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Conrad Sangma likely to meet guv on Friday to stake claim to form govt

Conrad Sangma likely to meet guv on Friday to stake claim to form govt

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Sangma will go to Raj Bhawan at 11:30 am on Friday and meet the governor to apprise him of the assembly election results, the official said.

Cong hopes to buck 30-year-old trend in Rajasthan

Cong hopes to buck 30-year-old trend in Rajasthan

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

In the last six assembly elections, the state voted the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress to power alternately.

'Rahul Gandhi should abandon his yatra'

'Rahul Gandhi should abandon his yatra'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

'Rahul Gandhi should have prevented Nitish Kumar from going.' 'He must pacify Mamata Banerjee if he has a cause of Mohabbat Ki Dukaan.' 'He should bring this Mohabbat Ki Dukaan on the political canvas.'

EC suspends poll officials in Karnataka over 'voter fraud'

EC suspends poll officials in Karnataka over 'voter fraud'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

The Election Commission on Friday directed officials for a review of the deletions and additions in the electoral rolls of three assembly seats in Karnataka and ordered the suspension of two additional district election officials after allegations of 'electoral fraud' in the state.

Blow to TMC as Left-Congress combine sweeps Haldia dock polls

Blow to TMC as Left-Congress combine sweeps Haldia dock polls

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

The Left-Congress alliance won 19 out of 19 seats which is significant ahead of the panchayat polls.

Shahrukh called me at 2 am: Himanta after 'who's SRK' remark

Shahrukh called me at 2 am: Himanta after 'who's SRK' remark

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

Sarma assured the actor that his government will enquire about the demonstration against the movie and ensure that "no such untoward incidents" would occur again.

Senior BJP leader quits Assam govt over delimitation

Senior BJP leader quits Assam govt over delimitation

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

Gohain claimed that his discussions with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma regarding the delimitation "did not bring any positive outcome".

Assam merges 4 district ahead of EC delimitation

Assam merges 4 district ahead of EC delimitation

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said it was only "temporary" and did not disclose the reason behind the decision.

Manik Saha who led BJP to victory in Tripura to remain CM

Manik Saha who led BJP to victory in Tripura to remain CM

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Manik Saha was named as the next chief minister of the northeastern state of Tripura at a meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party legislative party held in Agartala on Monday.

Feel sorry for those who think Rahul will defeat Modi: Himanta

Feel sorry for those who think Rahul will defeat Modi: Himanta

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Gandhi, who is being attacked by the BJP for his 'democracy under attack' in India remarks in the UK, had addressed a press conference in the national capital on Thursday, after being disallowed from defending himself inthe Lok Sabha and said if Indian democracy was functioning, he would be able to say his piece in Parliament, asserting that it is a 'test of democracy'.

Locals clash with bow and arrows at Assam-Meghalaya border

Locals clash with bow and arrows at Assam-Meghalaya border

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

A fresh clash occurred at a disputed village along the Assam-Meghalaya interstate boundary as locals from both sides used bows and arrows and catapults to attack each other, officials said on Wednesday.

BJP+IPFT regain lead in Tripura, Tipra leads in 11

BJP+IPFT regain lead in Tripura, Tipra leads in 11

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies are well on the way to power in two north-eastern states, and is almost certain to be part of the ruling dispensation in the third.

You are now limited to being a troll, ex-confidant Scindia slams Rahul

You are now limited to being a troll, ex-confidant Scindia slams Rahul

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

He cited the names of Ghulam Nabi Azad, Scindia, Himanta Biswa Sarma, Kiran Kumar Reddy and Anil K Antony in his tweet.

Retired Army officers to train Assam police, AFSPA to go by December

Retired Army officers to train Assam police, AFSPA to go by December

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Retired army personnel will be appointed as additional superintendents of police to impart training to the police force in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said in Dergaon on Monday.

Cong moves EC against Shah, Himanta for poll code violation

Cong moves EC against Shah, Himanta for poll code violation

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

In its complaint against Shah, the Congress told the EC that the home minister claimed in a speech in Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon on October 16 that "...Bhupesh Baghel's government, for appeasement politics and vote bank politics, lynched Chhattisgarh's son Bhuneshwar Sahoo and got him killed..."

Manik Saha meets Tripura governor, stakes claim to form govt

Manik Saha meets Tripura governor, stakes claim to form govt

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Earlier in the day, Saha was elected as the leader of the BJP legislature party at a meeting held in Agartala on Monday.

Refresh memories of UP, Assam: Cong to BJP on K'taka CM delay

Refresh memories of UP, Assam: Cong to BJP on K'taka CM delay

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The results in Karnataka were declared on May 13 but the party has not finalised its chief ministerial face yet and the process of consultations is on.

Modi to attend Tripura govt swearing-in on March 8

Modi to attend Tripura govt swearing-in on March 8

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

In the recently concluded Tripura Assembly elections, the BJP won 32 seats in the 60-member Assembly while its ally IPFT won one seat.

