News for 'Chhattisgarh'

'Forget About EVM Hacking!'

'Forget About EVM Hacking!'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

'Party workers sit outside polling booths and they know everything that is happening.' 'Besides, as a voter when you push the EVM button to vote there is a paper slip that comes out showing you who you voted for.'

Chhattisgarh Cong tussle: Now, Singh Deo skips legislature party meet

Chhattisgarh Cong tussle: Now, Singh Deo skips legislature party meet

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Chhattisgarh minister T S Singh Deo on Sunday didn't attend the Congress legislature party meeting being held at the official residence of Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel in Raipur.

Ranji Trophy: MP, Baroda off to a great start

Ranji Trophy: MP, Baroda off to a great start

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Mitesh Patel and Atit Sheth staged a spirited recovery for Baroda, taking them to 241 for six against defending champions Mumbai on day one of their Ranji Trophy opener in Vadodara on Friday.

BJP's Chhattisgarh bypoll candidate skips J'khand police summons in rape case

BJP's Chhattisgarh bypoll candidate skips J'khand police summons in rape case

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

The election agent of the candidate, Brahmanand Netam, said he has submitted a reply to the Jharkhand police on the leader's behalf stating Netam is busy with electioneering.

Who Says Our Netas Are Not Educated?

Who Says Our Netas Are Not Educated?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

In Maharashtra's 288-member assembly, the share of legislators with college degrees increased over the past decade.

Anti-Gandhi remark: MP-Chhattisgarh spar as Kalicharan arrested

Anti-Gandhi remark: MP-Chhattisgarh spar as Kalicharan arrested

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Acting on a specific input, the Raipur police apprehended the seer from a rented room near Bageshwar Dham, located around 25 km from Khajuraho town in MP, Raipur Superintendent of Police Prashant Agrawal said.

Have You Heard About The Potato Crisis?

Have You Heard About The Potato Crisis?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Amid the political blame game over Bengal's potato ban, which led to shortages in Jharkhand and Odisha, Uttar Pradesh farmers are the unlikely winners.

Beyond IIT-JEE: Important Engineering Entrance Exams

Beyond IIT-JEE: Important Engineering Entrance Exams

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Considering the competition, engineering aspirants should ideally consider taking a minimum of five to seven entrance exams to maximise their chances of success and broaden their options when it comes to college, says rediffGURU Nayagam PP.

A Wife Weeps For Her Husband, The Hero

A Wife Weeps For Her Husband, The Hero

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

President Droupadi Murmu on July 5, 2024 conferred 10 Kirti Chakras, including seven posthumously, to personnel of the Army and paramilitary forces for displaying indomitable courage and extraordinary valour in the line of duty.

Yash Dhull's journey from heart surgery to Ranji ton

Yash Dhull's journey from heart surgery to Ranji ton

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Delhi batter Yash Dhull expressed gratefulness on his return to action following a heart surgery back in July.

13 YO Scores Fastest Indian U-19 Century

13 YO Scores Fastest Indian U-19 Century

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

His blistering 58-ball century is now the second fastest in Under-19 Test history, behind only Moeen Ali's 56-ball hundred in 2005.

Fadnavis, Shinde Or...Kaun Banega CM?

Fadnavis, Shinde Or...Kaun Banega CM?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

As the race for Maharashtra chief minister enters the last lap, Hemant Waje looks at several scenarios which can play out.

Campaigning in UP, Chhattisgarh CM booked for flouting Covid norms

Campaigning in UP, Chhattisgarh CM booked for flouting Covid norms

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Baghel along with some supporters was in Noida for a door-to-door campaign in support of Congress' Pankhuri Pathak when the alleged violations took place.

Ranji Trophy: Badoni double ton powers Delhi to victory

Ranji Trophy: Badoni double ton powers Delhi to victory

Rediff.com17 Nov 2024

Skipper Ayush Badoni played the most defining knock of his short but eventful first-class career as his maiden double hundred not only gave Delhi three points against Jharkhand but more importantly kept them in contention for a possible quarter-final berth in the Ranji Trophy on Saturday.

