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'Appear within 3 days': Police summons Bengaluru techie's wife

'Appear within 3 days': Police summons Bengaluru techie's wife

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

A four-member Bengaluru City Police team led by sub-inspector Sanjeet Kumar arrived at Singhania's residence in the Khowa Mandi area in this Uttar Pradesh district around 11 am and pasted the notice for her summons.

NDA meet on Sunday to choose its leader in Bihar: Nitish

NDA meet on Sunday to choose its leader in Bihar: Nitish

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Despite the BJP emerging as the largest party in the ruling alliance with 74 seats, 31 more than the JDU, the top leadership of the saffron party, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has emphatically endorsed Kumar as the next chief minister.

While BJP cries foul, colleagues back under fire Shinde

While BJP cries foul, colleagues back under fire Shinde

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

Don't be distracted by a phrase here or there. The intention, the commitment, the determination is what clearly matters -- that's the defence being put up by the Congress and the UPA government for Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde's controversial remark on Hindu terrorism. Renu Mittal examines

India annoyed over mystery woman at march past

India annoyed over mystery woman at march past

Rediff.com28 Jul 2012

The presence of an unidentified lady beside flagbearer Sushil Kumar in the Indian contingent during the opening ceremony of the Olympics has prompted the country's miffed officials to take up the issue with the Games organisers.

Nitish govt under fire over 'reduction in Hindu holidays' in Bihar schools

Nitish govt under fire over 'reduction in Hindu holidays' in Bihar schools

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Holidays on Ram Navami and Janmashtami, associated with the most popular of Hindu deities Lord Rama and Lord Krishna respectively, have been done away with and on the other hand, the number of days requiring schools to remain shut for Muslim festivals has been increased, Modi alleged.

We will find a way out: BJP on spat with JD-U

We will find a way out: BJP on spat with JD-U

Rediff.com20 Apr 2013

In a fresh salvo apparently aimed at alliance partner Janata Dal - United, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi on Saturday said the Bharatiya Janata Party would not take it lying down if any of its allies tries to impose its views on the party.

Life after winning 5 crores

Life after winning 5 crores

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

A new house, an inverter for electricity and a scooty are the material things Sushil Kumar has acquired from his prize money. But what he misses most is his cycle. Archana Masih meets the first winner of Rs 5 crores on KBC at his home in Motihari, Bihar.

It is the victory of hope and optimism: BJP

It is the victory of hope and optimism: BJP

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Arun Jaitley on Wednesday congratulated the people of Bihar for rejecting dynasty politics and voting for the development work undertaken by the coalition government of BJP and Janata Dal United.He also hailed the work done by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi for the state.Jaitley said the election results have showed that the politics of Bihar has changed.

'I never expected to win Rs 5 crores on KBC 5'

'I never expected to win Rs 5 crores on KBC 5'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Sushil Kumar, has become the first contestant to win 5 crores on Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 5.

Shinde's 'home' run: From peon to Union ministry

Shinde's 'home' run: From peon to Union ministry

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Renu Mittal profiles Sushil Kumar Shinde, his rise from a police sub-inspector to holding many important posts -- governor, chief minister, power minister and finally, home minister.

Sports Shorts: Sushil loses first bout in four years, Aman wins bronze at Worlds

Sports Shorts: Sushil loses first bout in four years, Aman wins bronze at Worlds

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

KBC winner becomes MNREGA brand ambassador

KBC winner becomes MNREGA brand ambassador

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

Bihar boy Sushil Kumar, who hit the Rs 5 crore (Rs 50 million) Kaun Banega Crorepati jackpot, was on Monday named by the Centre as the brand ambassador for its flagship rural job guarantee scheme MNREGA.

Siddaramaiah and team to be sworn-in at Kanteerava stadium on Saturday

Siddaramaiah and team to be sworn-in at Kanteerava stadium on Saturday

Rediff.com18 May 2023

A meeting of the Congress legislature party (CLP) on Thursday formally elected Siddaramaiah as its leader and the next chief minister of Karnataka.

