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What Auto Sales Tell Us About Economy

What Auto Sales Tell Us About Economy

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Retail sales of cars are back to January 2018 levels in August 2021. Two-wheeler retail sales are 22 per cent lower, nearly four years down the line.

JNU students clash with police en route Rashtrapati Bhavan

JNU students clash with police en route Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

The students are demanding the removal of vice chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar from his post.

The Importance of Smriti Irani

The Importance of Smriti Irani

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Being made a member of the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs makes her an important player in BJP politics, observes Rashme Sehgal.

Yediyurappa resigns as CM, suspense continues over successor

Yediyurappa resigns as CM, suspense continues over successor

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Yediyurappa termed these two years as 'trial by fire', pointing out that he had to run the administration without a cabinet in the initial days, followed by devastating floods and the challenge of COVID-19 management, among other issues.

Salman breaks down in court after verdict

Salman breaks down in court after verdict

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

As his lawyers scrambled around to finish the legal formalities, Khan was seen reclining against the wall and humming a song.

Rape stir: DMRC asked to respond to alibi plea of accused

Rape stir: DMRC asked to respond to alibi plea of accused

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

The crime branch and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation were issued fresh notices on Thursday by a court in New Delhi on the plea of two youths that they were not part of the violent, anti-rape protests at India Gate on December 23 in which a constable had allegedly got injured and died two days later.

Rape stir: DMRC asked to respond to alibi plea of accused

Rape stir: DMRC asked to respond to alibi plea of accused

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

The crime branch and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation were issued fresh notices on Thursday by a court in New Delhi on the plea of two youths that they were not part of the violent, anti-rape protests at India Gate on December 23 in which a constable had allegedly got injured and died two days later.

BJP plans nationwide campaign on Article 370

BJP plans nationwide campaign on Article 370

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Small indoor meetings at 370 different locations across the country with 500-1000 opinion makers at the district level, and 35 big indoor meetings having gathering of 2,000 people will be held at capitals of all states and Union territories in the country, the party leader said.

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.

What Modi-Shah Should Worry About

What Modi-Shah Should Worry About

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

The seat-share progression should worry the BJP. From the previous assembly polls of 2017, through the assembly segments in its favour in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls and now in 2022, the BJP's seat-share has come down from a high 312 to 275 to 255. N Sathiya Moorthy reads the political tea leaves after the UP and Punjab election verdicts.

No Army paratroopers for handing over pink ball to captains

No Army paratroopers for handing over pink ball to captains

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

According to sources at CAB, the security clearance did not come a day ahead of the historic match between India and Bangladesh in Kolkata.

Jahnvi Kapoor, Varun, Bhumi watch PadMan with Akshay

Jahnvi Kapoor, Varun, Bhumi watch PadMan with Akshay

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

One more screening for the industry peeps!

Babri case: PM Modi holds meeting with senior BJP leaders

Babri case: PM Modi holds meeting with senior BJP leaders

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari and Information and Broadcasting Minister Venkaiah Naidu were among those who attended the meeting, sources said.

MF Guru: 'I want to save for retirement'

MF Guru: 'I want to save for retirement'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

BJP springs surprise, denies tickets to 6 sitting MPs in UP

BJP springs surprise, denies tickets to 6 sitting MPs in UP

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

The new candidates fielded from these constituencies by the BJP are: SP Singh Baghel (Agra), Parameshwar Lal Saini (Sambhal), Raj Kumar Chaher (Fatehpur Sikri), Jai Prakash Rawat (Hardoi-SC), Ashok Rawat (Misrikh-SC) and Arun Sagar (Shahjahanpur-SC).

Union ministers to visit Kashmir, discuss positive impact of 370 move

Union ministers to visit Kashmir, discuss positive impact of 370 move

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

36 Union ministers will visit different districts in both the divisions of the Union Territory starting from January 18 to January 24 and the home ministry is coordinating it, the sources said.

The BEST 200 Indian Films of the Decade

The BEST 200 Indian Films of the Decade

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Aseem Chhabra picks the finest Indian films in the 2010-2019 decade.

Nagaland Governor Ashwani Kumar resigns

Nagaland Governor Ashwani Kumar resigns

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Nagaland Governor Ashwani Kumar resigned on Wednesday, becoming the third person occupying the gubernatorial post to put in his papers since the National Democratic Alliance government prodded some of the Governors, appointed during United Progressive Alliance rule, to quit.

Believe it or not! Censor board beeps out 'Bombay'

Believe it or not! Censor board beeps out 'Bombay'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Wonder why Bombay is trending on Twitter?

Shah, Sitharaman stand tall among ministers

Shah, Sitharaman stand tall among ministers

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Strengthening the portfolios of the home minister and the finance minister is a message that should not be missed, points out A K Bhattacharya.

These are the first-time ministers in Modi Sarkar 2.0

These are the first-time ministers in Modi Sarkar 2.0

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Here's a list of the full first-time ministers in the second term of the Narendra Modi government.

