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Delhi LG raps Kejriwal for skipping Gandhi, Shastri birth anniversaries

Delhi LG raps Kejriwal for skipping Gandhi, Shastri birth anniversaries

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has accused Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his ministers of showing "utter disregard" towards the commemoration of birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and former prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri.

Mulayam, Ustad Zakir Hussain, SM Krishna get Padma Vibhushan

Mulayam, Ustad Zakir Hussain, SM Krishna get Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav is among six personalities chosen for this year's Padma Vibhushan.

I understand Hindu religion better than BJP: Rahul

I understand Hindu religion better than BJP: Rahul

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

'I am not a Hinduwadi leader, but a nationalist leader. I am a leader of every religion, every caste, every language and every class'

Maha govt to review bullet train project: Thackeray

Maha govt to review bullet train project: Thackeray

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

The bullet train project has faced stiff opposition from farmers and tribals whose lands are to be acquired.

Mahabharat will be fought over land act amendments: Jairam Ramesh

Mahabharat will be fought over land act amendments: Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Congress said another Mahabharat would be fought over proposed amendments in the land acquisition act.

Parliament faces repeated adjournments over Pegasus

Parliament faces repeated adjournments over Pegasus

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Both Houses of Parliament witnessed multiple adjournments on Monday as opposition MPs continued their protest over the Pegasus snooping row and other matters. Amid ruckus by the Opposition, the Rajya Sabha passed the Inland Vessels Bill-2021 while the Lok Sabha passed the General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Amendment Bill with voice-vote.

Will Gujarat Be A Cake Walk For BJP?

Will Gujarat Be A Cake Walk For BJP?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

The BJP is not taking the AAP challenge lightly. Amit Shah has cautioned party insiders to ensure that AAP does not cross a vote share of 24%. He has always seen AAP as a much more significant challenge than the Congress, observes Ramesh Menon, author, Modi Demystified: The Making Of A Prime Minister.

Covid, economy figure in President Murmu's maiden address to nation

Covid, economy figure in President Murmu's maiden address to nation

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

India has helped the world discover the true potential of democracy and the keyword for the country today is compassion for the downtrodden, needy and those on the margins, President Droupadi Murmu said on Sunday.

Govt gets 5.59 lakh public grievances so far this yr

Govt gets 5.59 lakh public grievances so far this yr

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The Centre received 5.59 lakh public grievances against various government departments in the first half of this year, with the Department of Financial Services (DFS) getting most of such complaints, according to an official report.

Govt manufactured majority in Parliament by suspending Oppn MPs: Cong

Govt manufactured majority in Parliament by suspending Oppn MPs: Cong

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Addressing a press conference, Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, leader of the Congress in the Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and the party's chief whip in the Upper House Jairam Ramesh alleged that the government is throttling the voice of the Opposition leaders to prevent them from raising issues of public importance.

Budget: Govt hikes farm credit target to Rs 15 lakh cr

Budget: Govt hikes farm credit target to Rs 15 lakh cr

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

The government also proposed promoting 'one product one district' for better marketing and export of horticulture crops. It also called on states for early implementation of three key central model laws on land leasing, agriculture produce and livestock marketing and contract farming.

Don't make irresponsible statements: Modi to BJP's leaders

Don't make irresponsible statements: Modi to BJP's leaders

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

The PM also told his party's leaders that their responsibility has risen as public support has increased for the BJP.

10 things you need to know about Mahashweta Devi

10 things you need to know about Mahashweta Devi

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Here are 10 things you need to know about veteran writer and activist Mahashweta Devi.

100 more airports to be developed by 2025: Sitharaman

100 more airports to be developed by 2025: Sitharaman

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Presenting the Budget for 2020-21, Sitharaman said Rs 1.7 lakh crore has been provided for transport infrastructure in 2020-21.

Make a non-Gandhi Cong prez, dares Modi; Rahul targets govt on note-ban, Rafale

Make a non-Gandhi Cong prez, dares Modi; Rahul targets govt on note-ban, Rafale

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Gandhi said the BJP, in power in Madhya Pradesh since 2003, is only working for a few rich people.

Full text: President's address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day 2023

Full text: President's address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day 2023

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Here's the full text of address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of the Republic Day 2023.

Across Nongriat's double decker root-bridge

Across Nongriat's double decker root-bridge

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

UNESCO is looking at adding another Indian locale to its prestigious index of World Heritage Sites -- Meghalaya's Living Root-Bridges.

I-Day speech: Modi unveils roadmap for assertive India

I-Day speech: Modi unveils roadmap for assertive India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

"India has given a stern signal to its enemies by conducting surgical and air strikes. This tells us that India is changing and can take the most difficult decisions and isn't reluctant to implement them," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday in his Independence Day address to the nation.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

Modi attacks KCR with 'Parivaarvadi' jibe; TRS chief slams 'bhaashanbazi'

Modi attacks KCR with 'Parivaarvadi' jibe; TRS chief slams 'bhaashanbazi'

Rediff.com27 May 2022

KCR said despite 'bhaashanbaazi', industries are closing down, the nation's GDP is crashing and the rupee is falling drastically compared to the US dollar.

