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Antony heads Congress panel to revive party

Antony heads Congress panel to revive party

Rediff.com4 Jun 2008

Defence Minister A K Antony will head a seven-member high-level group constituted by Congress chief Sonia to give suggestions to revive the party against the backdrop of series of debacles including in Karnataka and Gujarat Assembly elections.

Muniyappa shares lead in Hero Honda Open

Muniyappa shares lead in Hero Honda Open

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

India's C Muniyappa, an unheralded golfer from Bangalore, upstaged stars like Arjun Atwal to enjoy a share of the halfway lead in the US$1.25 million Hero Honda Indian Open on Friday.

Batla House verdict a SLAP on Congress party's face: BJP

Batla House verdict a SLAP on Congress party's face: BJP

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Calling Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh a "non-serious" person, Madhya Pradesh Industries Minister Kailash Vijaywargiya on Thursday said the decision on the Batla House encounter is a befitting reply to Singh, who had termed it "a fake encounter".

He's back! First look at Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja

He's back! First look at Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Standing tall at 18 feet, Mumbai's most famous Ganpati -- the Lalbaugcha Raja is here.

JD-U offers to campaign for Hillary in US

JD-U offers to campaign for Hillary in US

Rediff.com28 Jan 2008

United States presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Monday got support from unexpected quarters when Bihar chief minister and senior Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar said that, if invited, he would send party leaders to campaign for her among the Indian community in the United States.

INLD puts up worst-ever show in Haryana

INLD puts up worst-ever show in Haryana

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

The INLD's graph had been on the decline after it split in 2018, following a feud in the Chautala clan.

Privilege notice in RS against minister

Privilege notice in RS against minister

Rediff.com30 Apr 2008

Raising the matter just after Question Hour, Digvijay Singh (JD-U) said the minister spoke outside Parliament instead of making a statement in the House on the reported recommendation by the Prime Minister's Office to expedite supply of gas to firms owned by the family members of the shipping minister. It may be noted that Petroleum Minister Murli Deora had on Tuesday come out in defence of the PMO, saying there is 'no nepotism' involved in it.

Rahul's return: Cong gears up to ensure good show at farmers' rally

Rahul's return: Cong gears up to ensure good show at farmers' rally

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Congress is pulling out all the stops to ensure the success of the farmers' rally called in New Delhi on April 19 to protest against the land bill.

APCC chief quits after murder rap on son

APCC chief quits after murder rap on son

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president Dr K Keshav Rao has submitted his resignation to the party high command, after the Hyderabad police filed a case of murder against his son Venkat on Monday.

'Eclipses can be predicted, not Rahul's appearance'

'Eclipses can be predicted, not Rahul's appearance'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday took a dig at Rahul Gandhi over his mysterious "leave", saying even eclipses can be predicted but not the "appearance" of the Congress vice president.

Verbal duel in House over Adhir calling PM 'infiltrator', FM 'Nirbala'

Verbal duel in House over Adhir calling PM 'infiltrator', FM 'Nirbala'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Joshi said the Congress is 'led by an infiltrator' and is targeting Modi who hails from a humble family and is a popular leader.

Now, EC issues notice to Sonia

Now, EC issues notice to Sonia

Rediff.com9 Dec 2007

In the face of strong BJP demand, the Election Commission on Sunday issued a notice to Congress president Sonia Gandhi on her "merchants of death" remarks in relation to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi even as it deferred a decision on his response to its notice.

I know how to speak, says Rahul

I know how to speak, says Rahul

Rediff.com12 Nov 2007

"You people say I don't know how to speak. Now let me show you how I speak." With these remarks, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi disarmed journalists at a media interaction in Lucknow when they tried to get answers from him but were zealously guarded by party general secretary Digvijay Singh and Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee chief Rita Bahuguna.

Sonia drafts 2 gen secretaries, Rahul still out

Sonia drafts 2 gen secretaries, Rahul still out

Rediff.com6 Jan 2006

Rahul Gandhi's name does not figure for any organisational post.

N-deal: 'If the government goes, let it go'

N-deal: 'If the government goes, let it go'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

An interview with Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh

Sonia Gandhi offers prayers at Tirupati

Sonia Gandhi offers prayers at Tirupati

Rediff.com25 Nov 2006

Temple sources said this was her second visit to Tirumala. She had earlier visited the temple on January 28, 1999.

Grain on greens worries Atwal

Grain on greens worries Atwal

Rediff.com8 Feb 2008

The Orlando-based Indian golfer reckons he will have to sort out his putting on the grainy Bermuda grass of the Delhi Golf Club he goes into the final two rounds of the Indian Masters.

Randhawa loses ground, McGrane in the lead

Randhawa loses ground, McGrane in the lead

Rediff.com8 Feb 2008

Jyoti Randhawa tumbled off the perch while Jeev Milkha Singh and Ryder Cup star David Howell fell by the wayside as the Delhi Golf Course bared its fangs on day two of the $ 2.5 million Indian Masters in New Delhi on Friday.

Cong mocks Modi in bitter war of words over Patel legacy

Cong mocks Modi in bitter war of words over Patel legacy

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

As a Congress-Bharatiya Janata Party war of words broke out over Sardar Patel's legacy, Congress on Thursday portrayed Narendra Modi with his "designer clothes and branded glasses" as a contrast to India's Iron Man, "who saved Muslims during 1947 riots" and was "humility personified".

