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India link in 18-point US plan to hold China accountable

India link in 18-point US plan to hold China accountable

Rediff.com15 May 2020

A top United States senator has unveiled an 18-point plan, including enhancing military ties with India, to hold the Chinese government accountable for its "lies, deception, and cover-ups" that ultimately led to the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Can Yechury step into Surjeet's big shoes?

Can Yechury step into Surjeet's big shoes?

Rediff.com14 May 2018

Yechury could play the role Harkishan Singh Surjeet had played in 1996 and 2004 to unify the opposition, writes Archis Mohan.

BJP leader shot dead in Kashmir, Guv orders probe

BJP leader shot dead in Kashmir, Guv orders probe

Rediff.com5 May 2019

Mir's son, Zahoor Ahmed Mir, said his father's security was withdrawn two months ago and all efforts to get it back had fallen on deaf ears.

How Amit Shah plans his election victories

How Amit Shah plans his election victories

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Behind the BJP's astounding electoral success is a small army of dedicated lieutenants marshalled by Amit Shah.

Oppn corners govt in RS on handling farm protests, BJP defends

Oppn corners govt in RS on handling farm protests, BJP defends

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Opposition parties on Thursday launched a vociferous attack on the Centre over its handling of the farmers' agitation, callings its dialogues with the protestors 'monologues', even as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party defended the new laws asserting that its government is committed to the welfare of peasants and increase their incomes.

Shahabuddin challenges ban on entering Siwan

Shahabuddin challenges ban on entering Siwan

Rediff.com19 Feb 2005

Rashtriya Janata Dal member of Parliament Mohammad Shahabuddin on Saturday filed a petition in the Patna high court challenging Siwan district magistrate's order barring him from entering the district for one year.

BJP, Left supporters clash in Jadavpur; baton charged

BJP, Left supporters clash in Jadavpur; baton charged

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Several students organisation, civil society groups and parties cutting across political lines took out rallies in various parts of Kolkata and the state to protest against the violence that rocked JNU.

Woman who entered Sabarimala attacked by mother-in-law, hospitalised

Woman who entered Sabarimala attacked by mother-in-law, hospitalised

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

She was hit on her head by her mother-in-law. She is reportedly stable and has been referred for further tests in the hospital.

If you can't bring the corrupt to book, vacate CM's chair: Amit Shah tells Mamata

If you can't bring the corrupt to book, vacate CM's chair: Amit Shah tells Mamata

Rediff.com7 Sep 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah, who is on two-day visit to West Bengal to address the party cadre said at a rally that party wants a huge victory in the 2016 assembly elections in Kolkata.

Rahul contradicts Kerala Congress's stand on Sabarimala; favours women's entry

Rahul contradicts Kerala Congress's stand on Sabarimala; favours women's entry

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Gandhi, however, acknowledged that his opinion is different from that of his party on the "emotional issue" after the Supreme Court last month lifted the ban on entry of women of menstrual age to the hilltop shrine of Lord Ayyappa in Kerala.

With 91 seats, Left dethrones UDF in Kerala

With 91 seats, Left dethrones UDF in Kerala

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The BJP scripted history by opening its account in the state assembly.

May day! May day! for the Marxists

May day! May day! for the Marxists

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

The Marxists are heading for their worst debacle in many elections. How will May 16, 2014 affect India's Communists? T V R Shenoy surveys the landscape.

Can united Opposition defeat Modi in 2019?

Can united Opposition defeat Modi in 2019?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

'The Modi-Shah duo won't leave the war zone without putting up a tough fight.' 'Modi's slogan for 2019 could well be, "I have done much. Give me one more chance to do even more".' '2019 will be tough for the BJP.' 'But it will be even tougher for the Opposition -- united or otherwise,' says R Rajagopalan.

At Lalu's rally, Opposiiton calls for BJP's ouster

At Lalu's rally, Opposiiton calls for BJP's ouster

Rediff.com27 Aug 2017

RJD chief Lalu Prasad and other leaders claimed the countdown for the ouster of the BJP and its allies from power in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls had begun.

Why Bharat won't be Congress-mukt anytime soon

Why Bharat won't be Congress-mukt anytime soon

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Congress workers must feel what their BJP counterparts did in 2009, but that could change.

Biplab Deb takes oath as Tripura CM, Modi assures all help to the state

Biplab Deb takes oath as Tripura CM, Modi assures all help to the state

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

Governor Tathagata Roy also administered the oath of office to BJP leader Jishnu Deb Burman as the deputy chief minister along with seven other ministers, including Indigenous People's Front of Tripura chief N C Debbarma.

Bandh to protest against police firing in Tuticorin goes off peacefully

Bandh to protest against police firing in Tuticorin goes off peacefully

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Kanimozhi told reporters that the Palaniswami-led government has become 'bloodthirsty' and the chief minister should be held responsible for the incident.

PHOTOS: Namaste Obama! India readies to welcome US President

PHOTOS: Namaste Obama! India readies to welcome US President

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

India goes all out to welcome US President Barack Obama to India for his three-day visit.

