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Shah unveils 5.5 lakh 'thank you' letters to PM on CAA

Shah unveils 5.5 lakh 'thank you' letters to PM on CAA

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Shah challenged "Rahul Baba", Mamata Banerjee and Arvind Kejriwal to show if any provision of the CAA took away the citizenship of Indian Muslims.

I-Day event at Red Fort scaled down, many seats remain empty

I-Day event at Red Fort scaled down, many seats remain empty

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

The Independence Day event at the historic Red Fort, where prime minister unfurls the tricolour and delivers a speech to the nation, was scaled down this year. Around 4,000 invites, a quarter of the usual, were issued to officers, diplomats, local leaders and others.

Drama at Asian Games Torch Lighting ceremony

Drama at Asian Games Torch Lighting ceremony

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Secretary General Rajeev Mehta avoided coming on the dais despite being present at the Asiad Torch Lighting ceremony at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Delhi o Saturday.

Wait of centuries has ended: PM after Ram temple 'bhoomi pujan'

Wait of centuries has ended: PM after Ram temple 'bhoomi pujan'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Beginning his speech with 'Jai Siya Ram', the prime minister told the gathering that a grand temple will now be built for 'Ram Lalla', the infant Ram, who had been living in a temporary tent for years.

India, Bangladesh bonded by cooperation and understanding: Modi

India, Bangladesh bonded by cooperation and understanding: Modi

Rediff.com25 May 2018

The PM, who is the 'acharya' or chancellor of the central university, inaugurated Bangladesh Bhavan with Hasina on this occasion.

The Bihar break-up? Nitish skips rally planned with Lalu

The Bihar break-up? Nitish skips rally planned with Lalu

Rediff.com30 May 2015

Nitish's absence triggered speculation of a logjam in the coming together of Janata Dal-United and RJD ahead of the crucial state election.

Motown gears up for fast-lane drive as second wave of Covid-19 abates

Motown gears up for fast-lane drive as second wave of Covid-19 abates

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

As the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic abates, India's automakers are hopeful of a quick recovery in sales volumes, led by better rural sentiment, low interest rates, improved availability of finance and a gradual uptick in business and economic activity. In fact, companies have started to ramp up production already, encouraged by high order books and the growing preference for private transport in both rural and urban areas as a means to avoid infections. In early April, the industry had been bullish as the sales trend for March showed that the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic had been left behind. The total vehicle sales had grown by 77 per cent, albeit on a lower base, and for the past few months, sales had consistently touched 300,000 units per month.

Campaign ends for final phase of Bihar polls

Campaign ends for final phase of Bihar polls

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

The final phase of polling on Saturday will cover 78 constituencies spread across 19 north Bihar districts.

Pele mesmerises fans in Delhi, graces Subroto Cup final

Pele mesmerises fans in Delhi, graces Subroto Cup final

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Football legend Pele wound up his six-day visit to the country as a big crowd turned up at the Capital's Ambedkar Stadium to have a glimpse of the Brazilian three-time World Cup winner who battled physical difficulties to give the fans an experience of a lifetime.

Sai Baba should NOT be worshipped as deity: Dharma Sansad

Sai Baba should NOT be worshipped as deity: Dharma Sansad

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

A two-day-long 'Dharma Sansad' convened by the Shankaracharya Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati of Dwarka Peeth has passed a resolution that Sai Baba, the 19th century saint from Shirdi, should not be worshipped as a deity by the followers of 'Sanatan Dharma'.

High fives, smiles but no cheers as Olympic torch relay gets going

High fives, smiles but no cheers as Olympic torch relay gets going

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

The Olympic torch relay set off from Fukushima on Thursday, beginning a four-month countdown to the summer Games in Tokyo

PHOTOS: PM Modi, BJP biggies attend Yogi Adityanath's swearing-in ceremony

PHOTOS: PM Modi, BJP biggies attend Yogi Adityanath's swearing-in ceremony

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

In front of a 50,000 odd strong audience, which also had Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah, Yogi Adityanath was sworn in as Uttar Pradesh chief minister on Sunday. Here's a glimpse of the big names that attended the big-ticket event.

