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Denied poll ticket, Assam BJP minister joins Congress

Denied poll ticket, Assam BJP minister joins Congress

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

BJP minister Sum Ronghang, the hill areas development and mines and minerals minister, alleged that the BJP functions in a "non-transparent manner".

Aditya-L1 enters final orbit; yet another landmark, says Modi

Aditya-L1 enters final orbit; yet another landmark, says Modi

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

The Lagrange point 1 (L1) of the Sun-Earth system is about 1.5 million km from the Earth. It is about one per cent of the total distance between the Earth and the Sun.

Fear In Alwar: 'BJP Will Change Constitution'

Fear In Alwar: 'BJP Will Change Constitution'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

In India elections are never fought in a straight line. It's fought on many issues, at many levels, with multiple emotions and with a bit of good luck, too. Sheela Bhatt reports from Rajasthan.

Modi says J-K breathes freely after Art 370 abrogation; silent on polls

Modi says J-K breathes freely after Art 370 abrogation; silent on polls

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

After inaugurating development projects worth nearly Rs 5,000 crore for boosting the agri-economy in the Union territory, Modi said he was "elated to be among the wonderful people of Srinagar".

Jaishankar to move bill on weapons of mass destruction in RS on Monday

Jaishankar to move bill on weapons of mass destruction in RS on Monday

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will move the Weapons of Mass Destruction Bill in Rajya Sabha, as per the house's list of business.

The Men Behind Chandrayaan-3 Mission

The Men Behind Chandrayaan-3 Mission

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Only three countries (United States, Russia and China) have successfully landed spacecraft on the airless lunar surface.

Panchayat 3 Review: Can Phulera Retains Its Innocence?

Panchayat 3 Review: Can Phulera Retains Its Innocence?

Rediff.com28 May 2024

There are enough threads left to weave a Season 4, hopefully without the dark clouds hovering over Phulera.

Modi Cabinet reshuffle: Who got what

Modi Cabinet reshuffle: Who got what

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Fifteen Cabinet ministers and 28 Ministers of State were sworn-in by President Ram Nath Kovind at a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday evening.

Gita Press says it accepts Gandhi Peace Prize, not Rs 1 cr cash award

Gita Press says it accepts Gandhi Peace Prize, not Rs 1 cr cash award

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

The Gorakhpur-based Gita Press, which is the world's largest publisher of Hindu religious texts, has declined the Rs 1 crore cash award for the Gandhi Peace Prize amid a political row over its selection for the prestigious honour.

Hindu litigant group in Gyanvapi, other temple cases removes two lawyers

Hindu litigant group in Gyanvapi, other temple cases removes two lawyers

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Jitendra Singh Visen, president of Vishwa Vaidik Sanatan Sangh, however, refused to divulge the reason behind the decision.

Kharge will not take long to select new K'taka CM: Cong

Kharge will not take long to select new K'taka CM: Cong

Rediff.com15 May 2023

'Entire process of meeting individual legislators of Congress party has been completed with great bohemia.'

Modi to be awarded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Modi to be awarded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

The Swachh Bharat Mission was launched in 2014 and its components include the construction of household toilets, community and public toilets and solid waste management.

UPSC issue to be resolved in a week: Rajnath Singh

UPSC issue to be resolved in a week: Rajnath Singh

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Amid protests by civil services aspirants against the new Union Public Service Commission syllabus, the government on Monday said the issue will be resolved within a week.

'Now China Is Afraid'

'Now China Is Afraid'

Rediff.com4 May 2024

'Ladakh will be dealt with in Modi's third term.'

In-principle nod for 6 nuclear power reactors at Jaitapur

In-principle nod for 6 nuclear power reactors at Jaitapur

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

In-principle approval has been accorded to a site in Maharashtra's Jaitapur for setting up six nuclear power reactors of 1,650 MW each in technical cooperation with France, the government said on Thursday.

Best Diwali gift ever: Hardik Pandya's dad

Best Diwali gift ever: Hardik Pandya's dad

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

'When Hardik was dropped from the Zimbabwe tour, coach Sanjay Bangar called, telling him to work hard and not lose focus.' 'This really motivated Hardik to do better and he emerged one of the star performers during India A's tour of Australia.'

Pak habitual of making unnecessary noise: India on Indus Waters Treaty

Pak habitual of making unnecessary noise: India on Indus Waters Treaty

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

The statement of the Minister of State in the Prime Minister's office comes on the heels of India issuing a notice to Pakistan seeking a review and modification of the IWT in view of Islamabad's "intransigence" in complying with the dispute redressal mechanism of the pact that was inked over six decades ago for sharing of waters of cross-border rivers.

Union ministers, BJP leaders discuss J&K issues at high-level meet

Union ministers, BJP leaders discuss J&K issues at high-level meet

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Top Union ministers and Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, including party chief Amit Shah, on Wednesday reviewed the political and security situation in Jammu and Kashmir besides discussing rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits.

2 soldiers among 5 dead as J-K, Ladakh receive heavy rains, snowfall

2 soldiers among 5 dead as J-K, Ladakh receive heavy rains, snowfall

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

The body of a junior commissioned officer was retrieved from a stream in the Poshana area of Surankote late Saturday evening, while the body of a second soldier was found this morning as the water level started receding in the district.

