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Centre undertakes mega review of VIP security; Lalu, Akhilesh lose cover

Centre undertakes mega review of VIP security; Lalu, Akhilesh lose cover

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

This is the first full-scale review of VIP protectees by the Union home ministry after the Modi 2.0 government took charge.

Why this champion shooter zeroed in on politics

Why this champion shooter zeroed in on politics

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

The range will make way for rallies in Commonwealth Games gold medal-winning shooter Shreyasi Singh's life as she gears up for the electoral battle in Bihar, aiming to restore an average Bihari's faith in the state so that there is an end to the "exodus".

BJP men pelted stones on my convoy: Digvijaya

BJP men pelted stones on my convoy: Digvijaya

Rediff.com31 Aug 2013

The former chief minister's car was pelted with stones near Kukshi in adjoining Dhar district. The vehicle was damaged but Digvijaya and leader of opposition in assembly Ajay Singh, who was travelling with him, escaped unhurt.

SEE: Scindia greets Cong leaders as newly elected RS MPs take oath

SEE: Scindia greets Cong leaders as newly elected RS MPs take oath

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Scindia, who is now with the BJP and took oath as a member from Madhya Pradesh, greeted his bete noire before taking oath. Scindia and Singh had differences that led to Scindia quitting the Congress. Scindia also greeted Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Ghulam Nabi Azad.

Congress rejects Modi's call for debate on Article 370

Congress rejects Modi's call for debate on Article 370

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Dismissing his call for a debate on Article 370 of the Constitution, Congress on Monday advised Narendra Modi to discuss the issue first with Sangh Parivar, saying there is already "clarity" in the ruling party about it.

Cong minister Milind Deora opposes ordinance on convicted netas

Cong minister Milind Deora opposes ordinance on convicted netas

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

In an embarrassment to the United Progressive Alliance, voices of dissent emerged from within the Congress over the government's decision to bring an ordinance on convicted lawmakers with Union Minister Milind Deora today apprehending that the move "can endanger already eroding public faith in democracy".

Vyapam scam: Chouhan gives in to pressure, seeks CBI probe

Vyapam scam: Chouhan gives in to pressure, seeks CBI probe

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Bowing to public outcry, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday said he will request the high court to order a CBI probe into the Vyapam case, including the large number of deaths of people allegedly linked to the scam.

Hyderabad civic polls: Voting underway amid heavy security

Hyderabad civic polls: Voting underway amid heavy security

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

The polling started at 7 am and would continue till 5 pm.

Not shying away from any inquiry into Batla case: Delhi police

Not shying away from any inquiry into Batla case: Delhi police

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

The Delhi police on Friday said it was not shying away from any inquiry into the Batla encounter case as it felt it had acted for the betterment of the country.

Davis Cup: Nagal dropped; Yuki back for Denmark tie

Davis Cup: Nagal dropped; Yuki back for Denmark tie

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Sumit Nagal has been dropped from the five-member Indian Davis Cup team for the World Group 1 play-off tie against Denmark in New Delhi next month.

Vyapam scam: Pressure mounts on MP CM Chouhan

Vyapam scam: Pressure mounts on MP CM Chouhan

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Stepping up its attack, the Congress party on Monday said that Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan cannot escape responsibility for the "45 deaths" connected to Vyapam scam and that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should take "moral responsibility".

Cong says KCR ready for 'merger' but TRS sings 'alliance' tune

Cong says KCR ready for 'merger' but TRS sings 'alliance' tune

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Congress and the Telangana Rashtra Samiti on Wednesday gave divergent versions on the issue of merger even after their leaders have held a series of meetings since Parliament gave its nod for creation of Telangana last week.

Jammu attack: Cong rejects BJP demand to cancel PM-Sharif talks

Jammu attack: Cong rejects BJP demand to cancel PM-Sharif talks

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

Rejecting Bharatiya Janata Party's demand to call off the prime ministerial level talks with Pakistan in New York, the Congress on Thursday said the terror strike in Jammu is an attempt to derail the peace process and wondered whether the saffron party also wanted the same.

Where's your helmet, Mr Minister?

Where's your helmet, Mr Minister?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

Union Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday rode into a controversy when he was caught on camera entering RSS headquarters in Nagpur on his scooter without wearing a helmet in violation of traffic rules.

Black money: Cong accuses Jaitley of bluffing people

Black money: Cong accuses Jaitley of bluffing people

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Congress had attacked Narendra Modi during the Lok Sabha campaign on social media under the hashtag 'Feku'.

Digvijaya Singh ends 10-year exile, enters Rajya Sabha contest

Digvijaya Singh ends 10-year exile, enters Rajya Sabha contest

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

Putting an end to his ten-year self-imposed 'exile' from electoral politics, Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh on Tuesday filed his nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha elections from Madhya Pradesh.

Pragya Thakur hospitalised, fails to appear before court

Pragya Thakur hospitalised, fails to appear before court

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Her lawyer told the court that she is suffering from high blood pressure and is unable to travel from Bhopal to Mumbai.

Smriti, Pragya, Sonia.... women who won big

Smriti, Pragya, Sonia.... women who won big

Rediff.com24 May 2019

As many as 28 out of 41 sitting women MPs, including Sonia Gandhi, Hema Malini and Kirron Kher, retained their seats in Lok Sabha.

