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Can Prashant Kishor Pull Off The Impossible In Bankipur?

Can Prashant Kishor Pull Off The Impossible In Bankipur?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

The Bankipur assembly bypoll is a high-stakes electoral debut for Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor as he challenges the BJP in a constituency that has been a BJP stronghold for nearly two decades.

Bypolls: Prashant Kishor breaches BJP bastion of Bankipur, Cong wins Datia, BJP retains Manjalpur

Bypolls: Prashant Kishor breaches BJP bastion of Bankipur, Cong wins Datia, BJP retains Manjalpur

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Former poll strategist Prashant Kishor made a stunning electoral debut by winning Bihar's Bankipur assembly seat, a long-held BJP bastion. Concurrently, the Congress retained the Datia assembly seat in Madhya Pradesh, while the BJP successfully held onto the Manjalpur seat in Gujarat, showcasing mixed results for the ruling and opposition parties in these crucial by-elections.

Seven Pilgrims Killed by Speeding Truck in Gujarat

Seven Pilgrims Killed by Speeding Truck in Gujarat

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Seven pilgrims were killed and others injured after being struck by a speeding truck in Gujarat's Surendranagar district. The incident occurred on the Lakhtar-Viramgam highway as the group walked to Bahucharaji as part of a religious procession.

Speeding Truck Kills Seven Pilgrims in Gujarat

Speeding Truck Kills Seven Pilgrims in Gujarat

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

A speeding truck ran over a group of pilgrims walking to a temple in Gujarat, killing seven and injuring four.

Akasa Air Staff Arrested In Rs 2.58 Crore Gold Theft

Akasa Air Staff Arrested In Rs 2.58 Crore Gold Theft

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Eight people have been arrested in Ahmedabad for allegedly stealing 2.1 kilograms of gold jewellery worth Rs 2.58 crore from an Akasa Air cargo shipment. The theft involved a pre-planned racket, with two Akasa Air employees among those arrested. The airline has terminated their services and is cooperating with the police investigation.

Farmer arrested after tiger electrocuted in MP; toll touches 25 this year

Farmer arrested after tiger electrocuted in MP; toll touches 25 this year

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A sub-adult tiger was found electrocuted and dumped in a well in Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. The farmer who owns the well has been arrested. This incident brings the total number of tiger deaths in the state to 25 since January, raising concerns about wildlife protection.

Andhra Pradesh, Mizoram, and Delhi Secure Wins at Sub-Junior Hockey Championship

Andhra Pradesh, Mizoram, and Delhi Secure Wins at Sub-Junior Hockey Championship

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Andhra Pradesh, Mizoram, and Delhi recorded significant victories on the second day of the 16th Sub-Junior Men's National Hockey Championship in Rajgir.

With Anand win, Amul land back in BJP stable

With Anand win, Amul land back in BJP stable

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

He defeated sitting Congress MLA Kanti Sodha Parmar in Anand, the home of world famous Amul dairy brand.

Enjoy comedy, but...: Maha ministers warn Kunal Kamra

Enjoy comedy, but...: Maha ministers warn Kunal Kamra

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

If he doesn't apologise, we will speak to him in our own style. Shiv Sena won't leave him. We won't tolerate this insult

Medal hopes Thangavelu, Sharad not included for World Para C'ships

Medal hopes Thangavelu, Sharad not included for World Para C'ships

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Paris Paralympics club throw gold medallist Dharambir Nain and double bronze winner sprinter Preethi Pal have been named as India's flag bearers for the opening ceremony on September 27.

Canadian security officer meets Gujarat cops over deaths near US border

Canadian security officer meets Gujarat cops over deaths near US border

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Three Gujarat-based "illegal immigration" agents, who facilitated the family's ill-fated journey, were later arrested.

London riots: Asians live in fear

London riots: Asians live in fear

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

With rioters looting shops and then burning it down, Indians who own stores in London are a worried lot, reports Kokila Patel.

'India is a good place for entrepreneurs'

'India is a good place for entrepreneurs'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2006

Yogesh Patel, Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of VoiFi Technologies Corp., on why his product will change things.

Sabeer Bhatia on his new venture, JaxtrSMS

Sabeer Bhatia on his new venture, JaxtrSMS

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

JaxtrSMS, co-founded by Bhatia and Yogesh Patel, is an application that allows users to send text messages for free anywhere in the world. It took Bhatia and a team of 50 people over a year to come out with the latest offering. While Bhatia has announced three more ventures - Arzoo, Instacoll and SabseBol - after Hotmail, JaxtrSMS would see him back at the helm as a chief executive officer.

Shinde's Sena knocks out Uddhav's Sena in 36 seats

Shinde's Sena knocks out Uddhav's Sena in 36 seats

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Shinde had retained most of the sitting MLAs, who chose to be with him when he led the rebellion two years ago. They delivered for him on Saturday when votes for the state polls were counted.

Check out Indian athletes who've qualified for Paralympics

Check out Indian athletes who've qualified for Paralympics

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

All Indian athletes who've qualified for the paralympic games

Paralympics 2024: India eye record haul in Paris

Paralympics 2024: India eye record haul in Paris

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

India have sent an 84-strong contingent of para-athletes, the largest ever in the country's history -- a heady mix of youth and experience, for the Paralympic Games, starting in Paris on Wednesday.

