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Kharge will not take long to select new K'taka CM: Cong

Kharge will not take long to select new K'taka CM: Cong

Rediff.com15 May 2023

'Entire process of meeting individual legislators of Congress party has been completed with great bohemia.'

'Valour wall' of gallantry-winning CRPF officers inaugurated

'Valour wall' of gallantry-winning CRPF officers inaugurated

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

The bravery wall has the names of 138 officers, including five who got the awards posthumously.

PM Modi lauds India's Olympic success in I-Day speech

PM Modi lauds India's Olympic success in I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded India's athletes for their spectacular showing at the Tokyo Olympics, saying their tremendous show has inspired the youth of the country.

India's London Olympics heroes... Where are they now?

India's London Olympics heroes... Where are they now?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

These athletes made India proud four years ago.

3 Indian wrestlers enter final

3 Indian wrestlers enter final

Rediff.com10 Oct 2010

Indian wrestlers' domination at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi continued on Sunday with three more grapplers making it to the final.

Allies urge Centre to 'rethink' over Agnipath scheme

Allies urge Centre to 'rethink' over Agnipath scheme

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Janata Dal-United parliamentary board chief Upendra Kushwaha said that violence was 'deplorable' but hastened to add 'Besides making an appeal for peace, we can do little'.

Maharashtra CM Deshmukh's resignation accepted

Maharashtra CM Deshmukh's resignation accepted

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh's resignation has been accepted, says Congress leader A K Antony.

'Vote katua' Chirag Paswan's LJP wins only 1 seat

'Vote katua' Chirag Paswan's LJP wins only 1 seat

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

LJP candidate from Matihani constituency, Raj Kumar Singh defeated Janata Dal-United's Narendra Kumar Singh aka Bogo Singh by a slender margin of 333 votes.

Chettri double gives India win over Portugese side

Chettri double gives India win over Portugese side

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

Sunil Chettri scored twice as India thrashed Portuguese second division side Uniao Desportiva da Serra 3-1 in their first practice match of the week at the Pope John Paul II stadium, Fatima in Lisbon.

Kharge to pick Karnataka CM based on opinions of all Cong MLAs

Kharge to pick Karnataka CM based on opinions of all Cong MLAs

Rediff.com15 May 2023

The Congress Legislature Party, which met at a private hotel in Bengaluru on Sunday evening, passed a unanimous resolution authorising the party chief to pick its leader.

Rajinikanth, Hillary, Mamata attend Isha Ambani's wedding

Rajinikanth, Hillary, Mamata attend Isha Ambani's wedding

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Why did NaMo skip the celebrations?

N-deal: India open for business, says Shinde

N-deal: India open for business, says Shinde

Rediff.com16 Oct 2008

With the completion of the US-India civilian nuclear cooperation agreement, India's Minister for Power Sushil Kumar Shinde has said that India is open for business and American companies can avail themselves of the opportunities by contacting the Indian embassy or the consulates across the country for the necessary guidance.

In Arunachal, BJP targets Congress over inaction

In Arunachal, BJP targets Congress over inaction

Rediff.com19 Sep 2009

Releasing the party's election manifesto at Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh, senior BJP leader and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi asked the Congress-led UPA government at the Centre to come out with a white paper on Chinese incursions into this frontier state and have an action plan ready to tackle any eventuality along Sino-Indian border.

India to add 15,000 MW generation capacity in 2011

India to add 15,000 MW generation capacity in 2011

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

"We have already added about 10,460 MW by now (April- February) and hope to exceed 15,000 MW by the end of this (fiscal) year. This will be the highest capacity addition in any year," Power Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde said.

Can Neeraj, Sindhu Create History In Paris?

Can Neeraj, Sindhu Create History In Paris?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Another gold medal in Paris would further elevate Neeraj Chopra's status as the greatest ever athlete in the history of Indian sport.

Wanted JD-U 'weakened', won't back Nitish: Chirag

Wanted JD-U 'weakened', won't back Nitish: Chirag

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Addressing a press conference, Paswan said he was happy that the BJP had emerged "much bigger and stronger" in Bihar, and ruled out any possibility of a truck with the opposition Grand Alliance, comprising RJD, Congress and three Left parties, citing "ideological differences".

Uttarakhand: Cloudbursts kill 4, swollen rivers wash away bridges

Uttarakhand: Cloudbursts kill 4, swollen rivers wash away bridges

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

A series of cloudbursts hit different parts of Uttarakhand early on Saturday killing four people while 10 went missing as rivers breached their banks and washed away bridges, officials said.

Palakkad is India's 1st fully electrified district

Palakkad is India's 1st fully electrified district

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Union Power Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde said, the government was working on a target of bringing electricity to all villages in the next two years.

Six Indian wrestlers qualify for Athens

Six Indian wrestlers qualify for Athens

Rediff.com15 Feb 2004

Wrestling Federation of India president M S Malik is confident that more wrestlers in the Greeco-Roman would qualify for Athens.

Narsingh Yadav will be tested after Aug 19 bouts: Coach

Narsingh Yadav will be tested after Aug 19 bouts: Coach

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

Indian wrestler Narsingh Yadav has no further hurdle in his path for his 74kg freestyle bout on August 19 as his coach said he would not have to appear for any reinstatement test.

UP: Profs in the dock for Dalit student's suicide

UP: Profs in the dock for Dalit student's suicide

Rediff.com31 Jan 2010

The Lucknow police has slapped the Atrocities against Dalit Act against two professors of the Chattrapati Shahuji Maharaj Medical University in Lucknow for allegedly driving a final year MBBS student to commit suicide.Sushil Kumar Chaudhary, 26, ended his life by consuming poison in his rented accommodation in LDA colony, where his body was discovered on Sunday.

