News for 'Vilas'

Wade century steers unbeaten Aus 'A' to easy win over SA

Wade century steers unbeaten Aus 'A' to easy win over SA

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Skipper Matthew Wade led from the front with a sparkling century as Australia A cruised to a 108-run victory over South Africa A and maintained a clean slate in the tri-series cricket tournament, in Chennai, on Wednesday.

Sonia spends quiet 73rd birthday; wishes pour in

Sonia spends quiet 73rd birthday; wishes pour in

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Gandhi had decided not to celebrate her birthday because of rape incidents and assaults on women in the country.

BJP trying to destabilise Rajasthan govt, claims Cong

BJP trying to destabilise Rajasthan govt, claims Cong

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Claiming a heavy transfer of cash to Jaipur, Gehlot said there were reports about the BJP's plan similar to that of Madhya Pradesh and some of the party MLAs were offered Rs 25 crore in cash with Rs 10 crore in advance.

Bihar floods: Giriraj says Nitish, Sushil must take responsibility

Bihar floods: Giriraj says Nitish, Sushil must take responsibility

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

The Begusarai MP said the 'wyavastha (dispensation)' is responsible for the problems being faced by the people in the current situation.

Devdasis boycott Maharashtra elections

Devdasis boycott Maharashtra elections

Rediff.com13 Oct 2009

Devdasis's boycott Maharashtra Elections

Why Citi is exiting India

Why Citi is exiting India

Rediff.com10 May 2021

The Indian regulatory framework forced Citi to hibernate -- contrary to the claim that it never sleeps!

Arnab urges SC to issue notice to Maha assembly speaker

Arnab urges SC to issue notice to Maha assembly speaker

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

The top court had on November 6 issued a show cause notice to Vilas Athawale, Assistant Secretary of Maharashtra Vidhan Mandal Sachivalaya, asking him to explain as to why contempt proceedings be not initiated against him for his letter to the journalist seeming to "intimidate" him for approaching the apex court on the issue of alleged breach of privilege motion.

Onion prices shoot up as export curbs are lifted

Onion prices shoot up as export curbs are lifted

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

At the benchmark Lasalgaon Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) mandi, the model onion price shot up to Rs 21.50 a kg on Thursday, as against Rs 16.50 a kg on Wednesday. This was the highest since February 11.

'Nitish Kumar as CM will benefit Tejashwi, not BJP'

'Nitish Kumar as CM will benefit Tejashwi, not BJP'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

'If the BJP continues with Nitish as CM, it will not consolidate its position further in future.'

Complete list of Padma awardees, 2021

Complete list of Padma awardees, 2021

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Complete list of Padma awardees, 2021

Argentina

Argentina

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

World Cup hockey team list of Argentina.

AAP wins all 12 seats reserved for SCs with big margins

AAP wins all 12 seats reserved for SCs with big margins

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Rajendra Pal Gautam, who is social welfare minister in the outgoing government, retained the Seemapuri seat by a whopping margin of over 56,000 votes against LJP's Sant Lal.

'Aussies are favourites to win hockey WC'

'Aussies are favourites to win hockey WC'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2010

He has led Argentina to the bronze medal in last year's Champions Trophy, but skipper Matias Vila is realistic enough to admit that his team does not stand with a good chance of a podium finish in the forthcoming hockey World Cup to be held New Delhi from February 28 to March 13.

PHOTOS: How netas celebrated Holi

PHOTOS: How netas celebrated Holi

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

Here's how political leaders across the country celebrated the festival of colours.

Nobody knows Modi's father: Ex-Union minister

Nobody knows Modi's father: Ex-Union minister

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

Muttemwar, who hails from Vidarbha region, told PTI that the video in circulation was distorted.

Here's a complete list of French Open men's singles champions

Here's a complete list of French Open men's singles champions

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

List of French Open men's singles champions:

Two Indian hotels among world's best

Two Indian hotels among world's best

Rediff.com21 Dec 2004

Mumbai's Taj Mahal hotel and Jaipur's Oberoi Raj Vilas have made it to the world's best hotels' list compiled by Conde Naste Traveller.

BJP, AAP clash in RS over water quality in Delhi

BJP, AAP clash in RS over water quality in Delhi

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

As Vijay Goel began speaking on the "poor quality and unsafe water" in Delhi, AAP's Sanjay Singh started countering him in a loud voice.

LJP walks out of NDA in Bihar; targets Nitish, bats for BJP-led govt

LJP walks out of NDA in Bihar; targets Nitish, bats for BJP-led govt

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

An LJP parliamentary board meeting chaired by its president Chirag Paswan instead passed a resolution in favour of an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party and said its MLAs will work to strengthen the hand of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Cong spokesperson Rajiv Tyagi dies after heart attack

Cong spokesperson Rajiv Tyagi dies after heart attack

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

A young leader, Tyagi suffered an attack soon after a TV debate and fell unconscious at his residence in Vaishali. He was immediately rushed to the Yashoda Hospital in Ghaziabad, where doctors tried to revivehim, but could not.

Wanted JD-U 'weakened', won't back Nitish: Chirag

Wanted JD-U 'weakened', won't back Nitish: Chirag

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Addressing a press conference, Paswan said he was happy that the BJP had emerged "much bigger and stronger" in Bihar, and ruled out any possibility of a truck with the opposition Grand Alliance, comprising RJD, Congress and three Left parties, citing "ideological differences".

Your summer pics: Two thirsty birds

Your summer pics: Two thirsty birds

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Readers tell us how they are beating the heat.

