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Cauvery flooded, alert sounded

Cauvery flooded, alert sounded

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

The dam is being monitored round-the-clock.

Stalin goes with experience, expertise

Stalin goes with experience, expertise

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Stalin has given due respect to seniority in the pecking order, but has also taken into consideration the demands of individual ministries and the suitability of individuals, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Mumbai: ED grills NCP leader Bhujbal's son

Mumbai: ED grills NCP leader Bhujbal's son

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday questioned Pankaj Bhujbal, son of senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal, in a money laundering case registered against him and others in connection with the construction of the new Maharashtra Sadan in Delhi and an another case.

Louis Berger case: Alemao Churchill applies for fresh bail

Louis Berger case: Alemao Churchill applies for fresh bail

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Former Goa minister Churchill Alemao has filed a fresh bail application before the special court in connection with the Louis Berger bribery case.

Cauvery: TN rules out talks with Karnataka

Cauvery: TN rules out talks with Karnataka

Rediff.com21 Mar 2007

Asked whether Tamil Nadu wanted early notification of the final award, he said that after the stipulated 90 days time, the state would insist on the Tribunal for the speedy implementation of the final award.

UP: BSP MLA defects to SP

UP: BSP MLA defects to SP

Rediff.com12 Mar 2007

R K Singh Patel, a sitting MLA from Chitrakoot-Karvi, joined SP in the presence of state PWD Minister Shivpal Singh Yadav.

Sena to play role of opposition in winter session

Sena to play role of opposition in winter session

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

Shiv Sena will play the role of principal opposition in the winter session of the Maharashtra Assembly beginning December 8, party leader Sanjay Raut said.

Kohima: 7 of  family gunned down

Kohima: 7 of family gunned down

Rediff.com10 Feb 2007

In a shocking incident, seven people, stated to be from the same family, were gunned down by unidentified persons in a place between Zangor and Pungro village on Friday evening.

How Gadkari plans to bolster India's economy

How Gadkari plans to bolster India's economy

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Gadkari said that the MSME sector contributes significantly in pushing the country's economic growth and creating employment.

All about UP's crack investigative team

All about UP's crack investigative team

Rediff.com18 Jun 2007

According to sources, the SIT is set to probe all the high profile financial and other irregularities during the previous regime and it may involve several senior politicians and officials.

AAP's Somnath Bharti booked for misbehaving with AIIMS security guards

AAP's Somnath Bharti booked for misbehaving with AIIMS security guards

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

Bharti was booked for obstructing public servants from discharging their duty during his purported midnight-raid when some African women were allegedly molested in 2014.

Karat, Karunanidhi discuss Mullaperiyar issue

Karat, Karunanidhi discuss Mullaperiyar issue

Rediff.com27 Dec 2006

Karat told reporters that his party wanted an amicable settlement on the issue.

Kerala govt calls Sabarimala verdict 'historic'

Kerala govt calls Sabarimala verdict 'historic'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

But the 'tantri family' will accept it, Sabarimala head priest Kandararu Rajeevarau said.

Deadlock continues in TN, Kerala dam row

Deadlock continues in TN, Kerala dam row

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

The two states are sharply divided over the height of the dam in Idukki district of Kerala.

Sameer Bhujbal arrested on money laundering charges

Sameer Bhujbal arrested on money laundering charges

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Sameer Bhujbal was arrested after over six hours of questioning under the provision of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act at the agency's office in Ballard Tiar here. He will be produced in court on Tuesday, official sources said.

Unfazed Delhi govt sets up 'task force' to clear garbage

Unfazed Delhi govt sets up 'task force' to clear garbage

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

PWD minister Satyendra Jain has deployed around 100 trucks with 10 workers each to clean up the city.

Ramlila Maidan spruced up for Kejriwal swearing-in

Ramlila Maidan spruced up for Kejriwal swearing-in

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Big banners bearing messages like 'Dhanyawad Dilli' along with the image of the Aam Aadmi Party supremo were put up on Saturday in and around the venue ahead of the mega function which is 'open to public'.

Jharkhand polls in 5 phases from Nov 30; result on Dec 23

Jharkhand polls in 5 phases from Nov 30; result on Dec 23

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

The voting will be held on November 30, December 7, 12, 16 and 20.

Woman 'set afire' for not voting for a candidate dies

Woman 'set afire' for not voting for a candidate dies

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

A 65-year-old woman, allegedly set ablaze for not voting for a particular candidate in Yeola assembly constituency in Nashik district in October 15 polls, succumbed to her injuries while undergoing treatment at civil hospital in Nashik on Monday.

Live in Delhi? You can keep a tab on govt's projec

Live in Delhi? You can keep a tab on govt's projec

Rediff.com15 Sep 2006

Soon residents of the capital would be able to keep a "watch" on every mega-project that is being undertaken or planned with the Delhi government all set to introduce a web-based monitoring system in its Public Works Department.

