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Under siege, Nitish plans to tweak Bihar's prohibition law

Under siege, Nitish plans to tweak Bihar's prohibition law

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Under siege, Nitish plans to tweak Bihar's anti-booze law

On his birthday, PM Modi inaugurates 'engineering miracle' Sardar Dam

On his birthday, PM Modi inaugurates 'engineering miracle' Sardar Dam

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

Modi, who turned 67, unveiled the plaque dedicating the dam to the nation.

'Modi can't afford a slow start'

'Modi can't afford a slow start'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

'He needs to get out of the gate fast.'

Not too many takers in Islamabad for Indo-Pak peace process

Not too many takers in Islamabad for Indo-Pak peace process

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

The increase in violence along the Line of Control in the last few weeks indicates that despite the olive branch offered by Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, hard-line elements in Islamabad are in no mood to become friendly with India.

Why markets rose 17% in less than one year

Why markets rose 17% in less than one year

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

A first in 7 years, the combined institutional investor flow stands at Rs 69,000 crore in 2016-17

Bhopal gang rape case: 5 cops suspended, senior officer transferred

Bhopal gang rape case: 5 cops suspended, senior officer transferred

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Director General of Police R K Shukla announced the suspension of the four officials -- three inspectors and a sub-inspector -- for their alleged negligence which led to the delay in registering the offence.

India's indigenous fighter jet Tejas catches Sri Lanka, Egypt attention

India's indigenous fighter jet Tejas catches Sri Lanka, Egypt attention

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The two countries are interested in the current version of the Tejas and not the upgraded one which will be rolled out later.

Tamil Nadu all set to build India's first defence corridor

Tamil Nadu all set to build India's first defence corridor

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

In less than two months since the announcement in March, the state has mobilised an armada of small and medium enterprises keen on making components for large equipment manufacturers.

BJP believes Maya is a soft target

BJP believes Maya is a soft target

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

The logic behind the BJP targeting Mayawati's votes.

Bihar effect: Markets may feel aftershocks

Bihar effect: Markets may feel aftershocks

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Experts believe the market will fall between 1 and 3%.

It's been an early Diwali for people: PM on new GST rules

It's been an early Diwali for people: PM on new GST rules

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Modi laid the foundation stone of a four-lane cable-stayed bridge between Okha and Beyt Dwarka.

Kerala heading for drought?

Kerala heading for drought?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

With mercury level soaring, Kerala is likely to face drought-like situation amid fears of drinking water scarcity and power crisis in the poll-bound state as water bodies are fast drying up.

Can Karnataka's decision to move SC against acquittal thwart Jaya's plans?

Can Karnataka's decision to move SC against acquittal thwart Jaya's plans?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Karnataka's SLP against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa's acquittal has as much for the legal community across the country, as its electoral fallout may have for the political fraternity, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Environment Minister Anil Dave passes away

Environment Minister Anil Dave passes away

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Dave complained of uneasiness at his home on Thursday morning and was rushed to AIIMS.

Whistleblower: '2,500 people involved in Vyapam scam'

Whistleblower: '2,500 people involved in Vyapam scam'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

'Out of 45 deaths so far about eight are very suspicious. Every case should be re-investigated.'

Were the Mumbai terror attacks a warning to Islamabad?

Were the Mumbai terror attacks a warning to Islamabad?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Experts trace the reasons for the 26/11 attacks to the Pakistan's military interest in three key areas: Kashmir, Afghanistan and nuclear armaments.

This is how GM is spinning a new tale

This is how GM is spinning a new tale

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

GM has invested $1 billion in the country since 1996.

IED blast in Bengaluru's Church Street, 1 killed

IED blast in Bengaluru's Church Street, 1 killed

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

A woman was confirmed dead and another injured in an explosion triggered by an Improvised Explosive Device on Sunday night in front of a popular restaurant on a busy road in the heart of Bengaluru.

Devyani entitled to immunity under UN status, says lawyer

Devyani entitled to immunity under UN status, says lawyer

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade's status as a "Special Advisor" to the UN entitled her to diplomatic immunity from prosecution at the time of her arrest last year on visa fraud charges, according to a letter from the United Nations.

Can BJP win Gujarat without Modi as CM?

Can BJP win Gujarat without Modi as CM?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

The coming elections seem a tough battleground for the BJP in the wake of anti-incumbency, Patidar and Dalit agitations and implementation of the GST.

With Rs 20 lakh, he built a Rs 350-cr business

With Rs 20 lakh, he built a Rs 350-cr business

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

'I found my motivation in the fast emerging mobile market.' 'Nokia's biggest mistake lay in its stubbornness to change.' 'It's important to understand the pulse of the people It has been a long journey for Md Gyasuddin, Hitech Mobiles MD.

