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Congress, SP watch as MLAs help BJP win extra RS seats

Congress, SP watch as MLAs help BJP win extra RS seats

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

The Congress on Tuesday suffered a major upset in Himachal Pradesh at the hands of the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Rajya Sabha elections which were marred by cross-voting in all the three states though it won three seats in Karnataka while the saffron party pocketed an extra seat in Uttar Pradesh.

The Janmashtami Connection in Saira's Love Story

The Janmashtami Connection in Saira's Love Story

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

'Wonder of wonders we finished the Janmashtami song and can you believe it within the next few days it so happened that Dilip Sahab walked into my life, gazed into my eyes and asked my grandmother and mother for my Hand in marriage.'

Big Girls Don't Cry Review: Watchable

Big Girls Don't Cry Review: Watchable

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Big Girls Don't Cry is too solemn to be fun and too timid to be truly bold, feels Deepa Gahlot.

Bihar seeks CBI probe in death of Shahnaz Hussain

Bihar seeks CBI probe in death of Shahnaz Hussain

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

Shahnaz Husain had demanded a CBI probe in to her son's death. during her visit to Patna. She even met state chief minister Nitish Kumar, who promised to recommend a CBI probe. Samir Hussain fell to his death from the third floor of the apartment of his father-in-law in Patna in January.

Hussain gives up England captaincy

Hussain gives up England captaincy

Rediff.com28 Jul 2003

He will be replaced by Michael Vaughan.

Cong reshuffle: Priyanka replaced as UP in-charge, new role for Pilot

Cong reshuffle: Priyanka replaced as UP in-charge, new role for Pilot

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

In a major organisational rejig ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, the Congress on Saturday appointed Avinash Pande the general secretary in-charge of Uttar Pradesh, replacing Priyanka Gandhi Vadra while Sachin Pilot was made the general secretary in-charge of Chhattisgarh.

U19 World Cup: Australia edge out Pakistan; to meet India in final

U19 World Cup: Australia edge out Pakistan; to meet India in final

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Tom Straker's six-wicket haul and Harry Dixon's fifty inspired Australia to a tense one-wicket victory over brave Pakistan in the semifinal in Benoni on Thursday, setting up their ICC Under-19 World Cup final against defending champions India.

China to host Indian Ocean forum to expand influence in India's backyard

China to host Indian Ocean forum to expand influence in India's backyard

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

CIDCA is headed by Luo Zhaohui, the former vice foreign minister and ex-ambassador to India.

It's A Bird, It's A Plane, It's A Jumper!

It's A Bird, It's A Plane, It's A Jumper!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Hasnoor Hussain/Reuters captures base jumpers as they leap off the 300 metre high open deck at the Kuala Lumpur Tower during the annual KL Tower International Jump Malaysia 2023.

'Prevent misuse of...': India talks tough to Canada at UN

'Prevent misuse of...': India talks tough to Canada at UN

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

India urged Canada to disallow activities of groups promoting extremism, prevent attacks on places of worship of religious and racial minorities, and enhance measures to address hate crimes and hate speech.

Olympic Qualifiers: Pakistan Hockey's hosting rights stripped

Olympic Qualifiers: Pakistan Hockey's hosting rights stripped

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

FIH withdraws Olympic qualifiers hosting rights from Pakistan

NIA court awards 5-year jail to 2 for promoting ISIS terror activities

NIA court awards 5-year jail to 2 for promoting ISIS terror activities

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

The NIA special court, Delhi sentenced them under various sections of Indian Penal Code, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, and Explosive Substances Act, a spokesperson of the federal agency said.

Smith made me feel stale as captain: Hussain

Smith made me feel stale as captain: Hussain

Rediff.com3 Aug 2003

The former England captain said 'Smith has the energy which I like to think I had when I started'.

Why Ponting Was Texting Pant

Why Ponting Was Texting Pant

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

'I was travelling with Ricky a lot during the Ashes, and he was texting Rishabh, and Rishabh was in the gym, and he was getting updates.'

India among nations targeting religious communities: US report

India among nations targeting religious communities: US report

Rediff.com16 May 2023

'In India, legal advocates and faith leaders from across the country's diverse religious communities condemned a case of extreme hate speech against Muslims in the city of Haridwar, calling for the country to uphold its historical traditions of pluralism and tolerance'

Hardik's ankle injury: No major damage, says Rohit

Hardik's ankle injury: No major damage, says Rohit

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

India suffered an early setback in their World Cup contest against Bangladesh when all-rounder Hardik Pandya left the field after twisting his ankle while bowling his first over in Pune on Thursday.

Aamir's father Tahir Hussain laid to rest

Aamir's father Tahir Hussain laid to rest

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Pictures from the funeral held on Wednesday in Mumbai.

BJP stalwart L K Advani to be awarded Bharat Ratna

BJP stalwart L K Advani to be awarded Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Modi spoke to the BJP's longest serving president, who is credited with crafting the party's rise through the 90s when it came to power for the first time as the head of coalition governments under Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and congratulated him.

Fighter Review: Wannabe Top Gun

Fighter Review: Wannabe Top Gun

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Fighter's distressing lack of thrills and sizzle reduces the exercise to an excuse for tedious amounts of Pakistan bashing, observes Sukanya Verma.

