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Uttarakhand crisis: SC grants Centre time to clear stance on floor test

Uttarakhand crisis: SC grants Centre time to clear stance on floor test

Rediff.com4 May 2016

The SC accepted the Centre's plea that two more days be given to respond to the suggestion about the feasibility of holding a floor test in Uttarakhand assembly.

US court issues summons to Sonia in Sikh riots case

US court issues summons to Sonia in Sikh riots case

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

The summons was issued by the US Eastern District Court of New York after a rights group -- Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) -- and two victims of the riots filed a complaint before it.

ED summons: Rahul not in India, to seek another date after June 5

ED summons: Rahul not in India, to seek another date after June 5

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Congress sources told ANI on the condition of anonymity that 'Rahul Gandhi left the country on May 19 to participate in various public programs in London that were held on May 20 to May 23. Since then, he has not returned to India'.

Mamata reaches Delhi on 5-day visit; to meet PM, oppn leaders

Mamata reaches Delhi on 5-day visit; to meet PM, oppn leaders

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

According to a schedule of her five-day visit provided by her Trinamool Congress, Banerjee is slated to meet Modi at 4 pm on Tuesday.

42 Maha MLAs, six MLCs and 2 MPs with me, Ajit Pawar tells EC

42 Maha MLAs, six MLCs and 2 MPs with me, Ajit Pawar tells EC

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The Election Commission on Friday met the warring factions of the NCP led by Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar over their claims to the party name and poll symbol.

'Narendra Modi is clearly rattled'

'Narendra Modi is clearly rattled'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

'The Bharat Jodo Yatra successfully resurrected the Rahul Gandhi brand.' 'There's a critical mass that has built up for the Congress and Mr Modi is feeling the heat on the Adani issue, the raids on the BBC offices, the Opposition getting together.'

HC quashes Nusli's defamation suit against Ratan Tata

HC quashes Nusli's defamation suit against Ratan Tata

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

A division bench of Justices Ranjit More and Bharati Dangre on Monday quashed and set aside the proceedings.

SC tells Uddhav faction to 'come through proper process'

SC tells Uddhav faction to 'come through proper process'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The Uddhav Thackeray faction on Monday approached the Supreme Court challenging the decision of the Election Commission recognising the Eknath Shinde-led bloc as the real Shiv Sena and allotting the 'bow and arrow' poll symbol to it.

Rs 200 cr penalty: Maruti gets relief, but with rider

Rs 200 cr penalty: Maruti gets relief, but with rider

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Appellate tribunal NCLAT on Monday stayed the Rs 200 crore penalty imposed by the Competition Commission on Maruti Suzuki but directed the car maker to deposit 10 per cent of the total amount within three weeks. The amount has to be deposited with the Registrar of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT). A three-member NCLAT bench stayed the demand notice issued on October 27 to the car maker, subject to the condition of depositing 10 per cent of the penalty amount.

ED summons Sonia, Rahul Gandhi in money laundering case

ED summons Sonia, Rahul Gandhi in money laundering case

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

The case was registered recently to probe alleged financial irregularities in the party-promoted Young Indian that owns the National Herald newspaper.

6 Himachal Cong MLAs disqualified for cross-voting in RS poll

6 Himachal Cong MLAs disqualified for cross-voting in RS poll

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

The disqualified MLAs are Rajinder Rana, Sudhir Sharma, Inder Dutt Lakhanpal, Devinder Kumar Bhutoo, Ravi Thakur and Chetanya Sharma.

SC reserves verdict on Chidambaram's bail plea

SC reserves verdict on Chidambaram's bail plea

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday told the Supreme Court that 15 accused, including Chidambaram, his son Karti and some companies have been chargesheeted in the case.

Even Congress was named in Volcker report: Natwar Singh

Even Congress was named in Volcker report: Natwar Singh

Rediff.com2 Aug 2014

Former union minister Natwar SinghNatwar Singh on Saturday hit back at the Congress saying the party has conveniently forgotten that it too was named in the Volcker report as a "non-contractual beneficiary".

Hearing on Pilot camp's plea to resume in Rajasthan HC on Tue

Hearing on Pilot camp's plea to resume in Rajasthan HC on Tue

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

The hearing remained inconclusive on Monday and Chief Justice Indrajit Mahanty said it will be concluded on Tuesday. The order is also likely to be pronounced on Tuesday.

Will do anything to defeat Modi-Shah: Kejriwal on alliance with Congress

Will do anything to defeat Modi-Shah: Kejriwal on alliance with Congress

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

Sibal threw the ball in Kejriwal's court saying, "He knows better".

PM 'pressuring' Himachal BJP rebel, says Cong citing viral video

PM 'pressuring' Himachal BJP rebel, says Cong citing viral video

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

Congress spokesperson Abhishek Manu Singhvi cited a viral video on social media platforms, claiming that in it Modi's voice is heard in a call with BJP rebel Kripal Parmar.

TV debates cause more pollution with out-of-context statements, says SC

TV debates cause more pollution with out-of-context statements, says SC

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Debates on TV news channels are causing more pollution than anybody, with statements made in the court being taken out of context, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday.

Not just LS, RS too to see polls to 68 seats this year

Not just LS, RS too to see polls to 68 seats this year

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Sixty-eight Rajya Sabha members, including nine Union ministers, are completing their tenure this year, triggering a race of sorts among leaders across political parties to eye a six-year term in the Upper House of Parliament.

