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Why are you scared of Sonia? Kejriwal asks Modi on chopper scam probe

Why are you scared of Sonia? Kejriwal asks Modi on chopper scam probe

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Questioning the progress of the investigation in the chopper deal, Kejriwal alleged that there hasn't been an "inch" of movement on the probe, despite the Modi government coming to power on the assurances that the corrupt will be taken to task.

India closing in on Westinghouse deal to build six nuclear reactors

India closing in on Westinghouse deal to build six nuclear reactors

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

This would make India the world's second-biggest nuclear energy market after China

Beti Bachao? Polarisation shrouds J&K minor's rape, murder

Beti Bachao? Polarisation shrouds J&K minor's rape, murder

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Political and communal divide in Jammu and Kashmir has assumed such proportions that even the horrifying rape and murder of an eight-year-old girl is not bringing society together, writes Athar Parvaiz.

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Rediff.com28 May 2019

As the dust finally settles on the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections 2019 and Bharatiya Janata Party along with its NDA allies emerges as the clear winner, here is a list of who won in each of the 7 phases of elections.

All-party delegation ends J&K visit without any breakthrough

All-party delegation ends J&K visit without any breakthrough

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

Rajnath Singh led the delegation of 26 MPs from 20 parties which stayed overnight in Srinagar before stopping over in Jammu this afternoon.

PM warns those pushing children to create unrest in Kashmir

PM warns those pushing children to create unrest in Kashmir

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

He emphasised that if any life is lost in Kashmir, whether of any youth or any security personnel, 'that loss is ours, of our own country'.

Govt reaches out to diaspora youth at Pravasi Bhartiya Divas

Govt reaches out to diaspora youth at Pravasi Bhartiya Divas

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

Making a strong pitch for greater connectivity with the diaspora youth, Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi on Tuesday said partnerships between young Indians in the country and those residing overseas in industry and social sectors would create jobs and bring prosperity.

Terror strike on Army camp in Samba, 2 terrorists killed

Terror strike on Army camp in Samba, 2 terrorists killed

Rediff.com21 Mar 2015

The terrorists opened fired and lobbed grenades at the Army camp in Meshwara area of Samba around 5:50 am, security officials said.

Football Briefs: 'Wenger should leave Arsenal at the end of season'

Football Briefs: 'Wenger should leave Arsenal at the end of season'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright has launched a scathing attack on the club's manager Arsene Wenger, saying he could not make a case for the Frenchman to extend his reign beyond this season.

NIT unrest: HRD sends team, students list out demands

NIT unrest: HRD sends team, students list out demands

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh also called up Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and discussed the situation with her.

Jwala slams BAI, says playing badminton her only aim in life

Jwala slams BAI, says playing badminton her only aim in life

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Jwala Gutta launched a verbal tirade against the Badminton Association of India on Friday, saying the decision to recommend a life ban on her has only made it a laughing stock.

IOC sets IOA Oct 31 deadline to set house in order

IOC sets IOA Oct 31 deadline to set house in order

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

The International Olympic Committee has told the Indian Olympic Association to sack "charge-framed" officials through constitutional amendments by October 31 and conduct fresh elections by December 15 if it wants to return to the Olympic fold.

Sumariwalla promises best-ever conducted Asian Athletics

Sumariwalla promises best-ever conducted Asian Athletics

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Despite the short notice to prepare for a major meet, the 20th Asian Athletics Championships, scheduled at Pune from July 3-7, will be among the best-organised, declared Athletics Federation of India president Adille Sumariwalla in Mumbai on Friday.

Priyanka brews winning formula for Congress

Priyanka brews winning formula for Congress

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Priyanka Gandhi gets into rigorous damage control mode in wake of her party's eroding popularity ahead of the polls, reports Renu Mittal

Cong names screening committees for selection of LS candidates

Cong names screening committees for selection of LS candidates

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

In a major exercise ahead of Lok Sabha polls, Congress on Thursday night constituted screening committees for all states and union territories for early selection of candidates.

'194 MPs did not receive funds from political parties'

'194 MPs did not receive funds from political parties'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

The election commission had upped the expense limit for Lok Sabha elections from Rs 40 lakh to Rs 70 lakh per candidate in big states but a new report states that 537 MPs declared expenses of less than 50 per cent of the limit. Vicky Nanjappa/Rediff.com reports

Exclusive! Modi-Sharif had one-on-one meeting without aides

Exclusive! Modi-Sharif had one-on-one meeting without aides

Rediff.com28 May 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has brought Hindi into vogue in the external affairs ministry and managed a diplomatic coup by inviting SAARC leaders, including Nawaz Sharif, to New Delhi for his swearing-in. Sheela Bhatt's impressions of the Indian prime minister's first day in office.

Why should there be conversions at all: Rajnath

Why should there be conversions at all: Rajnath

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Pledging full protection to minorities, Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday questioned the practice of conversions and advocated a debate on the need for an anti-conversion law.

