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J&K polls: Most political parties to go it alone

J&K polls: Most political parties to go it alone

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Most political parties, including the Bharatiya Janata Party, ruling National Conference, People's Democratic Party and Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party are all set to go it alone in the five phased electoral battle for 87 constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir assembly.

PIX: Madhuri, Ranbir, Mary Kom at Vivek Oberoi's charity event

PIX: Madhuri, Ranbir, Mary Kom at Vivek Oberoi's charity event

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

Farooq for 'balancing act' on fuel price hike

Farooq for 'balancing act' on fuel price hike

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Ahead of the CCPA meeting, National Conference, a key constituent of the UPA, on Thursday suggested a "balancing act" while taking a decision to hike fuel prices and said the increase should be such that it does not put burden on people.

BJP legislator elected as speaker of J&K assembly

BJP legislator elected as speaker of J&K assembly

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Kavinder Gupta was elected unanimously as Speaker of the 12th Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir.

National Conference worker gunned down in Srinagar

National Conference worker gunned down in Srinagar

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

A prominent ruling National Conference activist was gunned down by unidentified terrorists in capital Srinagar on Friday afternoon.

SC asks Centre to restore normalcy in Kashmir on 'selective basis'

SC asks Centre to restore normalcy in Kashmir on 'selective basis'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

The apex court asked Venugopal to file an affidavit indicating steps taken so far in the matter.

Pix: Sonakshi, Yami, Karishma get flirty on the ramp

Pix: Sonakshi, Yami, Karishma get flirty on the ramp

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Models, actors turned showstoppers at Bombay Times Fashion Week 2018.

Mission 44 plus: BJP fields more Muslim candidates in J&K

Mission 44 plus: BJP fields more Muslim candidates in J&K

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party, which has been trying to shrug off the 'communal' tag, has fielded nearly 40 per cent Muslim candidates in Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls under its ambitious 'Mission 44 plus' to wrest power in the state.

We only want Omar to step down, clarifies Mehbooba

We only want Omar to step down, clarifies Mehbooba

Rediff.com9 Oct 2011

Clarifying her stand on alleged custodial death of a ruling National Conference activist, opposition Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said that her party was not demanding the dismissal of the state government on the issue, but only stepping down of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his junior home minister Nasir Aslam Wani to enable a fair investigation.

PIX: Bollywood parties with Mukesh Ambani, Sachin

PIX: Bollywood parties with Mukesh Ambani, Sachin

Rediff.com27 Mar 2012

Hrithik, Salman, Aamir and many others from Bollywood turned up for the do.

BOO BJP leader who compared Mayawati to a prostitute

BOO BJP leader who compared Mayawati to a prostitute

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Mayawati reacted to his statement by saying that "These kind of derogatory statements show that BJP is frustrated with the growing public support for BSP."

National Conference worker shot dead in Srinagar

National Conference worker shot dead in Srinagar

Rediff.com24 Dec 2011

An activist of the ruling National Conference was shot dead by unidentified militants in the uptown Batmallo locality of Srinagar on Saturday morning.

Video: Sizzling saris on the ramp at Hyderabad Fashion Week

Video: Sizzling saris on the ramp at Hyderabad Fashion Week

Rediff.com12 May 2011

Ethnic Indian wear particularly the sari conquered the ramp on the opening day of the Hyderabad Fashion Week on Tuesday.

Yoga Day: Look who's leading by example

Yoga Day: Look who's leading by example

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Some of the big names who decided to roll out the yoga mat

India Inc hails scrapping of Article 370

India Inc hails scrapping of Article 370

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

It would pave the way for Jammu and Kashmir to attract large-scale investments, the industry leaders said.

PIX: Katrina, Shah Rukh party with Salman

PIX: Katrina, Shah Rukh party with Salman

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

Who all attended Arpita Khan Sharma's Diwali bash?

Omar freed after 8-month detention, says 'world is different'

Omar freed after 8-month detention, says 'world is different'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Abdullah, who turned 50 on March 10, had spent 232 days in custody since the government announced abrogation of the special status of the erstwhile state on August 5 last year.

PHOTOS: It's band, bajaa and barfi for BJP

PHOTOS: It's band, bajaa and barfi for BJP

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

All set to celebrate its victory, the scene at Bharatiya Janata Party office in Mumbai was of joy. Senior leaders of the BJP came out in full support and celebrated their victory. They were already flashing the victory sign.

Thank you Ritu Kumar!

Thank you Ritu Kumar!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

The master revivalist presented a spectacular collection of Banarasi weaves at Lakme Fashion Week Winter/ Festive 2015.

21 dead as mini-bus falls into gorge on Jammu-Srinagar national highway

21 dead as mini-bus falls into gorge on Jammu-Srinagar national highway

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

The vehicle was on its way to Ramban town from Banihal when the accident occurred around 9.55 am. The driver lost control over the "overcrowded" vehicle which rolled down the deep gorge at Kela Morh near Maroof, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban range, Rafiq-ul-Hassan, said.

