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BJP vows to ban cow slaughter in Bihar if voted to power

BJP vows to ban cow slaughter in Bihar if voted to power

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

"We will ban cow slaughter in Bihar if the BJP comes to power," former deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi said.

VHP leaders to challenge court verdict

VHP leaders to challenge court verdict

Rediff.com30 Sep 2003

The special Rae Bareli court on September 19 had framed charges against them in the Babri Masjid demolition case.

Pawar, Gehlot, Smriti... biggies cast their votes

Pawar, Gehlot, Smriti... biggies cast their votes

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Take a look at the famous faces who exercised their democratic right.

BJP is testing the limits of censorship

BJP is testing the limits of censorship

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

'There is perhaps a need to pay heed to L K Advani's belief about an Emergency re-run,' says Amulya Ganguli.

2-day VHP meet on Ram temple in Ayodhya

2-day VHP meet on Ram temple in Ayodhya

Rediff.com29 Apr 2003

It was called to discuss the future course of action of the temple movement.

VHP sets a new deadline for temple construction

VHP sets a new deadline for temple construction

Rediff.com30 Jun 2004

Speaking to reporters in Kolkata, VHP vice-president Giriraj Kishore said hundreds of thousands of 'Ram Bhakts' would be involved in the construction of the temple.

HC stays Rae Bareli court's decision

HC stays Rae Bareli court's decision

Rediff.com9 Oct 2003

This followed a revision petition by six BJP and VHP leaders.

Ram temple: VHP getting impatient

Ram temple: VHP getting impatient

Rediff.com14 Sep 2003

VHP-sponsored Bihar bandh begins

VHP-sponsored Bihar bandh begins

Rediff.com19 Aug 2003

An alert has been sounded across the state and patrolling has also been intensified in view of the bandh, they said.

Strategically controversial: Prashant Kishore

Strategically controversial: Prashant Kishore

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

The now active member of the Janata Dal-United has been approached by Trinamool Congress, Shiv Sena in Maharashtra and Janata Dal-Secular in Karnataka to help them in the upcoming elections, reports Satyavrat Mishra.

VHP yet again raises temple issue

VHP yet again raises temple issue

Rediff.com21 Jan 2003

PM has no right to comment on Hindutva: VHP

PM has no right to comment on Hindutva: VHP

Rediff.com2 Jan 2003

The BJP, however, defended Vajpayee for his Goa musings, in which he said some people’s projection of Hindutva in an extremist manner was not acceptable.

Ready for confrontation with govt on Ayodhya: Sing

Ready for confrontation with govt on Ayodhya: Sing

Rediff.com29 Dec 2002

"Whatever the sants decide, we will certainly execute that," VHP vice-president Acharya Giriraj Kishore.

Verdict 2019: How did Modi's ministers fare

Verdict 2019: How did Modi's ministers fare

Rediff.com24 May 2019

As many as 48 ministers of National Democratic Allaince government were in the fray in the general elections.

Ramjanambhoomi leader hospitalised

Ramjanambhoomi leader hospitalised

Rediff.com12 Jun 2003

Mahant Ramchandra Das Paramhans is the president of the Ramjanambhoomi Nyas, which is spearheading the movement for construction of a Ram temple in Ayodhya.

Oops! Ministers who left PM Modi red-faced

Oops! Ministers who left PM Modi red-faced

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Ministers who were in the news for all the wrong reasons

Sterlite shooting may dent Vedanta's brand image

Sterlite shooting may dent Vedanta's brand image

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

The brand image, however, may not tarish further as it will have already taken the beating due to consistent injury

4 arrested for stealing from BJP leader's home

4 arrested for stealing from BJP leader's home

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Four persons were on Tuesday arrested in connection with a burglary in Bharatiya Janata Party's leader Giriraj Singh's house and Rs 1.14 crore cash, $600, gold and silver jewellery and six luxury watches purportedly stolen from there recovered, police said.

Ayodhya land will be ours: VHP

Ayodhya land will be ours: VHP

Rediff.com27 Mar 2003

BJP's self-goal in Bengal and north east

BJP's self-goal in Bengal and north east

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

'After a longish time being on the defensive on the Muslim issue, Mamata found in the Centre's surgical strike just the kind of battle in which she specialises -- hand-to-hand combat.' 'Having routed the once formidable Marxists by her trademark, no-holds-barred belligerence, she is now ready to employ the same tactics against the BJP,' predicts Amulya Ganguli.

