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At BRS rally, oppn leaders urge people to oust BJP in 2024 polls

At BRS rally, oppn leaders urge people to oust BJP in 2024 polls

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The colourful rally galvanised the BRS workers who shouted slogans hailing the party-led regime's welfare schemes in Telangana and peppy political songs praised Rao's 'national' emergence.

Sena taunts PM Modi for hand shake with Sharif

Sena taunts PM Modi for hand shake with Sharif

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Modi has shown huge tolerance by shaking hands with Sharif. Even if the other (party) raises hand, we should fold ours. This is our tolerance and Modi has displayed it," an editorial in the Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana' said.

JD-U's poor performance in 2020 Bihar polls due to BJP conspiracy: Nitish

JD-U's poor performance in 2020 Bihar polls due to BJP conspiracy: Nitish

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

He reaffirmed that parties opposed to the BJP can win with a "huge majority" in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls if they agree to join hands.

Is it Constitutional, asks Nitish after Manipur setback

Is it Constitutional, asks Nitish after Manipur setback

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

'Whatever tricks the BJP may play, it will not be able to stop JD-U from becoming a national party by 2023'

Kejriwal meets Hazare, gets a taunt in return!

Kejriwal meets Hazare, gets a taunt in return!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2014

Arvind Kejriwal met Anna Hazare on Saturday night shortly after which the Gandhian had a jibe at the Delhi chief minister saying some people take bungalows despite having promised not to do so.

Team India rallies behind taunted Harbhajan

Team India rallies behind taunted Harbhajan

Rediff.com7 Jan 2008

The Indian cricket team held a meeting at a hotel in Sydney on Monday morning to express solidarity with Harbhajan Singh, who has been slapped with a three-Test suspension for an alleged racial abuse against Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds.

I'm proud to be Indian, Rahul taunts Modi

I'm proud to be Indian, Rahul taunts Modi

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Rahul Gandhi today slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his remarks that Indians used to feel ashamed of their birth earlier and asserted that "I am a proud Indian".

Azam Khan 'gifts' broom, pen to MLAs; taunts Modi

Azam Khan 'gifts' broom, pen to MLAs; taunts Modi

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

UP minister Azam Khan surprised MLAs from all parties with unusual 'gifts' of a broom and a pen

An Action Hero Review: Cool Idea, Choppy Execution

An Action Hero Review: Cool Idea, Choppy Execution

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

An Action Hero's oil and water combination of genres doesn't always gel, gets overly far-fetched in places but still holds up on the strength of whimsy and surprise, notes Sukanya Verma. An Action Hero Review.

Thackeray taunts Kalam on Afzal hanging

Thackeray taunts Kalam on Afzal hanging

Rediff.com3 Feb 2007

Noting that the President's actions did not reflect his esteemed position, Thackeray said Kalam was a leading scientist of the country but had lost the dignity of the post after he became President.

Modi Trapped In World Of Complex Relationships

Modi Trapped In World Of Complex Relationships

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

The Modi government finds itself in a contradiction of its own making. It has encouraged pro-Russian, Westophobic public sentiment while setting strategic policy that's exactly the opposite, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Mayweather calm in face of 'woman beater' taunts

Mayweather calm in face of 'woman beater' taunts

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Eight-time World champion Floyd Mayweather refused to be drawn into a war of words at the final news conference for his WBC welterweight title clash with Robert Guerrero on Wednesday, despite being labelled a "woman beater" by his opponent's father.

Sena taunts centre over Pak JIT team's visit to Pathankot

Sena taunts centre over Pak JIT team's visit to Pathankot

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

With the five-member Joint Investigation Team from Pakistan having reached Pathankot to begin probe into the terror attack on the Indian Air Force Base, the Shiv Sena on Tuesday slammed the centre for 'welcoming' the team which also has a member from the Inter-Services Intelligence, saying that Lashkar-e-Tayiba chief Hafiz Saeed could also be a part of the team and no one would know.

How Rahul Gandhi Rattled The BJP

How Rahul Gandhi Rattled The BJP

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

The first round has clearly gone to Rahul. Now all eyes on Prime Minister Modi's reply to the debate on motion of thanks, when one can be sure he will respond in his characteristic style.

'No merger with BJP: Shinde's mood terrific': Rebel MLA

'No merger with BJP: Shinde's mood terrific': Rebel MLA

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

'We are the real Shiv Sena and we will remain in the Sena.'

'Beti ko BJP ke neta se bachao': Rahul's taunt to PM over Akbar issue

'Beti ko BJP ke neta se bachao': Rahul's taunt to PM over Akbar issue

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Gandhi said Modi had "claimed that he wants to be a 'chowkidar' (watchman of the country) but he actually proved to be a 'chowkidar' of Anil Ambani, Mehul Choksi and Nirav Modi and has been working for them since last four years."

BJP backs women's bill, but taunts Congress

BJP backs women's bill, but taunts Congress

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Congress President Sonia Gandhi's writ seems to have run and how! The government in a sudden move, almost deceptively, put the women's bill to voice vote in the Rajya Sabha and opened the new chapter in constitutional history.

SC taunts govt on Prez copter mishap

SC taunts govt on Prez copter mishap

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

The recent helicopter incident in which President Pratibha Patil had a narrow escape was enough for the Supreme Court to pooh-pooh government's suggestion for airlifting victims of disasters to safety.

'Wanted' AAP leader Somnath Bharti taunts police for 'supersonic speed'

'Wanted' AAP leader Somnath Bharti taunts police for 'supersonic speed'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Aam Aadmi Party lawmaker Somnath Bharti, wanted in a case of domestic violence with charges that include attempt to murder, took a dig at the Delhi police, saying that he had, in the last five days, experienced their "supersonic speed" and wished they could use it in making the city "crime-free".

