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Despite PM's request TDP quits Union govt, but to remain in NDA fold

Despite PM's request TDP quits Union govt, but to remain in NDA fold

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

The ministers quit their posts in protest against central govt to grant special category status to Andhra Pradesh.

Ludo or Rummy? What's your choice?

Ludo or Rummy? What's your choice?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

These games of skill with a large social component have managed the transition to a new online avatar.

10 Maoists killed in AP encounter

10 Maoists killed in AP encounter

Rediff.com7 Mar 2005

It's bloody hot! Here's what you SHOULD & SHOULD NOT do

It's bloody hot! Here's what you SHOULD & SHOULD NOT do

Rediff.com24 May 2015

Here are some important Do's and Don'ts to follow during a heatwave so as to avoid sunstrokes

COVID-19 doubling rate improves to 7.5 days: Centre

COVID-19 doubling rate improves to 7.5 days: Centre

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

In its daily briefing, the government also reported Goa is now free of coronavirus.

Danone's exit shows challenges global dairy firms face in India

Danone's exit shows challenges global dairy firms face in India

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

The Rs 1-trillion organised dairy market is dominated by co-operatives in almost every state.

Modi most popular leader, 80% Indians say economy in 'good' shape: Pew survey

Modi most popular leader, 80% Indians say economy in 'good' shape: Pew survey

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

The share of adults who say the economy is 'very good' (30 per cent) has tripled in the past three years, it added.

How many seats will BJP win? 272+ or below 170?

How many seats will BJP win? 272+ or below 170?

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Mihir S Sharma gives us a rundown of what could happen, depending on the number.

Modi's election 2019 is a repeat of Indira's in 1971

Modi's election 2019 is a repeat of Indira's in 1971

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Allegations of strains on democratic and constitutional institutions across the board, security threats from outside, a greedy Opposition inside, were all a part of the package then as now, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Naxal rally

Naxal rally

Rediff.com30 Sep 2004

Jaitley's defeat draws comparison to Narasimha Rao's 1984 loss

Jaitley's defeat draws comparison to Narasimha Rao's 1984 loss

Rediff.com16 May 2014

With the defeat of Arun Jaitley in his maiden electoral battle, Amritsar has become a sort of 'Hanamkonda' for the BJP.

RCom, Tata Tele, Aircel tie up for 3G services

RCom, Tata Tele, Aircel tie up for 3G services

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

RCom and Aircel have permits for 3G services in 13 out of 22 service areas while Tata Teleservices has permit in 9 circles.

Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

On Sunday morning Eastern US time, four astronauts will zoom into space on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. Commanding the spaceflight is Raja Chari, a United States Air Force colonel.

Delhi-Vizag train catches fire in MP, no injuries reported

Delhi-Vizag train catches fire in MP, no injuries reported

Rediff.com21 May 2018

The fire appears to have started from the Roof Mounted Packaged Unit (RMPU- the railway terminology for an air-conditioning unit in a coach).

Omar seeks restoration of PM post for J&K

Omar seeks restoration of PM post for J&K

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

"Our handshake with Indian Union was subject to certain conditions," he said.

Violence mars West Bengal panchayat polls, 12 killed

Violence mars West Bengal panchayat polls, 12 killed

Rediff.com14 May 2018

The Centre has sought a detailed report from the West Bengal government on the circumstances leading to the violence.

Anything less than a 2014 win will be a disaster for Modi

Anything less than a 2014 win will be a disaster for Modi

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

'Anything other than a complete, 2014-style victory will be far more devastating for him then it would be for anyone else.' 'Disciplining restive party members, and taming recalcitrant allies will then be far more difficult for him,' says Mihir S Sharma.

'Over time, Rahul seems to have changed'

'Over time, Rahul seems to have changed'

Rediff.com6 May 2019

'It is the regional parties and their leaders who are the ones we have to watch.'

BJP first list out; Modi fielded from Varanasi, Shah replaces Advani

BJP first list out; Modi fielded from Varanasi, Shah replaces Advani

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

Smriti Irani will reprise her electoral battle with Rahul Gandhi from Amethi.

Deccan Gold to invest $538 million

Deccan Gold to invest $538 million

Rediff.com20 May 2003

'PM sent planes for NRIs, why not trains for workers?'

