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No incursion by Chinese: Arunachal CM

No incursion by Chinese: Arunachal CM

Rediff.com8 May 2007

Khandu reiterated that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of India and people of the state would never give up their territorial rights.

Babri verdict runs counter to SC judgment: Congress

Babri verdict runs counter to SC judgment: Congress

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Owaisi said the CBI should appeal against the judgment "to protect its independence."

COVID-19: 5 points about the second wave

COVID-19: 5 points about the second wave

Rediff.com20 May 2021

What do we know about India's devastating second wave, and can we assign responsibility for it?

Another top golfer withdraws from Rio Olympics over Zika fears

Another top golfer withdraws from Rio Olympics over Zika fears

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

World number two Dustin Johnson has become the latest golfer to withdraw from next month's Rio Olympics due to fears over the Zika virus.

Some contract diarrhoea if they don't abuse Hindus: VHP on Dadri lynching

Some contract diarrhoea if they don't abuse Hindus: VHP on Dadri lynching

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Amid mounting criticism of right wing outfits over Dadri lynching incident, Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Thursday hit back and said it has become "fashion" for "some people" to abuse Hindus or else they contract "diarrhoea".

Shinde orders probe into Ramban firing incident

Shinde orders probe into Ramban firing incident

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on Thursday ordered an inquiry into the firing incident in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district and said any excessive use of force will be dealt with strictly.

'There is a lot of change in Rahul Gandhi'

'There is a lot of change in Rahul Gandhi'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

'I think he had this in his head to go to different places, get some experience and then become the Congress president.'

Did MHA, LeT work in tandem on Ishrat Jahan case: Rijiju

Did MHA, LeT work in tandem on Ishrat Jahan case: Rijiju

Rediff.com28 May 2016

He did not name the officer but it was Gujarat Indian Police Service officer Satish Verma who probed the case.

Deutsche Bank backs its India born co-CEO Anshu Jain

Deutsche Bank backs its India born co-CEO Anshu Jain

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Last month, German lender said it was co-operating with regulators in global foreign exchange probe.

Armed forces need to be gender sensitised: NCW

Armed forces need to be gender sensitised: NCW

Rediff.com19 Jun 2006

However, Vyas said she was happy that Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee had taken note of the issue and said the Army needed more women officers.

Sharif calls for peace during talks with Modi

Sharif calls for peace during talks with Modi

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday said that India and Pakistan must put aside differences and work for peace.

Jaguar cars can 'purify' air! CSE slams comment

Jaguar cars can 'purify' air! CSE slams comment

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

'Air they suck in is far dirtier than the air which comes out of it.'

NDA accuses Lalu of 'politicising' Godhra

NDA accuses Lalu of 'politicising' Godhra

Rediff.com14 Jul 2004

'It is easy to become railway minister but it is difficult to understand the functioning of the ministry,' JD-U leader Nitish Kumar said sarcastically.

Train mishap: Nitish flays MOS rly for blaming Bihar govt

Train mishap: Nitish flays MOS rly for blaming Bihar govt

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

With the Railways blaming the Bihar government for the train disaster at Dhamara Ghat in Khagaria district which claimed 28 lives, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday dubbed Railway minister of state Adhir Ranjan Chaudhury's remarks in this regard as "highly irresponsible."

Siddaramaiah hits back at Modi, says he is morally not fit to be PM

Siddaramaiah hits back at Modi, says he is morally not fit to be PM

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

He said the "countdown has begun for Narendra Modi," citing the results of Rajasthan by-polls in which the ruling BJP faced an embarrassing defeat at the hands of the Congress which won two Lok Sabha seats and one assembly segment.

After receiving flak, UP CM cuts short Karnataka campaign

After receiving flak, UP CM cuts short Karnataka campaign

Rediff.com4 May 2018

The chief minister will arrive in Agra on Friday night and visit the calamity-hit areas on Saturday morning, Principal Secretary Information Avanish Awasthi said.

Advani will not resign: Venkaiah Naidu

Advani will not resign: Venkaiah Naidu

Rediff.com8 Jun 2003

Five kar sewaks have alleged that they pulled down the disputed structure at Ayodhya at Advani's instigation.

Rahul draws SC flak for 'chowkidar chor hai' remark

Rahul draws SC flak for 'chowkidar chor hai' remark

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

The top court told Gandhi's counsel that it was not concerned with the political stand narrated in the affidavit.

Rihanna has no plans to stop the music, and her activism

Rihanna has no plans to stop the music, and her activism

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Rihanna, who has frequently spoken out on issues such as LGBTQIA+ rights and racism, is the fourth most followed person, with 101.3 million followers, on Twitter after former US president Barack Obama and singers Justin Bieber and Katy Perry. Her tweet on India's farmers received hundreds of thousands of retweets and likes.

'When the deadly second wave came, Modi got exposed'

'When the deadly second wave came, Modi got exposed'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

'We will see a kind of disaster which the country has not seen in the last 100 years.'

