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How AAP aims to recreate Punjab magic in Haryana

How AAP aims to recreate Punjab magic in Haryana

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

AAP is working on its new strategy to build a strong organisational set-up with leaders from all sections of society, reports Nitin Kumar.

Wrestler Babita likely to contest state polls

Wrestler Babita likely to contest state polls

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Babita and her father Mahavir Phogat, a noted wrestling coach, had joined the BJP in New Delhi on August 12.

Shah announces team to steer BJP poll campaign in 17 states

Shah announces team to steer BJP poll campaign in 17 states

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Besides in-charges, the party has also named co-incharges for several states, a BJP statement said.

Check out India's schedule on Day 6 of Asian Games

Check out India's schedule on Day 6 of Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Following is the schedule of Indian contingent on the sixth day of the Asian Games.

It won't be smooth sailing for Jyotiraditya in BJP

It won't be smooth sailing for Jyotiraditya in BJP

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

'Unlike the Congress, the BJP is not a party that merely goes by family connections.' 'Scindia's future will depend on what he brings to the BJP table.' 'The BJP is also a party where vertical growth is mostly factored by RSS preferences.' 'To secure confidence of the saffron brotherhood, Scindia will have to be his grandmother's grandson and not his father's son,' notes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

8 out of 10 Haryana ministers bite the dust

8 out of 10 Haryana ministers bite the dust

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Among the other prominent faces for the ruling BJP who tasted defeat in the elections was its state president Subhash Barala.

Why Modi-Shah got rid of Rawat

Why Modi-Shah got rid of Rawat

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

Inability to take everyone along during his nearly four-year term led to Trivendra Singh Rawat's undoing. He tried to take control of all major departments by holding on to more than 40 of them, but still could not deliver.

Asian Games, Day 6: Rowers produce gold-standard show; heartbreak in kabaddi again

Asian Games, Day 6: Rowers produce gold-standard show; heartbreak in kabaddi again

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

The overall tally of six gold, five silver and 14 bronze medals at the end of day six put the country in 8th spot in the table with China leading the pack by quite a distance, having already crossed the 100-mark.

In Haryana, Khattar's problems stretch beyond farmers' protest

In Haryana, Khattar's problems stretch beyond farmers' protest

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Apart from the second pandemic upsurge in Haryana which devastated its cities and villages, in most districts panchayats stopped inviting BJP-JJP leaders to social gatherings, while a few announced a boycott.

Anti-Sikh riots case: SC declines interim bail to Sajjan Kumar

Anti-Sikh riots case: SC declines interim bail to Sajjan Kumar

Rediff.com13 May 2020

Senior advocate Vikas Singh, representing Kumar, said that his client be granted bail as if something happens to him in jail then his life imprisonment would become death penalty for him.

In BJP reshuffle, Ram Madhav replaced; Tejasvi Surya promoted

In BJP reshuffle, Ram Madhav replaced; Tejasvi Surya promoted

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

The party has also expanded its list of spokesperson to 23, with MP Anil Baluni being elevated as the chief spokesperson and remaining its media head.

900 inmates to be shifted after flood waters enter UP jail

900 inmates to be shifted after flood waters enter UP jail

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Of the 900 prisoners, 500 are being shifted to Azamgarh Jail and remaining to Ambedkarnagar.

Pathankot: 'Luck helped us'

Pathankot: 'Luck helped us'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

'Had they struck on the night of the 1st, there would have been hell to pay and had they been able to sneak further in, we would have had a greater problem,' says Lieutenant General H S Panag (retd), the former Northern Army Commander.

Is Mamata reason for Uttarakhand CM resignation?

Is Mamata reason for Uttarakhand CM resignation?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Opposition leaders believe this entire plan has been put in place to ensure that Mamata Banerjee is kept out of office in West Bengal.

The frenemy of the people

The frenemy of the people

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

Politicians have continued taking people for granted and managed to stay above the law, says T N Ninan

Delhi police to decide on farmers' tractor march: SC

Delhi police to decide on farmers' tractor march: SC

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

"The question of entering into Delhi is a law and order matter and will be determined by the police," the bench said.

2-state assembly results: Big winners and losers

2-state assembly results: Big winners and losers

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Here's how the heavyweights are faring.

Coming up: 2017's 1st big royal wedding

Coming up: 2017's 1st big royal wedding

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

A modern day prince and princess are getting married in Bengaluru this weekend.

Maha registers over 60% voter turnout, Haryana 65%

Maha registers over 60% voter turnout, Haryana 65%

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

The final figure of polling could increase and it will be available on Tuesday, officials said.

Congress @100 in Rajasthan with Ramgarh win; BJP wins Jind bypoll

Congress @100 in Rajasthan with Ramgarh win; BJP wins Jind bypoll

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

Congress candidate Shafia Zubair won the Ramgarh assembly poll in Rajasthan, while BJP candidate Krishan Middha won over his nearest rival from the Jannayak Janata Party for the high-stakes Jind bypoll in Haryana.

Has Vasundhara Raje overcome the political storm?

Has Vasundhara Raje overcome the political storm?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, who has been facing the opposition's pressure to quit in connection with the 'Lalitgate' may have survived the first salvo, but it remains to be seen how dexterously she manages the show in the coming days, says Prakash Bhandari.

