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Tejashwi meets Akhilesh, Mayawati; backs their alliance

Tejashwi meets Akhilesh, Mayawati; backs their alliance

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

"Our organisation in Uttar Pradesh will lend support to the alliance," he said.

Private medical colleges to come under NEET: Nadda

Private medical colleges to come under NEET: Nadda

Rediff.com24 May 2016

All private medical colleges will come under the ambit of National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, Health Minister J P Nadda said on Tuesday after an Ordinance to keep the state boards out of it for a year was signed by President Pranab Mukherjee.

SC rejects plea to stall release of PM Modi biopic

SC rejects plea to stall release of PM Modi biopic

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

It said even if the film is released on April 11, as claimed by the Congress activist, it will be appropriate for him to seek a redressal from the Election Commission.

Shivraj, Amarinder join chorus against 'Padmavati', Mamata calls it super emergency

Shivraj, Amarinder join chorus against 'Padmavati', Mamata calls it super emergency

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

The chief minister said any distortion of historical facts will not be tolerated.

Does TN govt's decision to permanently close Sterlite hold water?

Does TN govt's decision to permanently close Sterlite hold water?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

When it closed close down the copper plant at Thoothukudi in 2013. Its orders were held illegal by the NGT on procedural grounds

No option left, migrant labourers walk for days to reach home

No option left, migrant labourers walk for days to reach home

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Maharashtra Police found over 300 migrant workers holed up inside two container trucks meant for carrying essential commodities from Telangana to Rajasthan.

Don't miss! 15 images from a rail journey

Don't miss! 15 images from a rail journey

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com and A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com boarded the Himsagar Express that runs between Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu and Jammu Tawi in Jammu and Kashmir. Check out the scenes they witnessed...

India Shining! Precious forest land wiped away for 23,716 industrial projects

India Shining! Precious forest land wiped away for 23,716 industrial projects

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

The government may claim planted trees compensate for forests lost, but that does not mean complex flora and fauna destroyed have been restored, points out Himadri Ghosh.

National Games: Gymnast Dipa Karmakar wins five gold medals

National Games: Gymnast Dipa Karmakar wins five gold medals

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Commonwealth Games bronze medallist gymnast Dipa Karmakar excelled with a total of five gold medals for Tripura but the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) continued their domination in the overall standings on day six of competitions in the 35th National Games in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday.

Why high food inflation is good news for the farmer

Why high food inflation is good news for the farmer

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

While rising food inflation is a matter of grave concern for a significant chunk of the population and for policy makers as well, it marks a turnaround in the fortunes of the farmer, reports Sanjeeb Mukherjee.

Does Modi even care about India's worst human crisis?

Does Modi even care about India's worst human crisis?

Rediff.com19 May 2020

'Reports of hitherto 'atmanirbhar' breadwinners having to stand in line for a plastic bag of khichdi or, travelling thousands of kms with nothing but packets of biscuits, have not moved the prime minister,' observes Jyoti Punwani.

Flipkart 'beaten' by govt e-commerce platform

Flipkart 'beaten' by govt e-commerce platform

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Three years and Rs 28,710 crore worth of transactions later, it has more than double the number of sellers than Flipkart.

Govt acts tough against Greenpeace India, freezes bank accounts

Govt acts tough against Greenpeace India, freezes bank accounts

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

In a tough action, the Government on Thursday barred Greenpeace India from receiving foreign funds with immediate effect by suspending its licence for six months and froze all its accounts, alleging it has "prejudicially" affected the country's public and economic interests.

Rahul chooses Gehlot as Rajasthan CM, Pilot to be his deputy

Rahul chooses Gehlot as Rajasthan CM, Pilot to be his deputy

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

After Congress' observer to the state K C Venugopal made the announcement at a media briefing in New Delhi.

Justice Dipak Misra to be next CJI

Justice Dipak Misra to be next CJI

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

Justice Misra, 63, has been a part of several key verdicts.

PM to lead BJP's day-long fast; Congress terms it 'photo-op'

PM to lead BJP's day-long fast; Congress terms it 'photo-op'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu alleged that it was the Centre which ensured the disruption by provoking All India Anna Dravida MUnnetra Kazhagam over the Cauvery issue.

Gandhi@150: Students offer amazing solar lamp tribute!

Gandhi@150: Students offer amazing solar lamp tribute!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

One million schoolkids around the world build and light solar lamps.

FM plans Rs 13,000 crore carrot to clear GST bottlenecks

FM plans Rs 13,000 crore carrot to clear GST bottlenecks

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, who is meeting state finance ministers on Thursday to garner support for the Constitution Amendment Bill for a goods & services tax (GST), is likely to immediately dole out about Rs 13,000 crore (Rs 130 billion) in Central Sales Tax (CST) compensation to states.

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 18-lakh mark

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 18-lakh mark

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

This is the fifth consecutive day that COVID-19 cases have increased by more than 50,000 in the country.

