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1,000 drones to light up Delhi sky at Beating Retreat ceremony

1,000 drones to light up Delhi sky at Beating Retreat ceremony

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

In a first, a grand drone show will dazzle the sky above the national capital during the Beating the Retreat ceremony to be held at Vijay Chowk on Saturday as part of the country's 73rd Republic Day celebrations.

Pak military's top brass condoles Gen Rawat's death

Pak military's top brass condoles Gen Rawat's death

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Pakistan Army's spokesman in a short statement posted on Twitter said that Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Nadeem Raza and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa expressed condolences.

Justice Chandrachud bats for use of technology by judiciary

Justice Chandrachud bats for use of technology by judiciary

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Supreme Court judge Justice DY Chandrachud, who has been asking lawyers to adopt technological interventions, on Tuesday said that he saw someone recording the court's proceedings on a cell phone and wondered "how can he do so", but then he realised this was not a big deal as nothing is confidential in an open court hearing.

2 Scindia loyalists return as ministers in MP

2 Scindia loyalists return as ministers in MP

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

Governor Anandiben Patel administered the oath of office to Tulsiram Silawat and Govind Rajput, who returned to the cabinet after a gap of more than two months.

Truce in sight? Amarinder to attend Sidhu's elevation ceremony

Truce in sight? Amarinder to attend Sidhu's elevation ceremony

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Sidhu and Amarinder Singh have been at loggerheads for the past some time, with the Amritsar (East) MLA recently attacking the CM over the desecration cases.

Cong has created atmosphere of anarchy in Raj: BJP

Cong has created atmosphere of anarchy in Raj: BJP

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

Mentioning the chief minister's statement about people surrounding the Raj Bhawan over Mishra not summoning a session of the state assembly, the BJP said it was an attempt to "terrorise" the governor's office.

Jaish planned attack on RSS hq? Terrorist arrested for doing recce of site

Jaish planned attack on RSS hq? Terrorist arrested for doing recce of site

Rediff.com18 May 2022

The Nagpur Anti Terrorism Squad unit has arrested a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist from Jammu and Kashmir who had allegedly conducted a recce of Dr Hedgewar Smriti Bhawan of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in Nagpur, Maharashtra, last year, an official said on Wednesday.

Aghast at TMC's decision to abstain from VP poll: Margaret Alva

Aghast at TMC's decision to abstain from VP poll: Margaret Alva

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

There's enough time for Mamata Banerjee to change her mind, Alva said.

Several Rajasthan ministers to resign ahead of proposed reshuffle

Several Rajasthan ministers to resign ahead of proposed reshuffle

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

Govind Singh Dotasra, Harish Chaudhary and Raghu Sharma have already offered their resignations in writing to Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Friday.

10 AAP MLAs inducted into Punjab cabinet

10 AAP MLAs inducted into Punjab cabinet

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Governor Banwarilal Purohit administered the oath of office and secrecy to the 10 ministers at Punjab Bhawan in Chandigarh.

'We started as a democracy, but have regressed to a banana republic'

'We started as a democracy, but have regressed to a banana republic'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

'Governments, democratically elected governments, are custodians for a short- specified time.' 'Parents don't let baby sitters decide the course of their child's future.'

'I think I am a natural ajji'

'I think I am a natural ajji'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

'Children are curious by nature, so I thought of writing these books, which provide creative but convincing explanations and also teach values like sharing is caring,' Sudha Murty tells Chintan Girish Modi.

Uttarakhand CM Tirath Singh Rawat resigns

Uttarakhand CM Tirath Singh Rawat resigns

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Uttarakhand CM Tirath Singh Rawat resigns

Punjab CM Mann announces recruitment to 25k govt posts

Punjab CM Mann announces recruitment to 25k govt posts

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

In its first decision, the Punjab cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday approved filling up 25,000 vacant posts in various state departments, including 10,000 in the police force.

PM visits Netaji's ancestral home in Kolkata

PM visits Netaji's ancestral home in Kolkata

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the ancestral house of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in Kolkata on Saturday afternoon as he came to the city to take part in the revolutionary's 125th birth anniversary celebrations.

11 UP ministers fail to win their seats despite BJP's historic win

11 UP ministers fail to win their seats despite BJP's historic win

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

As many as 10 ministers in the Yogi Adityanath government failed to win their seats in the 2022 assembly elections, despite the BJP registering an impressive victory.

Rajnath 3rd list bans import of sensors, ammo, missiles, naval choppers

Rajnath 3rd list bans import of sensors, ammo, missiles, naval choppers

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday released the third list of over 101 military systems and weapons that will come under an import ban over the next five years and be developed indigenously, in a fresh impetus to the Indian armament industry.

Tirath Singh Rawat to replace Trivendra Singh Rawat as Uttarakhand CM

Tirath Singh Rawat to replace Trivendra Singh Rawat as Uttarakhand CM

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

The Bharatiya Janata Party's member of Parliament from Pauri Garhwal, Tirath Singh Rawat, will be the next chief minister of Uttarakhand.

Tatas win contract to build new Parliament building for Rs 861.9 cr

Tatas win contract to build new Parliament building for Rs 861.9 cr

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

The new Parliament building will be constructed close to the existing one under the Central Vista redevelopment project, and it is expected to be completed in 21 months.

Rawat resigns as Uttarakhand CM, successor to be elected on Wednesday

Rawat resigns as Uttarakhand CM, successor to be elected on Wednesday

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Trivendra Singh Rawat on Tuesday resigned as the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, ending days of speculations of a change in leadership in the hill state.

It's Time to END HATE!

It's Time to END HATE!

