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We will build Ram temple: UP BJP chief

We will build Ram temple: UP BJP chief

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

He also hit out at Akhilesh Yadav, saying the UP chief minister is neither with Backward Classes nor Dalits.

Lakhimpur Kheri: SIT quizzes Ajay Mishra for over 9 hours

Lakhimpur Kheri: SIT quizzes Ajay Mishra for over 9 hours

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Union Minister Ajay Mishra's son Ashish Mishra on Saturday appeared before the special investigation team (SIT) formed in connection with the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case.

The hotel that could be a museum

The hotel that could be a museum

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

The lobby of ITC Maurya has several artworks by 20th century masters like Krishen Khanna, Akbar Padamsee, Tyeb Mehta and M F Husains. It has everything going to become India's first art museum hotel.

Modi in UP, why is he not going to Lakhimpur, asks Priyanka

Modi in UP, why is he not going to Lakhimpur, asks Priyanka

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Gandhi also charged that the focus of the Uttar Pradesh government has been propaganda and public relations instead of welfare of people.

Backstage for the Trump visit

Backstage for the Trump visit

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

What goes behind the scenes for an American President's visit?

Toofaan review

Toofaan review

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Despite all its drawbacks, I was engrossed in Toofaan and the intensity Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra imbues it with for most part, observes Sukanya Verma.

'BJP may be inches ahead of SP'

'BJP may be inches ahead of SP'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

'I don't think there is a wave in favour of the Samajwadi Party, or against the BJP.' 'This election is largely about which party is able to build a larger social and political coalition.'

BJP's pro-OBC agenda comes up against caste census demand

BJP's pro-OBC agenda comes up against caste census demand

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

A BJP source admitted that a census will inevitably reconfirm the numerical majority of the OBCs. 'That will overturn social equations and consign the upper castes to a twilight zone of marginalisation. The RSS won't accept it.' Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

Shah lauds Yogi, says UP on top in law and order

Shah lauds Yogi, says UP on top in law and order

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Addressing a function after laying the foundation stone of the Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Sciences in Lucknow, Shah said Bharatiya Janata Party governments work for the development of the poorest people.

Adityanath asks DGP to maintain strict law and order

Adityanath asks DGP to maintain strict law and order

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

The portfolios to the new ministers are likely to be announced soon.

India sees jump of 61,000 Covid-19 cases in 1 week

India sees jump of 61,000 Covid-19 cases in 1 week

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

India's COVID-19 curve has been steadily rising throughout the lockdown period with a massive spike in cases in the fourth phase of the lockdown that ended on May 31 and afterwards.

SP MLC resignations give Yogi and Co a lucky break

SP MLC resignations give Yogi and Co a lucky break

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

The BJP is seeking backdoor entry for Yogi and four of his ministers to the state legislature.

On Guru Purnima, Hrithik touches Anand Kumar's feet

On Guru Purnima, Hrithik touches Anand Kumar's feet

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

'He came like a hero and left like a super-hero.'

Ram temple makes it back on BJP's agenda

Ram temple makes it back on BJP's agenda

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

With the 2019 Lok Sabha polls less than eight months away, the party has resumed stoking the emotional issue through its second-and third-rung leaders.

BJP announces candidates for Gorakhpur, Phulpur LS bypolls

BJP announces candidates for Gorakhpur, Phulpur LS bypolls

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

The byelections are scheduled to be held on March 11.

Armed with voting machines, real life 'Newtons' all set for Chhattisgarh poll

Armed with voting machines, real life 'Newtons' all set for Chhattisgarh poll

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

From walking up to 10 kms to crossing rivers and spending nights in Naxal-hit areas, the poll officers will have to go past numerous hurdles and face life-threatening challenges to do their duty, but none of them is complaining.

UP 2022 is so IMPORTANT for Modi

UP 2022 is so IMPORTANT for Modi

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The outcome in UP is far more significant than in the other states going to the polls next year. An unlikely setback in UP can cramp the Modi government, virtually making it a lame-duck two years ahead of the 2024 parliamentary poll, observes Virendra Kapoor.

At BJP meet, Rajnath urges dialogue between farmers, govt

At BJP meet, Rajnath urges dialogue between farmers, govt

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday urged dialogue between the protesting farmers and the Centre while addressing a meeting of Bharatiya Janata Party office-bearers, during which he also invoked the border clashes with China and the construction of the Ram temple.

900 inmates to be shifted after flood waters enter UP jail

900 inmates to be shifted after flood waters enter UP jail

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Of the 900 prisoners, 500 are being shifted to Azamgarh Jail and remaining to Ambedkarnagar.

PIX: Southern actresses and their red hot avatars

PIX: Southern actresses and their red hot avatars

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

Here's how these belles work the colour red!

