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India's Ashwini-Tanisha move up in BWF rankings

India's Ashwini-Tanisha move up in BWF rankings

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Lakshya Sen moved a place to world number 17, despite not competing in the last two weeks.

Priyanka's Day In The Clouds

Priyanka's Day In The Clouds

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Kajol admires the blue skies... Sonakshi goes scuba diving... Kajal has a cute travel companion...

11 Enchanting, Must-Visit Temples

11 Enchanting, Must-Visit Temples

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Steep yourself in the atmosphere of some of most revered Hindu temples in India.

Dense fog engulfs North India; zero visibility at many places

Dense fog engulfs North India; zero visibility at many places

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Satellite imagery showed a layer of dense fog extending from Punjab and north Rajasthan to the northeast. Patches of fog were also visible along the east coast.

PIX: Sunrisers demolish Punjab Kings to finish second

PIX: Sunrisers demolish Punjab Kings to finish second

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Images from the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, at the Rajiv Gandhi stadium, Hyderabad, on Sunday.

Interesting numbers from Guwahati ODI

Interesting numbers from Guwahati ODI

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Five times has Virat Kohli aggregated 2,000 or more runs in international cricket in a calendar year, thus equalling Sachin Tendulkar's Indian record.

Five injured in Guwahati blast

Five injured in Guwahati blast

Rediff.com7 Sep 2003

The blast took place in the busy Athgaon area during the evening rush hour.

YC chief Srinivas appears before police in sexual harassment case

YC chief Srinivas appears before police in sexual harassment case

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Srinivas was accompanied by his lawyer and Assam Congress leaders, including MLAs Rakibul Hussain and Rekibuddin Ahmed.

Molestation case: Prime accused brought to Guwahati

Molestation case: Prime accused brought to Guwahati

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Amar Jyoti Kalita, the prime accused in the molestation of a girl on the streets of Guwahati on July 9, was on Wednesday brought back to the city from Varanasi, where he was caught by a Special Investigation Team of the Assam police.

Guwahati to host India-Australia ODI

Guwahati to host India-Australia ODI

Rediff.com1 Jul 2009

Guwahati, deprived of international cricket due to reasons varying from weather to security, is among the seven cities picked by the Board of Control for Cricket in India to host the India-Australia one-day series, scheduled for October-November. Delhi, Mumbai, Mohali, Hyderabad, Nagpur and Jaipur are the other six cities chosen for the series.

Phase 3: Fate of Shah, Scindia among 1300 candidates to be sealed on Tuesday

Phase 3: Fate of Shah, Scindia among 1300 candidates to be sealed on Tuesday

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Among the bigwigs are Union ministers Amit Shah (Gandhinagar), Jyotiraditya Scindia (Guna), Mansukh Mandaviya (Porbandar), Parshottam Rupala (Rajkot), Pralhad Joshi (Dharwad) and SP Singh Baghel (Agra).

World Cup final: IAF's Surya Kiran team to put on air show

World Cup final: IAF's Surya Kiran team to put on air show

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

The Surya Kiran aerobatic team of the Indian Air Force will perform an air show ahead of the World Cup final in Ahmedabad on November 19.

Assam floods now threaten Guwahati

Assam floods now threaten Guwahati

Rediff.com13 Jul 2004

The water had almost touched the roads and had eroded a portion of the footpath along the Fancy Bazaar, city's business centre, official sources said.

Chandigarh happiest city in India, Guwahati least: Survey

Chandigarh happiest city in India, Guwahati least: Survey

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Among the metros, people in Delhi are the happiest while those in Mumbai are the least happy.

91 Indian Uni On Times World Rankings

91 Indian Uni On Times World Rankings

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

India has also become the fourth best represented nation in the 2024 rankings, up from sixth last year.

Heavy security in place for Modi's Guwahati rally

Heavy security in place for Modi's Guwahati rally

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

About 150 commandos of Gujarat Police will be guarding Bharatiya Janata Party's PM candidate Narendra Modi as he will address his supporters at the Assam Veterinary Science College Grounds in Guwahati on Saturday.

Does Young India Care About Elections 2024?

Does Young India Care About Elections 2024?

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Politics is not on the radar of 18 to 21-year-old Indians, reveals Rama Bijapurkar.

2 terrorists behind Guwahati blasts identified

2 terrorists behind Guwahati blasts identified

Rediff.com2 Jan 2009

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is scheduled to visit the blast victims under going treatment in Guwahati Medical College Hospital later in the evening on his arrival at the city. The prime minister is travelling to Shillong on Saturday to attend Indian Science Congress. "I have full faith in Assam police and am confident that they will capture them," he said.

Security forces rescue abducted Army officer in Manipur

Security forces rescue abducted Army officer in Manipur

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

This is the fourth incident since the commencement of the conflict in Manipur wherein soldiers while on leave, on duty or their relatives have been targeted for nefarious interests by inimical elements.

Manipur women pleaded cops to drive them safety but ...: CBI chargesheet

Manipur women pleaded cops to drive them safety but ...: CBI chargesheet

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

The Manipur Police personnel allegedly drove the two women from the Kuki-Zomi community, who had sought refuge in their official Gypsy, to a mob of around 1,000 Meiti rioters in Kangpokpi district, the Central Bureau of Investigation chargesheet has said.

Want to take all the positivity into next year: Ashwini

Want to take all the positivity into next year: Ashwini

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

A sensational run over the last two weeks has given wings to Ashwini Ponnappa's Olympics dreams, and the ace Indian shuttler now wants to continue her fine run in the upcoming bigger tournaments to stay on course for a trip to Paris.

