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How Census 2027 Will Be Done

How Census 2027 Will Be Done

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

'There will be not less than 31 lakh people working in the census process.'

No one from Gandhi family...: Kejriwal alleges Cong, BJP nexus

No one from Gandhi family...: Kejriwal alleges Cong, BJP nexus

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

'In 2014 the BJP built its campaign around 'jija ji' (brother-in-law) and corruption, shouting about Vadra, 2G and coal scams. Yet today, all those cases have quietly been shut. The people are not fools. They can see the reality--that Congress and BJP are in a hidden alliance'

Ban India-Pakistan match telecast: FWICE Tells Modi

Ban India-Pakistan match telecast: FWICE Tells Modi

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to stop the telecast of Sunday's India vs Pakistan Asia Cup match in Dubai.

Uttarkashi floods: 2 bodies recovered, fear grows for trapped

Uttarkashi floods: 2 bodies recovered, fear grows for trapped

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Landslides blocked arterial roads leading up to Dharali where dozens of people were trapped and many homes and cars swept away by the raging waters on Tuesday. Eleven Army personnel from the nearby camp in Harsil were among those missing.

'Simplicity, Vision, Love For Nation. That Is Modi'

'Simplicity, Vision, Love For Nation. That Is Modi'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

'With tears in his eyes, he told me in Gujarati, "What have they done to this country? It has so much potential." That feeling for the country -- it was striking.'

'Anybody who met Mr Tata came away with a story'

'Anybody who met Mr Tata came away with a story'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Late Ratan Tata always ensured employees are taken care of along with the well-being of their families across the Tata Group companies, which shaped a number of leaders across the conglomerate, and there really was no one like him, Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran said on Monday. Recollecting his association with Tata (86) who passed away last week, in a post on networking platform LinkedIn, he wrote, "Anybody who met Mr Tata came away with a story about his humanity, warmth, and dreams for India. "There really was no one like him."

'Projecting Himself As The CM Candidate Is No Longer Viable'

'Projecting Himself As The CM Candidate Is No Longer Viable'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

'Vijay is badly politically wounded.'

IAF hero rebuilds life after Operation Sindoor injury

IAF hero rebuilds life after Operation Sindoor injury

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

An Indian Air Force paramedic, who lost his hand in an operation, is regaining independence with the help of a cosmetic hand and support from the Artificial Limb Centre in Pune. The centre is also helping other armed forces personnel recover from severe injuries.

Tension in UP town after 19-year-old NEET aspirant killed by cattle smugglers

Tension in UP town after 19-year-old NEET aspirant killed by cattle smugglers

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Protesters blocked the Gorakhpur-Pipraich road on Tuesday morning after that forces from four police stations and PAC were deployed.

Red alert in many states as monsoon covers India; 2 killed U'khand

Red alert in many states as monsoon covers India; 2 killed U'khand

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

The labourers, who are said to be of Nepali origin, were engaged in the construction of a hotel.

Modi meets Air India crash survivor in Ahmedabad

Modi meets Air India crash survivor in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met those injured in the Air India plane crash at the civil hospital in Ahmedabad.

'I Came Back From The Grave'

'I Came Back From The Grave'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

'I have more time in Bengaluru to write, away from the film industry in Mumbai that always pulls me down and makes me frustrated.'

Radhika Yadav was just a co-actor: Music video producer

Radhika Yadav was just a co-actor: Music video producer

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

'This incident is being given a Hindu-Muslim angle too. I don't know why it is being done. I don't have anything to do with this case...'

Astronomer CEO quits after Coldplay kiss cam scandal

Astronomer CEO quits after Coldplay kiss cam scandal

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

The short video clip shows Byron and Cabot as captured on the jumbotron at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, Boston during a Coldplay concert on July 16, 2025.

Did Aryan Khan *Really* Direct Ba***ds of Bollywood?

Did Aryan Khan *Really* Direct Ba***ds of Bollywood?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

'When the show was releasing, I think all the actors were under the impression that this is a limited series.' 'After seeing the response, I feel we should have a season two.'

At 120 kmph, cyclonic storm may hit Odisha-WB coasts by Oct 24: IMD

At 120 kmph, cyclonic storm may hit Odisha-WB coasts by Oct 24: IMD

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

According to weather officials, wind speeds along and off the Odisha-West Bengal coasts are anticipated to reach 60 km/h from October 23, increasing to 120 km/h from October 24 night to October 25 morning.

Dev Anand: 'I Wanted To Marry Suraiya'

Dev Anand: 'I Wanted To Marry Suraiya'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

'I fell in love with Suraiya and that was my first real gafla. The more I couldn't get her, the more I wanted her. When I couldn't marry her because the world didn't want it, I cried for the first time.'

The Kashmiri Ex-Militants Who Joined The Army

The Kashmiri Ex-Militants Who Joined The Army

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

'The Indian Army won't induct anyone who has killed Indian soldiers.' 'That's why the army respects these reformed men so much -- they're on the frontline now, protecting India.'

'I Love Muhammad' campaign: Cleric among 39 held after violence

'I Love Muhammad' campaign: Cleric among 39 held after violence

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

In a major crackdown, police arrested 39 people, including local cleric Tauqeer Raza Khan, in connection with the violence during the 'I love Muhammad' campaign after Friday prayers in Bareilly, while authorities suspended internet service in the district for 48 hours beginning Saturday.

