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Nothing deterred Jaya from achieving what she sought to

Nothing deterred Jaya from achieving what she sought to

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

She faced intense and protracted struggle to eventually head the AIADMK.

Infantino gets massive UEFA backing for FIFA presidency

Infantino gets massive UEFA backing for FIFA presidency

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Gianni Infantino's bid for the FIFA presidency with the aim of leading the world football body out of the worst graft scandal in its history was boosted on Friday when the Swiss lawyer won "overwhelming" backing from Europe's football associations.

In Mysuru, PM Modi flays 'govt of commission' in Karnataka

In Mysuru, PM Modi flays 'govt of commission' in Karnataka

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Addressing a BJP rally, Modi said after he levelled the "10 per cent commission" charge against the Siddaramaiah dispensation recently, he received many calls, with people disputing his information about the cut it received, and claiming it was much more.

Why Congress lost Delhi in 2013, Sheila Dikshit reveals in autobiography

Why Congress lost Delhi in 2013, Sheila Dikshit reveals in autobiography

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

"Our party was defeated in unambiguous terms," she says about the defeat to the Aam Aadmi Party in 2013.

Kejriwal's nephew arrested in PWD scam; AAP cries foul

Kejriwal's nephew arrested in PWD scam; AAP cries foul

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Vinay Bansal, son of Kejriwal's brother-in-law, was arrested on Thursday morning, ACB chief Arvind Deep said.

Returning to Pak 'whether I'm taken to prison or gallows': Sharif

Returning to Pak 'whether I'm taken to prison or gallows': Sharif

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Authorities arrange helicopters to shift Sharif to jail; 300 PML-N workers arrested.

FIFA scandal is black cloud over Women's World Cup

FIFA scandal is black cloud over Women's World Cup

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Women's World Cup officials and sponsors expressed concern over the corruption scandal swirling around world soccer's governing body.

Mevani holds rally in Delhi, says Modi govt 'threat to democracy'

Mevani holds rally in Delhi, says Modi govt 'threat to democracy'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

Although the authorities had maintained till the last minute that Mevani and his supporters did not have permission to hold the event, it seems the rally organisers and Delhi Police reached a compromise later.

Bhushan steps up attack on AAP's 'mahajokepal'

Bhushan steps up attack on AAP's 'mahajokepal'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Stepping up the attack on the ruling AAP over the 2015 Delhi Janlokpal Bill, ousted party leader Prashant Bhushan on Sunday said that the proposed legislation is "completely" different from its previous 2014 version.

It's Arab world vs soccer world!

It's Arab world vs soccer world!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

FIFA presidential candidate Jerome Champagne said that as head of soccer's governing body he would seek to move the 2022 Qatar World Cup from November-December to late European spring - a step that would please European associations by averting disruption of their season.

'Ayushman Bharat will be a big flop'

'Ayushman Bharat will be a big flop'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

'The biggest gainers under this scheme would be insurance companies.' 'If the government is going to route the payments through the insurance companies, these companies will be making nearly 30 per cent of the money.' 'For instance, if the government is paying Rs 100, then Rs 30 will go to these insurance companies.' 'Only Rs 70 will be available for expenditure that will be incurred by the hospitals.'

BJP hits back at Kejriwal's 'disgraceful' remarks, seeks apology

BJP hits back at Kejriwal's 'disgraceful' remarks, seeks apology

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

The BJP launched a counter-attack on Arvind Kejriwal, after he called PM Modi a 'coward', saying it has become a 'fashion' with the Delhi CM to blame the PM for everything.

Zardari ordered to appear in court on October 29

Zardari ordered to appear in court on October 29

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Pakistan's former President Asif Ali Zardari was on Monday summoned by a court to appear before it on October 29 in relation to five corruption cases against him which were re-opened last week, compounding his legal woes.

Congress pursuing divide and rule policy: Modi in Karnataka

Congress pursuing divide and rule policy: Modi in Karnataka

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Modi lashed out at the Siddaramaiah government over alleged corruption, saying there is not a single minister who is not facing allegations of financial wrongdoing.

