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'Modi's attractiveness to the middle-class is overestimated'

'Modi's attractiveness to the middle-class is overestimated'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

In his first interview after the announcement on Telangana, Jaipal Reddy spoke about the historical background of the movement, Narendra Modi and other issues.

Air Costa to launch operations from Oct 14

Air Costa to launch operations from Oct 14

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Air Costa, Andhra Pradesh's first regional airline promoted by the LEPL group, will launch its commercial operations from October 14, its Chairman L Ramesh said.

ISRO to launch six Singapore-made satellites in December

ISRO to launch six Singapore-made satellites in December

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

The six satellites will be launched on PSLV-C29 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh on December 16, 2015.

Back-to-back drought adds to the woes of farmers

Back-to-back drought adds to the woes of farmers

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

The well-irrigated states of Punjab, Haryana, Karnataka, western Uttar Pradesh and coastal states such as Odisha are, for the first time, feeling the effects of a poor monsoon.

Cyclone Ockhi: Search ops for missing fishermen on as 67 return to Kochi

Cyclone Ockhi: Search ops for missing fishermen on as 67 return to Kochi

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

Out of 67 fishermen, 49 are from Tamil Nadu, 13 from Kerala, four from Assam and one from Andhra Pradesh, they said.

Flood situation grim in Maha, Kerala; 15 dead

Flood situation grim in Maha, Kerala; 15 dead

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Sixteen deaths in rain and flood-related incidents have been reported from western Maharashtra in the last seven days, while the toll in Karnataka rose to five since Sunday.

'Britain created Pakistan'

'Britain created Pakistan'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

'The creation of Pakistan was integral to Britain's grand strategy.' 'If they were to ever leave India, Britain's military planners had made it clear that they needed to retain a foothold in the NWFP and Baluchistan because that would provide the means to retain control of Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, the UAE, Bahrain and Qatar.'

Covid India toll rises to 16, total cases 694; 80 new cases on Thu

Covid India toll rises to 16, total cases 694; 80 new cases on Thu

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

The Union health ministry officials also said India was at the second stage as there is still no 'hard evidence' to say that there has been community transmission of the fast-spreading coronavirus, remarks which may provide anxious citizens with much needed assurance and hope.

Huawei denies hacking BSNL network

Huawei denies hacking BSNL network

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

There were reports of a mobile tower being impacted a few months ago in coastal area of Andhra Pradesh that was attributed to hacking by the company's engineers.

Indira Gandhi: Fearlessness in the national interest

Indira Gandhi: Fearlessness in the national interest

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

'Fearlessness, courtesy, humour, wide interests and wisdom, deep commitment to science and technology, passion for the environment, objectivity and the ability to see many things through not only a national but also an international prism.'

Modi's 1st problem: A below-normal monsoon

Modi's 1st problem: A below-normal monsoon

Rediff.com28 May 2019

'The first two months of monsoon are not looking good.' 'In case both the halves fail, it is going to be misery.'

UP should be chopped into 3-4 states: Jairam Ramesh

UP should be chopped into 3-4 states: Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

In a television interview, Union minister Jairam Ramesh claimed that a state of UP's size was ungovernable

Modi Wave 2.0 crashes over Opposition

Modi Wave 2.0 crashes over Opposition

Rediff.com25 May 2019

The National Democratic Alliance, led by strong man Narendra Modi secured a whopping 352 of 542 seats, making it evident that his message of muscular nationalism, security and Hindu pride had worked wonders.

Cyclone Hudhud: Insurance claims to cross Rs 4,000 cr

Cyclone Hudhud: Insurance claims to cross Rs 4,000 cr

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

This could impact their books in the third quarter of the current financial year.

Cyclone Phailin flattens Puri as a tourist destination

Cyclone Phailin flattens Puri as a tourist destination

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Companies are reaching out to travellers who'd booked packages for Gopalpur and Puri for a stay later this month and November, to update them on the situation.

How the AAP can take advantage of India's changing political equations

How the AAP can take advantage of India's changing political equations

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

If the AAP wins 20 to 40 Lok Sabha seats, which is conceivable unless it botches up on governance in Delhi, it will become a significant bloc comparable in influence to or even bigger than several major regional parties, feels Praful Bidwai.

Sops to farmers is not 'dole' but mark of respect for 'anna daata', says Goyal

Sops to farmers is not 'dole' but mark of respect for 'anna daata', says Goyal

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Insisting that PM Modi has consistently cared for the farmers, Goyal said the Rs 75,000 earmarked for paying Rs 6,000 per annum to each of 12 crore farmers is not one time but a 'sustainable' provision.

Hacker alert! Careless DRDO officials lose crucial info

Hacker alert! Careless DRDO officials lose crucial info

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Some officials, despite repeated warnings, continue to browse the Internet and visit social networking sites from the very same computer in which classified information is stored, says Vicky Nanjappa

Cyclone Phailin approaches: Odisha to evacuate 2 lakh people

Cyclone Phailin approaches: Odisha to evacuate 2 lakh people

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

With cyclone Phailin expected to make landfall in Odisha on Saturday, the state government mounted a massive operation to evacuate two lakh people from six coastal districts on Friday night

So, what are Modi's critics celebrating?

So, what are Modi's critics celebrating?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

'Since the rise of the Modi-Shah paradigm, the BJP has followed a simple formula.' 'Sweep the Hindi heartland and the two big Western states, and you can rule India with a majority by just adding some little bits on the platter from here and there,' points out Shekhar Gupta.

