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No HC relief for Tytler, murder trial to continue in anti-Sikh riots case

No HC relief for Tytler, murder trial to continue in anti-Sikh riots case

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

The court would continue with the hearing on November 29.

'Will campaign wherever called': Azad amid Cong strife

'Will campaign wherever called': Azad amid Cong strife

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Azad, who is a prominent member of the group of 23 leaders who had demanded organisational overhaul in the Congress, said that for the next two months the party is the top priority.

Will The Gandhis Step Down?

Will The Gandhis Step Down?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Glimpses of the CWC meeting, which was meant to formulate a plan to revive the party from the death throes of electoral irrelevance, but...

Will UP bypoll results heal BJP's Lok Sabha wounds?

Will UP bypoll results heal BJP's Lok Sabha wounds?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

While the results of the bypolls will not directly impact the composition of the 403-member state Assembly, the contest is being seen as a prestige fight between the BJP and opposition parties.

In Modi 3.0, NSG, ITBP to be withdrawn from VIP security

In Modi 3.0, NSG, ITBP to be withdrawn from VIP security

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

The plan to relieve NSG from VIP security tasks has been in the making since 2012 when NSG commanders foresaw an event where simultaneous terror attacks could be witnessed at one time on multiple centres in the country and the commandos will have to be rushed in different directions.

BJP suffers huge setback in UP, Cong-SP win more seats

BJP suffers huge setback in UP, Cong-SP win more seats

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) gave a huge blow to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance by winning 43 seats out of total 80 Lok Sabha seats of Uttar Pradesh, as per the Election Commission.

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Forty years on, where cases stand

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Forty years on, where cases stand

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

However, it was only in May 2023 that the central probe agency the CBI filed a chargesheet against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler for his alleged role in the killings of three people on November 1, 1984.

'Paying price for...': Rahul Gandhi vacates Delhi bungalow

'Paying price for...': Rahul Gandhi vacates Delhi bungalow

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

The former Congress president was asked to vacate the premises by April 22 following his disqualification after the conviction and two-year sentence by a Surat court for his 'Modi surname' remark.

I feel proud to be Hindustani Muslim: Azad in RS farewell speech

I feel proud to be Hindustani Muslim: Azad in RS farewell speech

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Congress MP Ghulam Nabi Azad during his retirement speech in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday summed up his more than four-decade-old political career in few Urdu couplets and a brief speech.

Ghulam Nabi Azad announces new party, to work for J-K statehood

Ghulam Nabi Azad announces new party, to work for J-K statehood

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

Ghulam Nabi Azad, in his first public meeting in Jammu after quitting Congress, announced to launch his own political outfit that will focus on the restoration of full statehood.

New Cong campaign to 'spread Rahul Gandhi's message'

New Cong campaign to 'spread Rahul Gandhi's message'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

The Congress will launch a two-month door-to-door campaign across India from next week to spread Rahul Gandhi's message among the masses, senior leader Jairam Ramesh said on Friday.

After Azad, Anand Sharma refuses to head Cong campaign for Himachal polls

After Azad, Anand Sharma refuses to head Cong campaign for Himachal polls

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

In a jolt to the Congress ahead of Himachal Pradesh polls, senior leader Anand Sharma on Sunday resigned from the chairmanship of the party's steering committee for the state, saying he was left with no choice after the 'continuing exclusion and insults'.

Contests That Startled India

Contests That Startled India

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Lok Sabha constituencies that sprung a surprise in the 2024 polls.

Pashmina-Rohit Send You Love

Pashmina-Rohit Send You Love

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

A screening of Ishq Vishk Rebound, was held in Mumbai and industry folk came forward to support the young actors in it: Rohit Saraf, Pashmina Roshan, Jibraan Khan and Naila Grrewal.

Is Gandhi family above law?: BJP vs Congress over protests

Is Gandhi family above law?: BJP vs Congress over protests

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Anand Sharma said weaponisation of laws and their use to target and humiliate people should not happen.

Sonia reconstitutes CWC, removes Azad as general secretary

Sonia reconstitutes CWC, removes Azad as general secretary

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

From the 'group of 23' leaders, who had written letter to Gandhi seeking Congress' overhaul, Azad and Sharma continue to be regular members of the CWC,

Can BJP overcome anti-incumbency for a third term in Haryana?

Can BJP overcome anti-incumbency for a third term in Haryana?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Haryana is witnessing a multi-cornered contest this time, with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party facing anti-incumbency and a resurgent Congress.

Lok Sabha verdict 2024: Big winners and losers

Lok Sabha verdict 2024: Big winners and losers

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

As the results for the Lok Sabha elections 2024 were declared on Tuesday, here is how some of the big faces fared in the contest.

Rahul Gandhi unfurls national flag at Lal Chowk in PM-like security

Rahul Gandhi unfurls national flag at Lal Chowk in PM-like security

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Taking a 30-minute break from the Kanyakumari to Kashmir foot march at Sonawar, Gandhi drove to the Pradesh Congress Committee headquarters on Maulana Azad Road before heading to the clock tower, locally known as 'Ghanta Ghar', to unfurl the tricolour.

Not rebellion, this is call for reform: Azad

Not rebellion, this is call for reform: Azad

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

The Congress veteran said that a stronger emphasis needs to be laid on grassroot leadership and that there is a need to rebuild the party's structure.

