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Despite BJP sweep, 12 Shivraj ministers lose, including Narottam Mishra

Despite BJP sweep, 12 Shivraj ministers lose, including Narottam Mishra

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Mishra lost from Datia seat by a margin of 7,742 votes to Congress candidate Rajendra Bharti.

BJP Close To 100 Mark In Rajya Sabha

BJP Close To 100 Mark In Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

The only occasion when the BJP had 100 seats in the Upper House was in 2022.

In Madhya Pradesh, the real battle for BJP begins now

In Madhya Pradesh, the real battle for BJP begins now

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The 22 rebel Congress MLAs (who now have joined the BJP) will have to win the by-elections, which won't be easy as Digvijaya Singh and Kamal Nath will leave no stone unturned to secure those seats.

Modi Cabinet reshuffle: Who got what

Modi Cabinet reshuffle: Who got what

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Fifteen Cabinet ministers and 28 Ministers of State were sworn-in by President Ram Nath Kovind at a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday evening.

Has Modi Sidelined Shivraj Singh Chouhan?

Has Modi Sidelined Shivraj Singh Chouhan?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

In 2018, Mr Chouhan became chief minister for the fourth time with some support from Mr Scindia. This time, nothing can be said with any certainty.

MLAs from 4 states reach MP to help BJP win assembly polls

MLAs from 4 states reach MP to help BJP win assembly polls

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

Ahead of the Madhya Pradesh elections, Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs from Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Maharashtra have arrived in Bhopal as part of the ruling party's programme wherein every legislator will be allotted one assembly seat each that they are supposed to visit to take stock of the ground situation, party leaders said.

India should talk to Pakistan from position of strength: Congress

India should talk to Pakistan from position of "strength": Congress

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Congress on Thursday raised the Pathankot terror attack issue in the Lok Sabha and advised the Narendra Modi government to negotiate with Pakistan from a position of "strength" and not "emotions".

Key Modi ministers retain their previous portfolios

Key Modi ministers retain their previous portfolios

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

While there are some new faces in the cabinet, leaders such as BJP president JP Nadda and Jual Oram have returned as ministers.

BJP, Congress camps in MP rocked by leaders' protests over ticket denial

BJP, Congress camps in MP rocked by leaders' protests over ticket denial

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

On Monday, former state health minister Rustam Singh quit the Bharatiya Janata Party after being denied a ticket from Morena and joined the Bahujan Samaj Party, which has fielded his son from the seat.

Sonia cuts lone figure in Parliament with senior Cong leaders stuck in Srinagar

Sonia cuts lone figure in Parliament with senior Cong leaders stuck in Srinagar

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Gandhi, who is usually flanked by senior party colleagues, was also greeted by both President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.

'Madhya Pradesh virus' won't enter Maharashtra: Raut

'Madhya Pradesh virus' won't enter Maharashtra: Raut

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

The Shiv Sena is leading a coalition government in Maharashtra with the Nationlaist Congress Party and the Congress.

Resort politics begins in MP as BJP lodges MLAs in Gurugram

Resort politics begins in MP as BJP lodges MLAs in Gurugram

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Congress MLAs will likely to leave for Jaipur from Bhopal on Wednesday.

CCEA, Union Cabinet meetings scheduled for today cancelled

CCEA, Union Cabinet meetings scheduled for today cancelled

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

This came amid the buzz of an imminent reshuffle in the Union Cabinet.

'Aviation ministry's role doesn't end with Air India'

'Aviation ministry's role doesn't end with Air India'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'Government shouldn't be in the business of running airlines, instead it should develop the ecosystem of civil aviation.'

Surya wanted to 'set an example': BJP on Indigo incident

Surya wanted to 'set an example': BJP on Indigo incident

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Had someone done a deliberate mischief, security officials would file FIR and deboard the passenger.

Domestic airfare caps to be removed from Aug 31

Domestic airfare caps to be removed from Aug 31

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Limits imposed on domestic airfares will be removed from August 31, after a span of approximately 27 months, the Union aviation ministry said on Wednesday. "The decision to remove air fare caps has been taken after careful analysis of daily demand and prices of air turbine fuel (ATF). "Stabilisation has set in and we are certain that the sector is poised for growth in domestic traffic in the near future," Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Twitter.

Modi's assets rise by Rs 26L to Rs 2.23 cr, owns no immovable property

Modi's assets rise by Rs 26L to Rs 2.23 cr, owns no immovable property

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi owns assets worth over Rs 2.23 crore, mostly as bank deposits, but has no immovable properties as he has donated his share in a piece of land in Gandhinagar, according to his latest disclosure about assets.

Govt puts out 'how to remain safe in war zone' videos

Govt puts out 'how to remain safe in war zone' videos

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

With several Indians still stuck in strife-torn Ukraine, the government is pushing out videos on various platforms, including social media, on how to remain safe in a war zone.

4 IAF flights bring back 798 Indians stranded in Ukraine

4 IAF flights bring back 798 Indians stranded in Ukraine

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

The Indian Air Force's first flight carrying 200 people from Bucharest landed at 1.30 am and Union Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt welcomed them at the airbase, they noted.

Day after hat-trick in state elections, BJP mum on CM picks

Day after hat-trick in state elections, BJP mum on CM picks

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

A day after the Bharatiya Janata Party scored big wins in three assembly polls, talk within the party shifted to the likely chief ministerial picks in these states, with senior leaders holding discussions on Monday.

