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Jai Ram Thakur takes oath as Himachal CM

Jai Ram Thakur takes oath as Himachal CM

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Governor Acharya Devvrat administered the oath of office and secrecy to the 52-year-old Thakur, a five-time MLA from Seraj, and other ministers which included six new faces.

Jairam Thakur picked to be new Himachal CM

Jairam Thakur picked to be new Himachal CM

Rediff.com24 Dec 2017

Thakur's name was proposed by Suresh Bharadwaj and Mahender Singh and seconded by other members.

India's first voter Shyam Saran Negi casts his vote

India's first voter Shyam Saran Negi casts his vote

Rediff.com19 May 2019

The 102-year-old was given a warm welcome by election staff at the Kalpa booth in Mandi Lok Sabha constituency, which went to polls in the last and seventh phase of the general elections.

More states make wearing masks mandatory in public

More states make wearing masks mandatory in public

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

MP and Odisha to fine people who are found roaming outside without wearing masks. Rajasthan and Punjab pass similar orders.

Stand with my party & farmers: Sunny Deol on protests

Stand with my party & farmers: Sunny Deol on protests

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Deol on Sunday evening issued a statement on his Twitter handle in Hindi, saying the matter is between the farmers and government, but there are people who are trying to gain something out of the agitation.

Delhi court orders FIR against Sambit Patra over doctored video of Kejriwal

Delhi court orders FIR against Sambit Patra over doctored video of Kejriwal

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

The court said that a "thorough investigation" was required to be conducted considering the seriousness of the allegations and directed the SHO to register the FIR against Patra and initiate the probe.

Another protesting farmer dies after consuming poison

Another protesting farmer dies after consuming poison

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

The deceased has been identified as Jai Bhagwan Rana (42), a resident of Pakasma village in Rohtak district of Haryana. He had consumed Sulphas tablets at the farmers' protest site at Tikri on Tuesday, they said.

Oppn running propaganda against new farm laws: Tomar

Oppn running propaganda against new farm laws: Tomar

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

"Manmohan Singh Ji (former Prime Minister) tried many times but could not do. Today when it is implemented, propaganda is being spread," Tomar said.

Vegetable prices soar over supply shortage

Vegetable prices soar over supply shortage

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Deficient rains in west, flooding in north play havoc with crop cycles.

Onion prices to stay high for 6 weeks

Onion prices to stay high for 6 weeks

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

'Onion supply to mandis has declined due to its lower availability.'

Uncertainty over govt-farmers meet after talks with Shah fail

Uncertainty over govt-farmers meet after talks with Shah fail

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

'The home minister has made it clear that the government will not repeal the laws. Shah-ji said the government will give tomorrow in writing the amendments which the government is keen to. We will decide about attending the meeting after discussing the written amendments with all 40 farmer unions'

Chelsea edge Villareal in spot kicks to win Super Cup

Chelsea edge Villareal in spot kicks to win Super Cup

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Gerard Moreno -- who scored against Manchester United before the Europa League final in Gdansk went to penalties -- rescued Unai Emery's side in the 73rd with a side-foot finish after a back-heel from Boulaye Dia.

Farm laws can mean step forward for agri reforms: IMF

Farm laws can mean step forward for agri reforms: IMF

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

The IMF believes the farm laws passed by the Indian government have the potential to represent a significant step forward for agricultural reforms, but a social safety net is needed to protect those who might be adversely impacted during the transition to the new system, a spokesperson of the global lender said in Washington.

Farmers to march to Parliament on foot in May

Farmers to march to Parliament on foot in May

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

Farmer leaders also announced their plans to block the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal expressway for 24 hours on April 10.

Farmers to observe June 5 as 'Sampoorna Kranti Divas'

Farmers to observe June 5 as 'Sampoorna Kranti Divas'

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Farmers will observe June 5 as 'Sampoorna Kranti Divas' by burning copies of the central farm laws in front of the offices of BJP MPs and MLAs to mark the day when these legislations were initially promulgated as ordinances last year, the Samyukta Kisan Morcha said.

Here to demand what is ours: Protesting farmers

Here to demand what is ours: Protesting farmers

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The protesting farmers dubbed the three laws as "anti-farmer" and claimed they infringe upon their basic right to sell their produce at MSP.

Rajasthan imposes more Covid curbs, but no lockdown

Rajasthan imposes more Covid curbs, but no lockdown

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

According to the fresh guidelines that will come into force from Sunday morning, inter-district movement of private vehicles has been restricted and the timings for shops and government offices have been shortened.

Amarinder says his govt will move SC against new farm laws

Amarinder says his govt will move SC against new farm laws

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Talking to reporters Khatkar Kalan, he also suggested that Pakistan's spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence will use farmers' unrest over the new farm laws and will try to foment trouble in the border state of Punjab.

Why food prices may remain high for a few months

Why food prices may remain high for a few months

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

'If you see the composition of items which are causing this spike in prices, most of them have little to do with the kharif harvest, except for pulses and vegetables to some extent.' 'I don't know on what basis the government is claiming that food prices will moderate in the weeks to come.'

Farmers pay tribute to those who died during protest

Farmers pay tribute to those who died during protest

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

Farmer leaders said they will not let the "sacrifice" of farmers in this fight against the "black laws" go in vain.

