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Arnab Goswami accuses 'Sonia's goons' of attacking him

Arnab Goswami accuses 'Sonia's goons' of attacking him

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

In a video posted after the alleged attack, Goswami said he was told by his security guards that the attackers were allegedly Youth Congress workers. However, there was no confirmation of the same by either police or the youth outfit.

Siddaramaiah, two dy CM's to take oath tomorrow

Siddaramaiah, two dy CM's to take oath tomorrow

Rediff.com12 May 2013

Two deputy chief ministers along with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah are set to take the oath on Monday. Siddarmaiah will be sworn in at 11.40 am at the Kanteerva stadium on Monday. Two deputy CM's will also take oath although their names have not been made public yet. Two Dy CMs are being appointed keeping in mind the caste equations.

After Odisha, Punjab extends lockdown till May 1

After Odisha, Punjab extends lockdown till May 1

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

Amarinder said predictions by health experts about the spread of the pandemic are 'horrendous and frightening'.

Narendra Modi's real missing speech

Narendra Modi's real missing speech

Rediff.com16 Mar 2013

What sets Modi apart from the BJP's other successful CMs is that a whiff of the smoke of 2002 still clings to his clothing, notes Mihir S Sharma.

'JD-S has given K'taka some of the best CMs'

'JD-S has given K'taka some of the best CMs'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2008

'There is a certain amount of respect for the JD-S as compared to the other parties. The plus point for the JD-S is the rule of H D Kumaraswamy as chief minister for 20 months. He is considered as the best chief minister of Karnataka till date.This will work in favour of the JD-S and thanks to this factor the party will earn a considerable number of votes.'

Boundary row: Assam, Nagaland to abide by SC decision

Boundary row: Assam, Nagaland to abide by SC decision

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

The Assam and Nagaland governments have agreed to abide by the Supreme Court's decision on the border dispute in case the two states are unable to find a political settlement to the issue.

Put anti-terror body on hold, Jaya tells PM

Put anti-terror body on hold, Jaya tells PM

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

After West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's strong opposition, her Tamil Nadu counterpart Jayalalithaa on Monday asked the Centre to put on hold formation of the National Counter Terrorism Centre, which is sought to be "steamrolled" into existence.

Rains claim 18 lives in Uttar Pradesh

Rains claim 18 lives in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com19 Sep 2012

As many as 18 people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents in parts of Uttar Pradesh where normal monsoon led to moderate to rather heavy rainfall at a few places in the past 24 hours.

PIX: Sharapova crowned queen of Roland Garros

PIX: Sharapova crowned queen of Roland Garros

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

Maria Sharapova was crowned the new queen of Roland Garros after she kept her poise to outwit and outpower diminutive Italian Sara Errani 6-3 6-2 to complete her collection of Grand Slam trophies on Saturday.

Dilli Gupshup: Whispers from the Capital

Dilli Gupshup: Whispers from the Capital

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

Is Raj Babbar coming to the Congress's rescue? Adarsh scam nets two more Maharashtra CMs... Jairam Ramesh ki mazaak-masti... All this, and more, in Dilli Gupshup.

Marandi's popularity faces a tough test within Jharkhand BJP

Marandi's popularity faces a tough test within Jharkhand BJP

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Marandi returned to the BJP after 14 years and the party now wants him to lead the state unit. But a generation of new leaders isn't familiar with him, explains Radhika Ramaseshan.

'What after May 17?': Cong questions govt on lockdown

'What after May 17?': Cong questions govt on lockdown

Rediff.com6 May 2020

'What criteria is GoI (government of India) using to judge how long the lockdown is to continue...'

Why Andhra and Telangana are not off to a good start

Why Andhra and Telangana are not off to a good start

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

Even though Chandrababu Naidu and K Chandrasekhar Rao have been sworn in as the new CMs, the allocation of IAS officers has not been finalised, owing to which files are not being passed. This has affected governance, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Sharapova beats Errani to win French Open

Sharapova beats Errani to win French Open

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

Maria Sharapova won her first French Open title after beating Italian 21st seed Sara Errani 6-3, 6-2 in the Roland Garros final on Sunday.

'Nivar' now a very severe cyclonic storm

'Nivar' now a very severe cyclonic storm

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Meanwhile, water will be released from Chembarambakkam lake, one of the key drinking water sources to Chennai, since it was nearing capacity, the government said.

One man show: Modi pips Kejriwal, Rahul in prime time coverage

One man show: Modi pips Kejriwal, Rahul in prime time coverage

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi got more than 33 per cent coverage on national TV channels during prime time in March and April, beating the likes of Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal and Congress' Rahul Gandhi.

Congress struggles to remain afloat in Goa

Congress struggles to remain afloat in Goa

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

In the last two-and-a half years, the Congress has lost 13 of its MLAs to the BJP which now enjoys an overwhelming majority in the assembly.

BJP bids to win 2019 polls on PM's 'pro-poor' image

BJP bids to win 2019 polls on PM's 'pro-poor' image

Rediff.com15 May 2017

According to BJP strategists, PMJAY and the PM Ujjwala Yojana will form the nucleus of the Modi government's re-election campaign.

PM seeks opinions on Lokpal. Give it to him!

