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Was invited for Mann's swearing-in, not for Channi's: Manish Tewari

Was invited for Mann's swearing-in, not for Channi's: Manish Tewari

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Tewari shared an invite for the swearing-in of Mann on Twitter, but said he would not be able to make it as Parliament was in session.

Lauren Gottlieb becomes a cabaret dancer

Lauren Gottlieb becomes a cabaret dancer

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

In rare move, govt extends tenure of Army Chief Gen Pande by 1 month

In rare move, govt extends tenure of Army Chief Gen Pande by 1 month

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Gen Pande was to retire from service on May 31.

Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi killings were 'accidents': U'khand minister

Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi killings were 'accidents': U'khand minister

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Ganesh Joshi also credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the smooth conclusion of Rahul Gandhi's Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir.

1 more Sena MLA joins rebels, Shinde claims support of 55

1 more Sena MLA joins rebels, Shinde claims support of 55

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

A video of MLA Dilip Lande entering the luxury hotel in Guwahati, where the party rebels have been camping for the past few days, was shared by Shinde's office in Mumbai on Friday.

What SC verdict said on Maharashtra political crisis

What SC verdict said on Maharashtra political crisis

Rediff.com11 May 2023

The following are the highlights of the Supreme Court verdict in which a five-judge Constitution bench unanimously held on Thursday that it cannot restore the then Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government led by Uddhav Thackeray as the former chief minister resigned without facing a floor test in June last year.

Centre reveals why R-Day tableaux of Punjab, Bengal rejected

Centre reveals why R-Day tableaux of Punjab, Bengal rejected

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

In its response, the Ministry of Defence issued a statement saying tableaux proposals from states and Union territories and central ministries or departments are evaluated by an 'expert committee' comprising eminent persons in the fields of art, culture, painting, sculpture, music, architecture and choreography among others.

Modi's Homage To The Bharat Ratna

Modi's Homage To The Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi made a lightning visit to Mumbai on Sunday evening to pay homage to Lata Mangeshkar.

'No merger with BJP: Shinde's mood terrific': Rebel MLA

'No merger with BJP: Shinde's mood terrific': Rebel MLA

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

'We are the real Shiv Sena and we will remain in the Sena.'

Assembly bypoll results: INDIA bloc wins 10 seats, BJP bags 2

Assembly bypoll results: INDIA bloc wins 10 seats, BJP bags 2

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Voting for the bypolls in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Tamil Nadu were held on Wednesday.

Athawale meets Maha governor, seeks justice for Kangana

Athawale meets Maha governor, seeks justice for Kangana

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Athawale said he told the governor that Ranaut was served notice and the demolition was carried out within 24 hours of that on Wednesday by the Shiv Sena-controlled Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation while she was not in the city.

Katrina Goes On A Movie Date...

Katrina Goes On A Movie Date...

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

After inviting childhood friend Malavika Mohanan to the screening of his new film, Sardar Udham, Vicky Kaushal asks rumoured girlfriend Katrina Kaif out on a movie date.

Pathankot grenade blast: Cops arrest 6 IYSF-backed operatives

Pathankot grenade blast: Cops arrest 6 IYSF-backed operatives

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The ISYF is supported by Pakistan's intelligence agency ISI.

Paralympics 2024: India eye record haul in Paris

Paralympics 2024: India eye record haul in Paris

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

India have sent an 84-strong contingent of para-athletes, the largest ever in the country's history -- a heady mix of youth and experience, for the Paralympic Games, starting in Paris on Wednesday.

Wouldn't imagine in my dream to insult Shivaji, Maharashtra governor tells Shah

Wouldn't imagine in my dream to insult Shivaji, Maharashtra governor tells Shah

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah stating that he would never imagine even in his dream to insult icons like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Maharashtra assembly to convene on Sunday, speaker's election, trust vote on agenda

Maharashtra assembly to convene on Sunday, speaker's election, trust vote on agenda

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

A special two-day session of the Maharashtra legislative assembly will commence in Mumbai from July 3, officials said on Friday.

Decoding Modi's Jallianwala Bagh memorial speech

Decoding Modi's Jallianwala Bagh memorial speech

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

From playing to the Sikh vote bank because Punjab elections are round the corner, to ensuring that a discordant 'us versus them' note was struck, whatever could be done to exploit every last drop of communal appeal, was done, observes Jyoti Punwani.

Sharad Pawar holds hour-long meeting with Uddhav

Sharad Pawar holds hour-long meeting with Uddhav

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

The meeting took place days after Pawar said that he would discuss with the chief minister the issues of soaring onion prices and flood relief package from the Centre.

Dilip Walse Patil replaces Deshmukh as Maharashtra HM

Dilip Walse Patil replaces Deshmukh as Maharashtra HM

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has forwarded the resignation letter of Anil Deshmukh to Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari with a request that it may be accepted.

Maha governor acted faster than Rafale after BJP met him: Raut

Maha governor acted faster than Rafale after BJP met him: Raut

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Wednesday termed the Maharashtra governor's order asking the Uddhav Thackeray-led government to prove its majority in the assembly as "unlawful", saying that the Supreme Court is yet to decide on the disqualification of 16 rebel MLAs.

