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Row after Omar shares news article on jailed rival Engineer's Baramulla win

Row after Omar shares news article on jailed rival Engineer's Baramulla win

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

The row broke out after a private television news agency attributed the excerpts of the article shared by the NC leader to him.

BJP scores surprise hat-trick in Haryana; NC-Cong wrest J-K

BJP scores surprise hat-trick in Haryana; NC-Cong wrest J-K

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday clinched a stunning hat-trick win in Haryana overcoming anti-incumbency and dashing Congress' hopes of a comeback while the National Conference-Congress combine pulled off a spectacular victory in maiden elections in Jammu and Kashmir after abrogation of Article 370 in 2019.

Centre lifts ban on govt officials doing RSS work

Centre lifts ban on govt officials doing RSS work

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Te Congress slammed the Centre's order, alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants to politicise employees on an ideological basis.

NEET Case Kingpin's Political Ambitions

NEET Case Kingpin's Political Ambitions

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Sanjeev Kumar alias Sanjeev 'Mukhiya', an alleged kingpin behind the NEET paper leak, was not only minting money but wanted to become an MP or MLA.

J&K Polls Bristles With Strange Possibilities

J&K Polls Bristles With Strange Possibilities

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

'If, as happened in Baramulla during the 2024 Lok Sabha election, the youth in the Valley get triggered enough to jump into the wider fray, the end result would be difficult to predict, especially as the state's post-August 5, 2019 political format remains substantially fragmented and foggy,' points out Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the veteran commentator on Kashmir affairs.

Sonia Gandhi slams Modi, says he lost mandate and leadership

Sonia Gandhi slams Modi, says he lost mandate and leadership

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Addressing the newly elected MPs in the Central Hall of Parliament, she said far from taking responsibility for the failure, the prime minister intends to get himself sworn in again on Sunday.

Why J-K BJP chief Raina anticipates a tough battle for Nowshera

Why J-K BJP chief Raina anticipates a tough battle for Nowshera

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina, seeking re-election from Nowshera assembly constituency of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir, is facing a major challenge from his former party colleague Surinder Choudhary.

BJP's 'web of fear' broken: Rahul on bypoll gains

BJP's 'web of fear' broken: Rahul on bypoll gains

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Reacting to the results, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said that in the by-elections held on 13 seats in seven states, the people of the country have given their support to the INDIA bloc.

Is Engineer Rashid Kashmir's Most Popular Leader?

Is Engineer Rashid Kashmir's Most Popular Leader?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

If Rashid cannot be the king, he could be the kingmaker after October 8 when the results to the J&K assembly are declared.

Kamala Harris Is A Desi At Heart

Kamala Harris Is A Desi At Heart

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

'I think of that young baby, still in her diapers, balancing with her arms held up by her mother, a Tamil woman wearing a salwar kameez and a dupatta, seated on a stoop,' recalls Aseem Chhabra.

Sanders drops out, Biden becomes presumptive Democratic nominee

Sanders drops out, Biden becomes presumptive Democratic nominee

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

The announcement from the Vermont Senator was expected as he had not done well in the recent Democratic primaries against Biden, 77, who has now taken a substantial lead over him after winning a series of key Democratic presidential primaries.

'Omar Will Be Sure Shot Chief Minister'

'Omar Will Be Sure Shot Chief Minister'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

'INDIA will easily cross 50 seats out of 90 in Jammu and Kashmir.'

Oppn's Constitution propaganda reduced NDA's victory margin: Fadnavis

Oppn's Constitution propaganda reduced NDA's victory margin: Fadnavis

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Virtually conceding the defeat, Fadnavis stated they will introspect and recover the loss in the upcoming assembly elections.

Kerala CM under fire for remark on Christian priest, who flayed LDF govt

Kerala CM under fire for remark on Christian priest, who flayed LDF govt

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

While Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala mockingly called the CM as "the most knowledgeable" person in the state who has the habit of terming priests "wretched creatures" and "ignorant", BJP leader V Muraleedharan said that Vijayan's remarks indicate that he continues to be intolerant towards those who disagree with him.

