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India, SA touchdown in Cuttack for 2nd T20I

India, SA touchdown in Cuttack for 2nd T20I

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Fans gathered in large numbers at the airport, outside their hotel and on both sides of the road for a glimpse of the cricketing stars.

Ronaldo-Messi set to face-off in Riyadh

Ronaldo-Messi set to face-off in Riyadh

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

A new chapter in the celebrated rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will unfurl on Thursday when they meet in an exhibition match as the Portugal forward gears up for his first game in Saudi Arabia since joining Al Nassr.

'Mother Teresa must have been God incarnate'

'Mother Teresa must have been God incarnate'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

'When one was with Mother, one realised you were with somebody who was the nearest person to God.' 'She must have been God incarnate.'

Koo's handle suspended on Twitter, founder slams Elon Musk

Koo's handle suspended on Twitter, founder slams Elon Musk

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

The Twitter handle @kooeminence was suspended on Friday, a development that came in the wake of billionaire Elon Musk-owned Twitter suspending the accounts of several prominent global journalists, including those from the New York Times, CNN and Washington Post.

Yogi govt cancels 15 holidays on VIPs' birth, death anniversaries

Yogi govt cancels 15 holidays on VIPs' birth, death anniversaries

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Most of the holidays had been declared by the previous Bahujan Samaj Party and Samajwadi Party governments apparently to keep certain sections of the society in good humour, often with an eye on the vote bank.

Congress, RJD spar ahead of Bihar council polls

Congress, RJD spar ahead of Bihar council polls

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

The two parties had fallen out with each other in October last year when the RJD unilaterally decided to contest by-elections for two assembly seats, evoking strong protest from the Congress which vowed to go it alone in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls and the assembly elections which will be held a year later.

Tokyo Games spectacle at risk of further downgrade from pandemic

Tokyo Games spectacle at risk of further downgrade from pandemic

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Another downgrade for Tokyo Olympics that have their pomp and public spectacle overshadowed by COVID-19

Bigg Boss 15: Afsana EVICTED!

Bigg Boss 15: Afsana EVICTED!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

In a fit of rage, the singer picks up a knife to prove her point.

Prithvi Shaw hit me, claims 'fan' arrested in selfie case

Prithvi Shaw hit me, claims 'fan' arrested in selfie case

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The influencer claimed that Shaw and his friend asked her not to file a police complaint, said sorry, and left.

Amid crisis, Sri Lanka president flees on naval ship?

Amid crisis, Sri Lanka president flees on naval ship?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

His whereabouts was unknown as protesters have now occupied both his office and official residence.

Will Katrina's father attend her wedding?

Will Katrina's father attend her wedding?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

The district administration has issued strict instructions to the heritage hotel management to observe strict COVID-19 protocol.

'Punjab police put PM's life in danger'

'Punjab police put PM's life in danger'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

'The PM of India was 20 km away from the Pakistan border and he is one of the persons under extreme threat from that country and they put his life in danger.'

Modi inaugurates new Parliament, installs sacred Sengol in Lok Sabha

Modi inaugurates new Parliament, installs sacred Sengol in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Parliament building Sunday morning and installed the scared 'Sengol' in the Lok Sabha chamber, right next to the Speaker's chair, after performing a puja.

Hrithik's Movie Date with Mum Pinky

Hrithik's Movie Date with Mum Pinky

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Find out which stars Photographer Pradeep Bandekar spotted over the weekend.

Tirupati temple expects devotees' cash offerings to exceed Rs 1000 cr

Tirupati temple expects devotees' cash offerings to exceed Rs 1000 cr

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Of the total expected revenue, the cash offerings made by millions of devotees in the sacred hundi (offering box) at the hill temple complex were expected to fetch about Rs 1,000 crore.

DIG Roopa, who alleged VIP treatment to Sasikala in jail, transferred

DIG Roopa, who alleged VIP treatment to Sasikala in jail, transferred

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

Roopa has now been posted as commissioner for road safety & traffic.

Tight security for Modi's Mumbai visit, traffic curbs in place

Tight security for Modi's Mumbai visit, traffic curbs in place

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

In view of the prime minister's visit, a few roads in the area will be closed for vehicles, while traffic will be diverted on some other routes, the traffic police said.

KK's death: BJP alleges lapses on Bengal govt's part

KK's death: BJP alleges lapses on Bengal govt's part

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

"There should be an impartial investigation into the incident as there was a complete lapse on the part of the administration to ensure proper security arrangements. "Around 7,000 people were reportedly present at the venue of the programme where the seating capacity was around 3,000 people. He was mobbed there, which means security arrangements were not in place for a VIP," BJP state spokesperson Samik Bhattacharya said.

Why's Stalin Backing Arrested Minister?

Why's Stalin Backing Arrested Minister?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

At the end of the day, Stalin expressing solidarity with an arrested colleague is one thing, especially if he too felt that the minister had been wronged, but for him to retain the person in office sets a bad precedent, which would not go unnoticed by voters, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Khalistani terrorist Paramjit Panjwar shot dead in Lahore

Khalistani terrorist Paramjit Panjwar shot dead in Lahore

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Panjwar, 63 was involved in drug and weapons smuggling and was designated as a terrorist under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in July 2020.

