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Will Sidda weather 'November revolution'? BJP says....

Will Sidda weather 'November revolution'? BJP says....

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra suggests political developments are underway in the ruling Congress party and expects them to culminate after the Bihar assembly polls, hinting at a possible change in Chief Minister.

'A proud moment for Gujarat and India'

'A proud moment for Gujarat and India'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

The recommendation of Ahmedabad as the host city for the 2030 Commonwealth Games (CWG) was a proud moment for Gujarat as well as India, said Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday.

'BJP Is On Shaky Ground In Gujarat'

'BJP Is On Shaky Ground In Gujarat'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

'The BJP will win comfortably if the Congress and AAP fight separately -- though not with 162 seats.' 'But if they form an alliance, it will become a major problem for the BJP. That's precisely why this expansion is happening now.'

BJP Deploys 45 Pravasi Netas For Bihar Polls

BJP Deploys 45 Pravasi Netas For Bihar Polls

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Each leader will look after six assembly constituencies.
Most of these leaders are known for their organisational skills and successful management of elections in their respective states.

Tejashwi promises govt job to every family in Bihar

Tejashwi promises govt job to every family in Bihar

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav promised that if the INDIA bloc comes to power in Bihar, it will ensure every family has a member with a government job, enacting legislation within 20 days of forming the government.

India slams Pakistan at UN: 'Democracy is alien to you'

India slams Pakistan at UN: 'Democracy is alien to you'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Asserting that democracy is an 'alien' concept for Pakistan, India has called upon Islamabad to end grave human rights violations in territories under its illegal occupation, where the population is in 'open revolt' against military occupation, repression, brutality and exploitation.

'Congress Sold Election Tickets'

'Congress Sold Election Tickets'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'Three Congress leaders have sold party tickets for crores of rupees.'

When a sitting member openly protects...: Jaishankar blasts UN over Pak move

When a sitting member openly protects...: Jaishankar blasts UN over Pak move

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar criticizes Pakistan's attempts to protect a terror group at the UN Security Council, highlighting the need for urgent reforms within the global body.

Voter list 'purified', Bihar elections before...: CEC

Voter list 'purified', Bihar elections before...: CEC

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar expressed satisfaction over the completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar, stating that the exercise has 'purified' the voters' list after 22 years. He made the announcement during a press conference in Patna.

SC refuses plea for SIT probe into Rahul's Bengaluru 'vote chori' charge

SC refuses plea for SIT probe into Rahul's Bengaluru 'vote chori' charge

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court declined to entertain a plea seeking a special investigation team (SIT) probe into alleged electoral roll manipulation in Bengaluru Central and other constituencies, advising the petitioner to approach the Election Commission of India.

Abuses hurled at Modi: Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi summoned

Abuses hurled at Modi: Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi summoned

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

A court in Bihar's Sheikhpura district has issued summonses to INDIA bloc leaders Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi Yadav, and Mukesh Sahani in connection with alleged abuses hurled at Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a Congress event in August.

Meet next CJI who gave Kejri bail; SIR, Art 370 verdicts

Meet next CJI who gave Kejri bail; SIR, Art 370 verdicts

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Justice Surya Kant is set to become the 53rd Chief Justice of India, bringing extensive experience and a record of significant verdicts on key issues.

Hyundai to make India global export hub, 2nd largest market

Hyundai to make India global export hub, 2nd largest market

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Lining up its 2030 strategy, Hyundai said it was targeting up to 30 per cent export contribution and over 1.5-fold rise in revenue, to cross the 1 trillion milestone in five years.

'He Never Made Us Feel He Was The PM'

'He Never Made Us Feel He Was The PM'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

'Sometimes I wonder whether the meeting really happened. Everything seems like a dream from which I do not want to wake up.'

Bihar SIR 'accurate', not a single appeal from voter: EC to SC

Bihar SIR 'accurate', not a single appeal from voter: EC to SC

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

The Election Commission defended its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise for Bihar's voter list in the Supreme Court, calling it accurate and dismissing allegations of impropriety by political parties and NGOs.

No seat deal yet, Cong issues first list in Bihar

No seat deal yet, Cong issues first list in Bihar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

The Congress party has released its initial list of 48 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, including key state leaders. The announcement precedes the finalization of seat-sharing arrangements with Mahagathbandhan allies.

Bihar polls: Will Oppn's SIR protests or NDA's dominance prevail?

Bihar polls: Will Oppn's SIR protests or NDA's dominance prevail?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

An analysis of the upcoming Bihar elections, focusing on the key players, alliances, and issues that will shape the outcome. The article examines the strength of the ruling NDA coalition led by Nitish Kumar and the challenge posed by the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan, as well as the potential impact of Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party.

Bihar's Populist Promises Clash With Fragile Economy

Bihar's Populist Promises Clash With Fragile Economy

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

A string of welfare schemes and promises tests the state's budget, which is already heavily dependent on central support and spends little as capital outlay.

From Gujarat To Global Stage: Modi's 25 Year Journey

From Gujarat To Global Stage: Modi's 25 Year Journey

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'I disagree with much of Modi's politics, but it cannot be denied that in these years in office, he has carved more than a niche for himself in history,' points out Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay, author, Narendra Modi: The Man, The Times.

'This time, nothing is well in NDA': BJP's Bihar ally

'This time, nothing is well in NDA': BJP's Bihar ally

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Kuswaha told reporters at the airport that "Everything will be fine. With this hope and belief, we are going to Delhi."

SC gives Centre 4 weeks to reply on J-K statehood

SC gives Centre 4 weeks to reply on J-K statehood

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court has given the Centre four weeks to respond to pleas seeking the restoration of statehood to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Govt to celebrate 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'

Govt to celebrate 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

The Constituent Assembly had accorded 'Vande Mataram', composed by Bankimchandra Chatterji, the status of national song.

