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Gujarat court sentences Rahul Gandhi to 2 years in jail, suspends order for 1 month

Gujarat court sentences Rahul Gandhi to 2 years in jail, suspends order for 1 month

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

A court in Surat in Gujarat on Thursday sentenced Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to two years in jail in a 2019 criminal defamation case filed against him over his "Modi surname" remarks.

'Nitish-BJP Friendship Will Last Till 2024 Election'

'Nitish-BJP Friendship Will Last Till 2024 Election'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

'BJP's ultimate ambition is to control Bihar independently.'

What Did Rekha Think About Gandhi Godse?

What Did Rekha Think About Gandhi Godse?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Rajkumar Santoshi hosted two screenings of his film Gandhi Godse - Ek Yudh over the weekend.

BJP, Shinde's Sena target Uddhav's BMC, Pawar's Baramati

BJP, Shinde's Sena target Uddhav's BMC, Pawar's Baramati

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

He also said the Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and the BJP will jointly contest the upcoming elections to the Mumbai civic body.

Delhi roads turn into rivers, throw traffic out of gear

Delhi roads turn into rivers, throw traffic out of gear

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

The visuals on social media also showed huge traffic on the National Highway-24 and Sarai Kale Khan where vehicles were crawling. Water from the overflowing Yamuna river reached ITO, a key route to commute from east Delhi to central Delhi and Connaught Place.

Kerala defiant, likely to teach NCERT's dropped lessons in state schools

Kerala defiant, likely to teach NCERT's dropped lessons in state schools

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

The SERT, an autonomous body of the general education department, is considering a decision by its curriculum steering committee to include these deleted portions in the state syllabus.

What Sunak, Akshata did at Akshardham for 45 minutes

What Sunak, Akshata did at Akshardham for 45 minutes

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Sunday visited the Akshardham temple here with his wife Akshata Murty and said it is not only a place of worship but also a landmark that portrays India's values.

'Proud Hindu' Rishi Sunak offers prayers at Akshardham temple

'Proud Hindu' Rishi Sunak offers prayers at Akshardham temple

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Sunak is in India along with his wife Akshata Murthy to attend the two-day G20 Summit.

Lessons For The World From 2023

Lessons For The World From 2023

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

One looks upon the coming new year with foreboding as current wars in Ukraine and Gaza spill over and escalate and new ones erupt in incipient fault lines across the world, notes former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Maha minister seeks release of those held over ink attack

Maha minister seeks release of those held over ink attack

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

The police probing the ink attack on Maharashtra minister Chandrakant Patil in Pimpri Chinchwad city will summon a television journalist again in connection with the case, a top officer said on Monday.

The Maharaja Who Asked The British To Quit India

The Maharaja Who Asked The British To Quit India

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

When he stood to speak for the princes, he surprised the British when he declared, 'The breeze is blowing from east to west. It will uproot and blow off the British. It is my earnest request to my British friends to now quit India respectfully'.

India Welcomes Sheikh Hasina In Style

India Welcomes Sheikh Hasina In Style

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

India laid out the red carpet and accorded a ceremonial reception for one of this country's most valued allies, Sheikh Hasina

Protests in Assam against delimitation report, BJP ally AGP's MLA quits party

Protests in Assam against delimitation report, BJP ally AGP's MLA quits party

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Hazarika, a former minister, said that he resigned from all posts in the AGP, including that of the general secretary.

Who Fared Better On Economy? Modi Or Manmohan

Who Fared Better On Economy? Modi Or Manmohan

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Whether it was the MGNREGS or the NFSA or the Aadhaar-based DBT scheme for cash transfer, the Modi government has built on the basic architecture created by the Singh government. Policy makers in the Modi government, instead of discarding them as products of the previous political regime, worked on them, expanded their scope and reach, and used new tools to improve their performance, explains A K Bhattacharya.

BJP will soon declare Savarkar as 'father of nation': Owaisi

BJP will soon declare Savarkar as 'father of nation': Owaisi

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Rajnath said that it was on Mahatma Gandhi's request that Savarkar wrote mercy petitions to the British.

G20 summit: Delhi cops conduct full dress rehearsals; traffic curbs in place

G20 summit: Delhi cops conduct full dress rehearsals; traffic curbs in place

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

The police advised people to follow real-time traffic updates on the 'G-20 Virtual Help Desk' for route suggestions for commuting from/to the airport, railway stations, or bus terminals.

New York remembers Mahatma Gandhi and his pursuit of truth

New York remembers Mahatma Gandhi and his pursuit of truth

Rediff.com5 Oct 2013

The southwest corner of Union Square in New York City saw a cluster of Indians gathering around a statue of Mahatma Gandhi on the morning of October 2, the birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation.

'How many of us really know our prime minister?'

'How many of us really know our prime minister?'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

'We think we know him because he's written about everyday.' 'But how many of us know him as a person?'

Act at once against school teacher in slapping case, SC tells UP govt

Act at once against school teacher in slapping case, SC tells UP govt

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The top court was hearing a plea filed by Tushar Gandhi, the great grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, seeking speedy investigation in the case.

My Nobel Moments

My Nobel Moments

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

It was lovely to enjoy the magical atmosphere of celebrating the spectacular accomplishments of extraordinary men and women who had enriched the world of sciences, literature and peace, notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan after attending last week's Nobel Prize awards ceremony.

