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Just what does Modi's CCPA do?

Just what does Modi's CCPA do?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

While there is no change in the strength of the Modi-led CCPA over its two tenures, what has changed is its profile.

Why Is Priyanka Running So Fast?

Why Is Priyanka Running So Fast?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on Monday, December 12.

Surrounded By Family, Eknath Shinde Takes Charge

Surrounded By Family, Eknath Shinde Takes Charge

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

When he plied an autorickshaw in Thane in the late 1980s did Eknath Shambhaji Shinde ever dream that he would one day be chief minister of one of the wealthiest states in the Indian Union?

Maharashtra assembly to convene on Sunday, speaker's election, trust vote on agenda

Maharashtra assembly to convene on Sunday, speaker's election, trust vote on agenda

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

A special two-day session of the Maharashtra legislative assembly will commence in Mumbai from July 3, officials said on Friday.

'Imran Khan will win elections hands down'

'Imran Khan will win elections hands down'

Rediff.com17 May 2023

'Therefore, these people want Imran Khan out of the elections whenever it is held.' 'For this, he will have to be disqualified from contesting on the basis of cases against him, declaring that he is not sadiq (honest) and ameen (righteous).'

Lankan police under pressure to arrest Rajapaksa loyalist

Lankan police under pressure to arrest Rajapaksa loyalist

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Sri Lankan police on Monday came under pressure to arrest the Rajapaksa family loyalists involved in attacks on peaceful protesters last week, even as it arrested over 200 people on various charges following the violence that left nine people dead.

Yogi pitches for special task force in Ayodhya in 100 days, women commandos

Yogi pitches for special task force in Ayodhya in 100 days, women commandos

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday directed officials to speed up setting up of a commando training centre in Rampur and also form a skilled team of women commandos.

UP, Bihar, J'khand among poorest states; Kerala, Goa have lowest poverty: Niti

UP, Bihar, J'khand among poorest states; Kerala, Goa have lowest poverty: Niti

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh have emerged as the poorest states in India, according to Niti Aayog's first Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) report. As per the index, 51.91 per cent population of Bihar is poor, followed 42.16 per cent in Jharkhand, 37.79 per cent in Uttar Pradesh. While Madhya Pradesh (36.65 per cent) has been placed fourth in the index, Meghalaya (32.67 per cent) is at the fifth spot. Kerala (0.71 per cent), Goa (3.76 per cent), Sikkim (3.82 per cent), Tamil Nadu (4.89 per cent) and Punjab (5.59 per cent) have registered the lowest poverty across India and are at the bottom of the index.

WB minister Laxmi Ratan Shukla resigns; 3rd minister to quit Mamata cabinet before polls

WB minister Laxmi Ratan Shukla resigns; 3rd minister to quit Mamata cabinet before polls

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Shukla in his resignation letter to Banerjee expressed his willingness to "retire" from politics

Lankan Prez Gotabaya asks parties to show majority to form interim govt

Lankan Prez Gotabaya asks parties to show majority to form interim govt

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

A delegation from former president Maithripala Sirisena's Sri Lanka Freedom Party met him in the morning to press for their demand on the formation of the interim government.

Modi keen to take lessons from Malaysia on reforms

Modi keen to take lessons from Malaysia on reforms

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

As part of his endeavour to constantly evaluate the performance of his government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is taking a cue from the Malaysian model, calling it an "excellent example".

Lankan forces raid protesters' camp; 9 held, several injured

Lankan forces raid protesters' camp; 9 held, several injured

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Sri Lankan security forces raided the main anti-government protest camp at the President's Secretariat in Colombo early on Friday, arresting nine people and injuring several others, as the protesters continued to occupy the sensitive area despite the resignation of Gotabaya Rajapaksa as president.

Assam to hold socio-economic survey of indigenous Muslims; Cong cries foul

Assam to hold socio-economic survey of indigenous Muslims; Cong cries foul

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

The decision is expected to provide a push for their development in healthcare, cultural identity, education, financial matters, skill development and women empowerment among others, the Chief Minister's Office said in a statement.

