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Left wing extremism-hit districts decline by 70% under Modi govt: Shah

Left wing extremism-hit districts decline by 70% under Modi govt: Shah

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

The home minister said the northeast and the Left-wing extremism-affected areas in the country are tribal-dominated regions and security is a precursor to development there.

'Winning the National Award is a huge motivating factor'

'Winning the National Award is a huge motivating factor'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Debutant director Bramma G shares his excitement of winning the National Award for the Best Tamil film for Kuttram Kadithal.

'No girl should go through such torture'

'No girl should go through such torture'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

She was kidnapped by child traffickers when she was 14. Today, this 17 year old wants to become a lawyer so that she can help the survivors of such henious acts.

Invoke 25th Amendment to remove Trump: Democrats to Pence

Invoke 25th Amendment to remove Trump: Democrats to Pence

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

"The president's dangerous and seditious acts necessitate his immediate removal from office," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said in a joint statement on Thursday.

The protector of women from breast cancer

The protector of women from breast cancer

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

'Having dedicated my life towards improving breast healthcare in my motherland. I shall continue to work with rock-solid determination following this "chosen" path.'

Ambrose sends AIFF legal notice, denies sexual misconduct charges

Ambrose sends AIFF legal notice, denies "sexual misconduct" charges

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

State officials "not happy" after meeting with CoA

Mamata very close to me: Ganguly after hosting Shah

Mamata very close to me: Ganguly after hosting Shah

Rediff.com7 May 2022

Shah's visit to Ganguly's home had fuelled speculation that the he would join politics soon.

A New House For Idli Amma

A New House For Idli Amma

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Every week, we bring you fascinating videos, chosen by you, through your likes.

Parkash Singh Badal returns Padma Vibhushan over farm laws

Parkash Singh Badal returns Padma Vibhushan over farm laws

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Badal said the farmers are waging a bitter struggle in the severe cold just to secure their fundamental right to life.

Phalke Award for Rajini is votes for Kamal?

Phalke Award for Rajini is votes for Kamal?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

The very timing of the Phalke Award on Rajini now, days ahead of Tamil Nadu voting in the assembly election, may have taken away the seriousness and credibility attaching to the Centre's decision, making it sound every bit political, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

READ: Mahua Moitra's takedown of UAPA amendments

READ: Mahua Moitra's takedown of UAPA amendments

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

"Features of the Bill are anti-people and anti-Constitution...it is a very dangerous act," the fiery TMC MP said.

Major PSU banks to go live on account aggregator system by July-end

Major PSU banks to go live on account aggregator system by July-end

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

After the finance minister directed public sector banks to join the account aggregator (AA) ecosystem, 5-6 major ones, including State Bank of India (SBI) and Bank of Baroda are expected to go live by July-end. Sahmati, an industry alliance for the AA ecosystem, has been working with PSU banks to get them onboarded for quite some time now. So far, Union Bank of India and Punjab National Bank (PNB) have gone live on the AA ecosystem. While Union Bank has been live for a while, PNB went live earlier this month.

From Ayodhya to adultery: CJI Chandrachud's landmark verdicts

From Ayodhya to adultery: CJI Chandrachud's landmark verdicts

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Counted as a judge who enriched the 'verdict docket' of the apex court, Justice Chandrachud is viewed as sharp, articulate and forward looking.

India must be ready to use might if need arises: President

India must be ready to use might if need arises: President

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Cautioning against various threats facing the subcontinent, President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday said it was imperative for India to have an effective deterrence and strong defence to promote development and it must be prepared to use its "might" if the need arises.

Haathi Mere Saathi review

Haathi Mere Saathi review

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Between bad writing, hysterical acting and a shoddy blend of CGI and the real deal, Haathi Mere Saathi completely neglects the message of saving our elephants, feels Sukanya Verma.

'Hamid Ansari Defeated Pakistan's Intent In UN And Today You Are Questioning Him?'

'Hamid Ansari Defeated Pakistan's Intent In UN And Today You Are Questioning Him?'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

'Every Indian knows why the BJP is targeting Hamid Ansari.'

Rajapaksa staying in Bangkok hotel under tight security: Report

Rajapaksa staying in Bangkok hotel under tight security: Report

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Rajapaksa arrived in Thailand with three other people on a chartered flight from Singapore at Wing 6 of the military airport adjacent to Don Mueang International Airport around 8 pm local time on Thursday.

Sri Lankans on edge ahead of President's promised resignation

Sri Lankans on edge ahead of President's promised resignation

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Sri Lankans were on the edge on Tuesday as they waited whether embattled Gotabaya Rajapaksa will honour his offer to resign as president, amid signs that key members of the erstwhile powerful ruling family were attempting to flee in the face of massive public anger against them for mishandling the economy that has bankrupt the country.

Gotabaya lands in Thailand after Singapore visa expires

Gotabaya lands in Thailand after Singapore visa expires

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Sri Lanka's ousted president Gotabaya Rajapaksa left Singapore for Thailand after his short-term visit pass expired on Thursday, according to a media report.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

'My father is a shaheed. He kept the country above self'

'My father is a shaheed. He kept the country above self'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

'I used to be scared because operating in Kashmir is always fraught with danger.' 'His absence will be felt lifelong.'

