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Coronavirus locks down hopes of thousands in Noida SEZ

Coronavirus locks down hopes of thousands in Noida SEZ

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Noida SEZ has 400 units and around 100,000 workers, and was shut down on March 23.

Suspended IAS officer meets secretary to Akhilesh Yadav

Suspended IAS officer meets secretary to Akhilesh Yadav

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal, whose suspension by UP Government has sparked a controversy amid allegations that she was targeted for taking on the powerful sand mafia, on Friday met the Secretary to Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.

President, PM condemn serial blasts in Mahabodhi temple

President, PM condemn serial blasts in Mahabodhi temple

Rediff.com7 Jul 2013

Expressing deep anguish over the blasts, President Mukherjee said it was a "senseless act of violence targeting innocent pilgrims and monks who had gathered to worship at this temple dedicated to the great apostle of peace -- Gautam Buddha", while Prime Minister Singh said such attacks on religious places will "never be tolerated".

In Noida's mega industrial zone, even essential businesses struggle to open

In Noida's mega industrial zone, even essential businesses struggle to open

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Up to 95 per cent of units in the Noida-Greater Noida mega industrial zone are currently shut.

Court dismisses plea; Nirbhaya convicts to be hanged on Friday

Court dismisses plea; Nirbhaya convicts to be hanged on Friday

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Additional Sessions Judge Dharmender Rana on Thursday refused to grant any relief to Akshay Kumar, Pawan Gupta, Vinay Sharma and Mukesh Singh and rejected the petition saying no valid ground has been brought to his notice to justify the stay of execution of death warrants scheduled on March 20 at 5:30 am.

A new airport at Greater Noida soon?

A new airport at Greater Noida soon?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

The Jewar airport proposal was first mooted by Rajnath Singh, who was then the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, in 2001 and later pushed by his successor Mayawati.

UP govt orders inquiry into IAS officer Durga's suspension

UP govt orders inquiry into IAS officer Durga's suspension

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday ordered an inquiry into the case of suspended Indian Administrative Service officer Durga Shakti Nagpal, a day after she filed her reply to the chargesheet served on her.

IAS officer uproar: UP govt considers special mining force

IAS officer uproar: UP govt considers special mining force

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Amid uproar over suspension of a woman Indian Administrative Service officer allegedly under pressure of the "mining mafia", the Uttar Pradesh government is working on a proposal to constitute a special "mining force" to check illegal mining activities in the state.

New York remembers Mahatma Gandhi and his pursuit of truth

New York remembers Mahatma Gandhi and his pursuit of truth

Rediff.com5 Oct 2013

The southwest corner of Union Square in New York City saw a cluster of Indians gathering around a statue of Mahatma Gandhi on the morning of October 2, the birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation.

Congress fields Ajay Rai against Modi, Kejriwal

Congress fields Ajay Rai against Modi, Kejriwal

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

"Rai is a grass root worker, who is a sitting Congress MLA and has fought a number of elections successfully and he will be the best candidate in Varanasi", party spokesman Randeep Surjewala told reporters announcing the candidature.

Diplomat Devyani not eligible for Adarsh flat: Panel

Diplomat Devyani not eligible for Adarsh flat: Panel

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Devyani Khobragade, the Indian diplomat who is at the centre of a diplomatic row with the United States, is one of the 25 allottees who have been found ineligible to own a flat in the controversial Adarsh Housing society by a judicial panel which probed the scam.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

No scope for 'temporary' in New India: Modi in Paris

No scope for 'temporary' in New India: Modi in Paris

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Modi, who was in France on the first leg of his three-nation tour, said there have been a number of constructive changes in the last five years.

BJP first list out; Modi fielded from Varanasi, Shah replaces Advani

BJP first list out; Modi fielded from Varanasi, Shah replaces Advani

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

Smriti Irani will reprise her electoral battle with Rahul Gandhi from Amethi.

'Exemplary' 64 percent turnout in phase 1 of UP polling

'Exemplary' 64 percent turnout in phase 1 of UP polling

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

The first phase of UP polls in 73 assembly constituencies on Saturday witnessed an "exemplary" 64.22 per cent voter turnout.

Why is the army chief visiting Nepal?

Why is the army chief visiting Nepal?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Though General Naravane's visit will not deal with 'impermanent' issues like the changing stands of politicians, it will certainly reinforce the deeper 'permanent' links between the people of Nepal and India. Time will hopefully tackle the present impermanence of the Sino-Nepalese romance, notes Claude Arpi.

Is Modi losing his touch?

Is Modi losing his touch?

Rediff.com22 May 2020

'You can't make the poor rich overnight.' 'Nor can you fly millions in planes.' 'But remember that word: Empathy.' 'Who in the BJP is speaking in that language to these millions?' 'Someone putting an arm of understanding, warmth, comfort around them?', asks Shekhar Gupta.

Rail Budget: New slogans, fancy acronyms mask disappointing facts

Rail Budget: New slogans, fancy acronyms mask disappointing facts

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Suresh Prabhu is trapped in the 'rhetoric of his own government'.

Brother clarifies: Modi was married as a child, walked away to serve country

Brother clarifies: Modi was married as a child, walked away to serve country

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Seeking to contain a controversy over Narendra Modi's marital status, his elder brother Somabhai on Thursday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate's marriage should be seen as a "social formality" which happened nearly 50 years ago.