Savarkar's photo in Kerala temple festival sparks controversy

Savarkar's photo in Kerala temple festival sparks controversy

Rediff.com9 May 2022

The temple authorities reportedly decided to withdraw the umbrella from display after leaders of the Congress and the Communist Party of India-Marxist raised an objection.

'I was attacked for being anti-national'

'I was attacked for being anti-national'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'What the film shows is an India, which was headed in a completely different direction than where we are headed.'

What Gadget Are Police Wearing?

What Gadget Are Police Wearing?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Yeh Hai India: Capturing Events And Moods Across Our Incredible Country.

Social media companies can rig elections, make any party win, says Rahul

Social media companies can rig elections, make any party win, says Rahul

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that polls can be rigged through social media, and that if social media companies want, they can make any party win an election.

Article 370: Justice Kaul suggests a reconciliation panel

Article 370: Justice Kaul suggests a reconciliation panel

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Supreme Court judge Sanjay Kishan Kaul on Monday recommended setting up of an 'impartial truth and reconciliation commission' to probe and report on human rights violations by both state and non-state actors in Jammu and Kashmir since the 1980s, saying the 'wounds need healing'.

L-G puts final seal of approval on Delhi's makeover for G20 summit

L-G puts final seal of approval on Delhi's makeover for G20 summit

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Ahead of the G20 summit, Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Thursday went on a final round of inspection of Rajghat, Pragati Maidan and other places to take stock of preparations for the mega event.

Cong govt issues order for caste survey in Rajasthan

Cong govt issues order for caste survey in Rajasthan

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Ahead of the assembly polls in Rajasthan, the Congress government on Saturday night issued an order for the conduct of a caste survey in the state.

What G20 Leaders' Spouses Can Expect

What G20 Leaders' Spouses Can Expect

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

An exhibition on the origins of Indian art, culture, handicrafts, and India's grassroots farming innovations is scheduled for September 9 and 10.

Lok Sabha clears 3 criminal law bills in absence of Opposition

Lok Sabha clears 3 criminal law bills in absence of Opposition

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed three bills to replace the colonial-era criminal laws by voice vote.

Can go to jail a number of times: Sisodia on CBI questioning

Can go to jail a number of times: Sisodia on CBI questioning

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Sisodia said he will fully cooperate with the CBI that has summoned him for questioning in the excise policy case.

Cong ally IUML rejects CPM invite to UCC seminars

Cong ally IUML rejects CPM invite to UCC seminars

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

The overtures by CPI-M state secretary MV Govindan had upset the Congress that had, subsequently, accused the Left party of turning the UCC into a Hindu versus Muslim issue for gaining political mileage.

Manipur is our 'jigar ka tukda', Modi says in Lok Sabha

Manipur is our 'jigar ka tukda', Modi says in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Describing the northeastern region as a "piece of one's heart", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said there will be no let-up in efforts to restore peace in Manipur, which will soon walk the path of progress once again.

Dynasty politics, corruption, appeasement must quit India: BJP

Dynasty politics, corruption, appeasement must quit India: BJP

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

The three ills of 'dynasticism, corruption and appeasement' politics must quit India in the best interest of the country, the Bharatiya Janata Party said on Wednesday as it commemorated the Quit India movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi on this day in 1942.

Modi to lead historic Yoga session at UN headquarters

Modi to lead historic Yoga session at UN headquarters

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

In a video message on the occasion of the International Day of Yoga, Prime Minister Modi said India has always nurtured traditions that unite, adopt and embrace and made a fervent appeal to eliminate contradictions, hurdles and resistances through yoga.

'Absolutely believe it was a success': US on G20 Summit in Delhi

'Absolutely believe it was a success': US on G20 Summit in Delhi

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

The US hails the landmark 'India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor' which will usher in a new era of connectivity from Europe to Asia and will stimulate economic growth across the two continents.

Rahul Gandhi omits mention of Savarkar in Maharashtra rally, targets BJP

Rahul Gandhi omits mention of Savarkar in Maharashtra rally, targets BJP

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of spreading fear, hatred and violence and said the country can not progress under these circumstances as he asked the government to be compassionate in handling farmers' problems to prevent suicides.

G20: World leaders hail Modi's 'decisive leadership'

G20: World leaders hail Modi's 'decisive leadership'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

With India's G20 presidency ensuring several tangible outcomes, world leaders at the two-day summit in New Delhi hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his 'decisive leadership' and for championing the voice of the Global South, sources said on Sunday.

Yamuna waters reach SC's door, Rajghat inundated; 3 boys drown

Yamuna waters reach SC's door, Rajghat inundated; 3 boys drown

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The India Meteorological Department on Friday predicted that Delhi will likely receive light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms for the next 4-5 days.

Mali community's quota stir on Day 3 in Raj, internet remains suspended

Mali community's quota stir on Day 3 in Raj, internet remains suspended

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

President of Phule Aarakshan Sangarsh Samiti CP Saini said if the state government fails to fulfil their demands, they will block the Jaipur-Delhi highway.

Modi is PM because Gandhi, Nehru established...: Gehlot

Modi is PM because Gandhi, Nehru established...: Gehlot

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

' The BJP is misusing the ED and CBI and all other central institutions. Rahul Gandhi's disqualification was planned by them'