News for 'race-course'

Jhuggi residents near PM's residence to vacate, will shift to new houses

Jhuggi residents near PM's residence to vacate, will shift to new houses

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

Residents of three jhuggi-jhopri (JJ) clusters near the prime minister's residence in Delhi have been asked to vacate their premises after the Centre allotted them permanent houses under a rehabilitation plan.

Modi moves to new PMO, Seva Teerth; takes 1st decision on...

Modi moves to new PMO, Seva Teerth; takes 1st decision on...

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Seva Teerth complex, which will house the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the National Security Council Secretariat, and the Cabinet Secretariat, marking a shift towards modernizing India's administrative governance.

Pro-Kannada group disrupts Hindi event in Bengaluru

Pro-Kannada group disrupts Hindi event in Bengaluru

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Forty-one members of a pro-Kannada outfit were arrested for allegedly forcing their way into a five-star hotel in Bengaluru in protest against a Hindi Diwas event and causing a disturbance, police said.

What Are Models Doing On Mumbai's Race Course?

What Are Models Doing On Mumbai's Race Course?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Designer Rajesh Pratap Singh chose to dedicate his show to Jaipur's vibrant culture and his love for the sport of polo.

Modi moves to official Race Course Road residence

Modi moves to official Race Course Road residence

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Five days after being sworn-in, Narendra Modi on Friday moved to the prime minister's official residence at the Race Course Road. Modi, who was staying temporarily at the nearby Gujarat Bhawan, went to the 5, Race Course Road this morning and a small pooja was performed there.

Tamannaah, Rasika Get Arty!

Tamannaah, Rasika Get Arty!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Film folk, being the creative bunch that they are, love Art.

Sanya Malhotra Was Shining For...

Sanya Malhotra Was Shining For...

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Tarun Tahiliani's grand annual parade was a melange of art, culture and innovation in fashion.

Khushi-Vedang Attend Aaliyah Kashyap's Haldi

Khushi-Vedang Attend Aaliyah Kashyap's Haldi

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Aaliyah and Shane will tie the knot on December 11 at the Bombay Club, Mahalakshmi Race Course, south Mumbai.

'Dr Singh wanted to be treated in India, not abroad'

'Dr Singh wanted to be treated in India, not abroad'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

"Dr Manmohan Singh, soon after becoming the prime minister, had himself carried a small table for us to have tea comfortably at his Safdarjung Lane residence instead of asking his house help," Dr Srinath Reddy, who was the chairperson of the PM's medical panel, recalled.

End of the race for Mahalaxmi Race Course?

End of the race for Mahalaxmi Race Course?

Rediff.com27 May 2013

Derby regulars and riding enthusiasts are a worried lot as municipal authorities contemplate replacing the iconic Mahalaxmi Race Course with a public park, says Ranjita Ganesan.

From Race Course Road to the ICU

From Race Course Road to the ICU

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

How the day unfolded for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

'Yahan Rehna Bada Mushkil Hai'

'Yahan Rehna Bada Mushkil Hai'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

'Ajit Doval said, "They are threatening us now".'

Janhvi Bares Her Heart!

Janhvi Bares Her Heart!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Kriti Sanon was joined by Katrina Kaif, Janhvi Kapoor, Lisa Haydon and Jim Sarbh.

Summer Fun With Priyanka-Nick-Malti

Summer Fun With Priyanka-Nick-Malti

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Priyanka Chopra has treated fans to adorable pictures of her daughter Malti Marie.

Sharad Pawar to skip Oppn meet on Day 1, to attend on Tuesday

Sharad Pawar to skip Oppn meet on Day 1, to attend on Tuesday

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut also said "Pawar will attend the meeting in Bengaluru tomorrow morning."

Thalaiva Remembers Appu

Thalaiva Remembers Appu

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Rajinikanth traveled to Bengaluru to attend the Karnataka Ratna Award ceremony on Tuesday, November 1, which honoured the late Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar.

Red Fort's Tryst With India's Destiny

Red Fort's Tryst With India's Destiny

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Jawaharlal Nehru did not unfurl the Tricolour at the Red Fort on August 15, 1947. But, in a gesture of nationalistic symbolism -- one that has endured by repetition over the 76 years of independent India -- Nehru took to the ramparts at Red Fort's Lahori Gate on August 16, 1947, unfurled the Tricolour there and delivered his first Independence Day speech.

Online gaming industry pitches for retaining 18% GST

Online gaming industry pitches for retaining 18% GST

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Online skill-based gaming industry has made a case for retaining the service under 18 per cent GST slab instead of putting it into the highest 28 per cent tax rate category, saying the move will badly hit the $2.2-billion sector. The increase in taxation would not only have catastrophic impact on the industry but also encourage offshore operators who would circumvent Indian tax jurisdiction by hosting games in some other country, Games24x7 Co-CEO Trivikraman Thampy said. "It would be a triple whammy -- the industry loses out, the government loses out on tax revenue and players loses out as they would be exposed to unscrupulous operators," he said.

