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Ludhiana blast: Dead man was Punjab cop, say sources

Ludhiana blast: Dead man was Punjab cop, say sources

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

The SIM card of the deceased is believed to have helped identify him.

Dadri killing: BJP MLA questions arrests, says SP appeasing minority

Dadri killing: BJP MLA questions arrests, says SP appeasing minority

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

Stirring the political cauldron, controversial BJP MLA Sangeet Som on Sunday visted Dadri where he attacked Samajwadi Party government, alleging it was appeasing the minority community and innocent people were being framed for lynching of a man over beef eating rumour.

What does the Taj Mahal mean to you? Tell us

What does the Taj Mahal mean to you? Tell us

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Dear readers, share your pics of Taj Mahal in Agra and tells us what the monument means to you.

UP riots: 2nd BJP MLA booked under National Security Act

UP riots: 2nd BJP MLA booked under National Security Act

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party member of Legislative Assembly Suresh Rana, who was arrested for his alleged role in fanning communal violence in Muzaffarnagar, was booked on Thursday under the National Security Act.

BJP Punjab manifesto: 75% quota for locals in govt jobs

BJP Punjab manifesto: 75% quota for locals in govt jobs

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance released its manifesto for the February 20 Punjab polls on Saturday, promising a slew of sops for various sections, including 75 per cent reservation in all government jobs for youngsters from the state, an unemployment allowance, 35 per cent reservation for women in government jobs and massive infrastructure development.

'V P Singh is needlessly maligned'

'V P Singh is needlessly maligned'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

'As his close associate Som Pal told me, "Mandal was never V P Singh's brainchild. It was a Janata Party commitment he inherited".' 'He would have done it anyway at some point, but the specific timing of his decision was dictated entirely by political exigency -- his government was threatened.' 'It also turned out to be a game changer in Indian politics.'

Mango Salads for Mom

Mango Salads for Mom

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Looking for an easy mango salad recipe for Mother's Day?

Taj Mahal was made by blood and sweat of Bharat Mata's sons: Yogi

Taj Mahal was made by blood and sweat of Bharat Mata's sons: Yogi

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

UP CM said 'it does not matter who built it and for what reason; it was built by blood and sweat of Indian labourers'.

Farmers' protest 'limited to one state': Tomar

Farmers' protest 'limited to one state': Tomar

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

The minister noted that while there is an agitation going on one side, there are also lakhs of farmers coming in support of these laws.

Talks between Amit Shah, farmers fail to make breakthrough

Talks between Amit Shah, farmers fail to make breakthrough

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Some leaders also threatened that they will boycott the scheduled sixth round of talks with the government on Wednesday at Vigyan Bhawan, while others said their next course of action will depend on what amendments the government assures in writing, which they claimed was promised by Shah in Tuesday's meeting.

BJP to honour MLAs named in Muzaffarnagar riots case

BJP to honour MLAs named in Muzaffarnagar riots case

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

A controversy has been sparked with the Bharatiya Janata Party deciding to felicitate its MLAs Sangeet Som and Suresh Rana, accused of inciting communal violence in Muzaffarnagar, at Narendra Modi's rally in Agra on Thursday.

Farmers say no to govt food, bring own lunch during talks

Farmers say no to govt food, bring own lunch during talks

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'How can we have lunch offered by the government when our fellow farmers are sitting on roads'

Protests enter 8th day; farmers to meet agriculture minister

Protests enter 8th day; farmers to meet agriculture minister

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

A delegation of farmers will meet Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Thursday, said the spokesperson of Bharatiya Kisan Union.

No solution but to repeal agri laws: Cong on farmers' stir

No solution but to repeal agri laws: Cong on farmers' stir

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

The Congress also stepped up the offensive against the government by launching an online campaign in support of the farmers' agitation, with party leader Rahul Gandhi accusing the government of betraying the farmers for benefitting their 'corporate friends'.

Ready to consider any proposal apart from repeal of farm laws: Tomar

Ready to consider any proposal apart from repeal of farm laws: Tomar

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

A day before the crucial talks between the Centre and the protesting farmer unions, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Thursday said the government is ready to consider any proposal other than repeal of three farm laws, the key demand of the farmers.

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).

Engaging with farmers to decide on next date of talks: Tomar

Engaging with farmers to decide on next date of talks: Tomar

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Tomar also indicated that the government will not repeal the laws.

Govt's 6th round of talks with farmer leaders scheduled for Wednesday

Govt's 6th round of talks with farmer leaders scheduled for Wednesday

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Three union ministers -- Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, Food Minister Piyush Goyal and Minister of State for Commerce and Industries Som Prakash -- will hold discussions again with 40 farmer unions' leaders, including the Bharatiya Kisan Union which is spearheading the protests.

Dial this helpline for diagnostic services

Dial this helpline for diagnostic services

Rediff.com26 Dec 2008

Currently, STAT 24X7 offers X-Ray, ECG, USG, Pathology and Stress test services, among others.

