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How DMK's Bharat Mata temple flummoxed the BJP

How DMK's Bharat Mata temple flummoxed the BJP

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Chief Minister Stalin seems to have drawn a line between his personal beliefs and those of others in the family, beginning with wife Durga Stalin, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

ACB sends notice to Sheila Dikshit over water tanker scam

ACB sends notice to Sheila Dikshit over water tanker scam

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Asked by reporters what happens if Dikshit fails to turn up before the ACB despite the notice, Meena said, "We can't predict anything in this regard. We are taking action as per law."

Jharkhand: BJP MLAs to resign on Wednesday

Jharkhand: BJP MLAs to resign on Wednesday

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

In a bid to pressurise the United Progressive Alliance government to hold early assembly elections in Jharkhand which is under President's Rule, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday announced that all its 22 Members of Legislative Assembly will submit their resignation to the governor on Wednesday.

Mob attacks Nankana Sahib Gurdwara in Pak; India condemns

Mob attacks Nankana Sahib Gurdwara in Pak; India condemns

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Reports suggested that hundreds of angry residents at Nankana Sahib pelted the Sikh pilgrims with stones on Friday.

Pence, Harris all set for US vice-presidential debate

Pence, Harris all set for US vice-presidential debate

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Political analysts believe that an aggressive Harris, 55, will easily prevail over Pence, 61, during the only vice-presidential debate and help her running mate Joe Biden, 77, to widen his lead over Trump, 74.

Why costly diesel is a bigger worry than petrol

Why costly diesel is a bigger worry than petrol

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

While consumers feel that petrol pinches directly, diesel hurts indirectly, as it is an input in almost all the goods and services we use.

IPL in Chennai an 'embarrassment' during Cauvery protests: Rajinikanth

IPL in Chennai an 'embarrassment' during Cauvery protests: Rajinikanth

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

The actor also said that the Centre will face TN wrath if it fails to set up CMB.

Will EPS-OPS differences break AIADMK?

Will EPS-OPS differences break AIADMK?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

What will a split in the AIADMK mean for Tamil Nadu?

Rajan says economy in better shape, but flags volatility

Rajan says economy in better shape, but flags volatility

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

RBI Governor cautioned against more volatility.

Vijay Patil elected Mumbai CA chief; Azhar to represent Hyderabad

Vijay Patil elected Mumbai CA chief; Azhar to represent Hyderabad

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Vaibhav Gehlot, son of Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, was elected president of the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) as his panel swept all six posts in a tension-ridden election of the state body.

Buzz: Watson slams BBL's rule changes

Buzz: Watson slams BBL's rule changes

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Munaf Patel joins Kandy Tuskers in LPL; Sarfaraz pulls out, Malinga unsure

Sangharsh Samiti rejects Centre's plea for peace

Sangharsh Samiti rejects Centre's plea for peace

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

The All Party Sangharsh Samiti has rejected the government's decision not to recall Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra, according to Dr Ajay Churangu, one of the Punan Kashmir leaders.Churangu could not attend the all-party meeting in Delhi because of the traffic blockade on the highway.The members of the coordination committee of the All Party Sangharsh Samiti met late on Wednesday evening and discussed the press statement issued by the Centre.

Stop insulting voters by stupid remarks: Jindal to Romney

Stop insulting voters by stupid remarks: Jindal to Romney

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Criticising the Republican Party and its defeated presidential nominee Mitt Romney, Indian-American governor Bobby Jindal has said that leaders should stop insulting voters by saying stupid things.

Urjit Patel: The 'known unknown'

Urjit Patel: The 'known unknown'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

The RBI governor-designate may be economical with spoken words, but is known for his sharp and critical writings

Govt seeks Rs 23,100 cr interim dividend from RBI by March 31

Govt seeks Rs 23,100 cr interim dividend from RBI by March 31

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

This amount will include Rs 13,100 crore that Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Garg has been publicly seeking from the central bank's contingency reserve fund since 2017-18 (FY18).

PIX: Akshay Kumar, Amy Jackson watch Singh is Bliing

PIX: Akshay Kumar, Amy Jackson watch Singh is Bliing

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

Markets back in green as investors shrug off Patel's exit, poll result

Markets back in green as investors shrug off Patel's exit, poll result

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

Barring oil and gas, all BSE sectoral indices finished in the green.

Miandad skips meeting to review Pak's early exit

Miandad skips meeting to review Pak's early exit

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

Former Pakistan skipper Javed Miandad has refused to attend meetings of the fact-finding committee of the Cricket Board to probe into the national team's poor performance in the Asia Cup and World T20. "Every time we do badly in a big tournament, the board carries out this charade of appointing a probe committee," Miandad told PTI. "Why should I go running to attend their meetings on a call from a secretary. I have already said what I had to say in the media. First and foremost the top people in the board should step down," he added. Miandad, who has been extremely critical of the state of affairs in Pakistan cricket and the team's dismal show, said nothing comes out of such inquiries.

Rupani takes oath as Gujarat CM, 9 previous ministers dropped

Rupani takes oath as Gujarat CM, 9 previous ministers dropped

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

Vijay Rupani and his deputy Nitin Patel took oath on Sunday in Gandhinagar.

2 Amarnath pilgrims die, toll rises to 5

2 Amarnath pilgrims die, toll rises to 5

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Two pilgrims and a woman tourist from Delhi died of cardiac arrest enroute the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in South Kashmir, taking the death toll in the ongoing pilgrimage to five, even as nearly 80,000 pilgrims paid obeisance at the cave shrine since July 2.

