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Karnataka crisis rocks Parliament for 2nd day

Karnataka crisis rocks Parliament for 2nd day

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

"Horse trading band karo (Stop horse trading of MLAs)," Congress members shouted from the well.

How Jaitley made good friends even among opponents

How Jaitley made good friends even among opponents

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh puts it succinctly: "Arun Jaitley was every non-BJP person's favourite BJP-ite."

Isolated Congress seeks reexamination on judicial appointments bill

Isolated Congress seeks reexamination on judicial appointments bill

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Facing isolation in Rajya Sabha over its stand against the Judicial Appointments Bill, Congress on Monday said it was "not opposed" to the amendments but would take a decision in the matter only after "examining" the changes.

CWC demands withdrawal of CAA, stopping of NPR process

CWC demands withdrawal of CAA, stopping of NPR process

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Addressing the Congress Working Committee meeting, she said thousands of young men and women, especially students have realised the "grave harm" that implementation of the new citizenship law will cause.

Manmohan wanted to do a lot but 'super PMs' stopped him: BJP leader

Manmohan wanted to do a lot but 'super PMs' stopped him: BJP leader

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

In a comment loaded with sarcasm, Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday said former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had wanted to do a lot of things during his tenure but "so many super PMs" had prevented him, triggering protests from Congress members.

Cong has no divine right to head opposition: Prashant Kishor

Cong has no divine right to head opposition: Prashant Kishor

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

A day after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's comment that there was no United Progressive Alliance anymore, Kishor, who has earlier been political advisor to various parties, also called for democratically electing the opposition leadership.

Why are FIIs fleeing from India? BJP has an answer

Why are FIIs fleeing from India? BJP has an answer

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

The BJP maintained that stability in economic growth and economic policies of the government along with strong currency attracts foreign investment.

African Union to raise issue over Somnath Bharti's raid at UN: Sources

African Union to raise issue over Somnath Bharti's raid at UN: Sources

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

Commerce Minister Anand Sharma has a tough time in Davos pacifying African leaders, who are extremely upset over Delhi law minister's midnight raid. Anita Katyal reports

Love Family Dramas? There's So Much To Choose From!

Love Family Dramas? There's So Much To Choose From!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists 10 popular family shows and films streaming on various platforms.

GREAT Entertainment COMING UP in January

GREAT Entertainment COMING UP in January

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Joginder Tuteja lists the movies and Web series coming up.

Over 8,100 wilful defaulters owe banks over Rs 76,600 cr

Over 8,100 wilful defaulters owe banks over Rs 76,600 cr

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Many defaults banks have been seen pertain to sectors like steel, infrastructure and power.

'Gadar invokes same emotions as it did 20 years ago'

'Gadar invokes same emotions as it did 20 years ago'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

'All the actresses we approached for the role of Sakeena were demanding a lot of money. After a point, we collectively decided that we would cast a new face opposite Sunny Deol and the money that we would save by doing so, we would give it to Amrish Puriji and get him onboard for the role of Mayor Ashraf Ali. I was completely okay with signing a new heroine but there is no alternative to Amrish Puriji in the industry.'

FDI inflows in manufacturing rose by 45% between Oct-Feb

FDI inflows in manufacturing rose by 45% between Oct-Feb

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

FDI inflows in the manufacturing sector rose by almost 45 per cent between October last year and this February.

Do The Gandhis Want To Finish The Congress?

Do The Gandhis Want To Finish The Congress?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

It appears that the party has some kind of political death wish, observe Sunil Gatade and Venkatesh Kesari.

You have taken liberty with facts: Jairam Ramesh's angry letter to FM

You have taken liberty with facts: Jairam Ramesh's angry letter to FM

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

In a strongly worded letter to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Congress' Jairam Ramesh accused him of distorting facts.

Modi, not Rahul, insulted India on foreign soil: Cong

Modi, not Rahul, insulted India on foreign soil: Cong

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

The party slammed Smriti Irani for being an 'apologist' for the PM.

Day after G-23 meet, Azad heaps praises on Modi

Day after G-23 meet, Azad heaps praises on Modi

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday said he likes leaders like Prime Minister Narendra Modi who are proud of their roots and noted that Modi speaks frankly about his past as a tea-seller.

The PRETTIEST Sabyasachi Brides

The PRETTIEST Sabyasachi Brides

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Whether it is Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone or recently married Mouni Roy, these glamorous ladies always pick Sabyasachi's designs on their wedding day.

MPs seek higher wages; some cite inflation

MPs seek higher wages; some cite inflation

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

A demand for raising wages and allowances of MPs was made in the Rajya Sabha on Friday with members demanding that their salaries should be higher than the revised scale of the Cabinet Secretary.

Rahul Gandhi gets 'death threat', Cong asks HM to beef up security

Rahul Gandhi gets 'death threat', Cong asks HM to beef up security

Rediff.com9 May 2016

An anonymous letter threatening to kill Rahul Gandhi at an election meeting in Puducherry has been received by a senior Congress leader V Narayanasamy.

Decision on gold import curbs only after final CAD figures: FM

Decision on gold import curbs only after final CAD figures: FM

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Gold imports, which peaked at 162 tonnes in May, came down to 19.3 tonnes in November.

How did Swamy get confidential documents, Congress asks in Rajya Sabha

How did Swamy get confidential documents, Congress asks in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The House "must know how an honourable member or rather less honourable member" was given access to sensitive and secret files, which he has refused to authenticate and place on the table of the House, Anand Sharma of the Congress said.

