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'If Mamata wants, violence can stop in 3 days'

'If Mamata wants, violence can stop in 3 days'

Rediff.com5 May 2021

'If Mamata Banerjee doesn't want, then violence cannot be stopped.'

Which way will WB, Odisha and Bihar go if LS polls are held today

Which way will WB, Odisha and Bihar go if LS polls are held today

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Which way will WB, Odisha and Bihar go if LS polls are held today.

Zoellick defends WB aid to set up coal-fired unit

Zoellick defends WB aid to set up coal-fired unit

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

During the Spring Meetings, the issue of Bank's involvement in Botswana and the Tata's Mundhra's plant in Gujarat is likely to come up during the interactive session. It is claimed that the Tata's plant will account for nearly 28 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emission when fully operational. "In the Indian case there is the sense that if you look at India's energy needs, they are very, very significant and where we can we try to look for other sources.

Cong appoints new state unit chiefs in WB, MP, JK

Cong appoints new state unit chiefs in WB, MP, JK

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

In changes ahead of crucial Assembly elections, the Congress on Wednesday made Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Priyaranjan Dasmunsi its state unit chief in the Left-ruled West Bengal and appointed two other union ministers as party heads in Madhya Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.

WB: Ex-Rajya Sabha VC and CPI-M MLA jumps to death

WB: Ex-Rajya Sabha VC and CPI-M MLA jumps to death

Rediff.com29 May 2011

Six-time Communist Party of India-Marxist legislator and former Rajya Sabha vice-chairman Mostafa Bin Quasem on Sunday allegedly committed suicide by leaping to death from the fourth floor of the MLA hostel in Kolkata.

Costa Rican World Cupper Acosta on why he chose East Bengal

Costa Rican World Cupper Acosta on why he chose East Bengal

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

'When I signed, I only knew that East Bengal are a big club with great history. I have no idea about ISL or any other tournament. I came here because East Bengal are a big club'.

Was arrested IM operative Zahid Hussain trying to regroup forces?

Was arrested IM operative Zahid Hussain trying to regroup forces?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

Zahid Hussain has been instrumental for the Indian Mujahideen for making a come back after being beaten down by security agencies. Vicky Nanjappa reports

PM Modi terms poll win in Assam as historic, phenomenal

PM Modi terms poll win in Assam as historic, phenomenal

Rediff.com19 May 2016

He also lauded the efforts of the BJP workers in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, saying they put up a "spirited performance".

COVID-19 doubling rate improves to 7.5 days: Centre

COVID-19 doubling rate improves to 7.5 days: Centre

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

In its daily briefing, the government also reported Goa is now free of coronavirus.

WB verdict on Baglihar a win-win situation: J&K CM

WB verdict on Baglihar a win-win situation: J&K CM

Rediff.com13 Feb 2007

Hours after the verdict was announced, Azad visited the dam site in the mountainous Doda district and met the engineers and workers who were jubilant at the verdict by the World Bank appointed arbitrator Prof Raymond Lafitte.

Protesting doctors turn down Mamata's invite for talks

Protesting doctors turn down Mamata's invite for talks

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

The doctors, who are protesting against the assault on two of their colleagues at NRS Medical College and Hospital, had on Friday sought unconditional apology from Banerjee and set six conditions for the state government in order to withdraw their stir.

Bandh affects life partially in West Bengal

Bandh affects life partially in West Bengal

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Normal life was partially affected in West Bengal on Thursday following a state-wide 12-hour general strike called by Left Parties and trade unions, with the Bharatiya Janata Party also calling a 10-hour bandh to protest against alleged violence by ruling Trinamool Congress in the recent civic polls.

Swaraj writes to Aziz; rejects Pak allegations

Swaraj writes to Aziz; rejects Pak allegations

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

Reacting sharply, India on Saturday dismissed Pakistan's allegation of 'breach of trust' over the killing of Pakistan Rangers and asked it to adhere to the mechanisms that have been evolved to ensure peace and tranquility on the International Border and Line of Control.

Will BRICS bank break the monopoly of IMF, World Bank?

Will BRICS bank break the monopoly of IMF, World Bank?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

A feature of this year's BRICS summit was economic cooperation.

Shah: Will implement NRC in Bengal; non-Muslims to get citizenship

Shah: Will implement NRC in Bengal; non-Muslims to get citizenship

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

He, however, asserted that all infiltrators will be thrown out of the country.

Pathankot attack: NIA to send fresh Letters Rogatory to Pak

Pathankot attack: NIA to send fresh Letters Rogatory to Pak

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The LRs are being despatched notwithstanding indications from the Pakistani side that it was not yet ready to receive Indian investigators to carry forward the probe in the January 2 attack that left seven security personnel dead.

People accepting BJP ideology, says Modi after 5-polls results

People accepting BJP ideology, says Modi after 5-polls results

Rediff.com19 May 2016

He said the poll victory in Assam, the first for the party in the north east, has made it clear that BJP is rapidly receiving "popular acceptance" in all parts of the country which "augurs well" for the democracy.

'Situation in Bengal is similar to that of Emergency days'

'Situation in Bengal is similar to that of Emergency days'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Opposition parties have expressed solidarity with West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee.

Sensex soars 237 points ahead of Brexit poll outcome

Sensex soars 237 points ahead of Brexit poll outcome

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Participants will watch out for the Brexit poll outcome in the late morning trades tomorrow.

Modi to launch 1st multilateral engagement with BRICS leaders

Modi to launch 1st multilateral engagement with BRICS leaders

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

India is keen on the issue of equal share holding since it doesn't want a repeat of the distortions that have crept into Bretton Woods institutions like International Monetary Fund, World Bank and the Asian Development Bank in which rich countries like the US and Japan have a strangle hold.

Violence mars West Bengal panchayat polls, 12 killed

Violence mars West Bengal panchayat polls, 12 killed

Rediff.com14 May 2018

The Centre has sought a detailed report from the West Bengal government on the circumstances leading to the violence.

Saradha scam worth Rs 2,460 cr; owner in control of deposits: Probe

Saradha scam worth Rs 2,460 cr; owner in control of deposits: Probe

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

The alleged chit fund scam in West Bengal involving the Saradha Group revolves around a total sum of Rs 2,460 crore with 80 per cent of the depositors' monies still remaining unpaid, a latest investigation report has revealed.

Mamata finally meets PM on his ground, on her terms

Mamata finally meets PM on his ground, on her terms

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

In January Amit Shah launched the 'Bhag Mamata Bhag' programme in West Bengal. On Monday Prime Minister Narendra Modi rolled out the red carpet for Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. What changed in two months?

CBI is a 'department of PMO': Mamata

CBI is a 'department of PMO': Mamata

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Pulling no punches in her attack against the Bharatiya Janata Party for allegedly pursuing 'political vendetta' against the Trinamool Congress, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday charged that the Central Bureau of Investigation was being used as a 'political tool' by the National Democratic Alliance government and was functioning as 'a department of the Prime Minister's Office'.

Ranji roundup: Mumbai struggle in 500th match

Ranji roundup: Mumbai struggle in 500th match

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

A round-up of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy group matches played on Thursday.

FIIs struggling to understand if economy is picking up or slowing down: Neelkanth Mishra

FIIs struggling to understand if economy is picking up or slowing down: Neelkanth Mishra

Rediff.com5 May 2015

In the near term, the key driver will still be the government's fiscal spending.

Ranji: Karnataka in command after Uthappa, Agarwal flay Delhi bowlers

Ranji: Karnataka in command after Uthappa, Agarwal flay Delhi bowlers

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

A summary of Monday's play in the Ranji Trophy matches at various venues across the country.

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