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WFI drama: Legal showdown brewing over suspension

WFI drama: Legal showdown brewing over suspension

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Sakshi Malik, one of the prominent faces of the agitation against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, welcomed the WFI's suspension.

'I am a magician': Kejriwal launches scheme to give Rs 1,000 to women

'I am a magician': Kejriwal launches scheme to give Rs 1,000 to women

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday announced the launch of the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojna to give a monthly assistance of Rs 1,000 to women in Delhi, and promised the amount would be raised to Rs 2,100 after the elections.

Cops blocked screening of documentary on AAP leaders' arrest: Kejriwal

Cops blocked screening of documentary on AAP leaders' arrest: Kejriwal

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday alleged the Delhi Police prevented the screening of a documentary exposing the 'secrets' and 'conspiracies' behind the arrest of his party leaders.

'Go to England with nothing to..' Manjrekar reacts

'Go to England with nothing to..' Manjrekar reacts

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Strange selection, says Manjrekar; Irfan, Harbhajan congratulate Gill

Opposition parties, except NCP-SP, seek special Parliament session

Opposition parties, except NCP-SP, seek special Parliament session

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Leaders of 16 opposition parties demanded a special session of Parliament on Operation Sindoor in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) parties held a meeting on the issue in the national capital on Tuesday.

UP BJP leader sacked after obscene video goes viral on social media

UP BJP leader sacked after obscene video goes viral on social media

Rediff.com15 May 2025

A purported video showing local Bharatiya Janata Party leader Babban Singh Raghuvanshi engaging in obscene acts with a dancer has gone viral and is trending rapidly on social media.

WFI Elections: Bajrang, Vinesh stunned as Brij Bhushan's protege wins

WFI Elections: Bajrang, Vinesh stunned as Brij Bhushan's protege wins

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Birj Bhushan loyalist Sanjay Singh becomes new WFI president

Bihar's Liquor Ban Faces Heat Ahead Of Elections

Bihar's Liquor Ban Faces Heat Ahead Of Elections

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

As the election nears, political positions on prohibition are shifting.

Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik urge PM Modi to oust sports 'oppressors'

Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik urge PM Modi to oust sports 'oppressors'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The two wrestlers, who have accused Sharan Singh of sexually harassing women grapplers, called on the PM to intervene.

Congress alone to seek RS discussion on Adani JPC

Congress alone to seek RS discussion on Adani JPC

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

The Congress was the only party in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday to demand a discussion on setting up a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) to probe allegations against the Adani group. Other opposition parties gave similar notices on different issues, including violence in Manipur and Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal. The Congress members sought a JPC to investigate the alleged misconduct, including corruption, bribery and financial irregularities of the Adani Group in connivance with other authorities. However, other opposition parties raised different issues, with the AAP seeking a discussion on "increasing crimes in Delhi" and the TMC, DMK, AAP and CPI seeking a discussion on violence in Manipur. The CPI-M, SP and IUML sought a discussion on the recent violence in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh.

Mid-Income Homebuyers Return as Banks Slash Loan Rates

Mid-Income Homebuyers Return as Banks Slash Loan Rates

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Home purchase affordability has improved in the first half of calendar year (CY) 2025, after the RBI reduced the repo rate by 100 basis points (bps), according to real estate consultancy Knight Frank India.

Leeds: India's young trio matches legends' 23-year-old feat

Leeds: India's young trio matches legends' 23-year-old feat

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Here's a quick look back to the day when India erased a good chunk of the stigma of being poor travellers.

'Protesting wrestlers past prime, stalling juniors'

'Protesting wrestlers past prime, stalling juniors'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Sanjay Singh claimed that the veteran wrestlers who have been protesting do not want junior wrestlers to progress

'JD-U Against Waqf Bill'

'JD-U Against Waqf Bill'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

While it is expected that the JD-U, a major ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party, will support the Waqf Bill, two JD-U MPs, Union Minister Lalan Singh and party Working President Sanjay Jha met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Tuesday.

Sports Minister on why he revoked WFI suspension

Sports Minister on why he revoked WFI suspension

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

'WFI must reverse all amendments made during its suspension and ensure checks and balances in decision-making within four weeks.'

'Don' director Chandra Barot dies at 86

'Don' director Chandra Barot dies at 86

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

Veteran filmmaker Chandra Barot, best known for directing the 1978 Amitabh Bachchan-starrer 'Don', passed away on Sunday due to cardiac arrest at a hospital in Mumbai. He was 86.

Paris Olympics: Vinesh hospitalised after being disqualified

Paris Olympics: Vinesh hospitalised after being disqualified

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Vinesh will be replaced by the Cuban wrestler, Yuznelys Guzman, whom she beat on Tuesday.

Bhajji backs inclusion of two spinners at Leeds

Bhajji backs inclusion of two spinners at Leeds

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

Drawing on his own experience, Harbhajan recalled India's bold decision to field two spinners at Headingley in 2002, when he and Anil Kumble bagged 11 wickets between them on a green top.

Lots Of Romance Coming Up In July

Lots Of Romance Coming Up In July

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

July has so many interesting films to choose from!

'Don't Play With Kejriwal's Life'

'Don't Play With Kejriwal's Life'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Glimpses from the Great Election Carnival on Sunday, April 21, 2024

'Indian wrestlers under threat and harassment by WFI members'

'Indian wrestlers under threat and harassment by WFI members'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia urged world governing body UWW to reimpose suspension on Wrestling Federation of India.

