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'My Muslim-ness did not matter, my professional competence did'

'My Muslim-ness did not matter, my professional competence did'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

At an online book release event, former vice president Hamid Ansari lays to rest the controversies surrounding his tenure.

Declaring 39 Indians abducted in Iraq dead without proof will be sin: Swaraj

Declaring 39 Indians abducted in Iraq dead without proof will be sin: Swaraj

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

In a forceful statement in the Lok Sabha, Swaraj rejected allegations that she misled the country.

Ruckus in Parliament over Uttarakhand

Ruckus in Parliament over Uttarakhand

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

The issue of imposition of President's Rule in Uttarakhand echoed in Parliament on Monday with Congress members in both Houses storming the Well and party leader Mallikarjun Kharge staging a dharna in the Lok Sabha.

J&K: Ultras kill 3 of family

J&K: Ultras kill 3 of family

Rediff.com11 Aug 2006

TMC targets Amit Shah, says he is named in Sahara diary

TMC targets Amit Shah, says he is named in Sahara diary

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

The Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday targetted each other in Parliament, leading to clashes and walkouts. The TMC displayed in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha the copies of some red diary, allegedly recovered from Sahara group chief Subrata Roy, and claimed that it contained the name of a BJP leader.

Yogi, Bhajji, Nitish... Biggies cast their vote!

Yogi, Bhajji, Nitish... Biggies cast their vote!

Rediff.com19 May 2019

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

Congress seriously compromising country's security: Jaitley on Rafale deal

Congress seriously compromising country's security: Jaitley on Rafale deal

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

He also advised Congress chief Rahul Gandhi to "learn" from former defence minister Pranab Mukherjee "lessons on national security."

Indore may house three more SEZs

Indore may house three more SEZs

Rediff.com27 Apr 2006

A strategy mistake you MUST avoid

A strategy mistake you MUST avoid

Rediff.com1 Jun 2006

Bill on Polavaram project passed in Lok Sabha amid protests

Bill on Polavaram project passed in Lok Sabha amid protests

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

A controversial bill which paves the way for the Polavaram project in Andhra Pradesh by merging some villages and mandals of Telangana with Seemandhra was approved in the Lok Sabha on Friday, amid stiff opposition from the Telangana Rashtra Samithi, the Biju Janata Dal and some other parties.

Lok Sabha adjourns on Godhra issue

Lok Sabha adjourns on Godhra issue

Rediff.com6 Mar 2006

Demanding that the Banerjee Committee report be placed on the table of the House, Mr Madhusoodhan Mistry (Congress) said, "Mr Modi should not be allowed to continue even for a single day as chief minister as he has failed to do his duty."

India refuses to join declaration against Myanmar over Rohingya issue

India refuses to join declaration against Myanmar over Rohingya issue

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

An Indian parliamentary delegation, led by Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan, dissociated itself from the 'Bali Declaration'.

Lok Sabha adopts Kashmir resolution; 'will restore confidence of youth'

Lok Sabha adopts Kashmir resolution; 'will restore confidence of youth'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

The resolution asserted that the House "is of the firm and considered view that there cannot be any compromise on unity, integrity and national security.

PM Modi likely to attend Rajya Sabha tomorrow

PM Modi likely to attend Rajya Sabha tomorrow

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

In a bid to break the logjam in Parliament over demonetisation, the government on Wednesday reached out to the opposition with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar holding talks with Congress and TMC leaders.

Speaker orders officers to note names of protesting Congress MPs

Speaker orders officers to note names of protesting Congress MPs

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Exasperated by continued protests, a peeved Lok Sabha speaker on Friday directed her officials to note down the names of Congress members crowding the well.

BJP launches 'Atal Sandesh Yatra'

BJP launches 'Atal Sandesh Yatra'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2004

It was on the occasion of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's birth anniversary.

Parliament condemns terror attack on Pak school

Parliament condemns terror attack on Pak school

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Parliament on Wednesday stood as one in condemning the killing of 141 persons, including 132 children, by terrorists in a school in Peshawar in Pakistan.

BJP's C R Patil wins by 6.89 L votes, biggest victory margin

BJP's C R Patil wins by 6.89 L votes, biggest victory margin

Rediff.com24 May 2019

His margin was just a shade lower than the 6.96 lakh record set by Pritam Munde in October 2014 when she won the by-election to Beed seat in Maharashtra after the untimely death of her father and former Union minister Gopinath Munde.

Sena MP reveals 'real reason' behind altercation with Air India staffer

Sena MP reveals 'real reason' behind altercation with Air India staffer

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

The MP said that while travelling in the flight, he noticed "carelessness and substandard" service of Air India and requested for a complaint book, but despite his frequent requests he was not provided the complaint book, instead the staffer misbehaved with him.

