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Modi to visit Bali from Nov 14-16 for G-20 summit, hold bilateral meets

Modi to visit Bali from Nov 14-16 for G-20 summit, hold bilateral meets

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Indonesian city of Bali from November 14 to 16 to attend the G-20 summit, the ministry of external affairs announced on Thursday.

Karnataka polls: The coast seems clear for BJP

Karnataka polls: The coast seems clear for BJP

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

The economic muscle in the Mangalore region is generally sympathetic to the BJP, says Aditi Phadnis.

Niti Aayog on how India can protect personal data

Niti Aayog on how India can protect personal data

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

India needs a paradigm shift in personal data management that transforms the current organisation-centric data sharing system to an individual centric approach that promotes user control on data sharing for empowerment, said Niti.

Hinduphobia has no place in UK, we must fight this: Oppn Labour Party leader

Hinduphobia has no place in UK, we must fight this: Oppn Labour Party leader

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Labour Leader Keir Starmer told a gathering of hundreds of British Indians that he was determined to put an end to 'divisive politics' and extremist elements exploiting social media to spread hatred within communities.

'Mera baap sant tha, main nahin hoon'

'Mera baap sant tha, main nahin hoon'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

'She showed courage at every turn in her political career.'

NCP to present blueprint for Oppn unity against Modi

NCP to present blueprint for Oppn unity against Modi

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Pawar, who had surprised the BJP by forging an unlikely alliance of Congress-Shiv Sena-NCP to form government in Maharashtra after the 2019 assembly elections, has already appealed to opposition parties to keep aside differences and join hands to challenge the Modi juggernaut.

Is Nehru Responsible For Indian Muslims' Plight?

Is Nehru Responsible For Indian Muslims' Plight?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Pratinav Anil is able to foresee some agency and assertion on the part of India's Muslims. His hope emanates from the citizenship rights movement of Muslims in 2019-2020, notes Mohammad Sajjad.

Giving women in farming and fisheries their due

Giving women in farming and fisheries their due

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Women's share of work in these industries is over 50 per cent, yet they are paid much less than their male counterparts.

Practice your religion, but don't indulge in hate speech: Vice Prez

Practice your religion, but don't indulge in hate speech: Vice Prez

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

"Practice your religion but don't abuse and indulge in hate speech and writings," the Vice President said at an event organised to mark the 150th death anniversary of Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara, a spiritual leader and social reformer from the Kerala Catholic community, at Mannanam near Kottayam.

Japanese Olympian Hashimoto takes over as Tokyo 2020 prez

Japanese Olympian Hashimoto takes over as Tokyo 2020 prez

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

She added that Suga had encouraged her to make the Games successful but declined to say anything further until after a Tokyo 2020 executive board meeting later in the day, when an official announcement on the post was likely to be made.

Explained: TN Governor vs Tamil Nadu Government

Explained: TN Governor vs Tamil Nadu Government

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

After Chief Minister Stalin moved a resolution, even as Ravi was speaking, that the speech was read, the governor walked out of the assembly.

What you will see at the Republic Day 2023 parade

What you will see at the Republic Day 2023 parade

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The Republic Day parade, which will begin at around 1030 am, will be a unique mix of the country's military prowess and cultural diversity, depicting the country's growing indigenous capabilities, Nari Shakti and emergence of a 'New India'.

India slips 21 places in Global Gender Gap Index 2017

India slips 21 places in Global Gender Gap Index 2017

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Let's make some effort to make it come true and close the gender gap once and for all.

Rahul's yatra a political gimmick to connect through hatred: RSS

Rahul's yatra a political gimmick to connect through hatred: RSS

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

RSS joint general secretary Manmohan Vaidya, apparently referring to the Congress's Bharat Jodo Yatra, described it as a "political gimmick" that will not serve its stated purpose of uniting masses.

How about granting same sex couples social benefits, SC asks govt

How about granting same sex couples social benefits, SC asks govt

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Centre whether social welfare benefits can be granted to same-sex couples without going into legalising their marriage.

Bihar's liquor ban is good politics, bad economics

Bihar's liquor ban is good politics, bad economics

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Several states that imposed prohibition in the past lifted it once revenue loss began to pinch

Amid hacking fears, Obama administration stands behind election results

Amid hacking fears, Obama administration stands behind election results

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

The Obama administration has said it stands behind United States presidential election results as they "accurately reflect the will of the American people" and believes the polls were free and fair from a cybersecurity perspective.

India natural ally of G7: Modi

India natural ally of G7: Modi

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India is a natural ally for the G7 countries in defending the shared values from a host of threats stemming from authoritarianism, terrorism and violent extremism, disinformation and economic coercion.

Women Leaders: A Way To IPO Success?

Women Leaders: A Way To IPO Success?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Indian society may be more advanced than we think it is, notes Ajit Balakrishnan.

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the decisions taken by my government in the national interest,' President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament.

No proposal to release caste census data: Govt in RS

No proposal to release caste census data: Govt in RS

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

The government has no proposal at present to release the report of the caste census carried out in 2011, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday.

