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Showcause notice to five Ram Sena men

Showcause notice to five Ram Sena men

Rediff.com23 Feb 2009

Seeking to send a stern warning to pub attackers, the district administration has slapped showcause notices on five Sri Rama Sena activists asking why they should not be externed from the district.

Shettar to join Karnataka ministry soon

Shettar to join Karnataka ministry soon

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

Accepting BJP central leadership's directive as part of the truce between Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa and his detractors, Karnataka Assembly Speaker Jagadish Shettar has decided to join the state ministry soon.

Reddys claim to have support of 67 Karna MLAs

Reddys claim to have support of 67 Karna MLAs

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

Chief Minister of Karnataka B S Yedyurappa looks like he has more trouble in hand with the Reddy brothers, who have claimed that they have 67 Members of Legislative Assembly on their side.

How India missed another Nobel Prize

How India missed another Nobel Prize

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

How Narinder Kapany, the Father of Fibre Optics, joins a very long list of Indians who, though richly deserving of the Nobel Prize, have been mysteriously passed over by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.

Review: Nannbenda is unremarkable

Review: Nannbenda is unremarkable

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Nannbenda is run-of-the-mill stuff.

New state of Telangana gets two deputy chief ministers

New state of Telangana gets two deputy chief ministers

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Monday appointed 2 deputy CMs besides allocating portfolios.

Yediyurappa expands Cabinet, 17 MLAs join as ministers

Yediyurappa expands Cabinet, 17 MLAs join as ministers

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

This is the first Cabinet expansion after he assumed office on July 26 and proved his government's majority on the floor of the assembly on July 29.

Kempa could have been much better

Kempa could have been much better

Rediff.com12 Jan 2009

The first 25 minutes of Kannada film Kempa raises a lot of expectations. Unfortunately, the rest of the film -- except the 20 minutes -- follows the usual trend of the underworld masala films.

K'taka trust vote: Ruling MLAs absent, Speaker displeased

K'taka trust vote: Ruling MLAs absent, Speaker displeased

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

"Should this be the fate of the Speaker or the assembly," Kumar asked minister Priyank Kharge.

Yediyurappa picks 3 deputy CMs for Karnataka

Yediyurappa picks 3 deputy CMs for Karnataka

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Among the three Deputy Chief Ministers are Govind Karjol, who has also been given the charge of PWD and Social welfare; Ashwath Narayan the portfolio of Higher Education, IT & BT, Science and Technology; and Laxman Savadi with Transport department.

Business reforms: Gujarat ranks behind West Bengal

Business reforms: Gujarat ranks behind West Bengal

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

While other states are becoming competitive, Gujarat, say experts is not paying enough attention to maintaining its own position in terms of business reforms.

Yeddy rejoins BJP; will lead party's LS poll campaign in K'taka

Yeddy rejoins BJP; will lead party's LS poll campaign in K'taka

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

Former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa officially rejoined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday evening. After a marathon meeting with members of the BJP at the Taj West End hotel Bangalore, the Lingayat strongman officially merged his Karnataka Janatha Party with the BJP.

Yeddyurappa files nomination papers from Shikaripura

Yeddyurappa files nomination papers from Shikaripura

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

The BJP is has set its sight on regaining power by winning 150 out of 224 assembly seats.

Baby dies after doctor 'refuses' treatment for want of cash

Baby dies after doctor 'refuses' treatment for want of cash

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

On November 8, Sharma's wife Kiran, who was pregnant, was admitted to the nursing home for tests, including sonography. She was expected to deliver a baby around December 7. On November 9, Kiran went into labour prematurely and gave birth to a boy at home before she could be taken to hospital. Afterwards the mother and the boy were rushed to the nursing home.

Karnataka minister caught watching obscene pics during Tipu Jayanti bash

Karnataka minister caught watching obscene pics during Tipu Jayanti bash

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Karnataka Minister for Primary and Secondary Education Tanvir Sait on Thursday waded into a controversy after video footage emerged showing him purportedly watching pictures of skimpily clad girls on his mobile on dais at a public function to mark "Tipu Jayanti" celebrations.

Karnataka ministry expanded, 20 inducted

Karnataka ministry expanded, 20 inducted

Rediff.com17 Feb 2006

The Bharatiya Janata Party-Janata Dal (Secular) coalition ministry headed by H D Kumaraswamy in Karnataka was expanded Friday with the induction of 20 ministers.

Party-hoppers make it to BJP's first list of candidates for K'tka poll

Party-hoppers make it to BJP's first list of candidates for K'tka poll

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Most of them are sitting legislators and a few of them also served as ministers in the past.

