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Shah unveils 5.5 lakh 'thank you' letters to PM on CAA

Shah unveils 5.5 lakh 'thank you' letters to PM on CAA

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Shah challenged "Rahul Baba", Mamata Banerjee and Arvind Kejriwal to show if any provision of the CAA took away the citizenship of Indian Muslims.

UP: Double attack on Maya as Sonia, Priyanka share dais

UP: Double attack on Maya as Sonia, Priyanka share dais

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

Sharing the dais for the first time in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh, Congress President Sonia Gandhi and daughter Priyanka on Tuesday lambasted the Mayawati regime for lack of development alleging large-scale corruption in implementation of central schemes worth Rs 1 lakh crore.

Several dynasts find place in Maharashtra ministries

Several dynasts find place in Maharashtra ministries

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

The newly expanded Maharashtra council of ministers has several leaders from political families.

Woman shouts 'Pak zindabad' in Owaisi's presence; slapped with sedition

Woman shouts 'Pak zindabad' in Owaisi's presence; slapped with sedition

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

The woman, identified as Amulya Leona, asked people to shout with her 'Pakistan Zindabad' thrice after the organisers of the event under the banner of 'Save Constitution' invited her to address the gathering soon after Owaisi came on the stage.

WATCH: Rahul dances at tribal festival in Chhattisgarh

WATCH: Rahul dances at tribal festival in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Clad in white attire and red headgear with artificial Bison horns, Gandhi while beating a drum, roved and swayed around in circles with the tribals.

Ramlila Maidan gears up to host Kejriwal swearing-in

Ramlila Maidan gears up to host Kejriwal swearing-in

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The ground, which served as the battleground for the 51-year-old bureaucrat-turned-politician during the Anna Hazare-led India Against Corruption movement, is getting decked up and workers are busy making arrangements.

Busy Mumbaikars take break, join in anti-CAA protest

Busy Mumbaikars take break, join in anti-CAA protest

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Denizens of the fast-paced financial capital, who value their time over everything else, came out to protest against the controversial legislation.

971 players in IPL 2020 auction

971 players in IPL 2020 auction

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

As many as 971 cricketers, including 713 Indians and 258 overseas players, will be up for grabs at the Indian Premier League players' auction, to be held in Kolkata on December 19.

PM performs 'bhoomi pujan' for Ram temple in Ayodhya

PM performs 'bhoomi pujan' for Ram temple in Ayodhya

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The event brings to fruition the Bharatiya Janata Party's 'mandir' movement that defined its politics for three decades and took it to the heights of power.

Modi welcomed to Kolkata with anti-CAA protests

Modi welcomed to Kolkata with anti-CAA protests

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

The PM's visit comes at a time when West Bengal has been witnessing widespread protests against the contentious Citizenship Act.

Will BJP oust Nitish after the poll?

Will BJP oust Nitish after the poll?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

'Maybe the BJP believes, in the post-poll scenario, it will have the might to foist, anybody endorsed by the RSS, upon Bihar,' observes Mohammad Sajjad.

Broadcasters slam Trai's latest tariff order

Broadcasters slam Trai's latest tariff order

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

In the second major change in a year, Trai had capped individual channel subscription at Rs 12 per month, down from the earlier Rs 19, and capped channel bundle discount to 33 per cent, among other moves.

'The Pakistanis had state of the art anti-aircraft missiles to shoot us down'

'The Pakistanis had state of the art anti-aircraft missiles to shoot us down'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

'The Pakistanis were not the mujahids or terrorists as claimed initially.' .'They were trained soldiers who held state of the art anti-aircraft missiles to shoot down our airplanes.'

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

WATCH: President rushes to help policewoman who fell

WATCH: President rushes to help policewoman who fell

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

The Delhi policewoman was standing in front of the dais at Vigyan Bhawan during the first National CSR Awards function. She fell and sat on the carpet when the national anthem was being played, according to a PTI photographer who was present.

DMK, allies take out rally against CAA in Chennai

DMK, allies take out rally against CAA in Chennai

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Thousands of people marched on the streets with Dravida Munnetra Kazagham president MK Stalin to protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act in Chennai on Monday. Several senior leaders of opposition parties including that of Congress, Communist Party of India, Communist Party of India-Marxist, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, and Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam participated in the mega rally to register their protest against the new law.

Azhar backs Ganguly's plans for D/N Tests

Azhar backs Ganguly's plans for D/N Tests

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin has supported Sourav Ganguly's plans to stage Day/Night Tests in the country. The Hyderabad Cricket Association president is happy that India skipper Virat Kohli is also on the same page with the new president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

We'll win next war with indigenous weapons: Army chief

We'll win next war with indigenous weapons: Army chief

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

In his address at the 41st Defence Research and Development Organisation Directors Conference, he also said the development of weaponry and other systems should be done keeping "future warfare" in mind.

In his inimitable style, Rahul Bajaj ruffles FM's feathers

In his inimitable style, Rahul Bajaj ruffles FM's feathers

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

In a recent awards event, industrialist Rahul Bajaj said that India Inc was afraid of criticising the Narendra Modi government, The comment drew flak from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharam who said spreading one's own impression "can hurt national interest".

