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'We will establish facts regarding Volcker report'

'We will establish facts regarding Volcker report'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

'Govt for establishing facts with regard to Volcker report'

Former PoK PM calls on Vajpayee

Former PoK PM calls on Vajpayee

Rediff.com22 Sep 2005

East Bengal to meet Mahindra United in final

East Bengal to meet Mahindra United in final

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

They beat Mohun Bagan and JCT Football Academy respectively in the semi-finals of the Nike Manchester United Premier Cup under-15 football tournament.

Inflation, CAD and fiscal deficit have come down: Prez

Inflation, CAD and fiscal deficit have come down: Prez

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

The President said that because of the policies of the government foreign investment has increased from $36 billion to $60 billion during the period.

Panthars' Party chief gifts Musharraf Gita

Panthars' Party chief gifts Musharraf Gita

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

Musharraf responded to Singh by saying that there was "complete autonomy" in PoK and Gilgit but "he was open to consider if anything further needs to be done in this case," it said.

After 24 years, Mayawati shares stage with Mulayam

After 24 years, Mayawati shares stage with Mulayam

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Mulayam Singh and Mayawati fell out after their ruling coalition in Uttar Pradesh crashed in 1995, two years after they came together along with smaller parties to keep the Bharatiya Janata Party out of power.

Why Modi govt is crushing dissent

Why Modi govt is crushing dissent

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

For this dispensation, ideas are dangerous. Those who propagate liberalism and democratic traditions are even more dangerous, observes Rashme Sehgal.

In Rajya Sabha, PM says he's pained by Jharkhand mob killing

In Rajya Sabha, PM says he's pained by Jharkhand mob killing

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Noting that the Congress was not able to win even a single Lok Sabha seat in 17 states, he said it was time for the Congress to introspect and "accept defeat".

Mevani holds rally in Delhi, says Modi govt 'threat to democracy'

Mevani holds rally in Delhi, says Modi govt 'threat to democracy'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

Although the authorities had maintained till the last minute that Mevani and his supporters did not have permission to hold the event, it seems the rally organisers and Delhi Police reached a compromise later.

How Owaisi reacted to 'Jai Shri Ram' chants in LS

How Owaisi reacted to 'Jai Shri Ram' chants in LS

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen MP from Hyderabad, chanted "Jai Bheem, Jai Meem, Takbeer Allahu Akbar, Jai Hind", after members from the ruling side shouted slogans of 'Jai Shri Ram', 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Vande Mataram'.

Father shoots girl outside Delhi multiplex

Father shoots girl outside Delhi multiplex

Rediff.com7 Oct 2005

Unhappy over his daughter's love affair, a man allegedly shot her dead in broad daylight in a north-west Delhi.

PoK residents lay claim to property in J&K

PoK residents lay claim to property in J&K

Rediff.com29 Apr 2005

The Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party has filed a petition in the SC seeking a restrain on the state government from acceding to the request from PoK residents to restore to them the property they had left behind.

Truckers' strike may end soon

Truckers' strike may end soon

Rediff.com27 Aug 2004

An end to the indefinite strike by truck operators, which entered the seventh day, appeared in sight with Finance Minister P Chidambaram agreeing to meet them on the issue of levy of 10 per cent service tax.

Eyeing 2019, BJP to hold national executive meet in Odisha on Saturday

Eyeing 2019, BJP to hold national executive meet in Odisha on Saturday

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

Having reclaimed power in Uttar Pradesh after 15 years, the Bharatiya Janata Party will now turn its focus to the states where it has been traditionally weak but which are critical to determine its fortune in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls as its national executive meet begins in Odisha on Saturday.

PHOTOS: PM Modi pays tribute to Ambedkar at Deekshabhoomi

PHOTOS: PM Modi pays tribute to Ambedkar at Deekshabhoomi

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

Taking forward the Bharatiya Janata Party's aggressive dalit outreach, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flew into Nagpur to pay homage to Bhimrao Ambedkar at 'Deekshabhoomi'.

Bhima Koregaon violence: Pawar wants bigger picture

Bhima Koregaon violence: Pawar wants bigger picture

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

'Isn't it tragic, comic as well as ironic that the people who owe their allegiance to the Constitution of India are declared deshdrohis without an iota of evidence?' 'But this mistake has to be corrected and those who actually and directly fomented the Bhima Koregaon riots and the masterminds behind these people will have to be exposed now.'

In Ambedkar's birth place, Rahul pays tribute to Dalit icon

In Ambedkar's birth place, Rahul pays tribute to Dalit icon

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Continuing his campaign of reaching out to less privileged sections, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi will be visiting Mhow in Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday, the birthplace of Dr BR Ambedkar around whose work and ideology struggles of the suppressed classes are centred.

Why BSP bets on door-to-door campaign

Why BSP bets on door-to-door campaign

Rediff.com2 May 2019

The core BSP campaign continues to be 'cadre-based' and personal connect, such as knocking each door or through nukkad sabhas.

