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After Delhi rout, BJP faces troubles all over

After Delhi rout, BJP faces troubles all over

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Allies, Opposition increase volume of criticism; hope in Kashmir, Assam

No contest with BJP on corruption in K'taka, it wins hands down: Rahul

No contest with BJP on corruption in K'taka, it wins hands down: Rahul

Rediff.com9 May 2018

The graphics claimed that the Congress was the "top job creator" in the country.

Why Delhi Congressmen are unfazed by Modi's elevation

Why Delhi Congressmen are unfazed by Modi's elevation

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

Asserting that there was no comparison between Rahul Gandhi and Narendra Modi, the Congress on Sunday said while the Gandhi scion was an undisputed leader, the Gujarat Chief Minister was a "leader of all disputes".

BJP goes into huddle ahead of counting of votes

BJP goes into huddle ahead of counting of votes

Rediff.com14 May 2014

The top brass of the Bharatiya Janata Party went into a huddle on Wednesday to discuss the possibility of the party forming the government at the Centre and changes in the organisation ahead of counting of votes on May 16.

Ready to contest polls against Kejriwal, says Kiran Bedi

Ready to contest polls against Kejriwal, says Kiran Bedi

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

A day after joining the Bharatiya Janata Party, Kiran Bedi on Friday said she was ready to contest against Arvind Kejriwal, Aam Aadmi Party chief and her former Team Anna colleague, in the Delhi assembly polls, if her party wants.

'Lankan Tamils can be added to Citizenship Act later'

'Lankan Tamils can be added to Citizenship Act later'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

'Chief Minister Palaniswami is meeting Modi on December, 19, he may mention Tamil refugees when he talks to him.'

Parliament disrupted as govt, Oppn spar over Rafale

Parliament disrupted as govt, Oppn spar over Rafale

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

The lower house has been witnessing daily disruptions since the winter session began last week. It had passed a bill on transgender rights on Monday.

Bail hearing adjourned, Jayalalithaa to stay in jail

Bail hearing adjourned, Jayalalithaa to stay in jail

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Jailed All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo Jayalalithaa will have to stay in prison for at least 6 more days as the vacation bench of the Karnataka High Court on Wednesday posted for October 7 hearing on her pleas for suspension of the sentence and immediate bail in the disproportionate assets case.

Shah and Modi are ready for Presidential poll

Shah and Modi are ready for Presidential poll

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Modi and Shah have finalised names for the Rashtrapati's post, which the BJP boss has discussed with the RSS chief.

California congressmen petition Kerry on Sikh man's fight for justice

California congressmen petition Kerry on Sikh man's fight for justice

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Over 250 people participated in a rally to support 82-year-old California resident Surat Singh Khalsa, who has been on a hunger strike in India demanding the release of political prisoners. Ritu Jha/Rediff.com reports from California.

ISSF World Cup: Akhil Sheoran adds another gold to India's tally

ISSF World Cup: Akhil Sheoran adds another gold to India's tally

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

Young Akhil Sheoran clinched the gold medal in men's 50m rifle 3 position with plenty to spare as India continued their superlative run at the ISSF World Cup in Guadalajara, Mexico.

In a big win for Modi govt, triple talaq bill gets RS nod

In a big win for Modi govt, triple talaq bill gets RS nod

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Rajya Sabha also rejected an opposition sponsored motions to send the bill to a select committee of the House and for making triple talaq a civil offence with 100 votes against it as compared to 84 in favour.

AAP spreading misinformation on Lokpal Bill: Kiran Bedi

AAP spreading misinformation on Lokpal Bill: Kiran Bedi

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Defending the Lokpal Act passed by Parliament last year, former IPS officer Kiran Bedi on Thursday attacked Aam Aadmi Party charging it with spreading "misinformation".

Haasan says India's first terrorist was Hindu; TN minister wants his tongue cut-off

Haasan says India's first terrorist was Hindu; TN minister wants his tongue cut-off

Rediff.com13 May 2019

The BJP says an 'assassin' is very different from a terrorist.

Women's WT20: Ton-up Harmanpreet helps India beat NZ by 34 runs

Women's WT20: Ton-up Harmanpreet helps India beat NZ by 34 runs

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

Chasing a record total, New Zealand could only muster 160 for 9 in their 20 overs.

Racial attacks against Indians in US raised in Lok Sabha

Racial attacks against Indians in US raised in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Members in the Lok Sabha on Thursday expressed grave concern over hate crimes against Indians in the United States, with opposition parties questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "silence" on the matter and the government saying it was being "viewed seriously".

PM should not attend CHOGM meet in Sri Lanka: AIADMK, DMK

PM should not attend CHOGM meet in Sri Lanka: AIADMK, DMK

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

The All India Anna Dravida Munetra Kazhagam and the Dravida Munetra Kazhagam on Monday joined hands in Rajya Sabha to demand that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh should not attend Commonwealth Summit in Sri Lanka in November.

Heated exchange in Lok Sabha over 'misuse' of CBI

Heated exchange in Lok Sabha over 'misuse' of CBI

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Principal opposition Congress too staged a walk out saying its members should have been the first ones to speak but were being denied a chance.

A battle of two ex-MoSes in Arakkonam

A battle of two ex-MoSes in Arakkonam

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

What happens when two former ministers go up against each other? No sparks fly, reports A Ganesh Nadar from the Arakkonam Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu, but it is the summer heat that has the last word on the campaign.

