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Nitish Kumar drops political bombshell, resigns as Bihar CM

Nitish Kumar drops political bombshell, resigns as Bihar CM

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

The BJP and JD-U will form the new government after the latter party's chief resigned saying in the circumstances it became difficult to run the grand alliance government.

Has Bihar's growth rate halved in past one year?

Has Bihar's growth rate halved in past one year?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Quoting from the report of Central Statistics Office, the former deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi said that Bihar's growth rate has reduced to half at 8.82 per cent in 2013-14 against 15.05 per cent in 2012-13.

'Can a Vijender or a Sushil now compete in swimming or gymnastics?'

'Can a Vijender or a Sushil now compete in swimming or gymnastics?'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Infuriated over Khel Ratna snub Paralympian Deepa Malik gets Haryana CM backing 'And I am not lobbying for it. Lobbying is when you try to influence people before the committee sits and decide. When I found my name is not there, I wrote to the ministry, it's an appeal. I have got the backing of my state CM. Haryana is a sports conscious state. He (CM) also felt that I have been overlooked'

Ramlila crackdown: Court summons 6 cops, probe still on

Ramlila crackdown: Court summons 6 cops, probe still on

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

A Delhi court has summoned six policemen, chargesheeted for the June 4-5 midnight swoop by the police at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi on Baba Ramdev's supporters protesting against corruption with the police saying that probe is still on to identify others involved in lathi charge

Despite INDIA's objection, Pawar shares stage with Modi

Despite INDIA's objection, Pawar shares stage with Modi

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Pawar did not entertain requests from members of the opposition INDIA alliance to not share stage with Modi.

Raja continues his defence on day two

Raja continues his defence on day two

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

Reacting to questions on advancing the cutoff date of receiving applications for 2 G spectrum, former telecom minister A Raja's lawyer, Sushil Kumar, said, "My (Raja's) secretary told me that there were 575 applications in total for 2 G spectrums and it was not possible to process all of them."

'Our party expects Modiji will do justice to us'

'Our party expects Modiji will do justice to us'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

'We want to strengthen hands of Modiji and sure that LJP (Ram Vilas) will contest polls as an ally of NDA.'

'In Bihar, caste is more important than religion'

'In Bihar, caste is more important than religion'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

'In this election, the only thing that is going to matter is which caste aligns with which coalition.'

Unprovoked Pak shelling kills 6-yr-old boy, BSF jawan

Unprovoked Pak shelling kills 6-yr-old boy, BSF jawan

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

BSF chief K K Sharma said Pakistani forces are deliberately trying to "create a flash point" to facilitate infiltration of terrorists into India and asserted that these designs will be foiled.

Jacqueline Parties with Salman

Jacqueline Parties with Salman

Rediff.com5 May 2022

All roads led to Arpita Khan and Aayush Sharma's Eid party, as Bollywood's A-listers -- power couples and surprise guests -- looked their festive best.

CBI rapped for shoddy probe against its own men

CBI rapped for shoddy probe against its own men

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

Four persons, including two sleuths of the Central Bureau of Investigation, have been acquitted in a bribery case by a Delhi court which said the probe by the agency into the matter was done in a "mindless, disoriented and half-hearted" manner.

BCCI to reward Olympic medallists; Rs 1 crore for Neeraj

BCCI to reward Olympic medallists; Rs 1 crore for Neeraj

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

The BCCI on Saturday announced cash rewards for India's medal winners at the Tokyo Olympics with Rs one crore reserved for Neeraj Chopra, who became country's first track and field athlete to win a gold medal.

'People Of Punjab Know BJP's Tricks'

'People Of Punjab Know BJP's Tricks'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'The BJP will not win a single seat in Punjab.'

Bihar govt puts Saran hooch toll at 38, says higher death figures misleading

Bihar govt puts Saran hooch toll at 38, says higher death figures misleading

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Bharatiya Janata Party leaders have been claiming that "more than 100 people" have died. Most media reports have put the death toll to be more than 50.

Nitish Kumar returns as Bihar CM for 7th time in 20 years

Nitish Kumar returns as Bihar CM for 7th time in 20 years

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

The BJP, which has clinched 31 more seats than the 43 pocketed by Kumar's Janata Dal-United, is likely to have two deputy chief ministers on the lines of Uttar Pradesh. The names of four-time MLAs Tarkishore Prasad and Renu Devi, who were chosen the leader and the deputy leader of the BJP legislature party on Sunday, are doing the rounds for the post.

Grappler Rajiv Tomar qualifies for Olympics

Grappler Rajiv Tomar qualifies for Olympics

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

Rajiv Tomar became the third Indian grappler to qualify for the Beijing Olympics during a qualification tournament in Martigny, Switzerland. The Indian won silver in the 120 kg freestyle category in the event, held from April 18 to 20, and joined two other compatriots in the quadrennial mega extravaganza, a Wrestling Federation of India statement said.

Fight Bihar polls against Rabri, angry Lalu tells Nitish

Fight Bihar polls against Rabri, angry Lalu tells Nitish

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

Rashtriya Janata Dal supremo Lalu Prasad on Tuesday challenged Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi to contest the state assembly elections against former chief minister Rabri Devi, who is contesting from two constituencies.

Abhinav Bindra named India's flag bearer

Abhinav Bindra named India's flag bearer

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

India has a large contingent of 619 athletes for the Commonwealth Games, comprising 379 male athletes and 240 female athletes.

