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'Maharashtra's Economy Is Going Sri Lanka's Way'

'Maharashtra's Economy Is Going Sri Lanka's Way'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

'Maharashtra is virtually in a debt trap.'

BJP shuts up Kangana on farmers remark: 'Not authorised to speak'

BJP shuts up Kangana on farmers remark: 'Not authorised to speak'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

This came after Ranaut stoked a controversy by suggesting that the farmers' protests could have led to a Bangladesh-like situation in the country if the top leadership was not strong enough.

Sri Lanka's Rathnayake to make Test debut in Manchester

Sri Lanka's Rathnayake to make Test debut in Manchester

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

The second match of the series will be played at Lord's, starting from August 29 and the final Test match of the series will take place at Kennington Oval on September 6.

Kangana meets BJP chief again after snub over her remarks

Kangana meets BJP chief again after snub over her remarks

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

This is the second time that Ranaut has met the BJP president since she stirred a controversy earlier this week with her disparaging remarks on the farmers agitation against the now repealed three farm laws.

Congress bags all 3 seats in Muslim-dominated Nuh

Congress bags all 3 seats in Muslim-dominated Nuh

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Voters in Muslim-dominated Nuh in Haryana have made the Congress victorious in all three assembly seats in the district, with one of the contestants registering the highest victory margin.

Capital gains exemption limit to be hiked: Sitharaman

Capital gains exemption limit to be hiked: Sitharaman

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the government plans to raise capital gains exemption limit on certain financial assets to Rs 1.25 lakh per year for middle and upper middle class.

A captain's gamble: How Sri Lanka outwitted England at The Oval

A captain's gamble: How Sri Lanka outwitted England at The Oval

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

'Pathum Nissanka is easily one of the best batters to have come out of Sri Lanka in the recent past and he has delivered once again,' he tweeted with an applause emoji.

Bhumi, Shraddha, Allu Arjun Bring Bappa Home

Bhumi, Shraddha, Allu Arjun Bring Bappa Home

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

GaneshUtsav has begun and social media is flooded with pictures of celebrities welcoming Lord Ganesha home.

'Ratan Tata stood like a rock outside Taj Palace during 26/11'

'Ratan Tata stood like a rock outside Taj Palace during 26/11'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

The senior IPS officer said Tata displayed resoluteness, uncharacteristic of his calm demeanour, when the iconic hotel came under attack.

India U-19 edge past Australia in thrilling Test

India U-19 edge past Australia in thrilling Test

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Nikhil Kumar showed excellent temperament on way to an unbeaten half-century under pressure and guided India U-19 to a nervy two-wicket win over Australia U-19 on the third day of the first unofficial Test in Chennai on Wednesday.

Cracks in Bengal BJP over Suvendu Adhikari's remark

Cracks in Bengal BJP over Suvendu Adhikari's remark

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Adhikari asserted that 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' was unnecessary and questioned the need for the Minority Morcha within the party.

No need for 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas': BJP's Suvendu Adhikari

No need for 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas': BJP's Suvendu Adhikari

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Suvendu Adhikari attributed the party's poor performance in Lok Sabha polls in West Bengal to lack of support from the minority community, asserting that 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' was unnecessary and proposing instead 'Hum unke saath jo humare saath' (we are with those who are with us).

What Maharashtra Win Means For Modi

What Maharashtra Win Means For Modi

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

'Undeniably, Modi's position has stabilised and he has staged a comeback of sorts from the weeks after the Lok Sabha results.' 'Coalition partners are likely to be more tolerant of Modi... The forthcoming elections in Delhi and Bihar will determine whether this continues or not.' 'To win Delhi and Bihar, Modi will have to work in conjunction with the RSS.' 'However, because of the 'truce' that has been worked out within the Sangh Parivar, Modi will have to be more consultative than he has been in the past ten years,' reveals Modi biographer Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Rediff appoints Infibeam's Vishal Mehta as CMD

Rediff appoints Infibeam's Vishal Mehta as CMD

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Rediff.com, one of India's pioneering internet companies, on Tuesday announced the appointment of Mr Vishal Mehta as its new Chairman and Managing Director. This key leadership change follows Infibeam Avenues Ltd's acquisition of a majority stake in Rediff.com.

PIX: Pope reigns with ton; England dominate Day 1

PIX: Pope reigns with ton; England dominate Day 1

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

England captain Ollie Pope returned to form with a classy unbeaten 103 to guide his team to 221/3 on a weather-affected first day of the third and final Test.

Hathras Tragedy: A Mother Mourns Her Son

Hathras Tragedy: A Mother Mourns Her Son

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

The victims mostly women suffocated to their deaths and bodies piled atop each other in the worst such incident in recent years.

Ambani Shaadi: Shankaracharyas Bless Radhika-Anant

Ambani Shaadi: Shankaracharyas Bless Radhika-Anant

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Many Dharmagurus attended the Shubh Ashirwad ceremony.

1st Test: England closes in on victory over Sri Lanka

1st Test: England closes in on victory over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Jamie Smith's maiden Test century helped England take a 122-run lead on Day 3 in the first Test against Sri Lanka

1st Test: Smith, Brook steer England to 23-run lead

1st Test: Smith, Brook steer England to 23-run lead

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Jamie Smith's unbeaten 72 propelled England to a 23-run lead over Sri Lanka on day two of the opening Test on Thursday

10 Reasons Why Modi Should Follow In Sonia's Footsteps

10 Reasons Why Modi Should Follow In Sonia's Footsteps

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Politely decline to be prime minister, and hand the baton to someone else in the BJP -- like Sonia did to Manmohan Singh -- advises Krishna Prasad.

