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TN fisherman injured as Navy fires on 'suspicious' boat, Stalin writes to Modi

TN fisherman injured as Navy fires on 'suspicious' boat, Stalin writes to Modi

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

A Tamil Nadu fisherman on Friday sustained bullet injuries when the Navy "fired warning shots" in mid-sea and Chief Minister M K Stalin sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention to prevent such incidents.

India reports 67 Covid deaths in 24 hrs, active cases above 1.5 lakh

India reports 67 Covid deaths in 24 hrs, active cases above 1.5 lakh

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

India's COVID-19 tally climbed to 4,38,68,476 on Saturday with 21,411 fresh cases, while the number of active cases increased to 1,50,100, according to Union health ministry data.

J-K, Ladakh to be considered as 'hard areas' for IAS, IPS postings

J-K, Ladakh to be considered as 'hard areas' for IAS, IPS postings

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

According to an official communication, a decision has been taken by the central government in this effect and the guidelines for the transfer and posting of IAS, IPS officers of the Joint AGMUT cadre-2016 has been modified in this effect.

Arjun Tendulkar likely to play for Goa next season

Arjun Tendulkar likely to play for Goa next season

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

For Tendulkar, the biggest disappointment has been getting dropped from the Mumbai squad this season without being given a chance to prove his mettle.

EC allots new names to rival Sena factions, torch symbol for Uddhav

EC allots new names to rival Sena factions, torch symbol for Uddhav

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

The Election Commission on Monday allotted 'flaming torch' (mashaal) election symbol to the Uddhav Thackeray faction of Shiv Sena, rejecting their claim to the 'Trishul' citing religious connotation.

Leaders, public pay homage to deceased LS MP Vasanthakumar

Leaders, public pay homage to deceased LS MP Vasanthakumar

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

The 70-year old first time MP, and working president of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee, who was admitted to Apollo Hospitals on August 10 after he tested positive for coronavirus, succumbed to the illness on Friday.

Mushtaq Ali T20s: Sreesanth impresses; Delhi thrash Mumbai

Mushtaq Ali T20s: Sreesanth impresses; Delhi thrash Mumbai

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Fast bowler Shanthakumaran Sreesanth impressed on his return to competitive after a long wait of seven years, with figures of 1/29 as Kerala outclassed Puducherry by six wickets in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 match, at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai, in Monday.

Ranji Trophy: Bengal in command over Uttarakhand; Avesh takes 5

Ranji Trophy: Bengal in command over Uttarakhand; Avesh takes 5

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

A summary of all the action from Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

Filmmaker's remark on Chola king triggers row in TN

Filmmaker's remark on Chola king triggers row in TN

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Tamil filmmaker Vetrimaaran claimed that Raja Raja Cholan was depicted as a Hindu king and already attempts were made to take away Tamil saint poet Tiruvalluvar's identity as well.

11 CMs of BJP-ruled states to offer prayers at Ayodhya on Wednesday

11 CMs of BJP-ruled states to offer prayers at Ayodhya on Wednesday

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Eleven chief ministers of the Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states will offer prayers at the makeshift temple at Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya on Wednesday.

I forgive, says Rahul Gandhi on his father Rajiv's killers

I forgive, says Rahul Gandhi on his father Rajiv's killers

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

'I don't have anger or hatred towards anybody.Of course, I lost my father and for me it was a very difficult time'

Severe heat wave grips Delhi, MP; mercury touches 47 degrees C in Nowgong

Severe heat wave grips Delhi, MP; mercury touches 47 degrees C in Nowgong

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

In Delhi, Safdarjung, the base station for the national capital, recorded 44.2 degrees Celsius, while Mungeshpur observatory in northwest Delhi, reported 47.3 degrees Celsius.

High Point: Sheldon Jackson's Wicket-keeping

High Point: Sheldon Jackson's Wicket-keeping

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

The great Sachin Tendulkar took to Twitter to hail the KKR wicket-keeper, saying that piece of work reminded him of Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Video shows PFI protesters in Pune shouting 'Pakistan Zindabad'

Video shows PFI protesters in Pune shouting 'Pakistan Zindabad'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

A video of protesters purportedly raising 'Pakistan Zindabad' slogans during an agitation held in Pune by the Popular Front of India (PFI) has surfaced on social media, prompting some BJP leaders in Maharashtra to demand strong action against the slogan shouters.