Now, Watch Nushrratt, Kareena, Ranveer At Home

Now, Watch Nushrratt, Kareena, Ranveer At Home

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced 69 assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

Jaitapur: Centre can't impose project on people, says NCP

Jaitapur: Centre can't impose project on people, says NCP

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The Nationalist Congress Party on Friday said the Centre cannot carry out any project forcibly without taking the local population into confidence.

Kharge gives INDIA 295+ seats as exit polls predict BJP sweep

Kharge gives INDIA 295+ seats as exit polls predict BJP sweep

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Leaders of several Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) parties met on Saturday to take stock of the opposition's preparations leading up to the June 4 counting of votes polled in the Lok Sabha elections, and claimed they will get more than 295 seats, enough for them to form the next government.

When Yogi and other ministers did yoga

When Yogi and other ministers did yoga

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Yogi and other ministers performed yoga to celebrate the eighth edition of the International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2022.

Smriti Irani tests positive for COVID-19

Smriti Irani tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

She asked people who came in contact with her to get themselves tested at the earliest.

Task force to coordinate filling up of vacancies in central ministries

Task force to coordinate filling up of vacancies in central ministries

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

The development assumes significance as Prime Minister Narendra Modi had last month announced 10 lakh government recruitments in the next 1.5 years.

Gaganyaan crewed space mission before I-Day 2022: Govt in LS

Gaganyaan crewed space mission before I-Day 2022: Govt in LS

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

The launch of the crewed space mission, Gaganyaan, is being planned before the next Independence Day and this will be proceeded by two uncrewed missions, Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.

Minister dissatisfied with CWG, Asian Games preparations

Minister dissatisfied with CWG, Asian Games preparations

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Sports Minister Jitendra Singh was far from impressed as he took stock of India's preparations for next year's Commonwealth and Asian Games in a meeting with SAI officials here and expressed dissatisfaction with the progress made so far.

Some foreign universities acting as centres of anti-India activities: Dhankhar

Some foreign universities acting as centres of anti-India activities: Dhankhar

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday said "dangers are emanating from outfits", including some foreign universities, doubling up as centres of subversive anti-India activities out to demolish the country's civilisation ethos and sully and muddy its growth.

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

I hang my head in shame: Sports Minister on IPL fixing

I hang my head in shame: Sports Minister on IPL fixing

Rediff.com23 May 2013

Sports Minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday said he has been forced to hang his head in shame due to the IPL spot-fixing scandal, which is becoming bigger and murkier with each passing day, insisting that a deterrent law could have prevented the credibility crisis that cricket is facing right now.

'They suddenly opened fire'

'They suddenly opened fire'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

'I wanted to hide below my cart, but a bullet hit my leg.'

Can Gehlot Make It Two In A Row?

Can Gehlot Make It Two In A Row?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

The fact that Gehlot has stayed relevant these five years with his populist schemes is one reason why he may beat incumbency in a state that votes for change every election, observes Ramesh Menon.

Rijiju shunted out of law ministry, given earth sciences

Rijiju shunted out of law ministry, given earth sciences

Rediff.com18 May 2023

In a major cabinet reshuffle, Arjun Ram Meghwal has replaced Kiren Rijiju as the Union law and justice minister, a communique from the President's Secretariat said on Thursday.

'Shivakumar is not a traitor like Jyotiraditya Scindia'

'Shivakumar is not a traitor like Jyotiraditya Scindia'

Rediff.com18 May 2023

'Shivakumar is an andhbhakt of Congress ideology and principles.'

Sonia forms 3 Cong groups, Rahul in one, Priyanka in another, Venugopal in both

Sonia forms 3 Cong groups, Rahul in one, Priyanka in another, Venugopal in both

Rediff.com24 May 2022

To chart the Congress's future course, its chief Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday formed three groups -- on political affairs for guidance on key issues, task force-2024 to implement the Udaipur 'Nav Sankalp' declaration, and another to coordinate the October 2 'harat Jodo Yatra.

Royals face the poll heat in Rajasthan

Royals face the poll heat in Rajasthan

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Three out of the four royal scions who are contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Rajasthan will face a tough challenge. P B Chandra profiles the regal candidates.

What made DK Shivakumar accept Karnataka dy CM post

What made DK Shivakumar accept Karnataka dy CM post

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Several top Congress leaders from party chief Mallikarjun Kharge to former party chiefs Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi were involved in the hectic parleys with Siddaramaiah and D K Shivakumar, which finally helped to break the logjam over the top post in Karnataka.

Andaman gang-rape: Chargesheet filed against ex-chief secretary, 2 others

Andaman gang-rape: Chargesheet filed against ex-chief secretary, 2 others

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

The SIT headed by Monika Bhardwaj submitted the charge sheet on Friday.

ISL: Jamshedpur thump Kerala to jump to 2nd spot

ISL: Jamshedpur thump Kerala to jump to 2nd spot

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Kerala have dropped to fifth with 23 points from 14 games.

After historic Moon landing, ISRO launches maiden solar mission Aditya- L1

After historic Moon landing, ISRO launches maiden solar mission Aditya- L1

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

The successful launch of the maiden solar mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation came on the heels of the historic lunar landing mission - Chandrayaan-3.