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Is Nitish's hold over administration slipping?

Is Nitish's hold over administration slipping?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

This is the first time after Nitish Kumar dumped the BJP in August 2022 that violence has broken out across the state, reports M I Khan.

Supreme Court to hear BCCI's plea on Ganguly, Shah on July 28

Supreme Court to hear BCCI's plea on Ganguly, Shah on July 28

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday appointed senior advocate Maninder Singh as an amicus curiae to assist it in the matter related to the Board of Control for Cricket in India and fixed the hearing on the plea of the cricket body for amending its constitution concerning tenure of office bearers on July 28.

Modi's Diwali gift to poll-bound HP: Vande Bharat, IIT

Modi's Diwali gift to poll-bound HP: Vande Bharat, IIT

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Modi accused previous governments of not providing people with facilities that were available to people elsewhere in the world even in the 20th century and in Gujarat a few years back.

Maha gets new Governor; Ayodhya verdict judge sent to AP Raj Bhavan

Maha gets new Governor; Ayodhya verdict judge sent to AP Raj Bhavan

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

Four BJP leaders and former Supreme Court judge S Abdul Nazeer, who was part of the Constitution bench that upheld the archaeological report on Ayodhya, were among six new faces appointed as Governors on Sunday.

Cong prez polls: Raj Cong leaders divided over Gehlot, Sachin Pilot as CM

Cong prez polls: Raj Cong leaders divided over Gehlot, Sachin Pilot as CM

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

Some of them have also endorsed Sachin Pilot as chief minister. However, they added that whatever decision the party high command takes in this regard, they will accept it.

'What will be tax implications of selling shares?'

'What will be tax implications of selling shares?'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your tax queries.

Why 2023 Box Office Will Be BIGGER

Why 2023 Box Office Will Be BIGGER

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

'The number of films released in cinemas in 2022 was closer to 1,200. It could cross 1,500 in 2023, since nearly all big stars in Hindi and regional languages have films lined up this year.'

Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu is new Himachal CM; Pratibha supporters protest

Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu is new Himachal CM; Pratibha supporters protest

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

Sukhu, the 58-year-old MLA from Nadaun in Hamirpur district, was elected the the CLP leader and will take oath as chief minister Sunday, the party said.

Curfew in Karauli after 35 injured in communal clashes, SIT formed

Curfew in Karauli after 35 injured in communal clashes, SIT formed

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Incidents of arson and vandalism were reported on Saturday after stones were pelted at the rally when it was passing through a Muslim-dominated locality, according to police.

Exit Jai Ram Thakur, Himachal's accidental CM

Exit Jai Ram Thakur, Himachal's accidental CM

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Well ahead of the November 12 assembly elections, the BJP projected Thakur as the next chief minister.

SC judges hearing Gyanvapi case associated with Ayodhya matter too

SC judges hearing Gyanvapi case associated with Ayodhya matter too

Rediff.com18 May 2022

In an unusual coincidence, the two judges of a Supreme Court bench hearing a plea against the survey of the Gyanvapi-Shringar Gauri complex in Varanasi have had an association with a similar kind of dispute relating to the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri masjid issue as well.

Ram Navami celebrations marred by deaths of 14 devotees, violence in WB, Maha

Ram Navami celebrations marred by deaths of 14 devotees, violence in WB, Maha

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Eleven people died during a havan at Beleshwar Mahadev Jhulelal temple in Madhya Pradesh's Indore after they fell into a well as its cover caved-in under the weight of a huge crowd, while three others got fatally electrocuted during a Ram Navami procession in Rajasthan's Kota.

Role of 29 MLAs crucial in case of Maharashtra trust vote

Role of 29 MLAs crucial in case of Maharashtra trust vote

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

With uncertainty looming over the Maha Vikas Aghadi government's stability in the wake of Shiv Sena minister Eknath Shinde camping in Gujarat with some party MLAs, the stand of 29 legislators from smaller parties and Independents is likely to be crucial.

