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Priyanka Gandhi, family to join Rahul's yatra in MP on Wednesday

Priyanka Gandhi, family to join Rahul's yatra in MP on Wednesday

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Nath said the foot march will enter the central Indian state from Burhanpur district on Wednesday morning.

'Rahul seems like an angry young man'

'Rahul seems like an angry young man'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

'His way of communication is different than the first yatra.' 'Maybe his anger and frustration stems from the fact that no one is asking hard questions to the government and he is trying to do that.'

10 convicted, 1 acquitted for serial blasts at Modi's 2013 Patna rally

10 convicted, 1 acquitted for serial blasts at Modi's 2013 Patna rally

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

A special NIA court on Wednesday convicted 10 persons in connection with the serial blasts that took place in 2013 at the venue in Patna of a political rally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was then the chief minister of Gujarat.

'2024 won't be a repeat of 2019 -- at least in Bihar'

'2024 won't be a repeat of 2019 -- at least in Bihar'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

'The 2020 assembly election was a Tejaswi Yadav election; whereas this is a Lalu Yadav election. It is his plan.'

Modi to address four rallies in Bihar Sunday

Modi to address four rallies in Bihar Sunday

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

Modi will start his Sunday election tour with a rally in Chapra, the political bastion of Rashtriya Janata Dal supremo Lalu Prasad. As per the itinerary, from Chapra he will go to Samastipur to address a public meeting in Housing Board ground, then at Gandhi maidan in Motihari and will end the campaign trip with a rally in Bagaha.

Shami proves critics wrong in SMAT thriller

Shami proves critics wrong in SMAT thriller

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Mohammed Shami carried Bengal to the quarterfinals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy by smashing a game-changing 17-ball-32 and bowling 13 dot balls

Gandhis to give Lalu's 'BJP bhagao' rally a miss

Gandhis to give Lalu's 'BJP bhagao' rally a miss

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

Rahul Gandhi had earlier indicated that he might be present at the Patna rally.

All Set For August 15, 2023

All Set For August 15, 2023

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Glimpses from the preparations and rehearsal for Independence Day.

Will waive farmers' loans if voted to power: Rahul

Will waive farmers' loans if voted to power: Rahul

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

Gandhi said that he had already told the chief ministers of Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh that these states should take the lead in ushering in the second Green Revolution.

Prashant Kishor ready to withdraw Bihar campaign if...

Prashant Kishor ready to withdraw Bihar campaign if...

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

Poll strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor on Wednesday asserted that if the newly formed 'Mahagathbandhan' government in Bihar provides five to 10 lakh jobs in the next one or two years, he would withdraw his 'Jan Suraj Abhiyan' and extend support to the Nitish Kumar dispensation.

During Eid celebration, Nitish takes a dig at Giriraj

During Eid celebration, Nitish takes a dig at Giriraj

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Religion is not just about following one's own path but also respecting those believing in other religions, Kumar said.

Patna blasts: One accused fights for life, another sent to custody

Patna blasts: One accused fights for life, another sent to custody

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

One of the two terror accused arrested in connection with the serial blasts in Patna, in which six people were killed and nearly 100 others injured, is battling for his life at a government hospital in Patna and another was sent to remand by the police, officials said on Tuesday.

Patna: Ravan, his relatives get designer clothes

Patna: Ravan, his relatives get designer clothes

Rediff.com21 Oct 2007

This year, the effigies of Ravana, Meghnad and Kumbhkaran at Patna's famous Gandhi Maidan will have a more colourful look. This is the first time in the history of the festival that the three effigies have been dressed in designer gear for Dusshera. Incidentally, at the end of the hugely popular Ramleela staged at the maidan every year, the three effigies will be set on fire.

Nitish's JD-U takes out 'beware of BJP' rallies across Bihar

Nitish's JD-U takes out 'beware of BJP' rallies across Bihar

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal-United on Tuesday took out processions across the state, urging people to be on guard against the Bharatiya Janata Party's alleged politics of communalism.

If Rahul Gandhi doesn't become Cong chief, many will...: Gehlot

If Rahul Gandhi doesn't become Cong chief, many will...: Gehlot

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Gehlot said even within the party, there is an opinion in favour of making Rahul the new president.

Will Modi's Patna Roadshow Bring The Votes?

Will Modi's Patna Roadshow Bring The Votes?

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Clad in a yellow kurta with a saffron gamcha around his neck, atop an open saffron coloured vehicle, he was greeted by loud chants of "Modi! Modi! Modi Zindabad! 400 Paar Is Baar" all along the roadshow's route.

Tyranny won't work: Sunita Kejriwal slams BJP at INDIA rally

Tyranny won't work: Sunita Kejriwal slams BJP at INDIA rally

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

In her maiden speech at a political rally, Sunita also asked people whether Kejriwal should resign as Chief Minister.

Security heightened for Amit Shah's Patna rally after IB alert

Security heightened for Amit Shah's Patna rally after IB alert

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

After an IB alert was sounded ahead of BJP president Amit Shah's rally in Patna on Tuesday, state police have stepped up security, police said.

Patna stampede was the result of collective failure, says probe team

Patna stampede was the result of collective failure, says probe team

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

Lack of a detailed crowd management plan, poor civic amenities besides absence of district magistrates from duty were some reasons cited by the Bihar government probe panel for the October 3 stampede in the state capital in which 33 people were killed.

Eyewitness: 'There was no checking; and police said venue was unsafe for Modi'

Eyewitness: 'There was no checking; and police said venue was unsafe for Modi'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Eyewitness Shekhar Iyer, a distinguished journalist, takes us through the eventful day at Patna's Gandhi Maidan.

