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BJP parliamentary board meeting to pick VP candidate today

BJP parliamentary board meeting to pick VP candidate today

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

Political watchers are keen to see if the party will now opt for a more seasoned face from its ranks for the vice presidential candidate.

Amit Shah to head ministerial panel on Air India sale

Amit Shah to head ministerial panel on Air India sale

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

While Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has been dropped, the panel now has four ministers - Shah, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Commerce and Railway Minister Piyush Goyal and Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.

Fadnavis files nomination for Maharashtra polls

Fadnavis files nomination for Maharashtra polls

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Fadnavis, the first Bharatiya Janata Party chief minister of the state, filed his papers from the Nagpur South-West constituency.

Gadkari launches cow dung soap, bamboo water bottles

Gadkari launches cow dung soap, bamboo water bottles

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

The bamboo water bottle is priced at Rs 560 and the soap variant of 125 grams costs Rs 125 each.

SP Group's Pallonji Mistry passes away at 93

SP Group's Pallonji Mistry passes away at 93

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Shapoorji Pallonji Group's head Pallonji Mistry died at his residence here, company officials said on Tuesday. Mistry, the largest individual shareholder in the Tata Group with a 18.4 per cent holding in the conglomerate, was 93.

Even I can't afford your car: Gadkari to Mercedes-Benz

Even I can't afford your car: Gadkari to Mercedes-Benz

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

You increase the production, only then it is possible to reduce cost, Gadkari said.

Why Gadkari was removed from top BJP body

Why Gadkari was removed from top BJP body

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

For the first time, non-upper castes are in a majority in the board, as the party continues with its outreach to traditionally weaker and backward sections of society.

Proposal to make 6 airbags mandatory in cars deferred by a year to October '23

Proposal to make 6 airbags mandatory in cars deferred by a year to October '23

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

The government has deferred the implementation of the proposal to make six airbags mandatory in passenger cars by one year to October 1, 2023, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday. The government had earlier planned to make six airbags mandatory in eight-seater vehicles for enhanced safety of occupants from October 1, 2022. "Considering the global supply chain constraints being faced by the auto industry and its impact on the macroeconomic scenario, it has been decided to implement the proposal mandating a minimum of 6 Airbags in Passenger Cars (M-1 Category) w.e.f 01st October 2023," Gadkari said in a tweet.

The Mangeshkars honour one of their own

The Mangeshkars honour one of their own

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

The Family salutes the Legend.

Seen A Sadder Face in Politics?

Seen A Sadder Face in Politics?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Politicians bid farewell to Muppavarapu Venkaiah Naidu as India's vice-president at the G M C Balayogi auditorium in the Parliament house complex on Monday, August 8, 2022, evening.

Hurdles in biofuel use: Few vehicles, weak ethanol-blended petrol rollout

Hurdles in biofuel use: Few vehicles, weak ethanol-blended petrol rollout

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

The limited availability of flexible (flex)-fuel vehicles in the Indian market and the slow rollout of ethanol-blended petrol by oil-marketing companies (OMCs) remain major obstacles to achieving widespread use of biofuels in the transportation sector in India. Recently, two Union ministers have emphasised India's biofuel potential, arguing that it has the capacity and potential to lead a transition towards widespread biofuel adoption. Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari signalled that this transition is well underway and urged car manufacturers to quickly adapt and introduce new biofuel-run vehicles, lest the government resort to taxing diesel vehicles.

Look who turned up for MNS chief Raj Thackeray's son's wedding

Look who turned up for MNS chief Raj Thackeray's son's wedding

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray's son Amit Thackeray on Sunday got married to his fiancee and fashion designer Mitali Borude at a hotel in Mumbai's central area of Lower Parel.

Modi counters Rahul's 'Mohabbat ki dukaan' with 'loot ki...'

Modi counters Rahul's 'Mohabbat ki dukaan' with 'loot ki...'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Their leaders go abroad and abuse India, while BJP workers sacrifice everything for the sake of the nation, Modi said.

