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Youth hurls pamphlet at PM's cavalcade in Varanasi to 'oppose his visit'

Youth hurls pamphlet at PM's cavalcade in Varanasi to 'oppose his visit'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

The person has described himself as 'Abhinav Tripathi, a social worker' and asked PM Modi to 'acknowledge that your visit to Kashi is being opposed'.

Rashtrapati Bhavan guest house to open after 19 years

Rashtrapati Bhavan guest house to open after 19 years

Rediff.com5 Jan 2014

The Rashtrapati Bhavan will showcase India's hospitality at its very best when the doors of its gleaming new guest wing are thrown open on Monday for foreign dignitaries after it remained unused for over two decades.

Mumbai HC objects to traffic curbs for VIP travel

Mumbai HC objects to traffic curbs for VIP travel

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

The Bombay High Court expressed strong objection to closing of roads by the Traffic Police Department to facilitate smooth travelling of VVIPs visiting the city and VIPs like the state chief minister, home minister and other ministers.

Sathya Sai Baba's funeral to be private affair

Sathya Sai Baba's funeral to be private affair

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

The burial of the body will take place between 9.00 am and 9.30 am on Wednesday, as per Hindu rites.

When PM, Sonia gave villagers an 'identity'

When PM, Sonia gave villagers an 'identity'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

Prasanna D Zore and Uttam Ghosh travel to Tembhali village, in Maharashtra's Nandurbar district, where Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Congress chief Sonia Gandhi initiated the process of distributing the much talked about Unique Identification Number to villagers.

Govt set to pour Rs 1,200 cr into Air India

Govt set to pour Rs 1,200 cr into Air India

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

The ailing carrier was facing a net cumulative loss of Rs 20,320 crore.

Panels to review AI restructuring plans

Panels to review AI restructuring plans

Rediff.com23 Jun 2011

The issue of equity infusion in Air India will be taken up by the Cabinet shortly and a cabinet note will be prepared in two weeks.

Why terrorists targeted the Pak naval base

Why terrorists targeted the Pak naval base

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Senior analyst B Raman explains the real motive behind the daring terrorist strike on a Pakistan military base in Karachi.

Agusta case: CBI questions Tyagi, Khaitan

Agusta case: CBI questions Tyagi, Khaitan

Rediff.com4 May 2016

The focus of the questioning is Tyagi's alleged links with Italian middlemen -- Carlo Gerosa and Guido Haschkhe, CBI sources said.

4 ex-CMs pack up their belongings; leave official bungalows after SC order

4 ex-CMs pack up their belongings; leave official bungalows after SC order

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

The top court had on May 7 held that former chief ministers of Uttar Pradesh cannot retain government accommodation after demitting office.

PM asks ministers not to visit Kumbh Mela

PM asks ministers not to visit Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has asked his cabinet colleagues not to visit Haridwar during the Maha Kumbh mela. This prime minister's request was based on a plea from Uttarakhand Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhrial that VVIP visits during the mela should be avoided as the district administration found it difficult to make protocol arrangements on those days.

Cameron cuts down escort security

Cameron cuts down escort security

Rediff.com16 May 2010

Britain's new Prime Minister David Cameron has done away with police motorbike outriders that escort his motorcade, prompting security experts to warn that he was putting himself at increased risk of attack when caught in traffic.

Yogi in Ayodhya, offers prayers at Ram temple

Yogi in Ayodhya, offers prayers at Ram temple

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The UP CM's visit comes a day after senior BJP leaders were charged with conspiracy in the Babri Masjid case.

At 2 pm, Friday, Nitish Kumar will take office

At 2 pm, Friday, Nitish Kumar will take office

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Shatrughan Sinha won't attend, citing 'important personal engagements.' Will L K Advani be present? M I Khan reports on a swearing-in ceremony the likes of which Patna may not have seen before.

'Force One' to guard Maharashtra legislators

'Force One' to guard Maharashtra legislators

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

'Force One,' the specialised commando battalion raised after the Mumbai attacks, will be deployed as part of the tight security arrangements being made for the winter session of the Maharashtra Legislature, commencing in Nagpur from Tuesday.

Gandhi family's SPG cover withdrawn; Cong protests

Gandhi family's SPG cover withdrawn; Cong protests

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

The Gandhi family will now get 'Z+' security by the Central Reserve Police Force on an all-India basis.

Ayodhya D-day: Centre rushes paramilitary forces to UP

Ayodhya D-day: Centre rushes paramilitary forces to UP

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

As the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday sent a general advisory to all the states and Union territories asking them to deploy adequate security personnel at all sensitive places, political leaders made fresh calls to people not to indulge in making provocative remarks or spreading rumours.

WB Governor Narayanan demits office, leaves for Chennai

WB Governor Narayanan demits office, leaves for Chennai

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

West Bengal Governor M K Narayanan on Friday demitted office and left for Chennai along with his wife Padmini.

Chopper scam: Italy shelves case against Finmeccannica

Chopper scam: Italy shelves case against Finmeccannica

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Italian prosecutors have "shelved" proceedings against defence major Finmeccannica, the parent firm of AgustaWestland, saying it had nothing to do with the alleged corruption in India's Rs 3,600-crore deal to procure 12 VVIP helicopters, Italian news agency Ansa reported.

Isha Ambani's wedding in Mumbai: All the details

Isha Ambani's wedding in Mumbai: All the details

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

The wedding, which is billed as the India Inc's most expensive yet, was held at Antilla.

