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'Completely unprovoked': NIA on Bengal mob attack

'Completely unprovoked': NIA on Bengal mob attack

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

"The NIA categorically refuted allegations of mala fide in its Bhupatinagar blast case," an agency spokesperson said.

Mamata to skip Siddaramaiah's swearing-in

Mamata to skip Siddaramaiah's swearing-in

Rediff.com19 May 2023

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee will not be attending the swearing-in ceremony of Congress leader Siddaramaiah as the Karnataka CM and has designated party leader Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar for the programme, a Trinamool Congress leader said.

Suvendu's Career Hinges On Tamluk

Suvendu's Career Hinges On Tamluk

Rediff.com25 May 2024

'The life of his political career is dependent on success in this constituency.'

Let's win first, says Kharge on PM face proposal by INDIA leaders

Let's win first, says Kharge on PM face proposal by INDIA leaders

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Harping on putting up a united front, the Congress alleged that democracy is being "mercilessly murdered" and MPs who raise people's issues are suspended from the House.

'Sandeshkhali incident was made to happen': Mamata slams BJP

'Sandeshkhali incident was made to happen': Mamata slams BJP

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

"Not a single woman (from Sandeshkhali) has lodged any FIR. It was me who directed the police to lodge a suo motu case. Our block president has been arrested," she said.

INDIA bloc to change course, next meet on Dec 19

INDIA bloc to change course, next meet on Dec 19

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

'The 4th meeting of the leaders of INDIA parties will be held on Tuesday December 19th, 2023 in New Delhi at 3 pm,' Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said in a post on X on Sunday.

After Cong's big K'taka win, Mamata's proposal for 2024

After Cong's big K'taka win, Mamata's proposal for 2024

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Banerjee made it clear that she expected the seat-sharing formula to give priority to regional players in areas where they were strong.

17 parties meet in Patna, vow to fight 2024 LS polls together

17 parties meet in Patna, vow to fight 2024 LS polls together

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Kumar, who hosted the first such meeting, said they were working in the national interest and accused the BJP of acting against the national interest as it was trying to change the country's history.

Ex-BJP MP Subramanian Swamy meets Mamata in Kolkata

Ex-BJP MP Subramanian Swamy meets Mamata in Kolkata

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

Following their meeting, speculation is rife about his political move.

Ex-PMs, some Oppn CMs not to attend Prez's G20 dinner

Ex-PMs, some Oppn CMs not to attend Prez's G20 dinner

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Former prime ministers Manmohan Singh and H D Deve Gowda will not attend the G20 dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu for world leaders on Saturday due to 'health reasons'.

'Don't believe in dynasty politics': Mamata disowns brother

'Don't believe in dynasty politics': Mamata disowns brother

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Babun Banerjee expressed displeasure over the party re-nominating Prasun Banerjee from Howrah Lok Sabha seat in West Bengal.

UP: Didi Challenges BJP With 'Khel Hoga'

UP: Didi Challenges BJP With 'Khel Hoga'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

In a show of support for Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav's electoral alliance, Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee flexed her political muscle in Lucknow.

Mamata seeks Centre's nod to go to Manipur, says she wants to be with the people

Mamata seeks Centre's nod to go to Manipur, says she wants to be with the people

Rediff.com30 May 2023

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said she has written to the Centre, seeking permission to visit the strife-torn state of Manipur.

2024 Challenge For INDIA Grows Every Day!

2024 Challenge For INDIA Grows Every Day!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

If they wish to have any chance next year, the Congress and the alliance must quickly settle all issues, draw up an alternative agenda, and create a cohesive campaign.

Nitish breaks silence on Kharge to be made PM face of INDIA

Nitish breaks silence on Kharge to be made PM face of INDIA

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

The Janata Dal-United leader maintained that having taken the initiative to bring parties opposed to the Bharatiya Janata Party, he desired nothing for himself but admitted having stressed at the meeting the need to expedite seat-sharing arrangements.

Mamata moves HC against Suvendu's election from Nandigram

Mamata moves HC against Suvendu's election from Nandigram

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has filed an election petition against Suvendu Adhikari before the Calcutta high court and the matter is listed for hearing before a single bench.

Mamata appeals for peaceful Hanuman Jayanti celebrations

Mamata appeals for peaceful Hanuman Jayanti celebrations

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday urged people to celebrate the Hanuman Jayanti festival peacefully, and said while religion is a personal choice, festivities were an occasion for all to join in.

BJP can win over 400 seats, if...: Sam Pitroda

BJP can win over 400 seats, if...: Sam Pitroda

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The Congress leader said he believes that democracy is derailed and "we are becoming too authoritarian". "It's all about one-man show," he said.

Mamata 'doesn't believe' PM is behind misuse of CBI, ED

Mamata 'doesn't believe' PM is behind misuse of CBI, ED

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Banerjee, who was speaking on a resolution in the assembly against the 'excesses' of the central probe agencies, urged the prime minister to ensure that the agenda of the union government and the interests of his party do not get mixed up.

Mamata suffers injuries as chopper makes emergency landing in bad weather

Mamata suffers injuries as chopper makes emergency landing in bad weather

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was injured when the helicopter in which she was flying made an emergency landing at the Sevoke air base near Siliguri in the northern part of the state due to bad weather on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.

What's Nirmalaji Praying For?

What's Nirmalaji Praying For?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

What some of our leaders were up to in the last couple of days.

