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PM suffering from 'crisis of credibility': Rahul in Kerala

PM suffering from 'crisis of credibility': Rahul in Kerala

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

He also said that the prime minister had failed to live up to his promise to create two crore jobs every year.

Mamata sweeps Bengal; LDF retains Kerala; DMK wins TN after 10 yrs

Mamata sweeps Bengal; LDF retains Kerala; DMK wins TN after 10 yrs

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Mamata Banerjee fended off a spirited challenge by a resurgent Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal with a landslide victory for her Trinamool Congress on Sunday for a third consecutive term and the saffron party and the Left Democratic Front were poised to form government again in Assam and Kerala respectively while the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam stormed back to power in Tamil Nadu after a gap of 10 years.

Venkaiah Naidu takes oath as Vice President

Venkaiah Naidu takes oath as Vice President

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

President Ram Nath Kovind administered the oath of office and secrecy to Naidu.

'Battle between Mamata and Suvendu is poetic justice'

'Battle between Mamata and Suvendu is poetic justice'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Laxman Chandra Seth, believed by the vast population of the area to have been the villain of the historic anti-farmland acquisition movement in 2007, said the two built their political careers by misleading the innocent people of Nandigram. Now their lies are back to haunt them.

Not everyone in NCP is happy about support to BJP

Not everyone in NCP is happy about support to BJP

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Nationalist Congress Party in Kerala, a component of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-led Left Democratic Front, has conveyed its reservations to the central leadership over the offer of support to the Bharatiya Janata Party to form the government in Maharashtra.

Can Mamata control TMC goons?

Can Mamata control TMC goons?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

'One of the reasons for the BJP's recent resounding success in West Bengal is the resentment of the locals against the Trinamool Congress for failing to maintain law and order.' 'So, it isn't only the supposed pampering of the Muslims by the Trinamool Congress which has undermined its base among the Hindus,' notes Amulya Ganguli.

PHOTOS: Celebrations outside Amma's, Didi's residences

PHOTOS: Celebrations outside Amma's, Didi's residences

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Even before the trends started coming, eager party workers were seen glued to their smart phones viewing the counting progress online.

Efforts on to form NC-PDP-Cong alliance govt in Jammu-Kashmir

Efforts on to form NC-PDP-Cong alliance govt in Jammu-Kashmir

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

The PDP has 28 MLAs, followed by NC's 15 and the Congress's 12. The three parties together will have majority in the 87-member House. The Bharatiya Janata Party is the second largest party in the state with 25 members.

Shahabuddin has ties with Dawood, ISI: Police

Shahabuddin has ties with Dawood, ISI: Police

Rediff.com10 May 2007

The note stated that Shahabuddin obtained many AK-47 assault rifles from Kashmir militants in 1996, some of which he kept for personal use and sold the rest to a criminal-turned-MLA of Uttar Pradesh and criminals of Bihar.

Mamata's nephew slapped at rally

Mamata's nephew slapped at rally

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's nephew and party MP Abhishek Banerjee was on Sunday slapped by a party worker during a rally at Chandipur in East Midnapore district.

Have authorities in Bengal lost their senses?

Have authorities in Bengal lost their senses?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

Judging by Lalgarh, thirty-two years of unbroken Marxist governance have delivered little or nothing to the ordinary person.

AAP, BSP, BJD support resolution to scrap Art 370

AAP, BSP, BJD support resolution to scrap Art 370

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Various opposition parties like the Congress, the Trinamool Congress, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, the Nationalist Congress Party, the Rashtriya Janata Dal, the Communist Party of India, and the Communist Party of India-Marxist raised vociferous protests in the upper house while opposing the resolution and the bill.

2 MLAs, over 50 councillors of TMC join BJP

2 MLAs, over 50 councillors of TMC join BJP

Rediff.com28 May 2019

The TMC likened its MLAs who have joined the BJP to "rats abandoning a ship sensing danger".

