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In-fighting persists in Karnataka BJP over leadership issue

In-fighting persists in Karnataka BJP over leadership issue

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Hectic political activities continued for the second consecutive day in the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka on Thursday, as party's national general secretary in-charge of the State Arun Singh started meeting leaders and legislators individually, in the backdrop of speculations over replacing Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa.

US-India ties: One step forward, two steps back

US-India ties: One step forward, two steps back

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Trump's visit symbolised heightened partisanship and a return to chemistry between leaders defining bilateral ties, notes Kashish Parpiani.

Why WTO must reconsider India's subsidy stance

Why WTO must reconsider India's subsidy stance

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

The WTO has fixed an external reference price (ERP) for rice at Rs 3.52 per kg

Shah flags off Raje's 'Rajasthan Gaurav Yatra', targets Congress

Shah flags off Raje's 'Rajasthan Gaurav Yatra', targets Congress

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

The 58-day yatra is aimed at seeking people's mandate in the assembly elections scheduled to be held later this year.

Freebies Making States Cash-Strapped?

Freebies Making States Cash-Strapped?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

While the likelihood of these states going the Lanka or Greece way may be an alarming assessment, the financial situation of some states such as Punjab and West Bengal is indeed quite weak.

Migrant crisis: Can Europe take it anymore?

Migrant crisis: Can Europe take it anymore?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

As Europe struggles to cope with the influx of lakhs and lakhs of migrants, here are the latest developments on the crisis

US slaps new sanctions on Iran after missile test

US slaps new sanctions on Iran after missile test

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

The ballistic missile launch was the first by Iran since Trump became President.

What ails Modi regime's defence purchases policy

What ails Modi regime's defence purchases policy

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Its 'failure not just affects the military's effectiveness but could also be politically vulnerable for the BJP,' observes Ajai Shukla.

PM stresses on ways to reduce carbon footprint

PM stresses on ways to reduce carbon footprint

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Observing that climate change has become an urgent concern across the globe, Prime Minister Manmohan singh said on Friday ways and means should be developed to reduce India's carbon footprint as it would be among the nations to be 'most seriously' impacted.

Bihar announces package for Assam migrants

Bihar announces package for Assam migrants

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

The minister said for eligible persons belonging to the violence-hit families seeking self-employment, the government would facilitate loans through banks.

PM Modi receives Seoul Peace Prize for 2018

PM Modi receives Seoul Peace Prize for 2018

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

The award committee recognised his contribution to the growth of Indian and global economies, crediting 'Modinomics' for reducing social and economic disparity between the rich and the poor.

Dealing with North Korea: What are the world's options?

Dealing with North Korea: What are the world's options?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

After Pyongyang tests a missile potentially capable of reaching the US, Dr Rajaram Panda explores the realistic -- and peaceful -- options before Donald Trump and the international community at large.

How India must play the Nuclear Card

How India must play the Nuclear Card

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

'India must close the missile technology gap with both China and Pakistan as early as possible, or else the credibility of India's nuclear deterrence will remain suspect,' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

Is Xi likely to be overthrown?

Is Xi likely to be overthrown?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

China's presence in the international dog house is just the kind of opportunity that his opponents must be waiting for, predicts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

India to train Pak docs in HIV/AIDS treatment

India to train Pak docs in HIV/AIDS treatment

Rediff.com10 Feb 2005

Pak chose India for the training because of its vast experience in treating AIDS patients and due to similarity in social conditions and cost effectiveness, Pakistan's National AIDS Control Programme Manager Asma Bukhari said.

'Government wants to turn us into goats and sheep'

'Government wants to turn us into goats and sheep'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

'Silencing citizens has become a major institutional process under this regime.' 'The anti-Indian argument is a bogey -- meant to silence independent thinking people in India and turn us into goats and sheep.'

Cong creating false panic in fight against Covid: Nadda to Sonia

Cong creating false panic in fight against Covid: Nadda to Sonia

Rediff.com11 May 2021

The BJP president also accused Congress leaders, including a chief minister, of trying to actively create vaccine hesitancy during the once-in-a-century pandemic.

Can Tesla win India where most US carmakers have failed?

Can Tesla win India where most US carmakers have failed?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

What will it take for Tesla to plug and play in India? Sector pundits say it's a mix of strategy, getting the price right, timing, the right talent, and above all, patience.

Employment bill likely in LS on Wednesday

Employment bill likely in LS on Wednesday

Rediff.com16 Aug 2005

The bill seeking to guarantee employment in rural areas -- a promise made in the Common Minimum Programme of the United Progressive Alliance government -- is likely to be taken up for consideration in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

Herald case: BJP says 'selfish' Congress creating 'fake fights'

Herald case: BJP says 'selfish' Congress creating 'fake fights'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

With Parliament virtually paralysed due to disruption by the Congress, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday attacked it saying it was using the National Herald case to "harm" national interest and holding the country's development "hostage" to its "selfish" political goal.

