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WFI demands action against Vinesh's support staff

WFI demands action against Vinesh's support staff

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Vinesh has been training with Woller Akos, her personal coach from Belgium and has also worked with South African mental conditioning coach Wayne Lombard.

Rajnath reaches out, Oppn unlikely to contest Speaker's post

Rajnath reaches out, Oppn unlikely to contest Speaker's post

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

The opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) is unlikely to contest the Lok Sabha Speaker's post and the National Democratic Alliance nominee is likely to be elected unopposed, sources said Tuesday ahead of filing of nomination for the key post.

Delhi bookies give 340 seats to NDA, 200 to INDIA

Delhi bookies give 340 seats to NDA, 200 to INDIA

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

In line with most of the exit poll predictions, bookies in Delhi feel the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will get more than 340 seats in the Lok Sabha polls while the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) may secure around 200 seats.

Vinesh Phogat to contest Haryana polls? Cong leader says...

Vinesh Phogat to contest Haryana polls? Cong leader says...

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Congress leader Kumari Selja ruled out the possibility of an alliance with the AAP for the Haryana assembly polls.

Beautiful India: 10 Journeys by Road

Beautiful India: 10 Journeys by Road

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Exploring the best of Indian roads.

Govt defends Great Nicobar project amid criticism, cites national interest

Govt defends Great Nicobar project amid criticism, cites national interest

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The central government's Great Nicobar development project, proposed around an unprecedented transhipment port, will be executed to keep environmental impact minimal, and is essential as it is of national importance, the government has said amid calls to abort the controversial project due to ecological concerns, the Centre said in an official statement.

Chai, biscuits on me: Rahul claims ED raid being planned against him

Chai, biscuits on me: Rahul claims ED raid being planned against him

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Gandhi said he was "waiting with open arms".

42 Indians among 49 killed Kuwait apartment fire

42 Indians among 49 killed Kuwait apartment fire

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Most deaths were due to smoke inhalation while residents were sleeping, and a significant number of occupants were evacuated, they added. The fire started in a kitchen in the six-storey building in the Mangaf area in Kuwait's southern Ahmadi Governorate, officials said, adding that the building reportedly had 195 people living in it, who are workers of the same company.

AIFF cries foul, strongly refutes Stimac's allegations

AIFF cries foul, strongly refutes Stimac's allegations

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) strongly refuted allegations made by former head coach Igor Stimac, calling them a deliberate attempt to tarnish the federation's reputation.

Modi, Shah, Rajnath, Gadkari take oath as members of 18th Lok Sabha

Modi, Shah, Rajnath, Gadkari take oath as members of 18th Lok Sabha

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday took oath as member of the 18th Lok Sabha.

BJP Lost 72 Seats Across 7 States

BJP Lost 72 Seats Across 7 States

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

This negated the gain of more than a dozen seats in Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Kerala.

Yogi holds meet with ministers amid buzz about dissidence

Yogi holds meet with ministers amid buzz about dissidence

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday met ministers from the state at his residence in Lucknow to discuss the upcoming assembly bypolls in 10 constituencies.

Haryana: Can Congress Repeat Lok Sabha Success In Assembly Polls?

Haryana: Can Congress Repeat Lok Sabha Success In Assembly Polls?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

'Arithmetic could decide the Haryana election given the presence of multi-cornered contests.'

Indian man shot dead during robbery in US

Indian man shot dead during robbery in US

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Dasari Gopikrishna hailed from the Yajali village of the Bapatla district in Andhra Pradesh and came to the US only eight months ago.

Parliament should pass law on quota to exceed 50% cap: Congress

Parliament should pass law on quota to exceed 50% cap: Congress

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Ramesh said the current limit of 50 percent is not explicitly mandated by the Constitution, but has been decided through various Supreme Court decisions.

Parliament set to witness stormy debate from Monday

Parliament set to witness stormy debate from Monday

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Parliament is set to witness heated debates on a range of issues like the NEET paper leak row, the Agnipath initiative and inflation when both houses reconvene on Monday.

Another Indian arrested in Canada in Nijjar murder case

Another Indian arrested in Canada in Nijjar murder case

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Amardeep Singh, 22, a resident of Brampton, Surrey, and Abbotsford areas of Canada, has been charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder.

BJP leaders meet ahead of poll counting

BJP leaders meet ahead of poll counting

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

They are learnt to have taken stock of the prevailing political situation following the exit polls predicting a big win for the BJP-led alliance, and the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA)'s series of meetings rejecting the forecast and sticking to its claim that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government is on its way out.

LOK SABHA ELECTIONS 2024: THE VERDICT

LOK SABHA ELECTIONS 2024: THE VERDICT

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

After a marathon polling process to elect the 18th Lok Sabha that lasted for a month and a half, the results were declared on Tuesday.

Opposition to raise NEET issue in Parliament today

Opposition to raise NEET issue in Parliament today

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Leaders of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) have decided to raise the NEET issue in both houses of Parliament on Friday and members will give notices in this regard, sources have said.

SEE: Gambhir's heartfelt tribute to KKR fans

SEE: Gambhir's heartfelt tribute to KKR fans

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Gambhir, who recently stepped down as KKR's coach after leading them to their first title in a decade, posted an emotional farewell message.

Cong-AAP tieup for Delhi, Haryana polls unlikely: Jairam

Cong-AAP tieup for Delhi, Haryana polls unlikely: Jairam

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

The Congress and AAP had fought the Lok Sabha polls together in Delhi, while they contested separately in Punjab.

