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In late night sitting SC stays Gujarat HC order asking Teesta to surrender

In late night sitting SC stays Gujarat HC order asking Teesta to surrender

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

A bench of justices Abhay S Oka and Prashant Kumar Mishra, which heard the matter in a special hearing, urged the Chief Justice of India to assign the matter to a larger bench.

CBI registers 2 FIRs on graft charges by ex-JK Guv Malik, searches 14 places

CBI registers 2 FIRs on graft charges by ex-JK Guv Malik, searches 14 places

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

The CBI after registering the FIRs carried out searches on Thursday morning at 14 locations in Jammu, Srinagar, Delhi, Mumbai, Noida in Uttar Pradesh, Trivandrum in Kerala and Darbhanga in Bihar, they said.

Modi watching, Yogi kicks off 2nd term with 52 ministers

Modi watching, Yogi kicks off 2nd term with 52 ministers

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The monk-turned politician will take the reins of the most populous state for a second time in a row after completing his full five-year term.

IPL: Upbeat MI hold the edge vs Titans in Qualifier 2

IPL: Upbeat MI hold the edge vs Titans in Qualifier 2

Rediff.com25 May 2023

After their emphatic victory against LSG, Mumbai Indians would be fancying their chances against defending champions Gujarat Titans in Friday's Qualifier 2 match.

'BJP workers brought bombs': UP cop's video goes viral

'BJP workers brought bombs': UP cop's video goes viral

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Additional Superintendent of Police (city), Etawah, Prashant Kumar Prasad is heard telling a senior over the phone, "Sir, I have been slapped. BJP workers have also brought bombs."

MSP panel sets up 4 sub-groups to discuss key issues, SKM opts out of meet

MSP panel sets up 4 sub-groups to discuss key issues, SKM opts out of meet

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

The committee, headed by former agriculture secretary Sanjay Agrawal, discussed ways to "promote zero budget based farming", to "change" crop patterns keeping in mind the changing needs of the country, and to make MSP more "effective and transparent".

Modi-Nitish dosti: Bihar CM to skip Hardik's rally

Modi-Nitish dosti: Bihar CM to skip Hardik's rally

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

The latest development comes a day after the BJP decided to support Nitish Kumar's human chain for prohibition next week.

All In The Family In The Name Of Politics

All In The Family In The Name Of Politics

Rediff.com2 May 2023

With some variations, all regional political formations, whether in power presently or out of it, share some common features: Tight family control of the political apparatus, key members in elected or appointed positions, obvious wealth but not quite known sources of income, and family factionalism, sometimes open and bitter, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

PM lays foundation of facility to produce C-295 transport aircraft

PM lays foundation of facility to produce C-295 transport aircraft

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

It is the first project of its kind in which a military aircraft will be manufactured in India by a private company.

'India's wealth is in the hands of privileged castes'

'India's wealth is in the hands of privileged castes'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'They fear their caste privilege will be exposed if there is an OBC caste census.'

Ram Navami celebrations marred by deaths of 14 devotees, violence in WB, Maha

Ram Navami celebrations marred by deaths of 14 devotees, violence in WB, Maha

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Eleven people died during a havan at Beleshwar Mahadev Jhulelal temple in Madhya Pradesh's Indore after they fell into a well as its cover caved-in under the weight of a huge crowd, while three others got fatally electrocuted during a Ram Navami procession in Rajasthan's Kota.

8 dead after fire breaks out at COVID-19 hospital in Ahmedabad

8 dead after fire breaks out at COVID-19 hospital in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the tragic loss of lives in the fire.

22 dead in UP as heavy rains cause wall collapses, damage house

22 dead in UP as heavy rains cause wall collapses, damage house

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Heavy overnight rains in Uttar Pradesh on Friday led to the deaths of at least 22 people, including nine labourers who were buried alive under the debris when an under-construction wall in the state capital collapsed on their huts.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

When A Former CEC Took The RSS Salute

When A Former CEC Took The RSS Salute

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Some of our leaders were busybusy over the weekend.

The stars who came to see the Modi film

The stars who came to see the Modi film

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

Chalo Jeete Hain is a film based on Narendra Damodardas's childhood.

BJP wins big in UP council polls, but loses crown jewel Varanasi

BJP wins big in UP council polls, but loses crown jewel Varanasi

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party is headed for a big win in the Uttar Pradesh legislative council polls, bagging Barabanki and Ayodhya and leading in several other places. But it lost Varanasi to an Independent candidate.

Why Brands Prefer Kohli To Ashwin/Jadeja

Why Brands Prefer Kohli To Ashwin/Jadeja

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

'When people look at Kohli, they see a boy from Delhi who is taking on the Aussies in their own backyard and aspire to be like him.' 'Players like Jadeja and Ashwin lack this quotient.'

Kanhaiya wrongly labelled anti-national: Uddhav

Kanhaiya wrongly labelled anti-national: Uddhav

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

Instead of giving them proper guidance and directions, the government is 'misleading' them, he said.

Ambedkar's followers can't be Naxals: Union minister on Bhima-Koregaon

Ambedkar's followers can't be Naxals: Union minister on Bhima-Koregaon

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Action should be taken against those arrested for alleged Naxal links if there was evidence, he said.

Change your behaviour or... : Apna Dal-S to BJP

Change your behaviour or... : Apna Dal-S to BJP

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Apna Dal-S president Ashish Patel told party members in Lucknow that the party can take "any decision" but declined to elaborate.

