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Modi, Ambani, Shah Rukh, Salman attend star-studded Maha swearing-in

Modi, Ambani, Shah Rukh, Salman attend star-studded Maha swearing-in

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his cabinet colleagues Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, Rajnath Singh, chief ministers of Nationalist Democratic Alliance-ruled states and prominent personalities from industry and Bollywood on Thursday attended the grand swearing-in of Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra Chief Minister in Mumbai.

'If Shah Rukh Khan Can Do It, I Can Too'

'If Shah Rukh Khan Can Do It, I Can Too'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

'My family are the mainstream audience and think I am wasting my time. Until I make a Rs 100 crore film, they won't be convinced.'

Bihar SHO lynched in Bengal: 7 cops suspended

Bihar SHO lynched in Bengal: 7 cops suspended

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

Seven Bihar police personnel, including Circle Inspector, Manish Kumar, were suspended in Kishanganj Bihar on Sunday on the charges of dereliction of duty.

Mentally challenged researcher abducted, gang-raped in Delhi, 3 held

Mentally challenged researcher abducted, gang-raped in Delhi, 3 held

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

The police said the woman has a postgraduate degree in social work from Utkal University of Culture, Bhubaneswar, has been a research fellow, and has over eight years of experience in the social sector.

Sachin extends condolences to bereaved Piyush Chawla

Sachin extends condolences to bereaved Piyush Chawla

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Piyush mourned the demise of his father and said life won't be the same without him as he lost a "pillar of strength".

Day after stampede, safety measures ramped up at Maha Kumbh

Day after stampede, safety measures ramped up at Maha Kumbh

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Following a stampede at the Maha Kumbh that killed 30 people, the Uttar Pradesh government has stepped up security measures and crowd management efforts. Despite the tragedy, millions of devotees continue to flock to the religious gathering, undeterred by the pre-dawn chill and dense fog. Security forces are being deployed in larger numbers, and new restrictions will be imposed at key locations to prevent further incidents. The authorities are also conducting a thorough review of the arrangements in the Mela area, and several officials are being assigned to oversee operations until February 12.

Bihar shocker: Dalit woman stripped, urinated on by creditor

Bihar shocker: Dalit woman stripped, urinated on by creditor

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

The injured victim, who is under treatment in a hospital, claimed that she had to bear this torture despite paying off the borrowed money with interest.

Major ruckus in Parliament over 'Cong-Soros' link

Major ruckus in Parliament over 'Cong-Soros' link

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Proceedings of both Houses of Parliament were disrupted on Monday as the treasury benches accused top Congress leaders of colluding with billionaire investor George Soros to destabilise the country, triggering protests from opposition members.

Para shuttler Bhagat bags two golds, one bronze

Para shuttler Bhagat bags two golds, one bronze

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Pramod and Manishaa Ramdass also secured a bronze medal in mixed doubles (SL3-SU5) category.

SC panel on farm laws to hold 1st meeting on Tuesday

SC panel on farm laws to hold 1st meeting on Tuesday

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Apart from Ghanwat, agri-economists Ashok Gulati and Pramod Kumar Joshi are the other members of the panel.

BJP States Go All Out With Populist Schemes

BJP States Go All Out With Populist Schemes

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Several BJP-backed state governments have unveiled schemes targeting the poor, women, farmers and students, following the party's setback in the Lok Sabha polls.

Tarun Tejpal offers to pay defamed Army officer Rs 10 lakh, issue apology

Tarun Tejpal offers to pay defamed Army officer Rs 10 lakh, issue apology

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Journalist Tarun Tejpal told the Delhi high court on Friday that he will publish an apology in a national daily stating that an Indian Army officer, against whom he had levelled allegations of corruption in defence procurement, had not accepted any money.

Final goodbye to CRPF officer killed in Srinagar attack on Independence Day

Final goodbye to CRPF officer killed in Srinagar attack on Independence Day

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Kumar was promoted as CO of the battalion on July 12, a day before his daughter's seventh birthday.

