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IB 71 Review: Riveting Plot, Poor Execution

IB 71 Review: Riveting Plot, Poor Execution

Rediff.com12 May 2023

One-time watch for all those wear their patriotism up their sleeve, don't bother about checking the facts, and want to enjoy a dramatic mix of fact and fiction, notes Prasanna D Zore.

'India to play marginal role in US-China rivalry'

'India to play marginal role in US-China rivalry'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

'The United States should not, by this logic, expect India to create military distractions along the Line of Actual Control, hold up Chinese shipping in the Indian Ocean, or even openly provide intelligence or basing for US forces transiting the region.'

PM doesn't understand importance of education: Sisodia

PM doesn't understand importance of education: Sisodia

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

In the letter which was posted on Twitter by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, his former deputy said, 'It is very dangerous for the country if the prime minister is less educated.'

'BJP is nearing its expiry date'

'BJP is nearing its expiry date'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

'BJP loses a democratic election, then buys MLAs from the ruling party's flock and rides to power in these states.' 'Do you think Atalji would have tolerated this?'

BJP offered to make me CM if I break AAP: Sisodia

BJP offered to make me CM if I break AAP: Sisodia

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Monday claimed the BJP offered him the chief minister's post if he broke the AAP.

Imran Khan had got bail in multiple cases hours before arrest

Imran Khan had got bail in multiple cases hours before arrest

Rediff.com9 May 2023

ATC Judge Raja Jawad Abbas heard the PTI party chief's pleas seeking bail in cases about the March 18 violence outside the federal judicial complex in Islamabad and approved Khan's bail against bonds worth PKR 50,000 in all seven cases, the Dawn newspaper reported.

Is The Congress Doomed?

Is The Congress Doomed?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The Congress needs to reorganise itself at the grassroots, infuse younger blood, and have more boots on the ground. Just offering freebies is not the answer anymore. Leadership matters, asserts Ramesh Menon.

'B L Santhosh wanted' posters come up in Hyderabad

'B L Santhosh wanted' posters come up in Hyderabad

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

BJP in Telangana alleged that the ruling BRS is behind the posters.

Pranab reaches out to CPI-M for support

Pranab reaches out to CPI-M for support

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

Ahead of the Left meeting on Thursday to decide on Presidential poll, Pranab Mukherjee has reached out to CPI-M General Secretary Prakash Karat to seek his support but did not get any commitment.

Act against corrupt, however powerful, without fear, Modi tells CBI

Act against corrupt, however powerful, without fear, Modi tells CBI

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

There is no dearth of political will today to act against corruption and officers should take action against the corrupt, however powerful, without any hesitation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday.

Eye On 2024: Modi's Foreign Visits

Eye On 2024: Modi's Foreign Visits

Rediff.com24 May 2023

With Lok Sabha elections months away, the visits are vital politically as these would showcase Modi's standing as a world leader to the home electorate.

Karuna on CBI raid: May not be political vendetta

Karuna on CBI raid: May not be political vendetta

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

Amid uproar over the Central Bureau of Investigation's raids against his son M K Stalin, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief M Karunanidhi on Thursday gave a guarded reaction on whether the action was a case of political vendetta. The DMK patriarch said it could be possible that the raids happened without the knowledge of the United Progressive Alliance government.

2009 affidavit on Ishrat to Guj HC changed at 'political level': Pillai

2009 affidavit on Ishrat to Guj HC changed at 'political level': Pillai

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Former Union Home Secretary G K Pillai on Thursday said that the affidavit submitted to the Gujarat high court in 2009 about Lashkar-e-Taiyba links of Ishrat Jahan and her accomplices, who were killed in an alleged fake encounter in 2004, was changed at the "political level".

What the CBI asked Kejriwal during 9-hour questioning

What the CBI asked Kejriwal during 9-hour questioning

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) asked him around 56 questions on the excise policy case and that he answered them all.

'Maya's demand to split UP is a political gimmick'

'Maya's demand to split UP is a political gimmick'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

Strongly opposing Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati's demand for trifurcation of the state, Samajwadi Party on Monday called it a "political gimmick" aimed at diverting people's attention from corruption charges against her.

Editors Guild team went to Manipur on Army's request, SC told

Editors Guild team went to Manipur on Army's request, SC told

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday extended till September 15 its order asking the Manipur police not to take any coercive steps against four members of the Editors Guild of India (EGI) in connection with two FIRs lodged against them for alleged offences, including promoting enmity between two communities.

The NCP Leaders Under The Central Agencies' Scanner

The NCP Leaders Under The Central Agencies' Scanner

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Did the fear of central agencies probing scams involving NCP leaders that forced these politicians to jump ship?

Opposition seeks all-party delegation visit to Manipur

Opposition seeks all-party delegation visit to Manipur

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

While the Congress demanded immediate sacking of Chief Minister N Biren Singh, the Samajwadi Party and a few others sought imposition of President's rule in the state that has witnessed sporadic violence in since May 3.

This is what stops India from being global leader!

This is what stops India from being global leader!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

If you stop siphoning off this money and instead use it to provide food security, to provide education for our youth, then, India's true potential can be achieved, says Sitaram Yechury.

