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Naga peace solution finds no mention in BJP's state manifesto

Naga peace solution finds no mention in BJP's state manifesto

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party has released its manifesto for the upcoming Nagaland assembly elections, promising a special package for the eastern part of the state and establishment of a board for the holistic development of the region if the party returns to power for the second time in a row.

Modi calls for 'secular civil code', 'one nation one election' in I-Day speech

Modi calls for 'secular civil code', 'one nation one election' in I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Modi said laws which divide the country on communal lines and become a reason for inequality have no place in a modern society.

BJP guarantees jobs to every Agniveer in Haryana, Rs 2,100 to women

BJP guarantees jobs to every Agniveer in Haryana, Rs 2,100 to women

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday released its manifesto for the October 5 Haryana assembly polls, promising a monthly assistance of Rs 2,100 for women, two lakh government jobs for the youth and guaranteed government job for Agniveers hailing from the state.

'Anybody who met Mr Tata came away with a story'

'Anybody who met Mr Tata came away with a story'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Late Ratan Tata always ensured employees are taken care of along with the well-being of their families across the Tata Group companies, which shaped a number of leaders across the conglomerate, and there really was no one like him, Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran said on Monday. Recollecting his association with Tata (86) who passed away last week, in a post on networking platform LinkedIn, he wrote, "Anybody who met Mr Tata came away with a story about his humanity, warmth, and dreams for India. "There really was no one like him."

PT Usha blasts IOA EC for ignoring Olympic medalists

PT Usha blasts IOA EC for ignoring Olympic medalists

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha on Monday said it is "deeply concerning" that the Executive Committee members failed to honour Olympic medallists and accused the Finance Committee of blocking funds intended to support Indian athletes' preparation for the Paris Games.

Made a mistake by fielding my wife against my sister: Ajit Pawar

Made a mistake by fielding my wife against my sister: Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

One should not allow politics to enter home, Pawar, who is currently on a statewide 'Jan Samman Yatra', told Marathi news channel Jai Maharashtra.

Corruption allegations against me...: Ajit Pawar issues video

Corruption allegations against me...: Ajit Pawar issues video

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

He urged people to ignore politicians who only make speeches and instead, vote for those who work.

Tough Fight For Mumbai's 'Muslim Leader'

Tough Fight For Mumbai's 'Muslim Leader'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'In this assembly election, Muslims here will vote for one who works, but also one who safeguards their identity.' 'Their existence is more important they feel, than a faulty light meter. So yes, a Muslim representative will make a difference.'

Medic murder: Delhi health services hit as doctors' strike enters Day 7

Medic murder: Delhi health services hit as doctors' strike enters Day 7

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Both private and government hospitals have joined the protest, fighting for justice for the victim and demanding a security act for doctors.

Why Vinicius Jr. Deserved Ballon d'Or

Why Vinicius Jr. Deserved Ballon d'Or

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

For months, the 2024 Ballon d'Or seemed to have a clear front-runner, with everyone anticipating the coronation of Vinícius Júnior as the new king of football.

Former Aus cricketer denied bail in domestic abuse case

Former Aus cricketer denied bail in domestic abuse case

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Slater is accused of choking a woman while shaking her at his house in December 2023.

What Congress Must Do To Win Maharashtra

What Congress Must Do To Win Maharashtra

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Convert the Haryana result into a blessing in disguise; make the calamity into an opportunity. Maharashtra was always the big ticket game in town; MVA must win it. The Congress should shift headquarters to Mumbai for the entire month. Show urgency and a hunger to win, asserts Sanjay Jha.

Days after hooch tragedy, TN amends Prohibition Act

Days after hooch tragedy, TN amends Prohibition Act

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The Tamil Nadu Prohibition (Amendment) Act, 2024, which shall come into force on such date as notified by the government, aims to completely eradicate the menace of illicit liquor from the state.

Kolkata doctor's murder: Initial autopsy indicates gruesome rape

Kolkata doctor's murder: Initial autopsy indicates gruesome rape

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

The police were waiting for the final post-mortem examination report to come to a conclusion regarding the murder of a woman doctor, whose body was found in state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, an officer said.

Defiant Akhilesh garlands JP bust on road, urges Nitish to exit NDA

Defiant Akhilesh garlands JP bust on road, urges Nitish to exit NDA

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Yadav took to social media and shared video clips and pictures of the deployment of security personnel, including police and rapid action force, with barricades near his house here, a stone's throw away from the Samajwadi Party headquarters.

CBI takes over Kolkata doctor's rape-murder probe

CBI takes over Kolkata doctor's rape-murder probe

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

The court directed the Kolkata Police to hand over the case diary to the central probe agency by Tuesday evening, and all other documents by 10 am on Wednesday.

Tributes pour in for Tata's 'Ratan'

Tributes pour in for Tata's 'Ratan'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Industry leaders on Thursday mourned the death of Ratan Tata saying with his demise India has lost a visionary who shaped its industrial and philanthropic landscape. Tata was a truly remarkable business leader who placed the country before business interests, and whose vision was truly transformational for a country and its people, TVS Motor Co Chairman Emeritus Venu Srinivasan said in a statement. "Mr Tata was a truly remarkable business leader, the likes of whom nations get only once in a century," he added.

Waqf bill sent to joint parliamentary panel after heated debate

Waqf bill sent to joint parliamentary panel after heated debate

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

The bill to amend the law governing Waqf boards proposes far-reaching changes in the Wakf Act, 1995, including ensuring the representation of Muslim women and non-Muslims in such bodies.

Kolkata doctor murder accused addicted to violent porn: Police

Kolkata doctor murder accused addicted to violent porn: Police

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

During the investigation, it was found that he had a history of physically abusing his wives, he said.

