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Mithun Manhas: Always at right place at right time!

Mithun Manhas: Always at right place at right time!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Mithun Manhas: Street-Smart cricketer, who was always at the right place at right time

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to arrive in India this weekend

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to arrive in India this weekend

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the second Indian to travel to space, is expected to arrive in India this weekend after completing his mission to the International Space Station (ISS). He will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and participate in National Space Day celebrations.

SIT raids Zubeen's festival organiser, manager's homes amid protests

SIT raids Zubeen's festival organiser, manager's homes amid protests

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Assam Police's Special Investigating Team (SIT) is probing the death of singer Zubeen Garg, conducting raids and facing protests as the investigation unfolds.

Turbulence In Tokyo: What It Means For India

Turbulence In Tokyo: What It Means For India

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's sudden resignation after only a year in office has thrown Japan into political turmoil, raising doubts about how the country will handle economic and regional challenges, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Shubhanshu's gift to Modi during their meeting revealed

Shubhanshu's gift to Modi during their meeting revealed

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Modi welcomed Shukla, who was wearing an ISRO astronaut's jacket, with a warm hug and walked with him with his arm on the astronaut's shoulder.

Dhaka: 1971 war veterans jailed on terrorism charge

Dhaka: 1971 war veterans jailed on terrorism charge

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

A Bangladeshi court has sent 16 people, including veterans of the 1971 Liberation War, to jail under the Anti-Terrorism Act after a mob disrupted their public discussion.

Be responsible!: SC raps MP minister over Col Sofiya slur

Be responsible!: SC raps MP minister over Col Sofiya slur

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Every word uttered by a minister has to be with a sense of responsibility at a time the country is undergoing "such a situation", the Supreme Court said on Thursday as it reprimanded Madhya Pradesh's Vijay Shah who is facing an FIR for his remarks targeting Col Sofiya Qureshi.

Punjab needs our strength and support: Dhawan

Punjab needs our strength and support: Dhawan

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Shikhar Dhawan has extended solidarity to the people of Punjab amid the devastating floods that have impacted thousands across the state.

Modi announces Rs 1,600 cr relief package for flood-ravaged Punjab

Modi announces Rs 1,600 cr relief package for flood-ravaged Punjab

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a Rs 1,600-crore assistance package for flood-hit Punjab after reviewing the damage. He also announced ex gratia for the deceased and injured. The state is battling its worst deluge since 1988.

4 killed, 80 hurt in Ladakh statehood protests; Wangchuk calls off fast

4 killed, 80 hurt in Ladakh statehood protests; Wangchuk calls off fast

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk called off his hunger strike as protests for Ladakh statehood and Sixth Schedule extension turned violent. The BJP office was set on fire, vehicles were torched, and clashes erupted, leading to the imposition of prohibitory orders.

What was her fault?: Modi breaks silence on 'abuses' at mother

What was her fault?: Modi breaks silence on 'abuses' at mother

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his pain over the abuse directed at his mother during a Congress rally in Bihar, stating that the people of Bihar will not forgive the RJD and Congress for their actions.

'Refrain from name-calling': Ex-judges slam Shah's attack on VP candidate

'Refrain from name-calling': Ex-judges slam Shah's attack on VP candidate

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

A group of retired judges has criticized Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks about opposition vice-presidential candidate B Sudershan Reddy and the Salwa Judum judgement, calling them 'unfortunate'.

Modi slams 'support to terrorism' in Pak PM's presence

Modi slams 'support to terrorism' in Pak PM's presence

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday presented India's strong stance against terrorism, calling out the 'some countries' for their open support of terrorism and reaffirming that such 'double standards' are not acceptable.

From one Radhakrishnan to another: Congress's reminder to VP-elect

From one Radhakrishnan to another: Congress's reminder to VP-elect

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

The Congress party extended best wishes to the newly-elected Vice President of India, C P Radhakrishnan, while also recalling the words of the first Vice President, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, on the importance of a strong opposition in a democracy.

Maratha Quota Stir: 'Business Is Affected'

Maratha Quota Stir: 'Business Is Affected'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

'All commercial and banking transactions happen in South Mumbai.'

Maratha activist calls GR on quota 'useless'

Maratha activist calls GR on quota 'useless'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

"Out of 100, I will give minus zero marks to this GR," said activist Vinod Patil.

Days after calling off protests, Jarange issues ultimatum to govt

Days after calling off protests, Jarange issues ultimatum to govt

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Quota activist Manoj Jarange demands the Maharashtra government implement a GR for issuing Kunbi caste certificates to Marathas before September 17, threatening further action if the deadline is missed.

At 100, He Remembers How He Fought For Freedom

At 100, He Remembers How He Fought For Freedom

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

'Gandhi had given the call 'Do or Die'. And with all the leaders arrested, you had to be your own leader.'

Looking forward to meet Xi, Putin in Tianjin: Modi begins Japan, China tour

Looking forward to meet Xi, Putin in Tianjin: Modi begins Japan, China tour

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Japan and China to further national interests and build cooperation for regional and global peace.

Modi lands in China after gap of 7 years; all eyes on meet with Xi

Modi lands in China after gap of 7 years; all eyes on meet with Xi

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. His meeting with President Xi Jinping is significant given global economic concerns.