Mamata's dig at Modi: We don't believe in sitting in tea shops before elections

Mamata's dig at Modi: We don't believe in sitting in tea shops before elections

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

Apparently taking a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi over his 'Chai pe Charcha' initiative, Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Saturday said her party does not believe in sitting at a tea shop just before the elections.

Former President Pranab Mukherjee passes away

Former President Pranab Mukherjee passes away

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

The long-time Congress leader and seven-time parliamentarian had tested positive for COVID-19 at the time of his admission and was being treated for a lung infection.

With Karat vs Yechury war in open, CPI-M looking for middle path

With Karat vs Yechury war in open, CPI-M looking for middle path

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

The two senior most leaders of the Communist Party of India-Marxist are at the loggerhead over alliance or adjustment with the Congress.

Why Governor Dhankar is shooting darts at elected Mamata

Why Governor Dhankar is shooting darts at elected Mamata

Rediff.com4 May 2020

What makes Dhankar so outspoken? Could it because as governor he will be in the driver's seat if the Trinamool Congress performs below par in the elections next year? Shikha Shalini reports.

Amid protests, third woman breaches ban at Sabarimala

Amid protests, third woman breaches ban at Sabarimala

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Sasikala, said she was not allowed to undertake the trek to the shrine and sent back by the police, official sources said that she entered the sanctum sanctorum and offered prayers.

75% voter turnout in Punjab; skirmishes at some places

75% voter turnout in Punjab; skirmishes at some places

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

Two persons were injured in a clash which took place between AAP and Congress workers at Sultanpur village in Sangrur district.

What are Modi-Shah's plans for Lok Sabha polls?

What are Modi-Shah's plans for Lok Sabha polls?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

'The party will keep to the script that its core supporter understands: temples, statues, Muslims and cows.'

Publicise benefits of note ban: PM to BJP MPs

Publicise benefits of note ban: PM to BJP MPs

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

However, even 10 days after Modi took the nation by surprise by announcing demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 currency notes, his rivals continued to aggressively target him

Journalist killed while covering Tripura clashes

Journalist killed while covering Tripura clashes

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Santanu Bhowmick, a journalist from 'Dinrat' news channel, was covering the agitation and road blockade by the IPFT at Mandai when he was hit from behind and abducted.

Chaos in Parliament over BJP leader's controversial remark on Mayawati

Chaos in Parliament over BJP leader's controversial remark on Mayawati

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Leaders from across parties condemned BJP vice president Dayashankar Singh for comparing the BSP chief to a sex worker.

Jaitley attacks Rahul for sympathising with those who want to 'break India'

Jaitley attacks Rahul for sympathising with those who want to 'break India'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

The finance minister also termed Kanhaiya Kumar's speech, delivered following his release on bail, a "victory for us", saying he had gone to jail for raising anti-India slogans but came back to speak amid slogans of 'Jai Hind' and hoisting of the tricolour.

TMC leaders spark controversies, SEC seeks report

TMC leaders spark controversies, SEC seeks report

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

A day after a Trinamool district president allegedly asked party men to attack the police with bombs and burn houses of Independent candidates, a TMC member of Parliament on Thursday asked party activists to "beat up Communist Party of India-Marxist workers with shoes".

In Kolkata rally, Amit Shah attacks Mamata, Rahul on NRC issue

In Kolkata rally, Amit Shah attacks Mamata, Rahul on NRC issue

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

The BJP chief began his speech with the slogan of uprooting the TMC government from Bengal and said in order to do that, he would visit all the districts of the state.

PM says Didi politicising Fani, Mamata hits back

PM says Didi politicising Fani, Mamata hits back

Rediff.com6 May 2019

'The condition in Bengal is such that if you chant Jai Shri Ram, you would be put behind bars

Jignesh Mevani is busy fighting the good fight

Jignesh Mevani is busy fighting the good fight

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

'I fight for anyone who is poor, marginalised or victimised.' 'If a Dalit factory owner is inflicting atrocities on his Brahmin worker, then I will fight for the poor Brahmin.'

Protests across Chennai over NEET petitioner's suicide

Protests across Chennai over NEET petitioner's suicide

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

The state government had announced relief of Rs 7 lakh to her family.

West Bengal records 79.70 pc poll in 2nd phase

West Bengal records 79.70 pc poll in 2nd phase

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

West Bengal on Sunday recorded 79.70 per cent voting in the second phase of assembly polls in 56 constituencies.

Who will be CM of Rajasthan, Chattisgarh, MP? Rahul to decide today

Who will be CM of Rajasthan, Chattisgarh, MP? Rahul to decide today

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Gandhi, on the other hand, has also reached out directly to the party workers in the three states to know their top choice for the chief minister post through an internal mobile messaging app, party leaders said.

Sabarimala stir our agenda, golden opportunity for us: BJP Kerala chief

Sabarimala stir our agenda, golden opportunity for us: BJP Kerala chief

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

However, Head priest Tantri Kandararu Rajeevaru told reporters at the temple that he had only consulted senior tantri Kandararu Mohanararu on the matter.

How BJP is planning to wrest Bengal from Mamata

How BJP is planning to wrest Bengal from Mamata

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

'For the time being, the party to put on hold induction of TMC leaders and focus on strengthening its grassroot level organisation.'