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Narendra Modi's cyber army is on the move

Narendra Modi's cyber army is on the move

Rediff.com22 May 2014

Volunteers have been asked to provide details of their core competencies for future projects, says Mayank Mishra

Mahasabha to commemorate Godse's death anniversary as 'Balidan Diwas'

Mahasabha to commemorate Godse's death anniversary as 'Balidan Diwas'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

As a part of the commemoration, the right-wing outfit also plans to hold blood donation camps and distribute literature.

10 Must Watch Mani Ratnam Movies On OTT

10 Must Watch Mani Ratnam Movies On OTT

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists 10 popular Mani Ratnam films that you can watch on streaming platforms.

Panel to redraw J-K assembly constituencies to submit report next week

Panel to redraw J-K assembly constituencies to submit report next week

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

The Delimitation Commission, mandated to redraw the assembly constituencies of Jammu and Kashmir, is set to submit its report to the government next week, sources said on Thursday.

'Today's heroes do anything they want'

'Today's heroes do anything they want'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

'Earlier, it was four songs and four fights, and some story. That was enough.' 'Maybe we are in a box then and the audiences were not prepared for anything new.' 'Now we have got bigger scope.'

JD-S refuses Hassan ticket to Deve Gowda's daughter-in-law

JD-S refuses Hassan ticket to Deve Gowda's daughter-in-law

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Ending the suspense about the Hassan seat, the party has fielded H P Swaroop, overlooking JD-S patriarch and former PM H D Deve Gowda's daughter-in-law Bhavani Revanna, who had been firm on contesting from there.

Check out the 71 seats going to polls in Phase 4

Check out the 71 seats going to polls in Phase 4

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections will go to polls on April 29. The voting will be held for 71 seats spread across 9 states.

Why 27,000 Litres Of Ganga Jal Was Carried to London

Why 27,000 Litres Of Ganga Jal Was Carried to London

Rediff.com6 May 2023

When Jaipur's Maharaja Madho Singh was invited to attend King Edward VII's coronation in 1902, he chartered a ship for Rs 15 lakh for the journey. He also carried 27,000 litres of Ganga jal on board. Prakash Bhandari recalls the maharaja's voyage to attend a British monarch's coronation on a day when Charles III will be crowned king at Westminster Abbey.

Gangster Munna Bajrangi shot dead in UP jail

Gangster Munna Bajrangi shot dead in UP jail

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Terming the incident as serious, UP CM Yogi Adityanath has ordered a probe.

Woman jumps on father's pyre during Covid cremation

Woman jumps on father's pyre during Covid cremation

Rediff.com5 May 2021

In a tragic incident, a 34-year-old woman sustained severe burns in Barmer after she jumped on the funeral pyre of her father, who died after contracting COVID-19, police said on Wednesday.

Nepali Cong elects PM Deuba as parliamentary party leader, may head next govt

Nepali Cong elects PM Deuba as parliamentary party leader, may head next govt

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

The 76-year-old Nepali Congress president, who has served as the prime minister for a record fifth term, defeated his challenger party general secretary Gagan Kumar Thapa by 39 votes, officials said.

Why R C P Singh Quit JD-U

Why R C P Singh Quit JD-U

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

The JD-U has become probably the first party in recent years to target its own senior leader for corruption.

Why The BJP Needs The RSS For 2024

Why The BJP Needs The RSS For 2024

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

For the BJP, the RSS' organisational heft is a prized asset, considering the slew of elections it faces this year, ahead of the Lok Sabha election in 2024.

BJP gets support of 7 UP parties as Rajbhar cosies up to SP

BJP gets support of 7 UP parties as Rajbhar cosies up to SP

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

SP and SBSP leaders had shared the dais in Mau on Wednesday and announced that they would together trounce the BJP in the 2022 elections.

HIV positive woman gives birth to stillborn after hospital denies admission

HIV positive woman gives birth to stillborn after hospital denies admission

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

The refusal by the hospital on Sunday forced the 25-year-old woman to undertake a 50-kilometre journey to Bareilly. Precious time was lost and it was too late as my wife delivered a stillborn at the Bareilly district hospital, her husband alleged.

Bihar polls: Big winners and losers

Bihar polls: Big winners and losers

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Here's how the biggies fared in Bihar elections 2020.

Tej Pratap quits party post, says no rivalry with Tejashwi

Tej Pratap quits party post, says no rivalry with Tejashwi

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

The announcement comes amid rumours that Tej Pratap would be causing a split in the party.

BJP adds third engine in UP, sweeps all 17 mayoral polls

BJP adds third engine in UP, sweeps all 17 mayoral polls

Rediff.com13 May 2023

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party won the mayoral elections in 10 of the 17 municipal corporations in Uttar Pradesh, results for which were announced on Saturday, virtually adding a third engine to its "double-engine" government.

Filmmaker Pahlaj Nihalani new censor board chief, 9 more members named

Filmmaker Pahlaj Nihalani new censor board chief, 9 more members named

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Filmmaker Pahlaj Nihalani was today appointed as the new censor board chairman along with nine other members, many of whom have a Bharatiya Janata Party connection, days after Leela Samson resigned as its chief alleging interference by the government in its matters.

EC initiates delimitation of constituencies in Assam

EC initiates delimitation of constituencies in Assam

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

The Commission said a ban has been put in place effective January 1, 2023 on the creation of new administrative units in the state till the exercise is completed.

