News for 'Joint Conference of Chief Ministers'

Doklam effect: Army to boost infrastructure along China border

Doklam effect: Army to boost infrastructure along China border

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Some organisational changes are likely in some of the key army formations.

HC asks Kejriwal, AAP leaders to respond in defamation case

HC asks Kejriwal, AAP leaders to respond in defamation case

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

The court also asked Kejriwal and other leaders of his party to file original documents related to the allegations levelled in the suit against them in one week.

India reports first case of Coronavirus; Kerala woman tests positive

India reports first case of Coronavirus; Kerala woman tests positive

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The government will also evacuate Indians on Friday from China's Wuhan city, the epicentre of the deadly Coronavirus, which has spread to at least 17 countries already.

Power Games in the Indian Ocean

Power Games in the Indian Ocean

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

India cannot choose its geography and devise regional strategies to dovetail into the Western Indian Ocean hypothesis conceived in the Pentagon, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Iran, world powers agree on framework for nuclear deal

Iran, world powers agree on framework for nuclear deal

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

At scaling back Tehran's nuclear programme and relieving the Islamic Republic from the sanctions

US-India ties: One step forward, two steps back

US-India ties: One step forward, two steps back

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Trump's visit symbolised heightened partisanship and a return to chemistry between leaders defining bilateral ties, notes Kashish Parpiani.

Did India show a lack of spine in Dharamsala?

Did India show a lack of spine in Dharamsala?

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Cancelling Uighur leader Dolkun Isa's visa could have been a mutual face-saving exercise for New Delhi and Beijing.

Assam polls: AASU-AJYCP's party plans to contest 80-100 seats

Assam polls: AASU-AJYCP's party plans to contest 80-100 seats

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

After the 18-member 'Assam Advisory Committee' suggested the two organisations to form a political party, a source close to the development said the new outfit will be launched within the next 10 days.

Flood-ravaged Jammu Kashmir to get Rs 2,437-crore aid from Centre

Flood-ravaged Jammu Kashmir to get Rs 2,437-crore aid from Centre

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

The Centre on Tuesday announced an additional package of Rs 2,437 crore for reconstruction and rehabilitation of flood-ravaged Jammu and Kashmir.

AAP alleges CWG-like scam in DDCA under Jaitley

AAP alleges CWG-like scam in DDCA under Jaitley

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

The party said that the Delhi cricket body had become a den of corruption during Jaitley's 13-year rule.

EC probes complaints of poll code violation by Modi amid attack from Opposition

EC probes complaints of poll code violation by Modi amid attack from Opposition

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The prime minister had violated the model code of conduct by holding a 'roadshow' after voting in the Gujarat assembly polls, Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala alleged.

Revealed: 5 outcomes from Modi's Israel visit

Revealed: 5 outcomes from Modi's Israel visit

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Israel is determined to take the bilateral engagement to a different level that goes beyond defence hardware and intelligence software. Kanchan Gupta reports exclusively from Tel Aviv for Rediff.com

India, Russia likely to seal Mi-17 copters deal by yr end

India, Russia likely to seal Mi-17 copters deal by yr end

Rediff.com30 Jul 2017

Mikheev said Russia and India are holding talks with a view to sign a contract for 48 (Mi-17V-5) helicopters.

SC dismisses petitions seeking Rafale probe

SC dismisses petitions seeking Rafale probe

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The apex court said there was no occasion to doubt the decision-making process in the multi-billion dollar Rafale deal.

Don't rush to talk to Sharif, experts tell PM

Don't rush to talk to Sharif, experts tell PM

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

A group of former senior military and civil services officers has asked the government to cancel the proposed talks between the Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan in New York next month in view of unabated Pakistan-inspired terrorism against this country.

Jats call off quota agitation after meeting Haryana CM Khattar

Jats call off quota agitation after meeting Haryana CM Khattar

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

"Centre and state will soon begin the process of giving reservation, following the Delhi High court order," Khattar told reporters in a joint press conference along with All India Jat Aarakshan Sangharsh Samiti chairperson Yashpal Malik.

Rafale case: SC allows use of leaked documents

Rafale case: SC allows use of leaked documents

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

The Centre had submitted that privilege documents were procured by petitioners in an illegal way and used to support their review petitions against the December 14, 2018 judgment of the apex court dismissing all pleas challenging procurement of 36 Rafale fighter jets from France.

Our objective is peace: Pakistan PM on LoC row

Our objective is peace: Pakistan PM on LoC row

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday pledged to respond with "restraint and responsibility" to the situation at the Line of Control, saying there is a need for more diplomacy to achieve peace.

Style or substance? Which way will Trump's visit go?

Style or substance? Which way will Trump's visit go?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

With a decelerating economy that weakens India's hands on geopolitical issues, it will be interesting to know which way this trip will go.

Is Narendra Modi really an OBC?

Is Narendra Modi really an OBC?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

It is unusual to see Narendra Modi highlight his OBC status -- something he has never done in his long political career. Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com examines Modi's compulsions for bringing his caste to the foreground

SC reinstates Alok Verma as director but clips his wings

SC reinstates Alok Verma as director but clips his wings

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

The apex court said that he won't be allowed to take any major policy decision till the high-powered committee considers the issue of "divestment of power and authority".

