News for 'Election Night'

Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus to head Bangladesh's interim govt

Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus to head Bangladesh's interim govt

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

The other members of the interim government will be finalised after consultations with various political parties, the press secretary added.

Prajwal Revanna books flight to Bengaluru, strict vigil at airport

Prajwal Revanna books flight to Bengaluru, strict vigil at airport

Rediff.com29 May 2024

The 33-year-old grandson of JD-S supremo H D Deve Gowda is expected to land in Bengaluru in the small hours of May 31.

'Noel Tata Should Be Inducted Into Tata Sons Soon'

'Noel Tata Should Be Inducted Into Tata Sons Soon'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

'The quality of a leader should be such that even if the leader is not there, the institution carries on.'

INDIA bloc will disintegrate 'khata khat' after June 4: Modi

INDIA bloc will disintegrate 'khata khat' after June 4: Modi

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Commenting that running a country is not a play for those born with a golden spoon, Modi said, "They have gone from Amethi and will go even from Rae Bareli."

Will Congress field Robert Vadra from Amethi?

Will Congress field Robert Vadra from Amethi?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Indicating his keenness to contest the Lok Sabha elections from Amethi, Robert Vadra, businessman and husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has said that the people of Amethi expect him to represent their constituency if he thinks of becoming a member of Parliament.

Kamala Harris: The story of a blind date, and an 'awkward' voicemail

Kamala Harris: The story of a blind date, and an 'awkward' voicemail

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Kamala Harris' husband Douglas Emhoff shared his love story and recalled how he met his wife on a blind date in 2013 and left an awkward voice message for her which she plays for him every year on their wedding anniversary.

Droupadi Murmu elected India's 15th President with 64% votes

Droupadi Murmu elected India's 15th President with 64% votes

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Droupadi Murmu scripted history on Thursday by becoming India's first tribal President in the one-sided contest, defeating Opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha.

HP Congress chief opts out of LS polls, says party workers upset

HP Congress chief opts out of LS polls, says party workers upset

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

In a jolt to the ruling Congress in Himachal Pradesh, state party chief and Mandi MP Pratibha Singh on Wednesday announced that she has decided not to contest the Lok Sabha elections as the ground situation was "not favourable" and workers were disheartened.

Biden not stepping down from poll race: White House

Biden not stepping down from poll race: White House

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Biden, 81, is increasingly receiving calls from Democratic Party leaders and editorial boards of mainstream American media to step down from the presidential race and let others from the party lead them in the November 5 elections. So far, he has resisted these calls.

Intense heatwave sweeps eastern states, spreads to south India: IMD

Intense heatwave sweeps eastern states, spreads to south India: IMD

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Heatwave conditions have been prevailing in Odisha since April 15 and the Gangetic West Bengal since April 17, according to the MeT department.

Ban on onion export lifted; MEP of $550/tonne imposed

Ban on onion export lifted; MEP of $550/tonne imposed

Rediff.com4 May 2024

The government on Saturday lifted the ban on onion exports but imposed a minimum export price (MEP) of $550 per tonne, amid ongoing Lok Sabha elections in the country. Last night, the government imposed a 40 per cent duty on export of onions. In August last year, India had imposed a 40 per cent export duty on onions up to December 31, 2023.

Maratha activist Jarange calls off fast, vents ire on BJP

Maratha activist Jarange calls off fast, vents ire on BJP

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Maratha activist Manoj Jarange on Wednesday suspended his indefinite fast, which he began five days ago over the quota issue, stating that his community members say they want him alive to fight for the cause.

Ready to apologise 100 times for Shivaji statue collapse: Shinde

Ready to apologise 100 times for Shivaji statue collapse: Shinde

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

His remarks come a day after Ajit Pawar apologised to the people of the state for the collapse of the structure which was installed in the coastal district's Malvan tehsil, around 480km from Mumbai.

Want a J-K where violence is history, stand by statehood promise: PM

Want a J-K where violence is history, stand by statehood promise: PM

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said his government has made a "solemn promise" for restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood and will stand by it, adding the Centre was working very hard to create the right conditions.

'Mamata Should Have Done Something Else'

'Mamata Should Have Done Something Else'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

'She could have sat down with the students and taken a list of their grievances including their allegations and suspicions.' 'Not all suspicions are true, but you have to listen, you have to let the steam come out.'

'Modi running around saying he has been offered 2036 Games'

'Modi running around saying he has been offered 2036 Games'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

French organisers turned Paris into an open-air Olympic playground where everyone was invited, with or without a ticket.

Cong decided to expel me after I resigned: Sanjay Nirupam

Cong decided to expel me after I resigned: Sanjay Nirupam

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Former MP Sanjay Nirupam on Thursday took a swipe at the Congress leadership over his expulsion, claiming it was done after he sent his resignation letter to the party.

'BJP will have to pay the price for misuse of power'

'BJP will have to pay the price for misuse of power'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Various constituents of the INDIA bloc condemned Kejriwal's arrest and claimed that the BJP is scared of the outcome of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls and acting out of panic to create problems for the opposition.

'What can the BJP do if our opponents ran away from the Surat battlefield?'

'What can the BJP do if our opponents ran away from the Surat battlefield?'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

'Can we force somebody to contest and fight an election when they don't want to contest an election?'

They will be punished soon: CRPF on Manipur militant attack

They will be punished soon: CRPF on Manipur militant attack

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

The personnel who lost their lives were from the CRPF 128 Battalion deployed at the Naransena area in Bishnupur district in the state.

