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Markets to remain closed on Monday

Markets to remain closed on Monday

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

All markets will remain closed on Monday, April 14, on account of Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti.

Aaftab undergoes 2-hr narco-analysis, here's what happens next

Aaftab undergoes 2-hr narco-analysis, here's what happens next

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Officials said Poonawala's narco test was completely successful and his health condition was absolutely fine.

Shah targets Uddhav with 'licking soles' of people with opposite ideology jibe

Shah targets Uddhav with 'licking soles' of people with opposite ideology jibe

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

Without naming Uddhav Thackeray, Shah, who was speaking at the launch of Marathi version of the booked 'Modi@20', also reiterated there was no agreement on sharing the chief minister's post in the run up to the 2019 assembly polls.

Delhi Police grills former AAP minister over conversion event row

Delhi Police grills former AAP minister over conversion event row

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Former AAP minister Rajendra Pal Gautam was questioned for three hours on Tuesday in connection with a complaint received against his presence at a religious conversion event where Hindu deities were allegedly denounced, officials said.

Delhi cops seize 'sharp object' from Aaftab's flat

Delhi cops seize 'sharp object' from Aaftab's flat

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

A Delhi Police team searched for the murder weapon at a forest in Gurugram using a metal detector on Saturday, but returned empty-handed after one-and-a-half-hours, sources said.

Why these 2 students heckled PM Modi

Why these 2 students heckled PM Modi

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Two students, who had shouted slogans during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address at a convocation function in Lucknow, on Saturday said they took the step to ensure that no Dalit student faces the same fate as HyderabadUniversity's scholar Rohith Veluma.

Nehru excluded from Karnataka I-Day ad; BJP asks why's he needed

Nehru excluded from Karnataka I-Day ad; BJP asks why's he needed

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

The Congress on Sunday took a strong exception to the exclusion of former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru in the Karnataka government's newspaper advertisement on freedom fighters and termed the Bharatiya Janata Party action 'pathetic'.

Mayawati questions Oppn's attempted visit to Kashmir

Mayawati questions Oppn's attempted visit to Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

'Hence, Ambedkar was not in favour of the separate provision of Article 370 for Jammu and Kashmir. Because of this, BSP had supported its scrapping in the Parliament

Free Yogi to play 24 hrs with his calves: RLD chief at poll rally

Free Yogi to play 24 hrs with his calves: RLD chief at poll rally

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Slamming the Bharatiya Janata Party government in the state for the recent leak of a government competitive examination question paper and subsequent cancellation of the test, Chaudhary said because of such incidents youngsters are not getting appointments, and they have to migrate and work in other places.

'6 Delhi hospitals have run out of oxygen, 7 have under 5 hours left'

'6 Delhi hospitals have run out of oxygen, 7 have under 5 hours left'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Six hospitals in the national capital have exhausted their oxygen supply while seven others have less than five hours of oxygen left, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia told Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday.

Kerala minister criticises Constitution, regrets later

Kerala minister criticises Constitution, regrets later

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Kerala Minister Saji Cheriyan on Tuesday landed in trouble for his harsh remarks against the Constitution, triggering a huge political row in the state with the opposition demanding for his sacking, but the Left leader later expressed regret and claimed news reports in this connection were 'distorted'.

ICMR study hints at much wider spread of COVID-19

ICMR study hints at much wider spread of COVID-19

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

ICMR's serological survey, whose findings will be made public next week, suggests that the rate of contagion may be a lot higher in most-affected cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, and Pune.

Canada: Probe sought into Sikh parade

Canada: Probe sought into Sikh parade

Rediff.com12 May 2007

Politicians of all levels of government attended the April seven event, which drew a crowd estimated at 100,000.

Rajnath's swipe at Aamir in Lok Sabha: 'Ambedkar didn't want to leave India'

Rajnath's swipe at Aamir in Lok Sabha: 'Ambedkar didn't want to leave India'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said B R Ambedkar had never thought of leaving the country despite being subjected to insult and discrimination.

In 50th edition of Mann ki Baat, PM says it's not about politics

In 50th edition of Mann ki Baat, PM says it's not about politics

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

He also said he chose radio as a medium to connect with the people as it was a 'mighty means' of getting across.

PM slams Central Vista critics as he inaugurates new defence offices

PM slams Central Vista critics as he inaugurates new defence offices

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

He also asserted that ease of living and ease of doing business were behind the spirit of the work being done under the Central Vista project.

Inflation data; TCS, RIL earnings key for stock markets

Inflation data; TCS, RIL earnings key for stock markets

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

Stock markets will remain closed on Tuesday

Cong 'undermining' Ambdekar's legacy; I feel proud to work at his feet: Modi

Cong 'undermining' Ambdekar's legacy; I feel proud to work at his feet: Modi

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Stepping up his offensive against the Congress, he asked the party to "repent" for what it has not done in the last 60 years.

Fly-pasts, lit-up ships: Military prepares to thank 'corona warriors'

Fly-pasts, lit-up ships: Military prepares to thank 'corona warriors'

Rediff.com3 May 2020

The thanks-giving activities will start with laying of wreaths at the police memorial in Delhi and in several other cities on Sunday morning to honour the police personnel deployed in enforcement of the nationwide lockdown, officials said. It will be followed by fly-pasts by fighter and transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force, covering a sizeable number of cities and towns across the country between 10 am and 11 am, officials said.

