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Amid talks of possible entry to Cong, Kishor holds talks with KCR

Amid talks of possible entry to Cong, Kishor holds talks with KCR

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

TRS leader K T Rama Rao confirmed that Kishor's Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) is working for TRS officially.

The Last Indian Villages On Tibet Border

The Last Indian Villages On Tibet Border

Rediff.com23 May 2024

'It is a breathtaking journey towards the Tibet border, especially since the Border Road Organisation has accomplished a fabulous feat in black-topping the road till the border.' 'One is left with a salute for the dauntless Indian soldiers who spend the winter in these majestic, though inhospitable areas (we were told that the temperature comes down to minus 40 in winter),' recounts Claude Arpi.

'Japan temple ready to hand over Netaji Bose's ashes'

'Japan temple ready to hand over Netaji Bose's ashes'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Descendants of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose claim they have documentary evidence to prove that the Renkoji temple authorities in Japan have always been willing to hand over the 'ashes' believed to be his, refuting perceptions of roadblocks to their repatriation. They assert that successive Indian governments have shown little interest in retrieving the remains and conducting DNA tests, despite numerous appeals from the family. The article highlights the conflicting reports and controversies surrounding Netaji's death and the ongoing mystery surrounding his remains.

How History Will Remember Dr Singh

How History Will Remember Dr Singh

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Manmohan Singh represented the finest aspects of India, asserts Aakar Patel.

Waqf meet: TMC MP throws smashed glass bottle at Chair, suspended

Waqf meet: TMC MP throws smashed glass bottle at Chair, suspended

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

The meeting of the Joint Committee on Waqf (Amendment) Bill took an ugly turn as the Trinamool Congress MP smashed a glass water bottle and threw it towards panel chairman Jagdambika Pal of the Bharatiya Janata Party during a heated exchange of words with BJP's Abhijit Gangopadhyay, a former Calcutta high court judge.

I have a voice, but they don't listen: Mary Kom on IOA

I have a voice, but they don't listen: Mary Kom on IOA

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Boxing great M C Mary Kom, who is also the chairperson of IOA's athletes' commission, says she has stopped giving suggestions to the National Olympic Committee as it doesn't pay attention to them.

'Trump Wants To Make America White Again'

'Trump Wants To Make America White Again'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

'There are 725,000 Indians here without proper papers. They are subject to deportation immediately under this (Trump's immigration plan). Immediately!' 'They want to prevent new immigration, get the people who are already here out of here, and only allow population increases in the white population.'

MP home minister threatens legal action against Priyanka Gandhi

MP home minister threatens legal action against Priyanka Gandhi

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday warned of legal action against Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over her social media post, in which she accused the saffron party-led government in the state of indulging in corruption.

Adani charges: Cong seeks probe, BJP questions timing

Adani charges: Cong seeks probe, BJP questions timing

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

With billionaire Gautam Adani charged in the United States with alleged bribery and fraud, the Congress on Thursday said it 'vindicates' its demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee investigation into the various 'scams' involving his conglomerate.

BJP MP Pritam Munde expects action against Brij Bhushan

BJP MP Pritam Munde expects action against Brij Bhushan

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Later, authorities can decide whether the complaint is proper or not, Munde told reporters in Maharashtra's Beed district on Wednesday, adding that she expects action to be taken in the present case.

Gandhi And Bose: A Complex Partnership

Gandhi And Bose: A Complex Partnership

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

The two leaders had a complex relationship yet formed a partnership and even after their parting of ways, the two admired each other in their efforts for India's freedom.

Sparks fly in IOA as Sahdev Yadav takes on PT Usha

Sparks fly in IOA as Sahdev Yadav takes on PT Usha

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) treasurer Sahdev Yadav on Tuesday threatened legal action against the body's president PT Usha for "defaming" his image after she issued a show cause notice to him on the basis of a complaint challenging his eligibility to hold the post.