Hazare Trophy: Shreyas Gopal stars as Karnataka dismiss Kerala for 49

Hazare Trophy: Shreyas Gopal stars as Karnataka dismiss Kerala for 49

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

A summary of the day's play in the Vijay Hazare One-day tournament.

How Indian cricket survived despite controversies

How Indian cricket survived despite controversies

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Sanjay Jagdale on Thursday said Indian cricket has managed to survive the innumerable brush with controversies in recent years because of the robust system put in place by the BCCI's past masters such as M A Chidambaram and Jagmohan Dalmiya.

Ranji Trophy round-up: Punjab beat Odisha by innings and 48 runs

Ranji Trophy round-up: Punjab beat Odisha by innings and 48 runs

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

A summary of the day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches.

Vyapam scam throws up new twist

Vyapam scam throws up new twist

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Key documents related to the seven-year-old scam go missing from medical college in Gwalior.

He can't ever think of a train without seeing those men lying there dead

He can't ever think of a train without seeing those men lying there dead

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Just 20 years old, Inderlal Kamalsingh Dhurve is a migrant labourer, a part-time farmer, a sole breadwinner and one of four survivors from the group that was mowed down by a goods train near Aurangabad, Maharashtra, 10 days ago, claiming 16 lives.

Ranji round-up: 40 wickets fall inside 2 days as Baroda beat Bengal by 21 runs

Ranji round-up: 40 wickets fall inside 2 days as Baroda beat Bengal by 21 runs

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

It was another Ranji Trophy match at Bansi Lal Stadium that turned out to be farcical contest as Baroda beat Bengal by 21 runs with 40 wickets falling well inside two days.

No conflict of interest in Rahul Dravid's case: COA

No conflict of interest in Rahul Dravid's case: COA

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

The Committee of Administrators on Tuesday cleared Rahul Dravid's appointment as Head of Cricket at the National Cricket Academy, ruling that there is "no conflict of interest" case against the former India captain.

In death and in life, they chose the Army

In death and in life, they chose the Army

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Nidhi Dubey and Swati Mahadik will join the Indian Army as officers just as their deceased soldier husbands did before them.

Count of coronavirus patients in India rises to 114

Count of coronavirus patients in India rises to 114

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

The tally of 114 includes two fatalities and 17 foreigners as well as 13 people who were discharged after they recovered from the infection.

Covid cases rise over 600; 1st deaths reported in TN, MP

Covid cases rise over 600; 1st deaths reported in TN, MP

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The 606 positive cases includes 43 foreign nationals, the ministry said. On Tuesday, the number of cases was 519.

Kanitkar to hang boots, eyes coaching job

Kanitkar to hang boots, eyes coaching job

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Former India player Hrishikesh Kanitkar has called time on his cricket career to concentrate on coaching assignments. The 40-year-old left-handed batsman and part time off-spinner conveyed his decision to the Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday.

Modi @3: Smart cities, slow progress

Modi @3: Smart cities, slow progress

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Lukewarm response from private investors and turf battles between government agencies have resulted in delaying Modi's ambitions. Sahil Makkar reports.

Water-sharing woes keep GoM on Telangana busy

Water-sharing woes keep GoM on Telangana busy

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

The Group of Ministers constituted for the creation of a separate state of Telangana on Wednesday discussed the sharing of river water and irrigation resources in Andhra Pradesh after the state's bifurcation, but failed to arrive at a resolution.

Rajan defends report on states, says it will encourage growth

Rajan defends report on states, says it will encourage growth

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan on Friday defended his development index for measuring backwardness of states, saying the aim is to "encourage development" and "everything over and above that is a political spin."

'Make the most of adversity'

'Make the most of adversity'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

'Stumbling blocks teach a lot and should be taken as stepping stones.'

India's COVID-19 tally nears 2.8 lakh; one-third in just 10 days

India's COVID-19 tally nears 2.8 lakh; one-third in just 10 days

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

India is the fifth worst-hit nation by the COVID-19 pandemic after the United States, Brazil, Russia and the United Kingdom, according to data issued by the Johns Hopkins University.

What intolerance? There's none in India: Govt

What intolerance? There's none in India: Govt

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

The prevailing communal situation in the country does not indicate existence of alleged intolerance in the country, the government said on Tuesday.

New CMD has arrived; host of issues await solution at Coal India

New CMD has arrived; host of issues await solution at Coal India

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

The newly appointed CMD at Coal India has a tough road ahead.

The Politics behind Modi's Reshuffle

The Politics behind Modi's Reshuffle

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The reshuffle had politics at its heart, so the biggest complement of new ministers, both Cabinet rank and below, came from UP, which will see assembly elections in a few months.

How Yogi will tackle the homecoming migrants' crisis

How Yogi will tackle the homecoming migrants' crisis

Rediff.com20 May 2020

The CM recently instructed officials to prepare a roadmap for providing local jobs to about two million people, especially in the rural-based industries, such as khadi, dairy, and food processing units and MSMEs.

'Power of truth being replaced by truth of power'

'Power of truth being replaced by truth of power'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi attacked the Modi government of forcing everyone into silence at a function to re-launch the National Herald newspaper.