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4 J'khand ministers return to Ranchi; 1 more MLA shifted to Raipur resort

4 J'khand ministers return to Ranchi; 1 more MLA shifted to Raipur resort

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

One of the ministers said they are going back to Ranchi for a Cabinet meeting scheduled on Thursday.

Kejriwal to table confidence motion in assembly today

Kejriwal to table confidence motion in assembly today

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

In a blistering attack on the BJP, Kejriwal on Friday alleged that the opposition party's 'Operation Lotus' to topple his government failed as it could not poach any of the AAP MLAs.

India's tiger population stands at 3,167, reveals latest census

India's tiger population stands at 3,167, reveals latest census

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

According to the data, the tiger population was 1,411 in 2006, 1,706 in 2010, 2,226 in 2014, 2,967 in 2018 and 3,167 in 2022.

Amit Shah behind poaching of MLAs: Yediyurappa on video

Amit Shah behind poaching of MLAs: Yediyurappa on video

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

The Congress on Saturday demanded the dismissal of the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Karnataka following leak of an audio clipping in which Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa purportedly can be heard mentioning the disqualification of rebel Congress-Janata Dal-Secular MLAs and alleged involvement of the saffron party's central leadership. "How the BJP misused power and money was exposed yesterday. Now people have to judge them," he said. Congress leader and former chief minister Siddaramaiah also attacked the BJP, saying what the party had done was "a conspiracy to murder democracy and a violation of the Constitution".

'Congress has tied its present and future to one family, but India has moved on'

'Congress has tied its present and future to one family, but India has moved on'

Rediff.com25 May 2023

'Modiji has a vision for the country, not just to fight the elections but about achieving certain goals for the country.' 'Congress does not even have a vision for 25 days.'

Govt sets up high-level 11-member panel to oversee cheetah project

Govt sets up high-level 11-member panel to oversee cheetah project

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The Centre has set up an 11-member high-level steering committee to review and monitor the progress of the cheetah reintroduction programme and provide suggestions on the opening of the cheetah habitat for eco-tourism.

Punjab CM to conduct floor test amid 'Operation Lotus' claims

Punjab CM to conduct floor test amid 'Operation Lotus' claims

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The AAP government in the state had earlier claimed that some of its MLAs were approached by the BJP with an offer of Rs 25 crore to each of them.

Shiv Sena to lodge MLAs in Mumbai hotel ahead of RS polls

Shiv Sena to lodge MLAs in Mumbai hotel ahead of RS polls

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Seven candidates are in the fray for six Upper House seats from Maharashtra that will go to polls.

Karnataka parties strategise to ring-fence MLAs, lure independents

Karnataka parties strategise to ring-fence MLAs, lure independents

Rediff.com12 May 2023

A day before counting of votes polled in the Karnataka assembly elections, both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress on Friday went into a huddle and held strategy sessions on ways to keep their flock together.

BJP spent Rs 6,300 cr on toppling govts: Kejriwal

BJP spent Rs 6,300 cr on toppling govts: Kejriwal

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

'They would not have had to impose GST on wheat, rice, buttermilk etc. if they had not toppled governments. People do not have to face inflation'

Under pressure to frame me, CBI officer committed suicide: Sisodia

Under pressure to frame me, CBI officer committed suicide: Sisodia

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Sisodia hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he only thinks of destabilising governments in non-BJP states by poaching MLAs.

India won't fence cheetah habitats: Govt panel chief

India won't fence cheetah habitats: Govt panel chief

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Experts from South Africa and Namibia, who are helping reintroduce cheetahs in India, have recommended fencing their habitats to prevent poaching, habitat fragmentation and minimise human-animal conflict.

'Magician Dhoni can turn someone else's trash into treasure'

'Magician Dhoni can turn someone else's trash into treasure'

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's tactical genius has played a big part in CSK reaching their 10th IPL final.

Govt says radio collar not a cause of cheetah deaths

Govt says radio collar not a cause of cheetah deaths

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

In a statement, the ministry also said several steps have been planned to support the cheetah project, including the establishment of a Cheetah Research Center with facilities for rescue, rehabilitation, capacity building, and interpretation.

Jharkhand MLAs reach Raipur golf resort amid heavy security

Jharkhand MLAs reach Raipur golf resort amid heavy security

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

All 40-odd rooms at the resort have been booked for the guests from Jharkhand for the next two days, Congress sources said.

RS polls in 4 states to be videographed, have special observers

RS polls in 4 states to be videographed, have special observers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Amid allegations of attempts at horse-trading in the Rajya Sabha elections in four states, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Thursday said special observers have been appointed to oversee the poll process which will be videographed.

KCR parades party MLAs, says BJP offering Rs 100 crore each

KCR parades party MLAs, says BJP offering Rs 100 crore each

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

Addressing a poll rally at bypoll-bound Munugode Rao segment, Rao referred to the TRS MLAs case and said 'brokers' from Delhi came and attempted to bribe the MLAs by offering Rs 100 crore each.

'Congress is not afraid of BJP poachers'

'Congress is not afraid of BJP poachers'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

'This is a new Congress. Let the BJP be warned.'

Cheetah deaths: Worst still to come, says S African expert

Cheetah deaths: Worst still to come, says S African expert

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Vincent van der Merwe cautioned that the reintroduction project is going to see even higher mortalities in the next few months when cheetahs try to establish territories and come face to face with leopards and tigers in the Kuno National Park.

Sri Lankan court orders release of 21 Indian fishermen

Sri Lankan court orders release of 21 Indian fishermen

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

The Sri Lankan authorities will hand over the fishermen to the Indian consulate after which they will be repatriated to India after completing all the necessary COVID-19 protocols.

