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Rahul sought sister's help as he can't handle politics alone: LS speaker

Rahul sought sister's help as he can't handle politics alone: LS speaker

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

"Priyanka is a good woman. But her appointment also shows Rahul has understood that he cannot do politics alone, so he asked his sister Priyanka to help him," Mahajan said.

RJD enters Bihar council poll fray, to contest 3 of 7 seats

RJD enters Bihar council poll fray, to contest 3 of 7 seats

Rediff.com30 May 2022

The party's state unit president Jagadanand Singh announced the names of Mohd Qari Sohaib, Munni Rajak and Ashok Kumar Pandey.

Rs 5 lakh fine on IndiGo for denying boarding to specially-abled boy

Rs 5 lakh fine on IndiGo for denying boarding to specially-abled boy

Rediff.com28 May 2022

IndiGo had on May 9 said the boy was denied permission to board the Ranchi-Hyderabad flight as he was visibly in panic.

Govt rejigs Cabinet Committees; Smriti finds place in crucial panel on political affairs

Govt rejigs Cabinet Committees; Smriti finds place in crucial panel on political affairs

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Union ministers Virendra Kumar, Kiren Rijiju and Anurag Singh Thakur have been included in the rejigged Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, according to a notification issued by the Cabinet Secretariate last night.

China plane crash: India puts Boeing 737 fleets on 'enhanced surveillance'

China plane crash: India puts Boeing 737 fleets on 'enhanced surveillance'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Three Indian carriers -- SpiceJet, Vistara and Air India Express -- have Boeing 737 aircraft in their fleets.

Chouhan faces big challenges in fourth term as CM

Chouhan faces big challenges in fourth term as CM

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic, weak economic conditions, and a few political considerations are some of the challenges he faces.

ICMR gets civil aviation ministry's conditional nod to use drones for vaccine delivery

ICMR gets civil aviation ministry's conditional nod to use drones for vaccine delivery

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

The ICMR has been permitted to use drones up to a height of 3,000 metre to deliver vaccines, the ministry's statement added.

42% ministers of Modi sarkar have criminal cases

42% ministers of Modi sarkar have criminal cases

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

About 24 or 31 per cent ministers have declared serious criminal cases including cases related to murder, attempt to murder, robbery etc.

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.

Ministerial probables in Delhi amid Cabinet rejig buzz

Ministerial probables in Delhi amid Cabinet rejig buzz

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Bharatiya Janata Party leaders Sarbananda Sonowal, Jyotiraditya Scindia and Narayan Rane, all of whom are being seen as probables for induction as ministers in the Modi government, arrived in the national capital on Tuesday amid indications that the Union Council of Ministers is likely to be expanded on Wednesday.

Why Jats Want CM Post In Rajasthan

Why Jats Want CM Post In Rajasthan

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

The Jats are a political force in Rajasthan and the community's presence in 85 assembly constituencies may tilt the balance in electoral politics.

Watch Live! All the action from Parliament

Watch Live! All the action from Parliament

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Watch all the proceedings and live debates.

3 flights bring back 616 Indians stranded in Ukraine on Day 4

3 flights bring back 616 Indians stranded in Ukraine on Day 4

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

Three evacuation flights from Romania's capital Bucharest and Hungary's capital Budapest came to India on Tuesday with 616 Indian nationals who were stranded in Ukraine due to the Russian military offensive, officials said.

AI flight diverted as pilot flags low cabin pressure; DGCA grounds crew

AI flight diverted as pilot flags low cabin pressure; DGCA grounds crew

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

This is the third instance in the last three days when the aviation regulator grounded a plane after an incident.

All ATCs, including Pak, extended full cooperation in evacuation: AI pilot

All ATCs, including Pak, extended full cooperation in evacuation: AI pilot

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

Aircraft pilot-in-command Captain Achint Bhardwaj spoke exclusively to ANI after landing at Delhi Airport and said that all air traffic controls, including that of Pakistan, extended support during the evacuation mission.

PM lays foundation of facility to produce C-295 transport aircraft

PM lays foundation of facility to produce C-295 transport aircraft

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

It is the first project of its kind in which a military aircraft will be manufactured in India by a private company.

PM congratulates newly sworn-in ministers; says 'will build strong, prosperous India'

PM congratulates newly sworn-in ministers; says 'will build strong, prosperous India'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

"I congratulate all the colleagues who have taken an oath today and wish them the very best for their ministerial tenure. We will continue working to fulfill the aspirations of the people and build a strong and prosperous India," the PM posted on Twitter.

Like his father 30 years ago, Jyotiraditya misses out on CM's post

Like his father 30 years ago, Jyotiraditya misses out on CM's post

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

Jyotiraditya lost out on the chance to be among the youngest chief ministers of Madhya Pradesh, as Kamal Nath, 72, was picked for the top job in the state.

SpiceJet gets DGCA notice after 8 incidents in 18 days

SpiceJet gets DGCA notice after 8 incidents in 18 days

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

SpiceJet has failed to 'establish safe, efficient and reliable air services' under the terms of Rule 134 and Schedule XI of the Aircraft Rules, 1937, the notice issued by the DGCA stated.

Young leaders will get their chance, no substitute for experience: Gehlot

Young leaders will get their chance, no substitute for experience: Gehlot

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

He also said his equation with the Gandhi family will remain the same as it has been for the last 50 years.

