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Madhumita murder: UP ex-minister Amarmani Tripathi, wife released

Madhumita murder: UP ex-minister Amarmani Tripathi, wife released

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

The prisons department had on Thursday issued an order for the premature release of Amarmani Tripathi, citing the state's 2018 policy on remission, since they have completed 16 years of imprisonment.

Arunachal verdict not a setback; outcome of Cong's internal feud: BJP

Arunachal verdict not a setback; outcome of Cong's internal feud: BJP

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

The party maintained that it will respond to the apex court's judgement after studying its order in detail and claimed the verdict was not a setback to it.

Mumbai police grill Fadnavis for 2 hours in phone tapping case

Mumbai police grill Fadnavis for 2 hours in phone tapping case

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

On Sunday, a team comprising deputy commissioner of police Hemraj Singh Rajput, assistant commissioner of police Nitin Jadhav and two inspectors, reached Fadnavis's bungalow 'Sagar' around noon.

'Ram Mandir has rattled Opposition'

'Ram Mandir has rattled Opposition'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

'The consecration of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya has demoralised them.' 'And, now it is reflecting in their individual reactions as they are losing hope to take on the BJP in 2024.'

Big win for BJP allies in in Maha, Punjab assembly by-polls

Big win for BJP allies in in Maha, Punjab assembly by-polls

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

The assembly by-poll elections yielded good results for BJP allies.

Raj poll: Congress fields Jaswant Singh's son against Vasundhara Raje

Raj poll: Congress fields Jaswant Singh's son against Vasundhara Raje

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

Manvendra Singh will take on the Rajasthan CM from Jhalrapatan constituency.

RJD to contest 26 LS seats, Cong 9 as INDIA seals seat-sharing deal in Bihar

RJD to contest 26 LS seats, Cong 9 as INDIA seals seat-sharing deal in Bihar

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

The Mahagathbandhan's seat-sharing announcement comes a day after the filing of nomination papers for the first phase of Lok Sabha polls was over.

'Secular parties cannot rule forever by showing fear of the BJP to Muslims'

'Secular parties cannot rule forever by showing fear of the BJP to Muslims'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

'We have finished that fear.'

Indian democracy is in the fight of its life

Indian democracy is in the fight of its life

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

'And if you think this is alarmist nonsense, you are helping it happen,' says Mitali Saran.

On 135th foundation day, Cong vows to fight NRC, CAA

On 135th foundation day, Cong vows to fight NRC, CAA

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

The leaders alleged that those who had no contribution in the freedom struggle wanted to spread fear 'in the name of nationalism', suppress the voice of people and were questioning the legacy of Congress.

Ram Vilas Paswan's Final Throw Of Dice

Ram Vilas Paswan's Final Throw Of Dice

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Ram Vilas Paswan was no fool. He knew very well about the ownership tussle going on beneath this veneer of congeniality. At all costs, he wanted to keep the lid on the family drama. He did not want it to come in the way of his son's coronation.

Uncle Paras rebuffs Chirag Paswan's claim on Hajipur seat

Uncle Paras rebuffs Chirag Paswan's claim on Hajipur seat

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Union minister Pashupati Kumar Paras on Saturday said he will contest the next Lok Sabha polls from Hajipur, rebuffing his nephew Chirag Paswan who has staked claim on late father Ram Vilas Paswan's constituency.

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.

Kamal Nath, Digvijaya in damage control exercise over 'tear clothes' row

Kamal Nath, Digvijaya in damage control exercise over 'tear clothes' row

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

In the video, Nath was talking to Raghuvanshi's supporters when he made the remarks about former CM Digvijaya Singh and his son.

Meghalaya, Nagaland vote in multi-cornered contest

Meghalaya, Nagaland vote in multi-cornered contest

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Polling for assembly polls is underway in Meghalaya and Nagaland, northeastern states the Bharatiya Janata Party rules in alliance with regional powers.

One year of Shinde govt: Politics overshadows governance

One year of Shinde govt: Politics overshadows governance

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

The Sena and Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray labelled each other gaddar (traitor) after Shinde's rebellion split their original party last year, while Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis publicly asserted he had exacted revenge on Thackeray for his betrayal.

Crucial bypoll results today, to decide fate of Shivraj govt

Crucial bypoll results today, to decide fate of Shivraj govt

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

The counting will begin at 8 am, and as per the Election Commission's COVID-19 guidelines, a candidate, his poll agent and counting agent can remain present in the counting hall, officials said, adding various measures have been taken to ensure social distancing and avoid crowding.

Karnataka polls: Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar figure in Cong first list

Karnataka polls: Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar figure in Cong first list

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

While Shivakumar is as usual contesting from Kanakapura, Siddaramaiah is returning to his home turf of Varuna in Mysuru district, which is currently represented by his son Dr Yathindra Siddaramaiah.

Badal used the carrot and stick to play with Punjab militancy

Badal used the carrot and stick to play with Punjab militancy

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Panthic politics came easily to Parkash Singh Badal. But he was quick to abandon it when it became a problem, points out Aditi Phadnis.

Cong workers ready to spill blood to save govt: Gehlot loyalist

Cong workers ready to spill blood to save govt: Gehlot loyalist

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot loyalist and state cabinet Minister Pratap Khachariyawas on Monday said that the Congress workers are attempting to save their party and have to be prepared to "spill blood on the roads" against the Bharatiya Janata Party which, he alleged, wants to "topple" the state government.

