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Delhi polls: Here's what BJP manifesto promises

Delhi polls: Here's what BJP manifesto promises

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Delhi BJP chief Tiwari said each poor family will be provided good quality, subsidised 'atta' (wheat flour) at a rate of Rs 2 per kilogram. The BJP will bring an ambitious 'Samridh Delhi Infrastructure Scheme', with a provision of Rs 10,000 crore, to ensure "focussed and priority" development of roads, flyovers, foot over-bridges and other key infrastructure projects, the manifesto stated. The manifesto promises to set up a 'Colonies Development Board' for undertaking development of various civic amenities.

Kashmir cop shoots senior officer

Kashmir cop shoots senior officer

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

This is the first ever incident of fratricide in the Kashmir police department.

Centre destroying federal system: 4 CMs back Kejriwal

Centre destroying federal system: 4 CMs back Kejriwal

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

Mamata Banerjee, Karnataka's H D Kumaraswamy, Andhra Pradesh's N Chandrababu Naidu and Kerala's Pinarayi Vijayan rallied behind their Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal, who is on a sit-in at the Lieutenant Governor's office for six days, and sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention in solving what they termed a "constitutional crisis".

DA case: Court summons HP CM Virbhadra Singh, wife

DA case: Court summons HP CM Virbhadra Singh, wife

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Singh's wife Pratibha Singh was also summoned as accused.

PIX: Amitabh Bachchan parties with Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 team

PIX: Amitabh Bachchan parties with Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 team

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

A look at the star arrivals.

Review: <I>Bhaag Milkha Bhaag</i> disappoints

Review: Bhaag Milkha Bhaag disappoints

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's latest film lacks clarity and coherence.

Govt's majority cannot be decided by Centre: CPI-M

Govt's majority cannot be decided by Centre: CPI-M

Rediff.com18 Feb 2007

Addressing a press conference after a two-day Politbureau meeting, party general secretary Prakash Karat said this was also the understanding of the other Left parties on Article 356, which provides for imposition of Central rule.

SC was warned of Vikas Dubey's likely encounter

SC was warned of Vikas Dubey's likely encounter

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

The plea, filed in the apex court by advocate Ghanshyam Upadhyay, has referred to media reports and claimed that encounter of these five co-accused by the police is "not only extremely illegal, inhuman, but also it is shocking to the conscience of the court and is nothing but Talibanisation of the country, which cannot be countenanced at all".

8 UP cops shot dead in failed raid, 2 criminals killed later

8 UP cops shot dead in failed raid, 2 criminals killed later

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The first encounter took place when a police team was approaching to arrest Vikas Dubey, a history-sheeter facing 60 criminal cases, in Dikru village under the Chaubeypur police station on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday, police said.

Rastogi, Amritraj score easy wins

Rastogi, Amritraj score easy wins

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

In a major upset in the ITF Futures tournament in Dehradun, sixth seed Navdeep Singh was ousted from the US $10,000 tournament by Uzbek Sarvar Ikramov.

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 6

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 6

Rediff.com10 May 2019

The polling for the sixth phase on May 12 covers 6 states and one Union Territory.

An IAS officer changes children's lives

An IAS officer changes children's lives

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

How Raipur's District Collector Om Prakash Choudhary ensures that poor children study at good schools.

'Look at the killings that have taken place!'

'Look at the killings that have taken place!'

Rediff.com7 May 2021

'There is arson, loot, rape of women, traumatising children, destruction of property, homes, shops and offices by workers and elements of the ruling dispensation.' 'What is most painful is while all this was taking place there was stunning silence by the chief minister.' 'Not one tangible step was taken.'

Mani Ratnam and the art of innocence

Mani Ratnam and the art of innocence

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Yet, for all his belief in the goodness of life, Mani's films show that life is too complicated for goodness to permeate it completely.

Rajasthan battle shifts to SC; Speaker, Pilot file pleas

Rajasthan battle shifts to SC; Speaker, Pilot file pleas

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Seeking an interim stay on the high court order, Joshi's petition said it was the top court's duty to ensure that all constitutional authorities act within the 'Lakshman rekha' drawn for each one of them.

How BJP rose in Goa with Christian help

How BJP rose in Goa with Christian help

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

It is a record that the saffron party has created, where the majority of its legislators belonged to the minority community.

HRD goes from Smriti to Javadekar, I&B from Jaitley to Naidu

HRD goes from Smriti to Javadekar, I&B from Jaitley to Naidu

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi who inducted 19 new ministers into his Cabinet on Tuesday has carried out major changes in the portfolios of his top ministers.

The GOOD, BAD and UGLY DOLLS of Bollywood

The GOOD, BAD and UGLY DOLLS of Bollywood

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at the wide-eyed dolly's presence in our movies.

'Working with Kamal Haasan is a big deal for me even if I work in Hollywood'

'Working with Kamal Haasan is a big deal for me even if I work in Hollywood'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Kunal Rajan, a regular in Kamal Haasan's movie crew, talks about his experiences.

