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Puducherry CM sleeps outside L-G Bedi's house as dharna enters 2nd day

Puducherry CM sleeps outside L-G Bedi's house as dharna enters 2nd day

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Chief Minister Narayanasamy had led an agitation in front of the Parliament on January 4, demanding that the Centre sanction statehood for Puducherry and replace Kiran Bedi as the Lt Governor.

CAT 2018: Registration begins August 8

CAT 2018: Registration begins August 8

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

September 19, 2018 is the last date to apply for the Common Admission Test to be held November 25, 2018.

Much less waterlogging than past years, Kejriwal

"Much less waterlogging than past years," Kejriwal

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday claimed that Delhi has witnessed lesser waterlogging this year in comparison to past few years despite heavy rains lashing the national capital for the past 36 hours.

NRI booked for posting Goa minister's pic in bikini on FB

NRI booked for posting Goa minister's pic in bikini on FB

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

A United States-based Non-Resident Indian has been booked for allegedly posting a morphed picture of Goa's PWD Minister Sudin Dhavalikar in a bikini on social networking site Facebook.

Former CM Kamat is a habitual offender, says Goa Police

Former CM Kamat is a habitual offender, says Goa Police

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Describing former Chief Minister Digambar Kamat as a "habitual offender involved in corrupt practices", the Goa crime branch has alleged before a court in Panaji that he "actively participated" in the conspiracy and was among the beneficiaries in Louis Berger bribery case.

After Nepal quake, Delhi chalks out disaster management plan

After Nepal quake, Delhi chalks out disaster management plan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday held a review meeting to discuss the preparedness of the national capital

In 8 years, Tamil Nadu rivers will be inter-linked

In 8 years, Tamil Nadu rivers will be inter-linked

Rediff.com4 Aug 2010

All rivers in Tamil Nadu will be linked in next eight years, a top Public Works Department official has said.

Maha expansion: Vikhe Patil sworn-in as minister

Maha expansion: Vikhe Patil sworn-in as minister

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Vikhe Patil, who was leader of opposition in the state assembly, resigned from the Congress recently.

ED to seek Bhujbal's custody in money laundering case

ED to seek Bhujbal's custody in money laundering case

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

The agency, which placed the senior Nationalist Congress Party leader under arrest last night after a marathon grilling session on Monday, will seek his custody for further interrogation.

To skirt liquor ban, Rajasthan renaming state highways to 'urban roads'

To skirt liquor ban, Rajasthan renaming state highways to 'urban roads'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

SC had ruled liquor shops licenses along national & state highways won't be renewed after March 31

Kejriwal all set to take oath on Sunday, invites PM to ceremony

Kejriwal all set to take oath on Sunday, invites PM to ceremony

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

President Ram Nath Kovind appointed Kejriwal as the CM of Delhi. The President has also appointed six MLAs -- Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain, Gopal Rai, Kailash Gehlot, Imran Hussain and Rajendra Gautam -- as ministers of the Delhi government following the advice of the CM.

Kolkata police to probe power failure

Kolkata police to probe power failure

Rediff.com25 Dec 2009

The Kolkata police on Friday met the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) officials to inquire into the Eden Gardens power failure that disrupted the India-Sri Lanka day-night fifth One-Day International for about 25 minutes on Thursday. The meeting was attended by officials from private power utility CESC, state PWD and Joint Commissioner of Police Debashish Roy who would submit his report in three days.

Maha govt orders probe into phone tapping case

Maha govt orders probe into phone tapping case

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

'The BJP government, before the polls, tried to gather information about what and with whom these (NCP-Congress) leaders were talking to'

'Bribes were paid in Louis Berger graft case,' says Goa police

'Bribes were paid in Louis Berger graft case,' says Goa police

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Goa police on Wednesday said it has come to light that "bribe was paid" by a US firm for a water developmental project in the state.

