News for 'Pradhan Committee'

SC stays HC order on 26/11 report

SC stays HC order on 26/11 report

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

The Supreme Court today stayed the Bombay High Court order directing the Maharashtra government to place before it the report of Pradhan Committee which probed government's response to 26/11 terror attacks.

TMC MPs walk out of parl panel meet over exclusion of wrestlers' stir

TMC MPs walk out of parl panel meet over exclusion of wrestlers' stir

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Panel chairman Thakur is believed to have informed Dev that the issue was not on the agenda for the meeting.

'Mumbai will always be vulnerable'

'Mumbai will always be vulnerable'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

'If we have to restrict and fight terrorism, first and foremost, we have to ensure communal harmony in the country.'

Vijay Hazare: Delhi knocked out; Mumbai make quarters

Vijay Hazare: Delhi knocked out; Mumbai make quarters

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

For a state that has given batting stalwarts like Virender Sehwag, Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir, Shikhar Dhawan and Rishabh Pant over the past two decades, it is embarrassing to find someone of Kshitiz Sharma's (4 off 18 balls) calibre being asked to open the batting.

Cong skipped meet to pick new CIC as he's Dalit: Modi

Cong skipped meet to pick new CIC as he's Dalit: Modi

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday attacked the Congress, saying it skipped the meeting convened to select the new Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) as he is a Dalit and this reflected the anti-Scheduled Castes mindset of the main opposition party.

HC says legal issues in Rahul's defamation plea, seeks AG's opinion

HC says legal issues in Rahul's defamation plea, seeks AG's opinion

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Hearing Gandhi's petition on Tuesday, Justice S V Kotwal of the high court noted that it raises some "important questions of law."

Top BJP leaders meet to discuss UP polls

Top BJP leaders meet to discuss UP polls

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

The core committee of the Uttar Pradesh unit of the BJP met at the party headquarters in Lucknow in the presence of Nadda.

Little business in House amid slogans of 'Pradhan Mantri maafi maango'

Little business in House amid slogans of 'Pradhan Mantri maafi maango'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Opposition members trooped into the Well, resorting to high-decibel sloganeering.

Wrestlers write to PM Modi, IOA: 'Biased, unjustified, against right of equality'

Wrestlers write to PM Modi, IOA: 'Biased, unjustified, against right of equality'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Several women wrestlers wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the IOA and the ad-hoc panel running the WFI, requesting "fair trials" for Asian Games.

Odisha city under security blanket for Hanuman Jayanti, internet suspended

Odisha city under security blanket for Hanuman Jayanti, internet suspended

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

The security personnel conducted a flag march on Thursday in Odisha's violence-hit Sambalpur city, where internet services were suspended and security tightened as the district administration geared up to organise a peaceful Hanuman Jayanti.

India bag record 111 medals at Para Asian Games

India bag record 111 medals at Para Asian Games

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

With 29 gold, 31 silver and 51 bronze in their kitty, the Indian para athletes won four medals more than the record tally of 107 won by the able-bodied athletes in the Hangzhou Asian Games, held from September 23 to October 8.

Chhattisgarh poll: The issues BJP, Cong are banking on

Chhattisgarh poll: The issues BJP, Cong are banking on

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The ruling Congress is seeking to retain power in Chhattisgarh by banking on the welfare schemes of the Bhupesh Baghel government, while the Bharatiya Janata Party is hoping to corner it on the issues of alleged corruption, religious conversions and unfulfilled poll promises.

Revealed: What BJP plans to do to win 5 state polls

Revealed: What BJP plans to do to win 5 state polls

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

Addressing the party's national executive, Nadda also reached out to Sikhs, who are in majority in poll-bound Punjab, by listing a number of measures the Modi government has taken for the community, including expediting action against 1984 riots accused, facilitating foreign grants to gurudwaras and keeping langars outside the review of the Goods and Services Tax.

