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Why did the BJP flunk Karnataka?

Why did the BJP flunk Karnataka?

Rediff.com16 May 2018

'Both Modi and Shah know the importance attached by Lord Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita to self-introspection (swadhyay) as one of the virtues of wise leaders.' 'From the way both leaders are painting the BJP's performance in the Karnataka election, one can only conclude that they have flunked Lord Krishna's test,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Transport strike in TN enters 3rd day

Transport strike in TN enters 3rd day

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

Transport minister M R Vijayabaskar said that despite the stir, 80% buses were running.

106 killed as Kollam temple celebrations turn to tragedy after fire breaks out

106 killed as Kollam temple celebrations turn to tragedy after fire breaks out

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

A case has been registered against temple authorities as permission for firecrackers was denied.

Mann barred from Parl till 9-member panel submits report

Mann barred from Parl till 9-member panel submits report

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The enquiry committee has been asked to file its report by August 3 and Mann has been asked to make a statement on Tuesday at 10:30 am.

In a first, HAL fires air-to-air missile from chopper

In a first, HAL fires air-to-air missile from chopper

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

The Light Combat Helicopter will enable the army to provide fire support to soldiers at altitudes of 15,000 to 20,000 feet, where the oxygen-depleted air prevents them from carrying weaponry heavier than their personal rifles and light machine guns.

After shutdown, TN govt cancels land allotted to Sterlite in Tuticorin

After shutdown, TN govt cancels land allotted to Sterlite in Tuticorin

Rediff.com30 May 2018

The land price collected for the said land allotment will be refunded.

BJP, Trinamool members come on verge of clash in LS

BJP, Trinamool members come on verge of clash in LS

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Ugly scenes were witnessed in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday when Bharatiya Janata Party and Trinamool Congress members came to the verge of a clash over the Railway Budget whose withdrawl was demanded by members from West Bengal.

I stand by statement on violence-free J-K polls: Mufti

I stand by statement on violence-free J-K polls: Mufti

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed accused those raising a hue and cry over it of trying to 'make mountain of a mole hill'.

PMO bureaucrat orchestrated Tatra scandal: Gen V K Singh

PMO bureaucrat orchestrated Tatra scandal: Gen V K Singh

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Former Army Chief Gen VK Singh, whose last days in office were marred by a legal battle with the government in the Supreme Court, has sought to drag the Prime Minister's Office over his age row and the Tatra truck scandal saying a senior bureaucrat there was "orchestrating" the issues.

Ahead of polls, Bedi releases a fresh makeover plan for Delhi

Ahead of polls, Bedi releases a fresh makeover plan for Delhi

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Bedi, in a series of tweets, shared her plan to make the national capital more 'economically vibrant'.

Kamal Nath's remark on UP, Bihar migrants triggers row

Kamal Nath's remark on UP, Bihar migrants triggers row

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

Nath had said in Bhopal, "Lot of industries are set up in which people from other states, like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, come to work. I do not want to criticise them, but the youth of Madhya Pradesh are deprived (of jobs)."

Parliament washed out for the day following protests

Parliament washed out for the day following protests

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

No sooner had the House paid its respects to the nine persons who laid down their lives 17 years back when terrorist attacked the Parliament House complex and the listed papers presented, members belonging to the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam trooped into the well of the House shouting slogans.

Kathua rape accused plead not guilty, ask for narco test

Kathua rape accused plead not guilty, ask for narco test

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

While seven accused were presented before the district and sessions judge, the eighth is a juvenile who moved a bail application before a judicial magistrate.

Mitra brought to Alipore Court amid statewide protest by TMC

Mitra brought to Alipore Court amid statewide protest by TMC

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

West Bengal Transport Minister Madan Mitra, who was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation in the multi-crore Saradha scam, was on Saturday brought to the Alipore Court for production amid state wide protest by the supporters and workers of ruling Trinamool Congress.

Anil Ambani writes letter to Rahul Gandhi on Rafale deal

Anil Ambani writes letter to Rahul Gandhi on Rafale deal

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

In a two-page letter written on December 12, 2017, the Reliance head said he was "personally saddened" by the "unfortunate statements" against him and his group by several functionaries of the Congress party.

Kerala Dalit woman rape and murder accused in judicial remand

Kerala Dalit woman rape and murder accused in judicial remand

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Fearing violent response from the mob present outside the Police Club and court complex, several rings of security were thrown around Islam who was seen wearing a helmet. Before producing him in the court, he was interrogated by top officials of the Special Investigation Team probing the case.

Commerce Ministry taking legal view on Delhi's U-turn on FDI

Commerce Ministry taking legal view on Delhi's U-turn on FDI

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

In a major policy reversal, the AAP government wrote to the Centre to withdraw approval given by previous Congress government for FDI in multi-brand retailing in Delhi, saying the entry of global chains such as Walmart and Tesco in India would result in large-scale job losses.

Swamy can be BJP's differentiator in UP

Swamy can be BJP's differentiator in UP

Rediff.com27 May 2016

All the BJP's present leaders from UP put together cannot win the state for the party. So how about an out-of-the-box leader like Subramanian Swamy, asks Nazarwala, the man who called right the 2007 and 2012 UP elections.

When Caste surfaced in Bollywood movies

When Caste surfaced in Bollywood movies

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

As we eagerly wait to see what 'farq' it makes when it hits the screens on June 28, Sukanya Verma looks at the few occasions caste came up in Hindi movies.

Why Xi did not raise Kashmir with Modi

Why Xi did not raise Kashmir with Modi

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

'The Chinese made their point repeatedly after August 5. They backed Pakistan more overtly than in the past.' 'Kashmir is not completely off their radar. But in order to keep the atmosphere surrounding the Chennai meeting, they did not discuss Kashmir.'

