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Netas on Rahul row: 'He created a scene, showed he is the boss'

Netas on Rahul row: 'He created a scene, showed he is the boss'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2013

After Rahul Gandhi's attack on the controversial ordinance on convicted lawmakers, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today sought a meeting of United Progressive Alliance's Coordination Committee to discuss the measure threadbare.

All anti-BJP parties should unite under UPA banner: Sena

All anti-BJP parties should unite under UPA banner: Sena

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

The Congress, which is in the Opposition at the national level, has turned 'feeble and disintegrated', Shiv Sena mouthpiece Saamana said on Saturday, and suggested that all anti-Bharatiya Janata Party parties, including the Sena, should come together under the UPA banner to provide a formidable alternative.

PARLIAMENT LIVE! UPA, Opposition bicker over FDI in retail

PARLIAMENT LIVE! UPA, Opposition bicker over FDI in retail

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

The winter session of Parliament has already witnessed several disruptions and adjournments. In Tuesday's session, the Opposition is expected to give a tough time to the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government over the issue of FDI in retail.

MUST WATCH! UPA, Opposition bicker over FDI in retail

MUST WATCH! UPA, Opposition bicker over FDI in retail

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

The winter session of Parliament has already witnessed several disruptions and adjournments. In Tuesday's session, the Opposition is again expected to give a tough time to the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government over the issue of FDI in retail.

MUST WATCH! UPA, Opposition bicker over FDI in retail

MUST WATCH! UPA, Opposition bicker over FDI in retail

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

The winter session of Parliament has already witnessed several disruptions and adjournments. In Tuesday's session, the Opposition is again expected to give a tough time to the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government over the issue of FDI in retail.

PARLIAMENT LIVE! UPA, Opposition bicker over FDI in retail

PARLIAMENT LIVE! UPA, Opposition bicker over FDI in retail

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

The winter session of Parliament has already witnessed several disruptions and adjournments. In Tuesday's session, the Opposition is expected to give a tough time to the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government over the issue of FDI in retail.

Cross-border ops conducted in past too: Lt Gen Hooda

Cross-border ops conducted in past too: Lt Gen Hooda

Rediff.com4 May 2019

The Congress on Thursday came out with a list of six anti-terror surgical strikes carried out during the United Progressive Alliance rule.

Modi's govt must not repeat mistakes that the UPA committed

Modi's govt must not repeat mistakes that the UPA committed

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

NDA should not repeat former govt's mistake of holding back much-needed reforms

NGOs feel STING of Indian foreign-funding law

NGOs feel STING of Indian foreign-funding law

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

Say clauses like 'public interest' and 'national security' are used for targeting; govt faces big task in 2016 to renew NGO clearances

How Modi sarkar can put the economy back on track

How Modi sarkar can put the economy back on track

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

In putting the country's economy back on the rails, it is best that Modi and Jaitley draw on grass-roots feedback and their own practical sense and native wisdom without allowing themselves to be sucked into the quicksand of economic punditry, says B S Raghavan.

How much black money is stashed abroad? No one seems to know

How much black money is stashed abroad? No one seems to know

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

The last government on March 21, 2011 commissioned the study on estimation of unaccounted income or wealth both inside and outside the country.

UPA's Aadhar: Should next govt take onus of reviving it?

UPA's Aadhar: Should next govt take onus of reviving it?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Perhaps the change brought about in the cooking gas economy will not lose its momentum if the next government proves forward-thinking enough to improve on one of the UPA's solid achievements.

Can Modi rescue the Indian economy?

Can Modi rescue the Indian economy?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Even if Narendra Modi comes to power, the revival of sustainable growth is far from certain.

'Ignorance & misinformation': Tomar counters Pawar's tweets on agri laws

'Ignorance & misinformation': Tomar counters Pawar's tweets on agri laws

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

Responding to the NCP leader's remarks, Tomar said Pawar, who is a veteran leader, is also considered well-versed with the issues and solutions relating to agriculture. "Pawar himself tried hard to bring the same agriculture reforms earlier."

BJP, AIADMK will continue alliance for TN polls: Nadda

BJP, AIADMK will continue alliance for TN polls: Nadda

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

The BJP top leader's Tamil pitch assumes significance Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had some days back alleged that the saffron party had no respect for Tamil language and culture.

Not using any community as 'vote bank': Modi in poll-bound U'khand

Not using any community as 'vote bank': Modi in poll-bound U'khand

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Modi said that unlike other parties that believe in keeping people weak so that their dependence on them never ends and their "crown" remains intact, the BJP believes in empowering them and making them independent.

Gas pricing: FIR slams UPA for favouring Reliance

Gas pricing: FIR slams UPA for favouring Reliance

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

The FIR was lodged under sections 420 (cheating), 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of the IPC and under provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Why Manmohan sarkaar wasn't really bekaar

Why Manmohan sarkaar wasn't really bekaar

Rediff.com14 May 2014

The unsurprising descent of India's most successful government

Rail Budget: Premium trains likely to be the highlight

Rail Budget: Premium trains likely to be the highlight

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

No major announcements or tariff changes for freight or passenger segment likely to be announced.