Parl proceedings washed out for third straight day over Adani, Manipur

Parl proceedings washed out for third straight day over Adani, Manipur

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Parliamentary proceedings were disrupted for the third consecutive day in the Winter Session as opposition parties continued their protests over the Adani issue and violence in Manipur and Sambhal. Both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were adjourned within minutes of convening, despite appeals from the Chair to engage in productive dialogue and refrain from disruption. The opposition members raised slogans demanding action against the perpetrators of violence in Sambhal, and sought discussions on allegations of irregularities against the Adani Group and the violence in Manipur.

Maliwal case: Delhi Police to scrutinise CCTV footage at CM's House

Maliwal case: Delhi Police to scrutinise CCTV footage at CM's House

Rediff.com17 May 2024

The Delhi Police has written to the company that has installed CCTVs at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's place to take footage of the incident in which party MP Swati Maliwal was allegedly assaulted at the Chief Minister's house, sources said.

2024: The Best South Films

2024: The Best South Films

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Arjun Menon looks at the Top 10 South films that made an impact in 2024.

First high speed train on Delhi-Agra section on Nov 10

First high speed train on Delhi-Agra section on Nov 10

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

The first high-speed train between Delhi and Agra with a speed of 160 km per hour is expected to run on November 10 as Kapurthala Rail Coach Factory is all set to roll out the first rake of fourteen coaches of the train.

Fadnavis returns as Maha CM, with Shinde, Ajit as deputies

Fadnavis returns as Maha CM, with Shinde, Ajit as deputies

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Bharatiya Janata Party legislature party leader Devendra Fadnavis was sworn-in as new chief minister of Maharashtra while allies Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar took oath as deputy CMs at a grand ceremony in Mumbai on Thursday evening.

Consensus eludes GoM on GST rate rationalisation, over 100 items discussed

Consensus eludes GoM on GST rate rationalisation, over 100 items discussed

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

The Group of Ministers (GoM) on goods and services tax (GST) rate rationalisation, which convened in Goa on Wednesday, reviewed the GST rates for over 100 items, including textiles, handloom goods, agricultural products, fertilisers, and educational materials. However, no consensus was reached on any of the items, with further discussions scheduled for next month in Delhi.

Amritsar No Cakewalk For Taranjit Singh Sandhu

Amritsar No Cakewalk For Taranjit Singh Sandhu

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Barring 2004 and 2009 when Navjot Singh Sidhu won the Amritsar seat as a BJP MP and 1998 when Daya Singh Sodhi from BJP was elected as the MP, it has essentially a Congress bastion.

Two headmasters of govt school beaten to death in Bihar

Two headmasters of govt school beaten to death in Bihar

Rediff.com22 May 2012

Two headmasters of government run schools were beaten to death in Bihar allegedly by some powerful people in the last twenty-four hours.

Gadkari @ BJP meet: Should avoid Congress's mistakes

Gadkari @ BJP meet: Should avoid Congress's mistakes

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said the Bharatiya Janata Party has been a party with a difference and that is why it has repeatedly won the trust of voters, but cautioned against the saffron outfit repeating mistakes committed by the Congress in the past which saw its exit from power.

FIR against Week magazine for Shiva, Kali illusrations; Debroy quits as columnist

FIR against Week magazine for Shiva, Kali illusrations; Debroy quits as columnist

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

The police in Kanpur have lodged an FIR against The Week magazine amid a row over "objectionable pictures" of Lord Shiva and Goddess Kali that has led Hindu activists to burn copies of the magazine and economist Bibek Debroy end his association with it.

Top-level bureaucratic reshuffle at Centre, Pant named new health secretary

Top-level bureaucratic reshuffle at Centre, Pant named new health secretary

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Pant, a 1991-batch Indian Administrative Service officer of Rajasthan cadre, is currently secretary in the ministry of ports, shipping and waterways.

How to write a self-appraisal

How to write a self-appraisal

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

The Appraisal Season is on. Here's how to best approach it...

What is Indonomics? Is Narendra Modi an Indonomist?

