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AAP to contest all seats in MP assembly elections

AAP to contest all seats in MP assembly elections

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

AAP organisational general secretary Sandeep Pathak cited the performance of the party in recent local bodies polls in MP and said it will form the next government.

Why Tesla Is In No Rush In India

Why Tesla Is In No Rush In India

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

India is sceptical that Tesla might import into the country cars made in China. Tesla executives were in India last month and appear to have proposed a factory in the country. But do not be surprised if that does not happen in a hurry.

Modi attacks KCR with 'Parivaarvadi' jibe; TRS chief slams 'bhaashanbazi'

Modi attacks KCR with 'Parivaarvadi' jibe; TRS chief slams 'bhaashanbazi'

Rediff.com27 May 2022

KCR said despite 'bhaashanbaazi', industries are closing down, the nation's GDP is crashing and the rupee is falling drastically compared to the US dollar.

Cong MLAs in Meghalaya govt: BJP to seek clarification from Conrad

Cong MLAs in Meghalaya govt: BJP to seek clarification from Conrad

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

BJP Meghalaya in-charge Chuba Ao said the party's 'Congress mukt campaign' is valid for the state and hence the party will seek clarification from the chief minister.

Janata Parivar merger will have NO impact on Bihar polls: BJP

Janata Parivar merger will have NO impact on Bihar polls: BJP

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

On Tuesday, BJP President Amit Shah had mocked the alliance saying 'zero plus zero remains a zero'.

Bengal, Assam set for first phase polling

Bengal, Assam set for first phase polling

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Over 1.54 crore voters in the eastern states of West Bengal and Assam will exercise their franchise in the 1st phase of polling

Bihar polls: Counting of votes in high-stakes to commence

Bihar polls: Counting of votes in high-stakes to commence

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

Counting of votes in the high-stakes close-to-call Bihar assembly elections, billed as a hot battle between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, will take place on Sunday.

How the RSS is helping BJP fight the Bihar elections

How the RSS is helping BJP fight the Bihar elections

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Hundreds of RSS cadres are helping the Saffron party counter Lalu-Nitish's campaign on the reservation issue in Bihar polls, observes M I Khan

HAM demands probe in Paswan's death, Chirag hits back

HAM demands probe in Paswan's death, Chirag hits back

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Everyone is playing politics over a dead person now, why no one bothered to visit him when he was alive, Paswan asked.

This is how badly Modi's party lost in Bihar

This is how badly Modi's party lost in Bihar

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

When it comes to the winning strike rate, Lalu Prasad Yadav's Rashtriya Janata Dal has emerged victorious on eight of every ten seats it contested while only one of the every three Bharatiya Janata Party candidates managed to win.

From tantriks to narbakshis: The war of words in the Bihar polls

From tantriks to narbakshis: The war of words in the Bihar polls

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

An entirely new lexicon of political jibes emerged during the elections

Is Mukesh Sahni preparing to topple Nitish Kumar?

Is Mukesh Sahni preparing to topple Nitish Kumar?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

'At the moment, we are supporting the Nitish Kumar-led government.' 'When the time comes for this government to fall, it will.'

Modi has only supported his corporate 'friends': Rahul

Modi has only supported his corporate 'friends': Rahul

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of not keeping the promises made to voters ahead of 2014 Lok Sabha polls, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that the National Democratic Alliance government was working only for the "rich" while the poor and weaker sections continue to suffer.

Most exit polls predict majority for BJP-led NDA

Most exit polls predict majority for BJP-led NDA

Rediff.com19 May 2019

Many exit polls predicted that SP-BSP alliance in Uttar Pradesh is likely to trump the BJP in the country's politically most crucial state.

Uddhav's claim is 'joke of the year': Pawar

Uddhav's claim is 'joke of the year': Pawar

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar trashed Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray's claim that he blocked his entry into the National Democratic Alliance, dubbing it the "joke of the year" made out of "frustration".

Will Lalu replace Tejashwi with daughter Rohini Acharya?

Will Lalu replace Tejashwi with daughter Rohini Acharya?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

The RJD leader's second daughter is not a politician, but has a clean image, which may endure her to Nitish Kumar.

BJP insulates top brass from Bihar backlash

BJP insulates top brass from Bihar backlash

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Protecting the leadership from any attack, the Bharatiya Janata Party has ruled out holding anyone responsible for the rout in the Bihar assembly elections and rejected criticism even from within that RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's quota remarks was one of the major reasons for the defeat.

Pappu Yadav threatens to pull out Manipuris from trains in Bihar

Pappu Yadav threatens to pull out Manipuris from trains in Bihar

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Pappu added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should intervene to check and control violence against Bihari migrants in Manipur.

Defeat BJP in UP to stop it from coming to power in Centre: Akhilesh

Defeat BJP in UP to stop it from coming to power in Centre: Akhilesh

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

Taking a dig at BJP chief Amit Shah over his claim that his party will rule for the next 50 years, he said, "Forget 50 years, people will give their verdict in 50 weeks."

Kharge: 1st non-Gandhi Cong chief in 24 yrs is a Gandhi loyalist

Kharge: 1st non-Gandhi Cong chief in 24 yrs is a Gandhi loyalist

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Mapanna Mallikarjun Kharge, a staunch Gandhi family loyalist from Karnataka, has become the Congress' first non-Gandhi president in 24 years.

