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People recognise work, not...: Shinde on Uddhav-Raj reunion

People recognise work, not...: Shinde on Uddhav-Raj reunion

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

Shinde He said anyone can go anywhere, it is their personal choice, but people support those who work for them and think about their welfare.

Bihar Polls: Non-Stop Contest For Sops

Bihar Polls: Non-Stop Contest For Sops

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Both NDA and INDIA are racing to woo marginalised groups with Assembly polls fast approaching.

Woman on FBI's 'top 10 most wanted' list held in India

Woman on FBI's 'top 10 most wanted' list held in India

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

The FBI has arrested Cindy Rodriguez Singh, a woman on the agency's '10 Most Wanted Fugitive' list, accused of killing her six-year-old son and fleeing to India to evade prosecution.

Delhi CM attacker planned protest against SC verdict on stray dogs

Delhi CM attacker planned protest against SC verdict on stray dogs

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

The man accused of attacking Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta told investigators he planned a protest against the Supreme Court's order on relocating stray dogs, similar to Anna Hazare's anti-corruption protests.

Modi salutes RSS for its 100-year journey in I-Day speech

Modi salutes RSS for its 100-year journey in I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed 100 years of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as a "very proud and glorious" journey and saluted all its volunteers for their dedicated service to the nation.

UP: Cow stranded on 4th floor sends locals in panic

UP: Cow stranded on 4th floor sends locals in panic

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

A cow stranded on the fourth floor of a building in Lucknow was rescued by authorities after residents raised concerns.

6 held for attempt to give electric shock to Dalit boys at Andhra hostel

6 held for attempt to give electric shock to Dalit boys at Andhra hostel

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

The incident occurred on August 7 and reportedly stemmed from an attempt to separate one of the victims from a minor girl with whom he was in a mutual relationship.

ISL crisis: Chennaiyin FC suspend operations

ISL crisis: Chennaiyin FC suspend operations

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Indian club football appeared to be in complete crisis as Chennaiyin FC on Wednesday suspended their operations in view of the uncertainty surrounding the Indian Super League (ISL), days after Bengaluru FC and Odisha FC decided to stop paying salaries to their first-team players and staff.

Delhi baba booked for sexually harassing 17 students at his institute

Delhi baba booked for sexually harassing 17 students at his institute

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Female students alleged that Saraswati used abusive language, sent obscene messages, and made unwanted physical advances.

PM directs welfare schemes' implementation in 6 months

PM directs welfare schemes' implementation in 6 months

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

The government, they said, will launch a mega drive, Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, across all 2.7 lakh panchayats in the country to reach out to beneficiaries and enrol them.

Abuse of H-1B programme national security threat: Trump

Abuse of H-1B programme national security threat: Trump

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation restricting entry of certain non-immigrant workers and imposing a USD 100,000 fee on H-1B visas, citing abuse of the program and national security concerns.

Tribals to be kept out of ambit of proposed UCC: Rijiju

Tribals to be kept out of ambit of proposed UCC: Rijiju

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju clarifies that tribal communities in the northeast and other areas will be exempt from the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) to preserve their traditional way of life.

Is 'new normal' to be defined by Chinese bullying?: Cong

Is 'new normal' to be defined by Chinese bullying?: Cong

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

The Congress party has criticized the Modi government's approach to China following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, questioning whether the government is legitimizing Chinese aggression.

Imposed tariffs on India for...: Trump admin tells SC

Imposed tariffs on India for...: Trump admin tells SC

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

The Trump administration has told the US Supreme Court that it imposed tariffs against India for purchasing Russian energy products as part of its strategy to address the war in Ukraine.

Maha minister Kokate shifted to sports ministry after rummy row

Maha minister Kokate shifted to sports ministry after rummy row

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate was shifted from the agriculture ministry to the sports and youth welfare department in a late-night reshuffle. Dattatrey Bharne will be the new agriculture minister. The reshuffle comes after Kokate faced controversy for playing online rummy during a legislative council session and allegedly equating farmers with beggars.

'Stray Dogs In Ghettos Is A Health Nightmare'

'Stray Dogs In Ghettos Is A Health Nightmare'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'It will be an explosion of zoonotic diseases from these places.' 'People will not be able to live or work for kilometres around these places where thousands of street dogs are kept.'

ABVP wrests key positions in DUSU polls, NSUI limited to one seat

ABVP wrests key positions in DUSU polls, NSUI limited to one seat

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

The RSS-affiliated ABVP won the president's post and two other positions in the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections, restricting the NSUI to just one seat. The victory celebrations were muted due to court orders against disruptive festivities.

Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' clears House by 4 votes

Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' clears House by 4 votes

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

In a narrow 218-214 vote, the United States House of Representatives on Thursday passed President Donald Trump's massive $4.5 trillion tax and spending bill -- his signature second-term policy package -- just ahead of the July 4 deadline.

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.

Maha steps up efforts to bring back elephant Mahadevi from Guj after stir

Maha steps up efforts to bring back elephant Mahadevi from Guj after stir

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Maharashtra minister Prakash Abitkar said efforts are underway to bring back elephant Mahadevi from a rescue center in Gujarat. The elephant was relocated following a court order due to health concerns. Local leaders are protesting the relocation and seeking her return.

India@79: Rising Economy, Lingering Gaps

India@79: Rising Economy, Lingering Gaps

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

India is set to become the world's fourth-largest economy in 2025, but slow income growth, lack of structural change, and rising inequality highlight the gap between progress and real transformation.

Tied up without clothes, 42 residents rescued from Noida old-age home

Tied up without clothes, 42 residents rescued from Noida old-age home

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Forty-two elderly people were rescued from an 'illegal' old-age home after a police raid at the institution found some women tied up, many residents without clothes and others in 'basement-like' rooms, officials said.