Bajaj brings Chetak back as all-electric 2-wheeler

Bajaj brings Chetak back as all-electric 2-wheeler

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

In doing so, Bajaj has become the first internal combustion engine two-wheeler company to launch an all-electric two-wheeler in India.

Digvijaya targets Gadkari over son's wedding, income

Digvijaya targets Gadkari over son's wedding, income

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

Congress General Secretary Digvijaya Singh on Monday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party President Nitin Gadkari should explain the growth in his assets and income over the years.

Digvijaya targets Gadkari over son's wedding, income

Digvijaya targets Gadkari over son's wedding, income

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

Congress General Secretary Digvijaya Singh on Monday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party President Nitin Gadkari should explain the growth in his assets and income over the years.

Sawant to be sworn-in as Goa CM on March 28; Modi, Shah, Nadda to attend

Sawant to be sworn-in as Goa CM on March 28; Modi, Shah, Nadda to attend

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

The swearing-in ceremony of Pramod Sawant as Goa's chief minister will be held on March 28 and prominent Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will attend the event.

'If Modi comes back in 2024, India will be...'

'If Modi comes back in 2024, India will be...'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

'...a more capable State -- one that operates with greater capacity, greater efficiency, and greater clarity of purpose.' 'But I also see a more despotic State -- one that places more constraints on speech, assembly, dissent, and critique.' 'It may run 'better', but on the regime's rules.'

PIX: Katrina receives Smita Patil Memorial award

PIX: Katrina receives Smita Patil Memorial award

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

But does she deserve it? The debate goes on.

Ayush certified Coronil as Covid medicine as per WHO norms: Ramdev

Ayush certified Coronil as Covid medicine as per WHO norms: Ramdev

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

In a tweet, Patanjali Ayurved said, "Moment of pride!! Efforts of scientists at Patanjali to make corona medicine have been successful today. We are pleased to announce the First evidence based medicine for Covid-19 by Patanjali."

Modi behind campaign against Gadkari, says RSS' Vaidya

Modi behind campaign against Gadkari, says RSS' Vaidya

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is behind the campaign against Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari, said senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh ideologue MG Vaidya.

Romney could teach a thing or two to Gadkari, Vadra

Romney could teach a thing or two to Gadkari, Vadra

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

Gadkari and Jindal should dissociated themselves from decision-making related to their companies while functioning as political leaders, says B Raman

Government begins probe on Gadkari's investors

Government begins probe on Gadkari's investors

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

Amid allegations of dubious funding into the companies of Bharatiya Janata Party chief Nitin Gadkari, the Corporate Affairs Ministry on Thursday said it is looking into investments made in his company.

I was suppressed for a long time: Shinde after winning trust vote

I was suppressed for a long time: Shinde after winning trust vote

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday said he had been suppressed for a long time and the rebellion led by him was a fallout of the unfair treatment meted out to him, an apparent reference to his old association with the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena.

Gadkari urges automakers for more safety features to curb accidents

Gadkari urges automakers for more safety features to curb accidents

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

India can become the number one automotive manufacturing hub in the world within five years, but auto companies need to enhance safety features to reduce deaths due to road accidents, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday. In his inaugural address at the Auto Expo 2023 here, the minister for road transport and highways asserted that the government's target is to reduce these accidents by 50 per cent before the end of 2024 while asking the auto industry to take suo moto action for road safety as the government doesn't want to make anything mandatory. Gadkari's sentiments were also echoed by Minister of Heavy Industries Mahendra Nath Pandey, who lamented that while India has only 1 per cent of the total overall vehicles, the country accounts for 11 per cent of the total global deaths due to road accidents.

Another electric scooter catches fire in TN

Another electric scooter catches fire in TN

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

Electric scooters suddenly catching fire has become a cause for concern of late.

Gadkari's threats: I-T officials want apology, security

Gadkari's threats: I-T officials want apology, security

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

Demanding an apology from former Bharatiya Janata Party chief Nitin Gadkari for allegedly threatening Income Tax officials, their apex body on Sunday claimed the remarks were aimed at hindering a free and fair probe into Purti Group's investments and sought security for those handling the case.