Modi to visit mosque in Egypt renovated by Bohri Muslims

Modi to visit mosque in Egypt renovated by Bohri Muslims

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his first tour of Egypt, will visit the 11th century Al-Hakim mosque and will also pay tribute to the Indian soldiers who died fighting for Egypt during the First World War, said Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra on Monday.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to step down in sweeping leadership change

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to step down in sweeping leadership change

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, who is at the helm of managing the country's economy for a decade, said that he will be stepping down this year, setting in motion the once-in-a-decade sweeping leadership change in the Communist country.

Anti-Sikh riots: Delhi court summons Jagdish Tytler on Aug 5

Anti-Sikh riots: Delhi court summons Jagdish Tytler on Aug 5

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

The CMM noted the prosecutor, citing eyewitnesses, said Tytler was leading and inciting the mob carrying deadly weapons which committed the alleged offences.

The RSS Has Never Been So Weak!

The RSS Has Never Been So Weak!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Political power has now been outsourced fully to the Modi government. Even if the RSS is still, in principle, his guru, nobody would dare to whisper a word of advice to Modi, forget some whiff of criticism. When the shishya grows into such a popular and domineering leader, the guru has to applaud from the sidelines, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Mamata to stage dharna over Centre's 'discrimination'

Mamata to stage dharna over Centre's 'discrimination'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

She claimed that the Centre has not released funds for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) project for the state and other initiatives of its housing and road departments.

Modi to visit US, Egypt from June 20-25. Details here

Modi to visit US, Egypt from June 20-25. Details here

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Modi's visit to the US will commence in New York, where he will lead the celebrations of the International Day of Yoga at the headquarters of the United Nations on June 21.

WB Panchayat Polls: Dry Run For TMC, BJP

WB Panchayat Polls: Dry Run For TMC, BJP

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

'For the politics of patronage in West Bengal, it has always been important to have territorial control.'

'If Imran emerges more powerful in the battle...'

'If Imran emerges more powerful in the battle...'

Rediff.com15 May 2023

'...The more the Pakistan army becomes weaker, then there is every possibility that terrorist groups may create more anarchy in Pakistan.'

CBI arrests auditor of KCR's daughter in Delhi excise policy case

CBI arrests auditor of KCR's daughter in Delhi excise policy case

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The CBI has alleged that Gorantla's role in the formulation and implementation of the now-scrapped Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22 caused 'wrongful gain' to Hyderabad-based wholesale and retail licensees and their beneficial owners.

Political parties should stay away from judges' dispute: PM

Political parties should stay away from judges' dispute: PM

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Defending his economic policies, Modi said demonetisation was 'a very big success story'.

Meet Mukesh Agnihotri, Brahmin face of Congress in Himachal

Meet Mukesh Agnihotri, Brahmin face of Congress in Himachal

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

Considered close to former chief minister Virbhadra Singh, he had served as the state's industry minister.

China seeks more foreign investment

China seeks more foreign investment

Rediff.com12 Nov 2010

China would strive to build a fair market system to attract more overseas investment, vice premier Zhang Dejiang told a gathering of CEOs in Beijing.

'India politically committed to tiger conservation

'India politically committed to tiger conservation

Rediff.com8 Oct 2006

This was made clear at the 54th CITES meeting in Geneva.

Rumours abound as BJP's Suvendu Adhikari seen with TMC leaders

Rumours abound as BJP's Suvendu Adhikari seen with TMC leaders

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

The meeting took place at Bamni Kali Temple at Suri in Birbhum district on Saturday which Adhikari visited ahead of Kali Puja celebrations.

No PM post desire for Nitish, or CM wish for me: Tejashwi

No PM post desire for Nitish, or CM wish for me: Tejashwi

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Moreover, there have also been speculations that while entering into an alliance in August last year, a "deal" was struck whereby Nitish Kumar would give up his chair for his deputy who in turn would back him for the top job in national politics.

Maoists may attack political leaders in Jangalmahal

Maoists may attack political leaders in Jangalmahal

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

There is a "high probability" of political leaders coming under a Chhatisgarh-type attack during their panchayat poll campaign in Maoist-hit Jangalmahal in West Bengal, intelligence sources here have indicated.

Land-for-jobs scam case: CBI quizzes Lalu for 5 hrs

Land-for-jobs scam case: CBI quizzes Lalu for 5 hrs

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The CBI has already filed a charge sheet in the case against Prasad, Rabri Devi and 14 others under charges of criminal conspiracy and provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, in which all the accused have been summoned on March 15, they said.

TN BJP chief releases video alleging scams, DMK threatens legal action

TN BJP chief releases video alleging scams, DMK threatens legal action

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party state president K Annamalai on Friday released 'DMK Files' alleging top ministers from the party and Chief Minister MK Stalin's family members had accumulated unaccounted assets.

Cong sees politics, BJP sees patriotism: Amit Shah on Art 370 move

Cong sees politics, BJP sees patriotism: Amit Shah on Art 370 move

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

Hitting out at the Congress and Nationalist Congress Party, he said, they were "shamelessly" opposing the abrogation of Article 370.

G20 Summit: Dream Come True For India

G20 Summit: Dream Come True For India

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

India's dream to be in the forefront of international politics has come true. India has placed itself firmly as a major player in the shaping of a new world order, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Lok Sabha passes bill seeking to link Aadhaar with Voter ID amid din

Lok Sabha passes bill seeking to link Aadhaar with Voter ID amid din

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

A bill to link electoral rolls with the Aadhaar ecosystem to weed out duplication was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday.