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2 new election commissioners assume charge

2 new election commissioners assume charge

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Newly appointed election commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu assumed charge on Friday.

Noted singer Anuradha Paudwal joins BJP

Noted singer Anuradha Paudwal joins BJP

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Paudwal praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said she was happy to join the party led by him.

Pant hands GT's Mohit unwanted T20 record

Pant hands GT's Mohit unwanted T20 record

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Before Pant it was Multan Sultans's Pakistan batter Usman Khan who held the record.

Pant reveals DC's plan for resurgence vs GT

Pant reveals DC's plan for resurgence vs GT

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

The captain also said that with DC at 43/3, they wanted to attack GT's main spinners.

UP: 6 arrested for 'leaking' exam paper to recruit review officers

UP: 6 arrested for 'leaking' exam paper to recruit review officers

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The state government cancelled the exam on March 2, following reports that the paper was leaked.

Miss my friend a lot: PM on Arun Jaitley's death anniversary

Miss my friend a lot: PM on Arun Jaitley's death anniversary

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

The prime minister tweeted, "On this day, last year, we lost Shri Arun Jaitley Ji. I miss my friend a lot. Arun Ji diligently served India. His wit, intellect, legal acumen and warm personality were legendary. Here is what I had said during a prayer meeting in his memory."

IPL 2024 kick off date revealed amid elections

IPL 2024 kick off date revealed amid elections

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

IPL set for March 22 start, says league chairman Arun Dhumal

Baffling! England crumbled despite favourable conditions

Baffling! England crumbled despite favourable conditions

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

England went down by an innings and 64 runs in the fifth Test inside three days as India wrapped up an impressive 4-1 series triumph.

SRH's Powerplay was the difference, laments DC skipper Pant

SRH's Powerplay was the difference, laments DC skipper Pant

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant conceded his side was literally doing catchup all through the match after Sunrisers Hyderabad made a huge 'power play' statement, smashing 125 runs to set an IPL record in Delhi on Saturday.

Farhan-Shibani-Anusha Play Holi

Farhan-Shibani-Anusha Play Holi

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Like every year, Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar hosted a Holi party at their Mumbai home, Janki Kutir, and invited family and friends over.

Which Movie Did Nushrratt Watch?

Which Movie Did Nushrratt Watch?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Film folk arrived to watch singer Guru Randhawa make his acting debut in a feature film called Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay in the film's special screening.

BJP suffers huge setback in UP, Cong-SP win more seats

BJP suffers huge setback in UP, Cong-SP win more seats

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) gave a huge blow to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance by winning 43 seats out of total 80 Lok Sabha seats of Uttar Pradesh, as per the Election Commission.

Companies Join Battle Against Sugar, Salt

Companies Join Battle Against Sugar, Salt

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Mondelez, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Nestle India have been working on bringing down the sugar, salt, and sodium content.

BCCI SOP: 60-plus Arun Lal can't coach Bengal

BCCI SOP: 60-plus Arun Lal can't coach Bengal

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

The BCCI's Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for state associations bars 60-plus individuals from taking part in the training camp ahead of the new season, potentially affecting Arun Lal and Australian Dav Whatmore, who are coaches of Bengal and Baroda respectively.

Amre explains Shaw's absence: IPL demands results; Porel stepped up

Amre explains Shaw's absence: IPL demands results; Porel stepped up

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Shaw was retained by the Capitals ahead of the season and didn't feature in the first two games. In his first game of IPL 2024, he struck a quick 43 off 27 balls against Chennai Super Kings.

HC upholds life imprisonment of Arun Gawli in murder case

HC upholds life imprisonment of Arun Gawli in murder case

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

The HC has upheld the sentence and conviction of Gawli and other accused.

Take strict action against Rahul for 'match-fixing' remarks: BJP to EC

Take strict action against Rahul for 'match-fixing' remarks: BJP to EC

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The BJP said the former Congress chief's comments during the public meeting were "extremely objectionable" as they are not just in violation of the model code of conduct but could have serious implications.

'Budget Hasn't Addressed Real Economy Issues'

'Budget Hasn't Addressed Real Economy Issues'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

'Generating employment requires a shift in policy.' 'If not, the country will face economic, social and political challenges in the coming years.'

Arthi Arun wins five gold medals in Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships

Arthi Arun wins five gold medals in Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

The achievement in the Commonwealth Championships is considered to be the gateway to World Powerlifting Championship.

Randeep-Lin Seek Ram's Blessings

Randeep-Lin Seek Ram's Blessings

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Quite a few film folk attended the pran pratishtha ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya.

IPL: DC captain Pant suspended for one match; fined heavily!

IPL: DC captain Pant suspended for one match; fined heavily!

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Rishabh Pant will miss Sunday's crucial match against RCB after he was handed a one-match suspension for maintaining a slow over-rate.

