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At 209 vs 203, Priyanka outshines Yogi in number of UP poll rallies

At 209 vs 203, Priyanka outshines Yogi in number of UP poll rallies

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra appears to have shed the maximum sweat among top leaders for over the last 45 days in the seven-phase Uttar Pradesh assembly elections campaign.

Stunner! Sobhita is the modern Indian bride

Stunner! Sobhita is the modern Indian bride

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

The Made in Heaven star looks regal on the latest cover.

Challenging bail to Ashish Mishra under consideration, UP tells HC

Challenging bail to Ashish Mishra under consideration, UP tells HC

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that decision to challenge the grant of bail by the Allahabad high court to Ashish Mishra is pending consideration before the relevant authorities.

Akhilesh promises city after Lord Vishnu to counter Ram Temple pitch

Akhilesh promises city after Lord Vishnu to counter Ram Temple pitch

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

He promised a grand city inspired by Cambodia's sprawling Angkor Wat, in the state if his party comes to power.

Lakhimpur incident may dent BJP's prospects, say villagers

Lakhimpur incident may dent BJP's prospects, say villagers

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Despite being the MP from Lakhimpur, Teni is not actively involved in campaigning for the assembly polls as according to party insiders, the BJP does not want to risk its chances by using him.

Sikh community in Lakhimpur Kheri hit hard by violence

Sikh community in Lakhimpur Kheri hit hard by violence

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Largest in area among the 75 UP districts, Lakhimpur Kheri, known for sugarcane cultivation, with nine sugar mills in the district, is home to three or four lakh Sikhs.

Lakhimpur violence: Court allows SIT to add attempt to murder charge

Lakhimpur violence: Court allows SIT to add attempt to murder charge

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

The charges against Ashish Mishra should be modified, cops investigating the case have written to a judge.

SC to hear plea seeking to quash Ashish Mishra's bail on March 11

SC to hear plea seeking to quash Ashish Mishra's bail on March 11

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana took note of the submissions of lawyer Prashant Bhushan that the other accused in the case are moving courts for grant of bail citing the relief granted to Ashish Mishra.

UP polls: 3 expelled Congress MLAs jump ship to join BSP

UP polls: 3 expelled Congress MLAs jump ship to join BSP

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

A Samajwadi Party MLA and a Bharatiya Janata Party leader too joined Mayawati's party, BSP General Secretary Naseemuddin Siddiqui told a press conference in Lucknow.

After Lord Ram, leaders turn to Krishna ahead of UP poll

After Lord Ram, leaders turn to Krishna ahead of UP poll

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Krishna chants gained more currency when Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav invoked the deity.

What awaits Trump in Delhi on Tuesday

What awaits Trump in Delhi on Tuesday

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Prime Minister Narednra Modi will host a lunch and President Ram Nath Kovind will host a dinner at Rashtrapati Bhavan for the Trumps. The US President and First Lady will also visit Rajghat in the day.

'Only Yogi can succeed Modi'

'Only Yogi can succeed Modi'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

'I don't think there will be any problem for Hindus to accept Adityanath as the leader, since they have already chosen Modi.'

Three-tier security at hotel where Trump will stay

Three-tier security at hotel where Trump will stay

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Trump will stay at the 'Chanakya' suite of the hotel, which has hosted the likes of former US presidents George Bush and Barack Obama.

Amazon Unveils Slate Of Films, Series

Amazon Unveils Slate Of Films, Series

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Amazon Prime Video has doubled its content investments in India and announced as many as 41 new titles in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and English, thereby throwing an open challenge to their streaming competitor, Netflix.

'If your intention is really clear...': Priyanka's letter to PM

'If your intention is really clear...': Priyanka's letter to PM

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the repeal of the farm laws, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday urged him not to share the stage with Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra during the directors general of police conference in Lucknow keeping in mind farmers' interest.

'BJP and Yogi never had good relations'

'BJP and Yogi never had good relations'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

'Since 2017, the chief minister and the RSS seem to have come closer.' 'This relationship's warmth is more from the RSS's side.'

Tikait gives UP govt week's ultimatum to arrest MoS's son

Tikait gives UP govt week's ultimatum to arrest MoS's son

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Tikait said the minister's son was seen by many people at the spot on the fateful day.

After Ayodhya and Kashi, BJP eyes Mathura for electoral gain

After Ayodhya and Kashi, BJP eyes Mathura for electoral gain

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

A magnificent Krishna Janambhoomi temple in Mathura was a recurrent theme for the ruling BJP in the run-up to the assembly polls, reports Nitin Kumar.

Chhattisgarh CM stopped at Lucknow airport, sits on dharna

Chhattisgarh CM stopped at Lucknow airport, sits on dharna

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

"Why am I being stopped? I am not going to Lakhimpur where prohibitory orders are in place. I am only going to the Uttar Pradesh Congress office," he told police.

Channi meets Amit Shah, seeks sealing of Punjab border

Channi meets Amit Shah, seeks sealing of Punjab border

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

This was Channi's first meeting with Shah after becoming the chief minister of the state.

