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Maha registers over 60% voter turnout, Haryana 65%

Maha registers over 60% voter turnout, Haryana 65%

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

The final figure of polling could increase and it will be available on Tuesday, officials said.

Congress leader Gurudas Kamat dies

Congress leader Gurudas Kamat dies

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Kamat was a Member of Parliament for the Mumbai North West constituency in 2009 and the Mumbai North East constituency in 1984, 1991, 1998 and 2004.

Congress calls PM 'pied piper', attacks MoS after Irani

Congress calls PM 'pied piper', attacks MoS after Irani

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

The Congress party on Friday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his ministerial colleagues, latching on to the controversy surrounding newly-inducted minister of state for HRD Ram Shankar Katheria over his graduation marksheet.

Campaigning ends in Maharashtra, Haryana; over to voters now

Campaigning ends in Maharashtra, Haryana; over to voters now

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

Political observers feel that the outcome of the elections weighs in favour of the BJP which had won a massive mandate in the Lok Sabha elections, held earlier this year.

UP gangster Vikas Dubey killed in encounter while 'trying to flee'

UP gangster Vikas Dubey killed in encounter while 'trying to flee'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

Police said the gangster snatched a pistol from one of the policemen injured in the accident and was shot when he opened fire while trying to flee.

MP polls: Small vote swing crucial on 21 seats

MP polls: Small vote swing crucial on 21 seats

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

A minor swing of votes will be crucial to decide the fate of candidates in 21 out of 230 Assembly constituencies in Madhya Pradesh where elections are scheduled to be held on November 25.

Isha Ambani's wedding in Mumbai: All the details

Isha Ambani's wedding in Mumbai: All the details

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

The wedding, which is billed as the India Inc's most expensive yet, was held at Antilla.

Anna Hazare puts off proposed fast, gives govt time till Jan 30

Anna Hazare puts off proposed fast, gives govt time till Jan 30

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

He said though there was a "ray of hope", certain issues he had flagged remained unresolved.

Modi's wax statue unveiled in Mumbai

Modi's wax statue unveiled in Mumbai

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

A wax statue of the Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi was unveiled in Mumbai ahead of the 'Mahagarjana rally' he is addressing in suburban Bandra on Sunday afternoon where 10,000 tea vendors have been specially invited.

Fadnavis sworn in as first BJP CM of Maharashtra

Fadnavis sworn in as first BJP CM of Maharashtra

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Amid a plethora of senior party leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party president Amit Shah, Bharatiya Janata Party's Devendra Fadnavis took the oath of office at a mega function organised at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

Dilip Kumar conferred with Padma Vibhushan

Dilip Kumar conferred with Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday conferred Padma Vibhushan on veteran actor Dilip Kumar at latter's residence in Mumbai.

Maha Guv invites Sena to form govt after BJP pulls out

Maha Guv invites Sena to form govt after BJP pulls out

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

With the BJP backing off from the race, the onus to form government now rests with the Sena, which has indicated that it might rope in the Congress and the NCP to prop up a government.

Voting in Maharashtra, Haryana elections on Monday

Voting in Maharashtra, Haryana elections on Monday

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

In Maharashtra, where the 'Mahayuti' alliance of BJP, Shiv Sena and smaller parties is against the 'Maha-agadhi' led by the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party whereas the ruling BJP is locked in a contest with the opposition Congress and the fledgling Jannayak Janata Party for the 90 assembly seats in Haryana.

'We are given hope by Sharad Pawar'

'We are given hope by Sharad Pawar'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

Sheela Bhatt reveals how the BJP and Amit Shah have halted -- for now -- the Shiv Sena's dream of forming a government in Maharashtra.

SC to hear Sena-Cong-NCP plea at 11.30 am on Sunday

SC to hear Sena-Cong-NCP plea at 11.30 am on Sunday

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

The petitioners alleged that the governor has acted in a "partisan manner" and allowed himself to be a "pawn in the BJP's illegal usurpation of power".

