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'Doctors Have Given Us Citizens A Spine'

'Doctors Have Given Us Citizens A Spine'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

'When we get justice we will stop the protest.'

Was never taught sin of breaking family: Sharad Pawar hits back at Ajit

Was never taught sin of breaking family: Sharad Pawar hits back at Ajit

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar chief Sharad Pawar turned the heat on his estranged nephew and deputy CM Ajit Pawar on Tuesday, virtually accusing him of breaking the family for his political ambitions.

Maharashtra governor wants to quit, crows Raut, but Raj Bhavan begs to differ

Maharashtra governor wants to quit, crows Raut, but Raj Bhavan begs to differ

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Sanjay Raut, a key leader of the Uddhav Thackeray faction of the Shiv Sena, on Monday claimed that Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has expressed the desire to quit after the Shiv Sena (UBT) gave a call for a statewide bandh to protest his "insult" to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, a claim refuted by the Raj Bhavan.

How Will History Remember Chandrachud?

How Will History Remember Chandrachud?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

He could have blazed a trail that few Indian judges had. It was a missed opportunity of a lifetime, notes Ramesh Menon.

Kerala govt sends ordinance to axe Guv as Chancellor to Raj Bhavan

Kerala govt sends ordinance to axe Guv as Chancellor to Raj Bhavan

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

However, it is unlikely for Khan to promulgate the ordinance soon as the tussle between him and the state government over the issue was yet to die down, sources added.

President Murmu hosts dinner for Modi, council of ministers

President Murmu hosts dinner for Modi, council of ministers

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

The event was also attended by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

Prez unveils portrait of Netaji at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Prez unveils portrait of Netaji at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

The government has decided to observe January 23 as "Parakram Divas" to commemorate the birth anniversary of Bose, who was born on this day in 1897.

President Kovind returns to Rashtrapati Bhavan after bypass surgery

President Kovind returns to Rashtrapati Bhavan after bypass surgery

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Kovind, 75 , had on March 30 underwent a cardiac bypass surgery at AIIMS.

A Thackeray Bahu Steps Out To Campaign

A Thackeray Bahu Steps Out To Campaign

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'When I see people's faces I can see that there is a certain sadness in their eyes which makes me unhappy as a person.' 'I want to see people happy in their lives.'

One nation, one election: Kovind panel report placed before Cabinet

One nation, one election: Kovind panel report placed before Cabinet

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Simultaneous polls will help save resources, spur development and social cohesion, deepen "foundations of democratic rubric" and help realise the aspirations of "India, that is Bharat", the panel had said.

'Death Was Flying Around Us'

'Death Was Flying Around Us'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

'The odds were stacked against us.' 'Through it all, we were determined to overcome and prevail we did!' Wing Commander Shailesh Singh on the high-risk flying mission for which he was awarded the Shaurya Chakra.

What Modi wore for his 3rd swearing-in ceremony as PM

What Modi wore for his 3rd swearing-in ceremony as PM

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Modi paired his dress with black shoes for the swearing-in ceremony at the forecourts of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

'Mughals had nothing to do with Mughal Gardens at Rashtrapati Bhavan'

'Mughals had nothing to do with Mughal Gardens at Rashtrapati Bhavan'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

'William Mustoe, the director of horticulture during British rule, named the Presidential Palace garden after the Mughals.' 'He simply kept the name because it was made on the pattern of a Mughal garden.''He simply kept the name Mughal gardens because it was made on the pattern of Mughal garden.'

Modi, NDA ministers to be sworn-in at 7.15 pm on Sunday

Modi, NDA ministers to be sworn-in at 7.15 pm on Sunday

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Narendra Modi will take oath as the prime minister for a third consecutive term on Sunday evening as President Droupadi Murmu has invited him to form the government.

Assault on Army officer, fiancee: Odisha CM orders judicial probe

Assault on Army officer, fiancee: Odisha CM orders judicial probe

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday ordered a judicial inquiry into the alleged torture of an Army officer and the sexual assault of his fiance at a police station in Bhubaneswar.

Will You Visit Amrit Udyan This Year?

Will You Visit Amrit Udyan This Year?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Udyan Utsav-I 2024 at Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan will be open for the public from February 2 to March 31, except on Mondays.

'Desh Se Bada Kuch Bhi Nahi Hai'

'Desh Se Bada Kuch Bhi Nahi Hai'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'He fulfilled his farz to his country,' a grieving mother says of Major Mustafa Bohara who was awarded the Shaurya Chakra, the nation's third-highest medal for gallantry in peacetime. 'He fulfilled his farz to his country,' said his proud mother of her soldier son.

No ordinary death: Wife recalls Kirti Chakra awardee Capt Anshuman's words

No ordinary death: Wife recalls Kirti Chakra awardee Capt Anshuman's words

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

In a video posted by the spokesperson of the ministry of defence on 'X' on Saturday, Smriti shared her memories of her husband and how they became soulmates.

Bengal Governor reaches Delhi amid protests, to meet Prez

Bengal Governor reaches Delhi amid protests, to meet Prez

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose reached Delhi on Monday night amid speculations that he may meet President Droupadi Murmu and senior leaders.

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif congratulates Modi for 3rd term

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif congratulates Modi for 3rd term

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Sharif was the only prime minister from India's neighbourhood who wasn't invited to the swearing-in ceremony in New Delhi.

