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Kerala Guv gets Z+ cover after roadside standoff with SFI

Kerala Guv gets Z+ cover after roadside standoff with SFI

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

The Z+ security cover of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel has been extended to Khan and Raj Bhavan, his office said in a post on 'X'.

Day after Fadnavis's letter to Pawar, Patel meets both dy CMs

Day after Fadnavis's letter to Pawar, Patel meets both dy CMs

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

On Thursday, Fadnavis wrote a letter to Ajit Pawar opposing NCP leader Nawab Malik sitting on a treasury bench seat.

Why Naveen Babu Lost Odisha

Why Naveen Babu Lost Odisha

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

'The tide started to turn against the BJD when V K Pandian toured the districts gathering people's grievances last year.'

Tablet in a red pouch, FM presents 3rd paperless Budget

Tablet in a red pouch, FM presents 3rd paperless Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Sitharaman, India's first full-time woman finance minister, had in July 2019 ditched the colonial legacy of a Budget briefcase for the traditional 'bahi-khata' to carry Union Budget papers.

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.

Not Yet Time For Udhayanidhi Stalin To Be Dy CM

Not Yet Time For Udhayanidhi Stalin To Be Dy CM

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

In private, questions are being raised about the wisdom of a 'dual-SIM' leadership during the long run-up to the 2026 assembly polls where 'family rule' could become an election issue, reports N Sathiya Moorthy.

Battle for Uttarakhand reaches Rashtrapati Bhavan

Battle for Uttarakhand reaches Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Addressing a press conference in Dehradun, Harish Rawat accused the BJP-led central government of 'killing democracy' by using its brute majority to cause 'political instability' in a small state.

CM Sai to expand Cabinet; Brijmohan, Netam among 9 ministers to be inducted

CM Sai to expand Cabinet; Brijmohan, Netam among 9 ministers to be inducted

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Nine MLAs will be sworn in as ministers at the Raj Bhavan at 11:45am, Sai told reporters on Thursday.

Ajit Pawar doesn't have support of 36 MLAs: NCP

Ajit Pawar doesn't have support of 36 MLAs: NCP

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

NCP national spokesperson Clyde Crasto also claimed that the party working president Supriya Sule and state unit chief Jayant Patil are contacting all the 53 MLAs and the picture will become clearer by Monday.

K'tka Governor in controversy over splurging of money on Raj Bhavan

K'tka Governor in controversy over splurging of money on Raj Bhavan

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala, a former Gujarat finance minister, was embroiled in a controversy over expenditure of Rs four crore on renovation of Raj Bhavan and another Rs 1.30 crore on air travel including by special flights during nine months.

Modi, Vasundhara's Faces Say It All!

Modi, Vasundhara's Faces Say It All!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Thursday, October 5, 2023.

12 Modi Myths Election Results Busted

12 Modi Myths Election Results Busted

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

'Besides Ayodhya, the BJP lost in nine other constituencies with a Ramayana imprint; it tasted success only in Thrissur.' 'In Rameswaram, K Navaskani of the Indian Union Muslim League won with a 44% voteshare in a 84% Hindu constituency.' 'In the 21 seats in the Ayodhya and Varanasi regions, both crucial to the Hindutva project, the BJP won just 7.' 'It won just 3 out of 12 seats around Modi's constituency,' points out Krishna Prasad.

Nayab Saini wins trust vote in Haryana assembly

Nayab Saini wins trust vote in Haryana assembly

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) had issued a whip, asking its 10 legislators to remain absent from the House during voting on the confidence motion. However, when the issue of trust vote was taken up, five of its MLAs left the House.

ED officials attacked: Will guv recommend Prez rule in Bengal?

ED officials attacked: Will guv recommend Prez rule in Bengal?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The ED officers are conducting raids at 15 places in the state during the day and Sajahan's house is one of them, an officer said.

Very cordial relationship with Mamata, no difficulties: Bengal guv

Very cordial relationship with Mamata, no difficulties: Bengal guv

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Bose, who completed a year as the governor on Tuesday, said his priority is the well-being of the people of the state.

ED grills Sharad Pawar's MLA grandnephew for 11 hrs

ED grills Sharad Pawar's MLA grandnephew for 11 hrs

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

NCP MP Supriya Sule and other party leaders accompanied the 38-year-old legislator till the entrance of the probe agency's office.

'Life partner of warrior': Hemant Soren in jail, wife posts wedding anniversary message

'Life partner of warrior': Hemant Soren in jail, wife posts wedding anniversary message

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Kalpana said her husband is not with the family on their wedding anniversary but she will not be emotional as he will "defeat conspiracy and emerge as a winner".

Ajit Pawar faction skips visit to RSS HQ

Ajit Pawar faction skips visit to RSS HQ

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

'It is our right to not go there and pay a visit. It is the prerogative of every party on whether to visit a particular place or not'

Soren reaches Ranchi by road from Delhi; ED to quiz him on Wednesday

Soren reaches Ranchi by road from Delhi; ED to quiz him on Wednesday

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Amidst suspense about his whereabouts, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has reached his official residence in Ranchi, a source in the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said on Tuesday.

Sec 144 clamped in Bengal village after protests for TMC leader's arrest

Sec 144 clamped in Bengal village after protests for TMC leader's arrest

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

Local women with sticks and brooms in their hands took out processions in different areas of Sandeshkhali as the protests intensified on the second day on Friday.

