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Raut: If BJP-PDP could do it, why not Sena-NCP?

Raut: If BJP-PDP could do it, why not Sena-NCP?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Raut told reporters in Mumbai that the BJP 'insulted' people's mandate by not abiding to the '50:50' formula which, he claimed, was decided before the Lok Sabha polls.

Maharashtra floor test on Wednesday before 5 pm

Maharashtra floor test on Wednesday before 5 pm

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

The Supreme Court directed that the voting in the assembly will not be on the basis of secret ballot and the entire proceeding will have to be telecast live.

Students should be taught about other leaders too: BJP on Nehru textbook row

Students should be taught about other leaders too: BJP on Nehru textbook row

Rediff.com9 May 2016

As per reports, the new Social Science textbook for Class VIII in schools of Rajasthan has erased Nehru from the pages of history.

PIX: Gul Panag, Tisca Chopra, Sudhir Mishra mingle

PIX: Gul Panag, Tisca Chopra, Sudhir Mishra mingle

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

The Mumbai Mantra: Cinerise Screenwriting Programme started on August 9.

'Punjab is heading for a hung assembly'

'Punjab is heading for a hung assembly'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

'The fight is between the Congress and Akali Dal.'

Sena vs Sena: SC says no decision for now

Sena vs Sena: SC says no decision for now

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices Krishna Murari and Hima Kohli took note of the submissions of senior advocates led by Kapil Sibal that the several pleas of the Uddahav faction were to be listed on Monday.

Stay in BJP but work for AAP: Kejriwal to Guj BJP workers

Stay in BJP but work for AAP: Kejriwal to Guj BJP workers

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Kejriwal said the AAP is not like the Congress and cannot be intimidated by the ruling party.

BJP nominates first-time MLA for Maharashtra speaker's post

BJP nominates first-time MLA for Maharashtra speaker's post

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

First-time Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Rahul Narvekar on Friday filed his nomination as the party candidate for the post of Maharashtra assembly speaker, election for which, if required, will be held on July 3.

Rahul Gandhi to appeal jail term, punished for speaking truth: Cong

Rahul Gandhi to appeal jail term, punished for speaking truth: Cong

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

The Congress on Thursday said former party chief Rahul Gandhi will file an appeal against a Gujarat court verdict holding him guilty in a 2019 criminal defamation case, and alleged that the government was after him for speaking the truth and bringing to light its 'misdeeds'.

'They barged into my mother's prayer room'

'They barged into my mother's prayer room'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'Their conduct is as if they have come to arrest some dacoit.' 'They behave with everyone in this manner, whether it's Manish Sisodia, Anil Deshmukh or anybody else.' 'It is as if they are ambassadors of god and we are satans.' 'This is solely due to the sections in some laws like the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.' 'This is a cruel law. In fact, the death penalty is better.'

Rajasthan contractor held for putting up Nathuram Godse plaque

Rajasthan contractor held for putting up Nathuram Godse plaque

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

The accused has no political affiliation, initial probe suggests.

LS adjourned sine die amid coronavirus outbreak

LS adjourned sine die amid coronavirus outbreak

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Amid the coronavirus outbreak, various states have announced partial or complete lockdown and also there is increased focus on social distancing to curb the spread of the deadly virus which has infected over 400 people in the country.

Will help every Indian in trouble: Modi on Afghanistan

Will help every Indian in trouble: Modi on Afghanistan

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

Even though it is faced with numerous challenges, India is evacuating its people from the war-ravaged Afghanistan and will continue to do, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday while unveiling the renovated Jallianwala Bagh memorial through video conferencing.

Is BJP serious about Bharat Ratna for Savarkar?

Is BJP serious about Bharat Ratna for Savarkar?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

'If they were really serious (about conferring the Bharat Ratna on Savarkar) what were they doing for the last five years?' 'Why do they have to take so long?' 'Gandhi himself never got the Bharat Ratna so it does not really matter.'

Other 'Azadi Mahotsav' posters will have Nehru's image: ICHR

Other 'Azadi Mahotsav' posters will have Nehru's image: ICHR

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

The ICHR, an autonomous body under the ministry of education, has been running a series of lectures and seminars on the theme of the Independence struggle under the 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebration.

Goodbye old Parliament House, hello new Sansad Bhavan!

Goodbye old Parliament House, hello new Sansad Bhavan!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

The new Parliament building, whose foundation was laid in December 2020 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is being constructed in its vicinity and the work is expected to be completed before the Winter Session.

'The biggest risk I took was...'

'The biggest risk I took was...'

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

'Life had its own plans and now I have learnt to go with the flow.'

'National security is important, but humanity is above all that'

'National security is important, but humanity is above all that'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

'In our country, files disappear from government offices so easily and you expect a poor man to keep all his papers in orders,' says actor Sushant Singh who was removed as host of the daily crime drama Savdhaan India a day after he was seen in a rally against the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act.

Wrong to say I am behind Ajit Pawar's revolt: Sharad Pawar

Wrong to say I am behind Ajit Pawar's revolt: Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

On whether Ajit Pawar will be expelled from the NCP, he said the decision will be taken at the party-level.

