News for 'Shakti'

MP approves compensation scheme for kin of mob lynching victims

MP approves compensation scheme for kin of mob lynching victims

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

In accordance with Supreme Court directives to the states, the Madhya Pradesh cabinet approved MP Mob Lynching Victim Compensation Scheme 2023, said minister for medical education Vishwas Sarang after the cabinet meeting.

MBA, LLB students among 9 held for drug trafficking in Noida

MBA, LLB students among 9 held for drug trafficking in Noida

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The arrests have been made by officials of Sector 126 police station as part of a crackdown on narcotics ordered by police commissioner Laxmi Singh, deputy commissioner of police (Noida) Harish Chander said.

'PM Modi wants BJP leaders with no spine'

'PM Modi wants BJP leaders with no spine'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

'He only promotes those leaders who will never show any resistance to him in future.'

A day after PM, Mamata meets women from Sandeshkhali

A day after PM, Mamata meets women from Sandeshkhali

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday received wholehearted support from a group of women from the troubled Sandeshkhali area who met her after a Trinamool Congress rally in Kolkata, party sources said.

Shakti Kapoor attacked in a drunken brawl

Shakti Kapoor attacked in a drunken brawl

Rediff.com11 Feb 2004

Shakti Kapoor was beaten up by two friends in Kolkata following an argument.

Dia's ADVICE For Mommies!

Dia's ADVICE For Mommies!

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Diana gets a haircut... Shakti has something to say...Radhika loves her ripped denims...

Seven books on shortlist for Shakti Bhatt Prize

Seven books on shortlist for Shakti Bhatt Prize

Rediff.com31 Jul 2008

The Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize is the only Indian prize that honours a first-time author. The award carries a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh.

2023's Must Watch Web Series

2023's Must Watch Web Series

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 Web series that was worth the viewer's while.

Janhvi Goes Green!

Janhvi Goes Green!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Sunny loves her outfit... Manushi goes to Abu Dhabi... Arjun has a new DP...

India capable of Moon, Mars, Venus travel: ISRO chief

India capable of Moon, Mars, Venus travel: ISRO chief

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

The ISRO chief further said that the ISRO is ready to fulfill the vision put forth by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Sharvari Gets Caught!

Sharvari Gets Caught!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Amruta is in Nashik... Karisma returns to work...Raveena tours Madhya Pradesh...

Tara Looks Flawless

Tara Looks Flawless

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

Kareena and Jeh get a quick pic... Sunny works in Goa... Shriya's ready for Diwali...

Rape-accused Delhi govt officer, wife tried to flee before arrest

Rape-accused Delhi govt officer, wife tried to flee before arrest

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

The accused, an ex-cadre officer, had allegedly raped the girl several times between November 2020 and January 2021. His wife has also been charged with giving the girl medicine to terminate her pregnancy, they said.

Ananya-Vijay Just Wanna Have Fun!

Ananya-Vijay Just Wanna Have Fun!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Manushi goes traditional... Aayush Sharma-Shakti Mohan get romantic... Mrunal-Dulquer twin in black...

After MP, BJP may field Union ministers in Rajasthan poll

After MP, BJP may field Union ministers in Rajasthan poll

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Union minister and the BJP's election in-charge for Rajasthan Pralhad Joshi, co-in-charge Nitin Patel, the party's in-charge for Rajasthan Arun Singh, state president C P Joshi, Union ministers Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Arjun Ram Meghwal and Kailash Chaudhary, Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly Rajendra Rathore, Deputy Leader of Opposition and former state president Satish Poonia and other leaders were present at the meeting, which is likely to continue till late, the sources said.

Cabinet okays 32,500 cr for Railways' multi-tracking projects

Cabinet okays 32,500 cr for Railways' multi-tracking projects

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved seven multi-tracking projects of Indian Railways at an estimated cost of around Rs 32,500 crore, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. The proposed projects, which will be fully funded by the Centre, will help increase the existing line capacity, smoothen train operations, reduce congestion and facilitate ease of travelling and transportation. The projects covering 35 districts in nine states -- Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal -- will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by 2,339 km and provide employment of an estimated 7.06 crore man-days to the people of the states.

PM's Mission Shakti speech didn't violate poll code: EC

PM's Mission Shakti speech didn't violate poll code: EC

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

'He did not seek vote. He did not describe the missile launch as an achievement of the government. He only hailed the scientists. There was no electioneering involved'

Ashok Gehlot: 'Magician' leaves centre stage in Rajasthan

Ashok Gehlot: 'Magician' leaves centre stage in Rajasthan

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

"I sometimes think of leaving it, but the chief minister's post doesn't leave me," Ashok Gehlot famously said earlier this year, in part as a signal to the Congress top brass not to pick someone else for the job if the party wins the assembly polls.

'Smita looked very serene and happy'

'Smita looked very serene and happy'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'She was this untameable stream gushing down from the Himalayas which I had the privilege of having touched in my life before it disappeared into the mountains again.'

'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.'