Will India's Greco-Romans wrestlers step out of freestyle shadow?

Will India's Greco-Romans wrestlers step out of freestyle shadow?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

An Olympic medal, whatever its hue, could do wonders to Greco-Roman, just like Sushil Kumar's bronze at the 2008 Beijing Games did for freestyle wrestling in India.

Dhami orders immediate evacuation of 600 families in 'sinking' Joshimath

Dhami orders immediate evacuation of 600 families in 'sinking' Joshimath

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

The chief minister will visit Joshimath on Saturday, meet the affected people and hold a meeting with officials.

Govt mulls SAIL FPO

Govt mulls SAIL FPO

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

SAIL chairman Sushil Kumar Roongta had recently said the company was looking to issue additional equity in the market.

Nitish says 'all is well' amid Kishor-BJP spat

Nitish says 'all is well' amid Kishor-BJP spat

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal-United president Nitish Kumar on Tuesday asserted that "all is well" in the National Democratic Alliance even as his party vice president Prashant Kishor opened a front against Bharatiya Janata Party leader and his deputy in the government Sushil Kumar Modi.

Three Khel Ratnas shine at Rashtrapati Bhawan

Three Khel Ratnas shine at Rashtrapati Bhawan

Rediff.com29 Aug 2009

Olympic heroes boxer Vijender Singh, wrestler Sushil Kumar, along with four-time world champion woman pugilist M C Mary Kom, were on Saturday conferred the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award in a glittering ceremony in New Delhi. For the first time in the history of national sports awards, three sportspersons were individually bestowed India's highest sporting honour, which comes with an enhanced cash prize of Rs 7.5 lakh and a newly-designed statuette.

Enough of 'Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram,' BJP doors closed for Nitish: Amit Shah

Enough of 'Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram,' BJP doors closed for Nitish: Amit Shah

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

The Union home minister recalled that the BJP had won far greater number of seats in the last assembly polls than the JD(U) but Prime Minister Narendra Modi kept up his promise to back Kumar for another term in office.

Bajrang, Vinesh emerge new superstars of Indian wrestling in 2018

Bajrang, Vinesh emerge new superstars of Indian wrestling in 2018

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

2018 was largely forgettable for Sushil Kumar -- India's only double Olympic-medallist -- and Sakshi Malik -- the country's first and only woman wrestler to win a medal at the biggest stage.

Bihar minister attacked by flood-affected people

Bihar minister attacked by flood-affected people

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

Superintendent of police M A Siddiqui said minister of state for forest and environment, Ramji Rishdev's car fell into a ditch near Achra village when he was proceeding to Forbesganj to attend a programme by deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi.

Electricity, piped gas, cab/auto fares set to soar

Electricity, piped gas, cab/auto fares set to soar

Rediff.com20 May 2010

You will now have to pay more for electricity, piped cooking gas, and taxi, autorickshaw and bus fares because of the hike in gas prices.

Power tariff to go up by Re 1 a unit

Power tariff to go up by Re 1 a unit

Rediff.com20 May 2010

The power tariff will rise by Re 1 a unit due to hike in gas prices, Sushil Kumar Shinde, Union Minister of Power said.

What will Shah discuss with Nitish tonight?

What will Shah discuss with Nitish tonight?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Will Amit Shah's meetings with Nitish Kumar improve BJP-JD-U relations?

NHPC's IPO in two months

NHPC's IPO in two months

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

Union Power Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Thursday said state-owned hydro-electric giant NHPC will come out with its initial public offering (IPO) within two months.

Why panels like Lodha are needed for all National Sports Federation

Why panels like Lodha are needed for all National Sports Federation

Rediff.com9 May 2017

India's greatest ever Olympian Sushil Kumar strongly feels that panels similar to one headed by Justice RM Lodha to clean up the Board of Control for Cricket in India mess, is required to bring in more accountability and transparency in functioning of National Sports Federations (NSF).

3 ministerial berths awaiting Samajwadi Party?

3 ministerial berths awaiting Samajwadi Party?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2008

The ministries of coal and environment and forests are currently in the temporary charge of the prime minister and all the indications are that the current power minister, Sushil Kumar Shinde, might be moved to Maharashtra as chief minister, creating a vacancy, top sources in the government said.

Bihar deputy CM's brother attacked

Bihar deputy CM's brother attacked

Rediff.com14 Mar 2006

All eyes on Bajrang, Vinesh at World Championships

All eyes on Bajrang, Vinesh at World Championships

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

While skill is not an issue with Vinesh, holding off strong candidates for six minutes is a big challenge, she herself had admitted recently.

Rathore attacker 'under treatment for depression'

Rathore attacker 'under treatment for depression'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

Professor parents of the 29-year-old youth arrested for attacking former Haryana director general of police SPS Rathore on Tuesday said their son was under treatment for depression for the last six months and he was dead against any kind of injustice.

Mauritius firm to hire workers from Bihar

Mauritius firm to hire workers from Bihar

Rediff.com19 Mar 2008

At a time when migrant workers from Bihar are under violent attacks in several states in their own country, a Mauritian firm has sent a proposal to the Bihar government seeking services of 500 ITI-trained hands.Filcon Cavra Limited, a company based in Mauritius, has sought the services of 500 youth with technical training from our state, deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi, who holds the Labour portfolio said.

BJP-led Central govt does 'little except publicity': Nitish

BJP-led Central govt does 'little except publicity': Nitish

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

"Leaders like Vajpayee, Advani treated me with respect," the JD-U leader said.