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Opposition seeks all-party delegation visit to Manipur

Opposition seeks all-party delegation visit to Manipur

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

While the Congress demanded immediate sacking of Chief Minister N Biren Singh, the Samajwadi Party and a few others sought imposition of President's rule in the state that has witnessed sporadic violence in since May 3.

Pilot visits BJP MP's dharna site, meets kin of man who blamed Raj minister

Pilot visits BJP MP's dharna site, meets kin of man who blamed Raj minister

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Before ending his life on Monday, Meena recorded a video alleging Joshi and a few other people had caused problems to him because of which he was forced to kill himself.

Newly-formed outfit could be decisive in 3-way Tripura contest

Newly-formed outfit could be decisive in 3-way Tripura contest

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

Tipra Motha has decided to go solo and hopes to sweep the 20 tribal-dominated seats that hold the key to power in the northeastern state that has a 60-member assembly.

After over 7 months of ethnic strife, Manipur returning to normalcy

After over 7 months of ethnic strife, Manipur returning to normalcy

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Over seven months of violence severely hit businesses, schools, colleges and other institutions, besides disrupting transportation and communication networks. It also affected the agrarian sector, considered the mainstay of the state economy.

Upset over Congress MLA's remarks, Kumaraswamy threatens to quit

Upset over Congress MLA's remarks, Kumaraswamy threatens to quit

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

His comments a day after a ruling Congress MLA demanded that Siddaramaiah be made the chief minister again.

Janet Yellen becomes US' 1st woman treasury secretary

Janet Yellen becomes US' 1st woman treasury secretary

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

Yellen, 74, was confirmed by the Senate in a broad bipartisan support of 84-15 votes on Monday. Both the Democratic and the Republican parties have 50 members in the 100-seat Senate.

Amid 'surprise' buzz, Parliament session to begin from Monday

Amid 'surprise' buzz, Parliament session to begin from Monday

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

The unusual timing of the session has left everyone wondering, even though the main standout feature on the listed agenda is a special discussion on Parliament's journey of 75 years starting from the "Samvidhan Sabha" (Constituent Assembly).

MP peeing victim seeks release of accused, says he realised his mistake

MP peeing victim seeks release of accused, says he realised his mistake

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

The police on Wednesday arrested Pravesh Shukla, accused of urinating on the victim, Dashmat Rawat, who belongs to a tribal community.

India, not China, better suited to resolve Ukraine war: US Congressman

India, not China, better suited to resolve Ukraine war: US Congressman

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'I certainly think India can play a leading role in helping us resolve the Russia-Ukraine crisis. India obviously has an old relationship with Russia'

'Hindutva Will Not Get BJP One Extra Vote'

'Hindutva Will Not Get BJP One Extra Vote'

Rediff.com23 May 2023

'If they harp on it again, they will begin to lose votes.' 'They have not lost this time, but they will lose next time.' 'Your committed votes will never be enough to guarantee victory for you.'

Days after NCP split, Pawar, Modi to share stage on Aug 1

Days after NCP split, Pawar, Modi to share stage on Aug 1

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Modi to receive Lokmanya Tilak National Award, constituted by Tilak Smarak Mandir Trust in 1983, to honour the legacy of Lokmanya Tilak

Parl panel head bats for keeping tribals out of UCC ambit

Parl panel head bats for keeping tribals out of UCC ambit

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Uniform Civil Code is aimed at replacing personal laws based on religions, customs, and traditions with one common law for everyone irrespective of religion, caste, creed, sexual orientation, and gender. Personal laws and laws related to inheritance, adoption and succession are likely to be covered by a common code.

Who will be Congress's choice for Chhattisgarh CM

Who will be Congress's choice for Chhattisgarh CM

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

Singhdeo was the main architect of the Congress party's poll manifesto, which he said was made after feedback from about 80,000 people from across the state.

'If Darshan Solanki had got some support at IIT...'

'If Darshan Solanki had got some support at IIT...'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

'In IIT, most faculty members have a bias against SC/ST students.' 'SC/ST and OBC students have no idea whom to approach for support.'

Historic India Club in London announces closure after losing legal battle

Historic India Club in London announces closure after losing legal battle

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Proprietors Yadgar Marker and his daughter Phiroza launched a "Save India Club" appeal as they fought to keep it going but have now announced its impending closure.

Congress people, stop whining about Rahul at R-Day

Congress people, stop whining about Rahul at R-Day

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

'He is not the leader of the party in the Rajya Sabha or the Lok Sabha. He is just an MP.' 'In the order of precedence of the Republic of India, Rahul Gandhi is at 21st position,' says Sudhir Bisht.

Chidambaram spends 1st day in Tihar reading scriptures

Chidambaram spends 1st day in Tihar reading scriptures

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

The Congress leader was brought to the jail on Thursday evening and he has got no special facilities, except a separate cell and a Western toilet as specified by the court, prison officials said. Like other inmates, he will also have access to the prison's library and can watch television for a specified period.

Congress seeks image makeover

Congress seeks image makeover

Rediff.com15 Jan 2004

Modi arrives in US on his maiden state visit

Modi arrives in US on his maiden state visit

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

From the US, Modi will travel to Egypt at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.

Manipur victim's mom wants to see bodies of son, husband

Manipur victim's mom wants to see bodies of son, husband

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

The mother of one of the girls who was stripped naked and paraded by a mob in Manipur wants capital punishment for the culprits and to see the remains of her son and husband who too died on that day.

