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1 ltr milk mixed with water served to 81 students in UP school

1 ltr milk mixed with water served to 81 students in UP school

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

The cook is seen mixing a litre of milk in a bucket full of water in the video clip.

UP top cop Javeed Ahmed shunted out in major reshuffle by Adityanath

UP top cop Javeed Ahmed shunted out in major reshuffle by Adityanath

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

1980-batch IPS officer Sulkan Singh, who was DG-Training, will replace Ahmed, a 1984-batch IPS officer, who has been shifted as the DG of Uttar Pradesh Provincial Armed Constabulary, a senior home department official said.

BSP war room is turning up the heat on BJP and SP

BSP war room is turning up the heat on BJP and SP

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Faceless Ambedkarite groups from across the country are running BSP's election war rooms, writes Archis Mohan.

'Centre ready for CBI probe into Mathura violence if UP wants'

'Centre ready for CBI probe into Mathura violence if UP wants'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

To state government's allegations of Centre not extending support to Uttar Pradesh, Singh said these were wrong.

Illegal mining case: BSP, Cong, AAP back Akhilesh

Illegal mining case: BSP, Cong, AAP back Akhilesh

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

"The day news of the SP-BSP top leadership meeting came out, the BJP government used the CBI and raids were conducted in an old mining scam and the news of quizzing Akhilesh Yadav was deliberately spread. Is it not an action to defame the SP-BSP alliance?" Mayawati said.

'Jail tourism' - new mantra to deter officials from corruption

'Jail tourism' - new mantra to deter officials from corruption

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar hit upon the novel idea and sent 576 government employees to the central jail in Farrukhabad to interact with inmates, including government officials who are living in confines of the prison.

Battleground Lakhimpur: Oppn slams Yogi govt as leaders stopped

Battleground Lakhimpur: Oppn slams Yogi govt as leaders stopped

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Opposition parties on Monday lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Uttar Pradesh for not allowing their leaders to visit Lakhimpur Kheri after eight people died in violence there during an anti farm law protest, alleging it was an attempt to cover up and demanding the sacking of Union Minister Ajay Mishra and the arrest of his son, who have been named in an FIR.

Will BJP target Robert Vadra to get at Priyanka?

Will BJP target Robert Vadra to get at Priyanka?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

While some in the Congress were apprehensive that land grab allegations against her husband Robert Vadra could turn out to be Priyanka's Achilles heel, much of the BJP leadership opted not to bring up the issue at the current juncture.

Congress is framing General Singh for political gain: BJP

Congress is framing General Singh for political gain: BJP

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

Accusing the Centre of "misusing" intelligence agencies and armed forces for political dividend, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday said former army chief General V K Singh was being falsely accused of allegedly attempting to destabilise the Jammu and Kashmir government.

Senior cop, who complained against Mulayam, alleges life's at risk

Senior cop, who complained against Mulayam, alleges life's at risk

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Claiming that the SP supremo had threatened him with dire consequences, Amitabh Thakur sought protection from the Centre.

After Bihar, another shelter home horror unearthed in UP's Deoria

After Bihar, another shelter home horror unearthed in UP's Deoria

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

The activities at the shelter home came to the fore when a girl managed to flee from there.

When Politics Scuttles Economic Reforms

When Politics Scuttles Economic Reforms

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

People like Manmohan Singh and P Chidambaram, who as finance minister had fully supported the NPS, refuse to exercise their moral and political influence to try and stop Ashok Gehlot and others hell-bent on wrecking the states' finances, notes Virendra Kapoor.

Kalyan Singh rejoins BJP, asks Oppn to clarify stand on Ram temple

Kalyan Singh rejoins BJP, asks Oppn to clarify stand on Ram temple

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

'Ayodhya is a sacred pilgrim spot. Construction of a temple of Lord Ram is a matter of faith for crores of people. And Lord Ram himself is a symbol of faith for crores of people of the country'

Reforms easier with Modi's big win in states: Moody's

Reforms easier with Modi's big win in states: Moody's

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

"The 2017 state election results in India demonstrate broad-based popular support for the Indian government's policy agenda and will facilitate the implementation of further reforms, a credit positive for the sovereign," Moody's said in a statement.

SC refuses to order CBI probe into Mathura violence

SC refuses to order CBI probe into Mathura violence

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

The bench asked the petitioner to withdraw the petition and termed it dismissed as withdrawn.

Abki baar, kiski sarkar? Lok Sabha poll results today

Abki baar, kiski sarkar? Lok Sabha poll results today

Rediff.com23 May 2019

EC officials said the counting of votes for the Lok Sabha elections will begin at 8 am on Thursday and results are expected only by late evening.

Where is Prashant Kishor headed next?

Where is Prashant Kishor headed next?

Rediff.com18 May 2021

A second shot at UP?

Over 65% turnout in UP phase-II polling

Over 65% turnout in UP phase-II polling

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

The fate of 720 candidates will be decided by 2.28 crore voters

Adityanath picks up pace in shunting babus, cops

Adityanath picks up pace in shunting babus, cops

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Conscious that he will have to rely on the bureaucracy to deliver, Adityanath is changing the faces and rejiging the administration.

Court orders FIR against Mulayam for allegedly having threatened IG

Court orders FIR against Mulayam for allegedly having threatened IG

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Section 156(3) IPC empowers a magistrate to direct police to file an FIR.

Why Scindia is missing in action in western UP

Why Scindia is missing in action in western UP

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Even as Priyanka is gaining traction among the electorate and the media, her counterpart for the western UP region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, has been low key and perceptibly missing from the 'heat and dust' of elections in UP, reports Virendra Singh Rawat.

