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In UP, Modi sounds 'red alert' against 'red caps'

In UP, Modi sounds 'red alert' against 'red caps'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

SP leader Akhilesh Yadav reacted quickly to the allegation, tweeting that the red caps are a 'red alert' for the Bharatiya Janata Party itself as they will oust that party from power.

PM security breach: Experts flay lack of coordination among agencies

PM security breach: Experts flay lack of coordination among agencies

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

"The entire edifice of security of the PM, in a federal structure like ours, stands on the strong bond of mutual trust and confidence between state police and the SPG. State police are fully responsible for ensuring a secure route for the PM's travel," former NSG Director General Sudeep Lakhtakia said.

Para-athletes denied entry at Pro Wrestling final

Para-athletes denied entry at Pro Wrestling final

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Two international para-athletes Pradeep Raj and Suvarna Raj were on Tuesday reportedly denied entry at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium to witness the final match of Pro Wrestling League.

'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.'

IAF incurred Rs 28.83 crore expense for VIP air travel

IAF incurred Rs 28.83 crore expense for VIP air travel

Rediff.com7 May 2012

Indian Air Force has incurred an expenditure of Rs 28.83 crore since 2009-12 in the form of air-travel of various dignitaries and an amount of Rs 11.80 crore remain outstanding, government told the Lok Sabha on Monday.

J&K govt's VIP security to Dutt sparks row

J&K govt's VIP security to Dutt sparks row

Rediff.com3 Sep 2007

The police security and government envoy provided to Dutt, who was convicted under the Arms Act by the TADA Court, has drawn sharp criticism.

No entry to Delhi's VIP zone as row over Ajit Singh's bungalow escalates

No entry to Delhi's VIP zone as row over Ajit Singh's bungalow escalates

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Police on Tuesday barricaded several roads in the Lutyens zone and shut down Race Course Road metro station to prevent protesters from reaching 12 Tughlaq Road bungalow for a planned meeting demanding its conversion into a memorial of former prime minister Charan Singh.

Enough is enough, can't keep suffering till eternity: PM on terror

Enough is enough, can't keep suffering till eternity: PM on terror

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

Modi said sometimes the government has to take certain decisions and hence it took some strong steps.

Taliban Govt: ISI Has The Last Laugh

Taliban Govt: ISI Has The Last Laugh

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

ISI chief Faiz Hameed coerced the Taliban to announce an interim government guaranteed to preserve Pakistan's control over the levers of power in Kabul, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

PIX: Motera pips MCG as world's biggest cricket stadium!

PIX: Motera pips MCG as world's biggest cricket stadium!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

The Sardar Patel Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad is spread over 63 acres, with a seating capacity of 1.10 lakh people. It overtakes Melbourne Cricket Ground, which can accommodate 90,000 people.

J R D Tata and the birth of Infosys

J R D Tata and the birth of Infosys

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Mr Tata said a letter had arrived in his office from a young woman who had applied for the graduate engineering programme of TELCO Pune and been turned down. 'I wouldn't interfere with your selection process, Maira,' he said. 'However, I am calling you because this lady says that her rejection letter says that though she is very well qualified for the programme, TELCO Pune cannot select her because she is a woman.' 'Why are you discriminating against women?' he asked. A must read excerpt from Arun Maira's The Learning Factory: How The Leaders Of Tata Became Nation Builders.

The sorry plight of Biharis

The sorry plight of Biharis

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Left behind after elections will be the Biharis with their stagnant conditions of poor education, poor health infrastructure, poverty, unemployment, division of society and the aftermath of coronavirus. What will remain is the Bihari tenacity, observes Asmita Bihari.

Govt is selling guns to MPs facing murder charges!

Govt is selling guns to MPs facing murder charges!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Between 1987 and 2012, 756 guns that have been given to MPs and VIPs across India. Vicky Nanjappa reports

No VIP treatment at AIIMS! Kalmadi admitted after 5-hour wait

No VIP treatment at AIIMS! Kalmadi admitted after 5-hour wait

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

The 67-year-old MP from Pune, who arrived at around 10 am on Monday, was admitted to the cardio neuro-sciences department of the hospital in a private ward.

Ex-NSG chief who led 26/11 counter-terror op dies of Covid

Ex-NSG chief who led 26/11 counter-terror op dies of Covid

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Dutt, along with about 200 'black cats' commandos, had boarded an IL-76 aircraft of the Aviation Research Centre (ARC) to fly the first batch of the counter-terrorist strike force to Mumbai soon after the western metropolis reported multiple shootouts and public killings in the night of November 26, 2008.

'AAP ahead of Congress, Akali Dal'

'AAP ahead of Congress, Akali Dal'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

'The distrust of traditional political parties in Punjab is an advantage for AAP.'

PM to address the nation at 10 am today

PM to address the nation at 10 am today

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

His address comes a day after the cumulative COVID-19 vaccine doses crossed the landmark figure of 100 crore in India.

The Mallah Factor in Bihar

The Mallah Factor in Bihar

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

'The Mallahs may remain divided between the two competing coalitions in Bihar,' says Mohammad Sajjad.

What if India banned Chinese restaurants...

What if India banned Chinese restaurants...

