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National Games: Kujur, Yarraji shine with sprint golds

National Games: Kujur, Yarraji shine with sprint golds

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Rising sprinter Animesh Kujur and star hurdler Jyothi Yarraji picked up their third and second gold medals respectively at the National Games.

Nitish drops hints he may pass on mantle to Tejashwi

Nitish drops hints he may pass on mantle to Tejashwi

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Notably, Yadav, the younger son of Rashtriya Janata Dal's founding president Lalu Prasad, had steered the 'Mahagathbandhan', which then did not have the chief minister on its side, to an impressive electoral performance in 2020 assembly polls in which the National Democratic Alliance could barely scrape through.

C S Setty: SBI's New Boss

C S Setty: SBI's New Boss

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

'You will see him frequently asking customers -- especially retail -- about service experience, pain points, areas of improvement and suggestions.'

CBI reopens case against Lalu, grand alliance cries foul

CBI reopens case against Lalu, grand alliance cries foul

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

The central agency which is often accused, by parties opposed to the BJP, of having become a political instrument in the hands of the party ruling the Centre, has reopened inquiry into a case against Prasad which it had closed last year.

Gujarati writer Raghuveer Chaudhary to receive Jnanpith Award

Gujarati writer Raghuveer Chaudhary to receive Jnanpith Award

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Eminent Gujarati novelist, poet and critic Raghuveer Chaudhary has been chosen for the prestigious Jnanpith Award for 2015, the literary organisation has announced.

IPL 2025: GT's bowling unit could be best

IPL 2025: GT's bowling unit could be best

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

The upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is likely to see bowlers playing a crucial role in the success of teams.

Bihar SHO lynched in Bengal: 7 cops suspended

Bihar SHO lynched in Bengal: 7 cops suspended

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

Seven Bihar police personnel, including Circle Inspector, Manish Kumar, were suspended in Kishanganj Bihar on Sunday on the charges of dereliction of duty.

RJD leader refuses to step down as Bihar assembly Speaker

RJD leader refuses to step down as Bihar assembly Speaker

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Bihar assembly Speaker Awadh Bihari Chaudhary, against whom the newly formed National Democratic Alliance government has moved a no-confidence motion, on Wednesday dug in his heels.

33 first-timers among Modi's council of ministers

33 first-timers among Modi's council of ministers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Those joining Prime Minister Narendra Modi's council of ministers for the first time include three former chief ministers -- Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Madhya Pradesh), Manohar Lal Khattar (Haryana) and H D Kumaraswamy (Karnataka).

Nitish 'condemns himself', apologises in assembly and outside

Nitish 'condemns himself', apologises in assembly and outside

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday apologised in both Houses of the legislature, as well as outside, for remarks made a day before on the importance of women's education to control population growth.

Rekha Gupta, Only Lady CM In 20 NDA Ruled States/UTs

Rekha Gupta, Only Lady CM In 20 NDA Ruled States/UTs

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Rekha Gupta had the support of the RSS, which actively participated in the Delhi assembly poll campaign to help the BJP win.

Trinamool wins Jayant Chaudhary's seat, Samajwadi 3rd

Trinamool wins Jayant Chaudhary's seat, Samajwadi 3rd

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

The Trinamool Congress on Friday made its foray into Uttar Pradesh by winning the Mat assembly bye-election. TMC candidate Shyam Sundar Sharma defeated his nearest rival Yogesh Chaudhary of the Rashtriya Lok Dal by 6,604 votes

Galwan martyr issue rocks Bihar assembly, BJP MLAs walk out

Galwan martyr issue rocks Bihar assembly, BJP MLAs walk out

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The opposition MLAs staged a demonstration in front of the premises before the commencement of assembly proceedings condemning the arrest of Vaishali resident Raj Kapoor Singh, whose son Army jawan Jai Kishore Singh had died fighting Chinese troops in Galwan.

Officers with Ardh Kumbh experience to handle Maha Kumbh post stampede

Officers with Ardh Kumbh experience to handle Maha Kumbh post stampede

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

The Uttar Pradesh government has deployed two senior IAS officers, who were part of the team that successfully conducted the 2019 Ardh Kumbh, to oversee the smooth conduct of the Maha Kumbh Mela in the wake of the recent stampede that left at least 30 pilgrims dead. The officers, Ashish Goyal and Bhanu Chandra Goswami, have extensive experience in administration in Prayagraj, including crowd management and inter-agency coordination. They will join Mela Adhikari Vijay Kiran Anand, forming a trio that was part of the mega fair six years ago. The government has also deployed additional senior police officers to strengthen security and crowd management ahead of Basant Panchami, one of the key bathing days of the festival, on February 3.

