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Sensex ends in red after choppy trade

Sensex ends in red after choppy trade

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

The NSE Nifty after shuttling between 10,441.90 and 10,341.90, ended 6.15 points, or 0.06 per cent down at 10,380.45.

Centre treating human rights organisations like criminal enterprises: Amnesty

Centre treating human rights organisations like criminal enterprises: Amnesty

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

"As an organisation committed to the rule of law, our operations in India have always conformed with our national regulations. The principles of transparency and accountability are at the heart of our work.".

Cauvery bandh brings Bengaluru to halt

Cauvery bandh brings Bengaluru to halt

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

A bandh to protest against the release of Cauvery waters to Tamil Nadu has brought Karnataka to a standstill on Friday

Will KCR be kingmaker in 2019?

Will KCR be kingmaker in 2019?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

'KCR's plan for the future is three-pronged. He wants to see a non-Congress, non-BJP government at the Centre in 2019 so that he can become the Union minister for home or defence,' says R Rajagopalan.

Congress will become 'PPP Congress' after Karnataka polls: Modi

Congress will become 'PPP Congress' after Karnataka polls: Modi

Rediff.com5 May 2018

With the D-day for the polls drawing closer, Modi upped the ante against the Siddaramaiah government addressing four back to back rallies at Gadag, Tumakuru, Shivamogga and Mangaluru.

Day after attack, JNU becomes rallying cry for pan-India protests

Day after attack, JNU becomes rallying cry for pan-India protests

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Protests were held in many cities across the country. So far, no one has been arrested for the attack on students and teachers at JNU even as clamour for resignation of the V-C grew.

'We knew if we got anything over 150, we had a chance'

'We knew if we got anything over 150, we had a chance'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

The partnership between Rahane and Pujara hurt us, concedes Australia captain Steve Smith

How would my mother know her father's date of birth?

How would my mother know her father's date of birth?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

'How many Indian parents, still alive, really have documents of, their parents's date and place of birth? Not more than 27% of still alive Indians have got birth certificates,' points out Mohammad Sajjad.

BJP has more problems to deal with before 2019

BJP has more problems to deal with before 2019

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

'2019 now looks like a real contest.' 'It will not be a repeat of 2014 if the BJP has to deal with erosion of its already low vote share of 31 per cent, and also faces a united Opposition,' says T N Ninan.

Disgruntled Karnataka Cong MLAs skip assembly for 2nd day

Disgruntled Karnataka Cong MLAs skip assembly for 2nd day

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

The Congress has convened a CLP meeting on Friday ahead of budget presentation and warned its MLAs that absence would invite action under the Anti-Defection Law.

For comeback king Yediyurappa, ascent to power was never easy

For comeback king Yediyurappa, ascent to power was never easy

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Losing power after having come so close, Yediyurappa was determined to regain the reins of power from H D Kumaraswamy.

3 rebel Congress MLAs disqualified by K'taka speaker

3 rebel Congress MLAs disqualified by K'taka speaker

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

The speaker said he would take a decision on the remaining 14 cases in a "couple of days."

I-T raids on K'taka minister continue for 2nd day, Rs 15cr cash seized

I-T raids on K'taka minister continue for 2nd day, Rs 15cr cash seized

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

About Rs 8.33 crore cash has been seized from Delhi, Rs 2.5 from Bengaluru and Rs 60 lakh from Mysuru till now, a senior official said.

Protests, clashes break out after lawyer's murder in UP

Protests, clashes break out after lawyer's murder in UP

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Lawyers in UP went on flash strike to voice outrage over the killing of an advocate

Yogendra Yadav: Which way will the poll wind blow?

Yogendra Yadav: Which way will the poll wind blow?

Rediff.com1 May 2019

Here are 8 factors to watch out for, says psephologist Yogendra Yadav.

Cantt board polls: BJP loses all 7 seats in Modi's constituency Varanasi

Cantt board polls: BJP loses all 7 seats in Modi's constituency Varanasi

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

In a major jolt to the Bharatiya Janata Party in Uttar Pradesh, none of the candidates supported by it could ensure victory in the Cantonment Board polls in Varanasi and Lucknow, and managed to win just one seat in Agra.

Karnataka celebrates Tipu Jayanti amid massive security

Karnataka celebrates Tipu Jayanti amid massive security

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Tipu was a ruler of the erstwhile kingdom of Mysore and considered an implacable enemy of the British East India Company.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

A recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Karnataka cabinet expansion sets off huge discontent in Congress

Karnataka cabinet expansion sets off huge discontent in Congress

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

With the cabinet expansion being deferred repeatedly, several aspirants, especially those from Congress, had openly expressed their displeasure over the delay, piling pressure on the party to fill its quota so as to avoid any trouble ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

Karnataka's last resort politics

Karnataka's last resort politics

Rediff.com26 May 2018

'Where in parliamentary democracies around the world do political parties drag Supreme Court judges in the middle marches of the night to decide who will rule?' asks Sunil Sethi.

