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Will speak when the time comes, says Congress leader Pawan Khera

Will speak when the time comes, says Congress leader Pawan Khera

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Asked whether he regretted the remarks over which he was arrested, Khera alluded to a Hindi film song -- "Hum bolega to bologe ki bolta hai", and added that, "Is liye hum kuch nahi bolega (that is why I will not say anything)." "Will speak when the time comes. A legal process is on and it is not proper to comment on it," he told a press conference on the sidelines of the Congress plenary session.

Ranji: Shaw hits 240 to prop Mumbai

Ranji: Shaw hits 240 to prop Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Round-up of Ranji matches played on Tuesday.

Covid-19 cases in 24 hrs cross 10,000-mark; India 4th worst-hit

Covid-19 cases in 24 hrs cross 10,000-mark; India 4th worst-hit

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

India's tally is now at 2,97,535, while the death toll is at 8,498.

2 Senas observe 'Traitors Day' vs 'Self-Respect Day'

2 Senas observe 'Traitors Day' vs 'Self-Respect Day'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

The two rival Senas took over each other a day after the party's 57th foundation day celebrations which saw Thackeray and Shinde holding separate events in Mumbai and trading charges.

IPL 2023: Gujarat Titans to take on Chennai Super Kings in opener

IPL 2023: Gujarat Titans to take on Chennai Super Kings in opener

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The BCCI on Friday announced the fixtures of the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League

Ranji Trophy round-up: Karnataka tighten noose around Assam

Ranji Trophy round-up: Karnataka tighten noose around Assam

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

A summary of the third day's play in the quarter-final matches of the Ranji Trophy.

Victory of Bal Thackeray's Hindutva: Shinde on SC relief

Victory of Bal Thackeray's Hindutva: Shinde on SC relief

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

The SC has kept in abeyance the disqualification proceedings before the Deputy Speaker of the Maharashtra Assembly till July 12

PHOTOS: 12th South Asian Games open with a colourful ceremony

PHOTOS: 12th South Asian Games open with a colourful ceremony

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

The rich and diverse culture of India's North East was on display in all its splendor as curtains went up on the 12th South Asian Games in a colorful opening ceremony with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a host of other dignitaries in attendance.

The Bravest Of The Brave

The Bravest Of The Brave

Rediff.com11 May 2022

President Ram Nath Kovind -- supreme commander of India's defence forces -- conveyed the nation's deepest gratitude to bravehearts who had protected the motherland from harm at the Defence Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday May 10, 2022.

Modi briefs party MPs about govt's plans to celebrate 75th I Day

Modi briefs party MPs about govt's plans to celebrate 75th I Day

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi briefed the BJP MPs on the government's plans to celebrate 75 years of the nation's Independence during the parliamentary party meeting.

Justice Ranjan Gogo sworn-in as 46th Chief Justice of India

Justice Ranjan Gogo sworn-in as 46th Chief Justice of India

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Speculation over Justice Gogoi's appointment as the next CJI arose after the court's four most senior judges, including Justice Gogoi, called a press conference in January and criticised Justice Misra on various issues.

India, US begin Yudh Abhyas mega military drill in Uttarakhand

India, US begin Yudh Abhyas mega military drill in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

The armies of India and the US on Tuesday began an over two-week mega military exercise at a military facility in Uttarakhand with the aim of exchanging best practices and tactics in sync with growing defence ties between the two countries.

Manipur tense after call for blockade, mobile internet suspended

Manipur tense after call for blockade, mobile internet suspended

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

The situation in Manipur remained tense on Sunday, after mobile internet services were suspended across the state and prohibitory orders imposed in some areas in the wake of an indefinite 'economic blockade' on two national highways called by an influential student' body over more autonomy for the hill districts, officials said.

Amit Shah appeals with 'folded hands' to Meiteis, Kukis to end violence

Amit Shah appeals with 'folded hands' to Meiteis, Kukis to end violence

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Appealing with "folded hands" for an end to the three-month-long cycle of violence in Manipur, Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday urged the warring Kuki and Meitei communities to hold talks, even as the Lok Sabha adopted a resolution calling for the restoration of peace in the northeastern state.

Catching Fish On A National Highway

Catching Fish On A National Highway

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

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Disputed inter-state borders add to northeast's woes

Disputed inter-state borders add to northeast's woes

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

High-pitched identity politics, which is the norm in the northeast, has continued to compound the boundary problem.

'Won't back down': Rahul in Assam court for RSS case

'Won't back down': Rahul in Assam court for RSS case

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

'These cases are filed against me to prevent me from working for the weaker and deprived sections of the country.'

Rahul Gandhi summoned by Assam court in RSS defamation case

Rahul Gandhi summoned by Assam court in RSS defamation case

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

The court had deferred for Saturday its decision whether to issue summons against the Congress vice president as an "accused" in the criminal defamation case in Guwahati.

3rd wave has reached its peak in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata: IIT prof

3rd wave has reached its peak in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata: IIT prof

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

He said that southern states like Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu will see the current wave peak next week.

