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'No debate': BJP allies on RSS chief's remark on quota

'No debate': BJP allies on RSS chief's remark on quota

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

"Debate is just an excuse, the real target of the RSS-BJP is social justice," Priyanka Gandhi said.

Union minister Manoj Sinha fractures arm in car accident

Union minister Manoj Sinha fractures arm in car accident

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

He sustained a fracture in his left arm in the accident which took place around 7.15pm on the Tapti river bridge near Gorakhpur when he was coming from Barabanki, North Eastern Railway CPRO Sanjay Yadav said.

Rescue acts, growth measures dominate RBI's platter in 2020

Rescue acts, growth measures dominate RBI's platter in 2020

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Delivering a public speech hours after the RBI launched a rescue act for Yes Bank on March 6, Governor Shaktikanta Das reiterated the RBI's affirmation to do whatever was needed to combat the coronavirus impact. On that day, India had only one confirmed COVID-19 infection, the World Health Organisation was five days off from declaring it as a pandemic and the financially debilitating lockdowns were not even on the horizon. Das' promise on efforts to mitigate COVID-19 impact appeared as a footnote in news reports from the event.

Beware! Don't ever ditch a girl

Beware! Don't ever ditch a girl

Rediff.com22 Jul 2004

A youth was sentenced to seven years RI for 'ditching' a girl after promising to marry her.

BJP ally Paswan sulks over Bihar seats, then calls truce

BJP ally Paswan sulks over Bihar seats, then calls truce

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

The numbers were revealed some concerns arose, says Chirag Paswan

3rd Test PHOTOS: England peg SA back on opening day

3rd Test PHOTOS: England peg SA back on opening day

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Ben Stokes claimed a wicket for England in the first session of the third cricket test at the Wanderers on Thursday, but South Africa dealt with the early swing from the bowlers and advanced to 73 for one at lunch. South African wicketkeeper Dane Vilas was forced to make a desperate dash to the ground, including a police escort from the airport, after being called up as a late replacement for the injured Quinton de Kock. Stiaan van Zyl was the only wicket to fall for South Africa as he top-edged an attempted pull straight up in the air and was caught by wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow off Stokes' bowing for 21.

Faced with bumper supplies, Centre may buy more onions to protect farmers

Faced with bumper supplies, Centre may buy more onions to protect farmers

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Agriculture ministry to prepare blueprint for purchasing onions directly from farmers and the expenditure on damages would be shared equally between the Centre and state governments.

With 10 central ministers, UP gets maximum berths in Modi 2.0

With 10 central ministers, UP gets maximum berths in Modi 2.0

Rediff.com31 May 2019

The new Council of Ministers has representation from almost all the states, except Andhra Pradesh and the north-eastern states of Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Sikkim and Tripura.

Ex-Bihar CM Ram Sundar Das passes away

Ex-Bihar CM Ram Sundar Das passes away

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

Former Bihar Chief Minister and senior Janata Dal-United leader Ram Sundar Das died in Patna on Friday due to age-related problems. He was 95.

After India debacle, SA get De Villiers back to keep wickets in Tests

After India debacle, SA get De Villiers back to keep wickets in Tests

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Batsman AB de Villiers will return to the role of wicketkeeper for South Africa in the opening two Tests of their four-match home series against England starting in Durban on Boxing Day.

Amit Shah to address rally in Rae Bareli

Amit Shah to address rally in Rae Bareli

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Shah's rally and other events will be attended by party workers from neighbouring constituencies, including Amethi.

Meet the members of Ayodhya Ram temple trust

Meet the members of Ayodhya Ram temple trust

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The government on Wednesday named nine out of 15 members of the 'Shri Ram Janambhoomi Teertha Kshetra' trust constituted for the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya as mandated by the Supreme Court. Here's all you need to know about the members of the trust who have been named so far.

'After Covid, demand will be back with a vengeance'

'After Covid, demand will be back with a vengeance'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

'When there is unlocking, there is demand revival.' 'This is going to be the main growth engine in this kind of an economic scenario.'

PHOTOS: India vs South Africa, 4th Test, Day Five

PHOTOS: India vs South Africa, 4th Test, Day Five

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Images from Day 5 of the fourth Test between India and South Africa, at Delhi, on Monday.

Madras HC judge Karnan to meet Mayawati, Paswan in Delhi

Madras HC judge Karnan to meet Mayawati, Paswan in Delhi

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Last week, a panel of judges headed by the Chief Justice of India ordered that Karnan be transferred to the Calcutta high court. The junior judge reacted that he would fight the order and asked the Chief Justice of India to "not interfere" with his jurisdiction, and also stayed his own transfer order.

BJP in trouble in Bihar as its allies LJP and RLSP play games

BJP in trouble in Bihar as its allies LJP and RLSP play games

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

The Bharatiya Janata Party in Bihar is in trouble ahead of the upcoming state assembly polls as two of its ally the Lok Janshakti Party and the Rashtriya Lok Samata Party on Sunday played pressure game to bargain for more seats.

'Maha bandh': Buses stoned; normal life unaffected

'Maha bandh': Buses stoned; normal life unaffected

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

The Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi has called for the statewide shutdown to protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and the proposed National Register of Citizens. Barring stray incidents of stone pelting and attempt to disrupt road traffic in Mumbai, there was not much impact of the bandh in the metropolis.

To check wastage, Modi govt may fix portion of food served at restaurants

To check wastage, Modi govt may fix portion of food served at restaurants

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Union Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said the hospitality industry would be asked whether it can do it "voluntarily" or or needed the government to make legal provisions for it.

Will work out formula with NCP, Cong for govt formation: Uddhav

Will work out formula with NCP, Cong for govt formation: Uddhav

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Thackeray also took a dig at governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari over imposition of the President's Rule in the state.

