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Dr Singh's plans to protect the tiger

Dr Singh's plans to protect the tiger

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

Experts have prepared a scientific methodology for counting leading to a more accurate projection of numbers as against the conventional pug mark method. The final report of the Tiger Census will be ready by October 2007.

IIMT University Student Death Sparks Suicide Investigation

IIMT University Student Death Sparks Suicide Investigation

Rediff.com20 May 2026

A 23-year-old MBA student died after falling from her hostel building at IIMT University in Meerut, India, prompting a police investigation and student protests.

Dr Singh, Bush may discuss N-deal

Dr Singh, Bush may discuss N-deal

Rediff.com9 Jul 2006

The leaders will meet at the G-8 summit.

Jharkhand Hospital Death: Probe Ordered After Woman, Child Die

Jharkhand Hospital Death: Probe Ordered After Woman, Child Die

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Palamu Deputy Commissioner Dilip Pratap Singh Shekhawat has directed an investigation into the deaths of a woman and her newborn child at Medinirai Medical College and Hospital (MMCH) in Jharkhand.

I am no lame duck, asserts Dr Singh

I am no lame duck, asserts Dr Singh

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Dismissing talk that he is a "lameduck" Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh said on Wednesday he has been entrusted with the job by the Congress party from which he has not heard "any contrary view".

Sidda's journey: From Janata Parivar to Karnataka's longest-serving CM

Sidda's journey: From Janata Parivar to Karnataka's longest-serving CM

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Siddaramaiah, a veteran politician with roots in the Janata Parivar, has had a remarkable journey, consolidating his position in the Congress party to become the longest-serving Chief Minister of Karnataka.

Modi's Austerity Push Faces Reality Test

Modi's Austerity Push Faces Reality Test

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Following through announcements with enforcement of measures is key, as a run through recent Indian economic history shows, points out A K Bhattacharya.

Padma Awards: Hema Malini Gets Emotional

Padma Awards: Hema Malini Gets Emotional

Rediff.com26 May 2026

Dharmendra, Prosenjit Chatterjee and Arvind Vaidya were honoured with the Padma awards on Monday.

Alagiri embarrasses DMK, meets Dr Singh

Alagiri embarrasses DMK, meets Dr Singh

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam was left embarrassed on Thursday when suspended Denied Member of Parliament and former Union minister M K Alagiri called on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Mr Modi and Dr Singh

Mr Modi and Dr Singh

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Was Manmohan Singh focused too much on getting policy right, while Narendra Modi is focused essentially on getting projects moving?

India Is Lucky To Have Both Nehru And Modi

India Is Lucky To Have Both Nehru And Modi

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

If one has to compare the tenures of the two prime ministers one must credit Nehru with laying the foundations on which Modi is building a grand edifice, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

India wants the best of relations with China: Dr Singh

India wants the best of relations with China: Dr Singh

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

While Wen said it was a great pleasure to exchange views on major issues with Dr Singh, the latter said he has benefitted enormously from their conversations

23 Arrested After Stone Pelting at Ambedkar Jayanti Procession in UP

23 Arrested After Stone Pelting at Ambedkar Jayanti Procession in UP

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Police in Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested 23 people in connection with stone-pelting at an Ambedkar Jayanti procession. The incident resulted in injuries to a police officer and heightened tensions in the area.

Stringent Action After Deadly Firecracker Factory Explosion In Madhya Pradesh

Stringent Action After Deadly Firecracker Factory Explosion In Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Following a deadly explosion at a firecracker factory in Madhya Pradesh, authorities have invoked the National Security Act against the factory manager and filed culpable homicide charges against four individuals, including the owner.

Dr Singh to personally receive Obama in Delhi

Dr Singh to personally receive Obama in Delhi

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur will personally receive United States President Barack Obama when he arrives at the Delhi airport on November 7.

Dowry Deaths: Why Justice Is Still Elusive For Indian Women

Dowry Deaths: Why Justice Is Still Elusive For Indian Women

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A look into the tragic deaths of three young women in India, allegedly due to dowry-related harassment, highlights the persistent social and legal challenges in addressing this issue.

Scorching days, restless nights: India battles intense heatwave

Scorching days, restless nights: India battles intense heatwave

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Several parts of India are experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring past 44 degrees Celsius. States are issuing alerts and taking measures to protect people and animals from the extreme conditions.

No lapses will be tolerated: Pradhan reviews CBSE evaluation system

No lapses will be tolerated: Pradhan reviews CBSE evaluation system

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has directed officials to address issues faced by students regarding the CBSE examination system, following allegations of irregularities. The government has committed to transparency and accountability, assuring that all genuine concerns will be addressed effectively.

Man Gets Life For Electrocution Murder Of Wife In UP

Man Gets Life For Electrocution Murder Of Wife In UP

Rediff.com7 May 2026

A local court in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the murder of his mentally challenged wife. The man repeatedly electrocuted her while she was tied to a cot in their home.

Assam Governor invites Himanta Biswa Sarma to form govt

Assam Governor invites Himanta Biswa Sarma to form govt

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Himanta Biswa Sarma has been elected as the leader of the BJP-led NDA in the Assam assembly, paving the way for his second consecutive term as chief minister. The NDA secured a two-thirds majority in the recent assembly polls, with the BJP winning 82 seats and its allies AGP and BPF securing 10 seats each.

People's safety first, nuclear power later: Dr Singh

People's safety first, nuclear power later: Dr Singh

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said that nuclear power was an essential component of India's energy mix and he will ensure that the safety and livelihoods of people are not jeopardised in its pursuit.