Demand of every patriotic Indian...: Rahul on Doda attack

Demand of every patriotic Indian...: Rahul on Doda attack

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

'We cannot endanger our national security by indulging in false bravado, fake narratives and high-decibel whitewashing. As a nation, we have to collectively fight the scourge of cross-border terrorism'

Hasina's Request On 'Short Notice': MEA

Hasina's Request On 'Short Notice': MEA

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

'Our border guarding forces have also been instructed to be exceptionally alert in view of this complex situation.'

Iran releases 5 Indians from seized Israeli-linked ship

Iran releases 5 Indians from seized Israeli-linked ship

Rediff.com10 May 2024

The Indian Embassy, while sharing details of their release, thanked the Iranian authorities for their close coordination with the Embassy and Indian Consulate in Bandar Abbas.

INDIA leaders meet on Wednesday to pick PM face: Uddhav

INDIA leaders meet on Wednesday to pick PM face: Uddhav

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Thackeray said leaders of the Congress and other parties are holding talks with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Telegu Desam Party (TDP) head Chandrababu Naidu to explore the possibility of their entry into the bloc.

India lambasts US report on religious freedom

India lambasts US report on religious freedom

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

In an unusually hard-hitting response to criticism against it in a United States government report on religious freedom, India on Friday described the findings as 'deeply biased', visibly driven by 'votebank' considerations and a mix of imputations and selective usage of facts.

Indian national trained by Islamic State found guilty

Indian national trained by Islamic State found guilty

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Subahani Haja Moideen, a Keralite, was arrested by the National Investigation Agency in 2016 following a crackdown in Tamil Nadu with the help of central security agencies and other state police, foiling designs of Islamic State operatives to attack or eliminate certain prominent persons and target places of public importance.

Cong moves privilege motion against Modi for sharing Thakur's 'expunged' speech

Cong moves privilege motion against Modi for sharing Thakur's 'expunged' speech

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

The row over Bharatiya Janata Party MP Anurag Thakur's remarks in Lok Sabha escalated on Wednesday with the Congress submitting a notice to move a privilege motion against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for posting on 'X' a video that allegedly also contained expunged portions of Thakur's speech.

Modi to move resolution to elect Birla as Speaker

Modi to move resolution to elect Birla as Speaker

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will move the motion today in the Lok Sabha to choose Om Birla as the Speaker of the lower house amid a tussle for the post with the opposition's Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA).

Former Bihar minister's father found murdered at home

Former Bihar minister's father found murdered at home

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

In a ghastly incident that has sent shock waves across Bihar, former state minister Mukesh Sahni's 70-year-old father was found stabbed to death at his native home in Darbhanga district, a top police officer said.

Kuwait fire: Indian mission swings into action

Kuwait fire: Indian mission swings into action

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

India's mission in Kuwait is ascertaining the full details from the concerned Kuwaiti authorities on the tragic fire incident in a building in the southern city of Mangaf which killed 49 foreign workers, including around 40 Indians, and injured 50 others, even as officials started an investigation into one of the worst fires in the Gulf nation.

Can't name all states, says FM as Opposition walks out

Can't name all states, says FM as Opposition walks out

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) parties, led by the Congress, staged a walkout from both Houses of Parliament on Wednesday, in protest against all states except two being 'ignored' in the budget, an allegation termed 'outrageous' by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharamanm, who said all the states never found a mention in any of the previous budgets, including those presented by the Congress.

Glorification of violence: India slams Canada over Khalistani float in parade

Glorification of violence: India slams Canada over Khalistani float in parade

Rediff.com8 May 2024

India also accused Canada of allowing "celebration and glorification" of violence, expressing concerns over the security of Indian diplomats in that country, and said it expects Ottawa to ensure that they are able to carry out their responsibilities without fear.

1 arrested for 'attack' on Kanhaiya Kumar, hunt on for others

1 arrested for 'attack' on Kanhaiya Kumar, hunt on for others

Rediff.com21 May 2024

The police said the accused, Ajay Kumar, was arrested from his residence in New Usmanpur, the area where the incident occurred, adding that efforts are on to round up the other accused in the case.

BJP talks to allies on Speaker's post, Opposition to force contest

BJP talks to allies on Speaker's post, Opposition to force contest

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party has begun consultations with its allies on the ruling National Democratic Alliance's candidate for the Lok Sabha Speaker's post while the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) is considering its options and may force a contest to score political points, sources said on Monday, a day before the filing of nomination for the key position.

Channi's reference to Amritpal triggers row in LS

Channi's reference to Amritpal triggers row in LS

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The Lok Sabha was adjourned twice in the post-lunch period on Thursday as a war of words broke out between the treasury and opposition benches, triggered by Congress MP Charanjit Singh Channi's spat with the Bharatiya Janata Party's Ravneet Singh Bittu.

Will give 10 kg free ration to poor, promises Kharge

Will give 10 kg free ration to poor, promises Kharge

Rediff.com15 May 2024

He referred to the Modi government scheme providing five kilograms of ration to the poor every month and said, "The Congress brought the Food Security Act, you did nothing."

INDIA wanted constructive debate on NEET issue: Rahul

INDIA wanted constructive debate on NEET issue: Rahul

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Asserting the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) wants a constructive debate on the NEET issue, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday said it is unfortunate that they were not allowed to raise it in the Parliament.

Like Abhimanyu, India trapped in BJP's 'chakravyuh': Rahul

Like Abhimanyu, India trapped in BJP's 'chakravyuh': Rahul

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Using the Mahabharat reference as a leitmotif, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday claimed that an atmosphere of fear prevails all around with a group of six trapping the entire country in a 'chakravyuh' he promised would be broken by the INDIA bloc.