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Delhi minister Atishi files plea in HC seeking Centre's nod for UK visit

Delhi minister Atishi files plea in HC seeking Centre's nod for UK visit

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

The proposed visit, Atishi's petition said, is significant for Delhi's governance as it will allow the city government to "showcase the leaps" made in areas of education, health, and urban development.

On his minister calling Ramcharitmanas 'hateful', Nitish says...

On his minister calling Ramcharitmanas 'hateful', Nitish says...

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

The Janata Dal-United supremo was replying to queries from journalists in Darbhanga district which he visited as part of his state-wide mass outreach programme 'Samadhan Yatra'.

Nilekani donates Rs 315 cr to alma mater IIT-Bombay

Nilekani donates Rs 315 cr to alma mater IIT-Bombay

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Nandan Nilekani, co-founder and chairman of Infosys and the founding chairman of UIDAI, has donated Rs 315 crore to the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay.

Draupadi Murmu And Yashwant Sinha: A Rare Pic

Draupadi Murmu And Yashwant Sinha: A Rare Pic

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

On July 18, 2022, two individuals with a Jharkhand connection will contest the Presidential election.

Can Stalin Repeat 2019 Lok Sabha Result In 2024?

Can Stalin Repeat 2019 Lok Sabha Result In 2024?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Stalin still enjoys a lot of sympathy and empathy as someone wishing well for the state, but not full-throated support as in 2019 and 2021, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Student rejects medal to support anti-CAA protests

Student rejects medal to support anti-CAA protests

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

A female student of the Pondicherry University, a gold medal winner, alleged that she was prevented from attending the convocation ceremony on Monday at which President Ram Nath Kovind was the chief guest. Rabeeha Abdurehim, who hails from Kerala and had done her Masters course in Mass Communication, also refused to accept the gold medal to express solidarity with students protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act.

August 15, 1947: How I Celebrated Freedom

August 15, 1947: How I Celebrated Freedom

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

'We were children and could not distinguish freedom from bondage, but we could understand that a momentous and happy event was imminent.'

Global culture a threat to local symbols, identities: CJI Ramana

Global culture a threat to local symbols, identities: CJI Ramana

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Driven by the winds of globalisation, people are moving towards a global culture which is emerging as a threat to local cultural symbols and identities, even as social media, television and pop culture glamorise a particular way of life that the people are sadly "blindly aping", Chief Justice of India N V Ramana said on Friday.

Father Is Watching Uddhav

Father Is Watching Uddhav

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Interesting glimpses of Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray at an exhibition on his late father Balasaheb Thackeray.

Mandatory RT-PCR tests for passengers from China, 4 other nations

Mandatory RT-PCR tests for passengers from China, 4 other nations

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

Any passenger from these countries found symptomatic or testing positive for coronavirus would be quarantined, Mandaviya said.

Gap between internal and external security disappears in hybrid war: Rajnath

Gap between internal and external security disappears in hybrid war: Rajnath

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

He also said the independent media, judiciary, NGOs and dynamic democracy can be misused to destroy the security of a nation.

Rahul Gets Into World Cup Fever...

Rahul Gets Into World Cup Fever...

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on Friday, November 11.

WB governor greeted with black flags at JU, calls it 'worrisome'

WB governor greeted with black flags at JU, calls it 'worrisome'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar was on Tuesday prevented by protesters from entering Jadavpur University to attend its annual convocation, following which he left the varsity premises. Protesters of the Trinamool Congress Employees' Union showed black flags to Dhankhar, who is the chancellor of the varsity, and blocked his car at gate number 5 of the campus at 10.30 am on Tuesday.

India wasted 25 yrs after Independence: PM at IIT-Kanpur

India wasted 25 yrs after Independence: PM at IIT-Kanpur

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

He said India too had started its new journey after Independence. 'By the time 25 years were completed, a lot of work should have been done for standing on our own feet but a lot of time has been wasted,' he said.

Nitish aide hits out at ally RJD; says it's helping BJP

Nitish aide hits out at ally RJD; says it's helping BJP

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Kushwaha made the exasperated remark in reply to queries from journalists about Singh's relentless, and often personal, attacks on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Chandra Shekhar's uncharitable remarks about Ramcharitmanas which triggered a controversy.

