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Cong reprimands spokesperson for 'fat Rohit Sharma' post

Cong reprimands spokesperson for 'fat Rohit Sharma' post

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

In her now-deleted post, Mohamed said Sharma is "fat for a sportsman". "Need to lose weight! And of course the most unimpressive Captain India has ever had!" she said.

Hope PM told Trump it's not right to...: Opposition parties

Hope PM told Trump it's not right to...: Opposition parties

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Opposition leaders in India have expressed hope that Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue of the deportation of Indian illegal immigrants from the United States during his recent visit. They criticized the manner in which the Indians were sent back, shackled and handcuffed on a military aircraft. The leaders also discussed the need for India to address the root causes of migration and the importance of national interest in diplomatic relations with the United States.

Why are you not announcing Fadnavis as CM, asks Uddhav Sena

Why are you not announcing Fadnavis as CM, asks Uddhav Sena

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Speaking to ANI, Chaturvedi said, "If Devendra Fadnavis's name has been finalised, then announce it quickly; what is stopping you? Why are you depriving the people of Maharashtra of the promises made to them, why are you keeping them away and why are you ignoring the steering crisis of Maharashtra? They are so power hungry... it's been days since the election came and yet the results have not been announced."

Allahbadia apologises for 'parents have sex' remarks after backlash

Allahbadia apologises for 'parents have sex' remarks after backlash

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

During his recent appearance on the show, Ranveer Allahbadia asked a contestant whether they would rather watch their parents have sex for the rest of their life or join them once and put a stop to it.

Ustad Zakir Hussain Passes Away

Ustad Zakir Hussain Passes Away

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain died at a hospital in San Francisco, his family said on Monday.

'Band-aid for bullet wounds': Oppn slams Budget, says poll-centric

'Band-aid for bullet wounds': Oppn slams Budget, says poll-centric

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

India's opposition parties have sharply criticized the Union Budget, calling it inadequate to address the country's economic woes and accusing the BJP-led government of using it to woo voters in Bihar and Delhi ahead of upcoming elections. Leaders from the Congress, TMC, DMK, SP, and CPI(M) voiced their disapproval, highlighting concerns over inflation, unemployment, and the lack of substantial measures to support the agricultural sector and the poor. They also criticized the tax cuts for the middle class as insufficient and coming too late after years of high taxes and rising prices.

'Because of her beauty': Maha MLA slammed for remark on Uddhav's MP

'Because of her beauty': Maha MLA slammed for remark on Uddhav's MP

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Slamming Shirsat, Chaturvedi on Sunday called him a traitor who sold his soul and integrity.

Ahead of Maha polls, no toll at Mumbai entry points

Ahead of Maha polls, no toll at Mumbai entry points

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

The toll waiver will be in force from midnight on Monday, he said.

Sena-UBT trolls Shinde over non-inclusion in NITI Aayog

Sena-UBT trolls Shinde over non-inclusion in NITI Aayog

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Wednesday took potshots at the rival Shiv Sena over its minister not finding a place in the reconstituted NITI Aayog.

'IC-814' series row: Govt summons Netflix content head

'IC-814' series row: Govt summons Netflix content head

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

The depiction of hijackers of the Indian Airlines flight from Kathmandu to Delhi has kicked off a row with a section of viewers objecting to the 'humane' projection of the perpetrators.

What's Holding Up Candidate Lists In Maharashtra?

What's Holding Up Candidate Lists In Maharashtra?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

The strains are telling as old friends and new enemies face each other in the battlefield.

Opposition to raise NEET issue in Parliament today

Opposition to raise NEET issue in Parliament today

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Leaders of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) have decided to raise the NEET issue in both houses of Parliament on Friday and members will give notices in this regard, sources have said.

Cops probe if Baba Siddique was threatened over slum rehab project

Cops probe if Baba Siddique was threatened over slum rehab project

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Police have launched a probe into the killing of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique from different angles, including a possible contract killing, business rivalry or threat over a slum rehabilitation project, officials said on Sunday.

