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Do you know who the undergraduates ministers are?

Do you know who the undergraduates ministers are?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

8 ministers in Modi Sarkar.2 are undergraduates.

Woman accuses Shivraj of crediting wife for poem written by her

Woman accuses Shivraj of crediting wife for poem written by her

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

In a tweet on November 22, Chouhan shared a few lines of a poem titled 'Bauji' (father) on his Twitter handle, stating that it was written by his wife to express her feelings after the last rites of his father-in-law. Bhumika Birthare, who claims to be a TV anchor/reporter, took to Twitter on Monday to assert that it was her poem.

ED Raids: Sena Will Take It On The Chin

ED Raids: Sena Will Take It On The Chin

Rediff.com28 May 2022

'With each ED, CBI raid on us the BJP thinks we will soften down.' 'But every such raid has strengthened the resolve of Shiv Sena leaders.'

With Gujarat, Himachal results, stage set for 2024

With Gujarat, Himachal results, stage set for 2024

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Though the Congress, AAP and other Opposition parties may have high hopes and some positive takeaways to seize on from the results, it is the BJP which has a big headstart and is firmly in the lead.

Netherlands is now India's 5th-largest export destination

Netherlands is now India's 5th-largest export destination

Rediff.com23 May 2022

The Netherlands has emerged as India's fifth-largest export destination in 2021-22 (FY22), jumping from its 10th position a year ago. Exports to the fifth-largest economy in the European Union (EU) bolted 94 per cent to $12.5 billion in the financial year ended March 31. In FY22, the Netherlands surpassed Hong Kong, Singapore, the UK, Germany, and Nepal to become India's largest export destination in the EU. Germany, which was earlier India's top European export destination (eighth position), has now dropped two ranks to 10th place.

President Kovind pays tribute to Kargil war heroes

President Kovind pays tribute to Kargil war heroes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Remembering the soldiers who laid down their lives defending the nation with indomitable courage and valour, the President said: "The nation salutes the soldiers and officers of the 19th Infantry Division, who have been safeguarding our borders in the most hostile terrains under adverse weather conditions as our frontline troops. They have scripted exceptional stories of indomitable courage, bravery and sacrifice."

Indore cleanest city for 5th straight yr, Chhattisgarh cleanest state

Indore cleanest city for 5th straight yr, Chhattisgarh cleanest state

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

The second and third positions in the 'cleanest city' category of the 'Swachh Survekshan Awards, 2021' were secured by Surat and Vijayawada, respectively.

Ananth Kumar's portfolios given to Tomar, Sadananda Gowda

Ananth Kumar's portfolios given to Tomar, Sadananda Gowda

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Narendra Singh Tomar has been given the additional charge of the ministry of parliamentary affairs and D V Sadananda Gowda that of the ministry of chemicals and fertilisers.

Letter to Israeli envoy hints at Iran hand in Delhi blast

Letter to Israeli envoy hints at Iran hand in Delhi blast

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

The Delhi police has asked for details of all Iranians, including Iranians settled overseas, who have come to the national capital through the FRRO.

12 killed as Maha-bound bus falls into Narmada river in MP

12 killed as Maha-bound bus falls into Narmada river in MP

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

At least 12 passengers were killed and two others missing after a Maharashtra state transport bus fell into the Narmada river from a bridge in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district on Monday, officials said.

Ram temple trust received around Rs 100 cr donation

Ram temple trust received around Rs 100 cr donation

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust is conducting a mass contact and contribution campaign for the construction of the grand temple in Ayodhya which began on January 15 and will go on till February 27.

Indian Army shows off its military might

Indian Army shows off its military might

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

India is celebrating its 73rd Army Day on Friday. All Army Command headquarters celebrate Army Day to commemorate the country's soldiers. The day marks when Lt Gen K M Carriappa took over as commander-in-chief of the Indian Army from General Francis Butcher, the last British commander-in-chief of India, in 1949.

Justice Lalit sworn in as 49th Chief Justice of India

Justice Lalit sworn in as 49th Chief Justice of India

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

President Droupadi Murmu administered him the oath at a brief ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

'The Gandhis have swallowed their pride for now and deflected the attention to Kharge'

'The Gandhis have swallowed their pride for now and deflected the attention to Kharge'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

'Gehlot is right now doing things, which are not appreciated by the Gandhis.' 'The Gandhis have realised that their writ does not run in Rajasthan, therefore they have deflected the issue to Kharge.'

Jyotiraditya Scindia: Like father, like son

Jyotiraditya Scindia: Like father, like son

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

Madhavrao Scindia briefly left the Congress in 1996 and was later pacified to rejoin ranks

Cong banks on Diggy to breach saffron bastion of Bhopal

Cong banks on Diggy to breach saffron bastion of Bhopal

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

The Bhopal seat is currently held by Alok Sanjar of the BJP.

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.

PIX: Eid celebrated across the country with fervour

PIX: Eid celebrated across the country with fervour

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

People came out of homes in large numbers, offered namaz at mosques, greeted each other with hugs and exchanged food and gifts across the length and breadth of India to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha on Sunday.

Hate speech attack on govt one-sided: Ex-IFS officers' counter letter

Hate speech attack on govt one-sided: Ex-IFS officers' counter letter

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

In their counter-letter, the group of former IFS officers acknowledged that the remarks made at the Haridwar event should be condemned by all right thinking, before adding that when the import of these is "exaggerated out of all proportion and the rantings by fringe elements" are seen as representative of the sentiments prevailing in ruling circles, then the political leanings and moral integrity of the critics can be rightly questioned.

