News for 'Kerala MP'

Rahul backs 'one-man, one-post' as Cong set for presidential poll

Rahul backs 'one-man, one-post' as Cong set for presidential poll

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

With the Congress presidential polls round the corner, party leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said decisions, including that of one-man, one-post, taken at the Chintan Shivir at Udaipur in Rajasthan earlier this year are expected to be followed.

Verdict on Rahul's plea to stay conviction on Thursday

Verdict on Rahul's plea to stay conviction on Thursday

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

A sessions court in Gujarat's Surat is likely to pronounce its order on Thursday on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's plea for a stay on his conviction in a criminal defamation case over his Modi surname remark.

'My brother told us about BJP MP's role'

'My brother told us about BJP MP's role'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

'The CM was in Gorakhpur when this attempt to murder took place on my brother.' 'I waited for two days to see what action the police takes, but after 48 hours, the police has not even questioned Paswan.'

Surat court order on Rahul's plea to stay conviction on April 20

Surat court order on Rahul's plea to stay conviction on April 20

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

A sessions court in Surat on Thursday said it would pronounce on April 20 its order on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's plea for a stay to his conviction in a criminal defamation case over his "Modi surname" remark.

BJP leaders dropped as CMs, Union ministers get new roles

BJP leaders dropped as CMs, Union ministers get new roles

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The appointments holds significance as a large number of senior leaders, who had no organisational post currently, have now been given new responsibilities.

Lakshadweep: Parties oppose 'anti-people' reforms of Administrator

Lakshadweep: Parties oppose 'anti-people' reforms of Administrator

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Opposition parties in Lakshadweep and Kerala are up in arms against various measures initiated by the Administrator of the group of islands, terming them as 'anti-people' and have sought his recall.

Kerala: Victorious Left worries about the BJP's rise

Kerala: Victorious Left worries about the BJP's rise

Rediff.com19 May 2016

With Pinarayi Vijayan set to be chief minister, what will be the role for party patriarch V S Achuthanandan? And what are the key takeways from the election results in Kerala?

Congress-TMC in heated war of words over lone MLA joining Mamata

Congress-TMC in heated war of words over lone MLA joining Mamata

Rediff.com30 May 2023

This is a complete betrayal of the mandate of the people of the Sagardighi Assembly constituency, Ramesh said on Twitter.

Tharoor injured during ritual at Kerala temple

Tharoor injured during ritual at Kerala temple

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

The Thiruvananthapuram MP was performing the 'thulabharam' ritual when he got hurt. He had to get six stitches.

Saurashtra, Andhra in Ranji QF; Mumbai, Maharashtra out

Saurashtra, Andhra in Ranji QF; Mumbai, Maharashtra out

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

A summary of Friday's action in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

Congress To Focus On 150 Lok Sabha Seats

Congress To Focus On 150 Lok Sabha Seats

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

In UP and Bengal, it is willing to sacrifice its interests to stop the BJP and would work towards ensuring the BJP did not win incremental seats in Odisha and Telangana.

Sentenced to attract disqualification, Rahul tells court in appeal

Sentenced to attract disqualification, Rahul tells court in appeal

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday told a sessions court in Surat his conviction by a magistrate's court in a 2019 defamation case over his "Modi surname" remark was erroneous, patently perverse, and he was sentenced in a manner so as to attract disqualification as a member of Parliament.

'Why is it that only Christian institutions are attacked in Manipur?'

'Why is it that only Christian institutions are attacked in Manipur?'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

'Why is it that no other institutions are attacked? Why are only educational institutions run by Christians attacked?'

Why MoSha Are Worried About 2024 Lok Sabha Poll

Why MoSha Are Worried About 2024 Lok Sabha Poll

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Even if the BJP gets 60, 70, or even 100 per cent of the votes in the seats where it scored more than 50 per cent in the 2019 Lok Sabha election, these will still add up to only 224 seats, argues Shekhar Gupta.

Rahul leaves ED office after 4 hours of questioning on 2nd day

Rahul leaves ED office after 4 hours of questioning on 2nd day

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi left the Enforcement Directorate office after about four hours of questioning in the National Herald money-laundering case on Tuesday.

'Can you imagine how much people's money is being looted?'

'Can you imagine how much people's money is being looted?'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

'If one crore is sanctioned to make a road, they spend only Rs 40 lakhs and the remaining 60 lakhs is looted by the politician, bureaucrats and the contractor.'

SC to Cong MP: Put on record EC clean chit to PM, Shah

SC to Cong MP: Put on record EC clean chit to PM, Shah

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Senior advocate A M Singhvi, appearing for Dev, said that the poll panel has passed 'unreasoned' orders while dismissing complaints of MCC violations against Modi and Shah and moreover, there have been reports of dissent by one of the election commissioners in passing some of the decisions.

