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Ajit Pawar back as deputy CM for 3rd time in 4 yrs

Ajit Pawar back as deputy CM for 3rd time in 4 yrs

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Pawar, who was also the deputy CM in the previous Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government, which was in power from November 2019 to June 2022, enjoys the image of a grassroot leader and an able administrator.

Odisha train tragedy: Rescuer hallucinated blood upon seeing water

Odisha train tragedy: Rescuer hallucinated blood upon seeing water

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Nine National Disaster Response Force teams were deployed for rescue operations following one of the worst railway disasters in India that killed at least 278 people and injured more than 900. According to official data, the force rescued 44 victims and retrieved 121 bodies from the spot.

Prez Murmu confers 8 Kirti Chakras, 29 Shaurya Chakras to security personnel

Prez Murmu confers 8 Kirti Chakras, 29 Shaurya Chakras to security personnel

Rediff.com9 May 2023

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday conferred eight Kirti Chakras, including five posthumously, to personnel of the Army and paramilitary and police forces for displaying indomitable courage and extraordinary valour in the line of duty.

Gandhis detained as Cong holds massive protests against inflation

Gandhis detained as Cong holds massive protests against inflation

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Wearing black clothes, Congress leaders hit the streets on Friday to protest against price rise and unemployment with a host of them, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, being detained by police amid dramatic standoffs outside Parliament and the All India Congress Committee headquarters in New Delhi.

Why do you need trust vote? Rajasthan Guv asks Gehlot

Why do you need trust vote? Rajasthan Guv asks Gehlot

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

The Governor posed the query in a six-point questionnaire entailing a note sent by the Raj Bhawan on Friday evening to the state government's Parliament Affairs Department, the Raj Bhawan said in a statement.

Asiad Trials: Todkar causes massive upset; Kalirama vows to save place

Asiad Trials: Todkar causes massive upset; Kalirama vows to save place

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

Unheralded Atish Todkar caused a huge upset by knocking out Olympic silver medallist Ravi Dahiya with a sensational 'pin'.

Rs 1.25 lakh cr black money confiscated by Modi govt: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Rs 1.25 lakh cr black money confiscated by Modi govt: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Black money to the tune of "Rs 1.25 lakh crore" has been confiscated by the Modi government, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Monday and asserted transparency is a key aspect of the present dispensation's good governance model. The minister for railways said similarly, to ensure transparency, benami properties worth Rs 4,300 crore were attached and registration of 1.75 lakh companies cancelled. Talking to reporters at the Rail Bhawan, Vaishnaw said in his long public service, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has "perfected a model of good governance that started in Gujarat".

'Main kya tumhe villain lagti hu?'

'Main kya tumhe villain lagti hu?'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'Vishal told me he envisioned me while writing (the script), but I was not well.' 'He called me and said, 'Navindraji, hum aap ka dhyaan rakhenge set par.' 'That's how I got on board, and they really pampered me.'

G20 invite from 'President of Bharat' triggers uproar

G20 invite from 'President of Bharat' triggers uproar

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

A G20 dinner invitation from President Droupadi Murmu describing her position as 'President of Bharat' triggered massive debate on Tuesday, with the opposition alleging that the government is planning to drop India and stay with just Bharat as the country's name.

Poll-bound Himachal 'examining bringing UCC', says CM

Poll-bound Himachal 'examining bringing UCC', says CM

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

UCC is a good step. It is being examined in the state, CM Jai Ram Thakur siad.

Victory of politics that unites country: Priyanka on Karnataka results

Victory of politics that unites country: Priyanka on Karnataka results

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday hailed the party's performance in the Karnataka assembly polls as the victory of politics that unites the country.

SGPC seeks Punjab governor's help in gurbani row

SGPC seeks Punjab governor's help in gurbani row

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

The move came after the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party government on Monday approved an amendment to the British-era Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1925.

Rajasthan Guv to 'go by Constitution', Cong MLAs end dharna

Rajasthan Guv to 'go by Constitution', Cong MLAs end dharna

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

The Governor, however, wanted the state government's clarification on some points before he makes the announcement, according to a Congress leader.

Himachal CM expands cabinet, Virbhadra's son among 7 ministers take oath

Himachal CM expands cabinet, Virbhadra's son among 7 ministers take oath

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

With the induction of seven members, the strength of the cabinet rose to nine.

Parliament inauguration amid protests: Heavy security in Lutyens' Delhi

Parliament inauguration amid protests: Heavy security in Lutyens' Delhi

Rediff.com28 May 2023

The wrestlers protesting at the Jantar Mantar, about two kilometres from Parliament, said that they will go ahead with their 'Mahila Mahapanchayat' near the new building at any cost.

'India's done magical work'

'India's done magical work'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

'To get a 100 per cent consensus document without any reservation, any bracket, any chair summary is unprecedented in the history of multilateral forums.'

Prez Murmu meets King Charles ahead of Queen's funeral

Prez Murmu meets King Charles ahead of Queen's funeral

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The President is on an official tour to the United Kingdom from September 17 to 19 to attend the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

Registration at Vaishno Devi temple resumes after stampede

Registration at Vaishno Devi temple resumes after stampede

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

The registration at Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan in Katra resumed hours after the stampede incident, in which 12 people were killed and several others were left injured.

NEET-PG: Resident docs threaten mass resignations

NEET-PG: Resident docs threaten mass resignations

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

Intensifying its stir over the delay in NEET-PG 2021 counselling, a federation of resident doctors association on Saturday said its members will be forced to go for "mass resignation" from services if their demands are not met at the earliest.

