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Iran plotted Oct 7 Hamas attacks because ...: Isaraeli Prez Herzog

Iran plotted Oct 7 Hamas attacks because ...: Isaraeli Prez Herzog

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Herzog further claimed that Iran is supporting the "terror machine" by providing billions of dollars aiming to undermine the regional situation.

A Well For My Mother

A Well For My Mother

Rediff.com31 May 2023

A 14-year-old boy digs well for mother in Palghar.

Criminal bills 'copy-paste', Hindi names objectionable: Oppn in Parl panel

Criminal bills 'copy-paste', Hindi names objectionable: Oppn in Parl panel

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Some of them also flagged a lack of consultation before finalising the reports.

Ganguly under pressure to join politics: CPI-M leader

Ganguly under pressure to join politics: CPI-M leader

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Speculations were rife that the former batting great will join the BJP ahead of the state assembly elections.

President Murmu confers Bharat Ratna on BJP veteran LK Advani

President Murmu confers Bharat Ratna on BJP veteran LK Advani

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

The ceremony was attended by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah and the family members of Advani, the Rashtrapati Bhavan said in a post on X.

Sana-Dada define dad-daughter goals

Sana-Dada define dad-daughter goals

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Some of Dada's fans used the opportunity to urge him not to enter politics.

Birbhum arson: Villagers flee due to lack of security

Birbhum arson: Villagers flee due to lack of security

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

An air of gloom hangs in the Bogtui village post-arson as most villagers have moved out from their homes and several others are making moves.

Nadda attack: MHA summons WB chief secy, DGP on Dec 14

Nadda attack: MHA summons WB chief secy, DGP on Dec 14

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

The state government, however, has not sent any report as sought by the Union home ministry on "serious security lapses" during Nadda's two-day visit to West Bengal.

On Victoria Gowri's appointment as judge, govt says...

On Victoria Gowri's appointment as judge, govt says...

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Differences of opinion are a part of democracy and there are ways to find solutions to that, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Thursday in Rajya Sabha on whether there exists differences between the judiciary and the executive on the issue of appointment of judges.

Modi, Kharge share millet lunch after Cong chief's 'dog' remark

Modi, Kharge share millet lunch after Cong chief's 'dog' remark

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

The lunch was hosted by agriculture minister Narendra Tomar to mark Millet Year 2023.

When Your Sister Donates A Kidney...

When Your Sister Donates A Kidney...

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on Tuesday, December 6, 2022.

Mamata asks cops to ensure BSF limits, riles guv

Mamata asks cops to ensure BSF limits, riles guv

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

In a letter to the chief minister, Dhankhar urged Banerjee to take appropriate steps urgently and address the issue in public and national interest.

Modi invokes Emergency in Rajya Sabha speech, Opposition walks out

Modi invokes Emergency in Rajya Sabha speech, Opposition walks out

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday took the Congress to the cleaners over making the 2024 general elections about the protection of the Constitution, saying Indians voted on the plank only once when they threw out the Indira Gandhi government in 1977 after the Emergency.

An Era Of Secrecy Is Over For Modi

An Era Of Secrecy Is Over For Modi

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

'The word 'ally' in a coalition is misleading because it suggests someone who is always for you and with you. This is incorrect.' 'They are always for themselves and sometimes with you,' explains Aakar Patel.

Modi welcomed to Kolkata with anti-CAA protests

Modi welcomed to Kolkata with anti-CAA protests

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

The PM's visit comes at a time when West Bengal has been witnessing widespread protests against the contentious Citizenship Act.

Jadavpur University student tears copy of CAA during convocation

Jadavpur University student tears copy of CAA during convocation

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

Another student of the department, said around 25 of his batchmates did not go to the podium to collect their degrees.

'SC hijacked Constitution': Rijiju cites judge with 'sane views' on collegium

'SC hijacked Constitution': Rijiju cites judge with 'sane views' on collegium

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

Justice Sodhi said the right to frame laws lies with Parliament.

Parliament adjourned as Oppn remains firm on PM's statement on Manipur

Parliament adjourned as Oppn remains firm on PM's statement on Manipur

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Both houses of Parliament were adjourned for the day on Friday after an uproar over the violence in Manipur.

Ruckus over Manipur claims Day 1 of Parliament's monsoon session

Ruckus over Manipur claims Day 1 of Parliament's monsoon session

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

The Manipur violence issue rocked both houses of Parliament on the opening day of the Monsoon session on Thursday with opposition members creating uproar, demanding a discussion on the situation in the Northeastern state.

Total lawlessness, anarchy: Bengal Guv on protests by TMC supporters

Total lawlessness, anarchy: Bengal Guv on protests by TMC supporters

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Expressing concern over agitation by Trinamool Congress workers outside the Central Bureau of Investigation office in Kolkata and elsewhere in West Bengal after the arrest of two ministers and others in the Narada sting case, Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday alleged that there is 'total lawlessness and anarchy' in the state and the police and administration are in 'silence' mode.

TMC waiting to get Supriyo killed: BJP

TMC waiting to get Supriyo killed: BJP

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party president Dilip Ghosh on Friday alleged that the Jadavpur University campus has become a hub of anti-nationals and communists and "our cadres" would conduct a Balakot-like surgical strike to destroy it.

