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Need structural changes in party: Rahul

Need structural changes in party: Rahul

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

He stressed that the assembly poll results were 'not bad' though the party was 'a little down' in UP.

Moradabad crisis: SP, BJP playing vote bank politics?

Moradabad crisis: SP, BJP playing vote bank politics?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

The ruling Samajwadi Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party in Uttar Pradesh seem to be making the most of the prevailing crisis in Moradabad to serve their political ends.

Rahul's convoy attacked in Gujarat, Congress blames 'BJP goons'

Rahul's convoy attacked in Gujarat, Congress blames 'BJP goons'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

The man who threw stones at Rahul's vehicle has been detained.

Chidambaram denied anticipatory bail; CBI, ED teams visit his home

Chidambaram denied anticipatory bail; CBI, ED teams visit his home

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

The Central Bureau of Investigation had registered an FIR on May 15, 2017 alleging irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board clearance granted to the media group for receiving overseas funds of Rs 305 crore in 2007 during Chidambaram's tenure as finance minister.

State probing Centre's decision on gas pricing is absurd: RIL

State probing Centre's decision on gas pricing is absurd: RIL

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Reliance Industries Ltd on Thursday told the Delhi High Court that the Delhi government's decision to probe the Centre's policy on gas pricing was a "peculiar" and "absurd" situation.

Congress-TRS talks begin, merger unlikely

Congress-TRS talks begin, merger unlikely

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Telangana Rashtriya Samithi chief K Chandrasekhar Rao meets Rahul; reportedly open for alliance in the Lok Sabha polls if he can get to be the CM of the new state, says Kavita Chowdhury

Cloud gathers over AirAsia's India plans

Cloud gathers over AirAsia's India plans

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

The bench of Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justice Pradeep Nandrajog issued notices to the Centre, Foreign Investment Promotion Board and Commerce and Civil Aviation ministries and sought their responses by October 30.

Congress to move SC against Naidu's decision to reject impeachment notice

Congress to move SC against Naidu's decision to reject impeachment notice

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Criticising the decision, the party also said it was a fight between forces 'rejecting democracy' and voices 'rescuing democracy'.

Robert Vadra questioned by ED for 5.5 hours, denies owning London house

Robert Vadra questioned by ED for 5.5 hours, denies owning London house

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Vadra was directed by a Delhi court to cooperate with the investigation being carried out by the central probe agency after he knocked on its door seeking anticipatory bail in this case.

SC orders floor test in Uttarakhand on May 10; rebel MLAs can't vote

SC orders floor test in Uttarakhand on May 10; rebel MLAs can't vote

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The apex court directed that the proceedings of the floor test should be video-graphed. The President's rule, imposed on the state on March 27, was suspended for the proceedings of floor test.

Sai's Take: Why the EC is outvoted on EVMs

Sai's Take: Why the EC is outvoted on EVMs

Rediff.com22 May 2019

'Hopefully, the new majority government will give the country a fool-proof electoral system,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

NOTA to stay in Guj RS polls; SC rejects Congress plea

NOTA to stay in Guj RS polls; SC rejects Congress plea

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

The SC asked Gujarat Congress 'why is it so late in raising question over the use of NOTA'.

Once again, Pakistan pokes a finger in India's eye

Once again, Pakistan pokes a finger in India's eye

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

'India's worst fears have come true because the Pakistan investigating team has, obediently and dutifully, done its masters' bidding by giving a clean chit to Pakistan, the Jaish, the ISI and all other well known actors,' says Rajeev Sharma.

Why Congress is on a mission to own Ambedkar

Why Congress is on a mission to own Ambedkar

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

The party plans elaborate year-long celebrations to commemorate his 125th birth anniversary next year. Kavita Chowdhury reports

HC reserves order on Karti's bail plea

HC reserves order on Karti's bail plea

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

During the arguments, the ASG said FIPB officials have also been interrogated and all of them are holding high offices in their respective fields.

At mega TMC rally, united Oppn vows to oust Modi

At mega TMC rally, united Oppn vows to oust Modi

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

Over 20 political parties, except the Biju Janata Dal and the Communist Party of India-Marxist-led Left Front, took part in the massive rally.

Congress moves SC as Parrikar set to take oath as Goa CM

Congress moves SC as Parrikar set to take oath as Goa CM

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

The petition has also sought quashing of the decision of the governor to appoint Parrikar as the chief minister.

Verdict reactions: 'It's a tsunami not a ripple in a small pond'

Verdict reactions: 'It's a tsunami not a ripple in a small pond'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

Here are some reactions by political leaders to the five-state election verdict.

Gandhis can expect more fire in Parliament over Agusta deal

Gandhis can expect more fire in Parliament over Agusta deal

Rediff.com5 May 2016

If Wednesday was any indication, the rest of the Parliament session will see the two sides scoring brownie points against each other, and the Gandhis can expect more enemy fire directed at them, says Rashme Sehgal.

Mr Modi, heed what Dr Singh said on Pakistan

Mr Modi, heed what Dr Singh said on Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

It is because of the feared domestic backlash that the Modi government is now stepping up pressure on Pakistan to accommodate Indian interests.