NSA Ajit Doval leads A-team to US for crucial talks on emerging tech

NSA Ajit Doval leads A-team to US for crucial talks on emerging tech

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will hold crucial talks with the top US leadership, including his counterpart Jake Sullivan, on the first high-level dialogue on Initiative for Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET).

18 Covid patients die in Gujarat hospital fire

18 Covid patients die in Gujarat hospital fire

Rediff.com1 May 2021

At least 18 coronavirus patients died after a fire broke out at a hospital in Gujarat's Bharuch in the early hours on Saturday.

Four out of six under-50 CMs are from the BJP

Four out of six under-50 CMs are from the BJP

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The youth leadership taking the reigns of the states was a rare event in the last century as very few broke the glass ceilings.

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Rediff.com28 May 2019

As the dust finally settles on the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections 2019 and Bharatiya Janata Party along with its NDA allies emerges as the clear winner, here is a list of who won in each of the 7 phases of elections.

'We Expect The President To Act!'

'We Expect The President To Act!'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

'The government is doing away with crucial laws such as the Forest Conservation Act and the Environment Protection Act which had helped safeguard our forests.' 'The President has to show that she will stand in favour of tribal rights.'

Rajini, Ratan Tata, Tony Blair at Akash Ambani's wedding

Rajini, Ratan Tata, Tony Blair at Akash Ambani's wedding

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

From politicians to entrepreneurs and change makers, Akash Ambani's wedding had some illustrious guests.

Navratri pix: Happiness comes in small packages

Navratri pix: Happiness comes in small packages

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating the festival.

Hospitals across India conduct mock drill to check Covid readiness

Hospitals across India conduct mock drill to check Covid readiness

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

"To make sure there isn't a Covid surge in the country, PM Modi has asked us to be careful. The government is also preparing if at the Covid cases increase. Today, mock drills are conducted across Covid hospitals in the country to make sure people get proper treatment," Mandaviya said.

BJP woos NDA allies to keep numbers intact

BJP woos NDA allies to keep numbers intact

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

The BJP's rediscovery of its allies, including the PM touching the feet of Parakash Singh Badal, would be interpreted as the party's efforts to keep its flock together if it falls short of the majority mark on May 23.

Delhi HC to hear PIL on PM's security breach on April 20

Delhi HC to hear PIL on PM's security breach on April 20

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

A bench headed by Chief Justice D N Patel initially said that it would ask the Centre to consider as representation the PIL which seeks a declaration that all authorities, civil or military, shall act under the supervision of the Special Protection Group (SPG) in matters of security of the Prime Minister and his immediate family members.

Vijay Rupani sworn-in as chief minister of Gujarat

Vijay Rupani sworn-in as chief minister of Gujarat

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP president Amit Shah and chief ministers of various BJP-ruled states attended the ceremony.

PM inaugurates Purvanchal Expressway, lands on it in IAF plane

PM inaugurates Purvanchal Expressway, lands on it in IAF plane

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday accused the previous governments in Uttar Pradesh of letting poverty and the mafia take over the state's eastern part, saying that the Bharatiya Janata Party government is now writing a new chapter of development there.

2-month-long UP poll campaign ends; now eyes on March 10

2-month-long UP poll campaign ends; now eyes on March 10

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

The curtain came down on rumbustious electioneering over the last two months when assembly polls were also held in four other states - Goa, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Manipur.

Hope, disappointment as NDA surges ahead of Grand Alliance

Hope, disappointment as NDA surges ahead of Grand Alliance

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

A crowd of Tejashwi supporters that had gathered outside the 10 Circular Road residence of former chief minister Rabri Devi expecting a victory is thinning now.

Saffron reigns in UP as BJP scores thumping win, SP distant second

Saffron reigns in UP as BJP scores thumping win, SP distant second

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

The BJP stormed back to power in the crucial state of Uttar Pradesh, trouncing its main rival SP, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath asserting that people have buried the politics of caste and religion.

Modi degree row: Names spelt 'slightly differently' in admission form, reveals GU

Modi degree row: Names spelt 'slightly differently' in admission form, reveals GU

Rediff.com9 May 2016

The university said Modi changed his name from 'Narendrakumar Damodardas Modi', which he used in admission form for MA Part I, to 'Narendra Damodardas Modi' in MA Part II.

BJP wins state polls 4-1, AAP bags Punjab as Congress is run out

BJP wins state polls 4-1, AAP bags Punjab as Congress is run out

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

In line with exit poll predictions, the Bharatiya Janata Party has taken an early lead in Uttar Pradesh, after one hour of counting.

May Prabhu Shri Ram give Kalyan Singhji space at his feet: Modi

May Prabhu Shri Ram give Kalyan Singhji space at his feet: Modi

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

May Prabhu Ram give strength to his family in the hour of sadness to bear the loss. May Prabhu Ram give consolation to people in the country who believe in his values, ideals, culture and traditions," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said wile praying tribute to Kalyan Singh.

Ballots cast to elect India's new President amid cross-voting

Ballots cast to elect India's new President amid cross-voting

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Parliamentarians and legislators across the country voted on Monday to elect India's 15th president, choosing between opposition pick Yashwant Sinha and National Democratic Alliance nominee Droupadi Murmu who is favoured to win the battle to the Rashtrapati Bhavan.