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Nehru's letter calling Netaji 'war criminal' fake, claims AAP

Nehru's letter calling Netaji 'war criminal' fake, claims AAP

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

The Aam Aadmi party has said that the purported letter by Jawaharlal Nehru allegedly calling Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose a 'war criminal' is "fake."

China launches new attack on the Dalai Lama

China launches new attack on the Dalai Lama

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

'The first time that China alleged the Dalai Lama was 'anti-national' and 'unpatriotic' was after he affirmed that Arunachal Pradesh and Tawang are part of India,' points out former RA&W official Jayadeva Ranade.

At ground zero, villagers blame 'outsiders' for Bhima-Koregaon violence

At ground zero, villagers blame 'outsiders' for Bhima-Koregaon violence

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Right-wing groups were blamed for the violence.

'Modi Sarkar' back with a bang, BJP crosses 300 mark

'Modi Sarkar' back with a bang, BJP crosses 300 mark

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The results are a ringing endorsement of Modi's popularity, his government's achievements in the last five years and his campaign, which centred around national security, nationalism and Hindutva.

Amarinder to take oath tomorrow; Manmohan, Rahul to attend

Amarinder to take oath tomorrow; Manmohan, Rahul to attend

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Several newly elected MLAs including Navjot Singh Sidhu, Manpreet Singh Badal, Brahm Mohindra, Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa, Rana Gurjit Singh, Pargat Singh, Razia Sultana, O P Soni are in the race for becoming ministers, party sources said.

Purdah issue: 'Support to Pratibha conditional'

Purdah issue: 'Support to Pratibha conditional'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

The AIMIM, a partner of the UPA government, was surprised that such a statement was made by a Presidential candidate.

'Darkest day in the history of India's judiciary'

'Darkest day in the history of India's judiciary'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

'Even the ruling party -- if it really respects the independence of the judiciary and democracy -- should support this impeachment motion.'

Football Briefs: Barcelona prepared to make new offer for Liverpool's Coutinho

Football Briefs: Barcelona prepared to make new offer for Liverpool's Coutinho

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

We are being targeted, say Mevani and Umar

We are being targeted, say Mevani and Umar

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

The Dalit leader alleged that the 'false' FIR is the brainchild of the RSS and the BJP.

Talks with Taliban difficult after church attack: Sharif

Talks with Taliban difficult after church attack: Sharif

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has hinted that it is difficult to go ahead with the all parties conference-endorsed plan for talks with Taliban following the deadly attack on a Peshawar church that killed at least 81 people, media reports said.

Ash, Sonam, Freida: Who looked the best at Cannes?

Ash, Sonam, Freida: Who looked the best at Cannes?

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Vote and tell us who truly rocked the red carpet this year at Cannes!

Soccer Extras: Ribery banned three matches for pushing linesman

Soccer Extras: Ribery banned three matches for pushing linesman

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

J&K interlocutor free to decide whom to hold talk with: Centre

J&K interlocutor free to decide whom to hold talk with: Centre

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Nirmal Singh said talks could be held with the separatists and they should come forward with their grievances with an open mind.

Why the no-trust motion fell flat

Why the no-trust motion fell flat

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

'The debate, by being mostly in Hindi, lost much of its educative relevance to the southern states.' 'All the prime minister's debating skills and oratorical prowess went over the heads of the South Indian audience,' points out B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

PM's vision for gas-based economy: 10K CNG pumps, 2 cr household connections

PM's vision for gas-based economy: 10K CNG pumps, 2 cr household connections

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Modi said the push towards a gas-based economy where the share of environment-friendly fuel in the energy basket will be increased from 6.2 per cent to 15 per cent by 2030, will create lakhs of jobs and help meet India's COP-21 commitment of cutting emission intensity by 33-35 per cent.

'Uddhav will be a very reluctant chief minister'

'Uddhav will be a very reluctant chief minister'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

This will be 'an Uddhav Thackeray government controlled by a remote now held by Sharad Pawar.'

Centre to hold dialogue on Kashmir with ex-IB chief as interlocutor

Centre to hold dialogue on Kashmir with ex-IB chief as interlocutor

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Sharma will decide whom he wants to hold talks with, Singh said when asked whether he would have dialogue with the Hurriyat Conference.

Ok, India's largely Congress-mukht, will Modi now run the country?

Ok, India's largely Congress-mukht, will Modi now run the country?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

'It marks the start of an era where the BJP must now campaign on its own record rather than against the misrule of another party.'

