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Modi to hold roadshow in Shimla to mark 8th anniversary of NDA-2

Modi to hold roadshow in Shimla to mark 8th anniversary of NDA-2

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a roadshow in Shimla and address a rally on May 31 to mark the eighth anniversary of his government, a Bharatiya Janata Party leader from Himachal Pradesh said on Friday.

Udaipur man killed over 'insult to Islam'; 2 arrested

Udaipur man killed over 'insult to Islam'; 2 arrested

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Accused circulated a video of themselves confessing to the killing and threatened to take PM Modi's life

Will Modi's farm reforms ensure food security?

Will Modi's farm reforms ensure food security?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the government is committed towards procurement of agri crops at minimum support price (MSP) and termed it as an important part of the country's food security. He further said that efforts are being made to improve mandi infrastructure so that MSP buying continues in a scientific way.

Wheat procurement finally picks up

Wheat procurement finally picks up

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

In total, the Centre plans to purchase around 40.7 million tonnes of wheat from farmers this year, which is almost 19 per cent more than last year.

Govt says open to address farmers' key concerns

Govt says open to address farmers' key concerns

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Tomar said the next meeting will take place on Saturday at 2 pm which he hoped would take the matter to a decisive stage and towards a final resolution.

Tomato prices skyrocket to Rs 93 per kg in metros

Tomato prices skyrocket to Rs 93 per kg in metros

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

Among metro cities, tomatoes were sold at Rs 93 per kg in Kolkata, Rs 60 per kg in Chennai, Rs 59 per kg in Delhi and Rs 53 per kg in Chennai on Monday, data showed. The retail price of tomatoes was ruling at more than Rs 50 per kg in over 50 cities out of 175-odd cities tracked by the consumer affairs ministry.

Rajasthan man threatens to behead colleague for backing Nupur, held

Rajasthan man threatens to behead colleague for backing Nupur, held

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

The accused, Sohail Khan, started threatening the complainant, Mahendra Singh Rajpurohit, soon after he posted the WhatsApp status on June 6, the police said.

Meet Alia's SEXY GRANDMOTHER

Meet Alia's SEXY GRANDMOTHER

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Shabana Azmi has lost more than 10 kilos for Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, where she plays Alia Bhatt's grandmother.

India's first voter dies in HP after voting for 34th time,

India's first voter dies in HP after voting for 34th time,

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

On November 3, Negi had cast his vote for the state's assembly polls through postal ballot, the Election Commission said.

Mandira Bedi doesn't look 47, does she?

Mandira Bedi doesn't look 47, does she?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Mandira Bedi celebrated her birthday with family and friends.

Why onion farmers are harvesting premature crop

Why onion farmers are harvesting premature crop

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Farmers in Nashik district, Maharashtra - a major producer of onion - have started harvesting the premature crop to cash in on the high prices in mandis. Good-quality onion was quoted at Rs 93.50 a kg on the higher side. However, the poorest-quality onion was selling at Rs 25.50 a kg on Wednesday as against Rs 20 a kg on Tuesday. Thus, the model price of onion works out to Rs 70-75 a kg in Lasalgaon, translating into Rs 100-125 a kg in the retail markets of the country.

'Farmers will wipe out the BJP in elections'

'Farmers will wipe out the BJP in elections'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

'They will not get more than two seats in Haryana if elections are held now.'

Over 18,000 cops to be deployed for safe New Year celebrations in Delhi

Over 18,000 cops to be deployed for safe New Year celebrations in Delhi

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

The traffic will be restricted at Connaught Place from 8 pm on Saturday and alcometer will be used for the drunk driving challans.

Opposition 'playing tricks' with farmers, says Modi

Opposition 'playing tricks' with farmers, says Modi

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Modi also said that presently a 'new trend' is being seen in the country where protests are based on creating doubts through misinformation while union ministers urged farmers not to have any misconceptions about the three agriculture reform legislations.

