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PM Modi to address 12 rallies in poll-bound Bihar

PM Modi to address 12 rallies in poll-bound Bihar

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Social distancing norms would be ensured at the rallies with people having to wear face masks, besides arrangement for sanitisers being made, Fadnavis said.

Shatrughan meets Rahul, likely to join Congress on April 6

Shatrughan meets Rahul, likely to join Congress on April 6

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Sinha said the announcement would be made on the auspicious occasion of 'Navratra'.

Meet the first-time MPs in Lok Sabha

Meet the first-time MPs in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com25 May 2019

The new Lok Sabha will have 300 MPs who have been elected for the first time to the Lower House.

IT minister gives telcos one week for cashless action plan

IT minister gives telcos one week for cashless action plan

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

The telecom companies have also been asked to urgently improve their infrastructure, as the government aims to digitise a host of services.

I-T summons Lalu's daughter and husband in benami land case

I-T summons Lalu's daughter and husband in benami land case

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The development followed the arrest of chartered accountant Rajesh Kumar Agrawal by the ED.

Govt asks CJI SA Bobde to recommend his successor

Govt asks CJI SA Bobde to recommend his successor

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

Justice NV Ramana is the senior-most judge in the top court after the CJI.

'3 movies earned Rs 120 cr': Law Min dismisses slowdown

'3 movies earned Rs 120 cr': Law Min dismisses slowdown

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

'Unless the economy is sound in the country how can only three movies collected so much business in a single day?'

Ranji Trophy: Young Kushagra dazzles with double ton

Ranji Trophy: Young Kushagra dazzles with double ton

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Jharkhand''s Kumar Kushagra slams double-ton against Baroda in Ranji Trophy

BJP, Congress trade charges over 'rajdharma'

BJP, Congress trade charges over 'rajdharma'

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

The BJP's remarks came a day after the Congress leaders, led by Sonia Gandhi, met President Ram Nath Kovind and submitted a memorandum demanding resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah for "abdication of duty" during the communal violence in northeast Delhi. She had also reminded the Centre for its 'rajdharma' and protecting the people from all faiths in the country.

Tharoor in diplomatic delegation: Cong accuses govt of playing politics

Tharoor in diplomatic delegation: Cong accuses govt of playing politics

Rediff.com17 May 2025

The opposition party's attack came after Shashi Tharoor, not part of the four leaders nominated by the Congress, was named as the head of a delegation to key partner countries to convey India's message of zero tolerance against terrorism following Operation Sindoor.

If BJP or govt engaged Israeli agencies to snoop...: Priyanka

If BJP or govt engaged Israeli agencies to snoop...: Priyanka

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

The Congress on Thursday attacked the Modi government over the issue, alleging that it had been "caught snooping". The Opposition demanded a Supreme Court-monitored probe into the "illegal hacking" of cellphones.

Modi govt's first decision: SIT to probe black money

Modi govt's first decision: SIT to probe black money

Rediff.com27 May 2014

After assuming office, the Narendra Modi government on Monday constituted a Special Investigative Team to unearth black money.

Ready to talk to Shaheen Bagh protesters, but...: Govt

Ready to talk to Shaheen Bagh protesters, but...: Govt

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

This is perhaps for the first time a Union minister has expressed willingness to communicate with the Shaheen Bagh protesters

Does Rahul expect armed forces to fire on Indians in Manipur, asks BJP

Does Rahul expect armed forces to fire on Indians in Manipur, asks BJP

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Noting that Gandhi had claimed that armed forces can restore peace in the state within days if allowed, BJP leader and former Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad wondered if he wanted what his grandmother and then prime minister Indira Gandhi had done by ordering the Air Force to drop bombs in Aizawl in the 1960s.

People have rejected dynastic rule: BJP

People have rejected dynastic rule: BJP

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Buoyed by the party's strong showing in the general elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday said the people of the country have rejected 'dynastic' rule while rewarding hard work.

Govt targets Rs 45,471 cr from communication services

Govt targets Rs 45,471 cr from communication services

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

The government has set a revenue target of Rs 45,471 crore from communication services in FY15.

'We don't want Aadhar, Aadhar Hatao'

'We don't want Aadhar, Aadhar Hatao'

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'The aged with retina and finger print issues are not getting access to pension and ration.' 'If all becomes digital -- what'll happen to the poor?'

Democracy 'cremated' in Lok Sabha: Cong on Rahul's expunged remarks

Democracy 'cremated' in Lok Sabha: Cong on Rahul's expunged remarks

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The Congress leader's remarks had drawn a sharp response from the treasury benches, with Law Minister Kiren Rijiju asking him not to level "wild allegations" and to furnish proof of his claims.

Tejashwi Yadav Hits Double Century On Election Battlefield

Tejashwi Yadav Hits Double Century On Election Battlefield

Rediff.com23 May 2024

It is a double century with a difference for the cricketer turned politician, who is the lead campaigner for the Opposition Mahagathbandhan in the state.

Dynasty politics, corruption, appeasement must quit India: BJP

Dynasty politics, corruption, appeasement must quit India: BJP

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

The three ills of 'dynasticism, corruption and appeasement' politics must quit India in the best interest of the country, the Bharatiya Janata Party said on Wednesday as it commemorated the Quit India movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi on this day in 1942.

