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More to Dhankhar's resignation than health issues: Congress

More to Dhankhar's resignation than health issues: Congress

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

The Congress on Tuesday claimed that there are "far deeper reasons" for Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation as the vice president than the health reasons cited by him, and said his resignation speaks highly of him but poorly of those who got him elected to the post.

Shubhanshu to undergo 7-day rehab after splashdown on Earth

Shubhanshu to undergo 7-day rehab after splashdown on Earth

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will undergo a rehabilitation program after returning from an 18-day mission to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 mission. The mission involved various experiments and research activities.

BJP And The Long-Standing Preamble Dream

BJP And The Long-Standing Preamble Dream

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

BJP and RSS leaders are once again pushing to remove the words 'secular' and 'socialist' from the Constitution's Preamble, showing a deeper effort to change India's identity from a diverse, multi-religious republic to a Hindu-first nation, even though they don't have the numbers in Parliament to officially change the Constitution, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Why Lalu Prasad Expelled His Elder Son Over FB post

Why Lalu Prasad Expelled His Elder Son Over FB post

Rediff.com28 May 2025

'It was really difficult for Laluji to expel his son from the party and sever family ties with him.'

SC lens on MP police assaulting journos tracking sand mining

SC lens on MP police assaulting journos tracking sand mining

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

The SC bench agreed to hear the pleas of Shashikant Goyal and Amarkant Singh Chouhan, and issued notices to Madhya Pradesh and the NCT of Delhi for their responses and posted the matter on June 9.

Glad I didn't end up like Raja: Man after bride elopes with lover

Glad I didn't end up like Raja: Man after bride elopes with lover

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

A settlement was facilitated by the officials of the local Bisauli police between both the families who mutually agreed to part ways. Items gifted during the wedding, including jewellery and household items, were returned. Neither side has pursued any legal action, according to an officer.

'The demand for health insurance is fine'

'The demand for health insurance is fine'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

'The retail industry is still growing in double digits.'

Odisha student sets herself ablaze over sexual harassment

Odisha student sets herself ablaze over sexual harassment

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

The incident took place this afternoon after the woman student met the Principal of Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College, Balasore, Dilip Kumar Ghose. She had earlier lodged a sexual harassment complaint against Samira Kumar Sahu, Assistant Professor (Stage-l) in Educational Studies, who is also the head of the department and demanded action against him.

Bengal: Girl killed in violent 'celebration' after bypoll results

Bengal: Girl killed in violent 'celebration' after bypoll results

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

A female student of primary school was killed in Kaliganj in West Bengal's Nadia district on Monday after bombs were allegedly hurled from a Trinamool Congress victory celebration rally taken out even before the results of the assembly bypoll were officially announced.

Alcaraz stretched; Shelton reaches 3rd round in 55 secs

Alcaraz stretched; Shelton reaches 3rd round in 55 secs

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Talk about a man in a hurry -- 10th seed Ben Shelton required just 55 seconds to finish off Australian Rinky Hijikata and reach the Wimbledon third round on Friday.

Ajit Pawar justifies BJP tie-up with secularism plea

Ajit Pawar justifies BJP tie-up with secularism plea

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Ajit Pawar, who heads the Nationalist Congress Party, which is in an alliance with pro-Hindutva BJP and the Shiv Sena, noted Chief Ministers Mamata Banerjee (West Bengal), Chandrababu Naidu (Andhra Pradesh) and Nitish Kumar (Bihar) -- all secular politicians -- aligned with the BJP for the sake of development of their respective states.

Nothing much we can do: Govt to SC on Indian nurse's execution in Yemen

Nothing much we can do: Govt to SC on Indian nurse's execution in Yemen

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

The Indian government is making every possible effort to save an Indian nurse facing execution in Yemen for murder, the Centre told the Supreme Court.

Where Are All These Iranians Going?

Where Are All These Iranians Going?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Glimpses of life in Israel and Iran amid war.

'Something always goes wrong with India': Bangladesh's Yunus

'Something always goes wrong with India': Bangladesh's Yunus

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has said that his interim government wanted good relations with India, but 'something always went wrong'.

'Husband Fights About Money, Food'

'Husband Fights About Money, Food'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

rediffGURU Kanchan Rai, founder of the Let Us Talk Foundation, explains how to deal with a partner who is emotionally insensitive.

Lifestyle for environment likely to become national mission

Lifestyle for environment likely to become national mission

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Currently, the NAPCC has eight active missions across sectors like water, energy, and agriculture, aimed at addressing climate change.

From IIT-Delhi To Sugar Land City Council

From IIT-Delhi To Sugar Land City Council

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

'A large part of my effort will be solving issues for the whole of Sugar Land, all communities, all populations.'

RG Kar doc's rapist-murderer escapes death sentence, gets life term

RG Kar doc's rapist-murderer escapes death sentence, gets life term

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

The court also directed the state to pay a compensation of Rs 17 lakh to the family of the deceased doctor.

The Kashmiri Militant Who Killed 300 Terrorists

The Kashmiri Militant Who Killed 300 Terrorists

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

'A man with a gun commanded respect. I thought if I also got a gun, I could save my family. With this thought, I went to Pakistan and got training there'

Canada-based man held for running SUV over Fauja Singh

Canada-based man held for running SUV over Fauja Singh

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

The driver of the SUV that fatally struck Fauja Singh, the world's oldest marathoner, has been arrested. Amritpal Singh Dhillon, 26, was apprehended and his vehicle seized. The incident occurred on the Jalandhar-Pathankot highway in Punjab's Jalandhar district.

