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PHOTOS: India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI

PHOTOS: India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

Images from the second One-Day International between India and New Zealand, at Raipur.

Uttarakhand: Cloudbursts kill 4, swollen rivers wash away bridges

Uttarakhand: Cloudbursts kill 4, swollen rivers wash away bridges

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

A series of cloudbursts hit different parts of Uttarakhand early on Saturday killing four people while 10 went missing as rivers breached their banks and washed away bridges, officials said.

After becoming deputy CM, TS Singh Deo says he never spoke of power sharing

After becoming deputy CM, TS Singh Deo says he never spoke of power sharing

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

After arriving at the Raipur airport from New Delhi on Thursday morning, Singh Deo expressed gratitude to the party for the announcement of his elevation and said 'der aaye durust aaye' (better late than never).

Was asked to deplane as if I was a terrorist: Pawan Khera

Was asked to deplane as if I was a terrorist: Pawan Khera

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Khera said he was not provided the reasons for his arrest or given a copy of the FIR in the matter.

Corruption Cong's biggest ideology, party can't breathe without it: Modi

Corruption Cong's biggest ideology, party can't breathe without it: Modi

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The scam-ridden Congress government in Chhattisgarh has become a model of misrule and people have decided to root it out in the upcoming assembly elections, he said.

Chhattisgarh Cong tussle: Now, Singh Deo skips legislature party meet

Chhattisgarh Cong tussle: Now, Singh Deo skips legislature party meet

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Chhattisgarh minister T S Singh Deo on Sunday didn't attend the Congress legislature party meeting being held at the official residence of Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel in Raipur.

ED alleges Rs 2,000-cr liquor scam in Chhattisgarh, names IAS officer as kingpin

ED alleges Rs 2,000-cr liquor scam in Chhattisgarh, names IAS officer as kingpin

Rediff.com7 May 2023

The ED said its investigation also revealed that from 2019 to 2022, the sale of 'unaccounted illicit' liquor was almost 30-40 per cent of the total liquor sale in the state.

Let others step up, says Tharoor on contesting CWC elections

Let others step up, says Tharoor on contesting CWC elections

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday virtually ruled out contesting CWC polls if the party decides to hold them, saying he is not considering any further elections after having fought the AICC presidential polls and it is "for others to step forward".

Chh'garh polls: Bilaspur division's multi-polar contests vital for Cong, BJP

Chh'garh polls: Bilaspur division's multi-polar contests vital for Cong, BJP

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Out of the 25 seats, five seats each are reserved for Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes.

Maha Cong crisis: Won't accept Thorat's resignation, says HK Patil

Maha Cong crisis: Won't accept Thorat's resignation, says HK Patil

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

Thorat had last week resigned as CLP leader after criticising Maharashtra unit chief Nana Patole's style of functioning.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams second ton of season; Shaw hammers century on comeback

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams second ton of season; Shaw hammers century on comeback

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara slammed his second hundred of the ongoing Ranji Trophy season, guiding Saurashtra to a comfortable 242 for four against Rajasthan on the opening day of their Group A match, in Jaipur on Friday.

Demand for IT gig workers grew 157% in H12023, says job firm Awign

Demand for IT gig workers grew 157% in H12023, says job firm Awign

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

At a time when the tech sector witnessed a spree of layoffs and slowdown in new hiring, IT firms have opted for temporary jobs in order to turn some their fixed costs variable. Work fulfillment platform Awign has reported a 157 per cent rise in demand for such jobs in first half of 2023. Awign says most of the demand has arisen for highly-skilled tech professionals at mid-level and senior positions with 2-7 years' experience.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara impresses with 17th double ton

Ranji Trophy: Pujara impresses with 17th double ton

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

A round-up of Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Sunday

Should Selectors Stick With The Old Or...

Should Selectors Stick With The Old Or...

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

We need to make sensible choices that are in the long-term interest of Indian cricket -- and the game itself, suggests Indrajit Gupta.

Ranji: Dube's blitz, Shaw's comeback and Mumbai's dominance

Ranji: Dube's blitz, Shaw's comeback and Mumbai's dominance

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Shivam Dube continued his recent streak of form with a counter-attacking fifty that proved to be the cornerstone of Mumbai's excellent 330 for six against Bengal

SC extends Pawan Khera's interim bail till March 3

SC extends Pawan Khera's interim bail till March 3

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The bench took note of the submissions and fixed Khera's plea for hearing on March 3 making it clear that the interim bail, granted to him on February 23, will remain in force till then.

After 13-hour debate, Cong govt in Chhattisgarh defeats BJP's no-trust motion

After 13-hour debate, Cong govt in Chhattisgarh defeats BJP's no-trust motion

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

The no-confidence motion was defeated by voice vote in the state assembly shortly after 1 am following a 13-hour debate.

Vinesh Phogat out of Asian Games with injury

Vinesh Phogat out of Asian Games with injury

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Vinesh clears way for Antim Panghal's inclusion

Dating? Do Your Political Views Matter?

Dating? Do Your Political Views Matter?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

About 21 per cent Indians born between the mid-1990s and mid-2010s say a potential partner not aligning politically with them is a dating red flag.

2 Naxalites carrying Rs 11 lakh bounty killed in encounter in Sukma

2 Naxalites carrying Rs 11 lakh bounty killed in encounter in Sukma

Rediff.com8 May 2023

They were identified as LOS commander Erra and woman cadre Podiyam Bhime, deputy commander of the same squad, Sharma said.

Festive Season To Create 700K Gig Jobs

Festive Season To Create 700K Gig Jobs

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'The World Cup alone is expected to create an additional 100,000 jobs, most of which will comprise gig workers in the delivery space, transportation, hospitality and event management.'

