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BJP springs surprise, denies tickets to 6 sitting MPs in UP

BJP springs surprise, denies tickets to 6 sitting MPs in UP

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

The new candidates fielded from these constituencies by the BJP are: SP Singh Baghel (Agra), Parameshwar Lal Saini (Sambhal), Raj Kumar Chaher (Fatehpur Sikri), Jai Prakash Rawat (Hardoi-SC), Ashok Rawat (Misrikh-SC) and Arun Sagar (Shahjahanpur-SC).

Woman allegedly forced to strip, pose for photos by Ola driver

Woman allegedly forced to strip, pose for photos by Ola driver

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Based on her complaint via email to Bengaluru police, the driver has been arrested and a case registered.

Vyapam scam: SC allows SIT to file charge sheets

Vyapam scam: SC allows SIT to file charge sheets

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

A three-judge bench of Chief Justice H L Dattu and Justices Arun Kumar Mishra and Amitava Roy fixed July 24 for further hearing of the application of the CBI.

Uncertainty looms over execution of Nirbhaya convicts on Feb 1

Uncertainty looms over execution of Nirbhaya convicts on Feb 1

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi said even the court understands that the convicts are filing pleas one after the other just to delay the hanging.

BJP suspends Nupur Sharma, axes Naveen Jindal over controversial remarks

BJP suspends Nupur Sharma, axes Naveen Jindal over controversial remarks

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

A communication to Sharma from the party's disciplinary committee said she has expressed views contrary to the party's position on various matters, which is in clear violation of its constitution.

50% voting in MCD polls; AAP, BJP claim victory

50% voting in MCD polls; AAP, BJP claim victory

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

No major glitches in electronic voting machines were reported and the voting passed off peacefully with high security observed at the 3,360 critical booths in 493 locations where more than 25,000 police personnel, nearly 13,000 home guards and 100 companies of paramilitary forces were deployed, officials said.

Bihar polls: BJP announces first list of 43 candidates

Bihar polls: BJP announces first list of 43 candidates

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday night released the first list of 43 candidates for the high-stakes Bihar polls, giving about 60 per cent representation to those from SC and backward castes in an apparent attempt to target the base of rival Janata Dal-United-Rashtriya Janata Dal combine.

In power or out, Kamal Nath shows he is Congress boss in MP

In power or out, Kamal Nath shows he is Congress boss in MP

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

It is clear that Kamal Nath is gearing up for the 2023 assembly polls, reports Sandeep Kumar.

Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, Bappida

Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, Bappida

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Bappi Lahiri, who enthralled Hindi cinema lovers with his remarkable music in the 1980s and 1990s, was cremated at Mumbai's Pawan Hans crematorium in the presence of family, friends and fans on February 17.

How Owaisi reacted to 'Jai Shri Ram' chants in LS

How Owaisi reacted to 'Jai Shri Ram' chants in LS

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen MP from Hyderabad, chanted "Jai Bheem, Jai Meem, Takbeer Allahu Akbar, Jai Hind", after members from the ruling side shouted slogans of 'Jai Shri Ram', 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Vande Mataram'.

War Rages Inside Karnataka BJP

War Rages Inside Karnataka BJP

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Sniping at the BJP senior leadership has reached a new high in Karnataka. For the moment, there is a truce, but the party knows the damage it could do ahead of the polls.

2-month-long UP poll campaign ends; now eyes on March 10

2-month-long UP poll campaign ends; now eyes on March 10

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

The curtain came down on rumbustious electioneering over the last two months when assembly polls were also held in four other states - Goa, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Manipur.

Modi watching, Yogi kicks off 2nd term with 52 ministers

Modi watching, Yogi kicks off 2nd term with 52 ministers

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The monk-turned politician will take the reins of the most populous state for a second time in a row after completing his full five-year term.

Agnipath scheme only step to make country young, won't roll back: Lt Gen Puri

Agnipath scheme only step to make country young, won't roll back: Lt Gen Puri

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

The announcement of the officer came after the violent protests broke out in some parts of the country wherein incidents like stone-pelting and setting trains on fire were reported.

Cong was 'cornered' on penultimate day of Monsoon Session: NDA

Cong was 'cornered' on penultimate day of Monsoon Session: NDA

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Government on Thursday claimed that it had Congress "cornered" on the penultimate day of the Monsoon Session of the Parliament.

How The BJP Has Changed Under Modi-Shah

How The BJP Has Changed Under Modi-Shah

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

The BJP at 43 is a work in progress, with total ideological continuity and much substantive change in political method and style, observes Shekhar Gupta.

SC to hear Ayodhya title dispute case in January 2019

SC to hear Ayodhya title dispute case in January 2019

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

The appropriate bench will fix the schedule with regard to the hearing of appeals in the case. "We will fix the date of hearing of Ayodhya dispute case before the appropriate bench in January," the CJI said.

Vijay Hazare: Samarth Vyas hits blazing double century

Vijay Hazare: Samarth Vyas hits blazing double century

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

The duo of Vyas and Desai took the opposing bowlers to the cleaners throughout the innings while stitching a massive first-wicket partnership of 282 runs.

One Needs Courage To Do What Prannoy Roy Did

One Needs Courage To Do What Prannoy Roy Did

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Even today when news organisations and their owners have stooped before the powers that be when they were only asked to bend, Prannoy is still standing tall, asserts Sanjay Ahirwal, , former managing editor, NDTV Worldwide.

Sonia, Mulayam and others administered oath on 2nd day

Sonia, Mulayam and others administered oath on 2nd day

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

The oath taking took place as the House witnessed a virtual slogan-shouting contest between treasury and opposition benches.

