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Union minister Mishra calls for stepping up use of Hindi in govt work

Union minister Mishra calls for stepping up use of Hindi in govt work

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Ahead of an all-India conference on official language being held in Varanasi on Saturday, Union minister of state for home Ajay Kumar Mishra Teni said more and more government work should be done in Hindi.

Mishra's continuation as minister sends wrong message: Priyanka

Mishra's continuation as minister sends wrong message: Priyanka

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who arrived Bahraich on Thursday to meet the families of two farmers killed in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence, said by allowing Union minister Ajay Kumar Mishra to continue on the post, the Centre is giving the message that those in power can do anything.

19 dead as building collapses in Mumbai's Kurla

19 dead as building collapses in Mumbai's Kurla

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

A wing of the building, located in Kurla, collapsed around midnight, officials said, adding that its another wing was also likely to crash and was vacated.

Boxers returning from Jordan will be asked to stay home-quarantined, have all health clearances: BFI

Boxers returning from Jordan will be asked to stay home-quarantined, have all health clearances: BFI

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Boxers reached Amman from Assisi on February 27 and were found all clear after undergoing the mandatory screening for symptoms. Jordan has so far recorded only one positive case.

INS Surat, INS Udaygiri Ready To Protect India

INS Surat, INS Udaygiri Ready To Protect India

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched the Indian Navy's new destroyer warship INS Surat and the Indian Navy's new frigate INS Udaygiri, in Mumbai, May 17, 2022.

'I have never missed bringing Ganapathi home'

'I have never missed bringing Ganapathi home'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.

Majority of Future group's secured creditors reject Reliance deal

Majority of Future group's secured creditors reject Reliance deal

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Shareholders of the six listed Future Group companies voted on Wednesday. Bankers said all the large lenders had rejected the proposal.

World Record! Mumbai rout Uttarakhand by 725 runs

World Record! Mumbai rout Uttarakhand by 725 runs

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Domestic giants Mumbai on Thursday broke the world record for highest margin of victory in the history of first-class cricket as they crushed minnows Uttarakhand by a staggering 725 runs on the fourth day of their Ranji Trophy quarter-final.

Kirron Kher Is Back in Parliament

Kirron Kher Is Back in Parliament

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

NSA condoles with Major Menezes and her daughter... Rajeshwari and Tejashwi Yadav receive an unusual garland...

Alt News's Mohammed Zubair sent to 14-day judicial custody by UP court

Alt News's Mohammed Zubair sent to 14-day judicial custody by UP court

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

The Lakhimpur Kheri police had served a warrant on Zubair to appear in the court in connection with an FIR lodged against him for promoting enmity in 2021.

When Rahul Rode A Bike

When Rahul Rode A Bike

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on the weekend.

Lakhimpur incident: Union minister's son summoned for questioning

Lakhimpur incident: Union minister's son summoned for questioning

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

IG Singh, however, said that there was no time limit in the summons sent to Ashish Mishra.

Want To Buy Annuity? Read This

Want To Buy Annuity? Read This

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

The choice should depend on the size of the retirement corpus, stage in life, and state of health.

What's Naveenbabu Doing With His Dad's Dakota?

What's Naveenbabu Doing With His Dad's Dakota?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

'We have restored it in full glory and it now stands as a testimony to BijuBabu's daredevilry.'

Chandigarh stalking case: Vikas Barala charged with abduction

Chandigarh stalking case: Vikas Barala charged with abduction

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

The court adjourned the hearing in the case to October 27.

What's Greenwashing?

What's Greenwashing?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Greenwashing is making misleading or false environment-friendly claims about a product. Consumers in India currently do not have any way of telling whether a claim is authentic or greenwashing. And one never hears of action against any company for making false claims of being environment-friendly.

Delhi govt transfers 12 IAS officers after raid on Sisodia

Delhi govt transfers 12 IAS officers after raid on Sisodia

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

Those transferred include special secretary of health and family welfare Udit Prakash Rai, a 2007 batch IAS officer of AGMUT cadre.

Curry Westerns Move To Rajasthan

Curry Westerns Move To Rajasthan

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Even as our tier-2 and tier-3 cities become increasingly well-mapped, and well-documented through myriad tech-driven data, the Indian film-maker's dominantly urban gaze turns to regions not crowded by data, area codes, or directions, observes Debarghya Sanyal.

Who? Me Resign? Naaa..

Who? Me Resign? Naaa..

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

There have been bandhs, rasta rokos, rail rokos demanding his resignation as a Union minister... his son Ashish Mishra has been arrested for alleged involvement in the violence in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, on October 3, 2021, in which several people were killed, but Ajay Kumar Mishra continues to be India's minister of state for home.

