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McMillan named WC-bound NZ Women assistant coach

McMillan named WC-bound NZ Women assistant coach

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

McMillan appointed White Ferns' batting, fielding coach ahead of World Cup

'Caste census' begins in Karnataka amid protests

'Caste census' begins in Karnataka amid protests

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

The Social and Educational Survey, popularly known as the 'caste census' in Karnataka, commenced on Monday, with enumerators going door-to-door to collect data.

How new law will counter age fraud in Indian sports

How new law will counter age fraud in Indian sports

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

The draft National Code Against Age Fraud in Sports (NCAAFS) 2025, which mandates penal action against violators and calls for AI-based bone assessments to accurately determine an athlete's age, is set to become a policy soon with the sports ministry planning to send it for cabinet approval next week.

LG clears Omar cabinet's resolution seeking to restore J-K statehood

LG clears Omar cabinet's resolution seeking to restore J-K statehood

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has cleared a resolution passed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah-led cabinet urging the Centre to restore the statehood to the Union territory, officials said on Saturday.

Pleas filed opposing Maratha quota in Bombay HC

Pleas filed opposing Maratha quota in Bombay HC

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Petitions challenging the Maharashtra government's decision to issue Kunbi caste certificates to the Maratha community for reservation have been filed in the Bombay High Court. The pleas claim the decision is arbitrary and unconstitutional.

SP leader Azam Khan walks out of jail after 23 months

SP leader Azam Khan walks out of jail after 23 months

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Samajwadi Party leader Shivpal Yadav dismissed rumors that Azam Khan might join the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) after his release from jail.

Jarange begins 'final fight' for Maratha reservation

Jarange begins 'final fight' for Maratha reservation

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

The activist urged his supporters not to block Mumbai's roads. "Clear the streets in two hours and ensure Mumbaikars are not troubled. Those who want to leave the city today can do so," he said.

'No pressure, just joy': Harmanpreet's World Cup mantra

'No pressure, just joy': Harmanpreet's World Cup mantra

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur knows that fans have placed heaps of expectations on her side ahead of the upcoming ICC Women's ODI World Cup at home, and she wants to enjoy the moment without succumbing to the pressure to land a maiden title.

Bihar govt restricts 35% women jobs quota to permanent residents

Bihar govt restricts 35% women jobs quota to permanent residents

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

The Bihar cabinet has decided to restrict the 35 per cent quota for women in government jobs to only permanent residents of the state, ahead of upcoming elections.

Delhi: Yamuna Swells Past 207 Metre Mark

Delhi: Yamuna Swells Past 207 Metre Mark

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Floodwaters reached near the Delhi secretariat, which houses the offices of the chief minister, cabinet ministers and key bureaucrats.

Modi 3.0: The Cabinet Meets

Modi 3.0: The Cabinet Meets

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

On Monday, June 10, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra D Modi held the first meeting of his Cabinet at his residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg.

UP deputy CM Maurya seeks renaming of Aligarh as 'Harigarh'

UP deputy CM Maurya seeks renaming of Aligarh as 'Harigarh'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya has called for Aligarh to be renamed 'Harigarh', drawing parallels with the renaming of Ayodhya and Prayagraj. He also paid tribute to former CM Kalyan Singh and criticized the Samajwadi Party.

Assam Bids Farewell to Zubeen Garg

Assam Bids Farewell to Zubeen Garg

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

As the smoke from the flames flared up, slogans like 'Zubeen, Zubeen' and 'Jai Zubeenda' reverberated in the air, and people were heard singing his song Mayabini Ratir Buku.

Finance Secretary TV Somanathan is new Cabinet Secy

Finance Secretary TV Somanathan is new Cabinet Secy

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

He will succeed incumbent Rajiv Gauba, who completes his unprecedented five-year term in the top bureaucratic post this month-end.

Trump dispels health rumours, hits golf course

Trump dispels health rumours, hits golf course

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

President Donald Trump spent part of Saturday on the golf course, dispelling speculation that health concerns had kept him away from public view for the past few days.

