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The Truth Behind Manushi's Cannes Outing

The Truth Behind Manushi's Cannes Outing

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'Manushi's trip was very last minute.' 'I did not have her (red carpet) outfit with me. It was already in Cannes.' 'We didn't know what she was going to wear.'

Who will be the next British PM?

Who will be the next British PM?

Rediff.com26 May 2019

UK environment secretary Michael Gove became the latest Tory MP to announce his intention to challenge Johnson on Sunday.

UK plans series of diplomatic efforts after Afghanistan exit

UK plans series of diplomatic efforts after Afghanistan exit

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

'If the new regime in Kabul wants diplomatic recognition, or to unlock the billions that are currently frozen, they will have to ensure safe passage for those who wish to leave the country, to respect the rights of women and girls, to prevent Afghanistan from, again, becoming an incubator for global terror, because that would be disastrous for Afghanistan'

Farmers stir has changed politics and policy-making

Farmers stir has changed politics and policy-making

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

The Centre's retreat from the farm laws is likely to have a significant bearing on the fate of laws that the Centre has made, for instance, in labour and electricity, predicts A K Bhattacharya.

'Modi can be a divisive politician'

'Modi can be a divisive politician'

Rediff.com24 May 2019

'It is inevitable when he pleases those who share his Hindutva ideology that at the same time he can alienate those who do not feel he speaks for them.'

UK MPs reject chaotic 'no-deal' Brexit, back May's bid to reopen deal

UK MPs reject chaotic 'no-deal' Brexit, back May's bid to reopen deal

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

In a series of votes on Tuesday, lawmakers rejected a no-deal Brexit by 318 votes to 310, undermining the government's argument that Britain would be willing to crash out of the EU without an agreement.

Tony Blair to get back into politics with anti-Brexit movement

Tony Blair to get back into politics with anti-Brexit movement

Rediff.com1 May 2017

He said he wants to have an influence on the negotiations of Britain's exit from the 28-member European Union.

Amarinder-Sidhu dispute good for Congress: Harish Rawat

Amarinder-Sidhu dispute good for Congress: Harish Rawat

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

'People in Punjab put their opinion very strongly there and it looks like they will fight. But, there is nothing like that, and they find solutions to their problems'

Mauritius to provide automatic tax info exchange for India

Mauritius to provide automatic tax info exchange for India

Rediff.com27 May 2014

The people of Indian descent account for a vast majority (about 70 per cent) of Mauritius population.

NBA sues players' union over labour dispute

NBA sues players' union over labour dispute

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

The National Basketball Association filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against the players' union seeking a ruling that the lockout of players does not violate antitrust laws.

2nd jolt to Yogi in 2 days, another OBC leader quits ministry

2nd jolt to Yogi in 2 days, another OBC leader quits ministry

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

A day after OBC leader Swami Prasad Maurya resigned from the Uttar Pradesh cabinet citing apathy towards the backward classes, Dara Singh Chauhan too resigned as minister in the Yogi Adityanath government.

Guj poll: 'Bring back our family members from Pak jail and get votes'

Guj poll: 'Bring back our family members from Pak jail and get votes'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The family members of the fishermen lodged in Pakistani jails say they would vote for those parties in the upcoming elections which assure to bring their relatives back from the neighbouring country.

CAA against Tamil race and secularism, is unconstitutional, DMK tells SC

CAA against Tamil race and secularism, is unconstitutional, DMK tells SC

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has submitted before the Supreme Court that it is discriminatory to exclude Tamil refugees from the purview of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 and prayed that the legislation be declared null and void as it is unconstitutional and "destroys the basic fabric of secularism."

'Sidhu wrecked the Congress in Punjab'

'Sidhu wrecked the Congress in Punjab'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

'If you put your own party into the witness box, like what Sidhu did, and treat them as wrongdoers, then how will the people of Punjab trust the party?'

New Punjab CM waives water, power bills of farmers

New Punjab CM waives water, power bills of farmers

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Soon after taking the oath of office, the newly-sworn in Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi said his government is standing with farmers and will appeal to the Centre to withdraw the three farm laws.

'Farmers have made a phenomenal sacrifice'

'Farmers have made a phenomenal sacrifice'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

'Seven hundred farmers lost their lives.' 'The protesting farmers were demonised and called names like andolanjiwi, Khalistani, anti-national.'

Latest TV debate sees Rishi Sunak win over voters

Latest TV debate sees Rishi Sunak win over voters

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Former chancellor Rishi Sunak convincingly won over an audience of Conservative Party members in a head-to-head television debate with rival Foreign Secretary Liz Truss in the leadership contest to elect a new Tory party leader and British prime minister.

'BJP is prepared to take strong decisions'

'BJP is prepared to take strong decisions'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

'In AAP, those who are in charge of a particular state provide information to Arvind Kejriwal. 'In the BJP, several organisations convey what is happening on the ground to the top leadership.' 'There are so many channels through which issues are being understood.'

Maha govt draws ire for sunstroke deaths as toll rises

Maha govt draws ire for sunstroke deaths as toll rises

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Labour union leader Shrirang Barge said the state government would have known Dharmadhikari has a massive following and that the event would have attracted several lakh people, so why were arrangements for water, shade etc, missing.

