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BJP evasive on question of Modi running for PM's chair

BJP evasive on question of Modi running for PM's chair

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

As Narendra Modi appeared set for a hat-trick in Gujarat, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday parried questions on whether he will be the party's prime ministerial candidate in the next Lok Sabha elections.

Amid war of words, Modi shakes hands with Manmohan Singh

Amid war of words, Modi shakes hands with Manmohan Singh

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his predecessor Manmohan Singh on Wednesday greeted each other with folded hands as they came face to face at an event to mark the 2001 parliament attack anniversary.

Prasad withdraws comment linking economy to box office

Prasad withdraws comment linking economy to box office

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

Prasad claimed that one part of his statement had been 'completely twisted out of context', and said 'being a sensitive person, I withdraw this comment'.

Reveal Walmart bribe list or Parliament won't work: BJP

Reveal Walmart bribe list or Parliament won't work: BJP

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Seeking to put pressure on the government on the Walmart lobbying issue, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday said it was determined to raise the matter in both Houses of Parliament and seek suspension of Question Hour.

Diwali swearing-in for Khattar, Dushyant in Haryana

Diwali swearing-in for Khattar, Dushyant in Haryana

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Khattar, Dushyant and some ministers will be sworn-in at 2.15 pm at the Haryana Raj Bhavan on Sunday.

BJP MPs walk out of a meeting of JPC on 2G scam

BJP MPs walk out of a meeting of JPC on 2G scam

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party members on Wednesday walked out of a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) meeting on the 2G scam, dubbing it as a 'kangaroo court' following differences on the issue of calling Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to depose before it.

Assemblies have own privileges: Vijayan on anti-CAA resolution

Assemblies have own privileges: Vijayan on anti-CAA resolution

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

CM Pinarayi Vijayan rejected BJP's criticism against the resolution demanding scrapping of the CAA. Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad had hit out at Kerala government, saying Vijayan should seek 'better legal advise'.

The Mudra Mela Muddle

The Mudra Mela Muddle

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Not only has the Mudra loan mela generated no jobs, it has frittered away trillions of taxpayers' money and it's time to bury the scheme, argues Debashis Basu.

Is it PMO or bailout office: BJP on Vadra clean chit

Is it PMO or bailout office: BJP on Vadra clean chit

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday hit out at the Prime Minister's Office for giving a clean chit to Congress president Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra in the land deals with realty major DLF in Haryana and sought to know how it arrived at this conclusion without conducting any probe. "Is it the Prime Minister's Office or a bailout office? We say this with full responsibility," BJP chief spokesperson Ravi Shankar Prasad said.

PHOTOS: Sri Sri's healing touch to Assam riot victims

PHOTOS: Sri Sri's healing touch to Assam riot victims

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

Renowned spiritual leader and founder of the Art of Living, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, on Wednesday visited the riot-hit districts of Chirang and Kokrajhar in Assam with the objective of healing the wounds of the recent clashes. He visited several relief camps and interacted with the inmates.

Will help reduce burden on judiciary: PM

Will help reduce burden on judiciary: PM

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

The PM lauded the steps being taken by the CJI to make use of technology in simplifying the working in the courts and bring about qualitative change.

Hope Gadkari takes the right decision: Yeddyurappa

Hope Gadkari takes the right decision: Yeddyurappa

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

Emerging from a long meeting with Gadkari and central leaders including General Secretaries Ravi Shankar Prasad, Dharmendra Pradhan and Ramlal, Yeddyurappa said, "I am happy with the outcome of the meeting...I am confident that party president and the party will take the right decision in the interest of the party and the people of Karnataka."

Govt schools breed Maoists, says Sri Sri; under fire

Govt schools breed Maoists, says Sri Sri; under fire

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

Cutting across party lines, lawmakers on Wednesday criticised spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar for saying that state-run schools are turning into breeding grounds for Maoists.

