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When Should Rahul Embark On BJY 2.0?

When Should Rahul Embark On BJY 2.0?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Should he begin the yatra from Gujarat's Porbandar, the birthplace of the Mahatma, on October 2, and skip campaigning for the five assembly polls?

300 Twitter handles formed in Pak to disrupt tractor rally: Police

300 Twitter handles formed in Pak to disrupt tractor rally: Police

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

Delhi Police on Sunday claimed that over 300 Twitter handles have been generated from Pakistan to disrupt the tractor rally proposed by protesting farmers on Republic Day.

When Computer Baba Walked with Rahul

When Computer Baba Walked with Rahul

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on the weekend.

Railways finally reaches Maoist-hit Antagarh in Chhattisgarh

Railways finally reaches Maoist-hit Antagarh in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

As a part of the 235 km Dallirajhara-Rowghat-Jagdalpur railway project, Antagarh, which has a Nagar Panchayat, is now connected to state capital Raipur by a train service.

How police from 2 states cracked Rs 20 crore jewel heist

How police from 2 states cracked Rs 20 crore jewel heist

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The Chhattisgarh police has arrested two people in connection with a Rs 20-crore burglary from a jewellery store in Delhi earlier this week and recovered around 18.5 kg of gold and diamond ornaments from them, a senior official said on Friday, even as the probe suggested involvement of only one person in the incident.

Why we must watch Meel Patthar

Why we must watch Meel Patthar

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

'We are a young nation. But I wanted to explore the conflict between the young and the old.' 'The cynicism of people who have lived it versus the optimism and naivete of the young.'

Rains continue in Mumbai; road, rail traffic hit

Rains continue in Mumbai; road, rail traffic hit

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Commuters on some routes, including the Harbour line that operates services between Panvel and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), complained of delay in train operations in the morning hours.

Amid TN transport strike on low pay, MLAs get a bumper pay hike

Amid TN transport strike on low pay, MLAs get a bumper pay hike

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

As per the bill, the salary and allowances of legislators have been raised from Rs 55,000 to Rs 1,05,000 per month, an increase of 90.91 per cent.

Heavy rains in Thane cause landslides, wall collapse

Heavy rains in Thane cause landslides, wall collapse

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Multiple incidents of landslide, wall and bridge collapse were reported in Thane city and neighbouring Palghar district in Maharashtra which were lashed by heavy rains on Wednesday, officials said.

Every River Is Under Attack By The Sand Mafia

Every River Is Under Attack By The Sand Mafia

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

The demand for minerals, boulders and sand is so great that it has fueled a black market and the goons who control this trade do not hesitate to kill law enforcement officers and reporters who have tried to expose them.

Here's the list of 80 districts under lockdown till March 31

Here's the list of 80 districts under lockdown till March 31

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

It has also been decided to suspend the interstate bus services till March 31, the officials said. The decisions have been taken at a high-level meeting attended by chief secretaries of all states and the cabinet secretary and the principal secretary to the prime minister.

Droupadi Murmu set to become India's first tribal President

Droupadi Murmu set to become India's first tribal President

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

The announcement of Murmu's candidature by BJP president J P Nadda came a day after she celebrated her 64th birthday.

Nicobar to lose 8.5 lakh rainforest trees for mega project

Nicobar to lose 8.5 lakh rainforest trees for mega project

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

The project involves development of a military-civil, dual-use airport; international container trans-shipment terminal; a gas, diesel, and solar-based power plant, and a township.

ED raids Punjab CM's relative in illegal sand mining case

ED raids Punjab CM's relative in illegal sand mining case

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

The ED action, sources said, has been initiated after taking cognisance of a 2018 FIR of the Punjab Police against some companies and individuals alleged to be involved in illegal sand mining in the state.

Prez refuses to disqualify 11 AAP MLAs in office of profit case

Prez refuses to disqualify 11 AAP MLAs in office of profit case

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

The October 28 decision of the President rejecting the plea is based on an opinion rendered by the Election Commission, the poll panel said.

Modi sounds bugle for Mumbai civic polls, says no dearth of funds for city

Modi sounds bugle for Mumbai civic polls, says no dearth of funds for city

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

When there is a state government committed to development, it is important that Mumbai has a civic body that, too, shares that goal, Modi said.

Agnipath: Train coach, police outpost torched, buses vandalised in UP

Agnipath: Train coach, police outpost torched, buses vandalised in UP

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Officials said protests took place at 17 places across the state, including Ballia, Aligarh, Gautam Buddh Nagar and Varanasi.

22 of world's 30 most polluted cities are in India: Report

22 of world's 30 most polluted cities are in India: Report

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

The report, however, shows that Delhi's air quality improved by approximately 15 per cent from 2019 to 2020.

L&T bags over Rs 7,000-cr order for bullet train

L&T bags over Rs 7,000-cr order for bullet train

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

The transportation infrastructure business of L&T Construction has secured mega contract from the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Ltd (NHSRCL) to construct 87.569 km of the bullet train project.

Droupadi Murmu to take oath as India's 15th President today

Droupadi Murmu to take oath as India's 15th President today

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

On July 21, the former Jharkhand governor Murmu registered a historic win over her rival Yashwant Sinha in the Presidential election, becoming the first woman tribal candidate and the second woman in the country to occupy the highest office in the country.

Overnight spell of rain brings Bengaluru to its knees

Overnight spell of rain brings Bengaluru to its knees

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

This is the second time in a week that the Karnataka state capital is witnessing such severe waterlogging.

