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Cong preps for next round of polls; Kharge calls meet

Cong preps for next round of polls; Kharge calls meet

Rediff.com21 May 2023

With assembly elections due in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram in the next few months, the Congress is working on poll strategies in these states and has convened a meeting of state leaders on May 24.

Shivraj evades question on becoming MP CM again

Shivraj evades question on becoming MP CM again

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday said his party would pull off a spectacular victory in the state assembly elections, but evaded a direct reply to a question whether he would be the chief minister for the fifth time, as he just said 'Bharatiya Janata Party Zindabad'.

Kamal Nath steps down as MP CM ahead of SC-mandated floor test

Kamal Nath steps down as MP CM ahead of SC-mandated floor test

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Nath's resignation brought an end to the 18-day-long political drama which also played out in Haryana, Bengaluru and the national capital.

New airport, revamped railway station: Modi's gifts for Ayodhya ahead of Ram temple event

New airport, revamped railway station: Modi's gifts for Ayodhya ahead of Ram temple event

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

This visit by the prime minister comes weeks ahead of the 'pran pratishtha' or consecration ceremony of the Ram temple.

One more Cong MLA resigns from MP assembly, 3rd in 2 weeks

One more Cong MLA resigns from MP assembly, 3rd in 2 weeks

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

With this, the Congress's strength in the house has come down to 89 now.

BCCI will decide on Lodha panel's recommendations: Ganguly

BCCI will decide on Lodha panel's recommendations: Ganguly

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly steered clear of giving an opinion on the Lodha Committee's reforms, which have been made binding by the Supreme Court, saying it is for the Board of Control for Cricket in India to decide.

Priyanka to visit Lucknow on Monday

Priyanka to visit Lucknow on Monday

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Congress president Rahul Gandhi and general secretary in charge of western Uttar Pradesh, Jyotiraditya Scindia, will accompany her.

Just how much did Rahul donate to the Congress?

Just how much did Rahul donate to the Congress?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

The former party donated Rs 54,000 between April 1, 2019, and March 31, 2020.

Why BJP will target these 15 MPs

Why BJP will target these 15 MPs

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

BJP plans to put up strong candidates against these 15 MPs.

Phase 3: Over 63% polling amid clashes in Bengal

Phase 3: Over 63% polling amid clashes in Bengal

Rediff.com7 May 2024

A voter turnout of 60.19 per cent was recorded till 5 pm in the third phase of Lok Sabha elections in 93 constituencies spread over 11 states and Union Territories on Tuesday with sporadic incidents of violence in West Bengal.

Poll diary: No time for food on the campaign trail!

Poll diary: No time for food on the campaign trail!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Life on the election campaign trail can be hard!

How fog in north India created chaos at Indian airports

How fog in north India created chaos at Indian airports

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

As photographs and video clips were distributed on social media, aviation security watchdog BCAS issued show cause notices to IndiGo and Mumbai airport operator MIAL over the incident, official sources said on Tuesday.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra invokes Mahatma Gandhi in first tweet

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra invokes Mahatma Gandhi in first tweet

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

The comments on Twitter came hours after the first political rally on Tuesday of the newly appointed Congress general secretary in which Priyanka told electorates that their votes are a "weapon" which should be used wisely, disregarding useless issues and tall claims made by others.

Privilege notices against PM, defence minister being considered: LS speaker

Privilege notices against PM, defence minister being considered: LS speaker

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

The notices were submitted by the Congress over the Rafale deal.

Curtains down on MP poll campaign; 2,533 candidates in race for 230 seats

Curtains down on MP poll campaign; 2,533 candidates in race for 230 seats

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Electioneering ended in Madhya Pradesh at 6 pm except in Naxalites-hit districts of Balaghat, Mandla and Dindori, where campaigning drew to a close early at 3 pm.

Polish envoy meets VK Singh, says Ukraine border open for Indians

Polish envoy meets VK Singh, says Ukraine border open for Indians

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Poland's Ambassador to India Adam Burakowski on Monday said his country is allowing entry to people of all nationalities who are leaving war-hit Ukraine by road and food and shelter will be provided to them.

20 MP ministers resign as Kamal Nath tries to save govt

20 MP ministers resign as Kamal Nath tries to save govt

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

Kamal Nath said that the Bharatiya Janata Party was perturbed as its "corruption over its 15-year rule is going to be exposed"

EC rejects Congress's claim of 'fake voters' in MP electoral roll

EC rejects Congress's claim of 'fake voters' in MP electoral roll

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

It said image repetition found was 'not related to multiple entries'.

Journalist behind MP's sand mafia sting mowed down by truck

Journalist behind MP's sand mafia sting mowed down by truck

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Sandeep Sharma, who worked for a local news channel, had told the district administration he feared he could be killed by the sand mafia, his nephew, Vikas Purohit, said in a complaint to the police.

Air India takeover: Montek bats for the Tatas

Air India takeover: Montek bats for the Tatas

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

No other corporate house in India is in a better position than Tata group for the takeover of debt-laden airline Air India, former deputy chairman of erstwhile Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia said on Thursday. Tata Sons has emerged as the top bidder for the takeover of the state-run airline but the bid is yet to be approved by a group of ministers headed by Home Minister Amit Shah. "You can't have a better corporate, with a better position than the Tatas, we can hand it (state-run airline Air India) over," he said while replying to a question in a virtual event.

MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan's brother-in-law joins Congress

MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan's brother-in-law joins Congress

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

Sanjay Singh Masani said the state needs Congress's chief Kamal Nath not Chouhan as the CM.

