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India struggles to meet milk demand

India struggles to meet milk demand

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

Per capita availability of milk in India is lower than the world average.

Rajya Sabha adjourns several times as Cong, BSP protest

Rajya Sabha adjourns several times as Cong, BSP protest

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Slogan shouting Congress and BJP members on Monday forced four adjournments of Rajya Sabha demanding dismissal of SAD-BJP government in Punjab over alleged atrocities against Dalit youths.

NIA files charge sheet in Pak-instigated espionage case

NIA files charge sheet in Pak-instigated espionage case

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

National Investigation Agency filed the charge sheet in a court here in a case of alleged espionage and attempts to carry out sabotage activities in India at the instigation of Pakistan.

Oldest litigant in Ayodhya dispute gives up hope

Oldest litigant in Ayodhya dispute gives up hope

Rediff.com13 Feb 2011

Ninety-year-old Ansari, who initiated moves for a final settlement on the vexed issue through negotiations, was compelled to take the decision following much opposition from various interested parties.

Pranab vs Sonia-Rahul: Who won?

Pranab vs Sonia-Rahul: Who won?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Pranabda hasn't given us any indication of the tough period when he realised Sonia Gandhi had decided to give the presidency not to him, but to then vice-president Hamid Ansari. He wrested the presidency from her, and handed her the biggest defeat of her UPA years, observes Shekhar Gupta.

'Where's your turban?'

'Where's your turban?'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Just when everything seemed picture perfect for brown faces on American television, Showtime reverts to form with its new series Billions. Aseem Chhabra points out how popular media still hasn't gained enough distance from accents and towel-turban fixations.

Can't invite VP when PM is chief guest, says BJP in yoga day row

Can't invite VP when PM is chief guest, says BJP in yoga day row

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Shripad Naik said Madhav has withdrawn his statement and added it may have happened by mistake.

Govt tries to mend ways, apologises to VP for Madhav's 'unnecessary' tweet

Govt tries to mend ways, apologises to VP for Madhav's 'unnecessary' tweet

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Shripad Naik said that the incident was a mistake and that Ram Madhav had apologised.

Wanted! A real feminist man in the #MeToo era

Wanted! A real feminist man in the #MeToo era

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

When he thinks no one is looking, the misogyny of a sham feminist man can be as red in tooth and claw as that of the neanderthal neighbour who beats up his wife. Only, it seems doubly unsettling because it comes from someone we trusted, says Shuma Raha.

IM's plan A was to plant bombs in Modi's hotel in Patna

IM's plan A was to plant bombs in Modi's hotel in Patna

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

The Indian Mujahideen wanted to kill Narendra Modi before he reached the venue of his Patna rally but aborted the plan because of the thick security cover, Vicky Nanjappa reports

17th Lok Sabha may see slightly higher Muslim numbers

17th Lok Sabha may see slightly higher Muslim numbers

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The outgoing Lok Sabha had 23 Muslim MPs, the most being from Congress and TMC. The highest number of Muslim MPs were in 1980 when as many as 49 MPs from the community which constitute nearly fifth of Indian population present in the Lok Sabha.

Kanimozhi takes oath, gets warm welcome in RS

Kanimozhi takes oath, gets warm welcome in RS

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam chief M Karunanidhi's daughter M Kanimozhi on Monday took oath as a member of Rajya Sabha on the first day of the monsoon session of Parliament.

Don't tamper with J-K special status: Farooq Abdullah

Don't tamper with J-K special status: Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah, reading out a resolution adopted at the meeting, said the parties have decided to send delegations to meet President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders of political parties to apprise them about the consequences of any attempt to abrogate Article 370 and Article 35A of the Constitution, or carry out delimitation of constituencies or trifurcating the state.

Unnecessary panic over pure security measures: J-K Guv

Unnecessary panic over pure security measures: J-K Guv

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

'The Governor himself had clarified matters on (Article) 35A yesterday in Baramulla and the day before in Srinagar,' the statement added.

Chaos, confusion and traffic as Delhi seals borders

Chaos, confusion and traffic as Delhi seals borders

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Vehicles piled up and many people were seen reasoning with the police as they were not allowed to enter Delhi from Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.

Bengal BJP sets target of inducting 20L Muslims by December

Bengal BJP sets target of inducting 20L Muslims by December

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

According to the Minority Morcha's state president, Ali Hossain, around 4.5 lakh people from the community have already joined the saffron party.

Samajwadi Party protests in Upper House; forces 3 adjournments before noon

Samajwadi Party protests in Upper House; forces 3 adjournments before noon

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Kurien adjourned the House till noon.

Recipes: Omelette Pancake, Ginger Chilli Sizzled Fish

Recipes: Omelette Pancake, Ginger Chilli Sizzled Fish

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Bored of spending time at home? Try out these yummy recipes.

Ayodhya litigants to present solution before SC

Ayodhya litigants to present solution before SC

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

Two main litigants of the Ayodhya title suit case, Mahant Gyan Das and Hashim Ansari, on Friday said they would put forth a formula before the Supreme Court to resolve the vexed issue.

Jundal in serious condition at Arthur Road jail: Lawyer

Jundal in serious condition at Arthur Road jail: Lawyer

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

Mumbai terror attacks handler Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal, who is lodged at the Arthur Road jail in the megapolis, is in a serious condition, according to his advocate Ejaz Naqvi.

India, China release first encyclopedia of cultural contacts

India, China release first encyclopedia of cultural contacts

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

India and China on Monday released the first encyclopedia on their age-old cultural contacts, tracing back their history to over 2,000 years, starting from the visit of Chinese scholar Huen Tsang to India in the 7th century to bring Buddhist scriptures to China.