Joshimath crisis: Demolition of 2 unsafe hotels begin amid evacuation

Joshimath crisis: Demolition of 2 unsafe hotels begin amid evacuation

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

In Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah assessed the situation in Joshimath and steps taken to ameliorate people's hardship at a meeting attended by Union ministers Nitin Gadkari, R K Singh, Bhupendra Yadav and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and top officials.

Reserve Bank's MPC to discuss inflation report on Nov 3

Reserve Bank's MPC to discuss inflation report on Nov 3

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

The Reserve Bank will hold a special meeting of its rate-setting committee on November 3 to prepare a report for the government on why it failed to keep retail inflation below the target of 6 per cent for three consecutive quarters since January. The six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) headed by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das will prepare the report on reasons for failure to meet the inflation target as well as the remedial measures the central bank is taking to bring down prices in the country. "Under the provisions of Section 45ZN of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Act 1934... an additional meeting of the MPC is being scheduled on November 3, 2022," RBI said in a statement on Thursday.

Kharge addresses first rally in HP, says BJP jumlas won't work

Kharge addresses first rally in HP, says BJP jumlas won't work

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Kharge, who was elected Congress president recently, arrived in Himachal Pradesh Tuesday evening and addressed his first public meeting in Banuti in support of party candidate from the Shimla Rural assembly constituency Vikramaditya Singh.

In Gujarat, BJP promises anti-radicalisation cell, Uniform Civil Code implementation

In Gujarat, BJP promises anti-radicalisation cell, Uniform Civil Code implementation

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

It also assured that the amount of medical insurance coverage under the Ayushman Bharat scheme would be doubled from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh.

5-state polls done, Modi's Guj roadshow on Friday

5-state polls done, Modi's Guj roadshow on Friday

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

The term of the Gujarat assembly ends on January 8 next year, and the state is expected to go to polls this December. Besides, elections are also due in Himachal Pradesh alongside Gujarat.

MP Dalit woman: Wasn't allowed to take water from temple tap

MP Dalit woman: Wasn't allowed to take water from temple tap

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

A Dalit woman in Harda in Madhya Pradesh has alleged that two people who had refused to let her take water from a temple tap and subjected her to casteist slurs were yet to face action, while police claimed the two men's statement could not be recorded as "we couldn't find them".

Mastermind of Chinese shell firms arrested

Mastermind of Chinese shell firms arrested

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) has arrested a person who the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) said has emerged as the mastermind of the racket of incorporating a large number of shell companies with Chinese links in India.

Some people recced shop: Udaipur tailor to cops days before murder

Some people recced shop: Udaipur tailor to cops days before murder

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Kanhaiya Lal also mentioned that the controversial post was shared on Facebook inadvertently by his son who was playing a game on his mobile phone and that he was not aware of this.

New 68-member Himachal assembly will have just one woman MLA

New 68-member Himachal assembly will have just one woman MLA

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The BJP, the AAP and the Congress had fielded six, five and three women candidates, but only Reena Kashyap of the BJP won the election.

Will Gangubai Kathiawadi go digital?

Will Gangubai Kathiawadi go digital?

Rediff.com29 May 2021

'The July 30 theatrical release seems next to impossible.'

BJP eyes history, Cong tradition as Himachal votes on Saturday

BJP eyes history, Cong tradition as Himachal votes on Saturday

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

On poll eve, both the BJP and the Congress claimed they were headed towards a majority and would form the government.

153 booked for offering namaz on road in Agra, accused of promoting enmity

153 booked for offering namaz on road in Agra, accused of promoting enmity

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

SSP Agra Sudheer Kumar Singh told reporters that the FIR has been registered against these people for violating the terms and conditions set for organising the namaz.

Sukhwinder Sukhu takes oath as Himachal's 15th CM, Agnihotri dy CM

Sukhwinder Sukhu takes oath as Himachal's 15th CM, Agnihotri dy CM

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

Mukesh Agnihotri, the leader of opposition in the outgoing assembly, was administered the oath as the deputy chief minister.

