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Priyanka calls off presser over Pulwama attack

Priyanka calls off presser over Pulwama attack

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

"This conference was called for political discussions. But when our jawans have been killed in a terror attack in Pulwama, I feel it would not be right if we have political discussions at this time," Priyanka told reporters at the press conference venue in Lucknow.

Tomato Prices Increased By 1315%!

Tomato Prices Increased By 1315%!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

8 out of 10 households are planning to cut their tomato consumption if prices stay in the Rs 75-150 kg range over the next three months.

Curfew in Karauli after 35 injured in communal clashes, SIT formed

Curfew in Karauli after 35 injured in communal clashes, SIT formed

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Incidents of arson and vandalism were reported on Saturday after stones were pelted at the rally when it was passing through a Muslim-dominated locality, according to police.

Congress revokes suspension of 2 Pilot camp MLAs

Congress revokes suspension of 2 Pilot camp MLAs

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The Congress had taken action against them on July 17 after three audio tapes allegedly pertaining to the conspiracy to topple the government surfaced.

IPL: Williamson, Bravo among big names let go

IPL: Williamson, Bravo among big names let go

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

In other big movements, Punjab Kings have released their last edition's captain Mayank Agarwal, while West Indies skipper Nicholas Pooran was released by Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Jayant Chaudhary to be joint candidate of SP-RLD for Rajya Sabha polls

Jayant Chaudhary to be joint candidate of SP-RLD for Rajya Sabha polls

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Congress veteran Kapil Sibal had on Wednesday filed his nomination as an SP-backed Independent candidate for the Rajya Sabha polls.

Truce ends; Gehlot, Pilot resume attacking each other

Truce ends; Gehlot, Pilot resume attacking each other

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

In his remarks at the rallies, Pilot has cornered the Gehlot government over issues such as the repeated paper leaks and political appointments of retired bureaucrats while sidelining party workers.

Gehlot allocates portfolios, retains home, finance

Gehlot allocates portfolios, retains home, finance

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

The 15 ministers were sworn in on Sunday for the expanded Gehlot cabinet, fulfilling a key demand of former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot whose rebellion last year shook the state's Congress government.

Will it finally be Kharge, Selja or Wasnik for Congress president?

Will it finally be Kharge, Selja or Wasnik for Congress president?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

In a day of frantic developments, Digvijaya Singh entered the fray for the Congress president's election as Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot opted out of the race and the suspense over his continuation at the helm in the state deepened with the party saying it would be decided in a day or two.

Vihari to play in Dhaka Premier League after IPL snub

Vihari to play in Dhaka Premier League after IPL snub

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

India's Test specialist Hanuma Vihari and Bengal skipper Abhimanyu Easwaran are among the seven Indian cricketers featuring in the Dhaka Premier League one-day tournament.

Gehlot-Pilot war heats up as Raj min urges partymen not to back Sachin's fast

Gehlot-Pilot war heats up as Raj min urges partymen not to back Sachin's fast

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

A Pilot camp MLA said that the former deputy chief minister is raising the issue of corruption in the public interest.

Why Are Bollywood Marriages In Trouble These Days?

Why Are Bollywood Marriages In Trouble These Days?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

As new OTT release Bawaal tackles the lives of a terribly unhappy couple, and Satyaprem Ki Katha about a young wife with a tragic secret is a box-office success, here's pick of ten (out of a considerable number) of relatively recent films about troubled marriages.

After Punjab, Rajasthan in focus as Pilot meets Rahul, Priyanka

After Punjab, Rajasthan in focus as Pilot meets Rahul, Priyanka

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

The discussion between the former deputy chief minister and the Gandhi siblings comes days after the dramatic developments in Punjab where the Congress replaced Amarinder Singh as chief minister and appointed Charanjit Singh Channi, a Dalit leader, to the top post of the state.

'Your tears will break his heart'

'Your tears will break his heart'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Bollywood stars celebrated Father's Day with beautiful pictures and messages on Instagram.

