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National Games: Gymnast Dipa Karmakar wins five gold medals

National Games: Gymnast Dipa Karmakar wins five gold medals

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Commonwealth Games bronze medallist gymnast Dipa Karmakar excelled with a total of five gold medals for Tripura but the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) continued their domination in the overall standings on day six of competitions in the 35th National Games in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday.

After win, a 'humble' Modi talks of inclusivity, a new India

After win, a 'humble' Modi talks of inclusivity, a new India

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

Modi said he saw the election results, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, as the "foundation of the new India".

A Chinese invasion, albeit with a difference

A Chinese invasion, albeit with a difference

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Oppo's FDI application approved for single-brand retail trading

Xiaomi's India plan may create 50,000 jobs

Xiaomi's India plan may create 50,000 jobs

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Xiaomi plans to bring global component suppliers to India and this could potentially bring investment of at least Rs 15000 crore

UP shocker: Gang rape survivor attacked for 5th time

UP shocker: Gang rape survivor attacked for 5th time

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

The latest incident took place on Saturday night near a hostel where she resides.

The General marching into Battleground Bengal

The General marching into Battleground Bengal

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

After spending 40 years in the Indian Army, Lieutenant General Subrata Saha marches into the electoral battlefield as the BJP candidate from Rashbehari.

Inflation eats into India's rural demand while green shoots become visible

Inflation eats into India's rural demand while green shoots become visible

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

In May, Satpal Singh, who runs a dairy business with three buffaloes in Jewar, near Noida, was worried about the steep spike in input costs. Singh said dry fodder rates, which cost Rs 1,500-2000 per tractor trolley last year, were quoting at Rs 4,500-5,000. The price of other cattle feed ingredients (that include mustard meal and similar mixes) had also gone up from Rs 2,000 per quintal to Rs 3,100-3,200 per quintal.

REVEALED: Modi-Shah-Nadda's grand plans for BJP, govt

REVEALED: Modi-Shah-Nadda's grand plans for BJP, govt

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Modi, Shah and Nadda have created a strategy to boost the BJP and the government's image.

9 killed, over 10 injured as UP bus catches fire

9 killed, over 10 injured as UP bus catches fire

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Nine persons were on Tuesday killed and over 10 others injured when a roadways bus caught fire in Peeparpur area, police said.

EXCLUSIVE! The Secret Of Modi's Success

EXCLUSIVE! The Secret Of Modi's Success

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

'In the course of my interactions with him, Modi insisted that he does not believe charisma alone can sustain people's trust for long.' 'That is why Modi consistently refers to Mahatma Gandhi to contextualise his politics.' 'He believes in taking his ideas to the masses and getting their acceptance as an index of approval.'
A revealing excerpt from Ajay Singh's The Architect of the New BJP: How Narendra Modi Transformed the Party.

Why Dr Kurien Deserves The Bharat Ratna

Why Dr Kurien Deserves The Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

It is largely due to his vision and efforts that we have almost quadrupled our per capita milk availability in the last 40 years, points out Shailesh Dobhal.

Govt asks pvt schools to reconsider fee hike; Delhi bars increase

Govt asks pvt schools to reconsider fee hike; Delhi bars increase

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

While the Delhi government announced that schools will not be allowed to hike fees during the lockdown period and only tuition fee will have to be paid, Maharashtra has said parents can lodge complaints with district education officers if schools demanded fees. The Gujarat government had on Monday announced that private schools will not hike fees for an year. The West Bengal government has appealed to schools to refrain from hiking fees.

Manufacturing sector hits a virtual standstill

Manufacturing sector hits a virtual standstill

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Factories are shutting down owing to a shortage of labour and raw materials, and a lack of logistical support amid the ongoing nationwide lockdown against the coronavirus pandemic.

Who will be Modi's replacement in Gujarat?

Who will be Modi's replacement in Gujarat?

Rediff.com13 May 2014

With the exit polls predicting a victory for the National Democratic Alliance, Gujarat Bharatiya Janata Party leaders on Tuesday went into a huddle, triggering speculations about finding a successor to Narendra Modi, but the party dismissed such conjectures and described the talks as "routine".

Another head rolls in Ayodhya letter row

Another head rolls in Ayodhya letter row

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday removed R M Srivastava from the post of Principal Secretary (Home), close on the heels of suspending IAS officer Sarvesh Chandra Mishra in connection with a controversial letter on "reconstruction" of Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

Letter controversy: UP govt suspends senior IAS officer

Letter controversy: UP govt suspends senior IAS officer

Rediff.com13 Oct 2013

Mishra, a 1997-batch officer, was the Home Secretary of Uttar Pradesh before he was shunted out on Saturday.

SC directs UP to shift Kappan to Delhi hospital for better treatment

SC directs UP to shift Kappan to Delhi hospital for better treatment

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

"We are confined to health issue. It is in the interest of the state also that the accused gets better treatment," the bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and A S Bopanna observed.

Congress is a 'thing of the past', says PM Modi in Punjab

Congress is a 'thing of the past', says PM Modi in Punjab

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

He also said Congress is a "sinking ship" and people should not board it as it would not help them reach anywhere.

