News for 'Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani'

Sonia plays Holi with Congressmen

Sonia plays Holi with Congressmen

Rediff.com7 Mar 2004

Asked if she would play Holi with Vajpayee and Advani, she said, 'Certainly not.'

Cong sees politics, BJP sees patriotism: Amit Shah on Art 370 move

Cong sees politics, BJP sees patriotism: Amit Shah on Art 370 move

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

Hitting out at the Congress and Nationalist Congress Party, he said, they were "shamelessly" opposing the abrogation of Article 370.

Simply following Manmohan's advice: JP Nadda on CAB

Simply following Manmohan's advice: JP Nadda on CAB

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

During the debate on the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, Bharatiya Janata Party MP JP Nadda said that the leader of Congress in the house, Anand Sharma, was attempting to digress from the main topic.

Jaitley's health deteriorates: AIIMS sources

Jaitley's health deteriorates: AIIMS sources

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

The AIIMS has not issued any bulletin on Jaitley's health since August 10.

Former CM Hooda gives Khattar's swearing-in a miss

Former CM Hooda gives Khattar's swearing-in a miss

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal who was under fire from Bharatiya Janata Party leaders after the Shiromani Akali Dal leadership, including Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal campaigned against the saffron party nominees during the assembly elections attended the oath-taking ceremony of Manohar Lal Khattar in Panchkula on Sunday.

C P Thakur threatens to sue Laloo

C P Thakur threatens to sue Laloo

Rediff.com22 May 2003

The RJD chief had said the abductors of Dr Chandra had close ties with Thakur.

PHOTOS: Kovind sworn in as India's 14th President

PHOTOS: Kovind sworn in as India's 14th President

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Ram Nath Kovind is the first Bharatiya Janata Party leader and second Dalit in Rashtrapati Bhavan.

'Dropping Gadkari is a message to the RSS'

'Dropping Gadkari is a message to the RSS'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

'We are seeing an era where only what Modi wishes is going to happen.' 'A clear message has now been sent to others that if this fate could befall on Nitin Gadkari, then just think what could happen to lesser mortals.'

DGPs' meet to focus on Bangladesh

DGPs' meet to focus on Bangladesh

Rediff.com30 Oct 2003

Govt decides to withdraw NSG from VIP security duties

Govt decides to withdraw NSG from VIP security duties

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

This will be after over two decades that the 'black cat' commandos of the elite counter-terror force will be taken out from VIP protection duties, a task not originally charted for it when the force was conceptualised and raised in 1984.

Yogi Adityanath sworn in as UP CM; heads 47-member team

Yogi Adityanath sworn in as UP CM; heads 47-member team

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, party president Amit Shah and chief ministers of National Democratic Alliance-ruled States are at the ceremony.

Swu, Muivah to arrive separately

Swu, Muivah to arrive separately

Rediff.com6 Jan 2003

North East Win Modi's Success Story

North East Win Modi's Success Story

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

The North East is a sizeable success story for the Modi government politically and for the BJP electorally. It will be an unpleasant surprise if they choose to blow it, bowing to their basic, polarising instinct at any point, points out Shekhar Gupta.

PM talks tough at BJP parliamentary party meeting

PM talks tough at BJP parliamentary party meeting

Rediff.com11 Mar 2003

There is a need to strengthen the organisation, Vajpayee said referring to the BJP’s poor show in the Himachal election.

NSCN (I-M) leaders to meet PM on December 28

NSCN (I-M) leaders to meet PM on December 28

Rediff.com22 Dec 2002

Although no accord is likely to be reached, the talks with the Indian leadership are expected to boost the efforts to bring peace to Nagaland, the sources said.

Gujarat Verdict: It's Rahul vs Modi in 2019

Gujarat Verdict: It's Rahul vs Modi in 2019

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

'It will not be a battle of unequals as it may have been thought a few months ago, but one on more or less a level playing field.' 'The Gujarat outcome cannot but breathe new life into the Congress for having almost succeeded in bearding the lion in its den,' says Amulya Ganguli.

Mortal remains of Ananth Kumar consigned to flames; top leaders pay homage

Mortal remains of Ananth Kumar consigned to flames; top leaders pay homage

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Chants of "Amar rahe, amar rahe, Ananth Kumar amar rahe" and "Bharat mata ki jai" rent the air as leaders paid homage and the mortal remains were consigned to flames.

