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Nitish meets Guv, tenders resignation, recommends dissolution of assembly

Nitish meets Guv, tenders resignation, recommends dissolution of assembly

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

The governor accepted the resignation and asked Kumar to continue as the caretaker chief minister till the new National Democratic Alliance government is sworn in.

What's Pakistan's Afghan Plan?

What's Pakistan's Afghan Plan?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Pakistan is making efforts at multiple levels for the Taliban government to have a soft landing, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

10 AMAZING Stories from Across The World

10 AMAZING Stories from Across The World

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Aseem Chhabra brings you the Best of the Berlinale.

Lopetegui sacked as Real Madrid coach

Lopetegui sacked as Real Madrid coach

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Former player and reserve team boss Santiago Solari has been put in caretaker charge after negotiations between the club and former Chelsea, Italy and Juventus boss Antonio Conte broke down on Monday, the club added.

Is Guardiola getting ready to leave Manchester City?

Is Guardiola getting ready to leave Manchester City?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola denied reports that his contract contains a 'break clause' that could allow him to leave at the end of the season. The Spaniard signed an extension last year until 2021 but with City's hopes of a third successive Premier League title now looking remote, questions have been raised about his future.

J&K likely headed for Governor's rule

J&K likely headed for Governor's rule

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

With talks between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Peoples Democratic Party on government formation in Jammu and Kashmir making no headway, the state seems to be headed for a spell of governor's rule.

RA&W behind Nepal PM's decision to dissolve parliament?

RA&W behind Nepal PM's decision to dissolve parliament?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Did Oli turn to India when he realised that China was backing unity of the Nepal Communist Party rather than the government led by his faction?

Sri Lanka govt to probe 2011 World Cup final 'fixing' allegation

Sri Lanka govt to probe 2011 World Cup final 'fixing' allegation

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Sri Lanka's sports ministry on Friday ordered an investigation into former sports minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage's allegation that their loss to India in the 2011 World Cup final was fixed by "certain parties". Sports minister Dullas Alahapperuma has ordered the investigation and asked for a report on its progress every two weeks, the ministry said in a statement.

Conspirator in Gauri Lankesh murder arrested

Conspirator in Gauri Lankesh murder arrested

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Rushikesh Devdikar alias Murali, 44, who was absconding was arrested on Thursday from his hideout at Katras in Dhanbad district of Jharkhand, the SIT said in a statement. According to the probe team, Devdikar was part of the conspiracy to kill Lankesh. He is accused number 18 in the case.

Aston Villa sack manager Di Matteo

Aston Villa sack manager Di Matteo

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Aston Villa have sacked manager Roberto Di Matteo, the Championship club said on Monday.

Hiddink gets another chance to revive Chelsea's fortunes

Hiddink gets another chance to revive Chelsea's fortunes

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

Dutchman Guus Hiddink was named as Premier League champions Chelsea's interim manager for a second time on Saturday following the sacking of Jose Mourinho, the club said in a statement.

After Super League climbdown, City and Spurs register wins

After Super League climbdown, City and Spurs register wins

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Manchester City move a step closer to the Premier League title after a game in which both sides finished with 10 men.

PIX: Clever Benzema assist helps Real Madrid go clear at the top

PIX: Clever Benzema assist helps Real Madrid go clear at the top

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema produced an audacious back-heeled assist for Casemiro to score as they beat Espanyol 1-0 away on Sunday to capitalise on Barcelona's slip-up a day earlier and move two points clear at the top of La Liga. Brazilian midfielder Casemiro slid to the ground to guide the ball home on the stroke of halftime after being played in by a stroke of genius from Benzema, who dragged the ball through the legs of his marker Bernardo Espinosa to find his team mate.

Akshaye Khanna's mum no more

Akshaye Khanna's mum no more

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Sadly, Rahul and Akshaye lose both their parents within 18 months.

'Vajpayee brought BJP to the pole position of Indian politics'

'Vajpayee brought BJP to the pole position of Indian politics'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

'When economic policies were attacked by people on his own side, he went ahead despite all the criticisms in the coalition, within the party and the Sangh Parivar.'

At 7k, IIT grads design device to detect heart health

At 7k, IIT grads design device to detect heart health

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

The device is powered by AI engine that conducts risk analysis on an individual's health data to note the slightest of deviations from their healthy baselines and detect any early signs of health deterioration.

Khaleda Zia will face trial for violence, warns Hasina

Khaleda Zia will face trial for violence, warns Hasina

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has criticised opposition's ongoing agitation to thwart the January 5 polls and warned that Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Khaleda Zia would be held responsible for the deaths and violence.

Why Manchester United can't afford any more slip-ups...

Why Manchester United can't afford any more slip-ups...

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Saturday's 2-1 FA Cup quarter-final defeat at Wolverhampton Wanderers followed a 2-0 loss at Arsenal last week.

