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BJP offered Rs 20cr each to 4 MLAs to switch sides: AAP

BJP offered Rs 20cr each to 4 MLAs to switch sides: AAP

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

The Aam Aadmi Party claimed on Wednesday that the Bharatiya Janata Party has approached four of its legislators in Delhi, asking them to switch sides and join the saffron party or else, face 'false cases, the CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) and the ED (Enforcement Directorate)'.

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Deepa Gahlot lists Hindi biopics about Indian political leaders: Some worked, some did not, but they managed to avoid controversy.

Can Uddhav still be reinstated? Depends on speaker's decision, say experts

Can Uddhav still be reinstated? Depends on speaker's decision, say experts

Rediff.com11 May 2023

With the Supreme Court on Thursday ruling that it cannot restore Uddhav Thackeray as Maharashtra chief minister, legal experts said the ball was now in the court of the speaker of the Maharashtra assembly.

How You Can Save Rs 17,500 In New Tax Regime

How You Can Save Rs 17,500 In New Tax Regime

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

'The adjustments (of tax slabs and standard deduction) will reduce the tax burden for salaried individuals with an income of around Rs 20 lakh by approximately Rs 18,000.' 'For non-salaried individuals with the same income level, the savings will be around Rs 10,000.'

ED raids Punjab CM's relative in illegal sand mining case

ED raids Punjab CM's relative in illegal sand mining case

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

The ED action, sources said, has been initiated after taking cognisance of a 2018 FIR of the Punjab Police against some companies and individuals alleged to be involved in illegal sand mining in the state.

Amid poaching concerns, Maha Cong MLAs reach Jaipur

Amid poaching concerns, Maha Cong MLAs reach Jaipur

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

They reached Jaipur in the evening and staying at a resort located on the Delhi highway, source said.

Who was AB's sister in Agnipath?

Who was AB's sister in Agnipath?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2003

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Devgan, Konkona bag National Film Awards

Devgan, Konkona bag National Film Awards

Rediff.com26 Jul 2003

The award for best director went to Aparna Sen for Mr and Mrs Iyer, while Buddhadeb Dasgupta's Mondo Meyer Upakhyan was adjudged best film

Pawar play: Twists and turns mark his long political journey

Pawar play: Twists and turns mark his long political journey

Rediff.com2 May 2023

In 1999, Sharad Pawar, along with P A Sangma and Tariq Anwar were expelled from Congress. The same year, Pawar founded the NCP.

Newbytes

Newbytes

Rediff.com4 Feb 2003

AAP, BJP MLAs hold overnight protests at Delhi assembly

AAP, BJP MLAs hold overnight protests at Delhi assembly

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Hours after the AAP announced its night-long sit-in against the Lieutenant Governor, BJP MLAs also started an overnight dharna on the assembly premises demanding the sacking of ministers Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain over alleged corruption.

Banning of Bipan's book in DU display of ignorance, say historians

Banning of Bipan's book in DU display of ignorance, say historians

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Noted historians Romila Thapar, Irfan Habib and Amar Farooqi believe that banning the sale of a book by DU because it refers to Bhagat Singh as a "revolutionary terrorist".

Kangana meets Maha Guv amid row with Sena, seeks 'justice'

Kangana meets Maha Guv amid row with Sena, seeks 'justice'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

'I came to meet him as a citizen. I have nothing to do with politics'

Uddhav meets PM Modi for 1st time after becoming CM

Uddhav meets PM Modi for 1st time after becoming CM

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

After receiving the PM, Thackeray left for Mumbai, state government officials said.

Modi is father of new India, Mahatma Gandhi is ...: Amruta Fadnavis

Modi is father of new India, Mahatma Gandhi is ...: Amruta Fadnavis

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

It evoked strong reactions from opposition Congress as well as Tushar Gandhi, the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi.

Wrestlers take a stand with black bands on 'Black Day'

Wrestlers take a stand with black bands on 'Black Day'

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Top Indian grapplers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, Satyawart Kaidyan and Jitender Kinha all tied black bands on their forehead.

If MVA moved swiftly...: Ajit Pawar reacts to SC order

If MVA moved swiftly...: Ajit Pawar reacts to SC order

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The matter of disqualification of 16 MLAs following the upheaval in the undivided Shiv Sena last year could have been effectively dealt with had the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) moved swiftly after the resignation of Nana Patole as the Speaker of Maharashtra Assembly, said senior Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar on Friday.

Uddhav sacks Shinde as 'Shiv Sena leader' a day after swearing in as Maha CM

Uddhav sacks Shinde as 'Shiv Sena leader' a day after swearing in as Maha CM

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

In a letter to Shinde, who was sworn in as Maharashtra Chief Minister a day earlier, Thackeray accused him of "indulging in anti-party activities".

BJP changes strategy in MP, puts focus on lost seats

BJP changes strategy in MP, puts focus on lost seats

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

In its first list for the upcoming assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, the ruling BJP has focused on seats it lost in 2018 and some of them even in 2013, and has reposed faith in 14 candidates, including three former ministers, who lost last time.

BJP list: 33 sitting MPs dropped; Mandaviya fielded from Porbandar

BJP list: 33 sitting MPs dropped; Mandaviya fielded from Porbandar

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

It dropped sitting MP from Guna, Krishnapal Singh Yadav, to field Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia from the seat.