'Gentle giant will be missed'

'Gentle giant will be missed'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Political leaders bid an emotional goodbye to Vajpayee.

Week after rejig, Najma Heptullah quits Modi Cabinet

Week after rejig, Najma Heptullah quits Modi Cabinet

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Minority Affairs Minister Najma Heptulla, who had crossed 75 years, resigned on Tuesday from the Union Cabinet along with Minister of State for Heavy Industries G M Siddeshwara.

Pyaar Aur Mohabbat At INDIA Meet

Pyaar Aur Mohabbat At INDIA Meet

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Arvind Kejriwal warned the media that "very big forces" would try and break the INDIA alliance by showing that there was a lot of acrimony among them.

Mehbooba Mufti invokes Vajpayee, warms up to BJP

Mehbooba Mufti invokes Vajpayee, warms up to BJP

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Invoking Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Narendra Modi, the Peoples Democratic Party on Wednesday appeared to be giving clear signals that it may not be averse to discussions on government formation with the Bharatiya Janata Party, which welcomed the gesture.

Modi sounds poll bugle, slams UPA over Kashmir policy

Modi sounds poll bugle, slams UPA over Kashmir policy

Rediff.com23 Jun 2013

Virtually launching the party's campaign for 2014 elections, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday talked about the need to "heal the wounds" of Kashmiris and connect its aspiring youths with the national mainstream for the development of the state.

Smriti Irani dropped from BJP's National Executive body

Smriti Irani dropped from BJP's National Executive body

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Hema Malini and Shaina NC have also been omitted from the group.

Is BJP Getting It Wrong In Tamil Nadu?

Is BJP Getting It Wrong In Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The AIADMK is convinced that the BJP will remain an electoral burden for a long time to come, beginning the Lok Sabha polls next year, reveals N Sathiya Moorthy.

Gujarat records 68.7% turnout in second phase voting

Gujarat records 68.7% turnout in second phase voting

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The EC received complaints from five places that EVMs were connecting to external devices via bluetooth, but after inquiry, it was found that there was 'no substance' in the complaints.

Why Modi cult is making the BJP nervous

Why Modi cult is making the BJP nervous

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

Many in the Bharatiya Janata Party feel that internal democracy in the party is being stifled

Babri trial: Uma Bharti in court accuses Cong of framing her

Babri trial: Uma Bharti in court accuses Cong of framing her

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The 61-year-old saffron clad BJP leader is the 19th accused to depose before the court in the over 27-year-old case. 13 other alleged accused, including former deputy prime minister LK Advani and senior BJP leaders MM Joshi and Kalyan Singh are yet to be examined at this stage.

With moist eyes, Delhi bids adieu to Sheila Dikshit

With moist eyes, Delhi bids adieu to Sheila Dikshit

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

The three-time chief minister and senior Congress leader, who gave Delhi its modern look, passed away on Saturday afternoon at a private hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Gujarat set for second phase of polls; Modi, Shah to vote

Gujarat set for second phase of polls; Modi, Shah to vote

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

A total of 851 candidates are in the fray for 93 seats spread across 14 districts in north and central Gujarat, in the final phase of the polls, where 2.22 crore people are eligible to exercise their franchise.

Veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani passes away

Veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani passes away

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Ram Jethmalani passed away a few days before his 96th birthday on September 14.

Great Indian democracy provides freedom: Mehbooba

Great Indian democracy provides freedom: Mehbooba

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

In a message to separatists, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday asserted that nothing would be achieved by terrorism and that the "great" Indian democracy provides freedom to make choices unlike countries where democracy ceased to exist.

BJP's national executive becomes Modi-Shah show

BJP's national executive becomes Modi-Shah show

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

While PM Narendra Modi-Amit Shah dominated the national executive, senior chief ministers and 'margdarshaks' LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi were ignored

Unlike Vajpayee's, Modi's India has everything going for it

Unlike Vajpayee's, Modi's India has everything going for it

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

'If Vajpayee's BJP saw a chance to redefine India's nuclear theology, Modi's BJP has scarcely paid any attention to it.'

Is the Modi regime looking like UPA II?

Is the Modi regime looking like UPA II?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

'If the Singh government was characterised by policy paralysis, this one is afflicted by hyperactivism, sans a roadmap,' says Yogendra Yadav.