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'Delhi Crime's Emmy puts us on the global map'

'Delhi Crime's Emmy puts us on the global map'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

'It is a big historical moment for Indian content.'

Adityanath bans paan, tobacco in govt buildings

Adityanath bans paan, tobacco in govt buildings

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Adityanath also asked the the staff to make the atmosphere in the building healthy and clean by avoiding the use plastic.

'Yogiji's elevation was unanimous'

'Yogiji's elevation was unanimous'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

'Yogiji insisted to Venkaiah Naiduji that he needs two more strong arms to rule Uttar Pradesh.'

India's first woman DGP who inspired Udaan passes away

India's first woman DGP who inspired Udaan passes away

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Born in Himachal Pradesh, Chaudhary was the country's second woman IPS officer after Kiran Bedi.

After UP bypoll losses, Yogi Adityanath meets Amit Shah

After UP bypoll losses, Yogi Adityanath meets Amit Shah

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

They are believed to have discussed the evolving political situation in the state where opposition parties have joined hands to challenge the BJP.

Meeting at CM residence fails to finalise name of UP lokayukta

Meeting at CM residence fails to finalise name of UP lokayukta

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

The wait continues for the naming of a new Uttar Pradesh lokayukta as a meeting on Sunday to decide on the same failed to do so with the Allahabad high court chief justice questioning the validity of the process.

'Modi is the political product of the Ayodhya agitation'

'Modi is the political product of the Ayodhya agitation'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

'Although Narendra Modi had no direct participation in the Ayodhya agitation, he would not have been in the dominant position he is now had it not been for the Ram Janambhoomi agitation.'

UP portfolios announced; Adityanath retains home

UP portfolios announced; Adityanath retains home

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

The list has been sent to Governor Ram Naik for approval.

Hours after Yogi Adityanath's swearing, two slaughterhouses sealed in Allahabad

Hours after Yogi Adityanath's swearing, two slaughterhouses sealed in Allahabad

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

Almost an year ago the National Green Tribunal had ordered the closure of these two slaughterhouses, an official said.

Yogi pats himself for UP's complete transformation, Opposition says it's all gas

Yogi pats himself for UP's complete transformation, Opposition says it's all gas

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

Asserting that Uttar Pradesh has undergone a complete transformation under his government, chief minister Yogi Adityanath said on Sunday that there have been no riots since 2017, strict action has been taken against the mafia and the state is in the frontline of implementing welfare schemes, ensuring the ease of doing business and fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.

The White Tiger review

The White Tiger review

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

The White Tiger makes a stinging commentary on New India's half-baked vision, but Ramin Bahrani isn't telling a Slumdog fairy tale here, observes Sukanya Verma.

UP cabinet minister Kamal Rani succumbs to COVID-19

UP cabinet minister Kamal Rani succumbs to COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

The Technical Education minister, who tested positive for COVID-19 on July 18 and is the first minister in the state to succumb to the disease, breathed her last at the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPIMS).

'Sachin Pilot is part of a bigger plot'

'Sachin Pilot is part of a bigger plot'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

'He is not acting solo.' 'The plot may have people within the Congress and outside.'

Amethi's Special 26 who cost Rahul the election

Amethi's Special 26 who cost Rahul the election

Rediff.com28 May 2019

26 candidates in Amethi fray take away 60,545 votes; the difference between the victorious Smriti Irani and Rahul Gandhi is 55,120 votes.

Ishaan-Janhvi take Dhadak to Jaipur

Ishaan-Janhvi take Dhadak to Jaipur

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Travelling the world with Bollywood.

Lucknow: Cong claims IPS officer's suspension an act of revenge

Lucknow: Cong claims IPS officer's suspension an act of revenge

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Supension of senior IPS officer Amitabh Thakur, who was locked in a tussle with Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav, on Tuesday set off a political storm with the Opposition terming it an "act of revenge" by the ruling party.

Mayawati elected unopposed to Assembly

Mayawati elected unopposed to Assembly

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

Vidhan Sabha Principal Secretary and Returning Officer R P Pandey declared Mayawati and Maurya elected unopposed after the expiry of the time for withdrawal of nominations on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Sneak peek into Obama's GRAND suite in Delhi

PHOTOS: Sneak peek into Obama's GRAND suite in Delhi

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

The capital city is gearing up ahead of US President Barack Obama's visit to India on Republic Day in a few days. And while top security officials are busy turning Delhi into a fortress, here's a sneak peek into the presidential suite where the Obamas will stay during their three-day visit to the country.

BJP leader announces Rs 10 cr for 'beheading' Deepika, Bhansali

BJP leader announces Rs 10 cr for 'beheading' Deepika, Bhansali

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

A fringe group in Bareilly announced a reward of Rs 1 crore for anyone 'burning her alive'.

BJP launches manifesto for municipal polls in UP

BJP launches manifesto for municipal polls in UP

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

The manifesto promises better drinking water facilities, better street lights, free community toilets, provision of pink toilets for women, grant of Rs 20,000 for construction of personal toilets, provision of adarsh nagar panchayat, e-tendering and provision of kanji house for stray animals.