Why a BCom MCom MBA wants to be a sweeper

Why a BCom MCom MBA wants to be a sweeper

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

His father spent Rs 5 lakh on his studies. He works with a chartered accountant in Delhi for Rs 8,000 a month. He's excited at the thought of landing a job at Rs 17,000 -- even if it is as a sweeper.

'I attract anger from PM Modi because he views me as a threat'

'I attract anger from PM Modi because he views me as a threat'

Rediff.com10 May 2018

The Congress president also hit out at the PM for raking up the issue of Sonia Gandhi's foreign origin, saying she was "more Indian" than many Indians.

Mahabodhi temple set to glitter with Thailand's 289 kgs of gold

Mahabodhi temple set to glitter with Thailand's 289 kgs of gold

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

The much awaited work to inlay with gold the dome of Bodh Gaya's 1,500-years-old Mahabodhi temple began on Wednesday by a team of technical experts from Thailand.

I become a Harappan seal maker for a day

I become a Harappan seal maker for a day

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

History can actually be fun, discovers Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com

UP Polls Phase 5: From Ayodhya to Amethi

UP Polls Phase 5: From Ayodhya to Amethi

Rediff.com26 Feb 2017

As the Uttar Pradesh assembly election battle hits new lows, Rediff.com's Aslam Hunani walks you through all you need to know about the fifth phase of polling on February 27.

Voting for first phase of UP polls begins

Voting for first phase of UP polls begins

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

Nearly 2.6 crore people in 73 constituencies of western Uttar Pradesh are voting on Saturday in the first of the seven phases of high-stake assembly elections

In California, Modi hails India, says it's our time to shine

In California, Modi hails India, says it's our time to shine

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the 21st century is India's century and attributed the sudden change in India's fortune to the commitment, strength and pledge of the 125 crore people of the country.

Mann Ki Baat: PM says Diwali with troops in Gurez 'unforgettable'

Mann Ki Baat: PM says Diwali with troops in Gurez 'unforgettable'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2017

he also talked about India's tradition of respecting the nature through festivals like 'Chhat' and referred to the ongoing cleanliness campaign.

How terrorists sourced and planted bombs at Bodh Gaya

How terrorists sourced and planted bombs at Bodh Gaya

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

Vicky Nanjappa reveals how the low intensity serial blasts in Bodh Gaya that injured two monks were orchestrated

Nalanda University is reborn with 12 students

Nalanda University is reborn with 12 students

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

The ancient Nalanda University re-started its academic session on Monday in a low-key manner at its newly-established campus at Rajgir.

Check out when your constituency votes

Check out when your constituency votes

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

The Lok Sabha election will be held in 7 phases, beginning on April 11, 2019 and ending on May 19, 2019.

EC to go ahead with EVM challenge as court rejects stay plea

EC to go ahead with EVM challenge as court rejects stay plea

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

The AAP has announced that it will hold a parallel hackathon of its own.

Three-time Odisha CM J B Patnaik passes away in Tirupati

Three-time Odisha CM J B Patnaik passes away in Tirupati

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Patnaik, 89, passed away at Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences in the temple city

A French Tiger in India

A French Tiger in India

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

'Whether I die in Calcutta or in Paris, on a Wednesday or a Saturday, it does not matter, but you would not want me to come to India's door and then return to France without having visited India.' 'Either I will die or I will visit India!' Claude Arpi hails Georges Clemenceau, French prime minister during the Great War, a great man who loved India.

Why this man worries Modi and Shah

Why this man worries Modi and Shah

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

'Jignesh Mevani has many strengths: Youth, articulation, fearlessness, proficiency with social media, political and ideological flexibility.' 'Also focus, as in targeting the BJP as the one and only enemy for now and using that justification to align with the rest,' says Shekhar Gupta.

When Tabu struggled with a 500 rupee note

When Tabu struggled with a 500 rupee note

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

It was a crazy week for the world. Sukanya Verma cannot claim to be any different.

Don't judge China with a fossilised mindset

Don't judge China with a fossilised mindset

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

'There is no Buddha or Gandhi among countries, existing for the service of others; they all exist for the good of themselves.' 'For each country, its own interests should be paramount, and it is futile and churlish to expect China to be an exception to this rule,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant and long-time China-watcher.

Why India suffers from the Panipat Syndrome

Why India suffers from the Panipat Syndrome

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

'We rarely choose to fight when the threat is still a nascent threat. When we do fight, we fight when the invaders reach Panipat and are preparing to knock on the gates of Delhi.'

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

Rediff.com1 May 2020

This classification of districts is to be followed by states and union terrotories till a week post May 3, when the second phase of lockdown will end, for containment operations.

LS polls: Bihar sees lowest turnout with 50%, WB tops with 81%

LS polls: Bihar sees lowest turnout with 50%, WB tops with 81%

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

This time however, the poll panel did not share the overall polling percentage at its briefing.

Thank you France, says Modi as he takes flight to Germany

Thank you France, says Modi as he takes flight to Germany

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday thanked France and wrapped up his first visit to Paris that saw the two nations elevate their strategic ties to a new level as they agreed on a deal for 36 Rafale fighter jets and decided to move ahead with the log-jammed Jaitapur nuclear project.