Gangster Vikas Dubey arrested in Ujjain

Gangster Vikas Dubey arrested in Ujjain

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Dubey is the main accused in the encounter that took place in Kanpur last week, in which a group of assailants allegedly opened fire on a police team, which had gone to arrest him. Eight police personnel were killed in the encounter.

Time for BJP to market POSITIVITY

Time for BJP to market POSITIVITY

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Indian elections are won and lost on 'negative' imageries and campaigns - but not certainly on 'negativity' as a political trait and electoral creed, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

99 Bills pending for stormy monsoon session

99 Bills pending for stormy monsoon session

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

The United Progressive Alliance government's confidence about getting legislative business done in the monsoon session of Parliament, beginning August 5, might be misplaced.

Farmers' Bharat Bandh hits rail, road traffic at several places

Farmers' Bharat Bandh hits rail, road traffic at several places

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Several trains were cancelled, highways and key roads blocked and many thousands stranded for hours on Monday as a nationwide 10-hour shutdown against the Centre's three agri laws disrupted lives across parts of India, particularly in the north.

UP govt ready for CBI probe into Unnao accident: DGP

UP govt ready for CBI probe into Unnao accident: DGP

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

An official said there was no security lapse in the case. He added that seven security personnel were posted at her home and three were there to accompany her on Sunday. "As there was no space in the car, the survivor did not take the security men with her," he said.

Can Priya Dutt sail though the 'wave'?

Can Priya Dutt sail though the 'wave'?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Congresswoman Priya Dutt has a tough battle on her hands in the Lok Sabha elections, says Patrick Ward

Opposition close ranks over Arunachal issue, disrupts Rajya Sabha

Opposition close ranks over Arunachal issue, disrupts Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

The Opposition members charged the Governor with "unconstitutional" conduct after the Gauhati high court put on hold all his decision including move to advance the winter session of the assembly by a month.

Protests against Agnipath scheme turn violent; trains, vehicles torched

Protests against Agnipath scheme turn violent; trains, vehicles torched

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Trains were set afire and blocked, and public vehicles attacked as protests over 'Agnipath' swept across several places in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi and Jammu on Thursday amid partisan political voices in favour and against the new recruitment scheme for the defence forces that has set off a firestorm.

Suspense over UP CM to end on Saturday, swearing-in on Sunday

Suspense over UP CM to end on Saturday, swearing-in on Sunday

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

The oath taking ceremony will be on March 19 at 5 pm and all national leaders of the party will attend the ceremony.

Why Yogi ordered probe into UP babu hires

Why Yogi ordered probe into UP babu hires

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

The recruitment of babus during the Akhilesh government's tenure allegedly favoured applicants from one community -- the Yadavs.

Durga should apologise, says UP minister

Durga should apologise, says UP minister

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

In a statement that expressed the unrelenting stand of the Samajwadi Party government over the IAS officer's suspension, UP minister Ahmed Hasan in the presence of Yadav and his cabinet colleagues said the issue was being "highlighted unnecessarily".

A foot soldier, 'Mama' back in saddle after 15 months

A foot soldier, 'Mama' back in saddle after 15 months

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

From being called 'paon paon wale bhaiya' (foot soldier) by villagers to being addressed as 'Mama' (maternal uncle) by children, Chouhan's long innings at the top was interrupted when the BJP fell short of seven seats from the majority mark in the 2018 polls.

Bharat Bandh ends peacefully, life hit in some states

Bharat Bandh ends peacefully, life hit in some states

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

With almost all opposition parties and several trade unions backing the 'Bharat Bandh' and many announcing parallel protests in support of the farmers, the Centre has issued an advisory directing all the states and Union Territories to tighten security and ensure COVID guidelines are followed.

'If the PM can't control the CM, the RSS will'

'If the PM can't control the CM, the RSS will'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

'The incidents that used to happen in our time, have they stopped now?' 'Can you imagine they made an acid attack victim consume acid? And when did this happen?' 'When the CM was inspecting the thana...' 'History tells us that a party does not remain in power permanently.' 'Finally, they will have to deliver.'

65.61 per cent cast vote in third phase of LS polls

65.61 per cent cast vote in third phase of LS polls

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Complaints of electronic voting machine malfunctioning poured in from several booths on Tuesday during the third and largest phase of Lok Sabha polls which saw voters turning out in large numbers to cast their vote in 116 seats, including all constituencies of Gujarat and Kerala.

Why Rahul Gandhi lost Amethi

Why Rahul Gandhi lost Amethi

Rediff.com25 May 2019

Lack of organisational network and a strong disconnect with the rural population led to the Congress president's defeat in what until now had been described as a party stronghold.

CBI raids senior lawyers Indira Jaising, Anand Grover's house

CBI raids senior lawyers Indira Jaising, Anand Grover's house

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

The Central Bureau of Investigation is conducting searches at the home of Supreme Court lawyer Indira Jaising -- who served as additional solicitor general during UPA 2 -- and the offices of Lawyers Collective, an NGO run by her husband lawyer Anand Grover, officials said.

BJP, Cong spat over Rahul's remark on UP communal conflicts

BJP, Cong spat over Rahul's remark on UP communal conflicts

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

Rahul Gandhi's remark about communal conflicts in Uttar Pradesh being "deliberately engineered" has triggered a war of words between Congress and BJP, with both accusing each other of indulging in "communal politics".

CBI probe into Mulayam's assets headed for closure?

CBI probe into Mulayam's assets headed for closure?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the alleged acquisition of disproportionate assets by Samajwadi Party Chief Mulayam Singh and his son Akhilesh Yadav, Uttar Pradesh chief minister, may be headed for a closure with investigators said to have not been able to gather enough evidence.