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BJP national exec meets on Sunday, to laud govt for Covid handling

BJP national exec meets on Sunday, to laud govt for Covid handling

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

All 'important' issues will be up for deliberations, a BJP leader said of the meeting, adding the party is also likely to laud the central government for its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the vaccination drive, and hail Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his development initiatives and successful foreign visits.

Deeply upsetting: Prince William, Kate on floods in Kaziranga

Deeply upsetting: Prince William, Kate on floods in Kaziranga

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

"We know from our visit how dedicated all the staff in Kaziranga are in caring for the park's wildlife, and can only begin to imagine what a difficult time this must be," he said.

Cong struggles to maintain relevance in face of defeats

Cong struggles to maintain relevance in face of defeats

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

A dominant force in the country's politics for decades, the grand old party's free fall continued as it lost Punjab to AAP and finished with just two seats out of 403 in the politically crucial state of Uttar Pradesh.

Tight race in WB; DMK sweeps TN; LDF in Kerala: Exit polls

Tight race in WB; DMK sweeps TN; LDF in Kerala: Exit polls

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

The results will be announced on May 2.

Ranji: Uttarakhand top group after draw with Bengal

Ranji: Uttarakhand top group after draw with Bengal

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday.

Jallikattu Verdict A Victory For Tamil Youth Power

Jallikattu Verdict A Victory For Tamil Youth Power

Rediff.com22 May 2023

They just wanted their angst noticed, and as a symbol of recognition, Jallikattu, restored without the annual ritual of court cases and adjournments, explains N Sathya Moorthy.

Class 9 student's smart shoe for the visually impaired

Class 9 student's smart shoe for the visually impaired

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

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Village cited by Pentagon is in China-controlled territory, say sources

Village cited by Pentagon is in China-controlled territory, say sources

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

A village built by China along the Line of Actual Control in the Arunachal Pradesh sector and mentioned in a recent Pentagon report, is in territory controlled by that country, sources in the security establishment in New Delhi said on Tuesday.

2022 poll outcome to decide BJP's fate on third term at Centre

2022 poll outcome to decide BJP's fate on third term at Centre

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

As the new year arrives, the Bharatiya Janata Party's finds itself on the cusp of the most consequential cycle of state polls since the 2019 Lok Sabha elections as the results will tell if the road ahead in its bid for a third straight term at the Centre is getting any bumpier or a strong opposition challenge remains elusive.

'No man can do more than give his life for his country'

'No man can do more than give his life for his country'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

At this time, sixty years ago, Brigadier John Parshuram Dalvi and a majority of his men were captured as prisoners of war by the Chinese during the 1962 war. His son Michael Dalvi, 77, has preserved his father's memory and the story of the gallant men of the 7th Infantry Brigade with honour.

The Bravest Of The Brave

The Bravest Of The Brave

Rediff.com11 May 2022

President Ram Nath Kovind -- supreme commander of India's defence forces -- conveyed the nation's deepest gratitude to bravehearts who had protected the motherland from harm at the Defence Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday May 10, 2022.

Bodo issue: Govt signs accord with NDFB, ABSU

Bodo issue: Govt signs accord with NDFB, ABSU

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

The tripartite agreement was signed by Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, top leadership of the four factions of the NDFB, ABSU, Joint Secretary in the Home Ministry Satyendra Garg and Assam Chief Secretary Kumar Sanjay Krishna in presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

'He Is The Coolest Dad On Earth'

'He Is The Coolest Dad On Earth'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

'Don't we all want someone to share our feelings and thoughts? There's my Dad. Always.'

Sharjeel Imam charged with sedition for Jamia riots

Sharjeel Imam charged with sedition for Jamia riots

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

In its supplementary charge sheet, the police said 'serious riots had broken out in consequence to the protest march organised by Jamia students' against the amended citizenship law on December 15 last year.

Akhil Gogoi walks free as court clears him of all charges

Akhil Gogoi walks free as court clears him of all charges

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Akhil Gogoi, member of the legislative assembly from Sivasagar in Assam, is likely to be released from jail on Thursday as a special NIA court cleared him and his three associates of all charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for their alleged role in the violent anti-Citizenship Amendment Act stir in Assam in December 2019.

Ballots cast to elect India's new President amid cross-voting

Ballots cast to elect India's new President amid cross-voting

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Parliamentarians and legislators across the country voted on Monday to elect India's 15th president, choosing between opposition pick Yashwant Sinha and National Democratic Alliance nominee Droupadi Murmu who is favoured to win the battle to the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

ECI Ruling: What Are Uddhav's Political Options?

ECI Ruling: What Are Uddhav's Political Options?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Uddhav Thackeray and his followers have the option to stop riding a tiger and commence work around a more meaningful and enduring political ideology. It is an option Eknath Shinde's side may not have, supported as they were by the BJP, to maintain continuity of the old Sena, argues Shyam G Menon.

After 2 years in power, BJP turns pan-Indian

After 2 years in power, BJP turns pan-Indian

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The Congress has been reduced to a C player in national politics thanks to its inability to read the pulse of the people, says Rashme Sehgal.

Bypolls to 3 Lok Sabha, 29 assembly seats today

Bypolls to 3 Lok Sabha, 29 assembly seats today

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Adequate security and Covid safety measures have been put in place for the electoral exercise.

