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Abysmal rate of terror convictions in Pak a worry

Abysmal rate of terror convictions in Pak a worry

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

An Associated Press review found no convictions in the 20 largest and most high-profile terror attacks of the last three years.

Shah gets Home, Rajnath Defence; Finance with Nirmala

Shah gets Home, Rajnath Defence; Finance with Nirmala

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will retain DoPT, Atomic Energy as well as all important policy issues and portfolios not allocated.

Narayanasamy stakes claim to form Puducherry govt

Narayanasamy stakes claim to form Puducherry govt

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Congress leader V Narayanasamy on Monday called on Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi and formally staked claim to form government in the Union Territory.

Indian American hopes to make it big in NY polls

Indian American hopes to make it big in NY polls

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

Indian American Reshma Saujani hopes to become the next United States Congresswoman from New York. It is a difficult race to win the New York primary slated to be held on Tuesday, but she is counting on immigrant power and her Wall Street connections. Aseem Chhabra speaks to the candidate.

Cabinet reshuffle: Ministers take charge; spell out priorities

Cabinet reshuffle: Ministers take charge; spell out priorities

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Apart from Smriti, Ravi Shankar Prasad and Ananth Kumar took over as law and parliamentary affairs ministers respectively.

Shashi Tharoor submits resignation

Shashi Tharoor submits resignation

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

It is final. Shashi Tharoor is quitting the government. At last, the minister of state for external affairs is bowing out under the pressure from the Congress party.

With growth on track, reforms get big push

With growth on track, reforms get big push

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

Broad convergence on GST rollout in NDC meet.

It's Modi's turn to face questions: Congress

It's Modi's turn to face questions: Congress

Rediff.com25 Jul 2010

Targeting Narendra Modi after his close aide Amit Shah's arrest in a fake encounter case, the Congress on Sunday said the Gujarat chief minister should be prepared to face some 'uncomfortable' questions in the probe.The party claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party was 'nervous' about the developments in the Supreme Court-monitored probe in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case and was using pressure tactics to block the probe.

Bengal Tiger set to take reins of BCCI

Bengal Tiger set to take reins of BCCI

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly will take over as the 39th BCCI president on Wednesday, but he will have a curtailed tenure of around nine months as he would need to demit office by the end of July, next year as per the provisions of new constitutions, which makes 'Cooling Off' period mandatory after six years in office.

NSA Doval selected for border talks with China

NSA Doval selected for border talks with China

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Six months after coming to power, the National Democratic Alliance government on Monday named National Security Adviser Ajit Doval as its special representative on boundary talks with China, paving the way for the dialogue to resume at this level.

Why OPS backed off in turf war with CM Palaniswami

Why OPS backed off in turf war with CM Palaniswami

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

On the face of it, the first round has gone to Edappadi K Palaniswami. Not only has he been named chief ministerial candidate, that too by his one-time bete noire Panneerselvam, he also gets one member more in the steering committee than OPS. He can now hope to wean away one or more members of the OPS team in the steering committee just as he had done with other leaders in the latter's camp, post-reunification. That was also OPS's concern, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Healthy eating: Diet mantras for working people

Healthy eating: Diet mantras for working people

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Here are a few tips that can help you stay healthy and feel energized through the day.

Pak PM lays foundation for Kartarpur Corridor

Pak PM lays foundation for Kartarpur Corridor

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

The Indian government has sent Union ministers Harsimrat Kaur Badal and Hardeep Singh Puri to represent India at the event.

Why Nitish didn't join govt despite Shah's persuasion

Why Nitish didn't join govt despite Shah's persuasion

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Kumar insisted that allies should have been given proportional representation in the cabinet.

It is silly to suspend Gawli and Naik: Dempo

It is silly to suspend Gawli and Naik: Dempo

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

Dempo Sports Club have accused the All India Football Federation (AIFF) of neglecting their players during camps, forcing injured players to play and flouting standard medical procedures.

India to double missile production to 100 per month

India to double missile production to 100 per month

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Distinguished scientist and Director of Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), K Jayaraman said Bharat Dynamics Limited, a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, is currently producing 50-60 indigenously-developed Akash missile per month.

India made 15 extradition requests, but no reply from UK: Centre

India made 15 extradition requests, but no reply from UK: Centre

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Britain has not yet acted upon 15 extradition requests sent by India, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

Yogi sacks Rajbhar from cabinet, minister hits back

Yogi sacks Rajbhar from cabinet, minister hits back

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Adityanath also recommended that all other SBSP members holding the rank of minister of state be removed immediately.

MPs in self-isolation after Raje, son announce meeting Kanika Kapoor

MPs in self-isolation after Raje, son announce meeting Kanika Kapoor

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Singh was among the many MPs who attended a breakfast meeting hosted by President Ram Nath Kovind on March 18 as well as a Parliamentary panel meeting on transport, tourism and culture attended by around 20 MPs on Wednesday. Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien said in a tweet, 'This government is putting us all at risk. The PM says self-isolate yourself but Parliament is on.'

Vijayshanti resigns from TRS party post

Vijayshanti resigns from TRS party post

Rediff.com20 Jun 2009

Even as the executive committee of Telangana Rashtra Samiti is scheduled to meet on Saturday afternoon to discuss the resignation of K Chandrasekhara Rao as party president, the TRS suffered another blow deepening the crisis. as actress-turned-politician and member of Parliament Vijayshanti has also resigned as the secretary general of TRS in an expression of solidarity with the TRS chief.

Mamata's balancing act

Mamata's balancing act

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee has ensured that her two junior ministers have an equal amount of work and equal responsibilities. She has entrusted them with seven states each. While Minister of State E Ahamed will look after Bihar, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Assam and Jharkhand, the other MoS K H Muniayappa has been allocated Karnataka, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh.

