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'No merger with BJP: Shinde's mood terrific': Rebel MLA

'No merger with BJP: Shinde's mood terrific': Rebel MLA

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

'We are the real Shiv Sena and we will remain in the Sena.'

Govt decides to reduce 'disturbed areas' under AFSPA in NE: Shah

Govt decides to reduce 'disturbed areas' under AFSPA in NE: Shah

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

Shah said for the first time in India's history, Modi prioritised security, peace and development in the northeast and as a result of it, the region is now rapidly heading on the path of peace and development.

HC rejects plea against dismissal of officer who probed Ishrat Jahan case

HC rejects plea against dismissal of officer who probed Ishrat Jahan case

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Ishrat, a resident of Mumbra near Mumbai, and three others, were killed in an alleged staged encounter on the outskirts of Ahmedabad on June 15, 2004.

16 soldiers dead as their truck falls into gorge in Sikkim

16 soldiers dead as their truck falls into gorge in Sikkim

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

'In a tragic road accident, involving an Army truck on December 23 at Zema in North Sikkim, 16 bravehearts of the Indian Army have lost their lives,' the Army said in the statement.

Stood up against injustice, not revolted: Eknath Shinde

Stood up against injustice, not revolted: Eknath Shinde

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Shinde said the risk that he took has been appreciated by people, despite criticism from certain quarters.

BJP assured us it won't target Uddhav: Shinde camp

BJP assured us it won't target Uddhav: Shinde camp

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

We made it clear that we have hurt the head of our family (Thackeray), but we will not allow any criticism against him, Kesarkar said.

Teen TT player dies in accident, PM Modi condoles demise

Teen TT player dies in accident, PM Modi condoles demise

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

D Vishwa was part of the Tamizhaga Table Tennis Association (TTTA) State men's team who were on their way to take part in the 83rd Senior National and Inter-State table tennis championships to be held in Meghalaya, Shillong.

How rebel Sena MLAs gave slip to security to reach Surat

How rebel Sena MLAs gave slip to security to reach Surat

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

NCP chief Sharad Pawar had reportedly expressed his displeasure to state Home Minister Dilip Walse-Patil, who is from the NCP, about the escape of Sena MLAs

'Why is it that only Christian institutions are attacked in Manipur?'

'Why is it that only Christian institutions are attacked in Manipur?'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

'Why is it that no other institutions are attacked? Why are only educational institutions run by Christians attacked?'

Himanta's slip of tongue elevates Amit Shah as PM, sets off controversy

Himanta's slip of tongue elevates Amit Shah as PM, sets off controversy

Rediff.com11 May 2022

A "slip of tongue" by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at a public rally where he interchanged the official designations of Narendra Modi and Amit Shah has kicked off a political controversy in the state.

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.

We have confidence in Uddhav, BJP ploy to topple govt won't succeed: Cong

We have confidence in Uddhav, BJP ploy to topple govt won't succeed: Cong

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Amid the political crisis in Maharashtra, the Congress on Thursday said it does not want to interfere in Shiv Sena's 'internal matter" but asserted confidence in Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.

Modi Tweet: Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani sent to 3-day police custody in Assam

Modi Tweet: Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani sent to 3-day police custody in Assam

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Gujarat legislator Jignesh Mevani, who was arrested by Assam police from the western state for a purported tweet, was on Thursday remanded to three days police custody by a court in Kokrajhar in the north eastern state.

Aaradhya Is 11, Mom, Grandpa Get Mushy

Aaradhya Is 11, Mom, Grandpa Get Mushy

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Kunal turns director... Patralekhaa-Raj celebrate first anniversary... Giorgia promotes music video...

AI flight diverted as pilot flags low cabin pressure; DGCA grounds crew

AI flight diverted as pilot flags low cabin pressure; DGCA grounds crew

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

This is the third instance in the last three days when the aviation regulator grounded a plane after an incident.

