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Count of coronavirus patients in India rises to 114

Count of coronavirus patients in India rises to 114

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

The tally of 114 includes two fatalities and 17 foreigners as well as 13 people who were discharged after they recovered from the infection.

No note ban debate for 15th day; Opposition calls Centre 'shameless'

No note ban debate for 15th day; Opposition calls Centre 'shameless'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

Venkaiah Naidu said 'let there be a discussion... November 8 is a historic day'.

Racial attacks against Indians in US raised in Lok Sabha

Racial attacks against Indians in US raised in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Members in the Lok Sabha on Thursday expressed grave concern over hate crimes against Indians in the United States, with opposition parties questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "silence" on the matter and the government saying it was being "viewed seriously".

Was This The Right Time For Agnipath?

Was This The Right Time For Agnipath?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

'Given the possibility that our unstable northern and western borders may become 'live' at short notice, any major systemic change which impacts combat effectiveness should be brought about in a cautious and progressive manner.'

Rajya Sabha stand-off may endanger key Bills

Rajya Sabha stand-off may endanger key Bills

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Government floor managers are busy talking to Opposition members to resolve the stand-off over Minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti's remarks, in the Rajya Sabha.

Cabinet minister: No conflict between BJP, RSS on conversions

Cabinet minister: No conflict between BJP, RSS on conversions

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

'When Hindus converted through inducements there was no hue and cry, but when reconversions took place, everyone cried foul. If re-conversions are bad, so are conversions.' 'Our government is not getting involved either in conversions or re-conversions. The BJP has nothing to do with it.' Parliamentary Affairs Minister M Venkaiah Naidu in a candid interview.

Modi's ministers: Who will stay, who will go?

Modi's ministers: Who will stay, who will go?

Rediff.com21 May 2016

PM to launch outreach campaign with a rally in UP on May 26, ministers to visit 200 cities in 2 weeks.

Piyush Goyal to meet PSB chiefs on Monday ahead of Budget

Piyush Goyal to meet PSB chiefs on Monday ahead of Budget

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Goyal is expected to discuss the targets for the banks for 2019-20, as well as priority sector lending, recovery on non-performing assets, and the bankruptcy proceedings of various companies, which owe money to the banks.

Ahead of winter session, BJP warms up to Congress

Ahead of winter session, BJP warms up to Congress

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

The ruling party has indicated willingness to discuss opposition-sponsored motions on 'intolerance'; Jaitley has also shown willingness to accommodate concerns on GST

DGCA to probe Mamata flight incident; Opposition alleges conspiracy

DGCA to probe Mamata flight incident; Opposition alleges conspiracy

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

TMC asks why the flight was made to hover in the sky despite reporting a fuel shortage.

PM willing to speak to everyone on GST Bill: Jaitley

PM willing to speak to everyone on GST Bill: Jaitley

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Offering an olive branch to the Opposition to get the GST bill passed, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is willing to speak to everyone to get the landmark indirect tax law through.

Sonia snubs Dwivedi, says no ambiguity over Cong's stand on reservations

Sonia snubs Dwivedi, says no ambiguity over Cong's stand on reservations

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Congress leader Janardan Dwivedi got a snub from the party on Wednesday with Sonia Gandhi rejecting his suggestion for ending quota based on caste saying there should be "no doubt or ambiguity" over the party's stand of continuing the system of reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs.

Is Mamata reason for Uttarakhand CM resignation?

Is Mamata reason for Uttarakhand CM resignation?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Opposition leaders believe this entire plan has been put in place to ensure that Mamata Banerjee is kept out of office in West Bengal.

Assembly polls outcome to set the tone for Winter Session

Assembly polls outcome to set the tone for Winter Session

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Outcome of Assembly polls in five states will set the tone for the winter session of Parliament beginning on Thursday though the government has listed a heavy legislative agenda and opposition is demanding extension of the 12-day sitting.

TDP quits NDA, moves no-confidence motion against Modi govt

TDP quits NDA, moves no-confidence motion against Modi govt

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

However, The Lok Sabha did not take up notices for no-confidence motion

Kashmiri Pandits can return, but cannot stay in a ghetto: J&K CM

Kashmiri Pandits can return, but cannot stay in a ghetto: J&K CM

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

In a flip-flop, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on Thursday told the assembly that his government has no plans to set up separate clusters for settlement of Kashmiri Pandits in the Valley.

Chintan Shivir: 'High on optics, low on delivery'

Chintan Shivir: 'High on optics, low on delivery'

Rediff.com16 May 2022

'It was disappointing on two counts. One is on the leadership issue and second is how the Congress must win elections.'

Why Jaishankar refused to meet Pramila Jayapal

Why Jaishankar refused to meet Pramila Jayapal

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Jaishankar said that the resolution on Kashmir introduced by Jayapal in the House is not a fair characterisation of the situation in J-K. And also said that he has no interest in meeting the Congresswoman.

Cabinet rejig: 20 new ministers likely to be sworn-in

Cabinet rejig: 20 new ministers likely to be sworn-in

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

As many as 20 new faces are expected to be inducted into the Union Council of Ministers on Sunday in the first revamp exercise which is likely to bring in BJP leaders Manohar Parrikar, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, Rajiv Pratap Rudy and Bandaru Datttatreya while elevating a few.

