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Bihari Buddhi can checkmate anyone

Bihari Buddhi can checkmate anyone

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Biharis can confidently decide whether they want to follow Badlav Se Bhadiya Bharosa (Trust is Better than Change) or Badaliye Sarkar, Badaliye Bihar (Change the Government, Change Bihar), asserts Asmita Bihari.

4 years on, Modi hails note ban; Cong, BJP spar

4 years on, Modi hails note ban; Cong, BJP spar

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that Modi's move was aimed at helping a few of his 'crony capitalist friends' and had 'destroyed' the Indian economy, prompting a strong response from the BJP which said the exercise was an 'attack' on corruption and black money that were rampant during the 'lost decade' of the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government.

Modi's Hyderabad show may not thaw Andhra's Muslim votebank

Modi's Hyderabad show may not thaw Andhra's Muslim votebank

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Thousands of people may have gathered at the Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday to attend a rally by Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi but it remains to be seen whether the mammoth turnout will actually translate into votes for the Bharatiya Janata Party in Andhra Pradesh.

16th Lok Sabha to open on a sombre note on Wednesday

16th Lok Sabha to open on a sombre note on Wednesday

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

The swearing in of the new members will begin on Thursday and continue on Friday, when the Lok Sabha speaker will be elected. Rediff.com contributor Renu Mittal reports

Tejashwi seeks HC-monitored probe into Munger firing incident

Tejashwi seeks HC-monitored probe into Munger firing incident

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Accompanied by Congress general secretary Randeep Surjewala and other leaders of the Grand Alliance, Yadav made a scathing attack on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his deputy Sushil Kumar Modi, asking who gave permission to the Munger police to act like 'General Dyer'.

Triple talaq bill in RS on Monday; united oppn set to oppose it

Triple talaq bill in RS on Monday; united oppn set to oppose it

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

The Opposition has questioned the stringent provisions like criminalisation of a civil wrong in the triple talaq bill.

Why pollsters got Bihar results wrong?

Why pollsters got Bihar results wrong?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

The debacle that pollsters faced in the Bihar assembly elections is in part being blamed on the small sample size and lack of advancement in field surveys, says Sahil Makkar

Jaya sacks 3 ministers, six party functionaries

Jaya sacks 3 ministers, six party functionaries

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Tamil nadu Chief Minister and All India Dravida Munetra Kazhagam supremo J Jayalalithaa on Monday sacked three ministers and six district heads in the backdrop of her party's defeat in three Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

How the RSS is helping BJP fight the Bihar elections

How the RSS is helping BJP fight the Bihar elections

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Hundreds of RSS cadres are helping the Saffron party counter Lalu-Nitish's campaign on the reservation issue in Bihar polls, observes M I Khan

Upendra Kushwaha merges his party with Nitish's JD-U

Upendra Kushwaha merges his party with Nitish's JD-U

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

A former protege of the JD-U de facto leader, Kushwaha, had revolted against Kumar in 2013, giving up his Rajya Sabha berth and floated his own outfit.

Vaiko-led MDMK quits NDA, claims Modi betrayed Tamils

Vaiko-led MDMK quits NDA, claims Modi betrayed Tamils

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam led by Vaiko on Monday decided to quit the National Democratic Alliance in Tamil Nadu alleging that the Bharatiya Janata Party government at the Centre was acting against Tamils and betrayed the people of the state.

BJP keeps Thackeray on tenterhooks

BJP keeps Thackeray on tenterhooks

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

'Can we slip through the cracks in the alliance and use the situation to our advantage?'

Maha polls likely after Diwali, says EC; MVA slams delay

Maha polls likely after Diwali, says EC; MVA slams delay

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Kumar also hinted that the Maharashtra elections could be held after Diwali.

Oppn demands imposition of President's Rule in Bihar

Oppn demands imposition of President's Rule in Bihar

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Leaders of the BJP-led NDA told Bihar Governor that law and order is deteriorating in Bihar and demanded imposition of President's rule in the state.

Crisis at LAC due to Modi's mismanagement: Sonia

Crisis at LAC due to Modi's mismanagement: Sonia

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Addressing the Congress Working Committee, the president of the party said, ""Misfortunes do not come singly. India has been hit by a terrible economic crisis, a pandemic of huge proportions and, now, by a full-blown crisis on the borders with China. Much of each crisis is attributable to the mismanagement of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government and the wrong policies pursued by it."

All eyes on rare contest to elect Rajya Sabha's deputy chairman

All eyes on rare contest to elect Rajya Sabha's deputy chairman

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

The election to the post is mostly decided by consensus, but opposition leaders complain that the Narendra Modi government was yet to reach out to them, reports Archis Mohan.

Sena continues to mock BJP, says cunningness doesn't always work

Sena continues to mock BJP, says cunningness doesn't always work

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

BJP ally says common man will respond appropriately if promises made are not fulfilled.

Shah's letter pack of lies and half-truths: AP CM hits back

Shah's letter pack of lies and half-truths: AP CM hits back

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

Raising the issue in the Andhra Pradesh assembly, Naidu said, "What Shah wrote is a pack of lies and half-truths. It is not only insulting but also provoking the people of AP. It lacked any dignity."

Will visit Ayodhya to push for Ram Temple: Uddhav in Dussehra speech

Will visit Ayodhya to push for Ram Temple: Uddhav in Dussehra speech

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

He also sought to know why Modi had not visited Ayodhya in the past four-and-a-half years, after becoming the prime minister.

