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'I've No Desire To Be Prime Minister'

'I've No Desire To Be Prime Minister'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

'I am not an aspiration-oriented politician.' 'This is the time to redefine politics.' 'Politics of power is not real politics.'

It's Time to Update Army Regiment Names

It's Time to Update Army Regiment Names

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

>The Indian Army still uses old British-era names and recruits soldiers based on caste or region, which hurts national unity, argues Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd).

'The world sees the medal, not 4 am alarms, tears'

'The world sees the medal, not 4 am alarms, tears'

Rediff.com19 May 2025

"The world sees the medal....": PV Sindhu on her Olympic career

Housing Sales Drop 28%

Housing Sales Drop 28%

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Average residential property prices in seven cities increased 10% to 34% due to new supplies in the luxury and ultra-luxury segments and overall demand.

Tesla's EVs to start rolling out of Satara in Maharashtra?

Tesla's EVs to start rolling out of Satara in Maharashtra?

Rediff.com19 May 2025

The US carmaker's entry into India is expected by the last quarter of the current financial year.

How Subramanian Swamy Escaped Arrest During The Emergency

How Subramanian Swamy Escaped Arrest During The Emergency

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

'Is it right and proper for the US authorities to allow people like Subrahmanya Swamy [sic] go round the country preaching murder, violence, overthrow of the duly elected Government of India?' A fascinating excerpt from Sugata Srinivasaraju's The Conscience Network: A Chronicle of Resistance to a Dictatorship.

Pune Test, Day 1 PIX: Comeback man Sundar puts India in control on Day 1

Pune Test, Day 1 PIX: Comeback man Sundar puts India in control on Day 1

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Washington Sundar justified his selection with a career-best 7/59 to bowl out New Zealand for 259 on Day 1 of the second Test in Pune.

Historic! India qualify for Billie Jean King Cup play-offs

Historic! India qualify for Billie Jean King Cup play-offs

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

India secured their play-off berth in the Billie Jean King Cup by finishing second following a 2-1 victory against South Korea in their last Asia-Oceania Group 1 fixture.

How To Monsoon-Proof Your Car Ride

How To Monsoon-Proof Your Car Ride

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Even if you have a comprehensive motor insurance policy, it may not provide sufficient protection against monsoon-related risks.

UP man fakes kidnapping for cash, dad pays for bail

UP man fakes kidnapping for cash, dad pays for bail

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

A 28-year-old man was arrested in Pune, Maharashtra for faking his own abduction to extort money from his father. Pradeep Chauhan sent a message to his father claiming he had been kidnapped and then switched off his phone. His father, Rama Shankar Chauhan, reported the matter to the police, who traced Pradeep's location to Pune. Pradeep admitted to faking the kidnapping and was arrested. He was granted bail after his father pleaded for his release.

Chess Women's Grand Prix: Humpy beats Jiner to grab sole lead

Chess Women's Grand Prix: Humpy beats Jiner to grab sole lead

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Koneru Humpy defeated China's Zhu Jiner to jump into sole lead with 5.5 points after the seventh round of the FIDE Women's Grand Prix in Pune on Monday.

'Metro... In Dino Is The Life I Have Lived'

'Metro... In Dino Is The Life I Have Lived'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

'Very rarely does a film give you the opportunity to do this, I was constantly improvising and adding scenes on the set.'

Why You May Get An I-T Notice

Why You May Get An I-T Notice

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

'Most tax notices arise not from wrongdoing, but from unintentional mismatch or ignorance.'

Pune teen's mother held for aiding blood swap

Pune teen's mother held for aiding blood swap

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

The mother of the minor in the Porsche car accident case was arrested after confirmation that his blood samples were replaced with hers, Pune police chief Amitesh Kumar said on Saturday.

Pune cop killed after speeding car knocks down his bike

Pune cop killed after speeding car knocks down his bike

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Khadki police station's beat marshalls Sanjog Shinde and Samadhan Koli were on patrolling duty near the Harris Bridge when a speeding car hit their vehicle from behind, a senior official said.

Virat Kohli's Glorious Seven, Outpacing The Don

Virat Kohli's Glorious Seven, Outpacing The Don

Rediff.com13 May 2025

From July 2016 to October 2019, in just 1,176 days, Kohli crafted seven double centuries, including six at home. He still holds the record for most Test double centuries by a captain and an Indian cricketer.

Mom watches as Parag etches name in IPL's history books

Mom watches as Parag etches name in IPL's history books

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Parag smashed England veteran Moeen Ali for five consecutive sixes in the 13th over -- he dispatched the first six over deep square leg to bring up his half ton.

Govt to operationalise Rs 1-trillion innovation fund in next 3 months

Govt to operationalise Rs 1-trillion innovation fund in next 3 months

Rediff.com29 May 2025

The Rs 1-trillion Research Development and Innovation (RDI) fund, which was announced in the July budget for FY25, of which Rs 20,000 crore has already been allocated, will be operationalised in the next two to three months, a top official said.

Undermining Marathi will not be tolerated: Sule

Undermining Marathi will not be tolerated: Sule

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule has criticized the Maharashtra government's decision to make Hindi a mandatory third language in schools, stating that it will not tolerate any undermining of the Marathi language. Sule also criticized the state's implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, expressing concerns about its potential impact on students and teachers. She also questioned the appointment of a retired bureaucrat as the chief economic advisor to the chief minister and criticized the state's performance in areas like fiscal deficit management and the Jal Jeevan Mission.