Taking Raavan to Cannes

Taking Raavan to Cannes

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Raavan's press conference attended by Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan,Vikram, lyricist Prasoon Joshi.and Reliance's Amit Khanna.

Azad suspension: Swamy asks if cricket within party discipline

Azad suspension: Swamy asks if cricket within party discipline

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

BJP leader Subramanian Swamy questioned the party's decision to suspend Kirti Azad over the DDCA row.

COVID-19 lockdown: Union ministers back to work

COVID-19 lockdown: Union ministers back to work

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The move to resume work in ministries comes nearly a month after the government issued work from home protocols in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

Cannot pass order on PM biopic at this stage: SC

Cannot pass order on PM biopic at this stage: SC

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

The apex court said it will hear the matter on Tuesday and possibly can pass an order if the petitioner brings on record that what the film depicts is highly objectionable.

Biplab Deb takes oath as Tripura CM, Modi assures all help to the state

Biplab Deb takes oath as Tripura CM, Modi assures all help to the state

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

Governor Tathagata Roy also administered the oath of office to BJP leader Jishnu Deb Burman as the deputy chief minister along with seven other ministers, including Indigenous People's Front of Tripura chief N C Debbarma.

Expert tips to crack IBPS clerk exam

Expert tips to crack IBPS clerk exam

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

In an online chat with readers, Amit Jaiswal, head of academics, MockBank.com offered advice on how to crack the examination.

PIX: Parineeti, Deepika, Alia party with Aamir

PIX: Parineeti, Deepika, Alia party with Aamir

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

Take a look at celebs at Aamir Khan's Diwali party.

Fadnavis sworn in as first BJP CM of Maharashtra

Fadnavis sworn in as first BJP CM of Maharashtra

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Amid a plethora of senior party leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party president Amit Shah, Bharatiya Janata Party's Devendra Fadnavis took the oath of office at a mega function organised at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

HC rejects Salman's plea to summon Kamaal Khan in hit-and-run case

HC rejects Salman's plea to summon Kamaal Khan in hit-and-run case

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

The Court also took note of the fact that when the prosecution told the sessions court during examination of all its witnesses that Kamaal Khan could not be traced, Salman did not take any step at that stage.

Breathe: Into The Shadows review

Breathe: Into The Shadows review

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

'At the centre of it all is Abhishek Bachchan trying valiantly to pique our curiosity, but simply cannot muster the edginess his Avinash so badly needs,' observes Sukanya Verma.

IPL: Resurgent Royals eye revenge against Delhi Capitals

IPL: Resurgent Royals eye revenge against Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Bolstered by the arrival of Ben Stokes, Rajasthan Royals will hope for a better showing from its misfiring top order as they try to settle scores against second-placed Delhi Capitals in their return leg IPL match, in Dubai, on Wednesday.

PM, ministers resign; all eyes on govt formation

PM, ministers resign; all eyes on govt formation

Rediff.com24 May 2019

BJP sources indicated that swearing-in ceremony could take place on May 30.

Box Office: Jabariya Jodi flops

Box Office: Jabariya Jodi flops

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

The hits and flops of the week.

Nadda elected BJP chief unopposed, replaces Shah

Nadda elected BJP chief unopposed, replaces Shah

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Jagat Prakash Nadda was elected unopposed as the Bharatiya Janata Party national president on Monday after he emerged as the only leader in the fray following the nomination process in which his candidature was endorsed by top party leaders.

Passage of Triple Talaq, RTI bills emboldened Modi sarkar to scrap Article 370

Passage of Triple Talaq, RTI bills emboldened Modi sarkar to scrap Article 370

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

The Triple Talaq and RTI bills were passed by Rajya Sabha in the last 10 days after the National Democratic Alliance government got support of a few parties, including the Biju Janata Dal, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the YSR Congress, in Rajya Sabha where the BJP lacked majority.

Rangbaaz Phir Se review

Rangbaaz Phir Se review

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

For those who like drama to have a good mix of thrills, action, fiction and realism, Rangbaaz Phir Se is an entertaining watch, feels Joginder Tuteja.

How triple talaq bill cleared Rajya Sabha hurdle

How triple talaq bill cleared Rajya Sabha hurdle

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

On paper, as many as 136 members should have opposed the Bill in a House of 241 members, reports Archis Mohan,

Gehlot files complaint against BJP for 'trying to topple govt'

Gehlot files complaint against BJP for 'trying to topple govt'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Gehlot, however, refused to disclose names of those behind the toppling bids allegedly involving transfer of money for horsetrading. "A complaint has been lodged with the SOG so that investigation about those who are involved in this organised crime of money transfer could be conducted," Gehot said at a press conference.

Box Office: Lion King gets outstanding weekend

Box Office: Lion King gets outstanding weekend

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

The hits and flops of the week.