Will Delhi poll outcome dent reform hopes?

Will Delhi poll outcome dent reform hopes?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

AAP has promised lower electricity bills, free basic water supply.

Abbasi named interim Pak PM till Sharif's brother becomes MP

Abbasi named interim Pak PM till Sharif's brother becomes MP

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

Abbasi will run the government until Sharif's brother Shehbaz is elected as member of parliament

What effect will poll results have on the markets?

What effect will poll results have on the markets?

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Analysts say markets to be impacted by monsoon, inflation trajectory.

Why Rajnath's visit to Hyderabad is very crucial

Why Rajnath's visit to Hyderabad is very crucial

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

As TDP maintains a distance from the BJP ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the saffron party may get a new alliance partner in the form of Telangana Rashtra Samiti. Vicky Nanjappa reports on the changing political scenarios in the newly-formed regions of Telangana and Seema-Andhra in this election season.

How Muzaffarnagar riots will impact 2014 elections

How Muzaffarnagar riots will impact 2014 elections

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

Though Muslims have been trusted allies of Jats since the days of former Prime Minister Charan Singh, experts feel the alliance has had its share of strains following his death in 1987

Congress banks on Siddaramaiah's 'Karnataka model of development' to see it through

Congress banks on Siddaramaiah's 'Karnataka model of development' to see it through

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The IIM-B's 'Karnataka innovation report' has become the basis for the Congress party's election narrative, particularly to distinguish it from the 'Gujarat model of development', reports Archis Mohan.

Under fire from labour unions, Centre puts reforms on the back burner

Under fire from labour unions, Centre puts reforms on the back burner

Rediff.com2 May 2016

BJP-ruled states push through amendments to laws, aim to get larger share of FDI pie

BJP fires return salvo at Nitish on yoga

BJP fires return salvo at Nitish on yoga

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

The BJP slammed the Bihar CM for not organising an official function to promote the exercise in Bihar.

Kejriwal govt for trying boys above 15 as adults for rape

Kejriwal govt for trying boys above 15 as adults for rape

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Prosecuting juveniles aged above 15 years as adults for heinous crimes, setting up of 'special police stations' and ensuring death penalty or life term to those accused of raping minors were among a host of proposals mooted by the Aam Aadmi Party government on Monday to deal with cases of sexual violence.

Poll reforms should begin with the Election Commission

Poll reforms should begin with the Election Commission

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

For successive governments the Election Commission remains a 'holy cow', where unhealthy precedents are allowed to be nurtured since Independence, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Adding 'Spice' to the banking licence

Adding 'Spice' to the banking licence

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

BK Modi-promoted group registers company 10 days before the deadline

Mayawati sees good omen for 2017

Mayawati sees good omen for 2017

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

After a series of defeats since 2012, the results of the recent panchayat polls are being seen by her as a tide changer for the upcoming UP assembly elections

What Modi said in Lok Sabha on jobs, Rafale, grand alliance

What Modi said in Lok Sabha on jobs, Rafale, grand alliance

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

'People do not want a 'maha milavat' (highly adulterated) government of those who assembled in Kolkata.'

Right man in the wrong (Owaisi's) party?

Right man in the wrong (Owaisi's) party?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Has Owaisi's MIM become an albatross for Imtiaz Jaleel, former journalist and the party's candidate in Aurangabad?

Why is govt taking pangas with RBI, CBI etc?

Why is govt taking pangas with RBI, CBI etc?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Has the Modi government been more at odds with institutions than other governments? There is no doubt that there have been more run-ins. While the RBI and CBI cases have drawn attention, there have been others, less publicised, Subhomoy Bhattacharjee points out.

Why pollsters got Bihar results wrong?

Why pollsters got Bihar results wrong?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

The debacle that pollsters faced in the Bihar assembly elections is in part being blamed on the small sample size and lack of advancement in field surveys, says Sahil Makkar

Cabinet approves Telangana with 10 districts

Cabinet approves Telangana with 10 districts

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

The Union Cabinet on Thursday night gave the go-ahead for the creation of a 10-district Telangana and outlined the blueprint for carving out the country's 29th state from the current Andhra Pradesh.

AAP's national spread can damage Cong's Muslim vote base

AAP's national spread can damage Cong's Muslim vote base

Rediff.com29 Dec 2013

The Congress has already been deserted by the urban middle classes and the youth, but by outsourcing its battle against the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi to the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Admi Party, the grand old party could end up inflicting more damage on itself.

Jayalalithaa passes away after 75 days in hospital

Jayalalithaa passes away after 75 days in hospital

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa died in Chennai tonight at a private hospital after battling for life for the 75 days.