'Hindutva now basic coat on canvas of Indian politics'

'Hindutva now basic coat on canvas of Indian politics'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

'As socialism and secularism were the pivot of politics between 1952-80 and 1980-2010 respectively, Hindutva has now come to acquire the same dominance'

Meet the first-time MPs in Lok Sabha

Meet the first-time MPs in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com25 May 2019

The new Lok Sabha will have 300 MPs who have been elected for the first time to the Lower House.

UP polls: Only four out of 21 turncoats make it to legislature

UP polls: Only four out of 21 turncoats make it to legislature

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Nine of the turncoats were fielded by the BJP and 10 by the Samajwadi Party.

In Ambedkar's birth place, Rahul pays tribute to Dalit icon

In Ambedkar's birth place, Rahul pays tribute to Dalit icon

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Continuing his campaign of reaching out to less privileged sections, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi will be visiting Mhow in Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday, the birthplace of Dr BR Ambedkar around whose work and ideology struggles of the suppressed classes are centred.

Modi calls Oppn 'poster boys of Pakistan'

Modi calls Oppn 'poster boys of Pakistan'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

The Congress for its part urged Modi not to politicise the armed forces.

PHOTOS: Politicians join Eid festivities

PHOTOS: Politicians join Eid festivities

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

A number of Union ministers including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad reached the residence of Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi in New Delhi to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Wednesday.

No decision on Telangana statehood; matter referred to CWC

No decision on Telangana statehood; matter referred to CWC

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

The Congress is likely to make the Telangana issue a part of its manifesto in the forthcoming elections, reports Vicky Nanjappa

'Sonia has administered a bitter pill to Rahul'

'Sonia has administered a bitter pill to Rahul'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'Ghulam Nabi Azad and Kapil Sibal are the two people who have been marked and punished'

Rahul Gandhi to return to Delhi on April 15?

Rahul Gandhi to return to Delhi on April 15?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, who is on a long sabbatical, is likely to return on April 15 ahead of Congress' proposed Kisan rally in New Delhi on April 19 against the Land Acquisition Bill brought out by the Narendra Modi government.

Cong leaders use Mahabharta analogy to take potshots at BJP

Cong leaders use Mahabharta analogy to take potshots at BJP

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Latching on to the Mahabharta analogy used by L K Advani, Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh took potshots at the Bharatiya Janata Party over the turmoil in the party after Narendra Modi's elevation and subsequent resignation of senior leader Advani from key posts.

Didi to Modi: 'Khela Hobe'

Didi to Modi: 'Khela Hobe'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Didi embarks on her new mission: To unite the Opposition to take on Modi in the Lok Sabha elections of 2024, observes Payal Singh Mohanka.

Historic! PT Usha set to get elected as IOA chief

Historic! PT Usha set to get elected as IOA chief

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

PT Usha set to get elected as IOA chief, first woman occupant of top job

Over 8,100 wilful defaulters owe banks over Rs 76,600 cr

Over 8,100 wilful defaulters owe banks over Rs 76,600 cr

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Many defaults banks have been seen pertain to sectors like steel, infrastructure and power.

Controversy's child frontrunner for Chhattisgarh CM

Controversy's child frontrunner for Chhattisgarh CM

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Bhupesh Baghel revived the Congress in Chhattisgarh after the party's frontline leadership was wiped out in a Maoist attack in 2013.

Rahul constitutes CWC, several veterans dropped

Rahul constitutes CWC, several veterans dropped

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

He has also convened the first meeting of the extended CWC on July 22 to chalk out the party's future strategy.

Sushma targeted again in Parliament over Gita remarks

Sushma targeted again in Parliament over Gita remarks

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday came under opposition attack in Rajya Sabha for demanding that the Bhagwad Gita be declared national scripture, with members saying this was a "sinister" design to alter secular character of the Constitution.

Sonia, Rahul reach out to PM; Digvijaya tweets support

Sonia, Rahul reach out to PM; Digvijaya tweets support

Rediff.com28 Sep 2013

Congress President Sonia Gandhi and party vice-president Rahul Gandhi have reassured Prime Minister Manmohan Singh about the party's support for him and the government -- in the wake of Rahul Gandhi's criticism of a Union Cabinet ordinance that allows Members of Parliament and Members of Legislative Assembly to attend Parliament and state assemblies despite having criminal cases against them.

News reports do not reflect spirit of my CAG meet speech: FM

News reports do not reflect spirit of my CAG meet speech: FM

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Under attack over his remarks that official auditor should not "sensationalise" its audit findings, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday said media did not accurately reflect the spirit of his speech at the CAG conference.

MP headed for nail-biting finish; Cong fails to get Guv's appointment

MP headed for nail-biting finish; Cong fails to get Guv's appointment

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

The party claimed it has the support of the independent candidates also.

FIR registered over hacking of Amrita Rai's email account

FIR registered over hacking of Amrita Rai's email account

Rediff.com2 May 2014

Delhi Police today registered an FIR on a complaint filed by TV anchor Amrita Rai alleging hacking of her email account and posting of malicious content on social media with an intention to outrage her modesty.

Congress stakes claim to Sardar Patel's legacy; slams Modi

Congress stakes claim to Sardar Patel's legacy; slams Modi

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

The Congress on Tuesday accused Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party of trying to appropriate Sardar Patel's legacy, which "belongs to Congress", and reminded that Patel had said that it was the "communal poison of RSS" which killed Mahatma Gandhi.

Court says can't stop Pragya from contesting polls

Court says can't stop Pragya from contesting polls

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

'This court has not granted bail...wrong forum has been chosen'