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Syed Modi: Ashwini-Tanisha pair in final, Priyanshu loses

Syed Modi: Ashwini-Tanisha pair in final, Priyanshu loses

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Priyanshu toiled hard for one hour 14 minutes before losing 21-18, 14-21, 17-21.

Tirupati laddu row: Govt to wait for FSSAI report before action

Tirupati laddu row: Govt to wait for FSSAI report before action

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Amid the ongoing controversy over Tirupati laddu, Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare on Monday said her department will consider additional measures to monitor ghee quality in the market only after receiving the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) report.

Looking For 'Gold'! P V Sindhu Turns 29

Looking For 'Gold'! P V Sindhu Turns 29

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

'I am going to represent India for the third time in the Olympics. I won a Silver medal in 2016 and in 2020, I won a Bronze medal. I hope to change the colour of the medal this year.'

G20 Summit: India's top sportspersons hail PM Modi

G20 Summit: India's top sportspersons hail PM Modi

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

From Neeraj Chopra to PV Sindhu, India's top sports personalities hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for hosting a successful G20 Summit and taking "international diplomacy to a whole new level".

'Every Citizen On The Border Is A Soldier'

'Every Citizen On The Border Is A Soldier'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

'The greatness of India can be experienced by meeting Indians on the frontiers of India.' 'Every citizen on the border is a soldier'

Kapil tells Paris-bound Olympians: 'Express yourselves'

Kapil tells Paris-bound Olympians: 'Express yourselves'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Kapil, however, refrained from commenting on Indian cricket and newly-appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir.

Hindu groups hail Trump's promise to protect rights globally

Hindu groups hail Trump's promise to protect rights globally

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

In his Diwali greetings on Thursday, Trump strongly "condemned the barbaric violence against Hindus, Christians, and other minorities in Bangladesh", which he said remains in a "total state of chaos."

The Night Manager Gets Emmy Nomination

The Night Manager Gets Emmy Nomination

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

'I remember when the offer came in, I was conflicted.'

Commerce secy, team in London to push trade deal

Commerce secy, team in London to push trade deal

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Officials from India and the United Kingdom (UK) are working overtime to address the contentious issues related to the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between the two nations, in a final push to conclude the deal by the year-end. Commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal was headed to London on Thursday after completing his four-day visit to Brazil. Other key officials from India's negotiating team will be joining Barthwal in the UK capital, hoping to make headway in the FTA negotiations, which started in January last year, a person aware of the matter told Business Standard.

IPL 2023: Any team can beat any side: Pravin Amre

IPL 2023: Any team can beat any side: Pravin Amre

Rediff.com1 May 2023

Ahead of their contest against defending champions Gujarat Titans, struggling Delhi Capitals assistant coach Pravin Amre was optimistic of his team's chances.

There's Something About Kangana...

There's Something About Kangana...

Rediff.com31 May 2024

The top batters in the BJP come to Mandi to swing votes for the movie star fighting her first election.

In Modi 3.0, NSG, ITBP to be withdrawn from VIP security

In Modi 3.0, NSG, ITBP to be withdrawn from VIP security

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

The plan to relieve NSG from VIP security tasks has been in the making since 2012 when NSG commanders foresaw an event where simultaneous terror attacks could be witnessed at one time on multiple centres in the country and the commandos will have to be rushed in different directions.

Navy informed about rust on Shivaji statue 6 days before collapse

Navy informed about rust on Shivaji statue 6 days before collapse

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

In a letter sent to Naval commander Abhishek Karbhari, Area Coastal Security Officer and Area Civil-Military liaison officer, on August 20, an assistant engineer of the PWD in Malvan taluka of Sindhudurg district highlighted that parts of the statue were gathering rust and it was looking "unpleasant".

Modi controls KCR, says Rahul in Telangana; cites 'liquor scam'

Modi controls KCR, says Rahul in Telangana; cites 'liquor scam'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday cited Delhi's alleged 'liquor scam' to accuse Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao of being under 'remote control' of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

State-of-the-art Ayodhya airport set for takeoff, Modi to open on Saturday

State-of-the-art Ayodhya airport set for takeoff, Modi to open on Saturday

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

The main road that leads from Sitapur Road side to the airport has been decked up with several posters carrying images of Prime Minister Modi, and a welcome message.

SEE: Women's hockey team in tears as they speak to PM Modi

SEE: Women's hockey team in tears as they speak to PM Modi

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

The girls stood with their arms around each other as the PM congratulated them on their stellar effort.

Budget, polls, choice of President: Can Modi get it right?

Budget, polls, choice of President: Can Modi get it right?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

There will be no second term for President Kovind and no elevation for Vice President Naidu.

Punjab CM denied political clearance to visit Paris

Punjab CM denied political clearance to visit Paris

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

The Centre has denied political clearance to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for his visit to Paris to support the Indian Hockey team at the Olympic Games, an official source said on Saturday.

Is India's TT dominance finally here?

Is India's TT dominance finally here?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Can see growth, especially in women's table tennis in India: Manika Batra on UTT

'Kohli Will Play Tests For 5 More Years'

'Kohli Will Play Tests For 5 More Years'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

'The players careers are going to get longer, and in that process, if it benefits the Indian team, nothing like it.'

