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Kerala govt's suit against Centre sent to Constitution bench

Kerala govt's suit against Centre sent to Constitution bench

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday referred to a five-judge Constitution bench a suit filed by the Kerala government raising the issue of ceiling on net borrowing.

Women, youth, poor, farmers are 4 biggest castes: Modi

Women, youth, poor, farmers are 4 biggest castes: Modi

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

"The results show popular support for our battle against corruption," he told a crowd of cheering supporters at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, adding that they have served a lesson to the Congress and the opposition's INDIA bloc that mere collecting some dynasts on dais may make for a good photograph but cannot win people's confidence.

Is the BJP targeting Haryana's Jat community?

Is the BJP targeting Haryana's Jat community?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

'The BJP has started a war-like situation against farmers and the Jat community.'

Ram Temple: Modi Eyes Big Gains

Ram Temple: Modi Eyes Big Gains

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

BJP sources suggest that the upcoming elections will likely revolve around the renewed enthusiasm for the temple unless another theme with religious and nationalist undertones emerges.

Cong banner hails Rahul as '2024 PM', ally SP doesn't like it

Cong banner hails Rahul as '2024 PM', ally SP doesn't like it

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

A banner describing senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as the '2024 prime minister' has appeared outside the party office in Lucknow, days after the Samajwadi Party office put up a similar poster calling its party chief Akhilesh Yadav the country's 'future prime minister'.

Foreign Media: Enemy Of India?

Foreign Media: Enemy Of India?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Much of the the-foreign-media-is-biased hysteria that we see on social media these days is provoked by the bad press the regime is getting in the West, points out Vir Sanghvi.

Neither dukandar nor chowkidar helps Muslims: Owaisi

Neither dukandar nor chowkidar helps Muslims: Owaisi

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Lashing out at both the opposition and ruling fronts led by the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday said that neither dukandar nor chowkidar opens their mouths when Muslims are oppressed.

Unfair for Modi to target Udhayanidhi: Stalin defends son

Unfair for Modi to target Udhayanidhi: Stalin defends son

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Pro-BJP forces, unable to tolerate Udhayanidhi's stance against oppressive principles, have spread a false narrative, alleging he called for the genocide of people with Sanatan thoughts, Stalin said in a statement and wondered why Prime Minister Narendra Modi would also join those targeting the Tamil Nadu minister.

3 of 5 top rank holders are IPS trainees, 1,016 qualify for civil services

3 of 5 top rank holders are IPS trainees, 1,016 qualify for civil services

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

A total of 1,016 candidates -- 664 men and 352 women -- have qualified in the examination and have been recommended by the Union Public Service Commission for appointment to various services.

Modi's 'redistribution' charge against Cong gets Pitroda's booster

Modi's 'redistribution' charge against Cong gets Pitroda's booster

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

In his poll rallies, Modi framed Pitroda's comments in his wider onslaught against the Congress, asserting that they have exposed its hidden agenda and that the party has become so removed from the country's social and family values that it wants to legally rob people of their assets and lifelong savings they want to bequeath to their children.

Jio Financial Services becomes India's most valued NBFC behind Bajaj twins

Jio Financial Services becomes India's most valued NBFC behind Bajaj twins

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Jio Financial Services, a unit of Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries (RIL), got valued at Rs 1.66 trillion ($20 billion) following an hour-long special trading session conducted by stock exchanges on Thursday. Shares of RIL's unit got priced at Rs 261.85 apiece - higher than analysts' expectations of Rs 134-224 per share. The price was arrived at after calculating the difference between RIL's Wednesday (July 19) close of Rs 2,840 and Rs 2,580, the price discovered during the first-of-its-kind pre-trade session.

Cong tried to redirect SC/ST quota to Muslims: Modi rakes up Andhra in Raj

Cong tried to redirect SC/ST quota to Muslims: Modi rakes up Andhra in Raj

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

He said the then prime minister Manmohan Singh had given a speech in which he had said Muslims have the first right to the country's resources.

