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3 Union ministers' resignation accepted, portfolios farmed out

3 Union ministers' resignation accepted, portfolios farmed out

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Ministers' resignation accepted, portfolios farmed out

Delhi basement horror: Why was SUV driver arrested?

Delhi basement horror: Why was SUV driver arrested?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The police identified the driver and the vehicle through the CCTV footage of the area.

Govt sets up panel to probe coaching centre deaths, kin awarded Rs 10 lakh

Govt sets up panel to probe coaching centre deaths, kin awarded Rs 10 lakh

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

While Lok Sabha members across party lines demanded an inquiry, hundreds of students continued their protests near Rau's IAS Study Circle in the west Delhi locality where the horror unfolded Saturday night, killing the three students trapped in the basement illegally used as a library as floodwaters rose outside.

Sena's reminder to Rahul: 'Attacks on Savarkar will...'

Sena's reminder to Rahul: 'Attacks on Savarkar will...'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

The Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) on Monday said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's attack on freedom fighter V D Savarkar will lead to ebbing of sympathy he has gained due to his disqualification as Lok Sabha MP.

Rahul Gandhi to visit Wayanad on Aug 12-13 after being reinstated as MP

Rahul Gandhi to visit Wayanad on Aug 12-13 after being reinstated as MP

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Gandhi was reinstated as MP by the Lok Sabha secretariat on Monday, days after the Supreme Court stayed his conviction in a criminal defamation case.

As Sonia files for RS, is it Priyanka for Rae Bareli?

As Sonia files for RS, is it Priyanka for Rae Bareli?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday filed her nomination papers in Jaipur for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls from Rajasthan.

Without Muslim votes, BJP can't form govt: AIUDF MP

Without Muslim votes, BJP can't form govt: AIUDF MP

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'We have already directed our party members and supporters and advised them that not a single vote goes to the BJP'

When Can Speaker Expunge MPs' Remarks?

When Can Speaker Expunge MPs' Remarks?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

'Expunging remarks is within the powers of the Speaker.' 'Nobody can question or challenge the Speaker's decision.'

Parliament security breach: 'It was like a terrorist attack'

Parliament security breach: 'It was like a terrorist attack'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

'This nation depends on the Union government for its safety, security and their development, but look at the state of affairs

AP Cong chief Sharmila camps at party office to avoid house arrest

AP Cong chief Sharmila camps at party office to avoid house arrest

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

In a sudden turn of political events in Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Congress Chief YS Sharmila Reddy spent the night in her party office at Vijayawada as in an attempt to avoid house arrest.

Jolt to BJD as founding member, six-time MP joins BJP

Jolt to BJD as founding member, six-time MP joins BJP

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Biju Janata Dal founding member and six-time Cuttack Lok Sabha MP Bhartruhari Mahtab joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in New Delhi on Thursday, dealing a big blow to the Odisha's ruling party ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

There can be no peace in Manipur till...: Gaurav Gogoi

There can be no peace in Manipur till...: Gaurav Gogoi

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Gogoi said these arms and ammunition, which were looted from the security forces, will be used against the common people of the state that has been witnessing violence since May 3.

Does Nitish Kumar Look Worried?

Does Nitish Kumar Look Worried?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Is This Kid Attending Parliament?

Is This Kid Attending Parliament?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Ladakh's Lok Sabha MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal brought his wife Sonam Wangmo and son to Parliament on Tuesday, December 20, 2022.

Can't stop Mahua Moitra from...: HC

Can't stop Mahua Moitra from...: HC

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

The Delhi high court on Monday said Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra cannot be prevented from defending herself against allegations made by an estranged friend in public domain as long as her statements are not objectively false.

16 first-time MPs among 36 new inductees in Cabinet

16 first-time MPs among 36 new inductees in Cabinet

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

L Murugan, 44, is the only newly-sworn minister who is not a member of Rajya Sabha or Lok Sabha.

Only 43 of Oppn's 138 MPs now left in Parliament

Only 43 of Oppn's 138 MPs now left in Parliament

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

On Tuesday, 49 opposition MPs were suspended for the remaining part of the session for disrupting proceedings, taking the total tally of suspended MPs in Lok Sabha to 95.

Blow to BJP in Chhattisgarh, senior tribal leader Nand Kumar Sai quits party

Blow to BJP in Chhattisgarh, senior tribal leader Nand Kumar Sai quits party

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

State BJP chief Arun Sao confirmed the development and said the party was unable to contact Sai at present but it would make all efforts to clear any misunderstanding he has.

Battle for Baramati BJP ploy to 'finish off' Sharad Pawar: Supriya Sule

Battle for Baramati BJP ploy to 'finish off' Sharad Pawar: Supriya Sule

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Sule said the intra-family duel in the Lok Sabha polls will not waver her respect for Sunetra Pawar as she is her "elder brother's wife and like a mother".

Govinda returns to politics after 14 yrs, joins Shinde's Shiv Sena

Govinda returns to politics after 14 yrs, joins Shinde's Shiv Sena

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Bollywood actor and former Congress Lok Sabha MP Govinda on Thursday joined the Shiv Sena in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in Mumbai.

Despite Losing Murugan Becomes Minister

Despite Losing Murugan Becomes Minister

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

FHe is the only one among 17 ministers from the outgoing council of ministers who lost the Lok Sabha polls to be reappointed minister.

