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SC relief to Sena rebels as disqualification stayed till July 12

SC relief to Sena rebels as disqualification stayed till July 12

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

The Supreme Court kept in abeyance the disqualification proceedings before the Deputy Speaker of the Maharashtra Assembly till July 11 and sought responses to pleas by rebel MLAs questioning the legality of notices seeking their disqualification.

How a 'cricket nomad' is coping in war-torn Ukraine

How a 'cricket nomad' is coping in war-torn Ukraine

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

As Russian forces closed in on Kyiv, the chief executive of the Ukraine Cricket Federation (UCF) locked himself in his seventh-floor apartment in the capital.

Fire at Covid hospital in Gujarat, patients shifted to safety

Fire at Covid hospital in Gujarat, patients shifted to safety

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

There was no casualty in the blaze that erupted on the second floor of Bodeli Dhokalia Public Hospital, the official said, adding that 10 COVID-19 patients undergoing treatment at the facility were shifted to its lower floor and some of them were later admitted to other hospitals.

This Is How Ananya Takes A Picture!

This Is How Ananya Takes A Picture!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Sharvari rocks the sari... Esha sends love from Miami... Swara adds sunshine to her wardrobe...

Husband of slain Kenyan Olympian Tirop charged with murder

Husband of slain Kenyan Olympian Tirop charged with murder

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Ibrahim Rotich, the husband of slain Kenyan Olympic runner Agnes Tirop, was charged with her murder and pleaded not guilty in a Kenyan court on Tuesday.

Laxman's 281 voted the best Test knock of last half century

Laxman's 281 voted the best Test knock of last half century

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Eclipsing several other great individual knocks, VVS Laxman's masterly innings of 281 against Australia at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata has been rated as the greatest Test performance of the last 50 years.

BJP majority to be tested: Goa Governor

BJP majority to be tested: Goa Governor

Rediff.com30 Jan 2005

CM has asked the governor chance to prove his majority in the assembly.

Prez rule in U'khand a murder of democracy: Rawat

Prez rule in U'khand a murder of democracy: Rawat

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

CM Harish Rawat condemned the imposition of President's rule in the state as a "murder" of democracy and said PM Narendra Modi's hands were dipped in the "blood".

'Ghar' Is Such A Lovely Word

'Ghar' Is Such A Lovely Word

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

A group of retired army officers have come together to provide a home for girls who never had a home before.

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

All international passengers will henceforth be screened at airports, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said at a press conference. Earlier, travellers from only 12 countries were screened at airports for the disease that has claimed over 3,000 lives and infected more than 90,000 worldwide.

Tokyo Olympic Village: Mixed reviews for Indian food

Tokyo Olympic Village: Mixed reviews for Indian food

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The Indian contingent was largely satisfied with the food and facilities provided at the Olympic Games Village, but a request has gone out to the Indian Embassy for 100 plus electric kettles to meet the athletes' requirement of warm water.

India Inc gets back to office cautiously, even as many MNCs remain shut

India Inc gets back to office cautiously, even as many MNCs remain shut

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Many are testing hybrid models including getting small batches to work, rotating staff every week, introducing shifts and allowing certain functions to operate from office in small numbers.

Justice Ramana, a judge who authored path-breaking verdicts

Justice Ramana, a judge who authored path-breaking verdicts

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

The judgement penned by Justice Ramana in the Anuradha Bhasin case related to internet ban in Jammu and Kashmir following the abrogation of Article 370 provisions has been hailed by many as one of the progressive verdicts.

J'khand: Man offering reward for vote to govt nabbed

J'khand: Man offering reward for vote to govt nabbed

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

A man has been arrested for allegedly offering a suitable reward to a former minister to vote in favour of the newly formed government headed by Hemant Soren in Jharkhand.

Palaniswami claims support of 'all AIADMK MLAs'

Palaniswami claims support of 'all AIADMK MLAs'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

His comments come a day after state Fisheries Minister D Jayakumar claimed that 111 MLAs had attended the meet convened by the chief minister.

This Bhagat Singh hanged democracy: Sena attacks Maha Guv

This Bhagat Singh hanged democracy: Sena attacks Maha Guv

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

The Sena also took a dig at NCP leader and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who last week rebelled against his party and supported the BJP to form government in the state.

EPS calls for unity as Dinakaran strips 4 ministers off party posts

EPS calls for unity as Dinakaran strips 4 ministers off party posts

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

OPS said Jayalalithaa had turned the AIADMK into 'an iron fortress which cannot be shaken by anyone'.

Should Pakistan be banned from Cricket World Cup?

Should Pakistan be banned from Cricket World Cup?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

A top BCCI source said even if a note is sent and the ICC agrees to put it out in front of member boards for a vote, India is unlikely to find any support from other nations.

Gehlot calls Pilot names, says he was 'useless'

Gehlot calls Pilot names, says he was 'useless'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

"Rajasthan is the only state where no demand was raised to change the PCC president in seven years. We knew that nothing is happening here. We knew he is 'nikamma' (worthless) and 'nakara' (idle), still we did not question this in the interest of the party," Gehlot told reporters.

Count of coronavirus patients in India rises to 114

Count of coronavirus patients in India rises to 114

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

The tally of 114 includes two fatalities and 17 foreigners as well as 13 people who were discharged after they recovered from the infection.

