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Suspense over cabinet as Chhattisgarh CM set to take oath

Suspense over cabinet as Chhattisgarh CM set to take oath

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party will ensure the swearing-in ceremony of the new Chhattisgarh cabinet under Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday will be a 'historic' event which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP leaders and chief ministers, state chief Arun Sao said.

Wrestling Trials: Antim once again tops charts; Divya, Sarita bounce back

Wrestling Trials: Antim once again tops charts; Divya, Sarita bounce back

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Antim Panghal once again confirmed her emergence as one of the top wrestlers in the country by winning the World Championships trials in Patiala on Friday.

Probing plot to kill Pannun: US says India needs to hold guilty accountable

Probing plot to kill Pannun: US says India needs to hold guilty accountable

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

As Finer wrapped up his high-profile visit to India, the White House said Finer 'acknowledged' India's establishment of a committee of enquiry to investigate the 'lethal plotting' and underlined the need for holding accountable those responsible.

Govt, Oppn spar over who did more for space mission

Govt, Oppn spar over who did more for space mission

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

During the day-long debate, the lines between science and religion often got blurred with many invoking religious texts and the contribution of 'rishi munis' to highlight India's tryst with the extra-terrestrial world.

'BJP has taken a gamble in MP'

'BJP has taken a gamble in MP'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

'Bringing in Dr Mohan Yadav as the Yadav-OBC face from Ujjain as chief minister, and a scheduled tribe leader Jagdish Devda from Mandsaur district, and a Brahmin face Rajendra Shukla from Rewa, the BJP is making an attempt to put in place a new caste equation in the state keeping an eye on the general elections next year.'

Durand Cup: Mumbai City beat Mohammedan Sporting

Durand Cup: Mumbai City beat Mohammedan Sporting

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Mumbai City FC (MCFC) defeated local favourites Mohammedan Sporting 3-1 in the Durand Cup at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday.

'If Scindia were to be made CM...'

'If Scindia were to be made CM...'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

'...the Congress tally in 2028 would further plummet under 50.' 'A fresh face as CM would further strengthen the BJP and weaken the Congress in Madhya Pradesh.'

'India to break World Cup drought soon'

'India to break World Cup drought soon'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Kirsten said it is not improbable if India can figure a way to make things right in the knockout games.

Mayawati conspiring to eliminate SP leaders: Amar

Mayawati conspiring to eliminate SP leaders: Amar

Rediff.com10 Jan 2008

Samajwadi Party general secretary Amar Singh on Thursday alleged that the government was 'hatching a conspiracy to eliminate' its top leadership, including president Mulayam Singh Yadav. "Mayawati, through the state police chief Vikram Singh and additional director general of police (law and order) Brijlal, wants to eliminate me, Mulayam, Shivpal Singh Yadav and Akhilesh Yadav," Amar claimed.

War memorial dedicated to 22 heroes of 1971 conflict in Jammu

War memorial dedicated to 22 heroes of 1971 conflict in Jammu

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The bravehearts belonged to 16th Battalion of the Punjab Regiment - an illustrious 'Infantry Paltan' whose name is etched in the history due to their courage and fearlessness, the spokesman said.

RSS pays tributes to Mulayam, Sharad Yadav, Shanti Bhushan

RSS pays tributes to Mulayam, Sharad Yadav, Shanti Bhushan

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh paid tributes to late Samajwadi Party leader Mulayam Singh Yadav, socialist leader Sharad Yadav, senior advocate Shanti Bhushan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother Hiraben Modi at its annual general body meeting in Samalkha on Sunday.

Karan Deol's Wedding Festivities Begin

Karan Deol's Wedding Festivities Begin

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Disha's great grandfather directed Karan's grandfather in Bandini.

In rare act SC overturns HC order, convicts accused ex-MP in murder case

In rare act SC overturns HC order, convicts accused ex-MP in murder case

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Observing that it was dealing with a case which was an "exceptionally painful episode of our criminal justice system", the Supreme Court on Friday convicted former Lok Sabha MP from Bihar Prabhunath Singh in a 1995 double murder case, overturning the orders of the trial court and the Patna high court acquitting him.

Chhattisgarh: Cong reposes faith in old timers

Chhattisgarh: Cong reposes faith in old timers

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

The Congress has pinned its hopes on many of the old-timers and also given representation to some new faces in its first list of candidates announced for the Chhattisgarh assembly polls scheduled next month.

Modi reveals names of Gaganyan mission astronauts. They are...

Modi reveals names of Gaganyan mission astronauts. They are...

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

The four astronauts are -- Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair, Angad Prathap, Ajit Krishnan, and Shubhanshu Shukla -- Modi said at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) at Thumba near the Kerala state capital.

IPS officer goes missing in Arunachal

IPS officer goes missing in Arunachal

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

An Indian Police Service officer has gone missing from Tippi in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh when he was on his way to Tawang from Itanagar.

Rathour says no change in batting order despite Iyer failure

Rathour says no change in batting order despite Iyer failure

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Both Kishan and Iyer would be fired up to perform after not getting a run against Australia.

Special: Why Maya showed DGP the door

Special: Why Maya showed DGP the door

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati's focus on the state's deteriorating law and order led to the unceremonious exit of Director General of Police Vikram Singh late Tuesday night.

Pix: Krushna, Kashmera's twins turn one!

Pix: Krushna, Kashmera's twins turn one!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Happy birthday Rayaan and Krishaang!

CWG 2018: Indian contingent arrives in Gold Coast

CWG 2018: Indian contingent arrives in Gold Coast

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

About 200 members of the Indian contingent and officials participating in the Commonwealth Games beginning next week arrived in Gold Coast, on Wednesday.

