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What awaits Trump in Delhi on Tuesday

What awaits Trump in Delhi on Tuesday

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Prime Minister Narednra Modi will host a lunch and President Ram Nath Kovind will host a dinner at Rashtrapati Bhavan for the Trumps. The US President and First Lady will also visit Rajghat in the day.

Kangana Ranaut: The 'Queen' of controversies

Kangana Ranaut: The 'Queen' of controversies

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

As the Queen star found herself in the middle of a row, with the BJP distancing itself and the Congress attacking it, here's a look at some of the controversies, political and otherwise.

Raj Guv Kalyan Singh violated poll code by endorsing PM: EC

Raj Guv Kalyan Singh violated poll code by endorsing PM: EC

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

The poll panel is likely to write to President Ram Nath Kovind to bring the matter to his cognisance.

Highlights of the Economic Survey 2021-22

Highlights of the Economic Survey 2021-22

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday tabled the Economic Survey 2021-22 along with Statistical Appendix in the Lok Sabha on the first day of the Budget session of Parliament. Later, the Lok Sabha was adjourned till tomorrow. The Economic Survey will now be tabled in the Upper House. The Budget Session of the parliament commenced on January 31 with President Ram Nath Kovind's address. The first part of the Budget session of Parliament will be held from January 31 to February 11 and the second part of the Budget session will take place from March 14 to April 8.

Lokpal gets Rs 74 crore budget, nominal increase for CVC

Lokpal gets Rs 74 crore budget, nominal increase for CVC

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

The CVC has been allocated Rs 39 crore for 2020-21, up from the revised Rs 36.65 crore for the ongoing fiscal.

R-Day parade: Women daredevils perform motorcycle stunts

R-Day parade: Women daredevils perform motorcycle stunts

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

A team of women daredevils from the Border Security Force on Wednesday got the adrenaline rushing as they performed gravity-defying motorcycle stunts on Rajpath during the Republic Day parade.

Outgoing CJI Bobde presides over SC collegium meeting

Outgoing CJI Bobde presides over SC collegium meeting

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

The Supreme Court collegium headed by Chief Justice of India S A Bobde is holding its scheduled meeting on Thursday to discuss possible candidates for the appointment of judges in higher judiciary, sources familiar with the development said.

Opposition to meet on June 22 to decide on Prez nominee

Opposition to meet on June 22 to decide on Prez nominee

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Shiv Sena said that Dalit Prez candidate has been chosen for vote-bank politics.

Simultaneous polls bill introduced with 269 votes in favour, 198 against

Simultaneous polls bill introduced with 269 votes in favour, 198 against

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Two bills that lay down the mechanism to hold simultaneous elections were introduced in the Lok Sabha after a fiery debate on Tuesday, with the opposition terming the move 'dictatorial' and Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal asserting that the legislation would not tamper with the powers enjoyed by states.

Nadda, Rajnath to build consensus over Prez nominee

Nadda, Rajnath to build consensus over Prez nominee

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

The BJP on Sunday authorised its president J P Nadda and Union minister Rajnath Singh to hold consultations with different political parties, including those in the opposition, on the president's election, in what is being seen as an outreach by the ruling party to arrive at a consensus on the choice for the top constitutional post.

Even BJP leaders wanted garden named after Tipu Sultan: Malik

Even BJP leaders wanted garden named after Tipu Sultan: Malik

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

The BJP objected to the name claiming that Tipu Sultan had persecuted Hindus and hence his name was unacceptable for a public facility.

Droupadi Murmu to take oath as President tomorrow

Droupadi Murmu to take oath as President tomorrow

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

President-elect Droupadi Murmu will take oath of office of the highest constitutional post of the country on Monday followed by a 21 gun salute.

Prez says CAA fulfills Gandhi's wish; Oppn protests

Prez says CAA fulfills Gandhi's wish; Oppn protests

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Kovind also made it clear that the procedure to grant citizenship to people of all religions and those who have faith in India and keen to take Indian citizenship remains as it was.

Tendulkar, PM Modi hail PV Sindhu

Tendulkar, PM Modi hail PV Sindhu

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

'Your attitude and spirit to win every game is something that inspires everyone'

Cross-voting powers Kovind well past the halfway mark

Cross-voting powers Kovind well past the halfway mark

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

BJP claimed close to 116 lawmakers from rival parties appeared to have voted for Kovind.

PM to inaugurate Kartarpur corridor on Nov 8

PM to inaugurate Kartarpur corridor on Nov 8

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

Modi will inaugurate the integrated check post on the Indian side, Union minister Harsimrat Badal said.

Oppn to boycott Constitution Day event in Parliament's Central Hall

Oppn to boycott Constitution Day event in Parliament's Central Hall

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Parties have decided to take this action against a government that, a senior leader alleged, has been routinely "insulting the constitution."

Why Janhvi wore mom Sridevi's sari to the National Awards

Why Janhvi wore mom Sridevi's sari to the National Awards

Rediff.com5 May 2018

A daughter's thoughtful tribute to her late mother.

Virat Kohli's tribute to wife Anushka will melt your heart

Virat Kohli's tribute to wife Anushka will melt your heart

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Kohli took to social media to thank his wife for inspiring him to push forward and guiding him to do the right thing.

'Bihar ki beti' has been nominated to lose: Nitish

'Bihar ki beti' has been nominated to lose: Nitish

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Bihar CM says there's no question of going back on supporting Kovind.

Prez visits native village; bows to touch the soil

Prez visits native village; bows to touch the soil

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday said he had never imagined that an ordinary village boy like him would have the honour of occupying the highest post in the country, and thanked the people of his birth place for this.

