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Haryana polls: Turncoats, family members in BJP's 1st list

Haryana polls: Turncoats, family members in BJP's 1st list

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Veteran party leader Anil Vij will seek re-election from his Ambala Cantt stronghold.

RS polls: Hooda demands through inquiry by EC

RS polls: Hooda demands through inquiry by EC

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

Demanding forensic examination of the pens used to cast votes, Hooda said the Election Commission should conduct a thorough inquiry.

Bypoll begins in six states

Bypoll begins in six states

Rediff.com2 Jun 2005

The bypolls in Goa, which is under President's rule, are crucial as their outcome is likely to rekindle efforts for formation of a popular government.

Exit polls: Cong to wrest Haryana from BJP; NC-Cong ahead in JK

Exit polls: Cong to wrest Haryana from BJP; NC-Cong ahead in JK

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

The results of the assembly elections will be announced on October 8.

Family bastions which have fallen

Family bastions which have fallen

Rediff.com23 May 2019

Amethi, Guna, Rohtak.... These were believed to be easy seats to win but as they say in politics, anything's possible. This election has seen a few family bastions fall and one could attribute it to the TsuNaMo that has swept the country.

Rahul verdict: Cong looks at options, BJP says victory of people

Rahul verdict: Cong looks at options, BJP says victory of people

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

The Congress on Thursday said it will continue to avail all options still available under the law after a Gujarat court rejected Rahul Gandhi's application for a stay on his conviction in a criminal defamation case.

Haryana boy selected for NASA training programme

Haryana boy selected for NASA training programme

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

A Haryana student has been selected for a three-year astronaut training programme of National Aeronautics and Space Administration in the United States.

No-confidence motion against Khattar govt taken up in Haryana assembly

No-confidence motion against Khattar govt taken up in Haryana assembly

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

The motion of no confidence against the BJP-JJP government, brought by the main opposition Congress, was on Wednesday taken up in the Haryana Assembly, with Speaker Gian Chand Gupta reserving two-hour discussion on it.

Why Cong leaders are knocking on BJP doors in Haryana

Why Cong leaders are knocking on BJP doors in Haryana

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

With several Congress leaders pushing for Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda's removal, the Congress is finding it difficult to keep its flock together in the poll-bound state. Rediff.com contributor Anita Katyal reports.

Can BJP overcome anti-incumbency for a third term in Haryana?

Can BJP overcome anti-incumbency for a third term in Haryana?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Haryana is witnessing a multi-cornered contest this time, with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party facing anti-incumbency and a resurgent Congress.

'Sonia, Kharge, Rahul Have A Chalta Hai Attitude'

'Sonia, Kharge, Rahul Have A Chalta Hai Attitude'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'There is some deep rot that has set in the Congress party. This requires an organisational surgery.'

Advani, Modi, Yogi, Amarinder pay tribute to Kalyan Singh

Advani, Modi, Yogi, Amarinder pay tribute to Kalyan Singh

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

'The values for which he stood for are still a benchmark. He was a prominent leader of the Ram temple movement and did not hesitate to quit office, so that a grand temple for Lord Ram may be built in Ayodhya.'

Haryana CM Hooda slams critics, rules out any 'political upheaval'

Haryana CM Hooda slams critics, rules out any 'political upheaval'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

A day after Power Minister Ajay Singh Yadav's resignation, Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Wednesday hit out at his detractors, claiming their actions were guided by "vested interests".

Maruti's new unit plans 100,000 cars

Maruti's new unit plans 100,000 cars

Rediff.com6 Jun 2005

The foundation stone for Maruti Udyog's Rs 1,524.2 crore (Rs 15.24 billion) new car plant was laid at Manesar, Haryana on Monday by state Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda.

Brij Bhushan calls sexual harassment case a political plot

Brij Bhushan calls sexual harassment case a political plot

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment: 'It's a conspiracy by Congress'

Cong appoints observers in 4 states ahead of results

Cong appoints observers in 4 states ahead of results

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

The Congress has appointed observers to coordinate meetings of its legislature party in four states where assembly election results will be declared on Sunday.

'Hooda safe' as Chavan, Gogoi's fate becomes unclear

'Hooda safe' as Chavan, Gogoi's fate becomes unclear

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Saturday held parleys with the chief ministers of Maharashtra and Haryana amidst the possibility of a change of guard in some of the states where it is in power as the party prepares for a massive rejig in the wake of its unprecedented debacle in Lok Sabha polls.

Cong prez polls: Gehlot says Kharge will win, terms Tharoor as 'elite class'

Cong prez polls: Gehlot says Kharge will win, terms Tharoor as 'elite class'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

Gehlot, one of the proposers of Kharge, said Tharoor is also a good man and has good thoughts but he is from the elite class.

Cong submits more complaints to EC on EVM discrepancies in Haryana

Cong submits more complaints to EC on EVM discrepancies in Haryana

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

The Congress has said the assembly polls results were "unexpected" and have alleged discrepancies in the EVMs in some seats.

Cong's Kuldeep Bishnoi resigns as MLA, set to join BJP Thursday

Cong's Kuldeep Bishnoi resigns as MLA, set to join BJP Thursday

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Bishnoi said the Congress has deviated from its ideology and is no longer what it was during Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi's time.

