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Will know by tomorrow if I remain CM or not: Yediyurappa

Will know by tomorrow if I remain CM or not: Yediyurappa

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

Indicating that Monday might be his last day in office, Yediyurappa had recently said that based on the instructions that the central leaders will give him on July 25, he will get on with "his work" from July 26.

Ananth Kumar's portfolios given to Tomar, Sadananda Gowda

Ananth Kumar's portfolios given to Tomar, Sadananda Gowda

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Narendra Singh Tomar has been given the additional charge of the ministry of parliamentary affairs and D V Sadananda Gowda that of the ministry of chemicals and fertilisers.

'Sex CD' row: K'taka ministers say moved court to prevent smear campaign

'Sex CD' row: K'taka ministers say moved court to prevent smear campaign

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Karnataka Ministers, who moved a court in Bengaluru seeking injunction against the media from publishing or airing anything 'defamatory or unauthenticated' against them, on Saturday said it was a precautionary measure against a 'big political conspiracy' targetting them.

Stan Swamy's health critical, won't seek urgent hearing: Lawyer

Stan Swamy's health critical, won't seek urgent hearing: Lawyer

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Till late Sunday night, the 84-year-old Jesuit priest was on ventilator support, the senior counsel told PTI. Swamy has been undergoing treatment at the Holy Family Hospital in Mumbai, following a court order on May 28.

Distinct trait found in coronavirus in India

Distinct trait found in coronavirus in India

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

They have named this unique cluster of virus population as 'Clade A3i' found in 41 per cent of the genome sequenced in India.

Yediyurappa expands Cabinet, 17 MLAs join as ministers

Yediyurappa expands Cabinet, 17 MLAs join as ministers

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

This is the first Cabinet expansion after he assumed office on July 26 and proved his government's majority on the floor of the assembly on July 29.

PHOTOS: A riot of colours as India plays Holi

PHOTOS: A riot of colours as India plays Holi

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

The festival of colours celebrated with traditional fanfare.

Aero India 21: Fewer flying displays

Aero India 21: Fewer flying displays

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

For the defence ministry, Aero India 2021 is an opportunity to show its commitment to the prime minister's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative.

Start-ups, venture capitalists offer funds to tackle Oxygen scarcity

Start-ups, venture capitalists offer funds to tackle Oxygen scarcity

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Amid oxygen shortage and a faltering health system in the country, India is seeing over 300,000 cases daily.

Union minister Ananth Kumar passes away

Union minister Ananth Kumar passes away

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

A six-time member of Parliament, Kumar had climbed the political ladder steadily from being an Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh worker to be the Union minister in his thirties.

'Shravan never compromised on melody'

'Shravan never compromised on melody'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Sameer who wrote all the hits of Nadeem-Shravan's including Aashiqui, Sajan, Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin, Raja Hindustani and Dhadkan reveals to Subhash K Jha how they began their historic collaboration.

COVID-19: Doctors, cops attacked at a few places

COVID-19: Doctors, cops attacked at a few places

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Two women doctors were injured in Indore when a five-member team of health officials was pelted with stones in Taatpatti Bakhal area on Wednesday while they were trying to trace a person who had come into contact with a COVID-19 patient, police said.

56% of new COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs from 5 states: Centre

56% of new COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs from 5 states: Centre

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Cumulatively, these five states reported 536 deaths in a day which is over 65 per cent of the total fatalities registered in the country during the period. India reported 69,921 new instances of coronavirus infection in 24 hours taking the country's tally of cases to 36,91,166.

India celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi amid Covid curbs

India celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi amid Covid curbs

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

The 10-day-long annual Ganesh Chaturthi festival began on a low-key note on Friday with several state governments prohibiting public celebrations due to the Covid pandemic and devotees taking the virtual route to pay obeisance and join the festivities.

Chaos at Bengaluru's Palace grounds as migrants queue up to go home

Chaos at Bengaluru's Palace grounds as migrants queue up to go home

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Officials said 1,500 people had registered to return to their respective states via Seva Sindhu app and a message was sent to all those registered to assemble at Palace Grounds to board the buses that will ferry them to designated railway stations after screening and medical check.

Khatarnak Fighters, Fast Forward, Kaboom: Movie titles for Tiger's new film

Khatarnak Fighters, Fast Forward, Kaboom: Movie titles for Tiger's new film

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

We asked readers to help Tiger out by suggesting titles for his new film with Hrithik Roshan, and we got many responses!

Prez, VP, other leaders clap, ring bells to thank Covid heroes

Prez, VP, other leaders clap, ring bells to thank Covid heroes

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

President Ram Nath Kovind along with First Lady Savita Kovind, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and other leaders joined the fellow citizens on Sunday to express their gratitude towards all those who are safeguarding the health of the nation in wake of the coronavirus outbreak.

Guptas spend Rs 54,000 to clean up wedding venue in Uttarakhand

Guptas spend Rs 54,000 to clean up wedding venue in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

A PIL was filed stating the extensive wedding preparations of Suryakant -- son of Ajay Gupta -- and that of Atul Gupta's son Shashank was damaging the environment.

'Are farmers goondas?'

'Are farmers goondas?'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

'This is not the right way to speak about farmers. How can Kumaraswamy call farmers goondas?'

