News for 'Awadh Region'

'All donation thieves in BJP': Cong escalates attack over Ram Temple theft

'All donation thieves in BJP': Cong escalates attack over Ram Temple theft

Rediff.com2 Aug 2026

The Congress on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party over the alleged theft of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, saying not everyone in the BJP is a "chhanda chor" but all the "chhanda chors" are in the ruling party.

Restaurants dish out special Independence Day menus

Restaurants dish out special Independence Day menus

Rediff.com1 days ago

As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day, hotels and restaurants across Delhi and other states are rolling out a diverse array of special offerings. These include themed culinary festivals showcasing regional Indian cuisines, fusion menus, live music performances, and attractive discounts. From royal Wazwan feasts to contemporary global blends and staycation packages, establishments are providing unique experiences for patrons to commemorate the occasion over the long weekend.

Madhya Pradesh Residents Struggle As Night Temperatures Rise

Madhya Pradesh Residents Struggle As Night Temperatures Rise

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Rising mercury levels in Madhya Pradesh are causing discomfort for residents as night temperatures fail to provide relief, disrupting sleep patterns and daily routines.

Madhya Pradesh Residents Struggle With Sleepless Nights Amid Rising Temperatures

Madhya Pradesh Residents Struggle With Sleepless Nights Amid Rising Temperatures

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Rising mercury levels in Madhya Pradesh are causing sleepless nights for residents as minimum temperatures remain high. Doctors report an increase in sleep-related issues, allergies, and fatigue due to the heat.

Jharkhand police seize 1.25 crore worth of poppy husk, arrest two

Jharkhand police seize 1.25 crore worth of poppy husk, arrest two

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Two individuals were apprehended in Jharkhand's Palamu district after authorities seized poppy husk valued at 1.25 crore from their possession. The seizure occurred near Jawar village following a tip-off.

Major Drug Bust: Jharkhand Police Recover Narcotics Worth 2.55 Crore

Major Drug Bust: Jharkhand Police Recover Narcotics Worth 2.55 Crore

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Jharkhand police seized narcotics worth Rs 2.55 crore from Palamu and Chatra districts, arresting two individuals and conducting raids to apprehend further suspects.

Ayodhya's Cultural Shows A Hat Tip To S S Rajamouli

Ayodhya's Cultural Shows A Hat Tip To S S Rajamouli

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

As Ayodhya awaits its prince's return, a slew of dance programmes showcasing the cultural mosaic of India are being held across Dharmpath, in a hat tip of sorts to the Baahubali director.

RJD leader Awadh Chaudhary elected Bihar assembly speaker

RJD leader Awadh Chaudhary elected Bihar assembly speaker

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Veteran Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Awadh Bihari Chaudhary was on Friday unanimously elected as speaker of the Bihar legislative assembly.

Ayodhya mosque may be named after 1857 mutiny warrior

Ayodhya mosque may be named after 1857 mutiny warrior

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

During the freedom struggle, Shah had launched revolts in the Awadh region. He made the local mosque, Masjid Sarai, located in Chowk area of Faizabad his headquarters. As he liberated Faizabad and larger part of Awadh region, he used the premises of this mosque to hold meetings with rebel leaders.

Ambedkar favoured smaller states; proposed MP, UP's division

Ambedkar favoured smaller states; proposed MP, UP's division

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Ambedkar argued that smaller states would allow citizens to have more control over public spending and governance.

Yogi, Bhagwat in Gorakhpur amid RSS-BJP rift rumors

Yogi, Bhagwat in Gorakhpur amid RSS-BJP rift rumors

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

There was much speculation on a likely meeting between Bhagwat and Adityanath, especially in the backdrop of the BJP's recent electoral reverses in Uttar Pradesh.

Why did BJP falter in UP despite a fiery campaign?

Why did BJP falter in UP despite a fiery campaign?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The BJP, which romped to power in 2019 on the back of an unequivocal mandate from UP, winning 62 of its 80 seats, was cut to size this time and had to be content with only 33 seats.

Yogi Adityanath to contest from Ayodhya? BJP brass to decide

Yogi Adityanath to contest from Ayodhya? BJP brass to decide

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party is considering fielding Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath from Ayodhya as its senior leaders meet to finalise candidates for the assembly polls starting from February 10.

UP polls: Priyanka to flag off 3 'Pratigya Yatras' from Barabanki on Sat

UP polls: Priyanka to flag off 3 'Pratigya Yatras' from Barabanki on Sat

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Congress general secretary and Uttar Pradesh in-charge Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will flag off three Pratigya Yatras from Barabanki on Saturday to take to the people various resolutions adopted by the party ahead of the 2022 assembly elections.

The Magical World Of Muzaffar Ali

The Magical World Of Muzaffar Ali

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'I somehow felt that Muzaffar Ali was in Aligarh to feel the pulse of the Muslim youth, especially in the darker and harsher times that India is passing through,' notes Mohammad Sajjad.

Ahead of UP polls, RSS holds first-ever meet in Ayodhya

Ahead of UP polls, RSS holds first-ever meet in Ayodhya

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The five-day event, to appraise and train RSS volunteers on how to propagate nationalism and promote Swadeshi along with other such issues among the masses, is held every fifth year in different cities and states of the country.

Why BJP Lost Faizabad, Home To Ayodhya

Why BJP Lost Faizabad, Home To Ayodhya

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

'The Constitution of India defeated the BJP.'

Can SP repeat 2012 magic in 2017?