6 women among 9 Naxals gunned down in Bastar

6 women among 9 Naxals gunned down in Bastar

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

With this incident, 154 Naxalites have been gunned down by the security forces in different encounters in Chhattisgarh so far this year, the police said.

'Sonia, Kharge, Rahul Have A Chalta Hai Attitude'

'Sonia, Kharge, Rahul Have A Chalta Hai Attitude'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'There is some deep rot that has set in the Congress party. This requires an organisational surgery.'

Chhattisgarh CM watches Kashmir Files, says it shows half-truths

Chhattisgarh CM watches Kashmir Files, says it shows half-truths

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has claimed the movie portrays half truth and only shows violence without conveying any message.

INDIA bloc faces uncertainty amid rising discord

INDIA bloc faces uncertainty amid rising discord

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Questions are being raised on the future of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) as differences among its constituents come to the fore and several parties call for serious introspection by the Congress after a string of debilitating electoral losses.

Resort politics: 32 UPA MLAs from Jharkhand move to Chhattisgarh

Resort politics: 32 UPA MLAs from Jharkhand move to Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

The MLAs of the ruling United Progressive Alliance coalition in Jharkhand on Tuesday arrived in Raipur by a chartered flight in a bid to thwart the Bharatiya Janata Party's possible attempt to poach them, and moved into a nearby luxurious resort.

Bypolls: BJP wins big in UP; Trinamool sweeps Bengal

Bypolls: BJP wins big in UP; Trinamool sweeps Bengal

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Ruling parties held sway in most of the 13 states in the assembly byelection results declared on Saturday, with the Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies wresting seats in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Rajasthan and the Trinamool Congress sweeping West Bengal.

Chhattisgarh scraps tenders for new assembly building

Chhattisgarh scraps tenders for new assembly building

Rediff.com13 May 2021

In view of a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Chhattisgarh government on Thursday cancelled tenders for the construction of the new assembly building and also stopped work on major projects in the state.

Congress deploys seniors to assess Haryana poll rout

Congress deploys seniors to assess Haryana poll rout

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Sources said the party has also tasked its senior leaders to be observers at the meeting of the Congress Legislature Party in Haryana to elect its new leader.

Six Maoists killed in Telangana encounter, 2 commandos hurt

Six Maoists killed in Telangana encounter, 2 commandos hurt

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

The exchange of fire took place at around 6.45 am in the forest area of Mothe village under Karakagudem police station limits.

Only 28.5% Youth Are Digitally Literate

Only 28.5% Youth Are Digitally Literate

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Goa has the highest number of people who could 'search the Internet for information and can send or receive e-mails and can perform online banking transactions'.

Unable to arrest TV anchor, Chhattisgarh cops to return; seek legal options

Unable to arrest TV anchor, Chhattisgarh cops to return; seek legal options

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

The 11-member team from Raipur, led by a deputy superintendent of police, landed in Ghaziabad on Tuesday morning to arrest Zee News anchor Rohit Ranjan. The anchor and others have been booked for airing the misleading video on his show on July 1.

BJP's no-trust motion against Chhattisgarh govt defeated

BJP's no-trust motion against Chhattisgarh govt defeated

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

The no-confidence motion moved by the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party against the Congress government in Chhattisgarh where assembly polls are due next year, was defeated by voice vote in the state Legislative Assembly on Thursday.

Maiki South Mining wins India's first lithium block in auction

Maiki South Mining wins India's first lithium block in auction

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Maiki South Mining Pvt Ltd has bagged the country's first lithium block in Chhattisgarh that was put up for sale, the government said on Monday. Meanwhile, the government cancelled the auction of 14 critical minerals that were on offer in the second round of auction. The Katghora lithium and rare earth elements (REE) block in Chhattisgarh was awarded to the company at an auction premium of 76.05 per cent.

