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Centre will impose President's Rule in Delhi in coming days: Atishi

Centre will impose President's Rule in Delhi in coming days: Atishi

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Atishi claimed that in recent times, many events have happened that indicate the possibility of the imposition of the President's Rule in the national capital.

Census, NPR unlikely in 2024 too as only Rs 1,309.46cr allocated

Census, NPR unlikely in 2024 too as only Rs 1,309.46cr allocated

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The entire census and NPR exercise is likely to cost the government over Rs 12,000 crore, the officials said.

MP cabinet expanded, Scindia loyalists among 28 ministers sworn-in

MP cabinet expanded, Scindia loyalists among 28 ministers sworn-in

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The new ministers include 20 of cabinet rank and eight ministers of state. The Chouhan ministry strength is now 34. Chouhan took oath as chief minister for a record fourth term on March 23, after Nath resigned from the post following rebellion by 22 MLAs of the Congress.

The faces from Gujarat in new Modi Cabinet

The faces from Gujarat in new Modi Cabinet

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Influential Patel community leader Parshottam Rupala, minister in the first Narendra Modi government Mansukh Mandaviya and three-time MP Darshana Jardosh, all from Gujarat, were among those inducted in the Union cabinet on Wednesday.

After leading BJP for 4 years, Nadda returns as health minister

After leading BJP for 4 years, Nadda returns as health minister

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

He served as the Union health minister in Modi's first term from November 9, 2014 to May 30, 2019.

KCR's son, nephew among 6 new ministers in Telangana cabinet

KCR's son, nephew among 6 new ministers in Telangana cabinet

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

The fresh additions come a little more than six months after his earlier cabinet expansion on February 19.

Wayanad or Rae Bareli: Rahul must decide within 2 weeks

Wayanad or Rae Bareli: Rahul must decide within 2 weeks

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will have to resign within two weeks from one of the two seats he won in the just-held Lok Sabha elections, a constitutional expert said citing provisions in the law as well as the Constitution.

Nripendra Misra, PK Mishra retained as PM's aides with Cabinet rank

Nripendra Misra, PK Mishra retained as PM's aides with Cabinet rank

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Their appointments will be co-terminus with the term of the prime minister, the personnel ministry said.

Imran Khan to hold office till caretaker PM is appointed

Imran Khan to hold office till caretaker PM is appointed

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Imran Khan will continue to be the prime ninister of Pakistan until the appointment of a caretaker premier, according to a notification issued by President Arif Alvi on Monday.

Murder case filed against Sheikh Hasina

Murder case filed against Sheikh Hasina

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

A murder case has been filed against Bangladesh's ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and six others over the death of a grocery shop owner during last month's violent clashes that led to the fall of her government, media reports said on Tuesday.

'I Am Not Fighting For Myself. I Am Fighting To Make The System Right'

'I Am Not Fighting For Myself. I Am Fighting To Make The System Right'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

'This isn't political. This fight is for justice. This is the fight to give justice to the party workers'

Kejriwal resigns, Atishi set to be next Delhi CM

Kejriwal resigns, Atishi set to be next Delhi CM

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party led by its chief minister designate Atishi staked claim to form a new government in Delhi on Tuesday shortly after Arvind Kejriwal resigned from the post, an effort seen as a bold gambit to seize the initiative ahead of assembly elections due in five months.

Hemant Soren wins trust vote in Jh'khand assembly amid Oppn walkout

Hemant Soren wins trust vote in Jh'khand assembly amid Oppn walkout

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

A total of 45 MLAs voted in favour of the confidence motion in the 81-member assembly.

Who's Sitting Behind Modi?

Who's Sitting Behind Modi?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

As Modi spoke, two Cabinet ministers sat behind him as did senior diplomats and civil servants. National Security Adviser Ajit K Doval -- a regular attendee alongside Modi at such international gatherings -- was intriguingly seated behind the Cabinet ministers and the PM's principal secretary.

Complaint against Sheikh Hasina for genocide during students' stir

Complaint against Sheikh Hasina for genocide during students' stir

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Stating that an investigation team will work under the full supervision of the United Nations to ensure complete transparency and impartiality, he said, "None of the outgoing government involved in the murder will be exempted."

Nitish Kumar inducts 8 new ministers in Bihar cabinet

Nitish Kumar inducts 8 new ministers in Bihar cabinet

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

Members of allies, the Bharatiya Janata Party and Lok Janshakti Party, were left out from the cabinet expansion.

Rau's IAS Study Circle: What You Must Know

Rau's IAS Study Circle: What You Must Know

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Rau's felt the need to be where the action was.
The institute that once drew largely elite students also decided to expand its base and cater to a wider pool.

BJP guarantees jobs to every Agniveer in Haryana, Rs 2,100 to women

BJP guarantees jobs to every Agniveer in Haryana, Rs 2,100 to women

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday released its manifesto for the October 5 Haryana assembly polls, promising a monthly assistance of Rs 2,100 for women, two lakh government jobs for the youth and guaranteed government job for Agniveers hailing from the state.

Modi's aide, ex-IAS officer AK Sharma makes it to UP ministry

Modi's aide, ex-IAS officer AK Sharma makes it to UP ministry

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Considered a close aide of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Arvind Kumar Sharma kicked off his political innings after taking voluntary retirement from the Indian Administrative Service and became a member of the UP legislative council.

