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LSG Vs RR: The Best Batters

LSG Vs RR: The Best Batters

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Who do you think batted best in the LSG-RR encounter?

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from now.' 'For instance, how can we deal with climate change and global warming, right now?' 'The effects of it may not be felt now; in fact, we may pay a price for it today, but it will help the generations to follow.'

After Assam, govt to prepare NPR for pan-India NRC

After Assam, govt to prepare NPR for pan-India NRC

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

For the purpose of NPR, a usual resident is defined as a person who has resided in a local area for past six months or more or a person who intends to reside in that area for the next six months or more.

Will 'one nation one election' be a reality in 2029?

Will 'one nation one election' be a reality in 2029?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

The Commission, under Justice (retd) Ritu Raj Awasthi, would recommend an amendment to the Constitution to add the "new chapter or part" on simultaneous elections, the sources said.

What Makes Sanya-Fatima Proud

What Makes Sanya-Fatima Proud

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Plabita shoots in Assam... Urmila relaxes in Goa... Shehnaaz explores the mountains...

SC extends Assam NRC deadline to Aug 31

SC extends Assam NRC deadline to Aug 31

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

The Centre and the Assam government stands were advanced by Attorney General K K Venugopal and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, respectively.

Schools reopen in Kerala, Karnataka, Assam with Covid regulations

Schools reopen in Kerala, Karnataka, Assam with Covid regulations

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

Though many students attended school, with letters of consent from their parents, some chose to continue education online with their guardians anxious about the pandemic situation and the emergence of a new strain of the novel coronavirus.

What Amritpal Singh's Victory Means For India

What Amritpal Singh's Victory Means For India

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

'The victory is an expression of agrarian distress and social turmoil.'

25 govt bills including two-child norm dating back to 1992 pending in RS

25 govt bills including two-child norm dating back to 1992 pending in RS

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

However, Rajya Sabha being a continuing chamber is not subject to dissolution, and bills introduced and pending in this House remain on the live register, unless withdrawn by the government.

Will quit politics if charges against wife proved: Himanta

Will quit politics if charges against wife proved: Himanta

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Gogoi and Sarma have been locked in a war of words on 'X' since Wednesday on the issue of the chief minister's wife's company allegedly being given a credit subsidy of Rs 10 crore.

Army officer's shooting points to Manipur terror groups getting active again

Army officer's shooting points to Manipur terror groups getting active again

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Terrorists belonging to banned groups United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and People's Liberation Army (PLA) were allegedly part of the mob from which gunshots were fired at an army officer that left him severely injured in Manipur, officials said Monday.

Assam boat tragedy: CM bans private ferries, orders high-level probe

Assam boat tragedy: CM bans private ferries, orders high-level probe

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

The CM said that initial probe indicated "mismanagement" to be the prime reason for the accident, which occurred on Wednesday evening.

'The core problem, the core challenge is in Assam'

'The core problem, the core challenge is in Assam'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

'People feel concerned about the future, whether it is the land or the jobs.' 'The BJP came to power in Assam with promises of maati, bheti (home, hearth and identity), land, jobs and culture.' 'Are these going to taken care of? I think those are real concerns.' 'The Assam chief minister (Sarbananda Sonowal) was one of the leaders of the All Assam Students Union which fought for and is one of the signatories to the Assam Accord.' 'Today, his comrade-in-arms (Samujjal Bhattacharya, chief advisor, AASU) is leading the opposition in the streets.'

Ranji: Badoni hits century; Saxena destroys Bengal

Ranji: Badoni hits century; Saxena destroys Bengal

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Roundup of Ranji Trophy matched played on Sunday

SMAT: Rinku's 77 in vain as Punjab down UP

SMAT: Rinku's 77 in vain as Punjab down UP

Rediff.com3 Nov 2023

Mumbai batters flounder

8 columns of Army, AR deployed in Assam; cops transferred

8 columns of Army, AR deployed in Assam; cops transferred

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Defence PRO said that the forces have managed to restore normalcy in the areas they were deployed and have been continuously working to aid the civil administration.

Security beefed up in Assam ahead of NRC publication

Security beefed up in Assam ahead of NRC publication

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

The state police on Thursday appealed to the people not to believe in rumours as some elements are trying to create confusion.

Another rhino dies in Assam; 5th death in 3 days

Another rhino dies in Assam; 5th death in 3 days

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

A rhino, left bleeding by poachers who removed its horn, succumbed to its injuries on Friday taking the number of total pachyderm deaths to five during the last three days in Assam's Kaziranga National Park.

Assam: Amit Shah promises to end infiltration

Assam: Amit Shah promises to end infiltration

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Keeping an eye on the upcoming assembly elections, Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah on Wednesday promised the people of Assam that if his party comes to power it will put an end to unabated infiltration in the state from Bangladesh.

More indigenous people dropped from NRC: Assam govt

More indigenous people dropped from NRC: Assam govt

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

The list showed the total number of applicants was 3,29,91,385 out of which 40,07,717 names, which is 12.15 per cent, were not included.

WATCH: India, US soldiers dance to Assam Regiment song

WATCH: India, US soldiers dance to Assam Regiment song

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

The exercise 'Yudh Abhyas' started on September 5 and will continue till September 18.