India hit terror camp where Kasab was trained

India hit terror camp where Kasab was trained

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Markaz Taiba of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in Pakistan's Muridke, one of the nine terror camps struck by the Indian armed forces on Wednesday, is a site where terrorists including Ajmal Kasab involved in the 2008 Mumbai attack were trained, a senior military official said.

PICS: Black Caps conquer India with big win in Pune

PICS: Black Caps conquer India with big win in Pune

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

It was a stunning defeat for India, who were dismantled by eight wickets in seamer-friendly conditions in the opening match at Bengaluru, as they suffered their first series loss on home soil since falling to England in 2012.

Influencer Sharmistha Panoli gets bail, police protection

Influencer Sharmistha Panoli gets bail, police protection

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

The Calcutta high court on Thursday granted interim bail to social media influencer Sharmistha Panoli, who was arrested by the Kolkata police for allegedly uploading a video with communal comments.

Pune woman punched in face, left bleeding in road rage case

Pune woman punched in face, left bleeding in road rage case

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Dsilva said she was riding towards Baner on a two-wheeler with two children when a man in a car did not give her way.

Historic! Suryavanshi, 14, youngest to hit IPL century

Historic! Suryavanshi, 14, youngest to hit IPL century

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Rajasthan Royals' 14-year-old opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi slammed a 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans.

Hyundai Shifts Focus to Exports As Sales Slow Down

Hyundai Shifts Focus to Exports As Sales Slow Down

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Hyundai aims to raise exports to 30% of output by FY30 as domestic sales slow; six EVs among 26 product launches planned as part of long-term growth strategy.

'They cursed Modi, asked my father to recite Islamic verse before shooting'

'They cursed Modi, asked my father to recite Islamic verse before shooting'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

A Pune businessman was shot dead by terrorists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday, his daughter recounted the horrific incident. The family was cowering in fear inside a tent when terrorists came. They asked Santosh Jagdale, 54, to come out and recite an Islamic verse. When he couldn't, they shot him thrice: once in the head, then behind the ear and then his back. The 26-year-old daughter of the Pune businessman recounted to PTI the terror the family went through in the horrific attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. After her father fell to the ground, the gunmen turned on her uncle who was lying next to her and shot him several times in the back.

Experts explain: Why are Covid cases rising again

Experts explain: Why are Covid cases rising again

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Covid is growing milder with time but an occasional surge in cases is expected because the virus that causes it is now endemic and constantly evolving, say scientists while assuring that there is no cause for concern.

The Indian Premier League In Numbers

The Indian Premier League In Numbers

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Ahead of the 18th season of Indian Premier League, here all the stats and numbers from the annual cricket extravaganza.

The Heroes Who Never Gave Up

The Heroes Who Never Gave Up

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Every wheelchair at the Armed Forces' Paraplegic Rehabilitation Centre in Pune is a story of sacrifice and strength, of courage, resilience and unbreakable spirit.

Medtech MNCs bet big on localisation

Medtech MNCs bet big on localisation

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Several multinational medical device makers are focusing on deepening their presence in India by expanding their local manufacturing footprint and research capabilities, a move that can catapult India into a strategic hub for the medical technology (medtech) industry. Among those increasing their reach in the country are Siemens Healthineers and Philips, signalling a broader shift from India being only a sales destination to becoming a global production and innovation base.

Virat Kohli's Best Test Knocks

Virat Kohli's Best Test Knocks

Rediff.com12 May 2025

As he closes the most revered chapter of his career, here are some of his best Test knocks:

'Our Daughter Made Our Dreams Come True'

'Our Daughter Made Our Dreams Come True'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Ashok Mehlan's daughter Sheetal is among the first batch of girls to graduate from NDA.

Shinde blames early arrival of monsoon for Mumbai flooding

Shinde blames early arrival of monsoon for Mumbai flooding

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday attributed early arrival of the southwest monsoon and heavy rainfall in a short span for the inundation of low-lying areas in Mumbai, which disrupted road and railway traffic.

Emergency exit jammed, 4 employees charred to death in bus

Emergency exit jammed, 4 employees charred to death in bus

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

The vehicle was ferrying 12 employees of Vyoma Graphics from Warje to Hinjewadi at the time.

FIDE GP Chess: Humpy, Divya win; close gap on Jiner

FIDE GP Chess: Humpy, Divya win; close gap on Jiner

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Ace Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy once again demonstrated her strength in positional play as she defeated Polina Shuvalova of Russia in the fourth round of the FIDE Women's Grand Prix in Pune on Thursday.

Pune university student attacked over 'love jihad' charge

Pune university student attacked over 'love jihad' charge

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

The incident took place on Sunday afternoon when the male student was accompanying two female students on the campus of the state-run Savitribai Phule Pune University, an official from Chatushringi police station said.

Marching into history: 17 women cadets graduate from NDA

Marching into history: 17 women cadets graduate from NDA

Rediff.com30 May 2025

The first batch of women cadets joined the NDA's 148th course in 2022 after the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) allowed women to apply to the defence academy following a Supreme Court direction in 2021.

In Numbers: Punjab Kings' Record-Breaking Night!

In Numbers: Punjab Kings' Record-Breaking Night!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Punjab Kings set a new IPL record for the lowest total ever successfully defended -- 111.

Everyone Wants To Hug Dhoni

Everyone Wants To Hug Dhoni

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

During every IPL match, the Chennai Super Kings legend is swarmed by opponents and coaches eager for a moment with him.

Vaibhav gets massive windfall from Bihar CM Nitish

Vaibhav gets massive windfall from Bihar CM Nitish

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

'He has become a new hope for Indian cricket.'