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Prannoy apologises to BAI over Arjuna Award row

Prannoy apologises to BAI over Arjuna Award row

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

BAI General Secretary Ajay Singhania said that BAI is in receipt of the letter from the shuttler.

Famous faces at polling stations

Famous faces at polling stations

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Among the long queues of voters, there were some famous faces too who exercised their franchise.

Netas bend and twist for Yoga Day

Netas bend and twist for Yoga Day

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

On the occasion of International Yoga Day, ministers from the Centre and various state cabinets came out and practised yoga to mark the third anniversary of the event.

Bypoll boost for NDA in Bihar, Assam, Meghalaya; jolt in Bengal

Bypoll boost for NDA in Bihar, Assam, Meghalaya; jolt in Bengal

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The juggernaut of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance, which triumphed in three of the four east and north-eastern states that went for assembly bypolls on Saturday, was halted yet again in West Bengal where Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress registered a six-on-six clean sweep.

Durand Cup: Parthib 'tricks in NorthEast United's win

Durand Cup: Parthib 'tricks in NorthEast United's win

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The Highlanders were the more organised side from the moment the referee blew his whistle and their upper hand in the game finally paid dividends in the 26th minute of the first half.

Why Congress Can't Keep Its Flock Together

Why Congress Can't Keep Its Flock Together

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

If the party's members aren't sure what it stands for, see no path to wealth or power, and endure control by a dynasty, which, almighty as it is within the party, cannot get them the votes, they are likely to explore options, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Boost biz environment, ensure total coverage of key schemes: Modi to BJP CMs

Boost biz environment, ensure total coverage of key schemes: Modi to BJP CMs

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

The meeting, which lasted for over four hours, was attended by chief ministers and deputy chief ministers of 18 states.

BJP dumps ally in Assam, picks up new partners to rule autonomous body

BJP dumps ally in Assam, picks up new partners to rule autonomous body

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

While the BPF and the UPPL are considered rivals in the Bodo-dominated areas, there was no pre-poll alliance among other parties as well.

With Naqvi's term ending, no Muslim among BJP MPs

With Naqvi's term ending, no Muslim among BJP MPs

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

With the Rajya Sabha term of Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi ending, the BJP will have no Muslim MP among its 395 members of Parliament.

Motera Fortified: Over 6,000 forces ready for WC final

Motera Fortified: Over 6,000 forces ready for WC final

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Deputy PM Richard Marles will be among the key personalities who are expected to attend the ICC Cricket World Cup grand finale

BJP retains Assam's Majuli assembly seat in by-poll

BJP retains Assam's Majuli assembly seat in by-poll

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Gam secured 67,242 votes against Basumatary's 25,101 while the third candidate, Bhaity Richong of the Socialist Unity Centre of India-Communist, got 2,265 votes.

After meeting Shah, dissident Manipur MLAs withdraw resignations

After meeting Shah, dissident Manipur MLAs withdraw resignations

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

The four MLAs, accompanied by Sangma and BJP's trouble-shooter and Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, visited the Raj Bhavan in the afternoon to submit letter of support to the BJP-led government.

Men marrying girls below 14 yrs to be booked under POCSO Act in Assam

Men marrying girls below 14 yrs to be booked under POCSO Act in Assam

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The Assam cabinet on Monday decided to book men who marry girls below 14 years in the state under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

Assam-Meghalaya border dispute settled in 6 sites, 6 to go: Sangma

Assam-Meghalaya border dispute settled in 6 sites, 6 to go: Sangma

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Assam and Meghalaya have agreed to resolve their boundary disputes in six locations and are ready to find solutions to six other such areas soon, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said on Wednesday.

You Can Become Chief Minister Only if You Have The MLAs

You Can Become Chief Minister Only if You Have The MLAs

Rediff.com11 May 2023

The two main factions in Karnataka's Congress party -- one led by Siddaramaiah and the other by D K Shivakumar -- are both contenders for the chief ministership. Both groups have fought hard to get their choice of MLAs the party ticket, notes Aditi Phadnis.

Champai Soren quits JMM, set to join BJP on Aug 30

Champai Soren quits JMM, set to join BJP on Aug 30

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Soren, who is scheduled to join the Bharatiya Janata Party on August 30, also resigned as an MLA of the state assembly and a minister in the Jharkhand Cabinet.

Assam, Meghalaya look to solve border row in 6 areas by year end

Assam, Meghalaya look to solve border row in 6 areas by year end

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Addressing a joint press conference in Guwahati, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his Meghalaya counterpart Conrad Sangma said border committees set up earlier to hammer out solutions will submit their reports by November 30.

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...

PIX: Here is how states celebrate 78th Independence Day

PIX: Here is how states celebrate 78th Independence Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Independence Day was celebrated across states and Union territories on Thursday, as several chief ministers announced job schemes while some others vowed their support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Assam conundrum: Even if BJP returns, Sonowal may not

Assam conundrum: Even if BJP returns, Sonowal may not

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

While Himanta Biswa Sarma scotched rumours that he would be the king this time, political sources in Guwahati maintained that he, and not Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, had a bigger say in choosing candidates, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

Biren Singh sworn-in as Manipur CM

Biren Singh sworn-in as Manipur CM

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Eight other ministers from the BJP and its alliance partners also took oath along with the chief minister.

