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Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri Review: STALE!

Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri Review: STALE!

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Nothing about TMMTMTTM feels fresh. That includes the painfully uninspired romance between the leads, who lack both genuine chemistry as well as individual charm to make a romantic drama like this work, sighs Mayur Sanap.

Court orders Cong to remove Modi-Adani deepfake

Court orders Cong to remove Modi-Adani deepfake

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

A court in Ahmedabad in Gujarat has directed the Congress and four of its leaders to remove a deep fake video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and industrialist Gautam Adani from social media platforms.

LS polls: BJP appoints in-charges for 23 states, UTs

LS polls: BJP appoints in-charges for 23 states, UTs

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday appointed election in-charges and co-in-charges for 23 states and Union territories in view of the Lok Sabha polls this year.

24 ministers axed in UP to make way for new faces

24 ministers axed in UP to make way for new faces

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The ministers who failed to find places in the second term of the BJP government in the state included Dinesh Sharma, Satish Mahana, Ashutosh Tandon, Shrikant Sharma, Siddharth Nath Singh, and others.

Satyaprem Ki Katha Review: Kiara Hits The Right Notes

Satyaprem Ki Katha Review: Kiara Hits The Right Notes

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

One of the great criers of her generation, Kiara's pain pierces through the screen and makes a heartfelt picture of how she feels even when the script cannot see her, observes Sukanya Verma.

Yogi bans meat, liquor trade in UP's Mathura

Yogi bans meat, liquor trade in UP's Mathura

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

He suggested that those engaged in liquor and meat trade may take up selling milk in order to revive the glory of Mathura, that was known for producing huge quantity of animal milk.

Adityanath meets BJP chief Nadda ahead of UP govt formation

Adityanath meets BJP chief Nadda ahead of UP govt formation

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Uttar Pradesh chief minister-designate Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday met Bharatiya Janata Party president JP Nadda to discuss the formation of government in the state.

UP polls: Over 60% voting recorded in Phase I amid EVM glitches

UP polls: Over 60% voting recorded in Phase I amid EVM glitches

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Till 5 pm, Agra recorded 56.61 per cent polling, Aligarh 57.25 per cent, Baghpat 61.35 per cent, Bulandshahr 60,52 per cent, Gautam Buddh Nagar 54.77 per cent, Ghaziabad 54.77 per cent, Hapur 60.50 per cent, Mathura 58.51 per cent, Meerut 58.52 cent, Muzaffarnagar 62.14 per cent and Shamli 61.78 per cent, an EC report said.

Voting for 1st phase underway in 58 seats in UP

Voting for 1st phase underway in 58 seats in UP

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

As many as 623 candidates, including 73 women are in the fray in the first phase and around 2.28 core voters, including 1.24 crore men and 1.04 crore women are eligible to caste their francise, election officials said.

4 booked for offering namaz at Mathura temple

4 booked for offering namaz at Mathura temple

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

"The sanctity of the temple will be revived by cleaning it with the water from the holy Ganga and Yamuna," temple priest said.

19 OBSc, 7 Thakurs, 8 Dalits in Yogi Cabinet 2.0

19 OBSc, 7 Thakurs, 8 Dalits in Yogi Cabinet 2.0

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

The BJP took into consideration caste and regional aspirations while picking ministers in a bid to further consolidate its hold over the politically crucial state which sends the maximum of 80 members to Lok Sabha.

Campaigning ends for first phase of polling in UP

Campaigning ends for first phase of polling in UP

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Under Election Commission guidelines, campaigning has to end 48 hours before the close of polls for each phase.

BJP leaders in UP resort to personal attacks against rivals

BJP leaders in UP resort to personal attacks against rivals

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

UP Power Minister Shrikant Sharma stirred up a hornet's nest with his tweet terming the Congress president a 'coward and impotent'.

Swamy's remarks are his personal opinion: BJP

Swamy's remarks are his personal opinion: BJP

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Subramanian Swamy now wants Arvind Subramanian sacked.

BJP defends army's operation on terrorist hideouts in Myanmar

BJP defends army's operation on terrorist hideouts in Myanmar

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Amid attacks by the Congress, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday said that the operation conducted by Indian Army on the terrorist hideouts in Myanmar.

With Yogi 2.0, BJP Rings In The New

With Yogi 2.0, BJP Rings In The New

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Less than half the ministers in Team Yogi are not long-term BJP members. Many old-timers have been dropped.

After Ayodhya and Kashi, BJP eyes Mathura for electoral gain

After Ayodhya and Kashi, BJP eyes Mathura for electoral gain

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

A magnificent Krishna Janambhoomi temple in Mathura was a recurrent theme for the ruling BJP in the run-up to the assembly polls, reports Nitin Kumar.

After Gujarat and Jharkhand, UP approves 10% quota for poor

After Gujarat and Jharkhand, UP approves 10% quota for poor

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

'The UP government will implement the quota for the upper castes fully without touching the reservation for other sections of society'

UP govt allots 5 acres of land to Sunni Waqf Board

UP govt allots 5 acres of land to Sunni Waqf Board

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Would have constructed Ram temple on 5 acre land if given to us: UP Shia Central Waqf Board

Yogi Adityanath to contest UP election from Gorakhpur

Yogi Adityanath to contest UP election from Gorakhpur

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

The BJP announced names of 107 candidates for the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls.