Mira Nair's son Zohran wins Democratic primary for NYC mayor

Mira Nair's son Zohran wins Democratic primary for NYC mayor

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Indian-origin lawmaker Zohran Kwame Mamdani stunned in the Democratic primary race for New York City mayor, upsetting former governor Andrew Cuomo.

'Marathis Are Anxious About Survival'

'Marathis Are Anxious About Survival'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'Maharashtrians are facing a dual battle -- numerical battle with North Indians and financial battle with Gujaratis and Marwaris.' 'This has created anxiety about survival and ownership over Mumbai and Maharashtra.'

'Mountain Man' Dasharath Manjhi's son seeks Cong ticket to contest Bihar polls

'Mountain Man' Dasharath Manjhi's son seeks Cong ticket to contest Bihar polls

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

'Mountain Man' Dasharath Manjhi's son Bhagirath, who recently quit Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal-United to join the Congress, on Friday disclosed that he wanted a party ticket in the upcoming assembly polls.

'Nobody Listened. The Bridge Collapsed'

'Nobody Listened. The Bridge Collapsed'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

'Who will answer for these lives crushed under their neglect?'

'Kannada was born out of Tamil': Kamal Haasan remark sparks row

'Kannada was born out of Tamil': Kamal Haasan remark sparks row

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Kamal Haasan's comments invited sharp criticism in Karnataka.

Can Congress rely on Gehlot-Pilot truce to regain lost ground?

Can Congress rely on Gehlot-Pilot truce to regain lost ground?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Gehlot's remark hinted at a possible thaw between the two senior Congress leaders after years of political tussle.

'India Is Becoming Super India And Bharat Is Becoming Like Somalia'

'India Is Becoming Super India And Bharat Is Becoming Like Somalia'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

'The government's priority is not farmers.'

2002 was the biggest test of my life, but...: Modi

2002 was the biggest test of my life, but...: Modi

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday cited a number of incidents including the Godhra train fire and terror attacks in Gujarat to describe how he tries to detach himself from his emotions to overcome anxiety.

Declined Trump's invite to US for Lord Jagannath: Modi in Odisha

Declined Trump's invite to US for Lord Jagannath: Modi in Odisha

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

According to Misri's statement, Modi said he could not accept the invitation due to a pre-existing schedule, and invited Trump to visit India for the Quad Summit, likely later this year.

Can Nimisha Priya Escape Death In Yemen?

Can Nimisha Priya Escape Death In Yemen?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

'You know the situation in Yemen now. There is no government there.' 'The rebels are in control. So, there is no diplomatic channel through which we can negotiate.'

Scindia to Rupani: Bigwigs who died in air crashes

Scindia to Rupani: Bigwigs who died in air crashes

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani, who died in a tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday, joined the list of several top Indian politicians and prominent personalities who lost their lives in aviation accidents.

Father's Day: 'Discovered A Type of Love I Never Knew I Had In Me'

Father's Day: 'Discovered A Type of Love I Never Knew I Had In Me'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

'Before my daughter was born, I was focused on my career and my ambitions. Now, everything, every decision, every thought is centred around Aashita,' first time father Pankaj Jeswani tells Mayur Sanap.

Smith, Brook slam tons but Siraj gives India big lead

Smith, Brook slam tons but Siraj gives India big lead

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

India finished day three of the second Test on 64/1 to lead England by 244 runs after they dismissed the hosts for 407 in the first innings at Edgbaston on Friday.

'100% communist lunatic, looks terrible': Trump slams Zohran Mamdani

'100% communist lunatic, looks terrible': Trump slams Zohran Mamdani

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

In a stunning victory, Indian-American lawmaker Zohran Kwame Mamdani defeated former governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary race for New York City mayor

Why Shinde flew a stranger on his chartered flight

Why Shinde flew a stranger on his chartered flight

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde came to the rescue of a woman patient in need of a kidney transplant by taking her on board his chartered plane from Jalgaon to Mumbai after she missed her flight from the North Maharashtra city to the state capital.

If Your Mutual Fund Shuts, Is Your Money Safe?

If Your Mutual Fund Shuts, Is Your Money Safe?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Your AMC shuts shop. Panic? Wait. What happens next isn't what most fear.

Life term for 10 in Periya twin murder case; CPM ex-MLA gets 5-year jail

Life term for 10 in Periya twin murder case; CPM ex-MLA gets 5-year jail

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

A CBI court in Kerala sentenced 10 individuals to life imprisonment for the murder of two Youth Congress workers in 2019. Four others, including a former CPI(M) MLA, received five years in prison. The court found the accused guilty of murder and criminal conspiracy, citing political rivalry as the motive. The case involved the deaths of Kripesh and Sarath Lal P K, who were allegedly killed by CPI(M) workers in Kasaragod district. The verdict sparked reactions from both the Congress and CPI(M), with the Congress calling it a blow to the CPI(M)'s violent political culture and the CPI(M) challenging the verdict and claiming political motives in the CBI investigation.

Chirag Paswan Wants To Be Bihar CM

Chirag Paswan Wants To Be Bihar CM

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

While the BJP backs Nitish Kumar as chief minister, Chirag isn't hiding his readiness for the role, reports Aditi Phadnis.

I will apologise if...: Kamal Haasan on Kannada row

I will apologise if...: Kamal Haasan on Kannada row

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Kamal Haasan stoked a controversy during the audio launch event for his film Thug Life in Chennai, by remarking that Kannada was born out of Tamil.

Where Does Shashi Tharoor Go From Here?

Where Does Shashi Tharoor Go From Here?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

The political and ideological differences between the Congress and Shashi Tharoor is no longer a matter of whispers.