Modi, his ministers, Oppn leaders wish Kejriwal on b'day

Modi, his ministers, Oppn leaders wish Kejriwal on b'day

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

"Birthday wishes to Delhi CM Shri @ArvindKejriwal. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life," Modi said in a tweet.

Assam reels under devastating floods, 55 dead, 19 lakh people affected

Assam reels under devastating floods, 55 dead, 19 lakh people affected

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Assam reeled under devastating floods caused by incessant rain, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi taking stock of the situation and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visiting several relief camps sheltering affected people on Saturday, officials said.

India moving towards civil war: Gehlot

India moving towards civil war: Gehlot

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Addressing a press conference in Kanyakumari ahead of the launch of the party's 3,570-km 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' from Kanyakumari to Kashmir, Gehlot also said the party's rank and file is in favour of Rahul Gandhi becoming Congress president again.

Modi flags off longest river cruise, inaugurates Tent City

Modi flags off longest river cruise, inaugurates Tent City

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

The maiden voyage has 32 tourists from Switzerland signing up for the entire length of the journey.

Assam boat tragedy: CM bans private ferries, orders high-level probe

Assam boat tragedy: CM bans private ferries, orders high-level probe

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

The CM said that initial probe indicated "mismanagement" to be the prime reason for the accident, which occurred on Wednesday evening.

Assam CM says minority leaders agree on need to curb population

Assam CM says minority leaders agree on need to curb population

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

Addressing a press conference after the meeting, Sarma said a total of eight sub groups will be formed with members from the indigenous Muslim community to suggest various developmental measures.

Tracking Poll Mood On The Brahmaputra Mail

Tracking Poll Mood On The Brahmaputra Mail

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Amid the rhythmic chug of the train, a chorus of voices rises, each bearing its tale of hope and despair.

It will be...: Kharge on Amethi, Rae Bareli candidates

It will be...: Kharge on Amethi, Rae Bareli candidates

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

Kharge claimed that though the BJP says the corrupt must be put in jails, when leaders facing corruption charges join the saffron party, they are "put on the lap" and sent to Rajya Sabha or assembly.

Glimpses From An Important Day in History

Glimpses From An Important Day in History

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

The first President born after Independence takes office.

Cross-voting by Opposition members boosts Murmu's tally

Cross-voting by Opposition members boosts Murmu's tally

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

A sizeable number of MLAs from across state assemblies cross-voted in support of President-elect Droupadi Murmu, defying their parties' stated support to Opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha, sources said on Thursday.

In Assam, BJP won 33.21 per cent votes

In Assam, BJP won 33.21 per cent votes

Rediff.com3 May 2021

The saffron party won 60 of the 126 seats, its allies Asom Gana Parishad nine and United Peoples Party (Liberal) six. Congress bagged 29 seats, its partner All India United Democratic Front 16 and Bodo Democratic Front four.

Flood-like situation in Bengal, Bihar rivers in spate

Flood-like situation in Bengal, Bihar rivers in spate

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

Many low-lying areas in West Bengal's sub-Himalayan region were reeling from a flood-like situation while major rivers in Bihar were flowing above the danger level at several places as unabated heavy rain lashed the country's eastern parts on Sunday.

Modi in northeast: 3 swearing-in ceremonies over 2 days, Assam cabinet meet

Modi in northeast: 3 swearing-in ceremonies over 2 days, Assam cabinet meet

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to the North East from Tuesday, during which he will attend the oath-taking ceremonies of new governments in three states of the region.

Over 1,000 complaints filed against Rahul Gandhi in Assam

Over 1,000 complaints filed against Rahul Gandhi in Assam

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

The youth wing of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Assam on Monday claimed its activists have filed more than 1,000 complaints against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at various police stations in the state over his tweets that left the Northeast out of India's geographical expanse while he talked about the country's unity.

Assam to hold socio-economic survey of indigenous Muslims; Cong cries foul

Assam to hold socio-economic survey of indigenous Muslims; Cong cries foul

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

The decision is expected to provide a push for their development in healthcare, cultural identity, education, financial matters, skill development and women empowerment among others, the Chief Minister's Office said in a statement.

Nayab Saini takes oath as Haryana CM; PM, allies attend

Nayab Saini takes oath as Haryana CM; PM, allies attend

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Hours before the ceremony, Saini visited the Valmiki Bhawan and offered prayers at a gurdwara and the Mansa Devi temple in Panchkula.

Shah confirms pan-India NRC; not in WB, says Mamata

Shah confirms pan-India NRC; not in WB, says Mamata

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

"The process of NRC will be carried out across the country. No one irrespective of their religion should be worried. It is just a process to get everyone under the NRC," the Union home minister said replying to a supplementary during Question Hour in the Upper House.

BJP meet to finalise first list of polls candidates on Thursday

BJP meet to finalise first list of polls candidates on Thursday

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

The central election committee of the Bharatiya Janata Party will meet on Thursday to finalise its first list of candidates for five assembly polls, with top party leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expected to attend the meeting.

CAA applicants need to show proof of religious belief, say officials

CAA applicants need to show proof of religious belief, say officials

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

The applicants belonging to Hindu, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain or Parsi faiths will also have to furnish documents to prove that they entered India on or before December 31, 2014.