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India fighting new Covid wave with 'great success': PM in Mann ki Baat

India fighting new Covid wave with 'great success': PM in Mann ki Baat

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

He said more than one crore children have sent him 'their Mann Ki Baat' via postcards which have come from many parts of the country and even from abroad.

'Yogi wanted to make some noise'

'Yogi wanted to make some noise'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

'...to come back to power because it was not doing well.'

UP portfolios announced; Adityanath retains home

UP portfolios announced; Adityanath retains home

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

The list has been sent to Governor Ram Naik for approval.

Ex-Delhi law minister Tomar moves court against his arrest

Ex-Delhi law minister Tomar moves court against his arrest

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Former Delhi law minister Jitender Singh Tomar on Wednesday approached a sessions court in New Delhi challenging his arrest in the alleged fake degree case.

Newly sworn-in Punjab CM Channi calls for repeal of farm laws

Newly sworn-in Punjab CM Channi calls for repeal of farm laws

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi was on Monday sworn in as the chief minister of Punjab, making him the first Dalit to hold the top post in the state.

Akhilesh Yadav lays out his 'development agenda'

Akhilesh Yadav lays out his 'development agenda'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Addressing a press conference in Lucknow on Monday, he sought to emphasise that he had charted out a comprehensive development plan for the state.

Retirement age of government docs to be raised to 65

Retirement age of government docs to be raised to 65

Rediff.com26 May 2016

The decision will cover all government doctors whether serving under states or the central dispensation, the PM said.

No leader has as many jokes on him as Rahul: PM

No leader has as many jokes on him as Rahul: PM

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

He said it's an alliance between two families, one of which 'looted' the country and the other UP.

BSP or SP: Who will UP's Muslims vote for?

BSP or SP: Who will UP's Muslims vote for?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Muslims constitute 20% of UP's electorate. Currently, Muslim voters are divided between Akhilesh's SP and Mayawati's BSP. What will tilt the balance? Can Muslims back the winning party? Mohammad Sajjad explains the mysteries of UP's Muslim politics.

WhatApp groups: Ignore Covid Crisis. Spread Hate

WhatApp groups: Ignore Covid Crisis. Spread Hate

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The manner in which a large proportion of common people have mortgaged their rationality and questioning spirit to let hatred, prejudice, and bigotry take over their minds is a cause of worry, observes Mohammad Sajjad.

Indian-American Renu Khator to lead Dallas Fed board

Indian-American Renu Khator to lead Dallas Fed board

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

She was born in Farrukhabad and went to the US to pursue her master's degree and a Ph.D.

Modi shaping surgical strike into 'political asset': Rahul Gandhi

Modi shaping surgical strike into 'political asset': Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

The Congress president alleged that the surgical strike was made public as the BJP was fighting elections in Uttar Pradesh.

Gurgaon is 'Gurugram' now

Gurgaon is 'Gurugram' now

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Gurgaon, the corporate hub of Haryana on the outskirts of Delhi, will now be known as 'Gurugram'.

Vyapam scam: CBI begins probing mysterious death of MP Guv's son

Vyapam scam: CBI begins probing mysterious death of MP Guv's son

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

CBI on Monday started a preliminary enquiry to probe the mysterious death of Madhya Pradesh Governor Ram Naresh Yadav's son Shailesh whose name had figured in the multi-crore rupee MPPEB scam, also known as Vyapam.

6 states move SC seeking review of order on NEET, JEE

6 states move SC seeking review of order on NEET, JEE

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

The review plea has been filed by ministers from West Bengal (Moloy Ghatak), Jharkhand (Rameshwar Oraon), Rajasthan (Raghu Sharma), Chhattisgarh (Amarjeet Bhagat), Punjab (B S Sidhu) and Maharashtra (Uday Ravindra Sawant).

UP polls: Allies, mother-son fighting each other in Allahabad

UP polls: Allies, mother-son fighting each other in Allahabad

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

In Soraon, despite the tie-ups, Congress, SP, BJP and Apna Dal candidates are contesting against their allies.

On Women's Day, Rahul promises passage of women's quota bill

On Women's Day, Rahul promises passage of women's quota bill

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

He also asked men to work towards securing for women their due place in society.

The Big UP Reshuffle: Mulayam boosts son's profile

The Big UP Reshuffle: Mulayam boosts son's profile

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Even though Mulayam Singh decided which ministers to drop and which ministers to lose their portfolios, the reshuffle is being projected as a reflection of Akhilesh Yadav's assertive self.

From Boston to UP's badlands: She came back to change India

From Boston to UP's badlands: She came back to change India

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Nandita Shetty left an exclusive job in Boston behind and moved back to India to participate in the growth story of this country.

In Bengal's Joynagar Modi taunts TMC over 'aversion to chotiwalas'

In Bengal's Joynagar Modi taunts TMC over 'aversion to chotiwalas'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Making a strong Hindutva pitch at the hustings in West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attacked Trinamool Congress leaders for calling those wearing saffron, sporting tilak and choti as "rakshas", and declared that he does not believe in "seasonal faith".

What Googly Will Modi Bowl in 2024?