Shaheen Bagh protesters ready to meet Shah, MHA says no meeting scheduled

Shaheen Bagh protesters ready to meet Shah, MHA says no meeting scheduled

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

The development came two days after Home Minister Amit Shah said at Times Now Summit that anyone having doubts over CAA could seek an appointment from his office and he would be willing to meet the person(s) within three days. Meanwhile, Ministry of Home Affairs sources said that no such meeting is scheduled for Sunday.

WATCH: Shivpal snatches mike from Akhilesh, calls him a liar

WATCH: Shivpal snatches mike from Akhilesh, calls him a liar

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Mulayam, Akhilesh shout at each other as the SP supremo defends brother Shivpal, Amar Singh. And outside the venue, supporters of Akhilesh and Shivpal come to blows.

After 24 years, Mayawati shares stage with Mulayam

After 24 years, Mayawati shares stage with Mulayam

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Mulayam Singh and Mayawati fell out after their ruling coalition in Uttar Pradesh crashed in 1995, two years after they came together along with smaller parties to keep the Bharatiya Janata Party out of power.

Man hurls shoe at Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

Man hurls shoe at Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

The shoe fell short of the dais and the man was caught immediately by police.

New yaari-dosti: What are Mulayam and Amar Singh up to?

New yaari-dosti: What are Mulayam and Amar Singh up to?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Who stands to benefit more out of the visibly-possible renewed relationship between Samajwadi Party Chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and Amar Singh?

What Mamata can learn from this actor

What Mamata can learn from this actor

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

'The power of love is the greatest power in the world.' 'Add a smile and you can conquer the world,' Bengali actor June Maliah, the Trinamool Congress's candidate for the Medinipur constituency, tells Swarupa Dutt/Rediff.com.

When BSF's all-woman bike squad left us stunned

When BSF's all-woman bike squad left us stunned

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

In one of the most-awaited acts of the day, the women constables, in their debut, created some stunning formations, such as "fish riding, side riding, faulaad, peacock and Saptarishi", that dropped jaws and drew cheers. Now this is what we call women power!

Only 'Tai' can admonish me: Modi on Sumitra Mahajan

Only 'Tai' can admonish me: Modi on Sumitra Mahajan

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Mahajan is the first woman MP to win a record eight consecutive elections. In 2014, she had defeated her nearest rival, Satyanarayan Patel of the Congress, by a staggering margin of 4,66,901 votes.

World leaders find a reason to smile

World leaders find a reason to smile

Rediff.com20 Nov 2006

An image of Presidents Bush, Hu and Putin at the APEC meeting.

In reunion after 23 years, Nitish, Lalu hug, share 'chai'

In reunion after 23 years, Nitish, Lalu hug, share 'chai'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

It was a grand reunion in Bihar. Two heavyweights in caste ridden Bihar -- Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad and senior Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar on Monday formally joined hands.

Why Rahul Gandhi hugged this lecturer in Gujarat

Why Rahul Gandhi hugged this lecturer in Gujarat

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

Ranjana Avasthi, a PhD holder, poured her heart out about the plight of part-time lecturers, prompting the Congress vice president to make the unexpected move.

Nail-studded roads, concrete barriers: Farmer protest sites fortified

Nail-studded roads, concrete barriers: Farmer protest sites fortified

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

"They have put these barbed wires, not us. They are not allowing people to come to Delhi. We are not the one blocking the roads. If we block roads, they ask us to vacate, but no action is taken when the same is done by these security forces," said.

India-China meet to resolve border issue

India-China meet to resolve border issue

Rediff.com26 Sep 2005

The sixth round of India-China special representative-level border negotiations began in Beijing on Monday as part of efforts of the two Asian giants to reach a package to solve the vexed boundary issue.

