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Clean chit leak: CBI chargesheets Anil Deshmukh's daughter, daughter-in-law

Clean chit leak: CBI chargesheets Anil Deshmukh's daughter, daughter-in-law

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

The report was leaked to the media on August 29, 2021 "to subvert" the Bombay high court-directed probe against him, the agency has alleged.

After reshuffle, new ministers get down to work

After reshuffle, new ministers get down to work

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

A day after being sworn-in, the new ministers took charge of their portfolios. Here's a look at the various new ministers on their first day at work.

Independents key as BJP, Congress in RS poll dogfight in 4 states

Independents key as BJP, Congress in RS poll dogfight in 4 states

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Seeking to consolidate its position in Rajya Sabha, the Bharatiya Janata Party is banking on independents for four additional seats and is seeking to capitalise on the infighting within the Congress in as many states in the June 10 biennial election.

Saffron wave drowns Congress's assembly poll gains in Rajasthan

Saffron wave drowns Congress's assembly poll gains in Rajasthan

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The highest winning margin was registered by BJP candidate Subhash Chandra Baheria in Bhilwara who defeated Congress candidate Ram Pal Sharma with a margin of 6,12,000 votes.

Lockdown: GoM reviews ways to ease hardships faced by the poor

Lockdown: GoM reviews ways to ease hardships faced by the poor

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Government sources said the GoM on coronavirus crisis also reviewed various measures being initiated by concerned ministries to allow partial economic activity in 'non-hotspot zones' from April 20.

Swachh Bharat man, Param Iyer calls it a day as sanitation secy

Swachh Bharat man, Param Iyer calls it a day as sanitation secy

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Iyer, popularly called Param, is keen to return to the US where he had spent several years working with the World Bank at its Washington office -- a job he later quit to become road manager for his daughter, a professional tennis player.

Akali leader Manjinder Sirsa joins BJP ahead of Punjab polls

Akali leader Manjinder Sirsa joins BJP ahead of Punjab polls

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Sirsa has been a prominent face of the Akali Dal in the national capital and was a strong supporter of the farmers' protests against the three contentious farm laws. He said he will continue to work for Sikh causes.

'They want to throw Pilot out of the Congress'

'They want to throw Pilot out of the Congress'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

'Nobody understands Gehlot's politics.' 'The Congress high command should wake up.'

Haryana CM Khattar, House Speaker test positive for COVID-19

Haryana CM Khattar, House Speaker test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Khattar's test report came positive on Monday, six days after he had attended a meeting with Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, who was later found infected with the virus.

Farmer suicide: AAP cries sabotage, Home Minister orders probe

Farmer suicide: AAP cries sabotage, Home Minister orders probe

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday directed a probe into the suicide by a farmer at an Aam Aadmi Party rally in New Delhi against the land bill.

'The Kashmir Files' depicts true history of Kashmir Valley: Gadkari

'The Kashmir Files' depicts true history of Kashmir Valley: Gadkari

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Speaking on the occasion, Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, said the history of Kashmiri Pandits have a great and rich history.

Centre studies if coronavirus present in Ganga water

Centre studies if coronavirus present in Ganga water

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

The Centre is conducting a study to assess the presence of SARS-CoV-2, or novel coronavirus, in the Ganga as corpses were found dumped in the river during the second Covid wave, and were fished out from districts in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, officials said.

Amidst AAP-Jung war, snooping device found in ACB chief's office

Amidst AAP-Jung war, snooping device found in ACB chief's office

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

the spy device was a recorder disguised as a pen, which was spotted by Meena himself.

Pilot vs Gehlot reignites in Rajasthan over graft cases

Pilot vs Gehlot reignites in Rajasthan over graft cases

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Pilot's demand to order a probe and take action in the alleged mining scam during the previous BJP government and other corruption allegations was supported by state cabinet minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas.

HC seeks Delhi govt's reply on martyr status to farmer who hung self

HC seeks Delhi govt's reply on martyr status to farmer who hung self

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

The Delhi high court on Wednesday sought the government's response on its cabinet's decision to accord "martyr" status to a Rajasthan farmer who had allegedly hung himself at an Aam Aadmi Party rally in New Delhi in April.

Yami Gautam Is Lost In Goa

Yami Gautam Is Lost In Goa

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The ongoing International Film Festival of India hosted a screening of Yami Gautam's latest film Lost.

Haryana CM recovers from COVID-19, urges people to follow norms

Haryana CM recovers from COVID-19, urges people to follow norms

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Khattar, 66, had developed fever and body ache three days prior to testing positive for COVID-19.

How Odds Stack Up In 5 State Polls

How Odds Stack Up In 5 State Polls

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

What are the political equations, the challenges, and the threats?

Padmavati row: Fresh protests, Chittor Fort entry blocked

Padmavati row: Fresh protests, Chittor Fort entry blocked

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

The Rajput Karni Sena, the Sarv Samaj Sangathan and some other outfits have a problem with the movie -- calling it disrespectful.

Prez polls: BJP sets up 14-member 'management team'

Prez polls: BJP sets up 14-member 'management team'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

This management team will coordinate with all state units of the BJP and its allies for the presidential election and is also expected to guide its elected voting representatives on the voting process.

