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Kharge rejigs CWC; Tharoor, Sharma, Wasnik of G23, Pilot part of new team

Kharge rejigs CWC; Tharoor, Sharma, Wasnik of G23, Pilot part of new team

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

While 39 members of the all-important panel are general members, it has 32 permanent invitees, including some in-charges of state and 13 special invitees.

Black magic! Rhea casts a spell in layered gown

Black magic! Rhea casts a spell in layered gown

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

Rhea Chakraborty turned showstopper for Ambika Lal in a black corset gown at the Lakme Fashion Week.

Congress panel recommends Jakhar's suspension, Thomas's removal from posts

Congress panel recommends Jakhar's suspension, Thomas's removal from posts

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

The committee has given its recommendations to Congress president Sonia Gandhi, who will take necessary action, the sources pointed out.

Kajal's shaadi's Italian, Kashmiri links

Kajal's shaadi's Italian, Kashmiri links

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

'Kashmir came out as a theme that appealed to her and instantly it also hit a home run with all of us.'

Mallya was our man, says Ambika Soni; he says no

Mallya was our man, says Ambika Soni; he says no

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

Keen to ensure that the five priceless personal belongings of Mahatma Gandhi do not fall into the hands of a foreigner, the government worked on various options, one of which bore fruit as the bid was won through business tycoon Vijay Mallya.

Cong prez poll: G-23 leaders among 30 who back Kharge

Cong prez poll: G-23 leaders among 30 who back Kharge

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Manish Tewari, Prithviraj Chavan, Anand Sharma and Bhupinder Hooda are the members of the pro-reform G23 group who wrote a letter to party's interim president Sonia Gandhi.

MP: 2 Netflix officials booked for kissing scenes in 'A Suitable Boy'

MP: 2 Netflix officials booked for kissing scenes in 'A Suitable Boy'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

They are booked by Rewa police on a complaint filed by Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) national secretary Gaurav Tiwari who demanded apology from Netflix and makers of the series, and removal of 'objectionable scenes', which he stated were also 'encouraging love jihad'.

As Oppn rallies around Rahul, Congress says time to build opposition unity

As Oppn rallies around Rahul, Congress says time to build opposition unity

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

The Congress on Friday welcomed the statements of opposition leaders condemning Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from the Lok Sabha and said it was now time for the party to take on the job of building the opposition unity in a "systematic way".

Cong top brass discusses 2024 roadmap with Prashant Kishor

Cong top brass discusses 2024 roadmap with Prashant Kishor

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Sources said that Congress leaders, including Kamal Nath, Digvijaya Singh, Mukul Wasnik, KC Venugopal, Jairam Ramesh, AK Antony, Ambika Soni and Randeep Surjewala, are also taking part in the meeting at Sonia Gandhi's 10 Janpath residence.

'Perform or make way for others': Kharge's stern message at Cong meet

'Perform or make way for others': Kharge's stern message at Cong meet

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Kharge said that while there are very responsible people in the party who were doing their duty, some people had assumed that lack of responsibility will be ignored.

Prashant Kishor to join Cong? Rahul brainstormed with leaders

Prashant Kishor to join Cong? Rahul brainstormed with leaders

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Most of the leaders who attended the meeting agreed that Kishor joining the Congress would be beneficial for the party, they added.

Kharge can bring stability to Congress: G-23's Manish Tewari

Kharge can bring stability to Congress: G-23's Manish Tewari

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

The Congress party needs a safe pair of hands in the form of Kharge, Tewari said.

The Man Behind Bollywood's Famous Tattoos

The Man Behind Bollywood's Famous Tattoos

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

'Shah Rukh Khan has to like you, and then it is easy to work with him.' 'Aamir knows more than me when it comes to tattoos!'

One day left for Congress nominations to close, leaders go into huddle

One day left for Congress nominations to close, leaders go into huddle

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

The discussions are mostly one-on-one, party insiders said on Thursday, a day of many meetings.

After Azad, Sibal exits, Congress rebel group seems like a spent force

After Azad, Sibal exits, Congress rebel group seems like a spent force

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Ghulam Nabi Azad's resignation from the Congress on Friday marked the most high-profile exit of one of the "Group of 23" (G-23) leaders, who had written to party chief Sonia Gandhi two years ago for a "collective and inclusive leadership" in the organisation, exposing the faultlines in the grand old party.

Sidhu made chairman of Cong's Punjab election panel

Sidhu made chairman of Cong's Punjab election panel

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

The Congress on Monday appointed the party's Punjab unit chief Navjot Sidhu as chairman of the state election committee.

42 MLAs wanted me to be Punjab CM after Amarinder's exit: Jakhar

42 MLAs wanted me to be Punjab CM after Amarinder's exit: Jakhar

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

He also said he even declined the post of deputy chief minister offered by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to him.

Rain fury kills 6 in Gujarat, over 27,000 evacuated

Rain fury kills 6 in Gujarat, over 27,000 evacuated

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Heavy downpour continued in various parts of Gujarat on Tuesday and six people died in rain-related incidents in the last 24 hours, raising the toll to 69 since June 1, officials said.

Gandhi family, Manmohan in Kharge's new 47-member steering committee

Gandhi family, Manmohan in Kharge's new 47-member steering committee

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

The interim panel headed by him would take the place of the Congress Working Committee, the apex decision-making body, till a new CWC is formed after Kharge's election is ratified at the party plenary.

Punjab Cong leader warns Sonia against indulging G-23 rebels 'too much'

Punjab Cong leader warns Sonia against indulging G-23 rebels 'too much'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

After Congress president Sonia Gandhi met leaders of the G-23 grouping to resolve internal party issues, former Punjab Congress chief Sunil Jakhar on Wednesday said "indulging the dissenters too much" will encourage more dissent.

