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'Mandal vs Kamandal' politics to play out in big way in Bihar ahead of 2024

'Mandal vs Kamandal' politics to play out in big way in Bihar ahead of 2024

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Senior state leaders of the two parties pointed to propping up of the "new set of leaders not having much political stature" and lack of communication for the failure to reconcile differences.

India rejects US report on religious freedom

India rejects US report on religious freedom

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

The report, released on June 21, alleged that some senior leaders of the BJP "made inflammatory speeches against minority communities".

World Bank pegs India's growth at 7.5%

World Bank pegs India's growth at 7.5%

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

The government had projected the GDP growth to be at 8.5%.

'People unhappy with BJP': 2 BJP MLAs quit ahead of polls

'People unhappy with BJP': 2 BJP MLAs quit ahead of polls

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Goa minister and Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Michael Lobo on Monday resigned from the Pramod Sawant-led ministry and also as member of the legislative assembly, ahead of the state polls scheduled next month.

China-US ties at crucial crossroads: Beijing post Xi-Biden meet

China-US ties at crucial crossroads: Beijing post Xi-Biden meet

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

During a daily briefing, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lijian Zhao said Beijing hopes Washington, DC will work with China to implement the spirit of the two heads of state's virtual meeting through concrete actions to bring bilateral relations back onto the track of sound and steady development.

Modi asks ministers to scrap redundant laws

Modi asks ministers to scrap redundant laws

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

Modi also suggested them to identify redundant laws in their respective ministries and move towards scrapping them, the sources said.

PM chairs key all-party meet on G-20, seeks cooperation

PM chairs key all-party meet on G-20, seeks cooperation

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Opposition leaders urged Modi to use the opportunity for the country's benefit.

Kerala guv-govt fight heats up as Khan instructs VCs of 9 varsities to resign

Kerala guv-govt fight heats up as Khan instructs VCs of 9 varsities to resign

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

The nine VCs include that of the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, according to a tweet by Kerala Raj Bhavan on behalf of the Governor.

India really matters more in this polarised world: Jaishankar

India really matters more in this polarised world: Jaishankar

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

India has so many relationships, such an ability to communicate and find touch points with different countries and regions.

Ukraine crisis: Respect sovereignty, says Modi at Quad meet

Ukraine crisis: Respect sovereignty, says Modi at Quad meet

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Modi emphasised the need to return to a path of dialogue and diplomacy in dealing with the Ukraine crisis.

Modi, Quad leaders to meet virtually amid war in Ukraine

Modi, Quad leaders to meet virtually amid war in Ukraine

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the leaders will exchange views and assessments about important developments in the Indo-Pacific.

'Pawar saheb will show what he is made of in the next 15-18 months'

'Pawar saheb will show what he is made of in the next 15-18 months'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

'I want to warn Ajit dada and all those who have stabbed Pawar saheb by joining hands with the BJP.' 'Don't write saheb's obituaries so soon.'

PM: Article 370 gave nothing except separatism, terrorism, family rule to J&K

PM: Article 370 gave nothing except separatism, terrorism, family rule to J&K

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

He also assured people of J&K that they will get opportunity to elect their representatives in a transparent way.

India right country at right time to host G20 summit, says Rishi

India right country at right time to host G20 summit, says Rishi

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Emphasising that various issues are on agenda at the G20 under India's leadership.

The other Indian who addressed the UN

The other Indian who addressed the UN

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

Salil Shetty, secretary-general of the Amnesty International, created quite a buzz at the United Nations on Friday with his hard-hitting speech during the Sustainable Development Summit 2015.

Arvind Panagariya appointed vice-chairman of NITI Aayog

Arvind Panagariya appointed vice-chairman of NITI Aayog

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Pro-growth economist Arvind Panagariya has been appointed as first vice-chairman of the newly announced NITI Aayog, which has replaced the Planning Commission.

LG-Kejriwal tussle refuses to die down despite one-hour meeting

LG-Kejriwal tussle refuses to die down despite one-hour meeting

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Kejriwal alleged that for the last few months, the interference of the lieutenant governor in the elected government's working has increased day by day.

'Global Slowdown Would Be Positive For India'

'Global Slowdown Would Be Positive For India'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

'If you look at the order books of capital equipment companies or money deployed on the ground, there is forward movement in terms of actual investment by the private sector.'

The Politics Of Freebies

The Politics Of Freebies

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Why did Karnataka's economic prosperity fail to influence the nature of electoral promises made by political parties in the run-up to the assembly elections? asks A K Bhattacharya.

'Biharis Stopped BJP's Bulldozer'

'Biharis Stopped BJP's Bulldozer'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

'Bihar today has erected a barrier against the BJP bulldozing the polity, the Constitution, and Opposition parties.'

Govt will continue with economic reforms agenda: FM

Govt will continue with economic reforms agenda: FM

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

He will meet foreign investors to persuade them to invest in India.

Hockey India wins FIH Award for growth of sport in India

Hockey India wins FIH Award for growth of sport in India

Rediff.com21 May 2021

The Polish Hockey Association picked up the Theo Ikema Award, thanks to the various hockey development projects resulting in 30 newly trained coaches and over 3000 schoolchildren being introduced to the sport within the country.

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