TN decides to again pass bill banning online rummy and send to governor

TN decides to again pass bill banning online rummy and send to governor

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

In a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday, the Tamil Nadu government decided to pass again a bill in the assembly to ban online gambling and send it to Governor R N Ravi once more for his assent.

Modi, Shah, BJP CMs to attend Bhupendra Patel's swearing-in on Monday

Modi, Shah, BJP CMs to attend Bhupendra Patel's swearing-in on Monday

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

Patel will be administered the oath as the 18th chief minister by Governor Acharya Devvrat at a function to be held at the Helipad Ground near the new Secretariat in Gandhinagar at 2 pm.

Modi still in campaign mode, can't believe he is PM: Cong

Modi still in campaign mode, can't believe he is PM: Cong

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

Taking a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks that the previous United Progressive Alliance dispensation led by it had "left everything empty", Congress today said he is still in "campaign mode" and cannot believe that he is now leading the government.

The Many Portfolios Of Yogi Adityanath

The Many Portfolios Of Yogi Adityanath

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

In his second term in office, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has retained 34 portfolios.

Bureaucratic rejig point to govt's priorities

Bureaucratic rejig point to govt's priorities

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

The reshuffle is aimed at speeding up the implementation of the government's ambitious programmes like the SmartCity project and focus on key sectors like Mines, Information Technology and Road Transport.

Election Commission questions railway FDI proposal

Election Commission questions railway FDI proposal

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

The Election Commission (EC) has raised certain questions on the government's proposal to allow foreign direct investment (FDI) in the construction and maintenance segments of the railways.

Shinde govt cuts VAT on fuel, reverses many MVA decisions

Shinde govt cuts VAT on fuel, reverses many MVA decisions

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

The Maharashtra government has decided to reduce the value added tax (VAT) on petrol and diesel by Rs 5 and Rs 3 per litre respectively, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said in Mumbai on Thursday.

Yamuna water level stabilises but many Delhi areas inundated

Yamuna water level stabilises but many Delhi areas inundated

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

The Yamuna surged to a record 208.48 metres at 8 am, the Central Water Commission said on Thursday, adding that it is likely to rise to 208.75 metres by 4 pm.

Sri Lankan protesters camp outside PMO demanding ouster of Rajapaksas

Sri Lankan protesters camp outside PMO demanding ouster of Rajapaksas

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Thousands of demonstrators have hit the streets since April 9, as the government ran out of money for vital imports; prices of essential commodities have skyrocketed and there are acute shortages in fuel, medicines and electricity supply.

'Don't know, ask CM': Miffed Haryana home minister on Nuh issue

'Don't know, ask CM': Miffed Haryana home minister on Nuh issue

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Two days after Anil Vij denied having information about any intelligence input on a possible build-up of tension in Nuh, the Haryana Home Minister on Sunday said Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar can update on the issue stressing that he has 'all the information'.

No SPG cover for Manmohan, CRPF to give Z+ security

No SPG cover for Manmohan, CRPF to give Z+ security

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

With the removal of Singh's SPG cover, the top notch security cover will now be given only to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Gandhi family -- Congress president Sonia Gandhi and her children, Rahul and Priyanka.

UP police bust fake job racket, claim SP Maurya's secretary among 5 held

UP police bust fake job racket, claim SP Maurya's secretary among 5 held

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

The Uttar Pradesh police on Thursday arrested five people, including a man who they claimed to be the personal secretary of former minister Swami Prasad Maurya, for allegedly duping unemployed youth on the pretext of giving them government jobs.

Agusta scam: After ED, now CBI summons Tyagi

Agusta scam: After ED, now CBI summons Tyagi

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

CBI sources said while Air Marshal (Retd) Gujral has been asked to appear for questioning on Saturday, Tyagi will be examined on Monday.