Telangana protests in New Delhi; 21 detained

Telangana protests in New Delhi; 21 detained

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

Nine MLAs and an MP from Andhra Pradesh are among 21 protestors taken into preventive custody on Tuesday when about 100 activists gathered at high-security North Block violating prohibitory orders, as a meeting on Telengana issue was being held in the home ministry.

Pak police arrests 13 suspected terrorists

Pak police arrests 13 suspected terrorists

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

In major swoops across the key federal capital and the southern port city of Karachi, the Pakistani police nabbed 13 suspected terrorists linked to the Al Qaeda, with authorities claiming that this had averted major terror strikes on VVIPs in the country.

Claim of devotee can't be adverse to deity: SC in Ayodhya case

Claim of devotee can't be adverse to deity: SC in Ayodhya case

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

"Suppose the suit of Ram Lalla goes then you have no independent claim... You can't survive if the deity does not survive."

PM expresses regret to family of dead patient

PM expresses regret to family of dead patient

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday wrote to the wife of a 32-year old kidney patient who died during the prime minister's visit to Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research hospital in Chandigarh, expressing regret over the restrictions in security due to which the man could not get quick access for medical treatment.

Taj Mahal gets a makeover before Trumps visit Agra

Taj Mahal gets a makeover before Trumps visit Agra

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

From Dwight D Eisenhower to Bill Clinton, many American presidents have made sure they're photographed against the backdrop of the Taj. And, now the monument is ready to impress Trump for that family frame. Well, almost ready, reports Shreya Jai.

FIR against Wizcraft for 'negligence' over Make in India fire

FIR against Wizcraft for 'negligence' over Make in India fire

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

A case was registered on Thursday night under sections 336, for an act endangering life or personal safety of others, and under 285, for negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustible matter under the Indian Penal Code.

MAHA preparations for new Maharashtra CM

MAHA preparations for new Maharashtra CM

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

It seems that the Maharashtra unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party is leaving no stone unturned to make grand the October 31 oath-taking ceremony of its first chief minister, Devendra Fadnavis, at the Wankhede stadium in South Mumbai.

PM winds up 'path-breaking' Russia trip

PM winds up 'path-breaking' Russia trip

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday wound up a three-day visit to Russia, during which the two sides signed a path-breaking civil nuclear agreement and three defence pacts.

J R D Tata and the birth of Infosys

J R D Tata and the birth of Infosys

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Mr Tata said a letter had arrived in his office from a young woman who had applied for the graduate engineering programme of TELCO Pune and been turned down. 'I wouldn't interfere with your selection process, Maira,' he said. 'However, I am calling you because this lady says that her rejection letter says that though she is very well qualified for the programme, TELCO Pune cannot select her because she is a woman.' 'Why are you discriminating against women?' he asked. A must read excerpt from Arun Maira's The Learning Factory: How The Leaders Of Tata Became Nation Builders.

Special radar to monitor airspace for chief guest Obama

Special radar to monitor airspace for chief guest Obama

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

All security arrangements are in place for the 3-day visit of US President Barack Obama beginning Sunday, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday.

Agusta case: CBI questions Tyagi brothers, Khaitan

Agusta case: CBI questions Tyagi brothers, Khaitan

Rediff.com7 May 2016

The sources said questioning revolved around accounts of IDS Tunisia and remittances received by it.

How an SMS helped track YSR's chopper wreckage

How an SMS helped track YSR's chopper wreckage

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

An SMS received by the mobile phone of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S R Reddy's security officer John Wesley after the VVIP helicopter crashed is what provided the most crucial clue to trace the accident site, government officials said in New Delhi on Thursday.

When Obamas enjoyed tea at Rashtrapati Bhavan

When Obamas enjoyed tea at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

PM Modi, President Pranab and the Obamas enjoyed high tea at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Fire breaks out at KCR's Rs 7 crore puja

Fire breaks out at KCR's Rs 7 crore puja

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

Several fire fighting teams present on the spot brought the fire under control immediately but they were not swift enough to prevent the blaze from destroying the thatched roof of the main pandal completely.

Stage set for Mamata's mega Opposition rally

Stage set for Mamata's mega Opposition rally

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

More than 20 national leaders will attend the meeting, TMC sources said. Most of them have already arrived in Kolkata.

'Flying F-16IN the best since Beijing gold'

'Flying F-16IN the best since Beijing gold'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2009

India's ace shooter and first Olympics gold medalist Abhinav Bindra joined the elite VVIP list of fliers privileged to fly in a fighter jet.

Sonia's failed attempt to polarise the election

Sonia's failed attempt to polarise the election

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

The UPA chairperson has resorted to the last refuge of the desperate, by accusing the BJP of indulging in divisive politics by "sowing seeds of poison", says Arun Jaitley

Ex-IAF chief Tyagi gets bail in Agusta case

Ex-IAF chief Tyagi gets bail in Agusta case

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Tyagi has been granted bail on Rs 2 lakh security.

High alert sounded in Jammu after terror threat

High alert sounded in Jammu after terror threat

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

A high alert has been sounded and security beefed up in and around Jammu city following intelligence reports of a terror attack in the area, a police official said."A high alert was sounded today by authorities in Jammu city after intelligence reports of a fidayeen (suicide) attack. Security has been increased in and around the sensitive places," the official said.More police and paramilitary forces have been deployed in the city, particularly in VVIP areas.

Priyanka security breach: Shah says probe ordered, 3 suspended

Priyanka security breach: Shah says probe ordered, 3 suspended

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

The Congress, which criticised the amendment, walked out of Rajya Sabha saying it is dissatisfied with the home minister's reply on the amendment to the SPG Act.