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Maoists blow up railway track in Bihar

Maoists blow up railway track in Bihar

Rediff.com2 Jun 2008

The banned CPI (Maoist) rebels on Monday blew up a railway track in Jamui district, blasted a portion of the SDO's office and looted foodgrains from an FCI godown in adjoining Munger district during the 24-hour bandh called in five east Bihar districts. The shutdown was called to protest the recent arrest of their five cadres.

ITC to make a big splash in milk

ITC to make a big splash in milk

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Finalises blueprint to become pan-Indian dairy player; to set up plants in 6 states.

Modi to induct youngsters, allies as ministers

Modi to induct youngsters, allies as ministers

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Among the names being mentioned for inclusion as ministers are Tejasvi Surya, the 29-year-old MP from Bangalore South, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, the 35-year-old MP from Ladakh, Locket Chatterjee, the 45-year old MP from Hooghly, and Dilip Ghosh, MP from West Medinipur and president of the BJP's West Bengal unit.

The Hindi-speaking Aussie who loves India

The Hindi-speaking Aussie who loves India

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Charles 'Biharilal' Thomson, an Australian who speaks fluent Hindi, on how India has bewitched him.

Lightning claims 55 lives in Bihar in 24 hours

Lightning claims 55 lives in Bihar in 24 hours

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced an ex-gratia of four lakh rupees to the kin of those killed in the incident.

In Lalu's bastion, no walkover for Tejashwi

In Lalu's bastion, no walkover for Tejashwi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

A part of the Hajipur Lok Sabha seat, Raghopur assembly segment in Vaishali district will vote in the second phase on November 3. The 31-year-old, the younger son of Lalu Prasad, had taken the electoral plunge from Raghopur in 2015, when he had barely reached the qualifying age of 25 for fighting polls.

Capital registers 1600 per cent rise in seizure of ammunition

Capital registers 1600 per cent rise in seizure of ammunition

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

The national capital has registered a steep hike in seizure of arms and ammunition this year, registering a whopping 1600 per cent rise.

Succession is a lesson even Buffett hasn't learnt

Succession is a lesson even Buffett hasn't learnt

Rediff.com3 May 2016

It is almost puzzling to see more old men and women hang around long enough for people to begin wondering 'why not retire?'

Earthquake tremors felt in Nepal, India

Earthquake tremors felt in Nepal, India

Rediff.com16 May 2015

An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter Scale was felt in Patna and other parts of Bihar on Saturday evening but there was no report of damage due it.

Jaiprakash Yadav surrenders, in judicial custody

Jaiprakash Yadav surrenders, in judicial custody

Rediff.com1 Mar 2006

Yadav had been evading arrest in a case regarding his brother, Vijay Prakash.

In Bihar, few bahubalis in poll fray this time

In Bihar, few bahubalis in poll fray this time

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

Many bahubalis have fielded their wives and relatives as proxies.

Warren Buffett looks to succession, signals future growth problems

Warren Buffett looks to succession, signals future growth problems

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Greg Abel and Ajit Jain would be prime candidates

Rail bridge projects hit roadblock

Rail bridge projects hit roadblock

Rediff.com21 Feb 2005

Prashant backs Nitish, attacks Lalu

Prashant backs Nitish, attacks Lalu

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

Did Nitish Kumar want to return to the Mahagathbandhan 6 months after aligning with the BJP?

How To Invest in 2022: Market Gurus' Gyaan

How To Invest in 2022: Market Gurus' Gyaan

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

'There is no need to do anything, let your SIPs get deducted every month, and stick to your allocation between equity, fixed income and emergency funds and your risk covers.'

Anguished at plummeting level of speeches ahead of Bihar polls: EC

Anguished at plummeting level of speeches ahead of Bihar polls: EC

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

The Commission's strongly-worded instructions came close on the heels of politicians using election rallies and press conferences to target each other ahead of the crucial assembly elections.

Dhaka cafe attack weapons were made in Bihar, delivered in mango baskets!

Dhaka cafe attack weapons were made in Bihar, delivered in mango baskets!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

"A seal from a factory in Bihar was found on the three AK22 rifles recovered after the Gulshan terror attack," Counter-Terrorism and Transnational Crime chief Monirul Islam was quoted as saying by the Dhaka Tribune.

'It is a victory for BJP, not for NDA'

'It is a victory for BJP, not for NDA'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

'The BJP is in no hurry because they have already won the battle.'

Bihar flood toll rises to 168, 2 killed in Uttar Pradesh

Bihar flood toll rises to 168, 2 killed in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Swirling waters inundated 12 districts in the state.