Gates foundation will invest $80 million to fight gender discrimination

Gates foundation will invest $80 million to fight gender discrimination

Rediff.com17 May 2016

To end gender discrimination across the globe, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will allocate $80 million to create a gender data revolution.

RSS chief seeks population control policy applicable to all

RSS chief seeks population control policy applicable to all

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

Speaking at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's Dussehra rally in Nagpur, Bhagwat said community-based population imbalance is an important subject and should not be ignored.

Priyanka takes on SP, BJP over 'central poll issues'

Priyanka takes on SP, BJP over 'central poll issues'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Samajwadi Party of talking about terrorism during the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections while diverting attention from the 'central discourse' on unemployment, inflation, empowering women and helping small businesses and farmers.

EU rep takes up communal violence, condition of minorities with govt

EU rep takes up communal violence, condition of minorities with govt

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

EU special representative for human rights Eamon Gilmore said on Friday that in his meetings with the Indian government he has discussed issues such as the use of sedition and anti-terrorism laws, condition of minorities, communal violence and the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

'False narratives' on agri laws hurting farmers: Niti Aayog vice chief

'False narratives' on agri laws hurting farmers: Niti Aayog vice chief

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

As farmers continue their protests demanding repealing of the three new laws, Kumar also emphasised that continued negotiations with protesting farmers is of course the way forward.

Govt to link Madrasas to mainstream education

Govt to link Madrasas to mainstream education

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Modernisation of Madrasas is in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plan that he laid out in run-up to Lok Sabha elections in 2014.

EC comes up with RVM prototype for migrant voters

EC comes up with RVM prototype for migrant voters

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

If implemented after stakeholder consultations, migrant voters do not need to travel to their home district to exercise their franchise.

We must all plan for new reality: PM to CMs

We must all plan for new reality: PM to CMs

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Modi said the biggest challenge would be to ensure that the disease does not spread to villages across the country after relaxations provided by the government.

Caste census will help in targeting benefits: Tejashwi

Caste census will help in targeting benefits: Tejashwi

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Leader of Opposition in Bihar Legislative Assembly Tejashwi Yadav on Monday said the caste-based census will help in preparing welfare schemes for people from different sections of society.

Double-digit growth likely this year: CEA Subramanian

Double-digit growth likely this year: CEA Subramanian

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) K V Subramanian on Tuesday exuded confidence that India would achieve double-digit growth in the current financial year on the back of policy initiatives and continuing reforms. He also said the country is well poised to meet the fiscal deficit target of 6.8 per cent of GDP. "At this stage, I can say confidently that we should be able to achieve that fiscal deficit number. "Any shortfalls that might happen on the disinvestment side will also be accompanied by positive surprises that have happened on tax revenue," he told reporters.

Farooq counters Amit Shah's charges with achievements during NC rule in J-K

Farooq counters Amit Shah's charges with achievements during NC rule in J-K

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Abdullah issued a white paper on development undertaken in Jammu and Kashmir during the rule of "Abdullah and Sons" -- as Shah referred the family in his speech at a rally in Baramulla district -- to counter the allegations of corruption.

Give priority to citizens' ease of living: Modi to BJP CMs

Give priority to citizens' ease of living: Modi to BJP CMs

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asked the Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states to carve a niche for their governments in some or other sector of governance and called for giving topmost priority to 'ease of living' of people.

How to make education accessible and affordable for all

How to make education accessible and affordable for all

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

Dr Talat Ahmad, vice chancellor of Jamia Milia Islamia suggests important reforms in the Indian education system.

Covid, economy figure in President Murmu's maiden address to nation

Covid, economy figure in President Murmu's maiden address to nation

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

India has helped the world discover the true potential of democracy and the keyword for the country today is compassion for the downtrodden, needy and those on the margins, President Droupadi Murmu said on Sunday.

Farmers stir has changed politics and policy-making

Farmers stir has changed politics and policy-making

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

The Centre's retreat from the farm laws is likely to have a significant bearing on the fate of laws that the Centre has made, for instance, in labour and electricity, predicts A K Bhattacharya.

At event with Modi, Stalin targets Centre over 'true federalism'

At event with Modi, Stalin targets Centre over 'true federalism'

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Modi praised Tamil Nadu as a special place and lauded the Tamil language as eternal and its culture as global.

Saas Bahu Achaar PVT LTD Review

Saas Bahu Achaar PVT LTD Review

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Amruta Subhash's journey towards recognising her worth in a judiciously earned moment of victory is reason enough not to miss Saas Bahu Achaar PVT LTD, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Full Text: President Murmu's address to nation on Independence Day eve

Full Text: President Murmu's address to nation on Independence Day eve

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Here's the full text of the maiden address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of Independence Day 2022.

Nehru's policies, Ayodhya issue out of Assam Class 12 syllabus

Nehru's policies, Ayodhya issue out of Assam Class 12 syllabus

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

The chapters were dropped by the Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) for the 2020-21 session, as part of the 30 per cent reduction of the syllabus, keeping in mind the loss of academic schedule that the students had to face because of the pandemic.