Kharge can bring stability to Congress: G-23's Manish Tewari

Kharge can bring stability to Congress: G-23's Manish Tewari

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

The Congress party needs a safe pair of hands in the form of Kharge, Tewari said.

Trouble brewing for the Congress in Haryana?

Trouble brewing for the Congress in Haryana?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

In the midst of crucial assembly elections in five states, Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda organised a huge rally in Haryana on November 10 in what is being seen as muscle flexing at the party leadership in terms of showing his following in the state. Renu Mittal reports.

Over 60% voter-turnout recorded in Haryana polls

Over 60% voter-turnout recorded in Haryana polls

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

The voter turnout recorded in the 2019 assembly polls was around 68 per cent.

Haryana DSP mowed down: CM says won't spare culprits, announces help

Haryana DSP mowed down: CM says won't spare culprits, announces help

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday said no culprit will be spared after a deputy superintendent of police investigating illegal stone-mining was killed in Nuh district when a truck he signalled to stop drove into him.

BJP stuns Cong in Haryana, posts best-ever performance

BJP stuns Cong in Haryana, posts best-ever performance

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Bucking anti-incumbency, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party pulled off a hat-trick of wins in Haryana to retain power and halt Congress' comeback attempt in the assembly elections, results of which were announced on Tuesday.

VIDEO: Youth slaps Haryana CM in full public view, held

VIDEO: Youth slaps Haryana CM in full public view, held

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

A youth slapped Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, who was riding an open jeep, in full public view in Panipat this evening and was taken into custody immediately.

Jat leaders thank Rahul for backing reservation demand

Jat leaders thank Rahul for backing reservation demand

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Hundreds of members of the Jat community led by Harayana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Monday met Rahul Gandhi to thank him after the Cabinet asked the backward classes commission to expeditiously take a call on providing reservation to the community in central government jobs.

Enrich festival of democracy: PM tweets as Haryana, Maha go to polls

Enrich festival of democracy: PM tweets as Haryana, Maha go to polls

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

I urge voters in these states and seats to turnout in record numbers and enrich the festival of democracy

Himachal Cong MLAs to meet again amid intense lobbying for CM's post

Himachal Cong MLAs to meet again amid intense lobbying for CM's post

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

From the morning itself, Congress MLAs made a beeline to Cecil Hotel in Shimla where the party's central observers -- Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda -- were staying.

I have not favoured anyone: Hooda

I have not favoured anyone: Hooda

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Out to prove his critics wrong, Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda says it's not anti-incumbency but pro-incumbency that will work in his favour and give him a third term.

Land acquisition case: CBI raids residences, offices of Hooda and his aides

Land acquisition case: CBI raids residences, offices of Hooda and his aides

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

The former Haryana chief minister is facing a court case over land deals in Manesar.

BJP makes inroads in Dalit, Jat strongholds of Haryana

BJP makes inroads in Dalit, Jat strongholds of Haryana

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party, which pulled off a hat-trick of wins in Haryana by bucking anti-incumbency, managed to make significant inroads into the Dalit seats and Jat strongholds.

Haryana Cong leader Birender Singh set to join BJP?

Haryana Cong leader Birender Singh set to join BJP?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

After a series of desertions in the election year, the ruling Congress in Haryana may face another jolt as its senior leader and Rajya Sabha MP Birender Singh, who has openly revolted against the chief minister, appears set to dump the party and join the Bharatiya Janata Party.

#ArmyDay: 'You Are Our True Heroes'

#ArmyDay: 'You Are Our True Heroes'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Film folk have been celebrating #ArmyDay by posting pictures with the men in green on social media.

Bungalow row: Ajit Singh questions government's logic

Bungalow row: Ajit Singh questions government's logic

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Rashtriya Lok Dal Ajit Singh on Friday attacked the government for rejecting his demand for converting the bungalow occupied by him into a memorial to his father, former Prime Minister Charan Singh, and blamed it for protests over the issue.

Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik ties the knot with fellow wrestler Satyawart Kadian

Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik ties the knot with fellow wrestler Satyawart Kadian

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

The two had got engaged in October last year and according to reports, they had agreed upon the wedding before Malik had left for Rio to compete in the Olympics.

Haryana officer who asked cops to 'break farmers heads' shifted

Haryana officer who asked cops to 'break farmers heads' shifted

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar had earlier admitted that the choice of words by Ayush Sinha, a 2018-batch IAS officer, was wrong but had defended the police action.

3 more protesting farmers die

3 more protesting farmers die

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

The deceased were identified as Shamsher Singh (around 45 years of age), a resident of Lidhra village in Punjab's Sangrur district, Jashandeep Singh (18), a resident of Chauke village in Punjab's Bathinda district, and Jagbir Singh (60), a resident of Jind in Haryana, the police said.

Ahead of Haryana trust vote, MLA urges Dushyant to withdraw support to BJP

Ahead of Haryana trust vote, MLA urges Dushyant to withdraw support to BJP

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Ahead of the no-confidence vote against the Manohar Lal Khattar Haryana government, senior Jananayak Janata Party (JJP) MLA Devender Singh Babli on Tuesday urged his party to withdraw support to the Bharatiya Janata Party government over farmers' issues.

Haryana cops nab key accused truck driver in DSP murder case from Rajasthan

Haryana cops nab key accused truck driver in DSP murder case from Rajasthan

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Sabbir, alias Mittar, the key accused in the case, was arrested from Rajasthan's Bharatpur district.