Will start work on Mekedatu: Yediyurappa brushes aside TN's objections

Will start work on Mekedatu: Yediyurappa brushes aside TN's objections

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

"I don't want to discuss Tamil Nadu or any other state. We have got every right and we are going to start the work," Yediyurappa said in response to a question on Tamil Nadu's objection to the Mekedatu project.

Why Are BJP, Congress Meeting in Rajasthan?

Why Are BJP, Congress Meeting in Rajasthan?

Rediff.com9 May 2022

At its Jaipur meeting, the BJP will focus on this year's assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh while the Congress's Chintan Shivir in Udaipur will discuss how it can resurrect itself.

'IAF means India's Amazing Fighters'

'IAF means India's Amazing Fighters'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Some of the reaction to India's bombing on Pak terror camps.

BJP announces alliance with Amarinder, to issue joint manifesto

BJP announces alliance with Amarinder, to issue joint manifesto

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Shekhawat, the BJP's poll in-charge for Punjab, said to finalise the seat sharing agreement, a joint committee will be formed comprising two leaders from each party.

Curfew in Jodhpur after communal tension on Eid, internet shut

Curfew in Jodhpur after communal tension on Eid, internet shut

Rediff.com3 May 2022

The Jodhpur district administration temporarily suspended internet services in the district as a precautionary measure after the clashes on Monday night.

Will phone tapping controversy rock Gehlot's boat?

Will phone tapping controversy rock Gehlot's boat?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

Union minister files a case against Rajasthan officials, alleges that audio recordings of tapped phone conversations has tarnished his reputation and disturbed his mental peace.

Meet Modi's new ministers

Meet Modi's new ministers

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Here are their short profiles.

In Gehlot's home district, BJP win 9 out of 10 seats

In Gehlot's home district, BJP win 9 out of 10 seats

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

In outgoing Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's home district Jodhpur, BJP has won nine out of ten assembly constituencies, with Gehlot the only winning candidate of the Congress party.

Parliament adopts resolution to rehabilitate Kashmiri Pandits

Parliament adopts resolution to rehabilitate Kashmiri Pandits

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

The resolution, moved by Bharatiya Janata Party's Nishikant Dubey, as well as an amendment to include people who have migrated from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir for rehabilitation, was adopted by a voice vote.

Dalit children murder: CBI registers case against 11 persons

Dalit children murder: CBI registers case against 11 persons

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case of murder against 11 persons in connection with the killing of two infants of a Dalit family in an alleged arson attack in Sunped village in Haryana on October 20.

BJP says Punjab cops stopped workers from reaching rally site

BJP says Punjab cops stopped workers from reaching rally site

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Punjab BJP chief Ashwani Sharma said a large number of buses and other vehicles carrying BJP workers and other people were prevented from reaching the rally site.

Farm bill protest: Cong workers set tractor afire at India Gate

Farm bill protest: Cong workers set tractor afire at India Gate

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

The workers, who were protesting reportedly against the farm bills brought by the Centre, which recently received the assent of President Ram Nath Kovind, had brought the tractor to the site on a truck.

Do you know all this about Modi's ministers?

Do you know all this about Modi's ministers?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

The PM's choice of ministers is interesting, to say the least, says Jyoti Punwani.

Amit Shah, S Jaishankar to be part of Modi Cabinet 2.0

Amit Shah, S Jaishankar to be part of Modi Cabinet 2.0

Rediff.com30 May 2019

The news of Shah joining the Cabinet came from Gujarat BJP chief Jitu Vaghani, who tweeted a congratulatory message. "Had a courtesy meeting with our mentor Amit Shah and gave my best wishes to him on his inclusion as a strong member of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's council of ministers," he tweeted.

'She teaches you how important it is to understand the concerns and problems of people'

'She teaches you how important it is to understand the concerns and problems of people'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

'The fact that she kept her faith in the power of doing good all through the thick and thin in her life, that she worked sincerely for the upliftment of the tribals, the downtrodden and the backwards, is one of the most inspirational aspects of her life.'

Bhupender Yadav: Minister To Watch Out For

Bhupender Yadav: Minister To Watch Out For

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

As a politician, Yadav is amiable and a consensus-maker, not hamstrung by dogma.

COVID-19: Senior MPs keen on skipping Parliament

COVID-19: Senior MPs keen on skipping Parliament

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

With 200 MPs out of 785 above the age of 65, there is a serious shadow of COVID-19 looming over the monsoon session Of Parliament.

Nothing is more important than a farmer's life, says Modi in Parl

Nothing is more important than a farmer's life, says Modi in Parl

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Modi said that these problems are 'deep-rooted' and must be addressed collectively for which he is open to suggestions.

Unlock 1.0: Sales pick up as malls limp back to life

Unlock 1.0: Sales pick up as malls limp back to life

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Groceries, apparel, computers, phones and sporting accessories are among the most popular. There is also a growing trend of men visiting the store, rather than women.

Before swearing-in, Modi to meet new ministers at home

Before swearing-in, Modi to meet new ministers at home

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, Nirmala Sitharaman, Piyush Goyal, Narendra Singh Tomar, Prakash Javadekar, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Dharmendra Pradhan and Smriti Irani are also likely to join the second Modi government after being its members in its first avatar.