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Bhagwant Mann gives unconditional apology over video

Bhagwant Mann gives unconditional apology over video

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Political parties united to accuse Bhagwant Mann, a lawmaker from AAP, of compromising Parliament security.

SP, BSP skip meet as top Oppn leaders vow to forge united front

SP, BSP skip meet as top Oppn leaders vow to forge united front

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Rahul Gandhi said the meeting was very productive and everyone decided to stop the BJP from further assault of institutions and the Constitution.

Why was Dinesh Trivedi 'allowed' to speak? Trinamool questions RS chair

Why was Dinesh Trivedi 'allowed' to speak? Trinamool questions RS chair

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Sunday alleged that Dinesh Trivedi, who resigned from the Rajya Sabha on Friday, took the 'House for a ride' and was 'allowed' to use the floor of the House for his 'devious political ends'.

Rahul says he has info on 'personal corruption' by PM Modi

Rahul says he has info on 'personal corruption' by PM Modi

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

After claiming that there will be an "earthquake" if he speaks, Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that he has detailed information about "personal corruption" by Prime Minister Narendra Modi which he wants to present in Lok Sabha but is not being allowed to do so by the prime minister.

Many injured in violent clash between Jamia students, cops

Many injured in violent clash between Jamia students, cops

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

The protesting students clashed with cops after were they stopped at the varsity gate and prevented from carrying out their march.

Trump has no real affection for India

Trump has no real affection for India

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

'The best thing that Modi can hope for in this visit is that he is able to mobilise Indians in America to vote Republican and try and help Trump return to power,' argues Aakar Patel.

Return Of 'Committed Judiciary' Or Judicial Over-Reach?

Return Of 'Committed Judiciary' Or Judicial Over-Reach?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Vice President Dhankar's and Law Minister Rijuju's recent interventions have the danger of destabilising the Constitutional equilibrium, cautions N Sathiya Moorthy.

Telangana: Costly victory for Congress, BJP stumped

Telangana: Costly victory for Congress, BJP stumped

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

Sheela Bhatt lists ten quick takeaways from the passage of the Telangana bill in the Lok Sabha.

Modi's bid to ease land for companies could impact reforms

Modi's bid to ease land for companies could impact reforms

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Narendra Modi has made it easier for businesses to buy farm land.

Thunderstorm, heavy rain lash Delhi, 2 killed; hundreds of trees uprooted

Thunderstorm, heavy rain lash Delhi, 2 killed; hundreds of trees uprooted

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds damaged many cars, brought traffic to a grinding halt, left trees uprooted and led to power outages in various parts of the capital on Monday.

'Judiciary is nation's last hope'

'Judiciary is nation's last hope'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

'If you were to say today that the government should appoint judges to the high courts and Supreme Court, then I think that even those few good judges that we are getting today we would not get them.'

What Awaits Rajapaksas After Monday's Mayhem?

What Awaits Rajapaksas After Monday's Mayhem?

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Gota has to decide if he could order elder brother Mahinda's arrest as the agent provocateur of Monday's violence. Then he has to prepare for an interim government, in which no one would now want to become a cabinet minister leave alone prime minister, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

Modi to dilute pro-business changes to land bill

Modi to dilute pro-business changes to land bill

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Modi to dilute pro-business changes to land bill.

An insider's view on how to improve civil service recruitment

An insider's view on how to improve civil service recruitment

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

We can learn much from China with regards to making civil service recruitment more efficient, says former diplomat Kishan S Rana.

T-bill moved in Lok Sabha amid uproar, Andhra CM likely to quit

T-bill moved in Lok Sabha amid uproar, Andhra CM likely to quit

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

The government on Tuesday moved the volatile Telangana Bill for consideration in Lok Sabha but the pandemonium created by opponents to the legislation prevented a discussion as the House was repeatedly adjourned.

Rahul visits riot-hit areas, says hate won't benefit 'Bharat Mata'

Rahul visits riot-hit areas, says hate won't benefit 'Bharat Mata'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Speaking with reporters, Gandhi said, "This (school) is India's future. Hate and violence has destroyed it. Nobody has benefited from this. Violence and hate are enemies of development."

Land in Kalapani, Lipulekh belongs to India's border villages

Land in Kalapani, Lipulekh belongs to India's border villages

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

Local land records also say the land at Kalapani and Lipulekh belongs to the residents of two villages on the Indian side of the border, an official recently said.

Pepper spraying incident in Lok Sabha designed by Cong: BJP

Pepper spraying incident in Lok Sabha designed by Cong: BJP

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday blamed the Congress for the "disgraceful" pepper spraying incident in Lok Sabha, saying it was a "drama" enacted by the ruling party and vowed not to engage with the government on any issue again.

Last Chance For Congress Before Rigor Mortis Sets In

Last Chance For Congress Before Rigor Mortis Sets In

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

A flop Bharat Jodo Yatra could unleash more resignations from a party which under its current leadership is dying a slow death, warns Virendra Kapoor.

Rahul Gandhi's band of generals

Rahul Gandhi's band of generals

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

A look at the team behind the Congress' aggressive stance.