UP official held for harassing female worker after video goes viral

UP official held for harassing female worker after video goes viral

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

The woman, who has accused the official of harassing her for a long time and also threatening to sack her if she reported the matter, had made the video herself out of frustration when she failed to get the police to act against him.

India Celebrates Diwali

India Celebrates Diwali

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Indian Army soldiers posted along the Line of Control in Akhnoor light candles on Dhanteras.

Gandhi family not biased towards Kharge: Tharoor

Gandhi family not biased towards Kharge: Tharoor

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

Speaking to media after meeting party functionaries at Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee office in Mumbai, the former diplomat also said his aim was to make Congress stronger before the 2024 polls.

EC to announce dates for 5 poll-bound states at 3.30 pm

EC to announce dates for 5 poll-bound states at 3.30 pm

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

"Press Conference by Election Commission of India for the announcement of Schedule for General Election to Legislative Assemblies of Goa, Punjab, Manipur, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh," reads the statement issued by ECI.

Vaishno Devi survivors blame 'mismanagement' for stampede

Vaishno Devi survivors blame 'mismanagement' for stampede

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, however, denied the charge, saying all necessary arrangements were made in view of the expected rush, while Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh blamed a minor altercation for the 'unfortunate' incident.

PM, Sonia's visit to Rashtrapati Bhawan sparks speculation

PM, Sonia's visit to Rashtrapati Bhawan sparks speculation

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Speculation of an imminent Cabinet reshuffle gained fresh momentum on Tuesday with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia Gandhi meeting President Pranab Mukherjee separately

Khargone collector, SP shifted 1 month after Ram Navami violence

Khargone collector, SP shifted 1 month after Ram Navami violence

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Khargone Collector Anugraha P has been transferred as officer on special duty at the Madhya Pradesh Bhawan in New Delhi.

Three Khel Ratnas shine at Rashtrapati Bhawan

Three Khel Ratnas shine at Rashtrapati Bhawan

Rediff.com29 Aug 2009

Olympic heroes boxer Vijender Singh, wrestler Sushil Kumar, along with four-time world champion woman pugilist M C Mary Kom, were on Saturday conferred the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award in a glittering ceremony in New Delhi. For the first time in the history of national sports awards, three sportspersons were individually bestowed India's highest sporting honour, which comes with an enhanced cash prize of Rs 7.5 lakh and a newly-designed statuette.

Pranab floats world flute festival at Rashtrapati Bhawan

Pranab floats world flute festival at Rashtrapati Bhawan

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

President Pranab Mukherji 'Indra Dhanush' floated a music extravaganza outfit at the Rashtrapathi Bhavan and held its first World Flute Festival to commemorate Krishna Jayanti on Sunday.

Prez Pranab takes secretary, cook to Rashtrapati Bhawan

Prez Pranab takes secretary, cook to Rashtrapati Bhawan

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Amongst the first actions of Pranab Mukherjee after becoming the President was to appoint Omita Paul as his secretary in place of Christy Fernandes, who was the secretary to outgoing President Pratibha Patil.

Central Vista: These 2 buildings are first to be razed

Central Vista: These 2 buildings are first to be razed

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

The Shram Shakti Bhavan and Transport Bhavan in Lutyens' Delhi will be the first two buildings to be razed to pave the way for the construction of chambers of members of Parliament there as part of Central Vista redevelopment project.

Bhagwant Mann to take oath in Bhagat Singh's village

Bhagwant Mann to take oath in Bhagat Singh's village

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Mann also said that no government office will carry photograph of the chief minister.

Amit Shah reviews J-K security situation post-Rajouri twin attacks

Amit Shah reviews J-K security situation post-Rajouri twin attacks

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Shah is scheduled to meet the families of twin terror attack victims in Rajouri district, officials said.

Active Covid cases in India increase

Active Covid cases in India increase

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

The active cases comprise 2.04 per cent of the total infections.

Mr CEC, What Will You Decide?

Mr CEC, What Will You Decide?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

The decision to schedule/postpone the UP election will be taken by Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra and Election Commissioners Rajiv Kumar and Anup Chandra Pandey.

Delhi reopens schools, ends WFH as pollution eases

Delhi reopens schools, ends WFH as pollution eases

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

As the air pollution in Delhi-NCR ameliorated over the last two days, the Centre's air quality panel Sunday directed authorities to lift the ban on plying of non-BS VI diesel light motor vehicles in the region and the entry of trucks into the capital imposed under the final stage of the Graded Response Action Plan.

When Will Yogi Have His Film City?

When Will Yogi Have His Film City?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

'The CM wants to develop a Film City that would provide the entire value chain of film-making services and infrastructure in one place.'

Without naming Adani, SEBI cites 'unusual price movement'

Without naming Adani, SEBI cites 'unusual price movement'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

Without naming Adani group specifically, the capital markets watchdog said in a statement that unusual price movement in the stocks of a business conglomerate has been observed in the past week.

President's health improving after bypass surgery, shifted out of ICU

President's health improving after bypass surgery, shifted out of ICU

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

The President had undergone bypass surgery at AIIMS hospital on March 30.

Padma Awards: Late Gen Rawat, Ghulam Nabi honoured

Padma Awards: Late Gen Rawat, Ghulam Nabi honoured

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

This year, eight eminent individuals are being given Padma Bhushan and 54 are being conferred with Padma Shri awards, besides the two Padma Vibhushan recipents.