'A trend has started to emerge': Shah on players skipping domestic cricket for IPL

'A trend has started to emerge': Shah on players skipping domestic cricket for IPL

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

BCCI secretary Jay Shah has opined that centrally-contracted India players should play domestic cricket to make themselves available for the selection for the national team.

Cong releases 2nd list, Nakul Nath fielded from Chhindwara

Cong releases 2nd list, Nakul Nath fielded from Chhindwara

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

The Congress on Tuesday announced its second list of 43 candidates for the Lok Sabha polls, fielding Kamal Nath's son Nakul Nath once again from Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara and Ashok Gehlot's son Vaibhav Gehlot from Rajasthan's Jalore.

CAA implementation: 'BJP has given Ramadan gift to Muslims'

CAA implementation: 'BJP has given Ramadan gift to Muslims'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah said notifying the rules for the CAA days before the announcement of the Lok Sabha elections shows the Bharatiya Janata Party is not confident about winning 400 seats in the ensuing polls.

Assam CM's action helping the yatra: Rahul Gandhi

Assam CM's action helping the yatra: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said he does not get 'intimidated' and fights for truth even if the world stands against it, remarks that come amid repeated confrontations between his party and the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led Bharatiya Janata Party government in Assam during the 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra'.

BJP's Guwahati conclave to have 'scam pandal'

BJP's Guwahati conclave to have 'scam pandal'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

Highlighting corruption and financial scandals during the United Progressive Alliance regime and evolving strategies for the forthcoming assembly elections in five states across the country will be the focus of the two-day national executive body meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party to be held in Guwahati from Saturday.

Without Muslim votes, BJP can't form govt: AIUDF MP

Without Muslim votes, BJP can't form govt: AIUDF MP

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'We have already directed our party members and supporters and advised them that not a single vote goes to the BJP'

PHOTOS: Sri Lanka touch down in Guwahati ahead of T20Is

PHOTOS: Sri Lanka touch down in Guwahati ahead of T20Is

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

The Sri Lankan cricket team, led by veteran pacer Lasith Malinga, arrived in Guwahati on Thursday for the three-match T20 series against India amid tight security after the city witnessed widespread protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The Sri Lankan team headed straight to the team hotel amid a thick security cover. The members of the Indian team are expected to arrive in batches on Friday for the series opener on Sunday.

Voting decides Cong poll nominee for Guwahati LS seat

Voting decides Cong poll nominee for Guwahati LS seat

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

Voting was adopted as per the directive of the All India Congress Committee for selection of a Congress candidate for the prestigious Guwahati Lok Sabha constituency on Wednesday. There were a total of 7 aspirants for the party poll ticket.

Party time as Guwahati gears up for 1st India-SL T20I

Party time as Guwahati gears up for 1st India-SL T20I

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

The Assam Cricket Association will use the Sunday's India-Sri Lanka T20I as a "curtain-raiser", ahead of hosting two home matches of Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League this year. The ACA wants to create an IPL like atmosphere for Sunday's international fixture.

8 held in Tripura for illegal entry of Bangladeshis, Rohingyas into India

8 held in Tripura for illegal entry of Bangladeshis, Rohingyas into India

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The arrests were made from different districts of Tripura by teams of Assam police's special task force, he said.

This Guwahati model is living her childhood dream

This Guwahati model is living her childhood dream

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Lakme model Suni Singha reveals how her parents pushed her to follow her childhood dream.

Guwahati gets FIFA nod for U-17 football World Cup

Guwahati gets FIFA nod for U-17 football World Cup

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Guwahati became the fifth Indian city to be ratified as a venue for next year's Under-17 football World Cup after a FIFA inspection team gave its thumbs up to the venue's preparedness and facilities.

Guwahati on ICC watchlist

Guwahati on ICC watchlist

Rediff.com10 Apr 2006

There was crowd disturbance at the venue after the fifth ODI between India and England was called off due to rain

Eleven convicted in Guwahati molestation case

Eleven convicted in Guwahati molestation case

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

Eleven accused in the sensational G S Road molestation case in Guwahati on July 9, including prime accused Amarjyoti Kalita, were convicted on Friday while four others acquitted.

Campaigning ends for third phase, high stakes for BJP

Campaigning ends for third phase, high stakes for BJP

Rediff.com5 May 2024

The stakes are significant for the BJP in this round as the party had in 2019 won an overwhelming majority of these seats, including all in Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, that will go to polls on May 7.

CRPF jawan killed in grenade blast in Guwahati

CRPF jawan killed in grenade blast in Guwahati

Rediff.com8 Sep 2012

A jawan of the Central Reserve Police Force was killed and seven others, including three CRPF men and a few civilians, injured in a powerful grenade explosion at Paltan Bazaar in Guwahati near the Assam State Transport Corporation bus stop on Saturday night.

SC rejects pleas on 100% EVM-VVPAT verification, paper ballot voting

SC rejects pleas on 100% EVM-VVPAT verification, paper ballot voting

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Pronouncing the judgement, Justice Khanna said the court has rejected all the petitions, including those seeking resorting back to ballot papers in elections.

Govt likely to issue CAA rules before poll code comes into effect

Govt likely to issue CAA rules before poll code comes into effect

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

The rules for the CAA are likely to be issued before the MCC comes into effect, sources privy to the development said.

'A Faulty EVM Can Be Manipulated'

'A Faulty EVM Can Be Manipulated'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

'The fraud is the electronic voting machine is being manipulated by humans, and not counting the votes that is shown on VVPAT.'