4-time Cong MLA, ex-Rajasthan minister joins BJP

4-time Cong MLA, ex-Rajasthan minister joins BJP

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

Malviya, the MLA from Bagidora in Banswara district, said he joined the BJP for the development of the Vagad region.

Haryana gets new CM; but BJP, JJP mum on alliance

Haryana gets new CM; but BJP, JJP mum on alliance

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Five MLAs -- four from the BJP and one independent -- were also sworn in as ministers. However, former home minister and six-term MLA from Ambala Cantt, Anil Vij, has not found a place in the new cabinet.

Sunita Kejriwal set to replace husband as Delhi CM?

Sunita Kejriwal set to replace husband as Delhi CM?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

With Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal having been sent to judicial custody till April 15 by a city court in connection with the excise policy case, buzz over his replacement intensified even as his party leaders asserted that he will continue to head the government no matter how long he stays in jail.

Pradeep Kumar Sinha appointed new cabinet secretary

Pradeep Kumar Sinha appointed new cabinet secretary

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Power Secretary Pradeep Kumar Sinha was appointed as the next cabinet secretary of the country on Friday. He will succeed Ajit Seth who has been holding the position for the last four years.

Odisha minister succumbs hrs after being shot by police officer

Odisha minister succumbs hrs after being shot by police officer

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Odisha's Health and Family Welfare Minister Naba Kishore Das died of bullet injuries on Sunday, Apollo Hospital officials said.

Maldives govt takes impeachment rule revision to SC

Maldives govt takes impeachment rule revision to SC

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

The attorney general's office filed the case on Sunday, the same day when clashes broke out in the House between pro-government MPs and opposition lawmakers following differences over the approval of four members of his cabinet.

Meet British Indian MP Lisa Nandy, PM Starmer's new culture secretary

Meet British Indian MP Lisa Nandy, PM Starmer's new culture secretary

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

The 44-year-old politician, who was among the final three contestants in the Labour Party's leadership contest against her boss in January 2020, has been serving in his shadow cabinet ever since.

In new proposal, Raj Cabinet seeks assembly session on Aug 14

In new proposal, Raj Cabinet seeks assembly session on Aug 14

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Government sources argued that this meets the 21-day notice requirement on which governor Kalraj Mishra was insisting.

VVIP inmates must be kept with 'great caution' in Tihar: Delhi ex-chief cop

VVIP inmates must be kept with 'great caution' in Tihar: Delhi ex-chief cop

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Several high-profile people, including Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, his former cabinet ministers Satyendar Jain and Manish Sisodia, are lodged in Tihar jail.

167 dead in Wayanad landslides, 191 still missing; rescue ops continue

167 dead in Wayanad landslides, 191 still missing; rescue ops continue

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

The death toll in the devastating landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district rose to 167 on Wednesday, while 191 were missing even as the rescue teams intensified efforts to find survivors trapped under the debris on the second day of the search operations.

'Pakistan Intelligence Have Killed Hundreds Of Baloch'

'Pakistan Intelligence Have Killed Hundreds Of Baloch'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

'If the government sincerely addressed the issue of missing persons, it would alleviate 80% of the grievances in Balochistan.' 'No matter how many development projects Islamabad announces for the region, the people will remain upset as long as their loved ones are missing.'

Chandrababu Naidu's Cabinet goes paperless

Chandrababu Naidu's Cabinet goes paperless

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Taking a step further in eGovernance, the Andhra Pradesh state Cabinet has now gone paperless.

Shinde takes charge, keeps large portrait of Bal Thackeray in office

Shinde takes charge, keeps large portrait of Bal Thackeray in office

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

His chamber had a large photograph of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray and a picture of Shinde's mentor Anand Dighe next to it.

How RSS Plans To Win Vidarbha For BJP

How RSS Plans To Win Vidarbha For BJP

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'BJP and RSS may have differences over minor issues but their hearts long for one common aim -- that of A Hindu Rashtra.' 'And this time to prove this point the RSS has prepared to help BJP win this election with all its might.'

Shift Of Power In Parliament Post Polls

Shift Of Power In Parliament Post Polls

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

The increased numbers of the Opposition bloc would mean that their MPs are likely to head several more panels than the four that they did by the end of the term of the 17th Lok Sabha.

Boris Johnson, Hammond in UK PM May's new Cabinet

Boris Johnson, Hammond in UK PM May's new Cabinet

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

May announced her first big shake-up just minutes after entering Downing Street on Wednesday.

'BJP Takes Electorate For Granted In Its Arrogance'

'BJP Takes Electorate For Granted In Its Arrogance'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

'The ceaseless process of privatisation is shrinking the space of reservation.' 'Where will reservation go if you keep privatising?'

PM chairs 1st meet of new cabinet, several decisions taken

PM chairs 1st meet of new cabinet, several decisions taken

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Modi said the newly-sworn in government took four major decisions related to farmers' and traders welfare in the first meeting of the Union Cabinet.

Why Did IC-814 Series Mute ISI Role?

Why Did IC-814 Series Mute ISI Role?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Captain Sharan and Flight Engineer Anil Jaggia both confirm that the hijackers seemed to know a lot about flying an aircraft. Without help from the ISI or the Pakistan army, it was impossible, points out Utkarsh Mishra.

Khargeji Ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hai!

Khargeji Ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hai!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

What some of our leaders were up to this week.

'Kejriwal ko insulin do': AAP workers protest outside Tihar

'Kejriwal ko insulin do': AAP workers protest outside Tihar

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Delhi cabinet minister Atishi and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Sanjeev Jha were present at the protest site.