PM seeks opinions on Lokpal. Give it to him!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

In a series of opinion polls, we ask you the same questions on the Lokpal that the Centre put before CMs and party leaders.

Security OR Privacy: What would YOU choose?

Security OR Privacy: What would YOU choose?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

While the government's new Central Monitoring System looks extremely impressive on the technological front and could be a vital tool to fight terrorism, there are several questions regarding the privacy aspect that are being raised. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Govt to bypass telcos to tap calls

Govt to bypass telcos to tap calls

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

This will enable security agencies to tap any call, real-time chat and data without help from the operators.

Govt decides to withdraw NSG from VIP security duties

Govt decides to withdraw NSG from VIP security duties

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

This will be after over two decades that the 'black cat' commandos of the elite counter-terror force will be taken out from VIP protection duties, a task not originally charted for it when the force was conceptualised and raised in 1984.

We didn't recommend anyone for Adarsh flat!

We didn't recommend anyone for Adarsh flat!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2010

Amid reports that more leaders from Congress and Nationalist Congress Party from Maharashtra could have links with the controversial Adarsh Housing Society, three ex-Maharashtra chief ministers and a NCP leader have claimed they had not recommended any case for membership.

How forces are keeping VIPs safe during poll campaign

How forces are keeping VIPs safe during poll campaign

Rediff.com16 May 2019

The Special Protection Group, the National Security Guard, the Central Reserve Police Force, the Central Industrial Security Force and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police are ensuring a watertight VIP security cover everyday to politicians campaigning across the country.

On day 14 of Parliament, adjournments continue to be the norm

On day 14 of Parliament, adjournments continue to be the norm

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Protests continued to stall the monsoon session of Parliament, as it entered the last week on Monday.

Why Yediyurappa went against colleagues on Tablighi issue

Why Yediyurappa went against colleagues on Tablighi issue

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

Radhika Ramaseshan reports on why the Karnataka chief minister risked crossing swords with his party, the Bharatiya Janata Party, and its ideological wellspring, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

The Pegasus mess: Has the govt actually spied on you?

The Pegasus mess: Has the govt actually spied on you?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

This episode highlights that the country's surveillance systems are not robust enough to ward off and prevent such attacks in the future.

ASK ROOPASHREE: My stomach feels bloated, please help

ASK ROOPASHREE: My stomach feels bloated, please help

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma suggests ways to calm the stomach.

Want to be a model?

Want to be a model?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

Lakme Fashion Week is back with its next season's Winter/Festive 2011 Female Model Auditions in Mumbai.

30 Plus powers Jaya, Mamata

30 Plus powers Jaya, Mamata

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Same goal, different strokes for the two lady CMs.

Bengal to bring anti-CAA resolution soon, says Mamata

Bengal to bring anti-CAA resolution soon, says Mamata

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Dubbing the NPR exercise as 'a dangerous game', Banerjee said the form, which seeks birth details and residential proof of parents, was nothing but a precursor to NRC implementation.

'K'taka government most transparent in corruption'

'K'taka government most transparent in corruption'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2011

Union Law Minister M Veerappa Moily on Saturday charged the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka with "building a chain of corruption" and appointing commissions to "cover" it up and get "clean chits".

Fresh snowfall and rain in parts of Kashmir

Fresh snowfall and rain in parts of Kashmir

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

The famous tourist resort of Gulmarg experienced fresh snowfall while Srinagar and other parts were lashed by rains under the impact of western disturbance

Adityanath asks DGP to maintain strict law and order

Adityanath asks DGP to maintain strict law and order

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

The portfolios to the new ministers are likely to be announced soon.

Has coronavirus helped Modi discover virtues of democracy?

Has coronavirus helped Modi discover virtues of democracy?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Has Modi -- after announcing the life-crushing demonetisation, the abrogation of Article 370 and the CAA/NPR/NRC without any consultation -- suddenly realised the value of taking everyone on board, asks Krishna Prasad.

BJP man to be Goa CM; allies to get 2 Dy CM's posts

BJP man to be Goa CM; allies to get 2 Dy CM's posts

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

The two would-be Dy CMs are Goa Forward Party chief Vijai Sardesai and Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party MLA Sudin Dhavalikar.

Assembly polls 2018: UP CM to add firepower to BJP arsenal

Assembly polls 2018: UP CM to add firepower to BJP arsenal

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

'Star campaigner' to address election meetings in poll-bound Chhattisgarh, MP, Rajasthan.

Mamata complains to PM about Chidambaram

Mamata complains to PM about Chidambaram

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

To combat the rising menace of Naxalism, Home Minister P Chidambaram has decided to hold a meeting of the chief ministers of the four states worst hit by Maoist violence, in Kolkata on February 9.The Centre, along with the governments of West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar and Jharkhand, is planning a massive offensive against Maoists, the modalities of which will be finalised during the meeting. The home minister will discuss and fine-tune the action plan to tackle the Maoists.

New state of Telangana gets two deputy chief ministers

New state of Telangana gets two deputy chief ministers

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Monday appointed 2 deputy CMs besides allocating portfolios.

RBI's new norms could hit ATMs' working, say banks

RBI's new norms could hit ATMs' working, say banks

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

According to the RBI's April 6 circular, cash loading companies, which take cash around the country, are supposed to increase their net worth to Rs 1 billion within 90 days.