Telangana bureaucrat's disability quota post triggers row

Telangana bureaucrat's disability quota post triggers row

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Senior bureaucrat Smita Sabharwal courted controversy by questioning the need for reservation for the differently-abled people in the All India Services (AIS).

Will attack you inside mosques, threatens BJP MLA Nitesh Rane; booked

Will attack you inside mosques, threatens BJP MLA Nitesh Rane; booked

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

On his part, BJP Lok Sabha MP Narayan Rane, himself no stranger to controversies, got into damage control mode and sought to calm frayed nerves, saying he has chided his son over the remarks.

INDIA parties flex muscles after Cong rout in Haryana

INDIA parties flex muscles after Cong rout in Haryana

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

After the Congress' shock defeat in Haryana, the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) parties flexed their muscles on Wednesday, accusing the grand old party of ignoring them.

EVMs in India are 'black box', can't scrutinise, says Rahul, backs Musk's view

EVMs in India are 'black box', can't scrutinise, says Rahul, backs Musk's view

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

The former Congress president also tagged a post by Tesla CEO Elon Musk in which he talked about eliminating EVMs.

'Affectionate gesture': Sena MP defends Rahul over 'flying kiss'

'Affectionate gesture': Sena MP defends Rahul over 'flying kiss'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

She further said that Rahul Gandhi's words were not driven by animosity, despite his disqualification and subsequent legal victory.

Wahi hota hai jo manzoor-e-Modi...: Sena on verdict

Wahi hota hai jo manzoor-e-Modi...: Sena on verdict

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

'This is an unfortunate compromise of ethics. Something that was termed 'illegal' and 'unconstitutional' by the Supreme Court has been turned 'legal'

Waqf bill BJP ploy to snatch Muslims' rights, will oppose: Oppn

Waqf bill BJP ploy to snatch Muslims' rights, will oppose: Oppn

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said his party would oppose the Centre's move to bring a bill in Parliament to amend the 1995 law governing Waqf boards, and accused the BJP of trying to snatch the rights of Muslims.

'Kursi bachao', 'copycat': Opposition reacts to Union Budget 2024

'Kursi bachao', 'copycat': Opposition reacts to Union Budget 2024

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The Opposition on Tuesday termed the Union Budget as a 'kursi bachao budget' driven by political compulsions and claimed that it ignored opposition-ruled states in a bid to 'appease' Bharatiya Janata Party's allies.

Mumbai college students forced to listen to Piyush Goyal's son's speech: Oppn

Mumbai college students forced to listen to Piyush Goyal's son's speech: Oppn

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Thakur College of Science and Commerce, post the controversy, said the event aimed to encourage students, particularly first time voters, to participate in the upcoming general elections but added "the matter", possibly a reference to students being forced to attend, was "under review".

Mumbai turnout falls to 52.2% from 2019 despite star power

Mumbai turnout falls to 52.2% from 2019 despite star power

Rediff.com21 May 2024

The constituency of Mumbai South, home to industrialists as well as high-ranking government officials, fared the worst with 47.7 percent voting.

'The Only Way We Can Stop Rapes...'

'The Only Way We Can Stop Rapes...'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

'Even if we have laws in place, which we must, we need a societal change.' 'Rather than telling our daughters that, "Listen, leave your house at so and so time, come back by so and so time," we must tell the men and boys that "Whatever point of time you encounter a woman in public space or wherever, you treat her with respect, dignity, and as an equal participant in these public spaces".'

NEET-UG grace mark row explained: What happened and why

NEET-UG grace mark row explained: What happened and why

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

There have been allegations of inflation of marks in NEET-UG which has led to a record 67 candidates sharing top rank with perfect score.

JD-U MP wants Nitish as INDIA convenor, Raut says...

JD-U MP wants Nitish as INDIA convenor, Raut says...

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

The JD-U Rajya Sabha MP said Nitish Kumar has built his image such that makes him the best fit for being the convenor of the opposition grouping.