When ISIS found home in India

When ISIS found home in India

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

The nine meetings offer an interesting window into Shafi Armar's efforts to try and group together what after all were excitable keyboard warriors into an actual terror group, capable of handling weapons, organising recruits, cooking homegrown explosives, selecting safe training areas, safe houses and finally, committing strikes against Indian targets.

Why this lady hid during Covid drive

Why this lady hid during Covid drive

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Shailajanand Mishra lists The Top Videos of the Week.

Akhilesh govt transfers another 36 IAS officers

Akhilesh govt transfers another 36 IAS officers

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

In another major shakeup of the state's bureaucracy in four days, the Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday transferred 36 Indian Administrative Services officers including district magistrates after a review of the law and order situation by Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.

If I can't stop namaz, I've no right to stop Janmashtami: Yogi

If I can't stop namaz, I've no right to stop Janmashtami: Yogi

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

He also spoke against demand to ban the use of DJs or music systems during kanwar yatra.

Centre to restructure SAI cadre, says Sports Minister

Centre to restructure SAI cadre, says Sports Minister

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Union Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has asked the Secretary, Sports, who is holding concurrent charge as Director General of the Sports Authority of India (SAI), to expedite the restructuring of its cadre to create at least nine more regional centres in the country and to effectively manage these centres, especially in the north eastern region and bigger states like Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.

Uma Bharti won't contest LS polls, will work for Ram Temple

Uma Bharti won't contest LS polls, will work for Ram Temple

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Bharti said she would 'embark on a pilgrimage to devote time for Ganga river and Lord Ram by leaving power'.

'Is Kharge What Young India Needs?

'Is Kharge What Young India Needs?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

'Dr Shashi Tharoor by far is a much better choice.'

SC cancels Ayodhya case hearing due to non-availability of judge

SC cancels Ayodhya case hearing due to non-availability of judge

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

Justice S A Bobde will not be available on January 29.

'LET ME GO HOME!'

'LET ME GO HOME!'

Rediff.com17 May 2020

Do we care about India's Nowhere People, asks Sunil Sethi.

'You can't crunch 2 years of learning into 2 or 3 months'

'You can't crunch 2 years of learning into 2 or 3 months'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

'There are large cohorts of students who cannot recognise the alphabet or numbers.' 'We are suggesting schools 'start early and end late'.'

After UP, Gujarat, Bihar's Nitish joins anti-Padmavati chorus

After UP, Gujarat, Bihar's Nitish joins anti-Padmavati chorus

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

The chief minister said he was not in favour of the movie's release until its producer, director and all those who are associated with it offer a clarification putting the controversy to rest.

Meet Modi's new ministers

Meet Modi's new ministers

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Here are their short profiles.

'I took a vow to eradicate cheating from examinations'

'I took a vow to eradicate cheating from examinations'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

A bureaucrat resolves to eradicate cheating in examinations of Uttar Pradesh

Demand for Covid-19 tests growing 100 pc week-on-week

Demand for Covid-19 tests growing 100 pc week-on-week

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

One challenge for many laboratories in ramping up is the shortage of trained manpower for collecting samples, report Sohini Das, Vinay Umarji and Virendra Singh Rawat.

70,000 cops turn Ayodhya into fortress

70,000 cops turn Ayodhya into fortress

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Drone cameras will monitor the crowds in real time.

'Jail tourism' - new mantra to deter officials from corruption

'Jail tourism' - new mantra to deter officials from corruption

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar hit upon the novel idea and sent 576 government employees to the central jail in Farrukhabad to interact with inmates, including government officials who are living in confines of the prison.

Exodus of migrants from Gujarat continues; snowballs into political slugfest

Exodus of migrants from Gujarat continues; snowballs into political slugfest

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

The BJP has been blaming Congress MLA Alpesh Thakor and his outfit Gujarat Kshatriya-Thakor Sena for the outbreak of violence against Hindi-speaking people in the state.

NGT imposes nationwide ban on manja for flying kites

NGT imposes nationwide ban on manja for flying kites

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

In its petition, PETA has contended that manja posed a grave threat to humans and animals as every year a number of deaths are caused by it.

Don't believe quake rumours on social media: Govt tells people

Don't believe quake rumours on social media: Govt tells people

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

As the death toll in Nepal's devastating earthquake mounted, the Indian government on Monday urged people not to pay heed to rumours being spread on social media as members in Rajya Sabha asked government to prepare disaster management plan.

Man arrested on suspicion of alleged ISIS links granted bail

Man arrested on suspicion of alleged ISIS links granted bail

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

A Hyderabad-based man, alleged to be involved in chatting on Jihadi websites about the dreaded ISIS, was on Wednesday granted bail by a Delhi court.

Cricket Buzz: England told to stay vigilant amid Lanka political crisis

Cricket Buzz: England told to stay vigilant amid Lanka political crisis

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

England, who have won both the one-day and Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka, play a two-day practice match in Colombo before heading to Galle which hosts the first of the three Test matches from November 6.

30 municipal areas account for 79% of India's COVID caseload

30 municipal areas account for 79% of India's COVID caseload

Rediff.com15 May 2020

A total of 27,920 people have been cured of the disease with 1,685 in the last 24 hours, taking the recovery rate to 34.06 per cent, the ministry said.