CBI to probe financial irregularities at RG Kar hospital

CBI to probe financial irregularities at RG Kar hospital

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

The decision followed a petition by former deputy superintendent of the medical establishment, Akhtar Ali, who sought an investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) into alleged financial misconduct during the tenure of the college's former principal, Sandip Ghosh.

Modi 3.0: Smriti Irani, Anurag Thakur out; allies in

Modi 3.0: Smriti Irani, Anurag Thakur out; allies in

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

There is also speculation within the BJP that its national president J P Nadda, whose extended tenure will end by this month and who was among the leaders meeting Modi, may also be brought back in the government.

LG, not Delhi govt, has power to nominate MCD official: SC

LG, not Delhi govt, has power to nominate MCD official: SC

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

In a major setback to Delhi's Aam Aadmi Party government, the Supreme Court on Monday ruled that the law 'expressly enables' the lieutenant governor to nominate aldermen to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and he is not bound by the advice of the council of ministers in the matter.

'Balak buddhi, 99 out of 543': Modi mounts stinging retort on Rahul

'Balak buddhi, 99 out of 543': Modi mounts stinging retort on Rahul

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the people have given his government a mandate for stability and continuity for the third consecutive term after seeing its work of 10 years and accused the Congress of trying to build a narrative that it has defeated the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance in the Lok Sabha polls.

BJP opens LS account in Kerala with Suresh Gopi's win from Thrissur

BJP opens LS account in Kerala with Suresh Gopi's win from Thrissur

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Gopi defeated Communist Party of India leader VS Sunilkumar in an exciting fight.

Like Abhimanyu, India trapped in BJP's 'chakravyuh': Rahul

Like Abhimanyu, India trapped in BJP's 'chakravyuh': Rahul

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Using the Mahabharat reference as a leitmotif, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday claimed that an atmosphere of fear prevails all around with a group of six trapping the entire country in a 'chakravyuh' he promised would be broken by the INDIA bloc.

JNUSU gets first Dalit president after 30 yrs as Left sweeps polls

JNUSU gets first Dalit president after 30 yrs as Left sweeps polls

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union (JNUSU) on Sunday elected its first Dalit president from the Left-backed groups after nearly three decades.

'Against Trump, Kamala Is Formidable'

'Against Trump, Kamala Is Formidable'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

'Just think about it. She's a prosecutor, he's a convicted felon. I love that juxtaposition.' 'She's a woman, and she's black and South Asian. He's a white guy who grew up with enormous [wealth].' 'She grew up in a very average, lower middle class/middle class kind of setting with a single mother.'

NDA to sweep UP with 74 seats: Exit polls

NDA to sweep UP with 74 seats: Exit polls

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the NDA won 64 seats -- 62 bagged by the BJP and two by Apna Dal.

Cong recaptures Amethi from BJP, stuns Smriti Irani by 1.67 lakh votes

Cong recaptures Amethi from BJP, stuns Smriti Irani by 1.67 lakh votes

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Reacting to his win, Sharma expressed his gratitude to the people of Amethi and the Congress party, saying the 18th Lok Sabha election in Amethi will be the biggest example of a strong and empowered democratic country.

Modi Plans Road Show In Bihar

Modi Plans Road Show In Bihar

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Modi will stay in Patna overnight after the road show and address election meetings on May 13 in three Lok Sabha constituencies: Hajipur, Vaishali and Saran.

'BJP Doesn't Own The Country'

'BJP Doesn't Own The Country'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

'My mother feels it will be tough and emotional for her to enter an assembly which has essentially been reduced to a municipality now.' 'My opinion is that even if it is a municipality one cannot cede that space to the BJP.'

Maldives govt takes impeachment rule revision to SC

Maldives govt takes impeachment rule revision to SC

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

The attorney general's office filed the case on Sunday, the same day when clashes broke out in the House between pro-government MPs and opposition lawmakers following differences over the approval of four members of his cabinet.

