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Delhi bookies give 340 seats to NDA, 200 to INDIA

Delhi bookies give 340 seats to NDA, 200 to INDIA

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

In line with most of the exit poll predictions, bookies in Delhi feel the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will get more than 340 seats in the Lok Sabha polls while the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) may secure around 200 seats.

Godrej Split Handled With Admirable Dignity

Godrej Split Handled With Admirable Dignity

Rediff.com2 May 2024

'Business families like the Godrej group are increasingly realising that an amicable settlement is better.' 'Else, the wealth of all shareholders gets destroyed.'

Delhi Metro to start early for Yoga Day

Delhi Metro to start early for Yoga Day

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Special ticketing units at Kashmere Gate, Chandni Chowk.

4 Pak cops face action for negligence in suicide attack on Chinese nationals

4 Pak cops face action for negligence in suicide attack on Chinese nationals

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Prime Minister Shehbaz is himself overseeing the security of the Chinese projects and engineers.

Country gears up for 78th Independence Day amid tight security

Country gears up for 78th Independence Day amid tight security

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Police personnel checked vehicles and conducted flag marches at various places in Punjab on Wednesday while central forces maintained a tight vigil in Tripura.

'We Will Never Leave Modiji'

'We Will Never Leave Modiji'

Rediff.com24 May 2024

In a village of Rajputs, the vote is for Modi even though the BJP is not contesting from here.

NC, Congress seal alliance pact for J-K polls

NC, Congress seal alliance pact for J-K polls

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

In a significant political development, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah announced on Thursday that an alliance with the Congress was finalised for all 90 assembly seats in Jammu and Kashmir, which is going for its maiden assembly polls after being reorganised into a Union Territory.

CBI quizzes RG Kar ex-principal for 6th day; ED probe sought against him

CBI quizzes RG Kar ex-principal for 6th day; ED probe sought against him

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Although no fresh arrests were reported in the case, the Central Bureau of Investigation continued with its questioning of top officials of the RG Kar Hospital.

Ready For Some Pyaar On OTT?

Ready For Some Pyaar On OTT?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Action, drama, romance, comedy -- there's something for every kind of audience on OTT this week.

Former AAP official Vijay Nair gets bail in excise policy case

Former AAP official Vijay Nair gets bail in excise policy case

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

In a relief to former Aam Aadmi Party communication in-charge Vijay Nair, the Supreme Court on Monday granted him bail after nearly 23 months of incarceration in a money laundering case stemming from the alleged Delhi excise policy scam, observing that liberty is 'sacrosanct' and needs to be respected in cases involving even stringent laws.

Suryakumar's message brought Sarfaraz Khan's father to Rajkot

Suryakumar's message brought Sarfaraz Khan's father to Rajkot

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

If it wasn't for India batter Suryakumar Yadav, father of Sarfaraz Khan would not have been present to see his son get the coveted Test cap from Anil Kumble.

Kuwait fire tragedy devastates Kerala and Tamil Nadu

Kuwait fire tragedy devastates Kerala and Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Heart-breaking stories of sorrow and shock began emerging from various parts of Kerala as people learned about the death of their loved ones.

G20 leaders to get a taste of Indian street food

G20 leaders to get a taste of Indian street food

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

United States President Joe Biden and other world leaders gathering for the G20 summit in New Delhi will get a taste of lip-smacking Indian street food, including flavourful delicacies from Chandni Chowk, and innovative millet dishes.

When Indira Gandhi's demand for papaya left this chef in tears

When Indira Gandhi's demand for papaya left this chef in tears

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The papayas from Mumbai were too squishy, the chef raced through the streets of Goa in a police jeep to look for fruit ripened just right only to have security personnel puncture many a hole through them... a new book recalls in detail the struggle to procure and plate perfect papayas for Indira Gandhi during a Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in 1983.

