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Won't give even a single LS seat to Congress in Bengal: Mamata

Won't give even a single LS seat to Congress in Bengal: Mamata

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

The feisty TMC boss also accused the CPI-M of ruining her party's relationship with the Congress, its ally in the Opposition bloc INDIA at the national level.

LS polls: Rahul woos diploma holders, graduates with MNREGA-like scheme

LS polls: Rahul woos diploma holders, graduates with MNREGA-like scheme

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Every young diploma and degree holder in the country will have the right to apprenticeships in the private and government sectors, he said.

'Save Democracy': INDIA bloc protests against MPs' suspension

'Save Democracy': INDIA bloc protests against MPs' suspension

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

INDIA bloc leaders will protest at Jantar Mantar Friday against suspension of MPs and nationwide protests will also be held in all district headquarters against the government's "immoral and illegal" behaviour of this government, the Leader of the opposition in Rajya Sabha said.

Sikkim flash flood: Toll rises to 18; over 90 still missing

Sikkim flash flood: Toll rises to 18; over 90 still missing

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The Sikkim Government has confirmed that 14 people have died so far in the flash floods that occurred in Sikkim in the early hours of Wednesday.

BJP, Left silently forging Ram-Bam alliance in Bengal: Mamata

BJP, Left silently forging Ram-Bam alliance in Bengal: Mamata

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Banerjee, while addressing a convention of party workers and leaders, said her party's cadres have to reach out to the people to counter canards spread against the TMC by opposition parties.

'Muslims of UP will go with Congress'

'Muslims of UP will go with Congress'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

'Nobody is speaking up for Muslims today.' 'Secular parties too have calmed down because they feel this will hurt the Hindu vote (bank).' 'In this scenario, where does a Muslim go?'

'Democracy is at risk, its pillars are getting weakened'

'Democracy is at risk, its pillars are getting weakened'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

'I wonder how people who come to power through democratic means turn out this way.' 'But people of India are strong, and those who think they can hoodwink people, are mistaken.' 'You can fool some people for some time, but not all people, all the time.'

Deepa Gahlot's Top Web Series of 2022

Deepa Gahlot's Top Web Series of 2022

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Stories of rural India, campus capers, realistic family dramas and urban romance that are no longer picked up by film-makers, find their way to the Web, and the viewing experience is richer for the variety available.

Mamata cites intelligence failure in illegal firecracker unit blast, apologises

Mamata cites intelligence failure in illegal firecracker unit blast, apologises

Rediff.com27 May 2023

The Trinamool Congress supremo, who reached Khadikul village in this area, 11 days after the blast, also said the incident could have been averted if the state had received proper intelligence inputs.

NHRC team visits Sandeshkhali amid fresh protests

NHRC team visits Sandeshkhali amid fresh protests

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

A team of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday held on-spot inquiries in Sandeshkhali to ascertain facts about alleged sexual abuse by some Trinamool Congress leaders even as fresh agitation rocked the trouble-torn village, where locals torched the property of accused Trinamool leaders and held demonstrations against the delay in arresting the main accused, Shahjahan Sheikh.

Rumble of discontent over jobs runs through support for Modi in Gujarat

Rumble of discontent over jobs runs through support for Modi in Gujarat

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Nearly 3.64 lakh educated and "semi-educated" youngsters had registered with employment exchanges across Gujarat till December 2021, according to state government data.

Law Commission meets Kovind panel on simultaneous polls

Law Commission meets Kovind panel on simultaneous polls

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Sources said the report of the law panel on simultaneous polls is not yet finalised. They said "some more things are required to be done", indicating that the law panel will be invited again by the high-level committee.

NCW forms team to probe 'auction' of girls in Rajasthan's Bhilwara

NCW forms team to probe 'auction' of girls in Rajasthan's Bhilwara

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

The women's panel said it had come across several media reports about girls being auctioned off to settle disputes over loan repayments in Bhilwara.

Son denied ticket, Eshwarappa gets a call from Modi

Son denied ticket, Eshwarappa gets a call from Modi

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Eshwarappa, who recently announced his retirement from electoral politics, also shared a video of him talking to Modi in a phone call.

Maoists murder BJP leader in Chhattisgarh, party says targeted killing

Maoists murder BJP leader in Chhattisgarh, party says targeted killing

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

The body of Kaka Arjun (52) was found on Wednesday evening on Kongupalli-Ilmidi road in Bijapur, located more than 400 km from state capital Raipur, they said.

Vishnu Deo Sai takes oath as Chhattisgarh CM

Vishnu Deo Sai takes oath as Chhattisgarh CM

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and the tribal face of the party, Vishnu Deo Sai, on Wednesday took oath as the chief minister of Chhattisgarh, 10 days after the saffron party returned to power after a gap of five years by unseating Congress in the assembly elections.

10 booked for gang-rape, murder of girl in Raj; 4 held, ASI suspended

10 booked for gang-rape, murder of girl in Raj; 4 held, ASI suspended

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The victim was allegedly murdered and later burned in a coal furnace in a village of the Bhilwara district, with locals claiming that she was also gang-raped.

Chhattisgarh, Mizoram: What Economy Says

Chhattisgarh, Mizoram: What Economy Says

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

As political winds stir in these states, it's prudent to assess their economic landscapes.

'No government ever stooped so low'

'No government ever stooped so low'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

'It is violation of the Model Code of Conduct.' 'It is a penal offence under the IPC to exert undue influence on voters.' 'Under the election law, it is a corrupt practice.'

Nipah Is Keeping Kerala Tourists At Bay

Nipah Is Keeping Kerala Tourists At Bay

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

The tourism industry expects a short-term impact, as it is counting on the state's proven expertise in managing such crises.

