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DMK moves SC against EC's electoral roll revision in Tamil Nadu

DMK moves SC against EC's electoral roll revision in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission's plan to implement the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the state.

Sovan Chatterjee back in TMC after 7 years

Sovan Chatterjee back in TMC after 7 years

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Chatterjee had quit the TMC in November 2018, resigning as minister, mayor and district president, citing personal reasons.

Local body polls soon? Maha cabinet takes 21 decisions in single day

Local body polls soon? Maha cabinet takes 21 decisions in single day

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

A series of decisions were taken under the Public Health Department, including an approval to increase honoraria for field-level workers engaged under the Ayushman BharatPradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana and Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana.

CR seeks report on employees' flash strike after death of 2 commuters

CR seeks report on employees' flash strike after death of 2 commuters

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Central Railway authorities are investigating an employee agitation that disrupted train services and led to commuter deaths. Unions protested an FIR against engineers in a previous accident, while commuters demand accountability for the disruption and resulting chaos.

Why Modi Needs Mission-Mode Bureaucrats

Why Modi Needs Mission-Mode Bureaucrats

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Learning from East Asia, India must reform its district administration with performance, accountability, and vision to achieve the goal of Viksit Bharat, points out Deepak Mishra.

J-K teachers warned against criticising govt policies online

J-K teachers warned against criticising govt policies online

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

The chief education officer (CEO) of Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir directed teaching and non-teaching staff employed under the department to refrain from criticising government policies on social media, warning them of punitive action, including dismissal from service.

SIT formed to probe activities of Al Falah University

SIT formed to probe activities of Al Falah University

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

While multiple agencies are currently probing the car blast in Delhi and the recently busted white collar terror module spread across at least three states, Faridabad Police has formed a separate Special Investigation Team to look into the activities of Al Falah University, several of whose doctors were arrested in connection with the high profile case.

Baramulla CEO sacked for controversial gag order

Baramulla CEO sacked for controversial gag order

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

The chief education officer of Baramulla district was removed from his post after issuing a circular restricting teaching staff from criticizing government policies on social media, sparking controversy and criticism.

Modi minister Chirag talks to Shah, seeks probe into IPS officer's suicide

Modi minister Chirag talks to Shah, seeks probe into IPS officer's suicide

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) president Chirag Paswan demands a time-bound and impartial probe into the death of IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, alleging caste oppression and harassment within the administrative system. He has spoken to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini regarding the matter.

Pakistan, China testing nuclear weapons: Trump's big reveal

Pakistan, China testing nuclear weapons: Trump's big reveal

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Pakistan and China are among the countries which are testing nuclear weapons, United States President Donald Trump has said to justify his administration's plans to resume testing of the US's own nuclear assets after a gap of over three decades.

Intense lobbying on as both JD-U and BJP want speaker's post

Intense lobbying on as both JD-U and BJP want speaker's post

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Intense lobbying continues among NDA partners in Bihar to finalize cabinet berths and the Assembly Speaker post ahead of the swearing-in ceremony. Consensus is being sought between BJP and JD(U) for the Speaker's position, while new faces are expected in the cabinet. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for November 20.

Trump renews tariff warning to India as Modi meets Putin, Xi in Tianjin

Trump renews tariff warning to India as Modi meets Putin, Xi in Tianjin

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

He added that India sells to the US, its biggest "client", "massive" amounts of goods, "but we sell them very little - Until now a totally one sided relationship, and it has been for many decades."

No phone call between Modi and Trump on Russian oil: MEA

No phone call between Modi and Trump on Russian oil: MEA

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

India responds to US President Trump's claim that PM Modi assured him of halting Russian oil imports, stating it is diversifying energy sources to meet market conditions and safeguard consumer interests.

Air India crash: Elderly couple was going to London to meet their son

Air India crash: Elderly couple was going to London to meet their son

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

An elderly couple hailing from Maharashtra's Solapur district planned to meet their son in London and were on board the ill-fated plane that crashed in Ahmedabad shortly after its take-off, a senior official said.

