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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.

Farmers' income won't be doubled if...: Niti member

Farmers' income won't be doubled if...: Niti member

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

Chand pointed out that the government is willing to discuss the three farm laws clause by clause, and farmer leaders should consider this offer.

After high decibel campaigning, low voter turnout in Hyderabad civic polls

After high decibel campaigning, low voter turnout in Hyderabad civic polls

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

A total of 74,44,260 voters will exercise their franchise using ballot papers to elect their representatives.

Mamata's remarks an insult to Hanuman: BJP

Mamata's remarks an insult to Hanuman: BJP

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Refusing to tolerate any slight against their prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday said that Mamata Banerjee's comment of Modi being like Hanuman and setting fire everywhere was an insult and that the West Bengal chief minister was wrong.

Raje, Bainsla will reach an agreement: BJP

Raje, Bainsla will reach an agreement: BJP

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

Rajasthan Chief Minister Vaundhara Raje -- who is expected to meet Gujjar leader Karori Singh Bainsla later today -- will reach an agreement over the community's demand for a Scheduled Tribe status, according to Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Prakash Javadekar.

Frustrated Oppn spreading lies against govt: Modi

Frustrated Oppn spreading lies against govt: Modi

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

The PM asked BJP MPs to use technology effectively to take the truth to the masses.

Environment ministry okays Rs 100-crore Shivaji statue in Arabian Sea

Environment ministry okays Rs 100-crore Shivaji statue in Arabian Sea

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

The environment ministry on Thursday gave its nod to a plan for constructing a grand statue for Maratha warrior king Shivaji in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Mumbai.

Fall in line or rework 2021 poll options: AIADMK to BJP

Fall in line or rework 2021 poll options: AIADMK to BJP

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

The BJP has to endorse chief minister K Palaniswami's candidature for the CM's post for the polls and agree to its other terms -- like non-participation in government -- and if not, should rethink of its 2021 electoral options, the AIADMK indicated at its meet.

Jallikattu allowed with proper restrictions, says Javdekar

Jallikattu allowed with proper restrictions, says Javdekar

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar defended the Centre's move to allow controversial bull taming sport Jallikattu despite opposition from animal rights bodies.

NEET, JEE to be conducted online, twice a year

NEET, JEE to be conducted online, twice a year

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

The students can appear both the times in NEET and the best of the two scores would be taken in account for admission, the minister said. NEET is conducted for admissions to medical institutions across the country.

BJP on Kejriwal's threat to quit: It's an escape route

BJP on Kejriwal's threat to quit: It's an escape route

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday attacked Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over his threat to resign if the Jan Lokpal Bill is not passed, saying he is looking for an escape route, as he is unable to govern and is getting "exposed".

7 things BJP did/said to sway Delhi elections

7 things BJP did/said to sway Delhi elections

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

The hot money may be on the Aam Aadmi Party winning the Delhi assembly elections, but the Bharatiya Janata Party is not giving up the battle without a fight.

N-deal: BJP flays UPA for misleading nation

N-deal: BJP flays UPA for misleading nation

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

The Bharatiya Janata Party has asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his government to tender an apology to the nation and explain why it mislead the country on the nuclear deal.

Anandiben Patel ties rakhi to Modi

Anandiben Patel ties rakhi to Modi

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel on Friday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and tied a rakhi on his wrist.

Pollution debate in Parl gets musical, witty

Pollution debate in Parl gets musical, witty

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Supriyo, who is a playback singer, said the government is trying to clean up the air so that everyone can sing this song from the movie Seeta Aur Geeta.

More Gujarat BJP MLAs to face the axe

More Gujarat BJP MLAs to face the axe

Rediff.com25 Jul 2007

Party sources revealed some half-a-dozen more legislators faced suspension for their outbursts against Modi.

Govt and the bogey of content regulation

Govt and the bogey of content regulation

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Even if it wants to censor what you read, watch, or consume, the amount of content online is so huge that it is physically impossible for any government to do it, notes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

BJP hails Budget as 'Aatmanirbhar' push; Oppn says 'let-down like never before'

BJP hails Budget as 'Aatmanirbhar' push; Oppn says 'let-down like never before'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

The Union Budget on Monday evoked contrasting responses in the political arena with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party hailing it as a vision for an 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' and the Opposition describing it as a 'let down like never before' that was meant to 'deceive' people.

Maharashtra power tussle: Sena cancels BJP meet

Maharashtra power tussle: Sena cancels BJP meet

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

The development came within hours of Fadnavis' presser in which he denied that the Sena was ever promised the CM's post for two-and-a-half years when the alliance was formalised before the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

Shah announces team to steer BJP poll campaign in 17 states

Shah announces team to steer BJP poll campaign in 17 states

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Besides in-charges, the party has also named co-incharges for several states, a BJP statement said.

Pawar takes U-turn, slams Modi for Gujarat riots

Pawar takes U-turn, slams Modi for Gujarat riots

Rediff.com22 Feb 2014

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar, who had recently deprecated Narendra Modi's condemnation over Gujarat riots, today took a U-turn and targeted BJP's PM candidate for "mass murder", drawing sharp criticism from the opposition party.

