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India eyeing Ukraine, Russia's wheat market share in 30 countries

India eyeing Ukraine, Russia's wheat market share in 30 countries

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

A decision to tap the 30 countries for exporting wheat was taken at a meeting of the commerce ministry on Thursday.

Poll diary: No time for food on the campaign trail!

Poll diary: No time for food on the campaign trail!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Life on the election campaign trail can be hard!

AAP questions MP CM holding two bungalows in Bhopal

AAP questions MP CM holding two bungalows in Bhopal

Rediff.com5 Jan 2014

Questioning Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for holding two bungalows in the state capital, Aam Aadmi Party workers tried to stage a protest in front of one of the accommodations but were prevented by the police.

IPS officer's killing: CBI registers case

IPS officer's killing: CBI registers case

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case against unknown persons in the alleged murder of IPS officer Narendra Kumar Singh who was mowed down by a tractor trolley purportedly owned by illegal sand mafia in Morena district of Madhya Pradesh on March 8.

Team Anna seeks justice for slain IPS officer

Team Anna seeks justice for slain IPS officer

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

Team Anna will launch a three-day fast in Bhopal demanding justice for IPS officer Narender Kumar, who was killed by the mining mafia, and passing of a strong law to protect whistle blowers.

50 Dalit families in MP seek CM's nod for euthanasia

50 Dalit families in MP seek CM's nod for euthanasia

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

However, district authorities denied receiving any such complaint and said a case in this regard was being being heard in court.

Heavy rains in Madhya Pradesh; 11 killed

Heavy rains in Madhya Pradesh; 11 killed

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

A total of 11 persons have lost their lives following heavy rains in seven districts of Madhya Pradesh in the last five days, state Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said in Bhopal on Monday.

'Students from the south will be forced to study in Hindi'

'Students from the south will be forced to study in Hindi'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

'They have brought out a provision whereby the medium of education in the Hindi speaking states will be Hindi even in higher education institutions like IIT, IIM, etc.' 'Think about the students from the south who get admission in the IITs in Kanpur or Delhi or the IIMs in various places.'

MP CM writes to PM over Bundelkhand

MP CM writes to PM over Bundelkhand

Rediff.com1 Aug 2009

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has written to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, opposing the initiation of the Central government to set up a separate Bundelkhand Development Authority.Earlier, Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi had demanded the creation of such an authority for the development of Bundelkhand, which spreads across parts of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh and is an extremely backward region.

'Sachin should shun IPL to get Bharat Ratna'

'Sachin should shun IPL to get Bharat Ratna'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has said that master batsman Sachin Tendulkar should not play in the Indian Premier League if his name was under consideration for the country's highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna and blamed the IPL for 'ruining' the sport.

Muted Raksha Bandhan celebrations amid COVID pandemic

Muted Raksha Bandhan celebrations amid COVID pandemic

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Raksha Bandhan festivities were little subdued this year owing to the coronavirus pandemic, with siblings having to rely on technology to wish each other.

Bhopal case: Former DGP removed from govt post

Bhopal case: Former DGP removed from govt post

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

The Madhya Pradesh government on Tuesday removed former Director General of Police (DGP) Swaraj Puri, who had played a key role in the release of the former Union Carbide chief Warren Anderson, from the state-run Narmada Valley Development Authority (NVDA).

Gujarat: AAP upbeat after Delhi win, but it's BJP's election to lose

Gujarat: AAP upbeat after Delhi win, but it's BJP's election to lose

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

It was a high-stakes three-cornered fight between the BJP, Congress and Aam Aadmi Party.

MP CM's cabinet colleague urges people to add fish in diet

MP CM's cabinet colleague urges people to add fish in diet

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

"Fish is a good source of protein and it can overcome malnutrition in areas where fish is available in abundance," she said.

Leaders across party lines wish speedy recovery to Shah

Leaders across party lines wish speedy recovery to Shah

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

Shah, 55, stated on Twitter that he has tested positive for the infection and is getting admitted to a hospital on the advice of doctors.

'You get into trouble if you invite Rahul Gandhi'

'You get into trouble if you invite Rahul Gandhi'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday virtually dislodged Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya vice-chancellor Ajit Singh Sehrawat in Indore for inviting Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi to address students on January 19 in an 'apolitical' function.

'State interference forced me to quit'

'State interference forced me to quit'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday virtually dislodged Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya vice-chancellor Ajit Singh Sehrawat in Indore for inviting Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi to address students on January 19 in an 'apolitical' function.

MP cops accused of beating protesting farmers, probe ordered

MP cops accused of beating protesting farmers, probe ordered

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

The Congress also accused the Madhya Pradesh government of suppressing the voice of farmers.

Phase 1 of mega Gujarat battle tomorrow; Rivaba Jadeja, AAP chief in fray

Phase 1 of mega Gujarat battle tomorrow; Rivaba Jadeja, AAP chief in fray

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Voting will be held on Thursday for the first phase of Gujarat Assembly elections in 89 seats spread across 19 districts in Saurashtra-Kutch and southern parts of the state where 788 candidates are in the fray.

Cong targets Union Minister Pradhan,RSS leaders in Vyapam scam

Cong targets Union Minister Pradhan,RSS leaders in Vyapam scam

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The party insisted that a fair probe was not possible without removal of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and alleged that he had protected the guilty.