What Googly Will Modi Bowl in 2024?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

It is not unlikely that ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the BJP government comes up with more imaginative schemes aimed at constituency-building. The party under Modi's leadership has a more modern thinking in such matters unlike its rivals, which are still steeped only in ideology, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Good news for devotees of Lord Ram soon: Yogi

Good news for devotees of Lord Ram soon: Yogi

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

He also appealed to everyone to light a lamp this Diwali in the name of Lord Ram.

'One nation one tax' is finally a reality

'One nation one tax' is finally a reality

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

The one national GST unifies the country's $2 trillion economy and 1.3 billion people into a common market, an exercise that took 17 tumultuous years.

Why Cheat India Review: Emraan turns Robin Hood

Why Cheat India Review: Emraan turns Robin Hood

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

'A jumbo mess of warped notions and random ambition, Why Cheat India trivialises education and shows sympathy for deceit,' says Sukanya Verma.

Rahul turns Gujarat fight into Pandava-Kaurava tussle, says truth is on our side

Rahul turns Gujarat fight into Pandava-Kaurava tussle, says truth is on our side

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Gandhi said that while the prime minster was armed with his "government, police, army, governments in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh", he had truth on his side "and we need nothing other than truth".

Don't spilt secular votes: Sonia Gandhi tells Muslim leaders

Don't spilt secular votes: Sonia Gandhi tells Muslim leaders

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

A delegation of Muslim leaders led by Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid Syed Ahmed Bukhari met Congress President Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi during which she asked them to ensure that secular votes did not split in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

How a song taught kids to wash their hands!

How a song taught kids to wash their hands!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

'With running water our two hands play, In and out the colourful soap dances away! It bubbles and froths between our fingers Under our nails it cleans and lingers Then all the soap we wash away!'

New faces from UP to help BJP dent Mayawati's votebank

New faces from UP to help BJP dent Mayawati's votebank

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

UP now has 16 ministers, the maximum from any state, in an apparent bid to keep the Dalit and other backward class votebank content.

What India is doing to contain coronavirus outbreak

What India is doing to contain coronavirus outbreak

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

As the Indian Army reported its first case of the infection with a 34-year-old soldier testing positive in Leh, the Army said it has taken a series of precautionary measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus among the forces such as checking flu symptoms among soldiers on their return from leave and cancelling non-essential travel, conferences and recruitment drives.

Adityanath is painting the town saffron!

Adityanath is painting the town saffron!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

The Lal Bahadur Shastri Bhawan, known as the secretariat annexe building which houses the chief minister's office as well as those of senior officials, is being painted saffron replacing the traditional white and blue.

I am Shalini Chauhan, a warrior!

I am Shalini Chauhan, a warrior!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

In a patriarchal Uttar Pradesh village, a young girl is making a difference.

Send your kids to school or end up behind bars: UP minister

Send your kids to school or end up behind bars: UP minister

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Om Prakash Rajbhar said the parents will be forced to sit in police stations for five days and will neither be given food nor water if they don't send their children to school.

UP govt claims fewer kids died in Gorakhpur this year

UP govt claims fewer kids died in Gorakhpur this year

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

UP government data claims 6.5 deaths a day till August against 16 in 2014, 19 in 2015 and 17 in 2016.

Who Stoked Migrant Labour 'Exodus' From Tamil Nadu?

Who Stoked Migrant Labour 'Exodus' From Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Unless controlled and contained, given the untested belief that the north Indian labour support and follow the Hindutva kind of political ideology, there is a potential in terms of ideological clashes with their Dravidian brethren in the local neighbourhoods, and it all escalating into violence, especially during election time, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Bharat Bandh: Rail services disrupted, roads blocked across country

Bharat Bandh: Rail services disrupted, roads blocked across country

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

As fuel prices continue its northward march with petrol and diesel being sold at Rs 80.73 and Rs 72.83 per litre in the national capital, at least 21 opposition parties, led by the Congress have staged a Bharat Bandh protesting the rise in fuel prices and depreciation of the rupee.

Ms Sitharaman, You FAILED Us On The Budget

Ms Sitharaman, You FAILED Us On The Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

This was the one Budget that required radical departures on all these fronts, when it had none, asserts, Shreekant Sambrani.

Poonam Sinha is the richest candidate in Phase 5

Poonam Sinha is the richest candidate in Phase 5

Rediff.com5 May 2019

51 constituencies across 7 states go to the polls in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha election.

'Young Cabinet ministers are the ones to look out for'

'Young Cabinet ministers are the ones to look out for'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

'It indicates the grooming of the party's new leadership.' 'It is also a signal to the states that these ministers represent.'

Bharat Bandh on Sep 27: Sanyukt Kisan Morcha appeals for peace

Bharat Bandh on Sep 27: Sanyukt Kisan Morcha appeals for peace

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

Many non-NDA parties have extended support to the nationwide 10-hour strike on Monday called by farmers protesting against the three agri laws under the aegis of Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM).

'The idea of Hinduism is at stake'

'The idea of Hinduism is at stake'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

'While the ordinary Muslim must speak up against Islamic fundamentalism, ordinary Hindus too have to speak up against the excesses and fundamentalism that exists in their religion.'