In Goa, 2 MGP MLAs join BJP

In Goa, 2 MGP MLAs join BJP

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

'The BJP has proved that it is a threat to all its allies'

Under-19 team manager recounts harrowing experience

Under-19 team manager recounts harrowing experience

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

'After we landed at Port-of-Spain, we had to take a charter flight to Guyana, but seven of our boys were stopped as they were not vaccinated. We tried to explain to the immigration officials that India had not started their vaccination yet but they instructed us to take the next flight out of the country'. The ICC had organised the Under-19 World Cup with the help of Cricket West Indies. In a challenging time like this, the Caribbean was not the best place to organise a big event like the U-19 WC, felt Indian team manager Lobzang G. Tenzing.

Puducherry Cong govt falls as CM resigns ahead of trust vote

Puducherry Cong govt falls as CM resigns ahead of trust vote

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

The Congress-led government in Puducherry on Monday lost the confidence vote sought by Chief Minister V Narayanasamy, in the face of its depleted strength of 11 against the opposition's 14 following resignation of ruling dispensation MLAs, including a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam legislator.

Manipur crisis: BJP takes NPP ministers who resigned to Delhi

Manipur crisis: BJP takes NPP ministers who resigned to Delhi

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

During a fresh round of talks with North-East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) convenor Himanta Biswa Sarma earlier in the day, the NPP leaders stuck to their demand for change in the leadership of the BJP-led coalition government, they said.

Kalikho Pul wins trust vote in Arunachal assembly

Kalikho Pul wins trust vote in Arunachal assembly

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

New Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Kalikho Pul on Thursday proved his majority on the floor of the assembly with the support of 40 MLAs.

Uttarakhand crisis: CBI summons Harish Rawat over sting probe

Uttarakhand crisis: CBI summons Harish Rawat over sting probe

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Rawat has been called by the CBI to join the probe on Monday, sources said.

CBI raids mall linked to Tejashwi; Bihar dy CM denies ownership

CBI raids mall linked to Tejashwi; Bihar dy CM denies ownership

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

The CBI has said the mall belongs to Yadav who has made investment in the project through a company.

Ashes PHOTOS: Australia snare Root to close in on victory in Adelaide

Ashes PHOTOS: Australia snare Root to close in on victory in Adelaide

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

IMAGES from Day 4 of the 2nd Ashes Test Day-Night Test at Adelaide Oval on Sunday.

Nine Uttarakhand Congress rebels join BJP

Nine Uttarakhand Congress rebels join BJP

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Another MLA Rekha Arya, who was also supposed to join the BJP on Wednesday, is visiting the Simhasth Kumbh in Ujjain, but has sent her acceptance to the party.

Mundka fire: Kin await info on missing loved ones

Mundka fire: Kin await info on missing loved ones

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Distraught family members of Mundka fire victims, who are still missing, continued to wait outside Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital on Sunday for their loved ones as 19 bodies are yet to be identified.

AIADMK MLA escapes from Koovathur resort, joins OPS camp

AIADMK MLA escapes from Koovathur resort, joins OPS camp

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Madurai (South) MLA SS Saravanan alleged that party MLAs "were being detained" at the Koovathur resort and claimed he had given a slip by wearing a "t-shirt and Bermuda (shorts)".

Congress claims Janardhana Reddy tried to bribe its MLA

Congress claims Janardhana Reddy tried to bribe its MLA

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar, however, said the audio was "utter falsehood."

How I DEFEATED Cancer

How I DEFEATED Cancer

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

'I have to take better care of myself.' 'I was lucky that the cancer was diagnosed at a very early stage.'

Post-K'taka euphoria, BJP gets MP jolt as 2 MLAs back Congress

Post-K'taka euphoria, BJP gets MP jolt as 2 MLAs back Congress

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Reacting to the voting, chief minister Kamal Nath said, "The BJP says daily that we are a minority government and one which could fall any day."

South Africa's Rabada ruled out of England ODI series

South Africa's Rabada ruled out of England ODI series

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

South Africa play three ODIs against England, starting at the weekend, following on three Twenty20 Internationals.

India in charge at Edgbaston despite Bairstow ton

India in charge at Edgbaston despite Bairstow ton

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Pant, whose rapid 146 put India in the box seat, was more restrained in the second innings.

COVID claims Nani's lavish costume drama

COVID claims Nani's lavish costume drama

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Said to be the most expensive Telugu film since Baahubali, Shyam Singha Roy apparently has Nani as a Bengali freedom fighter.

How Supertech's concrete colossus in Noida will be demolished

How Supertech's concrete colossus in Noida will be demolished

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

As the demolition date of Supertech twin towers in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, inches closer, the company entrusted with the tricky task is putting the finishing touches to its preparations.

Rajasthan impasse: Cong seeks presidential intervention

Rajasthan impasse: Cong seeks presidential intervention

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The Congress leader alleged that BJP-appointed governors have violated the Constitution and have in the process "gravely impaired" parliamentary democracy, its conventions and traditions.

Air India partly seals Delhi hotel for sanitisation

Air India partly seals Delhi hotel for sanitisation

Rediff.com13 May 2020

A crew member tested at the temporary facility there was found positive for COVID-19, senior airline officials said.