Wayanad rescue will take a few more days: Kerala CM

Wayanad rescue will take a few more days: Kerala CM

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday said the rescue mission in the landslide-hit Mundakkai region of Wayanad could take a few more days, and appointed a cabinet sub-committee of four ministers to coordinate the rescue efforts.

Victory Parade! Team India celebrate with fans in Mumbai

Victory Parade! Team India celebrate with fans in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

The victory parade of the T20 World Cup winning Indian team finally commenced after a delay of more than two hours in Mumbai on Thursday.

A very special flight from Ladakh

A very special flight from Ladakh

Rediff.com29 May 2020

At a time when finding out who is paying for labourers' train tickets is a task for Sherlock Holmes, Hemant Soren's Jharkhand government has flown in stranded workers from Ladakh, and is probably the only state that has tried to give 'migrant workers' a modicum of respect, observes Debashish Chatterjee.

51 soldiers have left Maldives , total withdrawal by May 10: Official

51 soldiers have left Maldives , total withdrawal by May 10: Official

Rediff.com7 May 2024

She, however, refused to disclose the exact figure of the Indian soldiers stationed in the Maldives, stating the details would be shared at a later date, Sun.mv news portal reported.

China Threat Leads India Japan To Boost Defence Ties

China Threat Leads India Japan To Boost Defence Ties

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

The compulsion behind India and Japan to deepen security cooperation is in response to China's growing political and economic clout and its assertive behaviour in disputed areas. This has been the key driver for bringing both India and Japan closer in the domain of security cooperation, explains Dr Rajaram Panda.

Fire breaks out in Bihar-bound train in UP; 8 hurt, 3 coaches damaged

Fire breaks out in Bihar-bound train in UP; 8 hurt, 3 coaches damaged

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

The cause of the fire, which broke out around 5:30 pm, was not known immediately. Plumes of black smoke were seen billowing out from the coaches.

CID to probe sex assault case against Prajwal Revanna's brother

CID to probe sex assault case against Prajwal Revanna's brother

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

A 27 year-old man had complained to the police that Suraj Revanna, the eldest son of Holenarasipura MLA H D Revanna, sexually abused him at his farmhouse in Ghannikada on June 16.

'Special train' ferries 1,200 migrants from Telangana to Jharkhand

'Special train' ferries 1,200 migrants from Telangana to Jharkhand

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Thousands of migrants were stranded in places across the country since the lockdown was enforced on March 25, many even attempting to walk home.

Delhi govt to give Rs 10,000 ex gratia to flood-hit families

Delhi govt to give Rs 10,000 ex gratia to flood-hit families

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

The Delhi government will set up special camps for those who lost their Aadhaar cards and other important documents, and make arrangements for books and clothes for the affected children, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Sunday.

Why a translation sparked a Nehru-Harivansh Rai Bachchan verbal spat

Why a translation sparked a Nehru-Harivansh Rai Bachchan verbal spat

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The argument with Nehru happened when Bachchan translated the president's speech in English into Hindi, which in accordance with regular practice was to be delivered by the vice president.

Hathras stampede: UP CM announces judicial probe; to look into plot angle

Hathras stampede: UP CM announces judicial probe; to look into plot angle

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

He said retired administration and police officials will also be part of the judicial inquiry to probe the stampede.

Seen Kites With Freedom Fighters?

Seen Kites With Freedom Fighters?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Kite maker Jagmohan Kanojia prepares special kites with images of freedom fighters.

A SPECIAL DAY For Kangana

A SPECIAL DAY For Kangana

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Rashmika completes five years in showboz... Parineeti thanks 2021... Sonakshi gets to chat with Thor...

With facial recognition CCTVs and anti-drone systems, R-Day security goes hi-tech

With facial recognition CCTVs and anti-drone systems, R-Day security goes hi-tech

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Delhi has been wrapped in a security blanket for Tuesday's 77th Independence Day celebrations, with more than 10,000 personnel manning the area in and around the Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation, the police said.