Cricket Buzz: England told to stay vigilant amid Lanka political crisis

Cricket Buzz: England told to stay vigilant amid Lanka political crisis

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

England, who have won both the one-day and Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka, play a two-day practice match in Colombo before heading to Galle which hosts the first of the three Test matches from November 6.

As FM, Jaitley will be remembered for fiscal rectitude

As FM, Jaitley will be remembered for fiscal rectitude

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

For his first Budget in July 2014, Jaitley inherited a fiscal deficit target of 4.1 per cent of GDP. From 4.1 per cent, the fiscal deficit came down to 3.4 per cent by 2018-19, with two slippages from the budgeted targets, in 2017-18 and 2018-19, the former due to introduction of the GST, says Arup Roychoudhury.

No one can fill Ahmed Patel's void in Congress

No one can fill Ahmed Patel's void in Congress

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Patel's closeness to the Gandhi family was undeniable. But unlike others, he resisted the temptation to use it to leverage personal business, says Aditi Phadnis.

Prez winds up Kashmir visit; says situation improving

Prez winds up Kashmir visit; says situation improving

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

The situation in Kashmir is improving, President Pranab Mukherjee said on Friday after winding up his two-day visit to the Valley during which he interacted with a cross-section of the population besides being briefed by Governor N N Vohra and Chief Minister Omar Abduallah.

'God help us': Government faces more flak for Chauhan's appointment as NIFT chief

'God help us': Government faces more flak for Chauhan's appointment as NIFT chief

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Former India cricket captain Bishen Singh Bedi said the appointment "defies all logic".

Delhi HC orders release of Tandoor murder case convict Sushil Sharma

Delhi HC orders release of Tandoor murder case convict Sushil Sharma

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

The high court set aside and quashed the recommendations of the sentence review board (SRB) which had rejected Sharma's representation for pre-mature release.

Inflation likely to ease from Jan-March: Subbarao

Inflation likely to ease from Jan-March: Subbarao

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

India's headline inflation has been high, forcing RBI to keep policy rate unchanged since April.

Nigerian crash: Victims' relatives reject mass burial

Nigerian crash: Victims' relatives reject mass burial

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

Kin of victims of the Nigerian Dana Air crash that killed at least 153 passengers and crew on board, including an Indian, have rejected mass burial of corpses.

'There would be so many Ram Nath Kovinds in the country today'

'There would be so many Ram Nath Kovinds in the country today'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

'...getting drenched in the rains, doing farm work, labour and sweating it out so that they can get their evening meals.' 'I want to tell them that this Ram Nath Kovind of Paraunkh village is going to Rashtrapati Bhavan as their representative.'

Mickey Arthur appointed Pakistan's head coach

Mickey Arthur appointed Pakistan's head coach

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Former South Africa and Australia coach, Mickey Arthur has been named coach of the Pakistan Cricket team. He succeeds Waqar Younis, who resigned following the team's disastrous World Twenty20 campaign.

Not a front runner for Prez polls, says Pranab

Not a front runner for Prez polls, says Pranab

Rediff.com4 May 2012

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Friday dismissed as speculation reports that he has emerged as a front runner in the race for presidential election.

Jaitley nudges RBI to cut rate to boost growth

Jaitley nudges RBI to cut rate to boost growth

Rediff.com10 Aug 2014

Nudging the RBI to cut interest rates to boost growth, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday said he had already made his mind clear and hoped the central bank will take decision after taking into account various factors.

In praise of the bureaucrat

In praise of the bureaucrat

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Does IAS officers' work go unappreciated, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Obama appoints MasterCard CEO Ajay Banga to key administration post

Obama appoints MasterCard CEO Ajay Banga to key administration post

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Ajay Banga is one of the nine members of the Commission on Enhancing National Cyber Security.

All set for Amarnath Yatra

All set for Amarnath Yatra

Rediff.com13 Jun 2009

The annual pilgrimage to the Amarnath shrine will begin on Monday albeit only from the Baltel route as the traditional south route via Pahalgam is still snow-bound.

Can Gujarat's GIFT city be Asia's next financial hub?

Can Gujarat's GIFT city be Asia's next financial hub?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

'GIFT City is now on a growth trajectory,' says Tapan Ray, MD and group CEO, GIFT City, 'The time has come for the GIFT City to take the big leap and emerge as the next financial hub of Asia.'

Nigeria crash: Foreign diplomats seek bodies of victims

Nigeria crash: Foreign diplomats seek bodies of victims

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

India and other foreign countries have asked Nigeria to quickly release the bodies of their nationals killed in a plane crash in Lagos that claimed the lives of 153 people on board and an unknown number on the ground.

Mulayam will be UP CM, reiterates Akhilesh

Mulayam will be UP CM, reiterates Akhilesh

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

The Samajwadi Party will hold its parliamentary board meeting on Wednesday to decide it's chief ministerial candidate.

Stalin's Religion Reality Check

Stalin's Religion Reality Check

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The Tamil Nadu chief minister may have opened a Pandora's Box on the religion front with the appointment of qualified non-Brahmin temple priests, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

To grab power in Bihar, Nitish flies to Delhi along with 120 MLAs

To grab power in Bihar, Nitish flies to Delhi along with 120 MLAs

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

The JD-U leader intends to parade the MLAs before President Pranab Mukherjee.