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BJP likely to keep big 4 portfolios, culture, education

BJP likely to keep big 4 portfolios, culture, education

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

There is a view that heavyweight portfolios like home, finance, defence and external affairs besides education and culture, two ministries with strong ideological hues, will be kept by the BJP, while its allies can get anywhere between five to eight cabinet berths.

Goa's 'save the frog', J-K's 'back to village': Themes of R-Day tableaux

Goa's 'save the frog', J-K's 'back to village': Themes of R-Day tableaux

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Out of the total 22 tableaux, 16 were of various states and UTs and six of ministries, departments and the National Disaster Response Force.

57 MLAs renominated in BJP's 4th list for MP polls

57 MLAs renominated in BJP's 4th list for MP polls

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

With this, the ruling BJP has so far declared candidates for 136 seats. Earlier, the BJP had announced 79 candidates, including two lists of 39 each, and another list of one nominee.

There's no stopping Kamal!

There's no stopping Kamal!

Rediff.com8 May 2008

Now, 48 years and innumerable awards later, the talented actor is taking on ten roles in his Tamil film Dasavatharam, which incidently was written by him and directed by K S Ravikumar.

Diminishes himself further: Cong on Azad's criticism

Diminishes himself further: Cong on Azad's criticism

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

'After such a long career, courtesy entirely the party he's been tasked to slander, by giving interviews indiscriminately, Mr. Azad diminishes himself further'

Preparing for 'worst-case scenario': IAF chief

Preparing for 'worst-case scenario': IAF chief

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

"We continue to be operationally deployed and ever vigilant," he said, adding the IAF continues to monitor all Chinese activities along the LAC.

77.15% voter turnout in MP assembly polls

77.15% voter turnout in MP assembly polls

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Madhya Pradesh assembly polls have recorded a voter turnout of 77.15 per cent, which is 1.52 per cent higher than in 2018, as per the latest data released by the Election Commission of India.

Contests That Startled India

Contests That Startled India

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Lok Sabha constituencies that sprung a surprise in the 2024 polls.

Quota for OBCs, IPL team: Cong releases manifesto for MP poll

Quota for OBCs, IPL team: Cong releases manifesto for MP poll

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

The opposition Congress listed 59 promises in its 106-page manifesto, with assurances for all sections of the society, including farmers, women and government employees.

Gogamedi murder accused planned to flee abroad: Police

Gogamedi murder accused planned to flee abroad: Police

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

Sources said the duo attackers -- Rohit Rathore of Jaipur and Nitin Fauji of Haryana's Mahendragarh -- had planned to flee the country and had been allegedly promised Rs 50,000 each to kill Gogamedi.

Prez, PM pay last respects to Ram Vilas Paswan

Prez, PM pay last respects to Ram Vilas Paswan

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Paswan, one of the most prominent Dalit leaders of the country who had been a part of several governments headed by rival parties, died on Thursday at the age of 74.

Ex-MLA among 12 booked for Haryana leader's murder, govt assures CBI probe

Ex-MLA among 12 booked for Haryana leader's murder, govt assures CBI probe

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij Monday said the probe into the killing of Indian National Lok Dal (INLD)'s state unit chief Nafe Singh Rathee will be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation even as 12 people including a former MLA were booked in connection with the murder.

MPs use e-cars, bikes to reach Parliament for Winter Session

MPs use e-cars, bikes to reach Parliament for Winter Session

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Several MPs on Monday made a statement against pollution in the national capital by riding bicycles, sporting masks and even choosing electric vehicles over fuel guzzlers as they arrived for the Winter Session of Parliament.

Shivraj evades question on becoming MP CM again

Shivraj evades question on becoming MP CM again

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday said his party would pull off a spectacular victory in the state assembly elections, but evaded a direct reply to a question whether he would be the chief minister for the fifth time, as he just said 'Bharatiya Janata Party Zindabad'.

PHOTOS: What was Modi up to in Singapore

PHOTOS: What was Modi up to in Singapore

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

From signing key agreements to having dinner at the popular Indian vegetarian restaurant Komala Vilas, here are the top moments of his visit.

Prez confers Bharat Ratna on Pranab, others

Prez confers Bharat Ratna on Pranab, others

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Hazarika and Deshmukh were given the Bharat Ratna posthumously.

Question mark over INDIA alliance as AAP releases 2nd candidates list for MP poll

Question mark over INDIA alliance as AAP releases 2nd candidates list for MP poll

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

The move of the Arvind Kejriwal-led party has further reduced the possibility of the INDIA bloc alliance working in the MP elections.

How much will Congress's election guarantees cost?

How much will Congress's election guarantees cost?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

'Right to apprenticeship means that anyone below the age of 25 years with a diploma or other qualifications can demand an apprenticeship with a private, a public sector company or a government organisation. And when he/she demands this, it is the obligation of the government to provide it.'

Vinesh gets what she demanded after public spat with WFI

Vinesh gets what she demanded after public spat with WFI

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

WFI obtains accreditation of Vinesh Phogat's coach and physio for Asia Olympic qualifier

Won't ban Bajrang Dal if Cong wins in MP, says Digvijaya

Won't ban Bajrang Dal if Cong wins in MP, says Digvijaya

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Singh also defended Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Kamal Nath over the latter's comments on 'Hindu Rashtra.'