Begusarai shooting: 7 cops suspended for dereliction of duty; 5 detained

Begusarai shooting: 7 cops suspended for dereliction of duty; 5 detained

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Earlier, district police officers had claimed that two bike-borne assailants were involved in the incident.

Ranchi violence: Kin of deceased say they weren't protesting

Ranchi violence: Kin of deceased say they weren't protesting

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

Two people identified as Mohammad Mudassir Kaifi and Mohammad Sahil died and over two dozen people were injured in protests and subsequent clashes that rocked the state capital on Friday over the remarks made by two suspended Bharatiya Janata Party functionaries against Prophet Mohammad, officials said.

Watch: Lalu flaunts his jeep-driving skills in Patna

Watch: Lalu flaunts his jeep-driving skills in Patna

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Bihar's former Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav shared a video of himself driving a jeep that he says is the first vehicle that he bought years ago.

Shiv Sena MP gets 1-year jail in cheque bouncing case

Shiv Sena MP gets 1-year jail in cheque bouncing case

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

'The amount of compensation is huge and therefore, in my view, time can be granted to the convict for the payment of the same. Therefore, considering submissions made by advocates from both sides, I am inclined to allow both the applications and grant time of 30 days for bringing appropriate (orders) from the Appellate court,' the court said in the order.

NCP ditches Congress, joins hands with BJP in Maharashtra ZP polls

NCP ditches Congress, joins hands with BJP in Maharashtra ZP polls

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Breaking the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance code, the Nationalist Congress Party joined hands with rival Bharatiya Janata Party to elect the president of the Gondia zilla parishad in Maharashtra on Tuesday, keeping the Congress away from power with the backing of Independents and a local outfit.

Around 55% voter turnout recorded in 5th phase of UP poll

Around 55% voter turnout recorded in 5th phase of UP poll

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

The last two phases of the elections will be held on March 3 and 7.

Uttarkashi bus accident shatters families in 10 MP villages

Uttarkashi bus accident shatters families in 10 MP villages

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

The family members of 26 people from Madhya Pradesh, who were killed in the Uttarakhand accident, cannot believe that the pilgrimage met with a tragic end.

Rs 9000-cr worth of IPOs lined up for next few weeks

Rs 9000-cr worth of IPOs lined up for next few weeks

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

IPO market hopes to come out of slump in festive season, reports Sundar Sethuraman.

Uddhav strips 9 rebel ministers of portfolios, reassigns to others

Uddhav strips 9 rebel ministers of portfolios, reassigns to others

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has handed over portfolios of nine rebel ministers, who are currently camping in Guwahati, to other ministers.

Cattle smuggling pickup van mows down Ranchi woman cop

Cattle smuggling pickup van mows down Ranchi woman cop

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

A woman police official engaged in a vehicle checking drive near the Jharkhand capital Ranchi was mowed down on Thursday by a pickup van allegedly involved in cattle smuggling, an officer said.

Pilot vs Gehlot reignites in Rajasthan over graft cases

Pilot vs Gehlot reignites in Rajasthan over graft cases

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Pilot's demand to order a probe and take action in the alleged mining scam during the previous BJP government and other corruption allegations was supported by state cabinet minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas.

Those Who Could Not Be Rashtrapati

Those Who Could Not Be Rashtrapati

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Two women candidates; Lok Sabha Speakers; Chief Justices; A Chief Election Commissioner; drafters of the Constitution; the RBI's first Indian governor; a farm leader who unsuccessfully contested four times; an iconic Bharata Natyam dancer...

Pilot meets supporter-turned-Gehlot loyalist Khacharariyawas for 90 minutes

Pilot meets supporter-turned-Gehlot loyalist Khacharariyawas for 90 minutes

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Days after a crisis erupted in Rajasthan Congress, former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot met food and civil supplies minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas at the latter's residence in Jaipur on Monday night.

