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Congress hits the streets across India against Rahul Gandhi's grilling

Congress hits the streets across India against Rahul Gandhi's grilling

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Congress leaders and workers took to the streets on Monday in Delhi and various state capitals as Rahul Gandhi appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in New Delhi for questioning in the National Herald case, with the opposition party accusing the Modi government of 'trampling on democracy'.

Sadhvi Pragya breaks down recalling 'torture' in custody

Sadhvi Pragya breaks down recalling 'torture' in custody

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Thakur, 48, also set the tone for her high-profile poll battle in Bhopal againt Congress candidate Digvijay Singh, whom she accused of using words like 'Hindu' and 'saffron' terror.

Ask Ajit: 'New to investing. Need help'

Ask Ajit: 'New to investing. Need help'

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Congress removes Digvijaya as party in charge of Goa, K'taka

Congress removes Digvijaya as party in charge of Goa, K'taka

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

Initiating a reshuffle within the party, Congress president Sonia Gandhi appointed K C Venugopal as its general secretary in-charge for Karnataka along with four secretaries.

Himachal stun TN to win maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy

Himachal stun TN to win maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

Shubham Arora came out all guns blazing with his maiden List A century as Himachal downed five-time champions Tamil Nadu

May-December love: Does age really matter?

May-December love: Does age really matter?

Rediff.com2 May 2014

Digvijay Singh and Amrita Rai have an age difference of about 24 years. Do you believe age matters in a romantic relationship?

Big, bold, beautiful: Showstopping colours at Lakme Fashion Week

Big, bold, beautiful: Showstopping colours at Lakme Fashion Week

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

A look at designer Digvijay Singh's collection at the Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014.

Cong leaders making hectic efforts to woo back Scindia

Cong leaders making hectic efforts to woo back Scindia

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

17 MLAs, including at least six ministers, known to be Scindia loyalists, are currently in Bengaluru. Chief Minister Kamal Nath promised to reconstitute the state Cabinet after an emergency meeting late on Monday night.

New controversy erupts over 2G, Digvijay jumps into fray

New controversy erupts over 2G, Digvijay jumps into fray

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

A fresh controversy broke out in the 2G case on Tuesday with the surfacing of a letter which suggested that Parliament's Public Accounts Committee chief Murli Manohar Joshi had called up a CAG official to press for expediting auditing work into spectrum allocation.

Can you guess the MP?

Can you guess the MP?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Amid Covid-19 protocols, here's how the monsoon session looks like.

'To save Modi, BJP wants to hang Shivraj, Vasundhara, Raman'

'To save Modi, BJP wants to hang Shivraj, Vasundhara, Raman'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

'There was a lot of resentment against the BJP which has not translated into votes, this is surprising.'

'Chitrangda like black. She thinks she looks thin in it'

'Chitrangda like black. She thinks she looks thin in it'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

Chitrangda Singh's golfer brother talks about her, and their growing up years together.

Third term as PM? Not ruling in or out, says Dr Singh

Third term as PM? Not ruling in or out, says Dr Singh

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday dismissed as a "useless" the debate over two power centres even as he did not rule out his accepting the third term.

Anti-Naxal probe: Letter containing 'Digvijaya's number' added to chargesheet

Anti-Naxal probe: Letter containing 'Digvijaya's number' added to chargesheet

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

The letter was seized during nationwide raids conducted by the Pune police in connection with the case following which these activists were arrested, he said.

'Kalam's decision appropriate, Mamata should back Pranab'

'Kalam's decision appropriate, Mamata should back Pranab'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Terming as "appropriate" the decision by her favoured candidate A P J Abdul Kalam to pull out of the Presidential race, Congress renewed its appeal to Mamata Banerjee to back UPA nominee Pranab Mukherjee.

Amid lockdown, cop travels 20 hrs on foot to join duty

Amid lockdown, cop travels 20 hrs on foot to join duty

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

The Rajgarh police lauded constable Digvijay Sharma's commitment towards work and advised him rest for a few days as his legs got sore muscles after travelling long hours on foot.

UP is battlefield for some Madhya Pradesh leaders too

UP is battlefield for some Madhya Pradesh leaders too

Rediff.com29 Jan 2012

The forthcoming assembly election in Uttar Pradesh is a high stake political battle for some prominent leaders from Madhya Pradesh too.

SC: Ensure MP rebels get free exercise of choice during floor test

SC: Ensure MP rebels get free exercise of choice during floor test

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The 16 rebels, who the Congress alleged are being held captive by the Bharatiya Janata Party in Bengaluru, also offered to present themselves in the judges' chamber but the court rejected the proposal.

Cong's Ramesh Kumar sorry after 'enjoy rape' remark triggers criticism

Cong's Ramesh Kumar sorry after 'enjoy rape' remark triggers criticism

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The BJP in New Delhi targeted top Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over their party colleague's controversial remarks, questioning their silence on the matter.

BJP seeks Sonia's apology for Diggi's blast remark

BJP seeks Sonia's apology for Diggi's blast remark

Rediff.com16 Jul 2011

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday condemned Congress leader Digvijay Singh's reported comment that the involvement of Hindu outfits in Mumbai blasts cannot be ruled out, and sought an apology from Congress President Sonia Gandhi in this regard.

SEE: India's first Olympic GOLD as an independent nation

SEE: India's first Olympic GOLD as an independent nation

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

On this day 72 years ago, the Indian hockey team gave the country its first major sporting triumph as an independent nation when they clinched the gold medal at the 1948 London Olympic Games.

