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Telangana, AP high courts come into being

Telangana, AP high courts come into being

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

Since Telangana was carved out of Andhra Pradesh on June 2, 2014, the high court in Hyderabad was functioning as the common high court for the two states.

MHA cancels citizenship of TRS MLA for concealing facts

MHA cancels citizenship of TRS MLA for concealing facts

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Chennamaneni, who was re-elected to Telangana Assembly from the Vemulawada constituency last year, said he would approach the high court for relief.

Sorry Mamata, but Congress-mukt Opposition isn't possible

Sorry Mamata, but Congress-mukt Opposition isn't possible

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

On its own or with allies the Congress has a strong presence in states that account for a total of 253 LS seats, or 20 short of the magic figure of 272 required to form a government at the Centre. So what is Mamata Banerjee talking about, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Cong's Revanth Reddy detained ahead of KCR rally, released later

Cong's Revanth Reddy detained ahead of KCR rally, released later

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Revanth, the Congress candidate for Kodangal constituency had called a protest rally and a bandh against Rao's scheduled meeting at Kosigi in the assembly segment on Tuesday evening.

Is Stalin eyeing Modi's job?

Is Stalin eyeing Modi's job?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Stalin, like his father M Karunanidhi did in 2004, may play the king-maker in a way -- not the king, unless the 2024 post-poll circumstances throws up a situation where he alone becomes acceptable to the rest, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Get ready to see Yogish as a contract killer

Get ready to see Yogish as a contract killer

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

The actor's next Kaalaaya Tasmai Namaha is all set to release today.

Ahead of HP polls, ED attaches Rs 5.6 cr assets of Virbhadra's family

Ahead of HP polls, ED attaches Rs 5.6 cr assets of Virbhadra's family

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

The move came a day after the Election Commission announced dates for the forthcoming assembly polls in his state.

Farmers' stir: Heavy police force deployed, 3 Delhi border points closed

Farmers' stir: Heavy police force deployed, 3 Delhi border points closed

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The protest by farmers at the Delhi border points entered the sixth day and is set to continue as the critical talks between three Union ministers and farmer groups ended in a stalemate on Tuesday after they rejected the government's suggestion of a new committee to look into issues raised by agitating farmers.

A Kannada film made by a few techies

A Kannada film made by a few techies

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Kannada film Nan Lifeall is the result of hard work put in by a group of like-minded techies who spent their weekends scripting and discussing the subject that they wanted to bring to the big screen.

Infosys to go long on automation, short on headcount

Infosys to go long on automation, short on headcount

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

Application mgmt, infrastructure mgmt and BPO to be more automated than other areas.

The Top 5 Kannada actresses of 2012

The Top 5 Kannada actresses of 2012

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Radhika Pandit who had six releases this year tops the list.

PHOTOS: Kovind's banquet for Trumps at Rashtrapati Bhavan

PHOTOS: Kovind's banquet for Trumps at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Donald Trump, accompanied by US First Lady Melania Trump, was received by Kovind at the forecourt of majestic Rashtrapati Bhavan along with his wife Savita.

Miffed with Centre, TRS calls Telangana bandh on Sat

Miffed with Centre, TRS calls Telangana bandh on Sat

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

Unhappy with the outcome of the meeting convened by the Centre on the Telangana issue, Telangana Rashtra Samiti chief K Chandrashekar Rao on Friday termed it as a futile exercise. The party also called for a Telangana bandh on Saturday to protest against the government's attitude towards the demand for a separate state.

Rajiv assassination video was suppressed, claims book

Rajiv assassination video was suppressed, claims book

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

A former Central Bureau of Investigation officer, who probed the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, has claimed that a video purportedly showing the assassin Dhanu at the public meeting at Sriperumbudur on the fateful day had been suppressed by then Intelligence Bureau chief M K Narayanan, now West Bengal governor.

Review: Breaking News has no soul

Review: Breaking News has no soul

Rediff.com21 May 2012

Kannada film Breaking News is an average entertainer.

Telangana: Suspended MPs to launch new party?

Telangana: Suspended MPs to launch new party?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2012

The political buzz in Delhi Corridors of power is not good for the Congress, especially when the President of India elections are near.

Will KCR be kingmaker in 2019?

Will KCR be kingmaker in 2019?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

'KCR's plan for the future is three-pronged. He wants to see a non-Congress, non-BJP government at the Centre in 2019 so that he can become the Union minister for home or defence,' says R Rajagopalan.

9 killed in major fire at Telangana hydroelectric plant

9 killed in major fire at Telangana hydroelectric plant

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

The fire broke out late on Thursday night when 17 people were inside the plant, run by the Telangana State Power Generation Corporation.

Karnataka MP offers to partly fund PILs in Bengaluru

Karnataka MP offers to partly fund PILs in Bengaluru

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

Member of Parliament from Karnataka Rajeev Chandrashekar has offered to bear 50 per cent of the cost of filing Public Interest Litigations for anyone with a legitimate one.

Karnataka by-poll: BJP candidate against CM's wife withdraws

Karnataka by-poll: BJP candidate against CM's wife withdraws

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Announcing his decision to return to his 'mother party', the Congress, Chandrashekhar accused BJP and its leaders of 'abandoning' him after giving him the ticket.

