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What Modi said after meeting Nepal PM Prachanda

What Modi said after meeting Nepal PM Prachanda

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

In his media statement after the meeting, Modi said he and Prachanda have taken many important decisions to make the partnership between the two countries a 'super hit' in the future.

Rajasthan, Andhra, Assam oppose same-sex marriage: Centre tells SC

Rajasthan, Andhra, Assam oppose same-sex marriage: Centre tells SC

Rediff.com10 May 2023

The Centre had, in an affidavit filed in the apex court earlier, said it had issued a letter on April 18 to all states inviting comments and views on the "seminal issue" raised in these petitions.

Kabhi Gorgeous, Kabhi Glamorous Kusha

Kabhi Gorgeous, Kabhi Glamorous Kusha

Rediff.com26 May 2023

How influencer Kusha Kapila fared during her debut Cannes red carpet outing.

SMAT: Railways' Ashutosh breaks Yuvraj's record

SMAT: Railways' Ashutosh breaks Yuvraj's record

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Ashutosh Sharma broke Yuvraj Singh's record by scoring the fastest T20 half-century off 11 balls in Railways' 127-run victory against Arunachal Pradesh.

Amidst turmoil, Manipur nurses cricket dreams

Amidst turmoil, Manipur nurses cricket dreams

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Usually, taking two wickets against a strong North Zone would leave any 17-year-old bowler with a wide smile. But Jotin Singh's smile had a tinge of nervousness.

Telangana Polls: KCR's Affinity With Freebies

Telangana Polls: KCR's Affinity With Freebies

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

The situation raises concerns about whether the promised freebies will once again push the state into a revenue deficit.

Opposition seeks all-party delegation visit to Manipur

Opposition seeks all-party delegation visit to Manipur

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

While the Congress demanded immediate sacking of Chief Minister N Biren Singh, the Samajwadi Party and a few others sought imposition of President's rule in the state that has witnessed sporadic violence in since May 3.

Rajnath performs 'shastra puja' in Arunachal, visits LAC

Rajnath performs 'shastra puja' in Arunachal, visits LAC

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Singh, accompanied by Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande, also carried out a comprehensive review of India's military preparedness along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh and lauded the troops for guarding the border with "unwavering commitment and unparalleled courage."

MPLADS Fund: 14 Assam MPs Get Highest Share

MPLADS Fund: 14 Assam MPs Get Highest Share

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

'The pace of disbursement and project recommendation picks up as the tenure of the House draws near and usually all amount is released.'

Indian Drones Keep Watch On China

Indian Drones Keep Watch On China

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

From Eastern Ladakh to Sikkim, new drone units that can carry out missions for up to 48 hours are begin deployed.

Recipes: Egg Tikka, Kashmiri Mutton Tujj

Recipes: Egg Tikka, Kashmiri Mutton Tujj

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Looking for party starters for New Year?

Dravid interacts with players from North Eastern states

Dravid interacts with players from North Eastern states

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

India head coach Rahul Dravid interacted with cricketers from the North Eastern states at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru on Friday.

Why do the Chinese want a train to Sikkim?

Why do the Chinese want a train to Sikkim?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

China is spending billions of dollars to improve infrastructure in Tibet and other parts of its border with India. Claude Arpi explains why New Delhi can't afford to ignore Beijing's plans.

How dengue in India is linked to climate change

How dengue in India is linked to climate change

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

The transmission of dengue is closely associated with three key factors -- rainfall, humidity and temperature -- that dictate the geographies in which it spreads and the transmission rate of the viral infection caused by the dengue virus (DENV), and transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes.

Territorial Army inducts Mandarin language experts, to be part of border talks

Territorial Army inducts Mandarin language experts, to be part of border talks

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

The batch of five experts will also play a role as interpreters between India and China sides during border personnel meetings, sources said.

Vijay Hazare: J&K shock Delhi; Karthik steers TN to win

Vijay Hazare: J&K shock Delhi; Karthik steers TN to win

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Dinesh Karthik hit a quickfire half-century as Tamil Nadu overcame a jittery start to down Baroda by 38 runs.

SC says it will decide on police chiefs of cities too, 'once and for all'

SC says it will decide on police chiefs of cities too, 'once and for all'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday said it will decide "once and for all" the legal issue of whether the earlier apex court judgment laying down procedures for the appointment of the director general of police (DGP) in states will also be applicable to Delhi and other cities.

Amit Shah to visit village in Arunachal along China border

Amit Shah to visit village in Arunachal along China border

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Arunachal Pradesh on April 10 and 11 where he will launch the 'Vibrant Villages Programme' in Kibithoo, a village along the India-China border.

Is Shivraj Chouhan Going To War?

Is Shivraj Chouhan Going To War?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

Will INDIA's Boycott Change 'Media'?

Will INDIA's Boycott Change 'Media'?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

One hopes, though one is not optimistic, that this action to some extent corrects the lunacy which has infected our national media and has damaged our nation, notes Aakar Patel.

AIFF Polls: Kalyan ahead of Bhutia as football body set to get its first 'Player President'

AIFF Polls: Kalyan ahead of Bhutia as football body set to get its first 'Player President'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Bhaichung Bhutia will have a straight fight with former Mohun Bagan and East Bengal goalkeeper Kalyan Chaubey.

