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Final NRC draft released in Assam, fate of 40 lakh hangs in balance

Final NRC draft released in Assam, fate of 40 lakh hangs in balance

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the "historic day will remain etched in their memories forever".

President honours surgical strikes heroes with Shaurya Chakras

President honours surgical strikes heroes with Shaurya Chakras

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday awarded Shaurya Chakras to the officers who took part in the daring surgical strike across the Line of Control last year.

Good Samaritans offer hope amid Covid crisis in India

Good Samaritans offer hope amid Covid crisis in India

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Some people are shining through India's gravest health emergency by offering to run errands and home kitchens delivering meals to organisations and individuals stepping in to supply oxygen cylinders, oximeters

PIX: President Kovind confers Padma awards on 73

PIX: President Kovind confers Padma awards on 73

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind presented Padma awards to 73 individuals, some posthumously, at a ceremony held in the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Monday.

Haryana cops have a new job: Sampling Biryanis

Haryana cops have a new job: Sampling Biryanis

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

After it received complaint that beef was being added to biryani, police and cow vigilantes in Mundaka village in Mewat, Haryana are keeping close vigil to avoid any such incident in view of Eid al-Adha to be celebrated next week.

Cong releases manifesto; jobs, NYAY, farmers top focus

Cong releases manifesto; jobs, NYAY, farmers top focus

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

The Congress chief said if his party is elected to power, its government would spend 6 per cent of the GDP on education.

Ex-Army chief, hero of '71 war Gen Krishna Rao passes away

Ex-Army chief, hero of '71 war Gen Krishna Rao passes away

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

He also participated in the 1947-48 war against Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir. He was a founder Instructor of the National Defence Academy during 1949-51.

Not for laughs? AIB in trouble over Arjun-Ranveer roast

Not for laughs? AIB in trouble over Arjun-Ranveer roast

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Inquiry initiated into AIB roast featuring Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor.

AIB Roast: Ashoke Pandit slammed for distasteful tweet

AIB Roast: Ashoke Pandit slammed for distasteful tweet

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Filmmaker and censor board member Ashoke Pandit has triggered a controversy for his derogatory tweet on Karan Johar, who hosted the AIB Knockout YouTube video, and his mother who was in the audience.

JD-U to soon reveal stand on Chairman Modi

JD-U to soon reveal stand on Chairman Modi

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

The Janata Dal-United, which is opposed to Narendra Modi's projection as BJP's prime ministerial candidate, on Monday said it will discuss all aspects of his anointment as the campaign committee chief and will spell out its stand soon.

PM rolls out first Metro coach built under 'Make in India'

PM rolls out first Metro coach built under 'Make in India'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Modi also rolled out the first of the 500 metro coaches manufactured by Bharat Earth Movers in flat 75 days at it Bengaluru facility.

'It is such a cruel disease'

'It is such a cruel disease'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

'Interns, fresh MBBS graduates, nursing students, young doctors and nurses have brought pride to their degrees and their oath by courageously donning the PPE and caring for patients.' 'They are the foot soldiers of this war.'

My father created the SFF, I commanded it

My father created the SFF, I commanded it

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Major General Sujan Singh Uban, a legendary veteran of the Second World War, was a natural choice to raise, train and command the Special Frontier Force and mould them into a well oiled fighting machine, recalls his son Inspector General Gurdip Singh Uban (retd), who led SFF troops during the Kargil War.

Temple or no temple: What Ayodhya's youth really want

Temple or no temple: What Ayodhya's youth really want

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

'I am more concerned about my future, my family's future. The fate of the Ram temple is neither going to affect my career, nor would I let it be affected'

Shelter home abuse: Rajnath assures action; UP minister admits laxity

Shelter home abuse: Rajnath assures action; UP minister admits laxity

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Twenty-four girls were rescued from a shelter home in Deoria in Uttar Pradesh after allegation of sexual exploitation of the inmates came to light a few days ago.

Ram Lalla is clear winner in protracted Ayodhya suit

Ram Lalla is clear winner in protracted Ayodhya suit

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

A 5-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, in its historic verdict delivered on a court holiday, held that the lawsuit of the deity was "within the period of limitation" and granted the title decree in its favour.

PM Modi turns 69, birthday wishes pour in

PM Modi turns 69, birthday wishes pour in

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

In less than an hour, seven of the top 10 India trends were fuelled by wishes pouring in for Prime Minister Modi from different quarters.

At Gurmeet Ram Rahim's ashram

At Gurmeet Ram Rahim's ashram

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

Last September on the eve of the release of Gurmeet Ram Rahim's MSG: The Warrior Lion Heart, Rediff.com's Patcy N and Afsar Dayatar attended a huge concert in Sirsa, Haryana, to promote the film.

Does Yogi want Ravi Kishan elected from Gorakhpur?

Does Yogi want Ravi Kishan elected from Gorakhpur?

Rediff.com12 May 2019

The UP CM didn't deign to attend the actor's nomination.

New medical reports confirm 5 more rapes at Bihar shelter home

New medical reports confirm 5 more rapes at Bihar shelter home

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

The CBI has booked officers and employees of the shelter home.

