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Who will be Congress's choice for Chhattisgarh CM

Who will be Congress's choice for Chhattisgarh CM

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

Singhdeo was the main architect of the Congress party's poll manifesto, which he said was made after feedback from about 80,000 people from across the state.

Mystery disease kills 17 in China

Mystery disease kills 17 in China

Rediff.com25 Jul 2005

Sonia promises to ease Rajasthan water woes

Sonia promises to ease Rajasthan water woes

Rediff.com23 Jun 2005

Sonia said the Centre would help the Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled state tide over its water crisis.

Fadnavis, Maha minister defend killing of Avni

Fadnavis, Maha minister defend killing of Avni

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Fadnavis said preliminary reports made available to him stated that the tigress was shot after she attacked the forest staff trying to tranquilise her.

Three Cheers for the Indian

Three Cheers for the Indian

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

'Thank you to those citizens of India who, every single day, quietly, anonymously, and decently refrain from targeting, hounding or murdering their neighbours, no matter how much they want to; and thanks also to those who loudly stand up for each other in the face of threat,' says Mitali Saran.

She's taking the fight to the tobacco companies

She's taking the fight to the tobacco companies

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

'Imagine the message it sends to people. They will think tobacco cannot be a killer because LIC is investing in it.' 'The so-called rakshak (protector) has become a bhakshak (destroyer).'

Lockdown cannot be lifted in one go, PM tells parties

Lockdown cannot be lifted in one go, PM tells parties

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Likening the situation in the country to a "social emergency", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday made it clear that the nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of Covid-19 cannot be lifted in one go on April 14, asserting that the priority of his government is to "save each and every life".

EC seeks report on Yogi's 'Modi ji ki sena' remark

EC seeks report on Yogi's 'Modi ji ki sena' remark

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Former Navy chief Admiral L Ramdas also said he was 'upset' over the Uttar Pradesh chief minister's remarks.

'Rahul-ji is doing a lot more than what people know'

'Rahul-ji is doing a lot more than what people know'

Rediff.com8 May 2017

'Probably only Sonia-ji knows the extent of what he is doing.'

Hardik Patel sentenced to 2 years jail in 2015 riot case, gets bail

Hardik Patel sentenced to 2 years jail in 2015 riot case, gets bail

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Hardik Patel, was one of the accused in the FIR which was filed in Mehsana district on July 23, 2015, when a rally of the Patel community seeking reservation turned violent in Visnagar, resulting in damage to property and assault on some media persons.

PM announces Rs 500 cr relief after making aerial survey of flood-hit Bihar

PM announces Rs 500 cr relief after making aerial survey of flood-hit Bihar

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

Modi also announced Rs 2 lakh aid to the kin of those who died in the deluge.

Protesting the trust vote, Stalin, DMK workers go on hunger strike

Protesting the trust vote, Stalin, DMK workers go on hunger strike

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Stalin, along with senior leader K N Nehru began the fast at 9 am at Uzhavar Sandhai grounds.

Murdered techie's body cremated

Murdered techie's body cremated

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

Karnataka-based IT professional Prabha Arun Kumar who was stabbed to death in Australia was on Sunday cremated amid poignant scenes at her native Amtoor.

'As long as I am in Delhi, nobody can divide Maharashtra'

'As long as I am in Delhi, nobody can divide Maharashtra'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Dismissing opposition charges, Prime Minister Narendra Modi ruled out dividing Maharashtra to separate Mumbai from the state.

MPs, health officials spar over tobacco pack warnings

MPs, health officials spar over tobacco pack warnings

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Some questions cited concerns that larger warnings can hurt tobacco farmers and boost illicit trade.

PM surveys flood-hit Kerala, grants Rs. 500 cr emergency aid

PM surveys flood-hit Kerala, grants Rs. 500 cr emergency aid

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

An ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh will be given per person to the next of kin of those killed in the floods.

'Why was the government not prepared?'

'Why was the government not prepared?'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

'Post Independence, it is for the first time that people have Rs 500 in their pocket, but the family is sleeping without food.'

TMC meets Prez for third time, calls note ban 'super emergency'

TMC meets Prez for third time, calls note ban 'super emergency'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

Trinamool Congress MPs accused the Modi government of having imposed a "super emergency" by launching the exercise and engaging in "vendetta politics" by arresting two party lawmakers after it opposed the "draconian" move.