'Rahul is the new rising sun': Reactions to poll results

'Rahul is the new rising sun': Reactions to poll results

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

The latest trends show that the Congress is leading in the Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states of Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, while it is locked in a close fight in Madhya Pradesh. However, leaders from both, the Congress and the BJP, have kept their fingers firmly crossed till the final results were announced. Leaders voiced their opinion on the results as they continued to stream in.

All eyes riveted on J-K, Jharkhand for poll results today

All eyes riveted on J-K, Jharkhand for poll results today

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Counting of votes will be held today in Jammu and Kashmir and Jharkhand which witnessed a record turnout in the multi-cornered contests to elect their assemblies.

'Big jolt to govt': Oppn welcomes SC order on J-K

'Big jolt to govt': Oppn welcomes SC order on J-K

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

"Modiji reminded that nation bows before Constitution and not him!"

Omar will continue as CM, says Cong minister

Omar will continue as CM, says Cong minister

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

In a statement, the state public health engineering minister, Taj Mohi-ud-Din on Monday said that 'the coalition government led by Omar Abdullah will continue its full term'.

Ruckus in J&K assembly, opposition protests during national anthem

Ruckus in J&K assembly, opposition protests during national anthem

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Carrying placards, the opposition members tried to disrupt the governor's address thrice.

PIX: Salman, Anushka at Arpita's baby shower!

PIX: Salman, Anushka at Arpita's baby shower!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Looking at Salman's party pictures.

Vedanta will not reapply for refinery expansion

Vedanta will not reapply for refinery expansion

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

London-based Vedanta Group said it was not going to apply afresh for 'green' clearance to expand its aluminium refinery project in Orissa's Kalahandi district, even after being advised by the Union environment and forests (MoEF) ministry to do so.

Army should reopen Pathribal encounter case: Farooq

Army should reopen Pathribal encounter case: Farooq

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Union Minister Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday said that army should reopen the alleged Patribal fake encounter case so that "the justice is served".

'What kind of petition is this?' SC flays defective pleas on Art 370

'What kind of petition is this?' SC flays defective pleas on Art 370

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Meanwhile, the apex court said tthat it will wait for sometime before passing any direction on the plea seeking removal of restrictions on the media in Jammu and Kashmir.

Opposition slams J&K move to create townships for Kashmiri Pandits

Opposition slams J&K move to create townships for Kashmiri Pandits

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Major opposition political parties and separatists groups in J&K on Wednesday slammed the move of the government to create separate townships for Kashmiri pandit migrants.

BJP looking at all possibilities for J&K govt formation: Shah

BJP looking at all possibilities for J&K govt formation: Shah

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

As stalemate continued in Jammu and Kashmir over government formation, Bharatiya Janata Party chief Amit Shah on Saturday said his party is looking at 'all possibilities' and hoped that a decision will come 'anytime'.

J&K may throw up hung assembly, BJP to get majority in Jharkhand: exit polls

J&K may throw up hung assembly, BJP to get majority in Jharkhand: exit polls

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party is projected to get a majority in Jharkhand while Jammu and Kashmir may return a hung verdict with PDP emerging as the single largest party followed by BJP in assembly elections in the two states, according to two separate exit polls on Saturday.

Happy Birthday Rahul!

Happy Birthday Rahul!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Gopinath Munde, Vijaypat Singhania and Shaina NC wish Rahul Gandhi on his birthday.

When Aamir makes a film...

When Aamir makes a film...

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

'Rubaru Roshni is a soul-stirring cinematic experience.'

J&K minister criticised for 'azadi' remark

J&K minister criticised for 'azadi' remark

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

Terming the 'azadi' statement made by senior Congress leader and Jammu and Kashmir Health Minister Sham Lal Sharma as "unfortunate", the ruling National Conference on Wednesday said that it always stood for the integrity of the state and equitable development.

PHOTOS: Big B, Sachin celebrate MI's IPL win with Ambanis

PHOTOS: Big B, Sachin celebrate MI's IPL win with Ambanis

Rediff.com23 May 2017

Scroll down to see who else made the guest list at the Mumbai Indians' party...

IIMs to offer 1,200 more seats this year

IIMs to offer 1,200 more seats this year

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

With 15 per cent lesser number of candidates taking the Common Admission Test (CAT) this year and the number of seats in all the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) put together increased, is there a better chance for a candidate to get in?

Cong core group takes stock of JK situation

Cong core group takes stock of JK situation

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

The National Conference on Thursday ruled out resignation by beleaguered Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah as he got backing from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi who said he was doing a "tough job" and needed "time and support".

Nepal fails to elect a PM for the 5th time

Nepal fails to elect a PM for the 5th time

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

Nepal's lawmakers on Monday rejected Maoist chief Prachanda and his NC rival Ram Chandra Poudyal for the fifth time in the Prime Ministerial elections, plunging the country into a deeper political crisis in the absence of a government.

The Rs 17 crore sari: 'Has it got diamonds on it?

The Rs 17 crore sari: 'Has it got diamonds on it?"

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Find out what India's top designers have to say about Brahmani Reddy's much-hyped wedding sari.