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Are Modi's labour reforms strong enough to uplift the poor?

Are Modi's labour reforms strong enough to uplift the poor?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

The Vasundhara Raje government's initiatives mark a critical step forward in labour law reforms.

Public conduct lessons for BJP chief ministers

Public conduct lessons for BJP chief ministers

Rediff.com8 Apr 2005

The meeting is being held purportedly to discuss ways and means of raising the issues of Hinduism and the Ram Temple at Ayodhya in the coming weeks.

Under fire, Raje govt sends controversial bill to House panel

Under fire, Raje govt sends controversial bill to House panel

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

The Criminal Laws (Rajasthan Amendment) Bill was tabled in the assembly on Monday.

BJP has opened 'Lalit Kala Academy' to defend Lalit Modi: Cong

BJP has opened 'Lalit Kala Academy' to defend Lalit Modi: Cong

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

"It seems the BJP has opened a Lalit Kala Academy to train its spokespersons in how to defend Lalit Modi," party spokesman Tom Vadakkan told media persons.

Court issues non-bailable warrant against IAS officer Mohanty

Court issues non-bailable warrant against IAS officer Mohanty

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

A local court has issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against absconding Indian Administrative Service officer B B Mohanty, accused of raping a 23-year-old woman, the police said on Friday.

Gujjars already enjoy OBC benefits: Meena leader

Gujjars already enjoy OBC benefits: Meena leader

Rediff.com7 Jun 2007

Speaking exclusively to rediff.com he said that the Gujjars did not fulfill any of the conditions that are necessary to get ST status.

Rajasthan: CM-Gujjar talks inconclusive

Rajasthan: CM-Gujjar talks inconclusive

Rediff.com2 Jun 2007

Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje is participating in the negotiations for the first time.

Raje follows in Rahul's footsteps, travels in general compartment

Raje follows in Rahul's footsteps, travels in general compartment

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

It seems that to shed her Royal background tag, Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje is going the 'commoner' way, just like Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi. Shahnawaz Akhtar reports

India has 50 new cases of coronavirus, total now 223

India has 50 new cases of coronavirus, total now 223

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Authorities faced double-barrel challenge -- strengthening its check and prevention mechanism, and addressing public panic, leading to hoarding of essential items.

When Modi, Rahul shook hands!

When Modi, Rahul shook hands!

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Setting aside their bitterness, both within and outside Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi shook hands at a function to felicitate NCP supremo Sharad Pawar, who turned 75 on Thursday.

Ideology vs governance: How BJP plans to win Bengal

Ideology vs governance: How BJP plans to win Bengal

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

'The Shaheen Bagh model of bullets and biryani won't work. The RSS looked at a template that would play to Bengali pride and harp on the state's development. Mamata's slogan to defeat the Left Front was 'Bengal awake and arise'. She promised to check the flight of capital from Bengal to far-flung states and usher in a renaissance. The RSS wants the BJP to pitch this line because it feels Mamata hasn't delivered on her promises.'

Modi cabinet minister served notice over rape charges

Modi cabinet minister served notice over rape charges

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

The only minister in Narendra Modi government from Rajasthan, Nihalchand Meghwal has been issued notice by a court in Jaipur in connection with a four-year-old rape case.

How HPCL's dream of a refinery in Rajasthan turned sour

How HPCL's dream of a refinery in Rajasthan turned sour

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

HPCL is now ready to increase the stake of the state government up to 49 per cent.

A R Rahman to judge music show

A R Rahman to judge music show

Rediff.com3 May 2007

The winning band will then cut an album at Rahman's recording studio.

Sports Shorts: India assured four medals at boxing WC

Sports Shorts: India assured four medals at boxing WC

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Sports Ministry formally recognises yogasana as competitive sport.

The lesser Modi speaks, the better it is for me: Rahul

The lesser Modi speaks, the better it is for me: Rahul

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Hitting out at the government for its adamant stand on refusing to let its "tainted" ministers resign, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said it is high time Prime Minister Narendra Modi understands that he does not represent the Bharatiya Janata Party, but the nation.

BJP, Congress trade charges over lawyers representing Michel

BJP, Congress trade charges over lawyers representing Michel

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

Besides Joseph, one of the lawyers defending Michel is a member of the Congress' youth wing while the father of another is a party member, Patra claimed at a press conference.

Anti-conversion Bill: Christians see trouble

Anti-conversion Bill: Christians see trouble

Rediff.com11 Mar 2005

The Rajasthan government recently made recitation of bhojan mantra in hostels compulsory.

Rajasthan wants good deal from ONGC

Rajasthan wants good deal from ONGC

Rediff.com6 Feb 2007

The chief minister of Rajasthan, Vasundhara Raje has asked the ONGC chairman to hold talks with the state government over the oil refinery to be set up in Barmer in Rajasthan.