Will be with NDA forever, Nitish tells Modi at Bihar event

Will be with NDA forever, Nitish tells Modi at Bihar event

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

Speaking on the occasion of the unveiling function of various projects first in Aurangabad and then in Begusarai district by Modi, Kumar also said that he is confident that the NDA will win more than 400 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

Nitish's Red Roses For Lalu

Nitish's Red Roses For Lalu

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar walked to 10, Circular Road, from his home at 1, Aney Marg to meet his old comrade-turned political adversary-turned ally.

Top-Up Home Loan May Cost Your Home!

Top-Up Home Loan May Cost Your Home!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

'If the borrower can't repay the loan due to lack of income or losses from speculative activities, they risk defaulting on it.' 'This could lead to the bank seizing the property.'

UP man says daughter killed for refusing to vote for SP

UP man says daughter killed for refusing to vote for SP

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

A 23-year-old Dalit woman was found dead in Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh, with her family alleging she was killed for refusing to vote for the Samajwadi Party in the Karhal assembly bypoll. Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the woman's death. The incident has escalated into a political controversy, with the BJP accusing the SP of creating an atmosphere of terror and the SP alleging that the Election Commission is turning a blind eye to the BJP's alleged misuse of government machinery. The bypoll in Karhal is being contested by the SP's Tej Pratap Singh and his 'fufa' Anujesh Pratap Singh, with the BSP also fielding a candidate.

Anlakhya, India's Defence Game Changer

Anlakhya, India's Defence Game Changer

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

IIT Kanpur has announced a breakthrough in stealth technology, which would make tanks and fighter aircraft invisible, or near-invisible to enemy radar.

Nitish moves trust vote, 3 RJD MLAs sit on govt side

Nitish moves trust vote, 3 RJD MLAs sit on govt side

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Kumar, who heads the Janata Dal-United, moved the motion soon after the House passed a proposal for the removal of Rashtriya Janata Dal's Awadh Bihari Chaudhary as Speaker of the assembly.

Caste survey: 34% Bihar families earn less than Rs 200/day

Caste survey: 34% Bihar families earn less than Rs 200/day

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

The percentage of households who live on less than Rs 6,000 a month or less than Rs 200 a day among the Scheduled tribe households (42.91 per cent) was almost the same as among scheduled caste households (42.78 per cent).

'You're drunk': Nitish yells at BJP MLAs in Bihar assembly

'You're drunk': Nitish yells at BJP MLAs in Bihar assembly

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

According to Santosh Kumar, the superintendent of police of Saran district, three persons each have died in Isuapur and Mashrak police station areas after allegedly consuming spurious liquor on Tuesday night.

Rajasthan Cong rebel who slapped SDM held after violence, arson

Rajasthan Cong rebel who slapped SDM held after violence, arson

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Independent MLA candidate Naresh Meena was arrested on Thursday following high drama and escalating violence in which a mob assaulted a PTI reporter and video cameraperson and burnt their camera.

Former Haryana CM Om Prakash Chautala dead

Former Haryana CM Om Prakash Chautala dead

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Indian National Lok Dal president and five-time Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala died in Gurugram on Friday at the age of 89.

Yarraji, Shirse smash National Games hurdles records

Yarraji, Shirse smash National Games hurdles records

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Andhra Pradesh's Jyothi Yarraji and Tejas Shirse of Maharashtra won their third successive gold medals in the women's 110m hurdles and men's 100m hurdles respectively at the National Games in Dehradun.

What's Stalin Doing At A Kalyanam?

What's Stalin Doing At A Kalyanam?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

What some of our politicians were up to.

Agni, Jigra, Mismatched, Squid Game...

Agni, Jigra, Mismatched, Squid Game...

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

The OTT releases in December...

Bihar dy speaker says Sinha didn't want Dalit to preside over House

Bihar dy speaker says Sinha didn't want Dalit to preside over House

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

Bihar Assembly Deputy Speaker Maheshwar Hazari on Wednesday accused outgoing Speaker Vijay Kumar Sinha of having "insulted Dalits" by denying him the opportunity to conduct proceedings of the House after stepping down.