How Shehla Rashid became a firebrand youth leader

How Shehla Rashid became a firebrand youth leader

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Shehla doesn't and has never shied away from talking the tough talk and walking the tough walk, says Gurmehar Kaur.

Two ministers in HP govt quit

Two ministers in HP govt quit

Rediff.com20 Jan 2003

Mansa Ram and Parkash Chaudhary resigned in protest over the issues to tickets to BJP candidates for the upcoming assembly election.

Student unrest, on the big screen

Student unrest, on the big screen

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

As the JNU row escalates, a look at student unrest on the big screen.

3 governors move to new capitals

3 governors move to new capitals

Rediff.com13 Jun 2003

Arvind Dave replaced Ved Marwah as governor of Manipur. Marwah in turn replaced M Rama Jois in Jharkhand, and Jois moved to neighbouring Bihar.

Modi, Shah greet Fadnavis on becoming CM for 2nd time

Modi, Shah greet Fadnavis on becoming CM for 2nd time

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

Taking to Twitter, Modi said, "Congratulations to @Dev_Fadnavis Ji and @AjitPawarSpeaks Ji on taking oath as the CM and Deputy CM of Maharashtra respectively. I am confident they will work diligently for the bright future of Maharashtra."

6 of 8 trekkers missing in Kullu rescued

6 of 8 trekkers missing in Kullu rescued

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

Battling inclement weather, ITBP teams flew low in helicopters and spotted six stranded trekkers near Chanderkheni pass at an altitude of 12,000 feet and evacuated them to safety, Hans Raj, Deputy Commissioner, Kullu, said.

Trivendra Singh Rawat to be Uttarakhand CM

Trivendra Singh Rawat to be Uttarakhand CM

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

The former Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh man's swearing in on Saturday

Two reasons why Bihar win was important for the BJP

Two reasons why Bihar win was important for the BJP

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

This was a difficult election to win, but the Modi card, the caste divide and the division in the Opposition vote bank helped overcome many challenges.

BJP undergoes image makeover; forms 9 new committees

BJP undergoes image makeover; forms 9 new committees

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

To involve workers in various social campaigns initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah has formed nine separate committees of senior leaders.

Khattar takes oath as Haryana CM, Dushyant Chautala as deputy CM

Khattar takes oath as Haryana CM, Dushyant Chautala as deputy CM

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Manohar Lal Khattar took oath as Haryana chief minister for the second time on Sunday and will lead the Bharatiya Janata Party-Jannayak Janta Party coalition government in the state. JJP leader Dushyant Chautala took oath as the deputy chief minister.

I-Day gallantry awards: Abhinandan gets Vir Chakra

I-Day gallantry awards: Abhinandan gets Vir Chakra

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The IAF received a total of 13 awards including five Yudh Seva Medals and seven Vayu Sena Medal.

India wins yet again, tweets PM Modi after BJP's win

India wins yet again, tweets PM Modi after BJP's win

Rediff.com23 May 2019

Leaders from all political parties congratulated the saffron party and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

PIX: Varun Dhawan celebrates Father's Day

PIX: Varun Dhawan celebrates Father's Day

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Check out the pictures.

Kathua rape case: 3 get lifer, 3 get 5-year-jail term

Kathua rape case: 3 get lifer, 3 get 5-year-jail term

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

The quantum of punishment will be announced later on Monday.

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Sukanya Verma presents a playlist of 100 Lata Mangeshkar songs from different decades of Hindi films -- songs that make me sing, smile, sob and sigh.

MUST SEE: 10 fascinating photos of India

MUST SEE: 10 fascinating photos of India

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Readers share their best travel pics!

Delhi-Vizag train catches fire in MP, no injuries reported

Delhi-Vizag train catches fire in MP, no injuries reported

Rediff.com21 May 2018

The fire appears to have started from the Roof Mounted Packaged Unit (RMPU- the railway terminology for an air-conditioning unit in a coach).

Portfolios announced: Rajnath gets Home, Sushma MEA, Gadkari transport

Portfolios announced: Rajnath gets Home, Sushma MEA, Gadkari transport

Rediff.com27 May 2014

The Rashtrapati Bhavan has come out with a communiqu announcing distribution of portfolios of the ministers sworn-in on Monday in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's council of ministers:

ED summons Virbhadra Singh in money laundering case

ED summons Virbhadra Singh in money laundering case

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Officials said the agency has issued fresh summons to Singh as it wants to record his statement under the PMLA.

'Yogiji's elevation was unanimous'

'Yogiji's elevation was unanimous'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

'Yogiji insisted to Venkaiah Naiduji that he needs two more strong arms to rule Uttar Pradesh.'

Review: Entertainment is a comical farce

Review: Entertainment is a comical farce

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Entertainment is best when it isn't trying to force laughs out of us with its desperate attempts at wit, says Sukanya Verma.