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Modi, Shah sit to finalise names of ministers

Modi, Shah sit to finalise names of ministers

Rediff.com29 May 2019

There is also a buzz about Shah joining the government. About 60 ministers may take oath.

Probe 'suspicious black trunk' in PM's chopper: Congress to EC

Probe 'suspicious black trunk' in PM's chopper: Congress to EC

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

The Congress suggested there was cash stashed in the trunk.

Arunachal MLA, 10 others killed by suspected Naga militants

Arunachal MLA, 10 others killed by suspected Naga militants

Rediff.com21 May 2019

Apart from Aboh's son, the deceased included some other family members of the MLA.

296 children died at Gorakhpur hospital in August

296 children died at Gorakhpur hospital in August

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

There have been 1,256 deaths since January this year at the hospital, the principal said.

7 days on, search operation resumes to trace missing Meghalaya miners

7 days on, search operation resumes to trace missing Meghalaya miners

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

The miners are now feared dead as water from a nearby river has been gushing into the 370-feet-deep pit.

UP: Principal booked for stripping girls to 'check menstruation'

UP: Principal booked for stripping girls to 'check menstruation'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

The warden was upset over a few blood stains found on the toilet seat.

RBI warns of more fiscal slippages for states

RBI warns of more fiscal slippages for states

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Ahead of the general elections, a slew of states and also the Centre had doled out sops to the marginalised sections, including the farmers and the poor.

Police makes first arrest in Gauri Lankesh murder case

Police makes first arrest in Gauri Lankesh murder case

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

SIT arrested alleged gunrunner K T Naveen Kumar, who was taken into police custody on March 2 for interrogation.

Govt may probe if VK Singh names J&K politicians: Shinde

Govt may probe if VK Singh names J&K politicians: Shinde

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on Tuesday asked former army chief V K Singh to name Jammu and Kashmir politicians who were allegedly paid money by the army for "stability", saying if details are given the government was ready to probe.

The 5 men who will decide how funds get shared by Centre and states

The 5 men who will decide how funds get shared by Centre and states

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

The panel will also recommend a fiscal consolidation road map for the central and state governments, study the impact of GST on the divisible pool, and propose performance-based incentives for states.

Winter rain won't cause large-scale damage to most rabi crops

Winter rain won't cause large-scale damage to most rabi crops

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

For potato farmers in the north and wheat growers in the eastern parts -- particularly in Jharkhand, Bihar, and Odisha -- the recent rains could in fact be beneficial.

Rains to hit paddy yield in north India

Rains to hit paddy yield in north India

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

In Central India, the standing soybean and pulses crops have also been hit but the loss isn't massive as the showers were followed by relatively bright sunshine that helped absorb soil moisture

9 interesting facts about India's new Army Chief

9 interesting facts about India's new Army Chief

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Lt Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag, whose appointment as army chief had kicked up a row, will on Thursday take over as the next head of the 1.3 million strong force succeeding Gen Bikram Singh who is retiring.

What Telecom Man reveals about India's business-politics links

What Telecom Man reveals about India's business-politics links

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'It's the brazen corruption involving politicians that makes you sit up years after the event,' notes Nivedita Mookerji after reading B K Syngal's Telecom Man.

An arrest that bled India but gave BJP political heft

An arrest that bled India but gave BJP political heft

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The events that unfolded after Advani's arrest not only benefited the BJP, whose political clout grew exponentially, but also catapulted Lalu to the forefront of the anti-saffron camp.

Modi calls Oppn 'poster boys of Pakistan'

Modi calls Oppn 'poster boys of Pakistan'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

The Congress for its part urged Modi not to politicise the armed forces.

Is Kulbhushan Jadhav already dead?

Is Kulbhushan Jadhav already dead?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

BJP leader R K Singh says Pakistan's consistent denial of consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav suggests him already being executed.

24x7 electricity for all: Tightrope walk for govt

24x7 electricity for all: Tightrope walk for govt

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

The agenda for the year 2020 is well laid out -- launch of UDAY 2.0, installation of smart pre-paid metres, prompt payment by discoms, making coal available for short term and reviving gas based plants. But, it has to ensure effective implementation of various policy tweaks done so far.

Netas roll out mats for Yoga Day

Netas roll out mats for Yoga Day

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Lead by example... that's the adage our netas followed on Thursday as several of them took to performing various asanas across the country to mark the country's fourth Yoga Day. Here's a look at some of them.

How these contenders will fare in Phase 1 of LS poll

How these contenders will fare in Phase 1 of LS poll

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

The April 11 polling will decide the fate of several political bigwigs.

NTPC plant explosion: Toll rises to 29; Rahul visits Raebareli

NTPC plant explosion: Toll rises to 29; Rahul visits Raebareli

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Rahul Gandhi has taken a break from his ongoing 'Navsarjan Yatra' in Gujarat to meet the families of victims of the explosion.

