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FIR against Rahul's nyay yatra, organiser for changing route in Assam

FIR against Rahul's nyay yatra, organiser for changing route in Assam

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

According to an official, the march took a different turn in the town instead of going towards KB Road as permitted, and it led to a "chaotic situation" in the area.

Ayodhya adorned with 30-ft pillars with orb resembling the Sun

Ayodhya adorned with 30-ft pillars with orb resembling the Sun

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

As Ayodhya gears up for the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple next month, a set of imposing sun-themed pillars -- 'Surya Stambhs' -- are being installed along a prominent road of the temple town.

10 Times Arvind Kejriwal Made Headlines

10 Times Arvind Kejriwal Made Headlines

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

From the time he first rose to prominence during the movement against the then UPA government, Arvind Kejriwal has regularly grabbed headlines for his surprise moves and decisions. Here are 10 such instances.

Delhi water crisis: Atishi to fast indefinitely if...

Delhi water crisis: Atishi to fast indefinitely if...

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Delhi Water Minister Atishi on Wednesday said that she has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the water crisis in the national capital and threatened to go on an indefinite strike from June 21 if the issue is not resolved within a couple of days.

Manipur's Churachandpur tense after fresh violence kills 1

Manipur's Churachandpur tense after fresh violence kills 1

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

The violence broke out in the district on Thursday night as the mob barged into the government complex and torched vehicles hours after a head constable of the district police was suspended after he was seen with gunmen in a purported video, an official said.

High drama as Himachal ministers storm out of cabinet meet

High drama as Himachal ministers storm out of cabinet meet

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

High drama was witnessed during the Himachal Pradesh Cabinet meeting on Saturday with ministers Jagat Negi and Rohit Thakur leaving midway following a 'heated debate' over policy decisions, sources said.

53 dead in TN hooch tragedy, govt rules out CBI probe

53 dead in TN hooch tragedy, govt rules out CBI probe

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

About 140 people out of 193 who were admitted to various government medical facilities after they consumed the spurious liquor on Tuesday night were currently stable, Kallakurichi district collector M S Prasanth said.

Discrepancies in CBI closure report in Jain's case: Vigilance

Discrepancies in CBI closure report in Jain's case: Vigilance

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

The assistant director of the vigilance department had filed a written request before a special court, seeking two months' time to study the 'lacunae and discrepancies' in the CBI's closure report in the case to file an appropriate protest petition before it.

34 dead in Tami Nadu hooch tragedy, CM orders probe

34 dead in Tami Nadu hooch tragedy, CM orders probe

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Thirty four people belonging to Kallakurichi district have died following consumption of 'methanol mixed arrack', Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said on Thursday.

Who will replace Kejriwal? Wife Sunita, or ministers Aatishi, Bharadwaj?

Who will replace Kejriwal? Wife Sunita, or ministers Aatishi, Bharadwaj?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

The party is eyeing at expanding its footprint across the country and has tied up with the Congress to contest the Lok Sabha polls against the BJP in Delhi, Haryana and Gujarat.

4th T20I Raipur Stadium Has No Power

4th T20I Raipur Stadium Has No Power

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Three international cricket matches have been organised in the stadium since the power connection was cut in 2018. Most recently, India had hosted New Zealand in Raipur on January 21, 2023.

Highest rainfall in 88 years brings Delhi to its knees, 5 dead

Highest rainfall in 88 years brings Delhi to its knees, 5 dead

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Five people died in rain-related incidents in Delhi Friday as Monsoon arrived with a fury early in the morning, lashing the city with its highest rainfall in a single day of June in 88 years which brought it to a standstill with streets flooded, traffic in chaos and some commuters stranded on roads.

'Jai Shri Ram, ban gaya kaam': Rebel Cong MLAs return to HP

'Jai Shri Ram, ban gaya kaam': Rebel Cong MLAs return to HP

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

The returnees also included three independent MLAs, who too had landed in Panchkula on Tuesday after casting their votes in the Rajya Sabha election.

A Salute To An IAF Legend

A Salute To An IAF Legend

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'There cannot be anyone like Air Marshal Keelor -- he was so difficult to emulate.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes War Hero Air Marshal Denzil Keelor PVSM, KC, AVSM, VrC who passed into the ages last month.

'King' vs 'Queen': Cong fields royal heavyweight against Kangana

'King' vs 'Queen': Cong fields royal heavyweight against Kangana

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Historically, the Mandi constituency has favoured scions of erstwhile princely states, electing royals in 13 out of 19 elections, including two bypolls since 1952.

If you can't afford onions, don't eat for 2-4 months: Maha Min

If you can't afford onions, don't eat for 2-4 months: Maha Min

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Maharashtra minister Dada Bhuse said the decision to impose export duty should have been taken with proper coordination.

When You Buy Home Insurance, Check This

When You Buy Home Insurance, Check This

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

Keep revising the sum insured at the time of renewal to keep it in line with inflation.

Uttarakhand rivers in spate, Kedarnath yatra stopped

Uttarakhand rivers in spate, Kedarnath yatra stopped

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

In view of the safety of the passengers, the district administration stopped the passengers at Sonprayag and Gaurikund due to continuous bad weather.

Will burn toll booths: Raj Thackeray renews his demand

Will burn toll booths: Raj Thackeray renews his demand

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

MNS workers will gather at every toll booth and ensure that four, three and two-wheelers are not charged tolls, Thackeray said.

Former Goa CM, ex-PWD minister paid by Louis Berger officials: Goa cops

Former Goa CM, ex-PWD minister paid by Louis Berger officials: Goa cops

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Louis Berger officials had allegedly paid Rs 50-60 lakh each as bribe to former Chief Minister Digambar Kamat and the then Public Works Department Minister Churchill Alemao.

