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Mutual funds to buy now!

Mutual funds to buy now!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Wondering if mutual fund investments can earn you enough money for your retirement and child's marriage? Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

President Pranab's daughter to make election debut on Cong ticket

President Pranab's daughter to make election debut on Cong ticket

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

She will contest from the prestigious Greater Kailash constituency in South Delhi where Congress was defeated by AAP's Sourav Bhardwaj in the assembly polls in 2013.

Lok Sabha: Telangana issue rocks Parliament, 9 MPs suspended

Lok Sabha: Telangana issue rocks Parliament, 9 MPs suspended

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Telangana issue rocked Parliament on Monday with Lok Sabha Speaker Meria Kumar taking the unprecedented step of suspending nine members -- four of Telugu Desam Party and five Congress -- from Andhra Pradesh for creating "grave disorder".

After seeking blessings, Kapil Mishra files 3 CBI complaints against 'guru' Kejriwal

After seeking blessings, Kapil Mishra files 3 CBI complaints against 'guru' Kejriwal

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Kapil Mishra also dared the Delhi CM to an electoral fight.

In Delhi, Rahul hard sells development, mum on ISI remark

In Delhi, Rahul hard sells development, mum on ISI remark

Rediff.com27 Oct 2013

Hard selling the development work carried out in Delhi in the last 15 years and United Progressive Alliance's Food Security Bill, Rahul Gandhi on Sunday reached out to migrant voters who constitute around one-third of the population.

LS polls: What's Kejriwal's response to a face-off with Modi?

LS polls: What's Kejriwal's response to a face-off with Modi?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday did not rule out his election face-off with BJP's prime ministerial nominee Narendra Modi, saying "let us see."

Congress jumps on the 'cycle', allies with SP for UP polls

Congress jumps on the 'cycle', allies with SP for UP polls

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Ghulam Nabi Azad said this was just a beginning of the alliance process and the nitty-gritty would be decided in the next one or two days.

Xiaomi's Redmi 1s sold out in 4.2 sec

Xiaomi's Redmi 1s sold out in 4.2 sec

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

As many as 40,000 units of the much-hyped handset launched exclusively on Flipkart, was sold out within 4.2 seconds, said company head Hugo Barra on Twitter.

Home ministry to inspect accounts of AAP on foreign funding

Home ministry to inspect accounts of AAP on foreign funding

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

The home ministry will soon inspect the books of accounts of the Aam Aadmi Party in connection with alleged illegal foreign funding to it.

From outdoors to LG office, the unorthodox protests from Kejriwal

From outdoors to LG office, the unorthodox protests from Kejriwal

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

The Delhi CM's protests have forced people to take notice, transforming what would otherwise be routine Delhi matters into issues of national interest.

People of Delhi will win polls, says Kejriwal

People of Delhi will win polls, says Kejriwal

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal, who has promised to give a corruption-free government if voted to power, was among the early bird to cast his ballot in the Delhi assembly election.

Kejirwal to be sworn in as Delhi CM on Saturday at Ramlila Maidan

Kejirwal to be sworn in as Delhi CM on Saturday at Ramlila Maidan

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

Activist-turned-politician Arvind Kejriwal will take oath as Delhi's seventh chief minister on Saturday at historic Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi, capping his party's stunning electoral debut in the December 4 assembly polls. The date for the swearing-in ceremony was finalised at a meeting Kejriwal held with Chief Secretary D M Spolia.

Modi tears into PM, FM: 'They have DESTROYED the country'

Modi tears into PM, FM: 'They have DESTROYED the country'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

Storming the capital with a whirlwind campaign, Narendra Modi on Saturday attacked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Finance Minister P Chidambaram and alleged that they have ruined the country with their "bookish knowledge".

Modi does not have anything new to say: Congress

Modi does not have anything new to say: Congress

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

The Congress on Saturday claimed that Narendra Modi's campaign would soon peak as he has nothing new to say and keeps making 'mistakes'.

Govt may appoint 6 new governors in coming weeks

Govt may appoint 6 new governors in coming weeks

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

The government is planning to appoint new Governors in at least six states in the next 15-20 days, with Bihar, Punjab and Assam likely among these.

Madhya Pradesh governor our appointee but he should go: Congress

Madhya Pradesh governor our appointee but he should go: Congress

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The Congress said it wanted Madhya Pradesh Governor Ram Naresh Yadav to "either resign or be dismissed" in the view of charges against him in the Vyapam scam, and questioned the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre's reluctance in removing him from the post.

UP Governor Joshi resigns, more on the way out

UP Governor Joshi resigns, more on the way out

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

The Centre has asked some of the Governors appointed during the United Progressive Alliance regime to quit in the wake of change of government.

Cong following 'divide and rule' policy: Modi

Cong following 'divide and rule' policy: Modi

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Upping the ante against the Congress, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday accused it of pursuing a "divide and rule" policy by fanning tensions between Hindus and Muslims.

A big challenge to Modi's Congress-mukt Bharat dream

A big challenge to Modi's Congress-mukt Bharat dream

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Priyanka Gandhi will strike a deal with Mayawati and not Akhilesh, says Nazarwala.

Congress' media conclave from Monday

Congress' media conclave from Monday

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

The two-day media conclave of Congress will begin in New Delhi on Monday seeking to tone up its communication strategy in states and propagate UPA's achievements among the masses ahead of the next General elections.