PSU banks to hire 50,000 employees this fiscal: FM

PSU banks to hire 50,000 employees this fiscal: FM

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday said public sector banks plan to hire 50,000 persons and open 10,000 branches in the current fiscal.

Finally, health ministry acts on Uttarakhand

Finally, health ministry acts on Uttarakhand

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Fearing outbreak of epidemics, the ministry is sending a high level team to review the public health measures in the area

China digging in for long haul in Ladakh

China digging in for long haul in Ladakh

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

The Chinese authorities have been rapidly building defence infrastructure along the Line of Actual Control, indicating that they are preparing for a long period of tension with India, points out Jayadeva Ranade, the former senior RA&W officer and China expert.

Nitish free to sack me, says Bihar agri minister who complained of graft

Nitish free to sack me, says Bihar agri minister who complained of graft

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Bihar Agriculture Minister Sudhakar Singh Thursday said that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar could "sack" him for his perceived defiance but he will not step down unless asked to do so by the top leadership of his party, the Rashtriya Janata Dal.

Shah accuses Uddhav of betraying BJP for CM's post

Shah accuses Uddhav of betraying BJP for CM's post

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Addressing a rally at Nanded as a part of the BJP's outreach campaign to mark the completion of nine years of the Narendra Modi government, Shah said the BJP didn't bring down the Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government last year.

Tough Road Ahead For Xi Jinping

Tough Road Ahead For Xi Jinping

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

China's deteriorating economy is a serious concern. Xi Jinping and China's new premier will have a difficult task ahead of them after the 20th party congress, notes Jayadeva Ranade, the retired senior RA&W officer and China expert.

Parliament's monsoon session from Sept 14-Oct 1

Parliament's monsoon session from Sept 14-Oct 1

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Hectic preparations are underway for the session with several first-time measures because of the COVID-19 pandemic such as testing of all MPs, staggered sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and use of both chambers and galleries to accommodate members while following physical distancing norms, officials said.

Bureaucratic reshuffle: Coal secy shunted out; 19 new babus appointed

Bureaucratic reshuffle: Coal secy shunted out; 19 new babus appointed

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Coal Secretary Anil Swarup has been appointed as school education secretary.

PM security lapse: NIA constitutes IG-level team to help secure records

PM security lapse: NIA constitutes IG-level team to help secure records

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

As per a senior NIA official, the anti-terror agency has "nominated Inspector General of Police Santosh Rastogi to assist the Registrar General of Punjab and Haryana High Court to secure and seize the records related to the visit of Prime Minister to Punjab on January 5, 2022, from State and Central Agencies".

'Parliament must be inaugurated by the President of India'

'Parliament must be inaugurated by the President of India'

Rediff.com26 May 2023

'There is no law or Article in the Constitution that says the prime minister must inaugurate the new Parliament, but Article 79 of the Constitution says the President of India is the competent person.'

No family planning, haircutting, 'soap toilet' allowances for govt employees

No family planning, haircutting, 'soap toilet' allowances for govt employees

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

Funeral and cycles allowances have been retained and revised.

Modi replaces top finance mandarin Mayaram in 1st major shake up

Modi replaces top finance mandarin Mayaram in 1st major shake up

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Over the past six months Rajasthan has introduced some of India's most radical free-market labour, land and welfare reform.

Now, Aadhaar is mandatory for crop insurance schemes

Now, Aadhaar is mandatory for crop insurance schemes

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Those without Aadhaar can still avail of the scheme after producing proof of applying for Aadhaar

Delhi L-G charges AAP govt with 'intimidation, disregard of rules'

Delhi L-G charges AAP govt with 'intimidation, disregard of rules'

Rediff.com19 May 2023

In the letter, the lieutenant governor said that in the past one week, a "gloomy face of governance" emerged in Delhi where "organised, structured and specialised administrative machinery" is yet again facing the "brunt" of "highhandedness" of the political executive.