Sonia forms 3 Cong groups, Rahul in one, Priyanka in another, Venugopal in both

Sonia forms 3 Cong groups, Rahul in one, Priyanka in another, Venugopal in both

Rediff.com24 May 2022

To chart the Congress's future course, its chief Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday formed three groups -- on political affairs for guidance on key issues, task force-2024 to implement the Udaipur 'Nav Sankalp' declaration, and another to coordinate the October 2 'harat Jodo Yatra.

CWC: No election, permanent seat for Sonia and Rahul, more members added

CWC: No election, permanent seat for Sonia and Rahul, more members added

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

The Congress steering committee on Friday approved several amendments to the party constitution, one of which is to give permanent membership to former prime ministers and former party presidents in the all-powerful working committee.

This Garbage Cafe serves food in exchange of plastic

This Garbage Cafe serves food in exchange of plastic

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Garbage Cafe in Ambikapur, Chhattisgarah will provide free food in exchange of plastic.

Rajya Sabha polls may see Congress increase its tally to 33

Rajya Sabha polls may see Congress increase its tally to 33

Rediff.com25 May 2022

The Congress is likely to get 11 Rajya Sabha seats in the upcoming election cycle with some of its top leaders, including P Chidambaram and Jairam Ramesh, eyeing another term.

Amid Rajasthan crisis Gehlot in Delhi to meet Sonia, says issues will be resolved soon

Amid Rajasthan crisis Gehlot in Delhi to meet Sonia, says issues will be resolved soon

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot will meet the Congress high command in New Delhi on Wednesday amid suspense over whether he will file nomination for the post of party president, sources in Jaipur said.

Antony, Chidambaram, Swamy, Raut among 72 retiring RS members

Antony, Chidambaram, Swamy, Raut among 72 retiring RS members

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday said legislators across the country should be driven by passion, performance and procedural integrity, and desist from disrupting law-making bodies.

NDA retains upper hand in Bihar legislative council polls; RJD tally improves

NDA retains upper hand in Bihar legislative council polls; RJD tally improves

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Terms of the two dozen seats had expired last year though elections were deferred because of a delay in Panchayat polls which could not be held in time on account of the COVID 19 pandemic.

RS MPs sing, play guitar at colleagues' farewell

RS MPs sing, play guitar at colleagues' farewell

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

It was after a gap of two decades that saw such an occasion where MPs of the upper house enthralled their fellow colleagues at a dinner hosted by Chairman and Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu for 72 retiring members.

Lord Paul grants $1 mn for students' home at MIT

Lord Paul grants $1 mn for students' home at MIT

Rediff.com13 May 2011

An impressive 21st century home for students and faculty of the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) was opened in the US, thanks to $1 million assistance provided by Ambika Paul Foundation headed by NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul.

IMAGES: Firang beauties in desi bikinis!

IMAGES: Firang beauties in desi bikinis!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

Check out the unique beachwear stylings of Indian designer AmbiKa Sanjana that are making waves in the US!

Fab or drab? Kamal Siddhu models beachwear on the runway

Fab or drab? Kamal Siddhu models beachwear on the runway

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

Sports Illustrated Magazine launched its iconic annual Swimsuit Issue in Mumbai with a swimwear fashion show by designer Ambika Sanjana -- take a look.

Sonia leans on Congress old guard to defuse Rajasthan crisis

Sonia leans on Congress old guard to defuse Rajasthan crisis

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Congress observers for Rajasthan on Tuesday recommended disciplinary action against three key loyalists of Ashok Gehlot but did not seek any action against the chief minister, as the party scampered to resolve the crisis that has cast a shadow on the election of the party president.

Hinduja family feud: $11 billion empire at stake

Hinduja family feud: $11 billion empire at stake

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Four Hinduja brothers -- Srichand, Gopichand, Prakash and Ashok -- had in 2014 signed on a document saying the assets held by one brother belong to all, and that each of them will appoint the others as their executors. But now family patriarch Srichand Hinduja, 84, and his daughter Vinoo want the letter to be declared of "no legal effect" and the family's assets be separated as per his wish of 2016.

Woman I admire: She proved her haters wrong

Woman I admire: She proved her haters wrong

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

Rediff reader Dr Ravi P Bhatia tells us how his daughter fought the odds in her life.

Most Cong leaders favour Kishor's entry, Sonia to take final call

Most Cong leaders favour Kishor's entry, Sonia to take final call

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Amid a series of deliberations over a strategy for upcoming general and assembly elections by poll strategist Prashant Kishor, a group of senior leaders of the Congress has given its recommendations to party president Sonia Gandhi and left it to her to take a call on them and initiate organisational changes.

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.

Maken, Joshi made Cong general secretaries; Azad, Fernandes out

Maken, Joshi made Cong general secretaries; Azad, Fernandes out

Rediff.com16 Jun 2013

The long-awaited Rahul Gandhi touch to the All India Congress Committee was imparted today with the induction of a few general secretaries and the dropping of some

Odds favour Kharge over Tharoor and Tripathi in Congress polls

Odds favour Kharge over Tharoor and Tripathi in Congress polls

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

No one from the Gandhi family was present at the All India Congress Committee headquarters when the leaders filed their nominations for the election.

'Sonia Gandhi is a fantastic person'

'Sonia Gandhi is a fantastic person'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

'And because she was very close to Indira Gandhi, she was close to me.' 'Sonia is a wonderful person'

Does Rahul Want To Be Opposition PM Candidate?

Does Rahul Want To Be Opposition PM Candidate?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

After Rahul's Bharat Jodo Yatra began criss-crossing the Hindi heartland, BJP leaders have revived their attacks on 'dynasty politics' and 'family rule' in the Congress, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.