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Basavaraj Bommai latest in father-son duo club to occupy CM's chair

Basavaraj Bommai latest in father-son duo club to occupy CM's chair

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

His father Somappa Rayappa Bommai was the state chief minister during 1988-1989.

In Haryana, Khattar's problems stretch beyond farmers' protest

In Haryana, Khattar's problems stretch beyond farmers' protest

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Apart from the second pandemic upsurge in Haryana which devastated its cities and villages, in most districts panchayats stopped inviting BJP-JJP leaders to social gatherings, while a few announced a boycott.

Rakesh Roshan Turns 70; celebrations on hold

Rakesh Roshan Turns 70; celebrations on hold

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

It's been a tough year for the Roshans.

Jitu Rai wins 10m Air Pistol gold, Mitharval bronze

Jitu Rai wins 10m Air Pistol gold, Mitharval bronze

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Mitharwal, Jitu Rai qualify for 10m Air Pistol final

Historic! India top medals tally at ISSF World Cup

Historic! India top medals tally at ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Two-time Olympic champion Vincent Hancock of the USA won the men's skeet competition, the concluding event of the year's first International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup.

SP leader Azam Khan walks out of jail after 27 months

SP leader Azam Khan walks out of jail after 27 months

Rediff.com20 May 2022

After his release, Khan first visited the house of ex-SP MLA Anoop Gupta before departing for his native Rampur.

Will contest 15 seats in alliance with BJP in UP: Nishad party

Will contest 15 seats in alliance with BJP in UP: Nishad party

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Nishad said he will meet senior BJP leaders, including Amit Shah, in Delhi on Monday to finalise the constituencies where the party will field its candidates.

UP: Gangsters' assets worth over Rs 1800 cr seized

UP: Gangsters' assets worth over Rs 1800 cr seized

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

In a special campaign from April 2017 till July 2021, 13,801 cases were lodged under the Gangster Act and 43,294 accused arrested, while the National Security Act was invoked against 630 people, Additional Director General of Police, Law and Order, Prashant Kumar said.

UP polls: All eyes on Varanasi in final phase as Modi leads blitzkrieg

UP polls: All eyes on Varanasi in final phase as Modi leads blitzkrieg

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Voting for the seventh and final round will be held on March 7 for Varanasi and its eight adjoining districts.

Guj CM isolates self after MLA tests coronavirus +ve

Guj CM isolates self after MLA tests coronavirus +ve

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Congress MLA Imran Khedawala, who met Rupani along with other party legislators on Tuesday morning, tested positive for coronavirus in the evening.

Babri trial: Joshi likely to depose today, Advani tomorrow

Babri trial: Joshi likely to depose today, Advani tomorrow

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The Babri mosque demolition trial is presently at the stage of the recording of statements of 32 accused in the case under Section 313 of Code of Criminal Procedure during which they also get an opportunity to refute the prosecution evidence against them.

Record 19 Oppn MPs suspended from RS for week after ruckus over price rise

Record 19 Oppn MPs suspended from RS for week after ruckus over price rise

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

While seven of the suspended MPs belonged to the TMC, six were from the DMK, three from the Telangana Rashtra Samithi, two from the Communist Party of India-Marxist and one from the Communist Party of India.

Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad launches Azad Samaj Party

Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad launches Azad Samaj Party

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Azad said the Bhim Army will run parallel to the party and continue to fight for Dalit rights and enrol new members.

When Bollywood hired FAKE PARENTS

When Bollywood hired FAKE PARENTS

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Beg, borrow, steal or adopt, fake parents share a history of coming to the hero or heroine's rescue ensuing in much mirth and masala.

The 2019 Haryana election sentimeter is here

The 2019 Haryana election sentimeter is here

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Rediff Labs analysed the 2014 assembly election results to develop a Sentiment Meter for the 2019 battle in Haryana.

Govt headhunter fails to find a suitable candidate to head ONGC

Govt headhunter fails to find a suitable candidate to head ONGC

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Government headhunter PESB on Friday did not find anyone suitable from nine candidates, including two serving IAS officers, to head India's largest oil and gas producer, ONGC. The Public Enterprise Selection Board (PESB) interviewed 9 out of the 10 candidates who had applied for the post of chairman and managing director of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). "Keeping in view the strategic importance and vision for the company and its future, the Board did not recommend any candidate and decided to constitute a Search Committee," PESB said in a notice after interviews. Those interviewed included senior bureaucrats Avinash Joshi and Niraj Verma.

'UP battle is now between SP and BJP'

'UP battle is now between SP and BJP'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

'Congress and BSP are in the fray, but not in the contest.'

'Modi's selection of Yogi is backfiring'

'Modi's selection of Yogi is backfiring'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

'If the Opposition does make a dent, it could encourage the efforts of regional parties to come together for the larger battle in 2024 and mark the beginning of a new anti-BJP politics.'

'Withdrew entire PF. Which ITR to file?'

'Withdrew entire PF. Which ITR to file?'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Akhilesh not to contest UP assembly polls, announces tie-up with RLD

Akhilesh not to contest UP assembly polls, announces tie-up with RLD

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

On chances of taking uncle Shivpal Yadav's Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party Lohia along in the polls, he said, "I dont have any problem in this. He and his men will be given due honour".