PHOTOS: The colourful Navy Day celebrations

PHOTOS: The colourful Navy Day celebrations

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the Navy personnel, saying their service and sacrifice has made India safer.

Ravi Shankar Prasad, Javadekar, Vardhan, Pokhriyal and 8 other ministers quit

Ravi Shankar Prasad, Javadekar, Vardhan, Pokhriyal and 8 other ministers quit

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Ahead of the Union Cabinet expansion on Wednesday, several Union Ministers, including Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, Education Minister Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank and Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar resigned from their posts.

Holi shock for Cong as Jyotiraditya Scindia quits after meeting PM

Holi shock for Cong as Jyotiraditya Scindia quits after meeting PM

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

With Scindia quitting the party, the Congress government in Madhya Pradesh appeared headed for a collapse.

Former J-K governor G C Murmu appointed new CAG

Former J-K governor G C Murmu appointed new CAG

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Earlier in the day, President Ram Nath Kovind accepted Murmu's resignation as the Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir.

Cong slams Mandaviya for visiting Manmohan Singh with photographer

Cong slams Mandaviya for visiting Manmohan Singh with photographer

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

The Congress' attack came after former prime minister Manmohan Singh's daughter, Daman Singh, accused the minister of getting a photographer against the wishes of the family.

1st session of new Lok Sabha likely from June 6

1st session of new Lok Sabha likely from June 6

Rediff.com27 May 2019

The dates of the first Parliament session are expected to be finalised during the first meeting of the new Cabinet on May 31, a day after Narendra Modi takes oath as the prime minister of the country, they said.

There's no democracy in India, it's only in imagination: Rahul

There's no democracy in India, it's only in imagination: Rahul

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

If the prime minister does not repeal these laws, the country will suffer, he said.

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.

'Lost a visionary leader': Prez, PM, other leaders remember Paswan

'Lost a visionary leader': Prez, PM, other leaders remember Paswan

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

In his condolence message, President Kovind said in the death of Paswan, the nation has lost a visionary leader. He was among the most active and longest-serving members of Parliament. He was the voice of the oppressed, and championed the cause of the marginalised, Kovind said.

PM forms 2 Cabinet panels to spur growth, create jobs

PM forms 2 Cabinet panels to spur growth, create jobs

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Economy has become a major cause of concern for the new government with GDP dropping to 5.8 per cent in the last quarter of the 2018-19.

Bangladesh has special place in India's neighbourhood first policy: Kovind

Bangladesh has special place in India's neighbourhood first policy: Kovind

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

President Kovind, who arrived in Dhaka earlier in the day on his maiden State visit at the invitation of his counterpart M Abdul Hamid to attend the golden jubilee celebrations of Bangladesh's independence from Pakistan in 1971, held delegation-level talks with him which was followed by a banquet.

Mamata is BJP's Trojan horse, needs to be kept out of Oppn: Adhir

Mamata is BJP's Trojan horse, needs to be kept out of Oppn: Adhir

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was the Trojan horse of the Bharatiya Janata Party and should be kept out of all efforts to cobble up an opposition platform ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury alleged on Wednesday.

Before swearing-in, Modi to meet new ministers at home

Before swearing-in, Modi to meet new ministers at home

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, Nirmala Sitharaman, Piyush Goyal, Narendra Singh Tomar, Prakash Javadekar, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Dharmendra Pradhan and Smriti Irani are also likely to join the second Modi government after being its members in its first avatar.

PHOTOS: President presents Padma awards to 43

PHOTOS: President presents Padma awards to 43

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Veteran actor Mohan Joshi, Dasmodar Ganesh Bapat, who is working towards eradication of leprosy, and L Subadani Devi, Manipur-based weaver, were among those presented with Padma Shri.

Modi govt won't appease minorities, but will empower them: Prez

Modi govt won't appease minorities, but will empower them: Prez

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

The president also pitched for simultaneous elections to Parliament and state assemblies, saying there was a need to discuss and build a consensus among all parties on the possibility of holding simultaneous polls.

Constitution Day: Prez leads nation in reading preamble

Constitution Day: Prez leads nation in reading preamble

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

The Constituent Assembly of India had adopted the Constitution on this day in 1949, and the Modi government decided in 2015 to observe this day annually as the Constitution Day.

PHOTOS: India celebrates Raksha Bandhan

PHOTOS: India celebrates Raksha Bandhan

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

On this day, sisters tie a rakhi on her brother's wrist, symbolising the former's love and prayers for the latter's well-being.

'Since I opted for Indian citizenship, Pakistanis aren't happy'

'Since I opted for Indian citizenship, Pakistanis aren't happy'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

'I feel the more I'm trolled by Pakistanis, the more I am on the right path.' 'I must be doing something right for them to be so angry.'

Bengal Guv 'apprises' PM, Shah of situation in state

Bengal Guv 'apprises' PM, Shah of situation in state

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Asked about the possibility of imposition of President's rule in West Bengal, he said there was no such discussion during his meetings.

President, PM, sports stars hail Narwal and Adana

President, PM, sports stars hail Narwal and Adana

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

Indian sporting fraternity on Saturday hailed shooters Manish Narwal and Singhraj Adana's 1-2 finish at the Paralympics, terming the feat as "stuff of dreams", with President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi also lauding the duo for bringing glory to the country.

'Such harassment of journalists will continue for times to come'

'Such harassment of journalists will continue for times to come'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

'No strong government (belonging to any party) likes to be held accountable (for their acts of commission and omission).' 'They just don't like anybody asking questions (of them).' 'This is the problem with strong governments.'