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Greatest challenge before judiciary is...: CJI on I-Day

Greatest challenge before judiciary is...: CJI on I-Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud on Tuesday said the greatest challenge before the Indian judiciary is to eliminate barriers to accessing justice and make sure that the judiciary is inclusive and accessible to the last person in the line.

King Kohli came, spoke and inspired RCB

King Kohli came, spoke and inspired RCB

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Virat Kohli gave a pep talk to the RCB Women's Team

Modi's Many Moods At The UN

Modi's Many Moods At The UN

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Modi last addressed the UN General Assembly session in 2019.

Team Shinde wins Maha speaker election, floor test on Monday

Team Shinde wins Maha speaker election, floor test on Monday

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Narvekar, who polled 164 votes, defeated Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena candidate Rajan Salvi who got 107 votes.

Tej Pratap storms out of RJD meet, says party leader abused him

Tej Pratap storms out of RJD meet, says party leader abused him

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

The Rashtriya Janata Dal national executive meeting on Sunday witnessed a ruckus as RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav's elder son and Bihar cabinet minister Tej Pratap Yadav came out of the meeting fuming and called the party's national general secretary Shyam Rajak an agent of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.

Court grants NOC for passport to Rahul for 3 years

Court grants NOC for passport to Rahul for 3 years

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The former Congress chief is an accused in the National Herald case in which BJP leader Subramanian Swamy is the complainant.

Modi invites G20 to witness 'festival of democracy' in 2024 polls

Modi invites G20 to witness 'festival of democracy' in 2024 polls

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Modi said India's next general elections will be held in 2024 and he invited G20 delegates to visit the country to witness the "festival of democracy" in the "mother of democracy".

Indian American teen crashes truck into White House barrier, aimed to 'seize power'

Indian American teen crashes truck into White House barrier, aimed to 'seize power'

Rediff.com24 May 2023

A 19-year-old Indian-origin teen accused of deliberately crashing a rented U-Haul truck into a White House barrier told authorities that he wanted to get inside the mansion to "seize power" and "kill" US President Joe Biden, according to media reports.

'Modi, Modi' reverberates in Sydney as PM addresses diaspora

'Modi, Modi' reverberates in Sydney as PM addresses diaspora

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Modi thanked his Australian counterpart for supporting him in unveiling the foundation stone of 'Little India', a suburb of Sydney.

Australia FA condemns 'anti-social behaviour' at Cup final

Australia FA condemns 'anti-social behaviour' at Cup final

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

Pictures on social media also appeared to show Nazi salutes being performed by supporters of Sydney United 58, who were founded as Sydney Croatia in 1958 and were a powerhouse in the National Soccer League that preceded the formation of the A-League in 2004.

PIX: The Mbappe-Messi double act!

PIX: The Mbappe-Messi double act!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Barcelona wasted a golden opportunity to extend their lead at the top of LaLiga as they were shocked 1-0 at lowly Almeria on Sunday thanks to a first-half strike by El Bilal Toure.

30,000 shifted ahead of Biparjoy, Army, NDRF plan relief measures

30,000 shifted ahead of Biparjoy, Army, NDRF plan relief measures

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Relief Commissioner Alok Pandey told reporters that the government is constantly working to ensure that there is no loss of life due to the weather phenomenon.

PM holds high-level meet amid rise in Covid cases

PM holds high-level meet amid rise in Covid cases

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

India has recorded 1,134 new coronavirus cases, while the active cases increased to 7,026, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday.

Threats to stop probe into PM's security lapse, say SC lawyers

Threats to stop probe into PM's security lapse, say SC lawyers

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Several Supreme Court lawyers on Monday wrote to the apex court alleging that they have received calls threatening judges over the case involving the security breach that left Prime Minister Narendra Modi stuck for 20 minutes on a flyover in Punjab last week.

England clinch Women's Euro with 2-1 extra time win over Germany

England clinch Women's Euro with 2-1 extra time win over Germany

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

England forward Chloe Kelly reacted quickest to a loose ball from a corner and poked in the winner.

Pak news channel taken off air for airing Imran Khan's speech

Pak news channel taken off air for airing Imran Khan's speech

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

A Pakistani court in Islamabad on Monday rejected former prime minister Imran Khan's plea seeking the suspension of the non-bailable warrant issued against him in the Toshakhana case.

Tina Turner: The Legend In Pictures

Tina Turner: The Legend In Pictures

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Known as the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll for her blistering performances and powerfully gritty vocals, Tina Turner died on May 24 after a long illness. She was 83.

DDCA Ranji Mess: Selector stages walkout; questionable calls by coach

DDCA Ranji Mess: Selector stages walkout; questionable calls by coach

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

When DDCA secretary Verma was contacted, he said that there hasn't been any wrong selections.

I feel from bottom of my heart I should become CM, says Ajit Pawar

I feel from bottom of my heart I should become CM, says Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday said he aspired to become the CM of the state and also took a jibe at his 83-year-old uncle asking when will the Maratha strongman retire from active politics, as he appeared to be ahead in the numbers game for control of the Nationalist Congress Party after its vertical split.

A Win For India: Ricky Kej Bags Grammy

A Win For India: Ricky Kej Bags Grammy

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

'Thank you to everyone who ever collaborated, hired, or listened to my music. I exist because of you'

Criminal justice system is punishment, says SC in 14-year-old abetment of suicide case

Criminal justice system is punishment, says SC in 14-year-old abetment of suicide case

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

"The criminal justice system of ours can itself be a punishment," the Supreme Court observed while discharging three accused in an alleged abetment of suicide case which was registered way back in 2008 in Punjab.

