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Modi a property dealer for Ambani, Adani and Tatas: Kejriwal

Modi a property dealer for Ambani, Adani and Tatas: Kejriwal

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

Launching a broadside against Narendra Modi on his home turf, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal Saturday called the BJP's prime ministerial candidate a "property dealer for corporates like Ambani, Adani and Tatas".

Kejriwal meets Naidu, demands full Delhi statehood

Kejriwal meets Naidu, demands full Delhi statehood

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Arvind Kejriwal met Union Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu.

Budget: What you missed

Budget: What you missed

Rediff.com31 Jul 2004

Several Akhilesh projects under Yogi scanner

Several Akhilesh projects under Yogi scanner

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

The Gomti Riverfront Development project, the Agra-Lucknow Expressway, the Jai Prakash Narayan International Centre and the efforts towards the beautification of Old Lucknow are some of Akhilesh Yadav's initiatives that are the subject of investigation.

Another blow to India's beleaguered auto sector

Another blow to India's beleaguered auto sector

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

After the latest spike in crude oil prices, petrol prices could potentially go up to around Rs 90 a litre making a dent in the consumer's wallet. This, the analysts fear, will push the cost of vehicle ownership in the country, further reducing the demand potential for the industry.

Why are our airports in such a mess?

Why are our airports in such a mess?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Domestic airports across the country are bursting at the seams. And new ones are stuck.

Who's the boss? Delhi's dilemma over the years

Who's the boss? Delhi's dilemma over the years

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

At the core of the issue is the national capital's unique status of a Union Territory that is administered by both the Centre and the government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.

Pak floods, rains kill 24 more people; toll reaches 46

Pak floods, rains kill 24 more people; toll reaches 46

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

Twenty-four more people were killed on Saturday as floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains inundated northern Pakistan, raising the overall death toll in the flooding to 46.

Congress organised farmers' stir to divert attention from Kerala calf slaughter: BJP MP

Congress organised farmers' stir to divert attention from Kerala calf slaughter: BJP MP

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

"This is not a farmers' agitation, this is Congress' agitation," he said.

China may legalise private property

China may legalise private property

Rediff.com8 Mar 2004

The National People's Congress is hearing a proposal to provide a legal guarantee for private entrepreneurs.

Why Obama is critical of India in his book

Why Obama is critical of India in his book

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

He had come in search of jobs in America to rescue his presidency and India failed him in more ways than one, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Day after violence uneasy calm prevails in Mathura

Day after violence uneasy calm prevails in Mathura

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

Uneasy calm prevailed in areas around Jawaharbagh in Mathura a day after violent clashes between police and members of a sect claimed 24 lives as a large posse of police and paramilitary personnel kept strict vigil forcing locals to stay indoors.

How India can kick China out of Ladakh

How India can kick China out of Ladakh

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

For both India and China, the most likely option -- and the most challenging -- appears to be a freezing of the status quo.

'Gehlot government is non-functional'

'Gehlot government is non-functional'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'While the farmers are reeling under a huge debt burden, crop loss due to locust attacks and erratic rainfall, the state is also facing a COVID-19 challenge.' 'In this situation, you have Congress and BJP MLAs trying to outwit each other in a game of thrones'

Did AOL know of damage extent before Yamuna event?

Did AOL know of damage extent before Yamuna event?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

The Art of Living Foundation chose to hold the World Culture Festival on the Yamuna floodplains in spite of being aware of the environmental, legal consequences, letters exchanged between it and the Delhi Development Authority show.

24-hr markets, quality education: AAP releases manifesto

24-hr markets, quality education: AAP releases manifesto

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal also challenged the BJP to announce its chief ministerial candidate by 1 pm Wednesday and said he is ready for a public debate with him.

How will AUKUS pact impact India?

How will AUKUS pact impact India?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

The agreement would divert China's attention and keep them busy in the Pacific theatre, probably resulting in a reduction in threat perception in our area of interest in the Indian Ocean, notes Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

US charities told to pay for terror

US charities told to pay for terror

Rediff.com9 Dec 2004

A Chicago court has ordered 3 Islamic charities to pay $156m to the parents of David Boim, a US teenager killed by Hamas in the West Bank in 1996.

Karnataka's farm distress is a sore point for BJP

Karnataka's farm distress is a sore point for BJP

Rediff.com7 May 2018

The best option to reduce farm distress in the state is that when the rains fail, the state -- the central and the state government -- provide a financial cushion for the farmer

How Posco 'Indianised' its thinking

How Posco 'Indianised' its thinking

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

Instead of waiting for the government to do everything , the company has formed a crack team to persuade the villagers' opinion in their favour

Obtaining justice via consumer courts is difficult

Obtaining justice via consumer courts is difficult

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

'Some cases do not get a single hearing for 6 to 8 months, while some have been pending for as long as 8 years.'

