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Roar! We Are The Fab Four

Roar! We Are The Fab Four

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

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Black ink, violence cannot suppress farmers' voices, says Tikait

Black ink, violence cannot suppress farmers' voices, says Tikait

Rediff.com31 May 2022

The "black ink and the deadly attack" cannot suppress the voices of farmers and labourers, Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait said after ink was thrown on him in Bengaluru.

Who Is Next On ED's Hit-List In Tamil Nadu?

Who Is Next On ED's Hit-List In Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Already, there is a feeling even within the BJP's AIADMK ally that the BJP is overdoing things on the ED/I-T front, as corruption is not an election issue in the state -- as long as the people are otherwise not excessively unhappy with the governing party, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Priya Punia loses mother to Covid

Priya Punia loses mother to Covid

Rediff.com18 May 2021

'No matter the distance I know you are always there with me. My guiding star, my mom.'

Parties scramble for last-minute votes in K'taka as campaigning ends on Monday

Parties scramble for last-minute votes in K'taka as campaigning ends on Monday

Rediff.com7 May 2023

The top guns of all the major political parties were on a campaign blitz across the state in the past few days, even as the ruling BJP has been striving to break the 38-year-old pattern of alternating governments and retain its southern citadel.

Don't insult Rahul Gandhi, Yedi tells BJP

Don't insult Rahul Gandhi, Yedi tells BJP

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Former chief minister of Karnataka B S Yediyurappa on Wednesday asked his party BJP's State president Nalin Kumar Kateel to refrain from making disparaging remarks against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

Chorus for Rahul as Cong chief grows louder amid CWC meet after poll rout

Chorus for Rahul as Cong chief grows louder amid CWC meet after poll rout

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

Ahead of a crucial Congress Working Committee meeting, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said no one was taking on Prime Minister Narendra Modi as Gandhi does and was fighting resolutely.

'Siddaramaiah's politics won Karnataka for Congress'

'Siddaramaiah's politics won Karnataka for Congress'

Rediff.com15 May 2023

'Siddaramaiah was openly taking on the BJP's communal agenda, which very few non-BJP politicians do.'

K'taka BJP MLA booked for trader's suicide, Bommai says action as per law

K'taka BJP MLA booked for trader's suicide, Bommai says action as per law

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Pradeep (47) was found dead in his car at Nettigere near Bengaluru on Sunday evening, they said, adding that he had allegedly shot himself in the head.

Only God can save us: Karnataka health minister on COVID-19

Only God can save us: Karnataka health minister on COVID-19

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

The minister's statement in Chitradurga on Wednesday came in response to the opposition Congress' charge of the government failing to tackle coronavirus spread, but he later claimed his remarks were 'misinterpreted' by a section of the media.

Karnataka home minister: 'Girl should not have gone there, Congress trying to rape me'

Karnataka home minister: 'Girl should not have gone there, Congress trying to rape me'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra's statements that the gang-rape victim and her male friend should not have gone to the deserted place, and his claims that the opposition Congress was trying to "rape" him, by targeting him, following the incident has evoked sharp reactions from the Congress.

Bharat Jodo Yatra: Container will be Rahul Gandhi's home for next 150 days

Bharat Jodo Yatra: Container will be Rahul Gandhi's home for next 150 days

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who embarked on the 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' from Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari on Wednesday, will be staying in a container for the next 150 days.

Rahul visits Rajiv Gandhi memorial ahead of Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rahul visits Rajiv Gandhi memorial ahead of Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Ahead of starting the much-hyped 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attended a prayer meeting at the Rajiv Gandhi Memorial in Sriperumbudur on Wednesday.

Truce ends; Gehlot, Pilot resume attacking each other

Truce ends; Gehlot, Pilot resume attacking each other

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

In his remarks at the rallies, Pilot has cornered the Gehlot government over issues such as the repeated paper leaks and political appointments of retired bureaucrats while sidelining party workers.

Prove me wrong, says Congress leader behind 'Hindu is Persian' controversy

Prove me wrong, says Congress leader behind 'Hindu is Persian' controversy

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Despite his statement that the word 'Hindu' is Persian and it has a 'dirty' meaning drawing widespread criticism, Karnataka Congress Working President Satish Jarkiholi on Tuesday sought to defend himself saying he was only referring to what has been written and published.

'Hindutva Will Not Get BJP One Extra Vote'

'Hindutva Will Not Get BJP One Extra Vote'

Rediff.com23 May 2023

'If they harp on it again, they will begin to lose votes.' 'They have not lost this time, but they will lose next time.' 'Your committed votes will never be enough to guarantee victory for you.'

Shah sounds poll bugle in K'taka, says BJP to contest alone

Shah sounds poll bugle in K'taka, says BJP to contest alone

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

"There are clearly two sides. On one side, there is an organisation of patriots in the form of BJP and on the other side, tukde-tukde gang have come together under the leadership of the Congress. It is for the people of Karnataka to decide now whether they are with the patriots or those who support people who want to divide this country," he added.

Siddaramaiah, Kumaraswamy booked for sedition over protest against I-T raids

Siddaramaiah, Kumaraswamy booked for sedition over protest against I-T raids

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

The case relates to protests near the I-T office in Bengaluru by the leaders including the then chief minister H D Kumaraswamy against the income tax raids at the residence of Congress and JD-S leaders.

I-T raids on K'taka minister continue for 2nd day, Rs 15cr cash seized

I-T raids on K'taka minister continue for 2nd day, Rs 15cr cash seized

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

About Rs 8.33 crore cash has been seized from Delhi, Rs 2.5 from Bengaluru and Rs 60 lakh from Mysuru till now, a senior official said.