Don't lower political discourse, Nadda tells BJP's social media teams

Don't lower political discourse, Nadda tells BJP's social media teams

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Bharatiya Janata Party president J P Nadda on Tuesday asked the party's social media teams to follow the organisation's values and refrain from indulging in lowering the standard of political discourse, "irrespective of what narrative the Opposition chooses".

Will Dharmendra Pradhan Be Next BJP President?

Will Dharmendra Pradhan Be Next BJP President?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Mr Pradhan's understanding of realpolitik and organisational dynamics makes him the ultimate party man, notes Aditi Phadnis.

WC Final: Modi's presence, air-show, grand function and 1.4 billion fans

WC Final: Modi's presence, air-show, grand function and 1.4 billion fans

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

When Kapil's Devils won the World Cup in 1983, cricket was still one of the sports in India and a champion team needed a true blue cricket fan Lata Mangeshkar to hold a concert so that each member could earn Rs 1 lakh.

PM Modi, Sachin, Sehwag hail Team India on historic win

PM Modi, Sachin, Sehwag hail Team India on historic win

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

Tendulkar praised Team India and said in every session there was a new hero who stepped up to the occasion to deliver for his side.

Plot to derail train foiled in UP; LPG cylinder, petrol found on tracks

Plot to derail train foiled in UP; LPG cylinder, petrol found on tracks

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

The train hit the cylinder before coming to a screeching halt on Sunday morning. Due to being hit by the train, the cylinder was thrown away from the tracks, they said.

Stringent action against guilty, vows Modi after visiting train site

Stringent action against guilty, vows Modi after visiting train site

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

He also interacted with Odisha's revenue and disaster management minister Pramila Mallik as well as the local police chief.

Kerala was warned early about landslides, but...: Shah

Kerala was warned early about landslides, but...: Shah

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the Centre had sent multiple advance warnings to the Kerala government about possible floods and landslides in the state, starting as early as July 23, and nine National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams were rushed to the state the same day.

PHOTOS: PM Modi interacts with women's cricket team

PHOTOS: PM Modi interacts with women's cricket team

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hosted the women's cricket team and told the players that they made the nation proud like several other 'daughters' of the country.

Time For India To Revisit Western Alliances

Time For India To Revisit Western Alliances

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

It's time India re-visited its Western alliances for the attitude and approach that the West reserves for the nation when it comes to security cooperation of the kind that they might not have visualised outside of China, India's bug-bear, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Abhinav Bindra: 'Athletes need to remain in present'

Abhinav Bindra: 'Athletes need to remain in present'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Abhinav Bindra cautioned the Paris-bound contingent against dwelling on past glories or future expectations

USISPF Or USIBC? Who Gets Modi's Vote?

USISPF Or USIBC? Who Gets Modi's Vote?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra D Modi's itinerary for his June 21-24 US visit could include an address to a fledgling business advocacy group, the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum.

Gujarat rain-related toll rises to 26, more than 17K evacuated

Gujarat rain-related toll rises to 26, more than 17K evacuated

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Rain-related incidents claimed nine more lives in Gujarat, taking the death toll to 16 in two days, while another 8,500 people were relocated and rescued from flood-affected areas with rains continuing to lash some parts of the state for the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday, officials said.

Modi, Biden raise a toast to 'ever-lasting friendship'

Modi, Biden raise a toast to 'ever-lasting friendship'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Modi was addressing the State Dinner hosted in his honour by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the North Lawn of the White House.

Good to see Team India's fighting spirit: PM Modi

Good to see Team India's fighting spirit: PM Modi

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was no doubt disappointed after India's exit from World Cup in the semi-finals but claimed he was highly impressed with the fighting spirit the team showed in the nail-biting contest against New Zealand.

More trouble for Kangana over 'Emergency' controversy

More trouble for Kangana over 'Emergency' controversy

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

A court in Chandigarh has issued notices to Kangana on a complaint accusing them of maligning the image of Sikhs in her upcoming movie Emergency.

Ex-RAW official charged in US in plot to kill Pannun

Ex-RAW official charged in US in plot to kill Pannun

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Vikas Yadav, 39, was employed by the Cabinet Secretariat, which houses India's foreign intelligence service, the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), the federal prosecutors claimed on Thursday in an indictment filed in a US court in New York.

Udhayanidhi Stalin And The Sound of Silence

Udhayanidhi Stalin And The Sound of Silence

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Tamil Nadu's Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has reacted to Andhra Pradesh counterpart Pawan Kalyan's out-of-turn taunts with a one-liner, 'Let's wait', and thereby hangs a tale, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Terror suspect escapes from London jail that lodges Nirav Modi

Terror suspect escapes from London jail that lodges Nirav Modi

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Former British Army soldier Daniel Abed Khalife, 21, who was awaiting trial on charges of breaching the UK's Official Secrets Act at Wandsworth Prison in south-west London, escaped allegedly by clinging to the under-carriage of a delivery van.

J-K govt to make all efforts to restore statehood: LG

J-K govt to make all efforts to restore statehood: LG

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha assured the newly elected legislative assembly on Monday that the Omar Abdullah government will make all efforts for the restoration of full statehood and constitutional guarantees available to the state.

Jharkhand records 66.18% voter turnout; no Maoist attack reported

Jharkhand records 66.18% voter turnout; no Maoist attack reported

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Nearly 13.04 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 9 am on Wednesday in 43 assembly constituencies in Jharkhand where voting is underway in the first phase, officials said.