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GoM draws up schedule for creation of Telangana state

GoM draws up schedule for creation of Telangana state

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

The Union Cabinet is set to discuss the Group of Ministers' report on Telangana and also consider the Telangana Bill clause by clause.

'We've gone out of our way to retain the violent flavour of NH10'

'We've gone out of our way to retain the violent flavour of NH10'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

'From the day I've taken over as chairperson of the CBFC, Ashoke Pandit and Chandraprakesh Diwedi have ganged up against me,' Censor Board chief Pahlaj Nihalani tells Subhash K Jha.

How govt can boost infra funding in India

How govt can boost infra funding in India

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

For development finance institution to succeed now, the government must stand like a rock behind it and be patient.

PM lays foundation stone of new Parliament building

PM lays foundation stone of new Parliament building

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Pujaris from the Sringeri Math Karnataka did the rituals for the 'bhoomi pujan' at the new Parliament building site.

No mantra chanting or ringing bells at Amarnath cave as NGT declares it 'silence zone'

No mantra chanting or ringing bells at Amarnath cave as NGT declares it 'silence zone'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The green panel ordered removal of iron grills in front of the ice stalagmite resembling the 'Shiva Linga' so that devotees could get a better view of it and said there should be no noise pollution near the sacred structure.

What is going on in Pakistan?

What is going on in Pakistan?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

His ministers's conduct may lead to a distancing between the army leadership and Prime Minister Imran Khan reveals Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

UPA III will come to power in 2014, says Sonia

UPA III will come to power in 2014, says Sonia

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Saturday appeared to rule out early Lok Sabha polls, saying "our aim is to go till the very end".

Child trafficking case: CID quizzes BJP MP Roopa Ganguly

Child trafficking case: CID quizzes BJP MP Roopa Ganguly

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

The CID had unearthed a child trafficking racket earlier this year under which babies and children were allegedly sold, some to foreigners, through illegal adoption deals.

How BCCI chief Thakur was pushed on the backfoot by Supreme Court

How BCCI chief Thakur was pushed on the backfoot by Supreme Court

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court bench comprising of Chief Justice T S Thakur and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud warned if there is a false statement given by BCCI office bearers on affidavit, then perjury or contempt proceedings could be initiated.

From Babri Masjid to Ram Temple: Timeline of events in Ayodhya

From Babri Masjid to Ram Temple: Timeline of events in Ayodhya

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

The following is the chronology of events related to the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute in which, after the Supreme Court verdict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday conducted the 'Bhoomi Pujan' or ground breaking ceremony and laid the foundation stone for the temple's construction.

BJP blinks, Mumbai's new Mayor will be from Shiv Sena

BJP blinks, Mumbai's new Mayor will be from Shiv Sena

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

"The people of Mumbai voted overwhelmingly for the BJP as they believed in our agenda of transparency in the civic administration. Shiv Sena emerged as the single largest party while we were two seats behind them. We did not get the numbers to have a Mayor of our own," Fadnavis told media persons at his official bungalow in Mumbai.

Good Samaritans offer hope amid Covid crisis in India

Good Samaritans offer hope amid Covid crisis in India

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Some people are shining through India's gravest health emergency by offering to run errands and home kitchens delivering meals to organisations and individuals stepping in to supply oxygen cylinders, oximeters

In brief, what World Social Forum is about

In brief, what World Social Forum is about

Rediff.com12 Jan 2004

It hopes to provide an alternative to the current trend of globalisation as it 'benefits a few rich countries at the expense of the poor'.

Lokpal to be sole probe authority in corruption cases?

Lokpal to be sole probe authority in corruption cases?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

A Parliamentary panel examining the Lokpal bill may recommend that the proposed anti-corruption watchdog be a single window stop for probing all corruption complaints against government functionaries by ending multiplicity of investigating agencies to investigate graft cases.

Why is Gen Rawat rushing with Theatre Commands?

Why is Gen Rawat rushing with Theatre Commands?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The tearing hurry to form theatre commands has to be replaced by a balanced and deliberate approach. We need to accept that this process will take time if executed correctly and in the best interests of the Indian armed forces, argues Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

23 days on, no trace of Meghalaya miners

23 days on, no trace of Meghalaya miners

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

At least 15 miners were trapped in the 370 foot-deep illegal coal mine in Lumthari village of East Jaintia Hills district since December 13 and all efforts to pump the water out of flooded mine have been in vain.

Modi govt reshuffles top secretaries; Ajay Bhalla to be new home secy

Modi govt reshuffles top secretaries; Ajay Bhalla to be new home secy

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

The appointments committee of the Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi cleared Bhalla's appointment as OSD in the ministry with immediate effect.

Congress will fight polls in UP on its own strength: Scindia

Congress will fight polls in UP on its own strength: Scindia

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

Scindia also said that as far as talks for alliances are concerned, "like-minded parties should also think in a like-minded way".

RBI chief's appointment: No clarity yet on selection panel's role

RBI chief's appointment: No clarity yet on selection panel's role

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

This gains importance in the backdrop of speculation on a second term for Raghuram Rajan.