Centre Moves To Bar Drugmakers Over Fake Information

Centre Moves To Bar Drugmakers Over Fake Information

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

At present, there is no provision under Drugs Rules, 1945 to address issues of wrong information to obtain regulatory approvals.

Red Fort blast: 'Didn't find his activities suspicious'

Red Fort blast: 'Didn't find his activities suspicious'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Following the detention of medical student Mohammad Arif, allegedly due to his connection to Delhi blast suspect Dr Shaheen Saeed, his landlord, Kanhaiya Lal, stated that Arif had been staying there for less than a month and they did not find any of his activities suspicious.

They don't like each other...: Trump on stalled Russia-Ukraine peace

They don't like each other...: Trump on stalled Russia-Ukraine peace

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

During a bilateral lunch with the Ukrainian President in the White House, Trump reiterated his confidence in facilitating an end to the ongoing war.

Trump weighs fresh sanctions on India over Russian oil, says Rubio

Trump weighs fresh sanctions on India over Russian oil, says Rubio

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that the Trump administration hopes it can fix the "measures" it has taken with regard to India for its purchases of Russian oil.

Let Fadnavis probe: Pawar on grandnephew's land deal

Let Fadnavis probe: Pawar on grandnephew's land deal

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Citing Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar president Sharad Pawar on Saturday supported a probe into the controversial land deal allegedly linked to the company of his grandnephew Parth Pawar.

Justice Rao leaves it to SC to decide on contentious AIFF clauses

Justice Rao leaves it to SC to decide on contentious AIFF clauses

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

'From the email on record placed before me, it is very difficult to conclude that AIFF had persuaded FIFA to send the emails to enable AIFF to seek for modification of the Constitution.

Rain lashes AP, Odisha as 'Montha' turns into severe cyclonic storm

Rain lashes AP, Odisha as 'Montha' turns into severe cyclonic storm

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Meanwhile, the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) issued high sea waves, up to 4.7 metres high, warning across several coastal districts.

When Pakistan Bombed Jail That Sonam Wangchuk Is Housed In

When Pakistan Bombed Jail That Sonam Wangchuk Is Housed In

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Sonam Wangchuk is under tight surveillance within the three-tiered prison, with CCTV cameras monitored around the clock.

India cutting back Russian oil buy 'completely', Trump claims again

India cutting back Russian oil buy 'completely', Trump claims again

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

US President Donald Trump claimed India will stop buying oil from Russia, while also stating China will cut back substantially. He also discussed the conflict between India and Pakistan, reiterating his claim of helping settle the conflict.

Ganguly's key challenges as he returns as CAB president

Ganguly's key challenges as he returns as CAB president

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is set to return unopposed as Cricket Association of Bengal president at its annual general meeting in Kolkata on Monday.

LG-Omar clash looms as CM calls urgent meet over JKAS transfers

LG-Omar clash looms as CM calls urgent meet over JKAS transfers

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

In a significant administrative reshuffle, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha ordered the transfer and posting of 48 J-K Administrative Service (JKAS) officers, potentially creating friction with the National Conference-led government in the Union Territory. The move, seen by many as an attempt by the LG to assert control over the bureaucracy, includes the transfer of 14 additional deputy commissioners and 26 sub-divisional magistrates. The timing of the order, coinciding with the elected government's wait for approval on business rules, raises concerns over power dynamics in the region.

Trump dances his way to historic Thailand-Cambodia peace deal

Trump dances his way to historic Thailand-Cambodia peace deal

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Trump, 79, made a lively entrance in Malaysia's capital, dancing to the rhythm of drums on the airport tarmac near Air Force One, his energetic moves drawing smiles from onlookers.

