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Chhattisgarh rift: Told Rahul everything, says Baghel after the meeting

Chhattisgarh rift: Told Rahul everything, says Baghel after the meeting

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Sources in the state Congress said that several party MLAs and ministers, who are close to Baghel, already reached Delhi on Thursday, while many legislators, ministers and senior leaders went to the national capital this morning.

Rajasthan CM stops auction of farmers' lands after uproar

Rajasthan CM stops auction of farmers' lands after uproar

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Land attachment and auction is being undertaken by banks that are controlled by the RBI, Gehlot said, urging the Centre to waive farmers' loans.

Raj govt brings 3 bills to negate impact of Centre's farm laws

Raj govt brings 3 bills to negate impact of Centre's farm laws

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

The move comes after the Punjab assembly earlier this month adopted a resolution against the farm laws and unanimously passed four bills to counter the Centre's contentious legislations.

History will judge your silence: Kangana to Sonia

History will judge your silence: Kangana to Sonia

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

"Dear respected honourable @NCIndia president Sonia Gandhi ji being a woman arn't you anguished by the treatment I am given by your government in Maharashtra? Can you not request your Government to uphold the principles of the Constitution given to us by Dr Ambedkar?" the actor posted on Twitter.

Sidhu reiterates demand to remove Punjab DGP, AG

Sidhu reiterates demand to remove Punjab DGP, AG

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

His tweet pressing the Charanjit Singh Channi-led government to change the director general of police and state's advocate general appears to indicate that he continues to remain unhappy over certain key appointments.

Kangana: 'Which war took place in 1947?'

Kangana: 'Which war took place in 1947?'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

The actor, known for her provocative and often inflammatory statements, posted a series of questions on Instagram, also bringing in Partition as well as Mahatma Gandhi and alleging that he let Bhagat Singh die and did not support Subhas Chandra Bose.

Cong leaders spar over demand for change in party leadership

Cong leaders spar over demand for change in party leadership

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Senior Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Salman Khurshid on Wednesday hit back at their party colleague Kapil Sibal and other leaders of the G-23, alleging that they were trying to break the party by continuing to hold meetings even after the Congress Working Committee (CWC) had discussed 'all' issues during its recent meeting.

Cong says govt forgot Indira Gandhi on 50th anniversary of 1971 war

Cong says govt forgot Indira Gandhi on 50th anniversary of 1971 war

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

Referring to his grandmother and the former PM, he said she took '32 bullets for the country' but her name was not even mentioned at a government event in New Delhi on the anniversary of the victory over Pakistan.

When PM Modi met Aamir and Shah Rukh

When PM Modi met Aamir and Shah Rukh

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met Bollywood actors and filmmakers, including Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan, and released a cultural video with the theme 'Change Within' to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

Rahul, Priyanka stopped from meeting kin of dead protesters

Rahul, Priyanka stopped from meeting kin of dead protesters

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were on Tuesday stopped by police from entering Meerut on their way to meet the families of those who died during protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act.

Cong questions PM's 'silence' on Dalit girl rape case

Cong questions PM's 'silence' on Dalit girl rape case

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

The opposition party also alleged that Twitter acted in haste due to "pressure" from the Indian government and was "selective" in removing Rahul Gandhi's tweet and "suspending" his account for putting up pictures of the victim's family as no action was taken against some other handles which carried the same pictures.

Railway has subsidised 85% fare for migrants: BJP

Railway has subsidised 85% fare for migrants: BJP

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The Bharatiya Janata Party said on Monday the railways has subsidised 85 per cent of ticket fare for special trains being run to transport migrant workers and the state government has to pay the remaining 15 per cent, soon after the Congress attacked the central government over the issue.

Sonia to G23 at CWC meet: I am full-time, hand-on Congress president

Sonia to G23 at CWC meet: I am full-time, hand-on Congress president

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

In an apparent message to the G23, Congress chief Sonia Gandhi on Saturday said she is a full-time, hands-on party president and there is no need for leaders to speak to her through the media.

PM Modi launches Swachh Bharat campaign

PM Modi launches Swachh Bharat campaign

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday wielded a broom in New Delhi to launch his pet Swachh Bharat mission, a cleanliness drive across India, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.

BJP neta suspended for calling Gandhi 'father of Pak'

BJP neta suspended for calling Gandhi 'father of Pak'

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Saumitra, in a Facebook post, had referred to Mahatma Gandhi as the "father of Pakistan". "Pakistan was born with the blessings of Bapu, therefore, Mahatma Gandhi can be called the father of Pakistan and not of India," he wrote in a Facebook post on Thursday.

Fresh crisis in Cong as Azad, Sibal seek CWC meet amid defections

Fresh crisis in Cong as Azad, Sibal seek CWC meet amid defections

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Beset by troubles on multiple fronts within, the Congress faces the danger of imploding with party veterans Ghulam Nabi Azad and Kapil Sibal on Wednesday sharply questioning the decision-making process, saying there are 'no monopolies', and demanded convening an urgent meeting of the Congress Working Committee for a 'dialogue'.

Terrorism in any form is unacceptable: Suu Kyi

Terrorism in any form is unacceptable: Suu Kyi

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

She said each instance of a surgical strike has to treated on "case to case basis".

Congress appoints first transgender office-bearer

Congress appoints first transgender office-bearer

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

As a transgender woman, Reddy has been involved in social activism and also has taken up cases of child rape.

Letter by Congress leaders unfortunate, says Gehlot

Letter by Congress leaders unfortunate, says Gehlot

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Gehlot said Sonia Gandhi should continue to lead the party and if she has made up her mind, then Rahul Gandhi should come ahead and be the Congress president as the country faces the biggest challenge to save its democracy.

