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Cash for vote: Amar Singh, 6 others to be booked

Cash for vote: Amar Singh, 6 others to be booked

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

Sources said that the Delhi Police have found evidence against seven persons for their alleged involvement in the 2008 case and all will be charged under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Just who is Deep Sidhu of Red Fort fame?

Just who is Deep Sidhu of Red Fort fame?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Most of India knows Deep Sidhu as the man who planted the Sikh religious flag on Red Fort.

Varun Gandhi to introduce Jan Lokpal Bill

Varun Gandhi to introduce Jan Lokpal Bill

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Varun Gandhi on Tuesday said that he had plans to introduce Anna Hazare's version of Lokpal Bill as a private member's bill in Parliament. "I plan to introduce the Jan Lokpal Bill as a private member's bill in the Parliament. I will do that next week," said the BJP Lok Sabha member from Pilibhit in Uttar Pradesh.

BJP MLA: Modi has installed cameras in polling booths

BJP MLA: Modi has installed cameras in polling booths

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

In presence of Union minister Jasvantsinh Bhabhor, MLA Ramesh Katara says who voted in favour of the Congress and such people will be given less work.

They can't build a pandal, how can they build country?: Mamata's swipe at BJP

They can't build a pandal, how can they build country?: Mamata's swipe at BJP

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

Mamata said TMC will win all 42 LS seats from WB.

Dialogue with people soon: New J-K LG after taking oath

Dialogue with people soon: New J-K LG after taking oath

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

'We don't have any agenda in that, there will be no discrimination against anyone. Constitution will be Gita in that'

Why Smriti Irani complained against Varun Gandhi

Why Smriti Irani complained against Varun Gandhi

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Is blood thicker than party loyalty for Varun Gandhi?

'Fadnavis destroyed my life': Khadse quits BJP for NCP

'Fadnavis destroyed my life': Khadse quits BJP for NCP

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Khadse was sulking since he was made to resign as minister in 2016 in the then Fadnavis-led BJP govt over corruption charges.

Arrest BJP MP, demand Mulayam, Lalu

Arrest BJP MP, demand Mulayam, Lalu

Rediff.com22 Jul 2008

Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav has demanded that Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Ashok Argal, who made allegations of bribery against his party in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, be arrested immediately.Union Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav termed the allegation as a 'drama' staged by the saffron party when they were about to be 'exposed for offering money' to RJD's Pappu Yadav.

6 times when BJP leaders insulted Mahatma Gandhi

6 times when BJP leaders insulted Mahatma Gandhi

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Former Union minister and controversial Bharatiya Janata Party MP Anantkumar Hegde has once again stoked a row by calling the freedom struggle led by Mahatma Gandhi a "drama". However, this is not the first time a leader from the ruling party has insulted the Father of the Nation. Here are other instances when BJP leaders took a swipe at Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.

VHP leader issues 'fatwa' against Karunanidhi

VHP leader issues 'fatwa' against Karunanidhi

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader and former Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Ram Vilas Vedanti on Friday issued a 'fatwa' against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi for his statement challenging the existence of Lord Ram.

Shatrughan Sinha pitches for Amitabh as President

Shatrughan Sinha pitches for Amitabh as President

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

"It will be a matter of pride if Amitabh Bachchan, a cultural icon, is made president of the country," Sinha said.

Shivraj Chouhan, a music lover and movie buff

Shivraj Chouhan, a music lover and movie buff

Rediff.com29 Nov 2005

Chouhan's selection as chief minister came amidst stiff resistance from fiery sanyasin Uma Bharti's supporters who had been mounting pressure for her return at the helm.

PHOTOS: Hema Malini begins campaign from a farm

PHOTOS: Hema Malini begins campaign from a farm

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Draped in a saree matching the colour of her background, the actor was seen lending a hand to women working in a wheat field, carrying bundles of freshly harvested crop.

Lokayukta raids mining baron Janardhan Reddy's home, office

Lokayukta raids mining baron Janardhan Reddy's home, office

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Karnataka Lokayukta Police on Tuesday raided the premises of former minister and mining baron Janardhan Reddy in Bellary for alleged illegal mining and possession of disproportionate assets.

Shatrughan Sinha sympathises with jailed Lalu

Shatrughan Sinha sympathises with jailed Lalu

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Shatrughan Sinha expressed sympathy on Tuesday for jailed RJD president Lalu Prasad and said he prayed that he comes out soon with the help of an upper court order.

The dilemma of Arif Mohammad Khan

The dilemma of Arif Mohammad Khan

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

What does a Muslim in politics do? Where does he go?

'There will be rapid developments in Bihar politics'

'There will be rapid developments in Bihar politics'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

'At the end of the day, it is politics.' 'It's like a game of chess. You win some, you lose some,'

The 8 losses that must worry these gents

The 8 losses that must worry these gents

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

Within four years of winning a single party majority in the Lok Sabha with 282 seats -- the first time it has happened in 30 years -- the BJP has lost it.

E-ticketing for Taj Mahal to begin soon

E-ticketing for Taj Mahal to begin soon

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

E-ticketing for Taj Mahal to begin soon.