Will Nadal clinch his eighth French Open title?

Will Nadal clinch his eighth French Open title?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

Facts and figures on Sunday's all-Spanish men's French Open final between Rafa Nadal and David Ferrer.

Onions are set to bring more tears

Onions are set to bring more tears

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

There was a delay in sowing of kharif onion because of late arrival of monsoon and later floods in many states damaged the crop.

Varanasi: PM holds mega roadshow, performs Ganga Aarti

Varanasi: PM holds mega roadshow, performs Ganga Aarti

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

In a show strength, he was joined by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders.

Why Bihar will not see a Dalit upsurge like Gujarat

Why Bihar will not see a Dalit upsurge like Gujarat

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

'In Bihar, the Dalits are not a consolidated socio-political constituency,' says Mohammad Sajjad.

Samba on streets as Brazil carnival kickstarts

Samba on streets as Brazil carnival kickstarts

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Despite the massive outbreak of the Zika virus in Brazil, the country's annual carnival roared ahead with ravellers jumping, dancing and singing on the streets of Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and other cities. Here are some vibrant scenes from the event.

Rajanna and the cooking gas revolution

Rajanna and the cooking gas revolution

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

How the nuts and bolts of the Aadhaar promise of targeted subsidy delivery are being tested on the ground

Gehlot files complaint against BJP for 'trying to topple govt'

Gehlot files complaint against BJP for 'trying to topple govt'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Gehlot, however, refused to disclose names of those behind the toppling bids allegedly involving transfer of money for horsetrading. "A complaint has been lodged with the SOG so that investigation about those who are involved in this organised crime of money transfer could be conducted," Gehot said at a press conference.

LJP favours early election in Jharkhand

LJP favours early election in Jharkhand

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Lok Janshakti Party president Ram Vilas Paswan on Friday said that the President's rule in Jharkhand was a temporary solution and elections were the only way out if no party or combination was able to form a government soon.

Nitish Kumar: Masterful craftsman who believes politics is the art of possible

Nitish Kumar: Masterful craftsman who believes politics is the art of possible

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Known for weighing his options carefully before making any move, Kumar, upon a closer look, comes across as a risk taker who has not shied away from going against the tide.

Why the Nadal-Federer French Open record is 5-0

Why the Nadal-Federer French Open record is 5-0

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

A quick look at Rafael Nadal's domination of Roger Federer at Roland Garros.

Court restrains changes to disputed temple near Charminar

Court restrains changes to disputed temple near Charminar

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Even as the dispute over the temple adjacent to the historic Charminar in Hyderabad was threatened to blow up in a major communal conflagration, the Andhra Pradesh high court on Monday ordered that status quo as on October 31 should be maintained and no alternations or expansion of the temple should take place.

Centre undertakes mega review of VIP security; Lalu, Akhilesh lose cover

Centre undertakes mega review of VIP security; Lalu, Akhilesh lose cover

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

This is the first full-scale review of VIP protectees by the Union home ministry after the Modi 2.0 government took charge.

JD-U should fight more seats than BJP in 2020: Prashant Kishor

JD-U should fight more seats than BJP in 2020: Prashant Kishor

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

The formula of Lok Sabha polls this year wherein JD-U and BJP had both fought 17 seats each, leaving six for Ram Vilas Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party, which joined the National Democratic Alliance in 2014, a year after Kumar's exit, could not serve as the basis for the assembly polls, said the poll strategist.

How Nitish managed to steer his way to 4th straight term in office

How Nitish managed to steer his way to 4th straight term in office

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Known for weighing his options carefully before making any move, Kumar, upon a closer look, comes across as a risk taker who has not shied away from going against the tide.

'Shotgun' Sinha dares party to act against him

'Shotgun' Sinha dares party to act against him

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Shatrughan Sinha is said to be miffed at being "sidelined" in the party and the government.

Caste out of Bihar equation as NDA wins state

Caste out of Bihar equation as NDA wins state

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Lalu Prasad and his Muslim-Yadav line has completely gone off track.

India 'A' in spot of bother after de Kock's ton

India 'A' in spot of bother after de Kock's ton

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Quinton de Kock continued his preparation for the upcoming 72-day tour of India in brilliant fashion, smashing a hundred that put South Africa 'A' in control against India 'A' on the second day of the first unofficial Test in Wayanad, Kerala, on Wednesday.

Holi pics: Readers share their photos

Holi pics: Readers share their photos

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Readers share their Holi pics!

After NDA's show of strength, Amit Shah files nomination from Gandhinagar

After NDA's show of strength, Amit Shah files nomination from Gandhinagar

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

A galaxy of top leaders, including Union ministers Rajnath Singh and Nitin Gadkari and leaders of BJP's allies such as Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, Shiromani Akali Dal supremo Parkash Singh Badal and Lok Janshakti Party founder Ram Vilas Paswan were present with Shah.

Married against my wishes, was living stifled life: Tej Pratap on divorce

Married against my wishes, was living stifled life: Tej Pratap on divorce

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

The RJD leader said, "I had told my parents that I did not wish to marry at this moment of time. But nobody listened to me. Ours was a mismatch. I am a simple man with simple habits while she is a modern woman, educated in Delhi and used to life in a metropolis."

The strange case of Nitish's dissenting voice within NDA

The strange case of Nitish's dissenting voice within NDA

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

From opposing the NPR and NRC to demanding special status for Bihar to staying out of the Union Cabinet on principle to showing the BJP who was boss in Bihar, Nitish Kumar has wasted no opportunity at cocking a snook at the BJP leadership. But how long can he continue, asks Gopal Krishna.