Ladakh MP cites 'false' promises, unwise decisions for quitting BJP

Ladakh MP cites 'false' promises, unwise decisions for quitting BJP

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ladakh MP revealed his reason to quit the BJP and resign from the Lok Sabha ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Govt readies for tough week in Parliament over 'intolerance'

Govt readies for tough week in Parliament over 'intolerance'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

The government is bracing up for a tough week in Parliament from Monday, with opposition parties giving a number of notices in both Houses seeking a debate on 'intolerance' in society and action against some ministers for their alleged provocative remarks.

Did Jinnah not want Partition?

Did Jinnah not want Partition?

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

'Jinnah developed a belief that Gandhi had stolen the tag of the leader of the Indian people from him and that he later used religion to reduce Gandhi's idea of a united India to naught was his revenge.'

'Rahul does not want to be PM'

'Rahul does not want to be PM'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

'The Congress wants to deprive Modi another term in 2024 and for that they are ready to make any sacrifice.'

Amit Shah favours strong law to stop forcible conversions

Amit Shah favours strong law to stop forcible conversions

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

In the midst of a raging row over the conversions in Agra by Hindutva outfits, the Bharatiya Janata Party chief Amit Shah on Friday favoured a strong law to stop forcible conversions.

MPs now have an electric bus to take them to Parliament

MPs now have an electric bus to take them to Parliament

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

As part of efforts to curb pollution, the Centre is in the final stage of completing the Rs 10 crore pilot project under which 10 refurbished electric buses will be handed over to select State Transport Corporations by March 2016.

'Why does govt treat the people like enemies?'

'Why does govt treat the people like enemies?'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

'This (opposition to the project) is not just architects, but everyone needs to know more.' 'We need to be allowed to participate, maybe, you can ignore what we have to say, that's your decision.' 'At least follow the process.

Government's monsoon session tangle

Government's monsoon session tangle

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Renu Mittal explains why United Progressive Alliance government's crucial legislative plans may not work despite all its efforts.

PM Modi celebrates Sardar Patel's life with Run for Unity

PM Modi celebrates Sardar Patel's life with Run for Unity

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday dedicated birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel as National Unity Day, saying a nation that disregards its history cannot create one and made a veiled reference to anti-Sikh riots that followed then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's assassination this day 30 years ago.

UPA not confident about passage of Telangana bill in Parliament

UPA not confident about passage of Telangana bill in Parliament

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

The UPA managers feel the remaining phase of the Winter Session of Parliament, which will be dominated by the Telangana issue, may actually end up as a repeat of previous sessions. Anita Katyal reports.

When Nature Challenges A CM

When Nature Challenges A CM

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

The chief minister still has time to repair the damage but he will have to act all-round, both at the government and party levels, suggests N Sathiya Moorthy.

'It is an election to save the soul of Tamil Nadu'

'It is an election to save the soul of Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

'The last four years was not Dravidian rule, it was BJP rule by proxy.'

Andhra Pradesh has a new capital: Amaravathi

Andhra Pradesh has a new capital: Amaravathi

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi set a historic moment for Andhra Pradesh, as he laid the foundation stone of capital Amaravati at the Uddandarayuni Palem on Thursday. More than 10,000 police personnels were deployed for the even in the city.

Why India must protest China's Hong Kong policy

Why India must protest China's Hong Kong policy

Rediff.com30 May 2020

'India need to look beyond the economic prism.' 'China had no qualms in taking the Kashmir issue to the UN Security Council last year -- not once, but thrice -- thus violating Indian sensitivities,' observes China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

'UK working to overturn EU mango import ban'

'UK working to overturn EU mango import ban'

Rediff.com21 May 2014

Vaz has been spearheading efforts in the UK to get the ban lifted.

A revamp of the Medical Council of India would be a welcome move

A revamp of the Medical Council of India would be a welcome move

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

A recent report by the parliamentary standing committee on health and family planning pulled no punches on the abysmal state and poor functioning of the Medical Council of India.

Finally! Political parties frantically search for 'honest' candidates

Finally! Political parties frantically search for 'honest' candidates

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Like the Hindi film industry, where formulas for hit films are done to death, the political fraternity in India is making an all out effort to 're-brand' itself to follow the hit script of the AAP, says Upasna Pandey

'National lockdown could have been avoided'

'National lockdown could have been avoided'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

'Two days notice for the Janata Curfew.' 'Two-and-a-half days notice for lighting candles, but a mere four-hour notice for the lockdown without taking state governments into confidence.'

IS suicide blast kills Hindus, Sikhs in Afghanistan; India condemns attack

IS suicide blast kills Hindus, Sikhs in Afghanistan; India condemns attack

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Avtar Singh Khalsa, a longtime leader of the Sikh community who had planned to run in the parliamentary elections set for October, was killed in the attack.

WEF meet sees high-profile exits even before start

WEF meet sees high-profile exits even before start

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has cancelled his visit to WEF annual meeting after a deadly Taliban attack in his country.

A Phenomenon Called Pranab Mukherjee

A Phenomenon Called Pranab Mukherjee

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Ambassador Venu Rajamony, who served as press secretary to President Pranab Mukherjee during his tenure, salutes the statesman and political legend, who passed into the ages on Monday.