Key INDIA bloc meet today, all eyes on seat sharing

Key INDIA bloc meet today, all eyes on seat sharing

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

According to a senior Congress leader, the constituents of the opposition alliance intend to move forward with the theme "Main Nahin, Hum (We, Not Me)" at the meeting.

On Opposition seeking rail minister's resignation, BJP says...

On Opposition seeking rail minister's resignation, BJP says...

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

BJP IT department head Amit Malviya shared on Twitter what he said were the details of accidents under these ministers and added such 'worthies' are the ones demanding the resignation of the 'most qualified' railway minister the country has had in seven and half decades.

Presidential poll race hots up as Mamata, Left woo Pawar to be Oppn candidate

Presidential poll race hots up as Mamata, Left woo Pawar to be Oppn candidate

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Left leaders met Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar separately on Tuesday to try and convince the veteran leader to be the joint opposition nominee for the presidential election.

Litti Chokha Ready For Friday's Opposition Meet

Litti Chokha Ready For Friday's Opposition Meet

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Ahead of the day-long Opposition meeting on Friday, Samvad Bhavan, Rajkiye Atithisala and Sadaquat Ashram have got a facelift.

TMC refuses to join CPM-Cong alliance in Tripura polls

TMC refuses to join CPM-Cong alliance in Tripura polls

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

Tripura Trinamool Congress president Pijush Kanti Biswas said TMC supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister will arrive in Tripura on February 6 to campaign for party candidates.

Mamata to stage dharna over Centre's 'discrimination'

Mamata to stage dharna over Centre's 'discrimination'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

She claimed that the Centre has not released funds for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) project for the state and other initiatives of its housing and road departments.

Mamata to meet guv at 7 pm to stake claim to form govt

Mamata to meet guv at 7 pm to stake claim to form govt

Rediff.com3 May 2021

It is for the second time in succession that Banerjee powered her party to two thirds majority in the state assembly.

BJP 'using' CAA with eye on Gujarat polls: Mamata

BJP 'using' CAA with eye on Gujarat polls: Mamata

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Mamata asserted that she will never allow the implementation of CAA in West Bengal.

Mamata files nomination for Bhabanipur bypoll

Mamata files nomination for Bhabanipur bypoll

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Banerjee, who lost the election in Nandigram, has to win this bypoll to retain the chief minister's post.

Kharge set to be named INDIA chair, Nitish could be convener

Kharge set to be named INDIA chair, Nitish could be convener

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Consensus emerged on the appointment of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge as the chairperson of the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), while Janata Dal-United chief Nitish Kumar's name was proposed for the convener's post, pending approval of parties absent at the alliance meeting on Saturday, according to sources.

Double blow to INDIA bloc as TMC, AAP to go solo in Bengal, Punjab

Double blow to INDIA bloc as TMC, AAP to go solo in Bengal, Punjab

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Mamata asserted that she has not spoken to anyone in the Congress on seat-sharing in the state for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

'Why can't the Modi government answer questions?'

'Why can't the Modi government answer questions?'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'Till today, we don't know how many people died of Covid in India.' 'How many migrated from cities to villages during the Covid pandemic?' 'How many corporates contributed to PM Cares?'

What Can INDIA Offer Bharat In 2024?

What Can INDIA Offer Bharat In 2024?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

The real risk is that the core assumption -- that the votes for a candidate sponsored by an alliance will at least equal the sum total of its parts -- proves to be facile, observes T N Ninan.

Mamata ready to ally with Cong for anti-BJP front in 2024 LS polls: Pawar

Mamata ready to ally with Cong for anti-BJP front in 2024 LS polls: Pawar

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

According to the former Union minister, Banerjee has also said that she was ready to forget her experience with the Congress in the West Bengal state elections.

Is Swamy Ditching BJP To Join TMC?

Is Swamy Ditching BJP To Join TMC?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

After the trio who called on Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday -- retired diplomat and ex-Janata Dal-United MP Pavan Varma; retired cricketer and former BJP MP Kirti Azad; former Congressman Ashok Tanwar -- it was Dr Swamy's turn to call on Didi at her nephew Abishek Banerjee's Delhi home on Wednesday, instantly triggering speculation of his joining the TMC.

In U-turn, Cong not to field candidate against Mamata

In U-turn, Cong not to field candidate against Mamata

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

The Communist Party of India-Marxist said that it will field a candidate as those opposed to the TMC and BJP needed an alternative.

Mamata, Rahul proposed the name INDIA for Opposition alliance

Mamata, Rahul proposed the name INDIA for Opposition alliance

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The original suggestion was to call it 'Indian National Democratic Inclusive Alliance', but the word 'democratic' was replaced with 'developmental' after Kumar and Yechury raised some objections saying it sounded too similar to the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), sources said.

Mamata cancels all poll meetings amid soaring COVID cases

Mamata cancels all poll meetings amid soaring COVID cases

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Noting that COVID safety norms were being flouted in West Bengal during campaigning, the Election Commission banned roadshows and vehicle rallies in the state with immediate effect and said no public meeting having more than 500 people would be allowed.

26 parties to attend Opposition meet, 11 up from last time

26 parties to attend Opposition meet, 11 up from last time

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

On the eve of the meeting hosted by it, the Congress clarified that it will oppose the ordinance on Delhi services in Parliament, a key condition put by the AAP to attend the talks.