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Congress must ask: Who's to blame for another defeat?

Congress must ask: Who's to blame for another defeat?

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The party managed only 52 seats on its own and many of its top leadership, including Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Jyotiraditya Scindia were defeated in the polls.

One more Covid-19 death takes toll to 10; cases cross 500

One more Covid-19 death takes toll to 10; cases cross 500

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

As 32 states and Union Territories imposed complete lockdown till March 31, the Centre asked them to clamp curfew wherever necessary in the wake of people defying lockdown orders.

Nandrajog romps into third round

Nandrajog romps into third round

Rediff.com6 Nov 2006

Gaurav Nandrajog whipped Angad Marwah of Maharashtra in a second round match of the HSBC-Bombay Gymkhana Maharashtra State Open Squash championships.

Praful Patel, Bhujbal among NCP's 18 LS nominees from Maha

Praful Patel, Bhujbal among NCP's 18 LS nominees from Maha

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Union Minister Praful Patel and Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal, who is the Nationalist Congress Party's OBC face, are among 18 candidates announced by the party on Thursday for the Lok Sabha polls in Maharashtra.

Congress leader Gurudas Kamat dies

Congress leader Gurudas Kamat dies

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Kamat was a Member of Parliament for the Mumbai North West constituency in 2009 and the Mumbai North East constituency in 1984, 1991, 1998 and 2004.

Assam, Bihar fight devastating floods

Assam, Bihar fight devastating floods

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The UNICEF said an estimated 2.4 million children have been affected by the recent floods in the country.

MHA cites lockdown violations, directs strict implementation

MHA cites lockdown violations, directs strict implementation

Rediff.com21 May 2020

In a communication to all states and union territories, Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla asked them to strictly ensure prohibition of all non-essential activities between 7 pm and 7 am, saying the night curfew imposed to contain the coronavirus spread is an 'important element of the home ministry guidelines'.

Anil Ambani's RInfra staring at yet another legal hurdle

Anil Ambani's RInfra staring at yet another legal hurdle

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

RInfra's plan to lease out headquarters property may face legal hurdle. Moreover, PE players with balance sheets that can take on Reliance Centre Office in Santacruz would be limited and include a handful of players such as Blackstone group, GIC, Brookfield Asset Management and Maplewood Investments.

Malhotra extends Ritwik

Malhotra extends Ritwik

Rediff.com8 Nov 2005

Top seed Ritwik Bhattacharya was made to work hard for his 7-9, 9-1, 9-7, 9-1 victory over Maharashtra's Vikram Malhotra at the Maharashtra State Open Squash Championships.

Shivaji: Founder of the Indian secular State

Shivaji: Founder of the Indian secular State

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Shivaji made sure that his soldiers respected the sanctity of mosques and the Quran Sharif to ensure that his fight against the Mughals did not become fight against Islam, explains Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Mumbai flooded after heavy downpour; rail, road, air traffic hit

Mumbai flooded after heavy downpour; rail, road, air traffic hit

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Suburban services were disrupted with trains on all the three lines -- western, central and harbour -- running late.

Challenges DMart faces in its battle against Reliance Retail

Challenges DMart faces in its battle against Reliance Retail

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

Ramping up e-commerce operations and going beyond its current strongholds are key challenges for the grocery chain in its battle with Mukesh Ambani's retail behemoth.

Mumbai limping back to normalcy

Mumbai limping back to normalcy

Rediff.com28 Jul 2005

Mumbai limping back to normalcy

Incessant rains lash Mumbai; more coming in the next 24 hours

Incessant rains lash Mumbai; more coming in the next 24 hours

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Incessant rains continued to lash Mumbai city and neighbouring districts on Saturday, throwing normal life out of gear even as weathermen predicted heavy showers across the state for Sunday.

Chinese shareholding in Indian rig operations being probed

Chinese shareholding in Indian rig operations being probed

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

The scrutiny started when it came to the government's notice that Shelf Drilling, a company that operates one third of ONGC's contracted jackup rig and earns a revenue of close to $220,000 a day, has China Merchant Group as its single largest shareholder.

Rains claim 24 more lives

Rains claim 24 more lives

Rediff.com5 Aug 2004

In Gujarat, where the monsoon fury subsided, twelve deaths were reported since Wednesday evening. Ten people died in Maharashra and two in Kerala.

Sports Shorts: Ankita crashes out of US Open Qualifying event

Sports Shorts: Ankita crashes out of US Open Qualifying event

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Satyapal Singh -- tough cop becomes minister

Satyapal Singh -- tough cop becomes minister

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

The 61-year-old former top cop from Mumbai changed professions after listening to his 'inner voice'.

Pune blast: US, UK, Aus issue travel advisories

Pune blast: US, UK, Aus issue travel advisories

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

The United States, the United Kingdom and Australia have issued travel advisories to their citizens in view of the bomb blast at a famous eatery frequented by foreigners in Pune, asking them to maintain a 'heightened situational awareness and a low profile.'

Racy photo-shoot creates controversy

Racy photo-shoot creates controversy

Rediff.com21 May 2009

Touchy-feely shoot lands Neetu Chandra in MNS trouble.

Downpour continues in Mumbai; roads flooded, trains delayed

Downpour continues in Mumbai; roads flooded, trains delayed

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Mumbai's dabbawalas have also suspended their services on Tuesday.

Skymet offers no silver lining: Brace for weak monsoon

Skymet offers no silver lining: Brace for weak monsoon

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

The monsoon this year in India was likely to be 'below normal' at 95% of LPA: Skymet

12 killed in landslide in Mumbai

12 killed in landslide in Mumbai

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

Twelve people, including children, were killed and 13 others injured in landslides triggered by heavy rains in suburban Andheri in Mumbai on Thursday night, the police said.

How to protect yourself from COVID-19

How to protect yourself from COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

'The social distancing vaccine.' 'And the mask vaccine.' 'If you adhere to these two vaccines and go and meet people in a well-ventilated room -- not in an enclosed, non-ventilated, room -- you are probably going to be okay.'

Chicken prices surge to record as heat wave kills millions of birds

Chicken prices surge to record as heat wave kills millions of birds

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Chiekcn prices set to go up across cities in India.

Mumbai train strike: Govt invokes ESMA

Mumbai train strike: Govt invokes ESMA

Rediff.com4 May 2010

Life in Mumbai was thrown out of gear as trains on the western and central lines of the suburban railway network were hit on Tuesday.

Love trekking? Visit these 10 forts near Mumbai

Love trekking? Visit these 10 forts near Mumbai

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Milind Bhade presents a list of 10 forts near Mumbai that offer a slice of history along with breathtaking views.

Brrrr! Northern India sees a sharp drop in temperature

Brrrr! Northern India sees a sharp drop in temperature

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Pahalgam, a tourist town in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir and a hill station recorded a minimum temperature of -12 degree celsius folowed by Gulmarg another tourist destination in the valley recording a minimum temperate of -10 degrees celsius.

Raid at 4 illegal dance bars in Mumbai, 60 rescued, 80 held

Raid at 4 illegal dance bars in Mumbai, 60 rescued, 80 held

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The raids, which started on Thursday evening, continued till the early hours on Friday.

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