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Droupadi Murmu elected India's 15th President with 64% votes

Droupadi Murmu elected India's 15th President with 64% votes

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Droupadi Murmu scripted history on Thursday by becoming India's first tribal President in the one-sided contest, defeating Opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha.

Despite SC stay demolition crew razes structures at Jahangirpuri

Despite SC stay demolition crew razes structures at Jahangirpuri

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana ordered status quo in the present situation, and said the petition would be listed before an appropriate bench.

1 dead in Ahmedabad building collapse, 4 rescued

1 dead in Ahmedabad building collapse, 4 rescued

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

The two building blocks, constructed under a government housing scheme about two decades back, collapsed around 8 pm on Sunday after rains in the city, trapping five people who were residing there despite the AMC's warning.

Cong slams Smriti Irani over 'illegal' Goa bar; minister hits back

Cong slams Smriti Irani over 'illegal' Goa bar; minister hits back

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

In a statement, the lawyer of Irani's daughter, said his client is neither an owner nor operating the restaurant called Silly Souls Goa.

After Patnaik's support, Murmu certain to be elected President

After Patnaik's support, Murmu certain to be elected President

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

With the Biju Janata Dal backing the National Democratic Alliance's presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu, the vote share of the ruling dispensation has now crossed 50 percent, virtually paving the way for her election as the first tribal President and the youngest too.

US court issues summons to Modi in 2002 Gujarat riots case

US court issues summons to Modi in 2002 Gujarat riots case

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

Hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands in the United States, a court has issued summons against him, a copy of which is available with Rediff.com, for his role in the 2002 Gujarat riots case when he was the chief minister of the state.

No garba in Mumbai this Navratri, cap on idols' height

No garba in Mumbai this Navratri, cap on idols' height

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

For the second straight year, the popular festival will be celebrated under the long shadow of the pandemic.

Staying at home is the only option: COVID-19 survivor

Staying at home is the only option: COVID-19 survivor

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

"From my personal experience, I must say that there is no alternative to staying at home. The risk of going abroad I took was absolutely not worth it. You are safe till you are at home," she said.

400 Cong leaders to discuss ways to revive party at Udaipur Chintan Shivir

400 Cong leaders to discuss ways to revive party at Udaipur Chintan Shivir

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The Congress Working Committee, the party's top-decision making body, would soon meet to deliberate further on the Chintan Shivir plans, the sources said.

Balasaheb's Sainik vs Uddhav's Sainik

Balasaheb's Sainik vs Uddhav's Sainik

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

The world knew who Balasaheb's Shiv Sainik was. But who was Uddhav's Shiv Sainik? And most importantly, why did he believe in Uddhav, and not Nitin Gadkari or Devendra Fadnavis?

From Gujarat to Australia: Readers' PIX of Ganpati

From Gujarat to Australia: Readers' PIX of Ganpati

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

From Gujarat to Australia: Readers' PIX of Ganpati

Highest single day spike in Omicron cases, tally reaches 578

Highest single day spike in Omicron cases, tally reaches 578

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

The ministry said 151 out of the 578 people who contracted the infection have recovered or migrated.

Guj CM isolates self after MLA tests coronavirus +ve

Guj CM isolates self after MLA tests coronavirus +ve

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Congress MLA Imran Khedawala, who met Rupani along with other party legislators on Tuesday morning, tested positive for coronavirus in the evening.

How Supertech's concrete colossus in Noida will be demolished

How Supertech's concrete colossus in Noida will be demolished

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

As the demolition date of Supertech twin towers in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, inches closer, the company entrusted with the tricky task is putting the finishing touches to its preparations.

Heartbreaking scenes outside Bharuch hospital after 18 die in blaze

Heartbreaking scenes outside Bharuch hospital after 18 die in blaze

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Wailing relatives of coronavirus patients who perished in the blaze at a Bharuch hospital in Gujarat gathered outside the building in the wee hours on Saturday, blaming the facility administration for the tragedy.

Amit Shah lands in K'taka amid buzz over leadership change, cabinet rejig

Amit Shah lands in K'taka amid buzz over leadership change, cabinet rejig

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Though largely seen as an official visit, with less than a year for elections, Shah during this trip is likely to meet senior party leaders including Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, veteran leader B S Yediyurappa among others

Industries, airports near border on alert for war-like emergency

Industries, airports near border on alert for war-like emergency

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

State governments in Punjab, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Jammu & Kashmir are on high alert and have come up with contingency plans to ensure the security of residents in case of a war.

Rajasthan cabinet to have 12 new faces, 5 from Pilot camp

Rajasthan cabinet to have 12 new faces, 5 from Pilot camp

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

The Ashok Gehlot-led Congress government will have a total of 30 ministers, including 18 who had resigned earlier.

5 held for UP Hindu leader's murder; family demands NIA probe

5 held for UP Hindu leader's murder; family demands NIA probe

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

"Prime facie it seems that Tiwari was murdered due to his controversial statement made in 2015. There is a possibility," the DGP said as he ruled out any terror angle.

As Karnataka passes anti-conversion ordinance, archbishop appeals to governor

As Karnataka passes anti-conversion ordinance, archbishop appeals to governor

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The Karnataka cabinet on Thursday decided to promulgate an ordinance to give effect to the contentious law against religious conversions.

Tragedy at sea: 26 dead, 49 missing from barge; 186 rescued

Tragedy at sea: 26 dead, 49 missing from barge; 186 rescued

Rediff.com19 May 2021

The navy had so far maintained that there were 273 persons on board the barge but an official on Wednesday evening said that the company which operated it has informed that there were 261 personnel on board the ill-fated barge.