Mohanlal's Mythri to release soon in Malayalam

Mohanlal's Mythri to release soon in Malayalam

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Here's the lowdown from the Malayalam film industry.

In Bihar, Shah seeks support for CAA; keeps mum on NRC/NPR

In Bihar, Shah seeks support for CAA; keeps mum on NRC/NPR

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

He urged the crowd attending a pro-CAA rally to give a missed call to the 8866288662, pledging their support to the legislation. Shah also sought to dispel 'rumours' of discord within the NDA in Bihar and said CM Nitish Kumar will be the alliance leader in the state.

Vajpayee continues to be critical, PM visits twice

Vajpayee continues to be critical, PM visits twice

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, PM Modi, Rajnath, Advani, Sushma, Shah and several other leaders visited the AIIMS to enquire about the ex-PM's health.

Speculation over Cabinet reshuffle, Parrikar for Defence?

Speculation over Cabinet reshuffle, Parrikar for Defence?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Speculation mounted on Wednesday evening over the possibility of a Union cabinet reshuffle, may be as early as Sunday, as Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar met Prime Minister Narendra Modi amidst reports that he could get the defence portfolio.

Rajasthan will not screen Padmavat, even after CBFC clearance

Rajasthan will not screen Padmavat, even after CBFC clearance

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

'The sacrifice made by Queen Padmini is a matter of pride for the state,' Raje said.

Delhi man 31st coronavirus case; 29,607 under watch

Delhi man 31st coronavirus case; 29,607 under watch

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

During the day, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan held a meeting to review preparedness for COVID-19 management, through video conference with health ministers, chief secretaries of all states and UTs, central ministers and representatives from the related organisations and stressed on the need for keeping testing and quarantine facilities, isolation wards, and labs in active readiness.

CBFC to clear Padmavati with modifications, and name changed to Padmavat

CBFC to clear Padmavati with modifications, and name changed to Padmavat

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

The Board has decided to give a UA certificate to the film.

'Ouch' Awards: Rahul, Kejriwal, Katju among winners

'Ouch' Awards: Rahul, Kejriwal, Katju among winners

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Seen as a prelude to the more serious RedInk Awards -- which celebrate the finest in Indian journalism -- the high-profile winners of the 'Ouch' awards included Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

'Muslims must not fear to live in India'

'Muslims must not fear to live in India'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

'Muslims must show patience and endurance.' 'The perception that has been created against them needs to be changed by them.'

Kamal Nath's remark on UP, Bihar migrants triggers row

Kamal Nath's remark on UP, Bihar migrants triggers row

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

Nath had said in Bhopal, "Lot of industries are set up in which people from other states, like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, come to work. I do not want to criticise them, but the youth of Madhya Pradesh are deprived (of jobs)."

VHP felicitates parents with more than 6 kids in Budaun

VHP felicitates parents with more than 6 kids in Budaun

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

The VHP has felicitated parents who have more than half a dozen children.

Poland assures support for India's bid for NSG membership, UNSC seat

Poland assures support for India's bid for NSG membership, UNSC seat

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

VP Ansari thanked Polish leadership for its support to India's bid for NSG membership,

Why Sharjeel Imam's politics worries me

Why Sharjeel Imam's politics worries me

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

'One does not understand why you should launch your attack against the Constitution, against Gandhiji, against the Left and Congress regimes at a moment when the Hindutva regime needs such attacks against them.' 'By doing so, don't you think you are playing into the hands of Hindutva forces?', Mohammad Sajjad, who teaches history at Aligarh Muslim University, asks Sharjeel Imam who was arrested on charges of sedition on Tuesday, January 28.

These netas are distracting Modi govt's 'vikas' agenda

These netas are distracting Modi govt's 'vikas' agenda

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Controversial Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Sakshi Maharaj's comments have once again put the Narendra Modi government in a jam. Though the party swiftly slapped a show cause notice on Maharaj, asking him to explain why action should not be initiated against him for his controversial remarks in the recent past, the man denied it, saying it was the 'BJP's internal matter.'