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PHOTOS: Aizawl FC script history; win I-League title

PHOTOS: Aizawl FC script history; win I-League title

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

In one of the biggest achievements in Indian football history, unheralded Aizawl FC on Sunday lifted the I-League crown after they held Shillong Lajong 1-1 in a tense match in Shillong.

Meet India's only world heritage city

Meet India's only world heritage city

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

How did the newly anointed heritage city bag the title and is it ready for the expected rush of tourists?

OnePlus dials into Bharat to beat competition

OnePlus dials into Bharat to beat competition

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

In October, OnePlus said, it recorded Rs 500 crore of revenue in only the first two days of the festive sale on Amazon.in. The firm is looking at going beyond the metro cities by scaling up its offline stores to over 5,000 and setting up more than 100 'experience centres' in the top 50 cities by next year.

Justice Muralidhar hearing Delhi violence case transferred to Punjab high court

Justice Muralidhar hearing Delhi violence case transferred to Punjab high court

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Delhi high court judge Justice S Muralidhar was on Wednesday transferred to the Punjab and Haryana high court. A government notification about the transfer was issued on Wednesday which said that after consultation with Chief Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde, President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday transferred Justice S Muralidhar, judge of the Delhi high court, as judge of Punjab and Haryana high court. The notification further said the President has directed Muralidhar to assume charge of his office in Punjab and Haryana high court.

The Man behind Mumbai Diaries 26/11

The Man behind Mumbai Diaries 26/11

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'It was only after D-Day that people believed that I had actually directed Kal Ho Naa Ho.'

Good news! IMD forecasts normal rainfall this year

Good news! IMD forecasts normal rainfall this year

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

India will receive normal monsoon this season, country's meteorological department said on Wednesday in its forecast for the Southwest monsoon that covers 75 per cent of the country, and thereby may bring much-needed respite to the economy, which is reeling under the catastrophic effect of the Covid-19 pandemic.

PM Modi, Amitbhai will decide Assam CM: Himanta

PM Modi, Amitbhai will decide Assam CM: Himanta

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

'They know everyone and have everyone's horoscope. If they feel Himanta Biswa Sarma is the right man for Assam, they will give it to me, if they feel Sarbananda Sonowal is the right man, they will give it to him, or if they feel both of them are not good, let's bring another person'

China did not enter our territory: PM at all-party meet

China did not enter our territory: PM at all-party meet

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Indian forces are doing what they have to do to protect the country, whether it is in terms of deployment, action or counter-action, Modi told political leaders.

How India plans to improve internal security

How India plans to improve internal security

Rediff.com30 Nov 2006

"The approach is not to solve the problem using force but by providing means to reduce unemployment and improve economy," he said.

Decoding China's game play against India

Decoding China's game play against India

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

'With the recent challenging of the notion of the Indian Ocean Region being India's strategic backyard, China is gradually upping the ante in the maritime realm around India.'

CAB applies to Sikkim and Manipur, not rest of north-east

CAB applies to Sikkim and Manipur, not rest of north-east

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

The contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (CAB), which generated widespread protests in the north-eastern states, is expected to be tabled in the Lok Sabha on Monday for consideration and passage.

We're here for a marathon, not a sprint: Audi India chief

We're here for a marathon, not a sprint: Audi India chief

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

'Audi is well on track for what we want to achieve.'

In RS, Sibal slams Centre over lack of action in Delhi violence

In RS, Sibal slams Centre over lack of action in Delhi violence

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Pointing towards Shah, who was present in the Upper House, Sibal asked why FIRs were not registered against those who delivered hate speeches that "incited" communal violence in Delhi.

'Even the RBI was caught by surprise and was totally unprepared to handle its fallout'

'Even the RBI was caught by surprise and was totally unprepared to handle its fallout'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

I kept insisting that Rs 100 notes were in short supply and there was an urgent need to augment the supply of 100 rupee notes while also rapidly bringing into circulation the proposed new Rs 500 notes. But this was easier said than done because all the note printing machines of the RBI were programmed for printing Rs 2,000 notes and required at least three weeks before the machines could print the new Rs 500 currency notes. The availability of currency paper posed another major bottleneck, and it had to be imported. It was decided to immediately start printing the Rs 500 notes. It was only when the supply of the new Rs 500 notes started improving and the process of change of cassettes at the ATMs gathered momentum that the situation began limping back to normal. A fascinating excerpt from former SBI chairman Rajnish Kumar's The Custodian of Trust: A Banker's Memoir, five years after demonetisation, November 8.

