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Sena MLAs recount tales of forcible hospitalisation, escape on foot

Sena MLAs recount tales of forcible hospitalisation, escape on foot

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Shiv Sena legislator Nitin Deshmukh, who had accompanied party rebel Eknath Shinde to Surat, on Wednesday claimed that some people had forcibly admitted him to a hospital there and he was administered injections though he never suffered a heart attack.

Modi's Edifice Complex

Modi's Edifice Complex

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

To understand Modi, listen to what he does not say -- vide NRC, suggests Prem Panicker.

When Was Ram Mandir Project Not Political?

When Was Ram Mandir Project Not Political?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

The Opposition's stand on the Ayodhya consecration is puzzling. Their only objection seems to be that the BJP has hijacked a religious event for political benefit. In saying this, the Opposition is either being naive or hypocritical, argues Jyoti Punwani.

Taapsee's Staircase Mantra

Taapsee's Staircase Mantra

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

Vijay is in Dubai... Rahman performs for Guwahati...Kunal goes cycling...

Free electricity figures in Kejriwal's Gujarat poll promises too

Free electricity figures in Kejriwal's Gujarat poll promises too

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Aam Aadmi Party's national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday promised that his party will provide free electricity up to 300 units per month if voted to power in Gujarat where polls are due this year.

At mega Cong rally, Rahul promises nationwide caste census

At mega Cong rally, Rahul promises nationwide caste census

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Addressing a huge rally in Maharashtra's Nagpur on the occasion of the Congress' 139th foundation day, he said unemployment in the country has reached its highest point in the last 40 years.

New Star On The Rise In BJP

New Star On The Rise In BJP

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

When a former police constable was appointed Gujarat unit chief, everyone was surprised. Now workers are laying bets on when he will be elevated to the Union Cabinet, notes Aditi Phadnis.

Rahul starts vacating official bungalow, shifts belonging to mother's house

Rahul starts vacating official bungalow, shifts belonging to mother's house

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

While Rahul Gandhi has seen a number of houses, he may also opt to stay with his mother and Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi.

What Eknath Shinde told Uddhav during phone call

What Eknath Shinde told Uddhav during phone call

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Shinde had urged Uddhav Thackeray to renew the party's alliance with the BJP.

Rahul to visit Wayanad on Tuesday, 1st time after disqualification

Rahul to visit Wayanad on Tuesday, 1st time after disqualification

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

During his visit, Rahul will address a public rally and hold a roadshow in Wayanad.

Trade generics growth to dent value expansion of domestic drug market

Trade generics growth to dent value expansion of domestic drug market

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Rising penetration of trade generic medicines is eating into the value growth of the domestic pharmaceutical market, showed a recent analysis. According to a Kotak Institutional Equities analysis, 70-110 basis points (bps) annual dent is expected from trade generics and Jan Aushadhi on Indian Pharma Market (IPM) growth at least until FY27-28 (see chart). Trade generic medicines are those that are not pushed into the market through doctor promotions.

Maharashtra deputy speaker backs Uddhav man as Sena leader in House

Maharashtra deputy speaker backs Uddhav man as Sena leader in House

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Maharashtra legislative assembly's Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal on Thursday said he has approved the appointment of Ajay Choudhary as the Shiv Sena's group leader in the House, replacing rebel legislator Eknath Shinde.

IBM picks Surat, Allahabad, Vizag for smart cities project

IBM picks Surat, Allahabad, Vizag for smart cities project

Rediff.com12 May 2015

IBM has chosen Surat, Allahabad and Vizag among 16 global locations for its smart cities programme.

Ranji Trophy: Tamil Nadu beat Goa; Delhi's hopes dashed

Ranji Trophy: Tamil Nadu beat Goa; Delhi's hopes dashed

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Suresh Lokeshwar (52) and Pradosh Ranjan Paul (65) struck half-centuries to help Tamil Nadu complete the formalities and win their Ranji Trophy Group C match against Goa by seven wickets, in Porvorim on Monday.

HC says legal issues in Rahul's defamation plea, seeks AG's opinion

HC says legal issues in Rahul's defamation plea, seeks AG's opinion

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Hearing Gandhi's petition on Tuesday, Justice S V Kotwal of the high court noted that it raises some "important questions of law."

Rebel Shiv Sena MLAs being taken to Assam in special flight: Sources

Rebel Shiv Sena MLAs being taken to Assam in special flight: Sources

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Around 15 MLAs, who were lodged in a hotel in Gujarat's Surat, are being taken to Assam in a special flight.

Memories Of Railway Puri and Alu Curry

Memories Of Railway Puri and Alu Curry

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

There's nothing more satisfying than a meal of freshly fried puris served with a spicy raseela potato preparation.

Rahul Gandhi verdict bizarre: Kapil Sibal

Rahul Gandhi verdict bizarre: Kapil Sibal

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Several Opposition leaders have rallied behind Gandhi and hit out at the government and accused the BJP of targeting political opponents.

40 Shinde group MLAs send tempo-load of replies to disqualification notices

40 Shinde group MLAs send tempo-load of replies to disqualification notices

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Sena MLA and party spokesperson Sanjay Shirsat said each MLA has filed a reply of 6,000 to 6,500 pages.

