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Challenges that await Amit Shah in MHA

Challenges that await Amit Shah in MHA

Rediff.com31 May 2019

The BJP president will have to address issues like scrapping Article 370 of the Constitution, an issue dear to the party and the Sangh Parivar for long and a promise included in the manifesto during the last elections.

Lankan military attacks LTTE, 4 killed

Lankan military attacks LTTE, 4 killed

Rediff.com13 Aug 2007

The fighting started after Naval personnel intercepted a group of Sea Tiger boats moving toward the Pulmodai area on the northeast coast.

Quake in Pakistan: Toll rises to 37, over 452 injured

Quake in Pakistan: Toll rises to 37, over 452 injured

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Figures showed that the worst-hit was Mirpur with 24 dead, nine in Jatlan and one person lost his life in Jhelum.

ULFA threatens to blow up NE channel

ULFA threatens to blow up NE channel

Rediff.com3 Feb 2007

"We did not talk about the money being paid by Tarun Gogoi to ULFA in our stories. This was mentioned in some of the local papers."

HC on Tania report delay: Is AIIMS the only hospital for post mortems?

HC on Tania report delay: Is AIIMS the only hospital for post mortems?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

The Delhi High Court on Friday rapped the city police for not filing the post mortem report of 19-year-old Arunachal Pradesh youth Nido Tania and asked AIIMS and the CBI, which controls central forensic labs, to apprise it of the status along with reasons for the delay on Monday.

26 killed, over 300 injured in PoK after quake jolts Pakistan

26 killed, over 300 injured in PoK after quake jolts Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Pakistan Meteorological Department's earthquake centre said the 5.8-magnitude earthquake was located near the mountainous city of Jehlum in Punjab province.

Why PNB scam didn't dent BJP's Northeast show

Why PNB scam didn't dent BJP's Northeast show

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

It appears that the BJP government has succeeded in managing the communication of the PNB scam in a manner that its adverse impact on its electoral fortunes is largely contained

PM Modi's new ministers take charge

PM Modi's new ministers take charge

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi carried out the first revamping of his ministry since he assumed power in May, the new ministers took charge of their portfolios on Monday.

CBI summons ex-Kolkata police chief on Monday

CBI summons ex-Kolkata police chief on Monday

Rediff.com26 May 2019

All airports and immigration authorities have been alerted by the CBI this week to prevent him from leaving the country and intimate the agency on any possible move, they said.

Pulitzer-prize winning Reuters photographer denied entry back in India

Pulitzer-prize winning Reuters photographer denied entry back in India

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

McNaughton, an Irish national who won the Pulitzer Prize in May 2018, allegedly travelled to restricted and protected areas in Jammu and Kashmir without permission. He also reported from the state without valid permission.

India to raise transit issue for SAARC summit

India to raise transit issue for SAARC summit

Rediff.com2 Nov 2005

PM will raise transit and transhipment issue for NE during SAARC summit

Enriched uranium seized in Meghalaya

Enriched uranium seized in Meghalaya

Rediff.com12 Apr 2006

One kilogram of enriched uranium, suspected to have been stolen from a government facility in Meghalaya has been seized from three men who tried to sell it, police sources said Wednesday.

10 states with the highest and lowest contribution to mutual funds

10 states with the highest and lowest contribution to mutual funds

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Ten Indian states contribute a lion's share of 95% or Rs 12.25 lakh crore.

Lanka: 90 killed in suicide bombing

Lanka: 90 killed in suicide bombing

Rediff.com16 Oct 2006

Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe, a military spokesman, said a suicide bomber rammed a truck filled with explosives into the naval convoy that was carrying sailors to the north-eastern port city of Trincomalee after they had finished their leave.

'Advisable to invest in markets now?'

'Advisable to invest in markets now?'

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Asian Development Bank to give $300 milion loan to India

Asian Development Bank to give $300 milion loan to India

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Asian Development Bank to give $300 milion loan to India.

Make in India Week nets Rs 15.2 lakh cr commitments

Make in India Week nets Rs 15.2 lakh cr commitments

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Maharashtra could become the gateway for the rest of the country.

Amend CAB to include ALL persecuted peoples

Amend CAB to include ALL persecuted peoples

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

'The Citizenship Amendment Bill is a classic case of short-term gain over-riding long-term interest. 'We must welcome all persecuted minorities from our neighbouring countries and not just Hindus, Sikhs, Christians and Buddhists,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Arsenal fan killed Liverpool supporter in Kenya after 5-1 mauling

Arsenal fan killed Liverpool supporter in Kenya after 5-1 mauling

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

An Arsenal fan in Kenya stabbed a Liverpool supporter to death on Saturday while they were watching on television the English Premier League match as the Merseyside club beat the Londoners 5-1, said a local police chief.

Did Jinnah not want Partition?

Did Jinnah not want Partition?

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

'Jinnah developed a belief that Gandhi had stolen the tag of the leader of the Indian people from him and that he later used religion to reduce Gandhi's idea of a united India to naught was his revenge.'

