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'They said the order has come from the top-most authorities'

'They said the order has come from the top-most authorities'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

'A male constable addressed my mother using profanities.' 'They said nothing could save our home from being bulldozed.' 'They want to make my father their sacrificial goat.'

8 AMAZING lessons to learn from Team India

8 AMAZING lessons to learn from Team India

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Cricket writer Bharat Sundaresan shares the key takeaways from Team India's historic win that you can apply in every day life.

Needed: Comprehensive farm reform

Needed: Comprehensive farm reform

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

As far as possible, investment in the agriculture sector must be from the government, and not the private sector, states Santushti Raj Thapar.

'BCCI under no obligation to become NADA signatory'

'BCCI under no obligation to become NADA signatory'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket India's Committee of Administrators will meet in Mumbai on November 3 to chalk out a plan to deal with mounting pressure from the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), which wants Indian cricketers under its ambit.

Stand-off between retailers and malls over rentals worsens

Stand-off between retailers and malls over rentals worsens

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

At the heart of the matter are revenue-share rental agreements that retailers are mooting over fixed-rent contracts that they say are unsustainable, given the revenue loss they've suffered during the lockdown.

'Sex scandal' continues to rock the Karnataka assembly

'Sex scandal' continues to rock the Karnataka assembly

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

The 'sex scandal' allegedly involving Bharatiya Janata Party MLA and former Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi rocked the Karnataka Assembly again on Tuesday, with the Opposition Congress protesting in the well of the house, demanding an inquiry monitored by the Chief Justice of the high court.

India hits back at Uncle Sam with tariff hikes

India hits back at Uncle Sam with tariff hikes

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

The commerce department has said that earnings through the new tax will equal the losses faced by Indian industry after the US tariffs on steel and aluminium.

DMK, allies take out rally against CAA in Chennai

DMK, allies take out rally against CAA in Chennai

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Thousands of people marched on the streets with Dravida Munnetra Kazagham president MK Stalin to protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act in Chennai on Monday. Several senior leaders of opposition parties including that of Congress, Communist Party of India, Communist Party of India-Marxist, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, and Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam participated in the mega rally to register their protest against the new law.

On this day: US tennis great Andre Agassi was born

On this day: US tennis great Andre Agassi was born

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

He went on to lift the US Open title in 1994 and, after shaving his head on the advice of his then actress girlfriend Brooke Shields, the Australian Open crown in 1995 before adding an Olympic gold at Atlanta 1996.

Not scared of anyone, will continue our fight: Gandhis after receiving bail

Not scared of anyone, will continue our fight: Gandhis after receiving bail

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

Sonia and Rahul, who came straight to the Congress headquarters from the court where they were granted bail in the National Herald case, asserted that they will continue to fight and "not bow down".

Why 1,000 migrants gathered in Mumbai today

Why 1,000 migrants gathered in Mumbai today

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'They were only chanting one slogan, "Ghar jaana hai (we want to go home)".'

For third day running, National Herald case stalls Rajya Sabha

For third day running, National Herald case stalls Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Congress members, shouting slogans against the government, trooped into the well shouting slogans like "Modi teri tanashahi nahi chalegi".

Murray etches name in Wimbledon history with 2nd title

Murray etches name in Wimbledon history with 2nd title

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Britain's Andy Murray won lifted his second Wimbledon title after defeating Canadian Milos Raonic 6-4 7-6(3) 7-6(2) on Sunday. Following that clinical performance, here is a list of Wimbledon men's singles champions since 1922....

Air India may see another strike as pilots oppose ministry move

Air India may see another strike as pilots oppose ministry move

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Air India and Indian Airlines merged in 2007.

15 Things Bollywood expects the heroine to do

15 Things Bollywood expects the heroine to do

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Who says Bollywood gals have it easy?

9-yr-old dies outside Patna AIIMS as father stood in queue

9-yr-old dies outside Patna AIIMS as father stood in queue

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

Rambalak pleaded with people standing ahead of him to let him go first, citing critical condition of his daughter but no one budged.

We're going strong: Farmers' protest enters 100th day

We're going strong: Farmers' protest enters 100th day

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

For over three months, the three Delhi border points at Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur have transformed into townships occupied by thousands of farmers from different parts of the country, mainly Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh.

Protests against citizenship bill rock Assam

Protests against citizenship bill rock Assam

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

The agitators belonging to 70 organisations, led by KMSS and Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad, gathered at the secretariat to protest against the passing of the bill in the Lower House of Parliament.

Next 4-6 months could be worst of COVID-19: Bill Gates

Next 4-6 months could be worst of COVID-19: Bill Gates

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, whose foundation has been part of the effort to develop and deliver COVID-19 vaccines, has warned that the next four to six months could be the worst of the coronavirus pandemic.

Concrete barriers at Delhi-Ghaziabad border as more join farmers' protest

Concrete barriers at Delhi-Ghaziabad border as more join farmers' protest

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Security was stepped up after farmers threatened to block more highways connecting the national capital.