Ramcharitmanas row: Nitish angry with ally, aide both

Ramcharitmanas row: Nitish angry with ally, aide both

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

The Janata Dal-United supremo, however, also appeared annoyed with parliamentary board chief Upendra Kushwaha who had recently jumped the gun with the insinuation that the RJD could be trying to 'further the Bharatiya Janata Party's agenda' by refraining from taking action against the minister.

Economy to grow 13-fold to $40 trillion by 2047: Mukesh Ambani

Economy to grow 13-fold to $40 trillion by 2047: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

India is likely to become a $40 trillion economy by 2047 -- a 13-fold jump from its current size -- driven primarily by a clean energy revolution and digitalisation, billionaire Mukesh Ambani said on Tuesday. Ambani's estimate for the Indian economy, currently the fifth largest in the world behind only the US, China, Japan and Germany, is more optimistic than Asia's richest man Gautam Adani, who last week stated that India will become a $30 trillion economy by 2050 on back of rising consumption and socio-economic reforms. "From a 3 trillion-dollar economy, India will grow to become a 40 trillion-dollar economy by 2047, ranking among the top three economies of the world," Ambani said at the 10th convocation of Pandit Deendayal Energy University in Gandhinagar.

Nearly 5 cr cases pending in Indian courts: Law Minister

Nearly 5 cr cases pending in Indian courts: Law Minister

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

"In the UK, every judge delivers a judgments in maximum of three to four cases in a day. But in Indian courts, every judge on an average presides over 40 to 50 cases every day. Now I realise that they sit extra time...people expect quality judgment. Judges are also human beings," Rijiju said.

Jagadesh Kumar, whose term as JNU VC saw controversies, is new UGC chairman

Jagadesh Kumar, whose term as JNU VC saw controversies, is new UGC chairman

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

JNU vice chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar, whose tenure was marred by controversies, has been appointed as chairman of the University Grants Commission.

JNU students clash with cops during protest over fee hike, dress code

JNU students clash with cops during protest over fee hike, dress code

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

The protests, which started in the morning, is part of the agitation against the hostel manual and several other issues like restrictions by the administration on entry to the Parthasarathy Rocks, attempts to lock students' union office, according to the students.

Many firsts as Justice Chandrachud completes 100 days as CJI

Many firsts as Justice Chandrachud completes 100 days as CJI

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud's first 100 days in office saw the Supreme Court take a giant leap towards reforms, especially making courts more technology-friendly, and ensuring relatively fast judicial appointments including those of eight judges to the apex court.

DON'T MISS: Oscar winner's convocation speech at IIM-K

DON'T MISS: Oscar winner's convocation speech at IIM-K

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

Academy award winning musician Resul Pookutty attempted to drive home the importance of respect, labour, skill, art and inventiveness in achieving success in today's dynamic world.

Teenager killed, cop among 3 injured in Washington DC shooting

Teenager killed, cop among 3 injured in Washington DC shooting

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

According to a local media outlet, the shooting took place at or near the site of a Juneteenth music concert called "Moechella" on 14th and U Street.

Modi holds 3 roadshows in Gujarat in 2 days

Modi holds 3 roadshows in Gujarat in 2 days

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

The roadshow was conducted between Dehgam town in Gandhinagar district and the Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) at Lavad village, wherein Modi waved to people standing in large numbers on both sides of the road.

Gadkari faints on stage in Maha, attributes it to low oxygen

Gadkari faints on stage in Maha, attributes it to low oxygen

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

He attributed the episode to low sugar and low oxygen supply to his body as he was wearing convocation robes.

India aims to reduce carbon footprint by 30-35%: Modi

India aims to reduce carbon footprint by 30-35%: Modi

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

He also said that efforts were on to increase the use of natural gas by four times in this decade and to double the oil refining capacity in the next five years.

MBA grad refuses to take degree from Smriti Irani over 'diminishing freedom'

MBA grad refuses to take degree from Smriti Irani over 'diminishing freedom'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

"Though, for a student, receiving a master's degree is no less than any prestigious award. But on October 19, (the Convocation Day) I Sameer Gojwari won't accept it," said the student.