'Not surprised': Tharoor on Gandhis backing Kharge

'Not surprised': Tharoor on Gandhis backing Kharge

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Tharoor called Kharge, 80, a "candidate of continuity", an apparent reference to the impression that the Karnataka leader is the choice of the Gandhis.

Gujarat elections: 25 seats to watch out for

Gujarat elections: 25 seats to watch out for

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

These are the 25 seats to watch out for as Gujarat goes to the polls over two phases on December 1 and 5.

137 JD-U and BJP leaders join Congress in Bihar

137 JD-U and BJP leaders join Congress in Bihar

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

In a boost to Congress in Bihar, as many as 137 Janata Dal-United and Bharatiya Janata Party leaders including the former JD-U spokesperson Shambhunath Sinha Thursday joined the Congress.

Can support Congress to keep BJP out: Mulayam

Can support Congress to keep BJP out: Mulayam

Rediff.com15 Feb 2012

Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav on Wednesday indicated his party can support Congress in Uttar Pradesh after the assembly polls if he sees the Bharatiya Janata Party coming to power to stop "communal" forces.

Delhi man 31st coronavirus case; 29,607 under watch

Delhi man 31st coronavirus case; 29,607 under watch

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

During the day, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan held a meeting to review preparedness for COVID-19 management, through video conference with health ministers, chief secretaries of all states and UTs, central ministers and representatives from the related organisations and stressed on the need for keeping testing and quarantine facilities, isolation wards, and labs in active readiness.

Adityanath set to be 1st UP CM from BJP to finish 3 yrs in office

Adityanath set to be 1st UP CM from BJP to finish 3 yrs in office

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

He is the fourth chief minister from the saffron party to head the northern state. Before Adityanath, Kalyan Singh, Ram Prakash Gupta and Rajnath Singh of the BJP had served as Uttar Pradesh chief ministers.

Opposition did not allow discussion on Manipur: Modi

Opposition did not allow discussion on Manipur: Modi

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

'The opposition parties didn't want voting as it would have exposed the cracks in their alliance. They ran away from the House'

St Xavier's principal stands by mail on Gujarat, BJP attacks him

St Xavier's principal stands by mail on Gujarat, BJP attacks him

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

'These letters are part of my communication with the students to encourage them to vote and to introduce them to academic discussions on what good governance and development is all about' Dr Fraser Mascarenhas, principal of Mumbai's St Xavier's College, remains unmoved even as the Bharatiya Janata Party complains to the Election Commsion over his email to students on the Gujarat model. Prasanna D Zore reports from Mumbai

'Today Is Worse Than British Times'

'Today Is Worse Than British Times'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

'Today, the BJP is using power in such a manner that they not only crush the Opposition, but even their own supporters can't rebel.'

When Kejriwal Met Modi...

When Kejriwal Met Modi...

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

What some of our political leaders were up to on Monday.

'Mera baap sant tha, main nahin hoon'

'Mera baap sant tha, main nahin hoon'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

'She showed courage at every turn in her political career.'

Rahul Gandhi takes charge as Congress president

Rahul Gandhi takes charge as Congress president

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

Rahul Gandhi succeeds Sonia Gandhi, who led the party for the last 19 years.

Remembering The Day JFK Died

Remembering The Day JFK Died

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

November 22, 2023 marks 60 years since US President John F Kennedy's assassination.

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma: Art of the possible

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma: Art of the possible

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

The first election that the US and UK-trained Conrad Sangma, who now runs the National People's Party (NPP) formed by his father PA Sangma, fought in 2004 had resulted in a narrow defeat.

K'taka govt's 2 more guarantees come into force

K'taka govt's 2 more guarantees come into force

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

The government has already implemented one of its five poll guarantees, "Shakti", by providing free services for women in public transport buses.

Uniform Civil Code, NRC, freebies in BJP's K'taka poll manifesto

Uniform Civil Code, NRC, freebies in BJP's K'taka poll manifesto

Rediff.com1 May 2023

It also promised to launch the 'Poshane' scheme through which every BPL household will be provided with half litre 'Nandini' milk every day and five kg 'Shri Anna - siri dhanya' through monthly ration kits.

SC to hear on July 3 NGO's plea seeking Army protection for Kukis

SC to hear on July 3 NGO's plea seeking Army protection for Kukis

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices PS Narasimha and Manoj Misra will be hearing the petition filed by NGO Manipur Tribal Forum.

BSF jawan killed, 2 soldiers hurt in firing by suspected Kuki terrorists in Manipur

BSF jawan killed, 2 soldiers hurt in firing by suspected Kuki terrorists in Manipur

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

The injured have been air evacuated to Mantripukhri and search operations are in progress, the Army's SpearCorps headquartered in Dimapur said on Twitter.

Rahul Gandhi spells hope for Congress party

Rahul Gandhi spells hope for Congress party

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

The new party president, the sixth member of the Nehru-Gandhi family to lead the political outfit, takes charge from his mother Sonia Gandhi at a time when the party is facing one of its worst crises, with the Bharatiya Janata Party occupying the centre stage of national and state politics.

Rahul's Pegasus remarks at Cambridge trigger BJP-Cong war of words

Rahul's Pegasus remarks at Cambridge trigger BJP-Cong war of words

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Union Minister Anurag Thakur hit out at Gandhi over his claims of being under surveillance by intelligence agencies and accused him of maligning India on foreign soil.