'If Scindia were to be made CM...'

'If Scindia were to be made CM...'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

'...the Congress tally in 2028 would further plummet under 50.' 'A fresh face as CM would further strengthen the BJP and weaken the Congress in Madhya Pradesh.'

PIX: Netas get rakhis tied on their wrists on Raksha Bandhan

PIX: Netas get rakhis tied on their wrists on Raksha Bandhan

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders celebrated Raksha Bandhan on Thursday.

Rahul Gandhi asked to vacate official bungalow by April 22

Rahul Gandhi asked to vacate official bungalow by April 22

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

The notice to Gandhi to vacate the 12, Tughlaq Lane bungalow was served by the Housing Committee of the Lok Sabha and follows the disqualification notice issued last week.

Top B'desh, SL, Nepal leaders to attend Modi's swearing-in ceremony

Top B'desh, SL, Nepal leaders to attend Modi's swearing-in ceremony

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Jugnauth are set to be invited to Modi's swearing-in ceremony.

Protests over rape, murder of woman vet in Telangana

Protests over rape, murder of woman vet in Telangana

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

The local bar association has resolved not to offer any legal assistance to the accused in the case.

PIX: Deepa Malik basks in Khel Ratna glory

PIX: Deepa Malik basks in Khel Ratna glory

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Deepa Malik became the first Indian woman para-athlete and the oldest to be conferred the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award

MP polls: 6 Scindia loyalists who revolted in 2020 lose, 7 win

MP polls: 6 Scindia loyalists who revolted in 2020 lose, 7 win

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

A revolt by 22 MLAs had led to the collapse of the Kamal Nath-led Congress government in March 2020.

Pranab's condition unchanged, still on life support: Hospital

Pranab's condition unchanged, still on life support: Hospital

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

'The condition of Hon'ble Shri Pranab Mukherjee remains unchanged this morning (14 August 2020). He is under intensive care and continues to be on ventilatory support. His vital parameters are presently stable,' the hospital said in a statement.

IISc cancels talk on UAPA, over 100 academics, students protest

IISc cancels talk on UAPA, over 100 academics, students protest

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

More than 500 scientists, academicians and students have written to the Bengaluru-based IISc expressing dismay over the cancellation of a discussion on anti-terror law UAPA that was to be led by student activists Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita.

MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan's brother-in-law joins Congress

MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan's brother-in-law joins Congress

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

Sanjay Singh Masani said the state needs Congress's chief Kamal Nath not Chouhan as the CM.

Why Kamal Haasan made the Godse remark now

Why Kamal Haasan made the Godse remark now

Rediff.com15 May 2019

'The Godse controversy may have helped Kamal Haasan reach out to a larger audience, both inside the state and outside, coming as it does when the main campaign for elections 19 is over and only those in the four assembly bypoll constituencies are drudging along,' says N Sathiya Moorthy.

India first, citizen first, says Modi ahead of Budget Session

India first, citizen first, says Modi ahead of Budget Session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

"The ray of hope being seen by the world will glow brighter -- for this, I firmly believe the finance minister will make all efforts to meet these aspirations," Modi said.

Scindia aide quits BJP, returns to Congress in election year

Scindia aide quits BJP, returns to Congress in election year

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Madhya Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party executive committee member Baijnath Singh Yadav, a loyalist of Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, quit the saffron party on Wednesday to return to the Congress fold, months ahead of the assembly elections.

Heavy security cover at Delhi borders

Heavy security cover at Delhi borders

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Security personnel have also been deployed at the Red Fort.

Tharoor meets Mistry for nomination formalities, to collect forms on Sep 24

Tharoor meets Mistry for nomination formalities, to collect forms on Sep 24

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Tharoor reached the AICC headquarters in New Delhi and spoke to Mistry at his office, a day before the Congress' central election authority is to issue the notification for the polls to elect the next Congress president.

PHOTOS: Netas, common man vote in MP, C'garh poll

PHOTOS: Netas, common man vote in MP, C'garh poll

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

The voting for Madhya Pradesh's all 230 assembly seats was held on Friday, November 17, while Chhattisgarh voted in the second phase of the election.

Delhi most polluted city in India in 2022: Report

Delhi most polluted city in India in 2022: Report

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

PM2.5 pollution in the national capital has reduced by over 7 per cent in four years, from 108 micrograms per cubic metre in 2019 to 99.71 micrograms per cubic metre in 2022, the report by NCAP Tracker said.

Govt can't suppress my voice in Parliament: Chidambaram

Govt can't suppress my voice in Parliament: Chidambaram

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

The former finance minister, who walked out of jail on Wednesday night, joined other Congress MPs voicing their protest against the steep hike in onion prices.

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 29

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 29

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Friday, September 29.

'Coward' RPN Singh tried to dislodge Jharkhand govt: Cong

'Coward' RPN Singh tried to dislodge Jharkhand govt: Cong

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Congress spokesperson Gourav Vallabh said Singh was 'not fully committed' towards the party's ideology and that is why he left this fight midway to join the saffron party.