Delhi Cong VP, 2 newly-elected councillors join AAP; people protest

Delhi Cong VP, 2 newly-elected councillors join AAP; people protest

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

The anti-defection law does not apply to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi polls.

Polls 2024: Importance Of Allies For BJP, Congress

Polls 2024: Importance Of Allies For BJP, Congress

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Both the BJP and Congress understand that coalitions and alliances are not just about numbers, but have symbolic value.

What Has Changed In Kashmir Since August 5, 2019?

What Has Changed In Kashmir Since August 5, 2019?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Restoration of peace and the normal routine of daily life, compared to the past, stands out as its most significant achievement, observes Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the veteran commentator on Kashmir affairs, four years after the abrogation of Article 370.

Kejriwal takes trust vote to prove 'Op Lotus failure'

Kejriwal takes trust vote to prove 'Op Lotus failure'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Kejriwal charged that the BJP toppled Manipur, Bihar, Assam, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra governments.

Punjab governor cancels AAP's special assembly session after BJP, Congress object

Punjab governor cancels AAP's special assembly session after BJP, Congress object

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Wednesday thwarted the Aam Aadmi Party government's plan to summon a special assembly session to bring in a confidence motion.

Telangana Governor Tamilisai accuses KCR govt of tapping her phones

Telangana Governor Tamilisai accuses KCR govt of tapping her phones

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Soundararajan, who addressed a press conference in Hyderbad, alleged that there were some social media posts by the ruling Telangana Rashtra Samiti linking Raj Bhavan with the recent "TRS MLAs poaching case".

Congress accuses Yeddyurappa of trying to poach its MLA

Congress accuses Yeddyurappa of trying to poach its MLA

Rediff.com19 May 2018

In the tape, released hours ahead of the crucial floor test, the current CM is allegedly heard speaking to Congress MLA from Hirekerur B C Patil over phone.

Punjab police files FIR in AAP's 'crores for MLAs' complaint

Punjab police files FIR in AAP's 'crores for MLAs' complaint

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

The ruling Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab on Wednesday filed a complaint with the state director general of police, seeking a thorough probe into allegations of an attempt by the Bharatiya Janata Party to topple its government.

Ferrando joins ATK Mohun Bagan

Ferrando joins ATK Mohun Bagan

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Tandon said that Ferrando left no room for discussion.

Christmas Recipes: Sangria, Cookies and Pudding

Christmas Recipes: Sangria, Cookies and Pudding

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

We got your Christmas celebrations covered with Taruna Bakshi's impressive recipes.

Amid Jharkhand crisis, Hemant Soren to seek trust vote today

Amid Jharkhand crisis, Hemant Soren to seek trust vote today

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

The BJP has sought the disqualification of Soren as an MLA accusing him of allocating a mining lease to himself while he held the state Mining portfolio in 2021.

Speculation over Soren's fate intensifies as Jharkhand governor flies to Delhi

Speculation over Soren's fate intensifies as Jharkhand governor flies to Delhi

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Amid confusion over the continuation of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren as an MLA, Governor Ramesh Bais on Friday went to Delhi, a day after ruling United Progressive Alliance MLAs urged him to clear the air over the EC's recommendation on the matter.

Poaching case accused surrenders

Poaching case accused surrenders

Rediff.com22 Jun 2005

With Dayal Singh's surrender, six of the eight accused in the alleged June 3 hunting of a black buck and two rabbits near a wildlife sanctuary in Jhajjar have given themselves up.

Sulking MLAs meet Gehlot, to go to Udaipur with him

Sulking MLAs meet Gehlot, to go to Udaipur with him

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Rajendra Gudha, Sandeep Yadav, Wajib Ali, Lakhan Meena, (Bahujan Samaj Party turned Congress MLAs), Girraj Singh Malinga and Khiladi Lal Bairwa met Gehlot, the sources said.

Punjab cabinet approves trust vote session

Punjab cabinet approves trust vote session

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The Punjab cabinet has approved the summoning of a special session of the assembly on September 22 to bring a confidence motion.

MoD signs Rs 19,600 cr deal for 17 India-made next-gen patrol, missile ships

MoD signs Rs 19,600 cr deal for 17 India-made next-gen patrol, missile ships

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

In line with the government's vision of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat', the ministry of defence on Thursday signed contracts with Indian shipyards for the acquisition of 11 next generation offshore patrol vessels and six next generation missile vessels at a cost of nearly Rs 19,600 crore, officials said.

Rhino poaching: Kaziranga's forest officer transferred

Rhino poaching: Kaziranga's forest officer transferred

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

In the wake of a spurt in the killing of the one-horned rhinoceros in the famed Kaziranga National Park and other places in Assam, the state government has transferred the divisional forest officer of the park Dibyadhar Gogoi.

'Writing Warner off is probably the wrong thing to do'

'Writing Warner off is probably the wrong thing to do'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

David Warner retired on 200 after tea in cramped-up exhaustion after tormenting the Proteas in a Melbourne Cricket Ground furnace, quashing all debate about his place in the side.

'Congress has to sort out Shivakumar-Siddaramaiah tensions'

'Congress has to sort out Shivakumar-Siddaramaiah tensions'

Rediff.com16 May 2023

'The central BJP leaders were determined to push Hindutva hard, and it failed.'

Air India offers VRS in first move to prune headcount

Air India offers VRS in first move to prune headcount

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Tata-owned Air India has launched a Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) for its employees- in the airline's first drive to reduce headcount. The salt-to-steel conglomerate acquired the carrier last year. As of November 2019, the airline had 9,426 permanent employees.