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Days after NCP split, Pawar, Modi to share stage on Aug 1

Days after NCP split, Pawar, Modi to share stage on Aug 1

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Modi to receive Lokmanya Tilak National Award, constituted by Tilak Smarak Mandir Trust in 1983, to honour the legacy of Lokmanya Tilak

What Happens To The BJP After Modi?

What Happens To The BJP After Modi?

Rediff.com25 May 2023

How many more years, how many more states, how many more campaigns, how many more candidates can he ask votes for, before he or the voters or both tire?, asks Krishna Prasad.

What Cards Will BJP Play For Elections?

What Cards Will BJP Play For Elections?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

Elections may be a few months away, but the government may get into election mode much earlier than that, predicts A K Bhattacharya.

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.

BJP rule brought MP out of BIMARU category, says Shah; releases report card

BJP rule brought MP out of BIMARU category, says Shah; releases report card

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

He said the people of the state took a historic decision in 2003 by removing the government of "Mr Bantadhar", apparently referring to senior Congress leader and former chief minister Digvijaya Singh.

Wishes pour in as PM Modi turns 73

Wishes pour in as PM Modi turns 73

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

The prime minister will be part of the launch of several development initiatives on his birthday.

India used to depend on others, but now...: President Murmu

India used to depend on others, but now...: President Murmu

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

In her first address to the joint sitting of Parliament as the Budget session began, she said 'Amrit Kaal', described by the government as the 25-year period culminating in the centenary of India's independence, is the time to build an India which is 'aatmanirbhar' (self reliant) and also fulfils its humanitarian obligations.

'Huge demand for life insurance products in India'

'Huge demand for life insurance products in India'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

'As our per capita income increases and various demographic segments emerge, the need for various kinds of protection and risk covers will become even more explicit.'

'Lingayats destroyed BJP in Karnataka'

'Lingayats destroyed BJP in Karnataka'

Rediff.com16 May 2023

'They sent a message that I will not be given the ticket and ordered me to issue a statement -- Gujarat style -- that with immediate effect I was retiring from politics.' 'They were treating me like a political novice who would be pushed around on the order of vested interests.' 'This rude behaviour hurt a lot. It was then I spontaneously decided that I will challenge this dictatorial order and expose all those who want to hurt Lingayat pride in Karnataka.'

How Budget Will Benefit Homebuyers

How Budget Will Benefit Homebuyers

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Capital gains exemption limit and a steep reduction in the highest surcharge will empower the masses with enhanced liquidity flow that can be invested in real estate, points out Dhaval Ajmera.

India women's team triumph at Barcelona hockey event

India women's team triumph at Barcelona hockey event

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Indian men's hockey team finish third...

'Tughlaqi demonetisation drama': Oppn on 2000 note ban

'Tughlaqi demonetisation drama': Oppn on 2000 note ban

Rediff.com20 May 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party rejected this was any sort of demonetisation and instead reminded the Congress that even during the rule of Manmohan Singh, old currency notes were taken off circulation.

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.

BJP, Nishad Party, Apna Dal to fight UP polls together

BJP, Nishad Party, Apna Dal to fight UP polls together

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

The BJP and the Nishad Party will contest the upcoming assembly polls together in Uttar Pradesh and will work towards forming the next government in the state, Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Friday.

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.

Babri demolition carried out by Hindus, not as Sena or BJP members: Maha min

Babri demolition carried out by Hindus, not as Sena or BJP members: Maha min

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Patil revealed that CM Shinde called him on Tuesday morning after his remarks caused a row and asked him to clarify.

How Netflix Finally Got It Right In India

How Netflix Finally Got It Right In India

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Its success script: Investing more in local content ecosystem; growing its partnership footprint.

See, How We Smile!

See, How We Smile!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Tuesday.

Big pharma firms shift tack, look to bet on trade generics as volumes dip

Big pharma firms shift tack, look to bet on trade generics as volumes dip

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Trade generic drugs (medicines that are sold directly through distributors) are fast becoming a key segment for domestic pharma firms as volume growth slows in the overall market. Big companies like Cipla and Alkem have a significant presence in the segment but recently, players like Torrent Pharmaceuticals and Dr Reddy's Laboratories (DRL) have also entered this market. What is driving big pharma's focus on trade generics? The volume growth in the Indian Pharma Market (IPM) has come down from 5.6 per cent in FY16 to 0.1 per cent in FY23.

Budget: Sitharaman promises 80 lakh houses under PMAY in 2022-23

Budget: Sitharaman promises 80 lakh houses under PMAY in 2022-23

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced allocation of whopping Rs 48,000 crore for completion of 80 lakh houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), both rural and urban, during the next fiscal year. In her budget speech, the minister said: "In 2022-23, 80 lakh houses will be completed for the identified eligible beneficiaries of PM Awas Yojana, both rural and urban. Rs 48,000 crore is allocated for this purpose." The Centre would work with states for reduction of time required for all land and construction related approvals, for promoting affordable housing for middle-class and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in urban areas, she said.