MVA is together, will prove majority in assembly: Raut

MVA is together, will prove majority in assembly: Raut

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

In the wake of Shiv Sena minister Eknath Shinde's rebellion, MP Sanjay Raut on Friday admitted that the party's numbers in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly have dwindled, but expressed confidence that the rebel MLAs will support the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) combine during the floor test, saying that 'figures can change any time'.

Death toll in Bihar floods rise to 72, 73.44 lakh people hit

Death toll in Bihar floods rise to 72, 73.44 lakh people hit

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Araria accounted for 20 flood deaths, followed by Sitamarhi (11), West Champaran (9), Kisanganj (8), Madhubani and Purnea (5 each), Madhepura and Darbhanga (4 each), East Champaran (3), Sheohar (2) and Supual (1), said Anirudh Kumar, special secretary in the state disaster management department.

After violence, situation along Assam-Nagaland improves

After violence, situation along Assam-Nagaland improves

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

The situation was on Saturday peaceful along the Assam-Nagaland border in Golaghat district, where 11 people have died so far, but nearly 10,000 people have fled their homes to take shelter in relief camps.

'We didn't see anyone planting the bomb'

'We didn't see anyone planting the bomb'

Rediff.com5 May 2014

'We have given the authorities our bank details; hope they give us something since we won't be able to work for some time.' A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com speaks to passengers injured in the terrors blasts on the Bangalore-Guwahati Express.

First pilot of retail digital rupee in 4 cities on Dec 1

First pilot of retail digital rupee in 4 cities on Dec 1

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The Reserve Bank will launch the first pilot for retail digital rupee in Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru and Bhubaneswar on December 1, and later expand it to nine more cities in the initial phase. This follows a month after the RBI had started a pilot in the digital rupee - wholesale segment on November 1. The Reserve Bank announces the launch of the first pilot for retail digital rupee (e?-R) on December 1, 2022, the central bank said in a statement on Tuesday.

DGCA begins 2-month-long special audit of airlines after technical snags

DGCA begins 2-month-long special audit of airlines after technical snags

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

The DGCA conducted the spot checks as there have been many technical malfunction incidents in Indian carriers' planes during the last 45 days.

Fadnavis didn't seem happy accepting dy CM's post but followed orders: Pawar

Fadnavis didn't seem happy accepting dy CM's post but followed orders: Pawar

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Pawar also said that the Eknath Shinde faction, which was camping in Guwahati after rebelling against the Uddhav Thackeray government, had not expected that their leader would become anything more than a deputy CM.

Guess which IIT bagged the highest package?

Guess which IIT bagged the highest package?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

IIT Roorkee has so far seen the highest domestic salary rise Rs 80 lakh, up by a third from Rs 60 lakh last year.

SC rejects Kerala's plea against leasing Thiruvananthapuram airport to Adani

SC rejects Kerala's plea against leasing Thiruvananthapuram airport to Adani

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a petition filed by the Kerala government against the state high court verdict rejecting the pleas challenging the Centre's decision to lease out Thiruvananthapuram International Airport to Adani Enterprises Ltd.

Manipur: BJP's Formidable Internal Security Challenge

Manipur: BJP's Formidable Internal Security Challenge

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

There are three things you never do in a small North East state: Undermine local leaders, divide and rule, push homogenisation, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Uddhav asks Shinde: Your son can be Sena MP but my son shouldn't grow?

Uddhav asks Shinde: Your son can be Sena MP but my son shouldn't grow?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Shiv Sena president and Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday reached out to the functionaries of his party, which is currently battling a rebellion, and sought to allay fears surrounding the survival of his political outfit and the Maha Vikas Aghadi government.

And Indrani snorted in laughter...

And Indrani snorted in laughter...

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

When a trial for a murder is going on -- with no end in sight -- more than ten years after the crime took place, it will not feel like the murder happened yesterday.

Modi holds talks with visiting Japanese counterpart

Modi holds talks with visiting Japanese counterpart

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

'Advancing friendship with Japan. Prime Ministers @narendramodi and @kishida230 held productive talks in New Delhi. Both leaders discussed ways to boost economic and cultural linkages between the two countries,' Modi's office tweeted.