ISRO makes history, launches 104 satellites in one go

ISRO makes history, launches 104 satellites in one go

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

The space agency launched 104 satellites, breaking the previous record of 37 by Russia.

National Games: Gymnast Dipa Karmakar wins five gold medals

National Games: Gymnast Dipa Karmakar wins five gold medals

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Commonwealth Games bronze medallist gymnast Dipa Karmakar excelled with a total of five gold medals for Tripura but the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) continued their domination in the overall standings on day six of competitions in the 35th National Games in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday.

KCR wants Telangana CM's post but Cong plays hardball

KCR wants Telangana CM's post but Cong plays hardball

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Notwithstanding advice that he might turn into a 'non-entity', the TRS president has conveyed to the Congress leadership that he must be made the chief minister of Telangana if the Congress is looking for a merger between the two parties.

All you need to know about Modi's new ministers

All you need to know about Modi's new ministers

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expanded his Cabinet and inducted 21 new ministers. Of these, 4 - Manohar Parrikar, JP Nadda, Suresh Prabhu and Birender Singh were appointed as Cabinet ministers. Other than this, Modi has inducted 17 other ministers of state. Here's a quick look at them:

BJP's coast to coast odyssey down under the Vindhyas

BJP's coast to coast odyssey down under the Vindhyas

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Aditi Phadnis and Archis Mohan take a state by state takedown of the party's chances in the poll-bound states.

Taming Phailin: India's best show in disaster management

Taming Phailin: India's best show in disaster management

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

With better preparedness and efficient planning and execution, toll restricted to a low level. Lesson from 1999 cyclone helped.

Govt in overdrive to put apps on tap

Govt in overdrive to put apps on tap

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

Most of the apps have been developed in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Gujarati and other regional languages

Lessons for Modi from 2 states

Lessons for Modi from 2 states

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

As its own national worth augments the BJP might decide to be more cautious with its local allies.

GAIL pipeline fire toll goes up to 19, three still critical

GAIL pipeline fire toll goes up to 19, three still critical

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

With two more persons succumbing to their burn injuries on Sunday, the toll in Friday's deadly fire-blast, apparently caused by leakage from a GAIL gas pipeline in Nagaram, Andhra Pradesh, rose to 19 even as the condition of at least three others remains critical, police said.

Floods expose how Chennai killed its drains

Floods expose how Chennai killed its drains

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Experts say poor city planning and inefficient administration turned an unusually high rainfall into a disaster.

Why India has failed miserably in maritime trade

Why India has failed miserably in maritime trade

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Colombo can handle more container traffic than all of India's ports put together. For a country with a long maritime tradition, this is a pathetic state of affairs, saya T N Ninan.

Softly, softly, India's influence rises in crude oil

Softly, softly, India's influence rises in crude oil

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Saudis are interested in expanding their relationship with India, given it is becoming the main driver of crude demand growth in Asia

Cyclone Ockhi: Heavy rains lash Tamil Nadu, Kerala, toll mounts to 12

Cyclone Ockhi: Heavy rains lash Tamil Nadu, Kerala, toll mounts to 12

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

Chief Minister K Palaniswami announced a solatium of Rs 4 lakh to the kin of each of the victims

Graft case: Jagan's assets worth Rs 863 crore sealed

Graft case: Jagan's assets worth Rs 863 crore sealed

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Initiating one of its biggest criminal actions in a money laundering case, the Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday attached assets worth Rs 863 crore of YSR Congress leader Jaganmohan Reddy and his associates in connection with its probe into alleged corruption in an infrastructure project in Andhra Pradesh.

Assembly polls: 71.7% in Kerala, 73.76% cent in Tamil Nadu, 81.94% in Puducherry

Assembly polls: 71.7% in Kerala, 73.76% cent in Tamil Nadu, 81.94% in Puducherry

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Polling to elect representatives to the 140-member Kerala assembly, 232-member Tamil Nadu assembly and the 30-member Puducherry territorial assembly began at 7 am on Monday.

'Vital to look at Cauvery beyond water disputes'

'Vital to look at Cauvery beyond water disputes'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

'Sharing of water from a river which flows through several states is a crucial challenge which comes in the way of maintaining the spirit of good neighbourly relations.'

2019: The year in photos

2019: The year in photos

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

We sorted through countless photographs taken around the world to come up with the top photos of 2019. Together these images tell the story of the year -- capturing moments of hope and heartbreak, triumph and tragedy.

Cyclone Phailin: Planes grounded; road, rail traffic disrupted

Cyclone Phailin: Planes grounded; road, rail traffic disrupted

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

With Cyclone Phailin set to hit Odisha and Andhra Pradesh coasts on Saturday evening, rail, road and air traffic has been badly disrupted in the states.

PSLV-C34 rockets India into an exclusive club

PSLV-C34 rockets India into an exclusive club

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

The success of the PSLV-C34 mission is a result of ISRO's professionalism and the hard work put in by their scientists over the last many decades., says Ajay Lele.

Time for Uttarakhand to learn from Orissa

Time for Uttarakhand to learn from Orissa

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Orissa learnt its lessons from previous cyclones, particularly the 1999 super cyclone, whereas Uttarakhand has failed to do so from any of the previous natural calamities that hit the state, says Dinesh C Sharma.