Pro-Khalistan slogans raised on Bluestar anniversary in Punjab

Pro-Khalistan slogans raised on Bluestar anniversary in Punjab

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

The 31st anniversary of Operation Bluestar on Saturday went off peacefully amid tight security arrangements here even as Shiromani Akali Dal.

'India-US relationship could get worse'

'India-US relationship could get worse'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

'If we cannot conclude a trade deal, both sides are likely to take trade actions that will further impair our government-to-government ties.'

Toll in anti-Sterlite protests rises to 13; Stalin, CM trade accusations

Toll in anti-Sterlite protests rises to 13; Stalin, CM trade accusations

Rediff.com24 May 2018

The home minister said he was deeply pained at the loss of precious lives during the agitation at Tuticorin.

Chetan Chauhan as NIFT chairman has Twitter in splits

Chetan Chauhan as NIFT chairman has Twitter in splits

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Ex-cricketer and former Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Chetan Chauhan's appointment as the chairman of the prestigious National Institute of Fashion Technology, has triggered a row with intense debate raging on social media on the government's 'bizarre selection'.

With museum plan in Ayodhya, BJP sets Ram among political parties

With museum plan in Ayodhya, BJP sets Ram among political parties

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

The government has identified three circuits -- Ramayana Circuit, Krishna Circuit and Buddhist Circuit - to boost religious tourism. The Ram museum will be a part of the Ramayana Circuit for which the Centre has sanctioned Rs 225 crore, with Rs 151 crore exclusively for Ayodhya, which is the hub of the circuit.

Few women, none from 'banned' age group enter Sabarimala after protests

Few women, none from 'banned' age group enter Sabarimala after protests

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Earlier, two women devotees could not proceed to the shrine after protesters forced them to return. Protesters pelted police with stones and the latter hit right back with vengeance wielding batons with telling effect, leaving many fallen and writhing in pain on the road.

IAS officer's death: Govt orders CID probe

IAS officer's death: Govt orders CID probe

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

As the 35-year-old IAS officer D K Ravi's death rocked the Assembly with public pressure also building up for a CBI probe, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the Crime Investigation Department would probe the case to unravel the "truth" -- whether it was a suicide or murder or due to "some other" reasons.

Manmohan on Modi: It doesn't behove a PM to stoop so low

Manmohan on Modi: It doesn't behove a PM to stoop so low

Rediff.com7 May 2018

The former PM attack on the Modi government for its "disastrous policies" and "economic mismanagement".

Why Gorakhpur loves Adityanath

Why Gorakhpur loves Adityanath

Rediff.com15 Apr 2017

Almost everyone in Gorakhpur has a story about an Adityanath intervention that helped push through a piece of work that would've been otherwise impossible.

'Reservation is just one aspect'

'Reservation is just one aspect'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

'The common belief in political circles is that if you provide reservation to somebody, s/he will automatically come up.' 'This is a very faulty understanding.'

The rise of Modi and the spread of Modism

The rise of Modi and the spread of Modism

Rediff.com15 May 2014

The spread of Modism is in reality spread of a personality cult and not a political ideology, says Vidyut Joshi.

Donald Trump and the lessons for India

Donald Trump and the lessons for India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

'The real problem of joblessness and democratic politics is happening here in India. And it is happening now, right before us.'

Grand alliance of BJP, Akalis, Cong ganged up to suppress my voice: Mann

Grand alliance of BJP, Akalis, Cong ganged up to suppress my voice: Mann

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Mann claimed that three parties came together to "suppress his voice" in view of the 2017 Punjab assembly polls.

Sushma makes strong pitch for India's permanent seat at UNSC

Sushma makes strong pitch for India's permanent seat at UNSC

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

Swaraj emphasised that the UN must accept it needs fundamental reform.

'Only Pawar will tell exact date of Maha govt formation'

'Only Pawar will tell exact date of Maha govt formation'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Prasanna D Zore reports on the backroom drama accompanying the efforts to cobble together the next government in Maharashtra. 'While the Congress is insisting upon equal power sharing structure among all the three parties, the NCP is of the opinion that ministries should be distributed based on the number of MLAs belonging to each of the three parties.' Prasanna D Zore reports on the backroom room accompanying the efforts to cobble together the next government in Maharashtra.

Kishtwar: Situation in curfew-bound areas tense; army stages flag march

Kishtwar: Situation in curfew-bound areas tense; army stages flag march

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Police has started picking up evidences and recovered an empty shell of AK rifle from Tapal Mohalla, where the duo were killed by suspected militants while they were returning home after closing their stationary shop located outside old DC office complex.

Campa Cola residents deny entry to civic officials for second day

Campa Cola residents deny entry to civic officials for second day

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

Holding their ground, defiant Campa Cola residents denied entry to Mumbai civic officials to cut off water and power supply to illegal flats for the second day on Saturday even as the authorities filed a police complaint against the occupants for obstructing them in discharge of their duties.

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

All international passengers will henceforth be screened at airports, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said at a press conference. Earlier, travellers from only 12 countries were screened at airports for the disease that has claimed over 3,000 lives and infected more than 90,000 worldwide.

Pak gets powerful missile tracking system from China: Report

Pak gets powerful missile tracking system from China: Report

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

China was the first country to export such sensitive equipment to Pakistan

RPI threatens to pull out of 'Mahayuti'

RPI threatens to pull out of 'Mahayuti'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party of not fulfilling its promise of giving a ministerial berth to Republican Party of India in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet, its chief Ramdas Athawale on Thursday asked the saffron party to get its act right, or risk the breakdown of 'Mahayuti'.