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'Compromised CM': Channi faces criticism over Punjab AG removal

'Compromised CM': Channi faces criticism over Punjab AG removal

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

The remarks came after the Channi government on Tuesday accepted the resignation of advocate general APS Deol, yielding to the pressure mounted by Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu for replacing the state's AG.

Stokes calls for DRS in BBL after Marsh's controversial dismissal

Stokes calls for DRS in BBL after Marsh's controversial dismissal

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

'Why on earth aren't all competitions using DRS'

S&P fires warning shot by downgrading US

S&P fires warning shot by downgrading US

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

S&P's specific concern is that: "US policymakers might not reach an agreement on how to address medium- and long-term fiscal challenges."

Another golden day for Indian shooters at World Cup

Another golden day for Indian shooters at World Cup

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Gold rush continues for India but 16th Olympic quota eludes hosts.

'If the government doesn't help, our dreams will collapse'

'If the government doesn't help, our dreams will collapse'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

'Our future is in limbo. The government saved us with Operation Ganga; now, they must save our careers.'

India summons Pak diplomat, seeks quick trial in 26/11 case

India summons Pak diplomat, seeks quick trial in 26/11 case

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

India on Friday summoned a senior diplomat of the Pakistani high commission on the 13th anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, and pressed for an expeditious trial in the case, saying the families of 166 victims from 15 countries are still awaiting closure.

Bumper insurance for Ganpati mandals in Maharashtra

Bumper insurance for Ganpati mandals in Maharashtra

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Most popular mandal in Mumbai, Lalbaugcha Raja, takes Rs 51 crore cover.

Obama fires McChrystal, picks Petraeus for Afghan

Obama fires McChrystal, picks Petraeus for Afghan

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

Amid speculation that top US commander in Afghanistan may be sacked for his disparaging remarks against top officials, including US President, the beleaguered general met Barack Obama and apparently gave his explanation to the Commander-in-Chief.

Delhi gets state-of-the-art storehouse for EVMs, VVPATs

Delhi gets state-of-the-art storehouse for EVMs, VVPATs

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

A multi-functional facility, equipped with 36 specially designed vaults for storage of Electronic Voting Machines and VVPATs, was on Friday inaugurated by Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra in Delhi, officials said.

'Where did Kapil Sharma learn to act like this?'

'Where did Kapil Sharma learn to act like this?'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

'Karenge aur kaam, sir. Zindagi bahut choti hai, ideas bahut sare hain.'

Brokerages face Sebi fire in NSEL scam

Brokerages face Sebi fire in NSEL scam

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Sebi on April 4 gave the brokerages 60 days to have their books vetted by third-party auditors.

EPL PIX: Fabinho strike earns Liverpool battling win

EPL PIX: Fabinho strike earns Liverpool battling win

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Fabinho's first-half goal earned Liverpool a 1-0 win at Burnley

Akshay, Rajinikanth Pump Life Back into the Movies

Akshay, Rajinikanth Pump Life Back into the Movies

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Sooryavanshi and Annaatthe have already collected 6 percent of the film industry's 2020 revenue.

Sena MP demands Rane's sacking, party workers clash with BJP men

Sena MP demands Rane's sacking, party workers clash with BJP men

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Stones were pelted from both the sides, following which police used cane-charge to disperse the agitators, an official said.

PIX: Titmus times it perfectly to beat rival Ledecky

PIX: Titmus times it perfectly to beat rival Ledecky

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Australia's Ariarne Titmus drew first blood in her Olympic showdown with American Katie Ledecky on Monday after her brilliantly timed swim secured a famous victory in the 400m freestyle at the Tokyo Games.

Battling COVID-19: States have to rise above politics, says SC

Battling COVID-19: States have to rise above politics, says SC

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

The observations by a bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan came after the Centre apprised it that ongoing wave of the pandemic appears to be 'harsher' than earlier.

Dinacharya: 13 Simple Healthy Habits

Dinacharya: 13 Simple Healthy Habits

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Dinacharya is a Sanskrit term for daily rituals that one must practice regularly to live in sync with nature.

'The broadest bat in the world'

'The broadest bat in the world'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

K N Prabhu, the doyen of cricket writers, salutes Sunil Manohar Gavaskar, who appeared for the first time in Test cricket 50 years ago today, March 6, 1971.

2021: Kohli vs BCCI, mixed results on field

2021: Kohli vs BCCI, mixed results on field

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Not many can question the greatness of the Kohli-led Test team but the defeat in the World Test Championship final against New Zealand was also a big letdown of the year.

Paine an outstanding leader; will continue for some more time: Langer

Paine an outstanding leader; will continue for some more time: Langer

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Badminton's governing body (BWF) said on Wednesday it will work with Thai health authorities to ensure "comfortable" COVID-19 testing conditions at the Thailand Open after Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth was left with a bloody nose following a test.

