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PMO gets over 61,000 public grievances per month

PMO gets over 61,000 public grievances per month

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Over 61,000 public grievances related to a range of issues are received by the Prime Minister's Office every month, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday.

India-Germany ties a model of success, says Modi, as 2 nations sign $10.5 bn green deal

India-Germany ties a model of success, says Modi, as 2 nations sign $10.5 bn green deal

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that the partnership between India and Germany could serve as an example of success in a complex world as the two sides inked several agreements focused on sustainable development under which India would receive USD 10.5 billion assistance by 2030 to boost the use of clean energy.

Amarjit named India captain for FIFA U-17 World Cup

Amarjit named India captain for FIFA U-17 World Cup

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Midfielder Amarjit Singh has been unanimously elected as the captain of Indian team for the upcoming FIFA Under-17 World Cup to be held next month.

'Politics in Assam is quite polarised'

'Politics in Assam is quite polarised'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

'The message has gone loud and clear (among the people of Assam) that the BJP is only interested in polarising (the country) and they are basically interested in (capturing votes in) the Hindi heartland and they don't bother much about rest of India.'

Govt constitutes GoM to roll out J-K development plans

Govt constitutes GoM to roll out J-K development plans

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

The GoM will suggest various development, economic and social steps to be taken for the two UTs which will come into existence on October 31, sources said.

Every Indian must feel proud that Modi was called country's father: MoS

Every Indian must feel proud that Modi was called country's father: MoS

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

India is being respected in a way which was rare in the past, Singh said.

64 witnesses examined by CBI in Saradha scam: Govt

64 witnesses examined by CBI in Saradha scam: Govt

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

In a written reply, Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said three cases in West Bengal and one case in Odisha have been registered by CBI.

96% of 22 lakh public grouses since 2014 disposed: MoS

96% of 22 lakh public grouses since 2014 disposed: MoS

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Union minister Jitendra Singh said on Friday that the number of public grievances received by the government has increased from 2 lakh in 2014 to nearly 22 lakh at present, and added the 10-fold rise reflects the trust people have shown in the current dispensation.

Absconding businessman in Andaman gang-rape case arrested in Haryana

Absconding businessman in Andaman gang-rape case arrested in Haryana

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

The Andaman and Nicobar police have arrested a Port Blair-based businessman, carrying a reward of Rs 1 lakh, from Haryana in connection with a gang rape case, an officer said on Monday.

1 killed, 14 injured in IED blast outside Udhampur court complex

1 killed, 14 injured in IED blast outside Udhampur court complex

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Dilbag Singh said preliminary investigation suggests it to be 'an act of terrorists but we are investigating the case'.

Bharat Jodo Yatra at J-K's Samba under tight security after Jammu twin blasts

Bharat Jodo Yatra at J-K's Samba under tight security after Jammu twin blasts

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

The Congress said the foot march, being led by party leader Rahul Gandhi, will proceed according to its schedule and reach Jammu on Monday afternoon.

Hope there are good debates in Parl: PM ahead of budget session

Hope there are good debates in Parl: PM ahead of budget session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Modi said that he wanted a vast and qualitative discussion on financial issues in both the houses.

SC grants 3-month bail to Tyagi, accused in Haridwar hate speech case

SC grants 3-month bail to Tyagi, accused in Haridwar hate speech case

Rediff.com17 May 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted three months interim bail to Jitendra Narayan Singh Tyagi in connection with the Haridwar Dharma Sansad case involving alleged inflammatory speeches made against Muslims.

Sports Minister invites comments on draft Sports bill

Sports Minister invites comments on draft Sports bill

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Sports Minister Jitendra Singh has sent the draft of the National Sports Development Bill to the leaders of various political parties of the both the Houses and eminent sportspersons, inviting their comments on the proposed bill.

Rape accused Andaman ex-CS in police custody, cops to quiz him with others

Rape accused Andaman ex-CS in police custody, cops to quiz him with others

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

The three accused were taken to the Police Line by the special investigation team headed by IPS officer Monika Bhardwaj for a joint interrogation.

What Are Rakul-Jackky Celebrating?

What Are Rakul-Jackky Celebrating?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Ritiesh Deshmukh's directorial debut Ved has done terrific business at the box office, and the Deshmukh family invited their friends over to celebrate.

Vikram-S opens new doors for India's space programme

Vikram-S opens new doors for India's space programme

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

The 6-metre tall launch vehicle Vikram-S is named after Vikram Sarabhai, the father of the country's space programme and lifted off at 11.30 am.

Modi-led panels to meet again to choose CIC, CVC chiefs

Modi-led panels to meet again to choose CIC, CVC chiefs

Rediff.com23 May 2015

Another meeting will be called next week at a mutually-convenient date.

LS passes Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Bill

LS passes Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Bill

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Introducing the Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Bill, 2020, Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy said it was a demand of the people of Jammu and Kashmir that the language they speak should be the official language.

Outsource now! Save thousands of dollars

Outsource now! Save thousands of dollars

Rediff.com29 Jul 2004

Companies can save thousands of dollars by outsourcing the development of custom-software projects to low-cost, offshore locations such as India and China, say researchers.

Lawyers open fire in Delhi's Tis Hazari court after clash

Lawyers open fire in Delhi's Tis Hazari court after clash

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

A firing incident was reported in the Tis Hazari court premises in New Delhi on Wednesday, the police said, adding that two groups of lawyers were allegedly involved in opening fire.

