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Pema Khandu sworn-in as Arunachal Pradesh CM

Pema Khandu sworn-in as Arunachal Pradesh CM

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Khandu emerged as the new star on the north eastern horizon when he was elected leader of the Congress in Arunachal Pradesh on Saturday.

Maha may extend lockdown in hotspots till May 31

Maha may extend lockdown in hotspots till May 31

Rediff.com15 May 2020

The COVID-19 tally in Maharashtra till Wednesday night stood at 25,922 and the number of fatalities at 975, with Mumbai alone accounting for 15,747 cases and 596 deaths.

India, Denmark to expand cooperation in health, agriculture sectors

India, Denmark to expand cooperation in health, agriculture sectors

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his visiting Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen on Saturday held 'fruitful' talks with a focus on expanding cooperation in a range of key areas such as health, agriculture, water management, climate change and renewable energy.

Is India's Marble Industry Facing A Bleak Future?

Is India's Marble Industry Facing A Bleak Future?

Rediff.com9 May 2024

'Every year, the marble industry is shrinking due to tiles. It has already decreased by 20-25 per cent in recent years.'

Major rejig of portfolios after Fadnavis' cabinet expansion

Major rejig of portfolios after Fadnavis' cabinet expansion

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday allocated portfolios to newly sworn-in ministers and reshuffled certain portfolios.

Time To Make Budget More Transparent

Time To Make Budget More Transparent

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The Budget should use the extra RBI surplus to better effect, suggests A K Bhattacharya.

Are we on the brink of water wars?

Are we on the brink of water wars?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

'Nature does not send us a bill, so we ignore them in decision making until we hit a moment of crisis, such as the current shortage of water.'

China assures new Brahmaputra dam will have no impact on India

China assures new Brahmaputra dam will have no impact on India

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

"The reservoir capacity of the project is less than 0.02 per cent of the average annual runoff of the Yarlung Zangbo-Brahmaputra. It cannot have an adverse impact on the downstream," Chinese foreign ministry said to a question on concerns over the dam.

ISB to develop Smart City Index for Indian cities

ISB to develop Smart City Index for Indian cities

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

A smart city strives to minimise waste of resources.

Himanta inducts 2 cabinet ministers, rejigs several seniors' portfolios

Himanta inducts 2 cabinet ministers, rejigs several seniors' portfolios

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

The expansion was the first by Sarma since he assumed chief ministership of the state about 13 months ago.

Karnataka minister resigns over allegations of sexual harassment

Karnataka minister resigns over allegations of sexual harassment

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Karnataka Water Resources Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi on Wednesday sent his resignation letter to Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa following allegations of sexual harassment against him.

Channi keeps 14 portfolios, Amarinder's ministers retain theirs

Channi keeps 14 portfolios, Amarinder's ministers retain theirs

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Tuesday allocated portfolios to the new ministers, keeping 14 departments with himself and giving home affairs to deputy chief minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and health to other deputy O P Soni.

Bihar caste survey out; OBCs, EBCs 63% of population

Bihar caste survey out; OBCs, EBCs 63% of population

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

According to the data released in Patna by Development Commissioner Vivek Singh, the state's total population stood at a little over 13.07 crore, out of which the EBCs (36 per cent) were the largest social segment followed by the OBCs at 27.13 per cent.

Flood alert in Arunachal after landslide in China creates artificial lake

Flood alert in Arunachal after landslide in China creates artificial lake

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Districts along the Siang river in Arunachal Pradesh have been put on high alert for possible flash floods.

The Beginner's Guide To Investing In Real Estate

The Beginner's Guide To Investing In Real Estate

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

If you're a beginner eager to embark on wealth-building journey in the real estate sector, Karan Shetty shares this comprehensive guide on how to get started.

43 ministers in Mamata's cabinet take oath

43 ministers in Mamata's cabinet take oath

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Three TMC leaders Amit Mitra, Bratya Basu and Rathin Ghosh were sworn-in virtually. Mitra is unwell and both Basu and Ghosh are recuperating from COVID-19.

3,500 homes destroyed and counting: Flood situation in Arunachal worsens

3,500 homes destroyed and counting: Flood situation in Arunachal worsens

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

The district administration, with the help of National Disaster Response Force and Central Reserve Police Force, has intensified relief operation and rescued around 260 people.

J&K has suffered due to Indus Water Treaty: Mehbooba

J&K has suffered due to Indus Water Treaty: Mehbooba

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Because of the treaty, no big dams or power projects can be built by India on Jhelum, Indus or Chenab.

Rs 10,000 crore project to send Indians to space approved

Rs 10,000 crore project to send Indians to space approved

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

A three-member crew will be sent to space for at least seven days.

'Tunnel rescue like war, can't speculate when it will end'

'Tunnel rescue like war, can't speculate when it will end'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

The 41 workers trapped in Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel for the last 11 days are likely to be rescued in the next few hours or by tomorrow, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) member Lt Gen (retd) Syed Ata Hasnain said on Thursday evening.