Ranji Trophy season to begin from February 16

Ranji Trophy season to begin from February 16

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

The format has been tweaked and there will be eight groups of four teams each with the plate group comprising six teams.

UDAN international plan under cloud as AirAsia India fails to get permit

UDAN international plan under cloud as AirAsia India fails to get permit

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Tata group-owned AirAsia India's inability to get approval for international flights is hurting UDAN, the Indian government's regional air connectivity project that also aims to link cities in Northeast India and Odisha to places abroad. Sources said the civil aviation ministry is waiting for the low-cost airline to come under the full ownership of Tata Sons and become part of Air India, the former state-owned carrier now owned by the private conglomerate, before allowing it to operate international flights. Tata owns 84 per cent stake in AirAsia India and it is understood that the group will complete the process of buying rest of the stake by July's end.

Ranji: Surya returns in style; Anustup hits ton to lift Bengal

Ranji: Surya returns in style; Anustup hits ton to lift Bengal

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

A summary of action from the Ranji Trophy matches played on Tuesday.

Mahua Moitra's remarks on Goddess Kali trigger row, TMC distances itself

Mahua Moitra's remarks on Goddess Kali trigger row, TMC distances itself

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Tuesday stirred a controversy by saying that she has every right as an individual to imagine Goddess Kali as a meat-eating and alcohol-accepting goddess, as every person has the right to worship god and goddess in his or her own way.

8 columns of Army, AR deployed in Assam; cops transferred

8 columns of Army, AR deployed in Assam; cops transferred

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Defence PRO said that the forces have managed to restore normalcy in the areas they were deployed and have been continuously working to aid the civil administration.

Bharat Biotech's Covaxin shipped to 11 cities in India

Bharat Biotech's Covaxin shipped to 11 cities in India

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

After having received the government purchase order for 55 lakh doses, Bharat Biotech shipped the first batch of vaccines (each vial containing 20 doses) to Gannavaram (Vijayawada), Guwahati, Patna, Delhi, Kurukshetra, Bangalore, Pune, Bhubaneswar, Jaipur, Chennai and Lucknow.

Nalgonda encounter: Slain duo were SIMI cadres, says DGP

Nalgonda encounter: Slain duo were SIMI cadres, says DGP

Rediff.com5 Apr 2015

Two armed gangsters, who were gunned down by police in an encounter in Nalgonda district of Telangana, were active members of banned Students Islamic Movement of India and had been involved in a string of terror acts that included triggering of bomb blasts across the country, police said today.

Will Operation Rahul Boomerang On BJP?

Will Operation Rahul Boomerang On BJP?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

It is clear to any observer that the BJP risks its demolition drive boomeranging on itself. Except for one unpredictable factor in the works -- Rahul Gandhi himself, observes Shyam G Menon.

Muted Christmas celebrations in Assam amid fear over CAA

Muted Christmas celebrations in Assam amid fear over CAA

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

People have been acting with restraint regarding decoration of churches, private homes, hotels and other public places and shops selling Christmas decoration and party items hardly did any business this year.

Won't allow BJP-RSS to attack Assam's identity: Rahul

Won't allow BJP-RSS to attack Assam's identity: Rahul

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

The Congress leader said he had warned the people of Assam before the Assembly elections in 2016 that hard earned peace would be hampered if the BJP came to power.

Delhi HC refuses to stay Ishrat Jahan probe officer's dismissal

Delhi HC refuses to stay Ishrat Jahan probe officer's dismissal

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

The Delhi high court on Monday refused to stay the Centre's order dismissing Satish Chandra Verma, a senior IPS officer who had assisted the CBI in its probe in the Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case, a month before his scheduled retirement.

Why rebels not demanding no-confidence motion, asks Cong

Why rebels not demanding no-confidence motion, asks Cong

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

Congress legislature party leader said the MVA is on a stronger wicket legally.