Anti-incumbency, inflation did us in: Congress

Anti-incumbency, inflation did us in: Congress

Rediff.com10 Mar 2007

Party general secretary Digvijay Singh said inflation was definitely a matter of concern for the party and sought to put the onus of bringing down prices on the state governments as well.

AP: No fireworks at Congress meeting

AP: No fireworks at Congress meeting

Rediff.com21 Sep 2006

Cong ready to contest Karimnagar LS seat

Cong ready to contest Karimnagar LS seat

Rediff.com13 Sep 2006

At the same time, Digvijay Singh also wanted Andhra Congress leaders, including Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee Chief Kesava Rao, Sports Minister Satyanarayana Rao to show restraint.

A foot soldier, 'Mama' back in saddle after 15 months

A foot soldier, 'Mama' back in saddle after 15 months

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

From being called 'paon paon wale bhaiya' (foot soldier) by villagers to being addressed as 'Mama' (maternal uncle) by children, Chouhan's long innings at the top was interrupted when the BJP fell short of seven seats from the majority mark in the 2018 polls.

BJP leaders allege phone tapping

BJP leaders allege phone tapping

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

Addressing a news conference, she alleged that this has been going on since July 4.

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.

Kamal Nath sworn in as 18th chief minister of Madhya Pradesh

Kamal Nath sworn in as 18th chief minister of Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, who have extended support to the Congress to form the government in the state, were not present.

M-cap battle: Bajaj group dethrones Aditya Birla from 3rd spot

M-cap battle: Bajaj group dethrones Aditya Birla from 3rd spot

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

The Pune-based Rahul Bajaj group, thanks to an amazing stock market ride by Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv, has grabbed third spot, pushing the Aditya Birla group down to fourth position.

How the teams fared at IPL Auction

How the teams fared at IPL Auction

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

A total of 62 players were sold at the auction for the 13th edition with the eight franchises spending a total of 1.403 billion rupees ($19.73 million). Australia's Pat Cummins became the most expensive overseas buy ever in the Indian Premier League when the Kolkata Knight Riders paid a staggering Rs 15.50 crore ($2.18 million) for the fast bowler in Thursday's auction in Kolkata on Thursday.

Prez extends deadline to discuss Telangana bill by a week

Prez extends deadline to discuss Telangana bill by a week

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

Keeping in mind the forthcoming Rajya Sabha elections, President Pranab Mukherjee and the Centre have decided to extend by a week the deadline to discuss the Telangana bill.

Speaker-Oppn stand-off in MP assembly

Speaker-Oppn stand-off in MP assembly

Rediff.com1 Nov 2006

The stand-off between Speaker Ishwardas Rohani and the opposition Congress saw both sides flaunting rule books in support of their stand.

Quota: 'Creamy layer should not be excluded'

Quota: 'Creamy layer should not be excluded'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2006

Lok Janshakti Party leader Ram Vilas Paswan on Thursday said the creamy layer should not be excluded from reservation benefits while Congress leader Digvijay Singh said Parliament was supreme in policy issues.

Bypolls: Cong playing cool in Bihar

Bypolls: Cong playing cool in Bihar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2006

Digvijay Singh said the Congress would eveolve a consensus after the last date of withdrawal.\n\n

UPA unveils CMP for Bihar

UPA unveils CMP for Bihar

Rediff.com5 Oct 2005

The CMP smacked of Lalu's hallmark-- social engineering.

Gangjee finishes tied 21st

Gangjee finishes tied 21st

Rediff.com11 May 2008

Rahil Gangjee saved his best for the last and turned in a flawless four-under 68 in the final round to sign off tied 21st in the Pine Valley Beijing Open on Sunday.

Kiran Reddy warned: Toe party line on Telangana or face consequence

Kiran Reddy warned: Toe party line on Telangana or face consequence

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

The Congress high command has sent across a stern message to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy that he will be disqualified if he does not toe the party line on the Telangana issue.

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.

Congress launches website to counter NDA's land bill

Congress launches website to counter NDA's land bill

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Taking the battle on the land bill issue to social media, Congress on Saturday launched a "Zameen Wapsi" website on the eve of its farmers' rally which is expected to see the first major attack on the government by Rahul Gandhi after his return from leave of absence.

Congress chooses 17 state chiefs

Congress chooses 17 state chiefs

Rediff.com25 Jun 2005

Party president Sonia Gandhi nominated Mukut Mithi (Arunachal Pradesh), Peerzada Sayeed (Jammu and Kashmir), Prabha Rau (Maharashtra), B D Kalla (Rajasthan) and Salman Khurshid (Uttar Pradesh).\n\n

Ghei continues scorching run

Ghei continues scorching run

Rediff.com17 May 2007

Gaurav Ghei shot a flawless six-under studded in the opening round of the Macau Open golf tournament.

Congress hopes 'sanjeevani' revives party on April 19

Congress hopes 'sanjeevani' revives party on April 19

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Congress leaders claim the land Bill stir is an opportunity to shake off despair and serve as return vehicle for Rahul Gandhi.