NRC: Little over 10% of people excluded have applied for inclusion

NRC: Little over 10% of people excluded have applied for inclusion

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

Besides, less than 200 applications have been received by the authorities challenging the inclusion of the names of suspected illegal immigrants in the NRC, a list of Assam's residents, two months after a window was opened for claims and objections.

The actor who became a chowkidar

The actor who became a chowkidar

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

'My fate could have been much worse.'

How the Congress can counter Modi

How the Congress can counter Modi

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

'What the Congress needs now is an ideological and social contrast to the BJP.' 'The Congress stable of princelings cannot do it,' argues Mohan Guruswamy.

In parched Marathwada, farmers want to give Modi another chance

In parched Marathwada, farmers want to give Modi another chance

Rediff.com1 May 2019

Most farmers want to give Modi a second chance. They hope that the BJP loses at least 50 seats, so that it is dependent on its coalition partners who will then keep a check on Modi.

India's 125 cr people have made Nepal's pain their own: Modi

India's 125 cr people have made Nepal's pain their own: Modi

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday appreciated the cooperation of states and the role of the National Disaster Relief Force, media and other agencies in the wake of the devastating quake in Nepal that also hit India.

Uproar over NRC: Opposition wants govt to adopt 'humane approach'

Uproar over NRC: Opposition wants govt to adopt 'humane approach'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

The Trinamool Congress sought complete withdrawal of the NRC, alleging that Indian citizens have also been left out of the final draft.

BHU's double standards

BHU's double standards

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

When a university allows a small group of students to prevent classes being held; when the professor selected to hold those classes gives up and goes back to his hometown; what conclusion can be drawn, asks Jyoti Punwani.

Sonia Gandhi signals to partymen: Congress needs you

Sonia Gandhi signals to partymen: Congress needs you

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

The Congress chief celebrated her 69th birthday like a never-seen-before affair where she engaged with her supporters and was all smiles.

'I did it for Ram, for India, for Ayodhya'

'I did it for Ram, for India, for Ayodhya'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

"I believe that I should have also been listed as an accused by the CBI," says Hazaari Lal, one of the thousand karsewaks, who pulled down the mosque on December 6 1992, a day that shook India.

Salute the Special Forces for the Surgical Strikes!

Salute the Special Forces for the Surgical Strikes!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

'India showcased its ability to launch multiple Special Forces strikes simultaneously across a well defended front.' 'Through these strikes Pakistan was given a glimpse of the full range of India's military capabilities,' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

On 68th birthday, Modi gives pep talk to young school children in Varanasi

On 68th birthday, Modi gives pep talk to young school children in Varanasi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Greetings from all quarters, including his political rivals, poured in on Monday for Prime Minister Narendra Modi who celebrated his 68th birthday in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi.

Mitron... What will Modi promise India in Lucknow?

Mitron... What will Modi promise India in Lucknow?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Narendra Modi is set to address a huge political rally in Lucknow in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh on Monday, January 2. The PM is expected to make some big announcements at the rally, his first after the 50-day deadline on demonetisation curbs expires. Utkarsh Mishra imagines what Modi will say at the rally, dubbed as Lucknow's 'biggest ever.'

'BJP wants to reduce Assamese to a minority'

'BJP wants to reduce Assamese to a minority'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

'The central and Assamese governments want to get 35 lakh to 40 lakh Bangladeshis (Hindus) to come to Assam and make the Assamese people a minority.' 'They want to make Assam a Bengali state.' 'Bengalis by nature are BJP supporters whereas Assamese people don't support the BJP.'

Will Shah step into Modi's shoes?

Will Shah step into Modi's shoes?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

'What are the circumstances at that time? Had you thought Modi will come after Vajpayee?'

In fight for OROP, ex-soldiers launch nationwide protests

In fight for OROP, ex-soldiers launch nationwide protests

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

Thousands of ex-servicemen across the country on Sunday converged at Delhi's Jantar Mantar to protest over the delay in implementation of the 'One Rank, One Pension' scheme.

'Capt Pawan refused injury leave to lead his men in Pampore'

'Capt Pawan refused injury leave to lead his men in Pampore'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

The Indian Army on Monday mourned the demise of two young officers in the ongoing encounter with terrorists at the Entrepreneurship Development Institute in Pampore, Jammu and Kashmir.

'Don't want Assam to become another Kashmir'

'Don't want Assam to become another Kashmir'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

'There is a design of fundamentalists that the north east must become an Islamic country.'

US Surgeon General Vivek H Murthy, India Abroad Person of the Year 2014

US Surgeon General Vivek H Murthy, India Abroad Person of the Year 2014

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

The India Abroad Person of the Year Awards, held at the National Museum of the American Indian in New York City on Friday June 12, honored 14 achievers in seven categories.

India honours its most talented and bravest kids

India honours its most talented and bravest kids

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

With a medal, a commemoration letter and a pat of encouragement on their shoulders, President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday handed the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement to 20 talented and brave children on the occasion of Children's Day.

Petition urging Obama not to meet Modi had 85,000 fake signatures

Petition urging Obama not to meet Modi had 85,000 fake signatures

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

Finding massive irregularity during "standard fraud checks", the White House has removed at least 85,000 signatures from an on-line petition which asked US President Barack Obama to cancel his planned meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi next month.