Cong presidential poll: Tharoor likely to file nomination on Sep 30

Cong presidential poll: Tharoor likely to file nomination on Sep 30

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

Tharoor's close aide Aalim Javeri collected the forms from the office of the party's central election authority chairman Madhusudan Mistry on the first day of the start of the nomination process, all but confirming an electoral face-off for the top party post with Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.

Nominations for Congress presidential poll begins today

Nominations for Congress presidential poll begins today

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

Filing of nominations for the post of Congress president is scheduled to begin on Saturday with a contest between Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and former Union minister Shashi Tharoor on the cards.

Will clean image, loyalty to party and Gandhis help Kharge in Cong prez race?

Will clean image, loyalty to party and Gandhis help Kharge in Cong prez race?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

If elected, he will be the second All India Congress Committee president from Karnataka after S Nijalingappa, and also a Dalit leader to hold the post after Jagjivan Ram.

Gehlot undergoes angioplasty after post-Covid issues

Gehlot undergoes angioplasty after post-Covid issues

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

"There was 90 percent blockage in one of his coronary arteries and one stent was placed successfully. He is absolutely fine," Dr Sudhir Bhandari, principal of the SMS medical college, told reporters.

Spate of resignations continue in Cong, Patole quits

Spate of resignations continue in Cong, Patole quits

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Patole wrote that he was resigning as the chairman of the Kisan Congress and 'dismissing' the unit.

U'khand resort murder: Ankita cremated, NH blockade ends after CM assurance

U'khand resort murder: Ankita cremated, NH blockade ends after CM assurance

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

She was cremated on the banks of the Alaknanda at Shrinagar around 6.30 pm in the presence of commissioner, Garhwal, Sushil Kumar and Pauri district magistrate Vijay Kumar Jogdande.

Nitish keeps home, Tejashwi gets health; JD-U ministers get depts back

Nitish keeps home, Tejashwi gets health; JD-U ministers get depts back

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Portfolios were on Tuesday allocated in the new Bihar cabinet headed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar who, predictably, retained the all-important home department which helps him keep direct control on the state police.

The story of Mukesh Kumar: 'Dream is now in front of me'

The story of Mukesh Kumar: 'Dream is now in front of me'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Fiesty Bengal pacer Mukesh Kumar knows well what it takes to be selected for the Indian Test team.

NDA retains upper hand in Bihar legislative council polls; RJD tally improves

NDA retains upper hand in Bihar legislative council polls; RJD tally improves

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Terms of the two dozen seats had expired last year though elections were deferred because of a delay in Panchayat polls which could not be held in time on account of the COVID 19 pandemic.

BJP top brass discusses UP situation with eye on polls

BJP top brass discusses UP situation with eye on polls

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Besides Nadda, BJP general secretary (organisation) B L Santhosh, Union Minister, election in-charge for Uttar Pradesh Dharmendra Pradhan, state unit president Swatantar Dev Singh and general secretary (organisation) Sunil Bansal were among those who attended the meeting that lasted for nearly five hours.

Sulking MLAs meet Gehlot, to go to Udaipur with him

Sulking MLAs meet Gehlot, to go to Udaipur with him

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Rajendra Gudha, Sandeep Yadav, Wajib Ali, Lakhan Meena, (Bahujan Samaj Party turned Congress MLAs), Girraj Singh Malinga and Khiladi Lal Bairwa met Gehlot, the sources said.

RJD enters Bihar council poll fray, to contest 3 of 7 seats

RJD enters Bihar council poll fray, to contest 3 of 7 seats

Rediff.com30 May 2022

The party's state unit president Jagadanand Singh announced the names of Mohd Qari Sohaib, Munni Rajak and Ashok Kumar Pandey.

'Everything will be resolved smoothly': Cong on Gehlot-Pilot tussle

'Everything will be resolved smoothly': Cong on Gehlot-Pilot tussle

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

The party is very much united and working together, the AICC general secretary organisation said.

Will Adani Invest Big In Rajasthan Before 2023 Poll?