SP, BSP for hung House in UP to have bargaining power: PM

SP, BSP for hung House in UP to have bargaining power: PM

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Sensing defeat, the Samajwadi Party and the Bahujan Samaj Party have launched a new game plan for a fractured mandate in Uttar Pradesh so that they can have bargaining power, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday.

Many Cong leaders detained during gherao of Raj Bhavans across states

Many Cong leaders detained during gherao of Raj Bhavans across states

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Congress leaders and workers continued their protests in several states on Thursday against Rahul Gandhi's questioning by the Enforcement Directorate in the National Herald money-laundering case with many of them taken into preventive custody including former Union minister Renuka Chowdhury in Hyderabad after she allegedly grabbed the collar of a police official.

Monsoon session begins on stormy note

Monsoon session begins on stormy note

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Parliament's monsoon session began amid sloganeering and protests from opposition of different issues.

Heritage buildings won't be demolished under Central vista: Govt

Heritage buildings won't be demolished under Central vista: Govt

Rediff.com31 May 2021

While the main building of the National Archives will remain intact, its annexe will be demolished and a new building will be constructed, officials said.

Is ED Bad Only When It Targets Gandhis?

Is ED Bad Only When It Targets Gandhis?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

If the fear of ED could drive the powerful people of today to be honest or at least be minimally corrupt, will it not be a great thing for our nation?, asks Sudhir Bisht.

Thought Modi will give a tough fight, but he fled; he has no guts: Rahul

Thought Modi will give a tough fight, but he fled; he has no guts: Rahul

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking him to bring back former Indian Premier League chief Lalit Modi to face the law.

Send porn scandal ministers to jail: Anna Hazare

Send porn scandal ministers to jail: Anna Hazare

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

Anna Hazare on Wednesday demanded that the three Bharatiya Janata Party ministers who were caught watching porn inside Karnataka assembly be dismissed from the House

Congress, BJP spar over National Herald issue

Congress, BJP spar over National Herald issue

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

While the Congress alleged that the Modi government was indulging in political vendetta, the Bharatiya Janata Party claimed that it is a legal matter.

PIX: Dutee distributes 1000 food packets in village

PIX: Dutee distributes 1000 food packets in village

Rediff.com10 May 2020

The 24-year-old Dutee is now at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar, where she had pursued Business Administration degree.

'Priyanka Gandhi has a lot of goodwill in Tamil Nadu'

'Priyanka Gandhi has a lot of goodwill in Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Kanyakumari is the tip of India and will convey the symbol that from the tip of India, the Congress is on its way up.

Special status: TDP MPs marshalled out of RS; YSRC MPs to quit LS

Special status: TDP MPs marshalled out of RS; YSRC MPs to quit LS

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

The TDP members in the Upper House refused to leave the chamber even after the House was adjourned for the day.

Hazare asks parties to unite in Rajya Sabha against Land Bill

Hazare asks parties to unite in Rajya Sabha against Land Bill

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Hazare asked parties to unitedly oppose the bill in Rajya Sabha.

No early polls in Pakistan, says Gilani

No early polls in Pakistan, says Gilani

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

Buoyed by the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party's strong performance in elections to the upper house of parliament, Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani on Saturday dismissed speculations about an early general election and the installation of a caretaker regime. "Now there will be no caretaker or chair-taker. The prime minister will not go up, inside or outside. He will stay right here," Gilani said.

MSP will stay, but it was never part of law: Agriculture Minister

MSP will stay, but it was never part of law: Agriculture Minister

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

The Congress leadership has become stunted, it does not understand agriculture and the party is trying to mislead farmers for its own vested interests, said Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar.

What's wrong with Modi's Central Vista project

What's wrong with Modi's Central Vista project

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

'If you are doing something to our national democratic space which involves serious amounts of land, the public should have been consulted.'

Speaker, VP must share blame for winter washout

Speaker, VP must share blame for winter washout

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

If the Opposition is bent upon shouting its own agenda on a deaf ruling dispensation, then it becomes binding upon the chair to ensure that the parliamentary affairs aren't reduced to a farce.

PM can't be gagged against speaking on corruption: Jaitley

PM can't be gagged against speaking on corruption: Jaitley

Rediff.com10 May 2016

As the Congress mounted offensive over Narendra Modi's remarks on the AgustaWestland chopper deal case, the government on Tuesday hit back saying the prime minister cannot be gagged against speaking on corruption.

'A strong, decisive leadership is what India needs'

'A strong, decisive leadership is what India needs'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

'What matters is meeting the needs and expectations of the people who have voted to provide governance for the country.'

Oppn outmanoeuvred by govt as mines, coal bills cleared in Rajya Sabha

Oppn outmanoeuvred by govt as mines, coal bills cleared in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

'The central learning of the day was that if the BJP leadership can cajole, coax and convince regional parties to vote for bills, it would not be a stretch to see the same votes cast in favour of the land bill,' a senior Congress leader from a northern state told Rediff.com

Myanmar military seizes power, Suu Kyi detained

Myanmar military seizes power, Suu Kyi detained

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Myanmar military television says that the military has taken control of the country for one year.