BJP responds to Diggy's Twitter post; calls him 'duffer'

BJP responds to Diggy's Twitter post; calls him 'duffer'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

Responding to Singh's Twitter post -- which stated that Ramdev was BJP's plan A, Team Anna was plan B, and when both of which had 'crashed', Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was plan C -- BJP national spokesperson Prakash Javadekar said, "Digvijay Singh is no doubt the plan D of the Congress party, and D can be read here as duffer or dirty tricks."

Congress, BJP bicker over Baba Ramdev

Congress, BJP bicker over Baba Ramdev

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress on Wednesday exchanged heated words over Baba Ramdev, with Digvijay Singh attacking the yoga guru for 'targeting' his party on the black money issue and questioning the source of funds for his activities.Defending Baba Ramdev, BJP leader M Venkaiah Naidu accused the Congress of leveling 'absurd' allegations against the Yoga guru.Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh had asked Baba Ramdev to verify the trail of funds.

BJP not interested in toppling MP govt: Shivraj

BJP not interested in toppling MP govt: Shivraj

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

Chouhan paid tributes to former Union minister and Congress leader late Madhavrao Scindia on his birth anniversary. Madhavrao was father of Jyotiraditya Scindia, who is said to be at the centre at the current political drama in Madhya Pradesh.

Jyotiraditya Scindia: Like father, like son

Jyotiraditya Scindia: Like father, like son

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

Madhavrao Scindia briefly left the Congress in 1996 and was later pacified to rejoin ranks

MP govt in crisis?: Scindia, 17 MLAs 'untraceable'

MP govt in crisis?: Scindia, 17 MLAs 'untraceable'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

The development came against the backdrop of the ruling party accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party of trying to poach its MLAs to topple the Kamal Nath-led government, which enjoys a wafer thin majority in the House, and imminent expansion of the state Cabinet.

Shinde, RPN reject allegation of pressurising terror accused

Shinde, RPN reject allegation of pressurising terror accused

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde and his deputy Minister of State for Home RPN Singh on Wednesday rejected the allegation levelled by 2007 Ajmer blast accused Bhavesh Patel that they had pressured him to implicate top Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh functionaries in the case, saying they do not know him.

Pragya Thakur barred from campaigning for 72 hours

Pragya Thakur barred from campaigning for 72 hours

Rediff.com1 May 2019

The EC takes action for her remarks on former anti-terror squad chief Hemant Karkare and Babri mosque demolition

HP to clash with Tamil Nadu in Hazare Trophy final

HP to clash with Tamil Nadu in Hazare Trophy final

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Rishi Dhawan led from the front with an all-round show as Himachal Pradesh beat Services by 77 runs in the semi-final, at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Friday, to set up the title clash against Tamil Nadu in the Vijay Hazare Trophy domestic One-Day championship.

On the ramp: Nandana Sen goes 'green'

On the ramp: Nandana Sen goes 'green'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

Day One of Lakme Fashion Week saw designer Digvijay Singh showcase his floral collection 'Tilak Ada Lagi'. Take a look.

'Beti ko BJP ke neta se bachao': Rahul's taunt to PM over Akbar issue

'Beti ko BJP ke neta se bachao': Rahul's taunt to PM over Akbar issue

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Gandhi said Modi had "claimed that he wants to be a 'chowkidar' (watchman of the country) but he actually proved to be a 'chowkidar' of Anil Ambani, Mehul Choksi and Nirav Modi and has been working for them since last four years."

Has the buck finally stopped for Chidambaram?

Has the buck finally stopped for Chidambaram?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2010

Digvijay Singh's indictment of Home Minister P Chidambaram's strategy seems to be a preamble to the party's stance on Maoists which will differ from the government's plan, says Sheela Bhatt.

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.

Arjun Singh under fire over Anderson's escape

Arjun Singh under fire over Anderson's escape

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

The attack over the escape of former Union Carbide chief Warren Anderson on Friday appeared to be zeroing in on the then Madhya Pradesh chief minister Arjun Singh, with Congress leaders Digvijay Singh and R K Dhawan demanding an answer from the veteran leader.

Family feud escalates, O P Chautala expels son Ajay from INLD

Family feud escalates, O P Chautala expels son Ajay from INLD

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Asserting that the party is supreme and no one is above it, the letter by Om Prakash Chautala stated that the "anti-party activities" of INLD's Haryana unit secretary general Ajay Singh have "caused hurt and have become unbearable".

Cong leaders raise questions on EVMs again after Bihar trends

Cong leaders raise questions on EVMs again after Bihar trends

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

"If the direction of satellites to Mars and Moon can be controlled from the earth, then why can't EVM be hacked," Udit Raj said in a tweet in Hindi. "If elections were held in America with EVMs, could Trump have lost," he asked.

PIX: Shruti Haasan, Hrithik watch Raag Desh

PIX: Shruti Haasan, Hrithik watch Raag Desh

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

A look at the pictures.

Rampaging Mumbai Indians up against Gayle-inspired KXIP

Rampaging Mumbai Indians up against Gayle-inspired KXIP

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

A win for Mumbai Indians will virtually seal them a spot in the play-offs while a loss for KXIP could send them out of contention.

Mumbai hold edge over Delhi in battle of equals

Mumbai hold edge over Delhi in battle of equals

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Mumbai Indians pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult could be the key in the most sought-after contest of this IPL.

No decision yet on Rahul as PM candidate: Cong

No decision yet on Rahul as PM candidate: Cong

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

Declaration of Rahul Gandhi as prime ministerial candidate cannot be ruled out, Congress hinted on Monday in the backdrop of conflicting statements from party leaders including Digvijay Singh.