Punjab CM appoints Prashant Kishor as principal advisor

Punjab CM appoints Prashant Kishor as principal advisor

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Kishor had handled the Congress poll campaign in the 2017 Punjab assembly elections. The Congress in 2017 had stormed to power by bagging 77 seats in the 117-member assembly.

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister and finance minister, he understood the importance of gradualism, except when the economy or the polity was in a crisis.

Ready to apologise 100 times for Shivaji statue collapse: Shinde

Ready to apologise 100 times for Shivaji statue collapse: Shinde

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

His remarks come a day after Ajit Pawar apologised to the people of the state for the collapse of the structure which was installed in the coastal district's Malvan tehsil, around 480km from Mumbai.

Prashant Kishor, man who helped Modi, Nitish, to manage Amarinder's poll campaign

Prashant Kishor, man who helped Modi, Nitish, to manage Amarinder's poll campaign

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

The strategist is expected to visit Punjab for 2-3 days in mid-February for an early assessment.

Wrestlers refuse to back down: Form committees to plan their next move in fight against WFI chief

Wrestlers refuse to back down: Form committees to plan their next move in fight against WFI chief

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The protesting wrestlers on Friday formed two committees to advice them on the future course of action

Stubble burning: SC raps Punjab, Haryana govts

Stubble burning: SC raps Punjab, Haryana govts

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rapped the Haryana and Punjab governments over non-prosecution of violators found guilty of stubble burning and summoned the state chief secretaries to appear before it on October 23 and submit. an explanation.

Take action against those making hate speeches, 'this side or that': SC

Take action against those making hate speeches, 'this side or that': SC

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court asserted on Friday that action must be taken against all those making hate speeches "this side or that side".

Is Nehru Responsible For Indian Muslims' Plight?

Is Nehru Responsible For Indian Muslims' Plight?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Pratinav Anil is able to foresee some agency and assertion on the part of India's Muslims. His hope emanates from the citizenship rights movement of Muslims in 2019-2020, notes Mohammad Sajjad.

'Wounds Will Take Time To Heal In Manipur'

'Wounds Will Take Time To Heal In Manipur'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

'The visit of the honourable PM with the workable strategy towards conflict resolution will help greatly.' 'But visiting the state without concrete proposals may not bring the desired outcome at this stage.'

Canadian lawmakers back Indian students facing deportation

Canadian lawmakers back Indian students facing deportation

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

A Canadian parliamentary committee has voted unanimously to urge the border services agency to stop the deportation of nearly 700 Indian students who were duped by unscrupulous education consultants in India to enter the country with "fraudulent college admission letters."

Prashant Kishor's team says 'confined' to hotel in Tripura

Prashant Kishor's team says 'confined' to hotel in Tripura

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

While Tripura unit of TMC described it as an "attack on democracy" and said they were confined to their hotel by the police, Manik Das, Superintendent of Police, West Tripura, claimed members of the 22-member I-Pac team are being questioned in a Agartala city-based hotel, as part of a routine check-up.

Modi 3.0: Focus Shifts To Governance

Modi 3.0: Focus Shifts To Governance

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'It would be reasonable to assume that Modi 3.0 would be more focused on projects and schemes which do not require any legislative change or which have the support of its coalition partners,' asserts A K Bhattacharya.

Ganguly replaces Kumble as ICC Cricket's Committee chairman

Ganguly replaces Kumble as ICC Cricket's Committee chairman

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Ramiz Raja part of ICC working group formed to review cricket in Afghanistan

ISI Funds Khalistanis In Canada

ISI Funds Khalistanis In Canada

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

The statements the separatists make, the abominable tableaux at their parades, the slogans, posters, and selfies with assault rifles are not India's problem. If they are a nuisance, it should bother their host countries, because they are armed and have their own underworld with deadly gang rivalries. Significantly, none of this happens in the US -- only in snowflaky Canada, points out Shekhar Gupta.

