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Cab war intensifies: Ola, Uber zip into non-metros for lead

Cab war intensifies: Ola, Uber zip into non-metros for lead

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Micro may soon overtake rival Uber in terms of number of rides.

Aseemanand: Many aliases, one saffron identity

Aseemanand: Many aliases, one saffron identity

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

Wearing multiple identities of religious preacher, science student and terror accused, the saffron robed Aseemanand, once known as the most wanted man in India, was the alleged link between the series of three bombings that ripped through India in 2007.

Record jump of 2,573 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs, toll at 1,389

Record jump of 2,573 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs, toll at 1,389

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 29,685, while 11,761 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, it said.

Saffron wave drowns Congress's assembly poll gains in Rajasthan

Saffron wave drowns Congress's assembly poll gains in Rajasthan

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The highest winning margin was registered by BJP candidate Subhash Chandra Baheria in Bhilwara who defeated Congress candidate Ram Pal Sharma with a margin of 6,12,000 votes.

SC stays coercive action against TV anchor on remarks on Sufi Saint

SC stays coercive action against TV anchor on remarks on Sufi Saint

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

It was alleged that the journalist in his news show on June 15 had used the term 'Lootera Chishti' for the Sufi saint, inviting reactions from the Muslim community.

How IM's top terrorist helped sleuths nab Zaveri Bazaar bomber

How IM's top terrorist helped sleuths nab Zaveri Bazaar bomber

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

Indian Mujahideen's new chief Tehsin Akhtar was arrested quite a few days ago, but security agencies decided to keep the news under wraps to entrap fellow terror operative Waqar Ahmed and three other terrorists of the IM.

Prayers for Sheikh Hasina

Prayers for Sheikh Hasina

Rediff.com22 Jun 2006

First look on Bangladeshi leader offering prayers at the Ajmer shrine.

Congress steers clear of Suresh Kalmadi and family

Congress steers clear of Suresh Kalmadi and family

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

In its third list of candidates for the coming Lok Sabha elections, the Congress on Tuesday fielded 58 candidates, mostly tried and tested ones. While most sitting ministers, including Kapil Sibal (Chandni Chowk), Krishna Tirath (Northwest Delhi), Sachin Pilot (Ajmer) and Srikant Jena (Balasore) were retained, the surprise elements were state Youth Congress President Vishwajeet Kadam replacing tainted Suresh Kalmadi from Pune and cricketer Mohammed Azharuddin from Tonk-Sawai Madhopur (Rajasthan).

India sees biggest spike in COVID-19 with 6,088 cases; tally climbs to 1.18 lakh

India sees biggest spike in COVID-19 with 6,088 cases; tally climbs to 1.18 lakh

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Maharashtra continues to remain the worst-affected state with 41,642 cases, followed by Tamil Nadu (13,967 cases), Gujarat (12,905 cases), and Delhi (11,659 cases).

The Pilot who gets co-driver's seat in Rajasthan

The Pilot who gets co-driver's seat in Rajasthan

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The man who could well have been a high-level corporate may have to content himself being deputy chief minister. But other challenges await.

The Pilot who helped drive Congress to victory in Rajasthan

The Pilot who helped drive Congress to victory in Rajasthan

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

The 41-year-old 'young gun' travelled the length and breadth of the state to strengthen the party at the grassroots level and ensure its comeback.

Vajpayee's ashes immersed in Ganga in Haridwar

Vajpayee's ashes immersed in Ganga in Haridwar

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

The convoy started from Bhalla college ground and went to Har ki Pauri with a host of party leaders and family members in attendance.

Around the world with Mandira Bedi

Around the world with Mandira Bedi

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The world is Mandy's oyster!

#Pushkarfair2015: 12 fantastic reasons why you should head to Pushkar

#Pushkarfair2015: 12 fantastic reasons why you should head to Pushkar

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Where the most popular camel fair in the world is on...

9/11: 20 Years Later, A Father Mourns A Dead Son

9/11: 20 Years Later, A Father Mourns A Dead Son

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Dates like 9/11 should never be allowed to pass by forgotten because terrorism is not to be borne, inhumanity is not to borne.

Memories of Elections from another day

Memories of Elections from another day

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

As the 2019 Lok Sabha election approaches, some rare photographs from the 1996 election campaign, which saw a Bharatiya Janata Party prime minister for the first time in India's history, albeit only for 13 days.

Modi's biggest crisis yet

Modi's biggest crisis yet

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

This is a national leadership gone so wrong that India's most powerful prime minister in four decades has personally taken charge of medical oxygen shortages, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Working to implement rigorous contact-tracing, says Govt

Working to implement rigorous contact-tracing, says Govt

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

Joint secretary in the ministry Lav Agarwal said 149 new COVID-19 cases, including two deaths, have been reported since Friday. Combined efforts are on to ensure 100 per cent lockdown and that social distancing gets implemented, he said at a press briefing on the current COVID-19 situation in India.

Raje govt in a fix over member's dual role as MP, MLA

Raje govt in a fix over member's dual role as MP, MLA

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

The Rajasthan assembly is facing a peculiar problem. The monsoon session has been witnessing ruckus almost everyday due to the presence of Sanwar Lal Jat, a cabinet minister in the Vasundhara Raje government. Incidentally, Jat is also a Member of Parliament, who defeated Congress state president Sachin Pilot in the 15th Lok Sabha polls.