Real estate sector bats for green spaces

Real estate sector bats for green spaces

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Bengaluru recorded the highest green building stock at 140 million square feet, followed by Delhi-National Capital Region at 74 msf, and Hyderabad at 72 msf for Grade A office buildings as of September 2023.

'The BJP Is A Huge Banyan Tree'

'The BJP Is A Huge Banyan Tree'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

'Elections are fought to win.' 'In our party, the leadership takes the final decision, and our leaders are very clear about it.'

Goa Leader of Oppn to be deputy CM, portfolios on Monday

Goa Leader of Oppn to be deputy CM, portfolios on Monday

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

Michael Lobo, who resigned as deputy speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly, and three of the 10 MLAs who joined the BJP -- Chandrakant Kavlekar, Jeniffer Monserratte, Philip Neri Rodrigues -- were sworn in as new ministers.

RATE: Thumbs up or down for BJP's manifesto?

RATE: Thumbs up or down for BJP's manifesto?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Three days before the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday, April 8, released its manifesto with a focus on development and national security.

At Rs 72.10 cr Jaitley is richest minister; Modi has assets of Rs 1.26 cr

At Rs 72.10 cr Jaitley is richest minister; Modi has assets of Rs 1.26 cr

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assets worth Rs 1.26 crore while Defence and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley stands out as the richest minister with assets totalling Rs 72.10 crore.

India working on small, factory-built N-reactors, nod for 10 under 'fleet mode'

India working on small, factory-built N-reactors, nod for 10 under 'fleet mode'

Rediff.com23 May 2023

India is working on new technologies such as the small modular reactors that can be factory-built and help make clean energy transition, Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh said in New Delhi.

Millennium Development Goals: India's achievement is a mixed bag

Millennium Development Goals: India's achievement is a mixed bag

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

India is also set to achieve the goal of reducing hunger by half and reduce maternal mortality by three quarters.

13 ministers in Modi's cabinet are tainted

13 ministers in Modi's cabinet are tainted

Rediff.com27 May 2014

A day after India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Cabinet of 45 ministers, the analysis has begun. Of the 44 ministers examined, a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms reveals that 13 of Modi's men have criminal charges registered against them.

Vasundhara Raje distributes portfolios; retains 46 ministries

Vasundhara Raje distributes portfolios; retains 46 ministries

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje on Saturday retained 46 ministries as she allotted portfolios of Rural Development and Panchayti Raj, Health and Mines among her Cabinet ministers.

India's 1st cow minister among 13 of 19 Raj ministers who lost

India's 1st cow minister among 13 of 19 Raj ministers who lost

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

However, Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje and her five cabinet colleagues have won their respective constituencies.

DMK-AIADMK spar over schemes for SL Tamil refugees

DMK-AIADMK spar over schemes for SL Tamil refugees

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday launched a Rs 225.86 crore welfare assistance scheme here for Sri Lankan Tamil refugees living in camps in Tamil Nadu and alleged that the previous AIADMK regime was not concerned about them.

Ajit Pawar Will Be CM After August 11

Ajit Pawar Will Be CM After August 11

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narvekar will likely disqualify the 16 Shiv Sena MLAs, including Eknath Shinde, who will then be asked to resign as chief minister. 'Once this is done, Ajit dada will be sworn in chief minister.'

Assembly polls in 2023 to be my last: Kumaraswamy

Assembly polls in 2023 to be my last: Kumaraswamy

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

"I have been the chief minister twice with your blessings. I have decided that the 2023 assembly election will be my last fight. It is not for me to come to power or become the chief minister," he said.

Modi replaces top finance mandarin Mayaram in 1st major shake up

Modi replaces top finance mandarin Mayaram in 1st major shake up

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Over the past six months Rajasthan has introduced some of India's most radical free-market labour, land and welfare reform.

9 Essential Skills for Data Scientists

9 Essential Skills for Data Scientists

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Data science isn't just about acquiring skills; it's also about comprehending the business context in which data science is applied.

In their modified role, junior ministers no longer pushovers

In their modified role, junior ministers no longer pushovers

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

The men and women in Modi's revamped council of ministers have been carefully selected and a delicate balance between administrative experience and balance of power has been maintained.

UP portfolios announced; Adityanath retains home

UP portfolios announced; Adityanath retains home

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

The list has been sent to Governor Ram Naik for approval.

'Should we welcome Chinese premier at G20?'

'Should we welcome Chinese premier at G20?'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

'The real issue between India and China is that the Chinese have transgressed along the Line of Actual Control at multiple points.'

From cattle to crops, drought playing havoc in Gujarat

From cattle to crops, drought playing havoc in Gujarat

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

In Gujarat, of the 12.5 million hectare of area under cultivation, while six million is dependent on rainfall, two million is covered by groundwater, a bulk of which is said to be in north Gujarat. Scanty rainfall in the last one and half years has not only depleted groundwater level but also affected dams.

Meet the 24 newly inducted ministers in Siddaramaiah's expanded cabinet

Meet the 24 newly inducted ministers in Siddaramaiah's expanded cabinet

Rediff.com27 May 2023

Within a week of assuming power, the Congress government in Karnataka has expanded its cabinet on Saturday, filling all posts.