Lockdown extended in Chennai, Madurai till July 5

Lockdown extended in Chennai, Madurai till July 5

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Government and private bus transport services, now allowed within districts barring Chennai, its nearby areas and Madurai would cease to be operational from July 1 to 15, the government said.

Woman cop in Maharashtra cremates unclaimed bodies amid lockdown

Woman cop in Maharashtra cremates unclaimed bodies amid lockdown

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Police naik Sandhya Sheelvant, attached to the Shahu Nagar police station in central Mumbai, has been performing the last rites -- four in one day and and her dedication to her duty was admirable.

1 BJP MLA suspended, 2 marshalled out from Delhi assembly

1 BJP MLA suspended, 2 marshalled out from Delhi assembly

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

The Delhi Assembly on Friday suspended Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Jitender Mahajan from its one-day special session and also marshalled out BJP legislators Anil Bajpai and Mohan Singh Bisht for allegedly disrupting the proceedings of the House.

UP, Uttarakhand settle assets, liabilities 21 years after division

UP, Uttarakhand settle assets, liabilities 21 years after division

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

With the Bharatiya Janata Party governments in both states, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh on Thursday reached an agreement on the division of their assets and liabilities, pending since their partition 21 years ago.

After massive protests and rail blockades, Maharashtra bandh called off

After massive protests and rail blockades, Maharashtra bandh called off

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

The shutdown generated tension in Mumbai and a number of towns and cities across Maharashtra.

Chinese firm gets contract for Delhi-Meerut RRTS project

Chinese firm gets contract for Delhi-Meerut RRTS project

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

The NCRTC, which is executing the country's first RRTS, said the contract was awarded following the set procedure and guidelines.

Noida admin mandates no rent from migrants for a month

Noida admin mandates no rent from migrants for a month

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

In his order, the DM said it had come to light that in the present situation of a complete lockdown, several landlords were forcing migrant workers to pay the house rent, leaving them with no other choice but to vacate the place.

Delhi: 7-yr-old killed, 17 kids injured as tanker hits school van

Delhi: 7-yr-old killed, 17 kids injured as tanker hits school van

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

The driver of the private school van had his earphones on and was driving on the wrong side of the road. The milk tanker driver was allegedly under the influence of alcohol, police said.

'Marathi manoos will show you what you are'

'Marathi manoos will show you what you are'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Prasanna D Zore/Rediff.com reports from Shivaji Park and the MMRDA ground to sense the mood of Shiv Sena workers -- from the Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde camps.

Droupadi Murmu: In Modi's Own Image

Droupadi Murmu: In Modi's Own Image

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Prime Minister Modi saw a reflection of himself -- she does not come from a political background, has no lineage, and had a lifetime of personal struggle and sacrifice.

Schedule, key details of trains that will run from Tuesday

Schedule, key details of trains that will run from Tuesday

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Only asymptomatic passengers with confirmed e-tickets will be allowed in these trains and they will have to report at the station at least 90 minutes ahead of the scheduled departure.

Restrictions lifted from most parts of Kashmir

Restrictions lifted from most parts of Kashmir

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

The officials said restrictions have been lifted from most areas of the valley, but security forces continued to be deployed to maintain law and order.

Sonu Sood stopped from meeting migrants at Bandra Terminus

Sonu Sood stopped from meeting migrants at Bandra Terminus

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

A Mumbai Police official said the actor was stopped by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) when he reached the station on Monday night to meet some labourers, and added that they have not received any complaint so far in this connection. The migrant labourers were supposed to take the Shramik Special train from Bandra Terminus to Uttar Pradesh.

Several new faces to be part of second Yogi cabinet, may retain dy CM post

Several new faces to be part of second Yogi cabinet, may retain dy CM post

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

For the post of deputy chief minister, the names of Swatantra Dev Singh, Baby Rani Maurya, Brijesh Pathak and Keshav Prasad Maurya are in talks.

What you will see at the Republic Day 2023 parade

What you will see at the Republic Day 2023 parade

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The Republic Day parade, which will begin at around 1030 am, will be a unique mix of the country's military prowess and cultural diversity, depicting the country's growing indigenous capabilities, Nari Shakti and emergence of a 'New India'.

President Pranab's daughter to make election debut on Cong ticket

President Pranab's daughter to make election debut on Cong ticket

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

She will contest from the prestigious Greater Kailash constituency in South Delhi where Congress was defeated by AAP's Sourav Bhardwaj in the assembly polls in 2013.

Aspirants involved in vandalism while protesting won't be recruited: Railways

Aspirants involved in vandalism while protesting won't be recruited: Railways

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

In a general notice, the railways said, 'Such misguided activities are the highest level of indiscipline rendering such aspirants unsuitable for railway/government job. Videos of such activities will be examined...and candidates/aspirants found indulged in unlawful activities will be liable for police action as well as lifetime debarment from obtaining railway job.'

'You don't know who is carrying a gun'

'You don't know who is carrying a gun'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

'The larger narrative doing the rounds was anti-Hindu, anti-India.' 'Despite the affinity, one could feel the lurking hostility.'

Traffic chaos in Delhi as protesting cabbies block major roads

Traffic chaos in Delhi as protesting cabbies block major roads

Rediff.com2 May 2016

The cab owners began their protest a day after the Supreme Court ban on diesel taxis in New Delhi came into effect. The cab drivers blocked traffic on NH-8 at the Rajokri border between Delhi and Gurgaon.