BJP snubs Chirag, announce seat-sharing deal with JD-U

BJP snubs Chirag, announce seat-sharing deal with JD-U

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

BJP backed to the hilt Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as its leader in the state and rebuffed a rebellious Chirag Paswan, while acknowledging his Lok Janshakti Party as an ally 'at the Centre'. At a press conference which was attended by top leaders of the JD-U headed by Kumar and the BJP, it was made clear that 'only those who accept the chief ministers leadership will be deemed to be a part of the National Democratic Alliance in Bihar'.

PHOTOS: Gold medal winners on Day 16 of the Games

PHOTOS: Gold medal winners on Day 16 of the Games

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

A look at the gold medalists on Day 16 of competition at the London Olympics on Sunday.

DMK upset as Alagiri not included in EGoM on drought

DMK upset as Alagiri not included in EGoM on drought

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is upset with the prime minister's office for not including DMK's M K Alagiri in the Empowered Group of Ministers on drought.

Lalu convicted in 5th fodder scam case, sentencing on Feb 21

Lalu convicted in 5th fodder scam case, sentencing on Feb 21

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

He had already been granted bail in the Chaibasa Treasury Scam case in October 2020, and in the Deoghar Treasury Scam case in February 2020.

Dom's Take: Son rise in Bihar

Dom's Take: Son rise in Bihar

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Dominic Xavier offers his take on Bihar 2020.

'Operation Parakram was most punishing mistake for armed forces'

'Operation Parakram was most punishing mistake for armed forces'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

"Operation Parakram" in 2001 was the "most punishing mistake" for the armed forces, former Navy chief Admiral Sushil Kumar said on Friday, maintaining the government then lacked any political aim or objective for deploying the army along the Indo-Pakistan border.

Installing a Dalit as PM to be Cong's next gimmick: Maya

Installing a Dalit as PM to be Cong's next gimmick: Maya

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

Accusing the Congress of playing gimmick after gimmick to woo dalits, Bahuijan Samaj Party supremo and Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati on Friday predicted that the next game of the party would be to install a Dalit as the country's prime minister.

Oppn meet attendees disagree with AAP's charge against Cong

Oppn meet attendees disagree with AAP's charge against Cong

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

'It is very unfortunate that the AAP seems to be looking at the issue through the prism of rivalry with Congress in Delhi and Punjab'

Bihar govt transfers over 100 bureaucrats amid political turmoil

Bihar govt transfers over 100 bureaucrats amid political turmoil

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

The transferred officers included 22 IAS, 79 IPS, 45 Bihar Administrative Service officers

Analysis: Record gold haul by Indian wrestlers

Analysis: Record gold haul by Indian wrestlers

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

It turned out to be a record haul for India when Sushil Kumar clinched the gold in wrestling at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, in Delhi, on Sunday.

'India cannot grow, if Bihar lags behind'

'India cannot grow, if Bihar lags behind'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

Deputy CM says a lot has been achieved, but the state has to go a long way.

Sonia gives strict instructions to pass T-Bill in LS today

Sonia gives strict instructions to pass T-Bill in LS today

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

The Congress chief met Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath and Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde to chalk out a strategy on the controversial legislation. Vicky Nanjappa reports

5 most embarrassing moments in India's sporting history

5 most embarrassing moments in India's sporting history

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

India is waking up to its sporting potential, but in recent times so is the nation's embarrassment when it comes to its officials. Take a look at the most recent embarrassing moments in Indian sport.

Sonia asks HP, U'khand CMs to ensure prompt flood relief

Sonia asks HP, U'khand CMs to ensure prompt flood relief

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday spoke to Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde and Chief Ministers of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand seeking "timely and prompt" relief measures for flood-affected people in the two states.

Dilli Gupshup: Can the Congress 'tame' Modi?

Dilli Gupshup: Can the Congress 'tame' Modi?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

What were BJP leaders Rajnath Singh, Sushma Swaraj and Arun Jaitley hiding? Why does the Madhya Pradesh chief minister need a mediator?What is Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde's latest gaffe? All this and more in this week's Dilli Gupshup...

Nitish's minister quits just 3 days after swearing-in

Nitish's minister quits just 3 days after swearing-in

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Chaudhary sent his resignation immediately after assuming charge at 1 pm, informed sources said.

Rahul gets bail in 'Modi' surname jibe case

Rahul gets bail in 'Modi' surname jibe case

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

Gandhi alleged that scores were being settled in the country with anyone who raised his voice against the ruling dispensation.

Shinde holds crucial talks with US leaders

Shinde holds crucial talks with US leaders

Rediff.com23 May 2013

Union Home Minister Shri Sushil Kumar Shinde continued with his official visit in the United States, meeting senior US government leaders including Secretary for Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, Attorney General Eric Holder and FBI Director Robert Muller.

Kejriwal levelling baseless allegations: Shinde

Kejriwal levelling baseless allegations: Shinde

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Sunday said social activisit-turned-politician Arvind Kejriwal is levelling baseless allegations as he has jumped into politics.

RJD minister's outburst irks Nitish, admits to meeting Prashant Kishor

RJD minister's outburst irks Nitish, admits to meeting Prashant Kishor

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Wednesday frowned upon the recalcitrance shown by his Agriculture Minister Sudhakar Singh, who belongs to the Rashtriya Janata Dal, but sought to put the ball in the court of his deputy Tejashwi Yadav, the party's de facto leader.

PIX: Sindhu trounces Bing Jiao for Olympics bronze

PIX: Sindhu trounces Bing Jiao for Olympics bronze

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Indian badminton star Pusarla V Sindhu won badminton's women's bronze at the Tokyo Olympics, beating China's He Bing Jao 21-13, 21-15 in third-place play-off on Sunday.