'Many more will quit BJP because of Fadnavis'

'Many more will quit BJP because of Fadnavis'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

'I had digested all the humiliation that Fadnavisji had heaped on me, but I had never seen somebody stooping so low to prove one's dominance in any political party.'

Shatrughan dares BJP again, 'openly' meets Nitish, Lalu

Shatrughan dares BJP again, 'openly' meets Nitish, Lalu

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Sinha posted a photograph of the meet on Twitter with a caption, 'Meeting openly.... and boldly'.

Gorakhpur hospital tragedy continues, 6 more children die

Gorakhpur hospital tragedy continues, 6 more children die

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Additional director health Pushkar Anand said these fresh deaths occurred between August 12 and 14.

In dry Bihar, BJP MP's son caught drinking, jailed

In dry Bihar, BJP MP's son caught drinking, jailed

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Opposition attacked the government, saying prohibition law was being used to target Dalits.

'Shotgun' says Bihar CM post should not be restricted to BJP candidate alone

'Shotgun' says Bihar CM post should not be restricted to BJP candidate alone

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Shatrughan Sinha on Monday said leaders from allies, like Ramvilas Paswan and Jitan Ram Manjhi, should be considered being named as National Democratic Alliance's chief ministerial candidate for Bihar polls even though his party is yet to decide whether it wants to project anyone for the post.

10 reasons why Karnataka govt is in CRISIS

10 reasons why Karnataka govt is in CRISIS

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

10 reasons why the Congress-JD-S government is on the brink of collapse.

Yogi Adityanath barred from entering Allahabad

Yogi Adityanath barred from entering Allahabad

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

After an invitation to him to attend an Allahabad university function stoked controversy, Aditynath has been 'advised' against entering the district and may face 'legal action' if he does not comply.

BJP will win in four states due to anti-Congress wave: Jaitley

BJP will win in four states due to anti-Congress wave: Jaitley

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Accusing the Congress of indulging in corruption and non-performance, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday said there was a "severe anti-Congress wave" in the country and asserted that it would win in four poll-bound states, including Rajasthan.

TRAI Bill: BJP issues whip to members

TRAI Bill: BJP issues whip to members

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party has issued a whip to its members in the Lok Sabha to support a Bill to amend the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, which seeks to remove a legal hurdle in the appointment of former TRAI chairman Nripendra Misra as principal secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The 5 BJP Dalit MPs who are upset with Modi

The 5 BJP Dalit MPs who are upset with Modi

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Here are 5 BJP MPs who have taken up cudgels against their party leadership for its handling of Dalit issues.

Tough battle for Ashok Chavan in Nanded

Tough battle for Ashok Chavan in Nanded

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

While everyone says that in terms of actual contribution to Nanded or in moral authority, Ashok Chavan cannot compare with his father, in terms of contact with his voters, he beats S B Chavan hollow. 'Sab ko sambhaltey hain.'

Pay homage to Sardar Patel by sending me to Delhi: Modi

Pay homage to Sardar Patel by sending me to Delhi: Modi

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

Invoking Sardar Patel, BJP's prime ministerial hopeful, Narendra Modi asked the people of Gujarat to pay homage to the legendary freedom fighter by voting him to power in Delhi, and said if he is sent to jail he will open a tea stall there.

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.'

What Ahmed Patel's win means for the Congress

What Ahmed Patel's win means for the Congress

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

Patel's victory, which came against heavy odds, has given the Congress and the rest of the Opposition the confidence that Modi and Shah weren't invincible.

AFSPA to be revoked when the time is right: Rajnath in J&K

AFSPA to be revoked when the time is right: Rajnath in J&K

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The government on Thursday said it sincerely wants to have friendly relations with all its neighbouring countries, including Pakistan, but Islamabad will also have to think about its approach.

PM backs Jaitley, says he will come through with flying colours

PM backs Jaitley, says he will come through with flying colours

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

In a strong show of support for Arun Jaitley, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the finance minister will come through "with flying colours" against charges of corruption levelled against him by the opposition in the same way L K Advani did in the Hawala case.

Gogoi slams Narendra Modi, calls him 'irresponsible'

Gogoi slams Narendra Modi, calls him 'irresponsible'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Monday took on Narendra Modi today saying that the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate was 'irresponsible' and had made 'wrong statements' at his rally two days ago.

Karunanidhi laid to rest at Marina, lakhs bid adieu

Karunanidhi laid to rest at Marina, lakhs bid adieu

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

After an unsavoury courtroom battle, his party won to secure for him the final resting place at the Chennai landmark

Naidu elected India's 13th Vice President with 516 votes

Naidu elected India's 13th Vice President with 516 votes

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

Gopalkrishna Gandhi could only manage 244 votes.

Assembly polls outcome to set the tone for Winter Session

Assembly polls outcome to set the tone for Winter Session

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Outcome of Assembly polls in five states will set the tone for the winter session of Parliament beginning on Thursday though the government has listed a heavy legislative agenda and opposition is demanding extension of the 12-day sitting.