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Rumble of discontent over jobs runs through support for Modi in Gujarat

Rumble of discontent over jobs runs through support for Modi in Gujarat

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Nearly 3.64 lakh educated and "semi-educated" youngsters had registered with employment exchanges across Gujarat till December 2021, according to state government data.

All-party meet held ahead of Budget Session

All-party meet held ahead of Budget Session

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

The prime minister has called a meeting of chiefs of all parties having representatives in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on June 19 to discuss 'one nation, one election'.

'Dons Are More Decent Than Politicians'

'Dons Are More Decent Than Politicians'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

'I was wondering whether I would ever come out alive.'

Can Raavan's party make a mark in Indian politics?

Can Raavan's party make a mark in Indian politics?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

'Whether or not Chandrashekhar Azad succeeds or fails electorally, he has already made democratic politics more accountable to Dalits.'

What did Boris Johnson do in Gujarat?

What did Boris Johnson do in Gujarat?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

He is the first British prime minister to visit Gujarat.

2 terrorists behind attacks on migrant workers killed in Pulwama encounter

2 terrorists behind attacks on migrant workers killed in Pulwama encounter

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

Two Al-Badr terrorists, responsible for the recent attacks on migrant labourers in Kashmir, were killed in an overnight encounter with security forces in Pulwama district, the police said on Thursday.

In photos: UK's race to 10 Downing Street

In photos: UK's race to 10 Downing Street

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Theresa May's ruling Conservatives have not won outright majority in the UK parliament. Snapshots from Britain's post-Brexit snap general elections.

Delhi murder: Victim's parents demand death penalty for accused

Delhi murder: Victim's parents demand death penalty for accused

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The police said the victim, Sakshi, and the accused, 20-year-old Sahil, were in a "relationship" but had a quarrel on Saturday.

The Crown Season 5 Review

The Crown Season 5 Review

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

The new season of The Crown is a bit of a dreary watch, observes Deepa Gehlot.

Exclusive! Angry BJP MP plans to quit party

Exclusive! Angry BJP MP plans to quit party

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

'I don't believe in jumlebaazi.' 'Kahan hua hai sabka saath, sabka vikas?'

A 'king', a minister and an engineer fight to win Tizit

A 'king', a minister and an engineer fight to win Tizit

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The 'Angh' of Oting, Tahwang, is contesting the February 27 assembly polls on a Naga People's Front (NPF) ticket against the incumbent Bharatiya Janata Party MLA P Paiwang Konyak, who is a cabinet minister in the outgoing government.

No place for extremism in Bihar: Tejashwi on JD-U leader's 'Karbala' remarks

No place for extremism in Bihar: Tejashwi on JD-U leader's 'Karbala' remarks

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

He pointed out that "politicians should ensure that they are not spreading linguistic terror, further they should make limited comments only."

'I am not the target, my leader KCR is'

'I am not the target, my leader KCR is'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

'He is exposing the failings of the BJP, which is rankling the party.'

48 years on, Emergency trauma still haunts those who were jailed

48 years on, Emergency trauma still haunts those who were jailed

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

Equating the imposition of the Emergency with dacoity, he said, "Generally, dacoity is carried out around midnight. Similarly, this dacoity of democracy in the country also took place around midnight."

Black ink, violence cannot suppress farmers' voices, says Tikait

Black ink, violence cannot suppress farmers' voices, says Tikait

Rediff.com31 May 2022

The "black ink and the deadly attack" cannot suppress the voices of farmers and labourers, Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait said after ink was thrown on him in Bengaluru.

Everyone in Ladakh knows China has taken away our land: Rahul in Kargil

Everyone in Ladakh knows China has taken away our land: Rahul in Kargil

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Raking up the border issue, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said every individual in Ladakh knows that China has "taken away our land" and claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's assertion that not an inch of land was taken away was "absolutely false".

Karnataka sees 72% voter turnout; results on May 13

Karnataka sees 72% voter turnout; results on May 13

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Voting came to an end for the Karnataka assembly elections on Wednesday at 6 pm with data showing a voter turnout of 65.69 per cent an hour ago.

Goa man rescues Dutch woman attacked by hotel staffer

Goa man rescues Dutch woman attacked by hotel staffer

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Talking to reporters, state Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte hailed Eurica Dias for his selfless action and said it indicated that locals in the coastal state are basically helpful.

Why BJP's Dominance Will Continue

Why BJP's Dominance Will Continue

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

There is no sign of it losing popularity with a significant section of the voting population, which appears to be attracted to the party for identity reasons, observes Aakar Patel.

Biren Singh named Manipur chief minister for 2nd term

Biren Singh named Manipur chief minister for 2nd term

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

The BJP has returned to power in Manipur by winning 32 seats in the 60-member House in the recent assembly elections in the state.

K'taka portfolios: Siddaramaiah keeps finance, Shivakumar gets irrigation

K'taka portfolios: Siddaramaiah keeps finance, Shivakumar gets irrigation

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Shivakumar has got the all-important Major and Medium Irrigation and Bengaluru City Development, including the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), Bangalore Development Authority, Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Bangalore Metropolitan Region Development Authority and the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited.

