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Bypolls to 3 Lok Sabha, 29 assembly seats today

Bypolls to 3 Lok Sabha, 29 assembly seats today

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Adequate security and Covid safety measures have been put in place for the electoral exercise.

Birbhum Killings: Politician-Police-Criminal Nexus

Birbhum Killings: Politician-Police-Criminal Nexus

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

The cycle of violence resulting from the increasing criminalisation of politics cannot stop, will not stop, unless there is a wider political consensus against relying on criminal mafias for electoral purposes, argues Virendra Kapoor.

Modi@9: Congress asks 9 questions, BJP calls them 'bundle of lies'

Modi@9: Congress asks 9 questions, BJP calls them 'bundle of lies'

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The Congress released a booklet 'Nau saal, Nau sawaal', asking nine questions from Modi. The BJP rejected the Congress' criticism as a 'bundle of lies and mountain of deception' and said the questions are born out of 'pathological hatred' of the PM.

'Modi can't be seen in Xi's company'

'Modi can't be seen in Xi's company'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

'The MEA, hopefully, made it clear that the Indian PM can't be seen in Xi Jinping's company when China has, for all intents and purposes, annexed over 1,000 sq kms of Indian territory in eastern Ladakh, and essentially that the Wuhan spirit and the Mamallapuram spirit have turned into vinegar.'

I cried often in my room in Australia after my father's demise: Siraj

I cried often in my room in Australia after my father's demise: Siraj

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Mohammed Siraj was in Australia for his first Test tour when his father Mohammed Ghaus passed away and had to tackle the emotional phase to concentrate on cricket on that trip.

Women's World Cup PIX: Spain, Japan secure vital wins

Women's World Cup PIX: Spain, Japan secure vital wins

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Spain and Japan have six points and will play each other on Monday for top spot in the group

Taliban have been 'businesslike and professional': White House

Taliban have been 'businesslike and professional': White House

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

"The Taliban have been cooperative in facilitating the departure of American citizens and lawful permanent residents on charter flights from HKIA. They have shown flexibility, and they have been businesslike and professional in our dealings with them in this effort. This is a positive first step," Emily Horne, Spokesperson of the National Security Council, the White House said.

IPL Auction: Stokes, Curran, Green set for big pay day

IPL Auction: Stokes, Curran, Green set for big pay day

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Intense bidding is expected to be the order of the day when 10 teams jostle to grab their preferred players in the IPL players' auction in Kochi on Friday.

India Open: Axelsen tames Srikanth in opener

India Open: Axelsen tames Srikanth in opener

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Srikanth made an attacking start after the change of ends, putting his smashes to good use, to lead 5-1. Two tight smashes on either side helped the Indian to maintain his lead to 8-3 before he entered the break with a healthy seven-point advantage when Axelsen went to the net.

The Tree That Lived For 704 Years

The Tree That Lived For 704 Years

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The Deodar's lifespan stretched from 1215 (construction of the Qutub Minar) to 1919 (the Jallianwala Bagh massacre). Magnificent and imposing, a cross section of its bark is the piece de resistance at a unique museum of India's forests.

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.

Indian Archers claim record haul at Asia Cup

Indian Archers claim record haul at Asia Cup

Rediff.com11 May 2022

The Indian junior archers capped a stunning show by winning eight gold, four silver and two bronze medals to top the medals tally at the Asia Cup Stage 2 at Sulehmaniya, Iraq on Wednesday.

Review: La La Land IS the film of the year

Review: La La Land IS the film of the year

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Raja Sen confesses to not being able to stop raving about the spectacular La La Land.

Why TMC's 89-year-old MLA joined BJP

Why TMC's 89-year-old MLA joined BJP

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'The TMC did not bother telling me, a sitting MLA for 20 years, why I was not being given a ticket.'

Planet Hollywood lands in Mumbai

Planet Hollywood lands in Mumbai

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

With a long list of shining celebrities and a two-day unique Hollywood-style bash to grab attention, London entrepreneur Robert Earl re-launched Las Vegas Strip mega resort Planet Hollywood and announced going international by starting five such hotels in India on a planned investment of $15 million.

Will L'affaire Adani Affect Modi's Image?

Will L'affaire Adani Affect Modi's Image?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Gautam Adani's alleged proximity to Narendra Modi may dent the latter's self-styled image of incorruptibility, points out Kanika Datta.

Women's U-19 World Cup: Meet the winners

Women's U-19 World Cup: Meet the winners

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Shafali Verma is by far the most decorated of the lot having already played in three World Cup finals at senior level.

Army Chief's 3-day Nepal visit begins today

Army Chief's 3-day Nepal visit begins today

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Gen Naravane's visit to Nepal from November 4-6 is largely aimed at resetting bilateral ties that came under severe strain following a bitter border row between the two countries.

'Dhoni gets the best out of the players'

'Dhoni gets the best out of the players'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

'It is Dhoni, Fleming and the support staff who decide on cricket.' 'The fans expect CSK to do well, and with Dhoni at the helm, CSK is capable of it.'

Asaram booked for sexually assaulting teenage girl

Asaram booked for sexually assaulting teenage girl

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu has run into fresh trouble after a 16-year-old girl, who had been staying in a hostel operated by his trust in Jodhpur accused him of sexual assault.

