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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

'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.'

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.

Modi sworn-in for 2nd term; Shah joins govt, may get finance

Modi sworn-in for 2nd term; Shah joins govt, may get finance

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Modi, 68, was administered the oath of office and secrecy by President Ram Nath Kovind at a glittering ceremony at the forecourt of majestic Rashtraparti Bhavan.

BJP legislature party to meet today to pick Assam CM

BJP legislature party to meet today to pick Assam CM

Rediff.com9 May 2021

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday named Union minister Narendra Singh Tomar and its general secretary Arun Singh as central observers for the election of the leader of its legislative party in Assam.

4 trusted Gujarat babus to join Team Modi

4 trusted Gujarat babus to join Team Modi

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

All the Gujarat cadre officers have one thing in common. They do not need Modi's 'informal interactions' and advice because they are from the so-called 'Modi school of governance.' They know Modi well enough to perform their assigned roles.

Jaitley pegs GDP growth at 8-8.5%, says economy is ready to fly

Jaitley pegs GDP growth at 8-8.5%, says economy is ready to fly

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Arun Jaitley presented the Union Budget in Parliament on Saturday.

Vijay Hazare: Shaw, bowlers set up Mumbai's win over Delhi

Vijay Hazare: Shaw, bowlers set up Mumbai's win over Delhi

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

Mumbai bowlers restricted Delhi to 211/7 and then cantered to the target in 31.5 overs, as Prithvi Shaw tore into the Delhi attack.

UP police constitutes SIT to probe Unnao accident

UP police constitutes SIT to probe Unnao accident

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The team will go into all the aspects and probe the incident till the CBI takes over the probe, the officer said.

Ranji Roundup: Parkar hits double ton on debut

Ranji Roundup: Parkar hits double ton on debut

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

A round-up of Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal matches played on Tuesday

Jagdeep Dhankar's Rajya Sabha Challenge

Jagdeep Dhankar's Rajya Sabha Challenge

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

As vice president and ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Jagdeep Dhankar is inheriting a troubled legacy. Although the government faces no real numerical challenges in the Upper House, political and legal challenges are there aplenty.

Rape allegations a 'concocted' story, says Amitabh Thakur

"Rape allegations a 'concocted' story," says Amitabh Thakur

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

Senior IPS officer Amitabh Thakur, who has accused Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Sigh Yadav of threatening him with dire consequences, is suddenly at the receiving end, with the Lucknow police registering a case of "rape" against him.

Himanta Biswa Sarma to be next Assam CM, swearing in likely on Monday

Himanta Biswa Sarma to be next Assam CM, swearing in likely on Monday

Rediff.com9 May 2021

Sarma's name was proposed by Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and seconded by BJP state party president Ranjeet Kumar Dass and newly elected Haflong MLA Nandita Garlosa.

India responding to LoC aggression; 15 Pak soldiers killed in a week

India responding to LoC aggression; 15 Pak soldiers killed in a week

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Firing mortar shells and using automatic weapons, Pakistani troops targeted civilian areas and forward security posts along the International Border and Line of Control in Jammu, Kathua, Poonch and Rajouri districts of Jammu and Kashmir.

BJP undergoes image makeover; forms 9 new committees

BJP undergoes image makeover; forms 9 new committees

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

To involve workers in various social campaigns initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah has formed nine separate committees of senior leaders.

Ranji roundup: Rahane, Dhull, Pandey hit centuries

Ranji roundup: Rahane, Dhull, Pandey hit centuries

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

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

Ranji: Himachal bat with purpose after first innings debacle

Ranji: Himachal bat with purpose after first innings debacle

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

A summary of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

Vaishno Devi survivors blame 'mismanagement' for stampede

Vaishno Devi survivors blame 'mismanagement' for stampede

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, however, denied the charge, saying all necessary arrangements were made in view of the expected rush, while Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh blamed a minor altercation for the 'unfortunate' incident.

India scurries to plug Scorpene leak

India scurries to plug Scorpene leak

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar immediately ordered the navy chief to personally inquire into what this meant for India's maritime security.

What's so special about Jatia house that Kumar Birla bought for Rs 450 cr

What's so special about Jatia house that Kumar Birla bought for Rs 450 cr

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Birla is believed to have bought the property - a 30,000 square feet plot with a built-up area of 25,000 square feet - for personal use.

With moist eyes, Delhi bids adieu to Sheila Dikshit

With moist eyes, Delhi bids adieu to Sheila Dikshit

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

The three-time chief minister and senior Congress leader, who gave Delhi its modern look, passed away on Saturday afternoon at a private hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Muzaffarnagar violence: Toll climbs to 40, curfew eased

Muzaffarnagar violence: Toll climbs to 40, curfew eased

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Curfew remained in force in riot-hit areas of Muzaffarnagar on Tuesday with the army patrolling troubled places as the death toll in the clashes in the district and adjoining towns rose to 38.

'Congress is in a self-destructive mode in Punjab'

'Congress is in a self-destructive mode in Punjab'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

'The Congress is trying to cover up their anti-incumbency by highlighting the Dalit CM factor.'

Sunday reshuffle: 9 new ministers to take oath

Sunday reshuffle: 9 new ministers to take oath

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

Portfolios of more than half-a-dozen ministers are expected to be changed.

PICS: India prepare for Windies challenge

PICS: India prepare for Windies challenge

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Images from India's training session in preparation for Thursday's match against the West Indies.

Cricketers, Olympic stars mourn Jaitley's death

Cricketers, Olympic stars mourn Jaitley's death

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Cricket administration was among the many hats Arun Jaitley wore in public life and in his death, the players remembered the man who seamlessly juggled roles, and stood by them in their hour of need.

Sonia can't deliver. Dr Singh is past. Rahul is a failure: BJP

Sonia can't deliver. Dr Singh is past. Rahul is a failure: BJP

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

With reports suggesting a rift between the Congress and its ally Nationalist Congress Party, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday dubbed the United Progressive Alliance as a "sinking ship" which is being deserted by its allies.

Cracks in Punjab Cong: Amarinder, Sidhus spar over ticket claim

Cracks in Punjab Cong: Amarinder, Sidhus spar over ticket claim

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Sidhu backed his wife saying 'she would never lie', while the CM said she refused to contest from Amritsar.

2 army men, among 5, selected for Kirti Chakra

2 army men, among 5, selected for Kirti Chakra

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday approved a total of 112 gallantry awards for defence and paramilitary personnel for their sacrifices to the nation, the defence ministry said.