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Swapnil reveals how RCB bowlers stopped the rampaging SRH batters

Swapnil reveals how RCB bowlers stopped the rampaging SRH batters

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Following his side's win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) bowling all-rounder Swapnil Singh said that the ball was stopping and the team felt that their 207-run target was defendable.

Graffiti 'threatening' Kejriwal appear in several metro trains

Graffiti 'threatening' Kejriwal appear in several metro trains

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday alleged that graffiti threatening Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal were scribbled inside the metro trains in Delhi, as it accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of being behind this incident.

EC reveals overall poll turnout minus postal ballots

EC reveals overall poll turnout minus postal ballots

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

A voter turnout of 65.79 per cent was recorded in the just-concluded Lok Sabha elections, but the final figures may change as it does not include postal ballots, the Election Commission said on Thursday.

'What is happening in Bangladesh can happen in India'

'What is happening in Bangladesh can happen in India'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

"Everything may look normal in Kashmir. Everything may look normal here. We may be celebrating the victory, although of course some people believe that that victory or that success of 2024 was perhaps only marginal, perhaps a lot more needs to be done," he said.

Fans Celebrate India On R-Day!

Fans Celebrate India On R-Day!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

With the Republic Day weekend, both days of play have seen the stands brimming with crowds. From school children to adults, all have been waving the Tricolour as Rohit Sharma and Co continue to dominate the visitors.

J-K police books 3 lt colonels for attempt to murder, dacoity

J-K police books 3 lt colonels for attempt to murder, dacoity

Rediff.com30 May 2024

A case of attempt to murder and dacoity has been registered against three army lieutenant colonels and 13 others for their alleged involvement in a violent attack on the Kupwara police station, according to the FIR.

J&K Polls Bristles With Strange Possibilities

J&K Polls Bristles With Strange Possibilities

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

'If, as happened in Baramulla during the 2024 Lok Sabha election, the youth in the Valley get triggered enough to jump into the wider fray, the end result would be difficult to predict, especially as the state's post-August 5, 2019 political format remains substantially fragmented and foggy,' points out Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the veteran commentator on Kashmir affairs.

'No Point In Giving Election Commission Such Power'

'No Point In Giving Election Commission Such Power'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

'They have been found wanting in taking stern measures to stop this because the Constitution has given them this authority and the power to ensure a free and fair election in the country.'

Taj Is No. 1 Tourist Choice, What Is No. 2?

Taj Is No. 1 Tourist Choice, What Is No. 2?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

It's the Qutub Minar!

India facing shortage of nurses, emigration worsening situation: Experts

India facing shortage of nurses, emigration worsening situation: Experts

Rediff.com22 May 2024

The experts issued a joint statement in New Delhi, expressing concerns over the shortage of nurses in the country.

Aiyar kicks up row with 'Chinese allegedly invaded India' remark, aplogises

Aiyar kicks up row with 'Chinese allegedly invaded India' remark, aplogises

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Aiyar, who has stoked controversies in the past with his comments, made the remarks at the launch of the book Nehru's First Recruits.

Arunachal, Sikkim, Odisha, AP to vote simultaneously with LS poll

Arunachal, Sikkim, Odisha, AP to vote simultaneously with LS poll

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Assembly elections will be held in four states with the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections, which will start from April 19, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced on Saturday.

'Sharia Was Used To Deny Alimony'

'Sharia Was Used To Deny Alimony'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

'Who has seen what Sharia is? Who knows what actual Sharia is?'

Column: Indira, Rajiv didn't die as martyrs

Column: Indira, Rajiv didn't die as martyrs

Rediff.com20 May 2019

'They were the leaders of my country and the children of Mother India, but they didn't die as martyrs.' 'They were killed, most unfortunately, by a well planned enemy plot, and they were victims of political violence,' states Sudhir Bisht.

'Won't Date A Girl From A Slum'

'Won't Date A Girl From A Slum'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Religion and economic barriers continue to define love in modern India, discovers Preshth Bhardwaj.

These Beasts Are Coming To India Soon!

These Beasts Are Coming To India Soon!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Glimpses from Lujan Zoo in Lujan, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The tigers and lions at Lujan Zoo will be transferred to a wildlife sanctuary in India

'SRH wish to play an aggressive brand of cricket'

'SRH wish to play an aggressive brand of cricket'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Ahead of his side's clash against Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League 2024 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Sunrisers Hyderabad assistant coach Simon Helmot said that they want to play an aggressive brand of cricket in the upcoming days in the tournament.

MS outage: Airlines go manual, cash withdrawals hit, brokerages affected

MS outage: Airlines go manual, cash withdrawals hit, brokerages affected

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Airports across the country witnessed chaotic scenes on Friday after dozens of flights were either delayed or cancelled after a widespread global computer outage that also hit operations like cash withdrawal at some banks, and impacted functioning of some brokerages. Globally, the Microsoft cloud outage led to US airlines cancelling flights, but the tech giant later reportedly said its cloud services outage in the Central US region has been resolved.

Sorry, I couldn't do it: NEET aspirant ends life in Kota; 9th since Jan

Sorry, I couldn't do it: NEET aspirant ends life in Kota; 9th since Jan

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Rajasthan native Bharat Kumar Rajput was found hanging from the ceiling fan on Tuesday morning, the police said.