Boxing's Olympic Qualifiers: Panghal gets top billing, Mary Kom seeded 2nd

Boxing's Olympic Qualifiers: Panghal gets top billing, Mary Kom seeded 2nd

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Eight men and five women from India will be aiming to secure Tokyo Olympics berths at the continental event being conducted by the International Olympic Committee's Boxing Task Force. The Indian hopes will be spearheaded by Panghal and Mary Kom, both proven and consistent performers on the big stage.

Babasaheb Stands Witness to Chirag's Eviction

Babasaheb Stands Witness to Chirag's Eviction

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

A day after the Delhi high court rejected a petition filed by Reena Pawan, Chirag Paswan's mother, against the eviction process of the 12, Janpath bungalow allotted to her late husband Ram Vilas Paswan in 1990, the Union housing and urban affairs ministry completed the process of eviction.

Why We Are Moonstruck

Why We Are Moonstruck

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Deciphering its secrets will unlock the early history of not only our planet, but also of the star system, explains Kumar Abishek.

Indian boxing team doctor is COVID-19 positive

Indian boxing team doctor is COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The pugilists were due to start training later this month or early in August after the Boxing Federation of India got the SAI nod to conduct the national camp amid the pandemic.

Even A Flood Couldn't Stop This Wedding!

Even A Flood Couldn't Stop This Wedding!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Every week, we bring you fascinating videos, chosen by you, through your likes.

MoS Mishra meets Shah amid Lakhimpur controversy

MoS Mishra meets Shah amid Lakhimpur controversy

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

The minister then visited the residence of Shah where he closeted for about half an hour.

Online coaching for Olympic-bound boxers

Online coaching for Olympic-bound boxers

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

In a conference call with these boxers on Sunday, Boxing Federation of India (BFI) President Ajay Singh took stock of their preparations amid a national lockdown till April 14 to fight the pandemic.

When Computer Baba Walked with Rahul

When Computer Baba Walked with Rahul

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on the weekend.

Ranji: Shaw hits 240 to prop Mumbai

Ranji: Shaw hits 240 to prop Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Round-up of Ranji matches played on Tuesday.

'Mother Teresa must have been God incarnate'

'Mother Teresa must have been God incarnate'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

'When one was with Mother, one realised you were with somebody who was the nearest person to God.' 'She must have been God incarnate.'

Singapore to Oman: Lord Ganesha!

Singapore to Oman: Lord Ganesha!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.

When Son Takes Father For An Interview

When Son Takes Father For An Interview

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

'It started with an image of a father and son riding a bike on a winter morning.'

Rohit & His Boys Are Ready For Buttler & Co

Rohit & His Boys Are Ready For Buttler & Co

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

India hit the nets on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, prior to Thursday's first T20I against England at The Ageas Bowl in Southampton.

Covid Lockdown: How India Fared

Covid Lockdown: How India Fared

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

The March 2020 lockdown did not stop the spread of infection (as it triggered a huge reverse migration from cities), but it did help to flatten the curve and gave time to scale up health infrastructure.

India, SA Warm Up for Thursday's Game

India, SA Warm Up for Thursday's Game

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

The Indian and South African teams will play the first of five T20 games at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday, June 9, 2022.

Police sets up SIT to probe cases against Alt News' Zubair across UP

Police sets up SIT to probe cases against Alt News' Zubair across UP

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The Uttar Pradesh police on Tuesday constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) for a "transparent" and expeditious probe into cases lodged against Alt News co-founder Mohammad Zubair in various districts of the state, a senior official said.

Inspiring! Newspaper Vendor To Teacher

Inspiring! Newspaper Vendor To Teacher

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Bidyasagar Behera used to sell newspapers for a living. But that did not stop him from pursuing his education.

Mughal-e-Azam Captivates America

Mughal-e-Azam Captivates America

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

While the Mughals seems to be receding from text books and memory, the stage presentation of Mughal-e-Azam is spreading its message of love in North America.

Now, employees' consortium to bid for Jet Airways

Now, employees' consortium to bid for Jet Airways

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Two associations representing pilots and engineers have written to SBI chairman Rajnish Kumar proposing that they would take over the airline and can bring in up to Rs 7,000 crore.

They Gave Their Lives For India

They Gave Their Lives For India

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Salute the brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice defending the motherland and whose courage was acknowledged by a grateful nation at the Defence Investiture Ceremony.

Anti-BJP front: KCR meets Uddhav, Pawar in Mumbai

Anti-BJP front: KCR meets Uddhav, Pawar in Mumbai

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Following an invitation from Thackeray, Rao arrived at 'Varsha', the official residence of Maharashtra CM.