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Kapil Mishra drops bombshell, says Jain gave Kejriwal Rs 2 crore

Kapil Mishra drops bombshell, says Jain gave Kejriwal Rs 2 crore

Rediff.com7 May 2017

The sacked water minister said that when he asked the Delhi CM about the cash, he was told 'said few things in politics cannot be explained'.

3 rebel Congress MLAs disqualified by K'taka speaker

3 rebel Congress MLAs disqualified by K'taka speaker

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

The speaker said he would take a decision on the remaining 14 cases in a "couple of days."

Ayodhya verdict does not herald Hindu rashtra

Ayodhya verdict does not herald Hindu rashtra

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

The Ayodhya verdict heralds not the beginning of theocracy or Hindu rashtra (that never existed in 5,000 years), but marks the end of a divisive phase of our history.

Muzaffarpur case: Nitish won't sack minister, blames 'system flaw'

Muzaffarpur case: Nitish won't sack minister, blames 'system flaw'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

He said Verma can be asked 'to go' only if she is found to have facilitated any wrongdoing and not because of some 'noises'.

CPI leader Gurudas Dasgupta passes away

CPI leader Gurudas Dasgupta passes away

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

He was suffering from lung cancer for last several months, West Bengal CPI secretary Swapan Banerjee said.

'Chief Justice should have resigned'

'Chief Justice should have resigned'

Rediff.com9 May 2019

'These things are not forgotten, it will haunt the Supreme Court for a long time.'

In Lucknow, Akhilesh does a Kejriwal

In Lucknow, Akhilesh does a Kejriwal

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

The Uttar Pradesh chief minister vows to curb corruption and bring in transparency in governance.

SC asks Sahara to deposit Rs 5092.6 crore to keep Roy out of jail

SC asks Sahara to deposit Rs 5092.6 crore to keep Roy out of jail

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

The judges said the group can sell 13 out of the 15 properties mentioned in one of the lists to deposit the amount.

I-Day gallantry awards: Abhinandan gets Vir Chakra

I-Day gallantry awards: Abhinandan gets Vir Chakra

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The IAF received a total of 13 awards including five Yudh Seva Medals and seven Vayu Sena Medal.

A crucial fortnight for Supreme Court. And for India

A crucial fortnight for Supreme Court. And for India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Security has been put on high alert across the nation as the Supreme Court of India is all set to deliver its verdict in the Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute, Sabarimala case and a host of other legal wrangles.

The man who argued Ram Lalla's case

The man who argued Ram Lalla's case

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

'People should see it as a victory for India.'

Battle for Delhi: 61% voters exercise their franchise

Battle for Delhi: 61% voters exercise their franchise

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

Voter turnout was 67.47 per cent in 2015 assembly election. The voting percentage was 57.04 till 6 pm deadline, and rose to 61.46 per cent as those in queues at polling stations were allowed to vote, poll officials said, adding it may increase further.

Have Sonia and Rahul buried the Congress?

Have Sonia and Rahul buried the Congress?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'It is mind-boggling that a party can be in rigor mortis even after numerous electoral defeats,' observes Ramesh Menon.

'In Bihar's Darbhanga votes were purchased for Rs 300 to Rs 500'

'In Bihar's Darbhanga votes were purchased for Rs 300 to Rs 500'

Rediff.com18 May 2014

Two Indian-Americans returned to India from the US to contest the elections from the AAP. They may have lost the elections but Deelip Mhaske and Dr Prabhat Ranjan Das have no regrets and speak of their experiences. George Joseph reports.

Mamata calls off 3-day-long dharna, claims victory

Mamata calls off 3-day-long dharna, claims victory

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Banerjee said she was doing so after consulting leaders of major opposition parties and following 'a favourable court order'.

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

All international passengers will henceforth be screened at airports, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said at a press conference. Earlier, travellers from only 12 countries were screened at airports for the disease that has claimed over 3,000 lives and infected more than 90,000 worldwide.

Taslima moves SC against FIR on tweets

Taslima moves SC against FIR on tweets

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Controversial Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen has moved the Supreme Court seeking quashing of an FIR lodged by a Muslim cleric in Uttar Pradesh against her alleging that her tweets "insulted" religious beliefs.

Aamby valley auction: SC gets tough with Sahara

Aamby valley auction: SC gets tough with Sahara

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

The apex court was irked when Sebi claimed that the group had allegedly obstructed the process by writing a letter to the Pune police raising the issue of law and order at the prime property.

A textile tycoon who also spins dreams

A textile tycoon who also spins dreams

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Despite presiding over scores of factories in what is today India's largest garment exporter with 105,000 employees, Ahuja is a modest man with much to be immodest about. He tells Rahul Jacob that the government needs a free trade agreement with Europe fast to ensure a level-playing field with Bangladesh and Vietnam.

