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Nitish Kumar's party disagrees with BJP on Ram mandir, Art 370

Nitish Kumar's party disagrees with BJP on Ram mandir, Art 370

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

The Janata Dal-United said that it disagrees with its ally BJP's stand on the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A -- which pertains to special rights given to Jammu-Kashmir -- as well as the construction of Ram temple and instant talaq.

Not Advani, I incited kar sevaks to raze Babri mosque: Ex-BJP MP

Not Advani, I incited kar sevaks to raze Babri mosque: Ex-BJP MP

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Ram Vilas Vedanti said Advani tried to persuade the karsevaks to come down from atop of the structure.

Mandatory hallmarking for gold jewellery from Jan 15, 2021: Paswan

Mandatory hallmarking for gold jewellery from Jan 15, 2021: Paswan

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Gold hallmarking is a purity certification of the precious metal and is voluntary in nature at present.

India paying price for not sending Muslims to Pak: Giriraj

India paying price for not sending Muslims to Pak: Giriraj

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

'When our forefathers were fighting for Independence from British rule, Jinnah was pushing for the creation of an Islamic state'

3rd Test PHOTOS: England peg SA back on opening day

3rd Test PHOTOS: England peg SA back on opening day

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Ben Stokes claimed a wicket for England in the first session of the third cricket test at the Wanderers on Thursday, but South Africa dealt with the early swing from the bowlers and advanced to 73 for one at lunch. South African wicketkeeper Dane Vilas was forced to make a desperate dash to the ground, including a police escort from the airport, after being called up as a late replacement for the injured Quinton de Kock. Stiaan van Zyl was the only wicket to fall for South Africa as he top-edged an attempted pull straight up in the air and was caught by wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow off Stokes' bowing for 21.

Onion prices are likely to come down soon

Onion prices are likely to come down soon

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Last week, the Union Cabinet decided to import 1.2 lakh tonnes of onions to improve the domestic supply and control prices, which touched Rs 100 per kg earlier this month.

Union minister Manoj Sinha fractures arm in car accident

Union minister Manoj Sinha fractures arm in car accident

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

He sustained a fracture in his left arm in the accident which took place around 7.15pm on the Tapti river bridge near Gorakhpur when he was coming from Barabanki, North Eastern Railway CPRO Sanjay Yadav said.

'In Bihar, caste is more important than religion'

'In Bihar, caste is more important than religion'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

'In this election, the only thing that is going to matter is which caste aligns with which coalition.'

Ex-Bihar CM Ram Sundar Das passes away

Ex-Bihar CM Ram Sundar Das passes away

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

Former Bihar Chief Minister and senior Janata Dal-United leader Ram Sundar Das died in Patna on Friday due to age-related problems. He was 95.

Faced with bumper supplies, Centre may buy more onions to protect farmers

Faced with bumper supplies, Centre may buy more onions to protect farmers

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Agriculture ministry to prepare blueprint for purchasing onions directly from farmers and the expenditure on damages would be shared equally between the Centre and state governments.

After India debacle, SA get De Villiers back to keep wickets in Tests

After India debacle, SA get De Villiers back to keep wickets in Tests

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Batsman AB de Villiers will return to the role of wicketkeeper for South Africa in the opening two Tests of their four-match home series against England starting in Durban on Boxing Day.

Amit Shah reaches out to allies; to meet Badal, Thackeray

Amit Shah reaches out to allies; to meet Badal, Thackeray

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

The series of meetings are being seen as an attempt by the Bharatiya Janata Party to reach out to allies who have either been criticising or expressing their dissent with the party and also to strengthen the National Democratic Alliance ahead of the Lok Sabha polls next year.

PHOTOS: India vs South Africa, 4th Test, Day Five

PHOTOS: India vs South Africa, 4th Test, Day Five

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Images from Day 5 of the fourth Test between India and South Africa, at Delhi, on Monday.

JD-U pushes for 'proportionate representation' in Modi Cabinet

JD-U pushes for 'proportionate representation' in Modi Cabinet

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Tyagi, however, added his party was imposing no condition on the BJP over the issue of Cabinet berths.

BJP in trouble in Bihar as its allies LJP and RLSP play games

BJP in trouble in Bihar as its allies LJP and RLSP play games

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

The Bharatiya Janata Party in Bihar is in trouble ahead of the upcoming state assembly polls as two of its ally the Lok Janshakti Party and the Rashtriya Lok Samata Party on Sunday played pressure game to bargain for more seats.

Extend closure of schools, colleges till May 15, recommends GoM

Extend closure of schools, colleges till May 15, recommends GoM

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

The GoM recommended that activities of all religious organisations should not be allowed till May 15 as a precautionary measure to check spread of coronavirus infection, the sources added.

Will Nadal clinch his eighth French Open title?

Will Nadal clinch his eighth French Open title?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

Facts and figures on Sunday's all-Spanish men's French Open final between Rafa Nadal and David Ferrer.

Madras HC judge Karnan to meet Mayawati, Paswan in Delhi

Madras HC judge Karnan to meet Mayawati, Paswan in Delhi

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Last week, a panel of judges headed by the Chief Justice of India ordered that Karnan be transferred to the Calcutta high court. The junior judge reacted that he would fight the order and asked the Chief Justice of India to "not interfere" with his jurisdiction, and also stayed his own transfer order.