Fadnavis-Ajit govt ended President's rule in Maharashtra: Pawar

Fadnavis-Ajit govt ended President's rule in Maharashtra: Pawar

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar said on Wednesday that the Bharatiya Janata Party's attempt to form a government with his nephew and Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar had one benefit, as it ended President's rule in Maharashtra in 2019.

Maha governor allows Shinde govt to withdraw MVA's 12 nominees to council

Maha governor allows Shinde govt to withdraw MVA's 12 nominees to council

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

The governor's move comes following Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's letter to the governor seeking the withdrawal of MLCs.

Sena mouthpiece pokes fun at Maha CM, Speaker, Governor saying...

Sena mouthpiece pokes fun at Maha CM, Speaker, Governor saying...

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

The Shiv Sena on Monday said it was not surprising to see the Bharatiya Janata Party winning the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker's election as the Sena was broken and 'someone from the party' was pitted against it.

Faridkot farmer cycles 400 km to reach Tikri border

Faridkot farmer cycles 400 km to reach Tikri border

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Armed with hope and a revolutionary poem by noted Punjabi poet 'Pash', a farmer cycled nearly 400 km from Fardikot to the Tikri border to join the massive protest by peasants against the new farm laws.

PM inaugurates underground museum of freedom fighters in Mumbai

PM inaugurates underground museum of freedom fighters in Mumbai

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

The gallery has come up in a British-era bunker, discovered in the Raj Bhavan campus in south Mumbai in August 2016 during the tenure of the then-Governor C Vidyasagar Rao.

Fadnavis changes Twitter bio to 'Maharashtra's Sevak'

Fadnavis changes Twitter bio to 'Maharashtra's Sevak'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Earlier, after resigning on November 8, Fadnavis had updated his Twitter bio, changing it to 'caretaker chief minister' from chief minister.

'BJP is playing a gehri chaal in Maharashtra'

'BJP is playing a gehri chaal in Maharashtra'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

'The message the BJP is sending is that they are in no way responsible for Uddhav's downfall and it was only Shinde who is to be blamed.'

'God willing, there will Gadar 3, maybe even Gadar 4'

'God willing, there will Gadar 3, maybe even Gadar 4'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

'Gadar 2 was made with the purpose of entertaining people and not to perpetuate enmity between neighbouring countries.'

Maharashtra's Solapur and Akkalkot may be handed over to Karnataka: Uddhav

Maharashtra's Solapur and Akkalkot may be handed over to Karnataka: Uddhav

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

'I fear that Karnataka is going to the polls next year and Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has staked claim to Akkalkot and Solapur'

Moral victory for Uddhav as SC rules governor, speaker's decisions wrong

Moral victory for Uddhav as SC rules governor, speaker's decisions wrong

Rediff.com11 May 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday held the Maharashtra governor was not justified in calling upon then chief minister Uddhav Thackeray to prove his majority in the assembly on June 30 last year but refused to order the status quo ante, saying he did not face the floor test and resigned.

What is Rohit Shetty up to?

What is Rohit Shetty up to?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Rahman, Kirti get vaccinated... Sonali celebrates Cancer Survivors Day...

What Sharad Pawar might have discussed with Modi

What Sharad Pawar might have discussed with Modi

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar might have discussed with Prime Minister Narendra Modi the delay in the appointment of 12 members to the state Legislative Council from the Governor's quota, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: Mumbai pays tributes to 26/11 martyrs

PHOTOS: Mumbai pays tributes to 26/11 martyrs

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

'Their sacrifice will never be erased from the memory of time and history'

'We won't accept governor's meddling'

'We won't accept governor's meddling'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

'How can we tolerate if a Constitutionally-appointed governor acts in violation of the Constitution?'

AAP storms to power in Punjab with 2/3rd majority

AAP storms to power in Punjab with 2/3rd majority

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The incumbent Congress could win only 18 seats, with Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi losing both seats he contested -- Chamkaur Sahib as well as Bhadaur.

Can Mann-Kejriwal Tackle Punjab's Many Challenges?

Can Mann-Kejriwal Tackle Punjab's Many Challenges?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Kejriwal's centralised way of governance might work in Delhi, but Punjab will call for delegation, observes Sanjeev Nayyar.

Arjun Kapoor: Chetan Bhagat's favourite actor?

Arjun Kapoor: Chetan Bhagat's favourite actor?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

'You can say I kind of fit into the everyman role that Chetan Bhagat writes about.' 'It's an amazing compliment for me. Rather than play the hero, it is more about playing the character.' Arjun Kapoor discusses his movies and more.

PIX: Politicos who got jabbed today

PIX: Politicos who got jabbed today

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Union ministers Prakash Javadekar and Giriraj Singh, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Maharashtra Governor B S Koshyari were among those who got the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine on the fifth day of the second phase of vaccination on Friday.

Sharad Pawar suggested Prez rule in Maha in 2019: Fadnavis

Sharad Pawar suggested Prez rule in Maha in 2019: Fadnavis

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

'We were discussing government formation with Sharad Pawar. We had even finalised portfolio distribution and guardian ministers' responsibilities'

Modi's tour de Punjab: PM pays homage to martyrs, visits Golden Temple

Modi's tour de Punjab: PM pays homage to martyrs, visits Golden Temple

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

"On martyrdom day, I pay my respects to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru who sacrificed their life for the nation," PM said in a statement.