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Sahara Group chief Subrata Roy dies of cardiorespiratory arrest

Sahara Group chief Subrata Roy dies of cardiorespiratory arrest

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Sahara Group chief Subrata Roy passed away on Tuesday due to a cardiorespiratory arrest after a prolonged illness, a company statement said. He was 75. He was 75. According to the company statement, he passed away at 10.30 pm due to cardio-respiratory arrest following an extended battle with complications arising from metastatic malignancy, hypertension, and diabetes.

Pistorius eligible for parole over miscalculation in sentence duration

Pistorius eligible for parole over miscalculation in sentence duration

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The documents submitted to the Constitutional Court clarify the error, with authorities now acknowledging that Pistorius had completed half his sentence by March 21. These documents were presented on behalf of South Africa's minister of justice, the commissioner of the corrections department, and parole and prison authorities by a senior parole board official.

Govt's latest worry: double counting of deposits, RBI asked to check

Govt's latest worry: double counting of deposits, RBI asked to check

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Eco affairs secretary says double counting possible; cash availability to improve in three weeks.

Repeat offender Gunathilaka gets some reprieve in sexual assault case

Repeat offender Gunathilaka gets some reprieve in sexual assault case

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Three out of his four sexual assault charges dropped by Public Prosecutor in Sydney.

Count on your support on Kudankulam: PM writes to Jaya

Count on your support on Kudankulam: PM writes to Jaya

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

Seeking to allay fears, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday told Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa that the Centre will give full regard to "safety, livelihood and security of the people" while implementing the Kundankulam Nuclear Power Project.

Can BJP Wrest Mahakoshal From Congress?

Can BJP Wrest Mahakoshal From Congress?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Modi and Chouhan have visited Mahakoshal multiple times and reached out to tribals to shore up support for the BJP.

Poll results likely to be delayed. Reason: VVPATs

Poll results likely to be delayed. Reason: VVPATs

Rediff.com22 May 2019

This is for the first time in a Lok Sabha election that results of voting machines will be matched with slips generated by paper trail machines.

Rana gets more time to move against extradition to India

Rana gets more time to move against extradition to India

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

A federal United States court has allowed Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana time till November 9 to file a motion against his extradition to India to face a trial in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack.

Cong skipped meet to pick new CIC as he's Dalit: Modi

Cong skipped meet to pick new CIC as he's Dalit: Modi

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday attacked the Congress, saying it skipped the meeting convened to select the new Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) as he is a Dalit and this reflected the anti-Scheduled Castes mindset of the main opposition party.

India's Omicron count rises to 422; active Covid cases lowest since Mar 2020

India's Omicron count rises to 422; active Covid cases lowest since Mar 2020

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

As many as 422 Omicron cases have been detected across 17 states and Union Territories in India so far and 130 of these people have recovered or migrated, according to Union health ministry data updated on Sunday.

Did Modi Slip Up On Dynasty Politics?

Did Modi Slip Up On Dynasty Politics?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

The PM is seen as slipping up in confidence levels as aired by his 'exposure' of the BRS on a crucial issue as alliance negotiations, which is not done under normal circumstances, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

EPL PIX: Arsenal upset Liverpool; Man United win

EPL PIX: Arsenal upset Liverpool; Man United win

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Manchester United climb into sixth place with 3-0 West Ham win

Step Into Mahira's Charming Wardrobe

Step Into Mahira's Charming Wardrobe

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Mahira Sharma creates her own Bollywood style tunes.

SC wants stronger self-regulatory system for TV channels, seeks govt reply

SC wants stronger self-regulatory system for TV channels, seeks govt reply

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

It noted that the self-regulatory mechanism can be strengthened after taking note of all existing material, including the inputs of former apex court judges.

Daily COVID-19 count in India lowest in 45 days

Daily COVID-19 count in India lowest in 45 days

Rediff.com29 May 2021

The active cases have further reduced to 22,28,724 with a decline of 1,14,428 cases being recorded in the active caseload. It now comprises 8.04 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has improved to 90.80 per cent.

Rajasthan continues tradition, shows door to Cong, BJP back in saddle

Rajasthan continues tradition, shows door to Cong, BJP back in saddle

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party returned to power in Rajasthan on Sunday, winning 115 seats out of the 199 where assembly elections were held last week.

The Jengaburu Curse Review: Big Ambitions, Poor Execution

The Jengaburu Curse Review: Big Ambitions, Poor Execution

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

This tangled tale of good versus evil could have been far more intriguing, observes Mayur Sanap.

Can Vijay Succeed Where Rajini Couldn't?

Can Vijay Succeed Where Rajini Couldn't?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Will Vijay will go the most successful MGR/Jayalalithaa way, or that of Vijayakanth, Seeman or Kamalahaasan, or will he end up as another Rajinikanth who cries wolf at the last minute and quits the scene even before it all had really begun, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Tejas: Don't Get IAF Wrong!

Tejas: Don't Get IAF Wrong!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

'For god's sake, portray the armed forces in the correct manner,' asserts IAF veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe after watching Tejas.

Himachal rain fury: Death toll rises to 74

Himachal rain fury: Death toll rises to 74

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Since the onset of the monsoon on June 24, 217 persons have died in rain-related incidents in Himachal Pradesh.