Odd-even rule kicks in as Delhi air remains severe

Odd-even rule kicks in as Delhi air remains severe

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Delhi government's odd-even scheme was launched in the national capital on Monday with common citizens giving it a mix response.

The Gandhi march is an astonishing sight

The Gandhi march is an astonishing sight

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

With a staff in one hand and the other on his granddaughter's shoulder, the old man briskly takes the lead as the sun breaks over the horizon.

Why Ahmed Patel is so angry

Why Ahmed Patel is so angry

Rediff.com7 May 2016

He is starting to realise that an era is ending. And he is not ready to have a five-decade career besmirched by two alphabets -- AP -- that have cropped up in the AgustaWestland papers, says Aditi Phadnis.

How GST changed Indian politics

How GST changed Indian politics

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

Shadow of elections may overshadow political consensus at GST Council meetings.

Hurriyat-PM talks soon: Mirwaiz

Hurriyat-PM talks soon: Mirwaiz

Rediff.com28 Apr 2006

PM hits back at Sonia, says 'hawalabaaz' are unnerved

PM hits back at Sonia, says 'hawalabaaz' are unnerved

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Blaming Congress for delaying Goods and Services Tax, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attacked the main opposition party alleging the "hawalabaaz are unnerved" due to the tough stance of the government on black money and are putting "roadblocks" in the reforms agenda.

Prez poll to be held on July 17, counting on July 20

Prez poll to be held on July 17, counting on July 20

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

The term of President Pranab Mukherjee ends on July 24.

UN's poverty index shows 41% of Gujarat is poor: Congress

UN's poverty index shows 41% of Gujarat is poor: Congress

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

The party was retaliating to farmers' suicide comment by BJP national treasurer Piyush Goyal.

CEC Sunil Arora's big test

CEC Sunil Arora's big test

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

'The EC is a sacred institution.' 'In the last few years, more than once, we have found the EC bending over backwards to accommodate the government.'

Modi's Lucknow rally on Sunday will be historic: Amit Shah

Modi's Lucknow rally on Sunday will be historic: Amit Shah

Rediff.com1 Mar 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party's in-charge on Uttar Pradesh Amit Shah predicts that Narendra Modi's Vijay Shankhnaad Rally in Lucknow on Sunday will be a blockbuster.

Mehbooba elected PDP MLAs' leader, set to be J&K CM

Mehbooba elected PDP MLAs' leader, set to be J&K CM

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

The PDP elected the 56 year old unanimously to succeed her father.

Former world number three Nikolay Davydenko announces retirement

Former world number three Nikolay Davydenko announces retirement

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Former world number three Nikolay Davydenko announced his retirement on Thursday at the age of 33.

Mourinho sanctioned again by FA, this time charged with misconduct

Mourinho sanctioned again by FA, this time charged with misconduct

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

'Jose Mourinho has been charged with misconduct in relation to his language and/or behaviour towards the match officials in or around the dressing room area at halftime'

Prakash Raj questions PM's silence on those 'celebrating' Lankesh's killing

Prakash Raj questions PM's silence on those 'celebrating' Lankesh's killing

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

Raj said Lankesh was his close friend and in his experience he had not heard such harsh language being used against anyone.

No work, no pay for MP, MLAs

No work, no pay for MP, MLAs

Rediff.com6 Feb 2005

Shah, Jaitley produced 'forged' degrees of PM: AAP

Shah, Jaitley produced 'forged' degrees of PM: AAP

Rediff.com9 May 2016

AAP leader Ashutosh said Modi's name does not match in the BA marksheet and that of the MA degree and even claimed that there were discrepancies in the year of passing as well.

2019: The year in photos

2019: The year in photos

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

We sorted through countless photographs taken around the world to come up with the top photos of 2019. Together these images tell the story of the year -- capturing moments of hope and heartbreak, triumph and tragedy.

The year in four faces

The year in four faces

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

Urjit Patel, Binny Bansal, Nirav Modi and Rahul Gandhi personify the big trends that defined 2018. Well, almost...

India's Dilemma in Sri Lanka

India's Dilemma in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Both Mahinda Rajapaksa and Modi have learnt from their past mistakes. Modi has understood that Rajapaksa is a 'forever politician' that India has to live with, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

BJP's social media warrior-in-chief

BJP's social media warrior-in-chief

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Amit Malviya has been pilloried for allegedly threatening journalists, indulging in fake news and generally bringing a bad name to his party.

Sangh protest against Sabarimala verdict turns violent

Sangh protest against Sabarimala verdict turns violent

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

As the situation went out of control, police first used water cannon and then burst tear gas shells to disperse the unruly crowd.