'Lalu's absence a challenge while fighting polls'

'Lalu's absence a challenge while fighting polls'

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Tej Pratap, the RJD chief's elder son said that "the numbers could swing as voters' mood is also not quite clear at the moment".

Congress suspends 3 Jharkhand MLAs held in Bengal with cash

Congress suspends 3 Jharkhand MLAs held in Bengal with cash

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

However, the Congress asserted that its coalition government led by the Jharkhand Mukti Morchais "completely secure and stable'' and would complete its term.

Bhim Army chief says he'll fight against Modi in Varanasi

Bhim Army chief says he'll fight against Modi in Varanasi

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

Chandrashekhar said he would ensure that PM Modi is not re-elected to the Lok Sabha from Varanasi.

In a first, 2 women elected to Nagaland assembly

In a first, 2 women elected to Nagaland assembly

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party's Hekhani Jakhalu and Salhoutuo Kruse created history on Thursday by becoming the first two women to be elected to the Nagaland assembly, officials said.

Mufti warns BJP against attempts to break her party; PDP rebels hit back

Mufti warns BJP against attempts to break her party; PDP rebels hit back

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

The rebel legislators on Friday accused the former CM of putting them and their families at risk by claiming that the internal rumblings in the party done at the behest of Delhi.

'Modi will have no answers to Rahul Gandhi's questions'

'Modi will have no answers to Rahul Gandhi's questions'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

'We have made a pledge; those who kicked Rahul Gandhi out of the house he had lived for 19 years, will be kicked out from the corridors of power.'

Odisha CM's private secretary gets Cabinet rank post day after VRS

Odisha CM's private secretary gets Cabinet rank post day after VRS

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Pandian joined the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) in 2011, and since then, he has been Patnaik's private secretary.

Congress leader who faces party action calls Pilot loyalist a traitor

Congress leader who faces party action calls Pilot loyalist a traitor

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

He showed a video of Solanki and Poonia purportedly entering a hotel and exiting a hotel room one after the other.

'Jo dar gaya samjho mar gaya': Cong on Chavan's exit

'Jo dar gaya samjho mar gaya': Cong on Chavan's exit

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

'These betrayers don't realise that their exit opens up vast new opportunities to those whose growth they have always stunted'

'Find out how much love people have for Modiji'

'Find out how much love people have for Modiji'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

'People tell us openly that in 2024 we will vote for Modi.'

AAP threatens to exit INDIA if Cong goes solo in LS polls in Delhi

AAP threatens to exit INDIA if Cong goes solo in LS polls in Delhi

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

AAP chief spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar said its top leadership will take a call on attending the Mumbai meeting of the opposition bloc INDIA, following the statement by Lamba.

What to watch for in today's 4-state RS polls

What to watch for in today's 4-state RS polls

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Here is the lowdown of the each state and parties.

Tejashwi reaches out to Chirag, asks him to fight against RSS

Tejashwi reaches out to Chirag, asks him to fight against RSS

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

Amid signs of chill in Lok Janshakti Party leader Chirag Paswan's ties with the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance, Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday reached out to him for aligning with the Opposition, saying he can carry forward his father Ram Vilas Paswan's legacy only by joining the 'existential fight' against Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh ideologue M S Golwalkar's thoughts.

'Pawar saheb will show what he is made of in the next 15-18 months'

'Pawar saheb will show what he is made of in the next 15-18 months'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

'I want to warn Ajit dada and all those who have stabbed Pawar saheb by joining hands with the BJP.' 'Don't write saheb's obituaries so soon.'

'BJP hasn't given up its Brahminical vision for India'

'BJP hasn't given up its Brahminical vision for India'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

'The Constitution, which talks about democracy and equality, is something that will be applied in this country, and not Manusmriti in which the RSS believes.'

Kharge makes emotional appeal in K'taka, says no one can finish him off easily

Kharge makes emotional appeal in K'taka, says no one can finish him off easily

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Kharge also urged voters to take pride in the fact that he as a bhoomi putra of Karnataka had been made All India Congress Committee president, and sought a win for the Congress in that name.

Ayodhya MLA: 'Ram temple will be built'

Ayodhya MLA: 'Ram temple will be built'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

'We will do it either by removing all the Constitutional hurdles or by mutual consent.'

In convicting Rahul, judge refers to his prior apology to SC

In convicting Rahul, judge refers to his prior apology to SC

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

The court in Gujarat's Surat city which on Thursday sentenced Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to a two-year jail term in a criminal defamation case noted that the seriousness of his crime increased because a speech delivered by a Member of Parliament has a "very wide impact on the public."

AAP's Shelly Oberoi elected Delhi mayor unanimously

AAP's Shelly Oberoi elected Delhi mayor unanimously

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Incumbent Deputy Mayor Aaley Mohammad Iqbal also got another term at the post, as BJP candidate Soni Pal withdrew her nomination. Iqbal and Pal were the two rival candidates for the post of deputy mayor.

Parties keep watchful eye in high-octane RS contest

Parties keep watchful eye in high-octane RS contest

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

All 41 candidates from Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand and Telangana were elected unopposed on Friday after the biennial elections to 57 Rajya Sabha seats were announced recently.