All eyes riveted on J-K, Jharkhand for poll results today

All eyes riveted on J-K, Jharkhand for poll results today

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Counting of votes will be held today in Jammu and Kashmir and Jharkhand which witnessed a record turnout in the multi-cornered contests to elect their assemblies.

SC-STs not on level with forward class in 75 years: Centre to SC

SC-STs not on level with forward class in 75 years: Centre to SC

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

"That is a fact of life because we are not being able, after 75 years, to bring the SCs and STs to the same level of merit as the forward classes," Attorney General K K Venugopal told a bench headed by Justice L Nageswara Rao.

50 and counting... Apps become more popular as elections loom

50 and counting... Apps become more popular as elections loom

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Within 24 hours of the announcement of poll dates, traction on poll-based apps has risen drastically, report Karan Choudhury and Neha Alawadhi.

Senior BJP leader quits Assam govt over delimitation

Senior BJP leader quits Assam govt over delimitation

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

Gohain claimed that his discussions with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma regarding the delimitation "did not bring any positive outcome".

How Canada is 'soft peddling' Khalistani extremists

How Canada is 'soft peddling' Khalistani extremists

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Over the years, Khalistani extremists were further "emboldened" and started "operating with impunity" from Canada.

Chhattisgarh, Mizoram kick off 5-state poll battle

Chhattisgarh, Mizoram kick off 5-state poll battle

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

It's a single phase polling in Mizoram while first phase of assembly elections is underway in Chhattisgarh.

Three fresh cases take UP's swine flu count to 15

Three fresh cases take UP's swine flu count to 15

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

With three more swine flu cases detected in Lucknow on Wednesday, Uttar Pradesh's count of the dreaded virus has gone up to 15, indicating a clearly rising trend in India's most populous state.

From motherhood to Wimbledon semis, Svitolina shines!

From motherhood to Wimbledon semis, Svitolina shines!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

'I think war made me stronger and also made me mentally stronger'

After 8 deaths, vets, African experts to examine health of Kuno cheetahs

After 8 deaths, vets, African experts to examine health of Kuno cheetahs

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Notably, five adult cheetahs and three cubs have died at KNP in Sheopur district of the state since March this year.

Didn't announce HP, Gujarat polls together in 2017 too, says EC

Didn't announce HP, Gujarat polls together in 2017 too, says EC

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

The Election Commission on Friday cited convention followed in 2017 for not announcing the assembly polls in Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat together and underlined that the model code this time has not been "unnecessarily extended".

Newly-elected Gujarat Congress MLA passes away

Newly-elected Gujarat Congress MLA passes away

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

A newly-elected Congress MLA on Friday passed away in a private hospital in Vadodara after suffering brain haemorrhage.

Akhilesh accuses BJP of 'stealing' EVMs, SP delegation meets EC

Akhilesh accuses BJP of 'stealing' EVMs, SP delegation meets EC

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party of attempting to "steal" votes and said exit polls were meant to create a perception that the saffron party will emerge victorious in the Uttar Pradesh election.

It's BJP vs Congress as MP, Chhattisgarh vote

It's BJP vs Congress as MP, Chhattisgarh vote

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

In both of these Hindi heartland states, the straight contest between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the opposition Congress.

Rajasthan polls: Over 68% voting, stray incidents of violence

Rajasthan polls: Over 68% voting, stray incidents of violence

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

In the last assembly elections in 2018, the state recorded a voter turnout of 74.06 per cent. The Election Commission has set a target of at least 75 per cent turnout in each constituency this time.

Members of BKU, RLD keep an eye on EVMs in Western UP

Members of BKU, RLD keep an eye on EVMs in Western UP

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

While the RLD has fought the just-concluded polls in tie up with the Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party, the office-bearers of the BKU, which was part of the anti-farm laws protest against the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre, insists it is an 'apolitical' group.

Shivraj 'mama' emerges as hero of BJP victory in MP

Shivraj 'mama' emerges as hero of BJP victory in MP

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

The longest-serving Bharatiya Janata Party chief minister and popularly known as mama (maternal uncle) and 'paon-paon wale bhaiya' (foot soldier), Shivraj Singh Chouhan has emerged as the hero of his party's stunning victory in the state assembly elections.

Met Dhoni's Cute Little Fan?

Met Dhoni's Cute Little Fan?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Glimpses from the Chennai Super Kings-Rajasthan Royals IPL 2023 game at the M A Chidambaram stadium in Chennai on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.

BJP wins any seat in Kashmir for first time

BJP wins any seat in Kashmir for first time

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Aijaz Hussain won the Khonmoh-II District Development Council seat in Srinagar, while Aijaz Ahmad Khan gave the party more reason to cheer by winning the Tulail seat in Bandipora district.

When Liz Knocked Out Rishi

When Liz Knocked Out Rishi

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

A newly painted mural in the Belfast city centre, Northern Ireland, soon after Liz was declared the winner.

2 more arrested in Kerala NEET frisking row

2 more arrested in Kerala NEET frisking row

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

With this, the count of those arrested in connection with the incident has gone up to seven.