MA in Social Work

MA in Social Work

Rediff.com17 Jun 2009

The Department of Social Work, University of Delhi announces admission to MA in Social Work for the academic session 2009-2011.

Sena extends support to farmers' march against BJP government

Sena extends support to farmers' march against BJP government

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

The march, which commenced from Nashik on March 6, will culminate in Mumbai on Monday and protestors plan to gherao the Vidhan Bhavan where the Budget session of the state legislature is underway, said organisers.

Bihar court issues summons to Lord Hanuman

Bihar court issues summons to Lord Hanuman

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

A court in Bihar has issued summons to Lord Hanuman to appear before it in an encroachment case.

Are you preparing for the RBI Grade B exam?

Are you preparing for the RBI Grade B exam?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Here's everything you need to know about the entrance examination.

50-year-old bridge collapses in Kolkata, 1 killed

50-year-old bridge collapses in Kolkata, 1 killed

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

An eyewitness said some people in a minibus and private cars were trapped.

PGP in Rural Management

PGP in Rural Management

Rediff.com28 Aug 2008

A two-year residential postgraduate programme in Rural Management (PRM 2009-11) recognised as equivalent to Master's Degree by AIU and also approved by AICTE.

UP: Chargesheet filed against BSP MLA

UP: Chargesheet filed against BSP MLA

Rediff.com3 Jan 2009

The Uttar Pradesh police on Saturday filed a chargesheet against 10 persons, including Bahujan Samaj Party legislator Shekhar Tiwari, in the murder of Public Works Department engineer Manoj Kumar Gupta in Auraiya. Tiwari had, on Friday, confessed that he had beaten and tortured PWD executive engineer Manoj Kumar Gupta until he succumbed to his wounds in the early hours of December 24.

BSP MLA confesses to killing engineer

BSP MLA confesses to killing engineer

Rediff.com2 Jan 2009

Arrested ruling Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MLA Shekhar Tiwari on Friday confessed that he had beaten and tortured PWD executive engineer Manoj Kumar Gupta until he succumbed to his wounds in the early hours of December 24 in Auraiya in central Uttar Pradesh.

Several cops involved in engineer murder: Police

Several cops involved in engineer murder: Police

Rediff.com30 Dec 2008

The Uttar Pradesh police has finally admitted that some policemen were involved in the murder of PWD engineer Manoj Kumar Gupta in Auraiya."Some of the local cops were involved in the murder conspiracy and investigations have also revealed direct involvement of a few in the killing," said State Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Brij Lal.Gupta was lynched to death, allegedly by local ruling Bahujan Samaj Party legislator Shekhar Tiwari and his associates.

Engineer's murder: BSP MLA's gunners arrested

Engineer's murder: BSP MLA's gunners arrested

Rediff.com29 Dec 2008

The Uttar Pradesh police on Monday arrested two gunmen engaged in the personal security of Bahujan Samaj Party legislator Shekhar Tiwari, who is behind bars for allegedly murdering PWD engineer Manoj Kumar Gupta in Auraiya on December 24. "We suspect Tiwari's gunners Pal Singh and Gajraj Singh, so we arrested them today," UP Additional Director General of Police (law and order) Brijlal said on Minday evening.

PGP in Rural Management

PGP in Rural Management

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

Institute of Rural Management, Anand (IRMA) invites applications for post graduate programme in Rural Management (PRM 2009-2011) and Fellow Programme in Rural Management (FPRM 2009).

Congress to contest 20 seats in Karnataka, JD-S gets 8

Congress to contest 20 seats in Karnataka, JD-S gets 8

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

The Lok Sabha constituencies that JD-S will contest are Uttara Kannada, Chikkamagaluru, Shivamogga, Tumkur, Hassan, Mandya, Bengaluru North and Vijayapura.

TN govt tries to cut water loss by covering it with thermocol sheets

TN govt tries to cut water loss by covering it with thermocol sheets

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

The attempt went awry as the sheets flew in different directions in gusty winds in the river.