PM-VBRY: What Job Seekers Need To Know

PM-VBRY: What Job Seekers Need To Know

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

'To encourage the habit of saving, a portion of the incentive will be kept in a savings instrument of deposit account for a fixed period and can be withdrawn by the employee at a later date.'

Imposed tariffs on India for...: Trump admin tells SC

Imposed tariffs on India for...: Trump admin tells SC

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

The Trump administration has told the US Supreme Court that it imposed tariffs against India for purchasing Russian energy products as part of its strategy to address the war in Ukraine.

Lunar mission to bring back moon rocks get cabinet nod

Lunar mission to bring back moon rocks get cabinet nod

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

In a boost to the space programme, the government on Wednesday approved the Chandrayaan-4 mission to bring back moon rocks to earth, to send a spacecraft to orbit planet Venus and to expand the Gaganyaan project to build an Indian space station.

Tribals to be kept out of ambit of proposed UCC: Rijiju

Tribals to be kept out of ambit of proposed UCC: Rijiju

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju clarifies that tribal communities in the northeast and other areas will be exempt from the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) to preserve their traditional way of life.

Ex-CJ Sushila Karki sworn in as Nepal's first woman PM

Ex-CJ Sushila Karki sworn in as Nepal's first woman PM

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

Nepal's former Chief Justice Sushila Karki is set to lead an interim government, announced by the President's office, following the resignation of prime minister K P Sharma Oli. She will be the first woman prime minister of Nepal.

'Whatever We Have, That Is Being Taken Away By The Government'

'Whatever We Have, That Is Being Taken Away By The Government'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

'The government is distributing land in Ladakh as if they are selling cinema hall tickets.'

Nagaland cabinet to meet Amit Shah, NSCN-IM amid impasse over Naga talks

Nagaland cabinet to meet Amit Shah, NSCN-IM amid impasse over Naga talks

Rediff.com17 Nov 2024

The Nagaland cabinet has decided to meet both the NSCN-IM and the Government of India to push for a resolution to the Naga political dialogue. This comes after the NSCN-IM threatened to return to the jungles due to delays in the resolution, and demanded third-party intervention. The Nagaland cabinet will meet with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi to press for expediting the negotiations. The NSCN-IM has accused the Centre of refusing to honour key provisions of the Framework Agreement, specifically the recognition of the "Naga national flag and constitution." The state cabinet is also scheduled to meet with the NSCN-IM leadership before their trip to Delhi.

Maha issues GR, forms panel to grant Kunbi caste certificates to Marathas

Maha issues GR, forms panel to grant Kunbi caste certificates to Marathas

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

The Maharashtra government has formed a committee to facilitate the issuance of Kunbi caste certificates to Marathas who can provide documentary evidence recognizing them as Kunbis in the past, potentially opening the door for reservation benefits.

'Need a football court!': SC on 2000 accused in Senthil Balaji case

'Need a football court!': SC on 2000 accused in Senthil Balaji case

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

The Supreme Court has criticized the Tamil Nadu government for implicating over 2000 individuals in the cash-for-jobs scam involving former minister V Senthil Balaji, demanding details of all accused and witnesses.

How Modi Changed Indian Politics

How Modi Changed Indian Politics

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

In the last 11 years, India and the world witnessed what he stood for, what he promised and did not deliver, and what he actually stood for and practised without fearing how history would judge him. Modi's tenure has been punctuated with headline-grabbing decisions, symbolic gestures, and stage-managed moments that continue to define his leadership and India's politics, points out Ramesh Menon.

Don't test our patience: Jarange warns govt on Maratha quota

Don't test our patience: Jarange warns govt on Maratha quota

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

'We are only demanding that we get our rightful share of quota based on the eligibility under the Kunbi category'

K'taka to conduct fresh caste census in Sep-Oct; to map wealth, land data

K'taka to conduct fresh caste census in Sep-Oct; to map wealth, land data

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

The Karnataka government will conduct a new 'Social and Educational survey', popularly known as 'caste census', in the state for 15 days, from September 22 to October 7. The survey aims to eliminate caste discrimination and gather data on financial status and land ownership.