Media one of most adversely affected sectors due to COVID-19

Media one of most adversely affected sectors due to COVID-19

Rediff.com23 May 2020

The report suggests that one of the major impacts of COVID-19 on the media and entertainment industry is the instability caused and the downfall in the advertising revenues across all media segments

'He was a problem solver'

'He was a problem solver'

Rediff.com4 May 2006

'He was sharp and he always gave instant answers to every problem.'

Climate change: Govt submits proposals for financial assistance

Climate change: Govt submits proposals for financial assistance

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

He said the coastal and deltaic regions of India are reported to be vulnerable to the risks of flooding.

Exclusive: 'The age of indecision has come to an end'

Exclusive: 'The age of indecision has come to an end'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Prakash Javadekar enjoys being information and broadcasting and parliamentary affairs minister, but heading the green ministry is turning out to be thornier than he had expected.

Cabinet okays increasing strength of SC judges to 34

Cabinet okays increasing strength of SC judges to 34

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

The move also comes against the backdrop of rising cases in the top court which stand at nearly 60,000.

Karnataka verdict: 'BJP's southward march has begun'

Karnataka verdict: 'BJP's southward march has begun'

Rediff.com15 May 2018

With the Bharatiya Janata Party set for an impressive win in the Karnataka assembly poll, its leaders described the victory as an endorsement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's development agenda and claimed that people have rejected divisive, toxic and negative agenda of the Congress.

Biren Singh elected as BJP's face for Manipur CM

Biren Singh elected as BJP's face for Manipur CM

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

The party will meet Governor Najma Heptullah soon to stake claim for forming government.

Ram Vilas Paswan: Kingmaker who outlasted many kings

Ram Vilas Paswan: Kingmaker who outlasted many kings

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

It is an ode to his politics that believed in building bridges across social or political divides that he was one of the most liked state leaders among the upper castes even as he drew his support mostly from Dalits, a group which at times shared antagonistic relations with the more prosperous communities due to a number of social and political reasons.

Haven't put up a 'no entry' board, open to support: BJP

Haven't put up a 'no entry' board, open to support: BJP

Rediff.com14 May 2014

"Actual results of election will be giving more seats than what exit polls are predicting and, therefore, we will get absolute majority but still all parties which want to support the NDA from the national development viewpoint or in the national interest are all welcome," BJP national spokesperson Prakash Javadekar said

Paper leak: Coaching owner, others grilled; CBSE was tipped-off before exam

Paper leak: Coaching owner, others grilled; CBSE was tipped-off before exam

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

The CBSE will declare the date of re-examination probably on Monday or Tuesday.

BJP Parl party executive: PM Modi to be leader in LS

BJP Parl party executive: PM Modi to be leader in LS

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be the deputy leader.

Govt reconstitutes various cabinet panels, Shah in all of them

Govt reconstitutes various cabinet panels, Shah in all of them

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Among the panels announced on Thursday is the Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) to be headed by the prime minister with Shah as the other member.

Sonia Gandhi criticises govt for 'unplanned' lockdown

Sonia Gandhi criticises govt for 'unplanned' lockdown

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Calling for availability of all necessary equipment for medical professionals, she said the onus lies on the government to ensure that the spread of infection and casualties are not caused owing to lack of infrastructure or preparedness.

BJP, Trinamool members come on verge of clash in LS

BJP, Trinamool members come on verge of clash in LS

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Ugly scenes were witnessed in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday when Bharatiya Janata Party and Trinamool Congress members came to the verge of a clash over the Railway Budget whose withdrawl was demanded by members from West Bengal.

Pitroda kick-started Cong's celebration of Pak's national day: Modi

Pitroda kick-started Cong's celebration of Pak's national day: Modi

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Using the hashtag 'Janta Maaf Nahi Karegi' (people will not forgive) in a tweet, Modi attacked Sam Pitroda, who looks after Congress's overseas affairs, for reportedly saying that post the Mumbai terror attacks, India could have responded with air strikes, but "according to me that's not how you deal with world."

Batla House encounter: Delhi court awards death penalty to Ariz Khan

Batla House encounter: Delhi court awards death penalty to Ariz Khan

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

A Delhi court Monday awarded death penalty to Ariz Khan for the murder of decorated Delhi Police Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma in connection with the sensational 2008 Batla House encounter case, saying the offence fell under the 'rarest of the rare category' warranting the maximum sentence.

Naxal attack: Cong indulging in petty politics, says BJP

Naxal attack: Cong indulging in petty politics, says BJP

Rediff.com28 May 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday accused Congress of indulging in "petty politics" by accusing Chhattisgarh government of failing to provide adequate security to Congress leaders killed in the Naxal attack.

Prez, PM, leaders across parties condole Ahmed Patel's death

Prez, PM, leaders across parties condole Ahmed Patel's death

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Patel, 71, the quintessential backroom strategist for the Congress, died at a Gurugram hospital in the early hours of Wednesday due to multiple organ failure more than a month after he tested positive for COVID-19.

Modi, Shah thank Union ministers for 'service to nation'

Modi, Shah thank Union ministers for 'service to nation'

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Union ministers Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, Arun Jaitley, J P Nadda and Prakash Javadekar were among the key leaders from the BJP at the meeting.