Protesters go on rampage during Bihar bandh, BJP leaders get security

Protesters go on rampage during Bihar bandh, BJP leaders get security

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

A railway station and a police vehicle were torched and several law enforcers injured in stone-pelting incidents on the fourth consecutive day of protests against Agnipath scheme on Saturday when a bandh was also called to press for the demand for rollback of the new scheme for recruitment in armed forces.

Soren's conviction jolts Tihar's VIP inmates

Soren's conviction jolts Tihar's VIP inmates

Rediff.com7 Dec 2006

The Jail authorities on Wednesday allotted the qaidi ticket (convict number) to the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha chief, a highly placed jail official told UNI.

Did Kuldeep get vaccinated in guest house?

Did Kuldeep get vaccinated in guest house?

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Kanpur city Magistrate Himanshu Gupta confirmed that Kuldeep had received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the Jogeshwar Hospital in Govind Nagar.

'Every soldier is important to the Olive Green family'

'Every soldier is important to the Olive Green family'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

As a disembodied female voice gives a stark recitation of her husband's heroic act of bravery, Archana's face does not register any emotion, it is almost blank in its stoicism. A fascinating excerpt from Minnie Vaid's new, must-read, book, Fateh.

Sri Lankans on edge ahead of President's promised resignation

Sri Lankans on edge ahead of President's promised resignation

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Sri Lankans were on the edge on Tuesday as they waited whether embattled Gotabaya Rajapaksa will honour his offer to resign as president, amid signs that key members of the erstwhile powerful ruling family were attempting to flee in the face of massive public anger against them for mishandling the economy that has bankrupt the country.

Bihar Oppn ready to embrace Nitish if he ditches BJP

Bihar Oppn ready to embrace Nitish if he ditches BJP

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Amid a brewing political storm in Bihar, the opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal on Monday said it was ready to "embrace" Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his Janata Dal-United if he broke ranks with the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Want To Meet Tom Cruise This Week?

Want To Meet Tom Cruise This Week?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Sequels, prequels, something new, something same, Sukanya Verma offers you your OTT menu this week.

FIFA World Cup: England fan association hits out at Qatar over beer ban

FIFA World Cup: England fan association hits out at Qatar over beer ban

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

England's Football Supporters' Association said the decision raises concerns about Qatar's ability to fulfil its promises to visiting fans on "accommodation, transport or cultural issues."

Is Mukesh Sahni preparing to topple Nitish Kumar?

Is Mukesh Sahni preparing to topple Nitish Kumar?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

'At the moment, we are supporting the Nitish Kumar-led government.' 'When the time comes for this government to fall, it will.'

Bigg Boss 15: Tejasswi's TOP 10 Moments

Bigg Boss 15: Tejasswi's TOP 10 Moments

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

From the very beginning, Tejasswi was one of the strongest contestants on the show. But her journey to victory wasn't easy.

Bihar results: Most exit polls miss the mark

Bihar results: Most exit polls miss the mark

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

The Bihar assembly election results appeared to belie predictions made by most exit polls which had given a clear edge to the Rashtriya Janata Dal-led Mahagathbandhan.

How Samsonite plans to expand market share

How Samsonite plans to expand market share

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Samsonite's factory in Nasik currently makes around 80,000 units a month and plans to go up to 100,000 units

President Murmu attends British queen's funeral

President Murmu attends British queen's funeral

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday joined around 500 world leaders, including US President Joe Biden and royals from across the world, at Westminster Abbey for a sombre ceremony to bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch.

Air India stops checking in excess VIP baggage

Air India stops checking in excess VIP baggage

Rediff.com25 Aug 2012

In an attempt to plug revenue loss of Air India, Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh has imposed a blanket ban on excess baggage checked in by ministers and civil servants, which is generally carried free by the airlines

1971 War: Meet War Hero 'Keen Kumar'

1971 War: Meet War Hero 'Keen Kumar'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

'We airlifted army personnel wearing lungis to generally unused landing grounds.' 'We were told to keep quiet about what we did or saw.'

CRPF jawan in Ambani's security dies as rifle goes off accidentally

CRPF jawan in Ambani's security dies as rifle goes off accidentally

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Preliminary probe revealed that the jawan stumbled and fell which caused his automatic rifle to fire and he received two bullet injuries in his chest.

How strong winds, doping and VIP robbery is plaguing Rio Olympics

How strong winds, doping and VIP robbery is plaguing Rio Olympics

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

Damaging wind gusts, a fresh doping controversy and the robbery of a visiting government minister presented the Rio Games with a perfect storm of problems on Sunday, forcing organisers to scramble to keep the world's biggest sporting event rolling on.

BJP does better in Bihar, but vote share falls

BJP does better in Bihar, but vote share falls

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Having emerged as a senior partner of the National Democratic Alliance in Bihar for the first time in nearly two decades, the Bharatiya Janata Party finally seems to have come out of the shadow of its allies in the state but new alliance arithmetic has dragged down their overall vote share since the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

Bigg Boss 15: Rashami-Pratik LOCK HORNS

Bigg Boss 15: Rashami-Pratik LOCK HORNS

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Rashami loses her cool and starts yelling at Pratik for creating a ruckus for no reason.

NSG In Action Like Never Before

NSG In Action Like Never Before

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Stunning images featuring NSG commandos using death-defying spider-man technique for intervention to an insight into anti-hijacking operations are shot by ace photographer Pravin Talan and his associate Rupali Saagar.