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

China will flood direct flights to India with wholesale takeaways of the authentic stuff; Indian businessmen will fight for the commission and the consumers for the cuisine, predicts Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

SPOTTED: Rahul watching 'Article 15' in the theatre

SPOTTED: Rahul watching 'Article 15' in the theatre

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

In a video that has gone viral and was probably shot on July 3, Gandhi is seen munching on popcorn and interacting with a person seated next to him a movie theatre.

No beacon lights for PM, ministers from May 1

No beacon lights for PM, ministers from May 1

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

It has been decided to do away with beacons of all kinds on top of all categories of vehicles in the country.

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.'

52 men to guard Shinde and daughter!

52 men to guard Shinde and daughter!

Rediff.com12 May 2014

A combined total of 812 police officers and security personnel have been deployed for the security of 84 VIPs in Maharashtra, with 52 men accorded to guard only Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde and his MLA daughter, a RTI query revealed here.

Kajol starts shooting for her next film

Kajol starts shooting for her next film

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

We can't wait to see Kajol on the big screen again!

Chirag Paswan skips NDA meet as JD-U protests

Chirag Paswan skips NDA meet as JD-U protests

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

The invite to Paswan from the BJP assumes significance as this made it clear that the LJP remains a member of the NDA despite walking out of the alliance in Bihar during the state assembly polls.

When Smriti Irani took a holy dip in Ganga to mark Kumbh

When Smriti Irani took a holy dip in Ganga to mark Kumbh

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Smriti Irani also tweeted a picture of her holy dip, with the caption "Har Har Gange".

Had to convince Nitish to continue as CM: Sushil Modi

Had to convince Nitish to continue as CM: Sushil Modi

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'It is true that Nitish Kumar had shown reluctance to continue as chief minister after the assembly polls and said the BJP should stake claim for the top post'

Flight carrying Swaraj goes incommunicado for 14 minutes

Flight carrying Swaraj goes incommunicado for 14 minutes

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

Contact could not be established with the Indian Air Force flight IFC 31 after it left Male ATC for Mauritius airspace on Saturday, the Airports Authority of India said in a statement.

Want to eat this on your movie date? Click here!

Want to eat this on your movie date? Click here!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

Theatres are finding innovative new ways to increase footfalls, discovers Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Suspense on deputy CM, other ministers in Bihar

Suspense on deputy CM, other ministers in Bihar

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Names of eight-term MLA from Gaya town Prem Kumar and that of Kameshwar Choupal, a Dalit MLC who had laid the foundation stone for the temple at Ayodhya in the 1990s, are also doing the rounds for the post in the political circles.

Why Dhoni declined to inaugurate the 'Dhoni Pavilion'

Why Dhoni declined to inaugurate the 'Dhoni Pavilion'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is quintessentially a modest man and no wonder he has politely declined to inaugurate the pavilion named after him at the JSCA Stadium, ahead of India's third ODI against Australia.

London mansion fit for Indian prince goes on sale for 15.5 million

London mansion fit for Indian prince goes on sale for 15.5 million

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Prince Victor Albert Jay Duleep Singh's mansion is located in one of south-west Kensington's most sought after residential addresses.

The wonderfully, weird world we live in!

The wonderfully, weird world we live in!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Here are eight images that prove we live in a odd, odd world.

This red beacon is no status symbol: SC

This red beacon is no status symbol: SC

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

A bench headed by Justice G S Singhvi asked the Centre to issue a fresh list of people eligible for using red beacon on their vehicles and asked the Government to amend the rule within three months.

PIX: Shveta Salve poses with daughter Arya

PIX: Shveta Salve poses with daughter Arya

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

What are your favourite celebrities up to on social media? Check it out...

Like father, like son: Flying MiG-21 runs in the Varthaman family

Like father, like son: Flying MiG-21 runs in the Varthaman family

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Abhi comes from a family which has served the Indian Air Force since World War II when his grandfather Simhakutty was a member of the air force.

COVID-19: Fans can play, dine with Beckham for charity

COVID-19: Fans can play, dine with Beckham for charity

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

David and wife Victoria join 'All In Challenge' in which athletes and celebrities come up with special fan experiences to raise money for selected charities.

A peek into the stocks that Jhunjhunwala is invested in

A peek into the stocks that Jhunjhunwala is invested in

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Jhunjhunwala increases stake in DHFL, luggage maker VIP Industries and pharma major Lupin but is cautious on auto holding. At the end of the March quarter, Jhunjhunwala held positions in 29 firms.

Why Switzerland is as desperate as Adityanath for Noida airport to take off

Why Switzerland is as desperate as Adityanath for Noida airport to take off

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

There is little that Andreas Schmid, the Swiss-born chairman of Flughafen Zurich AG (Zurich Airport International AG), and Yogi Adityanath, chief minister of Uttar Pradesh (UP), could have in common. But Schmid, whose company is building the Noida airport in partnership with the UP government, finds himself on the same footing as the firebrand Hindutva leader who rules the state. Both hope the Rs 30,000-crore ($4 billion) project, hanging fire for 20 years, shows some progress when UP goes to the polls in 2022.

Meet Nitish's new team including his two deputies

Meet Nitish's new team including his two deputies

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

A 14-member council of ministers, headed by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, was on Monday sworn in by Governor Phagu Chauhan.