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Centre backs Delhi LG, says not mandatory to consult CM on services

Centre backs Delhi LG, says not mandatory to consult CM on services

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Amid the escalating Lieutenant Governor-Chief Minister feud, the Centre on Friday backed Delhi LG Najeeb Jung making it clear that it was not mandatory for him to consult Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on matters like appointment of bureaucrats.

Rudaali director Kalpana Lajmi in ICU

Rudaali director Kalpana Lajmi in ICU

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

'Aamir Khan, the Indian Film and Television Directors' Association, Rohit Shetty, Salman Khan, Karan Johar, Alia Bhatt, Soni Razdan, Neena Gupta... have come forward and helped me.'

'Gujarati cuisine is like manna from heaven'

'Gujarati cuisine is like manna from heaven'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Ajit Pal Singh tells us how and why he fell in love with Gujarati food.

Here are the complete results from all 32 bypolls

Here are the complete results from all 32 bypolls

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Polling for three parliamentary seats and 29 assembly constituencies were held on October 30, an exercise being seen as a barometer of the political mood in the country ahead of assembly elections in politically critical Uttar Pradesh as well as other states.

With record spike of 27,114 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally tops 8 lakh

With record spike of 27,114 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally tops 8 lakh

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

The rise in the number of coronavirus cases has gained pace significantly. It took 110 days for the number of cases in the country to reach one lakh but just 53 days more to race past the eight-lakh mark.

Prez confers Bharat Ratna on Pranab, others

Prez confers Bharat Ratna on Pranab, others

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Hazarika and Deshmukh were given the Bharat Ratna posthumously.

Nepal forms panel to probe death of 8 Kerala tourists

Nepal forms panel to probe death of 8 Kerala tourists

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

The Department of Tourism said that a five-member committee has been formed to investigate if the resort was following the standards set by the government.

Modi to manage Maharashtra LS polls: BJp

Modi to manage Maharashtra LS polls: BJp

Rediff.com8 Feb 2009

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was made the Bharatiya Janata Party's poll in-charge, on Sunday, for Maharashtra apart from his own state, making him a key figure in the party's poll preparations in western India.

From Race Course Road to the ICU

From Race Course Road to the ICU

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

How the day unfolded for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

'BJP unleashed Chirag against Nitish'

'BJP unleashed Chirag against Nitish'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

'The BJP has the torch and with that same torch, the BJP is trying to light up its house in Bihar.' 'The BJP is trying to burn Nitish Kumar's house with that torch.'

Gadkari says no to casinos; wants Ramdev, Sri Sri to enter tourism

Gadkari says no to casinos; wants Ramdev, Sri Sri to enter tourism

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Stating that Art of Living (of Sri Sri Ravishankar) and Ramdev are doing good work, Gadkari asked them to start ayurvedic spas to give massages and ayurvedic treatment at these islands being opened up.

India sees 22,752 new COVID-19 cases, 482 deaths in one day

India sees 22,752 new COVID-19 cases, 482 deaths in one day

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

The death toll climbed to 20,642, the updated data at 8 am showed. Amid surging cases, the health ministry said it has roped in specialist doctors from the AIIMS here to provide expert guidance and knowledge support on COVID-19 to doctors manning ICUs in state hospitals, in an effort to reduce the fatality rate.

COVID-19 doubling time in India improved to 13.6 days: Vardhan

COVID-19 doubling time in India improved to 13.6 days: Vardhan

Rediff.com17 May 2020

The fatality rate is down to 3.1 per cent and the recovery rate has improved to 37.5 per cent, he said.

MHA gets Rs 1.03 lakh crore for border infra, police modernisation

MHA gets Rs 1.03 lakh crore for border infra, police modernisation

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The ministry has got Rs 1,03,927 crore for 2019-20 which is 4.9 per cent more than Rs 99,034 crore given in 2018-19.

No new COVID-19 cases in 14 states, UTs in last 24 hours

No new COVID-19 cases in 14 states, UTs in last 24 hours

Rediff.com14 May 2020

The doubling time of coronavirus cases has slowed down to 13.9 days in the last three days.

'I was asked to get physical with the designer'

'I was asked to get physical with the designer'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Karnal-born model Lakshya Lathar, 20 speaks about his early struggles.

'Restrictions won't help convince people of Kashmir'

'Restrictions won't help convince people of Kashmir'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

'After taking the decision on Kashmir, nearly 20 days have passed and even now, the people there are not allowed to react or respond to it'

PM resting, listening to Ghalib, says daughter

PM resting, listening to Ghalib, says daughter

Rediff.com27 Jan 2009

"His desire is just to get back home. Rather than taking the home to the hospital, he just wants to be home."

