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General To Head Largest Muslim Democracy

General To Head Largest Muslim Democracy

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Prabowo was accused in the late 1980s of making a number pro-democracy activists mysteriously disappear and for human rights abuses in the provinces of East Timor and Papua and was denied a visa to the US.

18 years, no development in Budhni under BJP, says Shivraj's rival Vikram

18 years, no development in Budhni under BJP, says Shivraj's rival Vikram

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Therefore, his entry into politics will prove to be mangal (auspicious) for everyone in Budhni, Mastal claimed, adding that he will ensure development of the constituency.

Ashwin has taught me a lot: Lyon

Ashwin has taught me a lot: Lyon

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Having made their Test debuts in the same year, Nathan Lyon and Ravichandran Ashwin will face each other for the eighth time in the longest format during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

US President Biden to attend Queen Elizabeth II's funeral

US President Biden to attend Queen Elizabeth II's funeral

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

US President Joe Biden has said that he would attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom.

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister and finance minister, he understood the importance of gradualism, except when the economy or the polity was in a crisis.

Bhagwant Mann Bids Lok Sabha Goodbye

Bhagwant Mann Bids Lok Sabha Goodbye

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

On Wednesday, Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit will swear Bhagwant Mann as Punjab's first AAP chief minister at Khatkar Kalan, the ancestral village of iconic freedom fighter Shahid Bhagat Singh.

Is this why Djokovic and Alcaraz failed at US Open?

Is this why Djokovic and Alcaraz failed at US Open?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

'The romanticism of late night tennis in New York, it's time to move past that'

Now, G Parameshwara jumps into K'taka CM race

Now, G Parameshwara jumps into K'taka CM race

Rediff.com16 May 2023

'I have faith in the party high command. I have certain principles. I can also take about 50 legislators and do the shouting, but for me the discipline of the party is important. If people like us don't follow things, there won't be any discipline in the party. I have said that if the high command gives me the responsibility, I will take it up. I have not said I won't'

See us as victims, not killers: Rajiv case convict

See us as victims, not killers: Rajiv case convict

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

R P Ravichandran, one of the six convicts who was released on Saturday in the assassination case of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, said that the people of north India should see them as 'victims instead of terrorists or killers'.

Despite BJP sweep, 12 Shivraj ministers lose, including Narottam Mishra

Despite BJP sweep, 12 Shivraj ministers lose, including Narottam Mishra

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Mishra lost from Datia seat by a margin of 7,742 votes to Congress candidate Rajendra Bharti.

I know, you did it all for love: Priyanka's tribute to Sonia

I know, you did it all for love: Priyanka's tribute to Sonia

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

'I know, you did it all for love,' Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said on Wednesday in an Instagram tribute showing her mother Sonia Gandhi, who on Wednesday handed the party's reins to a new Congress president, holding a photograph of the late Rajiv Gandhi.

Raj Kapoor@100: The Woman's Director

Raj Kapoor@100: The Woman's Director

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Dinesh Raheja views Raj Kapoor's cinema through his women, while celebrating his birth centenary on December 14.

'Dissatisfied' attacker shot Shinzo Abe with self-made gun

'Dissatisfied' attacker shot Shinzo Abe with self-made gun

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Abe succumbed to bullet injuries hours after he was shot by Yamagami in the chest during a campaign speech in Nara City, western Japan.

Ex-Japan PM Shinzo Abe dies hrs after being shot during campaign event

Ex-Japan PM Shinzo Abe dies hrs after being shot during campaign event

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was on Friday confirmed dead after he was shot at during a campaign speech in Nara City, western Japan, local media reported citing officials.

Ramoji Rao, The Telugu Colossus

Ramoji Rao, The Telugu Colossus

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Ramoji Rao lived as the interface between business and politics and was an active participant in both for most of his remarkable life.

Will honour his memory by...: Quad leaders mourn Abe

Will honour his memory by...: Quad leaders mourn Abe

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Leaders of India, Australia and the United States -- countries that make up the Quad with Japan -- expressed shock at the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, saying he played a 'formative role' in the founding of the partnership and worked tirelessly to advance a shared vision for a free and open strategically-important Indo-Pacific region.

Maharashtra offers to help preserve navy warship Viraat

Maharashtra offers to help preserve navy warship Viraat

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

In a letter to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, party MP and spokesperson Priyanka Chaturvedi stated, "It would be a crying shame if we let go our history without giving the benefit of knowledge to our future generation.

Nitish breaks silence on Kharge to be made PM face of INDIA

Nitish breaks silence on Kharge to be made PM face of INDIA

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

The Janata Dal-United leader maintained that having taken the initiative to bring parties opposed to the Bharatiya Janata Party, he desired nothing for himself but admitted having stressed at the meeting the need to expedite seat-sharing arrangements.

PIX: British award for Salman

PIX: British award for Salman

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

An unusual honour for Sallu!

Latham urges NZ seniors to pull their weight in Williamson's absence

Latham urges NZ seniors to pull their weight in Williamson's absence

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

New Zealand have yet to decide on a replacement for Williamson for the white-ball roles but Latham's record in T20s may count against him if selectors opt for a single captain for both the short-format teams.