Govt asks SC to extend Assam NRC list deadline

Govt asks SC to extend Assam NRC list deadline

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

"India cannot be the refugee capital of the world," the Solicitor General said, adding there was a need to re-look the draft NRC list through sample verification.

The many firsts on 70th R-Day parade

The many firsts on 70th R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Four veterans of the Indian National Army, an all-women contingent of the 183-year-old Assam Rifles marching down Rajpath and an Indian Air Force aircraft flying using a mix of traditional and biofuel.

12 Modi Myths Election Results Busted

12 Modi Myths Election Results Busted

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

'Besides Ayodhya, the BJP lost in nine other constituencies with a Ramayana imprint; it tasted success only in Thrissur.' 'In Rameswaram, K Navaskani of the Indian Union Muslim League won with a 44% voteshare in a 84% Hindu constituency.' 'In the 21 seats in the Ayodhya and Varanasi regions, both crucial to the Hindutva project, the BJP won just 7.' 'It won just 3 out of 12 seats around Modi's constituency,' points out Krishna Prasad.

'India is with Manipur': Modi appeals for peace in I-Day address

'India is with Manipur': Modi appeals for peace in I-Day address

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

"The people of Manipur should build on the peace that has been restored over the past few days. The path for a solution will be found through peace in Manipur," the Prime Minister said.

SC extends deadline for Assam NRC final draft till July 30

SC extends deadline for Assam NRC final draft till July 30

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

The NRC is being prepared to identify illegal migrants in Assam.

After 17 years of toil, India is finally ready for tryst with semiconductors

After 17 years of toil, India is finally ready for tryst with semiconductors

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The exclusive club that dominates the global semiconductor fab scenario is about to get a new member. Taiwan, South Korea, and China control nearly 70 per cent of the global capacity. SEMI, the global industry body for semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing, projects all fabs collectively will churn out 30 million wafers a month this year.

Mammohan all set to get elected to RS from Assam for 5th term

Mammohan all set to get elected to RS from Assam for 5th term

Rediff.com12 May 2013

There is rat race among Congress party leaders in Assam to secure nomination to contest in one of the two Rajya Sabha seats election to which will be held on May 30.

Who stops us from correcting 'distortions' in history, asks Shah

Who stops us from correcting 'distortions' in history, asks Shah

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

'If we do this, we will see that the true history of India will be established and the lies will end spontaneously'

Ranji: Pujara reaches memorable milestone as Saurashtra, Rajasthan register wins

Ranji: Pujara reaches memorable milestone as Saurashtra, Rajasthan register wins

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Spurred by Chirag Jani's a five-wicket haul, defending champions Saurashtra scripted their first knockout win of the season with a 238-run thrashing of Vidarbha on the third day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match in Nagpur on Sunday.

LS poll 4th phase underway in Goa, Assam, Sikkim, Tripura

LS poll 4th phase underway in Goa, Assam, Sikkim, Tripura

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

The fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections began on Friday, covering seven constituencies in four states where over half-a-crore voters decide the fate of 74 candidates.

Specialty teas become popular with Assam's growers

Specialty teas become popular with Assam's growers

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Sale of India's specialty tea varieties from exclusive estates in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh are on the rise in the domestic market, and sought after in overseas markets too.

Assam: 7 militants killed

Assam: 7 militants killed

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

Official sources said Assam Rifles personnel acting on a tip off raided Sora area in Thoubal and gunned down the militants.

Challenges in Manipur haven't disappeared, but...: CDS

Challenges in Manipur haven't disappeared, but...: CDS

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The situation now in Manipur is "not related to insurgency". It is a clash between two ethnicities and a situation of law and order, CDS Anil Chauhan said.

If Modi Wants A Full Term...

If Modi Wants A Full Term...

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

It will be in Modi's interest to reinvent his party, read the writing on the wall that voters wrote, and move ahead. He has little choice now. The country is watching, asserts Ramesh Menon.

Ranji: Jagadeesan's triple ton, Tiwary's ton dominate the day

Ranji: Jagadeesan's triple ton, Tiwary's ton dominate the day

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Narayan Jagadeesan followed up his double ton in the previous game with a magnificent triple century to help Tamil Nadu declare their first innings

Assam: 14 ULFA militants surrender

Assam: 14 ULFA militants surrender

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

Fourteen hardcore militants belonging to the proscribed United Liberation Front of Asom on Thursday gave up arms and surrendered, while an abducted junior engineer of Assam government was set free by militants.

NRC: Assam govt will give free legal aid to 'needy' people

NRC: Assam govt will give free legal aid to 'needy' people

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The final NRC, unique to Assam, will be published on August 31.

BSF official, wife declared foreigners in Assam

BSF official, wife declared foreigners in Assam

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

"I request the government to take steps so that he continues to be an Indian," Ali told a news channel.

Army on stand-by in Assam's Baksa, bodies of all four kidnapped found

Army on stand-by in Assam's Baksa, bodies of all four kidnapped found

Rediff.com13 Jul 2014

The army has been kept on stand-by as tension mounted in Assam's Baksa district where bodies of three more persons kidnapped by suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Songbijit militants were retrieved from Beki River on Sunday.