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Jharkhand MLAs reach Raipur golf resort amid heavy security

Jharkhand MLAs reach Raipur golf resort amid heavy security

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

All 40-odd rooms at the resort have been booked for the guests from Jharkhand for the next two days, Congress sources said.

JD-U expels five rebel MPs for 'anti-party' activities

JD-U expels five rebel MPs for 'anti-party' activities

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Cracking the whip, Janta Dal-United on Thursday expelled outgoing Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament and senior leader Shivanand Tiwari and four Lok Sabha MPs for anti-party activities.

Gopal Kanda supports BJP, triggers row over his past

Gopal Kanda supports BJP, triggers row over his past

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

The apparent BJP move to accept Kanda's support was slammed by the opposition Congress and BJP leader Uma Bharti, who recalled the row in which the politician was involved when as a minister in Haryana's Congress government in 2012.

Punjab cops punched me, did not allow Bagga to wear turban: Father

Punjab cops punched me, did not allow Bagga to wear turban: Father

Rediff.com6 May 2022

'10-15 Punjab Police personnel broke in. They dragged Tajinder out and did not allow him to cover his head'

NIA chargesheets 10 in Bharuch BJP leaders' murder

NIA chargesheets 10 in Bharuch BJP leaders' murder

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Former BJP president of Bharuch and senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh member Shirish Bangali and general secretary of Bharatiya Janta Yuva Morcha Pragnesh Mistry were shot dead in the district by two unidentified gunmen on November 2 last year.

In Haryana, Khattar's problems stretch beyond farmers' protest

In Haryana, Khattar's problems stretch beyond farmers' protest

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Apart from the second pandemic upsurge in Haryana which devastated its cities and villages, in most districts panchayats stopped inviting BJP-JJP leaders to social gatherings, while a few announced a boycott.

Is Shiv Sena changing the goalposts again?

Is Shiv Sena changing the goalposts again?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

From son of soil to Hindutva and from the BJP to Hardik Patel, the Shiv Sena has changed its stand time to time to reinvent itself.

All the AIADMK candidates are crorepatis!

All the AIADMK candidates are crorepatis!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

23 of the DMK's 24 candidates are crorepatis!

Bypolls: TMC, Congress, RJD win; BJP draws blank

Bypolls: TMC, Congress, RJD win; BJP draws blank

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

All the winners in the assembly bypolls were from the respective ruling parties.

Mega vicotry for JMM-Cong in Jharkhand; CM loses his seat

Mega vicotry for JMM-Cong in Jharkhand; CM loses his seat

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

The JMM-Cong-RJD alliance won 47 seats in 81-member assembly while the incumbent BJP managed to win only 25 seats. CM Das lost his seat to a party rebel despite giving the first full-term government to the state.

'Modi will give economic growth a priority'

'Modi will give economic growth a priority'

Rediff.com20 May 2014

Wisner said during a discussion organised by Asia Society here yesterday on the Indian elections.

Nitish Kumar returns as Bihar CM for 7th time in 20 years

Nitish Kumar returns as Bihar CM for 7th time in 20 years

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

The BJP, which has clinched 31 more seats than the 43 pocketed by Kumar's Janata Dal-United, is likely to have two deputy chief ministers on the lines of Uttar Pradesh. The names of four-time MLAs Tarkishore Prasad and Renu Devi, who were chosen the leader and the deputy leader of the BJP legislature party on Sunday, are doing the rounds for the post.

After Bihar, Owaisi eyes UP; teams up with ex-BJP ally

After Bihar, Owaisi eyes UP; teams up with ex-BJP ally

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

"We got a lot of confidence from our success in Bihar, and we will continue that momentum," Owaisi told reporters after their meeting in Lucknow.

Farmer leaders ready to resume talks with govt on Dec 29

Farmer leaders ready to resume talks with govt on Dec 29

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

The decision was taken at a meeting of Sanyukt Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of 40 farmer unions protesting at various Delhi border points against three farm laws.

Harivansh likely to be re-elected as RS deputy chairman

Harivansh likely to be re-elected as RS deputy chairman

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

JD-U MP Harivansh filed his nomination as the ruling NDA candidate to the Rajya Sabha deputy chairman's post and is likely to be elected, even as the Opposition is working to field a joint candidate against him to force a contest.

57% Bihar ministers have declared criminal cases against them: ADR

57% Bihar ministers have declared criminal cases against them: ADR

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

As many as 13 (93%) are crorepatis with their average assets pegged at Rs 3.93 crores, the report said.

Deve Gowda, Kharge unanimously elected to Rajya Sabha

Deve Gowda, Kharge unanimously elected to Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Karnataka Legislative Assembly Secretary M K Vishalakshi, who is the returning officer for the Rajya Sabha polls, declared the 'unanimous election' of Gowda and Kharge from the Janta Dal-Secular and the Congress respectively, and BJP's Iranna Kadadi and Ashok Gasti, with no extra candidate in the fray.

BJP-Sena retain power in Maha; Haryana a hung house

BJP-Sena retain power in Maha; Haryana a hung house

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

The Bharatiya Janata Party-Shiv Sena alliance looked set to return to power in Maharashtra while Haryana could be a cliffhanger with no clear majority for the BJP or the Congress, Election Commission trends indicated.

Is all well between BJP and its alliance partners?

Is all well between BJP and its alliance partners?