ISRO is now BJP's 2024 campaign tool: Mahua Moitra

ISRO is now BJP's 2024 campaign tool: Mahua Moitra

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Modi addressed scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation command centre in Bengaluru, who were involved in the Chandrayaan-3 mission and lauded them for their efforts.

Govt nod for Rs 7,800-cr purchase to enhance forces' operational capabilities

Govt nod for Rs 7,800-cr purchase to enhance forces' operational capabilities

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

The defence ministry said the proposals approved by the DAC included one on procurement of 7.62x51 mm light machine gun and another on acquisition of weapons MH-60R helicopters of the Indian Navy.

Major crackdown on Rohingyas, their supporters in Jammu; over 50 detained

Major crackdown on Rohingyas, their supporters in Jammu; over 50 detained

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

He said over 30 people were detained for questioning during searches in 30 Rohingya settlements in Jammu city.

School of Lies Review: It's Complicated

School of Lies Review: It's Complicated

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

After making you uncomfortable, the series ends abruptly, leaving you with a bitter aftertaste of a self-absorbed world that is too eager to move on, notes Divya Nair.

11 Enchanting, Must-Visit Temples

11 Enchanting, Must-Visit Temples

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Steep yourself in the atmosphere of some of most revered Hindu temples in India.

Hanged by a kangaroo court: Mahua Moitra on expulsion

Hanged by a kangaroo court: Mahua Moitra on expulsion

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Moitra said she has been found guilty of breaching a code of ethics that does not exist and that there was no evidence of cash or gift given to her.

Lovely Bride Warina

Lovely Bride Warina

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The actor was a sight to behold.

Why V K Pandian Is So Valuable To Naveen Patnaik

Why V K Pandian Is So Valuable To Naveen Patnaik

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Naveen Patnaik is known as an "absentee landlord" who needs bureaucrats like Pandian to run his government.

6 authors make it to Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize shortlist

6 authors make it to Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize shortlist

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Judges Kamila Shamsie, Rohini Mohan and Margaret Mascarenhas will announce the winner in November.

'Why Worship Modi For Women Reservation Bill?'

'Why Worship Modi For Women Reservation Bill?'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

'This is not about revering women; this is about women entering politics.' 'This is about women having a say in how State policies have to be shaped.'

Merry Christmas Review: Ho, Ho, Whoa!

Merry Christmas Review: Ho, Ho, Whoa!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Merry Christmas has a breathtaking climax that will have you sighing like you've never sighed in a Sriram Raghavan movie before, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Rules for telecom infra roll out in defence area eased

Rules for telecom infra roll out in defence area eased

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

The defence ministry has eased rules for rolling out mobile towers, optical fibre and other telecom infrastructure gears in its area in line with the "Right of Way (RoW)" Rules notified by the Telecom Ministry in 2016. A copy of the new rules uploaded on Gati Shakti Portal on Thursday replaces "shared communication tower and other telecom infrastructure to extend communication network in military station/cantonments" issued in February 2018. As per the new rule, "... any application received for installation of under/overground telecom infrastructure of defence land shall henceforth be processed in accordance with the Indian Telegraph Right of Way Rules 2016 (as amended from time to time) formulated by the Department of Telecommunications" with some additional conditions.

In Karnataka manifesto, Cong promises 'ban' on Bajrang Dal, PFI

In Karnataka manifesto, Cong promises 'ban' on Bajrang Dal, PFI

Rediff.com2 May 2023

In the manifesto for the polls released in Bengaluru by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in the presence of the state unit chief D K Shivakumar and Congress Legislature Party leader Siddaramaiah and others, the party reiterated its five guarantees: Gruha Jyothi, Gruha Lakshmi, Anna Bhagya, Yuva Nidhi and Shakti.

HLL to set up 1,000 i-Shakti kiosks in AP

HLL to set up 1,000 i-Shakti kiosks in AP

Rediff.com3 Nov 2004

Hindustan Lever Ltd, which had launched an Internet-based rural information service i-Shakti in Andhra Pradesh, expects to set up over 1,000 such kiosks by the end of the year in the state.

PowerMin nudges states, gencos to take up insolvent assets

PowerMin nudges states, gencos to take up insolvent assets

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

To tackle increasing demand, the Union Ministry of Power has urged central and state public-sector power-generating companies (gencos) and state power and energy departments to pick projects that are undergoing insolvency proceedings. The power ministry is looking at a quicker turnaround of these stressed power plants and enhancing power supply. Increasing demand is pushing states to scout for more power sources. "It is requested that state-owned gencos may be encouraged to participate in the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) of stressed power assets, which are of strategic and commercial significance to the capacity addition plans of the states concerned.

Chandrayaan's Pragyan rover finds Sulphur on Moon, detects oxygen

Chandrayaan's Pragyan rover finds Sulphur on Moon, detects oxygen

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

The Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscope instrument onboard 'Pragyan' rover of Chandrayaan-3 has 'unambiguously confirmed the presence of sulphur in the lunar surface near south pole, through first-ever in-situ measurements,' ISRO said on Tuesday.