Cannot pass order on PM biopic at this stage: SC

Cannot pass order on PM biopic at this stage: SC

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

The apex court said it will hear the matter on Tuesday and possibly can pass an order if the petitioner brings on record that what the film depicts is highly objectionable.

Ambedkar's followers can't be Naxals: Union minister on Bhima-Koregaon

Ambedkar's followers can't be Naxals: Union minister on Bhima-Koregaon

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Action should be taken against those arrested for alleged Naxal links if there was evidence, he said.

Saryu Roy claims closeness with Nitish cost him ticket

Saryu Roy claims closeness with Nitish cost him ticket

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

At least three members of the BJP Parliamentary Board, that approved candidates list, told me that release of my book by Nitish Kumar in 2017 was strongly resented and probably this cost me the party nomination, Roy said.

Ranji: Delhi beat Rajasthan; draw for Mumbai and Karnataka

Ranji: Delhi beat Rajasthan; draw for Mumbai and Karnataka

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Delhi survived a mighty scare before their lower order, led by Nitish Rana and Sumit Narwal, saved the day with some gritty batting as they beat Rajasthan by two wickets in their Group B Ranji Trophy match in Wayanad on Thursday. Resuming the final day on 51 for 3, needing 102 runs more to win, Delhi suffered a batting collapse but finally crossed the target of 153 with Rana (31) and Narwal (27 not out) playing some sensible cricket to take their side home at the Krishnagiri Stadium. The day's start for Delhi was a horrible one with overnight batsman Vikas Tokas (10) being bowled by Pankaj Singh in the fifth over of the day with the addition of just five runs to his individual overnight score. The score was 62 for 4 at that stage.

Independents' day for BJP? Sena, NCP alliance unlikely

Independents' day for BJP? Sena, NCP alliance unlikely

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Keeping all its options open for government formation in Maharashtra, the Bharartiya Janata Party on Tuesday indicated that it is in no hurry to decide on whose support it would take while making it clear that it will not blink first in the battle of nerves with estranged ally Shiv Sena.

Congress-SP tug-of-war reaches Priyanka's doorstep

Congress-SP tug-of-war reaches Priyanka's doorstep

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Congress and SP tussle over 10 assembly seats in Amethi and Rae Bareli.

Maha deadlock: No headway as BJP, Sena remain firm

Maha deadlock: No headway as BJP, Sena remain firm

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

The Sena appeared firm on its demand that the chief minister's post should be shared by the two allies for two-and-a-half years each.

After Rio Paralympics gold, Jhajharia aims for treble in Tokyo

After Rio Paralympics gold, Jhajharia aims for treble in Tokyo

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

The gold medal in men's javelin throw F46 category in the Rio Paralympics made Devendra Jhajharia the most successful Indian para athlete ever but he is in no mood to stop here and is eyeing for a treble in the 2020 Tokyo Games. The 35-year-old Jhajharia, a left-hand amputee, is the only Indian para athlete to have won two gold medals in the Paralympics, the earlier one being the yellow metal he won in 2004 Athens. "I am not stopping here after the Rio success. I have enough gas in my tank and I will definitely go for gold in Tokyo. I know my body and I can still train two hours in the morning and two hours in the evening rigorously everyday, just like I did in the build-up to the Rio Paralympics," Jhajharia told PTI in an interview.

Plan to make Maharashtra drought-free by 2019 fails miserably

Plan to make Maharashtra drought-free by 2019 fails miserably

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Despite Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis' ambitious plan, 40 per cent of the state is reeling from drought and its water tanker economy is booming. As of February 2019, the state government declared drought in 151 of the 358 talukas.