Patna serial blasts suspect released on bail

Patna serial blasts suspect released on bail

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

Tabish Niyaz alias Arshad Ansari, a suspect in the Patna serial blasts case of last year, was granted bail and released from Beur jail on Monday, after the National Investigation Agency failed to file a charge sheet within the stipulated 180 days.

Adhikar rally: Nitish demands special status for Bihar

Adhikar rally: Nitish demands special status for Bihar

Rediff.com4 Nov 2012

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday reiterated his demand of a special category status for Bihar to touch the national average on several indicators of human development index, economic growth and development.

INDIA will remove 50% quota cap if voted to power: Rahul in Jharkhand

INDIA will remove 50% quota cap if voted to power: Rahul in Jharkhand

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Gandhi claimed that Dalits, tribals, and Other Backward Classes were made bonded labourers and their participation was lacking in big companies, hospitals, schools, colleges and courts.

This man chops off a finger every time Nitish takes oath as CM

This man chops off a finger every time Nitish takes oath as CM

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Anil Sharma had already 'offered' a finger twice to a local deity to 'express happiness' at Nitish's swearing in.

Bihar goes all out to celebrate 100 years of its existence

Bihar goes all out to celebrate 100 years of its existence

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who appealed to celebrate the centenary as a festival, will formally inaugurate the function at Patna's Gandhi maidan. M I Khan reports

Red alert sounded as Delhi roads 'turn into rivers'

Red alert sounded as Delhi roads 'turn into rivers'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

At least 10 flights scheduled to land at the Delhi airport were diverted -- eight to Jaipur and two to Lucknow -- due to inclement weather conditions. Airlines also warned of the possibility of more flight disruptions.

Are they the 'future of Bihar'?

Are they the 'future of Bihar'?

Rediff.com28 May 2013

Lalu Prasad has inducted his sons into the party. Tej Pratap and Tejaswi may hold aloft the lantern, but will they be able to light the path for RJD, asks Satyavrat Mishra

Jan Lokpal battle to begin from Patna in January: Hazare

Jan Lokpal battle to begin from Patna in January: Hazare

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

The battle for Jan Lokpal and corruption-free India will commence from Patna in January, social activist Anna Hazare said on Wednesday.

Patna blasts: Is IM using Hindu youths for terror activities?

Patna blasts: Is IM using Hindu youths for terror activities?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

a senior police official told Rediff.com that the Indian Mujahideen may be using Hindu youth for terror activities. "It is a serious matter," the official said.

ED grills Azharuddin for hours in money laundering case

ED grills Azharuddin for hours in money laundering case

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday questioned former Indian cricket team captain and Congress leader Mohammed Azharuddin for over nine hours in a money laundering case linked to alleged financial irregularities in the Hyderabad Cricket Association, official sources said.

IM's plan A was to plant bombs in Modi's hotel in Patna

IM's plan A was to plant bombs in Modi's hotel in Patna

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

The Indian Mujahideen wanted to kill Narendra Modi before he reached the venue of his Patna rally but aborted the plan because of the thick security cover, Vicky Nanjappa reports

Is Nitish Returning To NDA?

Is Nitish Returning To NDA?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Most JD-U ministers favour a return to the BJP-led NDA ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

PHOTOS: India gets ready for I-Day

PHOTOS: India gets ready for I-Day

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Here's what to expect at this year's Independence Day in different parts of the country.

CLAT 2009 date announced

CLAT 2009 date announced

Rediff.com19 May 2009

The Common Law Admission Test will now be held on Sunday, May 31, 2009 from 3 pm to 5 pm.

Exhaustion takes a toll on Swaraj's health

Exhaustion takes a toll on Swaraj's health

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

Accompanying Bharatiya Janata Party veteran L K Advani on his Jan Chetna Yatra, Swaraj was travelling to the Gandhi maidan in Patna from Hajipur when her health dipped.

Advani sets off on 7600 km Jan Chetna Yatra

Advani sets off on 7600 km Jan Chetna Yatra

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Tuesday began his 38-day Jan Chetna Yatra from Sitabdiara in Bihar to take on the United Progressive Alliance government on the corruption issue and press for return of black money stashed away abroad.

Lalu elected RJD chief for seventh time

Lalu elected RJD chief for seventh time

Rediff.com24 Jan 2010

Former Railway minister Lalu Prasad was on Sunday elected unopposed as the national president of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) for the seventh consecutive term.

Beware The American Deep State

Beware The American Deep State

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Do not underestimate the ingenuity of the Deep State in America to have its way. Keeping the guard down will be a catastrophic mistake on the part of the Delhi establishment. We could get hit when least expected. That's what happened in Bangladesh and Syria, warns Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Advani's followers cheer as rath yatra reaches UP

Advani's followers cheer as rath yatra reaches UP

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

The widespread support of people from all walks of life was evident on the second day of Bharatiya Janta Party leader L K Advani's Jan Chetna Yatra. After Chief Minister Nitish Kumar flagged off the yatra at Chhapra on Tuesday, Advani has covered a distance of about 80 km of his 7600-km long yatra. On Wednesday, the 84-year-old leader addressed the crowd at Gandhi Maidan in Patna, with the acumen characteristic of a veteran of six national yatras.

Mamata's Delhi visit jolts Gandhis

Mamata's Delhi visit jolts Gandhis

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

The fear that Mamata might snatch the mantle of Opposition leadership which the Gandhis firmly believe to be theirs by birthright seems to have persuaded Sonia and Rahul to give up their hoity-toity ways, observes Virendra Kapoor.