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PPE contracts: Himanta's wife files Rs 100-cr defamation suit against Sisodia

PPE contracts: Himanta's wife files Rs 100-cr defamation suit against Sisodia

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Bhuyan Sarma filed the suit at the court of civil judge No 1 of Kamrup metropolitan district on Tuesday and it is likely to come up for hearing on Wednesday, her counsel Padmadhar Nayak said.

'2024 won't be a repeat of 2019 -- at least in Bihar'

'2024 won't be a repeat of 2019 -- at least in Bihar'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

'The 2020 assembly election was a Tejaswi Yadav election; whereas this is a Lalu Yadav election. It is his plan.'

Parties redeemed electoral bonds worth Rs 3,429.56 cr last yr: ADR

Parties redeemed electoral bonds worth Rs 3,429.56 cr last yr: ADR

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

In a new report, the ADR said the BJP declared a total income of Rs 3,623.28 crore during the financial year 2019-20, but spent only 45.57 per cent (Rs 1,651.022 crore) of it.

Why Wayanad's Landslide Survivors Are Protesting

Why Wayanad's Landslide Survivors Are Protesting

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

In the months immediately following the 2024 tragedy, reporting on the landslide per se had been a straightforward affair. On one side was death and destruction. On the other side, survivors and the business of survival. It was black and white. What direction to take was clear. Rehabilitation in comparison, felt like a complex situation. One that is fraught with shades of grey. As grey as human life, explains Shyam G Menon.

Xi Goes Where Only Mao Went Before

Xi Goes Where Only Mao Went Before

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Xi, who will turn 70 on June 15, was re-elected by the once-in-a-five-year Congress of the ruling Communist Party of China as its leader in October last year, becoming the first Chinese leader after Mao Zedong to continue in power beyond two five-year terms.

I didn't threaten doctors, support their movement: Mamata

I didn't threaten doctors, support their movement: Mamata

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday asserted that she did not threaten junior doctors at state-run hospitals, who have been continuing cease-work for 21 days now to protest against the alleged rape and murder of a woman medic. Addressing a rally organised by the Trinamool Congress Chhatra Parishad, Banerjee had on Wednesday urged the agitating junior doctors of Bengal to urgently consider returning to duty and said she doesn't want to lodge first information reports (FIRs) against the striking doctors in consideration of their future careers.

Will Congress let Pappu Yadav challenge ally RJD in Purnea?

Will Congress let Pappu Yadav challenge ally RJD in Purnea?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Pappu Yadav has been asserting that he will contest the seat he had won thrice in the 1990s, with the claim of "assurances" from Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi.

Trump 47: Disruptor Or Savvy Dealmaker?

Trump 47: Disruptor Or Savvy Dealmaker?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Donald Trump's exaggerated opinion of his dealmaking capacity can get him into trouble, observes R Sriram.

RG Kar protests pose unprecedented crisis for TMC

RG Kar protests pose unprecedented crisis for TMC

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

'Although there is a visible dent in TMC's urban votes, especially among women, the CPI-M and the BJP are unlikely to benefit from this'

Rahul asserts INDIA unity despite Mamata's snub

Rahul asserts INDIA unity despite Mamata's snub

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday expressed confidence in the unity of the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) in combating injustice nationwide, a day after Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee's decision to go solo in the Lok Sabha polls in West Bengal.

'Central BJP Is Ignorant Of Kerala Politics'

'Central BJP Is Ignorant Of Kerala Politics'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'The Kerala BJP leadership is doing the job of clerical staff. What the boss orders, they just follow them.'

J-K parties talk over PM's invite for second day

J-K parties talk over PM's invite for second day

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

With the People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) scheduled to meet Tuesday, intra-party consultations in Jammu and Kashmir continued for a second day Monday to discuss the Centre's invitation for an all-party meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 24.

