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Rahul Ready To Plough For Kinder Bharat

Rahul Ready To Plough For Kinder Bharat

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

What were our political leaders up to on the weekend?

Hijab row: Udupi college reopens amid heavy security

Hijab row: Udupi college reopens amid heavy security

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

The college reopened as practical examinations are scheduled to be held for pre-university (PU) students. For the PU section, only students appearing for the examination are being allowed entry into the college premises.

New 5-judge SC bench to hear Article 370 petitions after Dussehra

New 5-judge SC bench to hear Article 370 petitions after Dussehra

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

The apex court will have to re-constitute a five-judge bench to hear the pleas after Dussehra vacation as the ex-CJI Ramana and Justice R Subhash Reddy, who were part of the five-judge bench which had heard the pleas, have retired.

PHOTOS: India gets ready for I-Day

PHOTOS: India gets ready for I-Day

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Here's what to expect at this year's Independence Day in different parts of the country.

Govt cannot keep returning judgeship proposals, says SC collegium

Govt cannot keep returning judgeship proposals, says SC collegium

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court collegium has for the second time reiterated the names of two advocates -- Amitesh Banerjee and Sakya Sen -- for appointment as judges of the Calcutta high court "expeditiously", saying it was not open for the government to repeatedly send back the same proposal.

Power supply hit across UP as employees go on strike

Power supply hit across UP as employees go on strike

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Power Minister A K Sharma blamed the 72-hour strike that began at 10 pm on Thursday on some 'irresponsible' leaders of the electricity department and said it was not in the interest of the employees.

Udupi students say they will not go to college without hijab

Udupi students say they will not go to college without hijab

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Will not go to college without hijab: Udupi students

When Ajay Devgn Met President Murmu

When Ajay Devgn Met President Murmu

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

The 68th National Film Awards saw actors from across India get together for the prestigious ceremony in New Delhi.

Monkeypox outbreak: Govt alerts agencies, asks them to keep vigil

Monkeypox outbreak: Govt alerts agencies, asks them to keep vigil

Rediff.com20 May 2022

The Union health ministry has also directed airport and port health officers to be vigilant, they said.

Jacqueline Fernandez gets bail in money laundering case

Jacqueline Fernandez gets bail in money laundering case

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

A Delhi court on Tuesday granted bail to actor Jacqueline Fernandez in a Rs 200 crore money laundering case involving alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekar.

Pilot killed as Army chopper crash-lands in J-K's Kathua

Pilot killed as Army chopper crash-lands in J-K's Kathua

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

The chopper, which was coming from Pathankot, was forced to make a crash-landing in an Army area in the Lakhanpur belt of the district, Senior Superintendent of Police, Kathua Shailendra Mishra told PTI.

Despite Q2 GDP slowing to 6.3% India remains fastest growing economy

Despite Q2 GDP slowing to 6.3% India remains fastest growing economy

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

India's economy grew by 6.3 per cent in the second quarter of the current fiscal, official data released on Wednesday showed.

'The world of music lost its mother'

'The world of music lost its mother'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

'Lata didi's voice was as pure as a bell that rings in a temple.'

After acrimonious campaign, Karnataka to vote on Wednesday

After acrimonious campaign, Karnataka to vote on Wednesday

Rediff.com9 May 2023

While the ruling BJP, riding on the Modi juggernaut, wants to break the 38-year jinx and retain its southern citadel, the Congress is seeking to wrest power to give the party much-needed elbow room and momentum to position itself as the main opposition player in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Let's Not Forget Father Stan Swamy!

Let's Not Forget Father Stan Swamy!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

The tributes to Fr Stan by his associates and his co-accused (which were read out) provided a clue to why his death continues to touch so many.

Deadlock over Karnataka CM remains; Sidda, DKS meet party brass through the day

Deadlock over Karnataka CM remains; Sidda, DKS meet party brass through the day

Rediff.com18 May 2023

A new cabinet in the state will be in place in the next 48-72 hours.

Opposition leaders shine at Kumaraswamy's swearing-in ceremony

Opposition leaders shine at Kumaraswamy's swearing-in ceremony

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Janata Dal-Secular's H D Kumaraswamy on Wednesday took the oath of office at a mega-gathering, attended by Congress president Rahul Gandhi, his mother Sonia and strong regional leaders like Mamata Banerjee, Mayawati and Sharad Pawar. The event was planned in such a way that it would serve as a giant display of opposition unity against the Bharatiya Janata Party. Is the BJP watching?

Menstrual leave policy decision, says SC, tells petitioner to approach govt

Menstrual leave policy decision, says SC, tells petitioner to approach govt

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a PIL seeking a direction to all the states to frame rules for menstrual pain leave for female students and working women at their respective workplace, observing that the issue falls under the policy domain of the government.

SC refuses urgent hearing on pleas against Karnataka HC hijab verdict

SC refuses urgent hearing on pleas against Karnataka HC hijab verdict

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justice Krishna Murari denied the request of senior advocate Devadatt Kamat who mentioned the matter seeking urgent listing saying that examinations are going on.