Cyclone Biparjoy's Landfall: What You Must Know

Cyclone Biparjoy's Landfall: What You Must Know

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

'Areas within 100 km of the landfall could suffer catastrophic effect.'

EC begins preparations for 2024 Lok Sabha poll

EC begins preparations for 2024 Lok Sabha poll

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

"Mock polls" are part of the first level check (FLC) process.

SC lists Rahul's plea for stay on defamation verdict for Aug 4

SC lists Rahul's plea for stay on defamation verdict for Aug 4

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday sought responses from former Gujarat minister Purnesh Modi and the state government on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's appeal challenging the high court verdict that declined to put on hold his conviction in a defamation case over his "Modi surname" remark.

'Nowhere to go': Dream Sikkim tour turns nightmare for tourists

'Nowhere to go': Dream Sikkim tour turns nightmare for tourists

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

138 members of Bharat Scouts and Guides from West Bengal, mostly aged between 10 and 15 years, braved their way back to New Jalpaiguri railway station from Sikkim before heading home to Barrackpore near Kolkata to narrate their harrowing experience.

Why Did Modi Want To Meet Tanishka Sujit?

Why Did Modi Want To Meet Tanishka Sujit?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

At the age of 15, she is all set to graduate in Psychology from the Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya in Indore.

EC in 'no hurry' to announce Wayanad bypoll

EC in 'no hurry' to announce Wayanad bypoll

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The CEC said that in the case of Wayanad, the remainder of the term is more than a year.

No fine for traffic violations in Gujarat during Diwali

No fine for traffic violations in Gujarat during Diwali

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

The Gujarat government has announced that people will not be fined for violation of traffic rules during the Diwali festival this year.

Rahul Gandhi attends Lok Sabha day after conviction

Rahul Gandhi attends Lok Sabha day after conviction

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

The House was adjourned seconds after convening amid ruckus over various issues, and Rahul Gandhi left Parliament soon after that.

Rahul sentenced in offence that was not serious: Gujarat HC told

Rahul sentenced in offence that was not serious: Gujarat HC told

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Justice Hemant Prachchhak of the high court took up the criminal revision application filed by Gandhi challenging the April 20 order of the sessions court.

'Toll on Mumbai trans-harbour bridge should be Rs 500, not Rs 250'

'Toll on Mumbai trans-harbour bridge should be Rs 500, not Rs 250'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'You need to have enough funds to maintain the primacy of public transport and it should not suffer because of lack of funds.'

'Guru' to 'habitual offender': Asaram's fall from grace

'Guru' to 'habitual offender': Asaram's fall from grace

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

The disgrace is compounded by the fact that the 81-year-old self-styled godman is already serving a life sentence in a Jodhpur jail for raping a minor girl at his ashram in Rajasthan in 2013.

Will conduct caste census if we come to power, says Rahul in Chhattisgarh

Will conduct caste census if we come to power, says Rahul in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said his party would conduct a "caste census" if elected to power as only such an exercise would ensure the "participation of OBCs, Dalits, tribals and women".

When A Golfer Lost His Bags...

When A Golfer Lost His Bags...

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Top golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar lodged a complaint against Emirates Airlines for delaying his bags, which he said affected his game. Jehangir Gai tells us what happened next.

Eknath Shinde breaks silence, says won't cheat for power

Eknath Shinde breaks silence, says won't cheat for power

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Shinde and a few MLAs of the ruling Shiv Sena have gone incommunicado and are camping in Surat.

Dhoni Slams The Bowlers!

Dhoni Slams The Bowlers!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

An attacking Dhoni set the net session on fire as he carted the CSK bowlers to all parts of the Lalabhai Contractor stadium in Surat.

Indore retains 'cleanest city' tag for 6th time in a row

Indore retains 'cleanest city' tag for 6th time in a row

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

Among the states having fewer than 100 urban local bodies, Tripura has bagged the top rank, according to the survey results.

Renuka Chowdhury to sue Modi over 'Shurpanakha' remark

Renuka Chowdhury to sue Modi over 'Shurpanakha' remark

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

"Let's see how fast courts will ac.t now...' the former Union minister said

Gujarat passes bill reserving 27% local body seats for OBCs

Gujarat passes bill reserving 27% local body seats for OBCs

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party government in Gujarat on Friday passed a bill in the assembly that earmarks 27 per cent seats in local bodies like panchayats, municipalities and civic corporations for Other Backward Classes.

Gujarat poll: Cong complains of booth capturing, bogus voting

Gujarat poll: Cong complains of booth capturing, bogus voting

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

The Congress alleged a polling booth situated in Samla village falling under the Limbdi Assembly seat of Surendranagar district was captured by some anti-social elements.

Mr PM, why so much fear, asks Rahul on Adani issue

Mr PM, why so much fear, asks Rahul on Adani issue

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Gandhi has been attacking the prime minister on the Adani issue and has been demanding an investigation into the matter.

Rahul in habit of making defamatory remarks: Guj MLA in affidavit

Rahul in habit of making defamatory remarks: Guj MLA in affidavit

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

He also accused Gandhi of making "unfair and contemptuous comments" against the court through his aides, associates and Congress leaders.