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Sitharaman holds meet for 'time-bound' completion of Budget schemes

Sitharaman holds meet for 'time-bound' completion of Budget schemes

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday met top officials of the finance and corporate affairs ministries to review the implementation of various announcements of the Union Budget FY24. "The finance minister underlined the importance of continuous assessment of progress to ensure that various announcements are implemented in a time-bound manner," the finance ministry said in a tweet. Sitharaman also discussed in detail various issues on the digital competition laws with Rajeev Chandrashekhar, the minister of state for entrepreneurship, skill development, electronics and technology.

Champai Soren wins Jharkhand floor test 47-29

Champai Soren wins Jharkhand floor test 47-29

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Seventy-seven MLAs were present in the assembly during the voting.

Jacqueline Says A Little Prayer

Jacqueline Says A Little Prayer

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Jacqueline Fernandez obviously wants divine help to resolve the current turmoil in her life.

Pawar's 'Devendrawasi' jibe at Fadnavis over Maha bus tragedy

Pawar's 'Devendrawasi' jibe at Fadnavis over Maha bus tragedy

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Pawar said there are complaints of lack of signboards on the route and, therefore, there was need for a thorough inspection of the entire route so that it is made safe for commuting.

Hemant Soren arrested by ED, Champai Soren to take over as new CM

Hemant Soren arrested by ED, Champai Soren to take over as new CM

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Sources claimed 48-year-old Soren was "evasive" in his replies during his questioning and hence was taken into custody under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Actor Nora Fatehi appears before ED in money laundering case

Actor Nora Fatehi appears before ED in money laundering case

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

The agency had earlier questioned actor Jacqueline Fernandes in this case. She is expected to depose again before the agency on Thursday.

'Fear of ED, CBI, greed for power makes them leave the Congress'

'Fear of ED, CBI, greed for power makes them leave the Congress'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'Can you believe Ashok Chavan was with me in the senior leaders' meeting one day, and next day morning, he switched sides!'

www.maabharatikesapoot.mod.gov.in Live!

www.maabharatikesapoot.mod.gov.in Live!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

The Maa Bharati Ke Sapoot Web site (www.maabharatikesapoot.mod.gov.in) will enable citizens to contribute to the Armed Forces Battle Casualties Welfare Fund

The Minister Was Not Expecting Any Question On RTI!

The Minister Was Not Expecting Any Question On RTI!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

It is sad that the legislative pre-consultation on such an important bill is being done in a very biased manner, notes Shailesh Gandhi, former Central Information Commissioner, recounting his experience with Minister Rajeev Chandrashekhar.

Shettar among Cong's star campaigners in Karnataka, Pilot missing

Shettar among Cong's star campaigners in Karnataka, Pilot missing

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

The Congress on Wednesday released a list of 40 leaders who would be the party's star campaigners for the May 10 assembly elections.

BSP Beyond Behenji

BSP Beyond Behenji

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

'It is an existential crisis. We cannot recover lost ground through social media. We need to forge alliances and reshape our ideological contours.'

Record-breaking Ashwin goes past Harbhajan...

Record-breaking Ashwin goes past Harbhajan...

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

The spinner now has six five-wicket hauls against Windies, the most by an Indian.

Meet The Soldier Of The Future

Meet The Soldier Of The Future

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh handed over indigenous equipment to the Indian Army at the ministry of defence, August 16, 2022.

Video of AAP's Satyendar Jain getting massage in Tihar jail sparks row

Video of AAP's Satyendar Jain getting massage in Tihar jail sparks row

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

The Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday drew flak as videos purportedly showing its jailed Delhi minister Satyendar Jain receiving massage and meeting visitors in his prison cell emerged, with the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress demanding his sacking and questioning the 'silence' of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

Know Who The Lady On The Left Is?

Know Who The Lady On The Left Is?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on over the weekend.

'Xi had already ordered Galwan when he met Modi in Chennai'

'Xi had already ordered Galwan when he met Modi in Chennai'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

'My understanding is that by the time President Xi Jinping came for the Chennai summit [2019], he had already instructed his army to undertake the action in Galwan in the summer of 2020.'

Cong hopes to buck 30-year-old trend in Rajasthan

Cong hopes to buck 30-year-old trend in Rajasthan

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

In the last six assembly elections, the state voted the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress to power alternately.

Why Theaterisation Of Armed Forces Is Important

Why Theaterisation Of Armed Forces Is Important

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

As India progresses towards formulating its own model of theaterisation, the public must get involved in the debate because in the end, it affects the well-being of the entire nation, asserts Biswajit Dasgupta.

Maratha Quota Row: Not An Easy Puzzle To Solve

Maratha Quota Row: Not An Easy Puzzle To Solve

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

The BJP cannot afford to alienate the OBCs, who have explicitly voiced their opposition to the Maratha quota.

MP Congress leader booked for remarks against CM Shivraj Singh

MP Congress leader booked for remarks against CM Shivraj Singh

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

Patel allegedly made a controversial statement against Chouhan while speaking during a protest organised by the Congress earlier on Friday

'We have taught the Chinese some lessons'

'We have taught the Chinese some lessons'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

'In Eastern Ladakh the Chinese attempted salami slicing.' 'Our response has been superb. Our military has responded magnificently.'

