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Exit polls give BJP pole position in UP; rout in Punjab

Exit polls give BJP pole position in UP; rout in Punjab

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

The exit poll results for the recently concluded assembly elections have projected that that BJP arty could emerge as the single-largest party in four of five states except Punjab.

Rahul to blame if BJP comes back to power: Kejriwal

Rahul to blame if BJP comes back to power: Kejriwal

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Kejriwal said the AAP would not have 'dreamt' of forming an alliance with the Congress but agreed to save the country.

The Many Faces of a Sanjay Leela Bhansali Heroine

The Many Faces of a Sanjay Leela Bhansali Heroine

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

Gentle, fiery, magnanimous or disadvantaged, there are many faces of the Bhansali heroine. Sukanya Verma looks at every single one.

Kejriwal could end up the Vinod Kambli of Indian politics

Kejriwal could end up the Vinod Kambli of Indian politics

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

'...a dazzling flash, and then, fizzle,' argues Shekhar Gupta.

'Parrikar only wants power'

'Parrikar only wants power'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

'Parrikar is living for Modi and Shah, not for his motherland or Goa'

Delhi polls on February 8; results on Feb 11: EC

Delhi polls on February 8; results on Feb 11: EC

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

The election is likely to witness a three-cornered contest involving the ruling Aam Aadmi Party, the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress.

BJP's Delhi win will send a message to Gujarat, Himachal

BJP's Delhi win will send a message to Gujarat, Himachal

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

The emphatic victory in all three municipal corporations in Delhi will enthuse the party to keep its winning trajectory for the next polls, reports Sahil Makkar.

Arvind Kejriwal: 'Aam aadmi' who reclaimed Delhi for third time

Arvind Kejriwal: 'Aam aadmi' who reclaimed Delhi for third time

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Kejriwal runs his party with the proverbial iron fist and has learnt to temper his aggression, say people close to him.

Delhi govt, IAS officers show signs of thaw; express readiness for talks

Delhi govt, IAS officers show signs of thaw; express readiness for talks

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Kejriwal had on Sunday assured the bureaucrats that he will use all the powers and resources at his command to ensure their safety and security and called them part of his family.

'Yes, we made mistakes, will introspect': Kejriwal after MCD loss

'Yes, we made mistakes, will introspect': Kejriwal after MCD loss

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

Accepting his mistakes, Kejriwal asserted that it's time to get back to work.

EVM row: Mayawati to move court, Kejriwal alleges foul play

EVM row: Mayawati to move court, Kejriwal alleges foul play

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Arvind Kejriwal said that 20-25% of AAP's votes transferred to SAD-BJP.

Modi's Water Man

Modi's Water Man

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Water is going to be a central part of the government's 2024 election campaign. And Gajendra Singh Shekhawat's work will be crucial for it.

Kejriwal apologises to SAD leader over drugs charge

Kejriwal apologises to SAD leader over drugs charge

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Bikram Singh Majithia claimed he was grateful that truth had won and Kejriwal had realised his mistake.

Election Commission should make me its brand ambassador: Kejriwal

Election Commission should make me its brand ambassador: Kejriwal

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday told the poll panel that his remarks were aimed at containing graft and sought a review of its order to allow him to repeat the comments.

Aam aadmi Kejriwal scripts extraordinary win in Delhi

Aam aadmi Kejriwal scripts extraordinary win in Delhi

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Arvind Kejriwal, engineer, civil servant and Delhi's man with a development agenda, is the David who slayed the government's Goliath.

NCP, CPI-M only parties to accept EC's EVM challenge

NCP, CPI-M only parties to accept EC's EVM challenge

Rediff.com26 May 2017

The EC announced on Friday evening that out of eight parties only Sharad Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party and the CPI-M accepted the dare. Friday was the last date to enlist for the challenge.

What Verdict 2017 says about 2019

What Verdict 2017 says about 2019

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

BJP's overwhelming win in UP shows that 2014 was no fluke, says R Jagannathan.

BJP captures UP after 14-year hiatus; Congress takes Punjab

BJP captures UP after 14-year hiatus; Congress takes Punjab

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

The two parties, however, are in a neck-and-neck race in Manipur and Goa.

Protests over cop action on Goan youth for anti-Modi comments

Protests over cop action on Goan youth for anti-Modi comments

Rediff.com24 May 2014

Political parties and social activists on Saturday protested police action against a Goan youth, who had allegedly posted comments against prime minister designate Narendra Modi on Facebook in March when the Lok Sabha campaign was on.

Cross-voting powers Kovind well past the halfway mark

Cross-voting powers Kovind well past the halfway mark

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

BJP claimed close to 116 lawmakers from rival parties appeared to have voted for Kovind.

'They call me King of Disco'

'They call me King of Disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'Oscar has been given to A R Rahman.' Ringa Ringa Ringa, Choli ki peeche kya hai -- What's the difference? Exactly the same. Also, Jai ho.' 'I did Ramba ho in 1985.' 'Rahman combined three of my songs and got Best Original Score.' 'The Ho came from me.' 'Bappi Lahiri brought the Ho to Bollywood.'

