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Cong BIhar manifesto promises 10L jobs, farm loan waiver

Cong BIhar manifesto promises 10L jobs, farm loan waiver

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Referred to as 'Badlav Patr (document of change)', Congress leader Randeep Surjewala and All India Congress Committee's Bihar in-charge Shakti Sinh Gohil presented the manifesto that promises farm loan waiver and 50 percent subsidy in electricity bills to farmers up to 100 units of consumption. The manifesto also promised that it will reject the Centre's farm laws if voted to power.

Modi reveals names of Gaganyan mission astronauts. They are...

Modi reveals names of Gaganyan mission astronauts. They are...

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

The four astronauts are -- Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair, Angad Prathap, Ajit Krishnan, and Shubhanshu Shukla -- Modi said at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) at Thumba near the Kerala state capital.

India's Untold Nepal Stories

India's Untold Nepal Stories

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

In 2017, a retired R&AW officer conveyed that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was keen to get monarchy restored in Nepal and suggested that I support these efforts.

'Govt is wasting time till Model Code of Conduct'

'Govt is wasting time till Model Code of Conduct'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

'They just say we agree to your demands in the meetings, which is lip service. But on the ground they do not implement anything.'

Muzaffarpur case: Main accused in hospital, not jail

Muzaffarpur case: Main accused in hospital, not jail

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Brajesh Thakur, the main accused in the child sexual abuse case, has been resting it out for the past 40 days.

Govt, Oppn spar over who did more for space mission

Govt, Oppn spar over who did more for space mission

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

During the day-long debate, the lines between science and religion often got blurred with many invoking religious texts and the contribution of 'rishi munis' to highlight India's tryst with the extra-terrestrial world.

India's growth journey will shape world's future: Chandrasekaran

India's growth journey will shape world's future: Chandrasekaran

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

India is well positioned to lead the global transitions of digital and artificial intelligence, energy, value supply chains, and the country's growth journey will shape the world's future, B20 India chair N Chandrasekaran said on Friday. In his address to the B20 Summit India 2023, Chandrasekaran, who is also the chairman of Tata Sons, asserted that India stands as a beacon of growth and positively stands out in the global economy, which is facing strong headwinds, tightest rate cycle in decades and record levels of public debt. "The world is currently navigating through three important fundamental transitions.

Kaala Review: Muddled Mess

Kaala Review: Muddled Mess

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The harum-scarum-ness of Kaala is astounding, exclaims Deepa Gahlot.

VIDEO: Youth slaps Haryana CM in full public view, held

VIDEO: Youth slaps Haryana CM in full public view, held

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

A youth slapped Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, who was riding an open jeep, in full public view in Panipat this evening and was taken into custody immediately.

'My father makes sure I stay humble'

'My father makes sure I stay humble'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

'My most real self comes out in front of my father, which means that I fight with him a lot too.'

Havan, multi-faith prayer before Parliament inauguration

Havan, multi-faith prayer before Parliament inauguration

Rediff.com25 May 2023

The ceremony to inaugurate the new Parliament building will begin with an early morning havan and a multi-religion prayer on Sunday followed by a formal opening in the Lok Sabha chamber by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Farmers, students join protesting wrestlers at Delhi's Jantar Mantar

Farmers, students join protesting wrestlers at Delhi's Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com4 May 2023

A large number of people from different walks of life, including farmers from neighbouring states of Delhi and DU students, reached Jantar Mantar on Thursday and expressed solidarity with the wrestlers protesting there demanding the arrest of WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Top Navy commanders in 3-day meet as China nibbles at IOR

Top Navy commanders in 3-day meet as China nibbles at IOR

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The Indian Navy on Monday unveiled a 15-year plan to boost maritime infrastructure even as Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar said the force is working with the Army and the IAF to ensure tri-services jointness and integration to meet future challenges.

DUSU removes busts of Savarkar, others from campus

DUSU removes busts of Savarkar, others from campus

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

The busts of the trio were installed on August 20 by outgoing DUSU president Shakti Singh without taking permission from the varsity authorities. They were removed on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday.

Beating the Retreat ceremony held amid downpour in Delhi

Beating the Retreat ceremony held amid downpour in Delhi

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Rains failed to dampen the spirit of Beating Retreat ceremony held at the historic Vijay Chowk in New Delhi on Sunday as Indian classical tunes played by bands of the armed forces filled the air, marking the end of Republic Day celebrations.

Victory of politics that unites country: Priyanka on Karnataka results

Victory of politics that unites country: Priyanka on Karnataka results

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday hailed the party's performance in the Karnataka assembly polls as the victory of politics that unites the country.

Women's bill: Concerns over uncertainty in implementation

Women's bill: Concerns over uncertainty in implementation

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The passage of the women's reservation bill has ignited hope among stakeholders about attaining gender equality in India's political landscape, especially at the policy-making level, even as some raised concerns over its effectiveness given the uncertainty in the deadline for its implementation.

Sharmila Opens Up About Saif's Painful Divorce

Sharmila Opens Up About Saif's Painful Divorce

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

'It wasn't a happy time for us because Ibrahim was just three and we were very fond of the children. Tiger was really fond of Ibrahim and he would say, "That's a good lad." He didn't get that time with him. So we felt doubly deprived to lose Amrita and lose the two kids.

Delhi bureaucrat arrested for rape of minor, suspended by Kejriwal govt

Delhi bureaucrat arrested for rape of minor, suspended by Kejriwal govt

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

A 51-year-old deputy director in the woman and child development department of the Delhi government and his wife were arrested on Monday in connection with the rape of minor girl, the police said.