T'gana poll: BRS names candidates; KCR to contest from 2 seats

T'gana poll: BRS names candidates; KCR to contest from 2 seats

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

According to KCR, candidates have been changed in only seven assembly constituencies.

Jolt to Congress as Indore candidate joins BJP before polls

Jolt to Congress as Indore candidate joins BJP before polls

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

The Congress had fielded Bam against sitting BJP MP Shankar Lalwani from the Indore Lok Sabha seat, where polling will be held on May 13.

DMK's A Raja guns for Sanatan Dharma, dares Modi-Shah to debate

DMK's A Raja guns for Sanatan Dharma, dares Modi-Shah to debate

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

DMK deputy general secretary and Lok Sabha MP A Raja has likened Sanatan Dharma to disease like leprosy that had social stigma.

Timing determined by Modi: Cong on Deora's resignation

Timing determined by Modi: Cong on Deora's resignation

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

'He messaged me on Friday at 8:52 AM and then at 2:47 PM I replied, 'Are you planning a switch?'. At 2:48 he sent a message, 'is speaking to you not possible?' I said I will call you and at 3:40, I spoke to him'

Empty Stands At Game 1 World Cup 2023

Empty Stands At Game 1 World Cup 2023

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

World Cup 2023 off to a disappointing start.

Mahua Moitra moves SC against expulsion from Lok Sabha

Mahua Moitra moves SC against expulsion from Lok Sabha

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mahua Moitra has moved the Supreme Court against her expulsion from the Lok Sabha over 'Cash-for-Query' allegations.

Rajyavardhan Rathore among 22 sworn in as Rajasthan ministers

Rajyavardhan Rathore among 22 sworn in as Rajasthan ministers

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The MLAs inducted into the Rajasthan cabinet are Meena, Madan Dilawar, Rathore, Gajendra Singh Khimsar, Babulal Kharadi, Jogaram Patel, Suresh Singh Rawat, Avinash Gehlot, Joraram Kumawat, Hemant Meena, Kanhaiya Lal Choudhary and Sumit Godara.

'I ate 160 paans during the shooting'

'I ate 160 paans during the shooting'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

'Netflix is very happy with me. Mamla Legal Hai has opened the big bazaar in the heartland for them.'

Modi sworn in as PM for 3rd time; 42 ministers from OBC, SC/STs

Modi sworn in as PM for 3rd time; 42 ministers from OBC, SC/STs

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Along with Modi, senior BJP leaders including Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, Nirmala Sitharaman and S Jaishankar, all ministers in Modi 2.0 Cabinet, took oath as cabinet ministers at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. In all, 71 ministers were sworn-in along with Modi, taking the strength of the Union council to 72.

Cong, SP will run bulldozer over Ram temple: Modi

Cong, SP will run bulldozer over Ram temple: Modi

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday claimed that the Congress and Samajwadi Party will run a bulldozer over the Ram temple if elected to power, and asked them to take 'tuition' from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath 'where to run bulldozers'.

'The security response was very slow'

'The security response was very slow'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

'It could have been lethal and the consequences would have been very tragic.'

Give us 2/3rds majority to amend Constitution: BJP MP

Give us 2/3rds majority to amend Constitution: BJP MP

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Hegde said NDA winning more than 400 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls would eventually help in mustering a similar majority in the Rajya Sabha, and coming to power in two-third of the states.

BJP's 5th list: Kangana Ranaut fielded, Varun Gandhi dropped

BJP's 5th list: Kangana Ranaut fielded, Varun Gandhi dropped

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

The party fielded Maneka Gandhi from Sultanpur, while Uttar Pradesh minister Jitin Prasada has replaced Varun Gandhi in Pilibhit.

Since Parliament episode, getting hateful messages: Danish Ali

Since Parliament episode, getting hateful messages: Danish Ali

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Ali also shared the screenshot of a purported hate message in Hindi referring to the derogatory remarks made by Bidhuri.

When Will Kejriwal Government Fall?

When Will Kejriwal Government Fall?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

For someone who is such an indefatigable litigant, what is stopping Mr Saxena from using the law to depose Mr Kejriwal? Maybe we will get the answer after May 25, notes Aditi Phadnis.

One who does good work never gets respect: Gadkari

One who does good work never gets respect: Gadkari

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

He also said there are leaders who stand firm in their ideology but their number is gradually declining.

SC allows NCP's Mohammed Faizal to continue as MP, stays Kerala HC order

SC allows NCP's Mohammed Faizal to continue as MP, stays Kerala HC order

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the Kerala high court order rejecting NCP leader Mohammed Faizal's petition seeking suspension of his conviction in an attempt to murder case, an order which may lead to revocation of his disqualification as Lok Sabha MP for a second time.

North India's mentality not conducive for women's quota: Sharad Pawar

North India's mentality not conducive for women's quota: Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

The former Union minister said all (parties) should keep trying to get the bill passed.

Kharge slams party MP for 'separate country' remark

Kharge slams party MP for 'separate country' remark

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday sought an apology from the Congress for the controversial statement by party MP that suggested a call for a separate south nation over fiscal injustice, but the opposition party's president said it stands for a united nation and will not tolerate any such call.