5 states that matter the most to Modi

5 states that matter the most to Modi

Rediff.com13 May 2014

This time, BJP is keen to make a decisive mark, either on its own or with help from allies

Somnath Chatterjee critical after heart attack

Somnath Chatterjee critical after heart attack

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

89-year-old Chatterjee, who is suffering from a kidney-related ailment, was admitted to the hospital in a critical condition on Tuesday.

Finance Minister P Chidambaram's report card is a mixed bag

Finance Minister P Chidambaram's report card is a mixed bag

Rediff.com7 May 2014

In a recent public appearance, Mr Chidambaram was quite candid in saying that UPA-II misread the signals from its electoral performance in 2009.

Uddhav, Naidu team up against Congress on Telangana issue

Uddhav, Naidu team up against Congress on Telangana issue

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Flaying the United Progressive Alliance government for its 'unilateral' decision on the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, Telugu Desam Party President N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday said the Congress is not in a position to convince its members on the tumultuous issue of "equal justice" for people of Telangana as well as Seemandhra.

No immunity scheme to bring back black money: Jaitley

No immunity scheme to bring back black money: Jaitley

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Rajya Sabha returns Finance Bill to Lok Sabha; budgetary process over in both Houses, President nod needed now.

In PHOTOS: When PM, Mamata came face to face

In PHOTOS: When PM, Mamata came face to face

Rediff.com2 Jun 2012

After giving the dinner hosted by Dr Manmohan Singh on the occasion of the third anniversary of the United Progressive Alliance-II in New Delhi a skip and strongly protesting against the petrol hike, West Bengal Chief Minister shared the stage with the prime minister at a function in Kolkata.

Back Bad economics remains the bane of sugar sector

Back Bad economics remains the bane of sugar sector

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Sugar sector is grappling with many issues.

Third Front a viable option if UPA falls short: Pawar

Third Front a viable option if UPA falls short: Pawar

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Expressing confidence that the United Progressive Alliance will retain power after the Lok Sabha elections, Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Monday said he was not averse to the idea of cobbling together a government with the Third Front should the Centre's ruling alliance fall short of a majority.

Robert Vadra to campaign for Congress in UP

Robert Vadra to campaign for Congress in UP

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

Vadra said that he will also be present with his mother-in-law Sonia Gandhi and brother-in-law Rahul Gandhi during their filing of nominations.

Sonia leads LoP war against Modi sarkar

Sonia leads LoP war against Modi sarkar

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

A day after making a strong pitch for her party being given the post of Leader of Opposition, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday held a meeting with party members of Parliament in Lok Sabha.

The SHIELD Manmohan Singh is counting on

The SHIELD Manmohan Singh is counting on

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

As Prime Minister Manmohan Singh readies to face some tough questions in his interaction with mediapersons on Friday, he will largely base his arguments on a performance report of the United Progressive Alliance government.

What actually went wrong with Aadhaar?

What actually went wrong with Aadhaar?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

The government hurried through the scheme, which required a complete re-engineering of welfare delivery, severely challenging its implementation.

4 reasons why govt deferred gas price increase

4 reasons why govt deferred gas price increase

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

A close examination of the government's decision-making process shows there were four specific reasons that influenced the Union Cabinet's Wednesday move to defer a decision on gas prices by three months, to September 30.

Exclusive: Will fight against Modi if party asks, says Digvijaya

Exclusive: Will fight against Modi if party asks, says Digvijaya

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

In an exclusive interview with Rediff.com's Anita Katyal, Singh speaks about his candidature from Varanasi, the party's prospects in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls and how the Congress is likely to fare in Andhra Pradesh.

Siachen to be Rajnath's 1st visit as Defence Minister

Siachen to be Rajnath's 1st visit as Defence Minister

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

At the glacier, Rajnath Singh would be briefed about the operations being conducted by the army, along with the support of air efforts by the Indian Air Force.

Embarrassed Congress faces revolt within

Embarrassed Congress faces revolt within

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

The no-confidence notice moved by 6 Congress parliamentarians against the UPA government on the Telangana issue has found favour with 84 more Seema-Andhra leaders.

UPA set for debacle in LS polls, NDA to gain: Survey

UPA set for debacle in LS polls, NDA to gain: Survey

Rediff.com20 May 2013

A countrywide survey done ABP News and Nielsen spells doom for the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance.If Lok Sabha polls were held right now, says the survey, the UPA will win only 136 of the 543 seats in the Lower House.

Jaishankar: A surprise pick in Council of Ministers

Jaishankar: A surprise pick in Council of Ministers

Rediff.com30 May 2019

The ex-foreign secy was the government's pointsman for China and the US.

Cong's 2014 mantra? How to lose friends & alienate people

Cong's 2014 mantra? How to lose friends & alienate people

Rediff.com2 Mar 2014

The exodus in Congress could again momentum (Kiran Reddy, L Rajagopal's resignations) in contrast to which the BJP is adding to its tally of allies and is finding new admirers. Anita Katiyal reports

Cong messed with power sector, ushered in the dark age: Modi

Cong messed with power sector, ushered in the dark age: Modi

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Addressing a rally, Modi alleged that artificial shortage of coal is being created in the country.

After Rahul's jibe, 'govt sources' say UPA started process to buy VVIP jets

After Rahul's jibe, 'govt sources' say UPA started process to buy VVIP jets

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

They noted that the exercise had begun in 2011 and an Inter-Ministerial Group submitted its recommendations in 2012 after meeting for 10 times.