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Shah lauds Modi for BJP's grand victory in 4 states

Shah lauds Modi for BJP's grand victory in 4 states

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Shah thanked the people of Uttarakhand for giving BJP a chance to serve again.

Why Do CMs Greet Amit Shah At Airports?

Why Do CMs Greet Amit Shah At Airports?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Are these tableaus meant to clearly convey the message that Amitbhai -- and and not anyone else -- will be Narendrabhai's successor if the Pradhan Sevak ever decided to retire either as prime minister (if he wins the next general election, that is) or as BJP supremo?

Mahinda faces calls for arrest as 8 killed in violence

Mahinda faces calls for arrest as 8 killed in violence

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Mahinda Rajapaksa has been accused by the Opposition of inciting the ruling party mobs to attack peaceful protesters by making a defiant speech while addressing several thousands of his supporters to deflect calls for his resignation.

BJP yatra was for satta, Congress yatra is for satya: Kanhaiya Kumar

BJP yatra was for satta, Congress yatra is for satya: Kanhaiya Kumar

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar on Wednesday claimed the Bharatiya Janata Party's 1990 rath yatra was for seeking "satta (power)", but the Congress's 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' is for "satya (truth)".

PIX: Barcelona continue winning run; Dortmund join Bayern at top

PIX: Barcelona continue winning run; Dortmund join Bayern at top

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Barcelona's Sergi Roberto and Robert Lewandowski struck just before halftime to give the league leaders a 2-0 home win over lowly Cadiz on Sunday in their pursuit of a 27th Spanish title.

Mehbooba's new home prone to terror attacks: Security agencies

Mehbooba's new home prone to terror attacks: Security agencies

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

They also claimed it will be difficult to secure the 20-km route from her new residence to the city centre.

J-K: Terrorists strike twice at same site; minor siblings among 6 dead

J-K: Terrorists strike twice at same site; minor siblings among 6 dead

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Terrorists struck for the second time at the same site within 14 hours in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri, leaving a minor sister-brother duo dead and six others injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion on Monday.

Emergency in Lanka, 2nd time in a month amid protests over economic crisis

Emergency in Lanka, 2nd time in a month amid protests over economic crisis

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Rajapaksa's decision was to ensure public security and maintain essential services so as to ensure a smooth functioning of the country, the presidential media division said.

When you come after Americans, we go after you: Highlights from Obama's State of the Union address

When you come after Americans, we go after you: Highlights from Obama's State of the Union address

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Highlights from US president's final state of the union address.

'1962 War Broke Nehru'

'1962 War Broke Nehru'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

'The war of 1962 exposed the hollow intellectual foundations of Nehruvian foreign policy, especially vis-a-vis China and that is why it was such a shock.'

Pride of tribals is India's pride, says Bhagwat, cautions against being exploited

Pride of tribals is India's pride, says Bhagwat, cautions against being exploited

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Addressing a function to mark 'Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas' in Jashpur district, Bhagwat appealed to tribals to stay strong against those who try to dupe them by taking advantage of their innocence.

Birbhum arson: Villagers flee due to lack of security

Birbhum arson: Villagers flee due to lack of security

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

An air of gloom hangs in the Bogtui village post-arson as most villagers have moved out from their homes and several others are making moves.

Lakhimpur Kheri again: 2 bikers killed in collision with SUV of BJP MLA's wife

Lakhimpur Kheri again: 2 bikers killed in collision with SUV of BJP MLA's wife

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Two men were killed when a "speeding" car linked to a Bharatiya Janata Party legislator hit their motorcycle in a head-on collision in Lakhimpur Kheri, the police said on Monday.

Stalin's son Udhayanidhi made minister, says work will speak

Stalin's son Udhayanidhi made minister, says work will speak

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam legislator and the party's youth wing secretary Udhayanidhi Stalin was sworn in as minister in Chennai on Wednesday by Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi.

Sukhbir Badal leads Akali Dal to lowest-ever tally of 3 seats

Sukhbir Badal leads Akali Dal to lowest-ever tally of 3 seats

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Often credited with his party's victory in the 2012 assembly polls, now 59, he became the youngest chief of the Shiromani Akali Dal, when he was elevated to the post in 2008.

Dynasts' report card: Defeat for Sharad's, Shatrughan's wards

Dynasts' report card: Defeat for Sharad's, Shatrughan's wards

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

They entered the Bihar poll battle to protect and carry forward their fathers' political legacy, but many of them could not win their own seat though some tasted victory.

'Shocked, saddened': PM, other leaders pay tribute to Cyrus Mistry

'Shocked, saddened': PM, other leaders pay tribute to Cyrus Mistry

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

'The untimely demise of Shri Cyrus Mistry is shocking. He was a promising business leader who believed in India's economic prowess,' Prime Minister Modi said in a tweet.

Engels Marries. Marx, Lenin attend

Engels Marries. Marx, Lenin attend

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Though the bride and groom were Roman Catholics, Engels made it clear that it would not be a church wedding for him.

Tej Pratap accused of assaulting RJD youth wing leader at Rabri's Iftar

Tej Pratap accused of assaulting RJD youth wing leader at Rabri's Iftar

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

He claimed that Tej Pratap kept egging on his henchmen while Ramraj was being humiliated and that he even got the entire episode videographed.

Tributes pour in for veteran journalist Kamal Khan

Tributes pour in for veteran journalist Kamal Khan

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

In an email about its executive editor's death, NDTV said, 'It is a terrible, terrible day for NDTV. We have lost Kamal Khan; he was 61 and the heart and soul of our Lucknow bureau, an NDTV veteran who had boundless time and kind words for anyone who encountered him.'

Jagan May Be Party President For Life, But...

Jagan May Be Party President For Life, But...

