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Strike: Lessons For Samsung From Hyundai

Strike: Lessons For Samsung From Hyundai

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

IPO bound HMIL, which is also from South Korea, had faced severe labour unrest for nearly a decade till the realisation -- a worker's union cannot be avoided -- dawned on it.

Rahul set to become Congress president

Rahul set to become Congress president

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

No one else filed papers till Sunday, according to Mullapally Ramachandran, the chairman of the party's Central Election Authority.

Congress promises nationwide caste census, women's quota asap if voted to power

Congress promises nationwide caste census, women's quota asap if voted to power

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The Congress on Monday promised that a government led by it will conduct a nationwide caste census and implement 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies at the earliest, including adequate representation for women belonging to the OBC community.

Sikh man attacked in Haryana, alleges he was called 'Khalistani'

Sikh man attacked in Haryana, alleges he was called 'Khalistani'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

The matter is being investigated, they said and added that so far, there is no evidence that the "Khalistani" slur was used.

Unlike Modi, Rahul not in Uttarakhand for photo-op: Congress

Unlike Modi, Rahul not in Uttarakhand for photo-op: Congress

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

The Congress on Tuesday sought to differentiate Rahul Gandhi's visit to flood-hit Uttarakhand from that of Narendra Modi, saying he is not going for "photo-ops" even as it faced the Bharatiya Janata Party attack for deriding the Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's rescue efforts.

Bankrupt Congress asks MPs to donate month's pay

Bankrupt Congress asks MPs to donate month's pay

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

The party had also decided to ask Congress workers to contribute Rs 250 annually to the party.

Senior Cong leader Indira Hridayesh passes away

Senior Cong leader Indira Hridayesh passes away

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Leader of Opposition in the Uttarakhand Assembly Indira Hridayesh passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest in New Delhi on Sunday.

Deve Gowda demands 10 LS seats for JDS; Rahul to take final call

Deve Gowda demands 10 LS seats for JDS; Rahul to take final call

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

Earlier, I had asked for 12 seats. At the meeting, I requested Rahulji to give at least 10 seats to the JDS, Gowda told reporters.

Sonia Gandhi joins 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' in Karnataka

Sonia Gandhi joins 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' in Karnataka

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Thursday joined the Bharat Jodo Yatra in Pandavapura, participating in a public event of the party after a long gap.

Delhi Cong chief Arvinder Singh Lovely steps down over alliance with AAP

Delhi Cong chief Arvinder Singh Lovely steps down over alliance with AAP

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

In his letter to the Congress National President, Mallikarjun Kharge, Lovely said that all unanimous decisions taken by the senior Delhi Congress leaders have been unilaterally vetoed by the AICC general secretary (Delhi in-charge).

INDIA to hold next meet in Mumbai on August 25, 26

INDIA to hold next meet in Mumbai on August 25, 26

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Opposition parties will hold the next meeting of their 26-member INDIA coalition in Mumbai on August 25 and 26, sources said on Thursday.

Collective success of every Indian, says Congress with nod to its govts role

Collective success of every Indian, says Congress with nod to its govts role

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

After Chandrayaan-3 touched down on the Moon, the Congress on Wednesday said it is a collective success of every Indian and ISRO's achievement reflects a saga of continuity and is truly fantastic.

HC relief for CPM MLA Mukesh in rape case; party defends actor

HC relief for CPM MLA Mukesh in rape case; party defends actor

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

As pressure mounted, the CPI-M-led Left Democratic Front seemed to be supporting Mukesh, taking a cautious wait-and-watch stance.

These UP seats to see SP-Congress contest, courtesy rebels

These UP seats to see SP-Congress contest, courtesy rebels

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

The situation is worse in the Gandhi family pocket borough -- Amethi and Raebareli.

Does India Need A Population Policy?

Does India Need A Population Policy?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Experts recommend awaiting the findings of the 2021 Census, which is yet to be conducted, before introducing population control policies.

J-K cops deny security lapse at Bharat Jodo Yatra

J-K cops deny security lapse at Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

Taking to Twitter, the Jammu and Kashmir Police said, 'JKP was not consulted before taking any decision on discontinuation of Yatra after conducting 1 km yatra by organizers. The rest of yatra continued #peacefully. There was no security lapse at all. We will provide foolproof security (sic).'

Karnataka CM meets Rahul in Delhi

Karnataka CM meets Rahul in Delhi

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Kumaraswamy's meeting with the Congress chief comes in the backdrop of voices of dissent gaining ground in the ruling coalition in the southern state after two Congress MLAs met former chief minister S M Krishna at his Bengaluru residence on Sunday.

Parl panel meet over Waqf bill sees heated arguments, Oppn walkout

Parl panel meet over Waqf bill sees heated arguments, Oppn walkout

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

A meeting of the joint committee of Parliament on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill on Friday witnessed fireworks with members vociferously opposing certain provisions of the draft legislation, leading to a brief walkout by opposition members.