PFI conspires to establish Islamic rule in India: NIA report

PFI conspires to establish Islamic rule in India: NIA report

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has claimed that the documents seized during the nation-wide raids conducted at offices of Popular Front of India (PFI) and its leaders contain highly incriminating materials targeting prominent leaders of a particular community.

Former Kerala health minister Shailaja rejects Magsaysay Award

Former Kerala health minister Shailaja rejects Magsaysay Award

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

Senior Communist Party of India-Marxist leader and former Kerala health minister K K Shailaja has declined to receive the Ramon Magsaysay Award as it was instituted in the name of late President of the Philippines, who was known allegedly for his brutality against the Communists.

Covid vaccination certificates in 5 poll-bound states won't have Modi's photo

Covid vaccination certificates in 5 poll-bound states won't have Modi's photo

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

According to sources, the filters were applied on Saturday night soon after the poll schedule was announced.

4 labour codes likely to be implemented by FY23

4 labour codes likely to be implemented by FY23

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

The four labour codes on wages, social security, industrial relations and occupation safety, health and working conditions are likely to be implemented by the next fiscal year as at least 13 states have pre-published draft rules on these laws, a senior official said. The Centre has already finalised the rules under these codes and now states are required to frame regulations on their part as labour is a concurrent subject. A senior official said that the four labour codes are likely to be implemented by the next fiscal year.

Droupadi Murmu represents 'evil philosophy of India': Cong leader

Droupadi Murmu represents 'evil philosophy of India': Cong leader

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawala said the Congress has insulted Murmu.

EC makes record seizures of Rs 1,000 cr in 5 state polls

EC makes record seizures of Rs 1,000 cr in 5 state polls

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

The poll-panel called these seizures by its various field and technical enforcement teams a "historic milestone" achieved "for the first time in any assembly electoral process", meaning during simultaneously-held assembly polls.

5 state polls to begin on March 27, Bengal to have 8 phases

5 state polls to begin on March 27, Bengal to have 8 phases

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

Counting of votes in all elections will be held on May 2.

BJP CEC meets to finalise candidates for Assam, Bengal

BJP CEC meets to finalise candidates for Assam, Bengal

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

One of the high-profile contests in the high-stakes Bengal polls is likely to be a direct fight between Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her former confidant and now BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari in Nandigram seat.

Gulmohar Review: Home Is Where The Heart Is

Gulmohar Review: Home Is Where The Heart Is

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Delhi, daddy issues, drivers, domestic help, politics, patriarchy, sexuality, sexism, choices, compromises, community, religion, real estate, motherhood, marriage -- Gulmohar offers a loaded, layered understanding of familial relationships and its indirect impact on the people at the periphery, notes Sukanya Verma.

19 parties got Rs 1100 cr for assembly polls this year, spent Rs 500 cr

19 parties got Rs 1100 cr for assembly polls this year, spent Rs 500 cr

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Nineteen political parties, including the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress, received over Rs 1,100 crore during assembly polls in five states and Union territories in 2021 and spent over Rs 500 crore, a big chunk of which went towards advertisements and travel expenses for star campaigners, a study said on Friday.

Nearly 16,000 Indian students stuck in Ukraine, most from Gujarat and Kerala

Nearly 16,000 Indian students stuck in Ukraine, most from Gujarat and Kerala

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

About 16,000 Indians, mostly students, are stranded in Ukraine as Russia's invasion of the east European country entered its second day on Friday. Of the students, many studying medicine in Kharkiv and Kyiv, about 2,500 are from Gujarat and 2,320 from Kerala.

Monsoon likely to set in over Kerala in 2-3 days: IMD

Monsoon likely to set in over Kerala in 2-3 days: IMD

Rediff.com27 May 2022

The southwest monsoon is expected to reach Kerala during the next two to three days, marking a sluggish start to the seasonal rains that are the lifeline of India's agri-based economy.

Want to do an MBA from Puducherry?

Want to do an MBA from Puducherry?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2008

Directorate of Distance Education of Pondicherry University invites applications for Admission to the following programmes.