'PM sent planes for NRIs, why not trains for workers?'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

'The situation is so bad that they are now sleeping on bridges or footpaths.' 'Therefore, they want to go and die before their parents or wife in case they get infected with COVID-19.' 'Workers don't want to die a dog's death in cities.'

Tewari given temporary charge of Cong's communication dept

Tewari given temporary charge of Cong's communication dept

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari, who is not contesting Lok Sabha polls as he is ailing, has been made acting in-charge of the AICC Communication department along with party spokesman Randeep Surjewala.

IAF 115 helicopter unit wins President's award

IAF 115 helicopter unit wins President's award

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Indian Air Force's 115 Helicopter unit and 26 Squadron, both doing yeoman's services in rescue operations and war have been awarded with the President's Standard award, an official said on Friday.

As Nitish joins NDA, 2019 poll prospect looks rosy

As Nitish joins NDA, 2019 poll prospect looks rosy

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

The BJP and its allies now rule over 70 per cent of the country's population, marking an unprecedented saffron footprint.

Gas pipeline: GAIL in talks with RIL

Gas pipeline: GAIL in talks with RIL

Rediff.com5 May 2004

GAIL on Wednesday said it is in talks with Reliance for laying a Rs 6,725 crore pipeline from Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh to Uran to pipe natural gas from RIL's gas fields in Bay of Bengal to consumption centres in West and North.

12 states have submitted common suggestions to Amicus Curiae: BCCI Secy

12 states have submitted common suggestions to Amicus Curiae: BCCI Secy

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Accordingly, 12 affiliated units -- Andhra, Assam, Goa, Jharkhand, Kerala, Mumbai, Rajasthan, Railways, Tripura, Universities, Uttar Pradesh, Vidarbha -- have submitted their suggestions to the amicus curiae and they have reached a common ground.

Cyclone Hudhud's fallout brings unusual rains in Rajasthan

Cyclone Hudhud's fallout brings unusual rains in Rajasthan

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Fallout of cyclone Hudhud which caused havoc in Andhra Pradesh has brought unusual rains in Rajasthan causing the night temperature to dip by one to three degree in areas across the state, the MET department has said.

UP worst hit as rain claims 42 lives in 4 states

UP worst hit as rain claims 42 lives in 4 states

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

Over 40 people died in rain-related incidents, majority of them in Uttar Pradesh, while incessant rainfall in Bihar left the streets of state capital Patna and other areas waterlogged and residences of at least two ministers marooned.

Political drama in Tamil Nadu rattles investors

Political drama in Tamil Nadu rattles investors

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Three way split of AIADMK has slowed decision-making, prompting industry to look outside the state, says T E Narasimhan.

Fresh thunderstorm warning for 4 states, 124 deaths in 2 days

Fresh thunderstorm warning for 4 states, 124 deaths in 2 days

Rediff.com4 May 2018

West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh are the states most likely to be hit again.

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.

Cinemas get ready to open in new COVID-19 normal

Cinemas get ready to open in new COVID-19 normal

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Ushering in a new era of movie watching, the Union government allowed multiplexes, cinema halls and theatres to reopen from Thursday within the framework of a set of standard operating procedures.

On World Water Day, India faces worst water crisis in decade

On World Water Day, India faces worst water crisis in decade

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Andhra Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu likely to be India's most water-scarce states this summer

10 states with the highest and lowest contribution to mutual funds

10 states with the highest and lowest contribution to mutual funds

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Ten Indian states contribute a lion's share of 95% or Rs 12.25 lakh crore.

Win 5 of these 9 states and rule India

Win 5 of these 9 states and rule India

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

'UP, Maharashtra, AP (including Telangana), Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, MP, Bihar, Karnataka and Kerala.' 'We chose these nine not only as being among the biggest, but also because in these states radical change is possible,' explains Shekhar Gupta.

PHOTOS: India celebrates Ganesh festival amid pandemic

PHOTOS: India celebrates Ganesh festival amid pandemic

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

The 10-day Ganesh festival began on Saturday under the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic, with devotees restricting celebrations to their homes and using online platforms to get 'darshan' of the Lord at temples, amid strict COVID-19 restrictions imposed by governments.

9 applications for 36 coal blocks from PSUs like NTPC, SAIL

9 applications for 36 coal blocks from PSUs like NTPC, SAIL

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

The Coal Ministry on Monday received a total 69 applications from various PSUs