How will NDA reach magic number for simultaneous polls in Parl?

How will NDA reach magic number for simultaneous polls in Parl?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

The government may have to move 18 amendments to the Constitution to implement the concept of simultaneous elections as recommended by a high-level committee chaired by former president Ram Nath Kovind.

Maha parties bolt stable door to prevent horse-trading ahead of MLC polls

Maha parties bolt stable door to prevent horse-trading ahead of MLC polls

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

To keep their MLAs together, political parties are organising dinner meetings and arranging hotel stays for them ahead of the council elections, which are taking place just three months ahead of the assembly polls in the state.

Mamata meets Guv Dhankhar at Raj Bhavan, both discuss governance issues

Mamata meets Guv Dhankhar at Raj Bhavan, both discuss governance issues

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The meeting was held for over an hour, he said.

Siddaramaiah under pressure to step down over MUDA 'scam'?

Siddaramaiah under pressure to step down over MUDA 'scam'?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Earlier, deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who is also the state party chief, also had separate meetings with Parameshwara and Jarkiholi.

Yogi govt renames 8 railway stations in Lucknow

Yogi govt renames 8 railway stations in Lucknow

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Eight railway stations in the Lucknow division of Northern Railways were officially renamed after saints and freedom fighters on Tuesday, officials said.

'Exhausted In This Long Fight For Justice'

'Exhausted In This Long Fight For Justice'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Two months after a junior doctor was brutally raped and killed, the doctors' protest in Kolkata rages on.

Goodbye old Parliament House, hello new Sansad Bhavan!

Goodbye old Parliament House, hello new Sansad Bhavan!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

The new Parliament building, whose foundation was laid in December 2020 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is being constructed in its vicinity and the work is expected to be completed before the Winter Session.

Mamata convenes special session to pass anti-rape law

Mamata convenes special session to pass anti-rape law

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

A two-day special session of the West Bengal assembly was convened by the government on September 2 to table and pass a Bill which would provide for capital punishment to convicted rapists, Parliamentary Affairs minister Sovandeb Chattopadhyay said. The Bill would be tabled for discussion and passage on Tuesday, the second day of the special session, Speaker Biman Banerjee said.

Has Jaishankar Startled Piyush Goyal?

Has Jaishankar Startled Piyush Goyal?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Glimpses of the At Home reception hosted by President Droupadi Murmu on Independence Day at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Trump accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Trump accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

SRK Star Attraction At Modi Swearing In

SRK Star Attraction At Modi Swearing In

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Bollywood stars attended Prime Minister Narendra D Modi and his ministry's swearing-in ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday, June 9, 2024. evening.

Woman staffer who accused Bengal Guv of molestation to write to Prez

Woman staffer who accused Bengal Guv of molestation to write to Prez

Rediff.com10 May 2024

'How did the governor screen my footage without my permission? He committed a new crime today'

President Comforts Emotional Manasi Parekh

President Comforts Emotional Manasi Parekh

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The actress got emotional as she accepts the award for Best Actress for her Gujarati film, Kutch Express.

Medic murder: Junior docs continue sit-in outside health office amid rain

Medic murder: Junior docs continue sit-in outside health office amid rain

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Amid persistent rain, the protesting doctors continued their sit-in outside 'Swasthya Bhavan', the state health department headquarters in Salt Lake, for the sixth consecutive day.

'Yaarana to continue': India, Maldives ink key pacts

'Yaarana to continue': India, Maldives ink key pacts

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

India on Monday asserted that its friendly ties with the Maldives will continue as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Mohamed Muizzu unveiled a blueprint for comprehensive economic and maritime cooperation, signalling a reset of the relationship that had hit a rough patch last year due to anti-New Delhi rhetoric.

India saw simultaneous elections 4 times: A timeline

India saw simultaneous elections 4 times: A timeline

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

In 2019, an all-party meeting was held in Delhi and it was attended by 19 political parties to discuss critical reforms in governance. One of the subjects of the discussions was simultaneous elections

Viksit Bharat@2047 is an ambition of every Indian: PM

Viksit Bharat@2047 is an ambition of every Indian: PM

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Making India a developed nation by 2047 is an ambition of every Indian, and states can play an active role in achieving this aim as they are directly connected with the people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday. Modi is chairing the 9th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog.

'He Doesn't Have The Air He Is Raj Thackeray's Son'

'He Doesn't Have The Air He Is Raj Thackeray's Son'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

'I love to meet people.' 'I love that personal connect when they express their genuine, heartfelt feelings.'

Hemant Soren takes oath as Jharkhand CM for third time; hails Champai

Hemant Soren takes oath as Jharkhand CM for third time; hails Champai

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

The court order is in the public domain for all to see, the JMM executive president said, adding that he would discharge his duties with commitment.

Omar calls exit polls 'time-pass', BJP hopeful of win in JK

Omar calls exit polls 'time-pass', BJP hopeful of win in JK

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

"I'm amazed channels are bothering with exit polls especially after the fiasco of the recent general elections. I'm ignoring all the noise on channels, social media, WhatsApp etc. because the only numbers that matter will be revealed on the 8th of Oct. The rest is just time pass," Abdullah, a former chief minister, wrote on X.