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'Who Says Nitish Kumar Will Retire?'

'Who Says Nitish Kumar Will Retire?'

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'We made a mistake. We misunderstood. Now all is well.'

'BSP Is Not Somebody's Private Property'

'BSP Is Not Somebody's Private Property'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

'Mayawatiji no more controls the bahujan vote in UP.' 'In this election more than 40 per cent of the BSP's core voters blessed the SP without the SP even asking for it.'

'I Don't Think I've Made It'

'I Don't Think I've Made It'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

'It's taken me very long to get my foot into the door. But the kind of work or central roles that I want are still few.'

PM's call to switch off lights won't affect grid: Govt

PM's call to switch off lights won't affect grid: Govt

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

The ministry further said the prime minister's appeal is to simply switch off the lights, and there is no call to switch off either street lights or appliances like computers, TVs, fans, refrigerators and ACs in homes.

10 Reasons Why Modi Should Follow In Sonia's Footsteps

10 Reasons Why Modi Should Follow In Sonia's Footsteps

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Politely decline to be prime minister, and hand the baton to someone else in the BJP -- like Sonia did to Manmohan Singh -- advises Krishna Prasad.

How Delhi cops nabbed Air India 'peeing' incident accused

How Delhi cops nabbed Air India 'peeing' incident accused

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

The man accused of urinating on a co-passenger on board a flight of Air India from New York to Delhi, switched off his mobile phone and went incommunicado after the incident got reported in the media.

2024 seat-sharing, convenor post on agenda for INDIA's Mumbai meet

2024 seat-sharing, convenor post on agenda for INDIA's Mumbai meet

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

The INDIA bloc is also likely to announce a secretariat for smooth coordination between the constituents and it is likely to be set up in the national capital. Besides, the members will also discuss the issue of having a coordinator or a chairperson to head the alliance.

Missing Indian student found dead in US, second death in a week

Missing Indian student found dead in US, second death in a week

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Arfath's father Mohammed Saleem had said that Arfath last spoke to him on March 7, and since then he has not been in touch with his family.

Key Modi ministers retain their previous portfolios

Key Modi ministers retain their previous portfolios

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

While there are some new faces in the cabinet, leaders such as BJP president JP Nadda and Jual Oram have returned as ministers.

Thackeray Jr. Holds A Roadshow

Thackeray Jr. Holds A Roadshow

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

On Monday, April 29, 2024, Aditya Thackeray, the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) MLA, embarked on a roadshow for Rajan Vichare, the sitting MP and party candidate for the Thane Lok Sabha seat.

India tops in global attrition; 1 in four to switch jobs

India tops in global attrition; 1 in four to switch jobs

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

Concerns among the Indian employees about fairness of their compensation and career objectives could be the key reasons for them to switch jobs.

Litchi Heats Up Election Season In Muzaffarpur

Litchi Heats Up Election Season In Muzaffarpur

Rediff.com19 May 2024

'The local support from our MP is nil. He never comes to see our farms.'

BJP Hopes To Taste Success In Samajwadi Party Citadel Mainpuri

BJP Hopes To Taste Success In Samajwadi Party Citadel Mainpuri

Rediff.com4 May 2024

The BJP, which won the Samajwadi Party strongholds of Rampur and Azamgarh in 2022 bypolls, hopes to wrest Mainpuri too.

From Modi to Owaisi: Meet the 10 key figures shaping electoral discourse

From Modi to Owaisi: Meet the 10 key figures shaping electoral discourse

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Seeking a third straight term, Modi is not just looking to stamp his electoral dominance on India but also chasing history with another consecutive victory equalling first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru's record.

'I am least bit insecure about what people feel about me': Ashwin

'I am least bit insecure about what people feel about me': Ashwin

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin said shutting out external noises was integral for his success in the varied Indian conditions.

Exposure to teams has India prepared for WC qualifiers: Chhetri

Exposure to teams has India prepared for WC qualifiers: Chhetri

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Chhetri also added that India will rely more on teamwork than individual flair to give a tough fight to their rivals.

Pakistan could switch home series to India: PCB

Pakistan could switch home series to India: PCB

Rediff.com18 Nov 2008

Pakistan may offer to switch their home series against India early next year to India if the Indian government does not clear the tour over security worries, Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ejaz Butt said.

Record-breaking triumph! India's Special Olympics team secures 55 medals

Record-breaking triumph! India's Special Olympics team secures 55 medals

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Indian contingent cross 50-medal mark at Special Olympics World Summer Games

Can Indian pacers tame turning T20 WC tracks?

Can Indian pacers tame turning T20 WC tracks?

Rediff.com23 May 2024

India's T20 World Cup campaign begins on June 5 against Ireland at the newly constructed Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.

SEE: Neeraj Chopra 'training harder than ever before!'

SEE: Neeraj Chopra 'training harder than ever before!'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Neeraj said he will be in the best shape for Paris 2024.

T20 World Cup: Finally, chance for bowlers to shine!

T20 World Cup: Finally, chance for bowlers to shine!

Rediff.com28 May 2024

The teams will not have the luxury of an Impact Player in the T20 World Cup.

