News for 'street fight'

'If you're a soldier, you have to put fear away'

'If you're a soldier, you have to put fear away'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

'I'm now living under threat, but life has to go on because as a soldier, you can't run away from it.'

'They wanted to strike terror in India'

'They wanted to strike terror in India'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

'The entire idea behind the serial bomb blasts was to strike fear in the minds of Indians.' 'I don't think the blasts were targeted to derail the Indian economy; the idea behind the blasts was retribution.'

For lower electricity bills, Rahul sweats it out in Mumbai's streets

For lower electricity bills, Rahul sweats it out in Mumbai's streets

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

On the final day of his two-day visit to India's financial capital, Congres vice president Rahul Gandhi tried to connect with Mumbaikars by raising the issue of high electricity bills en route his padyatra from National College, Bandra to Dharavi, Asia's largest slum colony.

Nitish turns to 'dharna' politics in his fight for special status

Nitish turns to 'dharna' politics in his fight for special status

Rediff.com2 Mar 2014

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar sat on a dharna in front of Mahatma Gandhi's bust at Gandhi Maidan as part of the Janata Dal-United daylong Bihar bandh to protest the Centre's "discriminatory" attitude towards the state and vowed to get special status.

If BJP Wins Telangana, He May Be CM

If BJP Wins Telangana, He May Be CM

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Amit Shah believes Bandi Sanjay Kumar is 'single-handedly' capable of unseating the TRS government in the December 2023 assembly election and there is no need for the BJP's central leaders to jump into the Telangana scene.

'The human spirit prevails EVERY SINGLE TIME!'

'The human spirit prevails EVERY SINGLE TIME!'

Rediff.com4 May 2021

'We each have our challenges, some tougher than the others...but, get through this...WE WILL...TOGETHER!!!'

Record 16L diyas light up Ayodhya on Deepotsav as Modi attends

Record 16L diyas light up Ayodhya on Deepotsav as Modi attends

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Modi was on his first visit to Ayodhya after he laid the foundation stone of a Ram temple at the once disputed Ram Janmabhoomi site on August 5, 2020.

Battle of the luxury hatchbacks: BMW, Merc, Audi fight it out

Battle of the luxury hatchbacks: BMW, Merc, Audi fight it out

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Three luxury compact cars from BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi now run on Indian roads. Choosing the best of the trio is no easy task.

'He's doing well': UK PM Boris Johnson still in hospital

'He's doing well': UK PM Boris Johnson still in hospital

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Johnson's hospitalisation was described as a "precautionary step" taken on the advice of his doctor

'Desecration' of Shivaji's statue triggers vandalism, war of words between Maha, K'taka

'Desecration' of Shivaji's statue triggers vandalism, war of words between Maha, K'taka

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

Following the alleged desecration of the Maratha king's statue, miscreants in Belagavi shouted slogans and pelted government vehicles with stones and freedom fighter Sangolli Rayanna's statue was subsequently vandalised.

To Ukraine, With Love

To Ukraine, With Love

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

'If I had to describe my experience of the people in one word, it would be 'warmth'.' 'They opened their hearts and homes for us.'

Ranji Final PIX: Sarfaraz shines but MP in control

Ranji Final PIX: Sarfaraz shines but MP in control

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

IMAGES from Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy final played between Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday.

British PM Boris Johnson in ICU due to coronavirus

British PM Boris Johnson in ICU due to coronavirus

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has taken charge as Johnson was moved to the ICU at St Thomas' Hospital in London on Monday.

Can Priyanka stop the Congress exodus?

Can Priyanka stop the Congress exodus?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

'About 90 per cent of our netas have no loyalty and will go with the winner.'

PM says he couldn't go to Jalandhar temple as there were no arrangements

PM says he couldn't go to Jalandhar temple as there were no arrangements

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Such is the situation of the government in Punjab, the prime minister said while hitting out the Congress, and asserted that he will come to Jalandhar again and pay obeisance at the Devi Talab Mandir.

'Opposition MPs have become agents of unrest'

'Opposition MPs have become agents of unrest'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

'Today, we being the majority pass a law and if the Opposition parties do not like it, they throw files at the Chair, and beat up women marshals.'

How the farmers kept their protest going for a year

How the farmers kept their protest going for a year

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

For the past one year, an overwhelming number of farmers have been camping at the Singhu border area of Delhi, braving by turns biting cold, monsoon rains, COVID pandemic scare and also accusations of 'creating obstructions,' but the spirt of solidarity has allowed them to soldier on against all odds.

Imran Khan injured in 'assassination bid', 1 dead

Imran Khan injured in 'assassination bid', 1 dead

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Senator Faisal Javed, who was injured when a bullet grazed his face, said that a party worker was killed during the attack, while another was severely injured.

Kerala's strategy helped contain Covid first wave: Ex-health minister

Kerala's strategy helped contain Covid first wave: Ex-health minister

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

The former minister said even days before the Centre issued guidelines and protocols in identifying and containing the disease, the state commenced its preparations to fight the possible outbreak of the disease.

Who's on India's Walk of Shame?

Who's on India's Walk of Shame?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

If California in the United States has the 'Walk of Fame', then Mumbai -- the home of Bollywood -- has a brand new 'Walk of Shame'. While the 'Walk of Fame' is sign of honour for celebrities, the 'Walk of Shame' as you can imagine from the name, is used to shame certain people, preferably from India.

