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REVEALED: British-era bunker under Maharashtra governor's residence

REVEALED: British-era bunker under Maharashtra governor's residence

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

The bunker opens with a 20-ft tall gate and a ramp on the western side. There are long passages and small to medium rooms on either side.

Raj Guv seeks Cabinet proposal for assembly session

Raj Guv seeks Cabinet proposal for assembly session

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The suggestion figures in a note sent by Mishra while returning -- for a second time -- Ashok Gehlot Cabinet's recommendation to call a session.

'I will not resign', Kannur varsity VC on Kerala Guv's order

'I will not resign', Kannur varsity VC on Kerala Guv's order

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Kannur University Vice-Chancellor Gopinath Ravindran on Monday said that he will not tender his resignation as sought by Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, who had a day earlier sought the resignation of vice chancellors of nine universities in the state.

6 charred to death as bus catches fire after hitting truck in AP

6 charred to death as bus catches fire after hitting truck in AP

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Among the dead were an eight-year-old girl, her grandmother and grandfather and another passenger while 20 injured passengers were admitted to a hospital.

DMK rejects guv's clarification on 'Tamizhagam' row

DMK rejects guv's clarification on 'Tamizhagam' row

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

He wanted to depict the DMK as a force fighting for a separate country, Elangovan alleged.

Mamata convenes special session to pass anti-rape law

Mamata convenes special session to pass anti-rape law

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

A two-day special session of the West Bengal assembly was convened by the government on September 2 to table and pass a Bill which would provide for capital punishment to convicted rapists, Parliamentary Affairs minister Sovandeb Chattopadhyay said. The Bill would be tabled for discussion and passage on Tuesday, the second day of the special session, Speaker Biman Banerjee said.

NCW urges Bengal govt to address Murshidabad victims' grievances

NCW urges Bengal govt to address Murshidabad victims' grievances

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

The National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has called upon the West Bengal government to "act urgently" to address the grievances of the riot-hit people of Murshidabad district, particularly women. Rahatkar, who visited the riot-affected areas in Murshidabad and Malda over the weekend, said the commission is preparing a report which will be submitted soon to the Centre with copies to top state officials. The report will incorporate the views of women who narrated their ordeal during the violence, including demands for a Border Security Force (BSF) camp in the affected area. Rahatkar also expressed concern about the lack of action by the State Women's Commission in visiting the affected areas.

Maharashtra ministers get 2.5-year performance deadline

Maharashtra ministers get 2.5-year performance deadline

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said the Mahayuti allies have agreed to conduct a 'performance audit' of ministers during their tenure.

After rejection, TN guv to send anti-NEET Bill for presidential nod

After rejection, TN guv to send anti-NEET Bill for presidential nod

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Stalin called on Ravi at the Raj Bhavan here and urged him to expeditiously send the Bill to exempt Tamil Nadu from the purview of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for getting Presidential assent, an official release said.

18 Maha MLAs join Shinde govt as ministers in 1st round of expansion

18 Maha MLAs join Shinde govt as ministers in 1st round of expansion

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday expanded his two-member ministry, 41 days after taking oath as the CM.

Modi, Australian PM to visit Gujarat, watch 4th test match

Modi, Australian PM to visit Gujarat, watch 4th test match

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese will be on a two-day visit to Gujarat from Wednesday, during which they will watch the first day of the fourth Test match between the two countries at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad on March 9, officials said.

DMK minister K Ponmudy gets 3 yrs in prison in corruption case

DMK minister K Ponmudy gets 3 yrs in prison in corruption case

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Justice G Jayachandran also sentenced Ponmudy's wife P Visalakshi to three years in jail. The judge also imposed a fine of Rs 50 lakh each on Ponmudy and his wife.

We've aligned with BJP, but not abandoned...: Bhujbal

We've aligned with BJP, but not abandoned...: Bhujbal

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Bhujbal said Sharad Pawar announced support to the BJP in 2014 after it formed government following the Assembly polls without the Shiv Sena's backing.

Will TN Governor Ravi Quit After Stinging SC Rebuke?

Will TN Governor Ravi Quit After Stinging SC Rebuke?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Unless Governor Ravi or the Union of India moves in appeal, seeking a hearing by a constitutional Bench, this is where it all will have to end, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Bhupendra Patel quits; BJP meet tomorrow to decide leader

Bhupendra Patel quits; BJP meet tomorrow to decide leader

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel tendered his resignation along with his entire cabinet on Friday to pave the way for formation of a new government in the state after the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) landslide victory in the assembly elections.

Soren refused to receive arrest order; has 'illegal land possession': ED

Soren refused to receive arrest order; has 'illegal land possession': ED

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

A dozen land parcels in Ranchi measuring about 8.5 acres in total are in 'illegal possession, occupation and use' of arrested former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren and are proceeds of crime under the anti-money laundering law, the Enforcement Directorate has claimed.

Shinde resigns; BJP to make Fadnavis CM, says minister

Shinde resigns; BJP to make Fadnavis CM, says minister

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde on Tuesday stepped down as Maharashtra chief minister, even as the suspense over who will succeed him as the new CM continued, three days after state assembly election results were announced.

Raj Governor sends back 3rd proposal for assembly session

Raj Governor sends back 3rd proposal for assembly session

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Mishra had earlier clarified that Raj Bhavan had never intended "not to call" the assembly session and asked the Ashok Gehlot government to deliberate on three points including a 21-day notice period for convening a session and maintaining social distancing norms.

Assault on Army officer, fiancee: Odisha CM orders judicial probe

Assault on Army officer, fiancee: Odisha CM orders judicial probe

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday ordered a judicial inquiry into the alleged torture of an Army officer and the sexual assault of his fiance at a police station in Bhubaneswar.