Ganguly says two aspects key to help Team India bounce back

Ganguly says two aspects key to help Team India bounce back

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

The former India captain has also backed skipper Virat Kohli to come good in the 2nd Test

BHU violence: 14 students suspended

BHU violence: 14 students suspended

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Banaras Hindu University on Saturday suspended 14 students for their alleged role in inciting violence on the campus two days ago.

The 25 Moods of Kishore Kumar

The 25 Moods of Kishore Kumar

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

On his 90th birthday, Sukanya Verma highlights a fraction of the legend's marvelous versatility in this curated list of his 25 unique moods.

The re-emergence of Ashwin as India's spin king

The re-emergence of Ashwin as India's spin king

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Ravichandran Ashwin, was again the highest wicket-taker for India with figures of 4 for 70 on Day 1 of the 2nd Test in Bangalore on Saturday. India's top off-spinner reveals how a new-found confidence allows him to place the odds in his favour whenever he bowling to a new batsman.

Revealed: Least stressful cities

Revealed: Least stressful cities

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

For a relaxed life, one should head to Germany as four of its cities rank in the top ten.

Can India defeat Pakistan in war today?

Can India defeat Pakistan in war today?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

'At this point, neither the army or the IAF has that immediate, punitive deterrent power against Pakistan.' 'Forget a three-week war; on the LoC, where the action is, Pakistan has until now fielded better infantry weapons, body armour, sniper rifles, and matching artillery' points out Shekhar Gupta.

2 MLAs withdraw support to K'taka govt; I am totally relaxed, says HDK

2 MLAs withdraw support to K'taka govt; I am totally relaxed, says HDK

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

While the Congress has convened a meeting of all its MLAs on Wednesday to take stock of the evolving situation, the BJP legislators have been shifted to Haryana in an attempt to keep the flock together and thwart any poaching attempt by the Congress-JDS combine.

Farm loan waiver a serious challenge for Kumaraswamy govt

Farm loan waiver a serious challenge for Kumaraswamy govt

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

The Karnataka CM with only 37 JD-S MLAs in the assembly is on shaky ground and overly dependent on the Congress for every decision, reports Bibhu Ranjan Mishra.

Relief for Somnath Bharti after court grants AAP MLA bail

Relief for Somnath Bharti after court grants AAP MLA bail

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

The court directed Bharti to furnish Rs one lakh personal bond and one surety of like amount.

The Reluctant Sentimentalist

The Reluctant Sentimentalist

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

'Deep down, it betrays a transactional view of politics. That, to get, the voter must give,' argues Krishna Prasad.

India 'A' trounce Bangladesh 'A' by innings and 32 runs

India 'A' trounce Bangladesh 'A' by innings and 32 runs

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Resuming at the overnight score of 36 for 2 on Day 3, Bangladesh 'A' were shot out for 151 in 39.3 overs, with Ishwar Pandey (3-28), Jayant Yadav (3-48) and Abhimanyu Mithun (2-23) doing the bulk of damage at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

10 Best Sports PHOTOS of the Week!

10 Best Sports PHOTOS of the Week!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Rediff.com gives you a glimpse of the best sporting action from the week gone by.

'We are not fighting for sex, but for love'

'We are not fighting for sex, but for love'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

'If people understand the love between boy-boy, girl-girl or transgenders, then that is the first great step for society to change.'

Infosys rebuts Murthy over pay hike for COO

Infosys rebuts Murthy over pay hike for COO

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

'Pravin Rao's commitment and contribution to the company has been immense, and his partnership over the past three years has been critical to the successes and growth of our company,' said Vishal Sikka, chief executive officer at Infosys.

Can the Opposition take on BJP's incompetence?

Can the Opposition take on BJP's incompetence?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

'There is no shortage of material for the Opposition to develop and deploy a campaign against the government.' 'Are we seeing signs that it exists? I confess that I do not see it,' says Aakar Patel.

Narayana Murthy asks Infosys to make Panaya report public; firm says no

Narayana Murthy asks Infosys to make Panaya report public; firm says no

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Murthy's letter comes even as Sikka celebrates the completion of three years at the helm of India's second largest software exporter.

B'lore rape: Instructor was sacked from earlier school for 'abuse'

B'lore rape: Instructor was sacked from earlier school for 'abuse'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

The skating instructor arrested allegedly for the rape of a six-year-old at a Bangalore school is a porn addict and was expelled from the school where he worked before for touching girls inappropriately.

Congress-JD(S) reach power sharing deal, announce tie-up for 2019

Congress-JD(S) reach power sharing deal, announce tie-up for 2019

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

The Congress has conceded the plum Finance portfolio to its junior partner, resolving a thorny issue, after its president Rahul Gandhi intervened and spoke to Kumaraswamy.