With 61,537 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally nears 21 lakh

With 61,537 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally nears 21 lakh

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

The death toll due to the disease rose to 42,518 with 933 fresh fatalities being reported in a day, data updated at 8 am showed. There are 6,19,088 active cases of COVID-19, comprising 29.64 per cent of the caseload.

India's COVID-19 tally inches closer to 20 lakh with 56,282 cases

India's COVID-19 tally inches closer to 20 lakh with 56,282 cases

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The fatality rate has further dropped to 2.07 per cent, the data stated.

J-K local body polls: 217 Independents, 81 BJP members elected

J-K local body polls: 217 Independents, 81 BJP members elected

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

The Congress, National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party have boycotted the first electoral exercise after abrogation of the state's special status.

'Baseless': Kumaraswamy dismisses talks of support to BJP

'Baseless': Kumaraswamy dismisses talks of support to BJP

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

Kumaraswamy's father HD Deve Gowda also downplayed GT Devegowda's comment.

High commodity prices hit India Inc's profits, margins

High commodity prices hit India Inc's profits, margins

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

After the hit of the pandemic, India Inc is now worried about the adverse impact of inflation and higher commodity prices on their revenues and margins. The inflation scare is the strongest among manufacturers of consumer goods such as automobiles, consumer durables, and fast-moving capital goods (FMCG). Companies across sectors fear they will not be able to pass on the hike in input costs to their consumers due to weak demand, which, in turn, would lead to a hit on margins and profitability in the forthcoming quarters.

Stocks You Must AVOID or EXIT

Stocks You Must AVOID or EXIT

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Two same sex couples move court to get married

Two same sex couples move court to get married

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

A same sex couple has moved the Delhi high court seeking they be allowed to get married under the Special Marriage Act, saying they have been living together as a couple for eight years, in love with each other sharing the highs and lows of life, but unable marry as they are both women. A similar plea has been moved by two men, who got married in the United States, but their marriage was not registered under the Foreign Marriage Act of 1969 by the Indian consulate as they were a same sex couple.

BJP will form govt in 4-5 days: Yeddyurappa

BJP will form govt in 4-5 days: Yeddyurappa

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Yeddyurappa claimed Kumaraswamy would fail to save the coalition government.

Amulya's family gets security after attack on house

Amulya's family gets security after attack on house

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

A video of a group of people, allegedly right wing activists, on Thursday evening, purportedly questioning Wazi about his daughter's conduct and making him raise 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' slogans has gone viral.

Sasikala released from prison after serving 4-yr term

Sasikala released from prison after serving 4-yr term

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Expelled All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader V K Sasikala was set free on Wednesday by authorities after she completed four years imprisonment in a jail here in a case of disproportionate assets, setting off celebrations by her supporters in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

If all follow Covid behaviour, there won't be any 3rd wave: Govt

If all follow Covid behaviour, there won't be any 3rd wave: Govt

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Addressing a press conference, NITI Aayog Member (Health) Dr V K Paul said the question of the third wave keeps coming up because the population is still 'very vulnerable' to the infection.

Yediyurappa sworn in as Karnataka CM for 4th time

Yediyurappa sworn in as Karnataka CM for 4th time

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Yediyurappa said he would decide on members to be inducted into the ministry after consulting party president Amit Shah.

K'taka assembly adjourned; trust vote by 6 pm

K'taka assembly adjourned; trust vote by 6 pm

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

As the House resumed its sitting an hour late, the Speaker made it clear, "The debate should start now. Everybody is watching us. Please don't make me a scapegoat. Let us reach our goal," stressing that the process should reach finality on Monday.

BS Yeddyurappa takes oath as Karnataka chief minister

BS Yeddyurappa takes oath as Karnataka chief minister

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Yeddyurappa has 15 days to prove his majority in the assembly.

7 MUST WATCH FILMS of 2021

7 MUST WATCH FILMS of 2021

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Some movies of 2021 excelled in content but yet, they did not do well.

Should post vaccine reactions be better monitored?

Should post vaccine reactions be better monitored?

Rediff.com17 May 2021

'There is more likelihood of dying from lightning than from vaccine induced blood clots.'

Govt identifies 20 existing, 22 potential COVID-19 hotspots in India

Govt identifies 20 existing, 22 potential COVID-19 hotspots in India

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

The advisory stressed on capacity building, saying identified human resource needs to be trained online using online training programs developed by the ministry.

Want to be a DJ? Read this!

Want to be a DJ? Read this!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

'Work really hard on improving your sound.' 'Try to get as much people as possible to listen to your music.'

Protests erupt in Karnataka over Shivakumar's arrest

Protests erupt in Karnataka over Shivakumar's arrest

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

Demonstrations and attempts to block roads by burning tires were reported from Ramanagara, Chennapattana and few neighbouring towns, where a bandh has been called by Shivakumar's supporters.

SC refuses to stay Citizenship Act, Centre gets 4 weeks to reply

SC refuses to stay Citizenship Act, Centre gets 4 weeks to reply

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

The bench said it will hear petitions pertaining to Assam and Tripura separately as the problem with CAA in these two states is different from rest of the country.

Party to decide on July 25, will abide by it: Yedi hints at exit

Party to decide on July 25, will abide by it: Yedi hints at exit

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah (Home Minister) and our national President J P Nadda have a special love and faith towards me. You are aware that no position has been given to those who have crossed 75 years of age, but appreciating my work they have given me an opportunity despite me crossing 78 years," Yediyurappa said.