Meet those who led the farmers' movement

Meet those who led the farmers' movement

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Here are some of the key farmer leaders who fronted the protests.

'Exemplary' 64 percent turnout in phase 1 of UP polling

'Exemplary' 64 percent turnout in phase 1 of UP polling

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

The first phase of UP polls in 73 assembly constituencies on Saturday witnessed an "exemplary" 64.22 per cent voter turnout.

Ex-telecom secy R Chandrashekhar to be Nasscom President

Ex-telecom secy R Chandrashekhar to be Nasscom President

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

This decision was taken at Executive Council meeting of National Association of Software and Service Companies held in Pune.

Day 19: Farmer leaders on daylong hunger strike

Day 19: Farmer leaders on daylong hunger strike

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Farmer leaders on Monday started their day-long hunger strike against the Centre's new farm laws and said protests will be held at all district headquarters later in the day, even as more people are expected to join the ongoing agitation at Delhi border points.

Amit Shah reprimands BJP motormouths over controversial remarks

Amit Shah reprimands BJP motormouths over controversial remarks

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

According to reports, Amit Shah has warned all of them and told them not to make controversial statements.

Govt-farmers talks: No breakthrough yet, next meet on Dec 9

Govt-farmers talks: No breakthrough yet, next meet on Dec 9

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Farmer leaders said the government sought more time for internal consultations to present a final proposal in the next meeting to resolve the issue.

UP sitting on 2900-tonne goldmine at Sonbhadra

UP sitting on 2900-tonne goldmine at Sonbhadra

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

According to the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and UP geology and mining directorate reports, gold reserves totalling 2,944 tonnes have been found in the Sona Pahadi and Hardi blocks of the backward Sonbhadra district.

Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC in Poonch, Rajouri

Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC in Poonch, Rajouri

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

In March, Pakistan violated the truce four times along the LoC in Poonch.

No alternative to MSP and repealing farm laws: Farmers

No alternative to MSP and repealing farm laws: Farmers

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Thousands of farmers, mainly from Punjab and Haryana, are protesting at various borders of the national capital for more than a month against the laws and are demanding that these be repealed.

PHOTOS: Sex and drugs in 'Sin City'

PHOTOS: Sex and drugs in 'Sin City'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

China's government has told police across the country to get tough on prostitution, gambling and drugs following an expose in the "sin city" of Dongguan, where a crackdown on prostitution led to the detention of nearly 1,000 people this month.

I would still lose sleep on US Immigration Bill: Nasscom chief

I would still lose sleep on US Immigration Bill: Nasscom chief

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

Last year, Nasscom hired influential lobbyist, public relation and law firms to plead the case of Indian firms with Congressmen.

Will the New Year bring cheer for the realty sector?

Will the New Year bring cheer for the realty sector?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

Jones Lang LaSalle India says growth was skewed towards suburban and emerging locations as opposed to city sub-markets in 2013.

Exclusive Interview: Manohar Joshi

Exclusive Interview: Manohar Joshi

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

'There are some people whose business is to criticise (laughs). There is no specific reason. It does happen in politics that the criticism goes on.' Shiv Sena leader Manohar Joshi clears the air about his relationship with Uddhav Thackeray in an exclusive interview with Rediff.com's Savera R Someshwar.

'Cool Ganesha is not a message-oriented film'

'Cool Ganesha is not a message-oriented film'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Director Vasanth talks about Cool Ganesha and what it takes to direct a comedy.

Nasscom seeks tax rationalisation in Budget

Nasscom seeks tax rationalisation in Budget

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

Wants sops to encourage investment and promote entrepreneurship.

We've done away with experimentation after the Chappell era: Dhoni

We've done away with experimentation after the Chappell era: Dhoni

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has ruled out experimenting too much with the team combination in the series against New Zealand.

Why we are heading towards another tech bubble

Why we are heading towards another tech bubble

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Social media has become so integral to our lives that we don't even see the ways in which it has changed us.

Auto dealers look for plans to revive sales, arrest job losses

Auto dealers look for plans to revive sales, arrest job losses

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Auto sales have been declining for 13 straight months as a broader slowdown in the economy has crippled demand across the country.

How the US immigration Bill will hit Indian companies

How the US immigration Bill will hit Indian companies

Rediff.com14 May 2013

The immigration Bill from a bipartisan group of US Senators will hurt US companies as much as Indian IT service providers.

Why govt lets MNCs sell insulin at a higher price

Why govt lets MNCs sell insulin at a higher price

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

The drug regulator recently asked some domestic companies to cut prices of insulin while MNCs, which are major players, are allowed to set their own price for the drug.

Singapore has started losing its economic prowess

Singapore has started losing its economic prowess

Rediff.com4 May 2013

For the first time in the history residents have turned against the government, raising dissent over high living costs and immigration policies.