'My trump card is Sonia Gandhi'

'My trump card is Sonia Gandhi'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2007

'I don't feel useless,' says Mani Shankar Aiyar.

India's longest rail-cum-road bridge to be ready by 2017

India's longest rail-cum-road bridge to be ready by 2017

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

After several delays, it will be completed by Jan 2017.

Pak agency blames India for pollution

Pak agency blames India for pollution

Rediff.com8 Jan 2007

A study by the agency has claimed that the smog was caused by excessive fossil fuel combustion (mainly coal) in India's north-eastern region.

Young scientists awarded at Science Congress

Young scientists awarded at Science Congress

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

Kalam gave away the awards at a glittering function at the 94th Indian Science Congress at the Annamalai University in Chidambaram.

Govt makes crop insurance scheme voluntary for farmers

Govt makes crop insurance scheme voluntary for farmers

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

The government has made its flagship crop insurance schemes voluntary for farmers with existing crop loans or those willing to take new ones, as it seeks to address the concerns raised by farmers' body and states in implementation of these programmes. "The Union Cabinet has approved the revamping of 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)' and 'Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS)' to address the existing challenges in implementation of crop insurance schemes," an official statement said.

Anil plans Rs 1,600 cr GSM spread

Anil plans Rs 1,600 cr GSM spread

Rediff.com13 Jun 2006

Anil Ambani is eyeing the fast-growing GSM-based service with massive expansion plans in eight circles at an estimated investment of Rs 1,600 crore (Rs 16 billion).

IM's new missiles against India: Hate, fear and panic

IM's new missiles against India: Hate, fear and panic

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

One of the most significant and disturbing events of 2012 was the reverse migration of people from north-eastern states, who fled from across India to their home states to escape persecution after certain doctored images and vicious rumours surfaced against them.

Two reasons why Bihar win was important for the BJP

Two reasons why Bihar win was important for the BJP

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

This was a difficult election to win, but the Modi card, the caste divide and the division in the Opposition vote bank helped overcome many challenges.

Row erupts as China 'firmly opposes' Modi's Arunachal visit

Row erupts as China 'firmly opposes' Modi's Arunachal visit

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

The ministry of external affairs said India has conveyed its "consistent position" on the issue to China on several occasions.

How to keep mosquitoes away: 6 things to do

How to keep mosquitoes away: 6 things to do

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Mosquitoes are not strong flyers and hence keeping the air circulated with the use of a fan is a good way to avoid getting bitten and also makes it difficult for them to fly close to you.

China, not Pakistan, is now India's Enemy No 1

China, not Pakistan, is now India's Enemy No 1

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Until last month more than two-thirds of the Indian Army was deployed against Pakistan. Of 14 army corps, just four-and-a-half faced China, while more than twice that number was ranged against Pakistan.

Want to beat the Mumbai heat? Go to Lonavala

Want to beat the Mumbai heat? Go to Lonavala

Rediff.com25 Apr 2007

December, January will be the best season to visit Manali, says Amal Purandare, Arzoo.com honcho.

B'desh a launch pad for Pak terrorists into India

B'desh a launch pad for Pak terrorists into India

Rediff.com19 Oct 2006

Bangladesh has emerged as a launch pad into India for Pakistan-based terror groups like the Lashkar-e-Tayiba and Dhaka is not cooperating with New Delhi in cracking down on them, National Security Advisor M K Narayanan said on Thursday.

AFSPA removed from Meghalaya completely, partly in Arunachal

AFSPA removed from Meghalaya completely, partly in Arunachal

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

The decision has been taken due to a significant improvement of security situation in the state, a home ministry official said.

McDonald's lands in Kolkata

McDonald's lands in Kolkata

Rediff.com8 Mar 2007

Food retailing major McDonald's opened its first restaurant at Kolkata's Park Street.

Kuerten wins first match for 18 months

Kuerten wins first match for 18 months

Rediff.com14 Feb 2007

The former French Open champion defeated seventh seed Filippo Volandri of Italy at the Brazil Open.

India, Myanmar review bilateral ties

India, Myanmar review bilateral ties

Rediff.com14 Dec 2005

450 special trains for Ardh Kumbh

450 special trains for Ardh Kumbh

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

He said these will include two special trains each for Mumbai and Howrah and one for Delhi on the auspicious bathing days of 'makar sankranti' and 'mauni amavasya' falling on January 14 and 19.

ONGC may set up power plant in Myanmar

ONGC may set up power plant in Myanmar

Rediff.com21 Dec 2006

While the India-Myanmar gas pipeline continues to hang fire, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation may push for a gas-based power project in Myanmar to bring power to the power-starved north-eastern states

Air Deccan carried 5.3 lakh passengers in May

Air Deccan carried 5.3 lakh passengers in May

Rediff.com5 Jun 2006

Air Deccan said on Monday it recorded a 90 to 100 per cent load factor in May as the holiday season increased the passenger traffic in most of the sectors.