Goa minister acquitted of charges in Parrikar plaint after 27 years

Goa minister acquitted of charges in Parrikar plaint after 27 years

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

A special court in Goa on Monday acquitted State Transport and Panchayati Raj Minister Mauvin Godinho in a 1998 power rebate case, bringing an end to a 27-year-long legal battle.

19 killed as violence erupts in Nepal over social media ban; HM resigns

19 killed as violence erupts in Nepal over social media ban; HM resigns

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

At least 19 people were killed and dozens injured on Monday as violent protests by youths rocked the Nepalese capital and certain other areas over the government's decision to ban social media sites, prompting authorities to deploy the army in Kathmandu to control the situation.

Turbulence In Tokyo: What It Means For India

Turbulence In Tokyo: What It Means For India

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's sudden resignation after only a year in office has thrown Japan into political turmoil, raising doubts about how the country will handle economic and regional challenges, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Is Nepal unrest handiwork of 'outsiders'?

Is Nepal unrest handiwork of 'outsiders'?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

'This escalation was definitely not part of Gen Z's plan. It seems now that these external forces were keenly observing the initial developments from the sidelines and jumped into the fray, taking advantage of the situation, finding that the time was suitable for such acts'

HAL Boosts Tejas as MiG-21 Era Ends

HAL Boosts Tejas as MiG-21 Era Ends

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

HAL aims to raise output from the current ceiling of 24 aircraft a year to 30 by the end of 2027

'Prime Minister's Inclusion Is A Constitutional Mockery'

'Prime Minister's Inclusion Is A Constitutional Mockery'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

'This type of comprehensive legislation has never been introduced before in Parliament's history.' 'A bill that simultaneously affects ministers, chief ministers, and the prime minister represents completely uncharted Constitutional territory.' 'Throughout our nation's legislative history, the established policy has consistently held that public office holders should face punishment only after receiving conviction from a competent court of law. Without this safeguard, we risk systematic destabilisation, and our federal structure would face complete collapse.' 'Any central government could potentially deploy this legislation against state governments they oppose politically. This represents the most frightening prospect and dangerous possibility that these bills create.'

Modi seeks unanimous election of Radhakrishnan as VP

Modi seeks unanimous election of Radhakrishnan as VP

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

The National Democratic Alliance's vice presidential candidate C P Radhakrishnan was felicitated at a meeting of the ruling bloc's MPs in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other Union ministers. He is expected to file his nomination soon.

Some Maha ministers switched off phones fearing snooping: NCP-SP

Some Maha ministers switched off phones fearing snooping: NCP-SP

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Hitting back, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar demanded proof of the allegations.

'Within 4 hrs...': Rahul repeats Trump's claim on India-Pak truce

'Within 4 hrs...': Rahul repeats Trump's claim on India-Pak truce

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of halting military conflict with Pakistan within five hours of being asked by then US President Donald Trump. He made the allegations during a rally in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, also criticizing the media and the deletion of names from electoral rolls.

Six Worlds, no gold... Can Deepika break the jinx?

Six Worlds, no gold... Can Deepika break the jinx?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Deepika Kumari will yet again chase an elusive World Championship medal as India are set to showcase their next generation, led by 15-year-old Gatha Khadake, at the prestigious tournament

Cabinet clears Union Budget 2024-25

Cabinet clears Union Budget 2024-25

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday approved the full Budget for 2024-25, sources said.

Panel submits 450-page report on Sambhal violence to Yogi

Panel submits 450-page report on Sambhal violence to Yogi

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

A judicial commission has submitted its report to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath regarding the violence that occurred in Sambhal in November 2024 during a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid. The report addresses the events leading to the violence and potential demographic shifts in the region.

Florida Governor Slams H-1B Visas As 'Total Scam'

Florida Governor Slams H-1B Visas As 'Total Scam'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

'Most of them (H-1Bs) are from one country, India, there's a cottage industry about how all those people make money off this system.'