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Modi govt 3.0: Who is in, who is out

Modi govt 3.0: Who is in, who is out

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Over 65 Union ministers are likely to take oath, going by the visual of the meeting Modi held with his likely council of ministers.

'What are people of this country called?': Bihar exam asked about Kashmir

'What are people of this country called?': Bihar exam asked about Kashmir

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

The Bihar Education Project Council, which was conducting the examinations, later acknowledged the error and expressed an apology.

In poll-bound Bihar, BJP releases posters with Sushant's photo

In poll-bound Bihar, BJP releases posters with Sushant's photo

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

'It is not a political issue but a matter close to my heart'

Press Council panel to probe attack on mediapersons in Hisar

Press Council panel to probe attack on mediapersons in Hisar

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

A fact-finding committee has been set up by the Press Council of India to look into the attack on media persons by police personnel in Hisar district during clashes that erupted at the ashram of controversial 'godman' Rampal.

Cong appoints observers in 4 states ahead of results

Cong appoints observers in 4 states ahead of results

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

The Congress has appointed observers to coordinate meetings of its legislature party in four states where assembly election results will be declared on Sunday.

Official behind 'Swadeshi' goof-up transferred to parent cadre

Official behind 'Swadeshi' goof-up transferred to parent cadre

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

An order issued by the ministry of home affairs on Wednesday said Deputy Inspector General Meena has been "recalled" by the Central Reserve Police Force. Another CRPF DIG, Rajeev Ranjan Kumar, will be the new CEO of the canteens board with immediate effect for a period of three months, it added.

Rocky has made our life miserable, full of pain: Slain teen's kin

Rocky has made our life miserable, full of pain: Slain teen's kin

Rediff.com10 May 2016

After Rocky was arrested by police on early Tuesday, Aditya's mother Chanda, told rediff.com that she wants justice.

Dropped by Nitish, R C P Singh leaves ministerial future to Modi

Dropped by Nitish, R C P Singh leaves ministerial future to Modi

Rediff.com30 May 2022

JD-U leaders contend that R C P Singh may have misled the BJP leadership into believing that Nitish Kumar was ready for a smaller share in power at the Centre.

Soren to attend Ram Mandir inauguration 'if invited'

Soren to attend Ram Mandir inauguration 'if invited'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Thursday said he will attend the inauguration of the Ram temple at Ayodhya in January if he is invited to the programme.

Not just LS, RS too to see polls to 68 seats this year

Not just LS, RS too to see polls to 68 seats this year

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Sixty-eight Rajya Sabha members, including nine Union ministers, are completing their tenure this year, triggering a race of sorts among leaders across political parties to eye a six-year term in the Upper House of Parliament.

Officer who climbed wall to arrest Chidambaram gets Prez medal

Officer who climbed wall to arrest Chidambaram gets Prez medal

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Deputy Superintendent of Police Ramaswamy Parthasarathy, who arrested Chidambaram in the INX Media case last year, has been conferred with the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service.

Upendra Kushwaha merges his party with Nitish's JD-U

Upendra Kushwaha merges his party with Nitish's JD-U

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

A former protege of the JD-U de facto leader, Kushwaha, had revolted against Kumar in 2013, giving up his Rajya Sabha berth and floated his own outfit.

Gadkari says casteism in Bihar's DNA; triggers outrage

Gadkari says casteism in Bihar's DNA; triggers outrage

Rediff.com19 Apr 2014

The comment has caused a furore in the state with leaders from major political parties lambasting him over the issue.

Marital discord led wife murder Rohit Shekhar, says police

Marital discord led wife murder Rohit Shekhar, says police

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

The arrest comes after the Crime Branch of Delhi Police on Sunday took Apoorva, a maid and a servant to an undisclosed location for interrogation in connection with Shekhar's death.

Chidambaram 'pushed by cops' during Congress protest, rib fractured

Chidambaram 'pushed by cops' during Congress protest, rib fractured

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister P Chidambaram suffered a fracture in his left rib after he was pushed away by Delhi Police during the party's protest in support of Rahul Gandhi who was summoned by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the National Herald case, said the party on Monday.

Modi 2.0 Ministry Rejig: Who's In, Who's Out

Modi 2.0 Ministry Rejig: Who's In, Who's Out

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Several Union ministers, including Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank and Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar resigned.

Govt extends tenure of 4 PSBs' top officials

Govt extends tenure of 4 PSBs' top officials

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Four state-owned banks on Friday said the government has extended tenures of their top officials, including managing director and chief executive officers (MD and CEOs) of Punjab National Bank and Bank of Maharashtra. Besides, the government has extended the tenures of executive directors of Punjab National Bank (PNB), Union Bank of India and Central Bank of India. The government sent notifications to these banks on Thursday, informing them about the extensions given to the top-level officials.

New bill moots up to Rs 250 cr fine for violating data protection norms

New bill moots up to Rs 250 cr fine for violating data protection norms

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

The government on Thursday tabled the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2023 in the Lok Sabha with an aim to protect the privacy of Indian citizens, while proposing a penalty of up to Rs 250 crore on entities for misusing or failing to protect digital data of individuals.

Ahmed Patel laid to rest; Rahul Gandhi attends funeral

Ahmed Patel laid to rest; Rahul Gandhi attends funeral

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

As per Ahmed Patel's wishes, he was buried next to the graves of his parents.