Kejriwal to keep key portfolios, say sources

Kejriwal to keep key portfolios, say sources

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Arvind Kejriwal will retain key portfolios in his cabinet, which is expected to be a small one.

Small cars, school buses to be exempted from toll in Maharashtra

Small cars, school buses to be exempted from toll in Maharashtra

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

The Maharashtra government will frame a policy shortly under which small cars will be exempted from paying tax.

PM relaunching my government's expressway project: Akhilesh

PM relaunching my government's expressway project: Akhilesh

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

Attacking the BJP, Akhilesh Yadav said the specifications of the project had been lowered by the current government.

Kejriwal's new address: 3-bedroom flat at plush Tilak Lane

Kejriwal's new address: 3-bedroom flat at plush Tilak Lane

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

The hunt for a suitable residence for Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal finally comes to an end with Urban Development Ministry allotting him a three-bedroom house at Tilak Lane in the Lutyen's zone.

JD-S makes it clear it will not cede Mandya LS seat to Cong

JD-S makes it clear it will not cede Mandya LS seat to Cong

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Both Hassan and Mandya, where the BJP's strength is negligible, are currently held by JD-S, which Congress too is eyeing this time.

Rich tributes paid to Bal Thackeray on first death anniversary

Rich tributes paid to Bal Thackeray on first death anniversary

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

A host of high-profile personalities from the world of politics and business on Sunday paid homage to late Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray on his first death anniversary at the ShivajiPark grounds in Mumbai.

Fadnavis govt trims security of top Cong, NCP politicians

Fadnavis govt trims security of top Cong, NCP politicians

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

In a bold move, Devendra Fadnavis-led Bharatiya Janata Party government has decided to downgrade security of top politicians of Congress and Nationalist Congress Party and their kin, including former chief minister Prithviraj Chavan and his then deputy Ajit Pawar.

Death toll in Mathura clash rises to 29

Death toll in Mathura clash rises to 29

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Senior Superintendent of Police Rakesh Singh said 45 cases have been registered against the encroachers in which 3000 persons have made the accused.

UP portfolios announced; Adityanath retains home

UP portfolios announced; Adityanath retains home

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

The list has been sent to Governor Ram Naik for approval.

We are the new big brother, says Maharashtra BJP poll in-charge

We are the new big brother, says Maharashtra BJP poll in-charge

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Amid continuing stand-off with Shiv Sena, BJP's Maharashtra Assembly poll in-charge Om Mathur said his party was the new "big brother" in the state and others should not think themselves as bigger when "the people's verdict is otherwise".

Chargesheet filed against Bhujbal in MU library case

Chargesheet filed against Bhujbal in MU library case

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

The ACB case against Bhujbal and the other accused is that they caused huge losses to state government by leasing out a plot to a private developer at a very low rate for which the accused persons received huge kickbacks.

What TN govt is doing to ease Chennai's water crisis

What TN govt is doing to ease Chennai's water crisis

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

'We have instructed all our officials to take complaints of water shortage seriously and attend to it immediately.'

Bribery case: Police conduct searches at ex-Goa CM's residence

Bribery case: Police conduct searches at ex-Goa CM's residence

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Goa Police on Thursday conducted searches at the residence of former Chief Minister Digambar Kamat and in other places in the state in connection with the Louis Berger bribery case.

Bribery case: Kamat faces fresh charge, Alemao denied bail

Bribery case: Kamat faces fresh charge, Alemao denied bail

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Former Goa chief minister Digambar Kamat has now been charged with disappearance of evidence in Louis Berger bribery case in addition to various sections of Prevention of Corruption of Act and IPC.

Chennai witnessing one of the worst droughts in over 70 years

Chennai witnessing one of the worst droughts in over 70 years

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Lush agricultural lands have turned parch as groundwater levels deplete to new lows, and wells and water reservoirs go dry. While the administration points to deficient rainfall as a reason, experts and activists say the drought is mostly man-made.

Arunachal Pradesh: Heavy rains trigger landslides, floods

Arunachal Pradesh: Heavy rains trigger landslides, floods

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Incessant downpour has triggered landslides and floods in several districts of Arunachal Pradesh.

The man who helped shape India

The man who helped shape India

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Mahendra Raj is a towering figure of 20th century Indian architecture.

ACB conducts searches at properties of Chhagan Bhujbal

ACB conducts searches at properties of Chhagan Bhujbal

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

The former PWD minister reacted to the development saying that he was being targeted by the Bharatiya Janata Party-Shiv Sena government in an unprecedented manner.

KDMC: Sena to hold Mayor's post for 4 years, BJP for 1 year

KDMC: Sena to hold Mayor's post for 4 years, BJP for 1 year

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Ending weeks of acrimonious spats and mudslinging, the BJP and its ruling ally Shiv Sena have finally worked out the modalities for running the KDMC.

Aam aadmi Kejriwal wants ACs to be removed from home

Aam aadmi Kejriwal wants ACs to be removed from home

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

The CM has asked to remove all air conditioners from the 6 Flagstaff Road residence in north Delhi's Civil Lines area.