I suffered sexual and emotional abuse: Anoushka Shankar

I suffered sexual and emotional abuse: Anoushka Shankar

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

Anoushka Shankar, daughter of legendary sitarist Ravi Shankar, has thrown her weight behind an online campaign demanding an end to crime against women, in the wake of the Delhi gang rape.

PIX: Jennifer Lopez, Anoushka Shankar at Grammies 2013

PIX: Jennifer Lopez, Anoushka Shankar at Grammies 2013

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

The 2013 Grammy winners and highlights at a glance.

Grammies 2013: Winners at a Glance

Grammies 2013: Winners at a Glance

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Here's looking at the winners of the 55th annual Grammy Awards.

Do you support 'anti-national' views of NC, PDP: BJP to Cong

Do you support 'anti-national' views of NC, PDP: BJP to Cong

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday hit out at its rival parties in Jammu and Kashmir, saying their stand on a number of issues, including the demand for restoration of Article 370, is the same as that of countries like Pakistan, and asked the Congress if it agrees with the "anti-national" views of the National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party over its support to them.

Laugh and let it go: Sri Sri to Vishwaroopam protestors

Laugh and let it go: Sri Sri to Vishwaroopam protestors

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

Spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Monday asked members of the Muslim community not to protest against Vishwaroopam. "I will say the best thing is just laugh and let go, smile and let go. Because of some depiction of a community in some bad light or whatever way, people are not going to take it seriously and communal harmony will never be disturbed," said Shankar.

Grant Indian citizenship to Tamil refugees: Sri Sri

Grant Indian citizenship to Tamil refugees: Sri Sri

Rediff.com29 Sep 2012

Spiritual Guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Saturday said the Centre and the state government must take steps to make thousands of Sri Lankan Tamils, who are living as refugees in camps across Tamil Nadu, Indian citizens. "Sri Lankan Tamils living in India as refugees for more than 25-30 years is not something Tamil Nadu can be proud about," he told reporters, referring to those from Bangladesh and Nepal who have got Indian citizenship.

Spirituality is the inner technology: Sri Sri

Spirituality is the inner technology: Sri Sri

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Women from 55 countries begin deliberations at the 5th International Women's Conference.

BJP leaders target Congress on Emergency anniversary

BJP leaders target Congress on Emergency anniversary

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

On the 45th year of the imposition of Emergency in the country, Shah claimed leaders are feeling suffocated in the Congress and the party's disconnect with people keeps widening.

BJP overlooks Advani, Jaitley to lead its protest rallies

BJP overlooks Advani, Jaitley to lead its protest rallies

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

In a rude shock to top Bharatiya Janata Party leaders L K Advani, Arun Jaitley and Uma Bharati, the party leadership chose not to include their names in the list of leaders to address protest rallies.

PM hapless, UPA regime most corrupt, inefficient: Advani

PM hapless, UPA regime most corrupt, inefficient: Advani

Rediff.com25 May 2012

Dubbing Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as the most hapless Prime Minister India has ever seen, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Friday slammed the United Progressive Alliance government as the most ineffective, corrupt and indifferent dispensation since Independence.

After Maya's blow, Akhilesh's gentle warning to Congress

After Maya's blow, Akhilesh's gentle warning to Congress

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party took a swipe at the Congress, with its leader Ravi Shankar Prasad saying forging a coalition was not in its DNA and it only gives importance to the Gandhi family.

Govt stalling 2G scam probe: BJP

Govt stalling 2G scam probe: BJP

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Standing firmly behind Public Accounts Committee Chairperson Murli Manohar Joshi against the onslaught by Congress and Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam members, the Bharatiyas Janata Party on Thursday alleged that these were "calculated, deliberate and sponsored" attacks by the ruling coalition to stall the investigation into 2G scam.

Coalgate: BJP rejects Chidambaram's zero-loss theory

Coalgate: BJP rejects Chidambaram's zero-loss theory

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

Rejecting Finance Minister P Chidambaram's zero-loss theory in coal allocation scam because no mining was done, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday said his view was akin to Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal's repudiation of CAG's estimation of presumptive loss in allocation of 2G spectrum.