17 parties write to RS chairman over passage of bills without any scrutiny in Parliament

17 parties write to RS chairman over passage of bills without any scrutiny in Parliament

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

"We, the undersigned parties, wish to register our anguish and serious concern over the manner in which the Government is hurriedly passing legislations without any scrutiny by Parliamentary Standing or Select Committees. This is a fundamental departure from the established practice and healthy traditions of enacting legislations," the letter said.

AP Maoists: The party is over!

AP Maoists: The party is over!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2005

Prez poll: Mamata may skip Oppn meet convened by Pawar on Jun 21

Prez poll: Mamata may skip Oppn meet convened by Pawar on Jun 21

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

A senior TMC leader will be present at the proposed meeting, he said.

EC issues notice over Modi's 'mangalsutra' speech

EC issues notice over Modi's 'mangalsutra' speech

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Separately, the poll panel also issued a notice to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, asking him to respond to the complaints filed by the BJP against him and the main opposition party's senior leader Rahul Gandhi regarding their remarks.

Why are women overlooked by Kerala's ruling, Oppn fronts during polls?

Why are women overlooked by Kerala's ruling, Oppn fronts during polls?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

While the major fronts, the CPI-M led LDF and Congress-led UDF have given three and one seat respectively to women, the BJP-led NDA has set aside five seats for their female politicians in the upcoming LS polls.

Is This Lady Behind Missing Chinese Foreign Minister?

Is This Lady Behind Missing Chinese Foreign Minister?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang has not been seen in public since June 25. Is he unwell, or has he been purged?

Landslide survivors' rehab key issue in Wayanad LS bypoll

Landslide survivors' rehab key issue in Wayanad LS bypoll

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Local residents have stressed that land acquisition for rehabilitation must be completed promptly, as it has been delayed after estate owners challenged it in the Kerala high court.

Mamata skips Sidda-DKS swearing-in, Pinarayi not invited

Mamata skips Sidda-DKS swearing-in, Pinarayi not invited

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Even as the grand old party seeks to promote opposition unity ahead of the hustings next year, Trinamool Congress supremo and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, however, would be conspicuous by her absence at the event at Sree Kanteerava Stadium.

Youth killed in blast during bomb-making in Kerala; Oppn targets CPM

Youth killed in blast during bomb-making in Kerala; Oppn targets CPM

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

The Opposition Congress alleged that the blast, which occurred around 1 am according to the police, happened during the manufacturing of country-made bombs by some CPI-M supporters.

Will Japan Instability Derail India Ties?

Will Japan Instability Derail India Ties?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

There is nothing to be worried about as bilateral ties are robust with solid foundations. Both are on the same page on the economic and defence/security ties bilaterally and globally and that shall continue irrespective of change in political dispensation in either country, points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

Parties at Beijing meet back ties with China

Parties at Beijing meet back ties with China

Rediff.com7 Sep 2004

Chinese Vice President Zeng Qinghong met the Indian delegates and stressed that Sino-Indian relations not only conform to the fundamental interests of the people of both countries, but are also helpful to Asia and the world at large

Xi's domestic challenges in the months ahead

Xi's domestic challenges in the months ahead

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

There is simmering disquiet in the Communist party and the world is watching as to what can unfold in China in the days to come ahead of next year's party congress, notes Rup Narayan Das.

Curtains to come down on Bharat Jodo Yatra today

Curtains to come down on Bharat Jodo Yatra today

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The padyatra concluded at the Lal Chowk area on Sunday with Rahul Gandhi unfurling the national flag but the official closing would take place on Monday in Srinagar, amid snowfall.

If Modi Wants His 3rd Term To Work...

If Modi Wants His 3rd Term To Work...

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

To govern effectively, to legislate successfully, Modi must reach out to the Opposition. As long as he does not and he is showing no signs that he accepts the reality, the drift his fans are anguishing over will remain, cautions Aakar Patel.

Kerala Guv hardens stand against CM over protests

Kerala Guv hardens stand against CM over protests

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Training his guns directly at the Kerala Chief Minister and the Left wing Students Federation of India, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Tuesday claimed that his car was 'attacked' by Students' Federation of India (SFI) activists at the behest of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

Pro tem Speaker's post: Opposition to mount protest, govt hits back

Pro tem Speaker's post: Opposition to mount protest, govt hits back

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

Opposition leaders nominated to the panel of chairpersons to assist the pro tem Speaker are considering not accepting the positions, a source said on Saturday.