Sonia's moti chaal and Dr Singh's modified sher...

Sonia's moti chaal and Dr Singh's modified sher...

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

Dr Singh's modified sher; Sonia's moti chaal; Coaching Sriprakash Jaiswal... All this, and more, in this edition of Dilli Gupshup.

AAP Accuses BJP Of Political Vendetta After ED Arrest Of Minister

AAP Accuses BJP Of Political Vendetta After ED Arrest Of Minister

Rediff.com9 May 2026

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has strongly criticised the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid and subsequent arrest of Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora, calling it a politically motivated act by the BJP-led central government. AAP leaders allege the BJP is misusing central agencies to suppress opposition voices and destabilise the AAP government in Punjab.

Dr Singh and Obama vow to derail terror machine

Dr Singh and Obama vow to derail terror machine

Rediff.com28 Sep 2013

The United States has joined India in condemning the terror strike in Jammu, with the two countries vowing to consolidate their efforts to eliminate terrorist safe havens and calling on Pakistan to bring to justice the perpetrators of the 2008 Mumbai attack.

Tensions Flare in Kasganj Village After Ambedkar Jayanti Procession Stone Pelting

Tensions Flare in Kasganj Village After Ambedkar Jayanti Procession Stone Pelting

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

A procession marking Ambedkar Jayanti in Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh, was disrupted by stone pelting, leading to injuries and detentions. Police are investigating the incident.

Himanta set for second term as CM; Modi, Shah, Rajnath to attend oath

Himanta set for second term as CM; Modi, Shah, Rajnath to attend oath

Rediff.com10 May 2026

BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma has been appointed as the Chief Minister of Assam, marking the NDA's third consecutive government in the state. Sarma's swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for May 12, with key political figures expected to attend.

Always favoured PM's inclusion in Lokpal: Dr Singh

Always favoured PM's inclusion in Lokpal: Dr Singh

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

Admitting that the government was in a "bind" from which it has to come out, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday night said that "practical and pragmatic" solutions have to be found to the Lokpal issue.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Complete List Of All 26-Man Squads

FIFA World Cup 2026: Complete List Of All 26-Man Squads

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

The official 26-man squads for FIFA World Cup 2026.

Great Mothers Who Shaped Famous Indians

Great Mothers Who Shaped Famous Indians

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Who were the mothers who shaped Mahatma Gandhi, Sachin Tendulkar, Narendra Modi and other well-known Indians?

The Ladakh Cheese That Won The World!

The Ladakh Cheese That Won The World!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

The amazing story of how a little known cheese from Ladakh stunned the world!

What should Dr Singh tell Gilani? Your say!

What should Dr Singh tell Gilani? Your say!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Dear readers, please help the prime minister figure out how to mix business with cricket. Kindly suggest five things the good doctor should tell Yusuf Raza Gilani.

US President Obama, Dr Singh to meet informally

US President Obama, Dr Singh to meet informally

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

Obama, a great admirer of the Prime Minister, is expected to informally meet with Manmohan Singh during the two-day summit on September 24 and 25, authoritative administrative sources told PTI.

'No meeting between Dr Singh, Gilani in Bhutan'

'No meeting between Dr Singh, Gilani in Bhutan'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

No bilateral meeting has been fixed so far between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Pakistani counterpart Yusuf Raza Gilani in Bhutan during the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation summit, Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao said on Thursday."As of now, no such meeting has been set up between the prime minister and Gilani," she said, adding that Dr Singh will have separate meetings with leaders from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal, Bhutan.

Udaipur Nurse Death: Doctor in Custody Amidst Murder Allegations

Udaipur Nurse Death: Doctor in Custody Amidst Murder Allegations

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A nurse's body was discovered under suspicious circumstances at a community health centre in Udaipur, leading to the arrest of a doctor and a murder investigation.

Dr Singh, Cameron send tough message to Pak

Dr Singh, Cameron send tough message to Pak

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

Addressing a joint press conference with British Prime Minister David Cameron in New Delhi, Dr Singh said that India expected the world community to promote India's position that Pakistan will not allow its soil to be used for terrorism against India.

Congress re-nominates Dr Singh as CPP leader

Congress re-nominates Dr Singh as CPP leader

Rediff.com19 May 2009

Manmohan Singh was on Tuesday re-nominated as Congress Parliamentary Party leader, setting in motion the process of formation of the new government of which he will be sworn in as PM that is likely to take place on Friday.

Gates briefs Dr Singh on Af-Pak policy

Gates briefs Dr Singh on Af-Pak policy

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

During the meeting, which lasted for about 30 minutes, the Defence Secretary appreciated India's contribution in the development of Afghanistan.

Anime Fever Grips Mumbai's Cosplayers!

Anime Fever Grips Mumbai's Cosplayers!

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Superheroes, gamers and sci-fi icons all had their moment but it was Anime that truly took over.

Dr Singh arrives in Moscow on a three-day visit

Dr Singh arrives in Moscow on a three-day visit

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday said expanding Indo-Russian bilateral cooperation and consolidating coordination on regional and global issues was in the interest of India and that of global peace and prosperity.

India tests advanced Agni missile capable of hitting multiple targets

India tests advanced Agni missile capable of hitting multiple targets

Rediff.com9 May 2026

India has successfully conducted a flight test of an advanced Agni missile featuring Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology off the coast of Odisha.