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NPP chief meets Shah; Himanta says Manipur crisis over

NPP chief meets Shah; Himanta says Manipur crisis over

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

The Manipur government headed by Chief Minister N Biren Singh was plunged into crisis recently after four NPP and three BJP MLAs withdrew their support from it.

VHP attacks Nitish Kumar rule as 'jungle raj'

VHP attacks Nitish Kumar rule as 'jungle raj'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

If you can't control law and order, then resign, VHP tells NDA government in Bihar.

'Farmers' stir can end in 5 minutes if...': Raut

'Farmers' stir can end in 5 minutes if...': Raut

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

The Sena leader said the protesters are India's own farmers and the government should have a dialogue with them.

Bihar RJD leader, accused of raping a minor, suspended from party

Bihar RJD leader, accused of raping a minor, suspended from party

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

RJD MLA Raj Ballabh Yadav, who has been accused of raping a minor, was on Sunday suspended from the party. M I Khan/ Rediff.com reports from Patna.

People blessed us, BJP to retain power in Assam: Sonowal

People blessed us, BJP to retain power in Assam: Sonowal

Rediff.com2 May 2021

The ruling BJP-led National Democratic Alliance is surging ahead of the Grand Alliance spearheaded by the Congress in Assam.

Sonowal, Himanta called to Delhi to discuss CM issue

Sonowal, Himanta called to Delhi to discuss CM issue

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma were on Friday called to New Delhi by the Bharatiya Janata Party central leadership, apparently to discuss about the leadership issue of the next government, five days after the saffron party-led alliance emerged victorious in the assembly elections, sources said.

Rahul is busy blowing up a balloon full of holes: Shiv Sena

Rahul is busy blowing up a balloon full of holes: Shiv Sena

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Launching a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi, the Shiv Sena on Tuesday said the Congress vice president's dream of victory in the Lok Sabha elections is like filling gas in a balloon which is full of holes.

Not a claimant for PM's post, says Nitish; meets Kejriwal, Yechury for Oppn unity

Not a claimant for PM's post, says Nitish; meets Kejriwal, Yechury for Oppn unity

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday said he was neither a claimant for the prime minister's post nor desirous of it, his assertion coming amid speculation that his visit to the capital is to claim leadership of the opposition parties.

Does this mean EVM is...: Oppn on Modi's 400 seats claim

Does this mean EVM is...: Oppn on Modi's 400 seats claim

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

'It seems that Modi ji has some hand in the EVMs'

Bihar poll: 'Unhappy' with seat-sharing, LJP weighs options

Bihar poll: 'Unhappy' with seat-sharing, LJP weighs options

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

The party is likely to take a decision in a couple of days, with the nomination for the first phase of three phase-polls set to begin from October 1, they said.

Rahul Bhat cremated amid protests by Kashmiri Pandits

Rahul Bhat cremated amid protests by Kashmiri Pandits

Rediff.com13 May 2022

The community members, including Rahul Bhat's family, accused the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government at the Centre of making young Kashmiri Hindus 'cannon fodder' in the name of rehabilitation of the community.

Could Rahul's presence have made a difference to Congress in Gujarat?

Could Rahul's presence have made a difference to Congress in Gujarat?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Rahul Gandhi mostly stayed away from the elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, choosing to focus on the Bharat Jodo Yatra.

Rahul visits Rajiv Gandhi memorial ahead of Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rahul visits Rajiv Gandhi memorial ahead of Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Ahead of starting the much-hyped 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attended a prayer meeting at the Rajiv Gandhi Memorial in Sriperumbudur on Wednesday.

Will support BJP in both houses of Parliament, says JD-U

Will support BJP in both houses of Parliament, says JD-U

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

Hitting back at Rahul Gandhi, the JD-U spokesperson accused him of "not being serious" in fighting corruption.

Rahul Gandhi's Wayanad poll rival arrested in UAE

Rahul Gandhi's Wayanad poll rival arrested in UAE

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Kerala CM wrote to EAM S Jaishankar, seeking his intervention in the matter.

Raut meets farmer leader Tikait at protest site

Raut meets farmer leader Tikait at protest site

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

'We felt it is our responsibility to stand by the farmers' and extend support of the whole of Maharashtra, Shiv Sena and Uddhav Thackeray saahab'

No negotiation in sight, Hardik Patel ends fast after 19 days

No negotiation in sight, Hardik Patel ends fast after 19 days

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Hardik had begun his fast, demanding reservation for Patidars under the OBS category.

3 yrs of broken promises: Rahul's jibe at BJP gala

3 yrs of broken promises: Rahul's jibe at BJP gala

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Pointing to farmer suicides and unemployment in the country, he said the last three years were a 'betrayal' of the mandate.

Now, Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad in verbal spat with cops

Now, Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad in verbal spat with cops

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

Videos of the alleged heated argument between Gaikwad, his supporters and police personnel at Latur in Marathwada region, have gone viral on social media.

Why Is The BJP Talking About Stability?

Why Is The BJP Talking About Stability?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

'What should surprise BJP supporters is Modi's call for 'stability' at the manifesto launch, a theme that he and his team members had not touched ahead of the Lok Sabha polls in 2014 and 2019.' 'The last time the party called for 'stability at the Centre' was in 1998 and 1999,' recalls N Sathiya Moorthy.

