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'Demonetisation hit Rock Onhard'

'Demonetisation hit Rock Onhard'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

'I don't know where the viciousness in the reviews is coming from.' 'To me, it feels more of a personal attack.'

MHA orders probe into A'bad hotel 'diktat' against NE staff during Xi visit

MHA orders probe into A'bad hotel 'diktat' against NE staff during Xi visit

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

The home ministry on Monday ordered a probe into allegation that employees of northeast origin at an Ahmedabad hotel were asked to stay away during Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent visit to the city.

Natasha Gandhi is putting Ragi/Jowar in the Spotlight

Natasha Gandhi is putting Ragi/Jowar in the Spotlight

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Cakes, brownies and cookies -- you name it and this MasterChef India Season 6 contestant can make it, and make it healthy.

We will see: SC on PIL seeking urgent hearing into govt's computer surveillance order

We will see: SC on PIL seeking urgent hearing into govt's computer surveillance order

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

The Supreme Court said on Thursday that it will hear "as and when required" a public interest litigation challenging the government's notification authorising 10 central agencies to intercept, monitor and decrypt any computer system.

Govt identifies 170 districts in India as COVID-19 hotspots

Govt identifies 170 districts in India as COVID-19 hotspots

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

The govt said that states have been asked to classify districts which have reported a higher number of cases as hotspots, the districts where cases have been reported as non-hotspots, and green zones where no cases have been reported.

How Amit Shah plans to win 350+ seats in 2019

How Amit Shah plans to win 350+ seats in 2019

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

The new 'Mission 350+' is to focus on 150 seats where the BJP was number two or three in 2014.

'Amit Shah's assurance on Lakshadweep has given me confidence'

'Amit Shah's assurance on Lakshadweep has given me confidence'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

'The home minister of India has given his assurance to the MP of Lakshadweep.'

'I borrowed money from my family; told them they won't get it back'

'I borrowed money from my family; told them they won't get it back'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

'There are many stories that could be made in the North East.' And here's one of them.

Want to be a model? Read this

Want to be a model? Read this

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Nagaland-born Carol Humtsoe talks about about her journey as a model.

AAP unveils Mumbai manifesto, vows to decriminalise gay sex

AAP unveils Mumbai manifesto, vows to decriminalise gay sex

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Decriminalisation of gay sex by repealing section 377 of IPC, bringing more women officers in police force and "zero tolerance" towards crimes against women are some of the promises made by Aam Aadmi Party which on Thursday unveiled its Mumbai-centric "sankalp patra".

Centre mulls extending lockdown after requests by CMs

Centre mulls extending lockdown after requests by CMs

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

The video conference, which began at 11 am, comes amid indications that the central government may extend the nationwide lockdown with some possible relaxations even as Punjab and Odisha have already announced extending the lockdown beyond April 14 when the current spell of 21-day shutdown across the country ends on Tuesday.

Sonia Gandhi named interim Congress chief after marathon meet

Sonia Gandhi named interim Congress chief after marathon meet

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

The Congress Working Committee finally accepted Rahul Gandhi's resignation during its second meeting of the day.

Like-minded parties need to capture power at Centre: Mamata

Like-minded parties need to capture power at Centre: Mamata

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Claiming that Congress was in "coma" and Bharatiya Janata Party would be unable to form the government after Lok Sabha elections, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said it was time for "like-minded forces" to capture power at the Centre.

Ladakh standoff unlikely to end soon

Ladakh standoff unlikely to end soon

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Narrowing of differences on competing territorial claims along the un-demarcated LAC might take weeks, if not months, of hard-nosed negotiations. Without some give and take on both sides, the impasse will be hard to resolve, observes Virendra Kapoor.

Protests against citizenship bill rock Assam

Protests against citizenship bill rock Assam

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

The agitators belonging to 70 organisations, led by KMSS and Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad, gathered at the secretariat to protest against the passing of the bill in the Lower House of Parliament.

A 1971 War Hero You Must Know

A 1971 War Hero You Must Know

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

'I realised what a great leader he was by the way he took decisions to undertake the most-risky of missions.'

Gen Bipin Rawat appointed India's first Chief of Defence Staff

Gen Bipin Rawat appointed India's first Chief of Defence Staff

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Gen Rawat will be able to serve as CDS for a period of up to three years after the government amended the rules extending the age of retirement to 65 years.

PILs in SC against govt's move to authorise 10 agencies to monitor computers

PILs in SC against govt's move to authorise 10 agencies to monitor computers

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

According to the government's notification, 10 central probe and snoop agencies are now empowered under the Information Technology Act for computer interception and analysis, ministry of home affairs officials said.

The Forgotten Hero of the Indian Air Force

The Forgotten Hero of the Indian Air Force

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Did Vinod Sehgal die in Tsangdgar or was he taken PoW to Tibet or China? Why has the IAF kept so quiet for all these years, asks Claude Arpi.

ISL: Abraham confident of NE United; Greek footballer Katsouranis arrives

ISL: Abraham confident of NE United; Greek footballer Katsouranis arrives

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

Actor John Abraham, co-owner of Northeast United FC, is confident that the club would give a tough fight to other teams at the upcoming Indian Super League.