Extremely angry people will vote UPA out: Arun Jaitley

Extremely angry people will vote UPA out: Arun Jaitley

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

India is currently in the throes of an anti-incumbency wave of an unprecedented intensity, believes Bharatiya Janata Party leader Arun Jaitley.

'No naaraazgi between Lalu, Nitish'

'No naaraazgi between Lalu, Nitish'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

'We will be happy if Nitishji becomes convenor of INDIA.'

'I was used to woo Muslim votes and later left in the lurch'

'I was used to woo Muslim votes and later left in the lurch'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

I am not here to play negative politics in the name of Muslims, says the leader of yet another electoral front in Bihar.

It is poll time and political realignments get underway

It is poll time and political realignments get underway

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

With less than two months to go for the Lok Sabha election, the expected process of political realignments has begun, reports Anita Katyal.

Exit polls: BJP set to return with bigger mandate in Maha, Haryana

Exit polls: BJP set to return with bigger mandate in Maha, Haryana

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

The poll of polls brought out by the NDA gave the BJP and the Congress 66 and 14 seats respectively in Haryana, and 211 and 64 for the saffron alliance and the Congress-NCP in Maharashtra.

'He comes out with so many novel ideas'

'He comes out with so many novel ideas'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

'The trading community will be a priority for Modi when he forms the next government.'

With Parrikar unwell, Congress stakes claim to form govt in Goa

With Parrikar unwell, Congress stakes claim to form govt in Goa

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Earlier, BJP leader Ram Lal said the Goa government is stable and no demand has been made for a change in the leadership.

Opposition vs govt duel in Parliament on Day 1 of no-trust motion

Opposition vs govt duel in Parliament on Day 1 of no-trust motion

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Sparks flew on the first day of the debate on the no-trust motion moved by the Congress with the Opposition on Tuesday asserting that it was forced to do so to break Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'maun vrat' (vow of silence) on Manipur and the treasury benches hitting back saying it was a no-trust vote against a 'poor person's son' who has worked for the welfare of the people.

Govt confident about GST passage minus Cong leg-up

Govt confident about GST passage minus Cong leg-up

Rediff.com30 May 2016

The government is banking on help from regional parties and rejigged numbers in the Rajya Sabha.

Modi seeks cooperation, but bitter poll campaign set to mar winter session

Modi seeks cooperation, but bitter poll campaign set to mar winter session

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Congress insists on Modi's apology for his claim that Manmohan Singh colluded with Pak to influence Guj polls.

Ballots cast to elect India's new President amid cross-voting

Ballots cast to elect India's new President amid cross-voting

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Parliamentarians and legislators across the country voted on Monday to elect India's 15th president, choosing between opposition pick Yashwant Sinha and National Democratic Alliance nominee Droupadi Murmu who is favoured to win the battle to the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

BJP gears for May 23, begins prep for D-day

BJP gears for May 23, begins prep for D-day

Rediff.com20 May 2019

The party workers were busy overseeing the preparations for the D-Day and said the exit polls had underlined what they were always confident about.

Insurance Bill: Modi checkmated in Rajya Sabha

Insurance Bill: Modi checkmated in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

The Modi government is learning to deal with the reality that it does not have a majority in the Rajya Sabha.

JD-U divided over backing CAB, Nitish draws flak

JD-U divided over backing CAB, Nitish draws flak

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Party vice-president Prashant Kishor and general secy Pavan Varma voice disappointment over the JD-U backing the Bill in LS. Urge Nitish to 'reconsider' stand.

Bihar polls: BJP, allies slam Lalu's 'backward vs forward' remarks

Bihar polls: BJP, allies slam Lalu's 'backward vs forward' remarks

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

The BJP-led NDA leaders have attacked RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav for his statement that Bihar assembly polls is a fight between 'backward versus forward' forces.

Exit polls project edge for RJD-Cong over NDA in Bihar

Exit polls project edge for RJD-Cong over NDA in Bihar

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

The focus now shifts to November 10 counting of votes.

Amit Shah emerges stronger after delivering on BJP's agenda

Amit Shah emerges stronger after delivering on BJP's agenda

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

His successful piloting of the move to strip Jammu and Kashmir of its special status is undoubtedly the highlight of his ministerial stint since the Modi 2.0 government assumed office on May 30.

100 days of NDA: Rise in communal incidents a worry, says Cong

100 days of NDA: Rise in communal incidents a worry, says Cong

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Congress charged that there has been a rise in communal incidents in the country during the National Democratic Alliance coalition's first 100 days in power even as it questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "silence" over the matter.

NDA's Harivansh Singh elected RS deputy chairman

NDA's Harivansh Singh elected RS deputy chairman

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Arun Jaitley, who is recovering from a kidney ailment, attended the proceedings after a long gap.

BJP's 2021 mantra: Winning elections

BJP's 2021 mantra: Winning elections

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Winning an election may be a breeze for the BJP but the aftermath of victory isn't always painless.

Ready to return Bharat Ratna if Vajpayee asks: Amartya Sen

Ready to return Bharat Ratna if Vajpayee asks: Amartya Sen

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

A major slugfest erupted on Thursday over Bharatiya Janata Party MP Chandan Mitra's demand for stripping Nobel laureate Amartya Sen of the Bharat Ratna award and the economist offering to return it if Atal Bihari Vajpayee asks him to do so.