Modi 2.0 Ministry Rejig: Who's In, Who's Out

Modi 2.0 Ministry Rejig: Who's In, Who's Out

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Several Union ministers, including Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank and Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar resigned.

Did RSS Links Get Dhankar Veep Nom?

Did RSS Links Get Dhankar Veep Nom?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

When Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi's name was floated as Venkaiah Naidu's successor as vice president, the RSS instead suggested Jagdeep Dhankar, indicating that he was also Mohan Bhagwat's choice, states Prakash Bhandari.

Jayant Chaudhary to be joint candidate of SP-RLD for Rajya Sabha polls

Jayant Chaudhary to be joint candidate of SP-RLD for Rajya Sabha polls

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Congress veteran Kapil Sibal had on Wednesday filed his nomination as an SP-backed Independent candidate for the Rajya Sabha polls.

SC Collegium names 13 advocates for elevation as Allahabad HC judges

SC Collegium names 13 advocates for elevation as Allahabad HC judges

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

Supreme Court's Collegium headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana has recommended names of 13 advocates for elevation as the judges of the Allahabad High Court.

Saffron wave drowns Congress's assembly poll gains in Rajasthan

Saffron wave drowns Congress's assembly poll gains in Rajasthan

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The highest winning margin was registered by BJP candidate Subhash Chandra Baheria in Bhilwara who defeated Congress candidate Ram Pal Sharma with a margin of 6,12,000 votes.

Polling begins on 57 seats in 6th phase of UP elections

Polling begins on 57 seats in 6th phase of UP elections

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

The districts where polling is being held on Thursday are Ambedkar Nagar, Balrampur, Siddharth Nagar, Basti, Sant Kabir Nagar, Maharajganj, Gorakhpur, Kushinagar, Deoria and Ballia.

125 school kids taken ill after eating midday meals in UP

125 school kids taken ill after eating midday meals in UP

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

As many as 125 students of two government schools in Uttar Pradesh were taken ill after consuming midday meals on Wednesday.

Jharkhand elections: BJP enters pre-poll tie-up with AJSU

Jharkhand elections: BJP enters pre-poll tie-up with AJSU

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday struck an alliance with the All Jharkhand Students Union for the upcoming polls to the 81-member state assembly for which it has given its new partner eight seats.

SC collegium recommends Justice Bhandari as Madras HC chief justice

SC collegium recommends Justice Bhandari as Madras HC chief justice

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

The collegium, which also comprised senior most judges Justices U U Lalit and A M Khanwilkar, held deliberations on December 14, 2021 and January 29, 2022, recommended 17 names for appointment as judges in Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa high courts.

Over 55% voting recorded in 6th phase of UP polls

Over 55% voting recorded in 6th phase of UP polls

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

The prominent faces among the 676 candidates for 57 seats spread across 10 districts in this phase included Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath from Gorakhpur Urban and state Congress president Ajay Kumar Lallu from Tamkuhi Raj.

Guess who's back to work in Bollywood?

Guess who's back to work in Bollywood?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Joginder Tuteja takes a look at the film projects that are on floors now.

UP polls: Campaigning for sixth phase ends

UP polls: Campaigning for sixth phase ends

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

Spread over 10 districts, polling in these constituencies will be held from 7 am till 6 pm on Thursday.

J'khand child panel says Dumka girl a minor, seeks POCSO Act against accused

J'khand child panel says Dumka girl a minor, seeks POCSO Act against accused

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

The committee said that the girl was a minor as per the class 10 board examination mark sheet and not an adult as claimed by the police.

Tej Pratap floats Lalu Rabri Morcha 'within' RJD

Tej Pratap floats Lalu Rabri Morcha 'within' RJD

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

The BJP has named sitting MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy as its nominee on the politically important seat.

Has BJP's Operation Nitish Begun?

Has BJP's Operation Nitish Begun?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Nitish Kumar has to make an existential choice: Between governance and politics, argues Aditi Phadnis.

There should be no witch hunt in a party: RCP Singh on JD-U

There should be no witch hunt in a party: RCP Singh on JD-U

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Former Union minister RCP Singh on Thursday rued the "witch hunt" in the Janata Dal-United which he felt had resulted in many of his loyalists being sacked after the impression grew that he has ceased to be in the good books of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

J-K delimitation panel adds 6 assembly seats in Jammu, 1 in Kashmir

J-K delimitation panel adds 6 assembly seats in Jammu, 1 in Kashmir

Rediff.com5 May 2022

A gazette notification was issued after the panel, headed by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai, signed the final order giving Jammu six additional seats and one more to Kashmir.

Yogi, Lallu, SP Maurya among contestants in 6th phase of UP polls

Yogi, Lallu, SP Maurya among contestants in 6th phase of UP polls

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

The sixth round of Uttar Pradesh assembly polls will see voting for 57 seats on Thursday sealing the fate of political heavyweights such as Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Congress' Ajay Kumar Lallu and Samajwadi Party's Swami Prasad Maurya.

SC collegium names Justice Kureshi among 33 judges for transfer

SC collegium names Justice Kureshi among 33 judges for transfer

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

The Supreme Court collegium headed by CJI N V Ramana has learnt to have recommended eight names of judges, including acting chief justice of Calcutta High Court Justice Rajesh Bindal, for their elevation as chief justices of different high courts.

Bollywood's Whiskey Moments

Bollywood's Whiskey Moments

Rediff.com24 May 2022

To mark World Whiskey Day, a toast to its memorable imagery in Hindi films.