Beware! UP may become Kashmir, Bengal: Yogi ahead of poll

Beware! UP may become Kashmir, Bengal: Yogi ahead of poll

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Referring to the polling for the first phase of elections, Yogi said that the time for a "big decision" has come.

Hooch tragedy hits Aligarh again; 5 dead, 22 hospitalised

Hooch tragedy hits Aligarh again; 5 dead, 22 hospitalised

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

This is the second liquor tragedy in this district in recent days.

6 major Left parties join hands for Bihar polls

6 major Left parties join hands for Bihar polls

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

The Left parties said they have come together to provide an option to the public to provide "people's rule" in the true sense.

UK extends COVID-19 lockdown by 3 more weeks

UK extends COVID-19 lockdown by 3 more weeks

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

The UK's lockdown, which involves strict stay at home measures with movement allowed for limited urgent purposes only if "absolutely necessary" and for one form of daily exercise, came into force on March 23 after a televised address by Boris Johnson.

Voters get their fingers inked in Phase 4 of UP polls

Voters get their fingers inked in Phase 4 of UP polls

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

The districts where polling was held were Pilibhit, Lakhimpur Kheri, Sitapur, Hardoi, Unnao, Lucknow, Rae Bareli, Banda, and Fatehpur.

A Cake Artist And Her Amazing Creations

A Cake Artist And Her Amazing Creations

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Prachi Dhabal Deb, who began her career as a financial analyst, but found her heart in the field of confectionery art.

'Farmers are not enjoying any freedom'

'Farmers are not enjoying any freedom'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

'We will be hoisting the tiranga, but this kind of celebration is uncalled for when the farmers in this country are dying by suicides, their families are ravaged by poverty and farmers are not enjoying any freedom.'

Indian economy is like a man with aggravated hydrocele

Indian economy is like a man with aggravated hydrocele

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

'The Indian economy has become like a car that has the appropriate wheels on one side -- political liberalism -- and scooter wheels -- economic illiberalism -- on the other,' points out T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.

Harish Rawat my elder brother, ready to apologise: Harak Singh Rawat

Harish Rawat my elder brother, ready to apologise: Harak Singh Rawat

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Keen to rejoin the Congress after being expelled from the Bharatiya Janata Party, Harak Singh Rawat on Tuesday said he is ready to apologise to former chief minister Harish Rawat any number of times for the sake of Uttarakhand's interests.

'In Kerala, people do not vote for the same party again'

'In Kerala, people do not vote for the same party again'

Rediff.com14 May 2016

'Once I went to meet an MLA with a complaint, but he refused to even listen to me.' 'I was insulted. That is when I decided not to vote for anyone.'

CBI not liable to furnish any information under RTI Act: Kerala HC

CBI not liable to furnish any information under RTI Act: Kerala HC

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

The case lodged against him by one of the Customs officials is pending before the special judge, Thiruvananthapuram.

India has conveyed its stance on remarks about Prophet to Qatar: MEA

India has conveyed its stance on remarks about Prophet to Qatar: MEA

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

India on Monday played down the controversy over the derogatory remarks by a Bharatiya Janata Party leader, saying its ambassador to Qatar has already conveyed its position to the Gulf country and there was nothing new to add.

UK PM eyes general election after pausing Brexit Bill

UK PM eyes general election after pausing Brexit Bill

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

We now face further uncertainty, Johnson told the House of Commons after the final of 2 important votes.

PM spreading fear and hatred: Rahul Gandhi at mega Congress rally

PM spreading fear and hatred: Rahul Gandhi at mega Congress rally

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party of weakening the country by spreading fear and hatred, and said only the Congress can unite the country and take it to the path of progress.

'Do you know why people build untouchability walls?'

'Do you know why people build untouchability walls?'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

'The main reason is 'they' do not want to see Dalits especially in the morning!'

Bihar polls: Major issues affecting the electorate

Bihar polls: Major issues affecting the electorate

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

As voting begins in Bihar in the first phase of assembly elections on Wednesday, the fate of political leaders depends on how the electorate perceives they can solve ground-level issues from reverse migration to tackling the COVID-19 pandemic.

My Father, Mallikarjun Kharge

My Father, Mallikarjun Kharge

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

'What he says, he does.' 'People say if Khargesahab has said something, it will be set in stone.'

'Budget has not touched upon unemployment at all'

'Budget has not touched upon unemployment at all'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

'One of the biggest employment generators, the MSMEs, have not got much from the government.'

Voters Least Bothered About Economy

Voters Least Bothered About Economy

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Issues such as the economy's health and the government's ability to produce an environment where jobs are available are not of particular concern to us as voters, asserts Aakar Patel.

'Three and a half' BJP leaders will soon go to jail, says Raut, to reveal all on Tuesday

'Three and a half' BJP leaders will soon go to jail, says Raut, to reveal all on Tuesday

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Days after the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party levelled allegations of corruption against some leaders of the Uddhav Thackeray-led government in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena member of Parliament Sanjay Raut on Monday said his party should not be threatened with the use of central agencies and claimed that "three and a half" leaders of BJP will be behind bars in the next few days.

At last village on China border, Modi says centres of faith were neglected

At last village on China border, Modi says centres of faith were neglected

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Citing the examples of Kashi Vishwanath temple, Ujjain and Ayodhya, where major reconstruction works have been carried out in recent years, Modi attributed the "years of neglect" to a "slave mentality".