Govt approves schemes worth Rs 45,000 cr to boost exports

Govt approves schemes worth Rs 45,000 cr to boost exports

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

The government on Wednesday approved two schemes worth Rs 45,000 crore to help exporters tide over the impact of high tariffs imposed by the US on Indian shipments.

Man killed, wife injured in Kerala mudslide triggered by NH work

Man killed, wife injured in Kerala mudslide triggered by NH work

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

A man died and his wife was severely injured after a mudslide levelled several houses in the Idukki district of Kerala. Residents allege unscientific road widening work was responsible for the tragedy.

Why was Sonam Wangchuk arrested under NSA?

Why was Sonam Wangchuk arrested under NSA?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

'His series of provocative speeches, references to Nepal agitations, Arab Spring etc and misleading videos resulted in the violent protests of September 24 in Leh where institutions, buildings and vehicles were burnt down and, in the aftermath, police personnel were attacked leading to the unfortunate death of four individuals'

Have Climate Summits Lost The Mojo?

Have Climate Summits Lost The Mojo?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

How the UN's flagship climate summit lost its direction and what's at stake.

Modi's Visit: 'Manipuris Are Disappointed'

Modi's Visit: 'Manipuris Are Disappointed'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

'No one anticipated magical solutions or miraculous interventions.' 'However, people across the entire spectrum -- whether residing in the valley or the hills -- expected the prime minister to dedicate at least five to ten minutes to genuinely listening to the voice of the people.'

Trump: 'Field Marshal Munir Is A Very Great Guy'

Trump: 'Field Marshal Munir Is A Very Great Guy'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

'We have a great leader coming, the prime minister of Pakistan and the field marshal.'

India-US Trade Deal In Final Lap!

India-US Trade Deal In Final Lap!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

'As far as the contentious issues such as agriculture are concerned, we are finding some common ground.'

8 killed as passenger, cargo trains collide in Bilaspur

8 killed as passenger, cargo trains collide in Bilaspur

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

At least eight persons, including the loco pilot, were killed and 14 others injured after a passenger train allegedly jumped a red signal and collided with a goods train from behind near Bilaspur station in Chhattisgarh on Tuesday, officials said.

Putin demands key Ukraine region in return for peace

Putin demands key Ukraine region in return for peace

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a phone call this past week with United States President Donald Trump, demanded that Kyiv surrender full control of Donetsk, a strategically vital region in eastern Ukraine, as a condition for ending the war, said two senior officials familiar with the conversation, the Washington Post reported.

N Srinivasan is back! CSK gets its mastermind again

N Srinivasan is back! CSK gets its mastermind again

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

The 80-year-old Srinivasan was appointed CSK chairman in the franchise's board meeting a couple of weeks ago.

Trump considers Modi a personal friend: US envoy-designate

Trump considers Modi a personal friend: US envoy-designate

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

US Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor emphasizes the importance of the India-US relationship after meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, focusing on cooperation in defence, trade, and critical minerals.

EPFO extends deadline for filing EPF return till Oct 22

EPFO extends deadline for filing EPF return till Oct 22

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Retirement fund body EPFO has extended the deadline for filing EPF return or ECR (electronic challan-cum-return) by one week for the wage month of September till October 22, 2025. The employers are mandated to file the ECR by the 15th of every month.

Pawar land deal: Tehsildar issued order to evict BSI

Pawar land deal: Tehsildar issued order to evict BSI

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Days after the controversial 40-acre Pune land deal by a firm linked to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's son, a now-suspended tehsildar issued an eviction notice to the Botanical Survey of India (BSI), a long-standing tenant on the property

'Why Can't Mr Modi Reopen The Passes To Tibet?'

'Why Can't Mr Modi Reopen The Passes To Tibet?'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

On August 5, 1953, Jawaharlal Nehru sent a strange note to the foreign secretary. It is worth mentioning because it was symptomatic of the lack of knowledge about Western Tibet in India and in South Block in particular, notes Claude Arpi.