Drug money dispute led to murder of 4 in Manipur

Drug money dispute led to murder of 4 in Manipur

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

The situation in minority-dominated Lilong Chingjao area in Manipur's Thoubal district, where four villagers were gunned down by unidentified assailants, remained calm but tense on Tuesday as additional security forces were deployed, an official said.

Delhi riots accused student activist moves HC for anti-CAA stir videos, chats

Delhi riots accused student activist moves HC for anti-CAA stir videos, chats

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Kalita pleaded that she needed the videos and chats to prove her innocence, but the Delhi police counsel contended that her petitions were not maintainable.

78 Opposition MPs suspended from Parliament

78 Opposition MPs suspended from Parliament

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

While 30 of them were suspended for the remainder of the Winter Session, three were suspended pending the report of the Privileges Committee.

SC spares noose for 4 in 1996 Delhi blast case, awards life in jail

SC spares noose for 4 in 1996 Delhi blast case, awards life in jail

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday awarded life sentence to four convicts in the 1996 Lajpat Nagar bomb blast case for the remainder of their lives without remission, citing the severity of the offence. Thirteen people were killed and nearly 40 injured in the explosion.

Ranji Trophy: Jackson, bowlers put Saurashtra in control

Ranji Trophy: Jackson, bowlers put Saurashtra in control

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

Saurashtra's middle-order batter Sheldon Jackson followed in senior teammate Cheteshwar Pujara's footsteps, completing his century on day two of their Ranji Trophy Group A tie against Rajasthan to guide the defending champions to a 300-plus total in Jaipur on Saturday.

Bastianini wins Malaysian GP; Bagnaia extends championship lead

Bastianini wins Malaysian GP; Bagnaia extends championship lead

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Ducati's Enea Bastianini claimed his first race victory of the season when he won the Malaysian Grand Prix ahead of Gresini's Alex Marquez on Sunday, while Jorge Martin failed to close the gap on championship leader Francesco Bagnaia.

Cong releases 'black paper' on 'Modi govt's failures'

Cong releases 'black paper' on 'Modi govt's failures'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The 'black paper', titled '10 saal anyay kaal' also alleged that issues such as rising prices, unemployment, subversion of institutions and farmers' 'distress' had plagued the country.

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

Uttarakhand CM, Gadkari to inspect tunnel rescue operations

Uttarakhand CM, Gadkari to inspect tunnel rescue operations

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

The CM will be accompanied by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari during his visit to the tunnel site on Sunday.

BJP's Muslim face Shahnawaz Hussain loses in Bhagalpur

BJP's Muslim face Shahnawaz Hussain loses in Bhagalpur

Rediff.com16 May 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party's lone Muslim Member of Parliament Syed Shahnawaz Hussain has lost from Bhagalpur Lok Sabha constituency in the state.

Not just LS, RS too to see polls to 68 seats this year

Not just LS, RS too to see polls to 68 seats this year

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Sixty-eight Rajya Sabha members, including nine Union ministers, are completing their tenure this year, triggering a race of sorts among leaders across political parties to eye a six-year term in the Upper House of Parliament.

German mathematician gets Zakir Hussain Award

German mathematician gets Zakir Hussain Award

Rediff.com4 Dec 2004

The award was presented to Helmunt Neunzert for his 'pioneering contribution' to industrial and applied mathematics.

Shehbaz Sharif set to become next Pakistan PM

Shehbaz Sharif set to become next Pakistan PM

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Shehbaz Sharif, the younger brother of former premier Nawaz Sharif, is expected to become Pakistan's new prime minister as the coalition of leading political parties led by them is set to comfortably cross the simple majority mark to form the next government after elections produced a split mandate.

15 PFI workers get death for killing Kerala BJP leader

15 PFI workers get death for killing Kerala BJP leader

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

A Kerala court on Tuesday sentenced to death 15 persons associated with the now-banned Islamist outfit Popular Front of India (PFI) in connection with the murder of Bharatiya Janata Party OBC wing leader Ranjith Sreenivasan in this district in 2021, the special prosecutor of the case said in Alappuzha.

Shehnai exponent Ustad Ali Ahmad Hussain Khan dies

Shehnai exponent Ustad Ali Ahmad Hussain Khan dies

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Eminent Shehnai exponent Ustad Ali Ahmad Hussain Khan, one of the best-known players of the instrument after the legendary Bismillah Khan, passed away in Kolkata following prolonged illness. He was 77.

'White Paper' vs 'Black Paper': Govt, Cong fire salvos at each other

'White Paper' vs 'Black Paper': Govt, Cong fire salvos at each other

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

A 'White Paper' versus 'Black Paper' battle erupted on Thursday as the Centre and the Congress unveiled documents and crossed swords over the handling of the Indian economy during the nearly 10 years of the BJP-led NDA rule and the previous 10-year tenure of the Congress-led UPA government.

Delhi air not ideal, but we have to play: Bangladesh coach

Delhi air not ideal, but we have to play: Bangladesh coach

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

The ICC says it is monitoring the air quality in smog-shrouded New Delhi ahead of the World Cup match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka on Monday.

Jaipur blasts: Rajasthan to challenge acquittal of four men in SC

Jaipur blasts: Rajasthan to challenge acquittal of four men in SC

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said the government will file a special leave petition in this matter in the top court.

Have You Watched These OTT Films Yet?

Have You Watched These OTT Films Yet?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Deepa Gahlot lists some 2023 movies that you need to watch if you haven't already.