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

While most political parties have mostly stayed mum about the vicious anti-hate speeches -- reportedly calling for killing Muslims and former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh -- made at the so-called 'Dharma Sansad' event in Haridwar from December 17-20 -- student organisations protested against the inflammatory and provocative speeches, calling for the immediate arrests of the accused.

Raj Guv stalling assembly session at Centre's behest: Cong

Raj Guv stalling assembly session at Centre's behest: Cong

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Congress spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi said his party wants a floor test in the state assembly and is 'begging' for it, but the Governor is not convening the House and 'delaying' the trust vote allegedly at the behest of the central government.

How Will History See Today's Supreme Court?

How Will History See Today's Supreme Court?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

History would not see the institution kindly if it continues to avoid, as appears to be the case, hearing and deciding some of the most pressing issues of our time, asserts Aakar Patel.

Naveen Patnaik drops 11 ministers, inducts 12 new faces

Naveen Patnaik drops 11 ministers, inducts 12 new faces

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday effected a major reshuffle in his three-year-old ministry inducting 12 fresh faces into his new team of 21 ministers.

RS official tests COVID-19 +ve, 2 floors of Par blg sealed

RS official tests COVID-19 +ve, 2 floors of Par blg sealed

Rediff.com29 May 2020

This is the second case of an official posted in the building testing positive for the infection.

Tripura Police invokes UAPA against 102 Twitter accounts

Tripura Police invokes UAPA against 102 Twitter accounts

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

"Tripura Police have taken up a case against a total of 102 Twitter accounts under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) for spreading fake and distorted information related to the recent violence that took place at Panisagar North Tripura," said Jyotishman Das Choudhary, Public Relation Officer of Tripura Police.

Mulayam, Ustad Zakir Hussain, SM Krishna get Padma Vibhushan

Mulayam, Ustad Zakir Hussain, SM Krishna get Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav is among six personalities chosen for this year's Padma Vibhushan.

Gehlot's fresh proposal to Guv doesn't mention floor test: Sources

Gehlot's fresh proposal to Guv doesn't mention floor test: Sources

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

"Rajasthan government's proposal to the Governor asks to start assembly Session from July 31 and proposes discussion on coronavirus and other bills. No mention of floor test in the proposal," sources told ANI.

RLD chief files nomination for RS polls, says ties with SP to remain strong

RLD chief files nomination for RS polls, says ties with SP to remain strong

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Accompanied by Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, Chaudhary reached Uttar Pradesh assembly premises in the morning to file his nomination.

Raj Guv cancels Independence Day event over Covid-19

Raj Guv cancels Independence Day event over Covid-19

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

A press statement issued by the Raj Bhawan quoting Mishra said the Governor was concerned about the rise in coronavirus cases in the state.

SC to live-stream its constitution bench proceedings from Sep 27

SC to live-stream its constitution bench proceedings from Sep 27

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

A unanimous decision was taken by the 30 judges of the apex court in the full court meeting headed by Chief Justice of India U U Lalit held on Tuesday evening to implement an apex court verdict of 2018 in the Swapnil Tripathi case.

TMC calls meet as chorus grows for Partha's removal

TMC calls meet as chorus grows for Partha's removal

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Amid demands for expulsion of arrested West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee by Trinamool Congress leaders, the party convened a meeting on Thursday evening.

President Kovind presents 2nd lot of Padma awards

President Kovind presents 2nd lot of Padma awards

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister late Kalyan Singh, often termed as a Hindutva icon, and actor Victor Banerjee were among the 65 distinguished personalities who were conferred with Padma awards by President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday.

Farmers, ministers meet for fourth round of talks

Farmers, ministers meet for fourth round of talks

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, and Railways and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday held a meeting at the Vigyan Bhawan with a delegation of farmers, including the leaders of several farm organisations holding protests in the national capital against the recent farm laws.

All Rajasthan ministers resign ahead of Cabinet reshuffle

All Rajasthan ministers resign ahead of Cabinet reshuffle

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

State Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra, who along with two other ministers had offered to resign in a letter to party's national president Sonia Gandhi, had moved a proposal in this regard at the beginning of the meeting following which all ministers resigned.

25 more labour ministry officials test COVID-19 +ve

25 more labour ministry officials test COVID-19 +ve

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

The number of infected persons in the ministry are now at 36.

We are headed for a crash: Arundhati Roy on 'India of today'

We are headed for a crash: Arundhati Roy on 'India of today'

Rediff.com5 May 2022

'The leaders of this country are flying the plane in reverse, everything is falling'

Run for Unity: Govt offices in Delhi to shut at 2 pm today

Run for Unity: Govt offices in Delhi to shut at 2 pm today

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Government offices located in New Delhi's central area, including North Block and South Block, will be closed from 2 pm on Thursday till 9:30 am on Friday in connection with the 'Run for Unity' to be flagged off by Prime Minster Narendra Modi.

Absence of J-K assembly pulls down value of MP's vote in Prez poll to 700

Absence of J-K assembly pulls down value of MP's vote in Prez poll to 700

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

The value of the vote of a member of Parliament has gone down to 700 from 708 in the presidential poll scheduled for July 18 due to the absence of a legislative assembly in Jammu and Kashmir.

Allu Arjun, Ram Charan at cousin Niharika Konidela's wedding

Allu Arjun, Ram Charan at cousin Niharika Konidela's wedding

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Telugu actress Niharika Konidela -- who is actor-producer Nagendra Babu's daughter -- married businessman Chaitanya Jonnalagadda at Udaipur's Umaid Bhawan Palace on Wednesday, December 9.