Highest rainfall in 88 years brings Delhi to its knees, 5 dead

Highest rainfall in 88 years brings Delhi to its knees, 5 dead

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Five people died in rain-related incidents in Delhi Friday as Monsoon arrived with a fury early in the morning, lashing the city with its highest rainfall in a single day of June in 88 years which brought it to a standstill with streets flooded, traffic in chaos and some commuters stranded on roads.

'Dhoni understood a long time ago that cricket is not everything'

'Dhoni understood a long time ago that cricket is not everything'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Cricket remains integral but "not everything" for MS Dhoni, says his former India teammate Zaheer Khan of the man with a penchant for catching the world off-guard and an eagerness to explore various avenues.

Why Naveen Babu Lost Odisha

Why Naveen Babu Lost Odisha

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

'The tide started to turn against the BJD when V K Pandian toured the districts gathering people's grievances last year.'

Antony wants his son and BJP candidate Anil to lose

Antony wants his son and BJP candidate Anil to lose

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Veteran Congress leader and former Defence Minister A K Antony said on Tuesday that his son, Anil K Antony, who is contesting as a Bharatiya Janata Party candidate in the Pathanamthitta Lok Sabha seat in Kerala, should not win the election.

Ngidi sidelined; South Africa's bowling woes continue

Ngidi sidelined; South Africa's bowling woes continue

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

South Africa's Lungi Ngidi ruled out of India T20 series

Amar Singh Chamkila Review: WAH!!

Amar Singh Chamkila Review: WAH!!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Diljit Dosanjh's switch in singing style as he smoothly assumes Chamkila's vocal persona highlights the brilliance of his artistry, observes Sukanya Verma.

Important information for Paytm app users

Important information for Paytm app users

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Paytm app users will continue to use all services like mobile and DTH recharges except for Paytm Payments Bank's offerings including wallet funds, Fastag and bank accounts, according to the company hit by RBI restrictions. Paytm Payments Bank users will not be able to add any funds to their wallet and bank accounts but will be able to use the balance until it is exhausted, according to the RBI order. "The RBI has issued a directive restricting Paytm Payments Bank account/wallet from accepting new deposits or allowing credit transactions after March 15, 2024.

Panel led by Maha Speaker Narwekar to review anti-defection law: LS Speaker

Panel led by Maha Speaker Narwekar to review anti-defection law: LS Speaker

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Birla said Narwekar will head the committee that will be formed to review the anti-defection law.

33 first-timers among Modi's council of ministers

33 first-timers among Modi's council of ministers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Those joining Prime Minister Narendra Modi's council of ministers for the first time include three former chief ministers -- Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Madhya Pradesh), Manohar Lal Khattar (Haryana) and H D Kumaraswamy (Karnataka).

Sunil Chhetri: The backbencher and prankster who will finish on top

Sunil Chhetri: The backbencher and prankster who will finish on top

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Football was not very close to Sunil Chhetri's heart during his days as a bubbly teenager with proclivity for pranks. He was only looking to use the sport as a vehicle to gain entry to a reputed college and continue his education.

Jolt to Cong as Gandhi family loyalist joins BJP in MP

Jolt to Cong as Gandhi family loyalist joins BJP in MP

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

These leaders joined the BJP in the presence of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, state BJP president V D Sharma and former CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan at the party's state headquarters on Saturday morning.

Tejashwi shoots down rumours of Nitish switching sides

Tejashwi shoots down rumours of Nitish switching sides

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Yadav also called for firming up of an Opposition alliance to take on the BJP in the 2024 general elections, suggesting that the Congress must focus on over 200 seats on which it is in direct fight with the saffron party, while taking a 'backseat' in states where regional parties are a formidable force.

'Girgit ko bhi karni padi naye rang ki khoj': Cong slams Nitish

'Girgit ko bhi karni padi naye rang ki khoj': Cong slams Nitish

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

'At the right time, people of Bihar will give a befitting response to him and the one who makes him dance to his tunes, the prime minister'

India switches over to cleaner petrol, diesel

India switches over to cleaner petrol, diesel

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

The country has fully switched over to cleaner Euro-III and Euro-IV petrol and diesel as of Wednesday and well ahead of the October one deadline, Minister of State for Petroleum Jitin Prasada said on Thursday.

WTC Final: The one big challenge for Team India...

WTC Final: The one big challenge for Team India...

Rediff.com30 May 2023

Sunil Gavaskar believes switching from the T20 mode in the IPL to Test cricket will be the biggest challenge for the Indian players when they take on Australia.

PHOTOS: India clinch comfortable five-wicket win over Australia

PHOTOS: India clinch comfortable five-wicket win over Australia

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

India clinched a comfortable five-wicket win over Australia in the first ODI of the three-match series.

40% Of SAP's Innovations Come From India

40% Of SAP's Innovations Come From India

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'We aim at establishing India as an early talent hub on a global scale and are actively recruiting professionals in areas like cybersecurity, machine learning, data science, and other relevant fields.'

ICC rates Ind vs Aus ODI World Cup final pitch 'average'

ICC rates Ind vs Aus ODI World Cup final pitch 'average'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad which hosted the ODI World Cup final between India and Australia on November 19 has been rated "average" by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Heatwave: 7 Tips To Stay Safe, Healthy

Heatwave: 7 Tips To Stay Safe, Healthy

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

It is important to be wary of sunburn, dizziness, heatstroke, stomach issues and other heat-related illnesses, advises Dr Vidhe Sharma.