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Lucknow guest house turns most powerful address in UP

Lucknow guest house turns most powerful address in UP

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Yogi Adityanath has turned Lucknow's VVIP guest house into his seat of power.

Mahatma's soul would be pained: Sonia's swipe at govt

Mahatma's soul would be pained: Sonia's swipe at govt

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

Sonia claimed that the Congress was the only one party that followed the path shown by him and carried on his legacy.

Court unseats eunuch mayor of Gorakhpur

Court unseats eunuch mayor of Gorakhpur

Rediff.com13 May 2003

A local court held that Asha Devi was a male and not a female and hence could not hold the mayoral post, which was reserved for women.

Vilas Deshmukh on an alliance with the NCP

Vilas Deshmukh on an alliance with the NCP

Rediff.com10 Mar 2003

Former Maharashtra chief minister Vilas Deshmukh on the lack of support from the Congress, the proposed electoral alliance with the NCP, and his son's entry into films.

Now passing a yoga test can get you out of jail

Now passing a yoga test can get you out of jail

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Sheetal Kawale became the first such beneficiary of the scheme launched by the Maharashtra prisons department.

Gandhi@150: BJP, Oppn battle to claim Mahatma's legacy

Gandhi@150: BJP, Oppn battle to claim Mahatma's legacy

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

The Congress, which has seen over the years a gradual appropriation of some of its stalwarts by the BJP, launched a counter-drive and projected the saffron party as an unworthy champion of the ideals of the father of the nation.

Chouhan to set up 'happiness ministry' to ensure 'smile on every face'

Chouhan to set up 'happiness ministry' to ensure 'smile on every face'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Chouhan had earlier announced constitution of 'happiness ministry' on the lines of Bhutan, the only country to have the gross national happiness index.

150,000 households need to be electrified each day

150,000 households need to be electrified each day

Rediff.com25 May 2018

And it has to be done in less than 200 days!

Mathura all set for PM's mega rally, first of BJP's 200 to mark one year in office

Mathura all set for PM's mega rally, first of BJP's 200 to mark one year in office

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Preparations are in full swing for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura, which will mark beginning of the Bharatiya Janata Party's celebration of its first year in office.

Electricity for all: Govt crosses one milestone

Electricity for all: Govt crosses one milestone

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Centre meets target of 18,000 villages but household metering remains a challenge

Hindi music director Bappi Lahiri, TV personalities join BJP

Hindi music director Bappi Lahiri, TV personalities join BJP

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Veteran Hindi music director of 'Disco Dancer' fame, Bappi Lahiri, and a few other film and TV personalities joined BJP today in the presence of party president Rajnath Singh in New Delhi.

PHOTOS: Heavy rains, traffic halt Delhi

PHOTOS: Heavy rains, traffic halt Delhi

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

People were seen wading through knee-deep water in several areas. Commuters, too, had a hard time as vehicular traffic crawled on the roads clogged with long tailbacks.

HC allows pregnancy termination of minor rape victim, if safe

HC allows pregnancy termination of minor rape victim, if safe

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

The court directed that if the team of doctors forms an opinion that termination of pregnancy is safely possible, it shall perform necessary surgery/operation, if her father gives consent for the same.

Arun Jaitley cremated with state honours, hundreds pay last respect

Arun Jaitley cremated with state honours, hundreds pay last respect

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

BJP workers and mourners queued up in large numbers outside the party headquarters since morning to pay their last respects to the leader.

Pay Rs 5 to attend Modi meet, BJP tells workers

Pay Rs 5 to attend Modi meet, BJP tells workers

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party has charged its party workers Rs 5 per head for attending a mass meeting organised by the party to be held in Bhopal on September 25, which will be addressed by its prime ministerial candidate, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

After win, a 'humble' Modi talks of inclusivity, a new India

After win, a 'humble' Modi talks of inclusivity, a new India

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

Modi said he saw the election results, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, as the "foundation of the new India".

BSF foils infiltration bid on Jammu border

BSF foils infiltration bid on Jammu border

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Border Security Force has claimed that at least one militant have been injured or killed.

5 killed as New Farakka Express derails near Rae Bareli

5 killed as New Farakka Express derails near Rae Bareli

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

10 women and six minors are among the injured, the officials said.

Appraisal time: Average hike of 12% likely, top talent to get 25%

Appraisal time: Average hike of 12% likely, top talent to get 25%

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

HR experts believe however that times are changing and more and more companies are planning a revamp of their appraisal systems

PM Modi rolls out largest health scheme -- Ayushman Bharat

PM Modi rolls out largest health scheme -- Ayushman Bharat

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

Describing it as a "game changer", Modi said the scheme was a step towards serving the poor people of the country and it would come into effect from Sunday.