Unlike other UTs, Jammu & Kashmir to get funds from Centre's divisible pool

Unlike other UTs, Jammu & Kashmir to get funds from Centre's divisible pool

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Sources in the Fifteenth Finance Commission said that they will implement the provisions after the bill is enacted and the President makes a reference to it.

Coronavirus cases soar as migrants, others reach home

Coronavirus cases soar as migrants, others reach home

Rediff.com15 May 2020

As people crisscross the country, eager to return to their homes, the cases have raced past 80,000 with at least 2,649 deaths, according to the Union health ministry on Friday. While there is no exact count, this includes a large number of those who have returned to their states.

Gauri Lankesh's killers identified, says Karnataka government

Gauri Lankesh's killers identified, says Karnataka government

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

The home minister, however, refused to divulge further details, saying the SIT was gathering evidence.

When Antony dithered about sacking the general

When Antony dithered about sacking the general

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Dilli Gupshup: The return of the V K Singh saga led one Union minister to blame Defence Minister A K Antony for the mess.

General Singh just took a U-turn... with Courage and Conviction

General Singh just took a U-turn... with Courage and Conviction

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

Under intense attack and criticism, former Army Chief Gen V K Singh on Tuesday made a U-turn on his claim that ministers and MLAs in Jammu and Kashmir are getting payments from the army, saying no such thing happens.

Problem not at our borders, but in Delhi, Modi tells ex-servicemen

Problem not at our borders, but in Delhi, Modi tells ex-servicemen

Rediff.com15 Sep 2013

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, who was on Friday named the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate for the 2014 national elections, addressed a massive rally in Rewari, Haryana on Sunday afternoon, his first after he named the party's prime ministerial candidate.

IN PICS: The amazing Chalukyan temples

IN PICS: The amazing Chalukyan temples

Rediff.com27 May 2013

The temple complex at Aihole offers a fascinating insight into the history of Chalukyan temple architecture.

Union minister VK Singh's daughter joins OROP protest

Union minister VK Singh's daughter joins OROP protest

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

"I am there to support the cause of ex-servicemen because I am an ex-servicemen's daughter," Singh's daughter Mrinalini was quoted as saying.

Srinagar terror attack: Pak rejects India's contention

Srinagar terror attack: Pak rejects India's contention

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Pakistan on Wednesday rejected India's contention that Pakistani militants were behind a terrorist attack in Srinagar that killed five paramilitary personnel, saying such "knee-jerk reactions" could undermine efforts to normalise bilateral relations.

Why is Anupam Kher not defending India?

Why is Anupam Kher not defending India?

Rediff.com30 May 2016

'The valiant upholder of national honour is strangely silent when African envoys are complaining about the insecurity of blacks in 'tolerant' and 'incredible' India,' says Amulya Ganguli.

African envoys to boycott 'Africa Day' celebrations over 'racism' in India

African envoys to boycott 'Africa Day' celebrations over 'racism' in India

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Responding to the concerns of the African envoys, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said government has directed concerned authorities to take stringent action against the culprits involved in killing of the Congolese national.

Ex-armyman who committed suicide was a Congress worker: VK Singh

Ex-armyman who committed suicide was a Congress worker: VK Singh

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Earlier, Singh had said that the "mental state" of Grewal needed to be probed before drawing conclusions about his extreme action.

Why English-speaking, foreign-returned women begging on H'bad roads

Why English-speaking, foreign-returned women begging on H'bad roads

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

The woman said she was a Green Card holder and had worked in the US

Patent drug pricing to distract from licences

Patent drug pricing to distract from licences

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

The panel of representatives from various ministries and chaired by B K Singh, director, department of pharmaceuticals, has suggested the government negotiate prices of patented medicines based on reference prices of such drugs in other countries such as Britain, Canada, France, Australia and New Zealand.

CBI grills 2G scam accused Balwa

CBI grills 2G scam accused Balwa

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Balwa arrived at the CBI headquarters and was immediately taken before the special team constituted by CBI Director Ranjit Sinha to probe the matter.

Abandoning injured cop: MHA asks def min to take action

Abandoning injured cop: MHA asks def min to take action

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

The home ministry has asked the defence ministry to take action against IAF men who had abandoned an injured policeman and an armed helicopter in Chhattisgarh, saying the incident was extremely disturbing.

VHP PIL against Shinde's 'Hindu terror' remarks dismissed

VHP PIL against Shinde's 'Hindu terror' remarks dismissed

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

A petition filed by Vishwa Hindu Parishad against Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde's "Hindu terror" remarks was dismissed by the Allahabad high court on Tuesday.

If Liyaqat came here to surrender, he'll be freed: Govt

If Liyaqat came here to surrender, he'll be freed: Govt

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

Singh said the National Investigation Agency, which recently took over the case, will investigate the case, amid conflicting versions by Delhi Police and Jammu and Kashmir Police on his arrest from near the Indo-Nepal border.

Son says EC targeted Azam Khan because he is Muslim

Son says EC targeted Azam Khan because he is Muslim

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Abdullah termed the gag order as an attempt by the EC to please the BJP.