PFI involved in 'disturbing' India's secular fabric: Officials

PFI involved in 'disturbing' India's secular fabric: Officials

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The PFI is alleged to have been continuously involved in anti-government propaganda and spreading the narrative that Muslims were being persecuted in India.

Probe on into death of 4 Indians along US-Canada border

Probe on into death of 4 Indians along US-Canada border

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

Shand, a 'suspected smuggler of undocumented foreign nationals', was arrested near the US/Canadian border on January 19 for transporting two Indian nationals, who were illegally present in the US.

Why the Hindutva Project Will FAIL

Why the Hindutva Project Will FAIL

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

The modern world will not accommodate bigotry of the sort India is showing the world today, argues Aakar Patel.

Cyclone Vayu to weaken, set to reach Guj coast as depression

Cyclone Vayu to weaken, set to reach Guj coast as depression

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

The IMD said that the impact of Vayu had led to heavy to very heavy rainfall in isolated places in Saurashtra, while the entire state received scattered rainfall on Saturday.

India detects 2 more Omicron Covid cases; total tally reaches 4

India detects 2 more Omicron Covid cases; total tally reaches 4

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Cases with the Omicron variant have already been detected in Karnataka and Gujarat.

PHOTOS: Modi seeks mother's blessings on birthday

PHOTOS: Modi seeks mother's blessings on birthday

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

Modi spent around half an hour with his mother, who lives with his younger brother Pankaj at Raisan village near Gandhinagar.

'Today, the Congress is hollow'

'Today, the Congress is hollow'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

'Two years ago I told Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi that we have traitors in the Congress.'

Maruti to invest Rs 18,000 cr in new Haryana plant

Maruti to invest Rs 18,000 cr in new Haryana plant

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) is planning to invest around Rs 18,000 crore on a new manufacturing facility in Haryana, as per a top company official. The new plant would replace the company's Gurugram-based facility and is expected to have an installed production capacity of 7.5-10 lakh units per annum. While confirming the Rs 18,000 crore investment plan, MSI chairman RC Bhargava told PTI that the company had always planned to shift the Gurugram facility to a nearby location.

'I won't go back, I will stay in my village to survive'

'I won't go back, I will stay in my village to survive'

Rediff.com22 May 2020

'Unlike Andhra Pradesh or Tamil Nadu, there is no opportunity for workers to earn a livelihood in Bihar.'

Two held on charges of spying for ISI in Gujarat

Two held on charges of spying for ISI in Gujarat

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

Two people were arrested in Ahmedabad on Monday for allegedly passing on confidential information related to the Indian Army's base in Bhuj to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence, said the police. Sirajuddin Ali, 22, and Mohammad Ayub, 23, both residents of Jamalpur, have been charged with espionage. While Ali used to supply eggs to the army canteen, Ayub is a student, said the police.

PIX: Largest cricket stadium gearing up to host Trump

PIX: Largest cricket stadium gearing up to host Trump

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Touted as the world's largest cricket stadium in terms of seating capacity, the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium (also known as Motera stadium) is being readied to host United States President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Take a look at the venue which is likely to host the 'Namaste Trump' event.

'My religion, my country is here. Where will we go?'

'My religion, my country is here. Where will we go?'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

'I really wish I knew how to arouse love in the hearts of people, how to make them understand that religion comes later, first we are all humans.'

Many Cong leaders detained during gherao of Raj Bhavans across states

Many Cong leaders detained during gherao of Raj Bhavans across states

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Congress leaders and workers continued their protests in several states on Thursday against Rahul Gandhi's questioning by the Enforcement Directorate in the National Herald money-laundering case with many of them taken into preventive custody including former Union minister Renuka Chowdhury in Hyderabad after she allegedly grabbed the collar of a police official.

Visakhapatnam espionage case: NIA arrests key ISI aide

Visakhapatnam espionage case: NIA arrests key ISI aide

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The case relates to an international espionage racket in which Pakistan-based spies recruited agents in India for collecting sensitive and classified information regarding locations/movements of Indian naval ships and submarines, and other defence establishments.

CBI raids D K Shivakumar's premises, 'recovers' Rs 57 lakh

CBI raids D K Shivakumar's premises, 'recovers' Rs 57 lakh

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Congress leaders have hit out at the BJP governments at the Centre and in Karnataka, questioning its timing.

HC rejects Tushar Gandhi's plea against Gandhi Ashram revamp plan

HC rejects Tushar Gandhi's plea against Gandhi Ashram revamp plan

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

The Gujarat High Court on Thursday rejected a plea filed by Mahatma Gandhi's great-grandson Tushar Gandhi against Sabarmati Ashram redevelopment project, after the state government assured that it will "not touch" three key attractions situated in the one-acre area.

4 returning migrants, infant killed in 2 road mishaps

4 returning migrants, infant killed in 2 road mishaps

Rediff.com13 May 2020

A truck carrying a group of 54 migrant labourers and their families from Ahmedabad in Gujarat to Balrampur in Uttar Pradesh rammed into a stationary truck near Lalpur police post on Kanpur-Jhansi highway, killing three people and injuring 43 others.

A Lot At Stake for Badals in Punjab Polls

A Lot At Stake for Badals in Punjab Polls

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

This election will decide in what shape and form the Akali Dal will survive.

10% quota in govt jobs applicable from Feb 1: Centre

10% quota in govt jobs applicable from Feb 1: Centre

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

The Constitution (124th Amendment) Bill on providing 10 per cent reservation in jobs and education to the general category poor was passed by Parliament on January 9.