From pacer to left-arm spinner: How LSG's M Siddharth made transition

From pacer to left-arm spinner: How LSG's M Siddharth made transition

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

On a sultry Tuesday night, Virat Kohli's wicket might have given Manimaran Siddharth the validation he was seeking after turning to left-arm spin from pace bowling some summers ago.

What should be BJP campaign strategy for 2024 polls? Nadda, Shah discuss

What should be BJP campaign strategy for 2024 polls? Nadda, Shah discuss

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

In an indication that the BJP is looking to welcome politicians from other parties into its fold, Shah asked party members to connect with well-known personalities and leaders from different communities if they want to be part of the "nationalist mainstream".

Ae Watan Mere Watan Review: Radio Ga Ga!

Ae Watan Mere Watan Review: Radio Ga Ga!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Ae Watan Mere Watan tries to get a grasp on the mind of youngsters, shaped by the words of inspiring leaders, committed to the cause of independent India. It's significant because their support isn't based on 'andh bhakti', but leadership that encourages questions, observes Sukanya Verma.

Head's heroics propel Australia to 6th World Cup glory

Head's heroics propel Australia to 6th World Cup glory

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Australia win sixth World Cup title after Head hundred sinks India

Oppn dubs women's reservation bill an election jumla

Oppn dubs women's reservation bill an election jumla

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The opposition on Tuesday termed as an 'election jumla' the women's reservation bill brought by the government with many leaders raising questions over the proposed legislation, contending it doesn't account for reservation for OBC communities and that it will be effective at the earliest by the 2029 Lok Sabha polls.

SC rejects pleas on 100% EVM-VVPAT verification, paper ballot voting

SC rejects pleas on 100% EVM-VVPAT verification, paper ballot voting

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Pronouncing the judgement, Justice Khanna said the court has rejected all the petitions, including those seeking resorting back to ballot papers in elections.

PIX: Kishan, Bumrah shine as Mumbai Indians maul RCB

PIX: Kishan, Bumrah shine as Mumbai Indians maul RCB

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Images from the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore, at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai, on Thursday.

Paints shares lose sheen post Birla Opus launch; Asian Paints at 10-mth low

Paints shares lose sheen post Birla Opus launch; Asian Paints at 10-mth low

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Shares of paint companies faced pressure, falling up to 5 per cent on the BSE in Monday's (February 26) intraday trade amid concerns that Grasim Industries' entry into the paint sector will intensify the competition. Asian Paints reached a 10-month low of Rs 2,850, slipping nearly 5 per cent after brokerage firm CLSA downgraded the stock following the Birla Opus launch. The paint maker's stock traded at its lowest level since April 28, 2023.

Cong supports 'historic' nationwide caste census: Rahul

Cong supports 'historic' nationwide caste census: Rahul

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Gandhi expressed confidence that a vast majority of the INDIA parties will support and push for a caste census.

'Nitish-BJP Friendship Will Last Till 2024 Election'

'Nitish-BJP Friendship Will Last Till 2024 Election'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

'BJP's ultimate ambition is to control Bihar independently.'

IPL PIX: Samson, Jurel shine as Royals trounce LSG

IPL PIX: Samson, Jurel shine as Royals trounce LSG

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel struck unbeaten half-centuries to power Rajasthan Royals to an emphatic seven-wicket victory against Lucknow Super Giants.

'Our mission is to set up a school every year in backward areas'

'Our mission is to set up a school every year in backward areas'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

Professor Sandeep Desai has set up two schools for poor children. To achieve his goal of setting up one school every year in a backward area, he collects donations from commuters in Mumbai's local trains. Sanchari Bhatthacharya meets a unique teacher.

Will Kangana Make A Good Politician?

Will Kangana Make A Good Politician?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Entertainers can be good politicians if they treat the citizens as the audience, and treat their job like a live show, and work hard to make sure the audience likes them, asserts Sandeep Goyal.

'What BJP did in Maharashtra they are doing in Punjab!'

'What BJP did in Maharashtra they are doing in Punjab!'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'One needs to understand what kind of means the BJP use to bring other party leaders in their party.' 'They are unscrupulous politicians and money plays an important role.'