Will help reduce burden on judiciary: PM

Will help reduce burden on judiciary: PM

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

The PM lauded the steps being taken by the CJI to make use of technology in simplifying the working in the courts and bring about qualitative change.

PHOTOS: Politicians join Eid festivities

PHOTOS: Politicians join Eid festivities

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

A number of Union ministers including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad reached the residence of Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi in New Delhi to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Wednesday.

'All India Radio Is No Underdog'

'All India Radio Is No Underdog'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'The largest listenership for Vividh Bharati outside the country is in Spain.' 'The labourers who go there for the tomato-picking season feel cut off from their country and listen to Vividh Bharati to overcome their loneliness.'

These bigwigs await their fate in the Rajya Sabha polls

These bigwigs await their fate in the Rajya Sabha polls

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

As polling begins on Friday for the remaining 25 Rajya Sabha seats in six states, here's a list of some of the bigwigs who are seeking to be elected to the Upper House of Parliament.

Govt blames UPA regime for decline of BSNL, MTNL

Govt blames UPA regime for decline of BSNL, MTNL

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad made it clear that as of now, the government has no plans to merge BSNL and MTNL.

Digvijaya rules out being in race for Cong president

Digvijaya rules out being in race for Cong president

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Even as the race for the Congress president's post is hotting up, its veteran leader and Rajya Sabha member Digvijaya Singh on Friday said he is not interested in becoming the party chief.

Rahul Gandhi changes Twitter profile to 'Dis'Qualified MP'

Rahul Gandhi changes Twitter profile to 'Dis'Qualified MP'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Rahul Gandhi, on Friday, was disqualified as a member of the Lok Sabha, a day after a Surat court sentenced him to two years imprisonment in a defamation case filed against him over his 'Modi surname' remark.

Govt asks WhatsApp to find solution to trace origin of fake messages

Govt asks WhatsApp to find solution to trace origin of fake messages

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Information and Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, after meeting WhatsApp Head Chris Daniels, said the Facebook-owned messaging app has contributed significantly to India's digital story but it needs to find solutions to deal with "sinister developments" like mob-lynching and revenge porn.

Indu Malhotra set to be SC judge, Justice Joseph's name put on hold

Indu Malhotra set to be SC judge, Justice Joseph's name put on hold

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Malhotra will be the first woman judge to be appointed to the top post directly from the bar.

Don't question govt's intention: Law minister on next CJI's appointment

Don't question govt's intention: Law minister on next CJI's appointment

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Speculations surrounding Justice Gogoi's appointment as the next CJI emerged following the unprecedented press conference of 4 most-senior judges.

Quiz: Who said: 'Tell nation the truth about Chinese incursion'?

Quiz: Who said: 'Tell nation the truth about Chinese incursion'?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Given that public memory is short, we felt it was the right time to go back a little in history and test your memory about who said what and when about China with a little quiz. Enjoy!

Aadhaar may be brought under IT & Communications ministry

Aadhaar may be brought under IT & Communications ministry

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

The ministry, under Ravi Shankar Prasad, will soon prepare a Cabinet note for bringing Aadhaar under its administrative jurisdiction.

Masks, social distancing seen during swearing-in ceremony

Masks, social distancing seen during swearing-in ceremony

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

The usual hugging and handshaking between the leaders after the conclusion of the oath-taking ceremony were missing as leaders preferred to greet each other with folded hands.

Jaitley to chair meeting of BJP leaders, ministers every Monday

Jaitley to chair meeting of BJP leaders, ministers every Monday

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

As part of government's efforts to ensure better coordination with the party, Finance and Defence Minister Arun Jaitley will chair a meeting of its leaders and ministers every Monday.

'Sophisticated technology can make India a powerful country'

'Sophisticated technology can make India a powerful country'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

India Inc pledges $75 bn on Digital India launch

Amid war of words, Modi shakes hands with Manmohan Singh

Amid war of words, Modi shakes hands with Manmohan Singh

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his predecessor Manmohan Singh on Wednesday greeted each other with folded hands as they came face to face at an event to mark the 2001 parliament attack anniversary.

'Young Cabinet ministers are the ones to look out for'

'Young Cabinet ministers are the ones to look out for'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

'It indicates the grooming of the party's new leadership.' 'It is also a signal to the states that these ministers represent.'

Contest One Direct Poll: Modi Tells RS MPs

Contest One Direct Poll: Modi Tells RS MPs

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The BJP could ask at least a dozen of its 92 Rajya Sabha MPs, particularly those who have served more than one term, to contest the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

'Why Oppose Singing Gandhiji's Bhajan?'

'Why Oppose Singing Gandhiji's Bhajan?'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

'The BJP should identify those involved in the protest against singing Gandhiji's bhajan and take action against them.' 'Such people should be removed from the party because they harm the BJP's image.'

Prasad urges telcos to optimise networks to curb call drops

Prasad urges telcos to optimise networks to curb call drops

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Telecom operators have cited shutting down of mobile towers and lack of spectrum, as the major reasons for call drops