Stung by Nitish's 'betrayal, BJP stages protest in Bihar

Stung by Nitish's 'betrayal, BJP stages protest in Bihar

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

The party rank and file seemed bewildered at the sudden turn of events which has taken the spotlight away from the "Har Ghar Tiranga" programme which the BJP was planning to hold with much fanfare.

Queen's coffin lying-in-state after final journey from Buckingham Palace

Queen's coffin lying-in-state after final journey from Buckingham Palace

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Members of the public began filing past at 5pm local time and will have until 6.30am on the day of the funeral, by which time several thousands are expected to have queued for hours to pay their respects to the Queen.

Who is Isudan Gadhvi, AAP's Gujarat CM candidate?

Who is Isudan Gadhvi, AAP's Gujarat CM candidate?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

'I am entering politics because I have seen the sufferings of the people of Gujarat'

Ambulance drivers force man to carry son's body on bike for 90 km in Andhra

Ambulance drivers force man to carry son's body on bike for 90 km in Andhra

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Not stopping at that, the ambulance drivers at the Ruia Hospital in Tirupati did not allow another ambulance sent by the man's relatives to carry the body.

Australia's Queensland state head meets Adani

Australia's Queensland state head meets Adani

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Adani described the meeting as warm and productive.

Lawyer who alleged 'attacks on migrants' in TN seeks pre-arrest bail

Lawyer who alleged 'attacks on migrants' in TN seeks pre-arrest bail

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

The FIR has been lodged against Prashant Kumar Umrao, a lawyer, whose verified Twitter handle says he is a spokesperson for Uttar Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party, under various sections of the Indian Penal Code including those for provocation with intent to cause riot, promoting enmity and hatred, provoking breach of peace and statement leading to public mischief, police said.

Ask Sikhs In Punjab If They Want Khalistan...

Ask Sikhs In Punjab If They Want Khalistan...

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Almost all will say no. Then ask them why they don't push back at those who rise the slogan of Khalistan. Somebody would confront you with a counter-question: If people can talk of a Hindu Rashtra, why get so upset if others talk of a Sikh Nation, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Gujarat: Former TV anchor Isudan Gadhvi is AAP's CM candidate

Gujarat: Former TV anchor Isudan Gadhvi is AAP's CM candidate

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

The Aam Aadmi Party on Friday named former TV anchor and journalist Isudan Gadhvi as its chief ministerial candidate for next month's assembly elections in Gujarat.

For BBC, they are not terrorists, just gunmen

For BBC, they are not terrorists, just gunmen

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

A group of legislators of Labour Party has criticised the BBC for not referring to the Mumbai attackers as "terrorists" in its news bulletins but the UK-based news organisation has defended the practice.

'Sonia Gandhi is a fantastic person'

'Sonia Gandhi is a fantastic person'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

'And because she was very close to Indira Gandhi, she was close to me.' 'Sonia is a wonderful person'

NEET, Vishwakarma Scheme, And Tamil Angst

NEET, Vishwakarma Scheme, And Tamil Angst

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Medical seats for under-graduates and post-graduates remaining vacant in the NEET era, together with the Centre 'freezing' the number of medical colleges and seats in (Dravidian) Tamil Nadu and the launch of the PM's 'Vishwakarma Scheme' for the nation's craftsmen, are all seen as a bid to further reverse the state's progressive socio-economic agenda of and its achievements of the past hundred-plus years, argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

UK PM Race: Rishi Sunak Trails Liz Truss

UK PM Race: Rishi Sunak Trails Liz Truss

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has extended a commanding 28 point lead over former British chancellor of the exchequer Rishi Sunak in the race to be the next leader of the Conservative party and the United Kingdom's prime minister, according to the latest YouGov survey.

'Covid has been economically good for India'

'Covid has been economically good for India'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

'The China opportunity, the digital opportunity and the end of geography opportunity are the three pieces of luck India got due to Covid.'

The Ban Baaja Baraat

The Ban Baaja Baraat

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The Kerala Story is among a long list of films that invited bans and censorship.

PM-Gillard in pull-aside meeting in Bali

PM-Gillard in pull-aside meeting in Bali

Rediff.com19 Nov 2011

Days after she announced a change in Australia's policy of not selling uranium to India -- subject to her party's approval -- Prime Minister Julia Gillard had a "pull-aside" meeting with her Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh in which she apprised him of the steps being taken by her government to go ahead with the move.

'Modi will have no answers to Rahul Gandhi's questions'

'Modi will have no answers to Rahul Gandhi's questions'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

'We have made a pledge; those who kicked Rahul Gandhi out of the house he had lived for 19 years, will be kicked out from the corridors of power.'

Surprised at PM's 'hatred' for Maharashtra: Supriya Sule

Surprised at PM's 'hatred' for Maharashtra: Supriya Sule

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Sule, citing Railway Ministry documents, said the largest number of Shramik Special trains -- 1033 -- were operated from Gujarat, followed by Maharashtra (817) and Punjab (429).

Tory leader Howard to step down

Tory leader Howard to step down

Rediff.com6 May 2005

Conservative leader Michael Howard conceded his party's defeat and announced that he would resign before the next\ngeneral elections and as soon as a successor was found.

Rashford welcomes UK Govt U-turn on school meals campaign

Rashford welcomes UK Govt U-turn on school meals campaign

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Rashford said he spoke to Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday and was briefed about the government's plans to provide 170 million pounds ($220 million) of extra funding to the campaign.