Why is India silent on the crackdown in the Maldives?

Why is India silent on the crackdown in the Maldives?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

India's silence on this week's troubles in the Maldives is puzzling, says Rajeev Sharma.

Kamal Haasan to join Bharat Jodo Yatra in Delhi on Dec 24

Kamal Haasan to join Bharat Jodo Yatra in Delhi on Dec 24

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Haasan, addressing office bearers in Chennai, said he has been invited by Rahul Gandhi to participate in the Yatra.

Ranas, supporters booked for norm violations during procession, temple event

Ranas, supporters booked for norm violations during procession, temple event

Rediff.com29 May 2022

The welcome procession impeded traffic at several spots, while an 'aarti' performed by the couple had loudspeakers in use even after 10pm, local police officials said.

'Beginning of the end': Opposition rejoices in BJP defeat in Karnataka

'Beginning of the end': Opposition rejoices in BJP defeat in Karnataka

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Opposition leaders on Saturday lauded the Congress for its victory in Karnataka and thanked the people of the state, saying that this win has showed that 'Modi is not invincible'.

Kushwaha injured as RLSP leaders clash with police in Bihar

Kushwaha injured as RLSP leaders clash with police in Bihar

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

The condition of Kushwaha, the former Union Minister, is all right, although he has been advised rest, hospital sources said.

Seat-sharing for Bihar: BJP, JD-U to contest 17 each; LJP gets 6

Seat-sharing for Bihar: BJP, JD-U to contest 17 each; LJP gets 6

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

The LJP will also be given a Rajya Sabha berth and Paswan is likely to be its candidate.

RSS-BJP want to kill Rahul Gandhi, says Lalu

RSS-BJP want to kill Rahul Gandhi, says Lalu

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

Lalu also said that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has committed political suicide by joining hands with the BJP.

The bahubali speaks: 'Mahatma Gandhi is not my icon'

The bahubali speaks: 'Mahatma Gandhi is not my icon'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

'Nitish's claims of development are false. He has only helped corrupt officials.' 'I want to remind Lalu that this is not the 1990s. This is 2015.' 'I am a bahubali for those looting society.'

Bihar is ready for D-Day with 55 counting centres, CCTVs, security ring

Bihar is ready for D-Day with 55 counting centres, CCTVs, security ring

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Bihar Chief Electoral Officer H R Srinivasa said the Election Commission has established a three-tier security system for strong rooms (housing the electronic voting machines) and the counting centres. The inner core is being guarded by the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), then there is the Bihar Military Police (BMP) and then the district police, he told reporters.

Mamata declares candidates for all 42 seats in Bengal, 41% are women

Mamata declares candidates for all 42 seats in Bengal, 41% are women

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

The list, which is a mix of seasoned political players and greenhorns, has 17 women candidates, five more than the last elections, constituting roughly 41 per cent of the candidates.

Lalu decides son Tejashwi won't quit despite corruption charges

Lalu decides son Tejashwi won't quit despite corruption charges

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

It was announced that no discussion took place regarding Tejashwi's resignation. In fact, his work was appreciated.

Suvendu files nomination against Mamata in Nandigram

Suvendu files nomination against Mamata in Nandigram

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari filed his nomination on Friday from the Nandigram seat against his mentor-turned-adversary Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, and said he was '100 per cent' confident of his victory.

AAP moves in on Congress territory in Gujarat's tribal belt

AAP moves in on Congress territory in Gujarat's tribal belt

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) clinched 23 out of 27 Scheduled Tribe seats in Gujarat as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the new entrant in the state's politics, swept aside the Congress to find a footing in the state's tribal belt.

Azam Khan rejects rumours of his resignation from SP

Azam Khan rejects rumours of his resignation from SP

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

Rumours about senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan's resignation from the Akhilesh Yadav cabinet kept doing rounds here Tuesday afternoon, soon after his abrupt departure from SP supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav's residence.

BJP is now the big boss in Bihar politics

BJP is now the big boss in Bihar politics

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

A day after the National Democratic Alliance finalised the seat-sharing arrangement for the Bihar assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party has emerged as the 'big-brother' and the largest party in the state to contest the number of seats.

'Political vulturism': Tejashwi on Shah's Bihar rally amid pandemic

'Political vulturism': Tejashwi on Shah's Bihar rally amid pandemic

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

Tejashwi accused the Nitish Kumar-led government of meting out "step-motherly" treatment to migrant labourers.

Chirag slams BJP leaders for calling LJP 'vote katua'

Chirag slams BJP leaders for calling LJP 'vote katua'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Chirag Paswan once again claimed that a BJP-LJP government will be formed in Bihar.

'People can do anything for power': Opposition tears into Nitish

'People can do anything for power': Opposition tears into Nitish

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

Rahul hits out at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for joining hands with the BJP.

'Modi has moved foreign policy from elite to masses'

'Modi has moved foreign policy from elite to masses'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'For the first time since I've been following Indian politics, one heard voters talking about India's role on the world stage and the fact that, due to Modi's leadership, India was once again a great power.'