Will defeat BJP govt in assembly speaker's election: NCP

Will defeat BJP govt in assembly speaker's election: NCP

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

We will defeat them in the Speaker's election itself. We are sure the Shiv Sena-Congress-NCP will form the government," Nawab Malik said.

Sachin mourns Warne's unfortunate demise: 'Indians have special place for you'

Sachin mourns Warne's unfortunate demise: 'Indians have special place for you'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Sachin Tendulkar paid tribute to Shane Warne after the Australian leg-spinner passed away at the age of 52

'I am a switch on-switch off actor'

'I am a switch on-switch off actor'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

'I don't let it affect my life because otherwise, we will go mad.'

Sena accuses BJP of horse trading attempts

Sena accuses BJP of horse trading attempts

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

"The intention of horse-trading stand exposed now. The lies of those promising transparent governance are becoming evident now," it said, adding that "unethical" ways do not suit the tradition of the state.

SC seeks Maha Guv's letters, hearing on Monday

SC seeks Maha Guv's letters, hearing on Monday

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

A bench of Justices N V Ramana, Ashok Bhushan and Sanjiv Khanna also issued notices to the Centre and Maharashtra government on a petition filed by the Shiv Sena-Nationalist Congress Party-Congress combine against the Maharashtra governor's decision to swear in Fadnavis as chief minister.

Gautam Gambhir's first love...

Gautam Gambhir's first love...

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Army was his 'love' before 'destiny' drove Gautam Gambhir to cricket

'I am very angry with the stars'

'I am very angry with the stars'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

'When I watched KGF, I was like, 'What kind of world are we living in? Who are these people'?'

Ghar wapsis to go on till 15 crore people are reconverted to Hinduism: VHP leader

Ghar wapsis to go on till 15 crore people are reconverted to Hinduism: VHP leader

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

VHP leader says that the ghar wapsis will continue till 15 crore people are reconverted.

SC to hear on July 11 Shiv Sena's plea seeking suspension of CM Shinde

SC to hear on July 11 Shiv Sena's plea seeking suspension of CM Shinde

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear on July 11 the plea of Shiv Sena chief Sunil Prabhu seeking suspension from assembly of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and 15 rebel MLAs against whom disqualification pleas are pending.

Why Uddhav failed to save his govt and what future holds for him

Why Uddhav failed to save his govt and what future holds for him

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

The rebel legislators have been maintaining that they were forced to go against Thackeray as he kept ignoring their plea to snap ties with the MVA allies despite being told that these constituents were trying to 'finish off' the Sena.

SC to hear Shiv Sena's plea against floor test at 5 pm

SC to hear Shiv Sena's plea against floor test at 5 pm

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear at 5 pm the plea of Shiv Sena chief whip Sunil Prabhu challenging the Maharashtra governor's direction to the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government to take floor test in the assembly on Thursday.

Pawar warns govt, says farmers will 'destroy' new agri laws

Pawar warns govt, says farmers will 'destroy' new agri laws

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

The Centre may pass any law undermining the Constitution and on the back of its majority, but once the common man and farmers rise, they will not keep quiet until the new farm acts and the ruling party are destroyed, Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar said on Monday.

Earn people's respect: Rishi Kapoor to Rahul Gandhi on 'dynasty' remarks

Earn people's respect: Rishi Kapoor to Rahul Gandhi on 'dynasty' remarks

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

The actor took to Twitter to warn the Congress vice president "to not bullshit people on dynasty" and added that one has to earn people's respect through hard work.

'Aamir's heart bleeds for the people of India'

'Aamir's heart bleeds for the people of India'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

'Aamir is deeply patriotic and cares for the country.'

Why the BJP brass chose inexperienced Dhami in Uttarakhand

Why the BJP brass chose inexperienced Dhami in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Governance strategies can take a back seat, but the last word hasn't been said on how the BJP leadership will address Dhami's lack of experience, reports Aditi Phadnis.

Ghaziabad police slaps second notice on Twitter India MD

Ghaziabad police slaps second notice on Twitter India MD

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

The Ghaziabad police on Monday warned the Twitter India managing director that his failure to report to it and join its investigation on June 24 in the case of the circulation of a communally sensitive video on its platform would amount to a hindrance in its probe, entailing legal consequences.

India likely to have Covid vaccine in new year: DCGI

India likely to have Covid vaccine in new year: DCGI

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

The Serum Institute of India, Bharat Biotech and Pfizer have applied to the DCGI seeking emergency use authorisation for their COVID-19 vaccine candidates and are awaiting approval.

'Good to romance Katrina'

'Good to romance Katrina'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

All the Bollywood buzz, right here.

PHOTOS: Tearful Dehradun bids farewell to Major Bisht

PHOTOS: Tearful Dehradun bids farewell to Major Bisht

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Heart rending scenes were witnessed at the funeral of Major Bisht, who died while defusing a mine along the LoC in Naushera sector of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir.

Delhi's richest candidate (from BJP) bites the dust

Delhi's richest candidate (from BJP) bites the dust

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Most candidates hailing from political families emerged victorious in the Delhi civic polls, while the richest contender faced a drubbing.

Ritu Khanduri becomes 1st woman speaker of Uttarakhand assembly

Ritu Khanduri becomes 1st woman speaker of Uttarakhand assembly

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Her election to the post was a foregone conclusion as the main opposition Congress chose to stay out of contest.