'Farmers' stir can end in 5 minutes if...': Raut

'Farmers' stir can end in 5 minutes if...': Raut

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

The Sena leader said the protesters are India's own farmers and the government should have a dialogue with them.

Revealed! This player appeared at Wimbledon while pregnant

Revealed! This player appeared at Wimbledon while pregnant

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Mandy Minella of Luxembourg played at Wimbledon while four and a half months pregnant.

Onion prices hit six-week high

Onion prices hit six-week high

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

However, onion arrivals have been normal with farmers bringing in 1,400 tonnes of the bulb to Lasalgaon on Friday, substantially lower than 2,429 tonnes on Thursday, but there is no dearth of supply to mandis.

Yuvraj's birthday wish: Swift resolution to farmers' issues

Yuvraj's birthday wish: Swift resolution to farmers' issues

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh on Saturday turned 39 but instead of celebrating his birthday this year, the 2011 World Cup hero hoped for a 'swift resolution' to the ongoing farmers' issues through dialogue.

Covid: Govt flags increase in 'R' factor to states

Covid: Govt flags increase in 'R' factor to states

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

'You may be aware that any increase in 'R' factor above 1.0 is an indicator of spread of COVID-19. Therefore, it is important that the authorities concerned shall be made responsible for ensuring COVID Appropriate Behaviour'

Don't fall prey to lies: Tomar in letter to farmers

Don't fall prey to lies: Tomar in letter to farmers

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

The minister, in an eight-page open letter to farmers, said the Modi-government was committed to their welfare and stressed that the new legislations were aimed at benefitting small and marginal farmers.

Govt's 6th round of meeting with farmers cancelled

Govt's 6th round of meeting with farmers cancelled

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

No breakthrough has been possible in the five rounds of talks so far as the protesting farmers have stuck to their demand for the repeal of the laws despite the government's assurance to look into specific issues without abolishing the legislations.

U'khand okays forest land transfer for 3 roads near China border

U'khand okays forest land transfer for 3 roads near China border

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The roads will reduce the distance to the border considerably and make easier the movement of Indo-Tibetan Border Police personnel, who at present have walk up to 25 kms to reach there, officials said.

Farmers' protest: Take these routes to enter, exit Delhi

Farmers' protest: Take these routes to enter, exit Delhi

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

The Delhi Traffic Police took to Twitter to inform commuters about alternative routes open for travelling to the neighbouring states of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.

Farmer leaders call for maximum participation in 'Bharat Bandh'

Farmer leaders call for maximum participation in 'Bharat Bandh'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Farmer leaders at the border also welcomed the support extended by a number of political parties and called upon all others to come forward and support the 'Bharat Bandh' on Tuesday.

Farmers' stir: 5th round of talks today, govt to offer 'solutions'

Farmers' stir: 5th round of talks today, govt to offer 'solutions'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

According to sources, the government has worked out possible solutions to the provisions on which farm leaders have raised objections.

Agri minister appeals farmer unions to end protest

Agri minister appeals farmer unions to end protest

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The agriculture minister said the government's constant efforts are aimed at making farmers prosperous by increasing their income.

SC has no role in resolving 'political deadlock' over farm laws: Union

SC has no role in resolving 'political deadlock' over farm laws: Union

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

The Union accused the BJP-led government at the Centre of "shirking political responsibility" of resolving the crisis.

When anti-CAA protesters resorted to 'Gandhigiri'

When anti-CAA protesters resorted to 'Gandhigiri'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Protesters at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi said the police can baton charge them as much as they want, but their message is "love in return for hatred".

Why farmers in UP are not protesting

Why farmers in UP are not protesting

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Robust procurement of paddy and wheat since 2017 and prompt payment to farmers have helped the UP government cultivate a positive and pro-farmer perception, defusing possible farm face-off situations.

Farmers up the ante, call for 'Bharat bandh' on Dec 8

Farmers up the ante, call for 'Bharat bandh' on Dec 8

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Addressing a press conference, farmer leader Gurnam Singh Chadoni said if the Centre does not accept their demands during Saturday's talks, they will intensify their agitation against the new farm laws.

Centre spent Rs 7.95 cr on campaign to promote farm laws

Centre spent Rs 7.95 cr on campaign to promote farm laws

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

The Agriculture Ministry has incurred an expenditure of Rs 67,99,750 on production of three promotional and two educational films on the farm laws for its wider publicity through electronic media, social media and webinars.

Another round of talks fails, farmers stay put outside Karnal secretariat

Another round of talks fails, farmers stay put outside Karnal secretariat

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

A large number of farmers stayed put outside the gates of the district headquarters in Karnal on Wednesday as they remained firm on their demand for action against IAS officer Ayush Sinha, who ordered a police lathi-charge on a group of peasants last month.

PIX: Wrestler Ravi storms into final; ensures India 4th medal

PIX: Wrestler Ravi storms into final; ensures India 4th medal

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Ravi Dahiya became only the second Indian wrestler to qualify for the final at the Olympic Games, when he sensationally turned around the 57kg semi-final bout by pinning Kazakhstan's Nurislam Sanayev, in Tokyo.

Sec 144 imposed in Karnal to stop farmers' protest

Sec 144 imposed in Karnal to stop farmers' protest

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Prohibitory orders banning the gathering of people were imposed in Karnal on Monday, a day ahead of a farmers' planned gherao of the mini-secretariat over the August 28 lathicharge episode, officials said.