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India aim to gain upper hand over struggling Kiwis in overcast Bengaluru

India aim to gain upper hand over struggling Kiwis in overcast Bengaluru

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

India has only minor concerns, but New Zealand's troubles across batting and bowling departments are more pronounced.

Fire extinguisher on rail track sparks scare in UP

Fire extinguisher on rail track sparks scare in UP

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

The railway officials launched an investigation jointly with the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP) and found there was no criminal intent behind the act.

Babuta on Paris heartbreak: Felt like I had lost someone very close

Babuta on Paris heartbreak: Felt like I had lost someone very close

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Babuta zeroed in on the reason which led to him finishing fourth and says he will be more careful in upcoming competitions.

Can't make a citizen run pillar to post: SC in Sisodia's case

Can't make a citizen run pillar to post: SC in Sisodia's case

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

The apex court rejected the preliminary objection raised by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) that Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia cannot be permitted to file second set of special leave petitions to challenge the Delhi high court's May 21 verdict which denied him bail in the excise policy cases.

Limited Test centers are a game-changer: Ashwin

Limited Test centers are a game-changer: Ashwin

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

'When we go to Australia, they play India only at five Test centres. They don't play us in Canberra. They don't play us at any of the other venues where they won't be very familiar with the conditions. So do England'

Are you up to some mischief, Rahul asks PM on Kangana's remark

Are you up to some mischief, Rahul asks PM on Kangana's remark

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

The actor-politician said she must remember that she is not only an artiste but also a BJP member now and her statements should be in line with her party's policies.

Disapproved by BJP, Kangana withdraws remark on farm laws

Disapproved by BJP, Kangana withdraws remark on farm laws

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Kangana Ranaut on Wednesday withdrew her remarks calling for bringing back the three farm laws that were repealed in 2021, and said those were her personal opinion and not the party's.

After third train sabotage bid in UP in Sep, RPF launches track patrolling

After third train sabotage bid in UP in Sep, RPF launches track patrolling

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

Based on the complaint filed by the rail staff police has lodged an FIR against unknown persons regarding the matter.

Kangana wants to bring back repealed farm laws, Cong says...

Kangana wants to bring back repealed farm laws, Cong says...

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

The Congress shared on X an undated video of Ranaut in which she is purportedly saying in Hindi, "Farm laws that have been repealed should be brought back. I think this may get controversial. The laws in farmers' interest be brought back. Farmers should themselves demand this (to bring farm laws back) so that there is no hindrance to their prosperity.

AI will play big role here: Google India MD

AI will play big role here: Google India MD

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Having marked a 20-year milestone in India, global tech giant Google is upbeat about its next innings here with Artificial Intelligence (AI) playing a big role in it, India MD Roma Datta Chobey said on Thursday, adding that the company is aligning its vision and strategy fully to the country's growth and ambitions. In an interview to PTI, Chobey said Google believes that AI should be regulated but in a way that strikes a fine balance between user benefit -- which is "still at a nascent stage" -- and at the same time, fosters innovation.

Criminalising marital rape will destroy marriages, govt tells SC

Criminalising marital rape will destroy marriages, govt tells SC

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Opposing the criminalisation of marital rape, which is sought by many petitioners before the apex court, the Centre has filed its preliminary counter affidavit in the top court.

Reliance, BP partnership to continue despite end of exclusivity

Reliance, BP partnership to continue despite end of exclusivity

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Global supermajor BP Plc's exclusivity with Reliance Industries Ltd has ended but the energy giant will continue to pursue oil and gas as well as mobility ventures in India with the Mukesh Ambani firm owing to an unwritten strategic partnership, BP's outgoing India head Sashi Mukundan said. BP in 2011 spent $7.2 billion to acquire 30 per cent interest in 23 oil and gas blocks of Reliance. Eastern offshore KG-D6 block was the cornerstone of the deal that also provided for a 10-year exclusivity period which meant that BP would take up energy projects or investments in India only in partnership with Reliance.

Goodbye Bappa, Says India

Goodbye Bappa, Says India

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Across the nation, Lord Ganeshas large and small make their way to the sea, to lakes, ponds or man-made water bodies where the Visarjan ceremony takes place.

A political leader offered support for PM post, but declined: Gadkari

A political leader offered support for PM post, but declined: Gadkari

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

"I remember one incident -- I would not name anyone -- that person said 'if you are going to become prime minister, we will support you'," Gadkari said.

Will Modi meet Trump in US? Can't confirm yet, says govt

Will Modi meet Trump in US? Can't confirm yet, says govt

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden will have a substantive engagement on the sidelines of the Quad summit on Saturday, and the two sides will sign at least two agreements following the talks.

Dharmaveer 2: Glorifying Eknath Shinde

Dharmaveer 2: Glorifying Eknath Shinde

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

From start to finish, Dharmaveer 2 feels less like a biopic and more like propaganda crafted for Eknath Shinde's political gain, observes Prasanna D Zore.

'Embrace AI. Embrace Digital'

'Embrace AI. Embrace Digital'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'These are the two core skill sets that are required for any job, in any profession.'

History and Mystery in Egypt

History and Mystery in Egypt

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Time travel in the land of the pharaohs.

'Arrogance': Cong slams govt over TN bizman's 'apology' to FM

'Arrogance': Cong slams govt over TN bizman's 'apology' to FM

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Annapoorna chain of restaurants owner Srinivasan is seen purportedly highlighting concerns over varying GST rates. In the second video, Srinivasan was seen purportedly apologising in person to the Finance Minister.