Over-confidence led to Gorakhpur, Phulpur bypoll loss: Yogi Adityanath

Over-confidence led to Gorakhpur, Phulpur bypoll loss: Yogi Adityanath

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

"The over-confidence and inability to comprehend the electoral understanding between the SP and the BSP led to the defeat," Adityanath stressed.

Has anyone from Gujarat been martyred? Akhilesh asks, faces flak

Has anyone from Gujarat been martyred? Akhilesh asks, faces flak

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Akhilesh was apparently targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Why Modi-Shah got rid of Rawat

Why Modi-Shah got rid of Rawat

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

Inability to take everyone along during his nearly four-year term led to Trivendra Singh Rawat's undoing. He tried to take control of all major departments by holding on to more than 40 of them, but still could not deliver.

'Any time is good time to go for SIPs'

'Any time is good time to go for SIPs'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Good news for devotees of Lord Ram soon: Yogi

Good news for devotees of Lord Ram soon: Yogi

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

He also appealed to everyone to light a lamp this Diwali in the name of Lord Ram.

BJP's Dayashankar, who made derogatory remarks against Mayawati, back in party

BJP's Dayashankar, who made derogatory remarks against Mayawati, back in party

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

Dayashankar's wife Swati Singh, who is also the head of the BJP women's wing, had won the assembly poll from Sarojini Nagar seat of Lucknow.

Hit by exodus, BSP scouts for leaders

Hit by exodus, BSP scouts for leaders

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

The BSP is planning to bring the second line of leadership from among the cadres.

Fresh rebellion in Maya's party, MLAs accuse leadership of selling tickets

Fresh rebellion in Maya's party, MLAs accuse leadership of selling tickets

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

They alleged that the BSP was getting a 'bad name' because of the 'huge sums' being demanded for party tickets.

Amid AMU row, BJP MP calls Jinnah a 'maha purush'

Amid AMU row, BJP MP calls Jinnah a 'maha purush'

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Savitri Bai Phule said a 'mahapurush' like Jinnah should be installed with respect... Jinnah is respected from the times of freedom struggle... His portrait is installed in the Lok Sabha... His name should be taken with respect."

Maoist leader Prachanda arrives in New Delhi

Maoist leader Prachanda arrives in New Delhi

Rediff.com18 Nov 2006

Minutes after landing at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, Prachanda was held up at the immigration counter for a few explanations. It took him half an hour before being allowed to proceed.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of the events from the past 24 hours.

Muzaffarnagar riots: BSP slams SP; Khap head among 85 booked

Muzaffarnagar riots: BSP slams SP; Khap head among 85 booked

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

Agitated over arrest of its MLA for his alleged role in Muzaffarnagar riots, Bahujan Samaj Party on Sunday lashed out at the ruling Samajwadi Party, accusing it of adopting a "pick and choose" approach by targeting political rivals and protecting its own leaders.

'Mayawati dalit ki beti nahin, daulat ki beti hain'

'Mayawati dalit ki beti nahin, daulat ki beti hain'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Rebels in the Bahujan Samaj Party have attacked their party chief Mayawati for her "extortionist tendencies," with BSP's Rajya Sabha MP Jugal Kishore calling her "daulat ki beti".

PHOTOS: Yogi's Cabinet meets at Kumbh mela

PHOTOS: Yogi's Cabinet meets at Kumbh mela

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Officials said almost all the ministers present at meeting took the holy dip.

'What rubbish': Rajnath on reports of being in UP CM race

'What rubbish': Rajnath on reports of being in UP CM race

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

The names of a host of leaders, including some sitting MPs are doing the rounds in political circles.

When Rahul surprised diners at Patna eatery

When Rahul surprised diners at Patna eatery

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Several people clicked snapshots of the leader having his meal from a distance that the SPG -- which looks after Gandhi's security -- permitted.

59 seats to go to polls in sixth phase on Sunday

59 seats to go to polls in sixth phase on Sunday

Rediff.com11 May 2019

The elections in this phase are seen as a big test for the Bharatiya Janata Party

Varun skips UP BJP MPs' meet with Shah, war of words erupts

Varun skips UP BJP MPs' meet with Shah, war of words erupts

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Gandhi, who was here to attend the BJP's national executive, was conspicuous by his absence at the meeting of Lok Sabha MPs, which was attended by PM Modi among others.

PM Modi in Allahabad for BJP conclave, visits high court

PM Modi in Allahabad for BJP conclave, visits high court

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

Modi reached the high court premises at 4 pm and was received by judges led by Acting Chief Justice V K Shukla and members of the Bar Association.

Is Sushant's death more important than India's crises?

Is Sushant's death more important than India's crises?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

'I cannot remember a time in my life when we had such economic strife, such levels of unemployment, a national epidemic and the enemy inside our house and such little interest in these and a focus on Bollywood and temples and such things,' notes Aakar Patel.