Assam to hold socio-economic survey of indigenous Muslims; Cong cries foul

Assam to hold socio-economic survey of indigenous Muslims; Cong cries foul

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

The decision is expected to provide a push for their development in healthcare, cultural identity, education, financial matters, skill development and women empowerment among others, the Chief Minister's Office said in a statement.

World Cup Hero Martinez Delights Kolkata

World Cup Hero Martinez Delights Kolkata

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Emiliano Martinez said he had always wanted to come to India.

When Bollywood Lost Its Memory!

When Bollywood Lost Its Memory!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Sukanya Verma takes a look at all the strange ways Hindi films has dealt with the memory loss syndrome.

'To look beautiful, you have to live a pretty boring life'

'To look beautiful, you have to live a pretty boring life'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'I take compliments from a woman very seriously because it's difficult to get a compliment from a woman.'

What When The Modi Magic Fades?

What When The Modi Magic Fades?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

It's great to win election after election on the strength of Modi's charisma and voter appeal, but the larger the Modi myth grows, the more the BJP diminishes, notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Nearly a month on, Odisha train accident victims' kin await bodies

Nearly a month on, Odisha train accident victims' kin await bodies

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

She claimed that officials haven't given her any deadline when she will get the body.

Amit Shah reviews Manipur situation with CM, more troops rushed to state

Amit Shah reviews Manipur situation with CM, more troops rushed to state

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reviewed the situation in Manipur with Chief Minister N Biren Singh and top officials, even as the Centre dispatched additional security forces and anti-riot vehicles to maintain peace there, sources said.

'I would get fever on Fridays'

'I would get fever on Fridays'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

'Holding on to superstardom is far more difficult than the struggle to get there.'

Amit Shah reviews Manipur situation; speaks to CMs of neighbouring states

Amit Shah reviews Manipur situation; speaks to CMs of neighbouring states

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Shah, who is closely monitoring the situation in Manipur, had a telephonic conversation with Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, who briefed him in the morning about the prevailing scene in the state and steps being taken to restore normalcy.

Hyderabad police registers FIR against Assam CM for Rahul Gandhi slur

Hyderabad police registers FIR against Assam CM for Rahul Gandhi slur

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

A case was registered against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Hyderabad for his alleged remarks on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the police said on Wednesday.

Uddhav lost 'bow and arrow' symbol because...: Assam CM

Uddhav lost 'bow and arrow' symbol because...: Assam CM

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

A controversy had recently erupted with leaders from Maharashtra cutting across political lines objecting to an Assam government advertisement with the claims.

Madam President takes maiden sortie in Sukhoi-30 MKI

Madam President takes maiden sortie in Sukhoi-30 MKI

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday took her maiden sortie in a fighter aircraft at Tezpur air base in Assam.

Bengal teen prevents her marriage by dialling childline

Bengal teen prevents her marriage by dialling childline

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

A timely phone call to Childline by a 15-year-old girl from a remote village in West Bengal's Purulia district helped the teenager prevent her marriage.

'People will forget everyone when they hear you'

'People will forget everyone when they hear you'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

'The credit for giving me my first major break goes to Master Ghulam Haider.'

'Regrets are a massive waste of time'

'Regrets are a massive waste of time'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

'If you work hard, persevere and have patience, every setback becomes an opportunity.

Mamata sits overnight in 'dharna' against Centre

Mamata sits overnight in 'dharna' against Centre

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Banerjee, who is staging a two-day sit-in to protest alleged discrimination by the Centre against the state, had on Wednesday in a change of stance urged all political parties in the country to unitedly fight the Bharatiya Janata Party in next year's Lok Sabha election.

Nagaland heading for opposition-mukt govt

Nagaland heading for opposition-mukt govt

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

This is the first time that Nagaland is witnessing the victory of so many political parties in the state assembly elections. LJP (Ram Vilas) and RPI (Athawale) are newbies in the state politics.

AFSPA will soon be lifted in all of Assam, state will achieve normalcy: Shah

AFSPA will soon be lifted in all of Assam, state will achieve normalcy: Shah

Rediff.com10 May 2022

He said that those who have surrendered and returned to the mainstream are being rehabilitated by both the central and Assam governments and they will participate in the development journey of the state.

Police complaints against AIUDF chief for remarks on Hindus

Police complaints against AIUDF chief for remarks on Hindus

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Ajmal in an interview to a media house on Friday had commented on women and Hindu men as well as Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, purportedly as a rejoinder to his remarks on 'love jihad'.

22-30 yrs 'appropriate age' for motherhood: Assam CM

22-30 yrs 'appropriate age' for motherhood: Assam CM

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

His comments come in the backdrop of the state government deciding to bring stringent laws and evoking the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act to check child marriages and underage motherhood.

Assam cabinet decides to hand over probe into border violence to CBI

Assam cabinet decides to hand over probe into border violence to CBI

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Against the backdrop of the violent clashes with villagers from Meghalaya, the Assam cabinet on Wednesday decided to hand over the investigation to CBI, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

5 days on, Odisha train accident site continues to draw onlookers

5 days on, Odisha train accident site continues to draw onlookers

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Five days after the tragic triple train accident near this station, it was business as usual in Bahanaga Bazar with a handful passengers, including a few sightseers thronging the tiny way station.