Locals fear as fresh crack appears near house in Joshimath

Locals fear as fresh crack appears near house in Joshimath

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

A fresh crack has appeared near a residential building in subsidence-hit Joshimath, sparking concerns among residents and the administration that the problem might worsen during the monsoon.

CAG to audit reconstruction of Delhi CM's residence

CAG to audit reconstruction of Delhi CM's residence

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

The Union home ministry has recommended the special CAG audit taking note of a May 24 letter by Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena which pointed out 'gross and prima facie financial irregularities' in the 'reconstruction' of the chief minister's official residence, they claimed.

High-mast tricolours to be installed at 75 places in Delhi before R-Day

High-mast tricolours to be installed at 75 places in Delhi before R-Day

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Delhi's public works department will set up 35 metre-high national flags at 75 locations across the city by January 26, officials said on Wednesday.

K'tka poll: EC introduces vote-from-home option for voters above 80 yrs

K'tka poll: EC introduces vote-from-home option for voters above 80 yrs

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

For people with disabilities, a mobile application called 'Saksham' has been introduced, which they can login to and choose the option to vote.

4 out of 40: Mizoram seats to keep an eye on

4 out of 40: Mizoram seats to keep an eye on

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

These are the four seats to watch out for in Mizoram, where the assembly elections will be held on November 7. The state has 40 constituencies.

Maha Samruddhi E-way crane mishap toll rises to 20; 2 contractors booked

Maha Samruddhi E-way crane mishap toll rises to 20; 2 contractors booked

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

It was a special-purpose mobile gantry crane used in bridge construction and to install precast box girders in highway construction projects.

L-G puts final seal of approval on Delhi's makeover for G20 summit

L-G puts final seal of approval on Delhi's makeover for G20 summit

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Ahead of the G20 summit, Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Thursday went on a final round of inspection of Rajghat, Pragati Maidan and other places to take stock of preparations for the mega event.

Massive sinkhole beneath IIT-Delhi flyover repaired, traffic resumes

Massive sinkhole beneath IIT-Delhi flyover repaired, traffic resumes

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

The repair work was completed in 'record time' by workers of the Delhi Jal Board and the Public Works Department, they said.

Manipur: Mob tries to gherao Union minister's residence

Manipur: Mob tries to gherao Union minister's residence

Rediff.com27 May 2023

A group of people tried to gherao the residence of Union Minister of State for External Affairs Rajkumar Ranjan Singh in Imphal East district claiming that the government in the strife-torn state is not doing enough to protect locals from militants belonging to another community, officials said on Friday.

Atishi is Delhi's new education minister, Saurabh gets health portfolio

Atishi is Delhi's new education minister, Saurabh gets health portfolio

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Atishi will handle education, PWD, power and tourism departments, while Bharadwaj will look after health, urban development, water and industries.

Kejriwal home renovation row: LG seeks records of expenditure

Kejriwal home renovation row: LG seeks records of expenditure

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Kejriwal residence renovation: Delhi LG asks officials to secure records of expenditure

Massive fire breaks out in MP govt building in Bhopal, no casualties

Massive fire breaks out in MP govt building in Bhopal, no casualties

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan apprised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah about the fire and sought assistance for dousing it, an official said.

Delhi LG makes integrity pact a must for all contracts over Rs 10 cr

Delhi LG makes integrity pact a must for all contracts over Rs 10 cr

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

In a bid to ensure transparency in government projects, Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has made mandatory an integrity pact between the Delhi government and a vendor in all contracts exceeding Rs 10 crore, officials said on Tuesday.

Swollen Yamuna calming as AAP alleges 'conspiracy', BJP hits back

Swollen Yamuna calming as AAP alleges 'conspiracy', BJP hits back

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Bharadwaj said it has not rained in Delhi in the last 3-4 days, yet still the water level in Yamuna reached 208.66 metres.

T'gana, Maha, Delhi NEET-UG students share top rank

T'gana, Maha, Delhi NEET-UG students share top rank

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Telangana's Mrinal Kutteri, Delhi's Tanmay Gupta and Maharashtra's Karthika G Nair shared the top rank, scoring 720 out of 720. Eight transgender candidates have also cleared the examination.

Sangma keeps heavyweight portfolios with NPP, allies get rest

Sangma keeps heavyweight portfolios with NPP, allies get rest

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma retained the key departments for his National Peoples Party, and gave the lesser politically significant ones to alliance partners Bharatiya Janata Party, Hill State Peoples Democratic Party and United Democratic Party as he allocated portfolios on Thursday.

You can have a career in medicine without giving NEET

You can have a career in medicine without giving NEET

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

rediffGURU Mayank Chandel offers advice to students interested in a careers in science or engineering after class 10 and 12.

Atishi, Saurabh Bhardwaj to join Kejriwal cabinet

Atishi, Saurabh Bhardwaj to join Kejriwal cabinet

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The development comes after the resignation of Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain, the key faces of the city government and were instrumental in steering the national capital through the COVID-19 crisis.

1 killed in fresh violence in strife-torn Manipur

1 killed in fresh violence in strife-torn Manipur

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Following the violence, the authorities clamped curfew for 24 hours in the area and reduced the curfew relaxation hours in several other districts.

What causes frequent landslides in HP? Experts answer

What causes frequent landslides in HP? Experts answer

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

According to experts, slopes in Himachal have become highly vulnerable to landslides due to cutting of rocks at the foothills and the lack of proper drainage system, and high intensity rainfall is making the things worse for the state.