Delhi govt action shocking, says Reliance Industries

Delhi govt action shocking, says Reliance Industries

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Terming Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal ordering FIR against it as shocking, Reliance Industries said the complaints that were used to base the action are baseless and devoid of merit or substance.

'Our people don't criticise the BJP openly'

'Our people don't criticise the BJP openly'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

'...even if they have profound differences. We discuss within our party and with each other, but not openly. We just reminded the BJP that they too, should follow this dharma.'

Rahul gets NCW notice for remarks against Raksha Mantri

Rahul gets NCW notice for remarks against Raksha Mantri

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

The commission said the remarks are extremely misogynistic, offensive, unethical.

BJP leaders in UP resort to personal attacks against rivals

BJP leaders in UP resort to personal attacks against rivals

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

UP Power Minister Shrikant Sharma stirred up a hornet's nest with his tweet terming the Congress president a 'coward and impotent'.

Govt slams media for 'distorting' Moody's report on Modi

Govt slams media for 'distorting' Moody's report on Modi

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

The note was authored by Faraz Syed, an associate economist with Moody's Analytics.

Congress MP gives privilege notice against Modi for comments against Sonia

Congress MP gives privilege notice against Modi for comments against Sonia

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Congress MP Shantaram Naik on Monday gave notice of breach of privilege against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikkar to Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari on a day Congress created a ruckus in Parliament against Modi's comments in an election rally against Sonia Gandhi on the VVIP chopper deal.

BJP faces flak for free Covid vaccine promise in Bihar

BJP faces flak for free Covid vaccine promise in Bihar

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a swipe at the BJP, saying one has to refer to the state-wise election schedule to know when one will have access to the vaccine. The BJP, however, said health is a state subject and its manifesto is for Bihar, not for the entire country, where it has promised that the state will buy the vaccine for its people.

Rahul should express regret for comments on Gujarat: BJP

Rahul should express regret for comments on Gujarat: BJP

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday hit back at Rahul Gandhi for his attack on Narendra Modi over the 2002 Gujarat riots, saying his "irresponsible" comments were condemnable and he should express regret for these.

Pakistan wants normalisation of ties with India

Pakistan wants normalisation of ties with India

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Pakistan on said it wants dialogue with India to resolve all outstanding issues and welcomed all efforts to normalise bilateral ties, days after the two prime ministers spoke to each other amid a war of words between the two countries.

Rape remark: NCW summons Salman Khan on July 8

Rape remark: NCW summons Salman Khan on July 8

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Not satisfied with the written reply from Salman Khan, the National Commission for Women on Thursday summoned the Bollywood actor to appear before it on July 8 in connection with his controversial "rape" remarks.

Bollywood biggies join hands, sue to restrain TV channels

Bollywood biggies join hands, sue to restrain TV channels

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

The lawsuit, by four industry associations and 34 producers, seeks the court's direction to Republic TV, its editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami and reporter Pradeep Bhandari, Times Now, its editor-in-chief Rahul Shivshankar and group editor Navika Kumar and unknown defendants as well as social media platforms to refrain from making or publishing allegedly irresponsible, derogatory and defamatory remarks against Bollywood.

HORROR as football stadium collapses during French league game

HORROR as football stadium collapses during French league game

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

At least 29 people were injured, including five seriously, when safety barriers collapsed at a French Ligue 1 game between Amiens and Lille on Saturday, local authorities and match officials said leading to the match being abandoned.

Doka La face-off: Round 1 to India

Doka La face-off: Round 1 to India

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

Ten days later, with the Indian Army in full control of the area where the incident took place, New Delhi has signalled a face-saver for Beijing.

'Yes, we are separated'

'Yes, we are separated'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Arbaaz Khan and Malaika confirm their separation in a join statement.

Sonia Gandhi criticises govt for 'unplanned' lockdown

Sonia Gandhi criticises govt for 'unplanned' lockdown

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Calling for availability of all necessary equipment for medical professionals, she said the onus lies on the government to ensure that the spread of infection and casualties are not caused owing to lack of infrastructure or preparedness.

US hits Russia with sanctions for 2016 election meddling, hackings

US hits Russia with sanctions for 2016 election meddling, hackings

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

The Trump administration is confronting and countering malign Russian cyber activity, including their attempted interference in the US election, destructive cyber-attacks, and intrusions targeting critical infrastructure, said Treasury Secretary Steven T Mnuchin.

Good news for Adani: Australia agrees to expand coal port near Barrier Reef

Good news for Adani: Australia agrees to expand coal port near Barrier Reef

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Adani has blamed opposition to its mine for delays in moving the $7 billion project to the construction phase

Mumbai sinking, Delhi being buried under garbage, but govt does nothing: SC

Mumbai sinking, Delhi being buried under garbage, but govt does nothing: SC

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

'When the courts intervene, we are attacked for judicial activism'

Football Extras: Pique tells off Catalonia supporters for insulting Spain

Football Extras: Pique tells off Catalonia supporters for insulting Spain

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Editors Guild backs NDTV India on ban

Editors Guild backs NDTV India on ban

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

The guild also demanded that the decision be withdrawn immediately.