Asian Para Games: Clean sweep of medals for India in men's high jump

Asian Para Games: Clean sweep of medals for India in men's high jump

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Sharad Kumar smashes continental record for gold in men's high jump

Uddhav keeps his cool as Chakravyuh builds around him

Uddhav keeps his cool as Chakravyuh builds around him

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

If Uddhav Thackeray is fazed by the BJP's attempts to build a narrative against his government in order to bring it down, he is not showing it. He has fought against all odds to remain in the CM's chair and faced difficulties with a smile, reports Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Why PM prefers Raisina Hill to Vigyan Bhavan

Why PM prefers Raisina Hill to Vigyan Bhavan

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

Modi believes that in the spirit of 'cooperative federalism' the venue for such meetings between him and the chief ministers should take place around the proverbial 'round table'.

Will shooters benefit from Rathore's rise to sports minister?

Will shooters benefit from Rathore's rise to sports minister?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

The National Rifle Association of India on Sunday welcomed the appointment of Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore as sports minister, saying the Olympics silver medallist would "add immense value to the development and growth of sports".

Kohli, Chanu recommended for Khel Ratna; Neeraj picked for Arjuna

Kohli, Chanu recommended for Khel Ratna; Neeraj picked for Arjuna

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

India cricket captain Virat Kohli and weightlifter Mirabai Chanu were on Monday recommended for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna by the awards selection committee.

Excited & happy: Aaditya Thackeray files nomination from Worli

Excited & happy: Aaditya Thackeray files nomination from Worli

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

He was accompanied by his father, Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray, and mother Rashmi while filing nomination papers.

Shinde sworn-in as AP Governor

Shinde sworn-in as AP Governor

Rediff.com4 Nov 2004

The former Maharashtra chief minister succeeds Surjit Singh Barnala.

'A brilliant lawyer, seasoned parliamentarian'

'A brilliant lawyer, seasoned parliamentarian'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and other top leaders paid rich tributes to senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, who died on Saturday.

Can India stop rampant Windies in 4th ODI?

Can India stop rampant Windies in 4th ODI?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

India will look to find the 'perfect' balance in their playing eleven when they take on a resurgent West Indies in the fourth One-day International in Mumbai on Monday. The decision to play with five specialist bowlers in Saturday's third ODI in Pune did not work for India and they ended up as the losing side for the first time in the home series against the West Indies.

These UP seats to see SP-Congress contest, courtesy rebels

These UP seats to see SP-Congress contest, courtesy rebels

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

The situation is worse in the Gandhi family pocket borough -- Amethi and Raebareli.

Focus on middle-order as India begin WC countdown vs Windies

Focus on middle-order as India begin WC countdown vs Windies

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

Formidable India will hope to get more answers for their unsettled middle-order puzzle when they take on a reeling West Indies in the five-match ODI series, starting Sunday and ticking off the home team's countdown to the 2019 World Cup.

India eye series lead as they move to Antigua for 3rd ODI

India eye series lead as they move to Antigua for 3rd ODI

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

A formidable India will fancy their chances of taking an unassailable 2-0 lead against a weakened West Indies when the two sides lock horns in the third game of the ongoing five-match ODI series, in North Sound, Antigua, on Friday.

Lifer for 2 Ajmer blast case convicts

Lifer for 2 Ajmer blast case convicts

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

On March 8, the court had convicted Patel, Gupta and Joshi in the case while acquitting others including Swami Aseemanand.

Focus on Yuvraj as India hope for rain-free 2nd ODI

Focus on Yuvraj as India hope for rain-free 2nd ODI

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

Yuvraj Singh's patchy form and fear of inclement weather will be paramount when India take on the West Indies in the second One Day International, in Port of Spain on Sunday.

Kapil Sharma booked for 'destroying' mangroves near his home

Kapil Sharma booked for 'destroying' mangroves near his home

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

The Court of Metropolitan Magistrate at suburban Andheri ordered registration of an FIR against Sharma and others involved.

Jamaica Test: Yasir's 4-wicket haul leaves Windies reeling on Day 4

Jamaica Test: Yasir's 4-wicket haul leaves Windies reeling on Day 4

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Having conceded a 121-run lead in the first innings, the Caribbean side began their charge in the final session on Day 4.