US decides its fate: And the faces say it all

US decides its fate: And the faces say it all

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

While Trump supporters celebrated the win with late night parties, deafening silence prevailed in Hillary Clinton camp.

Mamata INDIA partner, seat-sharing issue will be resolved: Rahul Gandhi

Mamata INDIA partner, seat-sharing issue will be resolved: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said his party was discussing the seat-sharing arrangements for the Lok Sabha polls with the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal, and the issue would be "resolved".

Irony that Kejriwal who was part of anti-graft movement...: Hazare

Irony that Kejriwal who was part of anti-graft movement...: Hazare

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Hazare in a statement accused Kejriwal of betraying the trust of crores of countrymen and rued that political ambitions destroyed the 2011 anti-corruption movement.

US Prez Race: Trump's Off To Flying Start

US Prez Race: Trump's Off To Flying Start

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

The race to win the Republican nomination for the US Presidential election this November began in icy Iowa on Monday January 15, 2024, when voters picked their nominee.

BJD-BJP poll alliance talks fail, both parties to go solo in Odisha

BJD-BJP poll alliance talks fail, both parties to go solo in Odisha

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Talks on pre-poll alliance were being held between the ruling Biju Janata Dal and the opposition BJP for the past few days.

Doctor's murder: Protest enters Day 3, hospital services remain affected

Doctor's murder: Protest enters Day 3, hospital services remain affected

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Long queues were seen at outpatient department ticket counters in government hospitals, where senior doctors joined their junior colleagues in the protest.

'Speaker's order not on same page as SC's directions'

'Speaker's order not on same page as SC's directions'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

'Approaching the SC, getting a favourable decision and overturning the situation (the speaker's order), will be too much to ask for in too short time.'

FIR against woman who claims Ravi Kishan is her daughter's father

FIR against woman who claims Ravi Kishan is her daughter's father

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

The FIR was registered late Tuesday night at the Hazratganj police station on a complaint by Ravi Kishan's wife Preeti Shukla.

Differences with Modi govt or BJP ticket?: Oppn on Goel resignation

Differences with Modi govt or BJP ticket?: Oppn on Goel resignation

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Taking potshots at the Bharatiya Janata Party, some opposition leaders also wondered if Goel resigned to contest the Lok Sabha polls on its ticket like former Calcutta high court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay.

'I Vote According To My Will. I Don't Listen To Anyone'

'I Vote According To My Will. I Don't Listen To Anyone'

Rediff.com27 May 2024

In a poor village of daily wage earners in Siwan, Bihar, people speak about their hard lives and why they vote.

2 India Hockey ex-captains Dilip and Prabodh vie on Odisha's electoral turf

2 India Hockey ex-captains Dilip and Prabodh vie on Odisha's electoral turf

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

While Dilip Tirkey is the ruling Biju Janata Dal candidate for the Sundergarh (ST) Lok Sabha constituency, his junior and former India hockey captain, Prabodh Tirkey is the Congress candidate from the Talsara (ST) assembly segment also in Sundergarh district.

What's Kareena Doing At The Wankhede?

What's Kareena Doing At The Wankhede?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Look who turned up to watch the CSK-MI game on Sunday night.

Deve Gowda's son HD Revanna taken into custody

Deve Gowda's son HD Revanna taken into custody

Rediff.com4 May 2024

The case was registered against Revanna, a former Minister and son of JD-S patriarch and former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda and his confidant Sathish Babanna in Mysuru on Thursday night for allegedly abducting a woman.

Ratan Tata, Dreamer And Ideas Executor

Ratan Tata, Dreamer And Ideas Executor

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

There were certainly qualities adhering to the Tata Group, which emanated from the persona of Ratan Tata. Most notable of these would be the low profile he maintained, which sharply contrasted the in-your-face celebrity status, celebration of wealth and pursuit of importance many of liberalised India's rich, love, notes Shyam G Menon.

After killing Kolkata doctor, accused washed his clothes: Police

After killing Kolkata doctor, accused washed his clothes: Police

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

The body of a woman post-graduate trainee who was allegedly raped and murdered inside a seminar hall of the hospital, was found on Friday morning. The civic volunteer was arrested on Saturday.

Big victory for women wrestlers: Bajrang, Sakshi hail court's decision

Big victory for women wrestlers: Bajrang, Sakshi hail court's decision

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Star grapplers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia on Friday welcomed Delhi court's decision to frame sexual harassment charges against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, calling it a big victory for country's women wrestlers.

Why BJP Lost Faizabad, Home To Ayodhya

Why BJP Lost Faizabad, Home To Ayodhya

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

'The Constitution of India defeated the BJP.'

Stone hurled at Jagan, cops probe 'murder attempt'

Stone hurled at Jagan, cops probe 'murder attempt'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Unidentified miscreants hurled a stone at the Chief Minister on Saturday night near Vivekananda School Centre in Vijayawada's Singh Nagar, which injured his left temple when he was canvassing for polls.

I'll have to do it a 4th time: Trump reacts to Biden dropping out

I'll have to do it a 4th time: Trump reacts to Biden dropping out

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

"Crooked Joe Biden is the worst president, by far, in the history of our nation. He has done everything possible to destroy our country, from our southern border to energy dominance, national security, international standing and so much more," Trump said.

Sidhu lodged in Patiala jail with 4 inmates, didn't eat on 1st night

Sidhu lodged in Patiala jail with 4 inmates, didn't eat on 1st night

Rediff.com21 May 2022

He didn't have dinner as he had already taken his meal, they said, adding that the former state Congress chief is prisoner number 1,37,683.