Guns fall silent, but border dwellers continue to stay in 'death trap'

Guns fall silent, but border dwellers continue to stay in 'death trap'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

As per reports, Pakistan has fired 3000-4000 mortar shells targeting Indian villages and border towns in which 12 people have been killed.

Under Stalin agriculture, environment get a new name; non-resident Tamils a new ministry

Under Stalin agriculture, environment get a new name; non-resident Tamils a new ministry

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Governor Banwarilal Purohit administered the oath of office and secrecy to 68-year old Stalin, for whom this would be the first stint as CM

EC announces bypolls to 7 Rajya Sabha seats in six states

EC announces bypolls to 7 Rajya Sabha seats in six states

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

There are two such seats in Tamil Nadu and one each in West Bengal, Assam, Maharashtra, Puducherry and Madhya Pradesh.

Ayodhya case lawyer says clerk assaulted in SC premises

Ayodhya case lawyer says clerk assaulted in SC premises

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

"This has to be deprecated. This is something which should not be happening," a five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said.

Mid-day meal tragedy: Nitish lashes out at BJP, RJD

Mid-day meal tragedy: Nitish lashes out at BJP, RJD

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

A week after the midday meal tragedy in a Chhapra school, which killed 23 children, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, speaking for the first time after the horrific event, claimed there was a conspiracy behind the tragedy.

Muzaffarpur case: Nitish won't sack minister, blames 'system flaw'

Muzaffarpur case: Nitish won't sack minister, blames 'system flaw'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

He said Verma can be asked 'to go' only if she is found to have facilitated any wrongdoing and not because of some 'noises'.

Nirupama's boyfriend to move HC for CBI probe

Nirupama's boyfriend to move HC for CBI probe

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Priyabhanshu Ranjan, the boyfriend of Delhi journalist Nirupama Pathak, who was found found dead in her home in Jharkhand, will move a writ petition in the Jharkhand high court on Tuesday seeking cancellation of the first information report against him and demanding a inquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigation into her death.

Ex-Kolkata top cop seeks SC's protection from arrest

Ex-Kolkata top cop seeks SC's protection from arrest

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Kumar's lawyer mentioned the matter for urgent listing before a vacation bench comprising Justices Indira Banerjee and Sanjiv Khanna.

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh breaks his 1-day fast

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh breaks his 1-day fast

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

Janata Dal-United MP Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh offered juice to Harivansh to help him break the fast.

BJP's RS tally falls from 95 to 92; Cong gains 2 seats

BJP's RS tally falls from 95 to 92; Cong gains 2 seats

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Both the BJP and the Congress have banked on new and young faces, some of whom have been nominated by the parties for the first time.

Sonia reconstitutes CWC, removes Azad as general secretary

Sonia reconstitutes CWC, removes Azad as general secretary

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

From the 'group of 23' leaders, who had written letter to Gandhi seeking Congress' overhaul, Azad and Sharma continue to be regular members of the CWC,

PIX: Alia, Sonam, Kriti party with Ekta

PIX: Alia, Sonam, Kriti party with Ekta

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

Take a look at the celeb arrivals.

Rumblings in Congress over Rajya Sabha nominations

Rumblings in Congress over Rajya Sabha nominations

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera tweeted, "Shayad meri tapasya mein kuch kami reh gayi (Maybe my penance fell short)."

Why BJP will target these 15 MPs

Why BJP will target these 15 MPs

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

BJP plans to put up strong candidates against these 15 MPs.

Chidambaram, Sibal among 41 elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha

Chidambaram, Sibal among 41 elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

P Chidambaram and Rajeev Shukla of the Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party's Sumitra Valmiki and Kavita Patidar, former Congress leader Kapil Sibal, Rashtriya Janata Dal's Misa Bharti and Jayant Chaudhary of the Rashtriya Lok Dal were among the 41 winners declared elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha.

Cong to set up poll panel, hold Chintan Shivir; no word on Prashant Kishor

Cong to set up poll panel, hold Chintan Shivir; no word on Prashant Kishor

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Congress president Sonia Gandhi also decided to convene a 'Chintan Shivir', a brainstorming session from May 13-15 in Udaipur.

Hindu outfit wants action against lawyer who tore map

Hindu outfit wants action against lawyer who tore map

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Rajeev Dhavan had created a flutter in the packed courtroom on Wednesday when he tore the pictorial map provided by senior lawyer Vikas Singh, representing AIHM.

Border residents abandoned their homes to escape from Pak shelling

Border residents abandoned their homes to escape from Pak shelling

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Over 40,000 villagers decided to leave their home along the India-Pakistan border

HC notices to Kejriwal, Bharti on plea against election

HC notices to Kejriwal, Bharti on plea against election

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notices to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Law Minister Somnath Bharti on separate pleas of two BJP leaders seeking to declare their election as void on the ground that they exceeded the poll expense limit of Rs 14 lakh each.

Modi carries out major overhaul of Cabinet; Sonowal, Scindia brought in

Modi carries out major overhaul of Cabinet; Sonowal, Scindia brought in

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

This is the first reshuffle in the Council of Ministers by Prime Minister Modi since he assumed charge for a second term in May 2019.

Rahul meets Prez as Cong protests over farm laws

Rahul meets Prez as Cong protests over farm laws

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

Gandhi met the president and handed over a memorandum signed by two crore farmers demanding a repeal of the laws, saying they will not benefit farmers or labourers.