Cruellest cut? Cashback on e-payment at petrol pumps slashed

Cruellest cut? Cashback on e-payment at petrol pumps slashed

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

'Dear Business Partner, Kindly note and inform your all customers that Digital Cashback has been revised from 0.75 per cent to 0.25 per cent with effect from August 1, 2018 across oil industry for all loyalty customers,' said the text message sent by State-owned oil companies to petrol pump operators.

Why doesn't Sinha ask his son to quit the government?

Why doesn't Sinha ask his son to quit the government?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Just as the mighty Bhim sacrificed his son Ghatotkach and Arjun sacrificed his son Abhimanyu in the battle against Kauravas, Yashwant Sinha must ask his son Jayant to sacrifice his ministerial office, says Sudhir Bisht.

Former Nepal envoy to India charged with working 'against national interest'

Former Nepal envoy to India charged with working 'against national interest'

Rediff.com7 May 2016

The diplomat has been also charged with siding with the Nepali Congress opposition in supporting a threat by the Maoist party to topple Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli's government, according to reports.

How sworn enemies became friends again

How sworn enemies became friends again

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

The parties seem to have forgotten their two decade-old antagonism for a 'political revolution' which they hope would 'last long'.

Jitan Ram Manjhi sworn in as new Bihar CM

Jitan Ram Manjhi sworn in as new Bihar CM

Rediff.com20 May 2014

A new Bihar government headed by Jitan Ram Manjhi as the 32nd Chief Minister was sworn in on Tuesday evening.

BJP, Maya protest Azam Khan's derogatory remarks on Ambedkar

BJP, Maya protest Azam Khan's derogatory remarks on Ambedkar

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

In his address at the inauguration of Haj House in Ghaziabad on Monday, Khan, without naming Ambedkar, had said, "All across Uttar Pradesh, there are statues of a person whose finger seems to say that not only does it own the plot of land on which it is standing, but also the plot towards which it is pointing its finger."

Be soldiers of development: Modi's advice to India Inc

Be soldiers of development: Modi's advice to India Inc

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Calling the young CEOs as his team, Modi said India's development must be made a mass movement and entrepreneurs should think of what more they can do for the country's growth and for the poor.

Ex-CMs 'rotting in jail' for graft, no one will be spared: PM

Ex-CMs 'rotting in jail' for graft, no one will be spared: PM

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

Modi said people used to believe that the rich and powerful were not affected by anti-corruption drives and asserted that it was no longer true.

So much for Modi's dream of 'cashless Bharat'

So much for Modi's dream of 'cashless Bharat'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

While Bihar and J&K have the least proportion of bank account holders using debit cards at PoS machines, Telangana's record is the highest.

SC to hear Pakistanis languishing in J&K jails

SC to hear Pakistanis languishing in J&K jails

Rediff.com4 Aug 2003

The Central government has said that they have no right to be released.

'I was asked to topple Mufti govt'

'I was asked to topple Mufti govt'

Rediff.com4 May 2003

Will UPI in a new avatar make digital payments safer?

Will UPI in a new avatar make digital payments safer?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Apart from SBI, UPI 2.0 partner banks are HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, IDBI Bank, RBL Bank, YES Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, IndusInd Bank, Federal Bank and HSBC.

Kanhaiya, Jignesh: Heroes of Our Times

Kanhaiya, Jignesh: Heroes of Our Times

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Saeed Mirza on two young men who have broken barriers and emerged as beacons for a New India.

Dalit youth killed for keeping Ambedkar song as ringtone, 4 held

Dalit youth killed for keeping Ambedkar song as ringtone, 4 held

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Two assailants were nabbed from Goa, one from Pune and the fourth from Shirdi, an official from Shirdi police station told PTI over phone.

Have a 'blooming' time at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Have a 'blooming' time at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

For those who aren't lucky enough to visit the iconic grounds, here's a stroll through the beautiful gardens.

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.

PM Modi slams opposition for blocking OBC bill in Rajya Sabha

PM Modi slams opposition for blocking OBC bill in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Modi expressed surprise at the stand of the opposition as members of all parties had been urging him for bringing the legislation

Transporters strike enters Day 3, goods supply impacted

Transporters strike enters Day 3, goods supply impacted

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

Govt refuses to budge on their demand for scrapping the present toll system

'WhatsApp is a major security risk to India'

'WhatsApp is a major security risk to India'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Experts believe that the sector should not jump to conclusions on WhatsApp Pay, which is still in its 'Beta testing' phase.

Only 4 parties respond to RTI queries

Only 4 parties respond to RTI queries

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

The Association of Democratic Reforms, voluntary organisation whose efforts made Central Information Commission bring six national parties under the umbrella of the RTI Act, had shot RTI applications to 45 recognised political parties of which only four have responded so far, a statement from ADR said.