Will Modi send army to save Baloch leaders? Sena taunts PM

Will Modi send army to save Baloch leaders? Sena taunts PM

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Baloch leaders have paid a heavy price for supporting PM Modi, an editorial in Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana' said.

India scored a self-goal with Modi's note ban, taunts Chinese daily

India scored a self-goal with Modi's note ban, taunts Chinese daily

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

India lost fastest growing major economy tag to China in the March quarter with a GDP growth of 6.1%

Man jailed for racist Twitter taunt against Muamba

Man jailed for racist Twitter taunt against Muamba

Rediff.com27 Mar 2012

A student who mocked footballer Fabrice Muamba on Twitter after the Bolton Wanderers midfielder collapsed during a match was jailed on Tuesday for inciting racial hatred.

Harbhajan-Scribe Spat: 'Listen to PCB chief's views on Amir'

Harbhajan-Scribe Spat: 'Listen to PCB chief's views on Amir'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Four days since the high-voltage clash between India and Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup, tension continued to flare on social media as former India spinner Harbhajan Singh asked a journalist to listen to the current Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) chief Ramiz Raja's statement on Mohammad Amir before supporting the pacer.

We must fight terror without discrimination: Modi taunts China @BRICS

We must fight terror without discrimination: Modi taunts China @BRICS

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

With Chinese President Xi Jinping listening, Modi said: "We must unitedly fight against it (terrorism), without any discrimination between groups, or countries, sponsors or targeted countries.

Suarez charged by FA over alleged racist taunt

Suarez charged by FA over alleged racist taunt

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

The English FA charged Liverpool's Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez on Wednesday with racially abusing Manchester United defender Patrice Evra during the 1-1 Premier League draw at Anfield last month.

Cong infighting over prez poll: Spokespersons asked to keep mum

Cong infighting over prez poll: Spokespersons asked to keep mum

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

A day after Congress leader Gourav Vallabh taunted Shashi Tharoor over his probable All India Congress Committee president poll bid, the party on Friday urged all its spokespersons and communication department office bearers to refrain from commenting on any colleague contesting the elections.

Himanta claims 300-400 BJP workers fled to Assam from Bengal

Himanta claims 300-400 BJP workers fled to Assam from Bengal

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday claimed that 300-400 BJP workers and their family members have fled their homes in West Bengal amid post-poll violence in the neighbouring state.

PIX: 25,000 soccer fans flock back for Belgrade derby

PIX: 25,000 soccer fans flock back for Belgrade derby

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Serbian leader relaxed after 25,000 go to match as lockdown eases

What A Dalit Student At Top Mumbai Medical College Endured

What A Dalit Student At Top Mumbai Medical College Endured

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Not just in the hostel, but in college too, they would block his way in the corridor; snatch his mobile; make him get up from where he was sitting; crowd around him in the mess; drag him into their room and threaten to hit him with a belt.

How India Can Thwart China-Pakistan Nexus

How India Can Thwart China-Pakistan Nexus

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

A weaker Russia, a sobered China at a time when Xi Jinping is manoeuvring to protect his third term prospects, a reunited West, a chaotic Pakistan. This is a perfect set of strategic circumstances. It is for India now to consummate this historic opportunity, argues Shekhar Gupta.

EPL PIX: Liverpool, leaders Arsenal stunned

EPL PIX: Liverpool, leaders Arsenal stunned

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

New Everton boss Sean Dyche's reign began with a shock 1-0 victory over English Premier League leaders Arsenal.

Bigg Boss OTT: Is Shamita DOMINATING?

Bigg Boss OTT: Is Shamita DOMINATING?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

There's a new twist in the house!

An Indian American in the White House?

An Indian American in the White House?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

What would an Indian American president of the US look like, sound like and act like, especially on issues and policies pertaining to his or her 'mother-land'?, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

BJP taunts Sena on backing actor Sanjay Dutt, hosting Javed Miandad

BJP taunts Sena on backing actor Sanjay Dutt, hosting Javed Miandad

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

"What sort of nationalism was displayed while backing 1993 blasts accused actor Sanjay Dutt," BJP Mumbai unit president Ashish Shelar said, alluding to late Bal Thackeray's support to the actor.

Boxing World C'ships: Sanjeet, Akash advance to last 16

Boxing World C'ships: Sanjeet, Akash advance to last 16

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Varinder had to pull out of his 60kg category bout due to high fever but he tested negative for COVID-19.

'Unfortunately, Mr Bommai is going on and on'

'Unfortunately, Mr Bommai is going on and on'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

'The Maharashtra government is not being very clear; they are keeping quiet.'

'We want Muslim Personal Law to be completely reformed'

'We want Muslim Personal Law to be completely reformed'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

'The BJP may no longer be in power after 2024, that doesn't mean we'll stop this campaign against polygamy.'

Felt happy when people 'prayed' for my death in Kashi: Modi

Felt happy when people 'prayed' for my death in Kashi: Modi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

Modi also accused previous government of neglecting the pilgrim city and said criminals had a free in the state.

PHOTOS: PSG fans clash with Paris police after final loss

PHOTOS: PSG fans clash with Paris police after final loss

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Paris police were attacked and shops in the French capital were vandalised overnight following Paris Saint Germain's (PSG) defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League final, French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said on Monday.

Congress taunts at Amar's sudden empathy for Maya

Congress taunts at Amar's sudden empathy for Maya

Rediff.com30 Jan 2010

The Congress took a jibe at rebel Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh for his remark that he could understand Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati's "pain" when she was "humiliated" by Mulayam Singh Yadav, saying it took him a long time to understand it.