Jharkhand: 1 dead, 12 injured in clashes during Ram Navami processions

Jharkhand: 1 dead, 12 injured in clashes during Ram Navami processions

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Internet services have been suspended in Lohardaga town and prohibitory orders under Section 144 Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) clamped on the entire district, Sub-divisional Officer (SDO) Arbind Kumar Lal stated.

4 soldiers killed as fidayeen target army camp 4 days before I-Day

4 soldiers killed as fidayeen target army camp 4 days before I-Day

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Two terrorists carried out a 'fidayeen' attack on an Army camp in Jammu's Rajouri district in the early hours of Thursday, killing three soldiers.

Gehlot allocates portfolios, retains home, finance

Gehlot allocates portfolios, retains home, finance

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

The 15 ministers were sworn in on Sunday for the expanded Gehlot cabinet, fulfilling a key demand of former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot whose rebellion last year shook the state's Congress government.

Geneticist Raj Barathur passes into the ages

Geneticist Raj Barathur passes into the ages

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Raj Barathur -- Indian American entrepreneur, geneticist, professor and biopharmaceutical industry leader -- stayed the course even when diagnosed with lung cancer

Nashik BJP leader booked for ruckus at civic hospital

Nashik BJP leader booked for ruckus at civic hospital

Rediff.com16 May 2021

Police have registered a case against a local Bharatiya Janata Party leader in Nashik for allegedly damaging property of a civic hospital in Nashik by ramming his car into its glass entrance and trying to attack its staff, police said.

7-year-old Jharkhand girl found with monkeypox-like symptoms, alert issued

7-year-old Jharkhand girl found with monkeypox-like symptoms, alert issued

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The Jharkhand government has asked health officials to remain on alert and arrange isolation beds in all district hospitals after a seven-year-old girl was detected with symptoms similar to monkeypox in Garhwa, an official said on Wednesday.

2 killed, many critically hurt in Ranchi violence over Prophet remark

2 killed, many critically hurt in Ranchi violence over Prophet remark

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC have been clamped in 10 police station areas, including Sukhdev Nagar, Lower Bazar, Daily Market and Hindpidi, to control any further flareups, they said.

SC adjourns BCCI plea on extending Ganguly, Shah's tenure

SC adjourns BCCI plea on extending Ganguly, Shah's tenure

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned hearing on the plea of the Board of Control for Cricket in India seeking to amend its constitution with regard to the tenure of its office bearers including president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah.

K'tala Cong chief Shivakumar hatched conspiracy with 4 aides to hide cash: ED

K'tala Cong chief Shivakumar hatched conspiracy with 4 aides to hide cash: ED

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

The about 60-pages prosecution complaint was filed by the federal agency before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act court in Delhi on May 24.

Govt cancels FCRA licences of 2 NGOs headed by Sonia Gandhi

Govt cancels FCRA licences of 2 NGOs headed by Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

The action came after investigations carried out by an inter-ministerial committee formed by the home ministry in 2020.

Fodder scam case: J'khand HC defers hearing into Lalu's petition

Fodder scam case: J'khand HC defers hearing into Lalu's petition

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

73-year-old Prasad is in custody following his conviction and sentence by a Central Bureau of Investigation court in February in a fodder scam case involving embezzlement of over Rs 139 crore from Doranda treasury.

Raj min accuses BJP of conspiring to topple govt as crisis escalates in Cong

Raj min accuses BJP of conspiring to topple govt as crisis escalates in Cong

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

On the other hand, another minister, Rajendra Singh Gudha, once again endorsed senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot's name for the chief minister's post.

Protests on Adhir's remark rock Parliament for second day

Protests on Adhir's remark rock Parliament for second day

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on Friday amid protests by opposition and Bharatiya Janata Party members over Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's remark on President Droupadi Murmu.

Himachal Congress leaves it to high command to name CM

Himachal Congress leaves it to high command to name CM

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday said the views of the newly-elected MLAs in Himachal Pradesh were being sought to bring out a consensus on who will be their leader.