Mamata Banerjee had concussion after fall, stable now

Mamata Banerjee had concussion after fall, stable now

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

The 69-year-old Banerjee, who suffered a major injury on her forehead and nose during a fall inside her Kalighat residence in South Kolkata on Thursday evening, also 'slept well', he said.

Puri Jagannath temple's Ratna Bhandar reopened after 46 years

Puri Jagannath temple's Ratna Bhandar reopened after 46 years

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

The reopening of the Ratna Bhandar became a major political issue during the recently held assembly elections in the state.

SC judges unanimous on temporary nature of Article 370

SC judges unanimous on temporary nature of Article 370

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Article 370 of the Constitution, which bestowed special status on the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, was a 'temporary provision' and any interpretation of the provision cannot postulate that integration of J-K with India was temporary, the Supreme Court ruled on Monday.

Court rejects interim bail plea of Jet Air's Naresh Goyal

Court rejects interim bail plea of Jet Air's Naresh Goyal

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal's cancer was at a preliminary stage and not life threatening, a special court said here on Thursday while refusing to grant him interim bail on medical grounds. The court, however, permitted Goyal, arrested in a money laundering case, to undergo cancer treatment at a hospital of his choice for two months. Goyal (74), who is lodged in Arthur Road jail in central Mumbai, had sought to be released on interim bail to undergo treatment for cancer.

Pregnant woman, infant rescued by chopper from TN floods

Pregnant woman, infant rescued by chopper from TN floods

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Four southern districts in Tamil Nadu are experiencing severe flooding after record-breaking rainfall, prompting Chief Minister MK Stalin to schedule a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi for immediate relief measures.

Why Congress Rose To Kejriwal's Defence

Why Congress Rose To Kejriwal's Defence

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

The Congress now knows that it is the only force -- however weakened it might be -- that stands between the BJP and India's evolution into a single-party Republic. Because, once it is out of the way, the BJP could sort out the other regional powers: Co-opting some, demolishing others, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

31 dead, lakhs homeless in AP, Telangana floods

31 dead, lakhs homeless in AP, Telangana floods

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

At least 16 people lost their lives in various rain-related incidents in Telangana while the unprecedented rainfall and floods in Andhra Pradesh over the past three days affected about 4.5 lakh people leading to the evacuation of more than 30,000 to relief camps.

The Woman Who Lost Everything

The Woman Who Lost Everything

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

When the landslide hit, Sruthi's house was washed away, along with its inhabitants. She lost her entire family and some relatives. All she had left for a close confidante was her fiance Jenson. Days after the landslide and the loss of her family, Jenson died in a road accident that also left Sruthi with serious injuries. News of the accident and Sruthi's backdrop as the lone surviving member of a family wiped out in the July landslide, was picked up by the media, and people rushed to help.

All set to hold G20 Summit, Delhi turns into a fortress

All set to hold G20 Summit, Delhi turns into a fortress

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Security has been beefed up across the national capital, especially in New Delhi district, on the eve of the G20 summit with police, paramilitary forces and other agencies maintaining a hawk-eye vigil in the city, officials said on Friday.

Porsche crash: Restaurants sealed for serving liquor to minor

Porsche crash: Restaurants sealed for serving liquor to minor

Rediff.com22 May 2024

The car, a Porsche, allegedly driven by the 17-year-old, who the police claim was drunk at the time, fatally knocked down two motorbike-borne software engineers at Kalyani Nagar in Pune city in the early hours of Sunday.

PCB unhappy with Babar, Shaheen; to revisit players' social media policy

PCB unhappy with Babar, Shaheen; to revisit players' social media policy

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board is not happy with former skipper Babar Azam and the current national T20 skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi participating on a space with fans conducted on social media platform 'X'.

SC takes cognisance of doctor's rape-murder case, hearing on Aug 20

SC takes cognisance of doctor's rape-murder case, hearing on Aug 20

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

According to the cause list of August 20 uploaded on the apex court website, a bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra is scheduled to hear on Tuesday.