In a first, Chinook, Apache to be part of R-Day flypast

In a first, Chinook, Apache to be part of R-Day flypast

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

A model of Rafale jet will be showcased as part of the IAF's tableau. Models of LCA Tejas, Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), surface-to-air guided weapon Aakash missile and Astra missiles will also be part of the tableau.

Xi unveils new vision for Tibet. Should India worry?

Xi unveils new vision for Tibet. Should India worry?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The seventh Tibet Work Forum was held in Beijing on August 28 and 29. Delhi should be deeply concerned, at a time India faces a precarious situation in Ladakh, because the TWF also defines China's western border policies, observes Claude Arpi.

After Howdy event, Modi to meet Trump today at UN

After Howdy event, Modi to meet Trump today at UN

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

The meeting comes a day after the US President had shared the dais with Modi to address nearly 50,000 Indian-Americans at 'Howdy, Mody' event in Houston.

Desis believe 'Howdy Modi' will take India-US ties to new level

Desis believe 'Howdy Modi' will take India-US ties to new level

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

Indian-Americans in Houston are very enthusiastic about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump jointly addressing the mega 'Howdy, Modi' rally, an event they believe would take the bilateral ties to a new level.

Yashwant Sinha shares dais with Kejriwal, Manish Tewari; BJP fumes

Yashwant Sinha shares dais with Kejriwal, Manish Tewari; BJP fumes

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

BJP says Sinha has found a new ally in the Congress.

WB, Maha R-Day tableau rejected; Oppn targets Centre

WB, Maha R-Day tableau rejected; Oppn targets Centre

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Twenty-two proposals comprising 16 states and Union Territories and six ministries and departments have been shortlisted for participation in the parade after a series of five meetings.

Aam aadmi Kejriwal scripts extraordinary win in Delhi

Aam aadmi Kejriwal scripts extraordinary win in Delhi

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Arvind Kejriwal, engineer, civil servant and Delhi's man with a development agenda, is the David who slayed the government's Goliath.

Amit Shah to inaugurate mobile congress on Monday

Amit Shah to inaugurate mobile congress on Monday

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

Home minister heads several groups of ministers, including the one to decide the revival package for Bharat Sanchar Nigam and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam. His ministry also takes decisive calls on national security in relation to telecom operations as well as equipment and technology used in the industry.

Party workers are like mother: Modi tells BJP MPs

Party workers are like mother: Modi tells BJP MPs

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

The PM was addressing the BJP lawmakers at a two-day training programme for them that began in New Delhi on Saturday.

Gadkari suffers from another medical scare

Gadkari suffers from another medical scare

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

The aide said doctors have attributed the "spell of dizziness" to a strong dose of antibiotics the minister took on Wednesday for a throat infection.

Justice Bobde takes oath as 47th CJI

Justice Bobde takes oath as 47th CJI

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Justice Bobde has decided several key cases and was part of the recent historic verdict that cleared the way for the construction of a Ram Temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya.

PLA using Tibetans against India

PLA using Tibetans against India

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

'Tibetans will participate in future conflicts with India (in all probability, some were already present in Galwan).' 'As nobody in India would like to have a deadly fight with Tibetan soldiers and officers, the issue needs to be closely followed,' observes Claude Arpi.

Why BJP should be grateful to Rahul Bajaj

Why BJP should be grateful to Rahul Bajaj

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

'A close relationship between India Inc and the government cannot help the BJP win elections.' 'While Opposition parties may feel good about Mr Bajaj criticising the Modi regime, the BJP should be seeing the indictment as a political boon,' says A K Bhattacharya.

Need to rewrite history from India's point of view: Shah

Need to rewrite history from India's point of view: Shah

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Shah credited Savarkar for calling the 1857 rebellion as India's first independence struggle.

Questions asked only to us: Muslim parties to SC in Ayodhya case

Questions asked only to us: Muslim parties to SC in Ayodhya case

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The submission was vehemently opposed by senior advocate C S Vaidyanathan, representing deity 'Ram Lalla', who said: "This is totally unwarranted".

Modi set to deliver his sixth straight I-Day speech

Modi set to deliver his sixth straight I-Day speech

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

This will also be his first August 15 address after coming back to power with a huge mandate.

Kalki's LOVELY Japanese holiday!

Kalki's LOVELY Japanese holiday!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

Take a trip to Japan with Kalki Koechlin.

CAA made world aware of religious persecution in Pak: Modi

CAA made world aware of religious persecution in Pak: Modi

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

I want to make this clear again that the CAA is not about taking away anybody's citizenship, but about granting citizenship, Modi said.

Only 'Tai' can admonish me: Modi on Sumitra Mahajan

Only 'Tai' can admonish me: Modi on Sumitra Mahajan

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Mahajan is the first woman MP to win a record eight consecutive elections. In 2014, she had defeated her nearest rival, Satyanarayan Patel of the Congress, by a staggering margin of 4,66,901 votes.

'Students asking for jobs, Modi is giving them NPR'

'Students asking for jobs, Modi is giving them NPR'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

'Our country does not need an NRC. We need to improve our economy which is in a bad condition.'

BJP MP quits party, Lok Sabha; to share dais with Rahul

BJP MP quits party, Lok Sabha; to share dais with Rahul

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Patole accused the saffron party of failing to keep the promises it made to the people.