Subscribers owe Rs 2,500 cr to BSNL

Subscribers owe Rs 2,500 cr to BSNL

Rediff.com5 Mar 2003

Arrears owed by subscribers to Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd stand at Rs 2655 crore (Rs 26.55 billion), including Rs 306 crore (Rs 3.06 billion), against government departments, Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.

LS session brought to sudden end, 2 days ahead of schedule

LS session brought to sudden end, 2 days ahead of schedule

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The Lok Sabha session was on Wednesday brought to a sudden end, two days before the scheduled culmination of the session during which the budgetary exercise was the highlight.

When stars were kids...

When stars were kids...

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Love, memorable, throwback pix to celebrate Mother's Day.

Shell has no license to sell petro-fuels

Shell has no license to sell petro-fuels

Rediff.com4 Dec 2003

Shell India Pvt Ltd (SIPL) had not been granted licence to sell petrol and diesel in the country, the government said on Thursday.

BJP decides to take the bull by the horns in Parliament

BJP decides to take the bull by the horns in Parliament

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

Bracing for the opposition onslaught in Parliament, government and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday decided to aggressively counter the attack on its leaders like Sushma Swaraj, Vasundhara Raje and Shivraj Singh Chouhan and rake up controversies related to Congress leaders.

TMC in a tight corner over bribery sting

TMC in a tight corner over bribery sting

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

The government favours a probe into the alleged bribery charges against some of its MPs.

If necessary, govt to enact law to curb lynchings: Rajnath

If necessary, govt to enact law to curb lynchings: Rajnath

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

Singh also said that lynching incidents have been happening for years and mentioned that the biggest lynchings happened in 1984.

Speaker writes to MPs: Maintain discipline, decorum of House

Speaker writes to MPs: Maintain discipline, decorum of House

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan has written to all MPs appealing to them to maintain discipline and decorum of the House and refrain from rushing to the well.

Parliament washed out for 3rd day due to Opposition's uproar

Parliament washed out for 3rd day due to Opposition's uproar

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

The opposition has been protesting over various issues, including the Punjab National Bank scam, since Monday when Parliament had reconvened after a month-long recess in the Budget session.

India says no to onland gas pipeline

India says no to onland gas pipeline

Rediff.com29 Jul 2003

India on Tuesday ruled out importing natural gas from Iran through an onland pipeline.

For fourth straight day, Congress stalls Lok Sabha proceedings

For fourth straight day, Congress stalls Lok Sabha proceedings

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

Belligerent Congress members trooped into the Well during the Question Hour and raised slogans, even as Speaker Sumitra Mahajan went ahead with the proceedings.

'Trust-vote' case in SC gives EPS breathing space

'Trust-vote' case in SC gives EPS breathing space

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

It should not surprise anyone if either of the contending parties in the 'TN speaker's case' comes up with a submission for referring the matter of 'speaker's powers' to a Constitution Bench. In political terms it could buy more time for the Edappadi camp, to settle down and stabilise itself, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Rajnath says no truth in bugging reports; uproar in Parliament

Rajnath says no truth in bugging reports; uproar in Parliament

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

The issue of alleged bugging at Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's residence rocked Parliament on Wednesday with Congress alleging that the methods used in Gujarat to keep tabs on ministers and MPs were being employed at the Centre, a charge stoutly rejected by Home Minister Rajnath Singh.

Monsoon session ends: 7 things you should know

Monsoon session ends: 7 things you should know

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Passage of the long-pending Goods and Services Tax bill and a unanimous resolution on Kashmir were the highlights of the "highly productive" Monsoon session of Parliament which was adjourned sine die on Friday after 20 sittings.

Rushdie does his bit for Jaisalmer

Rushdie does his bit for Jaisalmer

Rediff.com24 Sep 2003

Nagrota attack, demonetisation stop work in Parliament

Nagrota attack, demonetisation stop work in Parliament

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Opposition parties forced early adjournments in both Houses of parliament as they continued to press for a debate on demonetisation under any rule that entailed voting, a demand that the government has refused to accept. Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi led a walkout by the Opposition over no obituary references being made for the seven Army personnel who lost their lives in the terror attack on an Army base in Nagrota, Jammu and Kashmir.

MHA to suggest enhanced security for Parl complex over Mann video row

MHA to suggest enhanced security for Parl complex over Mann video row

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

"There is a need for complete overall of the security system in the Parliament complex on a priority basis," a senior Home ministry official said.

IOC to shed 1000 surplus employees

IOC to shed 1000 surplus employees

Rediff.com29 Jul 2003

Indian Oil Corporation will shed about 1000 surplus employees by giving them voluntary retirement, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

My government will work for all: Yogi Adityanath in LS

My government will work for all: Yogi Adityanath in LS

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

He said his government in the state will create a 'new model' of development under the guidance of Modi.