Gopalkrishna Gandhi to get Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhavana Award

Gopalkrishna Gandhi to get Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhavana Award

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

The award, which carries a citation and cash amount of Rs 10 lakh, is given for promoting communal harmony and peace.

SC to hear plea against appointment of EC under new law

SC to hear plea against appointment of EC under new law

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The NGO challenges the validity of a provision of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023.

Adhir wants names of candidates short-listed for EC

Adhir wants names of candidates short-listed for EC

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Ahead of the meeting of the prime minister-chaired high powered panel for selection of Election Commissioners, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has written to the Law Ministry seeking details of short-listed candidates along with their 'dossiers'.

TN BSP chief's murder not political, 8 arrested: Police

TN BSP chief's murder not political, 8 arrested: Police

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

A BSP functionary said it was a "planned murder" and claimed there was an "intelligence failure." Therefore, the central agency should probe the case.

1st Test: What's This Artist Painting?

1st Test: What's This Artist Painting?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Runs, wickets, fans and drama. Capturing all those moments and more on his canvas was British artist Andy Brown.

Muslim women entitled to alimony under secular CrPC, rules SC

Muslim women entitled to alimony under secular CrPC, rules SC

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

In a judgment of far-reaching implications, the Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that a Muslim woman can seek maintenance from her husband under Section 125 of the CrPC and said the "religion neutral" provision is applicable to all married women irrespective of their religion.

Record voting in J-K; CEC says assembly polls soon

Record voting in J-K; CEC says assembly polls soon

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The Election Commission on Monday said the voter turnout in Jammu and Kashmir this time was the highest in a Lok Sabha election in the last 35 years with the Kashmir Valley witnessing a 'massive' 30 percentage point jump in poll participation compared to 2019.

Why Rahul Gandhi opted for Rae Bareli instead of Amethi

Why Rahul Gandhi opted for Rae Bareli instead of Amethi

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Amid criticism that the Congress had given a walkover to Irani in Amethi, sources said, the party in its wisdom believed that Rae Bareli's historical, emotional and electoral importance for the Gandhi family was higher than that of Amethi.

2024 LS polls: Longest poll season since 1st general elections

2024 LS polls: Longest poll season since 1st general elections

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Lok Sabha polls will be held in seven phases beginning from April 19 and the counting of votes will take place on June 4 for the world's biggest election exercise in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi will bid for a third consecutive term.

Natarajan Or Harshal? Who Has Your Vote?

Natarajan Or Harshal? Who Has Your Vote?

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Only two bowlers stood out from Sunday's game.

Bibhav Kumar sent to 5-day police custody in Maliwal assault case

Bibhav Kumar sent to 5-day police custody in Maliwal assault case

Rediff.com19 May 2024

It noted the prosecution's submissions about the need to take Kumar to Mumbai and other parts of the national capital to collect evidence, which was not possible without the accused's custody.

PIX: Sunrisers demolish Punjab Kings to finish second

PIX: Sunrisers demolish Punjab Kings to finish second

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Images from the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, at the Rajiv Gandhi stadium, Hyderabad, on Sunday.

'Who Says Nitish Kumar Will Retire?'

'Who Says Nitish Kumar Will Retire?'

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'We made a mistake. We misunderstood. Now all is well.'

Nitish To Hold Sway Over BJP

Nitish To Hold Sway Over BJP

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

With Nitish Kumar on its side, a BJP-led government may feel increased pressure to conduct a nationwide caste-based census.

'EVMs are 100% safe, 100% sure'

'EVMs are 100% safe, 100% sure'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

'There are many smaller parties, which in the age of ballot paper, might not have come into existence'

Even Rajiv Gandhi spoke good English: Rebel MLA to Gehlot

Even Rajiv Gandhi spoke good English: Rebel MLA to Gehlot

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

This tweet came following Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's remark on July 15, when without naming Pilot, he said leaders from new generation have become Union ministers and state chiefs without much toil.

PM-led panel may appoint 2 election commissioners by Mar 15

PM-led panel may appoint 2 election commissioners by Mar 15

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Sources said the selection committee could meet either on March 13 or 14 depending on the convenience of the members and the appointments are likely to be made by March 15.

Nirmalaji And Why I Quit The Government

Nirmalaji And Why I Quit The Government

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

She said I treated her like a bachchi. At another moment, she said I had gone to various people and 'bitched' about her. She also threatened to bring the entire matter to the PM's notice. A revealing excerpt from Subhash Chandra Garg's We Also Make Policy: An Insider's Account of How the Finance Ministry Functions.

President, CJI, CEC: Famous faces at polling booths

President, CJI, CEC: Famous faces at polling booths

Rediff.com26 May 2024

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi and several other famous faces were seen at polling booths, exercising their franchise in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha polls on Saturday.

IPL 2024 Ends For Mumbai Indians

IPL 2024 Ends For Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com9 May 2024

MI, who have two games left, will now play for pride as they look to wrap up a dismal season. Even if Mumbai win their last two matches, they can go up to a maximum of 12 points.

'Poorly designed': ICMR on BHU Covaxin safety study

'Poorly designed': ICMR on BHU Covaxin safety study

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The method of data collection has a high risk of bias, the ICMR DG said.