'Miffed' Left, other parties not to send top leaders to Mamata's meet

'Miffed' Left, other parties not to send top leaders to Mamata's meet

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

CPI-M general secretary Sitaram Yechury and CPI general secretary D Raja said the top leadership will not attend the meeting called by the TMC chief.

Cong gets fresh IT notices for Rs 1,800 cr; alleges it's tax terrorism

Cong gets fresh IT notices for Rs 1,800 cr; alleges it's tax terrorism

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Ramesh alleged that through the "electoral bonds scam", the Bharatiya Janata Party has collected Rs 8,200 crore and used the route of "pre-paid, post-paid, post-raid bribes and shell companies".

Tafajjal Hossain: Meet BJP's new poster boy in Tripura

Tafajjal Hossain: Meet BJP's new poster boy in Tripura

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Tafajjal Hossain polled 33,849 votes in the by-election to the Boxanagar seat while CPI-M's Mizan Hussain got only 3,884 votes.

Lal Salaam, Comrade Buddhadeb

Lal Salaam, Comrade Buddhadeb

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

He was reviled by critics in his party as a neo-liberal in disguise but till the end, he retained his belief in secularism and the humanity of Communism.

Can BJP's Christian outreach secure its first LS win in Kerala?

Can BJP's Christian outreach secure its first LS win in Kerala?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

In a strategic move, the BJP has welcomed prominent Christian figures like Anil K Antony, son of Congress stalwart AK Antony, and seasoned Kerala politician PC George, into its fold.

President Xi launches cyber warfare wing for Chinese military

President Xi launches cyber warfare wing for Chinese military

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

The Information Support Force was regarded as the revised version of the PLA's Strategic Support Force, established in 2015 by the Chinese military to deal with space, cyber, political and electronic warfare to fight what was described as "informationised wars".

Telangana polls: BRS eyes third term; Oppn BJP, Cong bank on anti-incumbency

Telangana polls: BRS eyes third term; Oppn BJP, Cong bank on anti-incumbency

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao-led Bharat Rashtra Samiti has pinned hopes on the development work his government undertook during the past ten years, while opposition Congress and BJP bank on anti-incumbency and the alleged failures of the incumbent.

Ahead of trust vote, JMM MLA expresses unhappiness

Ahead of trust vote, JMM MLA expresses unhappiness

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

"Hemant Soren repeatedly ignored my advice and eventually landed in jail... he has always been surrounded by wrong advisors," Hembrom, a lawmaker from Borio seat in Sahibganj district, told reporters.

Troops disengaged at Galwan Valley, 3 other Eastern Ladakh spots: China

Troops disengaged at Galwan Valley, 3 other Eastern Ladakh spots: China

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Her comments come a day after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in Geneva that roughly 75 percent of the "disengagement problems" with China are sorted out but the bigger issue has been the increasing militarisation of the frontier.

Happy Birthday Your Holiness

Happy Birthday Your Holiness

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

His Holiness, The Dalai Lama on Wednesday turned 88 with his birthday being celebrated through prayers and cake-cutting in various monasteries in Himachal Pradesh.

Cong's Anand Sharma slams party's tie-up with ISF in WB

Cong's Anand Sharma slams party's tie-up with ISF in WB

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

He also said that the party "cannot be selective in fighting the communists" and it must do so in all its manifestations, irrespective of religion and colour.

Opposition claims Kharge was 'insulted' at Murmu's swearing-in

Opposition claims Kharge was 'insulted' at Murmu's swearing-in

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Several opposition leaders on Monday wrote to the Rajya Sabha chairman claiming that Leader of Opposition in the House Mallikarjun Kharge was not accorded a seat commensurate with his position during the swearing-in ceremony of President Droupadi Murmu.