Woman worker killed, BJP cadres protest across WB

Woman worker killed, BJP cadres protest across WB

Rediff.com23 May 2024

As part of the protest, BJP workers burned tyres, blocked roads, and closed shops in Nandigram, alleging that Trinamool Congress-backed criminals were responsible for the killing of Rathibala Arhi, a saffron party worker in Sonachura village.

What Will Israel Do Next?

What Will Israel Do Next?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

In days of smart, networked technology and no shame over collateral damage, what will blow up next -- cars, mobile phones, TV sets, refrigerators? And where?, asks Shyam G Menon.

Yadavs, Muslims mustn't expect any help from me: JD-U MP

Yadavs, Muslims mustn't expect any help from me: JD-U MP

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

The JD-U leader's outbursts met with disapproval from the RJD as well as ally BJP, leaving the party to fend for itself.

JP Nadda makes a comeback in Modi 3.0

JP Nadda makes a comeback in Modi 3.0

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Nadda enjoys warm relations with Modi, who was for a long time in charge of the party's affairs in Himachal Pradesh.

Why RJD Won Only 4 Seats!

Why RJD Won Only 4 Seats!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

The RJD polled the highest vote share in Bihar, but it was not reflected in the number of seats it won.

'Modi-Yogi Rift Seems Only A Bogey'

'Modi-Yogi Rift Seems Only A Bogey'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

'There might be some internal tussles that can be expected between any two persons in any party.' 'But I do not see any tussle which might weaken the possibility of dictatorship.'

'BJP Won't Win Even 10 Seats In J&K'

'BJP Won't Win Even 10 Seats In J&K'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

'We put the seed of BJP's ideology in Jammu, watered it, nurtured it for four decades and when it was time to reap the fruits of those efforts, the fruits are being sold out to the very same people who worked hard to uproot this tree.' 'Shockingly, our own people are letting this happen and nobody from Delhi bothers to even listen to us.'

Modi wins historic 3rd term, but BJP misses majority mark

Modi wins historic 3rd term, but BJP misses majority mark

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Tuesday poised to form the government for a third consecutive term with the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance getting a majority in the Lok Sabha, notwithstanding crushing losses in three Hindi heartland states after a bitterly fought election that was projected as a referendum on his popularity.

'We have defeated BJP's evil designs in Goa'

'We have defeated BJP's evil designs in Goa'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

'There is no hard evidence, but our MLAs have been getting calls from industrialists and mining mafia in the state to quit the Congress and join the BJP.'

Kerala poet's FB account 'suspended' for 'BJP defeat' post

Kerala poet's FB account 'suspended' for 'BJP defeat' post

Rediff.com9 May 2021

Noted poet K Satchidanandan has alleged that he was restrained by Facebook from liking, commenting and sharing posts for 24-hours after he tried to upload online a satire video on the Bharatiya Janata Party's defeat in the recently concluded Kerala assembly polls.

CWC okays to appoint Rahul Gandhi as Leader of Oppn in LS

CWC okays to appoint Rahul Gandhi as Leader of Oppn in LS

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

This will be the first time that the Congress, since its ouster from power in 2014, will get the post of Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha. It failed to get the position in the past 10 years as its tally was below the requisite 10 per cent of total seats in the House, both in 2014 and 2019.

10 Reasons Why Modi Should Follow In Sonia's Footsteps

10 Reasons Why Modi Should Follow In Sonia's Footsteps

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Politely decline to be prime minister, and hand the baton to someone else in the BJP -- like Sonia did to Manmohan Singh -- advises Krishna Prasad.

Muzaffarnagar: Why This Minister Will Breathe Easy

Muzaffarnagar: Why This Minister Will Breathe Easy

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

With the RLD part of the NDA now, Sanjeev Kumar Balyan would expect an easier contest than five years back when the RLD, SP and BSP had an alliance.