Modi slams those abusing Sikhs, appeals to farmers to end protest

Modi slams those abusing Sikhs, appeals to farmers to end protest

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday slammed those calling agitating Sikh farmers names, saying it won't do the country any good as he went on to appeal to the protesting farmers to withdraw their over two-month-long stir and give the new agriculture reform laws a chance.

Indian Super League: FC Goa hold North East United to a draw

Indian Super League: FC Goa hold North East United to a draw

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

FC Goa came from behind to hold North East United to a 1-1 draw in the 12th round encounter of the Indian Super League.

Rajnath hits out at Pakistan, says its state actors behind attacks in India

Rajnath hits out at Pakistan, says its state actors behind attacks in India

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

Blaming state actors in Pakistan for making attempts to destabilise India, Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said the neighbouring country has not abandoned its efforts to harm the country through "various tactics".

Don't make farmers' stir another Shaheen Bagh: BJP in RS

Don't make farmers' stir another Shaheen Bagh: BJP in RS

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Moving the Motion of Thanks to the President's address in the upper house, BJP member Bhubaneswar Kalita said the government respects farmers. He said the government has given new rights to farmers through these new farm laws and none of their rights or facilities have been taken away.

20,000 km, 70 days: All aboard the Delhi to London bus

20,000 km, 70 days: All aboard the Delhi to London bus

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

The new service will travel through 18 countries and each bus will accommodate 20 passengers.

'Maharashtra hasn't been able to say we have 0 cases'

'Maharashtra hasn't been able to say we have 0 cases'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

'The pandemic basically started with Maharashtra.' 'And then it spread across to the rest of India.' 'Now it is again Maharashtra.'

NIA busts Pak-sponsored Al Qaeda module, arrests 9 men

NIA busts Pak-sponsored Al Qaeda module, arrests 9 men

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

The module was also planning to carry out targeted killings in India and was in the advanced stage of procuring arms, including automatic rifles and pistols, ammunition and explosives to carry out the attacks, he said.

After Khaplang's death, Centre talks of peace deal, rehabilitation

After Khaplang's death, Centre talks of peace deal, rehabilitation

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

Rijiju said the central government will rehabilitate all Indian citizens in the Naga group if they abjure violence.

'India is secular because it is Hindu'

'India is secular because it is Hindu'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

'We have Hindu values, Hindu customs, Hindu philosophy, Hindu way of looking at all religions as acceptable.' 'These are all great assets of India.'

India 'keeper Subrata Paul opts for 'B' sample after failing dope test

India 'keeper Subrata Paul opts for 'B' sample after failing dope test

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

National Anti-Doping Agency chief Navin Agarwal confirmed the former India captain was tested by NADA officials in March but declined to elaborate further.

Labour rights activist Naudeep Kaur walks out of Karnal jail

Labour rights activist Naudeep Kaur walks out of Karnal jail

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Labour rights activist Naudeep Kaur was freed Friday by the Punjab and Haryana high court, which said slapping charges like attempt to murder on her is a 'debatable issue' to be considered at a later stage in the trial.

Opposition parties not invited to all-party meet slam govt

Opposition parties not invited to all-party meet slam govt

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The Lalu Prasad-led Rashtriya Janata Dal MPs, including his daughter Misa Bharti and Manoj Jha, also staged a protest at Mahatma Gandhi's statue inside the Parliament complex and contended that despite being the chief opposition party in Bihar and the single largest party in the Assembly, it was not invited.

Govt amends rules, CDS can serve up to max 65 years

Govt amends rules, CDS can serve up to max 65 years

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

The defence ministry has amended rules to allow the Chief of Defence Staff to serve up to a maximum age limit of 65 years. The changes have been made in the services rules of the army, navy and the Indian Air Force for extension of retirement age of the Chief of Defence Staff to a maximum of 65 years if a service chief is appointed to the post.