Rajanna and the cooking gas revolution

Rajanna and the cooking gas revolution

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

How the nuts and bolts of the Aadhaar promise of targeted subsidy delivery are being tested on the ground

'No debate': BJP allies on RSS chief's remark on quota

'No debate': BJP allies on RSS chief's remark on quota

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

"Debate is just an excuse, the real target of the RSS-BJP is social justice," Priyanka Gandhi said.

LJP favours early election in Jharkhand

LJP favours early election in Jharkhand

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Lok Janshakti Party president Ram Vilas Paswan on Friday said that the President's rule in Jharkhand was a temporary solution and elections were the only way out if no party or combination was able to form a government soon.

Manjhi announces return to NDA ahead of Bihar polls

Manjhi announces return to NDA ahead of Bihar polls

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

The National Democratic Alliance in Bihar which so far had BJP, JD-U and the LJP as its constituents will now have another dalit-centric party HAM as a member.

Amit Shah to address rally in Rae Bareli

Amit Shah to address rally in Rae Bareli

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Shah's rally and other events will be attended by party workers from neighbouring constituencies, including Amethi.

Court restrains changes to disputed temple near Charminar

Court restrains changes to disputed temple near Charminar

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Even as the dispute over the temple adjacent to the historic Charminar in Hyderabad was threatened to blow up in a major communal conflagration, the Andhra Pradesh high court on Monday ordered that status quo as on October 31 should be maintained and no alternations or expansion of the temple should take place.

Yes Bank continues to roil other private lenders

Yes Bank continues to roil other private lenders

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Private sector lenders have been communicating to their customers about their strong capital positions but it has not put depositors at ease.

Why PEs may be better source of capital for banks

Why PEs may be better source of capital for banks

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

India may adopt norms similar to the US Federal Reserve model, which regulates conglomerate-led banks in the country.

To check wastage, Modi govt may fix portion of food served at restaurants

To check wastage, Modi govt may fix portion of food served at restaurants

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Union Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said the hospitality industry would be asked whether it can do it "voluntarily" or or needed the government to make legal provisions for it.

Samba on streets as Brazil carnival kickstarts

Samba on streets as Brazil carnival kickstarts

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Despite the massive outbreak of the Zika virus in Brazil, the country's annual carnival roared ahead with ravellers jumping, dancing and singing on the streets of Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and other cities. Here are some vibrant scenes from the event.

Why Bihar will not see a Dalit upsurge like Gujarat

Why Bihar will not see a Dalit upsurge like Gujarat

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

'In Bihar, the Dalits are not a consolidated socio-political constituency,' says Mohammad Sajjad.

With 10 central ministers, UP gets maximum berths in Modi 2.0

With 10 central ministers, UP gets maximum berths in Modi 2.0

Rediff.com31 May 2019

The new Council of Ministers has representation from almost all the states, except Andhra Pradesh and the north-eastern states of Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Sikkim and Tripura.

'Shotgun' Sinha dares party to act against him

'Shotgun' Sinha dares party to act against him

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Shatrughan Sinha is said to be miffed at being "sidelined" in the party and the government.

Parliament's monsoon session to see many firsts

Parliament's monsoon session to see many firsts

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

For the first time, large display screens and consoles for participation from galleries, ultraviolet germicidal irradiation, special cables between the two Houses and polycarbonate separators will be in place.

India 'A' in spot of bother after de Kock's ton

India 'A' in spot of bother after de Kock's ton

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Quinton de Kock continued his preparation for the upcoming 72-day tour of India in brilliant fashion, smashing a hundred that put South Africa 'A' in control against India 'A' on the second day of the first unofficial Test in Wayanad, Kerala, on Wednesday.

Citibank likely to hive off consumer banking business in India

Citibank likely to hive off consumer banking business in India

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

In India, it is not easy to fight it out with the large banks which are nimble-footed and technology-savvy and are continuously innovating on the retail turf with newer products for customer acquisition.

What Modi can learn from Singapore's Lee

What Modi can learn from Singapore's Lee

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

'Lee Kuan Yew told me he used to look to India, especially the writings of Nehru and Sardar Panikkar, for guidance on governance.' 'It's ironic that India should have so much to learn of the spirit of democracy from his son,' notes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Holi pics: Readers share their photos

Holi pics: Readers share their photos

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Readers share their Holi pics!

Will PMC Bank find salvation?

Will PMC Bank find salvation?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Mired in corruption, politics and with a history of suicides by its hapless depositors, PMC Bank's revival is a challenge very different from Yes Bank and LVB, both for the regulator and the rescuer, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

No prejudice against Nestl, says minister

No prejudice against Nestl, says minister

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

'We have done what we needed to do on behalf of the consumers'.

Meet the members of Ayodhya Ram temple trust

Meet the members of Ayodhya Ram temple trust

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The government on Wednesday named nine out of 15 members of the 'Shri Ram Janambhoomi Teertha Kshetra' trust constituted for the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya as mandated by the Supreme Court. Here's all you need to know about the members of the trust who have been named so far.

Amit Shah, Smriti, Rajnath roll out yoga mats

Amit Shah, Smriti, Rajnath roll out yoga mats

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Cabinet colleagues celebrated the second International Day of Yoga on Tuesday at different parts of the country.