Soon you can buy insurance at petrol pumps, gas agencies

Soon you can buy insurance at petrol pumps, gas agencies

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

This will help expand the distribution channels, said Subhash Chandra Khuntia, chairman of the insurance regulatory and development authority of India.

2 jawans, JCO killed amid massive search ops to hunt ultras in J-K forests

2 jawans, JCO killed amid massive search ops to hunt ultras in J-K forests

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Officials said gunshots were heard as the joint search parties of the Army and the police resumed the operation in Poonch's Mendhar area. However, it was not immediately clear whether it was speculative firing by the search parties or fresh contact was established with the terrorists, they said.

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.

Questions remain over why ONGC personnel ignored Tauktae warning

Questions remain over why ONGC personnel ignored Tauktae warning

Rediff.com20 May 2021

It looks unlikely that a proper plan was in place or else the deaths could have been averted, reports Jyoti Mukul.

Bangalore police may have bungled blast probe

Bangalore police may have bungled blast probe

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

The Bangalore police may have scotched the chances of a successful probe by failing to stick to the standard operating procedure while probing the recent blast outside the Bharatiya Janata Party's office in Bengaluru.

25 killed, 17 missing as flash floods ravage Andhra Pradesh

25 killed, 17 missing as flash floods ravage Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

Tracing the remaining persons was proving a daunting task as the river remained in spate with over two lakh cusecs of floodwater gushing, sources said.

Narang, Jitu Rai fail to make the cut for Asian Games

Narang, Jitu Rai fail to make the cut for Asian Games

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Gagan Narang, Jitu Rai and young Mehuli Ghosh failed to make the Indian shooting squad for the upcoming Asian Games, even as a few unheralded faces were picked for the quadrennial extravaganza, starting in Indonesia, from August 18.

School principal hacked to death in front of students

School principal hacked to death in front of students

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Police suspect a land dispute relating to the school building to be the reason behind the killing.

Pagalpanti review

Pagalpanti review

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

You can imagine the standard of Pagalpanti's humour when characters are named Wifi, Bully and Tully, a hospital placard reads Dr Trump and bitter gourd is mistaken for poison to evoke laughs, warns Sukanya Verma.

PHOTOS: India's 2nd Kalvari class submarine INS Khanderi

PHOTOS: India's 2nd Kalvari class submarine INS Khanderi

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Here are the glimpses of the submarine.

Team combination on Kohli's mind as India take on SA

Team combination on Kohli's mind as India take on SA

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

India have a real shot at winning their first ever away series against South Africa,

Harris replaces Pucovski for fourth Test against India

Harris replaces Pucovski for fourth Test against India

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Marcus Harris will be the only change to the 11, with opener David Warner cleared to play after struggling with his groin strain in Sydney.

Niti draft says pvt trains will have own guard, crew, fares

Niti draft says pvt trains will have own guard, crew, fares

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

A slew of draft documents -- for Request for Qualification (RFQ), Concession Agreement Guiding Principles, Project Information Memorandum (PIM) along with a presentation on the salient features of the project -- for discussion on private participation in passenger trains have been uploaded by Niti Ayog on its website which outline the railways' plans of running 150 trains on 100 routes by private operators, envisaging an investment of Rs 22,500 crore.

Violating Delhi cracker ban may invite 6-yr jail: Gopal Rai

Violating Delhi cracker ban may invite 6-yr jail: Gopal Rai

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) also issued guidelines for implementation of the ban on firecrackers, which included directions to the Delhi Police to register a first information report against the violators of the ban.

Disconnect between Pak army HQ and troops along LoC: Indian DGMO

Disconnect between Pak army HQ and troops along LoC: Indian DGMO

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

Citing various incidents, Bhatt said that Pakistani troops resort to heavy firing without provocation, they said.

'Not seen such inflation in 7-8 years'

'Not seen such inflation in 7-8 years'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

Higher prices are burdening household budgets and threatening the margins of leading manufacturers.

Covid eclipses Christmas festivities for second year

Covid eclipses Christmas festivities for second year

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Christmas was celebrated across the country on Saturday, but the festivities were low-key for the second year in a row due to Covid, with churches and other events witnessing lower footfalls, people avoiding large get-togethers and the administration in some areas imposing certain curbs.

'Shamita started yelling at Raqesh'

'Shamita started yelling at Raqesh'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

'Once Shamita and Nishant were fighting over something.' 'Raqesh was also there.' 'She tells him, "Raqesh, ask him to shut up" and Raqesh does not waste a second and tells Nishant to shut up.'

PM security breach: BJP wants Punjab home minister, DGP sacked

PM security breach: BJP wants Punjab home minister, DGP sacked

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party leaders met the governor in Chandigarh on Thursday, demanding the dismissal of the state's home minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and the police chief over the security breach during the prime minister's visit to Punjab.

Review: The OnePlus 8T

Review: The OnePlus 8T

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Is the OnePlus's latest offering worth its price?