News for 'Deen Dayal Upadhyaya'

Another name change in Yogi's UP; Mustafabad to be renamed...

Another name change in Yogi's UP; Mustafabad to be renamed...

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Following the alleged molestation of two Australian women cricketers in Indore, a Madhya Pradesh minister advises players to inform local authorities when going out due to their popularity in India.

Another name change in Yogi's UP; Mustafabad to be renamed...

Another name change in Yogi's UP; Mustafabad to be renamed...

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Following the alleged molestation of two Australian women cricketers in Indore, a Madhya Pradesh minister advises players to inform local authorities when going out due to their popularity in India.

AAP says its leaders are under house arrest

AAP says its leaders are under house arrest

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party on Friday alleged that some of its leaders, including MLAs and councillors, were place under house arrest or detained, while its volunteers stopped from participating in a protest outside the Bharatiya Janata Party headquarters in New Delhi.

Scolded by employer, domestic help kills woman, her son

Scolded by employer, domestic help kills woman, her son

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

A woman and her teenage son were allegedly killed by their domestic help at their home in the Lajpat Nagar area of southeast Delhi. The accused was later arrested while trying to flee.

How to expand your skill sets while in college!

How to expand your skill sets while in college!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Various short-term, add-on courses at Delhi University cater to a wide variety of needs, interests, and tastes. Find out more.

Gadkari compares Modi to Mahatma Gandhi

Gadkari compares Modi to Mahatma Gandhi

Rediff.com30 Jan 2010

On his first visit to Gujarat as Bharatiya Janata Party president, Nitin Gadkari on Saturday drew parallels between Mahatma Gandhi and Narendra Modi, saying both believed that politics was an instrument to alleviate poverty.

'The ugly politician image must change'

'The ugly politician image must change'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Senior BJP leader L K Advani on Thursday seemed to echo the sentiments of Congress President Sonia Gandhi on the attitude of leaders when he said there was a need to change the image of "the ugly Indian politician".

No place for untouchability in politics: Advani

No place for untouchability in politics: Advani

Rediff.com11 Feb 2009

Talking to partymen ahead of the crucial Lok Sabha polls and at a time when the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance is struggling for allies in some important states like Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal among others, Advani exhorted party cadre to follow Jan Sangh leader Upadhyaya who was criticised for joining hands with the Communist to form alliance governments in states.

CAG: From account checker to conscience keeper

CAG: From account checker to conscience keeper

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

CAG has come a long way from an institution created to set the British finances right after the 1857 revolt.

Trouble in UP, BJP's Naqvi held

Trouble in UP, BJP's Naqvi held

Rediff.com15 Jun 2005

The BJP is protesting the removal of a statue of Jan Sangh leader Deen Dayal Upadhyaya and demolition of a square in Rampur town of Uttar Pradesh.

Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj held during AAP protests

Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj held during AAP protests

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The two ministers were lodged in a police bus as officials asked protesters at the ITO intersection, which is near the AAP and BJP offices, to disperse in view of prohibitory orders under section 144 imposed in the area.

Man kills employer's wife, son in 'act of revenge'

Man kills employer's wife, son in 'act of revenge'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

A 24-year-old man killed his employer's wife and teenage son in Delhi's Lajpat Nagar after being publicly scolded for not repaying a loan. The accused, Mukesh Kumar, was arrested while trying to flee.

Mathura all set for PM's mega rally, first of BJP's 200 to mark one year in office

Mathura all set for PM's mega rally, first of BJP's 200 to mark one year in office

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Preparations are in full swing for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura, which will mark beginning of the Bharatiya Janata Party's celebration of its first year in office.

Day after North Block, over a dozen Delhi colleges receive bomb threat

Day after North Block, over a dozen Delhi colleges receive bomb threat

Rediff.com23 May 2024

The local police, a bomb disposal squad, a bomb detection team arrived at the LSR College along with a dog squad and conducted searches but nothing suspicious was found, the official said.

What should be BJP campaign strategy for 2024 polls? Nadda, Shah discuss

What should be BJP campaign strategy for 2024 polls? Nadda, Shah discuss

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

In an indication that the BJP is looking to welcome politicians from other parties into its fold, Shah asked party members to connect with well-known personalities and leaders from different communities if they want to be part of the "nationalist mainstream".

From 11 leaders in 2014 to only Modi in 2019 on BJP's manifesto cover

From 11 leaders in 2014 to only Modi in 2019 on BJP's manifesto cover

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Vajpayee's picture is now displayed on the last page along with those of party's idealogue Syama Prasad Mookerjee and Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, who were on the second page of the 2014 manifesto.

Modi unveils 29 projects worth Rs 12,000 cr in Varanasi

Modi unveils 29 projects worth Rs 12,000 cr in Varanasi

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Addressing a public rally in his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi, Modi said the schemes earlier were meant for a select few and the past governments did not get seek feedback from the ground.

Satyendar Jain has a blood clot due to head injury: Hospital sources

Satyendar Jain has a blood clot due to head injury: Hospital sources

Rediff.com27 May 2023

Jailed Aam Aadmi Party leader and former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain, who is undergoing treatment at New Delhi government-run hospital, had suffered a blood clot due to a head injury, though his condition is stable, sources said on Friday.