CAA: UP minister says process to identify refugees on

CAA: UP minister says process to identify refugees on

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

In the first list, over 32,000 refugees have been identified in 21 districts of the state and the exercise is going on in the entire state, State minister Shrikant Sharma added.

Battle for 5 states: Big winners and losers

Battle for 5 states: Big winners and losers

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

With the counting for the high-stakes assembly elections is on in five states - Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Manipur and Goa, here's a look at some of the big names and where they stand.

3 Brahmin names that shake up the Yogi government

3 Brahmin names that shake up the Yogi government

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

Khushi Dubey, Hari Shankar Tiwari and Mata Prasad Pandey represent the resentment among Brahmins towards the Adityanath government. Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

Mosque site too far from city centre: Muslim litigants

Mosque site too far from city centre: Muslim litigants

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The Uttar Pradesh government has given the allotment letter to the Sunni Waqf board for the land in Dhannipur village in Sohawal tehsil in Ayodhya on the Lucknow highway, about 18 km from the district headquarters, state government spokesperson Shrikant Sharma told reporters on Wednesday.

No one takes Rahul 'baby' seriously, says BJP

No one takes Rahul 'baby' seriously, says BJP

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

Hitting back at Rahul Gandhi, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday sought to describe him as the "baby" of Congress.

Students should be taught about other leaders too: BJP on Nehru textbook row

Students should be taught about other leaders too: BJP on Nehru textbook row

Rediff.com9 May 2016

As per reports, the new Social Science textbook for Class VIII in schools of Rajasthan has erased Nehru from the pages of history.

Banks were made to bail out Mallya under UPA rule: BJP

Banks were made to bail out Mallya under UPA rule: BJP

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

BJP alleged that banks were 'pushed' into giving Rs 3,100 crore loan to him and unfreezing his bank accounts in 2012.

Uniform Civil Code receives push from Modi sarkar

Uniform Civil Code receives push from Modi sarkar

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

The department of legal affairs has asked the commission, a recommendatory body, to submit a report on the issue that has always been dear to BJP and the Sangh Parivar.

BJP to hold 200 events as part of Modi govt's 2nd anniversary

BJP to hold 200 events as part of Modi govt's 2nd anniversary

Rediff.com17 May 2016

The party said, besides MPs and MLAs, all its office bearers will take part in the events which will include public meetings, intellectual conventions, press conferences and interactions with beneficiaries of the government's welfare schemes.

As dissent grows, BJP asks leaders to 'observe restraint'

As dissent grows, BJP asks leaders to 'observe restraint'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

BJP rejected criticism of Modi and Shah by a party MP from Bihar for poll loss.

Tuki's exit proves our stand; governor's actions right: BJP

Tuki's exit proves our stand; governor's actions right: BJP

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

"We always said Tuki did not have a majority. His resignation proves BJP right as well as the actions of the governor," its national secretary Shrikant Sharma said.

After 40 yrs, UP ministers to start paying income tax

After 40 yrs, UP ministers to start paying income tax

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Several politicians said they were not even aware of the provision in the UP Act.

Amit Shah's achche din faux pas?

Amit Shah's achche din faux pas?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Narendra Modi may have promised to deliver achche din (good days) to the nation in his first term as prime minister, but, a year into office, his own party's president seems to disagree with the rhetoric.

BJP slams Congress for questioning Amit Shah's appointment

BJP slams Congress for questioning Amit Shah's appointment

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday slammed the Congress for questioning the appointment of Amit Shah as its chief, saying it reflects the "frustration" of the opposition party which is "still reeling under" the defeat of the Lok Sabha polls.

Yogi to make surprise calls to catch truant babus

Yogi to make surprise calls to catch truant babus

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Senior officers in the state have been ordered to immediately close their home-offices.

Yogi govt cancels 15 holidays on VIPs' birth, death anniversaries

Yogi govt cancels 15 holidays on VIPs' birth, death anniversaries

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Most of the holidays had been declared by the previous Bahujan Samaj Party and Samajwadi Party governments apparently to keep certain sections of the society in good humour, often with an eye on the vote bank.

BJP decides to take the bull by the horns in Parliament

BJP decides to take the bull by the horns in Parliament

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

Bracing for the opposition onslaught in Parliament, government and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday decided to aggressively counter the attack on its leaders like Sushma Swaraj, Vasundhara Raje and Shivraj Singh Chouhan and rake up controversies related to Congress leaders.

In a first, Chinook, Apache to be part of R-Day flypast

In a first, Chinook, Apache to be part of R-Day flypast

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

A model of Rafale jet will be showcased as part of the IAF's tableau. Models of LCA Tejas, Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), surface-to-air guided weapon Aakash missile and Astra missiles will also be part of the tableau.

Under fire Digvijaya rakes up Rajnath's alleged meeting with Pragya Thakur

Under fire Digvijaya rakes up Rajnath's alleged meeting with Pragya Thakur

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Friday raked up the issue of BJP leader Rajnath Singh's alleged meeting with 2008 Malegaon blast accused Pragya Thakur.

BJP asks Mamata to 'respect federal structure', attend PM's meet

BJP asks Mamata to 'respect federal structure', attend PM's meet

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her decision to not attend the chief ministers' meet called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi tomorrow even as it asked her to rise above 'partisan politics' for the development of her state.