Gadkari's exit: Advani won, but RSS is still the boss

Gadkari's exit: Advani won, but RSS is still the boss

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

Even though the RSS buckled under pressure and let go Nitin Gadkari, it did not yield ground to L K Advani completely. The Sangh preferred to go with Rajnath Singh as the BJP president, rejecting Advani's first choice, Sushma Swaraj. More feuds are expected in the saffron joint family in the days to come. Poornima Joshi examines

Gadkari quits as BJP prez, Rajnath Singh to take over

Gadkari quits as BJP prez, Rajnath Singh to take over

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

As per reports a decision in this regard was taken during a meeting held at senior party leader Arun Jaitley's residence.

No plan to ban petrol-diesel vehicles: Gadkari

No plan to ban petrol-diesel vehicles: Gadkari

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

"There were discussions and the ministry had received suggestions that petrol-diesel vehicles should be banned. I would like to clarify that the government does not intend to ban petrol and diesel vehicles. We are not going to do anything like that," Gadkari said, addressing a gathering at the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) annual convention, 2019.

PHOTOS: How netas celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi

PHOTOS: How netas celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his cabinet colleagues Pankaja Munde and Vinod Tawde, Union minister Nitin Gadkari, state minister Sadabhau Khot, former Union Home minister Sushilkumar Shinde and Shiv Sena leader Manohar Joshi were prominent among those who installed Ganpati idols at their homes.

BJP dismisses media reports, rallies behind Gadkari

BJP dismisses media reports, rallies behind Gadkari

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday night set at rest speculation about the fate of its President Nitin Gadkari, facing flak over the affairs of his company, by expressing its unanimous support to his continuance in office and dismissed media reports of his impending resignation as "baseless and untrue".

Money is found in pockets of Congress leaders: BJP

Money is found in pockets of Congress leaders: BJP

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

Launching a counter-offensive, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday said while its chief Nitin Gadkari has agreed to a probe about his company's funding, Congress and its ministers have not made any such offer about Robert Vadra's dealings and other cases.

There's suspicion about Gadkari's integrity: Jethmalani

There's suspicion about Gadkari's integrity: Jethmalani

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

Stirring the hornet's nest in the Bharatiya Janata Party, Member of Parliament Ram Jethmalani renewed his attack on party chief Nitin Gadkari and demanded his resignation, saying fresh allegations against him will weaken the BJP's campaign against corruption.

Gadkari more of a businessman than politician: Digvijaya

Gadkari more of a businessman than politician: Digvijaya

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

With activist Arvind Kejriwal targeting Bharatiya Janata Party chief Nitin Gadkari, Congress on Wednesday demanded the opposition party clarify before the nation the "very serious" allegations against him.

Rajnath Singh elected unopposed as new BJP chief

Rajnath Singh elected unopposed as new BJP chief

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party parliamentary board, which met on Wednesday morning, has endorsed election of Rajnath Singh as the new president of the party. The board also appreciated growth of the party under outgoing party president Nitin Gadkari's leadership.

The Gadkari issue: The facts without comments

The Gadkari issue: The facts without comments

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

We must understand that we live in extremely cynical times. If it is a politician he must be corrupt. If he is a businessman, he must be equally corrupt. Poor Gadkari, he is a politician and a businessman. That compounded matters for him, says M R Venkatesh.

S Gurumurthy: The man who gave Gadkari a clean chit

S Gurumurthy: The man who gave Gadkari a clean chit

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

In the first part of this exclusive interview to rediff.com's Shobha Warrier, Gurumurthy talks about how he, a chartered accountant, became an investigative journalist and a writer.

If Gadkari resigns, it may end up hurting the UPA

If Gadkari resigns, it may end up hurting the UPA

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

It is left to the BJP to bolster its claim of being 'a party with a difference' by adhering to minimum standards of political morality. Given the long series of multi-billion-rupee scams of the UPA, the principal opposition party would undermine its anti-corruption campaign by persisting with Nitin Gadkari as its president, says Virendra Kapoor.