Unequal battle in Bhabanipur as Mamata faces 'lightweight' rivals

Unequal battle in Bhabanipur as Mamata faces 'lightweight' rivals

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Having emerged as the face of opposition resistance to the Narendra Modi juggernaut after the TMC's triumph in the assembly elections, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is locked in an unequal battle as she squares off with "lightweight" rivals in her own lair--Bhabanipur.

Oppn terms Centre's economic package 'big zero'

Oppn terms Centre's economic package 'big zero'

Rediff.com13 May 2020

The BJP hailed teh package, saying it reflected the government's commitment towards creating jobs and stimulating the economy.

Congress, BJP join Ayyappa devotees' protest

Congress, BJP join Ayyappa devotees' protest

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

The base camps of Pamba and Nilackal witnessed intensified protests as the Lord Ayyappa temple opens for the five-day monthly pooja on Wednesday evening, for the first time after the landmark top court verdict.

PHOTOS: Bharat bandh hits normal life; Bengal, Kerala among most affected

PHOTOS: Bharat bandh hits normal life; Bengal, Kerala among most affected

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Ten trade unions with a combined membership of 15 crore workers in public and private sector, including banks and insurance companies, are on a nationwide strike to protest against changes in the labour laws.

Kerala Guv faces protests at History Congress for CAA remark

Kerala Guv faces protests at History Congress for CAA remark

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

Khan, who was the Chief Guest at the function, was addressing the delegates, when he touched upon the protests over CAA referred to by two earlier speakers. This led to the objections being raised by some delegates at the venue.

RSS leader booked, expelled over Rs 1cr bounty on Kerala CM

RSS leader booked, expelled over Rs 1cr bounty on Kerala CM

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

Chandravat, the Sah Prachar Pramukh of RSS in Ujjain, had announced the reward to avenge the killing of its workers in Kerala

'Modi sarkar's communal agenda is a threat to our country'

'Modi sarkar's communal agenda is a threat to our country'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Sitaram Yechury speaks about the Left's future in politics and their chances in the Bihar polls.

'Tomorrow, they will do similar things to Gandhi'

'Tomorrow, they will do similar things to Gandhi'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

'Biplab Deb said it was unfortunate.' 'If he continues to respond this way, then further damage will not happen.' 'But if under pressure from his party members he does not take action, then the future is dangerous.'

Kerala, TN, Assam, WB, Puducherry to vote on Tuesday

Kerala, TN, Assam, WB, Puducherry to vote on Tuesday

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

More than 750 constituencies spread across four states and one union territory will go to the polls on Tuesday

WB: 19 killed in Panchayat poll violence

WB: 19 killed in Panchayat poll violence

Rediff.com19 May 2008

Murshidabad district alone accounted for 18 deaths, mostly in clashes and bomb attacks between Congress and CPI-M supporters on Sunday, with Chief Medical Officer (Health) M G Mondal confirming 11 deaths at Domkol, two each in Raninagar, Lalgola and Kandi and one at Sagardighi. District Magistrate Subir Bhadra said one CPI-M activist was killed and another injured in an armed clash with Congress workers at Rezinagar, 40 km off Berhampore, on Monday morning.

HC rejects Shahabuddin's bail plea

HC rejects Shahabuddin's bail plea

Rediff.com9 Aug 2004

Shahabuddin is an accused in the kidnapping and murder of Communist Party of India-ML worker Munna Chaudhary three years ago.

Bengal BJP chief says Mamata should 'wear bermudas to show injured leg'

Bengal BJP chief says Mamata should 'wear bermudas to show injured leg'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

A video of Bharatiya Janata Party state president Dilip Ghosh apparently suggesting West Bengal chief minister should wear bermuda shorts to display her injured leg has triggered controversy with the ruling Trinamool Congress slamming it as a 'distasteful comment' and women expressing outrage over the remark in social media.

Shrines to open in Bengal from June 1, offices from June 8

Shrines to open in Bengal from June 1, offices from June 8

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Two days before the end of the fourth phase of the nationwide lockdown, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday announced a slew of relaxations, including reopening of shrines from June 1.

