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Modi sees plot in Naveen's deteriorating health, Odisha CM hits back

Modi sees plot in Naveen's deteriorating health, Odisha CM hits back

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Modi, in his rally just days ahead of the last phase of the Lok Sabha election, also said that "well-wishers of Naveen babu are worried over his deteriorating health condition."

Pawar is 'sargana' of corruption, Uddhav 'Aurangzeb fan club': Shah

Pawar is 'sargana' of corruption, Uddhav 'Aurangzeb fan club': Shah

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Shah also challenged the Congress to implement its Lok Sabha election promise of providing Rs 8500 monthly to women in states ruled by the party.

Nagaland govt calls for peace, Himanta to visit Kohima on Dec 9

Nagaland govt calls for peace, Himanta to visit Kohima on Dec 9

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Addressing a press conference, minister Neiba Kronu said members of the government's Core Committee on the Naga political issue will have a meeting with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who is also the convenor of the North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA), in Kohima on December 9 to decide on the approach in the aftermath of the civilian killings.

Gyanvapi videography survey held peacefully, to resume on Sunday

Gyanvapi videography survey held peacefully, to resume on Sunday

Rediff.com14 May 2022

'The survey work went on in a peaceful manner and, there has been no objection from anyone.'

Usha Uthup, Mithun Get Padma Bhushan Awards

Usha Uthup, Mithun Get Padma Bhushan Awards

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Usha Uthup and Mithun Chakraborty were among those who were conferred with the prestigious Padma Bhushan award for their outstanding contribution to Indian cinema.

29 Maoists slain in Chhattisgarh's biggest ever encounter

29 Maoists slain in Chhattisgarh's biggest ever encounter

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Three security personnel suffered injuries in the fierce gun-battle and a large quantity of weapons was also recovered from the spot, the state police said.

ABVP, Left-backed groups clash at JNU

ABVP, Left-backed groups clash at JNU

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Some students of Jawaharlal Nehru University were injured in a clash between two groups over the selection of election committee members, following which Vice-Chancellor Santishree D Pandit on Friday said strict action will be taken against those involved irrespective of their political affiliation.

Can Russia Make the Olympics? It's Up to This Panel

Can Russia Make the Olympics? It's Up to This Panel

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

How will Russian athletes be cleared to compete at Paris 2024?

'They want to suffocate our voices'

'They want to suffocate our voices'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'Farmers have been sent notices in which the government is threatening that if you will join the movement, then we will impound your ancestral properties.' 'We will seal your bank accounts.' 'We will revoke the passports of your kids.'

'If I Was Trump, I'd Be Scared Of Kamala'

'If I Was Trump, I'd Be Scared Of Kamala'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

'I hope that Macho Man agrees to debate her, because I think she will do spectacularly well in the debate.'

'Even If We Have To Die, We Won't Let This Port Come Up'

'Even If We Have To Die, We Won't Let This Port Come Up'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'Modi knows the people here are opposed to this project, but he is using the might of government to push this port down our throats.'

Kargil@25: Lessons Learnt

Kargil@25: Lessons Learnt

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

India's tactical and operational response demonstrated its ability to prosecute tri-service operations, even without a formal tri-service doctrine or the higher command structure needed to coordinate it, points out Ajai Shukla.

'Risk Of Such Disasters Has Increased In The Last 10 Years'

'Risk Of Such Disasters Has Increased In The Last 10 Years'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

'Heavy rains are not the primary reason for landslides in Wayanad.' 'There are all sorts of (human) intervention going on in that area.'

Uneasy peace in Indo-Pacific due to recent Chinese actions: US Congressman

Uneasy peace in Indo-Pacific due to recent Chinese actions: US Congressman

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

The Congressman said the Chinese Communist Party has, unfortunately, botched its response to COVID-19, causing tremendous economic uncertainty and a slowdown in China's economy.

Muslim outfit concerned over govt's active participation in Ram temple events

Muslim outfit concerned over govt's active participation in Ram temple events

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

On the upcoming Ram Temple events, Jamiat said that in light of the recent events linked to the Ram temple in Ayodhya, it deems necessary to draw the attention of the government and law enforcement agencies to concerns about the breach of peace and attempts to "harass and intimidate the minority community."

Dalai Lama's legacy will live forever, you will be gone: Pelosi to Xi

Dalai Lama's legacy will live forever, you will be gone: Pelosi to Xi

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Former US House Speaker Nancy Peolsi, who is part of a US bipartisan delegation which met with the Dalai Lama on Wednesday, launched a broadside against Chinese President Xi Jinping, stating that while the legacy of the Tibetan spiritual leader will live forever, Xi will be gone in a few years.

SC stays MP civic body order, allows Christian prayer meeting

SC stays MP civic body order, allows Christian prayer meeting

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

The petition was filed against the order of the high court upholding the revocation of the nod to hold the prayer meet.

Patna HC ex-CJ-led fact-finding team en route Sandeshkhali detained

Patna HC ex-CJ-led fact-finding team en route Sandeshkhali detained

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Citing Section 144 CrPC was in force in parts of Sandeshkhali and it would not be prudent to allow them access to the area even in groups of four-five, senior police officers stopped their convoy at the Bhojerhat area, which is around 52 km from the riverine area, on Basanti Highway.

For Now, US and China Settle for Cold Peace

For Now, US and China Settle for Cold Peace

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

A genuine attempt was made to reset relations in a positive way, signalling a stepping back from the brink of conflict, much to the relief of the world, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Youth killed in blast during bomb-making in Kerala; Oppn targets CPM

Youth killed in blast during bomb-making in Kerala; Oppn targets CPM

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

The Opposition Congress alleged that the blast, which occurred around 1 am according to the police, happened during the manufacturing of country-made bombs by some CPI-M supporters.

