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Sonia to head of Cong campaign panel for LS polls

Sonia to head of Cong campaign panel for LS polls

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Congress president Sonia Gandhi has been made the Chairperson of the party's 50-member Campaign Committee for the 2014 Lok Sabha polls in which Rahul Gandhi will be the Co-Chairman, the party announced on Tuesday night.

Boo! There are 1-2 terrorists in Parliament, says Sadhvi Prachi

Boo! There are 1-2 terrorists in Parliament, says Sadhvi Prachi

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Prachi's controversial outburst that sparked an outrage also saw her asking the Centre to hand over Pakistani terrorist Mohammed Naved Yakub to Hindu organisations.

There is a PM and there is a 'shadow' PM: Digvijaya

There is a PM and there is a 'shadow' PM: Digvijaya

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Amid clamour in the Congress to declare Rahul Gandhi its prime ministerial candidate, party leader Digvijay Singh on Friday appeared advocating caution, noting that in a parliamentary system it is the elected members of Parliament and assemblies who choose their leader.

BJP not in favour of MP govt ordering CBI probe in Vyapam scam

BJP not in favour of MP govt ordering CBI probe in Vyapam scam

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

With calls for a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the Vyapam scam getting louder by the day, Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday said it was not averse to such an inquiry but the decision will have to come from the Madhya Pradesh high court, which is monitoring the case.

12 poll battles to look forward to

12 poll battles to look forward to

Rediff.com23 May 2019

The great Indian election is over and now the wait for the results is shrinking with every passing moment. Though exit polls hint at a cakewalk for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his National Democratic Alliance, there are some battles which will be keenly observed on the result day.

Jogi likely to float new party; says Congress is BJP's 'Team-B'

Jogi likely to float new party; says Congress is BJP's 'Team-B'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Jogi said he is under a lot of pressure to revive the state as the present state government is not letting Chhattisgarh develop.

Inspiring! This model turned rejection into SUCCESS

Inspiring! This model turned rejection into SUCCESS

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

LFW model Anita Kumar tells us how she fought multiple rejections and came back stronger each time.

Former Union minister, senior Congress leader Murli Deora dies

Former Union minister, senior Congress leader Murli Deora dies

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Murli Deora passed away in Mumbai early Monday morning after prolonged illness.

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.

NIA drops charges against Sadhvi Pragya in Malegaon blast case

NIA drops charges against Sadhvi Pragya in Malegaon blast case

Rediff.com13 May 2016

During investigation, 'sufficient evidences have not been found against' Pragya Singh Thakur and five others, the NIA said, adding it has submitted in the chargesheet 'that the prosecution against them is not maintainable'.

'Digvijaya gifted prime Indore land to Asaram as gurudakshina'

'Digvijaya gifted prime Indore land to Asaram as gurudakshina'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

The issue of allotment of a piece of prime land to incarcerated self-styled godman Asaram Bapu's trust for his ashram in Indore in 1998 by the then Digvijaya Singh-led Congress government has reached the court.

Simhastha Kumbh mela begins in Ujjain, thousands take royal bath

Simhastha Kumbh mela begins in Ujjain, thousands take royal bath

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Braving scorching heat, a multitude of sadhus along with their disciples chanting 'Jai Shri Ram' took 'shahi snan' (royal bath) at Ramghat in Shipra river in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain on Friday.

Madhya Pradesh: 'BJP is losing its pool of voters'

Madhya Pradesh: 'BJP is losing its pool of voters'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

'Shivraj Singh Chouhan gave an affidavit in the Supreme Court that his government will give reservation in promotions which resulted in a powerful reaction by the youth.' 'These youth used to vote for the BJP, but will not vote for it in this election.' 'Even if the Congress does not make any gains, the BJP is losing voters in the current situation. It is losing farmers, OBC votes.'

Congress leaders stoke controversy with remarks on Yakub's hanging

Congress leaders stoke controversy with remarks on Yakub's hanging

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Stoking a controversy, Congress leader Digvijay Singh on said the credibility of government and judiciary was at stake after the "urgency" shown in Yakub Memon's case while his party MP Shashi Tharoor questioned the efficacy of death sentence in serving as a deterrent.

RSS chief triggers outrage with 'Hindustan is a Hindu nation' remark

RSS chief triggers outrage with 'Hindustan is a Hindu nation' remark

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday came under attack from political parties for his controversial remarks that India is a Hindu nation and Hindutva is its identity.

Must protect idea of India which Modi govt seeks to extinguish: Sonia Gandhi

Must protect idea of India which Modi govt seeks to extinguish: Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Apart from taking stock of the political situation in the country, the CWC discussed the upcoming presidential and vice presidential elections.

Stand by every word I said about RSS: Rahul

Stand by every word I said about RSS: Rahul

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

His tweet came after media reports said that he took a U-turn on his remarks.

Maya attacks Congress sharply, raises doubts on Opposition unity

Maya attacks Congress sharply, raises doubts on Opposition unity

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

BSP chief's hard blows meet with timid retort from India's Grand Old Party.

