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Sena stages walkout before voting on CAB

Sena stages walkout before voting on CAB

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

The party had supported CAB in Lok Sabha. Sena MP said the govt did not give satisfactory answers to the concerns raised by the party.

Every illegal migrant will be evicted before next LS polls: Shah

Every illegal migrant will be evicted before next LS polls: Shah

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

The BJP president tore into the Congress, accusing its leaders of seeing the shastra puja performed by defence minister Rajnath Singh on India's first Rafale fighter jet as a farce.

Sushma Swaraj passes away at 67

Sushma Swaraj passes away at 67

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

AIIMS doctors said the BJP stalwart and former external affairs minister died of a cardiac arrest.

Calling for discipline is branded autocratic: Modi @ Naidu book launch

Calling for discipline is branded autocratic: Modi @ Naidu book launch

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

After launching a book on experiences of Naidu during his first year as vice president of India and chairman of Rajya Sabha, Modi said he always provides visionary leadership whenever he gets a responsibility.

Modi used IAF jets as 'personal taxi', paid Rs 744: Cong

Modi used IAF jets as 'personal taxi', paid Rs 744: Cong

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said retired Indian Navy Vice Admiral Vinod Pasricha has clarified that the then prime minister Rajiv Gandhi was on an official visit on INS Viraat and not on a vacation.

'Opposition MPs have become agents of unrest'

'Opposition MPs have become agents of unrest'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

'Today, we being the majority pass a law and if the Opposition parties do not like it, they throw files at the Chair, and beat up women marshals.'

Joining Cong was not overnight decision: Shatrughan

Joining Cong was not overnight decision: Shatrughan

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

He said he has always held the Congress and the Nehru-Gandhi family in high-esteem.

PM open to talks once normalcy restored in Kashmir: Mehbooba

PM open to talks once normalcy restored in Kashmir: Mehbooba

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

"Talks are the only option," Mehbooba said. "How long can you have a confrontation?"

Arun Jaitley, BJP's man for all seasons, passes away

Arun Jaitley, BJP's man for all seasons, passes away

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Jaitley will be cremated on Sunday afternoon at the Nigambodh Ghat, BJP leader Sudhanshu Mittal said.

It was an overt operation, not covert: Rathore on Myanmar strike

It was an overt operation, not covert: Rathore on Myanmar strike

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

Rathore also credited PM for the Indian Army's operation in Myanmar and said that a nation emerges tough if its leader is strong-willed.

Satya Pal Malik replaces NN Vohra as J-K governor

Satya Pal Malik replaces NN Vohra as J-K governor

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Malik, who was appointed as the Bihar governor in September last year, will take charge of Jammu and Kashmir at a time when it is under governor's rule.

'Miss his presence': PM remembers Jaitley

'Miss his presence': PM remembers Jaitley

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

As a member of his Cabinet, the former finance minister would give valuable inputs because of his knowledge of parliamentary and government history, Modi said, adding that he will always miss his presence and called him an "encyclopedia".

How Modi taught Advani a lesson

How Modi taught Advani a lesson

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

'When he has been retired against his will, Advani appears to have found the merits of tolerance.' 'It took his one-time pupil to teach the old man his own lesson,' says Aakar Patel.

Modi doesn't respect Advani, his guru, says Rahul; BJP hits back

Modi doesn't respect Advani, his guru, says Rahul; BJP hits back

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

"Even when Vajpayee is ill in hospital, I was the first one to visit him, since the Congress believes he has contributed to the country," he said.

Achievements, controversies marked N D Tiwari's long run in politics

Achievements, controversies marked N D Tiwari's long run in politics

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

The Andhra Pradesh Raj Bhavan sex scandal and the paternity suit a love child filed against Tiwari dogged him in his 80s.

Ex-BJP minister booked after girl alleging harassment goes missing

Ex-BJP minister booked after girl alleging harassment goes missing

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Her father had lodged a complaint accusing Chinmayanand of sexually harassing her, a charge refuted by his lawyer who claimed it was a 'conspiracy' to blackmail him.

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.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

Not in PM race, I'm pure RSS man: Gadkari

Not in PM race, I'm pure RSS man: Gadkari

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

He said he spoke whatever he felt from within and added 'neither I dream it, nor there is any liaisoning, nor any PR'.

Rupani likely to return as Gujarat CM; Jairam in Himachal

Rupani likely to return as Gujarat CM; Jairam in Himachal

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

BJP president Amit Shah had said during the campaign that the party was fighting the election under Rupani and Nitin Patel.

Union minister Ananth Kumar passes away

Union minister Ananth Kumar passes away

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

A six-time member of Parliament, Kumar had climbed the political ladder steadily from being an Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh worker to be the Union minister in his thirties.

BJP never regarded dissenters as anti-national: Advani

BJP never regarded dissenters as anti-national: Advani

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

The 91-year-old leader said, 'Right from its inception, the BJP has never regarded those who disagree with us politically as our 'enemies', but only as our adversaries.'