Please follow social distancing: Virat Kohli's heartfelt appeal

Please follow social distancing: Virat Kohli's heartfelt appeal

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Virat Kohli went on to say that over the past few days, he has seen some people still taking to the streets, and added that if people still continue to venture out, then they are not being honest with the country.

Pakistan EC disqualifies former PM Imran Khan for 5 years

Pakistan EC disqualifies former PM Imran Khan for 5 years

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Pakistan's Election Commission on Friday disqualified former prime minister Imran Khan for five years in the Toshakhana case for hiding proceeds from the sale of gifts he received from foreign leaders.

Elections Are MUST For Democracy

Elections Are MUST For Democracy

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Democracy is the heart of our body politic and elections are its life blood. Because there is some disease that affects it, we cannot apply leeches to drain it off, killing the body in the process, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

Priyanka takes on SP, BJP over 'central poll issues'

Priyanka takes on SP, BJP over 'central poll issues'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Samajwadi Party of talking about terrorism during the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections while diverting attention from the 'central discourse' on unemployment, inflation, empowering women and helping small businesses and farmers.

JugJugg Jeeyo Review

JugJugg Jeeyo Review

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

JugJugg Jeeyo is a David Dhawan comedy, not directed by David Dhawan, observes Sukanya Verma.

'I can't survive without acting'

'I can't survive without acting'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

'If I don't act for a week I become edgy, restless and moody.' Subhash K Jha salutes Manoj Bajpayee, actor extraordinaire, on his 53rd birthday.

Big 4 fight for Chiria mine share

Big 4 fight for Chiria mine share

Rediff.com19 Aug 2005

UK PM, health secretary test positive for COVID-19

UK PM, health secretary test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

In a video message posted on social media, the British prime minister said that he will continue to lead the United Kingdom government's response to the deadly virus, which has claimed 578 lives.

Boxer Leon Spinks, who shocked Muhammad Ali, dies at 67

Boxer Leon Spinks, who shocked Muhammad Ali, dies at 67

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Spinks' aggressive style and superior stamina allowed him to outduel Ali in a 15-round split decision, becoming the first boxer to take the title from Ali in the ring.

In shooting's absence, India hopes to make 'surprise' gains in CWG 2022

In shooting's absence, India hopes to make 'surprise' gains in CWG 2022

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

India's top-five finish not a given this time

Her fight for the defenseless won her a fellowship

Her fight for the defenseless won her a fellowship

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

Get Ahead presents an interview with Anita Khandelwal, a Yale-educated lawyer of Indian-origin who won a prestigious fellowship in the United States.

Dissent within BJP on poll tickets spills on to streets

Dissent within BJP on poll tickets spills on to streets

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Bharatiya Janata Party was on Tuesday grappling with internal strife with its chief ministerial nominee Kiran Bedi facing a restive crowd in her Krishna Nagar constituency while angry supporters of Delhi unit chief Satish Upadhyay held a protest at party office accusing the leadership of sidelining him by not giving a ticket.

My arrest a pre-planned conspiracy by PMO, charges Mevani

My arrest a pre-planned conspiracy by PMO, charges Mevani

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Gujarat legislator Jignesh Mevani on Monday alleged that his arrest by the Assam police is a pre-planned conspiracy "designed" by the Prime Minister's Office to destroy him ahead of assembly elections in the state and termed it an act of "56-inch cowardice".

'Things are not good for the BJP'

'Things are not good for the BJP'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

'People are questioning these highways and expressways in UP because ultimately, they want to get bread and butter first.'

China halts to honour coronavirus victims, 'martyrs'

China halts to honour coronavirus victims, 'martyrs'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

With flowers pinned to their chests, Xi and other Chinese leaders paid a silent tribute in front of the national flag to the victims of the COVID-19, which is regarded as the worst public health disaster in China's history.

'Kejriwal never wanted to fight the Lok Sabha election'

'Kejriwal never wanted to fight the Lok Sabha election'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

'I get angry when people throw ink or slap him - but Arvind takes all this in his stride. People nowadays make fun of him and point out his mistakes but they haven't seen his sacrifice. If you understand his commitment towards this country, you will not dare say anything against him," says Dr Bipin Mittal, a longtime friend and family doctor of AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal.

Reluctant Tsipras fights to pass reforms in Greek parliament

Reluctant Tsipras fights to pass reforms in Greek parliament

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras battled to win lawmakers' approval on Wednesday for a bailout deal to keep Greece in the euro and avoid bankruptcy, as the IMF pressured Greece's creditors to provide massive debt relief for its crippled economy.

Jolt to Owaisi's Bengal plans, party functionaries join TMC

Jolt to Owaisi's Bengal plans, party functionaries join TMC

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

AIMIM's West Bengal unit leader Anwar Pasha along with some of his colleagues joined the Trinamool Congress, claiming that the Asaduddin Owaisi-led party was only acting as a polariser of votes to help the BJP.

Doctors suspend protest over NEET-PG counselling delay for a week

Doctors suspend protest over NEET-PG counselling delay for a week

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

In a statement, the Federation of Resident Doctors' Association said the decision has been taken in view of the developments in the last few days in connection with the issue, and the death of chief of defence staff General Bipin Rawat and others in a helicopter crash on Wednesday.

India has Reason To Worry about Taliban

India has Reason To Worry about Taliban

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

India is worried about Pakistan getting the Taliban to ignite trouble in Kashmir, observes Ramesh Menon.