Goldman Sachs says Modi good for markets; govt rebuffs report

Goldman Sachs says Modi good for markets; govt rebuffs report

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

Despite criticism, the investment bank said that it stands by its research.

Don't go to Goa if you want to escape people you know!

Don't go to Goa if you want to escape people you know!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

In Goa, says Kishore Singh, you are defined as much by the village that makes up your address as by the neighbours who keep you company.

Congress, BJP spar over National Herald issue

Congress, BJP spar over National Herald issue

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

While the Congress alleged that the Modi government was indulging in political vendetta, the Bharatiya Janata Party claimed that it is a legal matter.

Kamal Nath made MP CM after day-long parleys at Rahul's residence

Kamal Nath made MP CM after day-long parleys at Rahul's residence

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Nath, 72, reached Bhopal late in night to be greeted with chants of 'Jai Jai Kamal Nath' by his supporters.

Sonia ignores 'narrow-minded' Giriraj; Bihar court orders FIR

Sonia ignores 'narrow-minded' Giriraj; Bihar court orders FIR

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi on Thursday brushed aside Union minister Giriraj Singh's racist comment saying she need not reply to a person with "neech mansikita" (narrow mindset)

Will not disappoint country, says CBI after taking over Vyapam probe

Will not disappoint country, says CBI after taking over Vyapam probe

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

The investigative agency has been asked to file its report to the apex court on July 24.

Vyapam deaths: Worried Indore jail wants 17 inmates shifted

Vyapam deaths: Worried Indore jail wants 17 inmates shifted

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Authorities have cited lack of elaborate medical facilities in the jail housing around 920 prisoners as the reason for planning to shift the inmates.

BJP-led NDA will bag 300 plus seats in LS polls: Naqvi

BJP-led NDA will bag 300 plus seats in LS polls: Naqvi

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party Vice-President Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Monday claimed the National Democratic Alliance will win 300 plus seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections as the people want a stable alternative.

Lord Ram back in UP political discourse

Lord Ram back in UP political discourse

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Mahesh Sharma Lord Ram looked set to occupy political centre-stage in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh despite the Bharatiya Janata Party's claim of a temple to the deity not being on its agenda

Food Security Bill will benefit over 75% rural households: Min

Food Security Bill will benefit over 75% rural households: Min

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

Terming the Bill as a 'non political bipartisan issue,' he hoped to have all political parties on board as the Bill would benefit over 75 per cent of rural households and 50 per cent of urban households in the country.

Examination Board scam: Chouhan to file defamation case

Examination Board scam: Chouhan to file defamation case

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

Unfazed over allegations of wrongdoings in Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board scam, state Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday said he will soon file a defamation case on the issue.

In a big win for Modi govt, triple talaq bill gets RS nod

In a big win for Modi govt, triple talaq bill gets RS nod

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Rajya Sabha also rejected an opposition sponsored motions to send the bill to a select committee of the House and for making triple talaq a civil offence with 100 votes against it as compared to 84 in favour.

BJP wins two-thirds majority in Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls

BJP wins two-thirds majority in Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

Overcoming anti-incumbency factor, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday secured a two-thirds majority in the Assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh winning 165 seats in the 230-member House.

How confused Congress leaders are not helping the party

How confused Congress leaders are not helping the party

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Digvijay Singh's questions on Rahul's leadership, Antony's on Congress's secularism are all red herrings, says Virendra Kapoor.

Vyapam scam: CBI files chargesheet, gives virtual clean chit to MP CM

Vyapam scam: CBI files chargesheet, gives virtual clean chit to MP CM

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

The CBI alleged that the racketeers arranged solvers for MBBS aspirants.

School faces Delhi govt's flak for its BJP membership drive

School faces Delhi govt's flak for its BJP membership drive

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

The state government on Wednesday slapped a show cause notice Ryan international school for allegedly asking its teachers and students to seek membership of BJP.

Cong trains guns at Modi about Haryana land deal remark

Cong trains guns at Modi about Haryana land deal remark

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Congress has approached the Election Commission seeking "exemplary punishment" for Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks on a land deal involving Robert Vadra and DLF in Haryana.

Row erupts after EVM in MP just votes for BJP

Row erupts after EVM in MP just votes for BJP

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

The Election Commission sought a detailed report from the district poll authorities in Bhind, where a bypoll is due on April 9.

Hockey chief Batra elected IOA President unopposed

Hockey chief Batra elected IOA President unopposed

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The 59-year-old Batra is one of the few sports administrators to head a national Olympic committee while heading an important international sports federation.

Narendra Modi's Jaipur rally faces burqa, skull cap row

Narendra Modi's Jaipur rally faces burqa, skull cap row

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Narendra Modi's Jaipur rally on Tuesday courted controversy over a purported direction by the Bharatiya Janata Party -- asking Muslims to come dressed in skull caps and burqas -- as critics questioned the motive behind the "dress code".

After Ramgopal, SP may take back all expelled leaders

After Ramgopal, SP may take back all expelled leaders

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

Some of the expelled youth leaders, close to Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, have already met party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav, triggering speculation of their early return to party fold.