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Why the Indian farmer is truly global

Why the Indian farmer is truly global

Rediff.com29 May 2015

IFFCO is reaching out to the young Indian urban professional.

'Shramik Special' trains to ferry migrants, students

'Shramik Special' trains to ferry migrants, students

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Each train is likely to carry around 1,000-1,200 passengers, keeping in mind the social-distancing protocol.

Sai's Take: Will Kanhaiya stun Giriraj Singh?

Sai's Take: Will Kanhaiya stun Giriraj Singh?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

'Kanhaiya Kumar, rising through subaltern rage and aspiration, may not triumph, not yet, but his ability to rise is tribute to democracy's finest hour,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

13 die in cylinder explosion in UP's Mau

13 die in cylinder explosion in UP's Mau

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed his deepest condolences to the family of the deceased.

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.

SC seeks Centre's response on new anti-terror law

SC seeks Centre's response on new anti-terror law

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

The bill for amendments to the UAPA was passed by Parliament on August 2 and it received the President's assent on August 9. The amended Act allows the Centre to designate individuals as terrorists and seize their properties.

HP launches rugged green computers

HP launches rugged green computers

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

"We have build our product on some of the trend that we have sensed are what is occupying thoughts of CTOs (chief technology officers) in the country. Some of these are around mobility, collaboration, cloud, security, green technology," Vinay Awasthi, senior product manager, Hewlett Packard India Sales said.

UP to woo investors in Asia and Europe for proposed Defence corridor

UP to woo investors in Asia and Europe for proposed Defence corridor

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

The Uttar Pradesh Defence corridor is estimated to attract Rs 20,000 crore investment and create 250,000 jobs.

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Given the controversy over Uttar Pradesh's population control moves, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP MLAs in UP have.

UP: New twist in multi-crore health scam probe

UP: New twist in multi-crore health scam probe

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

Two applications were filed before the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Monday seeking the inclusion of earlier chief ministers in the ambit of the probe into the National Rural Health Mission funds scam. A division bench comprising Justice Pradeep Kant and Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi were hearing arguments on a PIL moved by journalist Sachidanand Gupta, demanding a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the irregularities.

Deputy CMO's death: HC seeks probe status report

Deputy CMO's death: HC seeks probe status report

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

The court has sought a status report on the FIR lodged at Gosaiganj police station on the complaint of doctor Sachan's wife Malti Sachan. It has also sought a status report of the judicial inquiry into Sachan's death being conducted by Chief Judicial Magistrate Rajesh Upadhyaya and report on information given by the jail authorities to Gosaiganj police station on the night when the medical officer was found dead.

UP cabinet minister Kamal Rani succumbs to COVID-19

UP cabinet minister Kamal Rani succumbs to COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

The Technical Education minister, who tested positive for COVID-19 on July 18 and is the first minister in the state to succumb to the disease, breathed her last at the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPIMS).

CMO murder: HC reserves order on PIL for CBI probe

CMO murder: HC reserves order on PIL for CBI probe

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

The Allahabad High Court on Friday reserved its order on a pending public interest litigation, seeking Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the murder of two chief medical officers in Lucknow.

Tips: How to revise for a CAT exam

Tips: How to revise for a CAT exam

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Ambrish Awasthi, a PGP participant at IIM-Kozhikode suggests a three-point strategy to revise before your exam.

CBI probe into Sachan murder: HC reserves verdict

CBI probe into Sachan murder: HC reserves verdict

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on a plea for a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the murder of jailed Lucknow deputy chief medical officer Dr Y S Sachan.

19 drown as boat capsizes in UP; CM announces Rs 2 lakh relief

19 drown as boat capsizes in UP; CM announces Rs 2 lakh relief

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Police and PAC personnel have fished out 22 bodies so far while 10 others have been rescued, he said. A search was on to trace others.

Same sex marriages: Delhi HC to hear pleas on April 20

Same sex marriages: Delhi HC to hear pleas on April 20

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Four more people belonging to the gay and lesbian community urged the Delhi high court on Thursday to declare that marriages between any two persons irrespective of their sex be solemnised under the Special Marriage Act (SMA).

3 more arrested for Kanpur ambush, IG probes slain DSP's 'letter'

3 more arrested for Kanpur ambush, IG probes slain DSP's 'letter'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Police appointed an inspector general to probe into an unverified letter that surfaced on social media, purportedly written weeks before his death by Deputy Superintendent of Police Devendra Mishra. It had alleged links between the Chaubeypur station officer and the gangster.

Why the BJP monitors Yogi's government

Why the BJP monitors Yogi's government

Rediff.com29 May 2017

'That the commandments to officialdom were issued by a BJP functionary and not a minister is a reflection of the Yogi government's work style.'

These housewives are turning into financial experts

These housewives are turning into financial experts

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

With a focus on financial literacy for women, Millennium Mams is an 18-year-old initiative started by Kolkata-based industrialist B K Dhanuka.