Abhijit's Nobel and the challenges ahead

Abhijit's Nobel and the challenges ahead

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

'The fruition of Nobel's hope lies in the response of a caring government that can rise above politics and propaganda, not in the frenetic raptures of a public that worships fame for fame's sake,' says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Economy should grow at 8% by 2020: BJP

Economy should grow at 8% by 2020: BJP

Rediff.com5 Jun 2003

Indian economy should grow at eight per cent by 2020, Jagadish Shettigar, economic cell advisor of the Bharatiya Janata Party said on Wednesday.

Yediyurappa does what Fadnavis couldn't

Yediyurappa does what Fadnavis couldn't

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

'It must have stung Devendra Fadnavis to see Modi asking MPs at the BJP parliamentary party meeting to give Yediyurappa a standing ovation for his victory in the by-elections that has resulted in pulling the BJP government in Karnataka off the ventilator,' notes Aditi Phadnis.

PIL seeks to cancel Radio City's license

PIL seeks to cancel Radio City's license

Rediff.com17 Jul 2003

A public interest litigation seeking cancellation of the license of the Star group owned FM radio channel Radio City has been filed in the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court.

Deepti turns down Deewar

Deepti turns down Deewar

Rediff.com5 Apr 2003

Can we have a new storyline please?

Can we have a new storyline please?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2003

Anxiety, insomnia: Firing in border areas leaves residents emotionally scarred

Anxiety, insomnia: Firing in border areas leaves residents emotionally scarred

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

The cross-border firing was severely affecting the mental health of those residing in border areas that witness death and destruction.

CBI to probe phone tapping charges: Yediyurappa

CBI to probe phone tapping charges: Yediyurappa

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Kumaraswamy said he was ready for probe by even an international agency.

Fardeen Khan on his upcoming films

Fardeen Khan on his upcoming films

Rediff.com3 Dec 2002

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Meet Pradeep Singh Kharola: Air India's turnaround man

Meet Pradeep Singh Kharola: Air India's turnaround man

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Kharola leads from the front. As a team player, he also uses technology to improve processes whether it is training or assessing metrics, a key trait that would help to improve service quality of the national carrier.

7 Army personnel get lifer for fake encounter; Sonowal hails verdict

7 Army personnel get lifer for fake encounter; Sonowal hails verdict

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Sonowal said the judgement is a reflection of India's democratic values where human rights and fairness are respected.

Karnataka govt's generosity at taxpayers' expense

Karnataka govt's generosity at taxpayers' expense

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

The Karnataka government has decided to reimburse the medical bill to the tune of Rs 1.16 crore incurred on Housing Minister Ambareesh for his treatment, triggering a controversy over spending taxpayers' money.

Karnataka assembly speaker compares himself to rape survivor

Karnataka assembly speaker compares himself to rape survivor

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

The stand-off between the government and opposition continued in the assembly on Tuesday over an SIT probe into the audio clip.

Progressive Kannada scholar shot dead

Progressive Kannada scholar shot dead

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

Noted Kannada scholar and researcher, M M Kalburgi, who often courted controversies with his outspoken stand on various issues including idol worship, was shot dead at point-blank range by two unidentified men at his residence in Dharwad, Karnataka on Sunday.

BJP leaders detained as police scuttle bike rally to Mangaluru

BJP leaders detained as police scuttle bike rally to Mangaluru

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

Police had denied permission for the rally but the BJP insisted they would go ahead with the rally plan.

TV sting op claims Karnataka minister's wife took Rs 7 lakh bribe for tender

TV sting op claims Karnataka minister's wife took Rs 7 lakh bribe for tender

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

A Karnataka minister has waded into controversy after a 'sting operation' by a television channel on his wife allegedly accepting bribe of Rs 7 lakh regarding a tender pertaining to his department.

'With a heavy heart', Karnataka to release Cauvery water to TN

'With a heavy heart', Karnataka to release Cauvery water to TN

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

"Despite severe hardships faced by the government of Karnataka, the state will release water as directed by the Supreme Court," Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said.

Siachen braveheart Hanamanthappa's village plunges into grief

Siachen braveheart Hanamanthappa's village plunges into grief

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

The village of Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad plunged into grief as he passed away on Thursday after battling for life since his miraculous survival in Siachen, with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah leading the state in paying homage to the braveheart from Karnataka.

Zero's Homecoming

Zero's Homecoming

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

The Indian high commission in London is making efforts to take the manuscript to India for display.

Strangest interview question: 'Why are manholes round?'

Strangest interview question: 'Why are manholes round?'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Readers share the strangest questions asked to them in a job interview.