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Merger of 8 Cong MLAs with BJP as per constitutional norms, says Goa speaker

Merger of 8 Cong MLAs with BJP as per constitutional norms, says Goa speaker

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

The recent move by a group of eight Congress MLAs in Goa to merge with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party was as per constitutional norms, state assembly speaker Ramesh Tawadkar said.

Dharmaveer 2: Glorifying Eknath Shinde

Dharmaveer 2: Glorifying Eknath Shinde

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

From start to finish, Dharmaveer 2 feels less like a biopic and more like propaganda crafted for Eknath Shinde's political gain, observes Prasanna D Zore.

The two contenders to replace Jay Shah as BCCI secretary

The two contenders to replace Jay Shah as BCCI secretary

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Anil Patel, the secretary of Gujarat Cricket Association and Rohan Jaitley, son of late Arun Jaitley and the president of the Delhi and District Cricket Association are the two names in running to take over as BCCI secretary.

'A Big Sound Like That Of A Bomb'

'A Big Sound Like That Of A Bomb'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

'The facility works on Apple's iPhone and everything is damaged -- CNC machines, computers and CCTVs worth crores.'

Modiji Blesses Anant-Radhika

Modiji Blesses Anant-Radhika

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Prime Minister Narendra D Modi on Saturday blessed the newly wed couple Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant after their wedding that was attended by global celebrities, business tycoons and politicians.

Rahul, Priyanka to visit Sambhal with Cong MPs

Rahul, Priyanka to visit Sambhal with Cong MPs

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi along with the five other Congress MPs from Uttar Pradesh will visit violence-hit Sambhal on Wednesday, party's state unit chief Ajay Rai said.

Tata's Rs 27K-cr Assam chip plant to start in 2025; create 27K jobs initially

Tata's Rs 27K-cr Assam chip plant to start in 2025; create 27K jobs initially

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Tata Electronics on Saturday began the construction of its Rs 27,000-crore chip assembly plant in Assam, which is expected to become operational next year and create 27,000 jobs initially. The plant will produce 4.83 crore chips per day using indigenously-developed technologies. The plant's Bhumi Pujan (foundation stone laying) ceremony was held at the project site at Jagiroad in Morigaon district in the presence of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran.

Parliament, assembly are sacred, no place for disorderly conduct, says SC

Parliament, assembly are sacred, no place for disorderly conduct, says SC

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Parliament and state legislative assembly are regarded as 'sacred places' and there can be no place for disorderly conduct in the House, where members are expected to show statesmanship and 'not brinkmanship,' the Supreme Court said on Friday.

Himachal seals borders after Khalistani flags surfaced

Himachal seals borders after Khalistani flags surfaced

Rediff.com9 May 2022

The SIT has been directed to take up the investigation of the case immediately and carry out a professional and impartial investigation to ensure transparency.

'Hope Manipur Finds Peace Soon'

'Hope Manipur Finds Peace Soon'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

'My one recommendation would be to first quell the violence and then encourage dialogue and build the trust among the different communities.' 'This is not easy but necessary, for violence cannot be the way forward.'

Defeat forces that insulted Shivaji Maharaj: MVA leaders at Mumbai rally

Defeat forces that insulted Shivaji Maharaj: MVA leaders at Mumbai rally

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

They slammed the Union and state governments for the collapse, with Uddhav Thackeray calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi's apology as one "smacking of arrogance", while Sharad Pawar said the episode was an example of corruption.

Voter turnout dips to 56% in phase 2 of J-K elections

Voter turnout dips to 56% in phase 2 of J-K elections

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

The first phase of polling, held on September 18, saw an estimated 61.38 per cent voter turnout, while the final phase is set to take place on October 1 in the crucial elections being held after 10 years.

'AI Might Enslave Or Annihilate Us'

'AI Might Enslave Or Annihilate Us'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

'It is the first technology in history which is not just a tool, it is an agent.' Yuval Noah Harari on the dangers on AI.

BJP MLA in J-K assembly insists on taking oath in name of Vaishno Devi

BJP MLA in J-K assembly insists on taking oath in name of Vaishno Devi

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Raina triggered a controversy when he took the name of Mata Vaishno Devi while taking oath

Goodbye Skipper!

Goodbye Skipper!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'He asserted in his usual jovial style that he was not an MBA like his audience at IIM-Ahmedabad but perhaps had an even better business degree: MBB'. 'He went on to explain to his perplexed, blue chip B-School audience that MBB stood for "Marwadi by birth"!' Shivanand Kanavi salutes Shashi Ruia, co-founder of the Essar group who passed into the ages on November 25, 2024 in Mumbai.

India set to bid farewell to old Parliament building

India set to bid farewell to old Parliament building

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Historians and conservation architects describe the old edifice as a "repository of India's history" and its "democratic ethos", and an "architectural jewel" of Delhi.

Exit of 8 Goa MLAs puts Cong's Leader of Oppn post at risk

Exit of 8 Goa MLAs puts Cong's Leader of Oppn post at risk

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Left with just three MLAs, the Congress does not have the required one tenth of the legislative strength in the 40-member House to claim the Cabinet minister-level post.

Oust Ajit Pawar from alliance, says BJP leader as NCP fumes

Oust Ajit Pawar from alliance, says BJP leader as NCP fumes

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

A Bharatiya Janata Party office-bearer from Shirur in Maharashtra's Pune district has sought the removal of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and his Nationalist Congress Party from the ruling alliance, which also consists of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena.

The Politicians At The Ambani Wedding

The Politicians At The Ambani Wedding

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Politicians across the political spectrum graced Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani's wedding ceremonies at the Jio World Convention Centre at the Bandra Kurla Complex in north west Mumbai.