Violence in Bihar town, 2 killed

Violence in Bihar town, 2 killed

Rediff.com16 Jan 2003

COVID-19: Centre asks these 4 states to pull up socks

COVID-19: Centre asks these 4 states to pull up socks

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

With these states imposing lockdowns anew, the health ministry emphasised that the restrictions should be utilised to focus on containment, surveillance and testing in the containment and buffer zones as the key strategy for early detection of cases and fatality management.

Buffett celebrates 50th year at Berkshire, faces tough questions

Buffett celebrates 50th year at Berkshire, faces tough questions

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Buffett gave no hints about who would succeed him and defended ties with Brazil's 3G Capital during the annual meeting

Bihar farmers refuse to cut their crop prematurely for PM's function

Bihar farmers refuse to cut their crop prematurely for PM's function

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

District Magistrate Rachna Patil told PTI on Friday, "We are looking after the matter."

Fresh communal flare-up in Bihar, rioters go on rampage in Nawada

Fresh communal flare-up in Bihar, rioters go on rampage in Nawada

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

Trouble erupted in Godapur village under the Town police station area, where an idol was found vandalised, following which the members of two communities indulged in heavy stone-pelting, District Magistrate Kaushal Kumar said.

COVID-19: 'Better to die before my family than die in Mumbai'

COVID-19: 'Better to die before my family than die in Mumbai'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

'We don't want to lead this hellish life. Enough is enough.'

Rivers in spate, flood situation grim in Bihar

Rivers in spate, flood situation grim in Bihar

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

With the rise in level of the Ganga, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has expressed apprehension of further rise in water level by Monday in view of release of water from Bansagar dam as flood-like situation prevailed in the state.

Check out the 71 seats going to polls in Phase 4

Check out the 71 seats going to polls in Phase 4

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections will go to polls on April 29. The voting will be held for 71 seats spread across 9 states.

14 new ministers inducted into Manjhi cabinet in Bihar

14 new ministers inducted into Manjhi cabinet in Bihar

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

A total 14 ministers, including 3 Rashtriya Janata Dal defectors, were inducted into the 12-day old Jitan Ram Manjhi cabinet in Bihar on Monday.

Tomar not cooperating with probe, says Delhi police

Tomar not cooperating with probe, says Delhi police

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

Delhi Police on Sunday said former Delhi Law Minister Jitender Singh Tomar was "not cooperating" in the investigation in the fake degree case, saying he was "reluctant" to answer questions during interrogation.

Fake degree: Tomar to be taken to Bihar for verification of degree

Fake degree: Tomar to be taken to Bihar for verification of degree

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

In the dock over his alleged fake degrees, former Aam Aadmi Party Minister Jitender Singh Tomar was on Thursday grilled for the second day in Faizabad by the Delhi police which said he would be taken to Bihar on Friday for verification of his law degree.

Tomar did not graduate from our varsity: RML Awadh University

Tomar did not graduate from our varsity: RML Awadh University

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

In more trouble for former Delhi Law Minister Jitender Singh Tomar, arrested over the "fake" degree row, RML Awadh University, from where he claimed to have graduated, on Wednesday denied having any such record.

Tomar case: Police probing if organised racket is involved

Tomar case: Police probing if organised racket is involved

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Investigators are now trying to ascertain as to who made these alleged forged documents and whether an organised gang is behind it.

Warren Buffett denies that Berkshire Hathaway 'too big to fail'

Warren Buffett denies that Berkshire Hathaway 'too big to fail'

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Focus on Berkshire's size has grown over the years as it has amassed more than 80 businesses

Ganga to get country's first inland waterway

Ganga to get country's first inland waterway

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

India, World Bank ink $375 mn deal to help develop country's first waterway

Fake degree case: Police custody of Tomar extended by 4 days

Fake degree case: Police custody of Tomar extended by 4 days

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

A court in New Delhi on Monday extended by four more days the police custody of ex-Delhi Law Minister Jitender Singh Tomar.

Tomar passing law examination confirmed; faces students ire

Tomar passing law examination confirmed; faces students ire

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Aam Aadmi Party leader Jitender Singh Tomar, who quit as Delhi law minister after being arrested on charges of furnishing false degrees, was on Friday confirmed to have passed law examination in 1998-99 from a Bihar college.

Buffett says hedge funds are a bad deal for investors

Buffett says hedge funds are a bad deal for investors

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Hedge funds are famous for their price tag - known as "two and 20" - a fee of two per cent of the assets they manage each year and 20 per cent of all gains

Modi wades into beef row, says devil has entered Lalu's body

Modi wades into beef row, says devil has entered Lalu's body

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

'So far we were fighting human beings. Now a shaitan has entered a human body which is after us.'

Bihar polls: Women voters outnumber men, 57 per cent polling in first round

Bihar polls: Women voters outnumber men, 57 per cent polling in first round

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

An estimated 57 per cent of the electorate cast their votes in the first phase of the Bihar assembly election in 49 constituencies on a violence-free note on Monday.