MP Cricket Association keeps election on hold on Lodha order

MP Cricket Association keeps election on hold on Lodha order

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

The Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association on Monday held its Annual General Meeting as per schedule but did not conduct its election as per instructions from the Supreme Court appointed Justice Rajendra-Mal Lodha panel.

RS to discuss Delhi violence on Thursday, House adjourns

RS to discuss Delhi violence on Thursday, House adjourns

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

The opposition was demanding a discussion on the issue on Wednesday itself. The House witnessed three brief adjournments as the government and opposition parties were trying to reach an agreement on holding the discussion on the Delhi violence as well as the debate on two ordinances which are set to lapse.

Why Congress Can't Keep Its Flock Together

Why Congress Can't Keep Its Flock Together

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

If the party's members aren't sure what it stands for, see no path to wealth or power, and endure control by a dynasty, which, almighty as it is within the party, cannot get them the votes, they are likely to explore options, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Rajeev Shukla back as IPL Governing Council chairman

Rajeev Shukla back as IPL Governing Council chairman

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Former Union minister and Congress leader Rajeev Shukla was re-appointed chairman of the powerful IPL Governing Council on Monday, ending a month-long suspense over the selection for the top post in the cash-rich Twenty20 league.

DGCA inspects entire SpiceJet fleet after 17 hurt in turbulence

DGCA inspects entire SpiceJet fleet after 17 hurt in turbulence

Rediff.com2 May 2022

A SpiceJet spokesperson said, 'On May 1, SpiceJet Boeing B737 aircraft operating flight SG-945 from Mumbai to Durgapur encountered severe turbulence during descent which unfortunately resulted in injuries to a few passengers.'

Minister Gehlot regrets his remarks on Indira, Rajiv

Minister Gehlot regrets his remarks on Indira, Rajiv

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Union minister Thawarchand Gehlot on Friday expressed regret in the Lok Sabha over his remarks regarding the circumstances leading to the assassination of former Prime Ministers Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi.

CISF adds 100 personnel to man new security counters in Mumbai, Delhi airports

CISF adds 100 personnel to man new security counters in Mumbai, Delhi airports

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has prepared a pool of more than 100 personnel to man additional security counters expected to be handed over to it for easing the ongoing congestion at large airports of Delhi and Mumbai, official sources said Wednesday.

Govt, airlines issue directives amid congestion at airports

Govt, airlines issue directives amid congestion at airports

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

The country's largest airline IndiGo and Air India have asked passengers to reach Delhi airport at least 3.5 hours prior to domestic departures.

The 'cash poor' BJP MP who owns dinner set worth Rs 1.54 cr

The 'cash poor' BJP MP who owns dinner set worth Rs 1.54 cr

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

Though the erstwhile scion of Gwalior and present Bharatiya Janata Party member of Parliament Yashodhara Raje Scindia only has Rs 15,400 cash in her hand, she owns a dinner set worth over Rs 1.54 crore, according to the affidavit she filed along with the nominations papers in Shivpuri in Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday.

Pilot's hatred for Gehlot destabilising Raj govt: Sena

Pilot's hatred for Gehlot destabilising Raj govt: Sena

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The Shiv Sena accused Jyotiraditya Scindia of working hard to see that Pilot quits the Congress.

Politicians 'pray' for safety of Gen Rawat, others

Politicians 'pray' for safety of Gen Rawat, others

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Several politicians, including senior ministers, wished for the well-being and safety of Rawat and others on board.

'MP is the most corrupt state in the country'

'MP is the most corrupt state in the country'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

'Its people are either victims of corruption or witnesses to it.'

Sonia Gandhi to take final call on Karnataka CM on Wednesday

Sonia Gandhi to take final call on Karnataka CM on Wednesday

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Party sources said United Progressive Allinace chairperson Sonia Gandhi is likely to reach Delhi on Wednesday from Himachal Pradesh and is expected to meet some leaders who are part of the decision-making process in Karnataka.

Priyanka roars into UP with roadshow

Priyanka roars into UP with roadshow

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Marking her political debut ahead of Lok Sabha polls, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrived at Lucknow airport Monday afternoon to a rousing reception by party leaders and workers. A 30-kilometre long roadshow is planned in Lucknow as a grand welcome for the top three Congress leaders, through some of the most congested areas of the city.

Jaipur's Jaadugar vanquishes the MBA. For now

Jaipur's Jaadugar vanquishes the MBA. For now

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Ashok Gehlot can never be a challenger to the first son of the Congress party. The Scindias and Pilots will be Rahul's rivals should the party's fortunes revive, says Dr Sudhir Bisht.

80 flights deployed to evacuate Indians from Ukraine

80 flights deployed to evacuate Indians from Ukraine

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

These flights belong to the fleet of Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo, Spice Jet, Vistara, Go Air, and also planes from Air Force.

Opposition unites to protest against suspension of 6 Congress MPs

Opposition unites to protest against suspension of 6 Congress MPs

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

The six suspended MPs were also present at the protest.

AI flight diverted as pilot flags low cabin pressure; DGCA grounds crew

AI flight diverted as pilot flags low cabin pressure; DGCA grounds crew

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

This is the third instance in the last three days when the aviation regulator grounded a plane after an incident.

MP: Congress MLA quits party, joins BJP

MP: Congress MLA quits party, joins BJP

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

Lodhi, who represented the Bada Malhera assembly seat in Chhatarpur district, joined the BJP at the ruling party's state headquarters in the presence of Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.