I am more deserving than Sodhi for Khel Ratna: Poonia

I am more deserving than Sodhi for Khel Ratna: Poonia

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Disappointed at being ignored for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, top woman discus thrower Krishna Poonia on Wednesday went to see Sports Minister Jitendra Singh to express her displeasure over the issue but failed to meet him.

PM Modi announces Rs 80,000-cr package for J-K

PM Modi announces Rs 80,000-cr package for J-K

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced a package of Rs 80,000 crore for Jammu and Kashmir.

Ashok Gehlot speaks: 'Vasundhara was second fiddle, used Modi well'

Ashok Gehlot speaks: 'Vasundhara was second fiddle, used Modi well'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Our campaign was overshadowed by the falsehood and rumours that the BJP spread, former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot tells PB Chandra in an interview.

Phase 2 of Lok Sabha polls concludes with 68% voting

Phase 2 of Lok Sabha polls concludes with 68% voting

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Barring Maharashtra, the poll percentage in rest of the states was in excess of 60 per cent while in Puducherry it was 80.47 per cent.

Cabinet reshuffle: Ministers take charge; spell out priorities

Cabinet reshuffle: Ministers take charge; spell out priorities

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Apart from Smriti, Ravi Shankar Prasad and Ananth Kumar took over as law and parliamentary affairs ministers respectively.

Revealed: How Hardik Pandya became a match-winner

Revealed: How Hardik Pandya became a match-winner

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

'As a cricketer I don't believe that anyone is a specific player for T20s, ODIs or Test cricket.' 'As a player you need to react and play according to situations.'

Curious case of Jitender Singh Tomar LLB

Curious case of Jitender Singh Tomar LLB

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

The fiasco over the former Delhi law minister's college degrees has damaged the reputation of the Aam Aadmi Party, says Nupur Sharma.

How India can escape the dry spell doom

How India can escape the dry spell doom

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Since 2000, India has had three serious droughts.

Will Antony deliver the bitter pill for Congress?

Will Antony deliver the bitter pill for Congress?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

Since two weeks now, A K Antony has been meeting Congress leaders across India to pinpoint reasons behind the party's abysmal performance in Lok Sabha elections.

Nirmala Sitharaman gets defence, Piyush Goyal gets railways

Nirmala Sitharaman gets defence, Piyush Goyal gets railways

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

In the third reshuffle since coming to power, Prime Minister Modi raised the strength of his Council of Ministers from 73 to 76.

'Congress-NC should be winning combination in J&K'

'Congress-NC should be winning combination in J&K'

Rediff.com12 May 2014

Bikash Mohapatra presents a kaleidoscope of views from Jammu and Kashmir, where the five-phase polling for its six seats ended last week.

Modi@2: Hits and misses in science and tech

Modi@2: Hits and misses in science and tech

Rediff.com30 May 2016

'Well begun is half done, today there are more hits than misses by the Modi government in its support towards science in India,' says Pallava Bagla.

Lift AFSPA, ban pellet guns, Opposition suggests at all party meet on Kashmir

Lift AFSPA, ban pellet guns, Opposition suggests at all party meet on Kashmir

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

It was also suggested that an all-party delegation should visit Kashmir to assess the situation but the government did not make commitments regarding any of their demands.

Army reaches out to Kashmiris facing worst floods in 60 yrs

Army reaches out to Kashmiris facing worst floods in 60 yrs

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Jammu and Kashmir continues to remain on a flood alert as most of the rivers in the state are flowing above the danger mark.

'UPA government let down the people of J&K'

'UPA government let down the people of J&K'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

'I felt like a used and discarded rag.' 'The pro-dialogue constituency has shrunk in the valley.' Academician and author Dr Radha Kumar was among the three interlocutors which the Manmohan Singh-led UPA government appointed on Kashmir in October 2010, speaks of how the panel report was never acted upon.

For some Union ministers, Rajasthan's crushing defeat is personal

For some Union ministers, Rajasthan's crushing defeat is personal

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

The BJP's victory in the desert state was so absolute that the Congress failed to open its electoral account in 17 of Rajasthan's 33 districts! P B Chandra reports.

How the BJP plans to strike back in 'washout' monsoon session

How the BJP plans to strike back in 'washout' monsoon session

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

The calculated playing up of confidence by Amit Shah and his team obviously means that the BJP has a strong counter-strategy in place to turn the tables on the Congress before the monsoon session is over, reports Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com.

The princess who could provide a royal touch to the BJP

The princess who could provide a royal touch to the BJP

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

The petite princess is the newest catch of the Bharatiya Janata Party. The glamorous Rajkumari of Jaipur Diya Kumari is the third princess to join the saffron brigade.

Amit Shah exclusive 2: 'We have added nishtha, sincerity of purpose, to governance'

Amit Shah exclusive 2: 'We have added nishtha, sincerity of purpose, to governance'

Rediff.com19 May 2015

The second part of BJP president Amit Shah's interview to Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com, to mark the completion of one year of the Narendra Modi government.

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