The Ban Baaja Baraat

The Ban Baaja Baraat

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The Kerala Story is among a long list of films that invited bans and censorship.

Triple Talaq Bill misses date with Rajya Sabha again

Triple Talaq Bill misses date with Rajya Sabha again

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Chairman of the Upper House Venkaiah Naidu Naidu clarified that the Triple Talaq Bill will not be taken up on Friday as a consensus has not yet been evolved on the issue.

Sena attacks Maha govt on failure to arrest Pansare's murderers

Sena attacks Maha govt on failure to arrest Pansare's murderers

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The Shiv Sena attacked BJP-led government over failure to arrest the killers of communist leader Govind Pansare.

Modi sent CBI to Sisodia's home after NYT story: AAP

Modi sent CBI to Sisodia's home after NYT story: AAP

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

The BJP-led Centre sent the CBI to conduct searches at Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia's residence here just after the New York Times published a positive story in its front page about the Delhi model of education, AAP leaders said.

Akhilesh, Azam Khan quit Lok Sabha, to concentrate on UP politics

Akhilesh, Azam Khan quit Lok Sabha, to concentrate on UP politics

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Akhilesh Yadav had won the Karhal assembly seat in the recently-held assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh.

Rajasthan: Can Congress Prevent BJP Clean Sweep?

Rajasthan: Can Congress Prevent BJP Clean Sweep?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

The BJP is far more prepared than the Congress as their pool of prospective candidates is much bigger, reports Prakash Bhandari.

Biren Singh sworn-in as Manipur CM

Biren Singh sworn-in as Manipur CM

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Eight other ministers from the BJP and its alliance partners also took oath along with the chief minister.

HC allows Abhishek Banerjee's rally after Tripura police denied nod

HC allows Abhishek Banerjee's rally after Tripura police denied nod

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

After the police rescinded its permission to hold the rally in front of Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhawan (Tagore Centenary Hall) in Agartala on Sunday and asked for the meeting venue to be shifted, the TMC filed an urgent case before the high court.

When Modi Met The Pope

When Modi Met The Pope

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church. for the first time. Although the meeting was scheduled for only 20 minutes, it went on for nearly an hour.

JDU's Sharad Yadav attends SP convention, fuels alliance speculation

JDU's Sharad Yadav attends SP convention, fuels alliance speculation

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Janata Dal-United chief Sharad Yadav on Wednesday shared the dais with Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav on the inaugural day of SP's national convention in Lucknow, fuelling speculation about their joining hands.

Sonam Wangchuk on 5-day hunger strike, alleges house arrest

Sonam Wangchuk on 5-day hunger strike, alleges house arrest

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

The Ladakh-based innovator had announced a five-day long hunger strike at 18,380 feet high Khardung La from January 26 to invite attention of the BJP-led Centre to the demands of the people of Ladakh.

Sena ministers oppose ban on religious pictures in government offices

Sena ministers oppose ban on religious pictures in government offices

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Sena minister Ramdas Kadam claimed that the CM has agreed to cancel the directive.

No links with Jaffer Sadiq: DMK on ex-functionary after NCB arrest

No links with Jaffer Sadiq: DMK on ex-functionary after NCB arrest

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

The DMK also warned of legal action against those who attempt to link Sadiq with either the party or its leaders.

Nirmala repeats her feat, breaches another male bastion

Nirmala repeats her feat, breaches another male bastion

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Sitharaman, who became the first full-time woman defence minister in the first tenure of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance government -- will also head the Corporate Affairs ministry in the new cabinet.

Income tax conducts searches at premises linked to TN minister Balaji

Income tax conducts searches at premises linked to TN minister Balaji

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Income tax authorities on Friday launched coordinated searches across different locations in Tamil Nadu linked to state Electricity Minister V Senthil Balaji, police sources said.

Nitish takes oath as Bihar CM, Tejashwi as his deputy

Nitish takes oath as Bihar CM, Tejashwi as his deputy

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

The no-frills ceremony comes a day after Kumar snapped ties with the BJP-led NDA and joined hands with the RJD to form a 'mahagathbandhan' government.

Long-standing issues fuel Manipur unrest, ST tag for Meiteis latest flashpoint

Long-standing issues fuel Manipur unrest, ST tag for Meiteis latest flashpoint

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The spark for the raging violence was lit by demonstrations by tribal groups against a move to grant the majority Meiteis the Scheduled Tribe status, which the residents of the hills had been enjoying for decades since Independence.

'We will start Lok Sabha election work immediately'

'We will start Lok Sabha election work immediately'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

'We have to change the Dravidian influence on the people.'

To avoid repeat of 2017, Goa Cong moves candidates to resort

To avoid repeat of 2017, Goa Cong moves candidates to resort

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

All the candidates checked in the resort on Tuesday evening with their luggage, indicating that the government formation may be a long haul.

Anna Hazare suspends October 2 hunger strike in New Delhi

Anna Hazare suspends October 2 hunger strike in New Delhi

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Social activist Anna Hazare on Saturday said he has decided to suspend his agitation scheduled on October 2 in New Delhi as the Central government allowed the Land Ordinance to lapse and implemented the One Rank One Pension OROP) for ex-servicemen.