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Does BJP Have Anyone To Match Kejriwal?

Does BJP Have Anyone To Match Kejriwal?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

'BJP insiders acknowledge that the party needs to be helmed by someone who can match Arvind Kejriwal's stature.' 'A Sudhanshu Trivedi or Bansuri Swaraj could bring the freshness the party needs in Delhi,' points out Aditi Phadnis.

'It was to ensure...': UP govt defends kanwar yatra directive in SC

'It was to ensure...': UP govt defends kanwar yatra directive in SC

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday defended its directive requiring eateries along the kanwar yatra route to display the names of their owners and staff, saying the idea was to bring in transparency, avoid 'potential confusion' and ensure a peaceful yatra.

Hong Kong busts $1.8-bn money laundering syndicate with India links, 7 held

Hong Kong busts $1.8-bn money laundering syndicate with India links, 7 held

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

The syndicate used "stooge" bank accounts and shell companies to transfer the largest amount linked to a single case recorded in the city, the Customs and Excise Department of Hong Kong said.

'The Titan Flies Away Into The Ages'

'The Titan Flies Away Into The Ages'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'Some icons are living textbooks, teaching us about leadership, success, and legacy. Extraordinary yet human and approachable, they inspire and guide us.' 'India has lost a true son and champion.'

Complaint against Sheikh Hasina for genocide during students' stir

Complaint against Sheikh Hasina for genocide during students' stir

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Stating that an investigation team will work under the full supervision of the United Nations to ensure complete transparency and impartiality, he said, "None of the outgoing government involved in the murder will be exempted."

Affected my family more: Maxwell on Adelaide fiasco

Affected my family more: Maxwell on Adelaide fiasco

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Ending up in hospital after a late-night party in Adelaide was 'less than ideal', conceded Australian swashbuckler Glenn Maxwell.

Non-basmati rice bore the brunt of export curbs imposed in 2023

Non-basmati rice bore the brunt of export curbs imposed in 2023

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

As a panel of senior ministers deliberates on the need to review curbs on exports of some rice varieties, data shows that since outbound shipments saw restrictions in July-August last year, the non-basmati segment has suffered more than basmati exports. Sources said the panel is expected to soon deliberate on a few suggestions to ease the export curbs on some rice varieties due to higher-than-required stocks in the central pool. The panel, some observers feel, may also postpone the decision to ease the export curbs till a firm picture emerges on the latest kharif paddy sowing.

Can convicted Donald Trump still run for presidency?

Can convicted Donald Trump still run for presidency?

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Following a New York jury's verdict, former President Donald Trump stands convicted on all 34 felony charges of falsifying business records, raising pertinent questions about his future political endeavours and voting rights, CNN reported.

Frustrated football fans poke fun at England

Frustrated football fans poke fun at England

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

The third dull performance in as many games had frustrated supporters poking fun at coach Gareth Southgate and his team.

WOW Moments From Paris Olympics!

WOW Moments From Paris Olympics!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

With the athletes bidding goodbye to Paris after another bone-tingling edition of the Olympics, Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com, shares some interesting nuggets that made the Paris Olympics an event to remember!

Ajay Singh appointed press secretary to president

Ajay Singh appointed press secretary to president

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the appointment of Singh as Press Secretary to the President on contract basis initially for a period of one year or until further orders, the Department of Personnel and Training said in an order.

SC takes cognisance of doctor's rape-murder case, hearing on Aug 20

SC takes cognisance of doctor's rape-murder case, hearing on Aug 20

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

According to the cause list of August 20 uploaded on the apex court website, a bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra is scheduled to hear on Tuesday.

Must ensure full respect for LAC: Jaishankar to Wang Yi

Must ensure full respect for LAC: Jaishankar to Wang Yi

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The Jaishankar-Wang talks came amid the dragging border row in eastern Ladakh that entered its fifth year in May.