57 MLAs renominated in BJP's 4th list for MP polls

57 MLAs renominated in BJP's 4th list for MP polls

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

With this, the ruling BJP has so far declared candidates for 136 seats. Earlier, the BJP had announced 79 candidates, including two lists of 39 each, and another list of one nominee.

Ratan Tata invests in telecom carrier Sabse Technologies

Ratan Tata invests in telecom carrier Sabse Technologies

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Sabse has several patents in the arena of call-control and switching of calls.

What Ashwin was up to during rain break

What Ashwin was up to during rain break

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

The spinner enjoyed a game of darts indoors with Physios Nitin Patel and Yogesh Parmar, and Video Analyst Hari Prasad Mohan.

India's players test negative, 5th Test to go ahead

India's players test negative, 5th Test to go ahead

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

The fifth Test match between England and India, which starts in Manchester on Friday, is doubtful after Team India's support staff tested positive for COVID-19.

Ranji: Ignored for Aus Tests, Sarfaraz hits another ton

Ranji: Ignored for Aus Tests, Sarfaraz hits another ton

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

A round-up of the first day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country, on Tuesday.

Around 55% voter turnout recorded in 5th phase of UP poll

Around 55% voter turnout recorded in 5th phase of UP poll

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

The last two phases of the elections will be held on March 3 and 7.

AAP to end up hurting Cong's chances in Gujarat, benefitting BJP: Experts

AAP to end up hurting Cong's chances in Gujarat, benefitting BJP: Experts

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

The Congress also claimed that the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP was the "B-team" of the BJP in Gujarat.

'I will never claim I was the man who made Rohit Sharma'

'I will never claim I was the man who made Rohit Sharma'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

'Rohit had so much talent that he would have made it anyhow, under any coach, but I am happy I was able to guide him.'

Shastri & Co. awaiting fit to fly certificate to return home

Shastri & Co. awaiting "fit to fly" certificate to return home

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

India's head coach Ravi Shastri, along with bowling and fielding coaches Bharath Arun and R Sridhar, respectively, would need to undergo a "fit to fly" test post recovery from COVID-19, which led to the cancellation of the fifth Test against England in Manchester last week.

IPL 8 Squads: Kings XI Punjab

IPL 8 Squads: Kings XI Punjab

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Check out the Kings XI Punjab squad for the eighth edition of the Indian Premier League.

Schedule: India at the Tokyo Paralaympics

Schedule: India at the Tokyo Paralaympics

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Flag bearer Tek Chand will lead the Indian contingent -- India will be represented by 54 para athletes, the biggest ever contingent in the history of the Games.

Shastri tests positive in RT-PCR; to miss Manchester Test

Shastri tests positive in RT-PCR; to miss Manchester Test

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

India head coach Ravi Shastri has tested positive for COVID-19 in the confirmatory RT-PCR test as well and will remain in isolation for at least the next 10 days, ruling him out of the team's fifth and final Test against England, starting in Manchester on Friday, September 10.

IPL 8 Squads: Royal Challengers Bangalore

IPL 8 Squads: Royal Challengers Bangalore

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Check out the Royal Challengers Bangalore squad for the eighth edition of the Indian Premier League.

Inside IIFA Rocks: Ameesha, Rakul get on stage

Inside IIFA Rocks: Ameesha, Rakul get on stage

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

Bollywood took to the stage quite glamorously at IIFA Rocks, the event that kick-started the 20th edition of IIFA.

Hockey captain Manpreet added to Khel Ratna winners

Hockey captain Manpreet added to Khel Ratna winners

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Olympic bronze-winning Indian men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh was on Tuesday added to the list of Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awardees, taking the total number of this year's winners to an unparalleled 12.

Twenty new athletes added to 2024 Games' TOPS list

Twenty new athletes added to 2024 Games' TOPS list

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Seven Olympic and six Paralympic disciplines were identified for support at a meeting of the Mission Olympic Cell.

IPL 2014 squads: Royal Challengers Bangalore

IPL 2014 squads: Royal Challengers Bangalore

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

Check out the Royal Challengers Bangalore squad for IPL 2014.

No one got COVID from book launch party: Shastri

No one got COVID from book launch party: Shastri

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

India head coach Ravi Shastri says he has no regrets about organising the book launch, which was widely perceived to be the reason for a COVID-19 outbreak that forced the cancellation of the fifth Test against England in Manchester.

Statistical highlights: Delhi vs Rajasthan

Statistical highlights: Delhi vs Rajasthan

Rediff.com18 May 2009

Statistical highlights of Sunday's Indian Premier League match between Delhi Daredevils and Rajasthan Royals in Bloemfontein.

Gujarat civic polls: BJP retains Gandhinagar; Cong bags Bhanvad

Gujarat civic polls: BJP retains Gandhinagar; Cong bags Bhanvad

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

The GMC poll was being seen as a litmus test for the BJP in the backdrop of its sudden and surprising decision to change the state's chief minister and the entire cabinet recently, ahead of the state Assembly polls due next year.

Did Shastri, Kohli ignore BCCI's protocols?

Did Shastri, Kohli ignore BCCI's protocols?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

It is learnt that neither Head Coach Ravi Shastri nor captain Virat Kohli sought any written permission from the BCCI to attend the former's book launch at the team hotel.

India-England 5th Test cancelled over COVID-19 fears

India-England 5th Test cancelled over COVID-19 fears

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

After long discussions, the Board of Control for Cricket in India and England and Wales Cricket Board had said more test results will be taken into consideration before taking a call on the match getting underway.