Modi gets Seoul Peace Prize for ''Modinomics', 'furthering democracy'

Modi gets Seoul Peace Prize for ''Modinomics', 'furthering democracy'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The committee lauded Modi's initiatives to make the government cleaner through anti-corruption measures and demonetisation, it said.

Ready for peace talks with Chhattisgarh govt, says Maoists

Ready for peace talks with Chhattisgarh govt, says Maoists

Rediff.com7 May 2022

The development comes nearly a month after Chief Minister Baghel said that his government was ready to hold talks with the rebels if they expressed faith in the Constitution.

'Meitei camp was as bad as the Kuki camp'

'Meitei camp was as bad as the Kuki camp'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

'Hygiene is very bad, there is no medicine and there is no electricity.' 'I fear that there will be a breakout of some disease.'

Is Modi Ki Vote Guarantee Finished?

Is Modi Ki Vote Guarantee Finished?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Now, every state election -- first up, Maharashtra, Haryana and Jharkhand later this year, then Delhi in January and Bihar in September next year -- will be seen by his followers for evidence of his recovery, and by rivals of sharpening decline, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Maoist Deva behind attack on security forces in Chhattisgarh: Police

Maoist Deva behind attack on security forces in Chhattisgarh: Police

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Deva recently replaced Hidma as commander of the Maoists' battalion no. 1, the IG added.

Cong, RJD, JD-U, Left parties to fight LS polls together in Bihar

Cong, RJD, JD-U, Left parties to fight LS polls together in Bihar

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Asked how many seats the Congress would fight on, Singh said they would be flexible in seat sharing.

Union minister RK Ranjan Singh's house set on fire in Manipur

Union minister RK Ranjan Singh's house set on fire in Manipur

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

While Singh comes from the Meiti community, he has continued to appeal to both sides to stay away from violence and restore peace in the state.

'Politicians should stop patronising lumpen'

'Politicians should stop patronising lumpen'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

'The district administration failed and it was a very costly failure.'

My Nobel Moments

My Nobel Moments

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

It was lovely to enjoy the magical atmosphere of celebrating the spectacular accomplishments of extraordinary men and women who had enriched the world of sciences, literature and peace, notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan after attending last week's Nobel Prize awards ceremony.

Colombian president wins Nobel Peace Prize

Colombian president wins Nobel Peace Prize

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

The Nobel committee in its citation said it had awarded Santos the prize for "his resolute efforts to bring the country's more than 50-year-long civil war to an end, a war that has cost the lives of at least 220 000 Colombians and displaced close to six million people".

Curfew, curbs lifted in violence-hit Khargone after 24 days

Curfew, curbs lifted in violence-hit Khargone after 24 days

Rediff.com4 May 2022

The administration in Madhya Pradesh's Khargone lifted the curfew with immediate effect on Wednesday evening, 24 days after it was imposed following violence during a Ram Navami procession on April 10, an official said.

Rahul Gandhi not allowed to visit Assam shrine

Rahul Gandhi not allowed to visit Assam shrine

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Rahul Gandhi's yatra was marked with high drama on Monday as he was denied permission to visit the Sri Sri Sankardeva Satra in Nagaon district and also from holding a meeting in the Morigaon district, triggering a strong reaction from the Congress leader who protested and asked whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi will now 'decide who will visit a temple and when'.

Hindu outfit calls for out-of-court settlement of Gyanvapi dispute

Hindu outfit calls for out-of-court settlement of Gyanvapi dispute

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

The Muslims side said that they have received the letter and it will be deliberated upon in a meeting.

Farmer outfits back CISF constable who slapped Kangana, seek probe

Farmer outfits back CISF constable who slapped Kangana, seek probe

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Some farmer outfits on Friday threw their weight behind the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) woman constable who allegedly slapped actor and Bharatiya Janata Party MP-elect Kangana Ranaut, saying the entire sequence leading to the incident needs to be properly investigated.

Manipur govt forms panel to probe police excesses on protesters

Manipur govt forms panel to probe police excesses on protesters

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The committee will be headed by IGP (administration) K Jayanta, the order said, adding that it will "submit the report at the earliest."

Days after 'traitor' slur, Gehlot-Sachin smoke peace pipe

Days after 'traitor' slur, Gehlot-Sachin smoke peace pipe

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

A day after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said both Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his former deputy Sachin Pilot were "assets to the party", the CM on Tuesday suggested that the matter rests there.

Twins Receive Nobel For Absent Mother

Twins Receive Nobel For Absent Mother

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

When the Nobel Prizes were presented at Oslo's City Hall, Norway, on Sunday, December 10, 2023, Narges Mohammadi, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize this year, was absent.

AP Cong chief Sharmila camps at party office to avoid house arrest

AP Cong chief Sharmila camps at party office to avoid house arrest

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

In a sudden turn of political events in Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Congress Chief YS Sharmila Reddy spent the night in her party office at Vijayawada as in an attempt to avoid house arrest.

Denis Mukwege, Nadia Murad win Nobel Peace Prize

Denis Mukwege, Nadia Murad win Nobel Peace Prize

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

The Norwegian Nobel Committee said it had awarded them the prize for their efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war.

Suvendu's Career Hinges On Tamluk

Suvendu's Career Hinges On Tamluk

Rediff.com25 May 2024

'The life of his political career is dependent on success in this constituency.'