Punjab governor cancels AAP's special assembly session after BJP, Congress object

Punjab governor cancels AAP's special assembly session after BJP, Congress object

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Wednesday thwarted the Aam Aadmi Party government's plan to summon a special assembly session to bring in a confidence motion.

Telangana BJP MLAs boycott oath-taking event over Owaisi

Telangana BJP MLAs boycott oath-taking event over Owaisi

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Owaisi was appointed as pro-tem Speaker though there were other senior members in the House, state BJP president G Kishan Reddy alleged.

TN governor re-allocates Balaji's portfolios, wants him dropped

TN governor re-allocates Balaji's portfolios, wants him dropped

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Friday re-allocated the portfolios held by arrested state Minister V Senthil Balaji, on the recommendations of Chief Minister M K Stalin but "has not agreed" to the minister continuing in the cabinet, the Raj Bhavan said.

Will amend laws to ensure death to rapists: Mamata

Will amend laws to ensure death to rapists: Mamata

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Asserting that her government has zero tolerance to incidents of rape, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said an amendment to existing laws will be passed in the state assembly next week to ensure capital punishment to convicted rapists.

Who will succeed Biren Singh as Manipur CM?

Who will succeed Biren Singh as Manipur CM?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned on Sunday, following months of ethnic violence in the state. BJP leaders have begun closed-door meetings to decide the next course of action. The opposition welcomed Singh's resignation, while the BJP hopes the move will help restore peace in the region.

Ajit Pawar, RSS chief among early voters in Maharashtra

Ajit Pawar, RSS chief among early voters in Maharashtra

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat were among the early voters to exercise their franchise as polling was underway on Wednesday for the state assembly elections.

Gehlot resigns as CM after Cong rout, says results unexpected

Gehlot resigns as CM after Cong rout, says results unexpected

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot submitted his resignation to Governor Kalraj Mishra Sunday evening after his Congress party was defeated in the assembly polls.

Kerala Guv begins day-long fast against dowry

Kerala Guv begins day-long fast against dowry

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

It may be for the first time in the history of the southern state that any Governor was fasting for such a social cause.

Deadlock ends, Rajasthan assembly session from Aug 14

Deadlock ends, Rajasthan assembly session from Aug 14

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

"He also gave verbal directions to make the necessary arrangements for the prevention of COVID-19 spread during the session," the spokesperson added.

Newly elected Cong MLAs in Telangana authorise Kharge to appoint CLP leader

Newly elected Cong MLAs in Telangana authorise Kharge to appoint CLP leader

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

The authorisation will be sent to Kharge and the MLAs decided to go by the decision of the party's top leadership, said Shivakumar, one of the AICC observers appointed to coordinate the CLP meetings.

Has Dhankar Inspired TN Governor?

Has Dhankar Inspired TN Governor?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Former West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar's subsequent elevation set a new benchmark for the actions of those who occupy Raj Bhavans, observes Aditi Phadnis.

K'taka crisis: 2nd minister resigns, to support BJP

K'taka crisis: 2nd minister resigns, to support BJP

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

The withdrawal of support by the two MLAs to the government has dealt another blow to the coalition which is tottering on the brink of collapse after 13 MLAs of the combine resigned on Saturday.

Mamata injured as car halts suddenly to avoid collision

Mamata injured as car halts suddenly to avoid collision

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Banerjee, who was seated in front beside the driver, was injured after her head hit the windscreen, he said.

BJP And The Long-Standing Preamble Dream

BJP And The Long-Standing Preamble Dream

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

BJP and RSS leaders are once again pushing to remove the words 'secular' and 'socialist' from the Constitution's Preamble, showing a deeper effort to change India's identity from a diverse, multi-religious republic to a Hindu-first nation, even though they don't have the numbers in Parliament to officially change the Constitution, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Uddhav and Raj are brothers, no need for any mediator: Raut

Uddhav and Raj are brothers, no need for any mediator: Raut

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

MNS leader Abhijit Panse on Thursday met Raut, leading to speculation about a possible truce between the estranged Thackeray cousins against the backdrop of the changed political situation in Maharashtra.

Punjab Guv-AAP face-off ends as Purohit gives nod for Sep 27 assembly session

Punjab Guv-AAP face-off ends as Purohit gives nod for Sep 27 assembly session

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

The governor's approval came a day after the AAP government informed him about the issues to be taken up during the session.

Hemant Soren to take oath as Jharkhand CM on Nov 28

Hemant Soren to take oath as Jharkhand CM on Nov 28

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Hemant Soren on Sunday met Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar and staked claim to form the government, soon after leaders of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) in the state unanimously elected him as the legislature party leader.

9 'rebel' NCP MLAs pledge loyalty to Sharad Pawar

9 'rebel' NCP MLAs pledge loyalty to Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

These MLAs were present when BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis and NCP's Ajit Pawar were sworn in as chief minister and deputy chief minister at Raj Bhavan. Both the MLAs said they were with the Nationalist Congress Party and expressed solidarity with its president.

CRPF jawan killed, cop hurt in Manipur militant attack

CRPF jawan killed, cop hurt in Manipur militant attack

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

The deceased has been identified as Ajay Kumar Jha, 43, a resident of Bihar.

Modi's convoy stops to give way to ambulance in Gujarat

Modi's convoy stops to give way to ambulance in Gujarat

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

The incident took place when Modi was on his way to the Raj Bhavan in Gandhinagar after finishing his public rally near Doordarshan Centre in Ahmedabad in the afternoon.

Champai Soren to take oath as Jharkhand CM today

Champai Soren to take oath as Jharkhand CM today

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Jharkhand Governor C P Radhakrishnan on Thursday nominated Jharkhand Mukti Morcha legislative party leader Champai Soren as the chief minister and invited him to take the oath, capping a day of fast-paced developments.