News for 'Amrit'

After Rashtrapati Bhavan, DU renames its Mughal garden after Buddha

After Rashtrapati Bhavan, DU renames its Mughal garden after Buddha

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The garden does not have a Mughal design, was the rationale given by the university behind the rechristening, which was done on January 27.

Raj poll: Vasundhara Raje, her loyalists in BJP's 2nd list

Raj poll: Vasundhara Raje, her loyalists in BJP's 2nd list

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

The party also decided to field Narpat Singh Rajvi from Chittorgarh after its earlier decision to deny the five-term MLA, who is the son-in-law of its stalwart leader Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, renomination from his Vidhyadhar Nagar seat. This triggered a backlash from a section of party workers.

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Debate on the motion of thanks on the President's address to continue.

Modi's Flawed Foreign Policy

Modi's Flawed Foreign Policy

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

We should reassess what India's role in the world is and whether we are doing the right thing for ourselves, notes Aakar Patel.

Shinde's maiden Budget offers Rs 6K aid, free crop cover to farmers

Shinde's maiden Budget offers Rs 6K aid, free crop cover to farmers

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Announcing a Re 1 crop insurance scheme for farmers, the deputy CM said the government will bear the financial burden of Rs 3,312 crore.

President raises climate change concerns in I-Day eve speech

President raises climate change concerns in I-Day eve speech

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday asked scientists and policymakers across the world to give special attention to global warming and climate change which are leading to flash floods and droughts, warning that a "culture of greed" is taking "the world away from nature".

Will Modi unveil any grand scheme in final I-Day address before 2024 polls?

Will Modi unveil any grand scheme in final I-Day address before 2024 polls?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver on Tuesday his 10th consecutive Independence Day address which will also be his last before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, as a mood of anticipation builds around the annual showpiece event that he has used to present his government's report card, unveil flagship schemes and lay down his vision for the country.

Yeh Hai India: Preparing For Vijay Diwas

Yeh Hai India: Preparing For Vijay Diwas

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

An artist gives finishing touch to a wall mural depicting Tiger Hill and Indian Army personnel, ahead of Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 26, in Jammu district, July 18, 2022.

RSS changes profile pictures of its social media accounts to National Flag

RSS changes profile pictures of its social media accounts to National Flag

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

The RSS, the political fountainhead of the ruling BJP, has been criticised by the Congress and other Opposition over its stand on the national flag.

'Mughals had nothing to do with Mughal Gardens at Rashtrapati Bhavan'

'Mughals had nothing to do with Mughal Gardens at Rashtrapati Bhavan'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

'William Mustoe, the director of horticulture during British rule, named the Presidential Palace garden after the Mughals.' 'He simply kept the name because it was made on the pattern of a Mughal garden.''He simply kept the name Mughal gardens because it was made on the pattern of Mughal garden.'

What Pranab Mukherjee thought about Rahul Gandhi

What Pranab Mukherjee thought about Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

'If Rahul couldn't persuade his colleagues without resorting to theatrics, then maybe politics wasn't his calling

Parliament Session: All parties to meet amid 'surprise' buzz

Parliament Session: All parties to meet amid 'surprise' buzz

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Ahead of the Parliament session, the government will hold a meeting with leaders of all parties on Sunday to brief them and hear their views, amid an intense buzz on whether it will have some surprise item up its sleeve during the five-day sitting.

Good news for senior citizens, Savings Scheme deposit limit raised to Rs 30 lakh

Good news for senior citizens, Savings Scheme deposit limit raised to Rs 30 lakh

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

The FM also proposed that the maximum deposit limit for Monthly Income Account Scheme will be enhanced from Rs 4.5 lakh to Rs 9 lakh for a single account and from Rs 9 lakh to Rs 15 lakh for a joint account.

Budget 2023-24 a blue print for India@100: FM

Budget 2023-24 a blue print for India@100: FM

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

This is the first Budget in Amrit Kaal, she said.

New Annual Festivals On India's Calendar

New Annual Festivals On India's Calendar

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

In the last 9 years, the BJP govt has marked some anniversaries and events with more zeal than Congress-led governments.

Country won't trust those who don't hoist flag: U'khand BJP chief

Country won't trust those who don't hoist flag: U'khand BJP chief

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

"It is only natural. After all, why should any Indian have problems in hoisting the tricolour on their houses to celebrate the occasion?" Bhatt told PTI on Friday reiterating what he had recently said in Haldwani.

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to reply to the debate in the Lok Sabha on Monday and in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

Will Gehlot's welfare schemes help Congress buck trend in Rajasthan?

Will Gehlot's welfare schemes help Congress buck trend in Rajasthan?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

With no apparent wave on the ground or pressing everyday issues, that's what it boils down for voters as Rajasthan readies for assembly polls this week.

Govt tweaks flag code; now can be flown day and night

Govt tweaks flag code; now can be flown day and night

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

The move came as the government is going to launch a 'Har Ghar Tiranga' (hoisting of flag in every home) from August 13 to 15 as part of the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'.