George Fernandes, former defence minister, dies at 88

George Fernandes, former defence minister, dies at 88

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

One of the most prominent leaders of the socialist movement in the 1970s, George Fernandes was a senior Janata Dal leader before he founded the Samata Party.

Cabinet colleagues want Sidhu to quit for remark on CM

Cabinet colleagues want Sidhu to quit for remark on CM

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

It has been a double whammy for the cricketer-turned-politician since there is already an outcry over his visit to Pakistan.

Kartarpur marks first cross-border initiative for India-Pak

Kartarpur marks first cross-border initiative for India-Pak

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

The construction of the Dera Baba Nanak-Kartarpur Sahib corridor across the India-Pakistan border has been likened to the fall of the Berlin Wall by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Here's why the corridor is important.

'Made in Amethi' now a reality: PM mocks Rahul on his turf

'Made in Amethi' now a reality: PM mocks Rahul on his turf

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

Modi was addressing a public rally after laying the foundation stone of a factory to manufacture advanced AK-203 rifles in Amethi, represented by the Congress president in Lok Sabha.

Win 5 of these 9 states and rule India

Win 5 of these 9 states and rule India

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

'UP, Maharashtra, AP (including Telangana), Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, MP, Bihar, Karnataka and Kerala.' 'We chose these nine not only as being among the biggest, but also because in these states radical change is possible,' explains Shekhar Gupta.

Only PM Modi can resolve the Kashmir problem: Mehbooba

Only PM Modi can resolve the Kashmir problem: Mehbooba

Rediff.com6 May 2017

Mufti said that whatever decision the PM takes, the country will support him.

Win hearts of Kashmiris like Vajpayee did: Mehbooba to Modi

Win hearts of Kashmiris like Vajpayee did: Mehbooba to Modi

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

"There is a need to apply balm to the wounds of Kashmiri people," she said.

Veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani passes away

Veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani passes away

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Ram Jethmalani passed away a few days before his 96th birthday on September 14.

Cow important part of India's culture, rural economy: Modi

Cow important part of India's culture, rural economy: Modi

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Modi stressed his government has created a 'security cover' to ensure good heath of children and mothers during the past 55 month of his rule.

End this dramebaazi on intolerance: Modi tells Congress

End this dramebaazi on intolerance: Modi tells Congress

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Speaking at a rally in poll-bound Bihar, Modi said that the Congress has no right to talk about tolerance after the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

Cong rewarded 'Adarsh' candidates by giving tickets: Modi

Cong rewarded 'Adarsh' candidates by giving tickets: Modi

Rediff.com29 Mar 2014

BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Saturday attacked Congress for its decision to give tickets to "tainted" leaders, saying "Adarsh candidates" including Ashok Chavan and Pawan Kumar Bansal have been "rewarded".

A S Dulat on Rediff Chat: 'Getting back PoK is not likely'

A S Dulat on Rediff Chat: 'Getting back PoK is not likely'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Read what the ex-chief of R&AW, A S Dulat, told our readers on Rediff Chat!

Cong faced less adversity under Brits than BJP has in Independent India: Modi

Cong faced less adversity under Brits than BJP has in Independent India: Modi

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lamented that every effort of the BJP was seen in "bad light".

Why is PM silent on atrocities on SCs, STs, asks Rahul

Why is PM silent on atrocities on SCs, STs, asks Rahul

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

He also attacked Modi on the CBSE question papers leak and on the 'leak' of assembly election date for Karnataka, saying Modi was silent on these issues too.

12 poll battles to look forward to

12 poll battles to look forward to

Rediff.com23 May 2019

The great Indian election is over and now the wait for the results is shrinking with every passing moment. Though exit polls hint at a cakewalk for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his National Democratic Alliance, there are some battles which will be keenly observed on the result day.

On 68th birthday, Modi gives pep talk to young school children in Varanasi

On 68th birthday, Modi gives pep talk to young school children in Varanasi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Greetings from all quarters, including his political rivals, poured in on Monday for Prime Minister Narendra Modi who celebrated his 68th birthday in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi.

Make a non-Gandhi Cong prez, dares Modi; Rahul targets govt on note-ban, Rafale

Make a non-Gandhi Cong prez, dares Modi; Rahul targets govt on note-ban, Rafale

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Gandhi said the BJP, in power in Madhya Pradesh since 2003, is only working for a few rich people.

BJP, LJP form alliance, Paswan's party to get 7 seats in Bihar

BJP, LJP form alliance, Paswan's party to get 7 seats in Bihar

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party and Lok Janshakti Party on Thursday night stitched a pre-poll alliance with the Ram Vilas Paswan-led party returning to the NDA fold, 12 years after it quit over Gujarat riots, and it will fight seven out of the 40 Lok Sabha seats in Bihar under a seat-sharing deal.