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Anna to launch agitation in support of farmers next month

Anna to launch agitation in support of farmers next month

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

In his letter dated December 28, issued from his native village Ralegan Siddhi of Maharashtra's Ahmednagar district, he said, that he has decided to again sit protest in Delhi from next month.

Sawant to be sworn-in as Goa CM on March 28; Modi, Shah, Nadda to attend

Sawant to be sworn-in as Goa CM on March 28; Modi, Shah, Nadda to attend

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

The swearing-in ceremony of Pramod Sawant as Goa's chief minister will be held on March 28 and prominent Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will attend the event.

Pramod Sawant to continue as Goa CM, leadership issues settled: BJP

Pramod Sawant to continue as Goa CM, leadership issues settled: BJP

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Desai's comments came amidst speculation doing the rounds in the political circles that Sawant will again be the chief minister of Goa.

Want Deepika Padukone to play me in biopic: Sania Mirza

Want Deepika Padukone to play me in biopic: Sania Mirza

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

India's tennis star Sania Mirza says she does not want a biopic made on her life but if something like this ever happens, she would like Deepika Padukone to play her on-screen.

Centre spent Rs 7.95 cr on campaign to promote farm laws

Centre spent Rs 7.95 cr on campaign to promote farm laws

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

The Agriculture Ministry has incurred an expenditure of Rs 67,99,750 on production of three promotional and two educational films on the farm laws for its wider publicity through electronic media, social media and webinars.

Indian shooters sizzle, record best-ever medals haul at Asian Games

Indian shooters sizzle, record best-ever medals haul at Asian Games

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Palak, Esha gold-silver feat makes it a historic day for India

Agriculture minister meets Shah after farmers reject govt's proposal

Agriculture minister meets Shah after farmers reject govt's proposal

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

The government, in its proposal circulated among the leaders on Wednesday, offered to amend 7-8 issues, including providing a written assurance of minimum support price.

Indian shooters eye Olympic glory

Indian shooters eye Olympic glory

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

All of the 15 shooters are capable of winning medals, but few are seen as sure shot to secure podium finishes

Another AAP MLA lands in fake degree row

Another AAP MLA lands in fake degree row

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

The development comes less than a month after another AAP MLA Jitender Singh Tomar was arrested and had to resign as law minister over charge of having fake degrees.

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Monday, August 2

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Monday, August 2

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

A summary of the country's athletes' showing at the Tokyo Games on Monday, August 2.

Why Did Shah-Nadda Meet Veep?

Why Did Shah-Nadda Meet Veep?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Monday and Tuesday.

Ajit Jogi files defamation case against MP BJP chief

Ajit Jogi files defamation case against MP BJP chief

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Congress leader Ajit Jogi has filed a defamation case against Madhya Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party unit president Narendra Singh Tomar after the latter alleged that the former Chhattisgarh chief minister was involved in the conspiracy behind the fatal Naxal attack on Congress leaders in Bastar.

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

Farmers ready to talk, but no change in demands: Tikait

Farmers ready to talk, but no change in demands: Tikait

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

'The demands are also the same -- all three 'black' farm laws should be repealed, a new law made to ensure MSP (minimum support price) for crops'

Paris 2024: Can India Surpass Tokyo Record?

Paris 2024: Can India Surpass Tokyo Record?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Meet India's top athletes at Olympics 2024.

Wrestlers' sexual harassment case: WFI ex-chief Brij Bhushan granted bail

Wrestlers' sexual harassment case: WFI ex-chief Brij Bhushan granted bail

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

A Delhi court on Thursday granted regular bail to outgoing WFI chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a case of sexual harassment of women wrestlers.

Freebies, pre-poll guarantees galore as BJP, Congress woo MP voters

Freebies, pre-poll guarantees galore as BJP, Congress woo MP voters

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

A fierce competition among parties to offer freebies and guarantees, a scramble for tribal, OBC, women votes and a touch of Hindutva -- all have combined to make the Madhya Pradesh assembly polls a high-stakes battle with main rivals BJP and the Congress pulling out all the stops to gain power.

Shivraj's rule ends, Mohan Yadav is picked as MP CM

Shivraj's rule ends, Mohan Yadav is picked as MP CM

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Springing a surprise, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday picked Mohan Yadav, a leader of Other Backward Classes (OBC) and a three-time MLA, as the next chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, state party president VD Sharma said.

From Real To Reel: Bollywood's Fav Stories of 2013

From Real To Reel: Bollywood's Fav Stories of 2013

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

With films like No One Killed Jessica, Dirty Picture and Paan Singh Tomar garnering critical acclaim and box office success, more filmmakers are taking up real life stories and adapting them for screen.

Don't make farmers' stir another Shaheen Bagh: BJP in RS

Don't make farmers' stir another Shaheen Bagh: BJP in RS

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Moving the Motion of Thanks to the President's address in the upper house, BJP member Bhubaneswar Kalita said the government respects farmers. He said the government has given new rights to farmers through these new farm laws and none of their rights or facilities have been taken away.

Brij Bhushan to convene meeting on July 30 ahead of WFI elections

Brij Bhushan to convene meeting on July 30 ahead of WFI elections

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Outgoing WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has convened a meeting on Sunday to nominate his panel, which will contest the upcoming WFI elections to elect the new office-bearers.