CWG 2018: Indian contingent arrives in Gold Coast

CWG 2018: Indian contingent arrives in Gold Coast

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

About 200 members of the Indian contingent and officials participating in the Commonwealth Games beginning next week arrived in Gold Coast, on Wednesday.

Govt approves 1,896 new posts in defence forces

Govt approves 1,896 new posts in defence forces

Rediff.com3 Oct 2008

The implementation of Phase II of the report that recommended creation of the additional posts will ensure quicker promotions to army, navy and air force officers. The decision is also aimed at stemming the high rate of attrition among middle-rung officers from majors to colonels and their equivalents in the three services, which already face a shortage of about 13,000 officers, mostly in the middle-rung. The move will cost the exchequer Rs 8.44 crore annually.

'We get scared, but how long will we sit at home?'

'We get scared, but how long will we sit at home?'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'We have fewer actors in every scene.' 'We don't have family scenes or scenes that involve a lot of people.' 'We are not doing scenes which are intimate or require closeness.'

The lawyer who, once again, led the Patiala House court attacks

The lawyer who, once again, led the Patiala House court attacks

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Lawyer Vikram Singh Chauhan once again led a group of his colleagues in unleashing a brazen attack on journalists and JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar at the Patiala House Courts complex, days after they were caught on camera thrashing scribes and JNU students and teachers branding them as "anti-nationals".

T20 WC PIX: SKY, Kohli sizzle as India thrash Netherlands

T20 WC PIX: SKY, Kohli sizzle as India thrash Netherlands

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Images from the T20 world Cup Super 12 match between India and the Netherlands, at Sydney Cricket Ground, on Thursday.

She-change in energy sector; Hilton to head Shell India

She-change in energy sector; Hilton to head Shell India

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Mehta's exit and Hilton's entry would see the company making history in India, where women have remained out of the chairperson's slot in energy companies, private or state-run.

Whose Birthday Are Genelia-Ritiesh Celebrating?

Whose Birthday Are Genelia-Ritiesh Celebrating?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

It's Ashvini Yardi's, who has produced films like Oh My God, Singh Is Bliing and Fugly, and the Web series Masaba Masaba.

Afghanistan: 2 Indians killed in terror attack

Afghanistan: 2 Indians killed in terror attack

Rediff.com12 Apr 2008

Two personnel of Border Roads Organisation were on Saturday killed and several others injured when a suicide bomber blew himself up near a convoy of Indian road construction workers in south west Afghanistan. Nearly 400 BRO personnel are engaged in construction of a key highway between Zaranj and Delaram in Afghanistan as part of India's assistance programme for reconstruction of the war-torn country.

'Afghanistan won't collapse after troop pull out'

'Afghanistan won't collapse after troop pull out'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

The planned withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan will not lead to the collapse of the war-torn nation, a senior United States official has said.

Babri case: HC directs recording of evidence on daily basis

Babri case: HC directs recording of evidence on daily basis

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

The Allahabad high court on Thursday directed recording of evidence on a day-to-day basis by the Rae Bareli trial court in the Babri Masjid demolition case, rejecting a plea by a Vishwa Hindu Party leader.

Don't divide the army, Mr Defence Minister

Don't divide the army, Mr Defence Minister

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Internal simmering in the army has come to a boil after the government tries to retain a discriminatory promotions policy.

Amethi: Constable killed after royals' family dispute turns violent

Amethi: Constable killed after royals' family dispute turns violent

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

A constable was killed and six persons injured in a clash here between alleged supporters of Anant Vikram Singh, the son of Congress MP Sanjay Singh, and police.

'You will succeed as long as you remember that the project is bigger than you'

'You will succeed as long as you remember that the project is bigger than you'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

'When a Project Director is appointed, the whole organization -- including the Chairman ISRO -- works for his success. It is a lesson that has been of abiding value all through the other projects I have worked on,' recalls the late President, one of the earliest pioneers at ISRO.

Kafas Review: What A Missed Opportunity!

Kafas Review: What A Missed Opportunity!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Thematically riveting, but inept execution lets Kafas down, complains Mayur Sanap.

'By the end of Adipurush, I was growling all the time'

'By the end of Adipurush, I was growling all the time'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

'It's so easy to get a little typecast and also the kinds of emotions you are dealing with become a little similar.'

Taj Mahal chandelier crashes, raises concern about maintenance

Taj Mahal chandelier crashes, raises concern about maintenance

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

A 60-kg British-era copper chandelier at the main entrance of 17th century Taj Mahal crashed down recently, prompting the Archaeological Survey of India to initiate a probe into the matter.

SC asks Chandraswami to pay Rs 25 lakh as penalty

SC asks Chandraswami to pay Rs 25 lakh as penalty

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed self-proclaimed godman Chandraswami to deposit Rs 25 lakh within a week as the first part of penalty in several Foreign Exchange Management Act violation cases registered by the enforcement directorate.

Clinton calls on Dr Singh

Clinton calls on Dr Singh

Rediff.com19 Feb 2006

Singh hosted a lunch in honour of Clinton, who is in New Delhi on a private visit.

'We don't ascribe to tags like South Indian or Bollywood'

'We don't ascribe to tags like South Indian or Bollywood'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

'The cross-pollination between the states has always been happening.' 'It's only over the past one or two years that all this talk about South versus Bollywood has been happening.'

Did this woman kidnap a toddler?

Did this woman kidnap a toddler?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

For an affluent family based in south Delhi, hiring an unverified maid turned out to be a nightmarish mistake after she disappeared with their 18-month-old son within a week.