Here are the complete results from all 32 bypolls

Here are the complete results from all 32 bypolls

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Polling for three parliamentary seats and 29 assembly constituencies were held on October 30, an exercise being seen as a barometer of the political mood in the country ahead of assembly elections in politically critical Uttar Pradesh as well as other states.

Ranji Roundup: Gharami announces arrival; Mumbai on top

Ranji Roundup: Gharami announces arrival; Mumbai on top

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

A round-up of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday

Assam: Over 64 lakh voters to decide fate of candidates in 1st phase

Assam: Over 64 lakh voters to decide fate of candidates in 1st phase

Rediff.com5 Apr 2014

A Total 64,41,635 voters are expected to exercise their franchise in the first phase of polling to be held in five parliamentary constituencies Assam namely, Tezpur, Kaliabor, Jorhat, Dibrugarh and Lakhimpur on April 7. The electorate comprise of 33, 21,567 male voters and 31, 20,067 female voters. Campaigning for the first phase has come to an end in the state on Saturday afternoon.

IPL: In-form CSK start favourite against inconsistent SRH

IPL: In-form CSK start favourite against inconsistent SRH

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Operating like a well-oiled unit, Chennai Super Kings will start as overwhelming favourites when they clash with struggling Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL match in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Slogans rent the air as Gen Rawat, wife are cremated

Slogans rent the air as Gen Rawat, wife are cremated

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The plaintive strains of bugles sounding the last post broke through the hush, men in uniform clicked their heels and a 17-gun salute rang out as Gen Bipin Rawat and his wife were cremated on Friday evening -- the sun setting on a day written into India's military history and on the life of its most senior military officer.

Arvind Subramanian is India's Chief Economic Advisor

Arvind Subramanian is India's Chief Economic Advisor

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Subramanian, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics in Washington, attended a news conference in New Delhi at which his appointment was announced.

Shah sounds poll bugle in K'taka, says BJP to contest alone

Shah sounds poll bugle in K'taka, says BJP to contest alone

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

"There are clearly two sides. On one side, there is an organisation of patriots in the form of BJP and on the other side, tukde-tukde gang have come together under the leadership of the Congress. It is for the people of Karnataka to decide now whether they are with the patriots or those who support people who want to divide this country," he added.

Jaitley continues to be on life support; Advani visits AIIMS

Jaitley continues to be on life support; Advani visits AIIMS

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Union ministers Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, Thaawarchand Gehlot, Ravi Shankar Prasad and Santosh Gangwar, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal, BJP national general-secretary Arun Singh and party MP Maneka Gandhi also visited the hospital to know about his wellbeing.

Nirbhaya convict files mercy plea before President

Nirbhaya convict files mercy plea before President

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

A curative petition is the last and final judicial remedy available to a person convicted by courts of law.

Lucknow: 3 gunned down outside ATM, Rs 50 lakh looted

Lucknow: 3 gunned down outside ATM, Rs 50 lakh looted

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

2 masked assailants shot dead 3 persons carrying bank money in a busy commercial area.

Yediyurappa will continue as CM, says BJP's K'taka incharge

Yediyurappa will continue as CM, says BJP's K'taka incharge

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Amid speculation of leadership change in Karnataka, Bharatiya Janata Party national general secretary in-charge of the state, Arun Singh, on Thursday ruled out replacing the chief minister and asserted that B S Yediyurappa will continue in the top post.

MF investments for moderate risk takers

MF investments for moderate risk takers

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

More trouble brewing for Congress in Andhra, Parliament

More trouble brewing for Congress in Andhra, Parliament

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

The rebellion against the Congress in Andhra Pradesh is out in the open. Last week, Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy openly called Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi deaf and dumb, and on Monday, six members of Parliament have decided to issue notice for a no-confidence motion.

Ranji: Ignored for Aus Tests, Sarfaraz hits another ton

Ranji: Ignored for Aus Tests, Sarfaraz hits another ton

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

A round-up of the first day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country, on Tuesday.

The Shahabuddin Effect

The Shahabuddin Effect

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Nitish Kumar had a week's time to prove his majority, but Laloo Yadav made full use of Siwan don Mohammad Shahabuddin. A revealing excerpt from Rajesh Singh's Baahubalis Of Indian Politics: From Bullet To Ballot.

Tejashwi, 4 ministers of Nitish govt in fray in 2nd phase

Tejashwi, 4 ministers of Nitish govt in fray in 2nd phase

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

The 31-year-old is seeking re-election from Raghopur in Vaishali district which he had wrested back for his party from the Bharatiya Janata Party's Satish Kumar in 2015. The BJP leader had defeated Yadav's mother Rabri Devi, a former chief minister, in 2010.

'Vice Presidential Election Was Not Fair!'

'Vice Presidential Election Was Not Fair!'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

'Parties which supported me were all threatened. This could hardly have been called a fair election.' 'This is Modi's India.'

1 killed, 6 hurt as Sikh youth clash with J&K cops

1 killed, 6 hurt as Sikh youth clash with J&K cops

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

A youth was killed and six people, including two policemen, were injured as clashes erupted on Thursday between the police and a group of Sikh youth who were protesting against removal of posters of slain Khalistani militant leader Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale in Jammu city.

Uttarakhand disaster: 13 more bodies recovered, toll rises to 51

Uttarakhand disaster: 13 more bodies recovered, toll rises to 51

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Rescue teams on Sunday recovered 13 more bodies, including the first ones to be pulled out from the sludge-choked Tapovan tunnel where a massive operation to reach about 30 people trapped inside began after a flash flood in Chamoli district a week ago.

Does Vivek Oberoi look like Modi? VOTE!

Does Vivek Oberoi look like Modi? VOTE!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Do actors really look like the real life people they portray on screen? It's time to have *your* say!