SC reserves verdict on termination of 2 women judicial officers

SC reserves verdict on termination of 2 women judicial officers

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

The Supreme Court of India reserved its judgment on Tuesday in a case concerning the termination of two female judicial officers by the Madhya Pradesh High Court. The court had previously stated that judges should avoid social media and expressing opinions on judgments, emphasizing a "hermit life" and "work like a horse" approach. The case involves six women civil judges who were terminated for alleged unsatisfactory performance. Four were subsequently reinstated, but two, Aditi Kumar Sharma and Sarita Chaudhary, remained terminated. The court is considering the cases of these two judges, who joined the Madhya Pradesh judicial service in 2018 and 2017, respectively. The court is also considering arguments regarding potential violations of fundamental rights related to the termination process, including claims of unfair work assessment during maternity and child care leave.

Meet Nitish's new team including his two deputies

Meet Nitish's new team including his two deputies

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

A 14-member council of ministers, headed by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, was on Monday sworn in by Governor Phagu Chauhan.

BJP's NK Yadav to be new speaker of Bihar assembly

BJP's NK Yadav to be new speaker of Bihar assembly

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

He has served as a minister in all the previous National Democratic Alliance governments in Bihar. He was the minister for the road construction department in the last government.

BJP to get 2 deputy CMs in new Bihar govt?

BJP to get 2 deputy CMs in new Bihar govt?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Senior BJP leader Tarkishore Prasad told PTI-Video that "most certainly" Choudhary and Sinha will be the party's choice for the post of deputy CMs.

GST rates on host of goods rejigged

GST rates on host of goods rejigged

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Term life insurance policies, and senior citizens' health insurance premium are likely to be exempted from GST as most members of a state ministerial panel favoured cutting taxes to benefit the common man, an official said on Saturday. The GoM to decide on GST on health and life insurance premiums in its meeting on Saturday decided to exempt GST on premiums paid by individuals, other than senior citizens, for health insurance with coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh. However, 18 per cent GST will continue to be levied for health insurance cover of over Rs 5 lakh.

Can rising temple-mosque disputes shape UP polls in 2027?

Can rising temple-mosque disputes shape UP polls in 2027?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

With the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls scheduled for 2027, political experts are observing an increasing trend of temple-mosque disputes in the state, leading to heightened polarization. Recent bypolls saw the use of divisive slogans, and analysts believe this trend will intensify as the 2027 elections approach. The recent surge in claims about the existence of Hindu temples at the sites of mosques in various cities has fueled this polarization. The BJP-led government has been accused of promoting communal polarization, while opposition parties like the SP have criticized the ruling party's actions. The RSS chief has called for restraint in raising new temple-related disputes. Experts predict that communal polarization is likely to escalate in the coming days.

Muzaffarnagar: Why This Minister Will Breathe Easy

Muzaffarnagar: Why This Minister Will Breathe Easy

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

With the RLD part of the NDA now, Sanjeev Kumar Balyan would expect an easier contest than five years back when the RLD, SP and BSP had an alliance.

Rahul, Priyanka to visit Sambhal with Cong MPs

Rahul, Priyanka to visit Sambhal with Cong MPs

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi along with the five other Congress MPs from Uttar Pradesh will visit violence-hit Sambhal on Wednesday, party's state unit chief Ajay Rai said.

21 die in Bihar hooch tragedy; triggers political slugfest

21 die in Bihar hooch tragedy; triggers political slugfest

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Sale and consumption of alcohol was completely banned in Bihar by the Nitish Kumar government in April, 2016.

Stalemate in Bihar assembly ends as speaker revokes suspension of BJP MLA

Stalemate in Bihar assembly ends as speaker revokes suspension of BJP MLA

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

The BJP MLAs, who had staged a demonstration outside the assembly during the first half and marched to the Raj Bhavan during the lunch hour, were summoned by the speaker when the House reassembled at 2 pm.

SC slams HC for sacking woman judge over miscarriage

SC slams HC for sacking woman judge over miscarriage

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

The Supreme Court of India has criticized the Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision to sack a woman judge due to performance concerns, without considering the impact of a miscarriage on her ability to work. The court questioned the lack of similar criteria for male judges and highlighted the mental and physical trauma associated with a miscarriage. The case involves six women civil judges who were terminated by the state government over alleged unsatisfactory performance. While the high court reinstated four judges, the fate of the other two, including the judge who suffered a miscarriage, remains uncertain. The Supreme Court has issued notices to the high court registry and the judicial officers involved, seeking clarification on the termination criteria and emphasizing the importance of considering factors beyond quantitative performance assessments.

Dhire dhire...: Nitish's cryptic reply to denial of special status for Bihar

Dhire dhire...: Nitish's cryptic reply to denial of special status for Bihar

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Leaders of the JD-U, which has two ministers in the Union government, insist that the resolution also spoke of "special package and other types of help" and that Bihar could still get a lot from Narendra Modi government.