Goa Cong moves its 5 MLAs to undisclosed location to avoid 'split'

Goa Cong moves its 5 MLAs to undisclosed location to avoid 'split'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

While none of the five 'rebel' MLAs were available for comments, sources in the BJP claimed the legislators were in touch with them.

'Na na karte...': Uddhav after meeting Fadnavis in lift

'Na na karte...': Uddhav after meeting Fadnavis in lift

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

An accidental encounter between Maharashtra deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray chief Uddhav Thackeray in a lift in Vidhan Bhawan on Thursday caused ripples in state political circles.

Preamble not removed from NCERT textbooks: Govt

Preamble not removed from NCERT textbooks: Govt

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday said the Preamble to the Constitution is very well there in NCERT textbooks of Class VI as he refuted charges made in this regard by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.

Nuh violence: Govt probes 'Cong hand, Pak angle'

Nuh violence: Govt probes 'Cong hand, Pak angle'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

He also told reporters outside the state assembly complex here that the state police will seek help from central agencies on a possible Pakistan angle in the incident.

Are MLAs dying because MP assembly is jinxed?

Are MLAs dying because MP assembly is jinxed?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Some BJP and Congress leaders believe the assembly building is filled with 'negative energy'.

On Sena foundation day, Uddhav, Shinde spar over Hindutva, 'real' Sena

On Sena foundation day, Uddhav, Shinde spar over Hindutva, 'real' Sena

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Uddhav Thackeray claimed the new Narendra Modi government at the Centre, which was sworn in on June 9, will collapse and will be replaced by an INDIA bloc dispensation.

SYL canal issue: Haryana MLAs protest outside Punjab assembly

SYL canal issue: Haryana MLAs protest outside Punjab assembly

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

In an unprecedented development, MLAs of opposition Indian National Lok Dal in Haryana on Thursday virtually stormed the assembly of neighbouring Punjab to protest against a move that could stall construction of a canal by which Haryana is supposed to receive water.

ED gets 4-day custody of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in PMLA case

ED gets 4-day custody of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in PMLA case

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Several Aam Aadmi Party leaders, including Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh, hit out at the BJP government at the Centre, saying agencies are targeting those who raised their voice against the ruling party.

Bihar police bill passed by assembly amid unprecedented chaos

Bihar police bill passed by assembly amid unprecedented chaos

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

Unprecedented chaos erupted inside the Bihar assembly on Tuesday when police was called inside to assist the marshals in evicting unruly opposition members who tried to physically prevent the Speaker from taking his Chair.

Big Steel Boys Pushing Future Mobiility Pedal

Big Steel Boys Pushing Future Mobiility Pedal

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

From setting up cutting-edge facilities to cater to the domestic market and building capabilities of global standards, the action is building up.

KCR: Telangana icon who missed a historic hat trick

KCR: Telangana icon who missed a historic hat trick

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

The setback could derail Rao's ambitions to expand the BRS's influence beyond Telangana and establish a national presence.

Goa Cong seeks disqualification of 2 MLAs amid defection talks

Goa Cong seeks disqualification of 2 MLAs amid defection talks

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

The Congress has accused the two MLAs of hobnobbing with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party to bring about a split in the opposition party.

Reliance, Tata on TIME's list of world's most influential companies

Reliance, Tata on TIME's list of world's most influential companies

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries and Tata Group have made it to the prestigious TIME's list of 100 World's Most Influential Companies of 2024. TIME called Reliance 'India's Juggernaut'. This is the second time that Reliance has found its way into the TIME list. Jio Platforms, the firm that holds digital properties of the conglomerate, was included in the inaugural TIME 100 Most Influential Companies List of 2021. Serum Institute is the other Indian company on the list.

Ex-Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee passes away

Ex-Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee passes away

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

The CPI-M leader was the chief minister of the state from 2000 to 2011.

US-India: A Chicken And Egg Situation

US-India: A Chicken And Egg Situation

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Delhi's appeasement strategy may now translate as more mega arms deals with the US, generating substantial business and job creation in the American economy. Make no mistake, Americans will use it to pressure India, predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Modi to embark on meditation at Kanyakumari rock memorial today

Modi to embark on meditation at Kanyakumari rock memorial today

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Thursday embark on a near two-day meditation exercise at the famed Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari, and the district has come under a thick security blanket following the high profile event.

219 killed in Manipur violence, govt will ensure justice to women: Guv

219 killed in Manipur violence, govt will ensure justice to women: Guv

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Addressing the Manipur assembly during the commencement of the budget session, she said that 198 companies of central armed police forces and 140 army columns have been deployed along with state forces to maintain law and order.

BJP delegation meets Kovind-led panel, backs simultaneous polls

BJP delegation meets Kovind-led panel, backs simultaneous polls

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Briefing reporters, Nadda said his party has proposed that if holding the three-tier polls together was not possible immediately, then Lok Sabha and assembly elections can be held together first.

Will make my stand on Nawab Malik known after...: Ajit Pawar

Will make my stand on Nawab Malik known after...: Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said on Friday that he would first speak with Nawab Malik to understand the former minister's position about his political affiliation before explaining his Nationalist Congress Party group's stand on the matter.

1 killed, 6 injured in attack at Faizabad court complex

1 killed, 6 injured in attack at Faizabad court complex

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

In a daring attack inside the court complex in Faizabad, two persons allegedly threw crude bombs and opened fire at a local politician, prompting his gunners to retaliate, killing one of the attackers.

Police use teargas to disperse agitating students in Manipur

Police use teargas to disperse agitating students in Manipur

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

The police Friday used teargas to prevent agitating students in Manipur from marching to the state assembly demanding immediate implementation of the inner line permit system in the state.