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Mukul Rohatgi set to return as attorney general

Mukul Rohatgi set to return as attorney general

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Rohatgi was the country's attorney general from June 2014 to June 2017.

Opposition demands Parliament discussion on Agnipath at Birla's all-party meet

Opposition demands Parliament discussion on Agnipath at Birla's all-party meet

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

Ahead of the monsoon session of Parliament, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday sought cooperation of all parties for the smooth conduct of proceedings with "decency, dignity and discipline", even as the Opposition demanded discussion on the Agnipath scheme, unemployment and farmers' issues.

Not unhappy with NCP, had to use bathroom, says Ajit Pawar on 'no-show'

Not unhappy with NCP, had to use bathroom, says Ajit Pawar on 'no-show'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar on Monday said he was not unhappy with his party, nor had it neglected him.

Centre paves way for Delhi civic polls with delimitation order

Centre paves way for Delhi civic polls with delimitation order

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued the final gazette notification for redrawing of municipal wards in Delhi, paving the way for civic polls in the city.

HC says Irani, daughter not owners of Goa cafe, slams Cong leaders

HC says Irani, daughter not owners of Goa cafe, slams Cong leaders

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

The Delhi high court has said that Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh, Pawan Khera, Netta D'Souza along with others conspired to 'launch a tirade of false scathing and belligerent personal attacks' on Bharatiya Janata Party leader Smriti Irani and her daughter, who are neither owners of the restaurant in Goa nor have they ever applied for the licence for food and beverages at the eatery, as alleged.

Quit alliance in West Bengal: TMC challenges Congress

Quit alliance in West Bengal: TMC challenges Congress

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

Taking the spat with ally Congress into the open for the first time by holding a public rally, Trinamool Congress on Monday bluntly asked it to choose its manner of exit from the alliance in West Bengal.

Nilekani, KV Kamath on SC-appointed Adani row probe panel

Nilekani, KV Kamath on SC-appointed Adani row probe panel

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered setting up of a six-member committee headed by former apex court judge Justice A M Sapre to investigate the recent Adani group shares crash triggered by the Hindenburg Research's fraud allegations and other regulatory aspects related to stock markets.

Maha will fight even for an inch of land: Fadnavis

Maha will fight even for an inch of land: Fadnavis

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

We will do whatever we can for the justice of the Marathi-speaking population in Karnataka, said Fadnavis.

China slaps sanctions on Pelosi, family for Taiwan visit

China slaps sanctions on Pelosi, family for Taiwan visit

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

China on Friday announced sanctions on US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her immediate family members for her visit to Taiwan this week, disregarding the strident warnings from Beijing, asserting that it violated China's sovereignty and the "One China policy".

SC seeks govt records on decision to block BBC's Modi docu, hearing in April

SC seeks govt records on decision to block BBC's Modi docu, hearing in April

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

The apex court also directed the Centre to produce original records relating to take down order.

China protests Pelosi visit; official media reports troop movement around Taiwan

China protests Pelosi visit; official media reports troop movement around Taiwan

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

China's official media reported air and ground movement of troops in Taiwan Straits -- the waters that separate China and Taiwan -- as US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taipei on Tuesday disregarding Beijing's stern warnings.

Cong, Left, oppn parties boycott Constitution Day event

Cong, Left, oppn parties boycott Constitution Day event

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

According to sources, Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Anand Sharma and Jairam Ramesh reached out to other Opposition leaders for the boycott of the event.

Who Is Amit Shah Taking Blessings From?

Who Is Amit Shah Taking Blessings From?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Thursday and Thursday.

It's Rahul Gandhi vs the Congress

It's Rahul Gandhi vs the Congress

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi's leadership has come under attack. Although the party tried to dismiss the rebellion brewing in Congress-ruled states of Assam in the east and Maharashtra in the west, no one is convinced.

Pegasus row: Tharoor-led Parl panel to quiz MHA, MeitY officials

Pegasus row: Tharoor-led Parl panel to quiz MHA, MeitY officials

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

The agenda for the meeting is 'Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Communication (Department of Telecommunications) on the subject of 'Citizens' data security and privacy'.

Anti-Agnipath stir: Over 600 trains cancelled, ECR zone worst hit

Anti-Agnipath stir: Over 600 trains cancelled, ECR zone worst hit

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Of the 612 trains affected, 602 trains were cancelled, including 223 mail and express trains and 379 passengers trains, the Railways said in a statement.

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