Kapil Mishra starts hunger strike, asks where AAP leaders got money for foreign trips

Kapil Mishra starts hunger strike, asks where AAP leaders got money for foreign trips

Rediff.com10 May 2017

"I am sitting on a Satyagraha till I get a clarification on details of international travel expenses of some senior AAP leaders. It is not a dharna but a satyagraha. I would like to send out a message to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to put out the details of the foreign tours of his five AAP leaders -- Satyendra Jain, Ashish Khetan, Raghav Chaddha, Sanjay Singh and Durgesh Pathak in public domain," Mishra told the media.

In-form Dhawan's the one for India!

In-form Dhawan's the one for India!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

It was his knock of 116 that guided India to an imposing 294 for eight and paved the way for an easy 58-run victory in the second ODI against Zimbabwe in Harare, on Friday.

Congress releases 'people's manifesto', gives ALL credit to Rahul

Congress releases 'people's manifesto', gives ALL credit to Rahul

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday released the party's manifesto and claimed that the party will perform well in the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls.

Disappointed with PMO: Magsaysay winner Sanjiv Chaturvedi

Disappointed with PMO: Magsaysay winner Sanjiv Chaturvedi

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Whistle-blower bureaucrat Sanjiv Chaturvedi, who has been selected for the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay award, expressed disappointment over the functioning of the Prime Minister's Office and said he was able to "survive" only because of an "independent judiciary".

Why did the BJP flunk Karnataka?

Why did the BJP flunk Karnataka?

Rediff.com16 May 2018

'Both Modi and Shah know the importance attached by Lord Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita to self-introspection (swadhyay) as one of the virtues of wise leaders.' 'From the way both leaders are painting the BJP's performance in the Karnataka election, one can only conclude that they have flunked Lord Krishna's test,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Jayalalithaa verdict: AIADMK hopeful of relief, partymen hold prayers

Jayalalithaa verdict: AIADMK hopeful of relief, partymen hold prayers

Rediff.com10 May 2015

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam workers on Sunday organised poojas in temples and took out processions praying for a favourable judgement.

Soccer sponsors dismayed by FIFA corruption allegations

Soccer sponsors dismayed by FIFA corruption allegations

Rediff.com28 May 2015

World Cup sponsors are in an awkward position, experts said, because they are under pressure from consumers to distance themselves from any corruption, but such sponsorships are lucrative in the long term.

'Why was she arrested when she was taking her child to school?'

'Why was she arrested when she was taking her child to school?'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

'This arrest was totally unnecessary and disproportionate to the gravity of charges. What was truly required was a more measured and calculated approach, keeping in mind the strain such an action could cause to the growing bilateral relationship between these two great nations.' Indian-American organisations condemn Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade's arrest.

Yogendra Yadav, 150 others detained outside Delhi assembly

Yogendra Yadav, 150 others detained outside Delhi assembly

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Yadav, Bhushan and 150 protestors were detained and have been taken to the Maurice Nagar police station.

Meet Akhilesh Yadav's brains trust

Meet Akhilesh Yadav's brains trust

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Every day when Akhilesh returns after a joust with political adversaries to his Camelot, which is Lucknow's 5, Kalidas Marg, it is time to hold court with advisors and loyalists.

Cheap electricity, Wi-Fi in public transport: Cong releases its manifesto

Cheap electricity, Wi-Fi in public transport: Cong releases its manifesto

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Facing a tough electoral battle, Congress on Friday made an array of promises in its manifesto like significant cut in power rates, Wi-Fi facilities in public transport, waving off pending water bills and ensuring a graft-free administration if voted to power in Delhi.

CWG case: Provisional arrest of 3 Swiss officials sought by CBI

CWG case: Provisional arrest of 3 Swiss officials sought by CBI

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation told a Delhi court on Wednesday that the Indian Embassy at Berne has requested authorities there for provisional arrest of three officials of Switzerland-based Swiss Timing Limited, against whom summons were issued for their alleged roles in a 2010 CWG-related corruption case.

