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Amid FB controversy, BJP MLA says he posted nothing communal

Amid FB controversy, BJP MLA says he posted nothing communal

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

He said his official FB page had been 'hacked and blocked' in 2018 but that there has been no response from the police on a complaint filed by him on the matter so far.

Congress wiped out, can't be revived: Owaisi

Congress wiped out, can't be revived: Owaisi

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

The AIMIM chief claimed top leadership of the Congress has "ignored" important elections in Maharashtra and Haryana.

Doors open to all small parties to defeat BJP in 2022: Akhilesh

Doors open to all small parties to defeat BJP in 2022: Akhilesh

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

On possible alliances for the upcoming state polls, the SP president said, "Doors of our party are open for all small parties. Many smaller parties are already with us. More will come with us."

Delhi Metro's Blue, Pink lines reopen after 171-day COVID hiatus

Delhi Metro's Blue, Pink lines reopen after 171-day COVID hiatus

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Trains are to operate in batches of four-hour each from 7-11 am and 4-8 pm in the first stage.

'Modi shouldn't attend Ram temple ceremony as PM'

'Modi shouldn't attend Ram temple ceremony as PM'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Modi's presence at the evnt would open wounds, the Hyderabad MP said.

What Is Raj Thackeray's Gameplan?

What Is Raj Thackeray's Gameplan?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

'The BJP's solo aim in Mumbai and Maharashtra is to finish off the Shiv Sena and Sharad Pawar's NCP.'

White paper being readied on Muslims jailed in terror cases

White paper being readied on Muslims jailed in terror cases

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

The All India Muslim Majlis-e-Mushawarat is preparing a white paper on the state of Indian Muslims languishing in jails in various terror cases, which could convince the community to vote against the Congress party, reports Vicky Nanjappa

BJP sweeps civic elections in 6 Gujarat cities, drubbing for Cong

BJP sweeps civic elections in 6 Gujarat cities, drubbing for Cong

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

The Congress, the main opposition party, had won only 36 seats, the SEC said about 4 pm.

Debate CAA with a bearded man: Owaisi challenges Shah

Debate CAA with a bearded man: Owaisi challenges Shah

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Shah had on Tuesday attended a party event in Lucknow where he said that the Opposition is spreading rumours about the CAA.

MIM chief Asaduddin, MLA-brother booked in assault cases

MIM chief Asaduddin, MLA-brother booked in assault cases

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

While Asaduddin was booked for his alleged involvement in the attack on Congress MLC Shabbir Ali on Tuesday, a case was filed against Akbaruddin after his followers allegedly assaulted M K Mahender, a BJP civic poll candidate, Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) V Satyanarayana said.

PIX: Nasheed supporters clash with police in Maldives

PIX: Nasheed supporters clash with police in Maldives

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Hundreds of supporters of the ousted president Mohamed Nasheed gathered outside the Majlis for a second time in the day on Sunday raising slogans against the current regime of Mohammed Waheed Hassan.

Ayodhya verdict: AIMPLB says may seek review

Ayodhya verdict: AIMPLB says may seek review

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

Sources in the prominent Muslim body Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind said it was not in favour of filing a review petition and wants the matter to end.

'If BJP comes to power, Muslims will be in trouble'

'If BJP comes to power, Muslims will be in trouble'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

'I have interacted with Muslim women in rural Bengal, they are scared of the BJP.'

BJP, Opposition join hands to get quota bill passed in LS

BJP, Opposition join hands to get quota bill passed in LS

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Constitution amendment bill to restore the power of states to make their own OBC lists after a thaw in the logjam as Opposition parties backed the legislation but demanded the removal of the 50 per cent cap on reservation, with many of them also calling for a caste-based census.

'Don't lecture': Kaif hits out at Imran Khan

'Don't lecture': Kaif hits out at Imran Khan

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Retorting to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's minority remark, former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif said that Pakistan is the last country that should be lecturing any country on how to treat minorities."

Woman booked for holding 'Kashmir Mukti, Dalit Mukti' placard

Woman booked for holding 'Kashmir Mukti, Dalit Mukti' placard

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

A case has been registered for offences under the Indian Penal Code including creating enmity between different groups of people against the woman, identified as Arudra, they said.

Amulya's family gets security after attack on house

Amulya's family gets security after attack on house

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

A video of a group of people, allegedly right wing activists, on Thursday evening, purportedly questioning Wazi about his daughter's conduct and making him raise 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' slogans has gone viral.

AIMIM to seek Waris Pathan's explanation for his remarks

AIMIM to seek Waris Pathan's explanation for his remarks

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

AIMIM's Maharashtra unit chief and Aurangabad MP Imtiyaz Jaleel said, "Our party does not support the statement made by Waris Pathan. The party will seek an explanation from him over the remarks."

Battle for Hyderabad: Stage set for municipal polls on Tuesday

Battle for Hyderabad: Stage set for municipal polls on Tuesday

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

As many as 74,44,260 voters would exercise their franchise using ballot papers to elect their representatives in the 150-ward Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, according to official data.

Ambedkar booked for saying he will jail EC officials

Ambedkar booked for saying he will jail EC officials

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Ambedkar said at an election rally at Digras in Maharashtra's Yavatmal district earlier on Thursday that he will jail the EC for two days if voted to power.