Now, controversy over Tipu Sultan's portrait in Delhi assembly

Now, controversy over Tipu Sultan's portrait in Delhi assembly

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

The chief minister, on the occasion of Republic Day, uncovered Tipu Sultan's portrait among 70 other personalities.

Taimur-Jeh Have Christmas Brunch

Taimur-Jeh Have Christmas Brunch

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

What were Bollywood stars up to over the Christmas weekend?

Naidu Meets His Successor

Naidu Meets His Successor

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Given the Bharatiya Janata Party and the NDA's legislative strength, Dhankar's election is considered a certainty.

Former comedian Mann gets down to serious business

Former comedian Mann gets down to serious business

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

From a comedian to Punjab chief minister, Bhagwant Mann has seen a phenomenal rise in a political career of just over a decade.

Uddhav takes oath as Member of Legislative Council

Uddhav takes oath as Member of Legislative Council

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Thackeray and eight others were on May 14 elected unopposed to the state Legislative Council. The chief minister called on Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at Raj Bhavan on Monday.

'Farmers are our Annadata'

'Farmers are our Annadata'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

This is the full text of the address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of India's 78th Independence Day.

How Canada is 'soft peddling' Khalistani extremists

How Canada is 'soft peddling' Khalistani extremists

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Over the years, Khalistani extremists were further "emboldened" and started "operating with impunity" from Canada.

I must be 'world's sweetest terrorist': Kejriwal

I must be 'world's sweetest terrorist': Kejriwal

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

"A hundred years ago, Britishers had called Bhagat Singh a terrorist and 100 years later, history is repeating when all these parties want to prove Bhagat Singh's follower (Kejriwal) as a terrorist, but people know the reality," he said.

Lies being spread about revision of textbooks, says Karnataka minister

Lies being spread about revision of textbooks, says Karnataka minister

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Strongly defending the move to revise school textbooks, Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister B C Nagesh on Monday alleged that confusion is unnecessarily being created among the people and students, along with attempts to create communal hatred by spreading falsehood.

Will win by a bigger margin, says Brij Bhushan's son

Will win by a bigger margin, says Brij Bhushan's son

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Karan Bhushan rejects the charges against his father, saying the "allegations are political and made up. We will challenge them in court".

Mann Takes Charge As Punjab's Sardar

Mann Takes Charge As Punjab's Sardar

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Aam Aadmi Party leader Bhagwant Mann takes the oath of office in Shahid Bhagat Singh's Khatkar Kalan village.

DUSU removes busts of Savarkar, others from campus

DUSU removes busts of Savarkar, others from campus

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

The busts of the trio were installed on August 20 by outgoing DUSU president Shakti Singh without taking permission from the varsity authorities. They were removed on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday.

Why an Indian hero's statue was unveiled in Pakistan

Why an Indian hero's statue was unveiled in Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

'In Pakistan there has been no problem about the installation of the statues of these men, unlike the Jinnah portrait or other controversies that seem to be present in India these days quite regularly,' says Aakar Patel.

Bheek remark: Congress urges Kovind to take back Kangana's Padma Shri

Bheek remark: Congress urges Kovind to take back Kangana's Padma Shri

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Hitting out at actor Kangana Ranaut for describing India's Independence in 1947 as bheek or alms, the Congress on Thursday said her remarks amounted to 'treason' and demanded the government take back the Padma Shri bestowed on her recently as she has 'insulted' the country's Independence movement.

HRD minister's oops moment, says Nehru and Patel were hanged

HRD minister's oops moment, says Nehru and Patel were hanged

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Remarks by Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar about how the British dealt with icons of Indian freedom struggle on Tuesday touched off a controversy, forcing him to issue a clarification.

Squash star Joshna Chinappa conferred with Padma Shri

Squash star Joshna Chinappa conferred with Padma Shri

Rediff.com10 May 2024

'Just being recognised for all my efforts towards the game feels good.'

If Gujaratis left Mumbai...: Maha Guv's remark sparks major row

If Gujaratis left Mumbai...: Maha Guv's remark sparks major row

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

As his statement made during an event on Friday evening kicked up a row with political parties objecting to it, the Governor on Saturday said his comments were 'misconstrued', and also made it clear that he had 'no intention of belittling the hard work of the Marathi-speaking people in the progress and development of Maharashtra'.

Maharashtra governor cites BJP demands to seek extended assembly session

Maharashtra governor cites BJP demands to seek extended assembly session

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has written to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to extend the duration of the upcoming monsoon session of the state legislature and fill the post of the legislative assembly speaker urgently, citing the demands raised by a Bharatiya Janata Party delegation.

Lone woman among 10 ministers to be inducted in Punjab cabinet on Saturday

Lone woman among 10 ministers to be inducted in Punjab cabinet on Saturday

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

The swearing-in ceremony of the Mann's cabinet will be held at Punjab Raj Bhawan at 11 am, officials said.

Rebel Shiv Sena MLAs likely to be shifted to Goa ahead of floor test

Rebel Shiv Sena MLAs likely to be shifted to Goa ahead of floor test

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

A SpiceJet aircraft has been hired and the flight is expected to leave Guwahati's Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport for Goa's Dabolim airport at around 3 pm, sources privy to the development told PTI.