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BJP could win 230 seats in 2019

BJP could win 230 seats in 2019

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

'The BJP will be the single largest party in the next Lok Sabha, the only one party with a three digit tally.'

Shah: BJP will win more seats than 2014

Shah: BJP will win more seats than 2014

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Narendra Modi government is working for 'making India' whereas the Congress is working for 'breaking India'.

'Never said Rs 15 L will come into people's accounts'

'Never said Rs 15 L will come into people's accounts'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

In an interview to ANI, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh spoke on various issues, including the Balakot air strikes to the status of Kashmir to the party's manifesto.

If Rahul wants Delhi, he has to first win in the states

If Rahul wants Delhi, he has to first win in the states

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

Why are states important to win for national parties? What is the significance of local power? That was what we should have a look at because the Congress has been squeezed out of power in more states today than it has ever been in history.

Naidu as VP nominee balances north-south politics of NDA

Naidu as VP nominee balances north-south politics of NDA

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

He has served BJP in several capacities, will also be a saviour for the NDA in the Rajya Sabha, where they are still in minority.

The Indians who made us proudest in Rio are all women

The Indians who made us proudest in Rio are all women

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

'Sakshi Malik's medal is her individual and singular accomplishment.' 'So is P V Sindhu's badminton medal.' 'So is Dipa Karmakar's loss-by-a-whisker.' 'So is the surprise that is 18-year-old golfer Aditi Ashok,' says Mitali Saran.

Rafale deal textbook case of criminal misconduct, say Sinha, Shourie

Rafale deal textbook case of criminal misconduct, say Sinha, Shourie

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

The trio also accused PM Modi of single-handedly changing the parameters of the deal.

Billionaire's advice: 'People must borrow less'

Billionaire's advice: 'People must borrow less'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

'A lot of people -- whether farmers, students or businessmen -- think when they take a loan, that everything will go well and they will pay back.' 'Sometimes, things don't go well.'

Over 400 students hospitalised after gas leak near Delhi school

Over 400 students hospitalised after gas leak near Delhi school

Rediff.com6 May 2017

The Delhi government has ordered a magisterial probe into the incident.

Why Atal's niece is taking on the BJP

Why Atal's niece is taking on the BJP

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

'Vajpayeeji's BJP was democratic.' 'It was a BJP that belonged to its party workers. Every worker, every member was an Atal Bihari.' Today's BJP belongs to businessmen.' 'Modi and Amit Shah have reduced the BJP to a two-man party.'

Don't be in denial on terror; take visible action:India to Pak

Don't be in denial on terror; take visible action:India to Pak

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar and his Pakistani counterpart Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry met for nearly 90 minutes, during which sticky issues -- including probe into Pathankot terror attack, 26/11 trial and Samjhauta Express blast investigations -- figured.

Delhi chief secretary alleges assault by AAP MLAs, cops file FIR

Delhi chief secretary alleges assault by AAP MLAs, cops file FIR

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

The incident took place on Monday night in the presence of Kejriwal, a senior official alleged.

Tried to protect Constitution, not just in letter but in spirit as well: Prez

Tried to protect Constitution, not just in letter but in spirit as well: Prez

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

Members of Parliament on Sunday bid adieu to outgoing President Pranab Mukherjee.

On 68th birthday, Modi gives pep talk to young school children in Varanasi

On 68th birthday, Modi gives pep talk to young school children in Varanasi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Greetings from all quarters, including his political rivals, poured in on Monday for Prime Minister Narendra Modi who celebrated his 68th birthday in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi.

Freedom of expression and nationalism co-exist, says Jaitley

Freedom of expression and nationalism co-exist, says Jaitley

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

Amid a controversy over the recent the JNU row, the BJP said freedom of expression does not give a right to call for the country's destruction.

Sonia chairs Opposition meet, calls for unity

Sonia chairs Opposition meet, calls for unity

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

This is the first meeting chaired by Gandhi after relinquishing the post of Congress president last year.

Vajpayee cremated with state honours, daughter lights funeral pyre

Vajpayee cremated with state honours, daughter lights funeral pyre

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Vajpayee's ashes will be immersed in rivers in all the districts in Uttar Pradesh -- his karmabhoomi.

Delhi high on ink, records 67 per cent voter turnout

Delhi high on ink, records 67 per cent voter turnout

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

Delhi picked up the pace and a 67 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 6 pm.

Nine Uttarakhand Congress rebels join BJP

Nine Uttarakhand Congress rebels join BJP

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Another MLA Rekha Arya, who was also supposed to join the BJP on Wednesday, is visiting the Simhasth Kumbh in Ujjain, but has sent her acceptance to the party.

Will anything come out of AgustaWestland investigation?

Will anything come out of AgustaWestland investigation?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Christian Michel's investigation in New Delhi has revealed nothing substantial, contrary to the expectations of the prime minister and the media hype. A fascinating excerpt from Raju Santhanam's The Untold Story of Christian Michel and Agustawestland.