When Narasimha Rao Agreed To A JPC

When Narasimha Rao Agreed To A JPC

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

There is, between Rao's tenure as PM and the current Modi regime, a powerful resonance of how transition can be managed. Rao's tenure saw many scams -- one where he was supposedly approached by Harshad Mehta with a bribe for making the securities scam go away. The Opposition insisted on a JPC. Despite knowing a JPC report would undermine him politically, Rao agreed to one, saying he had 'nothing to hide'.

'I Was Fortunate To Fight The 1971 War'

'I Was Fortunate To Fight The 1971 War'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

'The 1971 War was our greatest military victory.' 'It had so many stories of exceptional valour and leadership.'

Rajpath renamed as Kartavya Path, Kejriwal skips NDMC meeting

Rajpath renamed as Kartavya Path, Kejriwal skips NDMC meeting

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

The New Delhi Municipal Council on Wednesday approved a proposal to rename Rajpath as 'Kartavya Path'.

Govt to rename Rajpath in Delhi as 'Kartavya Path'

Govt to rename Rajpath in Delhi as 'Kartavya Path'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

The Centre has decided to rename Rajpath and Centre Vista lawns stretching from the Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate in New Delhi as 'Kartavya Path', official sources said.

After TN, Karnataka too bans online gambling

After TN, Karnataka too bans online gambling

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

The Karnataka Cabinet on Saturday decided to impose a ban on online gambling or betting. However, lottery and horse racing have not been prohibited.

Cong intensifies PayCM poster campaign against Bommai, leaders arrested

Cong intensifies PayCM poster campaign against Bommai, leaders arrested

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

The police which are probing the matter on Bommai's instruction had arrested B R Naidu, the former chief of Congress' Karnataka unit social media team, on Wednesday night from his residence.

PM's address will change if this BJP MP has her way!

PM's address will change if this BJP MP has her way!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Meenkashi Lekhi believes that the existing name, Race Course Road, "does not match with Indian culture".

'I shoot an action scene like a song'

'I shoot an action scene like a song'

Rediff.com2 May 2022

'I can't direct more than one film every two years, but I didn't want to lose out on the Baaghi vibe.'

What Kangana misses about Mumbai!

What Kangana misses about Mumbai!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

What are these film folk doing these days?

Woman stabbed while waiting for friend in Mumbai

Woman stabbed while waiting for friend in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

The incident occurred around 7.30 pm on Thursday near the race course. Police got information about it after Nair Hospital authorities informed the police control room.

Action against veg and non-veg food carts, claim Gujarat civic officials

Action against veg and non-veg food carts, claim Gujarat civic officials

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

After a controversy arose over some civic bodies' plans to act against handcarts selling non-veg foods on main thoroughfares, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday had said the state government has no problem with people's food choices.

PM's address changes as RCR is now Lok Kalyan Marg

PM's address changes as RCR is now Lok Kalyan Marg

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

The NDMC has also decided to rename the Gurudwara Rakabganj round-about adjacent to the Parliament complex as Guru Gobind Singh Chowk following representations from various Sikh organisations.

The Kareena@40 Quiz

The Kareena@40 Quiz

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about Kareena Kapoor.

Fearing anti-rape protests Delhi Metro shuts 2 stations

Fearing anti-rape protests Delhi Metro shuts 2 stations

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

The station at Udyog Bhavan was closed for public from 10:15 am onwards till further directions. The Race Course Road Station was closed from 6:45 pm on Sunday evening

In a special gesture, PM Modi meets Dr Singh

In a special gesture, PM Modi meets Dr Singh

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday visited his predecessor Manmohan Singh to make a courtesy call.

With 100 days to go, Tokyo scrambles to stage pandemic Olympics

With 100 days to go, Tokyo scrambles to stage pandemic Olympics

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Nothing is certain as Tokyo's postponed Olympics hit the 100-days-to-go mark on Wednesday

WATCH: When Tiger Shroff couldn't stop BLUSHING!

WATCH: When Tiger Shroff couldn't stop BLUSHING!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

Action and romance in real time, with Tiger-Disha!

Modi rolls out red carpet for Jaya in RCR, will she reciprocate in RS?

Modi rolls out red carpet for Jaya in RCR, will she reciprocate in RS?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The bonhomie between Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and Prime Minister Narendra Modi was once again in evidence on Tuesday, but the question remains if it will translate into supporting the BJP in the Rajya Sabha. Senior journalist R Rajagopalan reports.

India may see 2.87 lakh COVID-19 cases a day by winter 2021: Study

India may see 2.87 lakh COVID-19 cases a day by winter 2021: Study

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

The researchers considered projections under three scenarios: 1. Using the current country-specific testing rates and response functions moving forward, 2. If enhanced testing -- of 0.1 per cent a day -- is adopted on July 1, and 3. If sensitivity of contact rate to perceived risk is set to 8, leaving testing at current levels.

Two more Indians charged in Singapore for rioting

Two more Indians charged in Singapore for rioting

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

Two more Indians were charged on Saturday by authorities here for their alleged involvement in Singapore's worst outbreak of riot in over 40 years, taking the total number of Indians arraigned in the violence to 33.

Mumbai COVID-19 cases cross 10,000-mark; toll 412

Mumbai COVID-19 cases cross 10,000-mark; toll 412

Rediff.com6 May 2020

With its 10,527 cases, Mumbai now accounts for almost 63.81 per cent of the total 16,758 cases in Maharashtra.