India may see warmer start to summer this year, says IMD

India may see warmer start to summer this year, says IMD

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

India is likely to see above-normal maximum and minimum temperatures in most parts of the country in the March to May period, IMD director general Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said at a press conference.

Shot putter Khatua controversially excluded from list of Paris-bound athletes

Shot putter Khatua controversially excluded from list of Paris-bound athletes

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The sports ministry cleared the final contingent that also features 140 support staff and officials, of which 72 "have been approved at cost to the Government" to meet the "requirements" of the travelling sportspersons.

Will cause chaos, vitiate atmosphere: EC to SC on voter turnout data plea

Will cause chaos, vitiate atmosphere: EC to SC on voter turnout data plea

Rediff.com23 May 2024

The Election Commission has opposed in the Supreme Court an NGO's demand to upload polling station-wise voter turnout data on its website within 48 hours of the conclusion of polling for each phase of the Lok Sabha elections, contending it will "vitiate" the electoral space and cause "chaos" in the poll machinery in the midst of the general elections.

Kamala Harris picks Minnesota guv as running mate

Kamala Harris picks Minnesota guv as running mate

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

US Vice President Kamala Harris, who is of Indian and African heritage, has formally secured the Democratic presidential nomination becoming the first Indian-American to win the nomination from a major political party, and chose Minnesota Gov Tim Walz as her running mate on Tuesday.

SC seeks EC's response over release of voter turnout data

SC seeks EC's response over release of voter turnout data

Rediff.com17 May 2024

"The voter turnout data for the first two phases of the ongoing 2024 Lok Sabha elections published by ECI on April 30 has been published after 11 days of the first phase of polling... on April 19 and four days after second phase of polling... on April 26.

Will NOTA See A Further Decline In 2024?

Will NOTA See A Further Decline In 2024?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

The portion of 'none of the above' option or NOTA dropped from 1.08% in 2014 to 1.06% in 2019.

Will NOTA See A Further Decline In 2024?

Will NOTA See A Further Decline In 2024?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

The portion of 'none of the above' option or NOTA dropped from 1.08% in 2014 to 1.06% in 2019.

EPL 2024-25: Can Arsenal finally end City's dominance?

EPL 2024-25: Can Arsenal finally end City's dominance?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Arsenal took the race to the final day last season and are strongly tipped to end Manchester City's dominance this time.

Ashes: Shouldn't panic, Lyon's plans to tackle 'Bazball'

Ashes: Shouldn't panic, Lyon's plans to tackle 'Bazball'

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Ahead of the Ashes, Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon urged his teammates to remain calm in the face of the 'Bazball' threat.

If govt fails to protect people ...: HC on post-poll violence in Bengal

If govt fails to protect people ...: HC on post-poll violence in Bengal

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

The order came following a petition in the high court seeking direction to the police to ensure protection to Opposition party workers in the wake of alleged post-poll violence in some places of the state following the elections.

Nadal's wife Maria Perello gives birth to baby boy

Nadal's wife Maria Perello gives birth to baby boy

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

The Diario de Mallorca and other Spanish media said the 36-year-old Nadal, who has won a men's record 22 Grand Slam titles, and his wife, Mery Perello, were blessed with a baby boy at a clinic on the island of Mallorca where they live.

'They outplayed us and they deserved to win that game'

'They outplayed us and they deserved to win that game'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

'When the scores are low, we had an off-one in the field. But yeah, got to give credit where credit is due and Afghanistan were pretty good.'

CBIC steps up vigil over imports of unbranded gold jewellery

CBIC steps up vigil over imports of unbranded gold jewellery

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has stepped up its watch on the import of unbranded gold jewellery amid a spurt in seizures on international borders and from importers. During FY24, the CBIC and Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) jointly seized about 5 tonnes of gold, 30 per cent more than what they did in FY23. In FY23, 3.5 tonnes of gold was confiscated.

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.'

WTC final: 'India have some class fast bowlers'

WTC final: 'India have some class fast bowlers'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Off-spinner Nathan Lyon doesn't believe Australia's preparations for the World Test Championship final will be affected by the talk around the Ashes.