INS Tarkash To Celebrate Independence Day in Rio

INS Tarkash To Celebrate Independence Day in Rio

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

The INS Tarkash is on her passage to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to hoist the National Flag on August 15 as part of Azaadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations.

SEE: World's largest human formation of waving national flag

SEE: World's largest human formation of waving national flag

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

As many as 5,885 students from the Chandigarh University and other schools and colleges along with volunteers of the NID Foundation and other dignitaries gathered for the flag formation at the Chandigarh Cricket Stadium here, according to a release issued by the university.

PHOTOS: India gets ready for I-Day

PHOTOS: India gets ready for I-Day

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Here's what to expect at this year's Independence Day in different parts of the country.

Canada: 'Students shouldn't be worried'

Canada: 'Students shouldn't be worried'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

'There is no reason to anticipate a drastic change in Canada's attitude towards Indian students.'

Watch Live! 73rd Republic Day parade on Rajpath

Watch Live! 73rd Republic Day parade on Rajpath

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

The Republic Day parade-2022 is happening in the 75th year of Indian independence, which is being celebrated as 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' across the country.

Modi chairs 'fruitful' meeting of Council of Ministers amid reshuffle buzz

Modi chairs 'fruitful' meeting of Council of Ministers amid reshuffle buzz

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

The meeting was held at the newly built convention centre at Pragati Maidan, which will host the G20 summit in September.

Rs 19,518 cr allocated to metro projects across India

Rs 19,518 cr allocated to metro projects across India

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her speech in Lok Sabha said, "Our vision for the 'Amrit Kaal' includes technology-driven and knowledge-based economy with strong public finances, and a robust financial sector. To achieve this, Jan Bhagidari through Sabka Saath Sabka Prayas is essential."

'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

SEE: India gets I-Day wishes from space

SEE: India gets I-Day wishes from space

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Astronaut Samantha Cristofiretti of the European Space Agency (ESA) wished India ahead of Independence Day 2022

SEE: Stunning cockpit views from fighter jets at R-Day flypast

SEE: Stunning cockpit views from fighter jets at R-Day flypast

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Watch the stunning cockpit views of the jets.

Rakul's Sweet Date With Jackky!

Rakul's Sweet Date With Jackky!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Kriti's gym-ready... Ananya-Vijay are busy with Liger... Madhuri shoots for Jhalak...

NYC has great plans for I-Day with khadi tricolour, giant flag over Hudson

NYC has great plans for I-Day with khadi tricolour, giant flag over Hudson

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

A fly-past by a 220-ft-long majestic Indian tricolour, made of khadi, over the iconic Hudson river and the display of a giant billboard at Times Square are among the highlights of the grand celebrations planned to mark 75 years of India's Independence in New York this week.

India's tiger population stands at 3,167, reveals latest census

India's tiger population stands at 3,167, reveals latest census

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

According to the data, the tiger population was 1,411 in 2006, 1,706 in 2010, 2,226 in 2014, 2,967 in 2018 and 3,167 in 2022.

What Can INDIA Offer Bharat In 2024?

What Can INDIA Offer Bharat In 2024?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

The real risk is that the core assumption -- that the votes for a candidate sponsored by an alliance will at least equal the sum total of its parts -- proves to be facile, observes T N Ninan.

Reach out to Muslims without expecting votes: Modi to BJP

Reach out to Muslims without expecting votes: Modi to BJP

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

In his valedictory address at the two-day National Executive meeting of the BJP in the national capital on Tuesday, Modi spoke about areas where the party needs to be strengthened ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

It was Rajiv ji's dream: Sonia backs women's bill in Lok Sabha

It was Rajiv ji's dream: Sonia backs women's bill in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Initiating the debate from the opposition's side in the Lok Sabha, Gandhi said, "I stand here in support of Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam."

How He Saved His Home From Demolition!

How He Saved His Home From Demolition!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

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When Akshay Kumar ditched lucrative IPL contract

When Akshay Kumar ditched lucrative IPL contract

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Book reveals how Akshay Kumar terminated his own contract to save IPL team from incurring loss

Amid 'surprise' buzz, Parliament session to begin from Monday

Amid 'surprise' buzz, Parliament session to begin from Monday

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

The unusual timing of the session has left everyone wondering, even though the main standout feature on the listed agenda is a special discussion on Parliament's journey of 75 years starting from the "Samvidhan Sabha" (Constituent Assembly).

Cheetah from Namibia gives birth to 4 cubs in Kuno park

Cheetah from Namibia gives birth to 4 cubs in Kuno park

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

A cheetah translocated from Namibia to Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh has given birth to four healthy cubs, officials said on Wednesday.

Is it going to be Samson over SKY for World Cup?

Is it going to be Samson over SKY for World Cup?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Former India player Mohammad Kaif believes that Sanju Samson should be picked for the ODI World Cup at home in October-November.