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Telangana polls: KCR's 2 seats among key constituencies to watch out for

Telangana polls: KCR's 2 seats among key constituencies to watch out for

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

BRS spokesperson Sravan Dasoju, speaking to PTI, expressed confidence KCR would win from both the constituencies with a thumping majority.

Strong Modi magic dashes Cong's revival hopes in Hindi heartland

Strong Modi magic dashes Cong's revival hopes in Hindi heartland

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

He held two massive roadshows in Rajasthan and one in Madhya Pradesh and his entries in many of rally venues were marked by a drive through cheering supporters.

All political parties are in favour of freebies: SC

All political parties are in favour of freebies: SC

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

The bench said it has to balance the equity and it was not against any policy of the government or the scheme.

BJP, Left silently forging Ram-Bam alliance in Bengal: Mamata

BJP, Left silently forging Ram-Bam alliance in Bengal: Mamata

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Banerjee, while addressing a convention of party workers and leaders, said her party's cadres have to reach out to the people to counter canards spread against the TMC by opposition parties.

Can BJP Wrest Mahakoshal From Congress?

Can BJP Wrest Mahakoshal From Congress?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Modi and Chouhan have visited Mahakoshal multiple times and reached out to tribals to shore up support for the BJP.

Jaitley's maiden Budget likely to focus on health care

Jaitley's maiden Budget likely to focus on health care

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Universal health scheme on the cards; Spend on the sector likely to be raised.

When Modi recalled his mother's struggles

When Modi recalled his mother's struggles

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

The prime minister recalled the innumerable every day adversities that his mother encountered and successfully overcame.

Nitish embarks on Seva Yatra in Bihar

Nitish embarks on Seva Yatra in Bihar

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday embarked on his 'Seva Yatra' to tour all districts of the state to review the implementation of development schemes and the Right to Service Act.

Where Does Superstar Vijay Go From Here?

Where Does Superstar Vijay Go From Here?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

A new entrant, whether a popular actor or not, has not been able to sweep the polls, as their fans had hoped for. Given a proven pattern, it should hold true for Vijay as well. Or, something drastically has to happen between now and 2026, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Brand Stalin' Shows Annamalai His Place

'Brand Stalin' Shows Annamalai His Place

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

If Tamil Nadu voters preferred the DMK combine, it owed to the Modi-Annamalai combo's ideological battle which often crossed the line of political decency and also challenged 'Tamil pride', argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

PM launches 'Amma' two-wheeler scheme, bats for women empowerment

PM launches 'Amma' two-wheeler scheme, bats for women empowerment

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

He also launched 70-lakh tree sapling planting drive to commemorate the 70th birth anniversary celebrations of late Jayalalithaa.

e-Shram may open door to govt benefits for workers

e-Shram may open door to govt benefits for workers

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led central government will use the unorganised workers database - e-Shram portal - to provide the benefits of various government programmes to the nearly 300 million workers over the next five years, if it is voted to power for the third consecutive term in the upcoming general elections. "We have registered unorganised workers on the e-Shram platform. "We will reach out to the e-Shram registered 'shramik bandhu' and help them avail the benefits of various government programmes that they are eligible for," the manifesto of the party read.

NRIs: Pop Nationalism To Identity Supremacy

NRIs: Pop Nationalism To Identity Supremacy

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Brand India's societal divisions and distortions have remained as much relevant in 'liberal' America and Europe as it still is in the structurally stratified Indian society of the 21st century, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Govt plans bill to link birth, death data with electoral rolls: Amit Shah

Govt plans bill to link birth, death data with electoral rolls: Amit Shah

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Inaugurating the 'Janganana Bhawan', the office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, Shah said census is a process that may form the basis of development agenda.

Food and fuel subsidies must be part of Aadhaar

Food and fuel subsidies must be part of Aadhaar

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

It will help to control the subsidy bill.

UP was run by gangsters before 2017: Modi

UP was run by gangsters before 2017: Modi

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

He also said that earlier roadblocks were created in the implementation of welfare schemes meant for the poor, but now there are no such hurdles and the benefits of these schemes are reaching the needy.

A Salute To An IAF Legend

A Salute To An IAF Legend

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'There cannot be anyone like Air Marshal Keelor -- he was so difficult to emulate.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes War Hero Air Marshal Denzil Keelor PVSM, KC, AVSM, VrC who passed into the ages last month.

'Politics Is Changing. It's Becoming Safer And Safer For Women'

'Politics Is Changing. It's Becoming Safer And Safer For Women'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

'People in politics have lost the value of being connected to their own people.' 'Now it's all about vote share, vote bank, how many parties can you break and make them join you.'

Mamata didn't allow farmers' scheme to 'satisfy ego': Nadda

Mamata didn't allow farmers' scheme to 'satisfy ego': Nadda

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

He also accused the TMC government of politicising the administration and criminalising the police.

Have more kids, Modi will build houses for them: Rajasthan minister

Have more kids, Modi will build houses for them: Rajasthan minister

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Kharadi has eight children -- four sons and as many daughters -- from two wives. The entire family lives in Neechla Thala village, about three kilometres from Kotda tehsil of Udaipur.

Travesties of the basic income scheme

Travesties of the basic income scheme

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

Alas, the 'basic income' schemes that have hit the headlines in the recent past are a far cry from the genuine article in terms of coverage and fiscal implications, says Vijay Joshi.