PM announces Rs 1,500 cr for Amphan-hit Bengal, Odisha

PM announces Rs 1,500 cr for Amphan-hit Bengal, Odisha

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Modi reviewed the situation in West Bengal and Odisha with chief ministers Mamata Banerjee and Naveen Patnaik, two days after the cyclone, the worst in years, devastated their states.

Was kept in dark on appointment of new CIC: Adhir writes to Prez

Was kept in dark on appointment of new CIC: Adhir writes to Prez

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Chowdhury said the voice of the Opposition has been "ignored" and that is not good for democracy.

8 charred to death in Bengal after killing of TMC leader

8 charred to death in Bengal after killing of TMC leader

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Eight persons died in the early hours of Tuesday after their houses caught fire at Rampurhat in Birbhum district, police said.

Is Sanjay Jha Nitish's Political Heir?

Is Sanjay Jha Nitish's Political Heir?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Sanjay Jha's importance lies in his connections to senior BJP and RSS leaders to maintain a smooth relationship within the NDA government in Bihar and at the Centre and to contest the 2025 Bihar assembly elections together under Nitish Kumar's leadership.

'What a joke!' Nitish on Sushil Modi's claim that he wanted to be VP

'What a joke!' Nitish on Sushil Modi's claim that he wanted to be VP

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday rejected claims by Bharatiya Janata Party MP and his former deputy chief minister Sushil Modi that the Janata Dal-United had split with the National Democratic Alliance as the chief minister was not made the Vice President.

Upset LS speaker skips proceedings; Oppn walks out of RS

Upset LS speaker skips proceedings; Oppn walks out of RS

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Parliament officials said Birla was upset at the behaviour of both the Opposition and Treasury benches during the passage of bills in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

Bengal cabinet okays replacing governor with CM as chancellor of varsities

Bengal cabinet okays replacing governor with CM as chancellor of varsities

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

The cabinet also agreed to the proposal to remove the governor from the post of the 'visitor' of private universities and give it to the state's education minister instead.

PM inaugurates sound and light show at Howrah Bridge

PM inaugurates sound and light show at Howrah Bridge

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

The 2.5 minute show and sound system is installed at the Millenium Park and is part of a project of the Kolkata Port Trust's 150th anniversary celebrations. The show will replace the existing decorative lighting with 650 power-efficient LED and spotlight fittings for a programmable multi-colour lighting, including a show that will sync with music.

BJP, Congress spar over Parliament logjam

BJP, Congress spar over Parliament logjam

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

With the all-party meetings called by Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla producing no breakthrough to end the deadlock in Parliament, Union ministers Piyush Goyal and Pralhad Joshi accused opposition parties of repeatedly 'insulting' Dhankhar.

As WB burns, Mamata, Governor indulge in war of words

As WB burns, Mamata, Governor indulge in war of words

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Banerjee expressed her sadness over Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar taking to the Twitter frequently to criticise of her government and urged the governor to cooperate with it to maintain peace in the state.

The UFO At Rashtrapati Bhavan!

The UFO At Rashtrapati Bhavan!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

One would have expected Rashtrapati Bhavan and not the Delhi police to settle the Unidentified Feline Object issue. In its absence, the four legged-visitor spanned in imagined identity, anything from a domestic cat familiar with the palatial surroundings to a swashbuckling Puss in Boots visiting from the outside or indeed a Bagheera from Jungle Book, notes Shyam G Menon.

'Voters Gave Modi Course Correction'

'Voters Gave Modi Course Correction'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

'Hindutva will not win any elections. Hindutva as a political plank never works.'

PIX: Parliament moves into its new home

PIX: Parliament moves into its new home

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

In a historic transition, the Parliament moved into a swanky new complex on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging MPs to forget all past bitterness and start a new chapter and the introduction of the women's reservation bill taking centre stage.

Modi sworn in as PM for 3rd time; 42 ministers from OBC, SC/STs

Modi sworn in as PM for 3rd time; 42 ministers from OBC, SC/STs

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Along with Modi, senior BJP leaders including Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, Nirmala Sitharaman and S Jaishankar, all ministers in Modi 2.0 Cabinet, took oath as cabinet ministers at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. In all, 71 ministers were sworn-in along with Modi, taking the strength of the Union council to 72.

Parl Budget Session ends amid uproar over Adani row, Rahul's remark

Parl Budget Session ends amid uproar over Adani row, Rahul's remark

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

on Thursday adjourned sine die, ending the four-week-long second leg of the Budget session, during which treasury and opposition members locked horns over Rahul Gandhi's 'democracy' remark and the Adani issue.

When Stalin Met Thala...

When Stalin Met Thala...

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

What some of our leaders were up to over the weekend.

What's CJI Telling The Mantris?

What's CJI Telling The Mantris?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Glimpses from the At Home reception hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Republic Day.

Appointment of VCs in 22 Bengal varsities should be done as per law: HC

Appointment of VCs in 22 Bengal varsities should be done as per law: HC

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

The re-appointment of the vice-chancellor of Calcutta University, which was also challenged in the PIL, has already been set aside by the high court and upheld by the Supreme Court.

1 killed, 6 injured as BJP-TMC workers clash in Bengal

1 killed, 6 injured as BJP-TMC workers clash in Bengal

Rediff.com9 May 2021

One person was killed and six others were injured in a clash between the Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal's Birbhum district, police said.