Delhi's Chilla border reopens after one farmers' group ends stir

Delhi's Chilla border reopens after one farmers' group ends stir

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

BKU (Bhanu) president Thakur Bhanu Pratap Singh told reporters he was deeply pained by whatever happened during the tractor parade in Delhi on Republic Day.

What you will see at the Republic Day 2023 parade

What you will see at the Republic Day 2023 parade

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The Republic Day parade, which will begin at around 1030 am, will be a unique mix of the country's military prowess and cultural diversity, depicting the country's growing indigenous capabilities, Nari Shakti and emergence of a 'New India'.

Why Everyone Knows Urofi, Ankur Warikoo, Physics Wallah...

Why Everyone Knows Urofi, Ankur Warikoo, Physics Wallah...

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Meet the youngsters who rule India's social media.

Himachal CM Sukhu to expand cabinet, Vikramaditya among new ministers

Himachal CM Sukhu to expand cabinet, Vikramaditya among new ministers

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

The swearing-in ceremony of the new ministers would take place at the Raj Bhavan in Shimla on January 8 at 10 am, the sources said on Saturday.

Ujjain shocker: 12-yr-old raped, left bleeding on street

Ujjain shocker: 12-yr-old raped, left bleeding on street

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

A girl, around 12 years of age, was found bleeding on a street in Ujjain city of Madhya Pradesh, and her medical examination confirmed that she had been raped, police said on Wednesday.

What's Caught Rashmika By Surprise?

What's Caught Rashmika By Surprise?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Tamannaah's in a colourful mood... Akshay leaves for Dubai... Janhvi promotes Good Luck Jerry...

LS passes women's quota bill by 454 vs 2 votes amid demand for OBC quota

LS passes women's quota bill by 454 vs 2 votes amid demand for OBC quota

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

After a spirited eight-hour debate in which 60 members participated, the Lok Sabha passed the Constitution (128th Amendment) Bill, with 454 members voting in favour and two against it.

Who is KISSING Rakhi Sawant?

Who is KISSING Rakhi Sawant?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Bigg Boss 15 contestant and choreographer Nishant Bhat celebrated his birthday by inviting his buddies from the reality show.

Classical ragas, mega drone show at Beating Retreat ceremony

Classical ragas, mega drone show at Beating Retreat ceremony

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

The ceremony will begin with the massed band's "Agniveer" tune which will be followed by the enthralling tunes like "Almora", "Kedar Nath", "Sangam Dur", "Queen of Satpura", "Bhagirathi", "Konkan Sundari" by pipes and drums band, the defence ministry statement said.

Himachal CM Sukhu seeks Rs 2,000 cr interim aid from Centre for relief works

Himachal CM Sukhu seeks Rs 2,000 cr interim aid from Centre for relief works

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

The state has suffered losses of Rs 4,000 crore and the figure is likely to go up as estimates continue to pour in, he said.

Cong seeks sacking of WFI chief, Rahul slams PM

Cong seeks sacking of WFI chief, Rahul slams PM

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The Congress on Thursday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government over a scuffle between the Delhi Police and the wrestlers protesting at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, with Rahul Gandhi condemning such 'shameful' behaviour with sportspersons and alleging the ruling party has 'never shied away' from committing atrocities on the daughters of the country.

New Congress govt in Himachal puts all recruitments on hold

New Congress govt in Himachal puts all recruitments on hold

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

As per the orders issued on Monday by the chief secretary, appointments of all chairman, vice-chairman, and nominated members in boards and corporations, autonomous bodies, cooperative institutions and other committees, including temple committees and urban local bodies be terminated forthwith.

10 Anil Kapoor Must Watch Films On OTT

10 Anil Kapoor Must Watch Films On OTT

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

As we enjoy his thrilling The Night Manager series, Deepa Gahlot looks at 10 Anil Kapoor films on OTT that shows off his versatility and star power.

Pradip Tripathi moves to Cabinet Secretariat as govt effects major bureaucratic rejig

Pradip Tripathi moves to Cabinet Secretariat as govt effects major bureaucratic rejig

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Senior bureaucrat Pradip Kumar Tripathi has been appointed as secretary (coordination) in the Cabinet Secretariat as part of a major bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the Centre on Monday.

Can Cong buck alternating govt trend in Rajasthan?

Can Cong buck alternating govt trend in Rajasthan?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Since 1993, when the BJP came to power after a stint of President's rule, the state has alternated between the Congress and the BJP.

How Do Star Kids Compare With Stars?

How Do Star Kids Compare With Stars?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

With an endless number of star kid debuts in the offing, we thought of looking at how this decade's brigade compares to their mums, dads, uncles or siblings.

PIX: Why did the singers party?

PIX: Why did the singers party?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Musicians gathered to celebrate singer Harshdeep Kaur's birthday.

V P Singh, Bardhan held for defying protest ban

V P Singh, Bardhan held for defying protest ban

Rediff.com17 Aug 2006

Singh has been alleging that the state government had acquired land from farmers for the Reliance Energy power project at dirt cheap prices and is leading a campaign on the issue.

Lalit Modi moves court against his ouster from RCA

Lalit Modi moves court against his ouster from RCA

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

The Lalit Modi faction has moved the Jaipur High Court against BJP leader Amin Pathan and few others, who allegedly removed the former Indian Premier League commissioner from the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) in a coup following a no-confidence motion.

It's Nominations Time!

It's Nominations Time!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Election rallies have been on for weeks, but nothing captures the immediacy of an election like the sight of candidates filing their nomination papers.

Another farmer group ends protest against new laws

Another farmer group ends protest against new laws

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The farmers' union had been camping at the Dalit Prerna Sthal since December 2, demanding withdrawal of the three new farm laws, legalisation of minimum support price (MSP) for crops and implementation of the recommendation of Swaminathan Committee's report.