Coast Guard to be modernised: Antony

Coast Guard to be modernised: Antony

Rediff.com22 May 2007

Speaking at the silver jubilee function of the Indian Coast Guard Aviation at Daman, Antony emphasised the need for faster modernisation of the Coast Guard in view of emerging seaward threat.

Why 1,700 employees of Pfizer's India arm may lose their jobs

Why 1,700 employees of Pfizer's India arm may lose their jobs

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

A key lesson for the pharmaceutical sector in this case is to not downplay the significant impact that regulatory non-compliance can have on operations.

How India plans to secure its coasts

How India plans to secure its coasts

Rediff.com14 Feb 2007

Since some multi-purpose projects and shipyards could be on the terrorist hit list, the southern states have been asked to procure speed boats and other paraphernalia needed to boost security.

When Narasimha Rao joked about firing Manmohan

When Narasimha Rao joked about firing Manmohan

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

The Emergency came as a surprise to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who saw an atmosphere of fear in the country during which there were many "arbitrary arrests and detentions", says a new book on him by his daughter.

When Bollywood treated women badly...

When Bollywood treated women badly...

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Hindi cinema has not just explored various instances of brute force, but often glorified its misogyny.

52 errors in J-K Act: Cabinet Secretary foxed by typos in notes

52 errors in J-K Act: Cabinet Secretary foxed by typos in notes

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

Following several instances of poor drafting of Cabinet notes and bills in the recent past, on September 11, the Cabinet Secretariat wrote to all ministries and departments to read up paragraph 55 of the 'Handbook of Writing Cabinet Notes'. Archis Mohan reports.

7 years on, Nirbhaya fund remains underutilised

7 years on, Nirbhaya fund remains underutilised

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

The Centre has put the blame on state governments while state governments complain that money is not released for the proposals given by them to the Empowered Committee that has been tasked with recommending proposals to be funded under this framework.

Gold traders prefer to stay away; prices extend fall

Gold traders prefer to stay away; prices extend fall

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

The RBI banned imports on a consignment basis, making it difficult for jewellers to source raw material.

Wockhardt to recall some drugs made in India

Wockhardt to recall some drugs made in India

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Wockhardt is recalling select drugs in the US, which were under import restrictions from the USFDA.

EC prepares for bigger VVPAT count on May 23

EC prepares for bigger VVPAT count on May 23

Rediff.com9 May 2019

According to the EC, no mismatch has been reported since the practice of cross-checking votes was introduced.

Find out: How many students ended life due to exam failure

Find out: How many students ended life due to exam failure

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Rediff Labs analyses the data on student suicides in India.

EXCLUSIVE! Model Mitali Rannorey turns photographer for Rediff

EXCLUSIVE! Model Mitali Rannorey turns photographer for Rediff

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Model Mitali Rannorey went behind the camera at Lakme Fashion Week, and captured moments only an insider can.

Raveena to head Children's Film Society

Raveena to head Children's Film Society

Rediff.com26 Sep 2003

Duggupati Suresh has been nominated vice-chairperson.

Smuggling will boost Indian gold imports to record high

Smuggling will boost Indian gold imports to record high

Rediff.com11 May 2016

15% of India's gold this year is likely to be smuggled in or arrive via other unofficial channels to beat a 10% levy imposed by the government

Makar Sankranti recipes: Churma, Puran Poli

Makar Sankranti recipes: Churma, Puran Poli

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Chef Lokesh Jarodia, Executive Chef, The Deltin, Daman shares his special recipes.

VAT chain gaps worry firms

VAT chain gaps worry firms

Rediff.com5 Apr 2005

What is it about women on top?

What is it about women on top?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2004

Heroines usually turn in commendable performances, when they appear in stellar roles.

BCCI sub-committee to meet

BCCI sub-committee to meet

Rediff.com28 Jun 2004

The New Area Development Programme, a panel formed by the BCCI, will oversee cricket's advance into new territories like Daman, Diu and Pondicherry.

Check out when your constituency votes

Check out when your constituency votes

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

The Lok Sabha election will be held in 7 phases, beginning on April 11, 2019 and ending on May 19, 2019.

Gujarat steal win

Gujarat steal win

Rediff.com28 Nov 2004

Gujarat beat Bengal in the last over of the Ranji trophy tie.

Provogue to raise Rs 60 cr from IPO

Provogue to raise Rs 60 cr from IPO

Rediff.com8 Jun 2005

Branded fashion garments maker Provogue (India) will hit the capital market on June 10 with its initial public offer to raise up to Rs 60 crore (Rs 600 million) for setting up new manufacturing facilities and retail stores.