Lakhimpur violence: SC raps UP, mulls shifting probe to another agency

Lakhimpur violence: SC raps UP, mulls shifting probe to another agency

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana told senior advocate Harish Salve, representing the UP government, to communicate to the top most police official that evidence and other relevant materials in the case are not destroyed.

With over 1.38 lakh cases, India among 10 worst COVID-hit nations

With over 1.38 lakh cases, India among 10 worst COVID-hit nations

Rediff.com25 May 2020

The United States leads the world with more than 1.6 million confirmed coronavirus cases, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.

BJP likely to elect new UP CM on March 16

BJP likely to elect new UP CM on March 16

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

The names of several probables, including Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, who had led the BJP government in the state in the past, were doing the rounds at the state party office.

Yogi keeps promise, waives off farmers' loans

Yogi keeps promise, waives off farmers' loans

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

The govt said Rs 30,729 crore was required for waiving loans of small and marginal farmers.

PHOTOS: Thousands of migrants throng to take buses back home

PHOTOS: Thousands of migrants throng to take buses back home

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Officials of the Transport Department, bus drivers and conductors were contacted on Friday night to help the people who were stranded in Noida, Ghaziabad, Bulandshahar and Aligarh, among other places, he said.

UP: BJP wins Khaga Assembly seat

UP: BJP wins Khaga Assembly seat

Rediff.com28 May 2007

BJP candidate Ranvendra Pratap Singh won the seat by defeating Congress nominee Usha Maurya by a margin of 7,815 votes. Singh secured 45,109 votes while his Congress rival got 37,294 votes.

Trump, Melania to be accorded traditional welcome

Trump, Melania to be accorded traditional welcome

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

According to the sources, the President of the United States (POTUS) and First Lady of the United States (FLOTUS) will be welcomed with traditional 'teeka', 'thali' laden with flowers and stoles after they arrive at the hotel on Monday. They said women dressed in traditional attire will greet the Trumps.

'Lakhimpur Kheri will be BJP's Waterloo'

'Lakhimpur Kheri will be BJP's Waterloo'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

'If the minister does not resign, then it will be the darkest incident of Indian democracy where power prevailed over the people.'

Low intensity bomb found on Amritsar-bound train

Low intensity bomb found on Amritsar-bound train

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

The train, Akal Takht Express was halted at the Akbarganj Railway station at 1:14 am.

Why the smaller castes are so important in UP's election

Why the smaller castes are so important in UP's election

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

In the event of a triangular contest the winning party will need about 40 per cent of the votes polled. And it is here that the votes of the numerically smaller communities will come into play.

Army Major killed in landmine explosion was to tie the knot next month

Army Major killed in landmine explosion was to tie the knot next month

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

Major Bisht's marriage had been finalised and he was to come home on February 28, sourced close to the family said.

Why Black Friday deserves to be a Web series

Why Black Friday deserves to be a Web series

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Anurag Kashyap's classic Black Friday is a must watch film.

Delhi hotel hosting Obama disables virtual tour

Delhi hotel hosting Obama disables virtual tour

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

Security concerns have forced authorities to disable the "virtual tour" of Hotel Maurya Sheraton where United States President Barack Obama will stay during his visit to New Delhi beginning November 7.

Controversial article: 5 UP ministers face music

Controversial article: 5 UP ministers face music

Rediff.com7 Aug 2010

A local court in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, has directed the police to register a criminal case against five ministers (of the ruling Bahujan Samaj Party) and five other persons on account of their association with a monthly journal that carried an allegedly blasphemous article in its May issue.

Suspense over UP CM to end on Saturday, swearing-in on Sunday

Suspense over UP CM to end on Saturday, swearing-in on Sunday

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

The oath taking ceremony will be on March 19 at 5 pm and all national leaders of the party will attend the ceremony.

Yogi Adityanath to skip father's funeral amid lockdown

Yogi Adityanath to skip father's funeral amid lockdown

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

The CM also urged that there should be a minimal presence of people at the last rites of his father.

Here's what Obama will do on Day 1 of India visit

Here's what Obama will do on Day 1 of India visit

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Here's what lies ahead for Obama on Day 1 of his three-day visit:

UP, Bihar, Maharashtra key for Modi in 2024

UP, Bihar, Maharashtra key for Modi in 2024

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

How Modi retrieves the situation and how he enlists new allies in the next two years will show if the BJP is fighting fit, report Sunil Gatade and Venkatesh Kesari.

Mirzapur 2 review

Mirzapur 2 review

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Mirzapur 2 is not dinner-time viewing, warns NJP Tiwari.

'When I saw Aamir in Rangeela, I thought...'

'When I saw Aamir in Rangeela, I thought...'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

'He must have had a gala time playing that part.' 'When I got a chance to do that in Toofaan, I absolutely relished it.'