Has Vijay Changed After Karur Stampede?

Has Vijay Changed After Karur Stampede?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Vijay, despite the loud message from his delayed arrival at the road-show/stampede venue, and more so his continued inaccessibility for fans-turned-cadres after graduating from a super-star to a political party leader with electoral ambitions, refuses to change. Or, so it seems, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Bengal gang rape: Survivor's friend 6th to be arrested

Bengal gang rape: Survivor's friend 6th to be arrested

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

The West Bengal Police on Tuesday afternoon reconstructed the crime scene with the five accused and the friend of the Durgapur gangrape victim, as part of the investigation, a senior officer said.

Nitish digresses from practice, gives tickets amid rift buzz

Nitish digresses from practice, gives tickets amid rift buzz

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Amidst speculation over the NDA seat-sharing deal in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar distributed JD(U) tickets, while the BJP announced its first list of candidates. The INDIA bloc also faces internal challenges as parties prepare for the upcoming elections.

Rs 300 cr Bollywood theme park under Mumbai metro scrapped

Rs 300 cr Bollywood theme park under Mumbai metro scrapped

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar has directed the MMRDA to scrap the proposed Bollywood theme park project under a Metro rail corridor following opposition from citizens groups. The funds will be diverted to other priority development projects.

CEC to check Bihar's poll readiness on October 4-5

CEC to check Bihar's poll readiness on October 4-5

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

A team of Election Commissioners will visit Patna to review poll preparedness in Bihar ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. The team will meet with political parties, police, administrative officials, and observers to ensure a free and fair election.

Karnataka: RSS publicity material removed, BJP cries foul

Karnataka: RSS publicity material removed, BJP cries foul

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

The state Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday lashed out at Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge over the removal of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's publicity material in Chittapur taluk in Kalaburagi district ahead of a major event but the Congress leader alleged the saffron organisation had not taken permission for the programme.

Bihar poll dates soon? Gyanesh Kumar-led team visits Patna

Bihar poll dates soon? Gyanesh Kumar-led team visits Patna

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar arrived in Bihar to review preparations for the upcoming assembly elections. The visit includes meetings with political parties, police, administrative officials, and state leaders to ensure smooth conduct of the polls. The visit follows the publication of the final electoral roll after a Special Intensive Revision, which has sparked controversy among political parties.

Will lift liquor ban in Bihar if....: Prashant Kishor's JSP

Will lift liquor ban in Bihar if....: Prashant Kishor's JSP

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party reiterated its promise to scrap the liquor ban in Bihar if elected, planning to use the revenue to secure loans from international financial institutions.

'You are just a kid': Nitish-Tejashwi spat in assembly over Bihar SIR

'You are just a kid': Nitish-Tejashwi spat in assembly over Bihar SIR

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

The Bihar Assembly session was adjourned after a heated exchange between Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and leader of the opposition Tejashwi Yadav regarding the special intensive revision of electoral rolls. The situation escalated quickly, leading to unparliamentary language and a shouting match between members of the ruling and opposition parties.

Uddhav, Raj unite for MNS Deepotsav, fuelling alliance buzz

Uddhav, Raj unite for MNS Deepotsav, fuelling alliance buzz

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Uddhav and Raj Thackeray, along with their families, reunited at a Diwali event in Mumbai, fueling speculation about a potential political alliance between Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS ahead of local body polls.

Hamas frees all 20 Israeli hostages as part of Gaza peace plan

Hamas frees all 20 Israeli hostages as part of Gaza peace plan

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

The bodies of the remaining 28 dead hostages are also expected to be handed over as part of the deal.

'Some are doing too much': Shivakumar on Bengaluru infra criticism

'Some are doing too much': Shivakumar on Bengaluru infra criticism

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar responds to criticism regarding Bengaluru's infrastructure, while industry leaders and opposition members voice their concerns.

Jobs, better education top Bihar students' expectations from new govt

Jobs, better education top Bihar students' expectations from new govt

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

College students in Bihar, many first-time voters, express concerns about job opportunities and education quality ahead of the state elections, desiring a government focused on employment and strengthening the education system.

Verify identity of burqa-clad voters: Bihar BJP to EC

Verify identity of burqa-clad voters: Bihar BJP to EC

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

The RJD, which has been voicing apprehensions that the SIR might have been carried out to "help" the BJP-led NDA, also urged the EC to divulge details of the 3.66 lakh persons whose names were deleted from the final electoral roll published earlier this week.

Hate speech costs Mukhtar Ansari's son Abbas his UP assembly seat

Hate speech costs Mukhtar Ansari's son Abbas his UP assembly seat

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Abbas Ansari, the Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party MLA, was sentenced to two years imprisonment in a 2022 hate speech case by a special MP-MLA court on Saturday.

BJP leader alleges house arrest ahead of protest against Chhattisgarh CM

BJP leader alleges house arrest ahead of protest against Chhattisgarh CM

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Former Chhattisgarh minister Nanki Ram Kanwar alleges house arrest for planning a protest against a district collector, while the government denies the claim. The opposition Congress party criticizes the government's actions.

What ails Windies cricket... Lack of funds or passion?

What ails Windies cricket... Lack of funds or passion?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

West Indies have suffered back-to-back series whitewashes by Australia and India in a run of five straight losses that has exposed not just technical and structural gaps but a deeper erosion of the pride that once defined the famous maroon cap.

Nation first! Cummins, Head reject tempting IPL offer!

Nation first! Cummins, Head reject tempting IPL offer!

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Cummins, Head offered Rs 58 crore each by IPL franchises to play exclusively in T20 leagues: Report