'Booking is like boarding a train after reservation'

'Booking is like boarding a train after reservation'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

'Some are doing one vaccination with one mobile number and the second with another.' 'Creating more accounts will not multiply the number of slots.'

Parliament condemns terror attack on Pak school

Parliament condemns terror attack on Pak school

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Parliament on Wednesday stood as one in condemning the killing of 141 persons, including 132 children, by terrorists in a school in Peshawar in Pakistan.

Tracking the Indian mastermind of 26/11 terror attacks

Tracking the Indian mastermind of 26/11 terror attacks

Rediff.com28 Sep 2010

Who's the real Abu Jindal aka Zabiuddin Ansari? This is one of the most disturbing questions that the residents of Beed and Gevrai towns, in the dusty cotton bowl of Beed district in Maharashtra, are trying to come to terms with ever since news broke out that intelligence agencies have identified one of the handlers from Pakistan, who spoke to the 26/11 terrorists at the Chabad House, as Syed Zabiuddin Syed Zakiuddin aka Abu Jindal.

Five Mumbai boys to train at Queens Park Rangers

Five Mumbai boys to train at Queens Park Rangers

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

Rudolf D'Souza (13), Arfat Ansari (15), Tanaay Shah (15), Uzair Ansari (15) and Praful Kumar (16) were selected after their display in the Milind Deora soccer championships by the club's coaches for next week's stint at QPR.

Vice Prez throws rule book on those claiming flag disrespect

Vice Prez throws rule book on those claiming flag disrespect

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

As per protocol, only those in uniform salute the Tricolour while the national anthem is being played.

'We were never in doubt of Fahim's innocence'

'We were never in doubt of Fahim's innocence'

Rediff.com3 May 2010

The sensational acquittal of 26/11 Mumbai terror accused Fahim Ansari and Sabahuddin Ahmed have raised many eyebrows. But for Fahim's family, the decision has simply reinforced their belief that he was innocent. Rediff.com's Krishnakumar P visits Fahim's house in Mumbai, and brings forth their reactions.

India's views on terror successfully put across at SAARC meet, says Swarup

India's views on terror successfully put across at SAARC meet, says Swarup

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Swarup also asserted that there was "full coordination" between home ministry and the ministry of external affairs on Rajnath's Islamabad visit.

Discrimination against Muslims has to be corrected by State: Vice President

Discrimination against Muslims has to be corrected by State: Vice President

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

He said that exclusion and discrimination including failure to provide security has to be corrected by the state.

RS ruckus: Leaders apologise to VP

RS ruckus: Leaders apologise to VP

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

Several Union Ministers and leaders of various political parties apologised on Monday to Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari for the disrespect shown to him by some members and their unruly behaviour in the House on the issue of taking up the Women's Reservation Bill.

Tiny minority advocating terrorist causes: VP

Tiny minority advocating terrorist causes: VP

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

Vice President Hamid Ansari has said that it is important to remember that those advocating extremist, fundamentalist and terrorist causes constitute a tiny minority. "They neither have the religious nor political mandate for their abhorrent actions and ideologies," Ansari said.

How Rahul can win mind games with BJP

How Rahul can win mind games with BJP

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

'The trick in a democratic battle is to highlight those aspects of one's personality which are the opposite of the 'enemy's',' argues Amulya Ganguli.

COVID-19: 5 points about the second wave

COVID-19: 5 points about the second wave

Rediff.com20 May 2021

What do we know about India's devastating second wave, and can we assign responsibility for it?

'Muslims in India have never had it this bad'

'Muslims in India have never had it this bad'

Rediff.com21 May 2021

'Today, there is pervasive fear in society; an uncertainty of what might happen.' 'This has forced Muslims to shrink further into mental ghettos, with many considering extreme measures like pretending to change their identity.'

26/11 verdict makes access to Headley crucial

26/11 verdict makes access to Headley crucial

Rediff.com4 May 2010

Although Headley has confessed to the FBI that he had conducted a recce of the targets in Mumbai, this is will not be enough to nail him in India. Only if Headley confesses the same details to Indian agencies can the confessions be used in the 26/11 case in India, said investigators

3 individuals arrested for planning terror strikes in capital

3 individuals arrested for planning terror strikes in capital

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Three persons with alleged "ideological leaning" towards the banned JeM were arrested in New Delhi for planning terror strikes in different parts of the national capital.

AIADMK to initiate FDI discussion in RS today

AIADMK to initiate FDI discussion in RS today

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

For the first time in the history of Rajya Sabha, its chairman and Vice President Hamid Ansari has permitted All India Anna Dravida Munetra Kazhagam -- a regional political party to initiate the FDI in retail discussion in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.

Patna blasts suspect dies in hospital

Patna blasts suspect dies in hospital

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

"With a splinter lodged in his brain, the chances of his recovery were very poor. He was unconscious and not responding to medication after admitted to hospital," Arun Kumar, director of the Patna-based Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, said.

Kanhaiya Kumar meets Nitish's aide, sets tongues wagging in NDA

Kanhaiya Kumar meets Nitish's aide, sets tongues wagging in NDA

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Many eyebrows were raised in Bihar on Monday as news broke of a meeting between Communist Party of India's rising star Kanhaiya Kumar and Ashok Choudhary, a minister and key aide of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

'The country mourns the death of a patriot'

'The country mourns the death of a patriot'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

Vice President Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday paid tributes to former West Bengal chief minister Jyoti Basu, whom they described as a great patriot and an eminent statesman. Both Ansari and Dr Singh visited the AKG Bhawan, the Communist Party of India - Marxist headquarters at Gole Market in New Delhi, at approximately 11 am and paid floral tributes to the departed leader. They were received by CPI-M Politburo member Sitaram Yechury.