Lok Sabha passes coal, insurance bills; set to face hurdles in RS

Lok Sabha passes coal, insurance bills; set to face hurdles in RS

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Lack of numbers would upstage it in Rajya Sabha

Congress leader Sajjan Kumar gets life term in 1984 anti-Sikh riots

Congress leader Sajjan Kumar gets life term in 1984 anti-Sikh riots

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

The Delhi high court called the anti-Sikh riots case "communal frenzy" after the then prime minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her bodyguards.

SC puts Uttarakhand floor test on hold

SC puts Uttarakhand floor test on hold

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The apex court sought to know whether the governor could have sent a message in the present manner under Article175 (2) to conduct a floor test and if delay in the floor test can be a ground for the proclamation of President's rule in the state.

Why the Congress is a private limited company

Why the Congress is a private limited company

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

'It seems clear that what the Gandhis have done is, if not criminal, at least improper. The fact is that having never had to work for a living, having never had to look for a job like the rest of us, having always lived in government housing their entire lives, it is only natural that they should see no difference between personal property and everything else,' says Aakar Patel.

Cigarette row: BJP tries to blow smoke

Cigarette row: BJP tries to blow smoke

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday dismissed Bharatiya Janata Party member of Parliament Dilip Gandhi's remarks that all studies linking cancer to tobacco have come from abroad and that there is no Indian survey report to confirm it.

Congress' season of discontent

Congress' season of discontent

Rediff.com30 May 2016

An inchoate anger is brewing within the party against the central leadership after the poor show in the assembly polls.

Opposition uproar on Rahul 'snooping' rocks Parliament

Opposition uproar on Rahul 'snooping' rocks Parliament

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Opposition parties in Parliament on Monday vociferously protested the "snooping" on Rahul Gandhi, with the government dismissing their contention saying they were making a "mountain out of what is not even a molehill", leading the Congress to walk out of Rajya Sabha.

Won 3 of 5 states, says Congress defending Rahul

Won 3 of 5 states, says Congress defending Rahul

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

Party chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said it will introspect on the reasons for the loss in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand and will re-dedicate itself to strengthening the party and being the watchdog of people.

5 changes Rajya Sabha wanted in Aadhaar Bill

5 changes Rajya Sabha wanted in Aadhaar Bill

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

The Congress and the Left parties might move court to challenge LS speaker's ruling on Aadhaar as money Bill.

Amit Shah reprimands BJP motormouths over controversial remarks

Amit Shah reprimands BJP motormouths over controversial remarks

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

According to reports, Amit Shah has warned all of them and told them not to make controversial statements.

India's homoeopathic state of mind

India's homoeopathic state of mind

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

A homoeopathic state of mind pervades our thinking in governance and infrastructure-building. Do it in small, harmless doses, but nothing bitter, sharp, or bloody, says Shekhar Gupta.

TN Guv to reach Chennai on Thursday as Sasikala herds MLAs

TN Guv to reach Chennai on Thursday as Sasikala herds MLAs

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

There were unconfirmed reports that the AIADMK would even parade the MLAs before the President.

Parliament session from tomorrow, Congress seeks discussion on Uttarakhand

Parliament session from tomorrow, Congress seeks discussion on Uttarakhand

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

The second half of the budget session of Parliament, beginning on Monday, is all set to be a stormy affair with opposition parties closing ranks over the imposition of Presidents' rule in Uttarakhand.

U'khand crisis: Rawat moves court against imposition of Prez rule

U'khand crisis: Rawat moves court against imposition of Prez rule

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Not amused by imposition of President's Rule by the Centre, Rawat termed it as the 'murder of democracy'.

Why news TV channels changed their tune

Why news TV channels changed their tune

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

'The media today is completely free from the government-induced fear factor.' 'It is only scared of the public backlash and its TRP ratings,' say Sudhir Bisht.

Blow to Rawat: SC restores Prez rule in Uttarakhand till April 27

Blow to Rawat: SC restores Prez rule in Uttarakhand till April 27

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

While listing the matter for hearing on April 27, the bench said that the high court shall provide the judgement passed on Thursday to the parties by April 26 and on the same date the copy of the verdict shall also be placed before the apex court.

Why PC's son may be fighting a losing battle in TN

Why PC's son may be fighting a losing battle in TN

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

In the 2009 election, P Chindambaram the Sivaganga seat by a narrow margin. Then the Congress was in alliance with the ruling DMK. This time his son Karti is battling the seat with the alliance. India abstention at the UNHRC on an anti-Lanka resolution will further fuel Tamil anger against the Congress party. This leaves the finance minster sulking and his son facing an uphill political debut, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Can Niti Aayog transform India?

Can Niti Aayog transform India?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

'A lot will depend on the first Aayog and the power it derives.'

Ranji round-up: Harbhajan lifts Punjab to victory, Mumbai down UP

Ranji round-up: Harbhajan lifts Punjab to victory, Mumbai down UP

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Delhi outclassed Rajasthan by an innings and seven runs to gain a bonus point in the Group B match of the Ranji Trophy in New Delhi, on Wednesday.

Ranji Trophy: Yuvraj ton gives Punjab upperhand

Ranji Trophy: Yuvraj ton gives Punjab upperhand

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches being played in different part of the country