BJP ally Nishad apologises for remarks on Lord Ram

BJP ally Nishad apologises for remarks on Lord Ram

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

"If any wrong words have been spoken about him, I apologise to God Shri Ram for it," Nishad told reporters in Fatehpur. "Lord Shri Ram has done a lot for our community and our community has played an important role in the construction of the Shri Ram temple," he said.

Students who protested at PM event arrested, released on bail

Students who protested at PM event arrested, released on bail

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Two students, who shouted slogans during PM Narendra Modi's convocation address at BBAU on Friday, were arrested and released later on personal bonds.

'Tamil now echoes in US': PM reaches out to TN post Hindi row

'Tamil now echoes in US': PM reaches out to TN post Hindi row

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

On his first visit to Tamil Nadu after retaining power in this year's Lok Sabha polls, the prime minister reiterated his campaign against single-use plastic.

Rulers need to introspect everyday, says CJI Ramana

Rulers need to introspect everyday, says CJI Ramana

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

The CJI said people are the ultimate lords in democracy and whatever decision has been taken by the dispensation should benefit them.

Chandrayaan-2 not end of story: ISRO chief Sivan

Chandrayaan-2 not end of story: ISRO chief Sivan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

"Chandrayaan-2 is not the end of story. Our plans on Aditya L1 solar mission, human spaceflight programme are on track. A large number of advance satellite launches are planned in the coming months. SSLV will make its maiden flight sometimes in December or January. Testing of 200 ton semi-cryo engine is expected to begin shortly. Work is on to provide NAVIC signals on mobile phones, which will open the path to develop large number of applications for societal needs," he added.

Democracy has capacity to reconcile all differences: Prez in Kashmir

Democracy has capacity to reconcile all differences: Prez in Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

"Democracy, I firmly believe, has within it the capacity to reconcile all differences and also the capacity to bring out the best of the citizens' potential. Kashmir, happily, is already realising this vision," the President said in his convocation address at the Kashmir University in Srinagar.

Hindi gets you jobs, but as paani-puri sellers, says TN minister

Hindi gets you jobs, but as paani-puri sellers, says TN minister

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Alleging Hindi imposition through NEP 2020, the Tamil Nadu government has already said the two-language policy, comprising Tamil and English, will continue to remain in practice.

Will Droupadi Murmu Be A Consensus President?

Will Droupadi Murmu Be A Consensus President?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

From the point of view of qualification, Murmu is probably educationally the least qualified among India's recent Presidents. But then, with the BJP in command, she will be required to do little but sign on the dotted line.

President Kovind pays tribute to Kargil war heroes

President Kovind pays tribute to Kargil war heroes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Remembering the soldiers who laid down their lives defending the nation with indomitable courage and valour, the President said: "The nation salutes the soldiers and officers of the 19th Infantry Division, who have been safeguarding our borders in the most hostile terrains under adverse weather conditions as our frontline troops. They have scripted exceptional stories of indomitable courage, bravery and sacrifice."

Why Raghuram Rajan Raced At RBI

Why Raghuram Rajan Raced At RBI

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

The speed at which he led the central bank in different areas -- ranging from internal reorganisation to inflation fighting, stabilising the currency, taking on rogue corporations, cleaning up bank balance sheets, and opening the sector -- makes one believe that Rajan knew he had only three years to do his job. A fascinating excerpt from Tamal Bandyopadhyay's MUST-READ Roller Coaster: An Affair with Banking.

This beautiful picture is winning the Internet today

This beautiful picture is winning the Internet today

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

The story behind Wali Ullah's picture will melt your heart.

DD official suspended over PM's speech?

DD official suspended over PM's speech?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

The prime minister had addressed the India Singapore Hackathon 2019 and the 56th Concvocation of IIT, Madras.

'The People's electoral verdict is being changed by use of money power and use of agencies'

'The People's electoral verdict is being changed by use of money power and use of agencies'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

'The government is using the agencies of the government to suppress the Opposition.'