Survivors recall: 'Never seen such a horrific accident'

Survivors recall: 'Never seen such a horrific accident'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Another woman from Malda district said that her son was killed in the accident.

Those behind Balasore train crash have been identified: Rail minister

Those behind Balasore train crash have been identified: Rail minister

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Talking to reporters at the accident site, he said the issue is of electric point machine, a vital device for railway signalling, and electronic interlocking.

Maoists torch 3 vehicles, 4 mobile towers in Chhattisgarh's Kanker

Maoists torch 3 vehicles, 4 mobile towers in Chhattisgarh's Kanker

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Maoists torched three vehicles, two machines engaged in road construction work and four mobile towers at separate places in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district, the police said on Monday.

Revolt in Chhattisgarh govt, minister Singh Deo quits portfolio

Revolt in Chhattisgarh govt, minister Singh Deo quits portfolio

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

Singh Deo will, however, remain the minister for Health and Family Welfare, Medical Education, Twenty Point Implementation and Commercial Tax departments.

Central panel to study WHO report on deaths linked to Indian syrups

Central panel to study WHO report on deaths linked to Indian syrups

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

They said after examining and analysing the adverse event reports, causal relationship and all related details shared by or to be shared by the WHO, the committee will advise and recommend further course of action to the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI).

Amritpal's mentor Papalpreet shifted to Assam jail, SGPC lawyers get involved

Amritpal's mentor Papalpreet shifted to Assam jail, SGPC lawyers get involved

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Papalpreet Singh, the mentor of absconding Waris Punjab De (WPD) chief Amritpal Singh who was caught by the police in Amritsar district, was brought to Dibrugarh in Assam, over 2500 km away from the northern state, and lodged in the central jail along with seven others of the pro-Khalistan outfit on Tuesday.

India limits wheat exports through the govt route as prices rise

India limits wheat exports through the govt route as prices rise

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

India has put curbs on wheat exports through the government route, starting November last year. This comes amid a surge in domestic prices of the cereal. In December, India exported 391 tonnes of wheat to Bangladesh and Bhutan. In November 2022, it had exported 375 tonnes of wheat only to Bhutan.

Odisha train mishap: Railways seeks CBI probe, here's why

Odisha train mishap: Railways seeks CBI probe, here's why

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Railway officials also indicated that possible 'sabotage' and tampering with the electronic interlocking system, which detects the presence of trains, led to the Friday accident.

UP BJP netas discuss Brahmin reach out with Nadda

UP BJP netas discuss Brahmin reach out with Nadda

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

According to sources, the party has formed a committee comprising BJP's Rajya Sabha chief whip Shiv Pratap Shukla, party leader Abhijat Mishra, former national secretary and Gujarat MP Ram Bhai Mokariya and Mahesh Sharma to reach out to Brahmin members of the community.

Vasundhara Raje refused to topple my govt in 2020: Gehlot

Vasundhara Raje refused to topple my govt in 2020: Gehlot

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Raje however, said that "Gehlot's 'praises' is a big conspiracy" against her.

Five women held in Kerala NEET frisking row, NTA sets up fact-finding team

Five women held in Kerala NEET frisking row, NTA sets up fact-finding team

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The five women were arrested after interrogation by the police team probing the case, a police official told PTI.

Akali leader Manjinder Sirsa joins BJP ahead of Punjab polls

Akali leader Manjinder Sirsa joins BJP ahead of Punjab polls

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Sirsa has been a prominent face of the Akali Dal in the national capital and was a strong supporter of the farmers' protests against the three contentious farm laws. He said he will continue to work for Sikh causes.

PM seeks names of BJP MPs absent during voting for statutory resolution in RS

PM seeks names of BJP MPs absent during voting for statutory resolution in RS

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

The statutory resolution demanded that the Tribunals Reforms Bill be send to the select committee of the House, however, it got negated.