Budget 2022: Centre may not target sharp fiscal correction

Budget 2022: Centre may not target sharp fiscal correction

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

While presenting her 2021-22 Union Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had set a fiscal deficit target of 6.8 per cent of nominal gross domestic product (GDP) against the 2020-21 Revised Estimate of 9.5 per cent. The fiscal correction in the upcoming 2022-23 Union Budget is unlikely to be that steep. Even as discussions among top Budget-makers are ongoing, the fiscal deficit target for 2022-23 may likely be in the range of 6.5-6.8 per cent.

AyushMin gets rap for underuse of funds despite rising allocation

AyushMin gets rap for underuse of funds despite rising allocation

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Given the gap between budgetary allocation and use, a parliamentary standing committee has asked the Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy (Ayush) to take steps to prevent underutilisation of funds under the National Ayush Mission (NAM) scheme. According to the data, the ministry was allocated Rs 1,200 crore for the mission in the Budgetary Estimate (BE) for FY24. The Revised Estimate (RE) for the year fell to Rs 815 crore, of which Rs 589 crore, or 74 per cent, has been spent till January.

WB Panchayat Polls: Dry Run For TMC, BJP

WB Panchayat Polls: Dry Run For TMC, BJP

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

'For the politics of patronage in West Bengal, it has always been important to have territorial control.'

Delhi govt diverted SCs funds for CWG: Document

Delhi govt diverted SCs funds for CWG: Document

Rediff.com3 Aug 2010

Contrary to Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit's claim that money was not diverted from SC welfare schemes, Delhi government has used funds from these programmes on various Commonwealth Games projects, arguing that these facilities will also be used by members of scheduled caste.

'Balak buddhi, 99 out of 543': Modi mounts stinging retort on Rahul

'Balak buddhi, 99 out of 543': Modi mounts stinging retort on Rahul

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the people have given his government a mandate for stability and continuity for the third consecutive term after seeing its work of 10 years and accused the Congress of trying to build a narrative that it has defeated the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance in the Lok Sabha polls.

We enter their homes and kill terrorists: Modi

We enter their homes and kill terrorists: Modi

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

"During the Congress regime, the news headlines were of India handing over another dossier to Pakistan about terror activities. Some of our friends in media used to clap after such any such dossier was sent," Modi said at an election rally in Maharashtra's Latur.

How Prashant Kishor helped to revive Mamata's fortunes

How Prashant Kishor helped to revive Mamata's fortunes

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Realising, that there was a ground swell of anger against several lower level TMC leaders who were often accused of petty corruption in execution of public welfare schemes, Kishor designed the 'Didi Ke Bolo' (Tell Didi) campaign under which citizens could directly approach Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee with their grievances.

AAP to contest all seats in MP assembly elections

AAP to contest all seats in MP assembly elections

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

AAP organisational general secretary Sandeep Pathak cited the performance of the party in recent local bodies polls in MP and said it will form the next government.

Why Congress is against UBI

Why Congress is against UBI

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

'UBI is a tricky subject.' 'Our worry is the government could get rid of UPA's social welfare schemes targeted at the poor.'

Centre-Bengal ties may hold key to investments

Centre-Bengal ties may hold key to investments

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Though the mandate is seen largely an outcome of Banerjee's welfare schemes, she has promised to industrialise at a faster pace, or so read the manifesto.

Kejriwal holds first roadshow after his release from jail

Kejriwal holds first roadshow after his release from jail

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Aam Aadmi Party convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party will not form the government on June 4 and said if the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) comes to power, the direction and fate of the country will change.

'It will harm Hindus': VHP opposes Yogi's population control policy

'It will harm Hindus': VHP opposes Yogi's population control policy

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

The VHP, in its letter to the state law commission, has not just cited policy's adverse impact on children, it also lists imbalance in communities as 'different communities respond differently to incentives or disincentives related to family planning and contraption'.

At BRS rally, oppn leaders urge people to oust BJP in 2024 polls

At BRS rally, oppn leaders urge people to oust BJP in 2024 polls

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The colourful rally galvanised the BRS workers who shouted slogans hailing the party-led regime's welfare schemes in Telangana and peppy political songs praised Rao's 'national' emergence.

Udhayanidhi doubles down, says he'll 'face all cases'

Udhayanidhi doubles down, says he'll 'face all cases'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

He also launched a strident attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he was 'globe-trotting', afraid of facing questions over the Manipur violence.

Why Cong became so weak in Odisha, asks Rahul

Why Cong became so weak in Odisha, asks Rahul

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

Seeking to gauge his party's strength and weakness in Odisha ahead of next general election, Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi Monday wanted partymen to make people aware of various development and welfare schemes undertaken by the United Progressive Alliance government.

SC refuses to bar Bihar from releasing more caste data, but...

SC refuses to bar Bihar from releasing more caste data, but...

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday questioned the Bihar government as to why it published its caste survey data but refused to restrain it from making public further data, and said it may examine if the state has power to conduct such an exercise.

Supplier of 'aatank' struggles for 'atta' now: Modi's veiled attack on Pak

Supplier of 'aatank' struggles for 'atta' now: Modi's veiled attack on Pak

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Taking a dig at Pakistan without naming it, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said a country which was a supplier of aatank (terror) is struggling for aata (flour) these days.

If UID is voluntary, why is it used to deliver services?

If UID is voluntary, why is it used to deliver services?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

How can Aadhaar be deemed 'voluntary' if service delivery is being made dependent on it, asks Gopal Krishna

Congress wants Budget to focus on middle class, poor

Congress wants Budget to focus on middle class, poor

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

Interacting with the Finance Minister P Chidambaram, party general secretaries and other functionaries urged populist measures such as farmer loan help, minority and tribal welfare schemes, while reaching out to the middle class by increasing the income tax exemption threshold and doubling the number of subsidised cooking gas cylinders.