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

]If Andhra Pradesh's middle class is denied salaries and pensions or, if these are delayed, it will rise against Jagan Mohan Reddy with the same fervour with which it voted him in.

Drugs case: Majithia's anticipatory bail plea dismissed by Mohali court

Drugs case: Majithia's anticipatory bail plea dismissed by Mohali court

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Majithia had moved a court on Thursday after the case was registered and a lookout circular issued against him.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

Binny to replace Ganguly as BCCI president, Shah remains secretary

Binny to replace Ganguly as BCCI president, Shah remains secretary

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Jay Shah, son of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, will continue as BCCI secretary for his second consecutive term.

Final prayers held for farmers killed in Lakhimpur, Priyanka attends

Final prayers held for farmers killed in Lakhimpur, Priyanka attends

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Farmers from Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring states on Tuesday offered 'antim ardas' -- the final prayers in the Sikh tradition -- for the protesters killed in the recent violence in Lakhimpur Kheri, with their leaders vowing to intensify the agitation against the Centre's new agri laws.

Around 55% voter turnout recorded in 5th phase of UP poll

Around 55% voter turnout recorded in 5th phase of UP poll

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

The last two phases of the elections will be held on March 3 and 7.

Farmer dies at protest site near Tikri border

Farmer dies at protest site near Tikri border

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Jai Singh, a resident of Tungwali village in Bathinda district, and his brother had been part of the farmers' protest at the Haryana-Delhi border against the Centre's three farm laws for the last several days, according to Bharatiya Kisan Union (Ekta Ugrahan) leader Shingara Singh.

Big Brother's watching: Centre authorises 10 agencies to snoop on any computer

Big Brother's watching: Centre authorises 10 agencies to snoop on any computer

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

The BJP said it is legal with adequate safeguards and in the interest of national security..

Modi to address farmers' conferences in MP today

Modi to address farmers' conferences in MP today

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

On Thursday, the prime minister appreciated Tomar for 'attempting to have a polite dialogue' with the farmers through an open letter, requesting them to read it.

Ambani charts succession plan; hands over telecom business to son Akash

Ambani charts succession plan; hands over telecom business to son Akash

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Mukesh Ambani has resigned from the board of his group's telecom arm, Reliance Jio and handed over the reins of the company to elder son Akash, a step seen as succession planning by the 65-year old billionaire. In a stock exchange filing, Reliance Jio Infocomm said the company's board at a meeting on June 27, "approved the appointment of Akash M Ambani, non-executive director, as chairman of the board of directors of the company." This comes after his father resigned with effect from close of working hours on June 27, it said.

Neeraj Chauhan: From selling vegetables to making Asian Games team

Neeraj Chauhan: From selling vegetables to making Asian Games team

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Neeraj Chauhan was driven into penury as the novel coronavirus had begun to spread its ugly tentacles

Big jolt to RJD as Lalu's 'samdhi', 2 MLAs join JD-U

Big jolt to RJD as Lalu's 'samdhi', 2 MLAs join JD-U

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Rai hinted that his daughter might contest the coming assembly polls.

Farmers' movement won't end without MSP guarantee: Varun Gandhi to PM

Farmers' movement won't end without MSP guarantee: Varun Gandhi to PM

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

In a letter to the prime minister, the MP from Pilibhit in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh also asked him to take action against Union minister Ajay Kumar Mishra 'Teni' for the violence in Lakhmipur Kheri without taking his name.

Indian nuns in Kyiv short on food, but determined to serve

Indian nuns in Kyiv short on food, but determined to serve

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Sister Rosela Nuthangi, 65, from Sihphir village, about 15 km north of Aizawl, and Sister Ann Frida, 48, from Aizawl's Electric Veng locality along with three sisters from other nations are currently looking after 37 homeless Ukrainians and a student from Kerala in a storehouse (godown) in Kyiv and remain determined to continue with their work in Ukraine, their relatives in Aizawl said.

Bhutia, Dhoni's brother among AJSU campaigners in bypoll

Bhutia, Dhoni's brother among AJSU campaigners in bypoll

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

"We are thankful to Baichung Bhutia for sparing his valuable time for us. We are thrilled. We also thank Narendra Singh Dhoni for campaigning for our party, though he has not joined any party after quitting the Bharatiya Janata Party," AJSU vice-president Praveen Prabhakar told PTI

Will reach out to all, including 'Muslim brothers': Modi

Will reach out to all, including 'Muslim brothers': Modi

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he would reach out to Muslim "brothers" like any other citizen of the country and made it clear that the contentious issues of Ram Temple and Uniform Civil Code would be addressed within the Constitutional framework.

Rights of migrant workers can't be ignored: SC to govt

Rights of migrant workers can't be ignored: SC to govt

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Migrant workers play a very vital role in building the nation and their rights cannot be ignored at all, the Supreme Court said on Thursday while asking the Centre to devise a mechanism so that they receive food grains without ration cards.

Influential Matua leader joins Modi government

Influential Matua leader joins Modi government

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

A graduate by education, Santanu, the eldest son of former Trinamool Congress minister Manjul Krishna Thakur, was more into the development of the Matuas through various social services run by the Thakurbari in Thakurnagar and was never into politics.

China: 'Don't be in a hurry for a solution'

China: 'Don't be in a hurry for a solution'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

'Don't be too much after legacy that it should be solved in my lifetime.' 'It is not going to be solved, because you are not dealing with just any other country, you are dealing with a civilisation, a cultural nation.'

I'll be in power by hook or crook to do good work, Nitish once said

I'll be in power by hook or crook to do good work, Nitish once said

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Kumar banged his table at Patna's Indian Coffee House as he announced this to an audience that was discussing alleged corruption in Bihar in 1977, writes Sankarshan Thakur in his biography of Kumar -- The Brothers Bihari.