Can SP repeat 2012 magic in 2017?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

The Samajwadi Party stormed to the power with 224 of the 403 assembly seats.

Bihar BJP MLA draws flak for remaining seated during state anthem in assembly

Bihar BJP MLA draws flak for remaining seated during state anthem in assembly

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

The state anthem was played on the last day of the budget session and BJP MLA Jibesh Kumar Mishra was seen remaining seated through it.

For Modi to be PM in 2024, Yogi must be CM in 2022: Amit Shah

For Modi to be PM in 2024, Yogi must be CM in 2022: Amit Shah

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The Union home minister also asserted that the 2022 Uttar Pradesh polls will lay the foundation for the BJP's victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Four-day RSS meet to plot UP, Bihar poll plan underway

Four-day RSS meet to plot UP, Bihar poll plan underway

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

The meet will discuss the organisation's strategy to galvanise and energise the cadre

'It will be an insult to Rae Bareli if Sonia loses'

'It will be an insult to Rae Bareli if Sonia loses'

Rediff.com4 May 2019

Voters in Rae Bareli said they feel an emotional connection with the Gandhi family.

Decoding the Muslim representation in UP assembly

Decoding the Muslim representation in UP assembly

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

Besides the polarisation in favour of the BJP, there could be other reasons for the under-representation of Muslims too, says Shafeeq Rahman.

Pradhan made BJP poll incharge for UP, Shekhawat in Punjab

Pradhan made BJP poll incharge for UP, Shekhawat in Punjab

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Gearing up for the upcoming state assembly polls, the Bharatiya Janata Partyon Wednesday named its organisational spearheads for the elections, putting Union ministers Dharmendra Pradhan, Pralhad Joshi, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Bhupender Yadav in charge for the contest in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Manipur respectively.

How the Tablighi Jamaat was born

How the Tablighi Jamaat was born

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

The Tablighi Jamaat avoided confrontation, stayed clear of conversion of non-Muslims, abjured politics and focused only on religious attainment. >A fascinating excerpt from Ziya Us Salam's Inside The Tablighi Jamaat.

Development or caste: What will win Gorakhpur?

Development or caste: What will win Gorakhpur?

Rediff.com15 May 2019

The BJP is banking on development. The opposition is raking up caste identities and the dangers of hyper nationalism.

The Hindu who will curate the Babri mosque museum

The Hindu who will curate the Babri mosque museum

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

From the kind of food to the art which will be displayed at the museum, historian Pushpesh Pant shares his vision.

Now you can dine like royalty, with the royals!

Now you can dine like royalty, with the royals!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Eatwithindia is creating an event wherein 36 royal families will play host and share their culinary traditions.

BJP in election gear, to hold two 'yatras' in UP

BJP in election gear, to hold two 'yatras' in UP

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

Ahead of the assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, the Bharatiya Janata Party will be organising two separate yatras led by its veteran leaders from October 13 to mobilise voters in the region.

Muslim body plans mosque, hospital, cultural centre in Ayodhya

Muslim body plans mosque, hospital, cultural centre in Ayodhya

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'The idea is to have a place where people can come together and bridge the gap. It will be a contemporary design for the future, and not have the shadows of the past' Ritwik Sharma reports.

Obamas get a crash course on Indian culture

Obamas get a crash course on Indian culture

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

The Obamas got a glimpse of Indian culture and ethos at Rajpath on Monday

Mrunal Thakur: Showstopper at LFW finale

Mrunal Thakur: Showstopper at LFW finale

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Are you ready for an exciting week of fashion?

'BJP will win 225-250 seats in UP'

'BJP will win 225-250 seats in UP'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

'Both the BJP and SP have workers and cadres across the state, and now it will boil down to which party manages booths smartly and gets its voters to come out.'

Lack of money, food drove migrant workers back home

Lack of money, food drove migrant workers back home

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

After covering several kilometres on foot along with their families, the labourers, who reached Charbagh bus station in Lucknow on Saturday and Sunday, said there was no point staying in Delhi as they have exhausted their funds and it would be better for them to return to their homes.

Kotwara at LFW: Showstopper Sushmita Sen proves there is no beauty queen like her

Kotwara at LFW: Showstopper Sushmita Sen proves there is no beauty queen like her

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

The diva was royalty at Lakme Fashion Week.

Tomar not cooperating with probe, says Delhi police

Tomar not cooperating with probe, says Delhi police

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

Delhi Police on Sunday said former Delhi Law Minister Jitender Singh Tomar was "not cooperating" in the investigation in the fake degree case, saying he was "reluctant" to answer questions during interrogation.

India may have 50 states if...

India may have 50 states if...

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

Days after the suspension of Indian Administrative Service officer Durga Shakti Nagal, an Indian Police Service officer was transferred two days after he reopened the history-sheet of the father of a Congress member of Legislative Assembly in Rajasthan, who had allegedly been involved in smuggling and other anti-social activities.

Rivals raise 'city of contrasts' to target Sonia in Rae Bareli

Rivals raise 'city of contrasts' to target Sonia in Rae Bareli

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Glaring contrasts in various spheres in this Nehru-Gandhi family pocketborough are being raised by the rivals to target Congress President Sonia Gandhi for lop-sided development in the constituency from where she is seeking a fourth term.

Obama watches in awe as India puts up impressive R-day show

Obama watches in awe as India puts up impressive R-day show

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

On display was India's military might and cultural diversity.

2017: The Year of Elections

2017: The Year of Elections

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

5 states that contribute just under a fifth of the Lok Sabha's seats will go to the polls early this year.