Family, friends say goodbye to Warne at private funeral

Family, friends say goodbye to Warne at private funeral

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Family, sportspeople and entertainers bid farewell to Australian cricketing legend Shane Warne at a private funeral held at his hometown in Melbourne on Sunday.

RBI Rules Make It Difficult To Attract Talent

RBI Rules Make It Difficult To Attract Talent

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

A top-class board is important from a systemic point of view, more so at a time when the wider financial world and India Inc is chasing the same talent as banks.

Unhappy Mamata to skip PM's Friday conference

Unhappy Mamata to skip PM's Friday conference

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said she would not be attending the meeting convened by the Centre on December 24 to discuss ways to commemorate the birth anniversary of philosopher and revolutionary leader Rishi Aurobindo on August 15 next year, as part of the 75th Independence Day celebrations.

PM lauds Naidu's witty one-liners as RS bids farewell to vice prez

PM lauds Naidu's witty one-liners as RS bids farewell to vice prez

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday said M Venkaiah Naidu's witty one-liners were 'revered, and never countered', and hailed his highly productive five-year term as vice president of India and Rajya Sabha chairman.

We play Tests so quickly that I could break Tendulkar's record: Cook

We play Tests so quickly that I could break Tendulkar's record: Cook

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

England skipper Alastair Cook, who will make his 134th Test appearance in Chittagong against Bangladesh on Thursday, would reach yet another landmark in his illustrious career which has been continuously rewriting the record books. Four years ago, Cook captured the record for the most number of Test centuries by an England batsman. Later this year, he became the first Englishman to score 10,000 runs in the longest format of the game and now, he is set to overtake Alec Stewart as his country's most capped Test cricketer. After travelling 16,000 miles on a round-trip home to attend the birth of his second child, the left-hander is all set to lead the team in the first of seven successive Tests on the sub-continent between now and Christmas.

Row erupts over Lalu's son-in-law joining official meeting

Row erupts over Lalu's son-in-law joining official meeting

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Notably, both the meetings were presided over by Prasad's elder son Tej Pratap Yadav, who was sworn in as a minister earlier this week with environment, forestry and climate change portfolio.

Mukesh Ambani completes 20 years as Reliance boss

Mukesh Ambani completes 20 years as Reliance boss

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Mukesh Ambani, who took over the reins of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) after the sudden demise of his legendary industrialist father Dhirubhai Ambani, completes 20 years at the helm during which the company saw a 17-fold jump in revenues, 20-times surge in profit and has become a global conglomerate.

Beginner's Guide To Investing In Stocks

Beginner's Guide To Investing In Stocks

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Here's how beginners can follow a very practical approach for finding stocks for long term investing and building a decent portfolio.

HC quashes DU order debarring PhD student over Modi's BBC documentary show

HC quashes DU order debarring PhD student over Modi's BBC documentary show

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav said the DU's administrative authority did not offer Lokesh Chugh, a PhD scholar and national secretary of the Congress' students wing NSUI, an opportunity to be heard.

'Shiv Sainiks will create history on Dussehra'

'Shiv Sainiks will create history on Dussehra'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Keeping in mind the bitter backdrop in which the two Sena factions are likely to come face-to-face with each other on October 5, the Mumbai police, along with the Maharashtra administration, are leaving nothing to chance.

Gujarat records 68.7% turnout in second phase voting

Gujarat records 68.7% turnout in second phase voting

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The EC received complaints from five places that EVMs were connecting to external devices via bluetooth, but after inquiry, it was found that there was 'no substance' in the complaints.

Delhi allows schools to reopen for Classes 10, 12 from Jan 18

Delhi allows schools to reopen for Classes 10, 12 from Jan 18

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Students will attend schools only with consent of parents and physical attendance is not compulsory, while schools will follow all COVID-19 guidelines

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic pounds Paul to set up Tsitsipas final

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic pounds Paul to set up Tsitsipas final

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Novak Djokovic advanced to a record-extending 10th Australian Open final with an emphatic win over American Tommy Paul.

Saw White House from outside: Modi recalls US visit decades ago

Saw White House from outside: Modi recalls US visit decades ago

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

The constitution of both countries begins with the "three words -- We the People -- as President Biden just mentioned", said Modi, who is on his first state visit to the US.

Car pooling, schools shut: Centre to SC on Delhi air pollution

Car pooling, schools shut: Centre to SC on Delhi air pollution

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

The SC directed Delhi and NCR states to comply with these decisions which were taken at Tuesday's meeting to curb air pollution.

More fans and sunny skies as French Open makes rapid return

More fans and sunny skies as French Open makes rapid return

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Seven months after the last French Open ended the tournament is back, boosted by the prospect of more spectators despite ongoing COVID-19 restrictions and forecasts of good weather.

Texas shooter had issues with mother-in-law who attended the attacked church

Texas shooter had issues with mother-in-law who attended the attacked church

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

He killed his grandmother-in-law during the attack, friends of the woman told the media.

Tendulkar's autobiography crosses a record 200,000 copies

Tendulkar's autobiography crosses a record 200,000 copies

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Sachin Tendulkar's autobiography Playing It My Way saw its launch in the national capital today as the event celebrated the book's crossing a record 200,000 copies.

Kanjhawala, Shraddha murder glaring lacuna in field-level policing: Delhi LG

Kanjhawala, Shraddha murder glaring lacuna in field-level policing: Delhi LG

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

He urged the force to "ensure proactive pre-emptive measures to ensure safety and security at all levels" in view of the forthcoming G-20 Summit.