Man arrested with live bullet at Kejriwal's residence

Man arrested with live bullet at Kejriwal's residence

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

He was among the 13 people, including Muslim clerics, who had gone to Kejriwal's Janata Darbar with a request to increase the salary provided by the Waqf Board.

Rahul, Naidu 'confident' of winning Telangana

Rahul, Naidu 'confident' of winning Telangana

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

He charged KCR with using 'abusive language' in campaigning and claimed that it showed signs of his nervousness and insecurity.

Much awaited getaway from the lockdown

Much awaited getaway from the lockdown

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

'Hope your weekend is less strenuous than ours,' says Kishore Singh.

EPL: Young concerned by United's top four ambition

EPL: Young concerned by United's top four ambition

Rediff.com7 May 2019

'We haven't managed to get ourselves in the top four. We needed other teams to help us out and we needed to help ourselves and we haven't done that'

How BJP rose in Goa with Christian help

How BJP rose in Goa with Christian help

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

It is a record that the saffron party has created, where the majority of its legislators belonged to the minority community.

Man found dead in pool at Demi Moore's house

Man found dead in pool at Demi Moore's house

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Reacting to the shocking news, Moore called it an "unthinkable tragedy."

Pogba thanks ex-Manchester United boss Mourinho

Pogba thanks ex-Manchester United boss Mourinho

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has thanked Jose Mourinho for helping him 'improve as a person' despite the breakdown of their relationship in the last few months leading up to the former manager's sacking on Tuesday.

Ready to forgo 1/3rd share in Ayodhya land: Shia body to SC

Ready to forgo 1/3rd share in Ayodhya land: Shia body to SC

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

"I am supporting the Hindu side," lawyer M C Dhingra, appearing for Shia Wakf Board, told the bench.

Lukaku, Shaw want Solskjaer for United job after Champions League win

Lukaku, Shaw want Solskjaer for United job after Champions League win

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

'We won at Tottenham away, Chelsea away, then Arsenal in the FA Cup, now this game today. What else does he have to do?'

Merkel gets fourth term with SDP support

Merkel gets fourth term with SDP support

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

This will be the third 'grand coalition' between the ruling CDU and the SPD since 2005.

'Hanuman Garhi temple was built by a Muslim ruler'

'Hanuman Garhi temple was built by a Muslim ruler'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

'He also granted the temple freedom from all taxes and decreed that no one could litigate against it ever.'

Rajasthan youths complain of lack of jobs, but have faith in Modi

Rajasthan youths complain of lack of jobs, but have faith in Modi

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

The Congress has made lack of jobs, along with agrarian distress, its key election plank in the run-up to the December 7 assembly polls.

Govt issues guidelines for non-coronavirus health facilities

Govt issues guidelines for non-coronavirus health facilities

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

The move comes after a few hospitals closed down following the detection of the disease among its medical workers.

I may get raped, I can be killed, says Kathua rape victim's lawyer

I may get raped, I can be killed, says Kathua rape victim's lawyer

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

The lawyer also said that she has been called anti-Hindu and has been boycotted socially.

Lankan Prez names brother Mahinda as PM

Lankan Prez names brother Mahinda as PM

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

The two brothers led a decisive campaign that helped end the island nation's three decade long civil war against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam.

With no government in sight, Governor's rule imposed in Jammu and Kashmir

With no government in sight, Governor's rule imposed in Jammu and Kashmir

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Governor's rule was imposed in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday after political parties failed to muster the requisite number in the 87-member assembly for staking claim to form the government.

How much is Kareena contributing to fight COVID-19?

How much is Kareena contributing to fight COVID-19?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

With India all geared up to fight the coronavirus pandemic, film folk have come forward to help out and contribute to the PM-CARES relief fund.

Southgate to coach England until 2022 World Cup

Southgate to coach England until 2022 World Cup

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Southgate, who had two years left on his deal, will now lead England into the Euro 2020 tournament and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Another slaughterhouse sealed in UP

Another slaughterhouse sealed in UP

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

A slaughterhouse, which was allegedly being run illegally, was sealed by the district authorities in the Kamalgadaha locality under Jaitpura police station in Varanasi

Why is IAF splashing around cash on replacing Avros?

Why is IAF splashing around cash on replacing Avros?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

The Indian Air Force is wasting crores of Rupees on replacing the Avro-748, which has been a bits-and-pieces aircraft without any real operational role, says Ajai Shukla

Alex Ferguson's managerial career in PICTURES

Alex Ferguson's managerial career in PICTURES

Rediff.com9 May 2013

A look at the key moments in Alex Ferguson's managerial career.

Sasikala expels OPS, aides; Palaniswami new legislature party leader

Sasikala expels OPS, aides; Palaniswami new legislature party leader

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Palaniswami, a known Sasikala loyalist and a five-time MLA, is the party's strongman from Salem district.