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Had Modi been a CEO, he would be fired

Had Modi been a CEO, he would be fired

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

'The world's economy is booming and growing at 3%. But even in this environment, India's growth has declined.' 'This is because of the deliberate slowing down induced by eccentric actions like demonetisation,' argues Aakar Patel.

In Bihar, BJP's war machines versus Nitish's rag-tag coalition

In Bihar, BJP's war machines versus Nitish's rag-tag coalition

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

The Bharatiya Janata Party claims it has over six lakh committed workers in Bihar, a team of 10 deployed for each of the 62,200 polling booths.

How IITians helped engineer AAP's win

How IITians helped engineer AAP's win

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

'This exercise helped the Aam Aadmi Party and its leaders reach out to more voters and at the same time, fine tune the poll strategy.'

Punjab recommends death penalty for drug smuggling

Punjab recommends death penalty for drug smuggling

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

The recommendation is being forwarded to the Union government.

BNP leaders arrested in B'desh, anti-govt protest continues

BNP leaders arrested in B'desh, anti-govt protest continues

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Bangladesh's main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party's three top women leaders were arrested on the second day of the 'democracy march' on Monday, as clashes erupted inside the supreme court premises between pro- and anti-government lawyers.

Kejriwal faces protests from Delhi to Punjab

Kejriwal faces protests from Delhi to Punjab

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The Aam Aadmi Party alleged that the chief minister was manhandled during the "pre-planned" protest.

US designates Hizbul chief as global terrorist

US designates Hizbul chief as global terrorist

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

As a consequence of this designation, US citizens are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with Salahuddin and all of Salahuddin's property and interests in property subject to United States jurisdiction are blocked.

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Here's the full text of President's address with a word cloud.

Sanath Jayasuriya: Dancing with Madhuri

Sanath Jayasuriya: Dancing with Madhuri

Rediff.com11 May 2019

Madhuri praised him in Sinhalese, saying, 'Gondhak hundai (Very good)', which instantly made Sanath smile.

'PM is not bigger than India; hope he learns some lessons'

'PM is not bigger than India; hope he learns some lessons'

Rediff.com19 May 2018

Leaders from the Opposition celebrated after the BJP strong man resigned on the floor of the assembly.

Amarinder keeps home portfolio; Sidhu gets local govt, Manpreet finance

Amarinder keeps home portfolio; Sidhu gets local govt, Manpreet finance

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Amarinder would hold the portfolios of General Administration, Personnel, Home Affairs and Justice, Vigilance and other departments not assigned to any other minister.

Amit Shah dares Rahul to clarify his stand on OBC bill, NRC

Amit Shah dares Rahul to clarify his stand on OBC bill, NRC

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

Shah attended a function on renaming of Mughalsarai junction after Pt Deendayal Upadhyay.

BJP's poster boy Parrikar returns as Goa CM

BJP's poster boy Parrikar returns as Goa CM

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Parrikar was first elected to the Goa assembly in 1994. He served as he leader of the opposition from June to November 1999.

Former Infosys CFO Balakrishnan joins AAP

Former Infosys CFO Balakrishnan joins AAP

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

A chartered accountant by training, Bala understands the nuances of electoral politics.

54% electricity stolen or lost in Bihar: Piyush Goyal

54% electricity stolen or lost in Bihar: Piyush Goyal

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Bihar's demand for electricity was assessed at 2,994 MW

With 'Jai Bhim-Jai Mim' can Owaisi woo Uttar Pradesh?

With 'Jai Bhim-Jai Mim' can Owaisi woo Uttar Pradesh?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Bhim denotes Dalit icon Bhimrao Ambedkar, while Mim denotes the letter 'M' in the Urdu alphabet; the party used the slogan effectively in the 2014 Maharashtra assembly elections

Friction with telcos fuels Prasad's exit

Friction with telcos fuels Prasad's exit

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Performance is considered a major reason why Ravi Shankar Prasad might have had to leave telecom.

Demolished Babri mosque in 17 mins, how long for ordinance? Raut

Demolished Babri mosque in 17 mins, how long for ordinance? Raut

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray will visit Ayodhya on Saturday amid a clamour among Hindu outfits for bringing an ordinance to build Ram Temple.

Mamata vs CBI escalates into Opposition against Modi government

Mamata vs CBI escalates into Opposition against Modi government

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

The chief minister skipped meals and remained awake the entire night on a makeshift dais along with some senior ministers and party members.

Farmers' 'Mission Parliament' stopped by Delhi cops for permissions

Farmers' 'Mission Parliament' stopped by Delhi cops for permissions

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Over 3,500 police personnel have deployed as the farmers began their march from the Ramlila Maidan to Parliament at 10.30 am.