J-K assembly won't be part of presidential poll for 2nd time in history

J-K assembly won't be part of presidential poll for 2nd time in history

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

In the present case, the legislative assembly of Jammu and Kashmir is yet to be constituted after the erstwhile state was bifurcated into the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in 2019.

Mary Kom assured of 8th World medal; 3 others also enter semis

Mary Kom assured of 8th World medal; 3 others also enter semis

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Six-time champion M C Mary Kom made sure of an unprecedented eighth medal at the women's World Boxing Championships after advancing to the semi-finals of the 51kg category, in Ulan-Ude, Russia, on Thursday.

Ambedkar, Swachh Bharat among themes for 67th R-Day tableaux

Ambedkar, Swachh Bharat among themes for 67th R-Day tableaux

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

A total of 23 tableaux would be on display at the ceremonial parade, with 17 of them belonging to various states and UnionTerritories.

Prez to lead nation in celebrating R-Day; 6 Agniveers to take part in parade

Prez to lead nation in celebrating R-Day; 6 Agniveers to take part in parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

President Droupadi Murmu will lead the nation in celebrating the Republic Day, and Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will be the chief guest at the ceremonial event.

Border demographic change behind BSF command extension: DG

Border demographic change behind BSF command extension: DG

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

BSF director general (DG) Pankaj Kumar Singh on Tuesday said that the "demographic balance" has been upset in border-states like Assam and West Bengal over a period of time and that was probably the reason that the Centre recently extended the force's jurisdiction.

Lovlina off to flying start at World Boxing Championships

Lovlina off to flying start at World Boxing Championships

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain kickstarted her campaign on an impressive note by notching up a thrilling win at the 12th edition of the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships in Istanbul on Monday.

Durand Cup: FC Bengaluru United first team to reach knockouts

Durand Cup: FC Bengaluru United first team to reach knockouts

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

FC Bengaluru United (FCBU) entered the knockout stage of the Durand Cup after beating Indian Air Force 4-2 in a thrilling Group A match at the Kalyani Stadium on Thursday.

J-K: Delay in revoking arms licences issued to Amritpal aides

J-K: Delay in revoking arms licences issued to Amritpal aides

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

The ongoing crackdown on Khalistan supporters has brought to light a questionable delay in revoking arms licences granted to the armed guards of radical preacher Amritpal Singh in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

Who is Sai Pallavi marrying?

Who is Sai Pallavi marrying?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Mamta records a radio show... Amala visits Assam... Sobhita ready with Major...

Who Is Amit Shah Taking Blessings From?

Who Is Amit Shah Taking Blessings From?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Thursday and Thursday.

The Teacher We Should Salute!

The Teacher We Should Salute!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

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Manipur: Not A Time To Burn Bridges

Manipur: Not A Time To Burn Bridges

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The present happenings in Manipur are the wages of continued neglect, and not so benign at that, of a vital region and its people. Had we lavished on the North East even a fraction of the care and resources we do on Kashmir, things would not have come to this pass, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

PHOTOS: India showcases its military prowess on Army Day

PHOTOS: India showcases its military prowess on Army Day

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

The Army Day is celebrated on January 15 every year to mark Lieutenant General K M Cariappa taking over as commander-in-chief of the Indian Army in 1949 from General Francis Butcher, the last British commander-in-chief of India.

Who Will Modi Pick For Assembly Polls Later This Year?

Who Will Modi Pick For Assembly Polls Later This Year?

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The BJP is faced with the crucial question of who will lead the party in the four impending state polls this year: In Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Telangana.

Parrikar was 17th CM in country to die while in office

Parrikar was 17th CM in country to die while in office

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

He was also the second in Goa who died while still in office.

Biswa Sarma, 13 ministers sworn in

Biswa Sarma, 13 ministers sworn in

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Himanta Biswa Sarma -- who is also the North East Democratic Alliance convenor -- took the oath of office and secrecy in Assamese.

India reports over 9,000 COVID-19 cases for 5th day in row

India reports over 9,000 COVID-19 cases for 5th day in row

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

India is the fifth worst-hit nation by the COVID-19 pandemic after the United States, Brazil, Russia and the United Kingdom, according to the Johns Hopkins University data.

Aaradhya Is 11, Mom, Grandpa Get Mushy

Aaradhya Is 11, Mom, Grandpa Get Mushy

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Kunal turns director... Patralekhaa-Raj celebrate first anniversary... Giorgia promotes music video...

Binny to replace Ganguly as BCCI president, Shah remains secretary

Binny to replace Ganguly as BCCI president, Shah remains secretary

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Jay Shah, son of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, will continue as BCCI secretary for his second consecutive term.

Southwest monsoon to withdraw completely by October 26: IMD

Southwest monsoon to withdraw completely by October 26: IMD

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

After its late withdrawal from northwest India, the southwest monsoon remains active over some parts of the country.

KCR wants Himanta sacked for remarks on Rahul Gandhi

KCR wants Himanta sacked for remarks on Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

"Modi ji! Is this our Indian culture? Is this what has been taught in Vedas, Mahabharat, Ramayana and Bhagavad Gita? I am asking BJP national president Nadda ji. Is it our culture?" he asked, referring to Sarma's comments.