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RJD MLA's sister dies resisting molesters; 2 accused surrender

RJD MLA's sister dies resisting molesters; 2 accused surrender

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Shaili Devi was being treated in Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences in Patna.

Another setback for Sushil...not part of Rio camp

Another setback for Sushil...not part of Rio camp

Rediff.com15 May 2016

Sushil Kumar, the double Olympic-medallist has been omitted from the Wrestling Federation of India's Rio Preparatory camp, which is scheduled to begin in Sonepat from Wednesday.

WFI may meet on Tuesday to break Sushil-Narsingh deadlock

WFI may meet on Tuesday to break Sushil-Narsingh deadlock

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Caught in the middle of a controversy over arranging a selection trial to choose between Sushil Kumar and Narsingh Pancham Yadav for this year's Rio Olympics, the Wrestling Federation of India is likely to meet on Tuesday to break the deadlock, which is threatening to snowball into a massive furore.

Grappler Sushil demands trial with Narsingh as both eye Rio berth

Grappler Sushil demands trial with Narsingh as both eye Rio berth

Rediff.com10 May 2016

'I am only saying that whoever between me and Narsingh is better, should represent the country at the Olympics' 'Trails took place in the past, before the 1992 and 1996 Olympics. Last time, there was no competition, thus the trails did not take place. There was no one to challenge me in my weight category last time. But this time, the situation is different'

Mohun Bagan score first victory

Mohun Bagan score first victory

Rediff.com16 Mar 2006

The Kolkata giants beat Fransa Pax 2-0 in their eight round match.

Sushil Modi is Bihar BJP chief

Sushil Modi is Bihar BJP chief

Rediff.com30 May 2005

Gearing up for the crucial Bihar assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday revamped the state unit of the party by putting senior leader Sushil Kumar Modi at the helm of affairs.

Nitish is not retiring, says JD-U after his 'last election' remark

Nitish is not retiring, says JD-U after his 'last election' remark

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

'Does a political or social worker ever retire? Is Nitish Kumar himself contesting the assembly elections'

'Sometimes in politics, there is a need to take two steps back to forge ahead'

'Sometimes in politics, there is a need to take two steps back to forge ahead'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'There is a need for the Congress to introspect.' 'Introspection means to find out where we have gone wrong in the last eight-ten years, how we have gone wrong, where we have failed to succeed.'

With GMR pie under its wing, Tatas check into airport business

With GMR pie under its wing, Tatas check into airport business

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

The deal will give India's largest conglomerate indirect stakes in seven airports in India and abroad.

BJP alleges Rs 40 crore blanket scam in Bihar

BJP alleges Rs 40 crore blanket scam in Bihar

Rediff.com18 May 2005

The party has charged Lalu with being involved in forestalling a vigilance probe into a scam in the purchase and supply of blankets worth about Rs 40 crore for below poverty line families in Bihar in the winter of 2002-2003.

Know Bollywood's buddies?

Know Bollywood's buddies?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2005

Take this quiz and find out!

Nitish Kumar sworn-in as Bihar CM

Nitish Kumar sworn-in as Bihar CM

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

Why Mary Kom quit as boxing's national observer

Why Mary Kom quit as boxing's national observer

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

Five-time world champion M C Mary Kom has resigned as the national observer for Indian boxing after Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore made it clear that active sportspersons will not be considered for the position.

Wrestler Bajrang nominated for Khel Ratna award

Wrestler Bajrang nominated for Khel Ratna award

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Bajrang Punia had won gold medals at the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games last year.

WATCH: Sachin Tendulkar's Independence Day message

WATCH: Sachin Tendulkar's Independence Day message

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The Virat Kohl-led Indian cricket team shared a video message from the West Indies while other top sportspersons like MC Mary Kom, Sushil Kumar, Saina Nehwal and Sakshi Malik, as well as Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, greeted the fellow citizens through Twitter.

North India battles heat wave

North India battles heat wave

Rediff.com9 May 2006

BJP releases list of 80 candidates

BJP releases list of 80 candidates

Rediff.com23 Sep 2005

Two LJP leaders, who were victorious in the last polls and have since joined BJP, will contest the seats that they won.

Bihar polls: BJP releases list of 80 candidates

Bihar polls: BJP releases list of 80 candidates

Rediff.com22 Sep 2005

The party, which has a pre-poll alliance with Janata Dal (United), will finalise the names for rest of the constituencies within a week after talks with its partner.

Bihar poll fever to rise as Modi, Rahul to campaign on Friday

Bihar poll fever to rise as Modi, Rahul to campaign on Friday

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Prime Minister Modi will address three rallies -- at Dehri-on Sone (Rohtas district), Gaya and Bhagalpur -- to seek support for National Democratic Alliance nominees on different assembly constituencies going to vote in the first phase on October 28. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is also slated to launch his campaign in Bihar elections on Friday.