Is One Nation, One Election A Ploy?

Is One Nation, One Election A Ploy?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

What India needs more than one simultaneous election is better governance both at the central and state level. Yes, we need reforms, but our priority should be to make elections less expensive, make it more democratic, do away with freebies which are actually bribes before elections, allow only those who are educated to contest, and bring in a bill to make it impossible for criminals to contest, advocates Ramesh Menon.

Parliament's monsoon session to begin from July 18

Parliament's monsoon session to begin from July 18

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The session will have nearly 18 sittings, Parliamentary Affairs minister Ananth Kumar said.

Modi to be sworn in as PM on May 30

Modi to be sworn in as PM on May 30

Rediff.com26 May 2019

The ceremony will be held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Mamata reaches Delhi on 5-day visit; to meet PM, oppn leaders

Mamata reaches Delhi on 5-day visit; to meet PM, oppn leaders

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

According to a schedule of her five-day visit provided by her Trinamool Congress, Banerjee is slated to meet Modi at 4 pm on Tuesday.

Galwan martyr Col Santosh Babu accorded Mahavir Chakra posthumously

Galwan martyr Col Santosh Babu accorded Mahavir Chakra posthumously

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Col Babu was awarded the gallantry medal for resisting the Chinese Army attack while establishing an observation post in the face of the enemy in the Galwan valley in the Ladakh sector during Operation Snow Leopard.

Veteran journalist Shesh Narayan Singh dies of Covid

Veteran journalist Shesh Narayan Singh dies of Covid

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Veteran journalist Shesh Narayan Singh passed away on Friday while undergoing treatment for COVID-19 at a government hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida, officials said.

MDH Dadaji drove tonga before founding Rs 1500 cr spice empire

MDH Dadaji drove tonga before founding Rs 1500 cr spice empire

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

School dropout Mahashay Dharampal Gulati, famously known as 'MDH Dadaji' for repeated appearance in his spice brand's television ads, started his spices business journey in a nondescript shack in Delhi's Karol Bagh after selling his tonga, and went on, at the age of 94, to becoming the highest-paid CEO in the country's FMCG sector.

Governor has sent anti-NEET bill for President's okay, says Stalin

Governor has sent anti-NEET bill for President's okay, says Stalin

Rediff.com4 May 2022

The Tamil Nadu assembly bill seeking exemption to the state from the ambit of the National Entrance-cum-Eligibility Test has been sent to the Centre for presidential assent by Governor R N Ravi, Chief Minister M K Stalin said on Wednesday.

Presidential Poll: Not A BJP Cakewalk Yet

Presidential Poll: Not A BJP Cakewalk Yet

Rediff.com23 May 2022

The NDA's combined parliamentary and state-level committed Presidential votes number around 12,000 fewer than a majority.

Former Gujarat CM Keshubhai Patel, who beat Covid-19, passes away

Former Gujarat CM Keshubhai Patel, who beat Covid-19, passes away

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Former Gujarat chief minister Keshubhai Patel died in Ahmedabad on Thursday after prolonged illness, family sources said. Patel (92) had recovered from Covid-19 recently and was rushed to a hospital in Ahmedabad on Thursday morning following health complications, the sources said.

President grants assent to bill restoring states' right to maintain OBC lists

President grants assent to bill restoring states' right to maintain OBC lists

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

The Constitution (105th) Bill 2021 was passed by the Parliament on August 11, 2021.

'Ram Mandir will be a symbol of modern India'

'Ram Mandir will be a symbol of modern India'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Leaders, including the President and Vice President, react to the bhoomi pujan of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

Budget Session of Parliament ends a day ahead of schedule

Budget Session of Parliament ends a day ahead of schedule

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

In the Rajya Sabha, Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu could not read out his customary closing remarks that sum up the business conducted in the House during the session, as Shiv Sena and other opposition MPs created a ruckus.

Prez, PM pay tribute to Vajpayee on birth anniversary

Prez, PM pay tribute to Vajpayee on birth anniversary

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

A prayer meeting was held at Sadaiv Atal -- the memorial to Vajpayee -- to mark the birth anniversary of the former prime minister.

Vasundhara Raje, son test negative for coronavirus

Vasundhara Raje, son test negative for coronavirus

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

Vasundhara went in self-isolation along with her son Bharatiya Janata Party MP Dushyant Singh after Kanika, whom they had met in Lucknow, was found to be positive for COVID-19.

Democracy has capacity to reconcile all differences: Prez in Kashmir

Democracy has capacity to reconcile all differences: Prez in Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

"Democracy, I firmly believe, has within it the capacity to reconcile all differences and also the capacity to bring out the best of the citizens' potential. Kashmir, happily, is already realising this vision," the President said in his convocation address at the Kashmir University in Srinagar.

Nirbhaya convict Akshay files 2nd mercy petition

Nirbhaya convict Akshay files 2nd mercy petition

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Nirbhaya gang rape and murder convict Akshay Kumar has filed a second mercy petition before President Ram Nath Kovind just three days before his scheduled hanging on March 20.

What was on the menu for Trumps at Raisina Hill

What was on the menu for Trumps at Raisina Hill

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

The vegetarian delicacies served included coriander shorba, aloo tikki with palak papdi, zarkhez zameen (seasonal vegetable cooked in its juice) and dal raisina.

PHOTOS: Prez confers honorary rank of General on Nepal Army chief

PHOTOS: Prez confers honorary rank of General on Nepal Army chief

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

He was honoured 'in recognition of his commendable military prowess and immeasurable contribution to further fostering the long and friendly association with India'.