Watching KBC with the man who won Rs 5 crores

Watching KBC with the man who won Rs 5 crores

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

Sitting in his hotel room, Sushil Kumar re-lived all his emotions of winning Rs 5 crores on Kaun Banega Crorepati 5.

World body threatens to bar Indian wrestlers from Olympic qualifiers

World body threatens to bar Indian wrestlers from Olympic qualifiers

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

This threat from UWW comes days after the Delhi High Court was considering an application filed by four wrestlers including Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Bajrang Punia after the IOA dissolved the ad hoc committee on March 18 saying that there was "no further need" for it to run.

Not possible to bring petrol, diesel under GST for next 8-10 years: Sushil Modi

Not possible to bring petrol, diesel under GST for next 8-10 years: Sushil Modi

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi on Wednesday said it is not possible to bring petrol and diesel under the GST regime for the next eight to 10 years as it would cause an annual revenue loss of Rs 2 lakh crore to all states. Centre and states collectively collect over Rs 5 lakh crore tax on petroleum products, Modi told the Rajya Sabha while participating in a discussion on the Finance Bill 2021. The statement assumes significance in view of the rise in petrol price for the past over one year which even touched Rs 100 per litre in some states. In the first reduction in rates in over a year, petrol price on Wednesday was cut by 18 paise per litre and diesel by 17 paise a litre as international oil prices tumbled to the lowest since early February.

24 of BJP's outgoing RS members don't get renominated

24 of BJP's outgoing RS members don't get renominated

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Many senior BJP leaders and outgoing Rajya Sabha MPs, including seven Union ministers such as Dharmendra Pradhan and Bhupender Yadav, have not been renominated by the party for the biennial Rajya Sabha polls amid strong indications that several of them may contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Olympics: Neeraj qualifies for final with season best effort

Olympics: Neeraj qualifies for final with season best effort

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Defending champion Neeraj Chopra turned on the style as he stormed into the men's Javelin Throw final of the Olympic Games with a season's best effort of 89.34m in his very first attempt in the qualification round in Paris on Tuesday.

Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar is new CEC

Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar is new CEC

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar was on Thursday appointed as the next chief election commissioner.

JD-U, RJD, Cong see red over BJP leader's Bihar brides remark

JD-U, RJD, Cong see red over BJP leader's Bihar brides remark

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Members of JD-U, RJD and Congress which have given enough hint of fighting together against BJP in the coming state assembly election next year, jointly rushed into the well of both the Houses demanding action against Dhankhar and his "close friend" Sushil Kumar Modi.

UP court admits petition seeking sedition trial against Rahul

UP court admits petition seeking sedition trial against Rahul

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

An Allahabad court has admitted a petition seeking trial of Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on charges of sedition for his opposition to the police action against students of the Jawaharlal Nehru who had taken part in a demonstration where "anti-national" slogans were allegedly raised.

Rajiv Kumar assumes charge as chief election commissioner

Rajiv Kumar assumes charge as chief election commissioner

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Kumar said the Commission will follow the time-tested methods of consultations and consensus building in bringing about any reforms and will not shy away from tough decisions, according to an Election Commission (EC) statement.

Nitish to induct new faces from RJD, Cong but no new deputy CMs

Nitish to induct new faces from RJD, Cong but no new deputy CMs

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

New faces may, however, be inducted in the council of ministers from the allies Rashtriya Janata Dal and the Congress, he told reporters during his visit to Madhubani on Wednesday as part of his 'Samadhan Yatra'.

'The nation has lost a brilliant leader': Virat, Sachin pay tribute

'The nation has lost a brilliant leader': Virat, Sachin pay tribute

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Olympic medallists Sushil Kumar, Vijender Singh along with India's top cricketers including Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma and Anil Kumble paid tribute to former President Pranab Mukherjee, who passed away on Monday.

'No naaraazgi between Lalu, Nitish'

'No naaraazgi between Lalu, Nitish'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

'We will be happy if Nitishji becomes convenor of INDIA.'

Blow to BJP in Chhattisgarh, senior tribal leader Nand Kumar Sai quits party

Blow to BJP in Chhattisgarh, senior tribal leader Nand Kumar Sai quits party

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

State BJP chief Arun Sao confirmed the development and said the party was unable to contact Sai at present but it would make all efforts to clear any misunderstanding he has.