'Gurus Abuse The Very People Who Give Them Power'

'Gurus Abuse The Very People Who Give Them Power'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

'What is it about the institution of faith that makes somebody get a sense of impunity, that they believe they can get away with anything?'

Why Parsiana Is Downing Shutters

Why Parsiana Is Downing Shutters

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

'Financially we are sound and we have always broken even. 'It is just we don't have the personnel and that is why we have to close down.'

When Pakistan Bombed Jail That Sonam Wangchuk Is Housed In

When Pakistan Bombed Jail That Sonam Wangchuk Is Housed In

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Sonam Wangchuk is under tight surveillance within the three-tiered prison, with CCTV cameras monitored around the clock.

Retire Rich At 45 With Simple MF Tips

Retire Rich At 45 With Simple MF Tips

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Ask rediffGURU and PF expert Nitin Narkhede your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

'Where Your Data Resides Is Now A Fundamental Question'

'Where Your Data Resides Is Now A Fundamental Question'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

'What we see now is a much stronger need for data sovereignty.'

Kishtwar tragedy: A father searches for his daughter

Kishtwar tragedy: A father searches for his daughter

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

A father searches for his missing daughter after a devastating cloudburst in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed dozens and left many others untraced.

Hindi Cinema's New Mogul

Hindi Cinema's New Mogul

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

'We don't make films for profit and that's exactly why profit follows.'

Delhi CM attacker planned protest against SC verdict on stray dogs

Delhi CM attacker planned protest against SC verdict on stray dogs

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

The man accused of attacking Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta told investigators he planned a protest against the Supreme Court's order on relocating stray dogs, similar to Anna Hazare's anti-corruption protests.

AI 171 crash: 65 families hire US law firm Beasley Allen for legal battle

AI 171 crash: 65 families hire US law firm Beasley Allen for legal battle

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Families of victims of the Air India plane crash have hired a US law firm to explore legal options, seeking answers and accountability.

Pak was developing Haryana YouTuber as an 'asset': Police

Pak was developing Haryana YouTuber as an 'asset': Police

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Pakistani intelligence operatives were allegedly developing Haryana YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who was arrested on espionage charges, as an asset, said a senior Haryana police officer on Sunday.

Congress MP's chain snatched in Delhi during morning walk

Congress MP's chain snatched in Delhi during morning walk

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Sudha, who is staying at Tamil Nadu Bhavan in the area, was out on a routine morning walk when the unidentified persons snatched her gold chain and fled the spot, police said.

Delhi police busts 'Khilafat' terror module linked to Pakistan

Delhi police busts 'Khilafat' terror module linked to Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The Delhi police Special Cell has busted a terror module with links to Pakistan and arrested five suspected operatives after raids across multiple states, an official said on Thursday.

The C P Radhakrishnan You Didn't Know

The C P Radhakrishnan You Didn't Know

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

'In my 26 years at Raj Bhavan, working with more than ten governors, I can tell you C P Radhakrishnan Sir stands out.'

Case against UP teacher for song over Kanwar Yatra

Case against UP teacher for song over Kanwar Yatra

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Police in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, have booked a school teacher after a video surfaced online of him singing a song that references the Kanwar Yatra. The teacher is accused of making statements containing false information and alarming news.

Top Chinese diplomat, touted to be next foreign minister, detained

Top Chinese diplomat, touted to be next foreign minister, detained

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

The 61-year-old senior diplomat was taken away for questioning in late July after returning to Beijing from an overseas work trip, the paper reported, quoting people familiar with the matter.

Has Modi Sacrificed Palestine For Israel Bonhomie?

Has Modi Sacrificed Palestine For Israel Bonhomie?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

It is high time India ends its silence on the human cost of the Gaza war and takes a principled stand without diluting its relations with Israel. A largely friendless Tel Aviv today needs New Delhi more than the other way around. India's failure now may cost it diplomatically in the long run, cautions M R Narayan Swamy.

Will Harivansh Singh Be The Next Veep?

Will Harivansh Singh Be The Next Veep?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

'When Harivansh sits in the chair, you feel your voice will be heard.'

'If Police Starts Deposing From Police Stations, Then Cross Examination Won't Be Possible'

'If Police Starts Deposing From Police Stations, Then Cross Examination Won't Be Possible'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

'As a defence lawyer I won't know if a policeman under cross questioning is being prompted to answer by someone behind his computer screen.'

Will Macron Be Ousted Before 2027?

Will Macron Be Ousted Before 2027?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

France today increasingly resembles the Italy of the past, when governments fell with bewildering regularity, prime ministers came and went in rapid succession, and political instability became the norm rather than the exception, point out Krishnan Srinivasan and Manoj Mohanka.

'Fully agree with you': Modi, Meloni strike a chord at G7

'Fully agree with you': Modi, Meloni strike a chord at G7

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a series of bilateral meetings with his global counterparts on the margins of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, with discussions focusing on a range of issues such as trade, investment, counter-terrorism and global challenges.

Oli's exit plunges Nepal back into political uncertainty

Oli's exit plunges Nepal back into political uncertainty

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

A profile of veteran Nepali politician K P Sharma Oli, detailing his rise to power, his various stints as prime minister, and his impact on Nepal's political landscape.