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Modi 3.0: Focus Shifts To Governance

Modi 3.0: Focus Shifts To Governance

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'It would be reasonable to assume that Modi 3.0 would be more focused on projects and schemes which do not require any legislative change or which have the support of its coalition partners,' asserts A K Bhattacharya.

Pak airstrikes inside Afghanistan kill 8 civilians; neighbours exchange words

Pak airstrikes inside Afghanistan kill 8 civilians; neighbours exchange words

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

A senior Afghan interim government official on Monday confirmed that strikes in the Afghanistan provinces of Paktika and Khost along the Pakistan border have taken place.

Nikhil Chopra, Ratra in race for BCCI selector's job

Nikhil Chopra, Ratra in race for BCCI selector's job

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

The applicant should have played either 7 Tests or 30 first-class matches. A candidate with experience of 10 ODIs or 20 first-class matches will also be considered.

'Noel Tata Should Be Inducted Into Tata Sons Soon'

'Noel Tata Should Be Inducted Into Tata Sons Soon'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

'The quality of a leader should be such that even if the leader is not there, the institution carries on.'

Mamata removes CP, top health officials, but docs to continue stir

Mamata removes CP, top health officials, but docs to continue stir

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Following a meeting with the medics, she claimed that talks were "fruitful" and nearly "99 percent of their demands have been accepted", Banerjee said.

Crisis deepens as Bengal docs defy SC order, reject Mamata's talk offer

Crisis deepens as Bengal docs defy SC order, reject Mamata's talk offer

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

The top court on Monday directed the protesting resident doctors to resume work by 5 pm on Tuesday, observing that if "there is continued abstention from work, there may be a likelihood of adverse action".

Special judge in Sanjay Raut case had pulled up ED on many occasions

Special judge in Sanjay Raut case had pulled up ED on many occasions

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Special court judge M G Deshpande, who has granted bail to Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut, terming his arrest as "illegal, without reason and a witch-hunt", had pulled up the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on multiple occasions this year over its approach in dealing with money laundering cases.

SEE: Ayodhya Ram Mandir, with Donald Trump in New York

SEE: Ayodhya Ram Mandir, with Donald Trump in New York

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

People in large numbers participated in the India Day Parade held in New York, United States.

Kargil hero recalls how 8 Mountain Division secured LoC

Kargil hero recalls how 8 Mountain Division secured LoC

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Lt Gen (Retd) Puri and several other Kargil veterans who had played a decisive role in the 1999 war were felicitated by the Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan in Delhi recently.

Gambhir Team India's Next Head Coach

Gambhir Team India's Next Head Coach

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Gautam Gambhir's appointment will be a mere formality as he is only one to have applied for the coach's post.

Why China Issued Stapled Visas To Arunachal Athletes

Why China Issued Stapled Visas To Arunachal Athletes

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

The Chinese inference is that if the Chinese visa is embossed on an Indian passport, held by Indian citizens from Arunachal Pradesh, it may be tantamount to recognising Indian sovereignty over Arunachal Pradesh, states Rup Narayan Das.

Workers Hope For Second Innings At Ford Chennai Plant

Workers Hope For Second Innings At Ford Chennai Plant

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The chances of former workers getting jobs depends on the model under which Ford would restart its Chennai plant operations -- under Ford India or as a joint venture or under any other model.

We should have won the gold medal in Paris: Sreejesh

We should have won the gold medal in Paris: Sreejesh

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The India hockey team had won it's first Olympic medal in 41 years at the Tokyo Games.

We don't give enough aid to Pak: US special envoy

We don't give enough aid to Pak: US special envoy

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

The United States' mounting pressure on Pakistan -- to go after the Afghan Taliban inside Balochistan -- could affect the cohesion of the Pakistan army and lead to the destabilisation of the government, according to US Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke.Earlier, Holbrooke said, "We will not be able to succeed in Afghanistan unless our Pakistan policy is equally successful".

States have power to sub-classify SC/ST groups for quota: Top court

States have power to sub-classify SC/ST groups for quota: Top court

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

A seven-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, by a majority of 6:1, set aside the apex court's five-judge bench verdict of 2014 in the EV Chinnaiah vs State of Andhra Pradesh case which had held that no sub-classification of Scheduled Castes (SCs) can be allowed as they are a homogeneous class in themselves.

Former CEO Vs Naveen's Ex-Confidant

Former CEO Vs Naveen's Ex-Confidant

Rediff.com25 May 2024

The BJP's vote share in Cuttack went up from 9 per cent in 2009 to 38 per cent in 2019.

'Omar Will Be Sure Shot Chief Minister'

'Omar Will Be Sure Shot Chief Minister'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

'INDIA will easily cross 50 seats out of 90 in Jammu and Kashmir.'

'There Has to Be Exemplary Punishments'

'There Has to Be Exemplary Punishments'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

'These allegations need to be treated with utmost seriousness.'

Fans find ways to enjoy Euros on the cheap!

Fans find ways to enjoy Euros on the cheap!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Cost-conscious fans for whom budgets are tight but Euro 2024 is unmissable are parking for free in German forests, lugging crates of supermarket beer to drink outside the fan zones

Big blow to Siddaramaiah as Guv sanctions his prosecution

Big blow to Siddaramaiah as Guv sanctions his prosecution

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Saturday accorded sanction for prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection with Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment 'scam', giving a major jolt to the nearly 15 month old Congress government.

Review: Special Ops

Review: Special Ops

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

The world according to Neeraj Pandey. Observed by Sreehari Nair.