Abusing the Mahatma: Judicial custody for Hindu seer Kalicharan till Jan 13

Abusing the Mahatma: Judicial custody for Hindu seer Kalicharan till Jan 13

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Hindu religious leader Kalicharan Maharaj, arrested over alleged derogatory remarks about Mahatma Gandhi, was on Friday sent in judicial custody by a court in Chhattisgarh's Raipur district.

Haath Se Haath Jodo: Congress' Next Move

Haath Se Haath Jodo: Congress' Next Move

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

To highlight alleged misgovernance by the present regime, its first nationwide campaign ahead of the 2024 parliamentary elections.

Jolt to YC chief as HC rejects pre-arrest bail plea in harassment case

Jolt to YC chief as HC rejects pre-arrest bail plea in harassment case

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Justice Ajit Borthakur in his judgement said that the court is of the opinion that the case is not a fit one to grant the privilege of pre-arrest bail to the petitioner and as such it stood rejected.

Pacers lead India to series win over Kiwis

Pacers lead India to series win over Kiwis

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

Captain Rohit Sharma scored a half century and Shubman Gill was unbeaten on 40 as India wrapped up a series victory, having won the first match by 12 runs in Hyderabad.

BJP takes a dig as Rahul says he doesn't have a house

BJP takes a dig as Rahul says he doesn't have a house

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said he has never owned a house and noted that this experience had helped him 'change' his Bharat Jodo Yatra and connect with the people.

Three Kashmiri Sisters Crack NEET At 1st Attempt!!

Three Kashmiri Sisters Crack NEET At 1st Attempt!!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

They share their excitement :)

Khera used derogatory remarks against democratically elected PM: Cop to SC

Khera used derogatory remarks against democratically elected PM: Cop to SC

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud said that upon being produced before the competent magistrate in Delhi, Khera would be released on interim bail.

Cong govt issues order for caste survey in Rajasthan

Cong govt issues order for caste survey in Rajasthan

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Ahead of the assembly polls in Rajasthan, the Congress government on Saturday night issued an order for the conduct of a caste survey in the state.

Ranji: Jagadeesan's 2nd season-ton helps Tamil Nadu

Ranji: Jagadeesan's 2nd season-ton helps Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Opener Shubham Rohilla struck his fourth first-class hundred to take Services to 279 for 4 against defending champions Saurashtra

Ranji Trophy: Seamers set up Mumbai's outright win; K'taka cruise to victory

Ranji Trophy: Seamers set up Mumbai's outright win; K'taka cruise to victory

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Seamers Shivam Dube (4/10) and Royston Dias (3/35) powered Mumbai's outright win over Bihar by an innings and 51 runs in their Ranji Trophy 2023-24 season opener in Patna on Monday.

High drama as UP, Chhattisgarh cops tussle to arrest TV news anchor

High drama as UP, Chhattisgarh cops tussle to arrest TV news anchor

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

A police team from Chhattisgarh landed in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday morning to arrest a TV news anchor from his house over a case lodged against him for playing a clip of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi out of context. However, the Raipur police were obstructed by their Uttar Pradesh counterparts who took Ranjan along with them, they claimed.

Power to transfer probe to CBI etc to be used sparingly: SC

Power to transfer probe to CBI etc to be used sparingly: SC

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

The apex court observed though there is no flexible guideline or a straightjacket formula laid down, the power to transfer the investigation is an "extraordinary power".

Can BJP Wrest Mahakoshal From Congress?

Can BJP Wrest Mahakoshal From Congress?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Modi and Chouhan have visited Mahakoshal multiple times and reached out to tribals to shore up support for the BJP.

Cong calls Pawan Khera's arrest as 'Hitler-shahi'; BJP hits back

Cong calls Pawan Khera's arrest as 'Hitler-shahi'; BJP hits back

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

The BJP leader said Congress leaders "flouted law" by starting protests on the Delhi airport tarmac and endangered the lives of fellow passengers. People were inconvenienced by the Congress' protests, he said.

Hindu seer Kalicharan to be produced in Pune court by Jan 6

Hindu seer Kalicharan to be produced in Pune court by Jan 6

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

A court in the Chhattisgarh capital Raipur granted transit remand of controversial Hindu religious leader Kalicharan Maharaj, who was arrested by the state police for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Mahatma Gandhi at a conclave, to the Maharashtra police on Tuesday.

'Rahul Gandhi Has Learnt Nothing'

'Rahul Gandhi Has Learnt Nothing'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

'Rahul should have learnt so much in the last 20 years. But give him a mic and he begins to talk without thinking about its consequences.'

2 dead as home theatre explodes in Chhattisgarh

2 dead as home theatre explodes in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

The impact of the explosion led to the collapse of walls and roof of the room where the music system was kept.

Unable to arrest TV anchor, Chhattisgarh cops to return; seek legal options

Unable to arrest TV anchor, Chhattisgarh cops to return; seek legal options

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

The 11-member team from Raipur, led by a deputy superintendent of police, landed in Ghaziabad on Tuesday morning to arrest Zee News anchor Rohit Ranjan. The anchor and others have been booked for airing the misleading video on his show on July 1.

Cong's Singhvi goes back on criticism of party's caste survey stand

Cong's Singhvi goes back on criticism of party's caste survey stand

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

As the Congress batted for a national caste census with an assertion that rights should be proportionate to population, its senior leader Abhishek Singhvi on Tuesday created a flutter by saying "it will eventually culminate into majoritarianism", a remark he later withdrew from social media and blaming it on his staff.