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Some threatened to kill me after complaining against Munde: Sawant

Some threatened to kill me after complaining against Munde: Sawant

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

"I received about 40 anonymous calls since Thursday evening. Some threatened to kill me while others wanted me to apologise to Pankaja," Sawant claimed.

Akhilesh reshuffles portfolios of 11 ministers, sacks junior minister

Akhilesh reshuffles portfolios of 11 ministers, sacks junior minister

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday night sacked a junior minister and changed the portfolios of 11 ministers including 9 of cabinet rank in a major reshuffle of his council of ministers.

Former chief secy Kundal inducted into J&K cabinet

Former chief secy Kundal inducted into J&K cabinet

Rediff.com6 Jun 2008

After facing stiff opposition from senior Congress leaders from Jammu,BR Kundal, the former chief secretary of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday finally made it to the cabinet headed by Ghulam Nabi Azad.

Kejriwal now wants a Brexit over Delhi's statehood

Kejriwal now wants a Brexit over Delhi's statehood

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

"After UK referendum, Delhi will soon have a referendum on full statehood," the Delhi Chief Minister tweeted. If Delhi gets full statehood, police, land and municipal corporations and bureaucracy will come under the state government.

In 1st major reshuffle, Yogi moves out close aides of Akhilesh

In 1st major reshuffle, Yogi moves out close aides of Akhilesh

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

The Yogi Adityanath government on Wednesday transferred 20 senior IAS officers, shunting out Principal Secretary-Information Navneet Sehgal and others who wielded considerable influence under the Akhilesh Yadav dispensation.

Sulking Nitin Patel gets support from Hardik, Cong MLA

Sulking Nitin Patel gets support from Hardik, Cong MLA

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

Days after being sworn into office, Nitin Patel is yet to take charge of the portfolios allotted to him.

Uddhav not in panel for setting up Bal Thackeray's memorial

Uddhav not in panel for setting up Bal Thackeray's memorial

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

In a U-turn from its earlier stand to include Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray in a panel to discuss construction of party patriarch Bal Thackeray's memorial, the Maharashtra government resolution has not included any political leaders in the committee.

CEED on January 21, 2007

CEED on January 21, 2007

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

The Common Entrance Examination for Design 2006, an all India examination conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, on behalf of the ministry of human resources development, department of education, government of India, will be held on

WB Bird Flu outbreak: Culling operations begin

WB Bird Flu outbreak: Culling operations begin

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

Around 35,000 to 40,000 chickens have died in Birbhum district alone.

How the Sarkar works in Maoist areas

How the Sarkar works in Maoist areas

Rediff.com22 May 2017

'I am here to look after people's needs.' 'I am not bothered about who is a Maoist or who is not.'

Assam renews demand for Bharat Ratna to Bhupen Hazarika

Assam renews demand for Bharat Ratna to Bhupen Hazarika

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

A state-of-the-art memorial ground will also be constructed in his honour.

HC asks Maha Govt to monitor Ulhasnagar demolition

HC asks Maha Govt to monitor Ulhasnagar demolition

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

The court further said the Principal Secretary would be held liable if the High Court order is not properly implemented by the Commissioner.

Bihar taking steps for implementation of food ordinance: CM

Bihar taking steps for implementation of food ordinance: CM

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

Supporting the food security ordinance, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said his government is taking steps for its implementation but felt bringing it after discussion in Parliament would have been a better option.

Govt sympathy is with Campa Cola residents: Maharashtra CM

Govt sympathy is with Campa Cola residents: Maharashtra CM

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Soon after the Supreme Court stayed the demolition of Campa Cola Compound in Mumbai till May 31, 2014, Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan said his government's "sympathy" is with its residents and it will consider legal options available.

National Herald: Relief for Gandhis as court rejects plea asking for documents

National Herald: Relief for Gandhis as court rejects plea asking for documents

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Metropolitan Magistrate Lovleen rejected Swamy's application while giving him the last opportunity to submit the list of complainant witnesses in the case in which he has accused the Gandhis and others of conspiring to cheat and misappropriate funds by paying just Rs 50 lakh through which Young Indian Pvt Ltd obtained the right to recover Rs 90.25 crore which AJL owed to the Congress.

Ex-Patna DM gets bail in flood relief scam

Ex-Patna DM gets bail in flood relief scam

Rediff.com10 Nov 2006

The registration of a case against Goswami, who was named by Time magazine as a Young Asian Hero, had shocked the country.

Assam Congress leader Himanta Biswa Sarma to join BJP

Assam Congress leader Himanta Biswa Sarma to join BJP

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

The rebel Congress leader said he expressed his desire to join BJP and work under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party president Amit Shah. He also discussed Assam's political and flood situation.

J&K retires 20 officials

J&K retires 20 officials

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

Will Reliance change the name of Mumbai Metro project?

