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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.

Nitish keeps Home, Modi gets Finance

Nitish keeps Home, Modi gets Finance

Rediff.com27 Nov 2005

Nitish said he wanted his government to have a clean image and it was reflected in the resignation of Jitan Ram Manjhi even before he could assume office as he was facing a case in the bachelor of education scam.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Seven wrestlers for Olympics

Seven wrestlers for Olympics

Rediff.com17 Jun 2004

Six of them will fight in the freestyle category and one in Greeco-Roman.

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'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

'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.'

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.

Nitish Kumar sworn-in as Bihar CM

Nitish Kumar sworn-in as Bihar CM

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

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.

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.

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.

This Muslim man runs gaushala named after Lord Krishna

This Muslim man runs gaushala named after Lord Krishna

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

'It does not make a difference to me that I do something which Hindus do'

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.

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.

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".

Ahead of Bihar polls, PM inaugurates 3 petro projects

Ahead of Bihar polls, PM inaugurates 3 petro projects

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Launching a veiled attack on Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad, who he did not mention by name, Modi said Bihar has come out of an era when rail, road and internet connectivity were made light of and people used to say of what use roads are for those who walk on their feet.

Total lockdown in Bihar from July 16, Bengaluru shuts down for a week

Total lockdown in Bihar from July 16, Bengaluru shuts down for a week

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Besides Karnataka, states like Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Assam, West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya have already announced area-wise lockdown for different durations.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ahead of polls, unease in Bihar's ruling alliance

Ahead of polls, unease in Bihar's ruling alliance

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

There have been media reports that the LJP was unhappy over the return of the Hindustani Awam Morcha-Secular into the National Democratic Alliance fold and contempleting fielding candidates against JD-U nominees.

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.