BJP stalwart L K Advani to be awarded Bharat Ratna

BJP stalwart L K Advani to be awarded Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Modi spoke to the BJP's longest serving president, who is credited with crafting the party's rise through the 90s when it came to power for the first time as the head of coalition governments under Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and congratulated him.

Budget 2017 moves the Indian economy backwards, not forwards

Budget 2017 moves the Indian economy backwards, not forwards

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Mihir S Sharma outlines why this year's Union Budget does not respond to the needs of India's economy, or attempt to frame the economy's future.

Campaigning ends for third phase, high stakes for BJP

Campaigning ends for third phase, high stakes for BJP

Rediff.com5 May 2024

The stakes are significant for the BJP in this round as the party had in 2019 won an overwhelming majority of these seats, including all in Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, that will go to polls on May 7.

RBI tells IMF why it frequently intervenes in forex market

RBI tells IMF why it frequently intervenes in forex market

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

The Reserve Bank has told the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that the objective of frequent interventions in the forex market is to curb excessive volatility, dismissing the Fund's rationale for reclassifying India's exchange rate regime. The IMF, following the Article IV consultation with the Indian authorities, reclassified the status of the exchange rate regime to "stabilised arrangement" from "floating" for period between December 2022 to October 2023. India's Executive Director at IMF K V Subramanian and Senior Advisors Sanjay Kumar Hansda and Anand Singh questioned the selection period adopted by the Fund for analysis and also reclassification of the country's exchange rate regime.

'Dravid' vs 'Sehwag' at BCCI U-16 Meet!

'Dravid' vs 'Sehwag' at BCCI U-16 Meet!

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

It has been close to a decade since a BCCI tournament scorecard featured two of Indian cricket's greatest names -- Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid.

Can Modi Beat Rajiv Gandhi's 404 MPs Record?

Can Modi Beat Rajiv Gandhi's 404 MPs Record?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Modi wants the BJP to gets an additional 10% of the vote share from what it won in 2019. Plans are afoot to get new faces to replace MPs with poor chances of winning. Sources say more than 100 MPs are like to be axed, notes Modi biographer Ramesh Menon.

Religious rituals at new Parliament launch show...: Pawar

Religious rituals at new Parliament launch show...: Pawar

Rediff.com28 May 2023

"One cannot compromise on science. Nehru was persistent about his wish to form a society with a scientific temperament. But what is happening today at the inaugural ceremony of the new Parliament building is exactly the opposite of what Nehru had envisaged," he said.

Rahul thanks BJP for 'confirming' that Modi is not OBC by birth

Rahul thanks BJP for 'confirming' that Modi is not OBC by birth

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Union ministers Prahlad Joshi and Dharmendra Pradhan alleged that Gandhi has been spreading lies on this issue.

A 10-Point Wishlist For Modi's Third Term

A 10-Point Wishlist For Modi's Third Term

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

If Modi wants to leave a real legacy, breaking India's strategic triangulation would be the real gift, notes Shekhar Gupta.

How PM Modi Became Saint Modi

How PM Modi Became Saint Modi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The transmogrification of Prime Minister Modi to Saint Modi began with the ground-breaking ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. By identifying himself with Lord Ram, Modi raised himself in popular imagination to a saintly person.

'I didn't want to spend the rest of my life as Om Birla's slave'

'I didn't want to spend the rest of my life as Om Birla's slave'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

'The people of Kota will show Om Birla his place.'

2nd Test, PIX: Gill century leaves England chasing record target

2nd Test, PIX: Gill century leaves England chasing record target

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

Images from Day 3 of the second Test between India and England in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.

BJP fields 8th RS candidate in UP, targets SP's votes

BJP fields 8th RS candidate in UP, targets SP's votes

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

An eighth BJP candidate on Thursday filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, setting the stage for a contest with the Samajwadi Party on February 27.

Consider plea to hold 'Muslim Mahapanchayat' at Ramlila maidan: HC to police

Consider plea to hold 'Muslim Mahapanchayat' at Ramlila maidan: HC to police

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Justice Subramonium Prasad asked the organisation to give the list of speakers at the event to the Delhi Police and listed the case for further hearing on Thursday.