Sonia spends quiet 73rd birthday; wishes pour in

Sonia spends quiet 73rd birthday; wishes pour in

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Gandhi had decided not to celebrate her birthday because of rape incidents and assaults on women in the country.

Rahul's snub makes CP Joshi regret casteist remark; BJP lodges plaint

Rahul's snub makes CP Joshi regret casteist remark; BJP lodges plaint

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Joshi had reportedly said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP MP Uma Bharti and Hindu activist Sadhvi Ritambhara are from "lower castes" and know nothing of Hinduism.

Kangana to face drugs probe amid row with Maha govt

Kangana to face drugs probe amid row with Maha govt

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

The Maharashtra HM had said on Tuesday that the Mumbai police will probe allegations by actor Adhyayan Suman that Ranaut took drugs.

Massive protests in Jamia after gunman injures student during anti-CAA march

Massive protests in Jamia after gunman injures student during anti-CAA march

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

The man, who identified himself as 'Rambhakt Gopal', was subsequently overpowered by police and detained. The gunman went live on Facebook before the brandishing the gun.

Pragya calls Godse patriot; forced to apologise after outrage

Pragya calls Godse patriot; forced to apologise after outrage

Rediff.com16 May 2019

The BJP distanced itself from her statement saying it did not agree with her, as "Mahatma Gandhi's killer cannot be a patriot".

'Efforts to roll out GST from next fiscal'

'Efforts to roll out GST from next fiscal'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

'Efforts to roll out GST from next fiscal'

After first time as PM, Deve Gowda eyes 2nd entry into RS

After first time as PM, Deve Gowda eyes 2nd entry into RS

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

The JD-S, which has 34 seats in the assembly, is not in a position to win a seat in Rajya Sabha on its own and will need support from the Congress with its surplus votes. A minimum of 44 votes are required for candidates to win. If he wins, this will be the second Rajya Sabha entry for 87-year-old Gowda, the first time being in 1996 as PM.

Savarkar was an accomplished man: Congress leader

Savarkar was an accomplished man: Congress leader

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Savarkar fought for Dalit rights and went to jail for the country, said Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi .

Fire at Delhi's Shastri Bhawan triggers political row

Fire at Delhi's Shastri Bhawan triggers political row

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

The fire broke out at 2.15 pm on the terrace of the six-storeyed building, which is located in the high security India Gate-Parliament House area, the Delhi fire department said.

How dare she: Nirbhaya's mother on Indira Jaising's pardon urge

How dare she: Nirbhaya's mother on Indira Jaising's pardon urge

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

'People like her keep earning money under the garb of human rights. I do not need her suggestions... Just because of people who think like her incidents like rape keep happening'

After Rahul's rebuke, Rajasthan ministers question Gehlot on poll loss

After Rahul's rebuke, Rajasthan ministers question Gehlot on poll loss

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Two state ministers have also come out in the open to demand a detailed assessment by the top leadership.

BJP, Congress trade charges over 'rajdharma'

BJP, Congress trade charges over 'rajdharma'

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

The BJP's remarks came a day after the Congress leaders, led by Sonia Gandhi, met President Ram Nath Kovind and submitted a memorandum demanding resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah for "abdication of duty" during the communal violence in northeast Delhi. She had also reminded the Centre for its 'rajdharma' and protecting the people from all faiths in the country.

Nation pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi on birth anniversary

Nation pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi on birth anniversary

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

The nation on Thursday remembered Mahatma Gandhi on his 145th birth anniversary with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders paying floral tributes at his memorial in New Delhi.

Ajay Maken steps down as Delhi Congress chief

Ajay Maken steps down as Delhi Congress chief

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

The 54-year-old leader had taken over as the Congress's Delhi unit chief four years ago, after the party lost the 2015 assembly elections.

I will never abandon Sonia Gandhi: Lalu

I will never abandon Sonia Gandhi: Lalu

Rediff.com20 Sep 2009

Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad, who met Congress president Sonia Gandhi, on Sunday, told journalists that the two parties had a strong bond. Prasad's meeting with Gandhi in New Delhi fuelled speculation that he met the Congress chief in the wake of Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee's reported plan to seek a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry into the alleged job scam during his tenure.

Mann ki Baat: PM recalls valour of soldiers in Kargil War

Mann ki Baat: PM recalls valour of soldiers in Kargil War

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' radio address, the prime minister also said that the threat of coronavirus is not over yet and we need to remain vigilant against the deadly virus.

5 arrested for shooting Mahatma Gandhi's effigy in Aligarh

5 arrested for shooting Mahatma Gandhi's effigy in Aligarh

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

The charges against the men include promoting hatred and disrupting harmony, police said.

Jayant Sinha challenges Rahul for live debate on Ramgarh lynching row

Jayant Sinha challenges Rahul for live debate on Ramgarh lynching row

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Let him not hide behind his social media handles, Sinha said.

BJP, Congress in war of words over Rahul's 'Masood Azhar ji' barb

BJP, Congress in war of words over Rahul's 'Masood Azhar ji' barb

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

The Congress accused the BJP and a section of media of deliberately twisting Gandhi's remarks.

Remembering Rajiv Gandhi at 75

Remembering Rajiv Gandhi at 75

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Senior Congress leaders paid tributes to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 75 birth anniversary on Tuesday

Cong sources say Rahul to continue till new chief appointed

Cong sources say Rahul to continue till new chief appointed

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

Congress sources also said speculation that Motilal Vora would be appointed as interim party president are incorrect.