'Ram Mandir has rattled Opposition'

'Ram Mandir has rattled Opposition'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

'The consecration of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya has demoralised them.' 'And, now it is reflecting in their individual reactions as they are losing hope to take on the BJP in 2024.'

Southern states may demand separate nation: Cong MP

Southern states may demand separate nation: Cong MP

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Claiming taxes collected from the south were being distributed to north India and that the former were not getting their due share, Congress MP D K Suresh on Thursday said the southern states will be forced to demand for a separate nation if the 'injustice' was not rectified.

MHA seeks report from Bengal govt on attacks on ED teams

MHA seeks report from Bengal govt on attacks on ED teams

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

The home ministry also asked the state government to send details of the action taken following the attacks on the central probe agency teams, the sources said.

When Obamas enjoyed tea at Rashtrapati Bhavan

When Obamas enjoyed tea at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

PM Modi, President Pranab and the Obamas enjoyed high tea at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Cal HC orders CBI probe into Sandeshkhali horrors

Cal HC orders CBI probe into Sandeshkhali horrors

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

The court directed the CBI to investigate allegations of crimes against women and forcible land grabbing in Sandeshkhali and submit a comprehensive report to it on the next date of hearing.

Manipur guv stopped by Kuki Zo women seeking separate administration

Manipur guv stopped by Kuki Zo women seeking separate administration

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The governor was on her way to visit two relief camps at ECA Church Songgel and ECA Church Tuibong in the district where hundreds of Kukis have taken refuge since the ethnic strife broke out in the state on May 3, 2023, the police added.

Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra: Cong to 'wait and watch'

Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra: Cong to 'wait and watch'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting on Tuesday didn't discuss the issue of the Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Assembly and has decided to take a 'wait and watch' approach amid political developments in the state, a senior leader said.

BJP shares picture of Baghel 'playing game' during Cong meet

BJP shares picture of Baghel 'playing game' during Cong meet

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday claimed Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel was busy playing a game on his mobile phone during a Congress meeting over selection of candidates for the upcoming assembly polls as he knows his party will not retain power in the state.

If Manipur issue is not resolved soon, ...: Oppn INDIA after meeting guv

If Manipur issue is not resolved soon, ...: Oppn INDIA after meeting guv

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Chowdhury said that the visiting MPs will present their observations on Manipur in Parliament.

Opposition INDIA likely to unveil front's logo during Mumbai meeting

Opposition INDIA likely to unveil front's logo during Mumbai meeting

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Approximately 80 leaders from more than 26 political parties are expected to attend the third meeting of the INDIA alliance in the country's financial capital, they said.

Karnataka: 24 new ministers to take oath today

Karnataka: 24 new ministers to take oath today

Rediff.com27 May 2023

The Karnataka government can have 34 ministers. Ten of them, including Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar, were sworn in on May 20.

Rahul gets in as a member of Jawahar Bhavan

Rahul gets in as a member of Jawahar Bhavan

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

The Jawahar Bhavan Trust has been reshuffled.

Former Union ministers Arjun Singh, M L Fotedar and Mohsina Kidwai have retired as trustees.

Ahmed Patel, Sonia Gandhi's political secretary, has relinquished the post of secretary to the trust; he remains a trustee.

Denied ticket, Kerala Mahila Congress chief tonsures head

Denied ticket, Kerala Mahila Congress chief tonsures head

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

It may be for the first time that any leader in any political party in Kerala had taken such a step to register their protest against the party leadership for denying poll ticket.

Hooch Tragedy, BSP Leader Killing: Stalin On Shaky Ground

Hooch Tragedy, BSP Leader Killing: Stalin On Shaky Ground

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Wednesday's Vikravandi by-election has become a referendum on the Stalin government, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Nitish Kumar: Longest-serving Bihar CM despite JD-U's majority challenges

Nitish Kumar: Longest-serving Bihar CM despite JD-U's majority challenges

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Concealed beneath the feat, which testifies to his political acumen and survival instincts, is the fact that the 72-year-old leader could never remain at peace with his allies which also made him change partners frequently.

Amid Maha drama, uncertainties remain over cabinet expansion

Amid Maha drama, uncertainties remain over cabinet expansion

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Sources in the BJP said the expansion of the cabinet was unlikely before the session though the allocation of portfolios to the NCP ministers might happen in the coming days.

BJP welcomes renaming of Mughal Gardens; focus on inflation, says Oppn

BJP welcomes renaming of Mughal Gardens; focus on inflation, says Oppn

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

'Who knows, they might now want to rename the Eden Gardens and call it Modi Gardens!'

Rahul visits relief camps, meets guv in violence-hit Manipur

Rahul visits relief camps, meets guv in violence-hit Manipur

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

On Thursday, he had visited relief camps in Churachandpur, one of the worst affected towns in the ethnic rioting, which has plagued the northeastern state for the last two months.

Election 2024: The Big Fights In Kerala

Election 2024: The Big Fights In Kerala

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Kerala's election discourse operates surreptitiously. Its explicit face focuses on important national and local issues. At the same time, it seeks to secure apt communal equations to ensure votes, notes Shyam G Menon.