Rediff.com17 May 2020

In this COVID-19 phase, the BJP leveraged its pre-eminence again to tip the power scales in its favour and relegate its allies in the National Democratic Alliance to a lesser position. Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

Faced with uphill task, Lalu comes out with subdued war cry

Faced with uphill task, Lalu comes out with subdued war cry

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Asking the people of Bihar to bring their own government to power, the post made a veiled reference to the alleged high handedness of bureaucracy under the JD(U)-BJP rule but fell shy of a frontal attack on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, his arch rival, or the near hegemonic saffron party which considers him a bete noire.

PIX: India breaks into applause for heroes fighting Covid

PIX: India breaks into applause for heroes fighting Covid

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

From children to the elderly, common people to VIPs, all came out in balconies, lawns and terrace of their homes as the clock struck five, following an appeal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to show gratitude to doctors, paramedics, police and other personnel associated with essential services when the country was observing an unprecedented 'Janta Curfew' on Sunday to check the spread of the virus.

Earlier money was spent on kabristans, now on temples: Yogi

Earlier money was spent on kabristans, now on temples: Yogi

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Those in love with kabristan used to spend public money there, those who love religion and culture are spending the money on their uplift and upgrade, he said

Ravi Shankar Prasad replaces Shatrughan Sinha from Patna Sahib

Ravi Shankar Prasad replaces Shatrughan Sinha from Patna Sahib

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

The actor-turned-politician whose criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has grown progressively sharper, didn't figure on the BJP's list of candidates for the Lok Sabha polls.

Rediff sentiment meter: Will it be UDF or LDF in Kerala?

Rediff sentiment meter: Will it be UDF or LDF in Kerala?

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Rediff Labs analysed the past performance of the parties to develop this Sentiment Meter for the 2016 Kerala election.

BJP to go ahead with Kashmir yatra on Wednesday

BJP to go ahead with Kashmir yatra on Wednesday

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

Rejecting Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's warning, the youth wing of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday said it would go head with its proposed 'Tiranga Yatra' from Kolkata to Kashmir on Wednesday.

Prashant Kishor joins JD-U ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Prashant Kishor joins JD-U ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

'Excited to start my new journey from Bihar!' he tweeted.

EC to decide on release of Modi biopic on Friday

EC to decide on release of Modi biopic on Friday

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

The biopic was originally set to release on April 12, but its producers had advanced it by a week, claiming 'public demand'.

HC says vandalism at Kejri home 'disturbing', seeks report from commissioner

HC says vandalism at Kejri home 'disturbing', seeks report from commissioner

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

The Delhi high court on Monday directed the Delhi police commissioner to look into and "fix responsibility" for the "serious lapse" outside the residence of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal last month when certain miscreants breached the barricades, reached the gate and destroyed public property, and called the incident a "very disturbing state of affairs".

Advani celebrates 90th birthday with visually challenged children

Advani celebrates 90th birthday with visually challenged children

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Top ministers and politicians cutting across party lines greeted the BJP veteran.

'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".

BJP MLA criticises Yogi's ministers after by-poll loss

BJP MLA criticises Yogi's ministers after by-poll loss

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

The other BJP MLA, Shyam Prakash from Gopamau (SC) in Hardoi, posted a satirical poem on Facebook.

Veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani passes away

Veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani passes away

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Ram Jethmalani passed away a few days before his 96th birthday on September 14.

Sharad Yadav moves court against disqualification from RS

Sharad Yadav moves court against disqualification from RS

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

He sought interim stay of the decision of Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu.

Rebel RJD leader Ram Kripal Yadav joins BJP

Rebel RJD leader Ram Kripal Yadav joins BJP

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

Ram Kripal Yadav, who resigned from the Rashtriya Janta Dal after being denied a ticket for the Lok Sabha polls, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in New Delhi on Wednesday.

PM added his caste in backward category for poll gains: Mayawati

PM added his caste in backward category for poll gains: Mayawati

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

The BSP chief alleged that Modi and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party considered the Dalits as lowly.

Dushyant Chautala's rise to kingmaker's role

Dushyant Chautala's rise to kingmaker's role

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Dushyant has now emerged as a leader of some reckoning in the Jat community, as well among Haryana's youth.

RSS-BJP want to kill Rahul Gandhi, says Lalu

RSS-BJP want to kill Rahul Gandhi, says Lalu

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

Lalu also said that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has committed political suicide by joining hands with the BJP.

Bihar professor beaten up for sharing Facebook post critical of Vajpayee

Bihar professor beaten up for sharing Facebook post critical of Vajpayee

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

Police, however, said a link between the social media post and the assault has not been established yet.

Vote share: BJP gets 31 pc; 3rd largest BSP gets no seat

Vote share: BJP gets 31 pc; 3rd largest BSP gets no seat

Rediff.com17 May 2014

While Bharatiya Janata Party's countrywide vote share shot up by over 12 per cent at the expense of other parties, the chart throws some contrary pictures as parties like Bahujan Samaj Party got no seat in spite of third-highest vote share, but Trinamool Congress and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam clinched over 30 seats each with less than 4 per cent vote share.

Keshav Prasad Maurya or Manoj Sinha: Who will be UP CM?

Keshav Prasad Maurya or Manoj Sinha: Who will be UP CM?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

After the historic win of Bhartiya Janta Partyin Uttar Pradesh elections on Saturday, the talk about the face of chief minister candidate is the next question.