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.

Why the Naga peace process hit a roadblock

Why the Naga peace process hit a roadblock

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

It is the NSCN-IM which is having the last laugh as speculation grows that Nagaland Governor R N Ravi may have been replaced as Naga interlocutor.

Mumbai City, Atletico de Kolkata to kick-off ISL on October 12

Mumbai City, Atletico de Kolkata to kick-off ISL on October 12

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Arsenal legend Freddie Ljungberg and Spanish World Cupper Luis Garcia will be the centre of attention when Mumbai City FC kick off the inaugural Indian Super League football tournament on October 12 at Atletico de Kolkata, in a tournament that will feature 61 games spread across 70 days.

BJP joins Pema Khandu's government in Arunachal Pradesh

BJP joins Pema Khandu's government in Arunachal Pradesh

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Arunachal Pradesh is now the 14th state having a coalition government. PPA government is a constituent partner of the North East Democratic Alliance.

'ISI is rarely questioned in Pakistan'

'ISI is rarely questioned in Pakistan'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

'But India, increasingly, is not that far behind, which is a story I never expected to tell.'

Protests across Arunachal Pradesh against AFSPA extension

Protests across Arunachal Pradesh against AFSPA extension

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

The Centre's decision to extend the enforcement of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, to 12 districts of Arunachal Pradesh bordering Assam and Nagaland, has sparked sharp reactions.

Ex-Army chief, hero of '71 war Gen Krishna Rao passes away

Ex-Army chief, hero of '71 war Gen Krishna Rao passes away

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

He also participated in the 1947-48 war against Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir. He was a founder Instructor of the National Defence Academy during 1949-51.

BJP backs new Arunachal govt; denies orchestrating Congress exodus

BJP backs new Arunachal govt; denies orchestrating Congress exodus

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

The 44 legislators, including Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, who deserted the Congress party on Friday and joined the People's Party of Arunachal are set to form a new government with the support of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led North East Democratic Alliance.

Irom Sharmila is very much eager to eat, but...

Irom Sharmila is very much eager to eat, but...

Rediff.com28 May 2014

Rights activist Irom Sharmila, who is on a fast for over 13 years in Manipur demanding repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, on Wednesday told a Delhi court that she was very much eager to eat if she gets the assurance that the "draconian" Act will be revoked.

'No Congress surprise to challenge Modi'

'No Congress surprise to challenge Modi'

Rediff.com10 May 2019

'If you compare Rahul with Modi, then Modi seems larger.' 'The campaign has been built to show that Rahul is not mature enough to lead the nation.'

Medha Patkar formally resigns from AAP

Medha Patkar formally resigns from AAP

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

She termed ouster of Yadav and Bhushan from the party's national executive as 'not justifiable, questionable and condemnable'

No interference in working of probe agencies: Rajnath

No interference in working of probe agencies: Rajnath

Rediff.com20 May 2016

"All our investigation agencies have full-fledged autonomy...There is no interference from our side or from the government's side," he said while interacting with reporters on the sidelines of a Border Security Force event in New Delhi.

Sports Shorts: Sushil Kumar resigns as National Sports Observer

Sports Shorts: Sushil Kumar resigns as National Sports Observer

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday.

'This is Modi's biggest political challenge'

'This is Modi's biggest political challenge'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

'They don't have a political strategy so they are going to try to deal with it purely as a law and order problem.' 'They will try to use the same strategy they have repeatedly used since 2014 in Kashmir.' 'Mr Modi has landed in a situation where he faces the possible prospect of not only being unable to Indianise Kashmir, but his actions may end up making the rest of India a virtual carbon copy of Kashmir.'

'People in cities look down upon tribals,' says tribal affairs minister

'People in cities look down upon tribals,' says tribal affairs minister

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

People in Delhi and other big cities are very "cunning" and look down upon the tribals in the country, Union Minister Jual Oram said on Thursday, as he called for a change in the outlook of the society towards the community.

Noted journalist B G Verghese dead

Noted journalist B G Verghese dead

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Eminent journalist B G Verghese, a Ramon Magsaysay award winner and former editor of leading dailies Hindustan Times and Indian Express, died on Tuesday at the age of 87 after brief illness.

'Rajiv Gandhi's legacy is quite inspirational'

'Rajiv Gandhi's legacy is quite inspirational'

Rediff.com21 May 2021

'Some of his decisions were not so good, but his intentions were always guided by a deep national interest.'

Centre appoints new IB, RAW chiefs

Centre appoints new IB, RAW chiefs

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

IPS officers Arvind Kumar and Samant Kumar Goel to head IB and RAW respectively.

Nikhat wants trials against Mary Kom to be telecast live

Nikhat wants trials against Mary Kom to be telecast live

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Nikhat Zareen on Tuesday demanded a fair Olympic selection trials and asked the national federation (BFI) to telecast live the fight after her much-anticipated showdown against MC Mary Kom in the Indian Boxing League was cancelled.

Piyush Goyal's maiden Budget, at a glance

Piyush Goyal's maiden Budget, at a glance

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Here are the key highlights of the Interim Budget 2019-20 presented by Finance Minister Piyush Goyal in the Lok Sabha on Friday.