Uma Bharti confident of BJP's win in MP

Uma Bharti confident of BJP's win in MP

Rediff.com6 Feb 2003

She said that the ruling Congress government’s failure on all fronts would ensure her party’s victory.

Formation of Ladakh as UT evokes mixed reaction

Formation of Ladakh as UT evokes mixed reaction

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Kargil observed it as a 'black day' and leaders in Leh seeing it as an opportunity for development.

Opposition anguished over politicisation of sacrifices of armed forces

Opposition anguished over politicisation of sacrifices of armed forces

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

After a meeting in the Parliament Library, the leaders of these parties issued a joint statement, expressing concern over the prevailing security situation in the country.

The unsung heroes who made GST a reality

The unsung heroes who made GST a reality

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

As many as 30 sub-groups and committees worked tirelessly to devise rules and laws as well as fix tax rates for over 1,200 goods and services.

Sonia likely to name Rahul as Cong leader in LS

Sonia likely to name Rahul as Cong leader in LS

Rediff.com23 May 2014

A meeting of the Congress will be held on May 24 at 5pm in Parliament to elect the chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party. After the party managed to bag just 44 seats in the recently-concluded Lok Sabha elections, all indications point to the fact that supremo Sonia Gandhi would be made the chairperson of the party.

TV journalist shot dead in Islamabad

TV journalist shot dead in Islamabad

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

A journalist working for a private TV channel was killed on Sunday in Pakistan's Punjab province by unknown gunmen, the channel said. Yaqoob Shehzad, a news correspondent with the Express News was sitting with a friend inside an office in Gujranwala city when armed men came and opened fire.

'Modi has been a friend since the nineties'

'Modi has been a friend since the nineties'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

'I could have joined the BJP in 2014, the doors were open.' 'I stayed on with the TMC, a party I was involved with since its very inception.' 'But today enough is enough.'

Questions dog ICICI Bank's Videocon loan thanks to Deepak Kochhar link

Questions dog ICICI Bank's Videocon loan thanks to Deepak Kochhar link

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

ICICI Bank has quashed rumours of favouritism, nepotism and quid pro quo. The bank clarified that while Chanda Kochhar was on the credit committee, she was not the chairperson. Videocon Chairman Venugopal Dhoot said there was no impropriety in the deal.

MPC to decide on interest rates in Oct 4 policy: Rajan

MPC to decide on interest rates in Oct 4 policy: Rajan

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

With the setting of MPC, the interest rate setting powers would move from RBI Governor to the panel.

Govt allows movement of stranded migrants, tourists, students

Govt allows movement of stranded migrants, tourists, students

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

In an order, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said buses shall be used for transport of such groups of stranded people and these vehicles will be sanitised and will have to follow safe social distancing norms in seating.

Cong workers gather outside Rahul's home urging him not to resign

Cong workers gather outside Rahul's home urging him not to resign

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Slogans of 'Rahul ji, we are with you' and 'Please do not resign' rang through the air.

Top 100 cos spent Rs 5,240 cr on philanthropic activities

Top 100 cos spent Rs 5,240 cr on philanthropic activities

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

While most of the amount has been spent on hunger, poverty, healthcare and education, the least was spent on sports, armed forces veterans and technology incubators.

CVC, CBI corruption complaints may be probed under Lokpal, says panel

CVC, CBI corruption complaints may be probed under Lokpal, says panel

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Citing overlapping of functions, a parliamentary committee on Monday recommended integrating Central Vigilance Commission and anti-corruption wing of the Central Bureau of Investigation to work directly under the command and control of Lokpal to deal with corruption cases.

NCLAT orders liquidation of Amtek Auto

NCLAT orders liquidation of Amtek Auto

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Amtek Auto was among the first list of 12 companies which were referred by the RBI in 2017 to respective banks for initiation of insolvency process for defaults.

Pakistan rejects India's move to scrap Article 370

Pakistan rejects India's move to scrap Article 370

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Pakistan strongly condemns and rejects the announcements made by the Indian Government regarding Jammu and Kashmir, the statement said. "As the party to this international dispute, Pakistan will exercise all possible options to counter the illegal steps," it said.

Show restraint, says Sonia as Congress seniors openly fight

Show restraint, says Sonia as Congress seniors openly fight

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

An open war broke out in the Congress over its whitewash in the Delhi elections with senior leader Sheila Dikshit attacking chief ministerial candidate Ajay Maken and the party virtually asking her to shut up.

Seshasayee replaces Kamath as Infosys chairman

Seshasayee replaces Kamath as Infosys chairman

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Seshasayee has been an independent director on the company's board since January 2011.

What's next for Team Rahul?

What's next for Team Rahul?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Many leaders who appealed to Gandhi to stay argued that their political futures depended on his presence in the party and hence he must stay.

Meet the new faces in Modi's council of ministers

Meet the new faces in Modi's council of ministers

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Rediff.com gives you a look at newbies in the Council of Ministers