2 Go First flights develop engine snags, both planes grounded

2 Go First flights develop engine snags, both planes grounded

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The aviation regulator is investigating the incidents and both planes, with Pratt and Whitney engines, will fly only when cleared by it, the officials said.

Masks, social distancing seen during swearing-in ceremony

Masks, social distancing seen during swearing-in ceremony

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

The usual hugging and handshaking between the leaders after the conclusion of the oath-taking ceremony were missing as leaders preferred to greet each other with folded hands.

Modi's ministers' average age is now 58, down from 61

Modi's ministers' average age is now 58, down from 61

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

The average age of the new Union council of ministers has reduced to 58 years from 61 years previously following Wednesday's reshuffle.

'Jo dar gaya samjho mar gaya': Cong on Chavan's exit

'Jo dar gaya samjho mar gaya': Cong on Chavan's exit

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

'These betrayers don't realise that their exit opens up vast new opportunities to those whose growth they have always stunted'

'Family first, nation nothing': Modi's scathing attack on Oppn meet

'Family first, nation nothing': Modi's scathing attack on Oppn meet

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

"They (opposition parties) are not concerned about the development of the children of the country's poor. Their common minimum programme is to increase corruption for their family. Democracy means 'of the people, by the people, for the people'. But these dynastic parties have the mantra of 'of the family, by the family, for the family'. For them, their family is first, and the nation is nothing," he said.

'Huge desire among people to fly... leading to congestion'

'Huge desire among people to fly... leading to congestion'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

'Airports must look at their maximum capacity to handle passengers.'

I'm proud to be a Hindu, but not a fool: Kamal Nath

I'm proud to be a Hindu, but not a fool: Kamal Nath

Rediff.com1 May 2023

Nath said talking about "mandir-masjid" will not generate employment.

Flyers with disabilities: DGCA issues draft rules for airlines

Flyers with disabilities: DGCA issues draft rules for airlines

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

The proposal to issue new rules has come just six days after the DGCA said it has imposed a fine of Rs 5 lakh on IndiGo airline for denying boarding to a specially abled child at Ranchi airport on May 7.

'Sachin Pilot is part of a bigger plot'

'Sachin Pilot is part of a bigger plot'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

'He is not acting solo.' 'The plot may have people within the Congress and outside.'

Milind Deora's exit: Can Congress stem exodus trend?

Milind Deora's exit: Can Congress stem exodus trend?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

The resignation also signals a continuing saga of unaddressed concerns of young leaders, once considered close to former Congress president Rahul Gandhi.

BJP all set for massive public contact drive, deputes mins in 140 LS seats

BJP all set for massive public contact drive, deputes mins in 140 LS seats

Rediff.com25 May 2022

BJP president JP Nadda held a meeting with the ministers on Wednesday to deliberated on the exercise to be held between May 30 and June 15, and to finalise the tour plans.

IndiGo, Mumbai airport get notices over passengers eating on tarmac

IndiGo, Mumbai airport get notices over passengers eating on tarmac

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

The sources said the aircraft was allotted a remote bay C-33 instead of a Contact Stand, an aircraft parking stand that is suitable for walking passengers to and from an aircraft from an allocated boarding gate. This further added to passenger woes and deprived them the opportunity to avail basic facilities like rest rooms and refreshments at the terminal, they added.

Strong corporate governance laws needed: Scindia

Strong corporate governance laws needed: Scindia

Rediff.com17 Jan 2009

Asked if the government would provide aid to the beleagured IT major Satyam, he said, "I think its a decision that is being taken internally." The government had, on Thursday, ruled out a swift bailout for Satyam.

SpiceJet's Mumbai-Durgapur flight turbulence classified as accident

SpiceJet's Mumbai-Durgapur flight turbulence classified as accident

Rediff.com4 May 2022

The episode has been classified as an 'accident' as it has left serious injuries on passengers and crew members, the sources mentioned.

57 MLAs renominated in BJP's 4th list for MP polls

57 MLAs renominated in BJP's 4th list for MP polls

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

With this, the ruling BJP has so far declared candidates for 136 seats. Earlier, the BJP had announced 79 candidates, including two lists of 39 each, and another list of one nominee.

Another MP Cong MLA joins BJP ahead of bypolls

Another MP Cong MLA joins BJP ahead of bypolls

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

With this, 26 MLAs have quit the Congress in the state since March this year. "Lodhi has resigned and his resignation was accepted today," MP Assembly's pro tem Speaker Rameshwar Sharma said.

Priyanka, Scindia given target to form govt in UP: Rahul

Priyanka, Scindia given target to form govt in UP: Rahul

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

She has been appointed general secretary for Uttar Pradesh (East), while Jyotiraditya Scindia holds charge of UP West.

Kamal Nath says ready to rest; sparks retirement talks

Kamal Nath says "ready to rest"; sparks retirement talks

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

On Monday, the leader of the opposition in the state assembly said, The day, the people of Chhindwara wish that I should retire from politics, I will call it quits."

MP political crisis: Congress MLAs return to Bhopal from Jaipur

MP political crisis: Congress MLAs return to Bhopal from Jaipur

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

The Congress expressed confidence that it will prove its majority in the House, while the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party claimed that the ruling dispensation has been reduced to minority as 22 of its MLAs have resigned.

Family bastions which have fallen

Family bastions which have fallen

Rediff.com23 May 2019

Amethi, Guna, Rohtak.... These were believed to be easy seats to win but as they say in politics, anything's possible. This election has seen a few family bastions fall and one could attribute it to the TsuNaMo that has swept the country.