MPs find odd-even 'insulting', seek exemption

MPs find odd-even 'insulting', seek exemption

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Congress leader Anand Sharma said the scheme was coming in the way of MPs discharging their duties and not being able to attend the meetings of Parliamentary Committees due to it.

Will score 42 out of 42 in Bengal: Didi at mega opposition rally

Will score 42 out of 42 in Bengal: Didi at mega opposition rally

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

"Any fight with the Congress will remain in the state. At the national level, we will fight together, this I am saying from the heart..." she said.

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Rediff.com28 May 2019

As the dust finally settles on the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections 2019 and Bharatiya Janata Party along with its NDA allies emerges as the clear winner, here is a list of who won in each of the 7 phases of elections.

SC refuses to stay auction of Sahara's Aamby Valley

SC refuses to stay auction of Sahara's Aamby Valley

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

The apex court told Roy that his proposal of paying Rs 1,500 crore, if the auction process was halted or postponed, was unbelievable.

Despite SC order, Jaitley defends govt's decision to send CBI officers on leave

Despite SC order, Jaitley defends govt's decision to send CBI officers on leave

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

'Mr. Modi has now become 1st PM to have his illegal orders set aside by the SC'

'Smriti Irani, Kapil Sibal, Kumar Vishwas set to lose'

'Smriti Irani, Kapil Sibal, Kumar Vishwas set to lose'

Rediff.com13 May 2014

BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi is predicted to win both seats -- Varanasi and Vadodara. Kejriwal is places at number 2 in Varanasi, says the ABP News-Nielsen exit poll. Senior BJP leader L K Advani is likely to win the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha for the sixth time.

Why Sahara chief Subrata Roy may have to go back to jail

Why Sahara chief Subrata Roy may have to go back to jail

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

SC refuses to extend the deadline for Sahara to deposit Rs 600 crore

Modi-Kejriwal battle splits IIT Varanasi

Modi-Kejriwal battle splits IIT Varanasi

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

The fight between Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal and BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi for supremacy in this temple town has divided students of IIT, Varanasi into two camps who will campaign for their chosen candidate in their own ways.

Jaitley under fire, Modi the target

Jaitley under fire, Modi the target

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

'Nobody would dare directly target Modi, and while there are murmurs about Amit Shah after Bihar, nobody is willing to say this openly. Arun Jaitley, in some calculations, is most expendable for Modi,' says Shekhar Gupta.

More than a decade in power is bad for political health

More than a decade in power is bad for political health

Rediff.com19 May 2016

What the Congress will have to understand is that it is not enough to have a 40-something vice-president in New Delhi, but young faces with fresh ideas in the states,' says Amulya Ganguli.

Paytm, Snapdeal can wait; Alibaba likely to enter India on its own

Paytm, Snapdeal can wait; Alibaba likely to enter India on its own

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Consumers are set to gain from discounts.

Is the government serious about FDI in retail?

Is the government serious about FDI in retail?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Recent easing of restrictions does not address the pain in the sector.

Parliament passes Enemy Property bill

Parliament passes Enemy Property bill

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Successors of those who migrated to Pakistan and China during Partition will have no claim over the properties left behind in India, with Parliament on Tuesday passing a bill to amend a 49-year-old law.

Politics is not rocket science: V Balakrishnan

Politics is not rocket science: V Balakrishnan

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

Interview with V Balakrishnan, Former CFO and board member of Infosys and AAP leader

HC notices to Kejriwal, Bharti on plea against election

HC notices to Kejriwal, Bharti on plea against election

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notices to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Law Minister Somnath Bharti on separate pleas of two BJP leaders seeking to declare their election as void on the ground that they exceeded the poll expense limit of Rs 14 lakh each.

2015 may be a year of deal making for FMCG sector

2015 may be a year of deal making for FMCG sector

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

@015 may be a good year for FMCG firms.

Nitish takes oath as Bihar CM, Lalu's son his deputy

Nitish takes oath as Bihar CM, Lalu's son his deputy

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

This is the fifth time that Nitish will be the chief minister of Bihar and this will be his third consecutive term.

The big plan: Nestle gearing up for Maggi's comeback

The big plan: Nestle gearing up for Maggi's comeback

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Nestle is sure to go for a relaunch of the noodles soon enough with an advertising blitz,

31 amazing innovations from young Indians

31 amazing innovations from young Indians

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The National Innovation Foundation India (NIF), Ahmedabad shared the ideas that shined at the IGNITE 2015.

'Modi can learn much from Narasimha Rao'

'Modi can learn much from Narasimha Rao'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh interacts with readers on Rediff Chat as he discusses the period that changed India's history, forever.

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