Govt plans to boost farmers' income with Rs 14,000-cr outlay

Govt plans to boost farmers' income with Rs 14,000-cr outlay

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

The Centre on Monday announced seven big programmes for the holistic growth of agriculture and allied sectors with a total outlay of nearly Rs 14,000 crore, as it aims to improve farmers' income. The Union Cabinet approved seven big-ticket programmes related to the farm sector, including a Rs 2,817-crore digital agriculture mission and a Rs 3,979-crore scheme for crop science. "The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved seven schemes to improve farmers' lives and increase their incomes at a total outlay of Rs 13,966 crore," an official statement said.

Several ex-members of banned Jamaat join fray in J-K

Several ex-members of banned Jamaat join fray in J-K

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

While Jamaat cannot take part in the elections due to the ban imposed on it by the Union home ministry, it had shown interest in participating in the polls during the Lok Sabha elections if the ban were removed.

'Our AUM Will be 3x by 2030'

'Our AUM Will be 3x by 2030'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

'I am very happy to see that the work is starting to bear some fruit now.'

''Growth Expected To Be 1% Below Last Year'

''Growth Expected To Be 1% Below Last Year'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

'A possible post-election growth momentum may be lost.'

World cricket will grow tremendously under your leadership: Gambhir

"World cricket will grow tremendously under your leadership": Gambhir

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

India head coach Gautam Gambhir, BCCI president Roger Binny and all-rounder Hardik Pandya led the long list of joyous members of the cricketing fraternity in lauding Jay Shah, who was on Tuesday elected unopposed as the ICC Chairman.

New Thar ROXX Is A Visual Treat!

New Thar ROXX Is A Visual Treat!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

The Thar ROXX is much larger and taller than the 3-door brute off-roader, The Mahindra Thar which was launched four years back on August 15. Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com simply cannot stop raving about it.

Sitaram Yechury: A face of pragmatic Left politics

Sitaram Yechury: A face of pragmatic Left politics

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

The CPI-M leader was fluent in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Bangla, and also Malayalam. He was also well-versed in Hindu mythology, and often used those references in his speeches especially to attack the BJP.

Part of bridge over Ganga collapses in Bihar

Part of bridge over Ganga collapses in Bihar

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

A portion of an under-construction bridge in Bihar, which was being 'dismantled', crashed into the river Ganges river on Saturday, officials said.

Modi pays homage at memorials, including 'Good Maharaja Square', in Warsaw

Modi pays homage at memorials, including 'Good Maharaja Square', in Warsaw

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Modi, who arrived in Warsaw on the first leg of his two-nation visit during which he will also travel to Ukraine, paid his tributes at the memorials for the Valivade-Kolhapur camp and the Monument to the Battle of Monte Cassino in Warsaw.

3 dead, 7 missing as heavy rains batter Guj; hundreds shifted

3 dead, 7 missing as heavy rains batter Guj; hundreds shifted

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The administration is geared up for more showers as the India meteorological department has warned of heavy to very heavy rains with isolated extremely heavy rains in several districts of the state till Thursday morning.

VP Dhankhar condemns 'Bangladesh can happen in India' remarks

VP Dhankhar condemns 'Bangladesh can happen in India' remarks

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

'How can a citizen of this country having been a Member of Parliament, and the other who has seen enough of Foreign Service takes no time in saying that what happened in the neighbourhood will happen in India'

Will suspend all freebies unless..., SC warns Maha govt

Will suspend all freebies unless..., SC warns Maha govt

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Coming down heavily on the Maharashtra government, the apex court castigated it saying the state has huge amount to "waste on freebies" but does not have money to compensate to a private party which lost land to it "illegally".

'India can win hockey gold in LA 2028'

'India can win hockey gold in LA 2028'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

'Harmanpreet & Co have strong foundation for LA gold'

Protests Hit Retail Ahead of Durga Puja

Protests Hit Retail Ahead of Durga Puja

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

West Bengal is home to 43,000 Durga Pujas, and the business around it is a major economic driver.

SEE: Ayodhya Ram Mandir, with Donald Trump in New York

SEE: Ayodhya Ram Mandir, with Donald Trump in New York

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

People in large numbers participated in the India Day Parade held in New York, United States.

Can Bangladesh Become A Secular Nation?

Can Bangladesh Become A Secular Nation?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Pakistan wanted to be constitutionally communal, India wanted to be secular but is communalising itself. All three nations share a penal code, but they have amended their laws to enable the State to specifically target minorities, points out Aakar Patel.

Paris Olympics OC apologises to Christians

Paris Olympics OC apologises to Christians

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Olympic ceremony's Last Supper sketch 'never meant to disrespect'

Govt withdraws equalisation levy of 2%: FinMin

Govt withdraws equalisation levy of 2%: FinMin

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The government on Tuesday announced withdrawal of the 2 per cent equalisation levy or digital tax on overseas e-commerce supplies.

NCERT axes caste-based discrimination in Class 6 books

NCERT axes caste-based discrimination in Class 6 books

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

There are tweaks in references to B R Ambedkar's experience about the discrimination.

China Threat Leads India Japan To Boost Defence Ties

China Threat Leads India Japan To Boost Defence Ties

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

The compulsion behind India and Japan to deepen security cooperation is in response to China's growing political and economic clout and its assertive behaviour in disputed areas. This has been the key driver for bringing both India and Japan closer in the domain of security cooperation, explains Dr Rajaram Panda.

Just Another Rainy Day in Bollywood

Just Another Rainy Day in Bollywood

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Sex, violence, song or dance -- the monsoon serves multiple purposes in Hindi movies. With the onset of the rains, it's the perfect occasion to highlight all the cool, crazy reasons Bollywood uses it as an excuse for.

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