Modi inaugurates projects worth Rs 7,600cr in poll-bound Chhattisgarh

Modi inaugurates projects worth Rs 7,600cr in poll-bound Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Modi also virtually flagged off a new train between Antagarh in Kanker district and Raipur and kickstarted the distribution of cards of the Centre's Ayushman Bharat scheme to beneficiaries in the state.

BJP, Sena spar over photo, video with Yakub Memon's kin

BJP, Sena spar over photo, video with Yakub Memon's kin

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

Yakub Memon, one of the Memon brothers who were prime conspirators of the 1993 serial blasts, was hanged in 2015 following his conviction.

Dead patients getting treatment under PM-JAY? Health Ministry replies

Dead patients getting treatment under PM-JAY? Health Ministry replies

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

The reports also claim that the same beneficiary had been found to avail treatment at two hospitals at the same time.

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.

Snow Covered Village To Maoist Wickedness

Snow Covered Village To Maoist Wickedness

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Capturing the shades of India on Monday, February 20, 2023.

'Unfortunately I am an MP': BJP mocks Rahul over gaffe

'Unfortunately I am an MP': BJP mocks Rahul over gaffe

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

We speak freely to the media without teleprompters, Jairam Ramesh counters.

Wrestlers' meeting with sports minister Thakur inconclusive

Wrestlers' meeting with sports minister Thakur inconclusive

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

The wrestlers refused to back down from their demand that the government immediately disband the Wrestling Federation of India.

Babita Phogat meets wrestlers with 'message' from govt

Babita Phogat meets wrestlers with 'message' from govt

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Babita, a former wrestler, arrived at the protest site and heard the demands of the grapplers.

Kharge extends hand to parties to defeat BJP, says ready for sacrifices

Kharge extends hand to parties to defeat BJP, says ready for sacrifices

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

In the prevailing difficult circumstances, the Congress is the only party that can provide capable and decisive leadership to the country, Kharge asserted.

O que este homem est fazendo?!

O que este homem est fazendo?!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres seems startled by the Pradhan Mantri's proximity-propinquity as he arrives at the Scottish Exhibition Centre to attend the World Leaders Summit, COP26, in Glasgow, Scotland, November 1, 2021.

Budget has very little to offer for marginalised: Rights groups

Budget has very little to offer for marginalised: Rights groups

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

"There has been a 0.05 percentage points decline in the share of allocation for child budget to the Union Budget from 2.35 per cent (2022-23 BE) to 2.30 per cent (2023-24 BE).

Vijay Diwas 2022

Vijay Diwas 2022

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

India celebrates December 16 as Vijay Diwas to commemorate the military victory over Pakistan in 1971.

The Lady Who Will Lead IAF Contingent

The Lady Who Will Lead IAF Contingent

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Helicopter pilot Squadron Leader Sindhu Reddy will lead the IAF's 144-member all male marching contingent at Thursday's Republic Day Parade.

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.

BJP all set for massive public contact drive, deputes mins in 140 LS seats

BJP all set for massive public contact drive, deputes mins in 140 LS seats

Rediff.com25 May 2022

BJP president JP Nadda held a meeting with the ministers on Wednesday to deliberated on the exercise to be held between May 30 and June 15, and to finalise the tour plans.

Boom in drug seizures in India in last 5 years, says NCB chief

Boom in drug seizures in India in last 5 years, says NCB chief

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

There has been an "exponential" rise in the seizure of drugs in India in the last five years with the darknet and the maritime route emerging as the most preferred modes of trafficking, NCB director general S N Pradhan said on Tuesday.

Modi to launch nationwide digital health ID on Sep 27

Modi to launch nationwide digital health ID on Sep 27

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be announcing the nationwide rollout of Pradhan Mantri Digital Health Mission on September 27, Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya informed on Thursday.

'Bikini Killer' Charles Shobhraj to walk out of jail after Nepal SC order

'Bikini Killer' Charles Shobhraj to walk out of jail after Nepal SC order

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

A joint bench of justices Sapana Pradhan Malla and Tilak Prasad Shrestha ordered to free 78-year-old Sobhraj from jail, according to Supreme Court sources.

Nitish revamps JD-U, appoints new office bearers, keeps out KC Tyagi

Nitish revamps JD-U, appoints new office bearers, keeps out KC Tyagi

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Party sources are tight-lipped about the fate of Tyagi, who is a trusted aide of Kumar, the party's supreme leader, but has reportedly often left the latter embarrassed by going public on issues without waiting for a nod from the boss.

CBI books Sameer Wankhede for Rs 25 cr bribe demand in Aryan Khan case

CBI books Sameer Wankhede for Rs 25 cr bribe demand in Aryan Khan case

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday conducted searches at the premises of former Narcotics Control Bureau officer Sameer Wankhede after filing an FIR against him and four others for allegedly seeking Rs 25 crore bribe for not framing Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan in the drugs-on-cruise case, officials said.