Ruling BJP sweeps Tripura civic polls, wins 329 of 334 seats

Ruling BJP sweeps Tripura civic polls, wins 329 of 334 seats

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

The opposition Trinamool Congress and Communist Party of India-Marxist failed to open their account in the AMC.

'Attacking Dalits has become part of Dravidian culture'

'Attacking Dalits has become part of Dravidian culture'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

'Both the DMK and ADMK are equally to blame.' 'When the question is violence against Dalits, they don't take measures to protect Dalits.'

Land subsidence old issue, no link with tunnel: NTPC

Land subsidence old issue, no link with tunnel: NTPC

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

t is wrong to relate the situation in Joshimath with the NTPC tunnel since it is being constructed with the help of a tunnel boring machine

Congress won Karnataka polls on AAP manifesto: Kejriwal

Congress won Karnataka polls on AAP manifesto: Kejriwal

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Political parties earlier used to seek vote on the basis of caste and religion, said Kejriwal.

Not on Patna Oppn meet agenda: Seat-sharing, PM face

Not on Patna Oppn meet agenda: Seat-sharing, PM face

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Top leaders of Opposition parties will brainstorm at a meeting in Patna on Friday to chalk out a roadmap for the formation of an anti-Bharatiya Janata Party front for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, with sources saying that they would look to avoid the prickly leadership question and emphasise on common ground.

5 of a family among 6 killed in violence over land in UP's Deoria

5 of a family among 6 killed in violence over land in UP's Deoria

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Former district panchayat member Prem Yadav, 50, was attacked with sharp edged weapons and killed by his rival Satyaprakash Dubey and his family when he went to the latter's house. In retaliation, Yadav's supporters from Abhaipur attacked Dubey's house and killed Dubey and four of his family.

Tribal leader Vishnu Deo Sai to be new Chhattisgarh CM

Tribal leader Vishnu Deo Sai to be new Chhattisgarh CM

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

Vishnu Deo Sai, a prominent tribal face of the Bharatiya Janata Party, will be the next chief minister of Chhattisgarh where the saffron party returned to power after a gap of five years following the recently-concluded assembly polls.

10 dead, 22 Army personnel among 82 missing in Sikkim flash flood

10 dead, 22 Army personnel among 82 missing in Sikkim flash flood

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The release of water from the Chungthang dam led to a sudden increase in water levels up to 15-20 feet high downstream, defence spokesperson Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said.

MP: 'Poison mixed in food for school students'

MP: 'Poison mixed in food for school students'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Alert students and a cook saved their hostel inmates from consuming poisonous food by facilitating its disposal after they saw a suspended panchayat official allegedly mixing some harmful substance in it.

What swung the Congress decision in favour of Siddaramaiah

What swung the Congress decision in favour of Siddaramaiah

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Vast experience in running the government and mass appeal across the state have favoured Siddaramaiah in the tightly contested race for Karnataka chief minister.

Sarpanches' protest demanding Rajasthan minister's sacking enters Day 2

Sarpanches' protest demanding Rajasthan minister's sacking enters Day 2

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

State secretary of Sarpanch Sangh, Hanuman Chaudhary, had on Friday said the minister made the statement in Nagaur sometime back.

Revolt in Chhattisgarh govt, minister Singh Deo quits portfolio

Revolt in Chhattisgarh govt, minister Singh Deo quits portfolio

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

Singh Deo will, however, remain the minister for Health and Family Welfare, Medical Education, Twenty Point Implementation and Commercial Tax departments.

Some foreign universities acting as centres of anti-India activities: Dhankhar

Some foreign universities acting as centres of anti-India activities: Dhankhar

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday said "dangers are emanating from outfits", including some foreign universities, doubling up as centres of subversive anti-India activities out to demolish the country's civilisation ethos and sully and muddy its growth.

Tribal lands seized in name of 'love jihad', anti-conversion law a must: Chouhan

Tribal lands seized in name of 'love jihad', anti-conversion law a must: Chouhan

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday took note of religious conversions, saying that an anti-conversion law should be made to stop such acts.

After full literacy, Kerala is now 100% e-governed, says CM Pinarayi

After full literacy, Kerala is now 100% e-governed, says CM Pinarayi

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday declared the southern state as India's first fully e-governed state where an entire range of government services have been digitised so that they can be provided to the citizens promptly and transparently.

K'taka polls: Cong releases second list of 41 candidates, 3 defectors get nod

K'taka polls: Cong releases second list of 41 candidates, 3 defectors get nod

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

There is no mention of Kolar, the second seat from where senior party leader and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, wants to contest, in addition to Varuna, where his name is already cleared.

Why Modi chose Rajiv Mehrishi as the economic affairs secretary

Why Modi chose Rajiv Mehrishi as the economic affairs secretary

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

The new economic affairs secretary believes that doing more of the same cannot help; you must do things differently.

Haven't received T S Singh Deo's resignation: Baghel

Haven't received T S Singh Deo's resignation: Baghel

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday said he was yet to receive minister T S Singh Deo's resignation from the panchayat department and that he learnt about the latter's move through media.

TMC leader gunned down in front of father, party blames BJP

TMC leader gunned down in front of father, party blames BJP

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Dismissing the allegation, BJP district general secretary Shyamal Roy claimed that the murder was a fallout of infighting within the ruling party.

Govt officials cannot work as state poll chief: SC

Govt officials cannot work as state poll chief: SC

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court on Friday held that a person associated or employed with the Centre or the state government cannot work as a state election commissioner, who needs to be an independent person.