Modi, Japan's Shinzo Abe put bullet train on track, sign defence agreements

Modi, Japan's Shinzo Abe put bullet train on track, sign defence agreements

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

The strategic pacts were inked after the summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe during which they also discussed international and regional issues of mutual importance including UN security reforms.

Vande Bharat Mission: Naval ship, flights bring over 1,000 Indians home

Vande Bharat Mission: Naval ship, flights bring over 1,000 Indians home

Rediff.com10 May 2020

Kerala top the list of state-wise break-up of repatriation requests with 25,246, followed by 6,617 from Tamil Nadu and 4,341 from Maharashtra. A total of 3,715 people from Uttar Pradesh requested for evacuation, 3,320 from Rajasthan, 2,796 from Telangana and, 2,786 from Karnataka.

China won't let UN sanctions bother Kim Jong-un

China won't let UN sanctions bother Kim Jong-un

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

'No matter how severe sanctions the UN security council imposes on North Korea, the impact of the sanctions would depend on how faithfully they are enforced by China,' says Dr Rajaram Panda.

'If BJP wins Bihar polls, the nation will fall into deep pit'

'If BJP wins Bihar polls, the nation will fall into deep pit'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar attacks the BJP, saying that its only intention is to capture absolute power.

Football Extras: New-look Germany draw with Serbia

Football Extras: New-look Germany draw with Serbia

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

'Modi got himself an hour of free TV'

'Modi got himself an hour of free TV'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Some parties complained to the Election Commission alleging violation of the model code.

India may scrap SEZ policy

India may scrap SEZ policy

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

Existing units stay operational; those approved may not be notified, land could be used for other purposes

PM Modi rolls out largest health scheme -- Ayushman Bharat

PM Modi rolls out largest health scheme -- Ayushman Bharat

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

Describing it as a "game changer", Modi said the scheme was a step towards serving the poor people of the country and it would come into effect from Sunday.

India needs brain drain!

India needs brain drain!

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Enabling labour to become more globally mobile can produce higher remittances with powerful 'brain gain' dividends.

The trouble with agricultural start-ups

The trouble with agricultural start-ups

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Agri-enterprises are finding it hard to expand due to lack of commercial guidance.

How India can improve quality of data collection

How India can improve quality of data collection

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

As a well-wisher of the Indian Statistical System and part of the system for more than 37 years, Sunil K Sinha, former DG and CEO of NSSO, offers suggestions to improve data quality.

Trump admin announces new policy to modernise nuclear arsenal

Trump admin announces new policy to modernise nuclear arsenal

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

The strategy, President Donald Trump said, is tailored and flexible to address the wide array of threats in the 21st century.

Why Amit Mitra is important to Mamata

Why Amit Mitra is important to Mamata

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

No longer Bengal's finance minister, Amit Mitra, Mamata's principal chief advisor, will still advise and aid the 'chief minister and finance department on all matters relating to management of state finance', represent the 'state government in national and international events/meetings/committees' and examine 'important proposals/files and policy issues relating to financial matters referred to him for advice/views'.

Big changes happened in country in 100 days: Modi

Big changes happened in country in 100 days: Modi

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

The PM asserted that 'we know how to take challenges head-on'.

Data reveals true story about Modi govt's pet initiatives

Data reveals true story about Modi govt's pet initiatives

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

While the government has claimed significant increase in funds for farm credit, PMKSY and PKVY, facts show a different story.

UN endorses Iran nuclear deal, paves way to lift sanctions

UN endorses Iran nuclear deal, paves way to lift sanctions

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

The powerful United Nations Security Council on Monday unanimously adopted a resolution that endorses the landmark nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers.

Will have a very great relationship: Trump on meeting China's Xi

Will have a very great relationship: Trump on meeting China's Xi

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

United States President Donald Trump has said that he will have a "very, very great relationship" with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping as the two leaders met in the Florida resort of Mar-a-Lago for the first time.

'India unlikely to meet fiscal deficit target of 4.8%'

'India unlikely to meet fiscal deficit target of 4.8%'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

The government of India had budgeted to bring down fiscal deficit to 4.8 per cent of GDP in the current financial year, from 4.9 per cent in 2012-13.

Covid vaccination drive after scientists' nod: PM

Covid vaccination drive after scientists' nod: PM

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

In his remarks in New Delhi at an all-party meeting held virtually, Modi said healthcare workers involved in treating COVID-19 patients, frontline workers, who include police personnel and municipal staff, and old people suffering from serious conditions would be inoculated on priority.

India reaches Red Planet, but at home red tape binds space firms

India reaches Red Planet, but at home red tape binds space firms

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Godrej and some other firms are frustrated at what they say is the slow execution of projects and lack of government support, which are hampering India's efforts to compete with China and Russia as a cheaper option for launching satellites.