Cong infighting over prez poll: Spokespersons asked to keep mum

Cong infighting over prez poll: Spokespersons asked to keep mum

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

A day after Congress leader Gourav Vallabh taunted Shashi Tharoor over his probable All India Congress Committee president poll bid, the party on Friday urged all its spokespersons and communication department office bearers to refrain from commenting on any colleague contesting the elections.

Congress overhaul: Is Priyanka in?

Congress overhaul: Is Priyanka in?

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Will Sonia Gandhi finally take a decision she has put off for so long, asks Rajeev Sharma.

'Sonia has administered a bitter pill to Rahul'

'Sonia has administered a bitter pill to Rahul'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'Ghulam Nabi Azad and Kapil Sibal are the two people who have been marked and punished'

Kharge will not take long to select new K'taka CM: Cong

Kharge will not take long to select new K'taka CM: Cong

Rediff.com15 May 2023

'Entire process of meeting individual legislators of Congress party has been completed with great bohemia.'

Gehlot's Mutiny Is A Congress Game Changer

Gehlot's Mutiny Is A Congress Game Changer

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Ashok Gehlot has proved that a strong state leader can challenge the Congress high command.

Maha Cong crisis: Won't accept Thorat's resignation, says HK Patil

Maha Cong crisis: Won't accept Thorat's resignation, says HK Patil

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

Thorat had last week resigned as CLP leader after criticising Maharashtra unit chief Nana Patole's style of functioning.

Vajpayee's niece Karuna Shukla joins Congress, slams Modi

Vajpayee's niece Karuna Shukla joins Congress, slams Modi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's niece Karuna Shukla on Thursday joined the Congress and slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, saying his promise of serving the country is nothing but "plain dishonesty".

BJP, Congress spar over Parliament logjam

BJP, Congress spar over Parliament logjam

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

With the all-party meetings called by Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla producing no breakthrough to end the deadlock in Parliament, Union ministers Piyush Goyal and Pralhad Joshi accused opposition parties of repeatedly 'insulting' Dhankhar.

Election 2024: The Big Fights In Kerala

Election 2024: The Big Fights In Kerala

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Kerala's election discourse operates surreptitiously. Its explicit face focuses on important national and local issues. At the same time, it seeks to secure apt communal equations to ensure votes, notes Shyam G Menon.

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.

Gandhis' permission not required to run for party prez poll: Cong

Gandhis' permission not required to run for party prez poll: Cong

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

'Anybody is free and welcome to contest in the election if they have the backing of 10 PCC delegates'

EC announces Himachal polls; no dates for Gujarat yet

EC announces Himachal polls; no dates for Gujarat yet

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

The Commission did not announce the elections for the Gujarat assembly, the term of which ends on February 18, 2023.

Facebook responds to Cong's charge of political bias

Facebook responds to Cong's charge of political bias

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The Congress accused Facebook of interfering in India's democratic process and social harmony and being soft on members of the ruling BJP on applying its hate-speech rules.

2nd Opposition meet: Who will attend, who won't

2nd Opposition meet: Who will attend, who won't

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Leaders of 24 non-BJP parties have been invited for the meet on June 17 and 18, the first edition of which saw the participation of 15 parties.

Xi gets the generals he wants

Xi gets the generals he wants

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

To rise quickly in the PLA's hierarchy, you need to be close to Xi Jinping. Retired RA&W officer Jayadeva Ranade on the changes in China's military leadership.

More regional parties may join INDIA in Mumbai meet

More regional parties may join INDIA in Mumbai meet

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Ahead of the Mumbai meeting, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday said that a few more political parties were likely to join the opposition INDIA during its upcoming meeting.

Sonia Or Kharge: Who Will Be INDIA Chairperson?

Sonia Or Kharge: Who Will Be INDIA Chairperson?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

'Most leaders, from Lalu Yadav and Mamata to M K Stalin, respect and trust Sonia. She should continue unless she expressly declines.'

Prashant Kishor wants to join Cong, presents 2024 plan

Prashant Kishor wants to join Cong, presents 2024 plan

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Top Congress leaders are learnt to be discussing the current political situation.

Cong MP's sensational claim: Rajya Sabha seats sell for Rs 100 cr

Cong MP's sensational claim: Rajya Sabha seats sell for Rs 100 cr

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

A Congress Rajya Sabha member has made a sensational claim that berths in the Upper House are available for Rs 100 crore, triggering a controversy with the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday slamming the ruling party at the Centre for bringing politics to "such a low level".

BJP retains Gujarat with record win; Congress bags Himachal

BJP retains Gujarat with record win; Congress bags Himachal

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party was on Thursday poised for a landslide victory in Gujarat to retain power for a record seventh straight term but was behind the Congress in Himachal Pradesh which could go with the trend of alternative governments in the hill state.

Amarinder's fate hangs in balance as CLP meets today

Amarinder's fate hangs in balance as CLP meets today

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

Amid the ongoing rift in the Punjab Congress unit, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) has called a meeting of the state's Congress Legislative Party.

Cong invites CVs from Gujarat poll aspirants, here's who's eligible to apply

Cong invites CVs from Gujarat poll aspirants, here's who's eligible to apply

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

The priority in ticket distribution will be given to youth, women, and those with a clean image, he said.