Modi may get me killed, says Kejriwal

Modi may get me killed, says Kejriwal

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Kejriwal sought to remind AAP volunteers, MLAs and Delhi government ministers that things will get worse in the coming days and exhorted them to 'leave' if they are not strong enough.

4 parties support, 9 oppose simultaneous polls; BJP, Congress mum

4 parties support, 9 oppose simultaneous polls; BJP, Congress mum

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Besides the SAD, the SP, the AIADMK and the TRS supported the idea; while the AAP, the TDP, the JD-S, the AIFB, the DMK, the TMC, the GFP and Left parties opposed it.

EC censures Kejriwal over bribe remark

EC censures Kejriwal over bribe remark

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

The poll body said said if he continues to violate the model code, stern action would be taken against him and his party, including suspension or withdrawal of recognition to the Aam Aadmi Party.

Rahul to contest from South where he leads Modi in polls

Rahul to contest from South where he leads Modi in polls

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

With Rahul showing a significant lead over Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi in opinion polls across southern India but lagging in the north, the Congress believes his contesting from the south will help galvanise cadres.

UP verdict shows BJP's rising popularity since 2012

UP verdict shows BJP's rising popularity since 2012

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

The BJP has more than doubled its vote share in Uttar Pradesh to close to 40 per cent since the last assembly elections though there is a slight drop since the Lok Sabha polls of 2014.

When social activists become politicians

When social activists become politicians

Rediff.com30 Mar 2014

Is politics gaining at the expense of civil society?

Shah Rukh: Today as I turn 50, I turn 25 again

Shah Rukh: Today as I turn 50, I turn 25 again

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Delhi L-G Najeeb Jung quits; Kejriwal calls it surprising

Delhi L-G Najeeb Jung quits; Kejriwal calls it surprising

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

In a brief statement, Jung's office said he has submitted his resignation to the government of India and that he would be returning back to academics, 'his first love'.

If Modi can ride on anti-Cong wave, so can Kejriwal

If Modi can ride on anti-Cong wave, so can Kejriwal

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Could the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP become the rallying point of new energies that are getting unleashed all over urban India, in quest for a different kind of politics, to such an extent that he can rein in Narendra Modi? It all depends on how it pans out its politics in the coming weeks, says Neerja Chowdhury.

Moga molestation case: Family refuses to cremate victim

Moga molestation case: Family refuses to cremate victim

Rediff.com1 May 2015

The family of the teenage girl, who was killed after being molested and thrown off a moving bus belonging to the ruling Badal family in Punjab, has refused to cremate her till the administration fulfils their demands for compensation and cancellation of the transport firm's permit.

BJP writes to EC over Akhilesh 'bribery' remarks to voters

BJP writes to EC over Akhilesh 'bribery' remarks to voters

Rediff.com5 Mar 2017

UP BJP spokesperson Manoj Mishra said state BJP vice-president J P S Rathore, in a complaint letter sent to the Chief Election Commissioner, has accused Akhilesh of violating the model code of conduct.

Delhi Police under city govt will be unfortunate, says top cop

Delhi Police under city govt will be unfortunate, says top cop

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

In his strongest assertion amid his ongoing tussle with the Arvind Kejriwal dispensation, top cop B S Bassi on Friday said it would be a "very unfortunate" day in the history of the capital if the Delhi Police comes under the city government and its functioning under the Centre's jurisdiction was "perfect".

Bharat Bandh ends peacefully, life hit in some states

Bharat Bandh ends peacefully, life hit in some states

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

With almost all opposition parties and several trade unions backing the 'Bharat Bandh' and many announcing parallel protests in support of the farmers, the Centre has issued an advisory directing all the states and Union Territories to tighten security and ensure COVID guidelines are followed.

75% voter turnout in Punjab; skirmishes at some places

75% voter turnout in Punjab; skirmishes at some places

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

Two persons were injured in a clash which took place between AAP and Congress workers at Sultanpur village in Sangrur district.

'Discussions on surgical strikes are insult to Army'

'Discussions on surgical strikes are insult to Army'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said everyone should have faith in the government and allow the force to take its own call.

Poll dates for 5 states announced; UP to vote in 7 phases

Poll dates for 5 states announced; UP to vote in 7 phases

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

The counting for all five states will be held on March 11.

Marketing lessons to learn from the odd-even experiment

Marketing lessons to learn from the odd-even experiment

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

There was all-round scepticism about the workability of the scheme.

Have you seen Misha, Taimur, Yash's adorable pix?

Have you seen Misha, Taimur, Yash's adorable pix?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Making your Monday totally adorable with these pictures!

'Extremely cheap': Opposition slams PM's emotional speech

'Extremely cheap': Opposition slams PM's emotional speech

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

AAP says the nation doesn't need PM's tears but solution to the ongoing crisis.