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Trust Prabhakaran'

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Trust Prabhakaran'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

As Prabhakaran was leaving his house, Rajiv Gandhi called his son Rahul and asked him to fetch his (Gandhi's) bulletproof jacket. He put the jacket on Prabhakaran's back and remarked with his usual charming smile: "Take care of yourself."

Former US envoy becomes China's new foreign minister

Former US envoy becomes China's new foreign minister

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

The announcement was a surprise as the new administration to be headed by the new Premier is scheduled to take over during the annual Parliament session slated to be held from March 5 next year.

Mumbaikar Guides USA To Stun Pakistan

Mumbaikar Guides USA To Stun Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Saurabh Netravalkar stunned tournament favourites Pakistan in a thrilling encounter.

US negotiated with Taliban as it was losing war: Khalilzad

US negotiated with Taliban as it was losing war: Khalilzad

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

'The negotiation was a result of -- based on the judgment that we weren't winning the war and therefore time was not on our side and better to make a deal sooner than later'

Iran to allow access to 17 Indian crew members on seized ship

Iran to allow access to 17 Indian crew members on seized ship

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Official sources in India said it is in touch with Iran to secure the release of 17 Indians.

Deve Gowda's son HD Revanna gets bail in kidnap case

Deve Gowda's son HD Revanna gets bail in kidnap case

Rediff.com13 May 2024

The case was registered following a complaint by the woman's son, who alleged that his mother was sexually abused by Revanna's son Prajwal.

Strike: Lessons For Samsung From Hyundai

Strike: Lessons For Samsung From Hyundai

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

IPO bound HMIL, which is also from South Korea, had faced severe labour unrest for nearly a decade till the realisation -- a worker's union cannot be avoided -- dawned on it.

'A team man through and through': Plaudits pour in for Dhawan

'A team man through and through': Plaudits pour in for Dhawan

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Tributes also poured in from across the border with former Pakistan opener Saeed Anwar hailing Dhawan's hard work and other qualities.

CBI quizzes RG Kar ex-principal for 6th day; ED probe sought against him

CBI quizzes RG Kar ex-principal for 6th day; ED probe sought against him

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Although no fresh arrests were reported in the case, the Central Bureau of Investigation continued with its questioning of top officials of the RG Kar Hospital.

Dying man forced to sing national anthem: HC orders CBI probe

Dying man forced to sing national anthem: HC orders CBI probe

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

In a video clip that had gone viral on social media, Faizan, along with four other Muslim men, was seen being beaten up by policemen while being forced to sing the national anthem and 'Vande Mataram'.

The World's First Suicide Bomber

The World's First Suicide Bomber

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

On the night of July 5, the Tigers launched their first kamikaze operation. Miller took the wheels of the explosive-packed truck, smiled at everyone as he turned the ignition key and drove it slowly towards the Sri Lankan military camp. A few moments later all of Jaffna heard a thunderous explosion that brought the complex crashing down in clouds of dust. Miller had given birth to a deadly tactic that Prabhakaran would employ time and again with devastating consequences to Sri Lanka -- and India. A fascinating excerpt from M R Narayan Swamy's must read new book, The Rout Of Prabhakaran.

EC notice to Engineer Rashid on poll expenditure ahead of oath taking as LS MP

EC notice to Engineer Rashid on poll expenditure ahead of oath taking as LS MP

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

The notice requested Rashid or a representative of his to appear before the district expenditure monitoring committee within two days to address the discrepancy and ensure timely submission of the expenditure report to the Election Commission of India.

Can Amit Thackeray Revive The MNS?

Can Amit Thackeray Revive The MNS?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

'If you look at the average age of all our candidates, you will notice that their average age is between 35 and 40. It is a kind of revolution that the MNS is bringing in Maharashtra.'

K'taka SIT to probe sex scandal involving Deve Gowda's MP-grandson Prajwal

K'taka SIT to probe sex scandal involving Deve Gowda's MP-grandson Prajwal

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

The 33-year-old Prajwal was the National Democratic Alliance candidate in the Hassan Lok Sabha constituency, which went to polls on April 26.

'It's Time Women Said Enough Is Enough'

'It's Time Women Said Enough Is Enough'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

'We have been threatened. We have felt violated.' 'Everything is in danger if you don't give safe spaces to women.'

Meet RCB's record-breaking Ellyse Perry

Meet RCB's record-breaking Ellyse Perry

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Ellyse Perry put up a sizzling display with both bat and ball to power Royal Challengers Bangalore into the Women's Premier League knockouts.

Juned's Journey: From Driving Autos To Winning Irani Cup

Juned's Journey: From Driving Autos To Winning Irani Cup

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

From working in a garment factory, selling bread, and driving an autorickshaw, the 24-year-old fast bowler's path to representing domestic giants Mumbai was anything but easy.

India Should Be Battle Ready With China

India Should Be Battle Ready With China

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

'With continued focus on votes, upcoming by-polls and purchasing politicians, the political hierarchy has little time for national defence.' 'They would do well to heed a veteran scholar, who says, "There will be war with China in the next few years. The next full scale war will have the involvement of Pakistan and terror elements, insurgents and intelligence assets operating inside India",' warns Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

Srinivasan set to represent TNCA at BCCI SGM

Srinivasan set to represent TNCA at BCCI SGM

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

Narayanaswami Srinivasan will represent Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) at the Board of Control for Cricket in India's special general meeting to be held in Mumbai on June 26.