Day after G-23 meet, Azad heaps praises on Modi

Day after G-23 meet, Azad heaps praises on Modi

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday said he likes leaders like Prime Minister Narendra Modi who are proud of their roots and noted that Modi speaks frankly about his past as a tea-seller.

Pilot warns Congress of Modi's praise for Gehlot: 'Remember Azad'

Pilot warns Congress of Modi's praise for Gehlot: 'Remember Azad'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Pilot said rules and discipline of the party apply to all, adding that he hoped Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge would take a decision in the matter soon.

Do The Gandhis Want To Finish The Congress?

Do The Gandhis Want To Finish The Congress?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

It appears that the party has some kind of political death wish, observe Sunil Gatade and Venkatesh Kesari.

Heavy rains flood Delhi roads, disrupt citywide traffic

Heavy rains flood Delhi roads, disrupt citywide traffic

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Some of the places where heavy waterlogging was reported included the Minto Bridge underpass, Feroz Shah Road, Patel Chowk Metro Station area and Maharaj Ranjeet Singh Marg.

5-star culture: Ghulam Nabi Azad on why Congress loses polls

5-star culture: Ghulam Nabi Azad on why Congress loses polls

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

He laid stress on workers' connection with the ground and cited his own example when he was party in-charge for various assembly elections in the past.

Kharge: 1st non-Gandhi Cong chief in 24 yrs is a Gandhi loyalist

Kharge: 1st non-Gandhi Cong chief in 24 yrs is a Gandhi loyalist

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Mapanna Mallikarjun Kharge, a staunch Gandhi family loyalist from Karnataka, has become the Congress' first non-Gandhi president in 24 years.

Doctor's murder: Protest enters Day 3, hospital services remain affected

Doctor's murder: Protest enters Day 3, hospital services remain affected

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Long queues were seen at outpatient department ticket counters in government hospitals, where senior doctors joined their junior colleagues in the protest.

JCO, 4 soldiers killed in ambush, 5th terror attack in Jammu in a month

JCO, 4 soldiers killed in ambush, 5th terror attack in Jammu in a month

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Five army personnel were killed and six injured on Monday when terrorists ambushed their vehicle in the remote Machedi area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, officials said.

Telangana crisis: Azad meets Sonia

Telangana crisis: Azad meets Sonia

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

Grappling with the Telangana issue, Congress General Secretary Ghulam Nabi Azad on Wednesday met party chief Sonia Gandhi amid reports that an all-party meeting would be convened to find a way out to the statehood demand.

Suspended BJP MP Kirti Azad joins Congress

Suspended BJP MP Kirti Azad joins Congress

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Azad is currently serving his third term in the Lok Sabha, representing the Darbhanga constituency in Bihar.

'Select new chief': Sonia Gandhi offers to quit

'Select new chief': Sonia Gandhi offers to quit

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Sources said Sonia Gandhi referred to Azad and others twice during her brief address and the issues raised by them.

UP Dalits abandon BJP? Wins 8 of 17 SC seats, lowest in 3 polls

UP Dalits abandon BJP? Wins 8 of 17 SC seats, lowest in 3 polls

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The BJP had registered a one-sided victory on all the 17 SC-reserved seats in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. But in 2019, out of these 17 seats, it lost Nagina and Lalganj seats to the Bahujan Samaj Party.

Expelled from Cong, Acharya Pramod says Pilot, Priyanka are...

Expelled from Cong, Acharya Pramod says Pilot, Priyanka are...

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

A day after his expulsion from the Congress, Acharya Pramod Krishnam on Sunday said leaders like Sachin Pilot and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are being disrespected in the party where people need 'chamchagiri' (sycophancy) to survive.

PM spreading fear and hatred: Rahul Gandhi at mega Congress rally

PM spreading fear and hatred: Rahul Gandhi at mega Congress rally

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party of weakening the country by spreading fear and hatred, and said only the Congress can unite the country and take it to the path of progress.

Return 'our old India', keep your 'New India' to yourself: Azad

Return 'our old India', keep your 'New India' to yourself: Azad

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

'In old India, there was no hatred, anger or lynching. New India is one where humans are enemies of each other'

Rahul not to be made leader of UP: Azad

Rahul not to be made leader of UP: Azad

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

He also hoped that Priyanka Gandhi will campaign outside party bastions of Amethi and Rae Bareli.

Fresh crisis in Cong as Azad, Sibal seek CWC meet amid defections

Fresh crisis in Cong as Azad, Sibal seek CWC meet amid defections

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Beset by troubles on multiple fronts within, the Congress faces the danger of imploding with party veterans Ghulam Nabi Azad and Kapil Sibal on Wednesday sharply questioning the decision-making process, saying there are 'no monopolies', and demanded convening an urgent meeting of the Congress Working Committee for a 'dialogue'.

If Rahul Gandhi doesn't become Cong chief, many will...: Gehlot

If Rahul Gandhi doesn't become Cong chief, many will...: Gehlot

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Gehlot said even within the party, there is an opinion in favour of making Rahul the new president.

'Rahul Gandhi should retire and not harm the Congress further'

'Rahul Gandhi should retire and not harm the Congress further'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

'Putra-moh Congress ko nasht kar raha hai (Sonia Gandhi's love for Rahul Gandhi is destroying the Congress).'

Why did BJP falter in UP despite a fiery campaign?

Why did BJP falter in UP despite a fiery campaign?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The BJP, which romped to power in 2019 on the back of an unequivocal mandate from UP, winning 62 of its 80 seats, was cut to size this time and had to be content with only 33 seats.