'He will lose his deposit in all 234 seats'

'He will lose his deposit in all 234 seats'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

Everybody in Tamil Nadu, it seems, has an opinion on superstar Rajinikanth entering politics. A Ganesh Nadar presents a cross-section of views on the actor's chances in the electoral arena.

As Delhi's air quality deteriorates, global reports express concern

As Delhi's air quality deteriorates, global reports express concern

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Report by Greenpeace also presented a grim picture of India's pollution level.

Hong Kong's COVID-19 lessons for the world

Hong Kong's COVID-19 lessons for the world

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'The rate of transmission of COVID-19 in Hong Kong was 0.7 -- anything below 1 suggests the epidemic is receding.' 'The city-State achieved this without the de facto police-State curfew that India has resorted to,' says Rahul Jacob.

'Shiv Sena and BJP are twins'

'Shiv Sena and BJP are twins'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

'I don't think there will be many problems after the assembly election results.'

India must reject once in 5 years polls

India must reject once in 5 years polls

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

'Elections, my friends, are a boon for the Indian people.' 'That is the only time our high and mighty leaders are accessible to the masses.' 'So don't ruin that by agreeing to once-in-5-years elections,' argues A Ganesh Nadar.

The majority of the truth

The majority of the truth

Rediff.com16 Aug 2004

Can Zoramthanga keep Mizoram growing at 12%?

Can Zoramthanga keep Mizoram growing at 12%?

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

Mizoram has India's second-best health indicators and third-best literacy rate.

Budget proposes schemes to widen social security net

Budget proposes schemes to widen social security net

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced several reforms.

Sachin, 9, died fetching water in the drought

Sachin, 9, died fetching water in the drought

Rediff.com9 May 2016

'What will we drink if we start fearing these wells?'

'Not one rupee has come to states to fight COVID'

'Not one rupee has come to states to fight COVID'

Rediff.com31 May 2020

'The stimulus packages, sector reliefs, loans etc are coming to industry, but state governments have not got any money from GST, no money from excise, no money from any income source.'

Jaya begins new chapter in chequered political career

Jaya begins new chapter in chequered political career

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Assuming office for the sixth time as chief minister, Jayalalithaa began a new chapter in her chequered political career.

When the Ramayana came to life in Bali

When the Ramayana came to life in Bali

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

Another Eat, Pray, Love journey.

Farewell Austria, but for how long?

Farewell Austria, but for how long?

Rediff.com18 May 2003

The race at the scenic A1-Ring has been presented as a farewell after Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone said the Grand Prix would be dropped from next year's calendar.

Make your sons more responsible: PM on incidents of rape

Make your sons more responsible: PM on incidents of rape

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Modi also pitched for a social movement to ensure the safety of women and girls.

VHP's Togadia alleges plot to kill him; Congress seeks probe

VHP's Togadia alleges plot to kill him; Congress seeks probe

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

"I am being targeted for a decade-old case, there is an attempt to suppress my voice. Rajasthan Police team came to arrest me. Someone told me plan was being made to kill me in an encounter," the VHP president claimed.

COVID-19 can reset wrongs done to invisible millions

COVID-19 can reset wrongs done to invisible millions

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'The Modi government must create conditions to integrate millions into the rural economy as many migrants are certainly not going to return to live an undignified life,' notes Ramesh Menon.

Budget content would be decided by economic realities: Jaitley

Budget content would be decided by economic realities: Jaitley

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Jaitley also hinted that these very economic realities could decide whether the government sticks to a fiscal consolidation roadmap or not.

'God told me to contest the election'

'God told me to contest the election'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

By becoming the first woman ever to contest a Lok Sabha election in Mizoram, Lalthlamuani has already made history.

Modi Sarkaar has done nothing other than 'show-baazi': Sonia

Modi Sarkaar has done nothing other than 'show-baazi': Sonia

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

Top Opposition leaders, including Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Sunday lashed out at the Narendra Modi government for "doing nothing other than 'show-baazi'" by slashing allocations to all major social security schemes like MGNREGA.

'Not my Hinduism' should be our slogan

'Not my Hinduism' should be our slogan

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

'The cow is sacred to many of us, but these killings are definitely not part of the Hinduism we know and practise,' says Jyoti Punwani.