Indian Wells: Defending champ Fritz knocked out; Rybakina into semis

Indian Wells: Defending champ Fritz knocked out; Rybakina into semis

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Carlos Alcaraz downed Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 6-4 to book an Indian Wells semi-final place

3rd Test: India to go for the kill in Ranchi with points to grab

3rd Test: India to go for the kill in Ranchi with points to grab

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Not just the 40 points, India will also be eyeing a 3-0 whitewash in the Gandhi-Mandela series.

Kerala minister Thomas Chandy resigns over encroachment charges

Kerala minister Thomas Chandy resigns over encroachment charges

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

This is the third minister in the Vijayan cabinet to resign after the LDF government came to power in May 2016.

SpiceJet offloads unruly flier for misbehaving with female cabin crew member

SpiceJet offloads unruly flier for misbehaving with female cabin crew member

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The sources said that during the boarding, the male passenger behaved in an unruly manner and touched the female cabin crew member inappropriately.

On Rahul's home turf, Smriti Irani calls him a liar

On Rahul's home turf, Smriti Irani calls him a liar

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

The HRD minister claimed that Gandhi family had failed to deliver on their development promises to Amethi, which had to wait for all these years to get a rail line.

'My brother told us about BJP MP's role'

'My brother told us about BJP MP's role'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

'The CM was in Gorakhpur when this attempt to murder took place on my brother.' 'I waited for two days to see what action the police takes, but after 48 hours, the police has not even questioned Paswan.'

Why BJP is gloating over Suvendu's fallout with Mamata

Why BJP is gloating over Suvendu's fallout with Mamata

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

With his exit, the TMC will lose a crucial, politically influential vote catcher in the Jungalmahal region and areas in minority-dominated Murshidabad, and the BJP will get a face it badly needs, especially in rural Bengal, reports Aditi Phadnis.

Day 11: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 11: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Valieva dominates the ice despite doping scandal

Xi's mega projects: Should India worry?

Xi's mega projects: Should India worry?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

After the Ladakh fiasco where Xi Jinping did not expect the Indian Army to resist his land-grabbing tactics, he has to save face before his colleagues in the Communist party.' To bring the threat of a mega-dam to the northern Indian border is a clever move, observes Claude Arpi.

Money laundering case: NBW issued against Chaggan Bhujbal's son

Money laundering case: NBW issued against Chaggan Bhujbal's son

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

A special Prevention of Money Laundering Act court on Wednesday issued a non-bailable warrant against Pankaj Bhujbal.

Prison doctor removed for fudging Bhujbal's medical records

Prison doctor removed for fudging Bhujbal's medical records

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Bhujbal was supposed to go to St George Hospital for a dental treatment but Ghule changed his medical papers without the knowledge of Arthur Road Jail CMO and recommended that he get admitted there for some other reason.

Gotabaya still in Maldives, yet to submit his resignation

Gotabaya still in Maldives, yet to submit his resignation

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Rajapaksa, his wife Loma and their two security officers were expected to leave for Singapore on board SQ437 from Male on Wednesday night but did not board the aircraft due to security concerns, the Daily Mirror newspaper reported.

Get 'pavitra' feeling on seeing Modi: Shinde at Mumbai's infra projects inauguration

Get 'pavitra' feeling on seeing Modi: Shinde at Mumbai's infra projects inauguration

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated and laid foundation stones of development projects worth more than Rs 38,000 crore in different sectors in Mumbai, giving a big push to infrastructure, urban travel and healthcare ahead of civic polls in the city in which the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction will seek to showcase these ventures to take on their political rivals.

'We Expect The President To Act!'

'We Expect The President To Act!'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

'The government is doing away with crucial laws such as the Forest Conservation Act and the Environment Protection Act which had helped safeguard our forests.' 'The President has to show that she will stand in favour of tribal rights.'

Indicted by Lokayukta, Kerala minister K T Jaleel resigns

Indicted by Lokayukta, Kerala minister K T Jaleel resigns

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

In a Facebook post, Jaleel himself confirmed that he had put in his papers. "I am happy to say that those who had been baying for my blood can be relieved for now. I have submitted my resignation to the chief minister. Since the past two years, I have been facing a media onslaught," Jaleel, second minister in the LDF ministry to resign on nepotism charges, said in the post.

Indians detained, questioned by Taliban near Kabul airport

Indians detained, questioned by Taliban near Kabul airport

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

The people cited above said the Indians were taken away for questioning and it is not unusual under the current circumstances.

'Unhappy with some people, but won't leave BJP'

'Unhappy with some people, but won't leave BJP'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

'I would like to express my anger at the way party affairs have been handled by some people.'

PICS: Mitchell makes a splash as New Zealand hit their stride

PICS: Mitchell makes a splash as New Zealand hit their stride

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 2nd Test played between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge on Friday.

Scribe death: Will ensure no injustice to anyone, says UP CM

Scribe death: Will ensure no injustice to anyone, says UP CM

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

A day after Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Shivpal Yadav said that no minister will be sacked without probe in the murder case of a journalist, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday asserted that his government would ensure no injustice is meted to anyone.