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How the Supreme Court held nation's attention in 2019

How the Supreme Court held nation's attention in 2019

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Verdicts paving the way for construction of a Ram Temple at Ayodhya and India's multi-billion dollar Rafale fighter jet deal with France were 2019's landmark imprints of the Supreme Court, which also found itself at the centre of a controversy with then Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi being accused of sexual harassment before getting the clean chit.

RSS sacks Goa chief who led black flag march against Amit Shah

RSS sacks Goa chief who led black flag march against Amit Shah

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Sources said that Velingkar was planning to float a new political outfit to fight the ruling BJP in the state which has not gone down well with the RSS.

FM to banks: Take commercial decisions without fear or favour

FM to banks: Take commercial decisions without fear or favour

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

He advised banks to facilitate appropriate credit expansion.

More cities in lockdown as COVID tally nears 8.5L

More cities in lockdown as COVID tally nears 8.5L

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

This was the third consecutive day that COVID-19 cases in the country have increased by more than 26,000.

'I would love to do item numbers'

'I would love to do item numbers'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2005

Divya Dutta talks about her television and film projects.

'I wrote this book on scraps of paper'

'I wrote this book on scraps of paper'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Anecdotes and laughter peppered the launch of Renu Kurien Balakrishnan debut novel, Four Aleys.

Modi govt to launch 'Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas' project in 2.5 lakh gram panchayats

Modi govt to launch 'Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas' project in 2.5 lakh gram panchayats

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

The mega campaign, to start on Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary, will be conducted just before the elections in three major Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states and also before the 2019 general elections.

SBI offer to dodge taxman

SBI offer to dodge taxman

Rediff.com28 Oct 2003

'We have brought down naxal violence by 40%'

'We have brought down naxal violence by 40%'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

As the Congress party prepares to launch protests against the economic slowdown, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel tells Archis Mohan that his state has escaped its effects as his government has pursued policies that have put money in the pockets of workers, farmers, housewives and tribals, which has helped spur demand.

One year of Jan Dhan: Many loose ends yet to be tied

One year of Jan Dhan: Many loose ends yet to be tied

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Lack of awareness about the scheme, especially in villages, has created a situation where expectations are turning into disappointment.

The truth behind health ministry's tall claims

The truth behind health ministry's tall claims

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Modi government's health ministry is good at making new claims but there is no visible sign of any new programme being initiated, finds out Manoj K.

Bullet train on slow track as farmers oppose land surveys

Bullet train on slow track as farmers oppose land surveys

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

The project, the foundation stone for which was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe in September 2017, is facing resistance in eight districts of Gujarat, through which the train will run.

Ageing parents? How to meet medical expenses

Ageing parents? How to meet medical expenses

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

'Children should include their parents in the group health insurance cover provided by the employer at the earliest.' 'However, the elderly should not depend on it alone and should also buy a personal health cover,' suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Govt asks states to enrol MNREGA workers under social security schemes

Govt asks states to enrol MNREGA workers under social security schemes

Rediff.com27 May 2015

The NDA government has asked states to enrol all MNREGA workers under the three newly-launched social security schemes.

'Why hasn't Ambedkar filed an affidavit?'

'Why hasn't Ambedkar filed an affidavit?'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

'Whenever Dalits have agitated on the streets, the government has blamed Naxalites.'

Why is this man scared of Uddhav's government?

Why is this man scared of Uddhav's government?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

'Was he afraid that his answers during cross-examination would land him in trouble under the new ruling dispensation?'

Our heads hang in shame: PM on crimes against women

Our heads hang in shame: PM on crimes against women

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

On the International Women's Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday denounced crimes against women, saying "our heads hang in shame", and announced that the government is setting up 'One-Stop-Centres' besides a helpline for those facing violence, abuse or harassment.

J&K gets a new police chief at a critical moment

J&K gets a new police chief at a critical moment

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

With local militancy gaining ground in the Valley, S P Vaid, a highly-decorated police officer who helped tackle the recent unrest in the region, was on Wednesday appointed the new Director General of Police of Jammu and Kashmir.

Goa RSS divided over its sacked chief's move to float parallel unit

Goa RSS divided over its sacked chief's move to float parallel unit

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Even as a large number of RSS workers and supporters, including some office bearers, have pledged support to Velingkar, who was removed as the state chief recently, a sizable number of swayamsevaks are averse to part ways with the Sangh.