Pak religious parties secure over 9% votes in polls

Pak religious parties secure over 9% votes in polls

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

Hafiz Saeed-backed Allah-o-Akbar Tehreek (AAT) had fielded 265 candidates -- including 13 women -- countrywide.

Indian engineer goes missing after NZ mosque attack, family clueless

Indian engineer goes missing after NZ mosque attack, family clueless

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

The engineer, Farhaj Ahsan, has been working in New Zealand for the past seven years. He is married and has two children.

India my father's country: Owaisi responds to Yogi

India my father's country: Owaisi responds to Yogi

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

The AIMIM chief also said Adityanath was speaking the language of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and that of the Bharatiya Janata Party and he was ignorant about history.

Dynasts' report card: Defeat for Sharad's, Shatrughan's wards

Dynasts' report card: Defeat for Sharad's, Shatrughan's wards

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

They entered the Bihar poll battle to protect and carry forward their fathers' political legacy, but many of them could not win their own seat though some tasted victory.

After Bihar boost, Owaisi plans to contest in UP, Bengal

After Bihar boost, Owaisi plans to contest in UP, Bengal

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Reacting to allegations that his party was dividing anti-BJP votes, Owaisi said he was running a political party that has a right to contest on its own.

SC refuses to stay Citizenship Act, Centre gets 4 weeks to reply

SC refuses to stay Citizenship Act, Centre gets 4 weeks to reply

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

The bench said it will hear petitions pertaining to Assam and Tripura separately as the problem with CAA in these two states is different from rest of the country.

Campaign ends for final phase of Bihar polls

Campaign ends for final phase of Bihar polls

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

The final phase of polling on Saturday will cover 78 constituencies spread across 19 north Bihar districts.

TEXT: PM Manmohan Singh's historic speech in Maldives Parliament

TEXT: PM Manmohan Singh's historic speech in Maldives Parliament

Rediff.com12 Nov 2011

The text of the address by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the People`s Majlis (parliament) in Maldives

Centre moves SC seeking transfer of pleas against CAA

Centre moves SC seeking transfer of pleas against CAA

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde said it will hear the transfer petition of the Centre on January 10.

Govt imposes ban on Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu and Kashmir

Govt imposes ban on Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu and Kashmir

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The group was banned for five years under anti-terror law on grounds that it was "in close touch" with militant outfits and is expected to "escalate secessionist movement" in the state.

Woman who raised pro-Pak slogans had Naxal links: K'taka CM

Woman who raised pro-Pak slogans had Naxal links: K'taka CM

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Amulya's fatherWazi said action should be taken against her in accordance with law, so that she corrects herself.

BJP makes electoral inroads in Hyderabad with a 'saffron strike'

BJP makes electoral inroads in Hyderabad with a 'saffron strike'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

BJP's resurgent performance prompted the state leadership to describe it as a 'saffron strike', while party in-charge Bhupendar Yadav said it has now emerged as the 'only alternative' to the K Chandrasekhar Rao-led regional dispensation with people accepting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's brand of good governance.

Buoyed by panchayat poll results, SP pushes to win UP back

Buoyed by panchayat poll results, SP pushes to win UP back

Rediff.com28 May 2021

'We have learnt lessons from Mamata Banerjee who overcame the BJP's canard by reciting Chandi Path and playing up her Brahmin origins in her campaign. We need to adopt strategies like asking Muslims to lie low and distributing tickets prudently so that we are not accused of favouring one community.' Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

Imran Khan's party wins 8 seats in Gilgit-Baltistan polls; Opposition says election 'stolen'

Imran Khan's party wins 8 seats in Gilgit-Baltistan polls; Opposition says election 'stolen'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

India has slammed Pakistan for its decision to hold elections in Gilgit-Baltistan and said any action to alter the status of the militarily-occupied region has no legal basis.

'With what face will the BJP seek votes in Tamil Nadu?'

'With what face will the BJP seek votes in Tamil Nadu?'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

'They have been imposing Hindi on Tamil Nadu,' says DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai.

PM inaugurates India's first-ever driverless train for Delhi Metro

PM inaugurates India's first-ever driverless train for Delhi Metro

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

The Prime Minister's Office has said that these innovations will herald a new era of travelling comfort and enhanced mobility.

Did British sow Hindu-Muslim mistrust, as Bhagwat says?

Did British sow Hindu-Muslim mistrust, as Bhagwat says?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

70-plus years after Independence, 'Hindu India, metamorphosised as 'Hindutva India', is proving the British right -- and for all the wrong reasons. Mohan Bhagwat should have answers for the why of it, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Delhi violence perpetrated 'intentionally': Minister

Delhi violence perpetrated 'intentionally': Minister

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Investigations are on and it will reveal whoever is behind it, G Kishan Reddy said.

Will minority votes give DMK a win?

Will minority votes give DMK a win?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

'The DMK may get a little more than 50% of the minority vote.' 'The AIADMK always gets over 10% of the minority vote.'

These parties scored a big, fat ZERO in Bihar polls

These parties scored a big, fat ZERO in Bihar polls

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

The parties failed to make an impact with their voteshares getting restricted to 2 per cent or below.