4 Naxals killed in 2 encounters in Chhattisgarh,1 jawan injured

4 Naxals killed in 2 encounters in Chhattisgarh,1 jawan injured

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

A Greyhounds jawan sustained injuries, following which he was airlifted to Warangal and admitted to a hospital.

High drama as UP, Chhattisgarh cops tussle to arrest TV news anchor

High drama as UP, Chhattisgarh cops tussle to arrest TV news anchor

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

A police team from Chhattisgarh landed in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday morning to arrest a TV news anchor from his house over a case lodged against him for playing a clip of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi out of context. However, the Raipur police were obstructed by their Uttar Pradesh counterparts who took Ranjan along with them, they claimed.

US Accuses Adani Of Bribing Officials

US Accuses Adani Of Bribing Officials

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Gautam Adani, India's second-richest man, and seven others including his nephew Sagar have been charged with paying bribes to unidentified officials of state governments in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha to buy expensive solar power, potentially earning more than $2 billion profit over 20 years.

Maha family carries injured man on cot for 14 km to hospital

Maha family carries injured man on cot for 14 km to hospital

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

The rural hospital at Bhamragadh in the district, bordering Chhattisgarh, is about 14 km from the village.

Cong spokesperson Radhika Khera quits citing 'injustice'

Cong spokesperson Radhika Khera quits citing 'injustice'

Rediff.com5 May 2024

All India Congress Committee spokesperson Radhika Khera on Sunday resigned from the party claiming that criticism over her visit to Lord Ram temple in Ayodhya led to the denial of justice to her in the incident that happened at the Chhattisgarh Congress office.

Chhattisgarh Cong rift: Baghel, Singh Deo to meet party leadership

Chhattisgarh Cong rift: Baghel, Singh Deo to meet party leadership

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel reached the national capital on Saturday and is likely to raise with the Congress leadership the issue of his differences with state minister T S Singh Deo, sources said.

Trump Whale Theo Makes $50 Mn!

Trump Whale Theo Makes $50 Mn!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

The trader not only predicted a Trump win but also wagered on Trump's success in both the popular vote and several key swing states.

Chhattisgarh court sends Hindu seer Kalicharan to 2-day police custody

Chhattisgarh court sends Hindu seer Kalicharan to 2-day police custody

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Chhattisgarh Police arrested Hindu religious leader Kalicharan Maharaj from neighbouring Madhya Pradesh on Thursday over his alleged derogatory remarks against Mahatma Gandhi, following which a court here sent him to police remand for two days, an official said.

NSG out, Amit Shah, Rajnath come under CRPF security

NSG out, Amit Shah, Rajnath come under CRPF security

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

The Union government has ordered the complete withdrawal of the counter-terrorist commando force NSG from VIP security duties and handing over its nine "high-risk" VIPs to the CRPF by next month, official sources said Wednesday.

Chhattisgarh Cong rift: Baghel loyalists stage show of strength

Chhattisgarh Cong rift: Baghel loyalists stage show of strength

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Amid a talk of leadership change in Chhattisgarh, a number of legislators from the state has arrived in the national capital in support of Baghel, who is also reaching Delhi.

Chhattisgarh govt chopper crashes at Raipur airport; 2 pilots killed

Chhattisgarh govt chopper crashes at Raipur airport; 2 pilots killed

Rediff.com13 May 2022

The incident took place during a flying practice at the Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur under Mana police station limits at around 9:10 pm.

Patna blasts: HC commutes death penalty of 4 convicts to 30 yrs in jail

Patna blasts: HC commutes death penalty of 4 convicts to 30 yrs in jail

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

A division bench comprising Justices Ashutosh Kumar and Jitendra Kumar disposed of the death reference moved by the state government on the order of a special National Investigation Agency court, and ruled that the four convicts shall serve "30 years in prison".

Chhattisgarh Cong MLAs return from Delhi, claim everything is fine

Chhattisgarh Cong MLAs return from Delhi, claim everything is fine

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Most of them said 'everything is fine' in the state Congress after landing at the airport in Raipur in a special aircraft.