AI Crash Report Raises More Questions: Pilots

AI Crash Report Raises More Questions: Pilots

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Pilot groups have accused the AAIB of portraying the pilots as responsible for the incident, with vague and selective presentation of cockpit conversations.

What Ajay Devgn Finds 'Really Difficult'

What Ajay Devgn Finds 'Really Difficult'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Ajay Devgn can't be Singham all the time, so he returns to his goody avatar as the turban-clad Sikh lad Jaswinder 'Jassi' Singh in Son of Sardaar 2.

Coming Up In June: Thug Life, Kannappa, Housefull 5

Coming Up In June: Thug Life, Kannappa, Housefull 5

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

June's OTT line-up looks entertaining. There's a lot coming up in theatres this month too.

SEE: Vinesh leaves Arjuna, Khel Ratna Awards on Kartavya Path

SEE: Vinesh leaves Arjuna, Khel Ratna Awards on Kartavya Path

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Days after announcing her decision to return her Khel Ratna and Arjuna award to the Prime Minister, star wrestler Vinesh Phogat left her awards on the pavement of the Kartavya Path in New Delhi.

Boult's last-over sixes stun Unicorns in MLC thriller

Boult's last-over sixes stun Unicorns in MLC thriller

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Trent Boult's critical cameo with the bat at Grand Prairie Stadium that ultimately got MI New York over the line

New CEC Takes Charge

New CEC Takes Charge

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, newly appointed Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar took charge in New Delhi.

How Did Bollywood's Star Kids Fare?

How Did Bollywood's Star Kids Fare?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

It's the season of star kids, and it continues with Chunky Pandey's nephew Ahaan Pandey getting ready for his Bollywood debut with this Friday's release, Saiyaara.

Drama ahead of Delhi counting as ACB notice to Kejriwal over poaching claim

Drama ahead of Delhi counting as ACB notice to Kejriwal over poaching claim

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

An Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) team visited AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal's residence in New Delhi following allegations of the BJP attempting to poach AAP candidates ahead of the Delhi election results. AAP leaders, however, refused to allow the ACB officials to meet Kejriwal, accusing them of acting under the BJP's influence. The situation turned tense as the ACB officials were unclear about their purpose and did not have a warrant or mandate for investigation.

The Bhootnii Review: Senseless!

The Bhootnii Review: Senseless!

Rediff.com1 May 2025

The Bhootnii is just never thrilling, frightening or funny enough to pass itself off as a horror comedy, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Amid BJP's historic win, 8 Haryana ministers, speaker lose

Amid BJP's historic win, 8 Haryana ministers, speaker lose

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Eight out of 10 ministers under the Nayab Singh Saini government faced defeat in the Haryana assembly polls.

Why AAP MPs boycotted President's address to Parliament

Why AAP MPs boycotted President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Aam Aadmi Party MPs boycotted President Droupadi Murmu's address to the joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on Thursday to protest against the arrest of party convenor Arvind Kejriwal.

TMC's Sudip Bandyopadhyay opts out of diplomatic outreach

TMC's Sudip Bandyopadhyay opts out of diplomatic outreach

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Bandyopadhyay told PTI that he received a call from Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and the external affairs ministry, and was asked to go to the US but he informed them that he would not be able to go due to health reasons.

Indian men shatter 15-year-old national relay record

Indian men shatter 15-year-old national relay record

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Gurindervir, Kujur, Manikanta, Amlan set new 4x100m relay national record

'Housefull 5 Will Be A 5 Star Film'

'Housefull 5 Will Be A 5 Star Film'

Rediff.com28 May 2025

The starry ensemble of a whopping 18 cast members of Housefull 5 made for an epic frame as they gathered to launch the trailer of the upcoming goofy comedy.

Did Gill's Outburst Cost India at Lord's?

Did Gill's Outburst Cost India at Lord's?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

'...If Shubman Gill had that kind of a fiery side to him, we would have seen it a little earlier. You don't have to show it when you're the captain.

No room for politics: Govt after all-party meet on Op Sindoor

No room for politics: Govt after all-party meet on Op Sindoor

Rediff.com8 May 2025

The Indian government briefed an all-party meeting on Thursday on the success of "Operation Sindoor", the retaliatory airstrikes against Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack. Top government functionaries and opposition leaders met for a second time in a fortnight amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan. The meeting was chaired by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and attended by several prominent leaders from various political parties. The government highlighted the strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, including the Jaish-e-Mohammad stronghold of Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba's base Muridke.

Indian grapplers gear up for a league of their own

Indian grapplers gear up for a league of their own

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Olympic medallists Sakshi Malik and Aman Sehrawat, along with former world championship bronze-winner Geeta Phogat, on Monday announced that they would soon launch a Wrestling Champions Super League (WCSL)

WFI chaos, Olympic losses: Indian Wrestling stalls in 2024

WFI chaos, Olympic losses: Indian Wrestling stalls in 2024

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Bajrang Punia banned, Phogat turns politician, WFI suspension, litigations, and lost medals: How Indian wrestling stagnated in 2024

Jaishankar, Canada FM hold talks for 1st time; discuss ties

Jaishankar, Canada FM hold talks for 1st time; discuss ties

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand held their first phone conversation, focusing on strengthening bilateral economic ties and advancing shared priorities. The call comes amid efforts to repair relations between the two countries, which had been strained under the previous Canadian government. Both ministers expressed their commitment to improving ties and working together on areas of mutual interest. The conversation follows a period of tensions stemming from allegations of Indian involvement in the killing of a Sikh activist on Canadian soil.