Not a single Shiv Sena worker involved in Babri demolition: BJP leader

Not a single Shiv Sena worker involved in Babri demolition: BJP leader

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Chandrakant Patil also took a swipe at Uddhav for accusing Eknath Shinde of stealing the legacy of Bal Thackeray.

70,000 MW power shortage in India

70,000 MW power shortage in India

Rediff.com27 Apr 2007

The country faces power shortage to the tune of 70,000 MW, Union Power Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde told the Lok Sabha on Friday.

BJP fumes after Bihar senior cop compares PFI with RSS

BJP fumes after Bihar senior cop compares PFI with RSS

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Patna senior superintendent of police Manavendra Singh Dhillon courted trouble for having said that Popular Front of India members arrested from Phulwari Sharif in Patna underwent "physical training similar to what happens in RSS shakhas (branches)".

Chopra on cusp of history, but tough challenge beckons

Chopra on cusp of history, but tough challenge beckons

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

His stunning monster throw of 89.34 metres in the qualification round made quite a statement, but a tough challenge awaits defending champion Neeraj Chopra as he seeks another piece of history in the Paris Olympics men's javelin throw final round in Paris on Thursday.

Baba Ramdev takes on Olympic medallist in dangal

Baba Ramdev takes on Olympic medallist in dangal

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Wednesday showed his wrestling prowess as he defeated 2008 Beijing Olympic silver medalist Andrey Stadnik in a promotional bout of the 2017 Pro Wrestling League in New Delhi.

Congratulate Sindhu on winning two Olympic medals!

Congratulate Sindhu on winning two Olympic medals!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

This is also India's third Olympics medal in badminton - Saina Nehwal had won the bronze at the 2012 London Olympics.

The fauj does not advertise secularism, but practises it every day

The fauj does not advertise secularism, but practises it every day

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

'Those of us who have seen the Indian military from close quarters for decades now are outraged at Admiral Sushil Kumar's irresponsible and in my view flippant remark,' says Nitin A Gokhale. 'What makes people like Julio Riberio and Admiral Sushil Kumar, who rose to the highest positions in their respective professions, play the victim? Especially when it is not clear if all the attacks on Christians and Christian establishments had their roots in religious intolerance.'

'No one took my World Championship fixing claim seriously'

'No one took my World Championship fixing claim seriously'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

India's double Olympic medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar says the country's sports administrators did not take him seriously when he said he was offered to lose the 2010 World Championship final in Moscow in return for huge money.

BJP's surprise in Bihar: Nitish may have 2 deputies

BJP's surprise in Bihar: Nitish may have 2 deputies

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

The BJP, which has traditionally been considered as the party of upper castes and Vaishyas/Baniyas, seems to be consolidating its base especially among Vaishyas and EBCs.

How many Olympic medals has India Won?

How many Olympic medals has India Won?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Since the 1900 Olympic Games in Paris, India has won 28 medals in total, and 23 since its Independence in 1947.

Profiles of new ministers

Profiles of new ministers

Rediff.com29 Jan 2006

Profiles of ministers

Poor refereeing cost me gold medal: Amit Kumar

Poor refereeing cost me gold medal: Amit Kumar

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

World Championship silver medallist wrestler Amit Kumar rued that a bad umpiring decision at the end of his bout cost him a deserving gold medal in the final of the 55kg category against Iran's Hassan Farman Rahimi.

Atul Subhash suicide: 'She kept framing charges against him'

Atul Subhash suicide: 'She kept framing charges against him'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

A first information report (FIR) has been filed against four people in connection with the suicide of a 34-year-old deputy general manager of a private firm, Atul Subhash, who died by suicide, accusing his wife, her family members, and a judge of harassment, extortion, and corruption.

Ravi Dahiya endures bite by Sanayev, but is 'fine'

Ravi Dahiya endures bite by Sanayev, but is 'fine'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

After Dahiya scripted one of the greatest comebacks on the mat, pictures revealed the deep bite mark on his right bicep.