Ram, Sita, Laxman Invited To Ayodhya

Ram, Sita, Laxman Invited To Ayodhya

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Not only will Arun Govil, Sunil Lahiri and Deepika Chikhalia attend the Pran Pratistha ceremony, Moti Sagar, Ramanand Sagar's son, also received an invitation.

Boost Consumption Of The Poorest 80 Crores And Not The Richest Eight Crores

Boost Consumption Of The Poorest 80 Crores And Not The Richest Eight Crores

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

There are reports that the government will soon cut income taxes by about Rs 50,000 crore to boost consumption.
Prime Minister Modi, I suggest that, instead, you distribute about one lakh crore rupees per year to the 80 crore poor, which will boost both consumption and economic growth, suggests Kalyan Singhal, McCurdy Professor of Business at the University of Baltimore.

Social media influencer held for human trafficking in 3-day police custody

Social media influencer held for human trafficking in 3-day police custody

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Kataria has been involved in a big nexus of the human traffickers since last year and may have links with an international gang, the police said.

Voters Arrive Via Boat To Cast Votes

Voters Arrive Via Boat To Cast Votes

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

The second phase of the Lok Sabha election ended on Friday, April 26, 2024, for 88 seats across 13 states.

IPL 2024 too much in batters' favour: Ganguly

IPL 2024 too much in batters' favour: Ganguly

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

'...that's one area that needs to be looked at in the future, the balance between bat and ball.'

Why Rahul Gandhi opted for Rae Bareli instead of Amethi

Why Rahul Gandhi opted for Rae Bareli instead of Amethi

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Amid criticism that the Congress had given a walkover to Irani in Amethi, sources said, the party in its wisdom believed that Rae Bareli's historical, emotional and electoral importance for the Gandhi family was higher than that of Amethi.

Arun Kumar appointed chief of aviation regulatory body

Arun Kumar appointed chief of aviation regulatory body

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Kumar is an IAS officer of 1989 batch of Haryana cadre.

Did Rajiv Gandhi Open Babri Masjid's Locks?

Did Rajiv Gandhi Open Babri Masjid's Locks?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

A revealing excerpt from Mani Shankar Aiyar's fascinating new book, The Rajiv I Knew.

No final decision on Ram Lalla idol: Ayodhya temple trust

No final decision on Ram Lalla idol: Ayodhya temple trust

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

The decision will be taken by the trust in consultation with Shankaracharya Vijayendra Saraswati and other seers, trust functionaries said.

Odisha: BJP candidate breaks EVM, attacks poll officer

Odisha: BJP candidate breaks EVM, attacks poll officer

Rediff.com25 May 2024

A sitting MLA and Bharatiya Janata Party candidate allegedly broke an electronic voting machine (EVM) and attacked a polling officer inside a booth during voting in Odisha which recorded a voter turnout of over 60.97 per cent in six Lok Sabha seats and 42 assembly segments, officials said.

Vadodara: Residents oppose allotment of flat to Muslim woman

Vadodara: Residents oppose allotment of flat to Muslim woman

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Several residents of a housing complex built by the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) under a Gujarat government scheme have been staging protests against the allotment of a flat to a Muslim woman, saying the locality is meant only for Hindus.

India's first-ever hybrid pitch unveiled in Dharamsala

India's first-ever hybrid pitch unveiled in Dharamsala

Rediff.com6 May 2024

'Yes, the playing conditions still vary over time. But you're still in control of what sort of works for you on a pitch. So, you might play on a new hybrid pitch for one game.'

SC to hear plea against appointment of EC under new law

SC to hear plea against appointment of EC under new law

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The NGO challenges the validity of a provision of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023.

Adhir wants names of candidates short-listed for EC

Adhir wants names of candidates short-listed for EC

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Ahead of the meeting of the prime minister-chaired high powered panel for selection of Election Commissioners, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has written to the Law Ministry seeking details of short-listed candidates along with their 'dossiers'.

Sitharaman pays homage to Arun Jaitley in Budget

Sitharaman pays homage to Arun Jaitley in Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

"Of the structural reforms, the GST has been the most historic in our country. Its chief architect is not with us today. I pay homage to the visionary leader late Arun Jaitely. GST has been gradually maturing into a tax that has integrated the country economically," she said during her budget speech.

'BJP has changed the functioning of Election Commission'

'BJP has changed the functioning of Election Commission'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'The Election Commission cannot be regulated by the government.'

'Yodha has my best action sequences in a decade'

'Yodha has my best action sequences in a decade'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Sidharth Malhotra will be seen in an action-packed avatar in Yodha, releasing March 15.

Porel Or Pooran: Who Was Better? Vote!

Porel Or Pooran: Who Was Better? Vote!

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Abhishek Porel and Tristan Stubbs struck half-centuries for Delhi Capitals in their final league game of the season.

Who Is Rasikh Salam Dar?

Who Is Rasikh Salam Dar?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

Rasikh Salam Dar emerged as Delhi Capitals' hero with the ball, with excellent figures of 3/34.