Will 'Himachal Model' Help Congress In 12 State Polls?

Will 'Himachal Model' Help Congress In 12 State Polls?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

The Congress may stand a better chance in the assembly polls if it followed the 'Himachal model', suggests N Sathiya Moorthy.

Pilot to skip Cong legislative party meet on Monday

Pilot to skip Cong legislative party meet on Monday

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

The crisis in Rajasthan Congress intensified with Gehlot and his deputy Sachin Pilot at loggerheads, while Gehlot is blaming the Bharatiya Janata Party for trying to destabilise the state government by poaching MLAs, Pilot is camping in Delhi to speak to the party leadership regarding the political turmoil in the state.

Modi Cabinet reshuffle: Who got what

Modi Cabinet reshuffle: Who got what

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Fifteen Cabinet ministers and 28 Ministers of State were sworn-in by President Ram Nath Kovind at a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday evening.

Another jolt to Cong as Ashwani Kumar quits party

Another jolt to Cong as Ashwani Kumar quits party

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Kumar leaves in the midst of assembly polls in five states and ahead of the February 20 election in Punjab.

Indo-UK trade to boom: Scindia

Indo-UK trade to boom: Scindia

Rediff.com2 Feb 2005

There is tremendous potential for increasing the Indo-British trade from the current $12 billion to $25 billion in the next couple of years, according to leading Indian parliamentarians and businessmen.

MP BJP leaders worried party may replace whole cabinet

MP BJP leaders worried party may replace whole cabinet

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Though different voices are emerging from within the ruling BJP in Madhya Pradesh over the issue, several saffron party MLAs, including senior leaders, appeared worried about a possible repeat of the 'Gujarat formula' to overcome anti-incumbency in the central state, where Assembly elections are due in end-2023.

India working with S Africa, Namibia for translocating more cheetahs

India working with S Africa, Namibia for translocating more cheetahs

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

When asked if the African cheetahs will adapt easily to the Indian habitat, she said that the species are adaptable and India has a history of their presence.

CCEA, Union Cabinet meetings scheduled for today cancelled

CCEA, Union Cabinet meetings scheduled for today cancelled

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

This came amid the buzz of an imminent reshuffle in the Union Cabinet.

Evacuated 17,000 Indians from Ukraine, says govt; concerned, says SC

Evacuated 17,000 Indians from Ukraine, says govt; concerned, says SC

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday took note of the Centre's submission that it has evacuated 17,000 stranded Indians from the conflict zone in Ukraine, saying it appreciated the efforts but was concerned about the anxiety of people.

CCI clears Tata-Air India deal

CCI clears Tata-Air India deal

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Competition Commission has approved Tata Group's proposed acquisition of debt-laden Air India as well as its two subsidiaries. The Rs 18,000 crore-deal that includes the winning bidder Talace taking over Rs 15,300 crore-worth debt, is a major step in the government's efforts over the years to revive the ailing airline. Talace Pvt Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Sons, emerged as the winning bidder in October.

Polish envoy meets VK Singh, says Ukraine border open for Indians

Polish envoy meets VK Singh, says Ukraine border open for Indians

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Poland's Ambassador to India Adam Burakowski on Monday said his country is allowing entry to people of all nationalities who are leaving war-hit Ukraine by road and food and shelter will be provided to them.

Cong's no-trust vote against Shivraj govt in MP defeated

Cong's no-trust vote against Shivraj govt in MP defeated

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

The Congress had moved the motion on Wednesday, targeting the Chouhan government over law and order, unemployment, inflation, corruption, 'discrimination' against the opposition legislators, atrocities against women and tribals, farmers' problems and other issues.

For fourth straight day, Congress stalls Lok Sabha proceedings

For fourth straight day, Congress stalls Lok Sabha proceedings

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

Belligerent Congress members trooped into the Well during the Question Hour and raised slogans, even as Speaker Sumitra Mahajan went ahead with the proceedings.

Rain floods Delhi airport forecourt, flights delayed

Rain floods Delhi airport forecourt, flights delayed

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Sources said five flights were diverted from the airport this morning due to the bad weather conditions.

Priyanka to shift out of her Lutyens bungalow by month-end

Priyanka to shift out of her Lutyens bungalow by month-end

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Priyanka to shift base to Lucknow when the COVID-19 situation improves

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.

Modi's ministers' average age is now 58, down from 61

Modi's ministers' average age is now 58, down from 61

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

The average age of the new Union council of ministers has reduced to 58 years from 61 years previously following Wednesday's reshuffle.

Doctors, lawyers, engineers -- Modi's new ministers

Doctors, lawyers, engineers -- Modi's new ministers

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Among the 36 new faces in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's council of ministers, eight are lawyers, four are doctors, two former IAS officers and four MBA degree holders, besides several engineers, making it an eclectic mix of professionals.

80 flights deployed to evacuate Indians from Ukraine

80 flights deployed to evacuate Indians from Ukraine

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

These flights belong to the fleet of Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo, Spice Jet, Vistara, Go Air, and also planes from Air Force.

Oppn strength in Rajya Sabha to weaken further

Oppn strength in Rajya Sabha to weaken further

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

There is speculation that the Congress may bring Priyanka Gandhi, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Randeep Surjewala and RPN Singh, among others, to the upper house.