Productivity of Lok Sabha in Winter Session 47%, Rajya Sabha 27%

Productivity of Lok Sabha in Winter Session 47%, Rajya Sabha 27%

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

According to data collated by think-tank PRS Legislative Research, productivity of Parliament during the session was the 'third lowest' in the 16th Lok Sabha.

Tough test for BJP, Cong: Stage set for poll results in 4 states

Tough test for BJP, Cong: Stage set for poll results in 4 states

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Counting of votes will be held on Sunday in assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Telangana in what is seen as a semi-final contest ahead of the general elections in less than six months.

When Irrfan, Salman, Alia took us by SURPRISE!

When Irrfan, Salman, Alia took us by SURPRISE!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Irrfan Khan has surprised everyone by showing off his dance moves in a new commercial.

Smriti Irani gets I&B ministry after Naidu resigns

Smriti Irani gets I&B ministry after Naidu resigns

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

The move comes after Union minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday resigned after he was chosen as the National Democratic Alliance's candidate for the vice presidential election.

200 farmers to protest near Parliament from July 22: Tikait

200 farmers to protest near Parliament from July 22: Tikait

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Tikait said the farmers are ready to talk with the government on the farm laws but made it clear that the discussions should be held without conditions.

Govt-farmers to hold 9th round of talks on Friday

Govt-farmers to hold 9th round of talks on Friday

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The government's ninth round of negotiations with protesting farmer unions will take place as scheduled on Friday and the Centre is hopeful of positive discussions, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said on Thursday.

BJP, Congress In Freebies Race In MP

BJP, Congress In Freebies Race In MP

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

'Elections in Madhya Pradesh have so far largely avoided freebies.' 'But this time both the Congress and BJP are making such announcements.'

Shivraj 'mama' emerges as hero of BJP victory in MP

Shivraj 'mama' emerges as hero of BJP victory in MP

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

The longest-serving Bharatiya Janata Party chief minister and popularly known as mama (maternal uncle) and 'paon-paon wale bhaiya' (foot soldier), Shivraj Singh Chouhan has emerged as the hero of his party's stunning victory in the state assembly elections.

NRAI announces Indian shooting team for Tokyo Olympics

NRAI announces Indian shooting team for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

World No 1 Elavenil Valarivan was on Sunday included in a 15-member Indian shooting contingent for the Tokyo Olympics at the expense of quota winner Chinki Yadav, who had claimed a gold in the Delhi World Cup last month.

Govt-farmers meet ends; next round of talks likely on Jan 15

Govt-farmers meet ends; next round of talks likely on Jan 15

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Sticking to their key demand of the repeal of three farm laws to end their protest, farmer leaders on Friday told the government their 'ghar wapsi' can happen only after 'law wapsi' but the Centre insisted talks must be limited to contentious clauses and ruled out a complete withdrawal of Acts.

Maha to amend agri law to protect farmers' interests: Minister

Maha to amend agri law to protect farmers' interests: Minister

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

The Maharashtra government will amend its agriculture law to protect farmers and Agriculture Produce Marketing Committees (APMCs) as the three central farm laws are not in the interest of agriculturists, state Revenue Minister Balasaheb Thorat said.

Meet team Narendra Modi 2.0

Meet team Narendra Modi 2.0

Rediff.com30 May 2019

The new Council of Ministers comprises of 25 Cabinet ministers, nine Ministers of State (Independent Charge) and 24 Ministers of State (MoSes).

BJP's UP agenda: Ram Mandir YES, Muslim quota NO

BJP's UP agenda: Ram Mandir YES, Muslim quota NO

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

Promising sops for every section of society in its manifesto for Uttar Pradesh assembly polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday opposed 4.5 per cent reservation to minorities from the 27 per cent quota of backward classes even as it said it was committed to the construction of a Ram Temple at Ayodhya.

Modi launches 35 crop varieties to address malnutrition

Modi launches 35 crop varieties to address malnutrition

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched 35 crop varieties with special traits -- developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) -- to address the twin challenges of climate change and malnutrition. The new crop varieties were dedicated to the nation through a video conference organised at all ICAR institutes, state and central agricultural universities and Krishi Vighyan Kendra. According to the PMO, 35 crop varieties with special traits like climate resilience and higher nutrient-content have been developed in 2021.

'In our film industry, the weakest aspect is acting'

'In our film industry, the weakest aspect is acting'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Tigmanshu Dhulia talks about his struggling years in the industry, why a trained actor like him preferred directing, and why he named his dog Action!

BJP plans mega exercise to reach out to farmers

BJP plans mega exercise to reach out to farmers

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has held a series of meetings with MPs and Union ministers from Punjab and Haryana and surrounding states, and virtual interactions with state agricultural ministers of all BJP-led National Democratic Alliance ruled states where he briefed them about the merits of the two bills, the sources said.

Yogi's Yuva Vahini thrashes couple on suspicion of 'love jihad'

Yogi's Yuva Vahini thrashes couple on suspicion of 'love jihad'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

The activists told police that the two were allegedly found in an objectionable position.

Boxing Nationals: Deepak eases into second round

Boxing Nationals: Deepak eases into second round

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

International-medallist Deepak Kumar (51kg) led the show as Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) boxers produced an impressive all-win performance on the second day of the men's National Championships at the Inspire Institute of Sports in Bellary on Thursday.

Directors' Movie Picks for 2013

Directors' Movie Picks for 2013

Rediff.com1 Jan 2013

Directors Tigamnshu Dhulia and Habib Faisal and film critic Anuapama Chopra list their picks of 2013.