How Shubhanshu Shukla's life came full circle with space trip

How Shubhanshu Shukla's life came full circle with space trip

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, India's second astronaut, shares his journey from a shy child hearing stories of Rakesh Sharma to becoming part of the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station. He emphasizes the role of the IAF in his transformation and inspires India's youth to explore space.

Modi Courts Japan Inc With Make In India

Modi Courts Japan Inc With Make In India

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Japan is expected to increase its investment target in India from the earlier 5 trillion yen ($34 billion) to almost 10 trillion yen.

'Money Is Not A Problem For Me'

'Money Is Not A Problem For Me'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

'I can sanction projects worth Rs 20 trillion annually as of today.' 'But my system is only capable of executing projects worth Rs 3 trillion to Rs 4 trillion.'

'I Won't Wait For Decades To Get Reform Done'

'I Won't Wait For Decades To Get Reform Done'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

'That is going to have an impact on literally every one, whether you buy a toothpaste, a safety pin, a car, shoes or medicines or you go to a diagnostic centre.'

Remarks on Col Qureshi: SC to hear MP minister's plea on Monday

Remarks on Col Qureshi: SC to hear MP minister's plea on Monday

Rediff.com16 May 2025

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh deferred the hearing on Shah's plea after his counsel and senior advocate Maninder Singh made a request.

OBCs, SCs, STs turn up heat over Maratha quota GR

OBCs, SCs, STs turn up heat over Maratha quota GR

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Political tensions rise in Maharashtra as OBC, SC, and ST groups express concerns over a government resolution on the Maratha quota. Chief Minister Fadnavis cautions against divisive politics, while Sharad Pawar accuses the government of weakening the social fabric.

Gaganyaan To Head To Space In Early 2027

Gaganyaan To Head To Space In Early 2027

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

The Human-rated LVM3 vehicle, the Crew Escape System and the Crew Module and Service Module are all in final stages of testing and integration.

In Manipur, Modi vows to turn state into 'symbol of peace'

In Manipur, Modi vows to turn state into 'symbol of peace'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

Modi said peace is paramount for development, and the Centre is committed to achieving it.

US Needs India As Much As India Needs The US

US Needs India As Much As India Needs The US

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

India-US relations, like Rome, were not built in a day, nor can they be demolished in a day.
All said and done, when the new global order emerges, India can only remain with the democracies, asserts Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Modi, Xi likely to meet twice on Sunday at SCO summit

Modi, Xi likely to meet twice on Sunday at SCO summit

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to hold bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Tianjin, as both nations look to strengthen ties amid global trade tensions.

Beware Of China Threat In North East

Beware Of China Threat In North East

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

By ensuring Myanmar remains dependent on Chinese economic and military assistance, Beijing indirectly exerts pressure on India's North Eastern states, making New Delhi's regional security strategy even more complex.

No AGR relief for Vodafone Idea: MoS Telecom

No AGR relief for Vodafone Idea: MoS Telecom

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

The telecom department is not contemplating providing any relief to Vodafone Idea with regard to adjusted gross revenue, Minister of State for Communications Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani said on Monday. "We have recently converted a lot of their debt into equity.

'I Can't Say On September 22, I Will Be With A Stick'

'I Can't Say On September 22, I Will Be With A Stick'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

'I am doing the drive in making sure that people pass this on. So the drive is not with distrust. The drive is just in case.' 'Just in case it doesn't get passed on, I am here.'

Nepal Army imposes nationwide curfew to curb violence

Nepal Army imposes nationwide curfew to curb violence

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

The Nepal Army has imposed a nationwide curfew to curb potential violence following protests and the Prime Minister's resignation.

How Onam Is Making Kerala's Women Prosperous

How Onam Is Making Kerala's Women Prosperous

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Kudumbashree's new initiatives like onasadya, Onam kits and gift hampers are a huge hit.

We have won: Jarange after govt accepts his demands

We have won: Jarange after govt accepts his demands

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Activist Manoj Jarange announced victory after the Maharashtra government's cabinet sub-committee on Maratha quota accepted most of his demands, including giving Kunbi caste certificates to eligible Marathas, on the fifth day of his indefinite fast.

Diwali bonanza! New GST reforms will lower tax burden, benefit small industries

Diwali bonanza! New GST reforms will lower tax burden, benefit small industries

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

The finance ministry on Friday said it has proposed a two-slab GST rate structure to the Group of Ministers (GoM), along with special rates for select items.

Centre provides Z category security cover to Delhi CM

Centre provides Z category security cover to Delhi CM

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has been accorded 'Z' category VIP security cover by the Union government following an attack on her. The CRPF has taken charge of her security, providing round-the-clock protection.

Has Modi Sacrificed Palestine For Israel Bonhomie?

Has Modi Sacrificed Palestine For Israel Bonhomie?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

It is high time India ends its silence on the human cost of the Gaza war and takes a principled stand without diluting its relations with Israel. A largely friendless Tel Aviv today needs New Delhi more than the other way around. India's failure now may cost it diplomatically in the long run, cautions M R Narayan Swamy.

Swraj Paul Passes Into The Ages

Swraj Paul Passes Into The Ages

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Lord Paul, founder of the UK-based Caparo Group of industries, had been taken ill and hospitalised recently, where he passed away surrounded by members of his family.