Gujarat: BSF officer, jawan die due to extreme heat

Gujarat: BSF officer, jawan die due to extreme heat

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

A Border Security Force officer and a jawan died during patrol due to exposure to 'extreme weather' at the Harami Nallah creek area along the India-Pakistan international front in Gujarat, the force said on Saturday.

Hathras tragedy: Meet Bhole Baba, cop-turned-preacher with a massive following

Hathras tragedy: Meet Bhole Baba, cop-turned-preacher with a massive following

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

One of Surajpal's three brothers died and he set up a Trust and appointed a caretaker for his property in Bahadurgarh where his ashram is located, the CO said.

Kumar Vishwas attacks Kejriwal over Rajya Sabha nominations

Kumar Vishwas attacks Kejriwal over Rajya Sabha nominations

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

The AAP leader, who was angling for a Rajya Sabha slot, said that it is difficult to survive in the Aam Aadmi Party if one disagrees with Kejriwal.

AAP pacifies Kumar Vishwas, suspends MLA Amanatullah from party

AAP pacifies Kumar Vishwas, suspends MLA Amanatullah from party

Rediff.com3 May 2017

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said the PAC, has entrusted Vishwas with the responsibility of Rajasthan which goes to polls by the end of 2018.

What Sitharaman's 7th Budget has in store for us

What Sitharaman's 7th Budget has in store for us

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Highlights of the Union Budget 2024-25 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

Vishwa Shanti Stupa unveiled

Vishwa Shanti Stupa unveiled

Rediff.com14 Nov 2007

The Stupa, built 30 meters high and 37 meters in diameter, has a ramp that enables access to physically-challenged individuals.

Bangladeshi Hindus: Why Appeal To Biden?

Bangladeshi Hindus: Why Appeal To Biden?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

It's intriguing that the prime minister now wants his American partner to help protect the Hindu minority in Bangladesh. That's conceding to the Americans a pre-eminence India has always contested, resented and feared, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Now Lingayat seer seeks Karnataka CM, DCM posts for community

Now Lingayat seer seeks Karnataka CM, DCM posts for community

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

A day after a Vokkaliga seer publicly urged Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to step down and make way for his deputy D K Shivakumar, a prominent seer from the dominant Veershaiva-Lingayat community on Friday urged that ministers from his community should be considered in case there is a change in CM post.

AAP crisis deepens as Kumar Vishwas hints he may quit

AAP crisis deepens as Kumar Vishwas hints he may quit

Rediff.com2 May 2017

Vishwas also appeared defiant despite the party's gag order of not talking to the media and said he will keep highlighting the mistakes of the Aam Aadmi Party and say what is right in the interest of the country.

Vishwas, Bharti question Kejriwal's 'ability to win polls'

Vishwas, Bharti question Kejriwal's 'ability to win polls'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Bharti further said that this is high time the party took things seriously.

Nitish an old-fashioned leader who...: Tejashwi

Nitish an old-fashioned leader who...: Tejashwi

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

'Nitish Kumar has no vision for the people of the state. He also had no justifiable reason for ditching us and going back to the BJP-led NDA'

Rahul Gandhi doing 'drama', charges Kumar Vishwas

Rahul Gandhi doing 'drama', charges Kumar Vishwas

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Aam Aadmi Party leader Kumar Vishwas on Thursday slammed Rahul Gandhi for his remark that his father Rajiv Gandhi was being denied justice, saying it was a "drama" to divert people's attention from core issues like corruption.

Make DKS Karnataka CM, Vokkaliga seer appeals to Siddaramaiah

Make DKS Karnataka CM, Vokkaliga seer appeals to Siddaramaiah

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

A Vokkaliga seer on Thursday publicly urged Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to step down and make way for his deputy D K Shivakumar, amid a power tussle within the ruling Congress.

Soaring Vegetable Prices Add Spice To Lok Sabha Polls

Soaring Vegetable Prices Add Spice To Lok Sabha Polls

Rediff.com30 May 2024

High vegetable prices are expected to keep food inflation firm in the months to come.

Look who turned up at Google? Kumar Vishwas!

Look who turned up at Google? Kumar Vishwas!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

The Modi government's response to infiltration at the India-Pakistan border, Kumar Vishwas told Google staff, was weak, adding that there had been 19 infiltration attempts and ceasefire violations by Pakistan since the new government took charge.

Old Tax Regime May Soon Be History

Old Tax Regime May Soon Be History

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

There are a number of steps taken that will leave more money in the hands of the taxpayers.
These include the reduction in tax rates under the new tax regime, increase in standard deduction, allowing tax collected at source to be adjusted against tax deducted at source from salaries, notes Harsh Roongta.

AAP's Kumar Vishwas booked for making 'inflammatory remarks'

AAP's Kumar Vishwas booked for making 'inflammatory remarks'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Aam Admi Party leader Kumar Vishwas has been booked for allegedly hurting religious sentiments through his remarks in some videos available online.

Remarks against Jaitley based on info from Kejriwal: Kumar Vishwas to HC

Remarks against Jaitley based on info from Kejriwal: Kumar Vishwas to HC

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Vishwas said before making an apology, he wants to know if Kejriwal lied earlier.

India's Neighbourhood First Policy Crumbling

India's Neighbourhood First Policy Crumbling

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The fundamental construct of India's neighbourhood policy still needs to be what Vajpayee postulated, Manmohan Singh embraced, and Modi energised. It's just that we need to junk domestic politics and excessive religiosity, while acquiring much humility and a renewed respectfulness towards our neighbours, recommends Shekhar Gupta.

Who's To Be Blamed For Bridge Collapses?

Who's To Be Blamed For Bridge Collapses?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Government officials believe that central bridge projects perform better than state projects due to stricter checks and balances.