'Grounding of Jet Airways seems a scam'

'Grounding of Jet Airways seems a scam'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

"The central government had rescued other businesses by re-structuring debts to the tune of Rs 30,000-40,000 crore. Compared to this, the amount (debt) of Jet Airways was much smaller. Moreover there was a resolution (accepted) by the lenders to save jobs and to save the airline," Sharma said.

Cong slams GDP numbers, says govt misleading people

Cong slams GDP numbers, says govt misleading people

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

The government propagandists should refrain from premature celebrations and misplaced euphoria: Congress.

No legislative business likely in RS during budget session's first half

No legislative business likely in RS during budget session's first half

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

The government told an all-party meeting Monday that it does not intend to bring any legislative business in Rajya Sabha during the first part of the Budget Session which is till February 11, sources said.

10 Films: Indian Cinema At Its Best

10 Films: Indian Cinema At Its Best

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Aseem Chhabra lists his favorite 2023 films -- a healthy blend of Bollywood, Hindi indies and some of the best work that is being done in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Bengali cinema.

That's a wrap! Kohli rules in 2017 while Anand turns back the clock

That's a wrap! Kohli rules in 2017 while Anand turns back the clock

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

Looking back, the Indians had rubbed their hands in delight at the variety of marquee events at home the sporting calendar of 2017 offered, and they now look forward, with optimism and anticipation, to a challenging 2018.

The Biggest Hindi Blockbusters

The Biggest Hindi Blockbusters

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

More than six years after Dangal, there is finally a worthy follow-up Hindi film, which has not just gone past the lifetime score of the Aamir Khan starrer but also emerged as the biggest Hindi film of all time (including dubbed blockbusters too).

Congress slams government, says Swamy is Modi's mask

Congress slams government, says Swamy is Modi's mask

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

Ghulam Nabi Azad said Congress was not afraid of "targeting" by the Modi dispensation and asserted that the more the party is attacked, the sooner it will return to power.

AMAZING Movies COMING UP!

AMAZING Movies COMING UP!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

There's so much entertainment coming up in the first three months of 2023!

Letter lays open cracks in Congress on CWC eve

Letter lays open cracks in Congress on CWC eve

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

As the debate over the issue of leadership raged, another group of leaders put their weight behind the Gandhi family on Sunday, calling for Sonia Gandhi to stay or Rahul Gandhi to take charge again.

RS adjourned as TMC members create ruckus over NRC

RS adjourned as TMC members create ruckus over NRC

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

Trinamool members trooped into well of the House immediately after the upper House assembled.

Mukesh Ambani, wife Nita top list of power couples

Mukesh Ambani, wife Nita top list of power couples

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita Ambani topped a list of power couples dominated by celebrity pairs from Bollywood, according to the annual survey results released by the Indian Institute of Human Brands (IIHB) in Mumbai on Wednesday. Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone followed the Ambanis at No 2, and Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma occupied the third position. Five other couples from the corporate world made it to the list - Infosys founder Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty at 10th, Adar and Natasha Poonawala (Serum Institute) at 11th, Azim and Yasmeen Premji (Wipro) at 16th, Anand and Anuradha Mahindra (Mahindra Group) at 19th, and Kumar Mangalam and Neerja Birla (Aditya Birla Group) at 20th position.

Cong leaders raise concern over emergency vaccine nod

Cong leaders raise concern over emergency vaccine nod

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Senior Congress leader Anand Sharma on Sunday raised concerns over India's drugs regulator granting permission for restricted use of Bharat Biotech's COVID-19 vaccine and asked the government to explain why mandatory protocols and verification of data has been dispensed with.

Mukesh's Fascination For Raag Darbari

Mukesh's Fascination For Raag Darbari

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Mukesh was most emotionally bonded to this tune, so all we will do is look at his songs engaging with this raag in films. In his fascinating book, Windows To The Soul: And Other Essays on Music, Manek Premchand reveals something we don't much know about the legendary singer, who was born 100 years ago on July 22.

Trade gap? Minister still upbeat

Trade gap? Minister still upbeat

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Exports picked up to post a growth of nearly 13 per cent.

FPIs invest Rs 11,630 cr in equities in April

FPIs invest Rs 11,630 cr in equities in April

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) infused Rs 11,630 crore in the Indian equity markets in April on the reasonable valuation of stocks and appreciation in the rupee. This came after FPIs infused a net sum of Rs 7,936 crore in equities in March, mainly driven by bulk investment in the Adani Group companies by the US-based GQG Partners. However, if one adjusts for the investments of GQG in Adani Group, the net flow was negative.

Pathaan Approaches Rs 500 Crore Club

Pathaan Approaches Rs 500 Crore Club

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

It's doing better than two of the biggest entertainers from the south: Baahubali: The Conclusion and KGF: Chapter 2.

Cong criticises Bhagwat over 'Hindus' comments

Cong criticises Bhagwat over 'Hindus' comments

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Criticising RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat for his statement suggesting that all Hindustanis are Hindus, Congress today said India is a multi-cultural and multi-religious society which has not accepted RSS ideologue MS Golwalkar's definition of 'Hindutva'.

Congress in poll mode, sets up 3 key panels for 2019 elections

Congress in poll mode, sets up 3 key panels for 2019 elections

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Party chief Rahul Gandhi formed a nine-member Core Group Committee, a 19-member Manifesto Committee and a committee comprising 19 top party leaders who will look after the publicity during the elections.