'J-K politics is throttled by fear and persecution'

'J-K politics is throttled by fear and persecution'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

'Ladakh too is politically paralysed and in limbo, as Rafale jets roar above Leh and Israeli arms dealers prowl the town.'

The Many Firsts Of Droupadi Murmu

The Many Firsts Of Droupadi Murmu

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

When elected on July 18 -- which is almost a certainty, given the NDA's numbers in the electoral college -- Droupadi Murmu will be the first President born after Independence.

Army 'strong and tall' on 'active, unsettled' borders: Gen Naravane

Army 'strong and tall' on 'active, unsettled' borders: Gen Naravane

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

The Army chief said the nation is passing through a challenging period.

'19 dead. 53 wounded. The battle was ferocious'

'19 dead. 53 wounded. The battle was ferocious'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

'In the 1971 War my battalion suffered 4 casualties after fighting for 14 days.' 'In Operation Blue Star, I lost 19 men in just one hour.'

Why We Don't Vote Against Russia At The UN

Why We Don't Vote Against Russia At The UN

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Any Indian government at this juncture would have voted and spoken exactly this way. It isn't just about the vast Indian dependence on Russian-origin military equipment. It is also about trust, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Amid China tension, IAF chief visits forward areas in Eastern Ladakh

Amid China tension, IAF chief visits forward areas in Eastern Ladakh

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Amid tensions over build-up by the Chinese across the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh and reluctance to resolve remaining issues between the two countries, Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari is visiting forward areas in Ladakh to review the operational preparedness of troops deployed there.

Rahul Gandhi backs petition to Harvard to drop Sinha from alumni list

Rahul Gandhi backs petition to Harvard to drop Sinha from alumni list

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

The Union minister has been at the centre of a row after he garlanded the lynching convicts at his residence in Hazaribagh in Jharkhand after they came out of prison on bail last week.

Post Uri freeze, Pak wants to host the much-delayed SAARC Summit

Post Uri freeze, Pak wants to host the much-delayed SAARC Summit

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

The 2016 SAARC Summit was originally planned to be held in Islamabad on November 15-19, 2016. But after a terror attack on an Indian Army camp in Uri in Jammu and Kashmir on September 18 that year, India expressed its inability to participate in the summit due to "prevailing circumstances". The summit was called off after Bangladesh, Bhutan and Afghanistan also declined to participate in the Islamabad meet.

Biden picks Vanita Gupta as associate attorney general

Biden picks Vanita Gupta as associate attorney general

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

US President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday nominated Indian-American Vanita Gupta to be the associate attorney general and roped in Judge Merrick Garland for the position of attorney general.

Drama inside Kerala assembly, UDF MLAs block Guv

Drama inside Kerala assembly, UDF MLAs block Guv

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

In an unprecedented move, United Democratic Front MLAs blocked Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan inside the state assembly on Wednesday with 'go back' slogans and placards against the Citizenship Amendment Act.

SC finds Bhushan guilty of contempt, sentencing on Aug 20

SC finds Bhushan guilty of contempt, sentencing on Aug 20

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

A contemnor can be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend up to six months or with a fine of up to Rs 2,000 or with both.

When Gandhi-Jinnah First Met

When Gandhi-Jinnah First Met

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

No plaque marks the historic meeting place of the fathers of two nations. And no history textbook tells us about that first meeting and their mutual admiration, common ethos and comradeship.

SEE: 'Please stay at home', Kohli, Sachin urge people

SEE: 'Please stay at home', Kohli, Sachin urge people

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar and several other cricketers urged people to stay at home and said that this 'simple task' can save millions of lives.

Chandrachud sworn in as CJI, says will take care of citizens in every aspect

Chandrachud sworn in as CJI, says will take care of citizens in every aspect

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

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

Protests rock Punjab varsity over leaked videos of female students; 3 held

Protests rock Punjab varsity over leaked videos of female students; 3 held

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The protest was held on the university campus located at Ludhiana-Chandigarh road past midnight.

Justice Chandrachud ruled on Ayodhya dispute, right to privacy, adultery

Justice Chandrachud ruled on Ayodhya dispute, right to privacy, adultery

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, however, had no qualms about overturning the judgements of father Y V Chandrachud on hot- button issues like adultery and the right to privacy.

Justice Chandrachud appointed Chief Justice of India, will serve 2-year term

Justice Chandrachud appointed Chief Justice of India, will serve 2-year term

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

He will take oath on November 9, a day after incumbent CJI Justice Uday Umesh Lalit demits office on attaining the age of 65.

Meet the UP principal who educates physically-challenged students

Meet the UP principal who educates physically-challenged students

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

What was once the cause of an individual, has at present 350 teachers of different schools contributing to it.

PM Modi is my son: Shaheen Bagh's 'Bilkis Dadi'

PM Modi is my son: Shaheen Bagh's 'Bilkis Dadi'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

"I have read only the Quran Sharif and I have never been to school but today I feel excited and happy. I congratulate Prime Minister Narendra Modi for also being included in this list. He is also my son. So what if I did not give birth to him, my sister has given birth to him. I pray for his long life and happiness," Bilkis Bano said.