'Dr Singh Was The Best PM In Modern Times'

'Dr Singh Was The Best PM In Modern Times'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

'All the big things happening today in economic development have their beginning in Dr Manmohan Singh's ideas.'

RBI changes policy stance to open window for a rate cut

RBI changes policy stance to open window for a rate cut

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday decided to keep the policy rate unchanged for the tenth time in a row but changed its stance to 'neutral' that may lead to a cut in the forthcoming policies. RBI maintained status quo despite the US Federal Reserve lowering the benchmark rates by 50 basis points last month.

Indian-American Sikh doctor gets death threats

Indian-American Sikh doctor gets death threats

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Amandeep Singh, a general internist at Monroe Hospital in Indiana, recently received the death threat through a text message on his cell phone by the unknown individual who claimed to have murdered the number's previous owner, community leaders said.

Prashant Kishor to be made advisor to Nitish, gets Cabinet rank

Prashant Kishor to be made advisor to Nitish, gets Cabinet rank

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

The poll strategist was the main force behind Kumar's campaign strategy in Bihar.

Pro-Khalistan extremists block Indian envoy's visit to UK gurdwara

Pro-Khalistan extremists block Indian envoy's visit to UK gurdwara

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

The Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Vikram Doraiswami, who was touring Scotland this week was blocked from entering a gurdwara in the capital Glasgow by pro-Khalistan extremists.

'We know Bajrang Punia's political colours'

'We know Bajrang Punia's political colours'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'These three wrestlers (Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik) are indirectly or directly part of the Congress.'

Can Mahua Moitra Fight A 30 Year Battle With BJP?

Can Mahua Moitra Fight A 30 Year Battle With BJP?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

For that to happen, Moitra's much followed speeches should be heard outside Parliament so that the PR spins of the ruling dispensation are countered with informed debate, argues Shyam G Menon.

Neera Tanden credits Indian mother for realising American Dream

Neera Tanden credits Indian mother for realising American Dream

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Indian-American Neera Tanden, who has been nominated as the director of the Office of Management and Budget by US president-elect Joe Biden, on Tuesday shared the inspiring story of her mother who immigrated to the US from India.

India Needs A National Security Strategy

India Needs A National Security Strategy

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The National Security Strategy document should flag all major issues concerning security strategy and provide guidelines to concerned departments to work out suitable action plans. Since the global and regional geopolitical canvas is dynamic, the NSS document should be deliberated at length before formulation and should be reviewed periodically, recommends Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Why Movies Get Into Trouble...

Why Movies Get Into Trouble...

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

They try to hide behind the smokescreen that these are works of fiction inspired by real events. So, you can pick and choose from facts and fictionalise to push the right triggers with your audience or appease the powers that be, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Cong to set up poll panel, hold Chintan Shivir; no word on Prashant Kishor

Cong to set up poll panel, hold Chintan Shivir; no word on Prashant Kishor

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Congress president Sonia Gandhi also decided to convene a 'Chintan Shivir', a brainstorming session from May 13-15 in Udaipur.

Hard Choice Modi Must Make

Hard Choice Modi Must Make

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Modi can abandon the path of Hindutva only at risk to his position within his own fraternity. But if he pursues a hard line, he faces the risk of being hauled up by his coalition-partners. For the first time in a decade, Modi is not in enviable situation, observes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

DMK ropes in Prashant Kishor for 2021 Tamil Nadu polls

DMK ropes in Prashant Kishor for 2021 Tamil Nadu polls

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

For quite some time, there was speculation that actor-politician Kamal Haasan-led Makkal Needhi Maiam and the DMK would sign up with the strategist for the 2021 assembly polls.

New laws most modern, justice in 3 years of registering FIR: Amit Shah

New laws most modern, justice in 3 years of registering FIR: Amit Shah

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Shah said the new laws would give priority to providing justice, unlike the colonial-era laws that gave primacy to penal action, and made reporting of crimes even easier by recognising e-FIR, Zero FIR and electronic or digital evidence.