Siachen braveheart Hanamanthappa laid to rest

Siachen braveheart Hanamanthappa laid to rest

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

The body of Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad was laid to rest with full state honours, after thousands of people bid an emotional farewell to the Siachen braveheart at his native village of Betadur in Dharwad district of north Karnataka on Friday.

'Now pehle naukri, phir chhokri': Hamid Ansari after returning home

'Now pehle naukri, phir chhokri': Hamid Ansari after returning home

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

'I had my own mistakes but now I want to move towards the future. I don't want to go into those things now, I had my own sins and mistakes'

What's all the hullabaloo over CAA!

What's all the hullabaloo over CAA!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

'Whatever the legal position, it is my understanding that in practice, the Indian authorities have always treated Hindu refugees from Pakistan and Bangladesh far more sympathetically than Muslims,' notes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

'The BJP government's entire record is of betrayal'

'The BJP government's entire record is of betrayal'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

'Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis called us for a meeting in March 2016 and we submitted the same charter of demands that we are submitting now.' 'He gave us wishy-washy assurances.' 'We thought he was the new chief minister and we believed him, but later we found out that nothing is moving on the ground.' 'This time we want a written assurance and a concrete timetable for implementation.' 'We will not leave Mumbai, come what may.'

Cong releases poll manifesto for Himachal; woos farmers, students

Cong releases poll manifesto for Himachal; woos farmers, students

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Restoration of the pre-2004 pension scheme, regularisation of contract employees after two years, enhanced daily wages, social security pension and appointment of anti-corruption grievances commissioner were the other promises made in the manifesto.

Why Punjab, Haryana farmers are defying ban on stubble burning

Why Punjab, Haryana farmers are defying ban on stubble burning

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

With paddy growers being blamed for causing air pollution, farm experts and farmers' outfits said they are compelled to burn stubble as they do not have any other feasible and cheap option.

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.

Ask Anil: Your tax queries answered

Ask Anil: Your tax queries answered

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Tax Guru Anil Rego answers your personal income tax queries.

Navi Mumbai Airport: Bid deadline extended to Sep 2

Navi Mumbai Airport: Bid deadline extended to Sep 2

Rediff.com27 Jul 2014

This is the second extension for the bids since June 18.

Lessons from the Farmer's Protest

Lessons from the Farmer's Protest

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

'This confrontation could have been avoided by a less arrogant administration that initially listened, used whatever negotiating skills they had and tried to be more credible,' observes Ramesh Menon.

Flooded and forgotten

Flooded and forgotten

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

Months after the devastating flood ruined their life, the people of Poonch are today totally isolated. They feel they have been left unheard, once again.

'Don't lose heart, we will stand by you,' Rahul tells Vidarbha farmers

'Don't lose heart, we will stand by you,' Rahul tells Vidarbha farmers

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday accused the Modi government of "abandoning" farmers at a time when the country is faced with an agrarian crisis.

Why India must go for bullet trains

Why India must go for bullet trains

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

India should not miss the opportunity to develop high-speed railway.

How India lost Rs 50,000 crore in taxes

How India lost Rs 50,000 crore in taxes

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Agricultural incomes can be taxed without hurting farmers, as a substantial section - the small and marginal ones - will remain outside the tax net simply because their incomes are likely to be below the basic exemption limit of Rs 250,000 per annum that is extended to all taxpayers in India, finds out Ishan Bakshi.

Niyamgiri poised for voting on bauxite mining for Vedanta plant

Niyamgiri poised for voting on bauxite mining for Vedanta plant

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

The Supreme Court on April 18 ordered the villagers be provided with basic forest rights in form of the land titles

Fleeing Bundelkhand's drought, seeking refuge in Delhi

Fleeing Bundelkhand's drought, seeking refuge in Delhi

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

'These people are living on the edge of starvation and governments need to show much greater compassion towards them.'

Cashless economy is bigger dream than 'achche din': Akhilesh

Cashless economy is bigger dream than 'achche din': Akhilesh

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

Taking a dig at Narendra Modi's demonetisation move, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav termed cashless economy as a "bigger dream" than 'achche din' and said the note ban will be an issue in the upcoming assembly elections in the state.

Prez seeks cooperation of MPs as budget session of Parliament begins

Prez seeks cooperation of MPs as budget session of Parliament begins

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

With clouds of storm hovering over Parliament's budget session, President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday sought the "cooperation" of all MPs in the smooth conduct of legislative business but gave no indication of plans to bring changes in the controversial land acquisition ordinance.

'Gap between the people and government is widening'

'Gap between the people and government is widening'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2017

The bureaucracy in Haryana blamed the government for inexperience and criminal negligence.