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'We are not going back to licence raj'

'We are not going back to licence raj'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'I'm pitching India for the strengths we offer, including the English language, engineers, doctors, nurses, professionals, innovative talent of startups.'

India, China hold 18th round of military-level talks to end standoff

India, China hold 18th round of military-level talks to end standoff

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

The last meeting between the two sides at the Corps Commander level was held in December last year.

Only one exit poll got it right on Karnataka

Only one exit poll got it right on Karnataka

Rediff.com13 May 2023

In its exit poll released after the voting on May 10, India Today-Axis My India predicted a clear majority for the Congress with 122-140 seats and gave the BJP 62-80 seats. It gave 20-25 seats to the JD-S.

JD-S to announce candidate for Hassan seat tomorrow: Kumaraswamy

JD-S to announce candidate for Hassan seat tomorrow: Kumaraswamy

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Janata Dal-Secular leader H D Kumaraswamy on Thursday said the party's second list of candidates for the May 10 Karnataka assembly polls, including for the contentious Hassan seat, will be finalised on April 7.

Nuke liability bill in Lok Sabha any time now

Nuke liability bill in Lok Sabha any time now

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

The Civil Nuclear Liability Bill is likely to come up for consideration in Parliament on Wednesday

What Led Ajit Pawar To Ditch Uncle?

What Led Ajit Pawar To Ditch Uncle?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

With reports surfacing of differences between Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis, Fadnavis was out seeking new allies. A disgruntled Ajit Pawar was easy to persuade.

Pakistan skips Democracy Summit in Washington, DC

Pakistan skips Democracy Summit in Washington, DC

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Pakistan, the closest ally of China, has decided to skip the Democracy Summit that begins in Washington on Tuesday, opting instead to engage with the US bilaterally to strengthen democratic values, the foreign office in Islamabad said.

Top Performers: Raza, Curran Dazzle

Top Performers: Raza, Curran Dazzle

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Punjab Kings stand-in skipper Sam Curran and Sikandar Raza posted notable performances as the visitors clinched a thrilling win over the Lucknow Super Giants.

FIR filed against journalist Navika Kumar in Prophet remarks case

FIR filed against journalist Navika Kumar in Prophet remarks case

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Senior TV journalist Navika Kumar has been named in an FIR registered in Maharashtra's Parbhani district against suspended Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Nupur Sharma, who had made objectionable remarks against Prophet Mohammed during a news debate hosted by Kumar, the police said on Tuesday.

'I was not there to create a ruckus'

'I was not there to create a ruckus'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

'When someone is fighting, I can't just go there and meddle.'

'One nation, one election is a very funny suggestion'

'One nation, one election is a very funny suggestion'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

'This means the remedy will be worse than the disease. The thing which you want to avoid will happen.'

BJP, Cong slam Kejriwal for Rs 45 cr renovation on residence

BJP, Cong slam Kejriwal for Rs 45 cr renovation on residence

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Senior AAP leader Raghav Chadha said the residence in question was built in 1942. The Delhi government's Public Works Department (PWD), after an audit, had recommended its renovation, he said.

'Which country is now standing tall in BRICS? It's India'

'Which country is now standing tall in BRICS? It's India'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

'India has the potential to do a lot more to take advantage of the time today where we stand to gain, geopolitically and in terms of market attractiveness.'

Crowdsourcing ideas: IBBI seeks public views on IBC regulations till date

Crowdsourcing ideas: IBBI seeks public views on IBC regulations till date

Rediff.com13 May 2023

In what could result in a complete overhaul of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), the insolvency regulator has sought public comments on the regulations it notified under the code to date. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has given a window of eight months ending December 31 to all stakeholders to share their views on its regulations. IBBI has called the exercise "crowdsourcing of ideas".

Asian Games: Dravid's words of wisdom for Jitesh...

Asian Games: Dravid's words of wisdom for Jitesh...

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Vidarbha wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma's finishing ability is like gold dust that the current Indian T20 set-up is desperately seeking.

Delhi murder: Victim's parents demand death penalty for accused

Delhi murder: Victim's parents demand death penalty for accused

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The police said the victim, Sakshi, and the accused, 20-year-old Sahil, were in a "relationship" but had a quarrel on Saturday.

Is This Parineeti's Boyfriend?

Is This Parineeti's Boyfriend?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

After Parineeti Chopra and Aam Aadmi Party leader Raghav Chadha were spotted together on several occasions, rumours linking them have been doing the rounds.

Deve Gowda's daughter-in-law insists on contesting from Hassan

Deve Gowda's daughter-in-law insists on contesting from Hassan

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Hassan seat, has become a bone of contention, as Gowda's daughter-in-law Bhavani Revanna, who has thrown her hat in the ring, has not relented, despite her brother-in-law Kumaraswamy, repeatedly making it clear that she will not be fielded, and instead a 'loyal party worker' will enter the fray.

Brook pips Jadeja to win ICC Player of Month Award

Brook pips Jadeja to win ICC Player of Month Award

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

England's Harry Brook bagged his second player of the month award after his exploits in New Zealand Test series,

When The Party Ends And Reality's Cold Light Shines Through...

When The Party Ends And Reality's Cold Light Shines Through...

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

There will be a lot to repair and rejuvenate -- if that opportunity even presents itself, warns Rathin Roy.

Have to start finding solutions if he's out for a long time: Hardik on Iyer

Have to start finding solutions if he's out for a long time: Hardik on Iyer

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Ahead of the first ODI against Australia, India skipper Hardik Pandya said the team would miss the services of the injured Shreyas Iyer.

'If BJP Is Not Re-Elected, Foreign Investors May Sell'

'If BJP Is Not Re-Elected, Foreign Investors May Sell'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

'The biggest risk to the Indian markets from a 12-18-month view is that the current government does not get re-elected, or loses in a way that is not represented at all in the next central government.'