'I Feel Like I Have Lost My Father Again'

'I Feel Like I Have Lost My Father Again'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

'After Om's untimely demise, he would call us every Sunday for the next two years to ask, "How are you doing my dear? How's the young fella?"'

Why did Joe Biden wear a 'TRUMP 2024' hat?

Why did Joe Biden wear a 'TRUMP 2024' hat?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

United States President Joe Biden, while commemorating the 23rd anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks at a fire station, donned a red hat that read 'TRUMP 2024', a gesture the White House has termed a show of bipartisan unity.

Mahatma Carter

Mahatma Carter

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Carter was in politics, but not a politician, certainly not a transactional politician, points out Shreekant Sambrani.

Flags fly at half mast as India mourns Queen Elizabeth II

Flags fly at half mast as India mourns Queen Elizabeth II

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

As India observes state mourning on Sunday over Queen Elizabeth II's death, many people questioned the decision after the government's attempts to remove 'symbols of slavery' by rechristening Rajpath and unveiling a new naval ensign drawing inspiration from Chhatrapati Shivaji.

Modi to campaign in Gujarat for 72 hours: Here are the details

Modi to campaign in Gujarat for 72 hours: Here are the details

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will head to poll-bound Gujarat this weekend and is expected to participate in at least eight programmes, crisscrossing the state from Saurashtra to Surat.

Swiatek outlasts Sabalenka in Madrid Open final

Swiatek outlasts Sabalenka in Madrid Open final

Rediff.com5 May 2024

World number one Iga Swiatek edged Aryna Sabalenka 7-5, 4-6 7,-6(7) in a gripping and gruelling Madrid Open final to win the title for the first time on Saturday in what was a repeat of last year's summit clash at the WTA 1000 claycourt tournament.

Our democratic tradition goes back thousands of years: Modi @ UNGA

Our democratic tradition goes back thousands of years: Modi @ UNGA

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that he represents a country which is proud to be known as the mother of democracy, and cited his own rise from a tea seller at a railway station to that as prime minister to underscore the strength of India's democracy.

Sheila Dikshit: The affable CM who transformed Delhi

Sheila Dikshit: The affable CM who transformed Delhi

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

As the longest serving woman chief minister who ruled the city state for three consecutive terms from 1998 to 2013, Dikshit ushered in an era of all-round development that transformed Delhi into a world class capital.

Time to speak up: What women want from elections

Time to speak up: What women want from elections

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Ahead of the upcoming elections, political parties have started announcing incentives to benefit women, but what do women truly seek for genuine gender parity, asks Nivedita Mookerji.

Behind BJP's stunning win in MP, Modi's 14 rallies

Behind BJP's stunning win in MP, Modi's 14 rallies

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed 14 rallies in Madhya Pradesh during campaigning for polls and reached out to young voters by reminding them of the failures of previous Congress governments on various fronts as he doubled down on development of all sections.

Counting of votes begins in Kharge vs Tharoor contest

Counting of votes begins in Kharge vs Tharoor contest

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Counting of votes began on Wednesday in the Congress presidential polls in which senior leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Shashi Tharoor faced-off for the post of All India Congress Committee (AICC) chief.

NZ bring out big guns for India, Sri Lanka tour

NZ bring out big guns for India, Sri Lanka tour

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

New Zealand on Monday named a strong squad, which includes five spin bowling options

Shivraj turns to public amid buzz of being sidelined

Shivraj turns to public amid buzz of being sidelined

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

In the wake of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra predicting Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh's Chouhan's exit from the top post following the year-end assembly polls, the latter asked people at a rally whether he should become the CM again or not.

His political career began just 20 years ago': Nitish's fresh salvo at Shah

His political career began just 20 years ago': Nitish's fresh salvo at Shah

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Did he have any first-hand knowledge of what JP stood for, asks Nitish

CJI Lalit recommends Justice Chandrachud's name as his successor

CJI Lalit recommends Justice Chandrachud's name as his successor

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

He would have a tenure of two years and is due to retire on November 10, 2024.

'I'm Not Shah Rukh Khan Yet'

'I'm Not Shah Rukh Khan Yet'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

'Today, if someone spits on us, we are ready to kill them, but these men, without raising a hand, led the country to freedom and that's easier said than done.;

'I'm going nowhere'

'I'm going nowhere'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Chhetri extends stay at Bengaluru FC.

Justice Khanna to take oath as CJI on Monday, Justice Chandrachud retires

Justice Khanna to take oath as CJI on Monday, Justice Chandrachud retires

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who has been part of several landmark Supreme Court judgements such as scrapping the electoral bonds scheme and upholding abrogation of Article 370, will be sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday.

Will he, won't he? Buzz on Nitish's BJP camp return

Will he, won't he? Buzz on Nitish's BJP camp return

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah himself sounded more open to such a possibility in a recent interview.

A Toast To The Butter Man

A Toast To The Butter Man

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Among the many pearls of wisdom he bequeathed me, this one is probably the most precious: If you don't enjoy what you have created, how will anyone else? Manish Jhaveri remembers the legendary adman Sylvester daCunha.