The Elevance of Kamala Harris

The Elevance of Kamala Harris

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Kamala has finessed bubblegum conversation about whether she is Black or Indian. Her Irrelevancing-approach, an Irrelevance-code if you will, is Elevated and Elegant -- this is the Elevance of Kamala! asserts economist Dr Anuradha Luther Maitra.

ED arrests K'taka ex-minister Nagendra in tribal corporation case

ED arrests K'taka ex-minister Nagendra in tribal corporation case

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

He is expected to be produced before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act court on Saturday where the ED will seek his remand for custodial interrogation.

HC directs Bengal to ensure 1% quota for transgenders in public job

HC directs Bengal to ensure 1% quota for transgenders in public job

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Justice Rajasekhar Mantha directed the chief secretary of the West Bengal government to ensure one percent reservation for transgenders in all public employment.

Mpox Puts Health System On High Alert

Mpox Puts Health System On High Alert

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Strict screening protocols are to be implemented for passengers arriving from central African countries affected by the outbreak.

Kashmir's welfare in integration with India: Jamiat

Kashmir's welfare in integration with India: Jamiat

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Top Muslim body Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind (JuH) on Thursday passed a resolution stating that Kashmir is an 'integral part' of the country and said the welfare of the people in the valley lies in their integration with India.

MeToo in Mollywood: Mohanlal breaks silence, says he can't...

MeToo in Mollywood: Mohanlal breaks silence, says he can't...

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Top actor Mohanlal on Saturday broke his silence over the shocking revelations in the Justice Hema Committee report which has shaken the Malayalam film industry, and said the entire industry is answerable to the questions raised but the actors' association is targeted and blamed for everything.

No ban on posthumous reproduction if consent is proven: HC

No ban on posthumous reproduction if consent is proven: HC

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

The court said the decision shall be communicated by the Union ministry of health and family welfare for considering whether any law, enactment, or guidelines are required to address issues related to posthumous reproduction or post-mortal reproduction.

Haryana: Can Congress Repeat Lok Sabha Success In Assembly Polls?

Haryana: Can Congress Repeat Lok Sabha Success In Assembly Polls?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

'Arithmetic could decide the Haryana election given the presence of multi-cornered contests.'

Did Lakshmir Bhandar Help Mamata Win?

Did Lakshmir Bhandar Help Mamata Win?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

The welfare schemes of the government, particularly Lakshmir Bhandar, have had a major impact on the electoral outcome.

Success of humanity lies not on battlefield: Modi at UN

Success of humanity lies not on battlefield: Modi at UN

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

'While on the one hand, terrorism continues to be a serious threat to global peace and security, on the other hand, areas such as cyber, maritime and space, are emerging as new theatres of conflict'

Rajini, Kamal hint at joining hands for TN's welfare

Rajini, Kamal hint at joining hands for TN's welfare

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

"If a situation arises wherein me and Kamal have to join hands for the welfare of people of Tamil Nadu, we will surely come together," Rajinikanth said.

CM has to decide: Udhayanidhi on elevation as deputy CM

CM has to decide: Udhayanidhi on elevation as deputy CM

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday played down reports of his possible elevation as Deputy Chief Minister and said Chief Minister M K Stalin has to take a call on the issue.

Infant dies, boy hurt in stray dog attack in Telangana

Infant dies, boy hurt in stray dog attack in Telangana

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The boy died after allegedly being mauled by a pack of stray dogs at Jawahar Nagar in Hyderabad when he came out of his house Tuesday night.

Kerala bids farewell to 23 victims of Kuwait fire tragedy

Kerala bids farewell to 23 victims of Kuwait fire tragedy

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Kerala on Friday said a tearful goodbye to most of the 23 victims from the state who died in the Kuwait fire tragedy -- one of the biggest incidents to ever affect the state's expatriate community known for their dedication and hard work.

Will Udhayanidhi Stalin be made Tamil Nadu deputy CM?

Will Udhayanidhi Stalin be made Tamil Nadu deputy CM?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

DMK party cadres and leaders want Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin's son Udhayanidhi to be elevated as deputy CM, a move which will be a 'huge advantage' for the party in the 2026 assembly elections, a senior party leader said on Thursday.

Rs 1 Trillion Freebies By State Govts

Rs 1 Trillion Freebies By State Govts

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

'The power sector accounts for much of the financial burden of state governments in India.'

Disabled excluded from welfare schemes from time immemorial: HC

Disabled excluded from welfare schemes from time immemorial: HC

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

"Fact that persons with disabilities get marginalised from every scheme does not require a debate," the court said.

IT professionals join stir as protests continue to rock Kolkata

IT professionals join stir as protests continue to rock Kolkata

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Chanting 'Justice for RG Kar' and 'Justice for our sister', hundreds of IT professionals took to the streets of Sector V in Salt Lake, the city's IT Hub, protesting against the rape and murder of a post-graduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital.

Assam will bring law for life term in 'love jihad' cases: Sarma

Assam will bring law for life term in 'love jihad' cases: Sarma

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

The term 'love jihad' is used by right-wing groups to allege a ploy by Muslim men to lure Hindu women into religious conversion through marriage.

Annapurna Devi succeeds Smriti Irani as women and child development minister

Annapurna Devi succeeds Smriti Irani as women and child development minister

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

With challenges such as raising the legal age of marriage for women, combating malnutrition among women and children, and addressing women's safety issues, the new ministers face a formidable agenda.

Ayodhya gangrape survivor shifted to Lucknow hospital for better treatment

Ayodhya gangrape survivor shifted to Lucknow hospital for better treatment

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

She was referred to King George's Medical University as the women's hospital in Ayodhya did not have the facility to provide adequate treatment, the district's chief medical officer Sanjay Jain said.