Heavy rain, floods in Karnataka: Red alert sounded in 7 districts

Heavy rain, floods in Karnataka: Red alert sounded in 7 districts

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

According to the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre, there would be heavy rain for the next 24 hours in coastal areas, in the northern and in the interior parts of the south.

Sonia Gandhi joins 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' in Karnataka

Sonia Gandhi joins 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' in Karnataka

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Thursday joined the Bharat Jodo Yatra in Pandavapura, participating in a public event of the party after a long gap.

CBI raids residences, office of K'taka Congress MP's associates

CBI raids residences, office of K'taka Congress MP's associates

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Shivakumar and his MP brother Suresh calling it a 'vindictive act' by the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government at the Centre to frame them.

Congress Can't Afford To Lose Karnataka Poll

Congress Can't Afford To Lose Karnataka Poll

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The new chief minister, if from the Congress, will have little or no time for political administration, to ensure that he does not lose the voter's goodwill even before the Lok Sabha polls. He can count only on one thing. That the BJP may not want to upset him too early lest an early failure should become an added problem for the party in all the polls to follow, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

10 reasons why Karnataka govt is in CRISIS

10 reasons why Karnataka govt is in CRISIS

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

10 reasons why the Congress-JD-S government is on the brink of collapse.

How Karnataka Results Will Impact Tamil Nadu Politics

How Karnataka Results Will Impact Tamil Nadu Politics

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The DMK leadership may now have to deal with a demand for more seats from its Congress ally in the Lok Sabha polls, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Karnataka withdraws night curfew order within 24 hrs

Karnataka withdraws night curfew order within 24 hrs

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

The decision to impose night curfew for nine days from 11 pm to 5 am starting from Thursday was taken on Wednesday in line with the Centre's advice, amid concerns over a new COVID-19 variant spreading in the United Kingdom.

Will Kharge's win as Cong prez help party regain lost Dalit base in K'taka?

Will Kharge's win as Cong prez help party regain lost Dalit base in K'taka?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

The veteran leader is also expected to use his good offices in unifying the faction-ridden party in the state, ahead of assembly elections just six months away.

Kharge, Shivakumar too in race for Karnataka CM's post

Kharge, Shivakumar too in race for Karnataka CM's post

Rediff.com8 May 2013

Congress leaders Siddarmaiah and G Parameshwara are likely to leave with a host of other senior leaders to meet with party high command in New Delhi to hold discussions about the Karnataka elections.

After mother's death, India cricketer Veda loses sister to COVID-19

After mother's death, India cricketer Veda loses sister to COVID-19

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Veda Krishnamurthy's sister died due to COVID-19, two weeks after her mother succumbed to the dreaded virus.

'BJP Is Scared Of Rahul Gandhi Post Bharat Jodo Yatra'

'BJP Is Scared Of Rahul Gandhi Post Bharat Jodo Yatra'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

'The BJP always said Rahul Gandhi is an 'air-conditioned leader', but after this yatra he has proved them wrong.'

'BJP won't be able to suppress democracy'

'BJP won't be able to suppress democracy'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

'After the Parliament election results many people are confused and that is why this crisis has erupted

'Lingayats destroyed BJP in Karnataka'

'Lingayats destroyed BJP in Karnataka'

Rediff.com16 May 2023

'They sent a message that I will not be given the ticket and ordered me to issue a statement -- Gujarat style -- that with immediate effect I was retiring from politics.' 'They were treating me like a political novice who would be pushed around on the order of vested interests.' 'This rude behaviour hurt a lot. It was then I spontaneously decided that I will challenge this dictatorial order and expose all those who want to hurt Lingayat pride in Karnataka.'

Karnataka student killed in Kharkiv was out to get food, money

Karnataka student killed in Kharkiv was out to get food, money

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

Allegations also cropped up against the local BJP MP that he did not respond to the SOS calls from the stranded students, a charge denied by the elected representative.

Tax raids on minister hosting Guj Congress MLAs; Rs 10cr seized

Tax raids on minister hosting Guj Congress MLAs; Rs 10cr seized

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

Karnataka energy minister Shivkumar was in-charge of hospitality for all Congress Gujarat MLAs.

Karnataka: Anti-conversion bill tabled amid din, DK tears papers

Karnataka: Anti-conversion bill tabled amid din, DK tears papers

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

State Congress president D K Shivakumar even tore papers on his table, in protest against the introduction of the bill, which his party called 'draconian and anti-constitution'.

How KCR helped the Congress-JD-S mission

How KCR helped the Congress-JD-S mission

Rediff.com20 May 2018

A message from KCR on Thursday evening persuaded the Congress to take its MLAs to Hyderabad.

Karnataka by-poll: BJP candidate against CM's wife withdraws

Karnataka by-poll: BJP candidate against CM's wife withdraws

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Announcing his decision to return to his 'mother party', the Congress, Chandrashekhar accused BJP and its leaders of 'abandoning' him after giving him the ticket.

Cong acts fast, appoints new Delhi, Karnataka chiefs

Cong acts fast, appoints new Delhi, Karnataka chiefs

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

In key organisational changes, the Congress on Wednesday appointed young face Anil Chaudhary as its Delhi unit chief and named D K Shivakumar, known to be the party's chief troubleshooter in crisis situations, as the head of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee.

3 arrested for Bajrang Dal member's murder, violence breaks out in Shivamogga

3 arrested for Bajrang Dal member's murder, violence breaks out in Shivamogga

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

According to official sources, there was stone pelting when the body of the deceased Harsha was being taken from District McGann Hospital in Shivamogga.

CBI moves SC seeking review of bail to Chidambaram

CBI moves SC seeking review of bail to Chidambaram

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

The top court had granted bail to Chidambaram in the case lodged by the CBI saying he is neither a 'flight risk' nor is there a possibility of 'his abscondence from the trial'.