Divesting CBI director of powers 'illegal': Kharge tells SC

Divesting CBI director of powers 'illegal': Kharge tells SC

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

In his petition, Kharge, who is the leader of the Congress in Lok Sabha, said only the three-member committee of leader of opposition, prime minister and the Chief Justice of India can take a decision on the appointment or removal of the CBI director as per the act.

World leaders in Paris for crucial UN climate summit

World leaders in Paris for crucial UN climate summit

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

A key UN climate change summit that will be attended by nearly 150 world leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicks off on Monday under the shadow of the deadly Paris terror attack to try to craft a long-term deal to limit carbon emissions.

Coronavirus cases rise to 100; more states shut malls, schools

Coronavirus cases rise to 100; more states shut malls, schools

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Maharashtra has reported 31 positive cases, Kerala 19, Uttar Pradesh 11, Delhi and Karnataka six each, Ladakh three, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan and Telangana two each; and Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Punjab one case each. The total number of confirmed cases also includes 17 foreigners -- 16 Italian tourists and a Canadian, it said.

How a small town in India is fighting coronavirus

How a small town in India is fighting coronavirus

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Far from the metros and big cities, the coronavirus crisis in the country's districts, towns and villages is being led by district magistrates.
The responsibility of keeping the pandemic under control lies with the DM or collector.
Subrat Kumar Sen, the young district magistrate of Saran, north Bihar, tells Rediff.com's Archana Masih how he and his staff are combating a crisis that no one has confronted before.

Loans from SBI, ICICI Bank to be cheaper

Loans from SBI, ICICI Bank to be cheaper

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

With the 50 bps rate cut now more banks are expected to reduce their base rate.

Congress to contest all 80 seats from Uttar Pradesh

Congress to contest all 80 seats from Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

To a question whether his party will not forge a coalition with any political party, Azad said, "If any political party is willing to accompany the Congress, and the Congress feels that it can fight the BJP, then it will be definitely accommodated."

'National lockdown could have been avoided'

'National lockdown could have been avoided'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

'Two days notice for the Janata Curfew.' 'Two-and-a-half days notice for lighting candles, but a mere four-hour notice for the lockdown without taking state governments into confidence.'

Congress alleges Rs 45,000-crore telecom scam

Congress alleges Rs 45,000-crore telecom scam

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Congress party has alleged that Modi government is surreptitiously taking steps to protect the interests of six leading telecom companies.

TMC to go it alone in polls; Mamata first to announce candidates

TMC to go it alone in polls; Mamata first to announce candidates

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Trinamool Congress will go it alone in next month's Assembly election in West Bengal, party supremo Mamata Banerjee on Friday said and declared the list of TMC candidates which included sports personalities, actors and journalists.

The new face of economic team at North Block

The new face of economic team at North Block

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Jaitley's team presents a quintessential mix of foreign-educated, intellectual technocrats and seasoned bureaucrats

A tough challenge awaits AirAsia chief in India

A tough challenge awaits AirAsia chief in India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Given the cost structure in the country, it won't be easy for AirAsia to offer 'Nano' fares and still make money.

Govt to make overtures to unions to call off Sept 2 stir

Govt to make overtures to unions to call off Sept 2 stir

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

The Left unions want concrete action and not just 'assurances'.

Leaders brace for G20 showdown over Syria

Leaders brace for G20 showdown over Syria

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Influential world leaders on Thursday braced for a showdown at the G20 summit over an imminent US-led action against Syria, as United States President Barack Obama's plan to launch military strikes cleared the first hurdle with a key Senate committee narrowly approving it.

Modi gave nothing but empty promises in two years: Congress

Modi gave nothing but empty promises in two years: Congress

Rediff.com26 May 2016

They claimed that what the country had witnessed in the last two years was just 'empty promises and gimmicks' and dubbed Modi government as 'most disappointing' ruling dispensation since independence.

US, China agree to expand military cooperation

US, China agree to expand military cooperation

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

The United States and China have agreed to expand military exchanges and exercises as part of efforts to build more stable bilateral ties amid tensions over cyber security.

Ishrat Jahan was Lashkar-e-Tayiba's suicide bomber: Headley

Ishrat Jahan was Lashkar-e-Tayiba's suicide bomber: Headley

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

In a significant claim, Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley on Thursday said that Ishrat Jahan -- who was killed in an alleged fake encounter in 2004 in Gujarat --was actually a suicide bomber of Lashkar-e-Tayiba terror outfit.

China must hear voice of world on terror: India on Azhar issue

China must hear voice of world on terror: India on Azhar issue

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Terrorism is a snake that bites the hand which feeds it: India to China

India, US to resume talks on investment pact; Obama lauds reforms

India, US to resume talks on investment pact; Obama lauds reforms

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Seeking to further strengthen bilateral economic relations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India and the US will "restart" discussions on the Social Security Agreement and resume talks on Bilateral Investment Treaty.

US supports two-state solution, thinking out of the box: Haley

US supports two-state solution, thinking out of the box: Haley

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

She added that Washington wants to facilitate both the Palestinian Authority and Israel coming together, 'being accountable' and moving forward for peace.