Rahul rubbishes Modi's claims of development in Gujarat

Rahul rubbishes Modi's claims of development in Gujarat

Rediff.com22 Mar 2014

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a frontal attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, charging it with pursuing "politics of strife" and questioning its alliance with Shiv Sena even as he rubbished Narendra Modi's claims of development in Gujarat.

FIFA election to go ahead but Blatter told to stay away

FIFA election to go ahead but Blatter told to stay away

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

World soccer's governing body FIFA will proceed with an election to pick a new president on Friday to replace the disgraced Sepp Blatter and vote on a set of reforms aimed at restoring its credibility after the worst graft scandal in its history.

What Modi said in Lok Sabha on jobs, Rafale, grand alliance

What Modi said in Lok Sabha on jobs, Rafale, grand alliance

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

'People do not want a 'maha milavat' (highly adulterated) government of those who assembled in Kolkata.'

Tainted Kalmadi, Ashok Chavan and Koda want tickets for their wives

Tainted Kalmadi, Ashok Chavan and Koda want tickets for their wives

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Laying down a host of criterion for the selection of candidates for the coming Lok Sabha elections, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi has made it known that no tainted leader will be given a ticket by the party.

Meet the youngest Ladies European Tour winner and more...

Meet the youngest Ladies European Tour winner and more...

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday

Player of the day: Rohit rocks MCG to the beat of his bat

Player of the day: Rohit rocks MCG to the beat of his bat

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Rohit Sharma took his time joining the World Cup party but arrived in style on Thursday, rocking the Melbourne Cricket Ground with a match-winning century to sink Bangladesh and send reigning champions India charging into the semi-finals.

Is Karnataka India's most corrupt state?

Is Karnataka India's most corrupt state?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

'When a newspaper says that Karnataka leads in corruption, one must also know it means Karnataka leads in patronising corruption.' 'You can't be corrupt without me succumbing to your corruption.'

Lal Thanhawla set to become Mizo CM for fifth time

Lal Thanhawla set to become Mizo CM for fifth time

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

A poster boy of Congress in Mizoram, four-time Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla is a stalwart in the state politics and has been in and out of power for the past three decades.

FIFA presidential election: Who is voting for whom and why

FIFA presidential election: Who is voting for whom and why

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Prince Ali is standing against Sepp Baltter in Friday's election and although Blatter is strongly favoured to win.

How Xi plans China's world domination

How Xi plans China's world domination

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

'Clarifying that modernisation of national defence and armed forces should be completed by 2035, Xi Jinping asserted the goal is to make the People's Liberation Army a "world class force" that "can fight and win" by 2050,' points out former RAW officer Jayadeva Ranade.

AAP rift widens: Mayank Gandhi slams public sacking of Yadav, Bhushan

AAP rift widens: Mayank Gandhi slams public sacking of Yadav, Bhushan

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

The senior leader expressed shock and attacked the "manner of and intention" in removing Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav from the PAC

Institutions continue to be clouded in attacks in Tamil Nadu, but...

Institutions continue to be clouded in attacks in Tamil Nadu, but...

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

The 'Raj Bhavan/Nakkeeran Gopal case', in which editor S Gopal was arrested in the morning and set free by the court in the afternoon, is not the first one where the Tamil Nadu's once-reputed police force is seen as faltering in the eye of the law, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Sheena Bora trial: Peter has aged so many years

Sheena Bora trial: Peter has aged so many years

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

The close-onto four years (since November 2015) Peter has spent in Arthur Road jail, central Mumbai, in judicial custody, have taken their toll, lending him a bit of a melancholy stoop, a laborious gait and a tired face, turning him prematurely into a much older man than his nearly 64 years. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com reports from the Sheena Bora murder trial.

Rahul launches 'jumla strike' on BJP during no-trust motion debate

Rahul launches 'jumla strike' on BJP during no-trust motion debate

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

The Congress president questioned the government over unfulfilled promises and questioned the Rafale deal.