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Centre to build memorial for Netaji, 25 more files declassified

Centre to build memorial for Netaji, 25 more files declassified

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The documents consist of five files each from the Prime Minister's Office and Home Ministry, and 15 files from Ministry of External Affairs pertaining to the period between 1956 and 2009.

PM meets ministers, Nadda amid Cabinet reshuffle buzz

PM meets ministers, Nadda amid Cabinet reshuffle buzz

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

For the past one week, Modi has been holding in-person meetings with Union ministers apparently to take stock of the work done by the government in the last two years and to discuss various issues.

Kerala's tableau proposal rejected for R-Day parade

Kerala's tableau proposal rejected for R-Day parade

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

After West Bengal and Maharashtra, Kerala's tableau proposal has been denied permission for this year's Republic Day parade on January 26. This is the second consecutive time that the state's proposal has been rejected. The Kerala government had proposed a theme depicting the art and architecture of the state, which was rejected by the screening committee of the defence ministry.

Bhupendra Patel takes oath as Gujarat CM, allots portfolios

Bhupendra Patel takes oath as Gujarat CM, allots portfolios

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Patel was administered the oath as the 18th chief minister by Governor Acharya Devvrat at a function held at the Helipad Ground near the new Secretariat.

Covid: Time to open economy but with caution, Centre tells states, UTs

Covid: Time to open economy but with caution, Centre tells states, UTs

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

The Union health ministry, however, suggested necessary curbs in areas reporting over 10 per cent positivity rate or 40 per cent occupancy in either oxygen-supported or ICU beds.

Modi to address nation on 9th Sikh guru's 400th birth anniversary

Modi to address nation on 9th Sikh guru's 400th birth anniversary

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

The programme is focussed on highlighting the teachings of the ninth Sikh guru who sacrificed his life to protect religion and human values, ideals and principles in world history, it noted, adding that he was executed for supporting the religious freedom of Kashmiri Pandits on the orders of Mughal ruler Aurangzeb.

Existing Covid guidelines to continue till March 31: MHA

Existing Covid guidelines to continue till March 31: MHA

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

In a statement, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said while there has been a substantial decline in the active and new COVID-19 cases, there is need to maintain surveillance, containment and caution so as to fully overcome the pandemic.

Govt reply sought on restoration of Hindu, Jain idols inside Qutub complex

Govt reply sought on restoration of Hindu, Jain idols inside Qutub complex

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

A Delhi court on Tuesday sought response from the Centre and the Archeological Survey of India on a plea seeking restoration of Hindu and Jain deities and right to worship within the Qutub Minar complex, the lawyer said.

Guess Who Akshay Kumar's Hero Was!

Guess Who Akshay Kumar's Hero Was!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

'I just want to keep on working till they have to shoot me down.'

PM slams Central Vista critics as he inaugurates new defence offices

PM slams Central Vista critics as he inaugurates new defence offices

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

He also asserted that ease of living and ease of doing business were behind the spirit of the work being done under the Central Vista project.

1913 Mangarh tribal massacre in Raj not given due place in history: Guj CM

1913 Mangarh tribal massacre in Raj not given due place in history: Guj CM

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

He said that due to unfortunate circumstances such a significant and impactful event of the freedom struggle could not find its place in history books.

Why students unions at universities must not be curbed

Why students unions at universities must not be curbed

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

The State is trying to curb the students movements, therefore, there are suspicions against some of the Subramanian report on education's recommendations, says Mohammad Sajjad.

Noted musician T M Krishna moves HC against new I-T rules

Noted musician T M Krishna moves HC against new I-T rules

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

The noted culture and political commentator sought the court to declare the new rules ultra vires of the Constitution and the parent Information Technology Act, as these norms, among other things, imposes a 'chilling effect' on free speech and are vague and indeterminate.

Aatmanirbharta, Nari Shakti dominate 74th Republic Day parade

Aatmanirbharta, Nari Shakti dominate 74th Republic Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

All equipment from the Army which were part of the Republic Day celebrations are made-in-India, Chief of Staff Delhi Area Maj Gen Bhavnish Kumar had earlier said.

From Kingsway to Kartavya Path, the journey of majestic Rajpath

From Kingsway to Kartavya Path, the journey of majestic Rajpath

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

From witnessing the dawn of Independence to playing host to annual Republic Day celebrations for over seven decades, the historic Rajpath in India's power capital has seen the colonial rule and basked in the glory of a free, democratic nation.

Birbhum arson: Villagers flee due to lack of security

Birbhum arson: Villagers flee due to lack of security

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

An air of gloom hangs in the Bogtui village post-arson as most villagers have moved out from their homes and several others are making moves.

Assam Accord: Govt forms 8-member panel for implementation

Assam Accord: Govt forms 8-member panel for implementation

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

The Assam government has set up an eight-member committee to prepare a framework for implementation of all clauses of the 36-year-old Assam Accord, especially the Clause-6 report prepared by a central panel pertaining to protecting the cultural, social and linguistic identity and heritage of the indigenous people, officials said on Saturday.

Bharat Biotech to make 900 million Covaxin vaccines

Bharat Biotech to make 900 million Covaxin vaccines

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

500 million doses per annum from its two sites in Hyderabad and 200 million doses each from its Ankleshwar and Kolar facilities.

1st woman Director of IIM-C quits after tiff with faculty

1st woman Director of IIM-C quits after tiff with faculty

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

Seth had served as the Professor of Management at Virginia Tech, US and also held the position of Professor of Business Administration at the University of Illinois.