Photos! Life in the world's largest rainforest

Photos! Life in the world's largest rainforest

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

These amazing pics will leave you spellbound!

Jaitley's statue will be installed in Bihar: Nitish

Jaitley's statue will be installed in Bihar: Nitish

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

Recalling his association with Jaitley, the CM said that "I had very close association with Arun Jailey ji since 1998 when I got the opportunity to work in Atal Bihari Vajpayee government... I am deeply hurt with passing away of Arun Jaitley ji."

One who will trounce Sena yet to be born: Uddhav Thackeray to BJP

One who will trounce Sena yet to be born: Uddhav Thackeray to BJP

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

Taking a swipe at the 'Modi wave' before the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, he said, "The Sena has seen enough 'waves' in its journey."

PHOTOS: What was Modi up to in Singapore

PHOTOS: What was Modi up to in Singapore

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

From signing key agreements to having dinner at the popular Indian vegetarian restaurant Komala Vilas, here are the top moments of his visit.

Body of man recovered from fire-hit film studio in Mumbai

Body of man recovered from fire-hit film studio in Mumbai

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

The fire at the studio in suburban Kanjurmarg broke out around 8 pm on Saturday. By 10 pm, it was brought under control.

The best speeches from no-trust vote

The best speeches from no-trust vote

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

More than 10 speakers made their case during the no-confidence vote, the first faced by the Narendra Modi government. Here's a selection of the best speeches.

Vadodara's royal family settles Rs 20,000-cr property dispute

Vadodara's royal family settles Rs 20,000-cr property dispute

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

The Vadodara court has accepted a memorandum signed by 23 members of the Gaekwad royal family to end their feud of 23 years

Give free ration to 8 cr migrants within 15 days: Centre to states

Give free ration to 8 cr migrants within 15 days: Centre to states

Rediff.com16 May 2020

According to the food ministry, about 142 lakh migrants will benefit in Uttar Pradesh and in Bihar (86.45 lakh), Maharasthra (70 lakh), West Bengal (60.1 lakh), Madhya Pradesh (54.64 lakh), Rajasthan (44.66 lakh), Karnataka (40.19 lakh), Gujarat (38.25 lakh), Tamil Nadu (35.73 lakh), Jharkhand (26.37 lakh), Andhra Pradesh (26.82 lakh) and Assam (25.15 lakh).

REVEALED: Modi-Shah-Nadda's grand plans for BJP, govt

REVEALED: Modi-Shah-Nadda's grand plans for BJP, govt

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Modi, Shah and Nadda have created a strategy to boost the BJP and the government's image.

Paswans meet Shah, Jaitley over seat sharing amid strained ties

Paswans meet Shah, Jaitley over seat sharing amid strained ties

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

LJP sources said the BJP's defeat in the five state polls have ignited a rethink in the party over its ties with the saffron party.

Practice match: Thakur shines; AB rallies South Africa with ton

Practice match: Thakur shines; AB rallies South Africa with ton

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

Mumbai pacer Shardul Thakur pushed South Africa to the backfoot before the classy AB de Villiers rallied the tourists with a typically aggressive century on the second and last day of the practice game against Board President's XI which ended in a draw, in Mumbai, on Saturday.

States shun imported onions; Centre fears stock may rot

States shun imported onions; Centre fears stock may rot

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

So far, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal governments have taken the imported onions.

Rajan slams plans to allow India Inc to set up banks

Rajan slams plans to allow India Inc to set up banks

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

The RBI working group's proposal to allow corporate houses to set up banks is a "bombshell" and at this juncture, it is more important to stick to the tried and tested limits on involvement of business houses in the banking sector, according to an article jointly written by former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan and ex-Deputy Governor Viral Acharya. They also said that the proposal is "best left on the shelf".

LJP seeks seat-sharing in Bihar by Dec 31; wants at least 6 LS seats, 1 in RS

LJP seeks seat-sharing in Bihar by Dec 31; wants at least 6 LS seats, 1 in RS

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Pointing out that the party had contested seven seats in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, the state LJP chief said there was no reason why it would settle for less than that for the 2019 elections, or for six Lok Sabha seats and one in Rajya Sabha.

South Africa run through Bangladesh batting; Steyn joins 400 club

South Africa run through Bangladesh batting; Steyn joins 400 club

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Dale Steyn became the second South African bowler to join the 400 club as his team took five wickets in the final session to reduce Bangladesh to 246 for eight on the first day of the second Test in Mirpur on Thursday.

Budget has a vaccine for banking's virus

Budget has a vaccine for banking's virus

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Of the three major Budget announcements related to the banking sector, privatisation of PSBs is the most audacious, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Govt to file review petition in Supreme Court over SC/ST verdict

Govt to file review petition in Supreme Court over SC/ST verdict

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

A delegation of National Democratic Alliance's SC and ST MPs, led by LJP chief Ram Vilas Paswan and Union Social Justice Minister Thawarchand Gehlot, had yesterday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the apex court judgement diluting provisions of the SC-ST atrocities act.

Why was Modi missing from the President's Iftar party?

Why was Modi missing from the President's Iftar party?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

President Pranab Mukherjee hosted the season's first big Iftar party at Rashtrapati Bhawan on Monday evening, but conspicuously absent was Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the event was in turn attended by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Minorities Affairs Minister Najma Heptullah with Union Minister and Lok Janashakti Party leader Ram Vilas Paswan. Renu Mittal reports