TMC peddles 'soft Hindutva' to stop march of BJP in Bengal

TMC peddles 'soft Hindutva' to stop march of BJP in Bengal

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Political observers have said that the TMC, now desperate to shed the 'anti-Hindu' tag and embrace 'soft Hindutva', is carefully planning its moves, with help from poll strategist Prashant Kishor and team, as is evident from its decisions to organise Brahmin Sammelan, provide sops to Sanatan Brahmins, and financial aid to Durga puja committees.

BJP demands arrest of Trinamool MP who threatened rape

BJP demands arrest of Trinamool MP who threatened rape

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Slamming Trinamool Congress member of Parliament Tapas Pal's controversial comments allegedly threatening to kill Communist Party of India-Marxist workers and have their women raped, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday demanded that the leader be put "behind bars", saying he has "no right" to be in any political party.

Cell phones ring more trouble for Shahabuddin

Cell phones ring more trouble for Shahabuddin

Rediff.com17 May 2007

A case of violation of the jail manual has been lodged against the RJD MP.

RJD MP Shahabuddin awarded life term

RJD MP Shahabuddin awarded life term

Rediff.com8 May 2007

Additional District and Sessions Judge Gyaneshwar Prasad Srivastava of the special court in Siwan jail also pronounced a fine of Rs 1,000 on him.

Priyanka leads Congress protest over Jamia incident

Priyanka leads Congress protest over Jamia incident

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

The Congress general secretary was joined by leaders like Ahmed Patel, A K Antony, Ghulam Nabi Azad and Randeep Singh Surjewala, besides hundreds of party workers at the India Gate on Monday in a show of solidarity with the students from Jamia Millia Islamia and several other universities across the country protesting the contentious amended citizenship law.

LS polls identify safeguarding national ideals: Sonia

LS polls identify safeguarding national ideals: Sonia

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

In a virulent attack on BJP, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Saturday said the Lok Sabha polls are vital to safeguard cherished national ideals like "unity and secularism" which were under threat.

PM wants 'Swachch Bharat' but we want 'sach Bharat': Rahul

PM wants 'Swachch Bharat' but we want 'sach Bharat': Rahul

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Gandhi also took a potshot at the RSS, saying it was bent on changing the country's Constitution.

'They are using the pandemic to push their reforms'

'They are using the pandemic to push their reforms'

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'The Modi government is about privatising profits and nationalising losses.'

'National lockdown could have been avoided'

'National lockdown could have been avoided'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

'Two days notice for the Janata Curfew.' 'Two-and-a-half days notice for lighting candles, but a mere four-hour notice for the lockdown without taking state governments into confidence.'

'Left is not right for any part of India': BJP reacts to poll results

'Left is not right for any part of India': BJP reacts to poll results

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

Bharatiya Janata Party leaders were enthused after they ousted the Left government in Tripura and scored positively in Nagaland too. Here are reactions from the party leaders.

Coronavirus: Xi says situation grave as toll rises to 41

Coronavirus: Xi says situation grave as toll rises to 41

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

It has triggered a cause of concern for India too as many of the 700 odd Indian students studying in universities of Wuhan and Hubei provinces are still stuck up there.

UPA's labour policies quite anti-labour: CPI(M)

UPA's labour policies quite anti-labour: CPI(M)

Rediff.com17 Mar 2006

There is a Trade Union Act and the Industrial Disputes Act but they are not being used in the interest of the workers.

'This govt uses muscle power to gag opponents'

'This govt uses muscle power to gag opponents'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

'My request to Amit Shah would be "Please do not use archaic laws and muscle power against voices that have always stood by India.".'

Kamal Haasan, RJD, Left support sit-in by Kejriwal, ministers

Kamal Haasan, RJD, Left support sit-in by Kejriwal, ministers

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Haasan said that interference in the functioning of an elected government is 'unacceptable in a democracy'.