BJP clinches 7-party alliance in Tamil Nadu

BJP clinches 7-party alliance in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday announced the formation of a seven-party rainbow alliance for the April 24 Lok Sabha polls in Tamil Nadu, in its first-ever such electoral venture in the state where the turf has been largely dominated by Dravida Munetra Kazhagam and All India Anna Dravida Munetra Kazhagam.

Kiran Bedi assumes charge as LG of Puducherry

Kiran Bedi assumes charge as LG of Puducherry

Rediff.com29 May 2016

Bedi is the fourth woman Lt Governor of the UnionTerritory, a post which was under the additional charge of Lt Governor of Andaman and NicobarIsland for nearly two years.

Will AAP's broom sweep out BJP, Congress in Karnataka?

Will AAP's broom sweep out BJP, Congress in Karnataka?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

Over 100,000 members have joined the party's state unit, says Praveen Bose

Jaya's DA case: SC gives split verdict on removal of SPP

Jaya's DA case: SC gives split verdict on removal of SPP

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Supreme Court delivered a split verdict on a Dravida Munnetra Kazagham's leader's plea seeking removal of a public prosecutor from representing state in the Karnataka high court, which recently reserved verdict on an appeal of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa in a disproportionate assets case.

1996 to 2017: Twists and turns in DA case against Jaya, Sasikala

1996 to 2017: Twists and turns in DA case against Jaya, Sasikala

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Following is the course of events in the disproportionate assets case against Jayalalithaa, Sasikala and 2 others.

Maha AAP leaders 'extremely upset' about party feud; may quit

Maha AAP leaders 'extremely upset' about party feud; may quit

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

In the wake of bitter feud in Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi, some Maharashtra leaders of the party have threatened to quit.

Ashish Khetan resigns from AAP

Ashish Khetan resigns from AAP

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Khetan, who did not deny the resignation, said he was not involved in "active politics at the moment" and was not interested in rumours.

Assets case: SC seeks Jaya's reply on plea for removal of prosecutor

Assets case: SC seeks Jaya's reply on plea for removal of prosecutor

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

The SC on Monday sought responses from former Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa seeking removal of public prosecutor.

Dinakaran granted bail in EC bribery case

Dinakaran granted bail in EC bribery case

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

The court granted the relief to the two saying they were no longer required for custodial interrogation and have been asked to furnish a personal bond of Rs five lakh each and two sureties of the like amount.

Now TN parties want India to stop training Lankan navy

Now TN parties want India to stop training Lankan navy

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

After stepping up attacks on the Union government over India's participation in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Sri Lanka last month, chorus is mounting in Tamil Nadu among opposition parties over the country's offer to train Sri Lankan Naval personnel.

PM to lead BJP's day-long fast; Congress terms it 'photo-op'

PM to lead BJP's day-long fast; Congress terms it 'photo-op'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu alleged that it was the Centre which ensured the disruption by provoking All India Anna Dravida MUnnetra Kazhagam over the Cauvery issue.

EC bribery case: Dinakaran sent to 5-day police custody

EC bribery case: Dinakaran sent to 5-day police custody

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Mallikarjuna, a long time friend of Dinakaran who was also arrested, has also been remanded to police custody for five days.

Won't go against interests of farmers: Sena opposes land ordinance

Won't go against interests of farmers: Sena opposes land ordinance

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Shiv Sena made it clear it will not support the land acquisition law in its present form.

Modi has no vision, only knows how to abuse: Digvijay

Modi has no vision, only knows how to abuse: Digvijay

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

As Narendra Modi hits the campaign trail in Madhya Pradesh, Congress leader Digvijay Singh trained his guns on him, saying the BJP's prime ministerial candidate will not have an impact as he has no vision for the country and "only knows how to abuse".

PNB scam washes out Parliament for second day

PNB scam washes out Parliament for second day

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar said the government is ready for a discussion on the issue of alleged financial irregularities in the banking sector and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will reply to the debate.

IRS officer Nandini tops civil services exam

IRS officer Nandini tops civil services exam

Rediff.com31 May 2017

She had got 849th rank in the 2014 civil services exam and was allotted the Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise).

Why BJP snagging Duraisamy from DMK is not a big thing

Why BJP snagging Duraisamy from DMK is not a big thing

Rediff.com23 May 2020

V P Duraisamy's exit will in no way upset the poll scene in western Tamil Nadu, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Modi Sarkar 2.0 to take oath today

Modi Sarkar 2.0 to take oath today

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Many BJP leaders are of the view that most key members of the previous Cabinet could be retained.

Opposition likely to announce vice prez candidate to keep unity

Opposition likely to announce vice prez candidate to keep unity

Rediff.com9 Jul 2017

Every party had been asked to give in their suggestions during the meeting.

Rahul breaks silence on Delhi deadlock, targets PM, Kejriwal

Rahul breaks silence on Delhi deadlock, targets PM, Kejriwal

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The people of Delhi are the victims, Gandhi alleged.

In pictures: When Kohli, Saina, Kournikova burnt the runway!

In pictures: When Kohli, Saina, Kournikova burnt the runway!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

From Sania Mirza to Virat Kohli, even the likes of Virender Sehwag has shown that swagger on the runway.