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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.

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.

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.

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.

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)".

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.

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."

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

HC defers decision on Pilot camp's plea to Friday

HC defers decision on Pilot camp's plea to Friday

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

The division bench completed the hearing of arguments and said it will pronounce its order on Friday, requesting the Speaker too to extend his deadline for accepting the MLAs replies to the notices. The notices had followed a Congress complaint that the 19 MLAs should be disqualified from the assembly for defying a party whip.

Manipur's BJP government wins trust vote

Manipur's BJP government wins trust vote

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

The victory was marked with the support of 32 of the total 60 MLAs in the assembly.

Don't know how we contracted Covid-19: CSK bowling coach Balaji

Don't know how we contracted Covid-19: CSK bowling coach Balaji

Rediff.com22 May 2021

L Balaji has said recovering from COVID-19 is like experiencing an episode of Man vs Wild.

Buoyed by Uttarakhand result, Congress demands PM's apology in Parliament

Buoyed by Uttarakhand result, Congress demands PM's apology in Parliament

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Buoyed by the Uttarakhand assembly floor test result, Congress attacked PM Modi demanding his apology in Parliament and sacking of the minister who "advised" him to impose

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.

3 rebel Congress MLAs disqualified by K'taka speaker

3 rebel Congress MLAs disqualified by K'taka speaker

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

The speaker said he would take a decision on the remaining 14 cases in a "couple of days."

Suspense on 9 disqualified MLAs heightens; HC order on May 9

Suspense on 9 disqualified MLAs heightens; HC order on May 9

Rediff.com7 May 2016

"The hearing has been concluded. I will pronounce the judgment at 10.15 am on May 9," Justice U C Dhyani said in brief remarks counsel at the conclusion of nearly three hours of arguments on both sides.

'Impose central rule and call for fresh polls in TN'

'Impose central rule and call for fresh polls in TN'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

'The people of Tamil Nadu are fed up of these people, whether it is Panneerselvam or Palaniswami.'

Djokovic housed with asylum seekers in Australian hotel

Djokovic housed with asylum seekers in Australian hotel

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The arrival of Novak Djokovic led to incongruous scenes outside the hotel, with members of the Serbian expatriate community draped in the national flag and playing traditional music joining refugee activists in protests.

KKR ready to bounce back after COVID setback, says CEO

KKR ready to bounce back after COVID setback, says CEO

Rediff.com4 May 2021

7 hours before the start, the IPL match between KKR and RCB had to be postponed on Monday after the KKR duo tested positive.

Naga CM to face trust vote as HC rejects stay plea

Naga CM to face trust vote as HC rejects stay plea

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

Governor P B Acharya on Tuesday directed Speaker Imtiwapang to summon an emergent special session of the state assembly.

Kumaraswamy to take oath as Karnataka CM on May 23

Kumaraswamy to take oath as Karnataka CM on May 23

Rediff.com20 May 2018

The Janata Dal-Secular leader also said that he may move the confidence of motion on May 24.

Cabinet expansion: 2 Sena leaders likely to be inducted on Sunday

Cabinet expansion: 2 Sena leaders likely to be inducted on Sunday

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Amid the continuing uncertainty over Shiv Sena's participation in the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government in Maharashtra, the party today said two of its MPs would be inducted into the Union Council of Ministers when Prime Minister Narendra Modi expands it on Sunday.

Karnataka: Congress wins Jayanagar assembly seat

Karnataka: Congress wins Jayanagar assembly seat

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Congress' Sowmya Reddy secured 54,457 votes against her nearest rival from the BJP.

Kolkata's Eden Gardens may get the nod for Tendulkar's 200th Test

Kolkata's Eden Gardens may get the nod for Tendulkar's 200th Test

Rediff.com29 Sep 2013

The Tours and Fixtures committee of the BCCI, which will meet under chairmanship of Rajeev Shukla on October 3, is likely to award Tendulkar's historic 200th Test match against West Indies to Eden Gardens, Kolkata, while the 199th Test is likely to be awarded to Ahmedabad's Motera.

Opposition protests to 'save soul' of Constitution

Opposition protests to 'save soul' of Constitution

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Upset over political developments in Maharashtra, the Congress and other opposition parties boycotted Constitution Day celebrations in the Central Hall of Parliament and held a joint protest in front of the Ambedkar statue inside Parliament complex.

Punjab on high alert after Ludhiana court blast kills one, injures 6

Punjab on high alert after Ludhiana court blast kills one, injures 6

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

The explosion took place in the wash room of the second floor of the court complex, said police.

'Kamal' replaces Kamal Nath: Shivraj sworn-in as MP CM for 4th time

'Kamal' replaces Kamal Nath: Shivraj sworn-in as MP CM for 4th time

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

The 61-year-old Bharatiya Janata Party leader was sworn in by Governor Lalji Tandon at Raj Bhawan here at 9 pm.

TN house passes anti-NEET bill again, sent to governor for presidential assent

TN house passes anti-NEET bill again, sent to governor for presidential assent

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

The Tamil Nadu assembly on Tuesday once again adopted the anti-NEET Bill, returned days ago to the government by Governor RN Ravi, with the ruling Dravida Munentra Kazhagam and principal opposition All India Anna DK reaffirming their opposition to the test.

Check Out 3 Standout DRDO Weapons!

Check Out 3 Standout DRDO Weapons!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Prominent in the DRDO's display are several artillery guns, armoured vehicles and tanks that underline a measure of success in developing these key weapons platforms for the army. Here are three systems that are headed for success.

Gehlot-led Rajasthan govt wins trust vote in assembly

Gehlot-led Rajasthan govt wins trust vote in assembly

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Replying to the debate on the motion, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party, accusing it again of trying to bring down his government.

Labs say capping RT-PCR rates is big blow to business

Labs say capping RT-PCR rates is big blow to business

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

'We urge the government to have discussions with private labs on the actual cost of running a test.'

Pilot's back and Gehlot's headache continues

Pilot's back and Gehlot's headache continues

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The coming weeks will be a tightrope walk for Gehlot who has 100 loyalists MLAs waiting to be rewarded on one side and the dissidents who wanted to be rehabilitated on the other, observes Prakash Bhandari.