Government's power scheme lights up 253 villages

Government's power scheme lights up 253 villages

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

The scheme was kicked off in July last year by Prime Minister Modi as part of power sector reforms in rural areas

AAP's Satyendar Jain 'critically ill', shifted to ICU

AAP's Satyendar Jain 'critically ill', shifted to ICU

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Jain has been lodged in prison since his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money laundering case in May.

Anti-Agnipath stir: Over 600 trains cancelled, ECR zone worst hit

Anti-Agnipath stir: Over 600 trains cancelled, ECR zone worst hit

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Of the 612 trains affected, 602 trains were cancelled, including 223 mail and express trains and 379 passengers trains, the Railways said in a statement.

Hindi music director Bappi Lahiri, TV personalities join BJP

Hindi music director Bappi Lahiri, TV personalities join BJP

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Veteran Hindi music director of 'Disco Dancer' fame, Bappi Lahiri, and a few other film and TV personalities joined BJP today in the presence of party president Rajnath Singh in New Delhi.

UP cabinet approves renaming of Faizabad as Ayodhya, Allahabad as Prayagraj

UP cabinet approves renaming of Faizabad as Ayodhya, Allahabad as Prayagraj

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

The decision came a day after the Allahabad high court asked the Centre and the state government to file counter affidavits within a week on a petition challenging the decision to rename Allahabad as Prayagraj.

Full statehood to Delhi is central theme of AAP poll campaign

Full statehood to Delhi is central theme of AAP poll campaign

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

AAP volunteers and its frontal organisations protested near BJP headquarters on the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg, demanding the party to clear its stand on full statehood to Delhi.

AAP's Satyendar Jain gets interim bail on medical grounds

AAP's Satyendar Jain gets interim bail on medical grounds

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail till July 11 to former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain on medical grounds in a money laundering case being probed by the Enforcement Directorate.

RS disrupted over renaming of Mughalsarai station

RS disrupted over renaming of Mughalsarai station

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

While Agarwal said the government was trying to change character of the country, his other party colleagues said the names of persons 'who have made no contribution to the freedom struggle' are being given.

Modi asks BJP workers to ensure Advani's victory

Modi asks BJP workers to ensure Advani's victory

Rediff.com5 Apr 2014

In a show of unity, Narendra Modi on Saturday asked party workers to ensure victory of Bharatiya Janata Party patriarch L K Advani by a "huge margin" from the constituency and recalled the "illustrious" political career of the party veteran.

The RSS's Engineer In The BJP

The RSS's Engineer In The BJP

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Bommarabettu Laxmijanardhana Santhosh is the only south Indian and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's representative in the BJP's senior decision-making hierarchy.

Amit Shah reviews party performance at BJP national executive

Amit Shah reviews party performance at BJP national executive

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

Shah held a meeting with office-bearers, state chiefs and key organisational leaders to finalise agenda items, including resolutions, which the national executive is expected to discuss on September 25, the birth anniversary of Hindutva icon Deen Dayal Upadhyaya.

How ONGC plans to develop fields in Krishna Godavari basin

How ONGC plans to develop fields in Krishna Godavari basin

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

The company has chalked out a detailed plan for development of its existing KG basin assets after integration with GSPC facilities.

Why BJP's plans for Modi@2 bash centre around UP

Why BJP's plans for Modi@2 bash centre around UP

Rediff.com18 May 2016

The party is using the two year occasion to launch its election campaign in the state, which was key to them reaching simple majority in the Lok Sabha in 2014.

Soon, a portal to help pensioners get digital life certificates

Soon, a portal to help pensioners get digital life certificates

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

A pension disbursing bank can access the portal to get digital life certificate.

BJP slams Nitish for joining hands with 'jungle raj' RJD

BJP slams Nitish for joining hands with 'jungle raj' RJD

Rediff.com20 Jul 2014

Amid chalking out plans for its Mission 175 for the Bihar Assembly polls due next year, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday threw a challenge to former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to dissolve the House.

Swami Agnivesh attacked on way to pay homage to Vajpayee

Swami Agnivesh attacked on way to pay homage to Vajpayee

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

A video of the alleged attack that circulated on social media showed some people heckling the 79-year-old social activist.

PMO shifts to Kerala for 48 hours

PMO shifts to Kerala for 48 hours

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

After terror attack, Mumbai red alert, a large posse of officials to fly down with PM, reports Archis Mohan.

The Importance of Smriti Irani

The Importance of Smriti Irani

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Being made a member of the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs makes her an important player in BJP politics, observes Rashme Sehgal.

Arvind Panagariya appointed vice-chairman of NITI Aayog

Arvind Panagariya appointed vice-chairman of NITI Aayog

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Pro-growth economist Arvind Panagariya has been appointed as first vice-chairman of the newly announced NITI Aayog, which has replaced the Planning Commission.

NITI Aayog replaces PlanComm; Modi to be chairperson

NITI Aayog replaces PlanComm; Modi to be chairperson

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

The Planning Commission, which was established in 1950, will be called 'Neeti Ayog' in its new avatar, months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that it will replaced by a new body.

150,000 households need to be electrified each day

150,000 households need to be electrified each day

Rediff.com25 May 2018

And it has to be done in less than 200 days!

Electricity for all: Govt crosses one milestone

Electricity for all: Govt crosses one milestone

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Centre meets target of 18,000 villages but household metering remains a challenge