Will move court if Sonia biography is objectionable, says Cong

Will move court if Sonia biography is objectionable, says Cong

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

As a book offering "dramatised biography" of Congress President Sonia Gandhi hit stands in India, the party on Friday asserted it could take legal action if the contents of the book were "objectionable".

BJP leads with 20 Rajya Sabha MPs among 41 elected unopposed

BJP leads with 20 Rajya Sabha MPs among 41 elected unopposed

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi, BJP chief J P Nadda and new party entrant Ashok Chavan and Union ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and L Murugan were among the 41 candidates elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha on Tuesday while Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh will witness polling on February 27.

It's a slap to secularism, Congress slams Modi Cabinet reshuffle

It's a slap to secularism, Congress slams Modi Cabinet reshuffle

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Congress on Sunday took potshots at Narendra Modi's ministry expansion saying the inclusion of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Giriraj Singh was a "crisp slap" by the prime minister to secularism.

ED summons to Sonia, Rahul: Not afraid, won't bow down, says Congress

ED summons to Sonia, Rahul: Not afraid, won't bow down, says Congress

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Congress leaders Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Randeep Surjewala said party president Sonia Gandhi has been summoned by the ED for questioning in a money laundering case linked to the National Herald newspaper on June 8, and she was determined to appear before the agency as she has nothing to hide.

Congress, SP watch as MLAs help BJP win extra RS seats

Congress, SP watch as MLAs help BJP win extra RS seats

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

The Congress on Tuesday suffered a major upset in Himachal Pradesh at the hands of the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Rajya Sabha elections which were marred by cross-voting in all the three states though it won three seats in Karnataka while the saffron party pocketed an extra seat in Uttar Pradesh.

INX Media case: Chidambaram to stay in jail till Oct 3

INX Media case: Chidambaram to stay in jail till Oct 3

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

The court extended the judicial custody of Chidambaram after the Central Bureua of Investigation sought extension of the veteran Congress leader's judicial remand.

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.

Now, MP home minister says he won't allow Vir Das to perform

Now, MP home minister says he won't allow Vir Das to perform

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

If he tenders an apology, we are going to think over it, said Madhya Pradesh HM Narottam Mishra.

Kashmiris are our people, we cannot forsake them: Sonia

Kashmiris are our people, we cannot forsake them: Sonia

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Sonia called on the Centre to not obliterate the distinction between the civilian population and the terrorists and separatists.

SC issues contempt notice to Rahul for Rafale remarks

SC issues contempt notice to Rahul for Rafale remarks

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Gandhi had expressed "regret" on Monday over his remarks in connection with the Rafale judgment and said in his affidavit that his statement was "purely political".

'See what happens in Himachal in 2 days'

'See what happens in Himachal in 2 days'

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

'The Congress government is on its way out in Himachal Pradesh.'

Congress logic hits new low: 'Rs 5 enough for a meal in Delhi'

Congress logic hits new low: 'Rs 5 enough for a meal in Delhi'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

After Raj Babbar's comment -- that a hearty meal in Mumbai can be bought for Rs 12 -- another Congress leader on Thursday claimed that just Rs 5 was sufficient for a meal in Delhi.

Disqualified for cross-voting, Himachal's 6 rebel Cong MLAs to move SC

Disqualified for cross-voting, Himachal's 6 rebel Cong MLAs to move SC

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

A notification in this regard was issued on Thursday evening which further said that these six MLAs ceased to be members of Himachal Pradesh legislative assembly with effect from February 29.

SC extends Chidambaram's protection from arrest by ED till Wednesday

SC extends Chidambaram's protection from arrest by ED till Wednesday

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

A bench of Justices R Banumathi and A S Bopanna said it would hear the arguments of the Enforcement Directorate on Chidambaram's two petitions, including the challenge to remand orders, on Wednesday.

SC to hear pleas against TN's Jallikattu Act on Monday

SC to hear pleas against TN's Jallikattu Act on Monday

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

The pleas were mentioned for urgent listing before the bench headed by Justice Dipak Misra.

TMC nominates 4 candidates for RS polls

TMC nominates 4 candidates for RS polls

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

Banerjee tweeted that as a part of her "constant endeavour" towards women's empowerment, she was proud that half of the nominees were women.

Koregaon-Bhima case: SC reserves verdict on 5 activists's arrests

Koregaon-Bhima case: SC reserves verdict on 5 activists's arrests

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

The court asked the Maharashtra police to file their case diary pertaining to the ongoing investigation in the case by September 24.

Should NOTA Be A Candidate?

Should NOTA Be A Candidate?

Rediff.com16 May 2024

'Rather than criticising the kind of candidates fielded by political parties from our living rooms, NOTA in a sense implores the electorate to say this by turning up in person at a polling booth to ensure their protest is registered.'

And Radhika-Anant Are Married...

And Radhika-Anant Are Married...

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

The list of guests included celebrities from across the globe, politicians, the who's who of Hindi and south Indian cinema world and almost all the top cricketers of the country.

'Kejriwal has outlived his utility for the BJP'

'Kejriwal has outlived his utility for the BJP'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

'The BJP was supporting him from behind in order to bring down the Congress government.'

'It's time to walk the talk': Congress targets PM over Pulwama attack

'It's time to walk the talk': Congress targets PM over Pulwama attack

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Is this attention to detail by "56" chest"? the Congress asked.

Delhi police at Rahul's home over Bharat Jodo speech; Cong alleges vendetta

Delhi police at Rahul's home over Bharat Jodo speech; Cong alleges vendetta

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

The police team headed by special commissioner of police (law and order) Sagar Preet Hooda arrived at Gandhi's 12, Tughlaq Lane residence, officials said.