In Gujarat, BJP promises anti-radicalisation cell, Uniform Civil Code implementation

In Gujarat, BJP promises anti-radicalisation cell, Uniform Civil Code implementation

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

It also assured that the amount of medical insurance coverage under the Ayushman Bharat scheme would be doubled from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh.

'When we talk about safety, it falls on deaf ears'

'When we talk about safety, it falls on deaf ears'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

'Because of the callous attitude of the railway administration, they don't take care of safety.'

Furore over 'Rashtrapatni' remark reignites gender debate

Furore over 'Rashtrapatni' remark reignites gender debate

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

In the last 75 years, there have been multiple calls for a gender-neutral term for the head of the State and debates over it.

Sehwag, Malik in selection panel for National Sports Awards

Sehwag, Malik in selection panel for National Sports Awards

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag, Paralympic silver-medallist Deepa Malik and hockey stalwart Sardar Singh were on Friday included in a 12-member committee constituted by the sports ministry to select this year's National Sports Awards winners. Just like last year, the ministry opted for a single selection committee to pick the awardees among both athletes and coaches and it will be headed by Retired Supreme Court Justice, Mukundakam Sharma.

26/11: The diesel scam queen who helped the terrorists

26/11: The diesel scam queen who helped the terrorists

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

The oil mafia sheltered the 10 Pakistani terrorists in Machhimarnagar in Colaba and in fact a woman even showed Ajmal Kasab and his accomplice the way to Cama and Albless Hospital. The many theories floated before the Ram Pradhan committee, that looked into the attacks.

Varun, Maneka out of BJP star campaigners list in UP

Varun, Maneka out of BJP star campaigners list in UP

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

The duo has been victorious multiple times from Sultanpur and Pilibhit. In the recent rejig of the BJP national executive committee, the two were also dropped from that list.

BJP banks on Bhagwat confidant to win Modi's hometown

BJP banks on Bhagwat confidant to win Modi's hometown

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

As one moves towards Vadnagar, local issues such as high prices of cattle feed and inflation becomes louder.

Will you still need me when I am 94?

Will you still need me when I am 94?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Monday, November 8, 2021, Lal Kishenchand Advani -- the politician who took the Bharatiya Janata Party from its parliamentary nadir in 1984, when it won just two Lok Sabha seats, to establishing the edifice for its present dominance in Indian politics -- will turn 94.

Mid-Day Meal is now PM POSHAN, to cover pre-primary students

Mid-Day Meal is now PM POSHAN, to cover pre-primary students

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved the roll-out of the 'PM POSHAN in Schools' scheme that will provide hot cooked meal to students of elementary classes in government and government-aided schools across the country.

Haven't received T S Singh Deo's resignation: Baghel

Haven't received T S Singh Deo's resignation: Baghel

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday said he was yet to receive minister T S Singh Deo's resignation from the panchayat department and that he learnt about the latter's move through media.

Congress leader suspended for referring to Rahul as 'Pappu'

Congress leader suspended for referring to Rahul as 'Pappu'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Pradhan has stated that the message in question was not sent by him, and he wasn't given an opportunity to explain himself.

BJP axes Gadkari, Shivraj from top party body; Yediyurappa brought in

BJP axes Gadkari, Shivraj from top party body; Yediyurappa brought in

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

The party also rejigged its Central Election Committee and included former Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, Om Mathur and its women wing chief Vanathi Srinivasan.

CBSE drops controversial question after outrage, expresses regret

CBSE drops controversial question after outrage, expresses regret

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

The Board decided to award full marks for it to students, following an outrage over the board allegedly promoting 'gender stereotyping' and supporting 'regressive notions'

What is holding up new Yogi Adityanath government in UP?

What is holding up new Yogi Adityanath government in UP?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Many factors like women, caste combination, education qualification, age and performance of the legislators will be taken into consideration before the formation of the Yogi government 2.0, sources said on Thursday. Several rounds of meetings have taken place within the party after the poll results came out on March 10.