800 jobless Indians starving in Saudi Arabia, Swaraj intervenes

800 jobless Indians starving in Saudi Arabia, Swaraj intervenes

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Nearly 800 Indian workers are reportedly starving for the last three days in Saudi city of Jeddah after losing their jobs

Four reasons why Modi's Vietnam visit is important

Four reasons why Modi's Vietnam visit is important

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Modi's Vietnam visit is timely and crucial for several reasons. First, Vietnam lies at the heart of India's vision for Southeast Asia as also its 'Act East' policy. India also wants to boost its defence exports to friendly countries. And it is looking to increase trade between the two countries will now is only $7.83 billion, says Dr Rahul Mishra.

PMO cracks down on excess ministerial staff

PMO cracks down on excess ministerial staff

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

The Centre issued a clarification about the personal staff members of each Union Minister of state.The allies have begun to dilute the importance of the office of an MOS, by ushering in a huge personal staff, including that of their party workers.

Fadnavis expands ministry, 11 sworn in, Uddhav skips ceremony

Fadnavis expands ministry, 11 sworn in, Uddhav skips ceremony

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday expanded his council of ministers, inducting 11 ministers, including 10 new faces, in the exercise which left Shiv Sena unhappy as it was denied a Cabinet berth.

Women soldiers to steal the show at R-Day parade

Women soldiers to steal the show at R-Day parade

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Breath-taking manoeuvres by air force jets, a procession of tableaux presenting a glimpse of India's cultural heritage and the progress made by the country and all-women marching contingents of the three services, these are some of the attractions in store for dignitaries and guests at the Republic Day function.

CPM objects to minister staying in 5-star hotel

CPM objects to minister staying in 5-star hotel

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

The Communist Party of India-Marxist on Friday raised in the Lok Sabha the issue of Minister of State for Tourism Sultan Ahmed staying in a five-star hotel for six months and questioned who would foot the bill of Rs 37 lakh.

Stealth destroyer INS Chennai commissioned

Stealth destroyer INS Chennai commissioned

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Built at the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd in Mumbai, the ship's construction also marks the end of the Project 15A to build Kolkata-class guided missile destroyers.

Privilege motion against Sushma for 'misleading information'

Privilege motion against Sushma for 'misleading information'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

The motions were moved over misinformation on PM Modi's Lahore visit and the Bandung Conference.

7 things BJP did/said to sway Delhi elections

7 things BJP did/said to sway Delhi elections

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

The hot money may be on the Aam Aadmi Party winning the Delhi assembly elections, but the Bharatiya Janata Party is not giving up the battle without a fight.

'BJP's hidden motives to have NRC exposed'

'BJP's hidden motives to have NRC exposed'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Congress seeks to corner govt over NPR, claims MHA report calls it 'first step to NRC'

From North Block to Mint Street, Shaktikanta Das has traversed a long way

From North Block to Mint Street, Shaktikanta Das has traversed a long way

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

From defending the shock announcement of demonetisation to spearheading the remonetisation drive that included the cumbersome process of printing and supplying new Rs 500 and Rs 2,000 notes, his calm composure brought a sense of serenity to an otherwise chaotic situation.

Government tenders apology in LS over absence of ministers

Government tenders apology in LS over absence of ministers

Rediff.com4 May 2016

The incident happened during Question Hour when Speaker Sumitra Mahajan took up the issue of 'Go-India Smart Card', an initiative of the railway ministry, for discussion.

Killing of Congolese boy not racial attack: Swaraj

Killing of Congolese boy not racial attack: Swaraj

Rediff.com31 May 2016

She also said that the government was committed to a fast-track trial in the case of killing of the Congolese national Masonda Ketada Oliver and 'harshest possible punishment' for the culprits.

The difference between Kargil and Balakot

The difference between Kargil and Balakot

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

'We took the initiative after Balakot and continued to hold it, forcing Pakistan to react.' 'This was not the case in the Kargil conflict.' 'At that time we 'reacted' to Pakistan's actions,' points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

The culture of Cong is servility, says Amar Singh

The culture of Cong is servility, says Amar Singh

Rediff.com14 Feb 2009

Under fire from different quarters over the tie-up with Kalyan Singh, the Samajwadi Party today accused certain Congress leaders of "fanning" the issue, but made it clear that it would not break the alliance with the grand old party.

Sunanda death: Police want ED to probe irregularities in IPL Kochi franchise

Sunanda death: Police want ED to probe irregularities in IPL Kochi franchise

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Sunanda, who was not married to Tharoor then, had refuted allegations of any wrongdoing.

India, Russia plan joint development of tank

India, Russia plan joint development of tank

Rediff.com21 Jul 2008

Buoyed by the remarkable success of the supersonic BrahMos cruise missiles, India and Russia are now mulling the joint development of a futuristic 'smart' battle tank, featuring higher speed and better firepower. "We put forward this idea (of developing the tank) at the turn of the 21st century. The Indian side has now come up with a similar proposal," Nikolai Malykh, director general of Russia's biggest tank producer Uralvagonzavod, said.

India beat New Zealand in fourth hockey Test

India beat New Zealand in fourth hockey Test

Rediff.com1 Mar 2009

Captain Sandeep Singh and veteran Dilip Tirkey found the net in the second half to give India a 2-0 victory over New Zealand in the fourth and final hockey Test in Auckland on Sunday, and also a series win by the same margin.

J&K gets first woman CM, BJP gets 2 more Cabinet berths

J&K gets first woman CM, BJP gets 2 more Cabinet berths

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Mehbooba also became the second Muslim woman to become the chief minister of any state in India.