Govt report on next-gen civil services stresses on tech in governance

Govt report on next-gen civil services stresses on tech in governance

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Governments need to proactively plan for attracting and retaining the next generation of talent for its civil services, an official report has said.

High drama as TMC leaders holding dharna outside EC office held

High drama as TMC leaders holding dharna outside EC office held

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

A 10-member delegation of Trinamool Congress (TMC) had announced the dharna after meeting a full bench of the Election Commission (EC) to press their demand.

NC suffers major jolt in Jammu, two prominent leaders quit party

NC suffers major jolt in Jammu, two prominent leaders quit party

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

The National Conference suffered a major setback in Jammu as two prominent leaders Devender Rana and Surjit Singh Slathia resigned from the party on Sunday.

UPSC takes 31 pvt sector experts as jt secretaries

UPSC takes 31 pvt sector experts as jt secretaries

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Minister of state for personnel Jitendra Singh said it is a major step to place the right talent for the right role.

Govt, Oppn spar over who did more for space mission

Govt, Oppn spar over who did more for space mission

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

During the day-long debate, the lines between science and religion often got blurred with many invoking religious texts and the contribution of 'rishi munis' to highlight India's tryst with the extra-terrestrial world.

Modi inaugurates new Parliament, installs sacred Sengol in Lok Sabha

Modi inaugurates new Parliament, installs sacred Sengol in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Parliament building Sunday morning and installed the scared 'Sengol' in the Lok Sabha chamber, right next to the Speaker's chair, after performing a puja.

Delhi CS assault: CCTV at Kejriwal's house tampered with, claim cops

Delhi CS assault: CCTV at Kejriwal's house tampered with, claim cops

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

On February 20, the Chief Secretary had alleged that he was beaten up by two Aam Aadmi Party MLAs Amanatullah Khan and Prakash Jarwal at Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's house, where he had been called for an emergency meeting.

Gandhis, Mamata, Kejri, Nitish stay out of INDIA coordination panel

Gandhis, Mamata, Kejri, Nitish stay out of INDIA coordination panel

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The Opposition INDIA bloc on Friday finalised a 14-member coordination-cum-election strategy committee comprising members of various parties, and it will function as the alliance's highest decision-making body and start work on seat-sharing immediately, sources said.

Jaitley's health deteriorates: AIIMS sources

Jaitley's health deteriorates: AIIMS sources

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

The AIIMS has not issued any bulletin on Jaitley's health since August 10.

Rajnath, Kejriwal among leaders visiting AIIMS to see Jaitley

Rajnath, Kejriwal among leaders visiting AIIMS to see Jaitley

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

The AIIMS has not issued any bulletin on Jaitley's health condition since August 10.

NHRC seeks reply from states, UTs on steps taken to ensure dignity of dead

NHRC seeks reply from states, UTs on steps taken to ensure dignity of dead

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The NHRC said it has taken suo motu cognisance of the issues related to the cremation and undignified treatment of dead bodies as raised by Jitendra Singh Shunty, a member of its Core Group of Human Rights Defenders.

Chandrayan-3 goes where no one has been before -- Moon's south pole

Chandrayan-3 goes where no one has been before -- Moon's south pole

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Chandrayaan 3 follows the Chandrayaan 2 mission which did not achieve the desired soft landing on the surface of the moon in 2019, disappointing the scientists.

Ministry welcomes IOC's softening of stand on IOA

Ministry welcomes IOC's softening of stand on IOA

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

The Sports Ministry welcomed the International Olympic Committee's decision to revoke India's suspension if the IOA holds its polls next year, saying that its own efforts have had a role to play in the world body's new stand.

Family pensions upper ceiling raised from Rs 45,000 to Rs 1,25,000 per month

Family pensions upper ceiling raised from Rs 45,000 to Rs 1,25,000 per month

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

"The amount of both the family pensions will now be restricted to Rs 1,25,000 per month, which is over two and half times higher than the earlier limit," said Singh, the Minister of State for Personnel.

Giriraj Singh meets Bihar riots accused in jail, says they were framed

Giriraj Singh meets Bihar riots accused in jail, says they were framed

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

The meeting lasted for 30 minutes, where Singh inquired about their well-being.

The 'big' candidates contesting in phase 2

The 'big' candidates contesting in phase 2

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

The country is all set for the second round of elections on April 18 in the ongoing seven-phase Lok Sabha polls that will elect 543 members to the lower house of Parliament. Going to polls in the second phase will be 95 seats in 12 states and one Union Territory. Here is a look at some of the big names contesting in phase two of Lok Sabha elections.

'Surrender' before Delhi police: AAP advises Bharti

'Surrender' before Delhi police: AAP advises Bharti

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Sources said the party was upset with Bharti as it is unable to contact him.

Karnataka verdict: 'BJP's southward march has begun'

Karnataka verdict: 'BJP's southward march has begun'

Rediff.com15 May 2018

With the Bharatiya Janata Party set for an impressive win in the Karnataka assembly poll, its leaders described the victory as an endorsement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's development agenda and claimed that people have rejected divisive, toxic and negative agenda of the Congress.

Increase in flunked dope tests worries Sports Minister

Increase in flunked dope tests worries Sports Minister

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

More than 250 sportspersons have flunked dope tests conducted by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) in the last two years with powerlifters and weightlifters topping the drug offenders' list.