'Adarsh on state land; is no security threat'

'Adarsh on state land; is no security threat'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2011

Mumbai collector Chandrashekar Oak on Saturdyu stated before the judicial panel probing the Adarsh Society scam that the land on which the building stands belonged to the Maharashtra government, and it is not a security threat to the nearby defence installations.

2G fallout: PM directs ministers to declare assets

2G fallout: PM directs ministers to declare assets

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has directed all Union ministers to declare their assets and liabilities and indicate their business interests.The prime minister's directions were circulated in a six-page letter to all Union ministers by Cabinet Secretary K M Chandrasekhar on June 2. Dr Singh's direction comes in the wake of Textile Minister Dayanidhi Maran and former telecom minister A Raja getting embroiled in the massive 2G scam.

Review: Puttakana Highway is thought-provoking

Review: Puttakana Highway is thought-provoking

Rediff.com20 May 2011

The film presents the flip side of development.

PM Modi pays homage to Chandrashekhar Azad at birth village

PM Modi pays homage to Chandrashekhar Azad at birth village

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Modi is the first prime minister to visit the birthplace of Azad.

Activists question cops, govt on Hyderabad encounter

Activists question cops, govt on Hyderabad encounter

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

The encounter is an attempt by authorities to distract people from the government's failures to safeguard women's rights, the activists said.

Radhika Pandit teams up with Ajay Rao for Breaking News

Radhika Pandit teams up with Ajay Rao for Breaking News

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

Breaking News is expected to be completed by December this year.

Telangana issue brings Parliament to a standstill

Telangana issue brings Parliament to a standstill

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

The demand for a separate Telangana rocked Parliament on Thursday with Telangana Rashtriya Samiti, Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress members from the region forcing adjournment of both Houses till noon.As soon as the Lok Sabha met for the day, TRS members K Chandrashekar Rao and M Vijayashanti rushed to the Well, demanding formation of a separate Telangana. They were supported by BJP members. A section of Congress members from Andhra Pradesh too were seen in the aisle.

Is BJP ready to take on TDP, TRS in 2019?

Is BJP ready to take on TDP, TRS in 2019?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

BJP's best bet lies in the TDP and the TRS striking a deal with the Congress and framing the battle as a UPA versus NDA clash, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

Games village makes CWG chief, athletes unhappy

Games village makes CWG chief, athletes unhappy

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

Commonwealth Games Federation president Michael Fennell has expressed concerns over the Games Village preparation, saying that the condition of the residential zone there has "shocked" many contingents.

Farmers, land acquisition star in Kannada film

Farmers, land acquisition star in Kannada film

Rediff.com19 May 2011

Kannada film Puttakana Highway highlights the national issue of farmers who have to give up their fertile land for the construction of a highway

Telangana to more than double its districts

Telangana to more than double its districts

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao said his government would conduct a workshop next month to give a final shape to these proposals.

2020: BJP gained new grounds but farmers' protest pose challenge

2020: BJP gained new grounds but farmers' protest pose challenge

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

Governments in most of the world saw their approval ratings dip as they struggled to contain the raging virus, which hit economy hard everywhere, but Indian politics followed a different script, with the outgoing year marking further shrinking of a rudderless Congress while the ruling BJP soared riding on Modi's enduring appeal.

PCI sacks its president, contemplates criminal case

PCI sacks its president, contemplates criminal case

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

The Paralympics Committee of India (PCI) has sacked its president Rajesh Tomar for the gross mismanagement at the recent National Para-Athletics Championship in Ghaziabad, where athletes suffered due to lack of proper facilities.

Cabinet secy, 17 senior officials to visit J&K

Cabinet secy, 17 senior officials to visit J&K

Rediff.com4 Oct 2009

A team of government officials led by Union Cabinet Secretary K M Chandrashekar will visit Jammu and Kashmir on Monday to review various infrastructure development projects, ahead of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to the state later this month.

Review: Nooru Janmaku is dull

Review: Nooru Janmaku is dull

Rediff.com24 May 2010

The Kannada film starring Santosh and Aindrita, is a love story set in the backdrop of recession. Watch it only for the cinematography.

This MP refused to take a pay hike

This MP refused to take a pay hike

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

Rajeev Chandrashekhar, who is the only lawmaker to reject the salary hike, communicated to the prime minister that he would not reconsider his decision until the government re-examines the issue of One Rank One Pension.

World para games body suspends PCI for Ghaziabad fiasco

World para games body suspends PCI for Ghaziabad fiasco

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

The International Paralympic Committee has suspended the Paralympic Committee of India for indefinite period for infighting within the national body and shoddy treatment meted out to athletes during the National Para-Athletics Championships at Ghaziabad last month.

Monsoon fury throws life out of gear in Hyderabad

Monsoon fury throws life out of gear in Hyderabad

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

The state government has declared a holiday on Wednesday and Thursday for all private institutions, offices, non-essential services within Outer Ring Road here in view of rains.

'India's climate targets not up for review'

'India's climate targets not up for review'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

India on Thursday made it clear that it would not accept any internationally binding agreement and that its climate change targets were not up for review.

At least 6 JD-S workers killed in Colombo blasts

At least 6 JD-S workers killed in Colombo blasts

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

A leisure trip to Sri Lanka proved fatal for JD-S workers when the blast took place very close to the dining table as they sat for breakfast at Shangri-La hotel in Colombo, one of the major targets of the deadliest terror strikes in the island nation's history, family members said.