SEE: Protesting wrestlers march to Hanuman temple

SEE: Protesting wrestlers march to Hanuman temple

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The protesting wrestlers and their supporters marched to the Hanuman Temple in New Delhi and will also visit the Bangla Sahib Gurudwara.

Celebrations erupt in BJP camp as Uddhav quits

Celebrations erupt in BJP camp as Uddhav quits

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Many of BJP leaders said that Fadnavis will soon helm the state.

On his minister calling Ramcharitmanas 'hateful', Nitish says...

On his minister calling Ramcharitmanas 'hateful', Nitish says...

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

The Janata Dal-United supremo was replying to queries from journalists in Darbhanga district which he visited as part of his state-wide mass outreach programme 'Samadhan Yatra'.

Congress leader demands separate quota for Marathas

Congress leader demands separate quota for Marathas

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Wadettiwar said he was not opposed to the idea of increasing the overall quota ceiling to accommodate the Maratha community.

Tihar jail superintendent suspended over VIP treatment to AAP minister Jain

Tihar jail superintendent suspended over VIP treatment to AAP minister Jain

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Last week, the Enforcement Directorate claimed in a court here that Jain was getting special treatment inside the Tihar Jail.

'Govt Has Fooled Manoj Jarange Patil'

'Govt Has Fooled Manoj Jarange Patil'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

'The BJP, already falling short of a strong OBC leader from Maharashtra, will be more than happy to welcome Chhagan Bhujbal in its fold.'

Why BJP pulled out of Andheri bypoll

Why BJP pulled out of Andheri bypoll

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

'If Rutuja Latke wins, it will come as a morale booster for Uddhav Thackeray. Her victory will mean that voters' sympathy is with Thackeray after the split in the party'

Kargil's Heroes: Always Remembered. Never Forgotten

Kargil's Heroes: Always Remembered. Never Forgotten

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

A grateful nation pays tributes to the supreme sacrifices made during the Kargil War on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, July 26, 2022.

Rajasthan all set for battle royale today

Rajasthan all set for battle royale today

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Rajasthan is all set to vote on Saturday to elect members of a new assembly with the Bharatiya Janata Party aiming to unseat the ruling Congress, which is fighting hard to change the trend of alternate governments in the state.

Will expose full truth about forming govt with Ajit Pawar, says Fadnavis

Will expose full truth about forming govt with Ajit Pawar, says Fadnavis

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said he would bring to light the whole truth about his formation of a short-lived government with Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar in November 2019.

Cong set for 5 state polls 'semi-finals' with 'guarantees'

Cong set for 5 state polls 'semi-finals' with 'guarantees'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The grand old party is looking to retain power in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh while seeking to come to power in the other three states going to polls -- Madhya Pradesh, Telangana and Mizoram.

Oversight panel is past,wrestlers pin hopes on court verdict

Oversight panel is past,wrestlers pin hopes on court verdict

Rediff.com17 May 2023

'We are confident, we will win the fight for justice.'

Tough test for BJP, Cong: Stage set for poll results in 4 states

Tough test for BJP, Cong: Stage set for poll results in 4 states

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Counting of votes will be held on Sunday in assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Telangana in what is seen as a semi-final contest ahead of the general elections in less than six months.

75 Years On, Army Celebrates Shaurya Diwas

75 Years On, Army Celebrates Shaurya Diwas

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

On Thursday, October 27, 2022, the Indian Army hosted Shaurya Diwas at the old airfield in Srinagar (Budgam airfield) to mark the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the 1 Sikh Regiment in 1947 to protect Jammu and Kashmir from Pakistani raiders.

Amid tussle, Raut says Ajit Pawar capable of becoming Maha CM

Amid tussle, Raut says Ajit Pawar capable of becoming Maha CM

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

Raut's statement comes a day after Pawar, during an interview with a media house in Pune, responded to a query on his chief ministerial ambitions by saying "yes, I would 100 per cent like to be (CM)".

JD-S MLA to join Cong, Kumaraswamy says not giving priority to such things

JD-S MLA to join Cong, Kumaraswamy says not giving priority to such things

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Speaking to reporters in Mysuru, he said, he is not giving priority to such things and was concentrating on strengthening the party.

'Akhilesh only wants Dalit votes': Bhim Army chief rules out alliance with SP

'Akhilesh only wants Dalit votes': Bhim Army chief rules out alliance with SP

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Azad said Akhilesh does not want Dalits in this alliance, he just wants Dalit vote bank.

Guv shouldn't have compared Chhatrapati Shivaji to...: Maha BJP chief

Guv shouldn't have compared Chhatrapati Shivaji to...: Maha BJP chief

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Speaking at an event over the weekend, Koshyari had said Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was an icon of the 'olden days'.

Hockey player Vandana Katariya's family subjected to casteist slurs

Hockey player Vandana Katariya's family subjected to casteist slurs

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Vandana Kataria's brother Chandrashekhar Kataria informed the Sidcul police station in-charge about this incident in a written complaint and soon the police detained a person who burst crackers.