Dalit couple beaten up in MP: 6 cops suspended

Dalit couple beaten up in MP: 6 cops suspended

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Taking the matter seriously, the Bharatiya Janata Party government on Wednesday night transferred collector S Vishwnathan, SP Nayak and IG Rajababu Singh.

Relief for MP CM in 'anti-Bihari' remark case

Relief for MP CM in 'anti-Bihari' remark case

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

In a major reprieve to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the Patna high court on Monday stayed the proceedings against him in a subordinate court charging him with "making anti-Bihari statement".

Vyapam scam: CM won't resign, SC to take call on CBI probe

Vyapam scam: CM won't resign, SC to take call on CBI probe

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

The onus for ordering a CBI probe into the Vyapam scam now rests with Supreme Court after the Madhya Pradesh high court on Wednesday deferred hearing on a state government's plea for an inquiry by the central agency, saying the apex court would hear similar petitions on Thursday.

Bhaiyyu Maharaj, model-turned-guru, who enjoyed large following among politicians

Bhaiyyu Maharaj, model-turned-guru, who enjoyed large following among politicians

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Narendra Modi, Vilasrao Deshmukh, Pratibha Patil, Uddhav and Raj Thackeray, Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle took blessings of him.

MP govt blames 'ghosts' for farmer suicides in MP

MP govt blames 'ghosts' for farmer suicides in MP

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

It, however, made it clear that this was as per the account of the relatives of the deceased.

Medha Patkar, others on hunger strike in MP removed from protest site

Medha Patkar, others on hunger strike in MP removed from protest site

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

All of them, including Patkar, were taken to hospitals by the administration, police said.

Why BJP is divided over taking back Uma Bharti

Why BJP is divided over taking back Uma Bharti

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday appeared divided over taking back Uma Bharti with a section feeling she is unpredictable and will prove to be a liability while some others held that she will be useful for strengthening the party, particularly in Uttar Pradesh.

Modi has no vision, only knows how to abuse: Digvijay

Modi has no vision, only knows how to abuse: Digvijay

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

As Narendra Modi hits the campaign trail in Madhya Pradesh, Congress leader Digvijay Singh trained his guns on him, saying the BJP's prime ministerial candidate will not have an impact as he has no vision for the country and "only knows how to abuse".

Rahul Gandhi is state guest , says MP CM

Rahul Gandhi is state guest , says MP CM

Rediff.com3 Oct 2010

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, said here today that Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi would be accorded the status of a state guest during his three-day visit starting on October 4.

Bhupendra Patel takes over as 17th Gujarat CM

Bhupendra Patel takes over as 17th Gujarat CM

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and chief ministers of some BJP-ruled states were among those present at the Raj Bhavan ceremony.

Vyapam scam: 'People will continue to die'

Vyapam scam: 'People will continue to die'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

'The big fish are still out there and people will continue to die till they are brought to justice.'

Videocon to invest Rs 10k cr in Madhya Pradesh

Videocon to invest Rs 10k cr in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Consumer electronics and home appliances company Videocon, plans to invest a sum of Rs 10,000 crore (Rs 100 billion) in Madhya Pradesh for setting up a power plant, television manufacturing unit and for building a hospital, a top company official has said.

MP minister quits after row over youth's killing

MP minister quits after row over youth's killing

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

Madhya Pradesh Health Minister Anoop Mishra, who resigned in the wake of allegations that some of his close relatives were involved in the killing of a youth over a land dispute, on Friday said he quit the State Council of Ministers to seek justice and ensure that his family gets it.

How the Centre plans to check the Maoists

How the Centre plans to check the Maoists

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

Intensifying operations against the Naxals and chocking the flow of funds to them were the two key issues discussed at a high-level meeting chaired by Union home mAmit Shah and attended by six chief ministers and top officials of four other states here on Sunday, sources said.

Jobs for locals have remained on paper

Jobs for locals have remained on paper

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

While the Constitution makes everyone in India eligible to work anywhere in the country, states have used legal loopholes to frame laws.

Cong's Karti Chidambaram, Left's Mohammed Salim test positive

Cong's Karti Chidambaram, Left's Mohammed Salim test positive

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram and Communist Party of India-Marxist politburo member Mohammed Salim were among the prominent politicians who tested positive for COVID-19 as a rapid spike in cases took the tally in the country to over 18 lakh on Monday.

Amid chants of 'Jai Shri Ram', MP passes law against 'love jihad'

Amid chants of 'Jai Shri Ram', MP passes law against 'love jihad'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

The Madhya Pradesh Assembly on Monday passed a bill that penalises religious conversion through marriage or any other fraudulent means and provides for a prison sentence of up to 10 years.

Vivek Oberoi in BJP star campaigner list for Gujarat

Vivek Oberoi in BJP star campaigner list for Gujarat

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

Oberoi is playing the role of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a biopic.

Swaraj file nomination from Vidisha; hopes for a big win

Swaraj file nomination from Vidisha; hopes for a big win

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Sitting Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Sushma Swaraj on Friday filed her nomination papers from Vidisha and expressed confidence about increasing her victory margin.

Modi sarkar's plan to overcome Lalitgate, Vyapam storm

Modi sarkar's plan to overcome Lalitgate, Vyapam storm

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Never back down! The government has decided to battle out the controversies in Parliament and a conscious decision was taken not to shorten the monsoon session, say sources