Reaffirm unwavering commitment to strengthen our Republic: PM Modi

Reaffirm unwavering commitment to strengthen our Republic: PM Modi

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of 67th Republic Day urged the nation to reaffirm the unwavering commitment to uphold the ideals of India's Constitution and strengthen the Republic.

Deserted by parents, two minor girls rescued from locked room in Delhi

Deserted by parents, two minor girls rescued from locked room in Delhi

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

In a shocking incident, two minor sisters, who were forced to live in a dark, locked room devoid of ventilation in outer Delhi's Samaypur Badli area after being deserted by their drunkard father, were rescued with deep wounds due to maggot infection, police said on Friday.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

UP govt decides to add 'Ramji' to Ambedkar's name in official records

UP govt decides to add 'Ramji' to Ambedkar's name in official records

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

The order soon got mired in political controversy with the opposition Samajwadi Party crying hoarse that the move smacked of politics ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

Protesting doctors turn down Mamata's invite for talks

Protesting doctors turn down Mamata's invite for talks

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

The doctors, who are protesting against the assault on two of their colleagues at NRS Medical College and Hospital, had on Friday sought unconditional apology from Banerjee and set six conditions for the state government in order to withdraw their stir.

India COVID-19 tally tops 2.6 lakh with 9,987 new cases

India COVID-19 tally tops 2.6 lakh with 9,987 new cases

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

India is the fifth worst-hit nation by the COVID-19 pandemic after the United States, Brazil, Russia and the United Kingdom, according to the Johns Hopkins University data.

Docs' protest: IMA to go ahead with nationwide strike

Docs' protest: IMA to go ahead with nationwide strike

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

The apex medical body, IMA demanded a comprehensive central law in dealing with violence on doctors and healthcare staff, and in hospitals.

PHOTOS: Netas pick up broom for swachhata campaign

PHOTOS: Netas pick up broom for swachhata campaign

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

He launched the "cleanliness is service" exercise to push for greater public participation in one of his government's centrepiece programmes launched on October 2, 2015.

Rahul: PM plays drums in Japan while prices go up in India

Rahul: PM plays drums in Japan while prices go up in India

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

In a direct attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said he was "playing drums" in Japan while people suffered from power crisis and soaring vegetable prices.

Where the hell are Covid hospital beds in Delhi?

Where the hell are Covid hospital beds in Delhi?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Locals are overly concerned as horrifying tales emerge of patients running from pillar to post to secure hospital beds or even get themselves tested.

Sensex rallies 348 points to end at 1-week high; IIP, CPI eyed

Sensex rallies 348 points to end at 1-week high; IIP, CPI eyed

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Investors are keenly awaiting the announcement of the macroeconomic data-IIP and CPI due on Tuesday.

Dalit attacks: MPs seek quick action, statement from PM

Dalit attacks: MPs seek quick action, statement from PM

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Cutting across party lines, members in Lok Sabha highlighted the cases of atrocities being committed on Dalits in various parts of the country and demanded steps to prevent them.

SP-BSP tie-up may cost BJP 25-30 LS seats in UP: Union minister

SP-BSP tie-up may cost BJP 25-30 LS seats in UP: Union minister

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

In the same breath, the RPI-A leader said, "No one can challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi -- neither Congress president Rahul Gandhi, nor SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, nor BSP supremo Mayawati."

Offering prayers won't help; BSP will win: Mayawati

Offering prayers won't help; BSP will win: Mayawati

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Saturday said that those seen at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's roadshow in Varanasi were "mere spectators" brought in from other states and districts in Uttar Pradesh where voting had already taken place.

Lalu Prasad convicted in fodder scam case, sent to jail

Lalu Prasad convicted in fodder scam case, sent to jail

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

The quantum of punishment will be announced on January 3, 2018.

Markets end in green on above normal monsoon forecast

Markets end in green on above normal monsoon forecast

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Auto stocks led the rally with Tata Motors, Hero MotoCorp and Maruti Suzuki leading the gains.

Modi targets 'family, Ahmed Patel' over Agusta chargesheet

Modi targets 'family, Ahmed Patel' over Agusta chargesheet

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

"One was 'AP' and the other was 'Fam'. 'AP' stands for Ahmed Patel and 'Fam' stands for family. Have you heard of Ahmed Patel? Which family is he close to?" Modi asked the crowd at a rally in Dehradun.

Even Ambedkar can't snatch your rights: PM Modi on quotas

Even Ambedkar can't snatch your rights: PM Modi on quotas

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Making it clear that there will be no change in the reservation policy for Dalits, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted that nobody can snatch their right even as he accused his opponents of spreading "untruths" on the issue.

Government nurses call off nationwide strike

Government nurses call off nationwide strike

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

Nurses in government hospitals across the country on Saturday called off their indefinite strike after reaching a compromise with the Centre, in a major relief for Delhi and some other cities battling rising cases of dengue and chikungunya.

Hegde tenders apology in LS over 'secular' remarks; protests continue in RS

Hegde tenders apology in LS over 'secular' remarks; protests continue in RS

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Seeking to end the controversy that erupted over his remarks and stalled parliamentary proceedings, Union minister Anantkumar Hegde on Thursday tendered an apology in the Lok Sabha after a nudge by the Speaker but he said his speech at a function in Karnataka was distorted.

RS logjam ends after Jaitley clarifies on PM's Pak remark

RS logjam ends after Jaitley clarifies on PM's Pak remark

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Jaitley said Modi has never questioned Manmohan Singh's integrity and commitment to the nation.