'IAF defends the country, but Modi stole its money to give to Anil Ambani'

'IAF defends the country, but Modi stole its money to give to Anil Ambani'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

The Congress chief reiterated that Rs 30,000 crore was "wrongfully" given to Anil Ambani in the purchase of Rafale fighter planes.

Over fish-curry rice and selfies, Rahul slams Modi over fishermen's woes

Over fish-curry rice and selfies, Rahul slams Modi over fishermen's woes

Rediff.com27 May 2015

After his aggressive pitch against the land bill, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday reached out to the fishing community by attacking the Modi government's decision to extend the ban on trawling, declaring "mother sea" cannot be taken away from them.

Rahul now targets Modi's real estate Bill, calls it pro-builders

Rahul now targets Modi's real estate Bill, calls it pro-builders

Rediff.com2 May 2015

Firing yet another salvo at Narendra Modi government, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday claimed it had diluted provisions of Real Estate Regulatory Authority Bill making the legislation pro-builders from being pro-buyers.

'Jogi's death is an irreparable loss to the state'

'Jogi's death is an irreparable loss to the state'

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Leaders across the political spectrum on Friday condoled the demise of Chhattisgarh's first chief minister Ajit Jogi, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailing the IAS officer-turned-politician for striving to bring a positive change in the lives of the poor.

300 'smart' villages to be developed in Gujarat

300 'smart' villages to be developed in Gujarat

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Gujarat govt will set up a Tribal university in the Narmada district, over 100 smart Ashram shalas, 10 new hostels for tribal girl students

'Cong has capacity to fight UP polls without SP or BSP'

'Cong has capacity to fight UP polls without SP or BSP'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

Ajay Kumar Lallu said the party has emerged as the main challenger to the "oppressive" UP government and the 'winds of change' were blowing in the state.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

Rahul slams Modi, Kejriwal for making hollow promises

Rahul slams Modi, Kejriwal for making hollow promises

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, saying change cannot be brought by merely making promises and alleged that poor were being deprived of their rights in the name of development.

Like pickpocket, PM diverts attention: Rahul

Like pickpocket, PM diverts attention: Rahul

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Maharashtra has the opportunity to solve all these problems by voting for the Congress and NCP, he said.

'BJP's downfall has come now'

'BJP's downfall has come now'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

'The people of Jharkhand know that Modi is not going to become chief minister, so why should they vote for the BJP?'

IAF could save 100 million litres of fuel annually

IAF could save 100 million litres of fuel annually

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

'This is a huge step in promoting the 'Make in India' mission as this bio-fuel would be produced from Tree Borne Oils sourced from tribal areas and farmers.'

A warning for BJP from Himachal Pradesh

A warning for BJP from Himachal Pradesh

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

If the BJP doesn't do something quickly, Anurag Thakur and P K Dhumal will be the ones having a quiet last laugh.

Pak synonym for terrorism; sacrifice of CRPF jawans won't go in vain: PM

Pak synonym for terrorism; sacrifice of CRPF jawans won't go in vain: PM

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

"All of us can feel the pain of families of the Pulwama martyrs. We understand your anger," Modi said.

Puri film toh abhi baaki hai: PM on his govt's 100 days

Puri film toh abhi baaki hai: PM on his govt's 100 days

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

'Those who thought they are above law and above courts of the country are now approaching courts praying bail; some people have already gone inside (jail) which is their rightful place.'

8 million trees are cut per year to make pencils! They can change that

8 million trees are cut per year to make pencils! They can change that

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Two young entrepreneurs from Tamil Nadu are making pencils eco-friendly.

Hema Malini's Stunning Dance Performance

Hema Malini's Stunning Dance Performance

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

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Rahul's jibe at Modi: Maharashtra much ahead of Gujarat

Rahul's jibe at Modi: Maharashtra much ahead of Gujarat

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

Launching a blistering attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party over the "India Shining" campaign, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Friday said the balloon of Gujarat's development model will burst.

5-state polls will be a reality check for parties ahead of 2019

5-state polls will be a reality check for parties ahead of 2019

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Labelled as the semi-final before the big Lok Sabha poll, assembly elections in five states will set the tone for summer of 2019.

For Stan Swamy, life after death can be deemed rewarding

For Stan Swamy, life after death can be deemed rewarding

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

One unwanted fallout of Stan Swamy's death from the government's point of view will be the increased attention on those senior citizens who are still in jail on charges which are taking a long time to prove, believes Amulya Ganguli.

Make your sons more responsible: PM on incidents of rape

Make your sons more responsible: PM on incidents of rape

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Modi also pitched for a social movement to ensure the safety of women and girls.