Azhar backs Ganguly's plans for D/N Tests

Azhar backs Ganguly's plans for D/N Tests

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin has supported Sourav Ganguly's plans to stage Day/Night Tests in the country. The Hyderabad Cricket Association president is happy that India skipper Virat Kohli is also on the same page with the new president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

We'll win next war with indigenous weapons: Army chief

We'll win next war with indigenous weapons: Army chief

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

In his address at the 41st Defence Research and Development Organisation Directors Conference, he also said the development of weaponry and other systems should be done keeping "future warfare" in mind.

Amritsar attack: Preacher leading congregation among 3 killed

Amritsar attack: Preacher leading congregation among 3 killed

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

The other deceased were Sandeep Singh, a resident of village Rajasansi, and Kuldeep Singh.

Rahul Gandhi watches jallikattu in Tamil Nadu

Rahul Gandhi watches jallikattu in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Gandhi said he has "received tremendous love and affection from people of Tamil Nadu and it is my duty to stand with people of Tamil Nadu and protect their history, their culture and their language."

When politicians made a mockery of the farmers' protest

When politicians made a mockery of the farmers' protest

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

None of them who took to the dais at the farmers' morcha spoke about the Forest Rights Act, lack of irrigation facilities, minimum support price, and under-employment among the tribals, issues dear to the agitationists, says Prasanna D Zore.

Court battle lays bare inner intrigues of Bohras' priestly family

Court battle lays bare inner intrigues of Bohras' priestly family

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

The uncle versus nephew fight for the spiritual leadership of the Dawoodi Bohras enters the court-room, spilling family secrets and exposing the divide in the community. Jyoti Punwani reports.

Mamata's 'Satyagraha' continues for 3rd day

Mamata's 'Satyagraha' continues for 3rd day

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

The West Bengal chief minister has described her protest as a non-political one and welcomed all anti-BJP parties into it.

PM, Modi spar over Sardar Patel in Ahmedabad

PM, Modi spar over Sardar Patel in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

In a veiled attack on Jawaharlal Nehru, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the country's destiny would have been different if Sardar Patel had become the first prime minister.

Kerala top cop in trouble for not saluting home minister

Kerala top cop in trouble for not saluting home minister

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Monday said "suitable action" would be taken against senior IPS officer Rishiraj Singh, who allegedly showed "disrespect" to Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala by refusing to acknowledge his presence at a function and failed to even salute him.

Can't live under Taliban: Afghan students in India

Can't live under Taliban: Afghan students in India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The Taliban have been known for using violence to force the people to accept their agenda and views, he added.

Modi Hai to Vishvas Hai!

Modi Hai to Vishvas Hai!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Modi is seen as exceptional not only on account of his acts but also owing to his style. He appears to sacrifice his life for the people -- like a fakir, a figure he came to epitomize even more in 2020 by growing a long white beard. Charisma is above accountability, and Modi has grasped these dynamics.

VIDEO: Man hurls shoe at BJP leaders during presser

VIDEO: Man hurls shoe at BJP leaders during presser

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

BJP leaders Bhupendra Yadav and G V L Narsimha Rao were addressing the media.

Woman shouts 'Pak zindabad' in Owaisi's presence; slapped with sedition

Woman shouts 'Pak zindabad' in Owaisi's presence; slapped with sedition

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

The woman, identified as Amulya Leona, asked people to shout with her 'Pakistan Zindabad' thrice after the organisers of the event under the banner of 'Save Constitution' invited her to address the gathering soon after Owaisi came on the stage.

India didn't achieve potential due to misgovernance: Modi

India didn't achieve potential due to misgovernance: Modi

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

India could not achieve its full potential owing to "misgovernance", while BRIC countries progressed rapidly in the last decade, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday.

Hazare skips Mamata's Delhi rally

Hazare skips Mamata's Delhi rally

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare on Wednesday skipped a rally addressed here by Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Bannerjee who attacked Narendra Modi and ruled out support to either Congress or BJP after the Lok Sabha polls.