Mahatma Gandhi's ideas were forgotten, Modi revived them: Amit Shah

Mahatma Gandhi's ideas were forgotten, Modi revived them: Amit Shah

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

"Unfortunately, while homage was paid to the photos of Bapu, and he found mention in speeches for many years, Khadi, handicrafts, use of swabhasha and swadeshi were forgotten. After becoming the prime minister, Narendra Modi gave a new lease of life to all these ideas of Bapu," Shah said.

The HOT new study abroad destinations for Indians

The HOT new study abroad destinations for Indians

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

As per Western Union's study on overseas education, 22 per cent students prefer new and unconventional study destinations such as Ireland, Turkey and Spain.

Indians in the Far East gave gold to Netaji: New files

Indians in the Far East gave gold to Netaji: New files

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Seven kilos of gold were recovered from the ill-fated aircraft on which Netaji was traveling in 1945.

Why Bengal is a hard nut to crack for BJP

Why Bengal is a hard nut to crack for BJP

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

State party leaders admit that Hindu consolidation by itself was not good enough to unseat Didi.

Modi welcomed to Kolkata with anti-CAA protests

Modi welcomed to Kolkata with anti-CAA protests

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

The PM's visit comes at a time when West Bengal has been witnessing widespread protests against the contentious Citizenship Act.

Unlock 1: Lockdown in containment zones till June 30

Unlock 1: Lockdown in containment zones till June 30

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Termed 'Unlock 1', the Centre on Saturday issued fresh guidelines relaxing the nationwide lockdown, the fourth phase of which ends on May 31.

Patanjali can sell Coronil but not as cure to COVID-19: AYUSH

Patanjali can sell Coronil but not as cure to COVID-19: AYUSH

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

The company claimed that the AYUSH ministry has "categorically agreed" that Patanjali had "appropriately worked on COVID-19 management".

'China is a backstabber'

'China is a backstabber'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

'Is China's intention not clear?' 'Do we still think that if we are nice to China, it will be good to us?'

New Covid SOPs: Theatres allowed more seating, pools open for all

New Covid SOPs: Theatres allowed more seating, pools open for all

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday allowed cinema halls and theatres to operate with more people while swimming pools have been permitted for use by all in fresh COVID-19 reopening guidelines.

In Puducherry, Modi targets Rahul over his 'north-south' remark

In Puducherry, Modi targets Rahul over his 'north-south' remark

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attacked the Congress and its erstwhile government in Puducherry, saying the V Narayanasamy led dispensation had 'different priorities' than public welfare and flayed party leader Rahul Gandhi over his recent 'north-south' remarks.

Mountaineer Yadav's Everest summit climb fake

Mountaineer Yadav's Everest summit climb fake

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

A committee, which was constituted by the government to investigate the matter, had found the documents submitted by Yadav to be fake.

Kerala floods put focus back on worsening situation in Western Ghats

Kerala floods put focus back on worsening situation in Western Ghats

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Gadgil and the report prepared by the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP) headed by him are back in news after over two dozen people lost their lives in landslides and flash floods in the past few days in the hilly regions of Western Ghats in central Kerala districts of Kottayam and Idukki.

Religious places, hotels, malls to reopen from June 8

Religious places, hotels, malls to reopen from June 8

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Religious places and places of worship for the public, hotels, restaurants and other hospitality services along with shopping malls will be permitted to open from June 8, the ministry of home affairs said on Saturday. However, these facilities will not be able to resume operations inside containment zones designated by authorities in states, said a government notification.

Kejriwal govt to identify single-use plastic littering hotspots; shut mfg units by Jun 2022

Kejriwal govt to identify single-use plastic littering hotspots; shut mfg units by Jun 2022

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The Delhi government will identify single-use plastic littering hotspots and the entry points of such items into water bodies and drains by October 31 this year, according to a draft action plan for the elimination of the environmentally hazardous products.

Puri temple damaged by govt project work, ASI tells court

Puri temple damaged by govt project work, ASI tells court

Rediff.com9 May 2022

The ongoing Puri heritage corridor construction work might have caused damage to the 800-year-old Jagannath temple there and the state government project was being carried out without valid permission from the competent authorities, the Archaeological Survey of India on Monday informed the Orissa high court.

3 persons in US blacklisted' for anti-India activities

3 persons in US blacklisted' for anti-India activities

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The MP claimed that Siddiqui's radio station was funded by US-based Pakistanis and the Pakistan government.

Unlock 4: Religious, sports events allowed from Sep 21

Unlock 4: Religious, sports events allowed from Sep 21

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

In a significant directive, the home ministry said that state governments shall not impose any local lockdown outside the containment zones without prior consultation with the central government.

You cannot leave old people to die, vaccinate at home, HC tells Centre

You cannot leave old people to die, vaccinate at home, HC tells Centre

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

The Bombay high court on Thursday asked the Union government to reconsider its stand that door-to-door Covid-19 vaccination was not feasible, saying it must consider the plight of old people and the disabled.

24 new ministers take oath in Gujarat, team Rupani out

24 new ministers take oath in Gujarat, team Rupani out

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

Governor Acharya Devvrat administered the oath to 10 cabinet ministers and 14 ministers of state, including five ministers of state with independent charge.

Why is Smriti Irani thanking Sachin Tendulkar?

Why is Smriti Irani thanking Sachin Tendulkar?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

The textile ministry had organised a show at Elephanta Caves in Mumbai to promote the artisans and revive arts and culture.

Clause 6 of Assam Accord cannot be implemented: BJP leader Himanta

Clause 6 of Assam Accord cannot be implemented: BJP leader Himanta

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Senior Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the government cannot implement the recommendations of the central panel on Clause 6 of the Assam Accord, as those are "far from legal reality".