Grp Cpt Varun's body taken to Bhopal, last rites on Friday

Grp Cpt Varun's body taken to Bhopal, last rites on Friday

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

After the guard of honour, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, military and other officials paid floral tributes to the decorated air warrior.

Congress Challenge: Keep Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar Happy

Congress Challenge: Keep Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar Happy

Rediff.com18 May 2023

There are lessons for the Congress to learn from the Karnataka elections of how burying the hatchet among top leaders and not washing dirty linen in public can help, says Ramesh Menon.

Bobby to Amar Akbar Antony: Super Rishi songs

Bobby to Amar Akbar Antony: Super Rishi songs

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Sukanya Verma salutes most beloved Rishi Kapoor melodies.

Aatmanirbharta At Aero India 2023

Aatmanirbharta At Aero India 2023

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The real value of the Tejas Mark 1 is the role it will now play in the development of India's next generation of fighter aircraft that will be more technologically advanced and lethal.

Black ink, violence cannot suppress farmers' voices, says Tikait

Black ink, violence cannot suppress farmers' voices, says Tikait

Rediff.com31 May 2022

The "black ink and the deadly attack" cannot suppress the voices of farmers and labourers, Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait said after ink was thrown on him in Bengaluru.

Difficult to bring back Naveen's body amid bombing in Ukraine: Bommai

Difficult to bring back Naveen's body amid bombing in Ukraine: Bommai

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

The chief minister, who met the bereaved family of the medical student Naveen Ranebennur, handed over a cheque for Rs 25 lakh as compensation and assured his brother of a job.

Pyaar Fundas, Bollywood Style

Pyaar Fundas, Bollywood Style

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

From aadmi to andas, Bollywood songs dispense gyaan for every occasion. But nothing beats its obsession with pyaar.

Without naming Agnipath, PM says reforms hurt temporarily

Without naming Agnipath, PM says reforms hurt temporarily

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

He observed that the 21st century India belongs to wealth and job creators and innovators, who are the country's true strength.

Karnataka HC reserves order in hijab case

Karnataka HC reserves order in hijab case

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The Bench, constituted on February 9 and comprising the Chief Justice, Justice Krishna S Dixit and Justice Jaibunnisa M Khazi, heard on a day-to-day basis over the last two weeks a batch of petitions filed by some girls seeking permission to wear the hijab in educational institutions where a uniform has been prescribed.

'One nation, one election is a very funny suggestion'

'One nation, one election is a very funny suggestion'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

'This means the remedy will be worse than the disease. The thing which you want to avoid will happen.'

Hijab row: 60 students return home from Udupi college

Hijab row: 60 students return home from Udupi college

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Though the Muslim girl students argued with the authorities saying the chief minister has clarified that uniforms are not mandatory in degree colleges, the authorities said it is the college development committee that fixed the rules.

Karnataka sees 72% voter turnout; results on May 13

Karnataka sees 72% voter turnout; results on May 13

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Voting came to an end for the Karnataka assembly elections on Wednesday at 6 pm with data showing a voter turnout of 65.69 per cent an hour ago.

The Top 10 Spy Thrillers On OTT

The Top 10 Spy Thrillers On OTT

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

As the second season of The Night Manager hits the OTT screen, Deepa Gahlot looks back at the top spy thrillers on streaming platforms.

Hijab row: K'taka extends holiday for PU colleges till Feb 15

Hijab row: K'taka extends holiday for PU colleges till Feb 15

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

The government has already ordered closure of the degree and diploma colleges till February 16.

Cong MP raises Karnataka hijab controversy in Lok Sabha

Cong MP raises Karnataka hijab controversy in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

"Girls are sitting outside classrooms and demanding their fundamental rights. The hijab is a part of their cultural and religious identity of these girls. It is like the mangalsutra for Hindus, crucifix for the Christians and turbans for the Sikhs," Prathapan said during Zero Hour.

Why Is The Congress Afraid?

Why Is The Congress Afraid?

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Why weren't the chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Kerala, Maharashtra and Telangana -- all of which have borders with Karnataka -- not invited to Saturday's swearing-in ceremony, asks Shyam G Menon.

Media must be vigilant, point out govt's shortcomings: Manmohan Singh

Media must be vigilant, point out govt's shortcomings: Manmohan Singh

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said the media needs to remain vigilant and flag shortcomings of the government with a view to improve the effectiveness of governance.

5 Romantic Rain Songs

5 Romantic Rain Songs

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

With the monsoon sweeping across many parts of India, Subhash K Jha picks 5 of his favourite romantic rain songs.

Precautionary dose will be same as first 2 shots: Govt

Precautionary dose will be same as first 2 shots: Govt

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Under the National COVID-19 Vaccination Programme, more than 148 crore vaccine doses have been successfully administered.

As hijab row resurfaces, Bommai urges everyone to follow HC order

As hijab row resurfaces, Bommai urges everyone to follow HC order

Rediff.com28 May 2022

Stating that the issue has been closed after the syndicate meeting at Mangalore University, he asked students to focus on education instead of getting into such issues.

Central teams deployed in 10 states reporting high Omicron cases

Central teams deployed in 10 states reporting high Omicron cases

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

As per the document, these 10 states are Kerala, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Mizoram, Karnataka, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Punjab.