Naseeruddin, Mira Nair, others pen letter against CAA

Naseeruddin, Mira Nair, others pen letter against CAA

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Over 300 eminent personalities from the creative and scholarly community of India, including actor Naseeruddin Shah, filmmaker Mira Nair, vocalist TM Krishna, author Amitav Ghosh and historian Romila Thapar have expressed solidarity with the students and others protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act and National Register of Citizens. Writers Anita Desai, Kiran Desai, actors Ratna Patak Shah, Jaaved Jafferi, Nandita Das, Lillete Dubey, sociologist Ashis Nandy, activists Sohail Hashmi and Shabnam Hashmi were also among the signatories.

India may have 50 states if...

India may have 50 states if...

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

Days after the suspension of Indian Administrative Service officer Durga Shakti Nagal, an Indian Police Service officer was transferred two days after he reopened the history-sheet of the father of a Congress member of Legislative Assembly in Rajasthan, who had allegedly been involved in smuggling and other anti-social activities.

Modi congratulates Cong; says BJP accepts mandate with humility

Modi congratulates Cong; says BJP accepts mandate with humility

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

'Victory and defeat are an integral part of life. Today's results will further our resolve to serve people and work even harder for the development of India,' Modi said.

Good opportunity to make India a tourist hotspot

Good opportunity to make India a tourist hotspot

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

The rise in India's relative attractions lie in the precipitous decline in safety of the more popular destinations, notes Kanika Datta.

Rahul joins protesters against Nido's death, assures strict action

Rahul joins protesters against Nido's death, assures strict action

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Monday joined youth from the Northeast agitating to bring to book those involved in the killing of Nido Tania, a student from Arunachal Pradesh, and promised "very strict action" apart from setting up of a committee to look into the treatment meted out to people from the region.

TMC's O'Brien speaks on Delhi riots in Parl corridor

TMC's O'Brien speaks on Delhi riots in Parl corridor

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

In an unprecedented act, Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha member Derek O'Brien on Friday gave a 10-minute speech, not in the House but from a corridor of the Parliament building, in protest against, what he called, the government's reluctance to discuss the Delhi violence. Before beginning his speech, O'Brien, who is leader of the party in the Rajya Sabha, said that opposition parties have given notices five days in a row to discuss the issue, but these have not been accepted.

'India will not serve US policy to balance China'

'India will not serve US policy to balance China'

Rediff.com16 May 2013

Walter Lohman, director of Asian Studies Centre at the Washington, DC and former policy aide to Senator John McCain, said India's role in America's effort to maintain its commitment to ensuring the peace, security, prosperity, and freedom in East Asia was relatively minor.

Cong leaders pitch for Rahul as CWC to name new chief

Cong leaders pitch for Rahul as CWC to name new chief

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

A majority of Congress leaders said the party will face desertions if Rahul Gandhi does not remain the leader.

At every step 1.25 billion people of India will stand by Myanmar: PM

At every step 1.25 billion people of India will stand by Myanmar: PM

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

As Myanmar sets out on a new path after decades of military rule, India on Monday promised whole-hearted support to it in "every step" of its journey as the two countries resolved to deepen ties and actively cooperate to combat terrorism and insurgent activities in the region.

Manipur crisis: BJP takes NPP ministers who resigned to Delhi

Manipur crisis: BJP takes NPP ministers who resigned to Delhi

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

During a fresh round of talks with North-East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) convenor Himanta Biswa Sarma earlier in the day, the NPP leaders stuck to their demand for change in the leadership of the BJP-led coalition government, they said.

Sports Shorts: Shubhankar makes cut in Abu Dhabi

Sports Shorts: Shubhankar makes cut in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday

Midnight clearance for citizenship bill with 311 votes in favour

Midnight clearance for citizenship bill with 311 votes in favour

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

A 7-hr debate was held over the contentious bill. Oppn amendments rejected.

Vegetable prices soar over supply shortage

Vegetable prices soar over supply shortage

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Deficient rains in west, flooding in north play havoc with crop cycles.