Top 8: Awesome innovations by Indian teens

Top 8: Awesome innovations by Indian teens

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

These teens have interesting solutions to every day problems.

Mumbai builders make a beeline to launch projects in NCR

Mumbai builders make a beeline to launch projects in NCR

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Shapoorji, Kalpataru, Godrej pursuing Rs 60,000 crore opportunity in the region

PM's insurance schemes: 22 claims settled in 30 days!

PM's insurance schemes: 22 claims settled in 30 days!

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

These schemes came into force from June 1.

Insurance to protect your valuables in bank lockers

Insurance to protect your valuables in bank lockers

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Did you know that your home insurance covers valuables in bank locker?

Campaign ends for penultimate phase of Lok Sabha polls

Campaign ends for penultimate phase of Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi once again led the BJP's campaign holding several rallies and stepping up his attack on Opposition parties, particularly the Congress.

Expelled AAP MLA Binny ends strike in 5 hours, warns of major stir

Expelled AAP MLA Binny ends strike in 5 hours, warns of major stir

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

"It cannot be more unfortunate than the fact that you need somebody to make you realise the promises you have made to the public and you end up expelling that person from the party," the Laxmi Nagar MLA told reporters soon after he was expelled from the party.

When Saif almost did a scene naked

When Saif almost did a scene naked

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

'I would've been the first butt of Bollywood onscreen.'

Assam: Curfew clamped in Baksa after youth leader's murder

Assam: Curfew clamped in Baksa after youth leader's murder

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

Indefinite curfew has been enforced in troubled Baksa district of Bodoland Territorial Autonomous District Council areas of Assam following the killing of a youth leader, Manoj Das, of Asom Sena by unidentified gunmen on Wednesday evening at Mushalpur area.

Budget is pragmatic, practical and positive: Modi

Budget is pragmatic, practical and positive: Modi

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

The Budget will 'further reignite our growth engine, signalling the dawn of a prosperous future.'

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

With Rs 62,398 crore, health budget sees a 19% rise

With Rs 62,398 crore, health budget sees a 19% rise

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

The budgetary allocation for the sector is Rs 60,908.22 crore, with Rs 6,400 crore earmarked for the centre's flagship health insurance scheme Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (AB-PMJAY).

Prime Minister Modi a great economist: Smriti Irani

Prime Minister Modi a great economist: Smriti Irani

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Union Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani on Friday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "great economist", who she said has given a positive direction to the nation's economy.

Modi @ 4: PM's dream of 'financial inclusion' takes shape

Modi @ 4: PM's dream of 'financial inclusion' takes shape

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Recently, the government announced yet another ambitious scheme aimed at providing health insurance to 50 crore individuals.

PM dedicates three social security schemes to nation

PM dedicates three social security schemes to nation

Rediff.com9 May 2015

55 million people already in the social security net

Congress on top in Goa, BJP suffers setback

Congress on top in Goa, BJP suffers setback

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

The Aam Aadmi Party, which entered the fray with much fanfare, failed to make any impact at the hustings.

Bypolls: AAP wins Delhi; both Goa seats go to BJP

Bypolls: AAP wins Delhi; both Goa seats go to BJP

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

It was crucial for the BJP to bag the two seats as it does not enjoy a majority on its own in the 40-member assembly.

Phagwara clash: 4 injured; mobile internet services shut in 4 districts

Phagwara clash: 4 injured; mobile internet services shut in 4 districts

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

The groups clashed over the installation of a board and renaming of a chowk (intersection) in Phagwara, police said.

No rift in the RSS, says ousted Goa chief

No rift in the RSS, says ousted Goa chief

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

He was reacting to the statements of senior local RSS leaders Ratnakar Lele, Datta Bhikaji Naik and others who called his decision to form a 'Goa Prant' of RSS, separate from the Konkan Prant, as 'unfortunate'.

'Respect for PM office's restored under NDA govt'

'Respect for PM office's restored under NDA govt'

Rediff.com28 May 2015

The office of the prime minister is getting the respect that is due to it now, says Union Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

Is Rahul unable to defend his own turf: Smriti fights back against Priyanka

Is Rahul unable to defend his own turf: Smriti fights back against Priyanka

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Priyanka Gandhi asked what was stopping the human resources development minister from setting up an IIT here.