First salary: 'I earned Rs 20 as an apprentice'

First salary: 'I earned Rs 20 as an apprentice'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Rediff readers tell us about their first salary.

Togadia released

Togadia released

Rediff.com22 Apr 2003

Exclusive! RSS leader: Home ministry misused agencies to trap me

Exclusive! RSS leader: Home ministry misused agencies to trap me

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

'The country's home ministry has misused investigating agencies in the most illegal, corrupt, inhuman and unjustified way to trap innocents like me in terror traps,' says RSS leader Indresh Kumar, who terror accused Swami Aseemanand alleged knew of plots to bomb the Samjhauta Express, the Mecca Masjid and the Ajmer Dargah.

Key accused among 2 held in Alwar gang rape case

Key accused among 2 held in Alwar gang rape case

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Chhote Lal, who was the sixth accused to be arrested, has a criminal history.

More CBMs possible during Musharraf's visit

More CBMs possible during Musharraf's visit

Rediff.com14 Apr 2005

Heading a 45-member delegation, Musharraf will fly straight to Ajmer on April 16 for offering prayers at the Ajmer Sharif dargah before he begins his official part of the visit.

Army men martyred in Kashmir cremated in hometowns

Army men martyred in Kashmir cremated in hometowns

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and South Western Army chief Lt Gen Alok Kler paid tributes to Col Sharma at Jaipur Military Station's 61, Cavalry Ground.

CBSE Class XII results declared

CBSE Class XII results declared

Rediff.com26 May 2004

The results were declared for Delhi and Allahabad regions covering seven states, and Class X results were declared for Ajmer and Chennai regions.\n\n\n\n

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

This week's collection of unbelievably unusual images from across the world.

Photos: Chasing the rains in Jaisalmer

Photos: Chasing the rains in Jaisalmer

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Rajasthan is beautiful in the monsoons. The desert blooms with patches of green, the blues and yellows become more pronounced and the water bodies fill up to the brim.

'Rahul is not a chest-thumping, self-proclaimed hero'

'Rahul is not a chest-thumping, self-proclaimed hero'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

In this interview to Sheela Bhatt, Pilot tries hard to defend his party, government and his leader Rahul Gandhi while talking about Modi.

Toll in Barmer tragedy reaches 15, 71 injured: Police

Toll in Barmer tragedy reaches 15, 71 injured: Police

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

The incident took place on Sunday when a pandal fell on the people due to strong winds and heavy rains during a religious programme.

Breathtaking images of a solar eclipse

Breathtaking images of a solar eclipse

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

The partial solar eclipse was visible from certain parts of India.

Pak youth delegation to visit India on Tuesday

Pak youth delegation to visit India on Tuesday

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

A 50-member Pakistani youth peace delegation will travel to India on Tuesday for a two-week visit to boost the bilateral peace process through people-to-people contacts.

We should unite and challenge Pakistan: Opposition

We should unite and challenge Pakistan: Opposition

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

The opposition on Thursday accused the government of failing to check terror strikes in the country, including on Wednesday attack in Srinagar in which five Central Reserve Police Force personnel were killed.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Here's a recap of the events from the past 24 hours.

UPA rolled out the red carpet for Pakistan PM: Rajnath

UPA rolled out the red carpet for Pakistan PM: Rajnath

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party president Rajnath Singh on Monday alleged that the United Progressive Alliance government extended a red carpet welcome to Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf during his personal visit to Ajmer Sharif, when it should have scaled down relations with Islamabad after the killing of two Indian soldiers.

MPs condemn rights violation against minorities in Pak

MPs condemn rights violation against minorities in Pak

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

Condemning atrocities on minorities in Pakistan, a Bharatiya Janata Party member demanded in the Rajya Sabha that India raise the issue at international level as it was violation of human rights.

PHOTO: Sonakshi joins Akshay and Imran for OUATIMD madness

PHOTO: Sonakshi joins Akshay and Imran for OUATIMD madness

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Japanese tourist rape case: 20 years imprisonment for 3

Japanese tourist rape case: 20 years imprisonment for 3

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Three persons were on Friday sentenced to 20 years imprisonment by a court in Jaipur for raping a 20-year-old Japanese tourist on the Jaipur-Ajmer National Highway in February.

Bengal batsman smashes 413 not out in club league

Bengal batsman smashes 413 not out in club league

Rediff.com25 Dec 2016

Bengal middle-order batsman Pankaj Shaw made it truly a Merry Christmas amassing a record 413 not out in the three-day Cricket Association of Bengal First Division tournament in Kolkata on Sunday. Representing Barisha Sporting, the 28-year-old batsman struck 44 fours and 23 sixes en-route to the first 400-plus score in a three-day CAB league. Barisha Sporting were overnight 192/2 with the No. 4 batsman on 44 as he carried forward his sublime knock.

Sunil Joshi murder case: The key to RSS-terror link?

Sunil Joshi murder case: The key to RSS-terror link?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

A new theory has emerged surrounding the death of former Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh man Sunil Joshi -- he was murdered over a business tussle. Vicky Nanjappa reports