'Government is going back on its commitment to the states'

'Government is going back on its commitment to the states'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

'Because of the COVID-19 pandemic situation today, the revenues of the states have gone down, the GST money is not coming and all the states combined have lost more than Rs 365,000 crore in revenue.' 'To make it worse, the Government of India is not compensating us for the shortfall, which it must as per its Constitutional obligations.'

BJP eyes history, Cong tradition as Himachal votes on Saturday

BJP eyes history, Cong tradition as Himachal votes on Saturday

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

On poll eve, both the BJP and the Congress claimed they were headed towards a majority and would form the government.

Ranji roundup: Mumbai fail to take lead vs Maharashtra

Ranji roundup: Mumbai fail to take lead vs Maharashtra

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

A summary of Ranji Trophy matches played on Thursday.

GST shortfall: Centre to transfer Rs 6,000 cr to 16 states, 3 UTs

GST shortfall: Centre to transfer Rs 6,000 cr to 16 states, 3 UTs

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

The finance ministry on Monday said it will transfer Rs 6,000 crore as the second tranche of GST compensation shortfall to 16 states and 3 Union Territories -- including Maharashtra, Bihar, Assam, Puducherry and Delhi. The Centre had on October 23 transferred Rs 6,000 crore to 16 states and 2 UTs of Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir. In the second tranche of transfer, Union Territory of Puducherry has been included.

How Karnataka Results Will Impact Tamil Nadu Politics

How Karnataka Results Will Impact Tamil Nadu Politics

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The DMK leadership may now have to deal with a demand for more seats from its Congress ally in the Lok Sabha polls, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

EC files plea in SC for release of EVMs, VVPATs used in 6 state polls

EC files plea in SC for release of EVMs, VVPATs used in 6 state polls

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana agreed to hear next week the EC's plea after senior advocate Vikas Singh submitted a large number of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail machines (VVPATs) are still being preserved and need to be released.

Mortal remains of Gen Rawat, others being taken to Delhi

Mortal remains of Gen Rawat, others being taken to Delhi

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

The mortal remains were brought to the Madras Regimental Centre where people paid floral tribute to General Rawat and other personnel.

Amid 'come to Delhi' calls, Stalin bats for Congress as pivot to defeat BJP

Amid 'come to Delhi' calls, Stalin bats for Congress as pivot to defeat BJP

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Throwing his party's weight behind the Congress to ensure an Opposition win in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday said arguments by some favouring a front without the grand old party should be rejected.

25% women aged 18-29, 15% men aged 21-29 married before legal age: Survey

25% women aged 18-29, 15% men aged 21-29 married before legal age: Survey

Rediff.com6 May 2022

But the report also said that early marriage has been declining over time.

Southwest monsoon arrives 3 days early in Kerala, progress likely to be slow

Southwest monsoon arrives 3 days early in Kerala, progress likely to be slow

Rediff.com29 May 2022

Kerala has been receiving rainfall since Saturday and 10 out of the 14 weather monitoring stations in the state have received more than 2.5 mm rains.

Lenovo on expansion spree in India

Lenovo on expansion spree in India

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Tech major Lenovo on Thursday said it is significantly ramping up its local manufacturing capabilities in India across product categories like PCs, notebooks and smartphones to meet the increasing customer demand. While the company did not disclose the investment being made, Lenovo said it is expanding in India across all business lines, including PC and smart devices, smart phones, infrastructure solutions, and especially in the newly established services and solutions group. Lenovo has expanded its in-house PC manufacturing plant in Puducherry to include a third manufacturing line, while it has started local manufacturing of its tablet computers in partnership with Wingtech Technology in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.

Cong sets up 5-member panel to evaluate state poll debacle

Cong sets up 5-member panel to evaluate state poll debacle

Rediff.com11 May 2021

It comes a day after party chief Sonia Gandhi proposed, at a meeting of the Congress Working Committee, the formation of a group to assess the party's losses in Kerala, Assam, West Bengal and Puducherry.

India celebrates Sankranti, Pongal, Bihu with zest

India celebrates Sankranti, Pongal, Bihu with zest

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Amid the shadow of the third wave of COVID-19, people of India marked different festivals across the country.