'Modigate' row deepens, Congress guns for Raje and Swaraj's sacking

'Modigate' row deepens, Congress guns for Raje and Swaraj's sacking

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Tuesday said letters written to British authorities on Lalit Modi case during UPA rule should be released as they will answer the former IPL Commissioner's accusations against him and Congress.

Raje is 'Jhansi ki Rani', will sail through Modigate, says Swamy

Raje is 'Jhansi ki Rani', will sail through Modigate, says Swamy

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

BJP Subramanian Swamy on Friday extended his support to Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje over Modigate controversy.

CM Raje cancels Punjab visit citing backache, avoids meeting Amit Shah

CM Raje cancels Punjab visit citing backache, avoids meeting Amit Shah

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Amid raging Lalitgate row, Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje on Friday cancelled her visit to Punjab where she would have come face-to-face with Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah for the first time since the damaging revelations.

'There is a thrill in being called a star'

'There is a thrill in being called a star'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

'If you step out and take a walk on the streets, you will see hundreds of people like me.' 'They relate to me. I am their representative.'

Coronavirus cases up to 283; restrictions imposed in many states

Coronavirus cases up to 283; restrictions imposed in many states

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

Four people have died including one each in Delhi, Karnataka, Punjab and Maharashtra.

When Kajol had butterflies in her stomach!

When Kajol had butterflies in her stomach!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

'I couldn't sleep for a couple of nights due to stress, wondering if I could do the role...' 'I am still enjoying my work and that is a huge pat on my back.' 'But I haven't done much work because I am lazy and choosy.'

Poll diary: Time to appease the Gods

Poll diary: Time to appease the Gods

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Election time forces candidates, friends and family to seek divine intervention.

All 6 accused in Pehlu Khan lynching case acquitted

All 6 accused in Pehlu Khan lynching case acquitted

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The Additional Judicial Magistrate acquitted the six men, giving them benefit of the doubt, according to a lawyer.

Rajasthan expressway: Who gets the credit?

Rajasthan expressway: Who gets the credit?

Rediff.com23 May 2005

Rajasthan's BJP Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje and Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia on Monday differed on which Union government was behind the expressway project in the state.

'They want to throw Pilot out of the Congress'

'They want to throw Pilot out of the Congress'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

'Nobody understands Gehlot's politics.' 'The Congress high command should wake up.'

Rape victim demands CBI probe against IAS officer

Rape victim demands CBI probe against IAS officer

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

The 23-year-old woman who was allegedly raped by IAS officer B B Mohanty on Sunday demanded a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the case.

Birthday concert for Lata!

Birthday concert for Lata!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2003

Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani will felicitate Lata Mangeshkar on her 75th birthday.

No question of Nihalchand's resignation: Rajasthan BJP

No question of Nihalchand's resignation: Rajasthan BJP

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Defending Union minister Nihalchand Meghwal who has been issued a notice by a Jaipur court in a sexual assault case, Bharatiya Janata Party's Rajasthan unit on Thursday said there was no question of his resignation as it was a conspiracy by Congress leaders.

CBI director removed because agency questioned Rafale deal: Rahul Gandhi

CBI director removed because agency questioned Rafale deal: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The Congress president alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party deceived people and siphoned off hard-earned money of farmers, poor, small businessmen to fill the pockets of the country's 15-20 big industrialists.

The MTV style awards!

The MTV style awards!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2004

Stars come down with style at the MTV awards!

Cong writes to Rajasthan governor asking him to sack Raje

Cong writes to Rajasthan governor asking him to sack Raje

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Sticking to the demand for the sacking of Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje over 'Lalitgate', Rajasthan Congress on Friday submitted a memorandum to Governor Kalyan Singh charging that her position has become "untenable" in view of the controversy.

Rahul 'out of touch' with ground reality, says Congress leader

Rahul 'out of touch' with ground reality, says Congress leader

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Hans Raj Bhardwaj has slammed his own party, calling it too weak to fight the Bharatiya Janata Party.

PHOTOS: Inside the stunning, yet controversial Dholpur Palace

PHOTOS: Inside the stunning, yet controversial Dholpur Palace

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Here's a sneak peek into the grand Dholpur palace.

PM following 'Raje dharma, not rajya dharma': Congress

PM following 'Raje dharma, not rajya dharma': Congress

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Congress said that PM's response on the issues of corruption and black money was "very disappointing" after his "tall promises" made during the Lok Sabha polls.

BJP decides to take the bull by the horns in Parliament

BJP decides to take the bull by the horns in Parliament

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

Bracing for the opposition onslaught in Parliament, government and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday decided to aggressively counter the attack on its leaders like Sushma Swaraj, Vasundhara Raje and Shivraj Singh Chouhan and rake up controversies related to Congress leaders.

Gehlot, Raje, Chandrabhan file nominations for Raj polls

Gehlot, Raje, Chandrabhan file nominations for Raj polls

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, state Bharatiya Janata Party chief Vasundhara Raje and Pradesh Congress Committee president Chandrabhan were among 861 candidates who filed their nomination papers for the Assembly elections on Monday.