Will Adani Invest Big In Rajasthan Before 2023 Poll?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

'I clearly recall how you immediately directed your administration to identify and allocate land, water, and other clearances in the shortest time possible.' 'That was the fastest decision-making process I have ever witnessed.'

No govt job, subsidy if more than 2 kids: UP population draft bill

No govt job, subsidy if more than 2 kids: UP population draft bill

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Suggestions have been invited from the public to improve the draft bill and July 19 is the last date for it.

Will 'Himachal Model' Help Congress In 12 State Polls?

Will 'Himachal Model' Help Congress In 12 State Polls?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

The Congress may stand a better chance in the assembly polls if it followed the 'Himachal model', suggests N Sathiya Moorthy.

Manmohan Singh named member of Parliamentary panel on Finance

Manmohan Singh named member of Parliamentary panel on Finance

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who is hailed as the architect of economic reforms in the country, is a member of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance, it was announced on Tuesday.

MF Guru: With Rs 1 cr, how should I plan my retirement?

MF Guru: With Rs 1 cr, how should I plan my retirement?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

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

Electric vehicles steal the limelight of first day of Auto Expo 2023

Electric vehicles steal the limelight of first day of Auto Expo 2023

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

India's flagship motor show Auto Expo 2023 kicked off on Wednesday with the global unveiling of Suzuki Motor Corporation's concept electric SUV 'eVX' which is slated to hit the market by 2025. The company's Indian arm Maruti Suzuki India is among the major manufacturers participating in the show that has returned after three years. The Concept eVX is a mid-size electric SUV concept designed and developed by Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC), Japan. It will be powered by a 60 kWh battery pack offering up to 550 km of driving range on single charge.

Ajay Maken slams Gehlot's loyalist-MLAs, charges them with indiscipline

Ajay Maken slams Gehlot's loyalist-MLAs, charges them with indiscipline

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Congress in-charge for Rajasthan Ajay Maken on Monday slammed the MLAs loyal to Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot for setting conditions for a party resolution, terming it a "conflict of interest", and said their decision to hold a parallel meeting amounted to indiscipline.

Sonia leans on Congress old guard to defuse Rajasthan crisis

Sonia leans on Congress old guard to defuse Rajasthan crisis

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Congress observers for Rajasthan on Tuesday recommended disciplinary action against three key loyalists of Ashok Gehlot but did not seek any action against the chief minister, as the party scampered to resolve the crisis that has cast a shadow on the election of the party president.

Duleep Trophy: South Zone crush North, set up title date with West

Duleep Trophy: South Zone crush North, set up title date with West

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

The final will be played in Coimbatore from September 21, and it will be a five-day affair

'Hypocrisy vs childish': Cong, BJP battle over Rahul Gandhi

'Hypocrisy vs childish': Cong, BJP battle over Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Senior Congress leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, are accompanying Rahul Gandhi to the court.

Rajasthan Cong MLA resigns over 'atrocities on Dalits'

Rajasthan Cong MLA resigns over 'atrocities on Dalits'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Miffed over alleged atrocities against Dalits, Congress MLA Pana Chand Meghwal on Monday sent his resignation to Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, saying he doesn't have the right to remain a legislator if he can't protect his community.

2 MLAs sacked for rebellion among 15 Rajasthan ministers sworn-in

2 MLAs sacked for rebellion among 15 Rajasthan ministers sworn-in

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

Fifteen ministers took the oath in Rajasthan on Sunday in a cabinet expansion that included 12 new faces, fulfilling a key demand of former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot whose rebellion last year shook the state's Congress government.

MP: 9 held for beating 2 tribals to death over cow slaughter suspicion

MP: 9 held for beating 2 tribals to death over cow slaughter suspicion

Rediff.com4 May 2022

The police have arrested nine persons in connection with the death of two tribal men who were allegedly assaulted by a group of people over suspicion of cow slaughter in Madhya Pradesh's Seoni district, an official said on Wednesday.