MoS Mishra's son mowed down farmers, opened fire, says FIR

MoS Mishra's son mowed down farmers, opened fire, says FIR

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

According to the FIR lodged on a complaint of Jagjit Singh, a native of Bahraich district, the episode was 'premeditated' for which the 'conspiracy was hatched' by the minister and his son.

Lakhimpur: Family's demand for second autopsy of farmer accepted

Lakhimpur: Family's demand for second autopsy of farmer accepted

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

The Uttar Pradesh authorities on Tuesday agreed to the demand for a second post-mortem of a farmer killed in the Lakhimpur Kheri incident after his family refused to cremate him, while mortal remains of the three others were consigned to flames at their native places during the day.

Unnao victim's family performs last rites after talks

Unnao victim's family performs last rites after talks

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

Her sister said the last rites would be performed only in the presence of CM Adityanath.

Lakhimpur: Central forces deployed; Internet services shut

Lakhimpur: Central forces deployed; Internet services shut

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

There was heavy police deployment at most of the crossings in the district, around 150 km from Uttar Pradesh's capital city, Lucknow.

Akhilesh ready to sacrifice Lok Sabha seats to continue alliance with BSP

Akhilesh ready to sacrifice Lok Sabha seats to continue alliance with BSP

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

However, the BJP is sceptical about the SP-BSP alliance as they believe Mayawati and Akhilesh will "finish off after fighting among themselves."

Opening the debate on President's address, Rahul draws first blood

Opening the debate on President's address, Rahul draws first blood

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Gandhi accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party of bringing back the idea of a 'king of India' that was 'smashed in 1947" and targeted the PM saying that the 'idea of a king is back.."

Lakhimpur: HC showed 'tearing hurry' to grant bail, says SC, asks Mishra to surrender

Lakhimpur: HC showed 'tearing hurry' to grant bail, says SC, asks Mishra to surrender

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

A single judge bench of the high court, on February 10, had granted bail to Mishra who had spent four months in custody.

BJP CMs to resign as MPs only after Prez poll

BJP CMs to resign as MPs only after Prez poll

Rediff.com14 May 2017

The presidential election is due in July and the poll to the post of the vice president is scheduled for August.

Earlier money was spent on kabristans, now on temples: Yogi

Earlier money was spent on kabristans, now on temples: Yogi

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Those in love with kabristan used to spend public money there, those who love religion and culture are spending the money on their uplift and upgrade, he said

Adarsh Gourav scores BAFTA nomination for 'White Tiger'

Adarsh Gourav scores BAFTA nomination for 'White Tiger'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

"This is unbelievable. It is surreal... I was at the gym. I just found out about the nomination," said Gourav, whose previous credits include "My Name is Khan" and "Mom".

For Modi to be PM in 2024, Yogi must be CM in 2022: Amit Shah

For Modi to be PM in 2024, Yogi must be CM in 2022: Amit Shah

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The Union home minister also asserted that the 2022 Uttar Pradesh polls will lay the foundation for the BJP's victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Employees or contractors? Gig workers face social code dilemma

Employees or contractors? Gig workers face social code dilemma

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

The Code on Social Security, 2020 gives a lot of comfort to gig firms which recognise cab drivers or food delivery executives as 'independent contractors' who directly do business with customers with the help of their digitised platforms.

UP bypolls: 43% voting in Gorakhpur, 37% in Phulpur

UP bypolls: 43% voting in Gorakhpur, 37% in Phulpur

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

CM Yogi Adityanath said the BJP was getting widespread support from the people.

Yogi getting my telephones tapped: Akhilesh Yadav

Yogi getting my telephones tapped: Akhilesh Yadav

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday accused Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath of getting his telephones tapped and listening to the conversation every evening.

Satya Pal Malik replaces NN Vohra as J-K governor

Satya Pal Malik replaces NN Vohra as J-K governor

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Malik, who was appointed as the Bihar governor in September last year, will take charge of Jammu and Kashmir at a time when it is under governor's rule.

Lakhimpur: Farmers say won't allow politicians during final prayers

Lakhimpur: Farmers say won't allow politicians during final prayers

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

But the Congress said its leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will attend the event.

Lakhimpur violence: Ashish Mishra sent to 14-day judicial custody

Lakhimpur violence: Ashish Mishra sent to 14-day judicial custody

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

Ashish Mishra, son of Union minister of state for home Ajay Mishra, was produced before a court here late on Saturday night, which sent him to 14-day judicial custody in connection with the October 3 Lakhimpur violence.

PHOTOS: Prez visits Ayodhya temple construction site

PHOTOS: Prez visits Ayodhya temple construction site

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

Kovind, who is on his first visit to Ayodhya after the landmark 2019 Supreme Court verdict paved the way for the construction of the temple, also offered prayers at the Hanumangarhi shrine, about 2 km away.

Priyanka released, joins Rahul to go to Lakhimpur Kheri

Priyanka released, joins Rahul to go to Lakhimpur Kheri

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra left for Lakhimpur Kheri Wednesday evening from a PAC guest house in Sitapur where she was kept in detention since Monday morning.

5 simple tips to keep your lungs and heart healthy

5 simple tips to keep your lungs and heart healthy

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Avoid smoking, eat healthy and practice deep breathing.