'Central govt needs to give a danda to Manipur'

'Central govt needs to give a danda to Manipur'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

'Hatred increases with every killing.' 'It sets one family against another.' 'The sooner it is stopped, the better.'

Congress hopes for Karnataka win to boost its anti-BJP drive ahead of LS polls

Congress hopes for Karnataka win to boost its anti-BJP drive ahead of LS polls

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The Congress seems to be heading for the Karnataka polls so far on the strength of its local leadership and focusing on issues concerning the state, making corruption a central theme of its campaigning.

India, NATO in touch at various levels for quite some time: MEA

India, NATO in touch at various levels for quite some time: MEA

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

The comments by MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi at a media briefing came following a question on a report that India Delhi held its first political dialogue with NATO in December 2019.

Weak sales growth weighs on Avenue Supermarts, operational parameters weak

Weak sales growth weighs on Avenue Supermarts, operational parameters weak

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

The stock of the retail chain Avenue Supermarts (Dmart) was the biggest loser in the BSE 100 Index shedding 4.35 per cent on Thursday and added to these losses on Monday by falling an additional 1.3 per cent. The Street was reacting to lower than expected operational performance by the company in the March quarter. The country's largest listed retailer by market capitalisation reported a 20 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) growth in its top line to Rs 10,337 crore.

K'taka cabinet expansion after Gujarat polls, hints CM

K'taka cabinet expansion after Gujarat polls, hints CM

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Gujarat will go to polls in two phases on December 1 and 5, with the counting of votes on December 8.

Celebrating 50 years of the first Cricket World Cup!

Celebrating 50 years of the first Cricket World Cup!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

The Women's World Cup that was staged in England from June 20, 1973, was the first-ever World Cup to staged in cricket.

JD-S refuses Hassan ticket to Deve Gowda's daughter-in-law

JD-S refuses Hassan ticket to Deve Gowda's daughter-in-law

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Ending the suspense about the Hassan seat, the party has fielded H P Swaroop, overlooking JD-S patriarch and former PM H D Deve Gowda's daughter-in-law Bhavani Revanna, who had been firm on contesting from there.

'Santner world's best spinner in white-ball cricket'

'Santner world's best spinner in white-ball cricket'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell believes Mitchell Santner is one of the world's best spinners in white-ball cricket after the left-arm tweaker's impressive outing against India in the series opener in Ranchi on Friday.

Covid originated from Wuhan lab, 'confirms' FBI chief

Covid originated from Wuhan lab, 'confirms' FBI chief

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

'FBI Director Christopher Wray confirmed that the Bureau has assessed that the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic likely originated from a lab incident in Wuhan, China,' tweeted the FBI.

IPL: It's Rohit's flair vs Dhoni's acumen at Wankhede

IPL: It's Rohit's flair vs Dhoni's acumen at Wankhede

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Rohit Sharma will be looking to get his act together as batter and skipper when his star-studded Mumbai Indians take on an astute Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings in what could be safely billed as a Saturday night IPL blockbuster.

Rohit is not too keen on chopping and changing

Rohit is not too keen on chopping and changing

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Rohit didn't give any information if he is looking to change the combination in the next game.

Anant Ambani to wed Radhika Merchant

Anant Ambani to wed Radhika Merchant

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Anant Ambani, the youngest son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani, will wed Radhika Merchant, daughter of industrialist Viren Merchant, the family announced on Thursday. The 'roka' or engagement ceremony of Radhika, daughter of Shaila and Viren Merchant, and Anant was performed at the Shrinathji Temple at Nathdwara in Rajasthan on Thursday in the presence of family members and friends. A statement issued by the family said the young couple after the engagement spent the day at the temple seeking Lord Shrinathji's blessings for their upcoming union.

Australia captain Finch to retire from ODIs after NZ series

Australia captain Finch to retire from ODIs after NZ series

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

Australia's One-Day International cricket captain Aaron Finch will retire from the format's international matches following Sunday's final game of a three-match series against New Zealand, Cricket Australia said on Saturday.

Helping India to meet China challenge: US Admiral

Helping India to meet China challenge: US Admiral

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

"We value our partnership with India, and we've been increasing it and doing a lot more, over time. They have the same security challenge, primary security challenger that we do, and it's real on their northern border," Admiral John Christopher Aquilino, commander of United States Indo-Pacific Command, told members of the House Armed Services Committee during a hearing on Indo-Pacific National Security Challenges.

Kumaraswamy blames 'Shakunis' for family fight over Hassan seat

Kumaraswamy blames 'Shakunis' for family fight over Hassan seat

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The rift within former prime minister H D Deve Gowda's family over the Hassan ticket for the May 10 assembly polls widened on Tuesday, with Janata Dal-Secular leader H D Kumaraswamy invoking the battle of 'Kurukshetra' in the epic Mahabharata to allege that some 'Shakunis' were trying to brainwash his brother H D Revanna.

Biden launches re-election bid; Kamala to be running mate

Biden launches re-election bid; Kamala to be running mate

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Biden, the 80-year-old Democrat, made the announcement in a three-minute promotional video that begins with a one-word pitch: Freedom.

Here's why TMC hasn't demanded JPC probe on Adani

Here's why TMC hasn't demanded JPC probe on Adani

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

One of the reasons why the TMC decided not to demand a JPC is that the chairperson and most of its members would be from the BJP, he said, adding JPC means putting the issue under the carpet.

Exit polls predict clear win for AAP in Delhi municipal poll

Exit polls predict clear win for AAP in Delhi municipal poll

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

The AAP may secure 43 per cent share while the BJP is expected to get 35 per cent vote share.