Dabhol plant to restart on May 1

Dabhol plant to restart on May 1

Rediff.com23 Mar 2006

Power Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde said on Thursday the first phase of the 2,184 MW Dabhol power plant would start before May 1 this year and said there is 'no hitch' in the progress of the $2.9-billion project in Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra.

Bihar polls: 31% candidates face criminal cases

Bihar polls: 31% candidates face criminal cases

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Twenty-three per cent or 244 candidates have declared serious criminal cases against themselves, it said. Serious criminal cases are non-bailable offences with over five years of imprisonment.

Naidu, Naqvi, Goyal among 12 in BJP's RS list

Naidu, Naqvi, Goyal among 12 in BJP's RS list

Rediff.com29 May 2016

With May 31 being the last date for filing nomination, the party is set to announce the names of more candidates soon.

Imminent LJP split an intra-party affair: BJP

Imminent LJP split an intra-party affair: BJP

Rediff.com21 May 2005

The NDA with 92 MLAs has the support of 17 independents and the role of the LJP MLAs to reach the magic figure of 122 in the 243-member assembly is crucial.

After spat, it is business in Parliament

After spat, it is business in Parliament

Rediff.com16 Aug 2004

The acrimony started when BJP member Sushil Modi demanded the removal of Union Minister Taslimuddin.

Fire raging in my heart too: PM Modi on Pulwama attack

Fire raging in my heart too: PM Modi on Pulwama attack

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi also expressed hopes of a strong response from India in the wake of the Pulwama attack.

Jammu: More shelling, firing by Pak troops along IB

Jammu: More shelling, firing by Pak troops along IB

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Pakistani troops fired mortars, rockets and automatic weapons on border posts and civilian areas along the International Border in Jammu and Samba districts, resulting in heavy exchanges till the wee hours of the day.

No end to struggle of migrant workers even after reaching home

No end to struggle of migrant workers even after reaching home

Rediff.com25 May 2020

The corona-fuelled lockdown having shattered their dreams, they are now walking, cycling and hitchhiking hundreds of miles under an unforgiving sun blazing down at over 40 degrees to reach their homes in an impoverished Bihar, where an uncertain future awaits them.

Deepika, Big B shine at Yuvi's brand launch

Deepika, Big B shine at Yuvi's brand launch

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

A look at celebs who flocked to Yuvraj Singh's fashion brand launch.

Controversial Bihar MP Shahabuddin surrenders

Controversial Bihar MP Shahabuddin surrenders

Rediff.com13 Aug 2003

His name has cropped up in connection with the abduction and suspected murder of CPI-ML activist Munna Chaudhary in 2001.

'As the BJP expands its national footprint, it becomes a threat to its regional allies'

'As the BJP expands its national footprint, it becomes a threat to its regional allies'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

'After the Congress's 2014 Lok Sabha debacle, commentators identified three major shortcomings: Leadership, organisation, and ideology.' 'Here we are six years later -- and what are the Congress's major failings? Leadership, organisation, and ideology.' 'The party seems to have learned very little during its six years in the Opposition wilderness.'

Rahul summoned by 2 Guj courts in defamation cases

Rahul summoned by 2 Guj courts in defamation cases

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

The complaints were filed by Bharatiya Janata Party leaders for allegedly calling Union Minister Amit Shah a "murder accused" and saying that "all thieves have Modi as surname".

Asian C'ship: Jitender ensures place in Indian team for Olympic Qualifiers with silver

Asian C'ship: Jitender ensures place in Indian team for Olympic Qualifiers with silver

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Jitender lost 1-3 to Kaisanov in the summit clash at the KD Jadhav Indoor Stadium.

Birla-Lodha fight reaches SC

Birla-Lodha fight reaches SC

Rediff.com12 Aug 2005

The Birla-Lodha fight over the Rs 5000 crore (Rs 50 billion) empire of M P Birla reached the Supreme Court on Friday when the Lodha group approached it challenging a Calcutta high court

Cinema hall strike deferred by 90 days

Cinema hall strike deferred by 90 days

Rediff.com15 May 2003

The indefinite strike called by theatre owners across Maharashtra from Friday has been deferred for 90 days even as the state government decided to set up a Cabinet sub-committee to look into the demands of the cinema hall owners.\n\n

Six Indian wrestlers qualify for Athens

Six Indian wrestlers qualify for Athens

Rediff.com15 Feb 2004

Wrestling Federation of India president M S Malik is confident that more wrestlers in the Greeco-Roman would qualify for Athens.

Bangs bag Maharashtra Bhushan award

Bangs bag Maharashtra Bhushan award

Rediff.com24 Apr 2003

Incidentally, the state government had recently rejected the findings of a report compiled by the couple about malnutrition deaths in tribal areas.