SC stray dog order: Animal lovers clash with cops in Delhi during protest

SC stray dog order: Animal lovers clash with cops in Delhi during protest

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Many also displayed a picture of Lord Shiva with a dog seated next to him, symbolising the cultural and spiritual connection between humans and animals.

SC flags discrimination against disabled in jobs, seeks Centre's reply

SC flags discrimination against disabled in jobs, seeks Centre's reply

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court has raised concerns about discrimination against persons with disabilities in employment, questioning the Centre on the lack of 'upward movement' for meritorious candidates. The court also ordered nationwide monitoring of care institutions for persons with cognitive disabilities.

Shocking! 13,000 Student Suicides Annually

Shocking! 13,000 Student Suicides Annually

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

...surpassing farmer suicides (11,000) in number. There is a 4 per cent annual increase in student suicides, double the national suicide rate (2 per cent).

Didn't initiate or request Mahadevi's relocation: Vantara

Didn't initiate or request Mahadevi's relocation: Vantara

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Vantara did not initiate or request the relocation of the elephant named Mahadevi from a monastery in Kolhapur to its facility in Jamnagar but served only as the 'court-appointed recipient facility', the NGO said in a statement.

IIT-Guwahati students launch indefinite stir against 'steep fee hike'

IIT-Guwahati students launch indefinite stir against 'steep fee hike'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Research scholars and post-graduate students at IIT-Guwahati are protesting a fee hike, while the institute claims the increase is necessary and only a small group is protesting.

AAP's Malik becomes first sitting MLA to be detained under PSA in J-K

AAP's Malik becomes first sitting MLA to be detained under PSA in J-K

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Jammu and Kashmir AAP chief and MLA Mehraj Malik was detained under the Public Safety Act for allegedly disturbing public order in Doda district. The detention has sparked condemnation from opposition parties.

12,432 Men Benefited From Maharashtra Laadki Bahin Scheme

12,432 Men Benefited From Maharashtra Laadki Bahin Scheme

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Erroneous payments were made to 77,980 women and 12,431 men, many of whom did not qualify for the scheme's benefits.

New jetty at Mumbai's Gateway of India gets SC nod

New jetty at Mumbai's Gateway of India gets SC nod

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a plea against the construction of a new passenger jetty and terminal at the Gateway of India in Mumbai, upholding a Bombay High Court verdict that allowed the project to proceed. The project aims to improve passenger travel between South Mumbai and other locations.

Hindi Diwas: Modi, Shah hail Hindi as 'unifying force'

Hindi Diwas: Modi, Shah hail Hindi as 'unifying force'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Hindi Diwas was observed across India with leaders emphasizing Hindi's role as a unifying factor and the need to enrich all Indian languages. Events were held in India and abroad to promote the language.

Panel formed to review Puri Jagannath Temple security

Panel formed to review Puri Jagannath Temple security

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

The Shree Jagannath Temple Managing Committee (SJTMC) has formed a sub-committee, headed by former Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Girish Chandra Murmu, to suggest measures to ensure full protection of the temple in light of recent security breaches.

India to take all steps to protect national interest: Goyal on US tariff

India to take all steps to protect national interest: Goyal on US tariff

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

India will take all necessary steps to safeguard and promote national interest, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday, a day after US President Donald Trump announced 25 per cent tariffs plus penalty on domestic exports to America from August 1.

'Modi ke saath Musalman': BJP's Muslim outreach in UP

'Modi ke saath Musalman': BJP's Muslim outreach in UP

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

The party is slated to organise yoga events in 403 madrasas of UP on International Yoga Day (June 21).

India seeks no enemies but...: Rajnath amid Trump tariff row

India seeks no enemies but...: Rajnath amid Trump tariff row

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

The defence minister also announced that India has taken up the challenge of developing a powerful indigenous aero-engine, adding that preparations for this critical project are now almost complete and the work will soon be visible.

Kashmir cut off from rest of India; Yamuna threatens Delhi

Kashmir cut off from rest of India; Yamuna threatens Delhi

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Incessant rains and flooding have caused widespread disruption in northern India, with states like Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir facing landslides, road closures, and displacement. Rescue efforts are underway as authorities grapple with the aftermath of the deluge.

Trump's $100K H-1B visa hike hits Indian workers hard

Trump's $100K H-1B visa hike hits Indian workers hard

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

The Trump administration has announced a massive increase in H-1B visa fees, imposing a $100,000 annual charge that will fundamentally alter how American companies hire skilled foreign workers, particularly impacting Indian IT professionals who comprise the largest group of beneficiaries.

Don't find term 'pashu' for animals appropriate: Murmu

Don't find term 'pashu' for animals appropriate: Murmu

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Murmu said in the Indian culture, the presence of God is seen in all creatures. "The belief that our Gods and sages communicated with animals is also based on the same philosophy," she said.

Sushila Karki or Kulman Ghising? Deadlock continues in Nepal over interim govt

Sushila Karki or Kulman Ghising? Deadlock continues in Nepal over interim govt

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

The representatives of youth-led Gen Z, which spearheaded the anti-government protests, held meetings with the top military brass to finalise a transitional government, but the talks hit a roadblock on the issue of who will head it.

Return to Bengal if harassed in BJP states: Mamata to migrant workers

Return to Bengal if harassed in BJP states: Mamata to migrant workers

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claims a Bengali-speaking woman and her child were threatened in Delhi after an alleged assault. She urges Bengali migrant workers in BJP-ruled states to return to Bengal if harassed and questions the absence of central commissions in BJP-ruled states when atrocities occur.