Court sends home ministry official to 5-day CBI custody

Court sends home ministry official to 5-day CBI custody

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Special CBI Judge Vinod Kumar allowed the probe agency to quiz Anand Joshi, who was arrested on Sunday from west Delhi, in its custody till May 20.

'We didn't make the partnerships count and that cost us the game'

'We didn't make the partnerships count and that cost us the game'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

South Africa captain AB de Villiers blamed his batting unit for their 22-run defeat to India in the second cricket One-Dayer in Indore on Wednesday, on the placid wicket at Holkar Stadium.

What did this meeting really achieve?

What did this meeting really achieve?

Rediff.com2 May 2016

'The Modi government knows that much cannot be expected of Pakistan till the Kulbhushan Jadhav issue is resolved,' says Rajeev Sharma.

How India is changing under Modi

How India is changing under Modi

Rediff.com3 May 2019

'Extravagant new promises can buy him time, but far from solving the problem, they compound the risk.' 'His main alternative is to stress not aspirations, but resentments.' 'He has already de-emphasised aspirational appeals: Nothing has been heard for over two years of the coming of achhe din,' points out James Manor.

For Rahul, the real test has just begun

For Rahul, the real test has just begun

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

From lining up allies to having them accept him as the Opposition's prime ministerial candidate in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Congress president Rahul Gandhi's real challenge has just begun, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Meet India's medal hopes at 2018 Asian Games

Meet India's medal hopes at 2018 Asian Games

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

India's 572 athletes hope to return home with an overflowing treasure chest of medals.

'Will the BJP call everyone traitors and send us to jail?'

'Will the BJP call everyone traitors and send us to jail?'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

'O P Sharma pulled me down to the ground and started punching and kicking me.' 'The Delhi police, instead of arresting Sharma and the others, detained me for five hours after this incident.'

A relaxed PM Modi bonds with Abe in Japan

A relaxed PM Modi bonds with Abe in Japan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Take a look at photographs of the two prime ministers during PM Modi's five-day visit to Japan.

Modi hiding behind blood of jawans, doing 'dalali' of their sacrifice: Rahul

Modi hiding behind blood of jawans, doing 'dalali' of their sacrifice: Rahul

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of indulging in political exploitation of the sacrifices of soldiers in remarks that come in the wake of cross-LoC surgical strikes on terror launch pads in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Why the 2019 election is pivotal for India

Why the 2019 election is pivotal for India

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

The 2019 election gives the Indian public the same choice: Between growth and oligarchs (or, in our case, dynasts and crony capitalists). If we chose wisely, well and good. If not, well, we have the Nehruvian Rate of Growth and massive corruption to fall back on. In a large sense, it is a choice between the India of the Lutyens elites and the Bharat of the real citizen, says Rajeev Srinivasan.

Shah gets Home, Rajnath Defence; Finance with Nirmala

Shah gets Home, Rajnath Defence; Finance with Nirmala

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will retain DoPT, Atomic Energy as well as all important policy issues and portfolios not allocated.

PM invites Russia to set up defence industrial park in India

PM invites Russia to set up defence industrial park in India

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

"We are committed to building a new India. We have to do this as early as possible," he said.

2019: The year in photos

2019: The year in photos

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

We sorted through countless photographs taken around the world to come up with the top photos of 2019. Together these images tell the story of the year -- capturing moments of hope and heartbreak, triumph and tragedy.

Inside DIPP, Japan Plus gets going on $33.5-bn dream

Inside DIPP, Japan Plus gets going on $33.5-bn dream

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Japan Plus to facilitate and fast-track investment proposals.

Glamorous stars from the Audi family are here!

Glamorous stars from the Audi family are here!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Audi has an impressive line up of luxurious cars at the Auto Expo.

When Virat didn't need a mask

When Virat didn't need a mask

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Virat Kohli batted continuously for over a day in Delhi and showed no signs of fatigue caused by the pollution, marvels Dhruv Munjal.

The soldier has done more to unite India than netas

The soldier has done more to unite India than netas

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

'Often reviled, mostly ignored, sometimes venerated, he has taken it all in his stride.' 'He has stood by the nation through thick and thin,' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

How Japan's recession can impact India

How Japan's recession can impact India

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

For 20 years, the stock market headed nowhere, and this has created permanent aversion.

BJP CMs to take oath in Maharashtra, Haryana before Diwali?

BJP CMs to take oath in Maharashtra, Haryana before Diwali?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday evening discussed the party's strategy ahead at a meeting of the Parliamentary Board, its highest decision-making body.

'BJP is on track to lose 2019 election'

'BJP is on track to lose 2019 election'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

'The middle class is already alienated.' 'If the stockmarket is destabilised, the BJP is finished; the party will lose in every town.' 'And if the stockmarket crash happens now, the BJP will not cross the 150 mark in 2019.'