Apple on snooping row: Can't say it's state sponsored

Apple on snooping row: Can't say it's state sponsored

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

iPhone-maker Apple Inc on Tuesday said it does not attribute threat notifications, such as the ones received by some MPs belonging to Opposition parties, to any specific state-sponsored attackers and that it cannot provide information on what causes such warnings.

'It's Time Women Said Enough Is Enough'

'It's Time Women Said Enough Is Enough'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

'We have been threatened. We have felt violated.' 'Everything is in danger if you don't give safe spaces to women.'

Ex-spymaster joins Rahul Gandhi in Bharat Jodo Yatra

Ex-spymaster joins Rahul Gandhi in Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi also joined Bharat Jodo Yatra in Seelampur.

Cong's 'somersault' dig at Jaishankar over Katchatheevu row

Cong's 'somersault' dig at Jaishankar over Katchatheevu row

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Will Foreign Minister Mr. Jaishankar please refer to the RTI reply dated 27-1-2015...The Reply justified the circumstances under which India acknowledged that a small island belonged to Sri Lanka," Chidambaram said.

'Special place': 10 women MPs share memories of old Parliament

'Special place': 10 women MPs share memories of old Parliament

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

The MPs representing various political parties offered heartfelt tributes to the building that has been the epicentre of India's democratic journey.

Phase 5: Mumbai voting hampered by delays, long queues, sweltering heat

Phase 5: Mumbai voting hampered by delays, long queues, sweltering heat

Rediff.com20 May 2024

While at some places people who had turned up at polling booths early in the morning left without casting their vote after waiting in line for a long time, Sena-UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray alleged that the process was slowed down deliberately.

Lekhi denies answering query on Hamas in LS, MEA says...

Lekhi denies answering query on Hamas in LS, MEA says...

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

The unstarred question No. 980, titled "Declaration of Hamas as Terrorist Organisation", was put by Congress MP Kumbakudi Sudhakaran.

'Jo dar gaya samjho mar gaya': Cong on Chavan's exit

'Jo dar gaya samjho mar gaya': Cong on Chavan's exit

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

'These betrayers don't realise that their exit opens up vast new opportunities to those whose growth they have always stunted'

Shinde's Shiv Sena ousts Sanjay Raut as RS party leader, appoints Kirtikar

Shinde's Shiv Sena ousts Sanjay Raut as RS party leader, appoints Kirtikar

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena has sacked Sanjay Raut as the leader of its parliamentary party and appointed Lok Sabha MP Gajanan Kirtikar as his successor.

'Sloganeering' by visitors in RS: Oppn writes to chairman

'Sloganeering' by visitors in RS: Oppn writes to chairman

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Rajya Sabha members Mausam Noor and Priyanka Chaturvedi have written to Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, complaining about 'sloganeering' from the visitors' gallery of the House on September 21 and requesting him to take action in the matter.

12 oppn MPs suspended from RS for their conduct during last session

12 oppn MPs suspended from RS for their conduct during last session

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Among the suspended members, six are from the Congress, two each from the TMC and Shiv Sena and one each from the CPM and the CPI.

Adani advisor in environment ministry panel sparks uproar

Adani advisor in environment ministry panel sparks uproar

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Janardan Choudhary, a key advisor to Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), was named as one of the seven non-institutional members by the Union Environment Ministry when it reconstituted the Expert Appraisal Committee for hydroelectricity and river valley projects in September.

Targeted for who you are, what you do, Apple warns Oppn leaders

Targeted for who you are, what you do, Apple warns Oppn leaders

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Unlike traditional cybercriminals, Apple warned that State-sponsored attackers apply exceptional resources to target a very small number of specific individuals and their devices, which makes these attacks much harder to detect and prevent.

Meet The Ladies At Budget Session

Meet The Ladies At Budget Session

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Glimpses of lady MPs as the nation's lady finance minister presents the Budget for the next financial year on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.