Tortured by police to accept link with Oppn parties, Parl accused tell court

Tortured by police to accept link with Oppn parties, Parl accused tell court

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

The submission was made before additional sessions judge Hardeep Kaur, who extended the judicial custody of all the six accused till March 1.

Kejriwal blitzkrieg not enough to overwhelm BJP in Delhi

Kejriwal blitzkrieg not enough to overwhelm BJP in Delhi

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal mounted a blazing campaign in the hot summer after he was released from the Tihar jail on interim bail on May 10, drawing huge crowds at rallies and roadshows, but it proved insufficient to propel his Aam Aadmi Party past the Bharartiya Janata Party challenge in the national capital.

Maharashtra Cricket Association 'adopts' Lodha panel reforms

Maharashtra Cricket Association 'adopts' Lodha panel reforms

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

Earlier this month, the Managing Committee of MCA had agreed to adopt these recommendations.

India to get above-normal rainfall this monsoon, says IMD

India to get above-normal rainfall this monsoon, says IMD

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

India is likely to see above-normal rainfall in the four-month monsoon season (June to September) with cumulative rainfall rainfall estimated at 106 percent of the long-period average (87 cm), he said.

Here are the best photos from the World Press Photo Awards

Here are the best photos from the World Press Photo Awards

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

The winners of the 60th annual World Press Photo Contest have been announced. The winning shot was taken by Turkish Associated Press photographer called Burhan Ozbilici, with an image he has simply titled An Assassination in Turkey. Showing Mevlut Mert Altintas shouting after shooting Andrei Karlov, the Russian ambassador to Turkey, at an art gallery in Ankara, Turkey, on December 19 2016.

After pulling up Patanjali, SC raps IMA chief on knuckles

After pulling up Patanjali, SC raps IMA chief on knuckles

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Expressing displeasure over Asokan's comments a day before the top court was slated to hear the matter, a bench of Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah sought his response on an application filed by Patanjali Ayurved Ltd.

Sakshi retires: 'These tears are the gift of Modi government'

Sakshi retires: 'These tears are the gift of Modi government'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

The Congress on Thursday said the country will give a befitting reply to the tears of the wrestlers who sought justice from the BJP government.

Shah's doctored video: 12 more summoned; AAP, Cong men held in Gujarat

Shah's doctored video: 12 more summoned; AAP, Cong men held in Gujarat

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

In total, 17 people, including Telangana Chief Minister and Congress leader Revanth Reddy, have been issued notices to appear before the Delhi police's investigation officer (in connection with the case. Sources, however, said Reddy is "unlikely" to join the probe and may send his representative.

'There was a guy called Rishabh Pant': Rohit's witty reply to Duckett

'There was a guy called Rishabh Pant': Rohit's witty reply to Duckett

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Ahead of the fifth and final Test match in Dharamshala, India skipper Rohit Sharma gave a witty reply to England opener Ben Duckett's comment that Yashasvi Jaiswal started playing aggressively after getting influenced by Bazball.

How Maharashtra Plans To Prosecute 'Urban Naxals'

How Maharashtra Plans To Prosecute 'Urban Naxals'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

'The strategy of frontal organisations of the Maoists is to create unrest and ensure that such unrest leads to a law and order problem.' 'To cover such acts it was necessary to bring in a different definition of unlawful activities which is different from the definition of unlawful activities in the UAPA.'

SC stays order to display owners' name on Kanwar Yatra eateries

SC stays order to display owners' name on Kanwar Yatra eateries

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday imposed an interim stay on directives passed by the Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments that eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route must display names of owners.

IPL matches in Dharamsala to be played on newly-laid 'hybrid pitch'

IPL matches in Dharamsala to be played on newly-laid 'hybrid pitch'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

The picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) stadium has become the first BCCI-accredited venue to install state-of-the-art 'hybrid pitch' to host two Indian Premier League matches this season.