Explained: The Secrets of Mamata's Victory

Explained: The Secrets of Mamata's Victory

Rediff.com17 May 2021

The notion that the BJP gained its increased tally by wiping out the Left parties and the Congress is completely misleading. Equally misleading is the belief that the TMC held its ground in all its existing seats. A little more than a fifth of the seats Mamata Banerjee's party had won in 2016 was lost to the BJP this time.

How rebel Sena MLAs gave slip to security to reach Surat

How rebel Sena MLAs gave slip to security to reach Surat

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

NCP chief Sharad Pawar had reportedly expressed his displeasure to state Home Minister Dilip Walse-Patil, who is from the NCP, about the escape of Sena MLAs

BJP fields Metro man in Kerala, Union min, 3 MPs in Bengal

BJP fields Metro man in Kerala, Union min, 3 MPs in Bengal

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

Actor-turned-politician and sitting MP Locket Chatterjee has been fielded from Chunchura and another MP Nishit Parmanik from Dinhata. Also, a number of film personalities have been nominated as candidates in the high-stakes battle for West Bengal.

415 mn Indians exited poverty in 2005-21, UN calls it historic

415 mn Indians exited poverty in 2005-21, UN calls it historic

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

The number of poor people in India fell by about 415 million between 2005-06 and 2019-21, a "historic change" and a demonstration that the Sustainable Development Goal target of reducing at least by half the proportion of men, women and children of all ages living in poverty by 2030 is possible to achieve, even at a large scale, according to the UN.

5 state polls to begin on March 27, Bengal to have 8 phases

5 state polls to begin on March 27, Bengal to have 8 phases

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

Counting of votes in all elections will be held on May 2.

Cong needs widespread reforms at all levels: Sibal

Cong needs widespread reforms at all levels: Sibal

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

The Grand Old Party must bring widespread reforms across all levels of the organisation to show it is no longer in a state of inertia and to present itself as a viable political alternative to the Bharatiya Janata Party, Congress veteran Kapil Sibal said.

Ranji: Jadeja wicketless on return

Ranji: Jadeja wicketless on return

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

A summary of Ranji matches played on Tuesday.

Assamese women want citizenship act to be revoked

Assamese women want citizenship act to be revoked

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Yemen is ranked the worst (153rd), while Iraq is 152nd and Pakistan 151st.

Ranji: Dhapola's fiery spell puts U'khand in command

Ranji: Dhapola's fiery spell puts U'khand in command

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Dhapola's feat did not miss the attention of the BCCI secretary Jay Shah who termed it as one of the finest bowling performances of the tournament.

Won't allow to change status quo along India's border: Army chief

Won't allow to change status quo along India's border: Army chief

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

"Our patience is a sign of our self-confidence, but no one should make the mistake of testing it," Gen Naravane said.

Kashish, 14, reunites lost child with parents

Kashish, 14, reunites lost child with parents

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

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Gujarat provides best ecosystem for start-ups

Gujarat provides best ecosystem for start-ups

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal urged start-ups to focus on three Ps - product, process, people - for building Aatmnirbhar Bharat.

Delhi Police books Sharjeel Imam under UAPA

Delhi Police books Sharjeel Imam under UAPA

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Imam has been booked under Section 13 (unlawful activities) of the Act in the case, said his counsel advocate Mishika Singh. The police had earlier charged Imam with sedition, alleging his speech promoted enmity between people that led to riots.

Boxers Amit Panghal, Lovlina seek redemption at CWG

Boxers Amit Panghal, Lovlina seek redemption at CWG

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

Amit Panghal will be eager to exorcise the ghosts of disappointing Tokyo Games

India fighting new Covid wave with 'great success': PM in Mann ki Baat

India fighting new Covid wave with 'great success': PM in Mann ki Baat

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

He said more than one crore children have sent him 'their Mann Ki Baat' via postcards which have come from many parts of the country and even from abroad.

Why the Assam situation needs tactful handling

Why the Assam situation needs tactful handling

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

The Assam riots at the Bodo-dominated Kokrajhar have resulted in 45 persons dead and about 2 lakh people displaced. Various reasons have been pointed out for these clashes, which range from illegal immigration and local issues. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Sharjeel Imam's brother questioned by cops in Bihar

Sharjeel Imam's brother questioned by cops in Bihar

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

He had been involved in organising the protests at Shaheen Bagh but came into limelight after a video clip went viral wherein he could be heard making some disturbing comments while addressing a gathering at Aligarh Muslim University, following which he was booked under the sedition charge in the UP town.

Cong relieved over Kerala; emphatic on Assam, WB

Cong relieved over Kerala; emphatic on Assam, WB

Rediff.com13 May 2011

Most senior leaders were not present at the Congress headquarters in New Delhi on the day of the outcome of poll results in five states. The leaders present at the headquarters stayed glued to television sets throughout the day, analysing results

PHOTOS: Floods wreak havoc across several states, lakhs affected

PHOTOS: Floods wreak havoc across several states, lakhs affected

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Several states of the country are battling grim flood situations that have affected lakhs of people and have also resulted in loss of life and property.

Major General to head army inquiry into Nagaland civilian killings

Major General to head army inquiry into Nagaland civilian killings

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

The inquiry will focus on the "intelligence" and the "circumstances" on which Saturday's operation was based on.