'Cong spreading incorrect, malicious allegations against BJP'

'Cong spreading incorrect, malicious allegations against BJP'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday hit out at the Congress on the Lokpal Bill fiasco in Rajya Sabha, alleging it was spreading baseless and factually incorrect views about the Opposition's role in the Upper House's failure to pass the proposed legislation.

Rajya Sabha disrupted for fifth day

Rajya Sabha disrupted for fifth day

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

Proceedings in the Rajya Sabha were washed out for the fifth consecutive day on Thursday after uproar over issues of FDI in retail and quota for SCs/STs in promotions in government jobs.

Uma Bharti's stint as MP CM 'frenzied'

Uma Bharti's stint as MP CM 'frenzied'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

Madhya Pradesh government's official magazine Sandesh, while analysing the personalities, traits and qualities of various state chief ministers has termed saffron leader Uma Bharti's stint of being synonymous to what can be called as "frenzied and uncontrolled politics in the Bharatiya Janata Party".

MUST SEE: India looks up to THESE men

MUST SEE: India looks up to THESE men

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

In the last three years, photographer Zakia Shakir has zigzagged across the world to train her camera on some of India's most famous men.

Archers have no excuses to offer, says coach Limba Ram

Archers have no excuses to offer, says coach Limba Ram

Rediff.com5 Aug 2012

Struggling to explain the much-hyped archers' flop-show at the Olympic Games, coaches Limba Ram and Ravi Shankar today said they have no excuses to offer for the below-par performance.

Jet Airways to repay $600 mn debt by March

Jet Airways to repay $600 mn debt by March

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

The company will retire part of the debt by way of sale and lease back of some its aircraft.

Govt to file review petition in Supreme Court over SC/ST verdict

Govt to file review petition in Supreme Court over SC/ST verdict

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

A delegation of National Democratic Alliance's SC and ST MPs, led by LJP chief Ram Vilas Paswan and Union Social Justice Minister Thawarchand Gehlot, had yesterday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the apex court judgement diluting provisions of the SC-ST atrocities act.

Govt asks Apple to manufacture, export more from India

Govt asks Apple to manufacture, export more from India

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Apple and Samsung are international players and should work as a team with domestic companies to transform India into a global powerhouse: IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad.

RS poll: BJP fields cash-for-vote accused Kulaste, Jaitley

RS poll: BJP fields cash-for-vote accused Kulaste, Jaitley

Rediff.com17 Mar 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday night named 12 candidates, including cash-for-vote scam accused Faggan Singh Kulaste and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley for election to the upper house of Parliament.

LS speaker may suspend two Cong MPs for storming Well of House

LS speaker may suspend two Cong MPs for storming Well of House

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

The BJP accused Congress members of bringing "shame" to Lok Sabha with their "unruly" conduct in the House.

Amarnath Yatra to start from June 25

Amarnath Yatra to start from June 25

Rediff.com26 Feb 2012

The 37-day annual pilgrimage to the Himalayan cave shrine of Amarnath will commence from June 25, the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board which manages the yatra said.

UPA using CBI against BJP-led state govts: BJP

UPA using CBI against BJP-led state govts: BJP

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

Charging the United Progressive Alliance government with indulging in "vindictive politics", the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday alleged that investigating agencies like the Central Bureau of Investigation are being misused to target BJP-ruled state governments.

Sri Sri: How to meditate and elevate your consciousness

Sri Sri: How to meditate and elevate your consciousness

Rediff.com26 May 2012

Indian spiritual guru and The Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar describes how the practice of meditation can take you into higher states of consciousness.

Petrol price hike 'unreasonable': BJP

Petrol price hike 'unreasonable': BJP

Rediff.com23 May 2012

Petrol price hike will have a cascading effect and prices are going to go out of control.