Cibulkova reaches last eight but wins few friends

Cibulkova reaches last eight but wins few friends

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

The Slovakian eventually won 6-4, 6-1 but the match will be remembered for a ludicrous umpiring decision at a crucial stage of a tight opening set.

Bigg Boss 13: Siddharth upset with Shehnaaz

Bigg Boss 13: Siddharth upset with Shehnaaz

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Shehnaaz Gill tries to talk to Siddharth Shukla and make him laugh with her antics, but Sid is in no mood to forgive her.

Twitter accounts for only 17% of Indian social network users

Twitter accounts for only 17% of Indian social network users

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

India will surpass the US to lead the global tally of the largest Facebook user base on mobile by 2017, it had forecast.

No last minute deal with players, says Cricket Australia

No last minute deal with players, says Cricket Australia

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

The Australian cricket board confirmed on Friday there would be no eleventh hour breakthrough in a bitter pay dispute with the players' union, leaving more than 200 leading cricketers uncontracted and the fate of future tournaments in limbo.

Don't trust BJP, won't support them during trust vote, says Sena

Don't trust BJP, won't support them during trust vote, says Sena

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

As the Bharatiya Janata Party seeks the trust vote on the floor of the Maharashtra assembly on Wednesday, the Shiv Sena has announced that it will not vote in favour of the BJP's minority government.

'Occupy UGC' protest: Students try to enter office in Delhi, detained

'Occupy UGC' protest: Students try to enter office in Delhi, detained

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

The students, camping outside the UGC office since Wednesday demanding revocation of the move, alleged they were lathi-charged and about 100 of them detained when they tried to go inside to meet the officials.

Here's a complete list of Wimbledon men's singles champions

Here's a complete list of Wimbledon men's singles champions

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

List of men's singles champions at Wimbledon:

'Missing' MP MLA returns, says he supports Kamal Nath

'Missing' MP MLA returns, says he supports Kamal Nath

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Three Congress MLAs -- Hardeep Singh Dang, Bisahulal Singh and Raghuraj Kansana -- are reportedly still untraceable.

8 oppn MPs suspended from RS over 'unruly behaviour'

8 oppn MPs suspended from RS over 'unruly behaviour'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Rajya Sabha witnessed unruly scenes on Sunday as Opposition members stormed the well and reached the deputy chairman's seat to protest against the farm bills debated and passed by the Upper House through voice vote.

Former Bigg Boss contestant Sofia Hayat turns a nun

Former Bigg Boss contestant Sofia Hayat turns a nun

Rediff.com25 May 2016

The latest Bollywood updates.

LOVE GURU: 'She's particular about secrecy'

LOVE GURU: 'She's particular about secrecy'

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Relationship problems? Let Love Guru help.

Factbox: A list of French Open men's champions over time

Factbox: A list of French Open men's champions over time

Rediff.com26 May 2017

The 2nd major of the year, the French Open will start on the weekend. With the clay-court grand slam starting on Sunday, here is the list of French Open champions over the years

Kejriwal says EC promoting graft by restraining him

Kejriwal says EC promoting graft by restraining him

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

In a letter to Zaidi, Kejriwal had said that his remarks were aimed to containing graft.

All about Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic

All about Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

Novak Djokovic endured a fierce challenge to his Melbourne Park reign before overhauling Dominic Thiem 6-4, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday to clinch an eighth Australian Open crown and reclaim the world number one ranking. While Rafa Nadal rules Roland Garros with 12 titles, Djokovic holds sway in the title match at Rod Laver Arena having never lost a final in Melbourne Park.

Supreme Court's decision is what it is, says Sports Minister Goel

Supreme Court's decision is what it is, says Sports Minister Goel

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

'The Sports Ministry is not between Supreme Court, BCCI and Anurag Thakur. Directly Sports Ministry has nothing to do either with Lodha Committee or BCCI and with their decisions'

Thai Premier refuses to resign as protesters block key roads

Thai Premier refuses to resign as protesters block key roads

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Thai protesters threatened to take Prime Minister Yingluck Shinwatra into "custody" and marched on several state buildings on the second day of a shutdown of Bangkok to force her to resign even as the embattled Premier rejected their demands to quit.

For fourth straight day, Congress stalls Lok Sabha proceedings

For fourth straight day, Congress stalls Lok Sabha proceedings

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

Belligerent Congress members trooped into the Well during the Question Hour and raised slogans, even as Speaker Sumitra Mahajan went ahead with the proceedings.

Blocked by US House Speaker, Trump delays State of the Union address

Blocked by US House Speaker, Trump delays State of the Union address

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Trump announcing his decision said it was Pelosi's "prerogative" to suggest a later date.

It's true! Donald Trump nominated for Peace Nobel 2016:

It's true! Donald Trump nominated for Peace Nobel 2016:

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Controversial Republican frontrunner Donald Trump has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize 2016 for his "vigorous" ideology that counters radical Islam as a weapon of deterrence, according to media reports.

Portfolio rejigs of RBI deputy governors soon

Portfolio rejigs of RBI deputy governors soon

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Given the pressure from India Inc and the banking fraternity, it is surmised that the portfolio rejig will take place before April.