What is Indonomics? Is Narendra Modi an Indonomist?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2013

Modi embodies the best of Indonomics. He will ensure that India's sovereign interests are never comprised even when collaboration is sought on matters where India doesn't currently have strength, says Pramod Kumar Buravalli.

Never EVER love the organisation you work for

Never EVER love the organisation you work for

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

A secure job is a myth. Follow these tips and future-proof both your life and career.

78 Opposition MPs suspended from Parliament

78 Opposition MPs suspended from Parliament

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

While 30 of them were suspended for the remainder of the Winter Session, three were suspended pending the report of the Privileges Committee.

26/11 govt counsel Ujjwal Nikam BJP's pick from Mumbai North Central

26/11 govt counsel Ujjwal Nikam BJP's pick from Mumbai North Central

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

Nikam has replaced two-time MP Poonam Mahajan, who is the daughter of the late BJP stalwart Pramod Mahajan.

Vision 2030: Reforms that can make India a developed nation

Vision 2030: Reforms that can make India a developed nation

Rediff.com5 Apr 2014

Policy reforms in education, agriculture and infra sectors can push India into developed nations' league.

10 tips to make the most of your appraisal

10 tips to make the most of your appraisal

Rediff.com29 Mar 2014

Management consultant Pramod Kumar Srivastava offers ten tips that'll help you tilt the outcome in your favour.

3 keys to a successful job search

3 keys to a successful job search

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Pramod Kumar Srivastav of PKS Management Consultants offers the nuts and bolts of finding a new job in the third part of the series on 'How to find your NEXT job'

Man vs wild: Night curfew in 25 U'khand villages as tiger kills 2 in 3 days

Man vs wild: Night curfew in 25 U'khand villages as tiger kills 2 in 3 days

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

District nagistrate Ashish Chauhan said the curfew in the 25 villages will be in force from 7 pm to 6 am.

For Ajit Jogi, it's no less than a thrill to walk again

For Ajit Jogi, it's no less than a thrill to walk again

Rediff.com9 May 2013

After being bound to a wheelchair for nearly nine years, Ajit Jogi took his first steps this week with the help of bionic supporters. R Krishna Das talks to the former Chhattisgarh chief minister about his new pair of 'e-legs'.

Tamannaah-Vijay Attend Randeep-Lin's Reception

Tamannaah-Vijay Attend Randeep-Lin's Reception

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Randeep Hooda and Lin Laishram made a handsome couple at their wedding reception in Mumbai, where they invited their friends from the film industry.

India hurtling towards chaos and uncertainty

India hurtling towards chaos and uncertainty

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

Only a strong and sustained leadership can only bring it back from the brink, says Pramod Kumar Buravalli.

Farmers' body rejects govt's MSP panel, says it has those who backed farm laws

Farmers' body rejects govt's MSP panel, says it has those who backed farm laws

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Farmer leader Abhimanyu Kohar said the government has also made some corporate people members of the MSP panel.

What to do with treasures found in Kerala temple?

What to do with treasures found in Kerala temple?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

A national religious council should manage temples and places of historical and cultural relevance to the followers of all Indian religions, says Pramod Kumar Buravalli.

Why analysts remain selective on cement stocks

Why analysts remain selective on cement stocks

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Analysts remain selective on cement stocks amid the likely government's capex push ahead of the scheduled general elections in May 2024. While UBS has initiated coverage on the Indian cement sector with an anti-consensus negative view and suggests investors sell select cement stocks on a rally, those at Nomura remain selectively bullish on the sector and prefer companies with large brownfield optionality and multi-region presence. In the near-term, UBS expects strong earnings of cement companies in the next two quarters to be driven by robust demand and margin tailwinds, but suggests any sharp uptick in stock prices could offer a good opportunity for booking profits in the related counters.

Modi Looms Over India's Smallest Lok Sabha Seat

Modi Looms Over India's Smallest Lok Sabha Seat

Rediff.com24 May 2024

'It is necessary to have a person at the top who can make strict decisions without hesitation. Modiji has done that.'