Will Reliance change the name of Mumbai Metro project?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Pressure is mounting on Reliance Infrastructure to change the name of metro rail project, with a senior minister in the Congress-NCP led Maharashtra government joining the chorus of Opposition leaders making similar demand.

India to have tsunami warning system

India to have tsunami warning system

Rediff.com23 Sep 2005

India to have tsunami warning system

DM who supported suspended IAS officer transferred by UP govt

DM who supported suspended IAS officer transferred by UP govt

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Gautam Budh Nagar District Magistrate Ravikant Singh, who had given a clean chit to suspended Uttar Pradesh IAS officer Durga Sakthi Nagpal, has been transferred.

Norwegian Govt Scholarships for Research Progs

Norwegian Govt Scholarships for Research Progs

Rediff.com12 Jan 2004

Norwegian Government Scholarships for 2004-2005 (Research Programmes)

Indians top foreign investors list in Dubai

Indians top foreign investors list in Dubai

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Indians are at the top spot for international investment, both in terms of the number of investors and the amount of expenditure

Israeli Government Scholarships

Israeli Government Scholarships

Rediff.com20 Dec 2003

Israeli Government Scholarships 2004-2005.

J-K beef ban: Law officer shunted out for 'failing to defend' govt

J-K beef ban: Law officer shunted out for 'failing to defend' govt

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Days after Jammu and Kashmir high court banned sale of beef, the state government has shunted out Additional Advocate General Vishal Sharma apparently for "failing to defend" its stand on the matter before the court.

Common Entrance Examination for Design

Common Entrance Examination for Design

Rediff.com15 Oct 2003

Also: Commonwealth Academic Staff Fellowship.

Alert: Diploma in Urdu language

Alert: Diploma in Urdu language

Rediff.com25 Jun 2004

Alert: Diploma in Urdu language

Amid talk of resignation, Kiran Reddy transfers key aides

Amid talk of resignation, Kiran Reddy transfers key aides

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Monday relieved two of his secretaries of their duties in the Chief Minister's Office as part of a reshuffle of nearly a dozen Indian Administrative Service officers in the state.

Trade war is Trump's bid to halt China's rise

Trade war is Trump's bid to halt China's rise

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Chinese observers believe the Sino-US relationship will be impacted by issues in North Korea, Japan, India, Ukraine and Iran and that conflicts with these 'third parties' will without exception ultimately become conflicts between China and the US, points out former RA&W officer Jayadeva Ranade.

After Bihar, another shelter home horror unearthed in UP's Deoria

After Bihar, another shelter home horror unearthed in UP's Deoria

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

The activities at the shelter home came to the fore when a girl managed to flee from there.

Mumbai Metro project commissioning further delayed

Mumbai Metro project commissioning further delayed

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

The commissioning of the 3-km Versova to Azad Nagar stretch of Mumbai Metro-I project will not be operational from September, as the Central Railway Safety Commissioner's approval is still awaited.

Milk shortage likely to hit Mumbai, Pune as farmers suspend supply

Milk shortage likely to hit Mumbai, Pune as farmers suspend supply

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

Farmers' organisations are demanding a hike of Rs 5 per litre in milk procurement price and have decided to suspend the supply to Mumbai and Pune from Monday.

Bad egg: Vegetarian Chouhan nixes eggs as part of anganwadi meals

Bad egg: Vegetarian Chouhan nixes eggs as part of anganwadi meals

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Eggs will not be part of the meals served at anganwadi centres in Madhya Pradesh with Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, a vegetarian himself, rejecting a proposal in this regard.

Necessary to preserve cow, its progeny: Maharashtra govt on beef ban

Necessary to preserve cow, its progeny: Maharashtra govt on beef ban

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Justifying its controversial ban on slaughter of cows, bulls and bullocks, Maharashtra government said there is a need to protect and preserve these animals as the state's economy is still predominantly agricultural.

Mufti announces portfolios, holds on to key ministries

Mufti announces portfolios, holds on to key ministries

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Major portfolios like home, finance and education were on Tuesday allocated to People's Democratic Party ministers by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed who will himself hold the charge of home ministry.

Zoo seeks Miss Right for giant panda

Zoo seeks Miss Right for giant panda

Rediff.com4 Mar 2004

Five-year-old Guo is one of the three giant pandas living in the zoo in the east Chinese metropolis.

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The Union Health ministry put the number of positive cases at 82, eight more since Thursday night, which includes the woman and a 76-year-old man from Karnataka who became the country's first coronavirus fatality besides 17 foreign nationals, Health Ministry officials said.

TMC, BJP spar over rejected West Bengal float

TMC, BJP spar over rejected West Bengal float

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Trinamool Cong's Derek O'Brien said the Centre did not allow West Bengal's tableaux.