At 209 vs 203, Priyanka outshines Yogi in number of UP poll rallies

At 209 vs 203, Priyanka outshines Yogi in number of UP poll rallies

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra appears to have shed the maximum sweat among top leaders for over the last 45 days in the seven-phase Uttar Pradesh assembly elections campaign.

Two Independent Lok Sabha members join BJP

Two Independent Lok Sabha members join BJP

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party got a shot in the arm on Monday with two sitting Independent members of the Lok Sabha from Bihar -- Putul Kumari and Om Prakash Yadav -- joining the party ahead of the general elections.

Anandiben Patel to be next MP Governor

Anandiben Patel to be next MP Governor

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

Patel will replace Om Prakash Kohli, who, besides being Gujarat Governor, was also given the additional charge of Madhya Pradesh.

Filmi Family Tree: Know which yesteryear actress Hrithik is related to?

Filmi Family Tree: Know which yesteryear actress Hrithik is related to?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Know all about your favourite stars? Test your filmi knowledge here!

Swarms of locusts enter Jaipur residential areas

Swarms of locusts enter Jaipur residential areas

Rediff.com25 May 2020

The swarms are travelling farther and damaging trees as there are no standing crops for them to feed on, an official said.

3rd minister quits Yogi cabinet, 10th MLA to leave BJP in UP

3rd minister quits Yogi cabinet, 10th MLA to leave BJP in UP

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

OBC leader Dharam Singh Saini on Thursday became the third minister to resign from the Uttar Pradesh cabinet this week, giving yet another jolt to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in the run-up to the assembly polls.

'No alliance with BJP in UP under Yogi': Rajbhar

'No alliance with BJP in UP under Yogi': Rajbhar

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

'If there is any possibility, then the BJP has to accept our conditions. There should be caste census in the country, the report of the social justice committee should be implemented, the CM should be from backward caste and also the poor must be provided a uniform, mandatory and free education as well as free medical treatment.'

Lata Mangeshkar's Ram bhajans for Modi and you

Lata Mangeshkar's Ram bhajans for Modi and you

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

After Prime Minister Modi performed the bhoomi puja for the Ram temple, Lata Mangeshkar picked her favourite Ram bhajans.

Dushyant Chautala's rise to kingmaker's role

Dushyant Chautala's rise to kingmaker's role

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Dushyant has now emerged as a leader of some reckoning in the Jat community, as well among Haryana's youth.

Lakshman Jhula in Rishikesh closed to traffic

Lakshman Jhula in Rishikesh closed to traffic

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The decision was taken as keeping it operational could have been risky, the official said.

Woman comes to husband's aid, thrashes men in busy street

Woman comes to husband's aid, thrashes men in busy street

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

In a display of courage, a woman in Meerut took on a group of attackers single-handedly as they assaulted her husband after hitting the couple's bike with their car in a busy street while no one came forward to help her.

State Bank of India has 17,88,125 defaulters!

State Bank of India has 17,88,125 defaulters!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

Nearly five million debtors have defaulted in repaying loans totalling a little more than Rs 1 lakh crore from various nationalised banks in the country, a right to information query has revealed.

Now, controversy over Tipu Sultan's portrait in Delhi assembly

Now, controversy over Tipu Sultan's portrait in Delhi assembly

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

The chief minister, on the occasion of Republic Day, uncovered Tipu Sultan's portrait among 70 other personalities.

Sunil Arora appointed as new Election Commissioner

Sunil Arora appointed as new Election Commissioner

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

After Nasim Zaidi retired as Chief Election Commissioner in July, there was a vacancy in the poll panel.

India's schedule at Asian Games, Day 1

India's schedule at Asian Games, Day 1

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

India's schedule on Day 1 of competition at the Asian Games in Incheon.

40 Things You DIDN'T KNOW About Hrithik Roshan

40 Things You DIDN'T KNOW About Hrithik Roshan

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Do you know which car he drives? Or even who his dance idols are? Here's your chance to know your heartthrob better!

Two ex-Bihar MLAs jailed for 5 years in fodder scam

Two ex-Bihar MLAs jailed for 5 years in fodder scam

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Two former legislators -- R K Rana and Dhruv Bhagat -- were sentenced to five years imprisonment Monday in a fodder scam case by a special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Ranchi.

JBT scam: HC seeks CBI reply on 2 convicts' plea

JBT scam: HC seeks CBI reply on 2 convicts' plea

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

The Delhi high court on Monday sought a response from the Central Bureau of Investigation on the bail pleas of two persons who were sentenced, along with former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala, in a teacher recruitment scam case, challenging their conviction and jail term awarded to them.

Mumbai's local trains kill over 2000 people every year!

Mumbai's local trains kill over 2000 people every year!

Rediff.com23 May 2013

Train accidents on suburban Mumbai local routes has claimed 23,473 lives in the past 11 years, information sought under the Right to Information Act has revealed.

Supporters riot as ex-CM Chautala, son get 10 yrs in jail

Supporters riot as ex-CM Chautala, son get 10 yrs in jail

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

A Delhi court on Tuesday awarded 10 years imprisonment to former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala and his son Ajay in connection with the illegal recruitment of junior basic trained teachers.