Food security scheme: Delhi govt misleading public, says BJP

Food security scheme: Delhi govt misleading public, says BJP

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

The Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday termed as misleading the announcement of implementation of food security scheme by the city government and said it will meet the same fate as other schemes like Rajiv Ratna Awas yojna, Annashri yojna and Antyodaya yojna.

It's 'election bullet train', says Cong; Sena calls it 'unnecessary'

It's 'election bullet train', says Cong; Sena calls it 'unnecessary'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Sena claimed that a bullet train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad is unnecessary when the Indian Railways and the Mumbai local trains are already suffering.

Kejriwal overstays in official bungalow, PWD scared to send notice

Kejriwal overstays in official bungalow, PWD scared to send notice

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who has batted for honesty and integrity in public life, has not vacated his official bungalow C-II/23 at Tilak Lane despite the completion of the 15-day grace period.

AAP moves SC against President's rule in Delhi

AAP moves SC against President's rule in Delhi

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday moved the Supreme Court challenging the decision to impose President's rule in Delhi on the recommendation of the Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung alleging it was done to protect Congress leaders and former Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit from corruption charges.

Massive fire at Delhi hotel kills 17; GM, manager arrested

Massive fire at Delhi hotel kills 17; GM, manager arrested

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

The blaze started on the second floor of the Arpit Palace Hotel in the heart of the national capital around 3.30 am, trapping many guests who were in deep sleep.

Will AAP pit Shazia Ilmi against Sonia Gandhi from Rae Bareli?

Will AAP pit Shazia Ilmi against Sonia Gandhi from Rae Bareli?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

After announcing Kumar Vishwas's candidature against Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, there is a buzz that the party might pit Shazia Ilmi against Congress President Sonia Gandhi in the upcoming general elections.

People in public life supporting black money: PM

People in public life supporting black money: PM

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Modi lamented that there was a time when people stood for values and the times changed where people started making compromise on corruption

BJP's Delhi win will send a message to Gujarat, Himachal

BJP's Delhi win will send a message to Gujarat, Himachal

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

The emphatic victory in all three municipal corporations in Delhi will enthuse the party to keep its winning trajectory for the next polls, reports Sahil Makkar.

Who will pay the cost of local self-governance?

Who will pay the cost of local self-governance?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

With Centre, state and municipal governments passing the buck on issues as critical as sanitation, Aditi Phadnis looks at the revolving door politics that is often played with the running of local self government

Kejriwal, colleagues an 'embarrassment': Ramesh

Kejriwal, colleagues an 'embarrassment': Ramesh

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

A few days after praising the Aam Aadmi Party government, Union minister Jairam Ramesh on Monday attacked it, saying Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his colleagues were an "embarrassment" and not "sober people" for governance.

Rahul Gandhi detained again during march over OROP

Rahul Gandhi detained again during march over OROP

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Rahul was leading a candle light march organised by the Delhi Congress unit from Jantar Mantar to India Gate when police personnel restrained him

Antony panel submits report on Cong's poll debacle to Sonia

Antony panel submits report on Cong's poll debacle to Sonia

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

The much talked about report of the AK Antony panel, which went into the reasons of worst-ever poll debacle of Congress, was today submitted to party President Sonia Gandhi.

Tariff cut will be implemented at the cost of welfare projects: BJP

Tariff cut will be implemented at the cost of welfare projects: BJP

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Attacking Arvind Kejriwal over his announcement of 50 per cent reduction in power tariff up to 400 units, the Bharatiya Janata Party leader Harsh Vardhan today said Kejriwal was indulging in "populism" and the decisions would be implemented at the cost of Aam Admi's welfare projects.

Have given support to AAP manifesto, not to party: Cong

Have given support to AAP manifesto, not to party: Cong

Rediff.com29 Dec 2013

The Congress has decided to extend support to the Aam Aadmi Party government as it respects the popular verdict, but the party's role would be that of a constructive opposition, president of the Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee, Arvinder Singh, said on Sunday.

Gadkari is AAP target, Anjali Damania to contest from Nagpur

Gadkari is AAP target, Anjali Damania to contest from Nagpur

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

AAP is quite keen to repeat party chief Arvind Kejriwal's sterling victory against Delhi's former chief minister Sheila Dikshit by pitting Damania against Gadkari in the proposed high-profile contest.

Celebrity candidates: Who made it, who didn't

Celebrity candidates: Who made it, who didn't

Rediff.com24 May 2019

From Bollywood strong men to cricketing greats, celebrities upped the glam quotient this poll season. Some we will see as future MPs, the others just have to get back to business. Rediff.com takes a look at some popular faces, who fought Election 2019 and here's the verdict on them.

Few takers for 'None of the Above Option' in Delhi polls

Few takers for 'None of the Above Option' in Delhi polls

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

The newly introduced 'None of the Above' option was barely opted by voters in Delhi Assembly polls, for which the results were declared on Sunday.

History made, now we go nationwide: Kejriwal

History made, now we go nationwide: Kejriwal

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

Making an electrifying debut in high-profile Delhi Assembly polls in which it routed Congress, the Aam Admi Party on Sunday ruled out taking support of any political party to form the government, saying it will play the role of a "constructive opposition".

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.