All about Iffco's Vision 2015

All about Iffco's Vision 2015

Rediff.com18 May 2010

While planning significant consolidation of its vast expanse of business in the next five years, the Rs 17,000-crore (rs 170 billion) Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Ltd (Iffco) has demanded "physical support by the government" through excise and Customs exemptions and income tax holidays.

Blow to Maya as court stays Amethi renaming

Blow to Maya as court stays Amethi renaming

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

The bench comprising Justice Pradeep Kant and Justice Rituraj Awasthi on Wednesday stayed the Mayawati government's notification of July 1, whereby Chattrapati Shahuji Maharaj Nagar district had come into being.

Wary about using credit cards, try cash cards

Wary about using credit cards, try cash cards

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

While cash cards are not a new concept and the user need not have a bank account, they are yet to gather steam in India. Most cash-card companies are taking the next big step with mobile wallets.

Abhay 2 review

Abhay 2 review

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Kunal Kemmu's crime thriller Abhay 2 continues to be gripping in the second season, notes Moumita Bhattacharjee.

HC blasts UP govt for 'land encroachment'

HC blasts UP govt for 'land encroachment'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

Taking a very serious note of alleged defiance of court's orders by the Uttar Pradesh government, the Lucknow bench of Allahabad high court on Thursday even went to the extent of suggesting that there was breakdown of Constitutional machinery in the state.

Rahul urges Amethi 'family' to vote for him

Rahul urges Amethi 'family' to vote for him

Rediff.com3 May 2019

He accused the BJP of starting a "factory of lies" and using huge cash to lure voters but said he was confident that the people of Amethi won't fall into this trap.

'For me, there's no hero or villain'

'For me, there's no hero or villain'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

'I find drawing inspiration for characters from real life very limiting.'

Jolt for Subrata Roy, as Aamby Valley goes under the hammer

Jolt for Subrata Roy, as Aamby Valley goes under the hammer

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

The liquidator said the properties are being sold under two distinct phases over a period of two days

HC directs Noida to de-seal mobile towers

HC directs Noida to de-seal mobile towers

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

In a major relief to cell phone users and service providers, the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court has directed Noida authority to open the seal of over 100 mobile towers immediately.

Manjunath murderer's sentence reduced to life

Manjunath murderer's sentence reduced to life

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

The Allahabad High Court on Friday commuted the death sentence of Monu Mittal alias Pawan, the main convict in the Manjunath murder case, to life imprisonment. Two other were acquitted of charges.

16 CBI officers get police medals

16 CBI officers get police medals

Rediff.com26 Jan 2009

President Pratibha Patil has conferred police medals on sixteen officers of the country's premier investigative agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation

Kanpur ambush: All 68 cops of Chaubepur police station transferred

Kanpur ambush: All 68 cops of Chaubepur police station transferred

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

The drastic move on Tuesday night followed soon after police announced the transfer of a DIG, who till recently was the senior superintendent of police in Kanpur.

Adityanath vows swift justice in crimes against women

Adityanath vows swift justice in crimes against women

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Reacting to the Unnao case, which has grabbed national headlines, it has been decided that the state prosecution wpuld apprise the govt every month of the prospective hearing dates in such cases.

8 UP cops shot dead in failed raid, 2 criminals killed later

8 UP cops shot dead in failed raid, 2 criminals killed later

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The first encounter took place when a police team was approaching to arrest Vikas Dubey, a history-sheeter facing 60 criminal cases, in Dikru village under the Chaubeypur police station on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday, police said.

Monsoon covers entire country 12 days in advance

Monsoon covers entire country 12 days in advance

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'Southwest Monsoon has advanced into remaining parts of Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab and thus it has covered the entire country today, the 26th June 2020,' the IMD said in its special Daily Weather Report.

IIFCO ranked 1st among world's largest agri cooperatives

IIFCO ranked 1st among world's largest agri cooperatives

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

IFFCO beat competition from among the 523 cooperatives from 30 counties that were surveyed for the agriculture and food industries sector.

Two Indian women rapping against rape goes viral

Two Indian women rapping against rape goes viral

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Mumbai women Uppekha Jain and Pankhuri Awasthi have posted a video of themselves on YouTube, labelling it 'Bombbaebs' #Rap Against Rape', that has gone viral on social media.

Demand to sack Roy dominates Maharashtra Assembly

Demand to sack Roy dominates Maharashtra Assembly

Rediff.com29 Dec 2008

The issue of sacking Director General of Police A N Roy triggered the noisy scenes in ongoing Maharashtra Assembly session today in Nagpur, leading to house adjournment twice.

Mobile Internet remains suspended in parts of UP; restored in Assam

Mobile Internet remains suspended in parts of UP; restored in Assam

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Text messaging services of all telecom operators also remained suspended in Lucknow and some other parts of UP. In Assam, services were restored 10 days after being banned.

'Junoon made me a face'

'Junoon made me a face'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2008

Harshdeep Kaur from Sufi Ke Sultan was crowned the winner of NDTV Imagine's Lux Junoon Kuchh Kar Dikhaane Ka at its grand finale last weekend.