MHA seeks full report on BSF jawan video by tomorrow

MHA seeks full report on BSF jawan video by tomorrow

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Yadav has now been shifted from the Line of Control to a nearby battalion in Poonch.

New sting alleges Harish Rawat gave Rs 25 lakh each to 12 MLAs

New sting alleges Harish Rawat gave Rs 25 lakh each to 12 MLAs

Rediff.com8 May 2016

With the Uttarakhand assembly set to witness a crucial floor test on May 10, a new crisis has risen for former chief minister Harish Rawat in the form of a fresh sting video, which allegedly shows Congress Member of Legislative Assembly Madan Singh admitting to horse-trading.

India's 10 most successful start-ups

India's 10 most successful start-ups

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

What made these 10 businesses rise above the rest? Read on to find out...

Modi asks BJP workers to ensure Advani's victory

Modi asks BJP workers to ensure Advani's victory

Rediff.com5 Apr 2014

In a show of unity, Narendra Modi on Saturday asked party workers to ensure victory of Bharatiya Janata Party patriarch L K Advani by a "huge margin" from the constituency and recalled the "illustrious" political career of the party veteran.

Soon, a portal to help pensioners get digital life certificates

Soon, a portal to help pensioners get digital life certificates

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

A pension disbursing bank can access the portal to get digital life certificate.

Rahul, best choice to lead the Congress

Rahul, best choice to lead the Congress

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

'For the Congress, the family is the final court of appeal.' 'If there is no family, all leaders are equal.' 'If all leaders are equal, anyone can lead the Congress.' 'So every time the family has stayed in the background, the Congress has split,' points out Aditi Phadnis.

BJP never regarded dissenters as anti-national: Advani

BJP never regarded dissenters as anti-national: Advani

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

The 91-year-old leader said, 'Right from its inception, the BJP has never regarded those who disagree with us politically as our 'enemies', but only as our adversaries.'

Tripura: A Victory for the Thought Warriors

Tripura: A Victory for the Thought Warriors

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

'None other but the invincible chariot led by Modi and Shah could have taken up the challenge and won,' says Tarun Vijay.

'Modi Sarkar' back with a bang, BJP crosses 300 mark

'Modi Sarkar' back with a bang, BJP crosses 300 mark

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The results are a ringing endorsement of Modi's popularity, his government's achievements in the last five years and his campaign, which centred around national security, nationalism and Hindutva.

Shehnai tunes and a boat ride: Macron with Modi in Varanasi

Shehnai tunes and a boat ride: Macron with Modi in Varanasi

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday enjoyed a boat ride with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Ganga with a glimpse of the rich cultural heritage of the temple city.

Time to rename India

Time to rename India

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

'It would be nice if we could all just take a deep breath and focus on the only feeling that really matters, and for which previous generations worked a very long time at great cost: Freedom,' says Mitali Saran.

Shah: BJP will win more seats than 2014

Shah: BJP will win more seats than 2014

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Narendra Modi government is working for 'making India' whereas the Congress is working for 'breaking India'.

Market crash: Why you need not panic

Market crash: Why you need not panic

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Wait for a few days before deciding to buy shares or MF schemes.

How ONGC plans to develop fields in Krishna Godavari basin

How ONGC plans to develop fields in Krishna Godavari basin

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

The company has chalked out a detailed plan for development of its existing KG basin assets after integration with GSPC facilities.

'In a party that has disciples, Jaitley was Modi's personal friend'

'In a party that has disciples, Jaitley was Modi's personal friend'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

'Amit Shah and Modi have a disciple and guru relationship. But Modi and Jaitley's relationship was based on friendship. That's the difference.'

BJP slams Nitish for joining hands with 'jungle raj' RJD

BJP slams Nitish for joining hands with 'jungle raj' RJD

Rediff.com20 Jul 2014

Amid chalking out plans for its Mission 175 for the Bihar Assembly polls due next year, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday threw a challenge to former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to dissolve the House.

A Yojana way to 2nd term?

A Yojana way to 2nd term?

Rediff.com27 May 2018

Can welfare schemes truly transform from being flagship to flag-bearers for a government that is looking to get a second term in 2019?

Why we must salute both Nehru and Patel

Why we must salute both Nehru and Patel

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

'Both Nehru and Patel were thorough gentlemen and whatever their differences never disrespected each other.' 'Neither Modi nor Rahul Gandhi has much in them to claim such legacies.' 'They are symptomatic of the sad days that have befallen the nation midwifed and contemplated by Nehru and Patel,' says Mohan Guruswamy.

Why Bhagwat made his comments on Muslims

Why Bhagwat made his comments on Muslims

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

'What was said about Muslims was the most important part of the three-day RSS 'seminar'.'