Asian Games: Indian rowers exit with three bronze medals

Asian Games: Indian rowers exit with three bronze medals

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

India picked up two bronze medals from the Asian Games rowing arena in Incheon on Thursday as army man Swaran Singh Virk rowed his way through exhaustion to the third spot in single sculls before the men's squad added the eights title.

Campaigning ends in Maharashtra, Haryana; over to voters now

Campaigning ends in Maharashtra, Haryana; over to voters now

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

Political observers feel that the outcome of the elections weighs in favour of the BJP which had won a massive mandate in the Lok Sabha elections, held earlier this year.

Salman gets bail in blackbuck poaching case, released from jail

Salman gets bail in blackbuck poaching case, released from jail

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

The judge asked the actor to appear before the court after a month on May 7 when it will hear his plea for suspension of sentence.

SC raps lawyers for 'unfair criticism' over COVID-19

SC raps lawyers for 'unfair criticism' over COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde, who is demitting office as the 47th CJI, lamented imputation of motive by some senior bar members while allowing senior advocate Harish Salve to withdraw as an amicus curiae from the case after he said that he did not want it to be decided under the shadow that he was friends with Justice Bobde from "school and college days".

'Fear, greed and cowardice have crept into BJP'

'Fear, greed and cowardice have crept into BJP'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

'There is no internal democracy in the BJP now.' 'Nobody discusses and hears problems of groups who oppose the leader.' 'The party is busy praising only one leader.'

'BJP is getting damaged in the north by farmers' stir'

'BJP is getting damaged in the north by farmers' stir'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

If the protests have cemented the ties between the peasantry and the traders, the political implications for the BJP might become too serious to be disregarded because its core base was made up of the urban Khatri merchants.

Farmer leaders ready to resume talks with govt on Dec 29

Farmer leaders ready to resume talks with govt on Dec 29

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

The decision was taken at a meeting of Sanyukt Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of 40 farmer unions protesting at various Delhi border points against three farm laws.

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 6

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 6

Rediff.com10 May 2019

The polling for the sixth phase on May 12 covers 6 states and one Union Territory.

Asian Games, Day 2: Vinesh sparkles for India; shooters add silver

Asian Games, Day 2: Vinesh sparkles for India; shooters add silver

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

Vinesh Phogat's gold medal was India's first since women's wrestling was introduced at the Asian Games in 2002.

HC notice to Jay Shah on Wire's plea challenging lower court's gag order

HC notice to Jay Shah on Wire's plea challenging lower court's gag order

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

The Wire argued that the lower court's order prohibiting it from publishing any article related to Jay Shah was a curtailment of the Constitutional freedom of speech and expression.

10 arguments on demonetisation I am fed up of

10 arguments on demonetisation I am fed up of

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

In all the time he has spent in bank and ATM queues, these are the 10 arguments that were being thrown at him constantly by those supporting the demonetisation, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

India's schedule at Asian Games, Day 1

India's schedule at Asian Games, Day 1

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

India's schedule on Day 1 of competition at the Asian Games in Incheon.

Senior CBI officer is the 'mole': Ranjit Sinha to SC

Senior CBI officer is the 'mole': Ranjit Sinha to SC

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

A senior Indian Police Service officer in Central Bureau of Investigation is the 'mole' who supplied documents and file notings to advocate Prashant Bhushan on the basis of which 'false and baseless' allegations were made, agency chief Ranjit Sinha claimed in the Supreme Court on Thursday.

Arnab urges SC to issue notice to Maha assembly speaker

Arnab urges SC to issue notice to Maha assembly speaker

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

The top court had on November 6 issued a show cause notice to Vilas Athawale, Assistant Secretary of Maharashtra Vidhan Mandal Sachivalaya, asking him to explain as to why contempt proceedings be not initiated against him for his letter to the journalist seeming to "intimidate" him for approaching the apex court on the issue of alleged breach of privilege motion.

'Kartarpur model' may help resolve future conflicts: Manmohan

'Kartarpur model' may help resolve future conflicts: Manmohan

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

"Peace and harmony is the only way forward to ensure a prosperous future," Dr Singh said.

BJP won't take Gopal Kanda's support: Prasad

BJP won't take Gopal Kanda's support: Prasad

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

"I want to clarify one thing that the BJP is not going to take the support of Kanda," he told reporters in Chandigarh.

Back from exile, Vasundhara Raje takes on the Congress

Back from exile, Vasundhara Raje takes on the Congress

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Bharatiya Janata party state president for Rajasthan Vasundhara Raje is a blue-blooded category of politician who inherited political acumen from her mother late Vijayaraje Scindia, the queen-mother of the erstwhile Gwalior state in Madhya Pradesh.

Centre handing out doles for votes: Oppn in Budget debate

Centre handing out doles for votes: Oppn in Budget debate

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

The Opposition accused the government of bringing a populist budget.

Cong to go alone in Delhi, talks with AAP fail

Cong to go alone in Delhi, talks with AAP fail

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

The AAP said the tie-up can only be done on 33 Lok Sabha seats across four states and one Union Territory.