No girl asked to remove innerwear at NEET centre: Official tells NTA

No girl asked to remove innerwear at NEET centre: Official tells NTA

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The police complaint about a girl in Kerala asked to remove innerwear before appearing for medical entrance exam National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) is 'fictitious' and has been filed with 'wrong intentions', the exam centre's superintendent has told the National Testing Agency (NTA).

Needed: Comprehensive farm reform

Needed: Comprehensive farm reform

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

As far as possible, investment in the agriculture sector must be from the government, and not the private sector, states Santushti Raj Thapar.

RDX in Ghazipur IED didn't go off due to glitch in circuit: NSG

RDX in Ghazipur IED didn't go off due to glitch in circuit: NSG

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

The National Security Guard has informed the Delhi police that the IED recovered recently from the Ghazipur flower market had a timer device attached to it and had ammonium nitrate and RDX as its components, official sources said on Monday.

The Very Best Of Shabana Azmi

The Very Best Of Shabana Azmi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

On her 72nd birthday on September 18, Sukanya Verma gives three cheers to the legend and lists 20 of her stellar performances.

Private <I>mandi</I>s? Most welcome

Private mandis? Most welcome

Rediff.com4 Oct 2007

While prospective investors in new retail chains are up against the odds in several states, those wanting to invest in primary level agricultural marketing may find the going easier.

In Pix: Voting Is in Fashion

In Pix: Voting Is in Fashion

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

These celebs want Americans to get out and vote!

Protests will be dealt with: Tomar to farmers backing agri laws

Protests will be dealt with: Tomar to farmers backing agri laws

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

The delegation of 20 'progressive farmers' from Haryana, led by Padma Shri awardee Kanwal Singh Chauhan, said the government may amend some provisions of the laws but should not repeal them.

Farm Bills: Who are the actual gainers?

Farm Bills: Who are the actual gainers?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

While reforms may translate into new opportunities for firms like ITC, Adani Wilmar and Reliance Retail, farmers are unlikely to use it for fear of upsetting commission agents.

Farmers' protests more political in nature: Union Min

Farmers' protests more political in nature: Union Min

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

V Singh said that "actual farmers are very happy with what has been done in last six months."

Modi sounds poll bugle in Himachal, literally

Modi sounds poll bugle in Himachal, literally

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

At a rally held in Bilaspur Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur presented the PM with a 'Ransingha', a trumpet-like traditional instrument.

Explained: What the 3 new agri Bills are all about

Explained: What the 3 new agri Bills are all about

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Three key agriculture Bills, approved by the Lok Sabha, are facing staunch opposition from within the ruling coalition with senior minister Harsmirat Kaur Badal resigning in protest and farmers hitting the street.

Rabi procurement starts slowly across North India

Rabi procurement starts slowly across North India

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

In MP, farmers say sales under new 'Sauda Patrak' method below MSP; Haryana mustard farmers wait for their turn to sell. The annual purchases of major rabi crops in North India largely wheat, mustard and also chana to some extent have been delayed as most cereal mandis were closed in the aftermath of the nationwide coronavirus lockdown.

New farm laws will herald an era of market freedom: Economic Survey

New farm laws will herald an era of market freedom: Economic Survey

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

The government's annual Economic Survey on Friday strongly defended new farm laws, saying they herald a new era of market freedom which can go a long way in improving lives of small and marginal farmers in India. These legislations were designed "primarily" for the benefit of "small and marginal farmers", which constitute around 85 per cent of the total number of farmers and are the biggest sufferer of the "regressive" APMC-regulated market regime, the survey said. The pre-budget document defended the farm laws in the backdrop of long-running farmers' agitation at various borders of the national capital seeking repeal of these legislations expressing concern that they are pro-corporate and could weaken government regulated mandis, also called Agriculture Produce Marketing Committees (APMCs).