Azam Khan, Muslims and UP Politics

Azam Khan, Muslims and UP Politics

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

True, Azam Khan is being targeted rather disproportionately and also because of his Muslim identity. That must be protested and resisted. But to say that he is a big messiah, and his profit-making educational enterprise is an issue concerning all Muslims of India, is absolutely unjustified, assert Mohammad Sajjad and Md Mohammad Zeeshan Ahmad.

Bhujbal's move creates political ripples

Bhujbal's move creates political ripples

Rediff.com7 Oct 2008

But last weekend when Bhujbal appeared in a Mumbai court to withdraw a 1997 defamation case against the Sena Supremo Bal Thackeray with Uddhav Thackeray keeping him company in front of cameras it ruffled many a feather despite both Bhujbal and NCP playing down the development seen by many as pregnant with possibilities of realignments in the state.

No Modi-bashing: AAP's new strategy post-poll drubbing

No Modi-bashing: AAP's new strategy post-poll drubbing

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

A party leader said the AAP will resort to what it did during the 2015 Delhi Assembly polls-- a "positive campaign".

King of the road! Karnataka minister travels 340 km daily to office and back

King of the road! Karnataka minister travels 340 km daily to office and back

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

The elder brother of Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy Revanna cites non-availability of a government bungalow as the reason for undertaking the tedious journey.

Yediyurappa picks 3 deputy CMs for Karnataka

Yediyurappa picks 3 deputy CMs for Karnataka

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Among the three Deputy Chief Ministers are Govind Karjol, who has also been given the charge of PWD and Social welfare; Ashwath Narayan the portfolio of Higher Education, IT & BT, Science and Technology; and Laxman Savadi with Transport department.

RGIIM: PGP admissions (2008-10)

RGIIM: PGP admissions (2008-10)

Rediff.com27 Dec 2007

The Rajiv Gandhi Indian Institute of Management offers the Post-Graduate Program in Management [PGP], a two year full time residential program for graduate students from all disciplines.

Sharad Pawar inaugurates indoor cricket facility

Sharad Pawar inaugurates indoor cricket facility

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

A state-of-the-art indoor cricket facility was inaugurated on Friday at Bandra-Kurla Complex at Mumbai Cricket Association Indoor Cricket Academy by BCCI and MCA President Sharad Pawar.

Mumbai-Goa highway bridge too old: Britain had warned state in 2013

Mumbai-Goa highway bridge too old: Britain had warned state in 2013

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

According to a three-year-old article published in Lokmat, the bridge was in a terrible condition and the National Highways Authority who were aware of the condition did nothing to fix it.

At least 14 dead in Arunachal landslide

At least 14 dead in Arunachal landslide

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

The incident occurred at 3 am when 17 labourers engaged in construction works were inside the camp.

'Acquired land at Singur cannot be returned'

'Acquired land at Singur cannot be returned'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee on Thursday turned down the Trinamool Congress' demand that the land of the unwilling farmers at Singur, acquired for the Tata Motors small car project, should be returned.

Darjeeling toy train ready to chug again from Dec

Darjeeling toy train ready to chug again from Dec

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

The heritage Darjeeling Himalayan Railways will resume the toy train services from December from Siliguri.

Mayawati suspends 3 for neglecting Ambedkar Park

Mayawati suspends 3 for neglecting Ambedkar Park

Rediff.com13 May 2007

Mayawati expressed serious resentment at the poor condition of the walls and floors of the park, the dirt there and the broken tiles.

Experienced hands Bhujbal, Thorat make it to cabinet

Experienced hands Bhujbal, Thorat make it to cabinet

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Chhagan Bhujbal, Jayant Patil (both from the NCP), Balasaheb Thorat and Nitin Raut (both from the Congress), Eknath Shinde and Subhash Desai (both from the Sena) took oath as ministers along with Thackeray.