Congress promises nationwide caste census, women's quota asap if voted to power

Congress promises nationwide caste census, women's quota asap if voted to power

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The Congress on Monday promised that a government led by it will conduct a nationwide caste census and implement 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies at the earliest, including adequate representation for women belonging to the OBC community.

Nat'l parties got Rs 15K cr from unknown sources during 2004-21 period: Report

Nat'l parties got Rs 15K cr from unknown sources during 2004-21 period: Report

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

The total income of national and regional parties from unknown sources for 2020-21 stands at Rs 690.67 crore.

4 non-BJP states skip home ministry's 'chintan shivir'

4 non-BJP states skip home ministry's 'chintan shivir'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Non-BJP chief ministers holding the home portfolios are Mamata Banerjee (West Bengal), Nitish Kumar (Bihar), Naveen Patnaik (Odisha) and MK Stalin (Tamil Nadu).

Indian, Chinese troops clash along LAC in Tawang; injuries on both sides

Indian, Chinese troops clash along LAC in Tawang; injuries on both sides

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Sources said the Indian troops resolutely confronted the Chinese PLA soldiers.

Why women's reservation bill is pending for 27 years

Why women's reservation bill is pending for 27 years

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

While the BJP and the Congress have always supported the bill, opposition by other parties and demands from some for quota for backward classes within the women's quota have been key sticking points.

Gautam Adani's wealth up relative to India's GDP

Gautam Adani's wealth up relative to India's GDP

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Amid increasing volatility and recession fears looming over global markets that has led to the decline in wealth of a number of billionaires, Gautam Adani was the only one to buck the trend. The billionaire added $43.3 billion in net worth between Diwali 2021 (November 4) and this year's Diwali (October 24) according to Bloomberg data. He added more wealth than the gross domestic product (GDP)of more than a dozen Indian states.

Aishwarya-Abhishek Turn Sweet 16

Aishwarya-Abhishek Turn Sweet 16

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Sonakshi makes an announcement... Ishaan turns five... Gauahar has a message...

India logs 1,082 fresh Covid cases, 7 deaths; active tally declines

India logs 1,082 fresh Covid cases, 7 deaths; active tally declines

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

The toll due to the viral infection climbed to 5,30,486 with seven fatalities, including two deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

India's unemployment rate rises to 3-month high of 7.8% in March

India's unemployment rate rises to 3-month high of 7.8% in March

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

India's unemployment rose to a three-month high in March to 7.8 per cent as the country's labour markets deteriorated, according to data from the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE). Unemployment rate in the country surged in December 2022 to 8.30 per cent but declined in January to 7.14 per cent. It edged up again in February to 7.45 per cent, the CMIE data released on Saturday showed. During March, the unemployment rate in urban areas was at 8.4 per cent while in the rural areas it was at 7.5 per cent.

Why Bhaichung Bhutia opposes Citizenship Amendment Bill

Why Bhaichung Bhutia opposes Citizenship Amendment Bill

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

'The NRC had an effect on Assam and I think to cover up or make up for that, CAB has been brought in.'

'We crossed over into Pakistan at 2 am'

'We crossed over into Pakistan at 2 am'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'Imagine for a soldier -- first you conquer territory after fighting a fierce battle, suffer casualties and then you are ordered to come back to your side of the International Border in India.'

Mushtaq Ali T20: Shaw hits maiden T20 hundred

Mushtaq Ali T20: Shaw hits maiden T20 hundred

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Ignored for India, Shaw sizzles with 61-ball 134

China Will Never Get Ladakh!

China Will Never Get Ladakh!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

'It is flabbergasting to think that this heavenly region has, for decades, been coveted by India's aggressive neighbours,' says Claude Arpi after a recent visit to Ladakh. 'Wanting to use the newly created infrastructure to defend the borders after the clash of 2020 with China and the resulting standoffs, the home ministry is keen to boost border tourism to show that these areas are controlled by India.'

'Be extremely cautious of Xi Jinping'

'Be extremely cautious of Xi Jinping'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

'We should not allow ourselves to be surprised in any manner in future on the border.'

Ranji: Himachal in command vs Haryana; Vidarbha in control

Ranji: Himachal in command vs Haryana; Vidarbha in control

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

A summary of all the action from Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

India records 54 Covid deaths, over 16,000 new cases

India records 54 Covid deaths, over 16,000 new cases

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

India on Wednesday recorded 16,047 new coronavirus cases and 54 fatalities including six reconciled by Kerala, according to the latest Union health ministry data.

IAF's Deadliest Helicopters!

IAF's Deadliest Helicopters!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

The Prachand Light Combat Helicopter is a huge boost to the IAF's combat prowess.

JD-S, BSP among 7 Opposition parties to join Parliament inauguration

JD-S, BSP among 7 Opposition parties to join Parliament inauguration

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Apart from the 18 members of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), including the Bharatiya Janata Party, seven non-National Democratic Alliance parties will attend the ceremony, going by their stated position on the issue which has snowballed into another political flashpoint between the ruling and opposition camps.

Where Indian Army Scores Over PLA

Where Indian Army Scores Over PLA

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

In the confrontation in Doklam, where Indian and Chinese soldiers were lined up eyeball-to-eyeball, senior Indian commanders recount they could sense the uncertainty in the Chinese. While Indian soldiers had to be restrained from pushing the Chinese troops back, our chief interpreter heard the Chinese officers threatening to open fire on PLA soldiers who wavered or withdrew, reveals Ajai Shukla.