LeT making terror recruits learn from Kasab's mistakes

LeT making terror recruits learn from Kasab's mistakes

Rediff.com6 Jul 2014

A special "Kasab class" is part of Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba's training module for its new recruits during which they are told about the mistakes committed by Ajmal Kasab during the deadly Mumbai terror attack.

After Twitter, Modi set to conquer app space

After Twitter, Modi set to conquer app space

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

PM app downloaded 2.5 million times, to see 20-fold growth in user base

Social media, SMS new campaign tools in Mizoram

Social media, SMS new campaign tools in Mizoram

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Political parties in Mizoram have been using social media and mobile phones to woo voters, especially the youths, for the coming election to the 40-member state assembly to be held on November 25.

Bedi sends legal notice to Kejriwal over use of photo

Bedi sends legal notice to Kejriwal over use of photo

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Bedi is irked with Kejriwal for using her photo in AAP posters

Achhe din? Nah. India ranks a dismal 118 in happiness index!

Achhe din? Nah. India ranks a dismal 118 in happiness index!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

India also comes seventh among the biggest losers of happiness in the last one year.

Cong moves EC against Modi on Lord Ram's picture

Cong moves EC against Modi on Lord Ram's picture

Rediff.com5 May 2014

Accusing Narendra Modi of using religion for canvassing by putting out Lord Ram's portrait in the backdrop at his Faizabad rally, Congress on Monday approached Election Commission demanding registration of an FIR against him and other party leaders as well as derecognition of BJP.

Cauvery row: Opposition bandh near total in Tamil Nadu

Cauvery row: Opposition bandh near total in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Rail and road blockade, demonstrations, and impromptu rallies by the Opposition marked the shutdown in the state affecting normal life to some extent.

China has lost out on seeing this 'Miracle Mom from Chandigarh'

China has lost out on seeing this 'Miracle Mom from Chandigarh'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

China has lost an opportunity to witness something inspirational by denying visa to the 101-year old sprinter Man Kaur, who wanted to compete at the Asian Masters Athletics Championships, says her son Gurdev Singh.

Hooda asks voters to avenge insult at PM's function

Hooda asks voters to avenge "insult" at PM's function

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

Hooted by Bharatiya Janata Party workers in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi early this week, Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Sunday hit back asking people to avenge the "insult" meted out to the state through the ballot in upcoming assembly polls.

Wanted Hizbul terrorist apprehended from Indo-Nepal border

Wanted Hizbul terrorist apprehended from Indo-Nepal border

Rediff.com14 May 2017

Ahmed was residing in Pakistan since September, 2003. He was involved in many violent attacks against civilians and security forces including an attack on a STF (special task force) camp.

MUST READ: The Narendra Modi Interview

MUST READ: The Narendra Modi Interview

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on range of issues -- from Rafale deal to Ram temple and triple talaq.

GMR Aviation trashes DGCA's charges of violating safety norms

GMR Aviation trashes DGCA's charges of violating safety norms

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

The DGCA's unprecedented move came after the regulator's team found that several flights operated by GMR Aviation in the last month, including one on Monday when an aircraft flew Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi to Bhubaneshwar, had skipped some mandatory tests, DGCA sources said.

Bharat is in distress

Bharat is in distress

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

The government is doing things in agriculture that count for little, says Shreekant Sambrani.

I'm in politics for the long run: Urmila

I'm in politics for the long run: Urmila

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

'I never do anything half-hearted.' 'So, if I've taken the plunge in politics I'm in it for good, for the long run and I will definitely do a world of good.'

Andhra cop who died fighting Naxals honoured with Ashok Chakra

Andhra cop who died fighting Naxals honoured with Ashok Chakra

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

A sub-inspector of the Andhra Pradesh's counter-Maoist force was posthumously awarded the Ashok Chakra, the highest peacetime gallantry award of the country, as India celebrated its 65th Republic Day on Sunday.

Cabinet reshuffle on Sunday, new faces to be inducted

Cabinet reshuffle on Sunday, new faces to be inducted

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Four junior ministers - Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Sanjiv Kumar Balyan, Faggan Singh Kulaste and Mahendra Nath Pandey - have resigned ahead of the rejig.

'EVMs are the most credible system available'

'EVMs are the most credible system available'

Rediff.com31 May 2018

'I know most of the politicians in this country and I know how fair-weather friends they can be.' 'If they get defeated in elections, they will blame it upon something that cannot respond to their allegations like the EVMs.'

BJP's coast to coast odyssey down under the Vindhyas

BJP's coast to coast odyssey down under the Vindhyas

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Aditi Phadnis and Archis Mohan take a state by state takedown of the party's chances in the poll-bound states.