Vote for your best knock of the CSK vs RCB match.

Main accused held in fake Covid testing scam during Haridwar Kumbh

Main accused held in fake Covid testing scam during Haridwar Kumbh

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

The owners of Max Corporate Services Sharat Pant and his wife Mallika, who are the main accused in the fake Covid testing scam during Haridwar Kumbh, were arrested from Noida in Uttar Pradesh on Monday.

Why the government chose General Rawat

Why the government chose General Rawat

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

By jettisoning the seniority principle, the government has sent a strong signal that only merit and suitability will count in occupying posts in the higher echelons of the military, writes national security expert Nitin Gokhale.

Ranji Trophy: Badoni double ton powers Delhi to victory

Ranji Trophy: Badoni double ton powers Delhi to victory

Rediff.com17 Nov 2024

Skipper Ayush Badoni played the most defining knock of his short but eventful first-class career as his maiden double hundred not only gave Delhi three points against Jharkhand but more importantly kept them in contention for a possible quarter-final berth in the Ranji Trophy on Saturday.

IPL PIX: CSK begin title defence with six-wicket win over RCB

IPL PIX: CSK begin title defence with six-wicket win over RCB

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Images from the IPL 2024 opener between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Cong list: Ajay Rai from Varanasi; suspense over Amethi, Raebareli continues

Cong list: Ajay Rai from Varanasi; suspense over Amethi, Raebareli continues

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

The suspense over whether Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will contest the polls from Amethi and Raebareli respectively continued.

IPL 2025 Auction: 182 players sold; Rs 639.15 crore spent!

IPL 2025 Auction: 182 players sold; Rs 639.15 crore spent!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The complete list of players sold in the IPL 2025 Auction in Jeddah.