Why Kerala is a psephologist's nightmare

Why Kerala is a psephologist's nightmare

Rediff.com30 Mar 2014

Voters are disillusioned with the two rival fronts in the state and there are no effective alternatives either. G Sreedathan explains

No separate norm for lawmakers on suspension of conviction, sentence: SC

No separate norm for lawmakers on suspension of conviction, sentence: SC

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The bench said that it has to be in exceptional circumstances when the conviction needs to be stayed and it cannot be a norm.

Fadnavis made CM to 'protect' Rs 40K-cr, says BJP MP; sparks row

Fadnavis made CM to 'protect' Rs 40K-cr, says BJP MP; sparks row

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Fadnavis also dismissed Hegde's claim as 'absolutely wrong' and said nothing of that sort happened.

Indian origin ex-MP challenges pornography allegations

Indian origin ex-MP challenges pornography allegations

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Indian-origin former German lawmaker has challenged the child pornography allegations levelled against him by state prosecutors, accusing them of lying about the probe against him.

Kharge says he'll 'consult' Sonia, Rahul as Cong chief

Kharge says he'll 'consult' Sonia, Rahul as Cong chief

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Talking to reporters in Bhopal, Kharge said he believes in collective leadership and if elected president, will consult party leaders Sonia Gandhi as well as Rahul Gandhi on organisational matters.

PIX: Sonia, Rahul, Priyanka vote for new party chief

PIX: Sonia, Rahul, Priyanka vote for new party chief

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

A non-Gandhi is set to become the Congress president after 24 years.

What Is Your 2024 Game Plan, Modiji?

What Is Your 2024 Game Plan, Modiji?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

By keeping the Sanatana Dharma row alive and adding the Ayodhya temple consecration scheduled for January 22 and adding the free darshan promise from four polled states to the entire country, the BJP may have a self-fulfilling concoction, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Manmohan, Sonia too inaugurated legislative buildings: BJP goes on offensive

Manmohan, Sonia too inaugurated legislative buildings: BJP goes on offensive

Rediff.com24 May 2023

What was the "locus standi" of Sonia Gandhi when she along with the then prime minister Manhoman Singh inaugurated legislative buildings in Manipur and Tamil Nadu, the Bharatiya Janata Party asked on Wednesday while countering the Congress's criticism over the inauguration of the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Ranji: Surya returns in style; Anustup hits ton to lift Bengal

Ranji: Surya returns in style; Anustup hits ton to lift Bengal

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

A summary of action from the Ranji Trophy matches played on Tuesday.

Congress finally draws up a candidate list in Kerala

Congress finally draws up a candidate list in Kerala

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

The Congress high command on Thursday approved the list of its candidates for Lok Sabha polls in Kerala retaining all but two sitting MPs, including Union Ministers Shashi Tharoor and K V Thomas, giving a head start to the party in the campaign against rival Left Democratic Front.

You will see my support, says Tharoor on Congress polls

You will see my support, says Tharoor on Congress polls

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Monday claimed he has the support of party workers from across the country for his bid to fight the AICC president polls.

Rahul gets bail in defamation case, exempted from appearing in court

Rahul gets bail in defamation case, exempted from appearing in court

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

The 52-year-old Congress leader reached Surat in the afternoon via a scheduled commercial flight along with sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and proceeded to the sessions court.

'Beginning of the end': Opposition rejoices in BJP defeat in Karnataka

'Beginning of the end': Opposition rejoices in BJP defeat in Karnataka

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Opposition leaders on Saturday lauded the Congress for its victory in Karnataka and thanked the people of the state, saying that this win has showed that 'Modi is not invincible'.

Ranji: Jadeja wicketless on return

Ranji: Jadeja wicketless on return

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

A summary of Ranji matches played on Tuesday.

Cong de facto fulcrum of Opposition alliance: Tharoor

Cong de facto fulcrum of Opposition alliance: Tharoor

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Tharoor said Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from Lok Sabha following his conviction in a 2019 defamation case has generated a 'surprising wave of Opposition unity' with many parties having begun to feel the truth of the adage -- united we stand, divided we fall.

'Many people thought I'd never clear the exam'

'Many people thought I'd never clear the exam'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

'When I saw my name in the list, it was unbelievable.'

'Pained by the plane accident in Kozhikode'

'Pained by the plane accident in Kozhikode'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Political leaders across parties reacted to the Air India Express aircraft crash, which took place on Friday evening at Kozhikode airport.

Rahul seeks speaker's permission to respond to 'defamatory' claims

Rahul seeks speaker's permission to respond to 'defamatory' claims

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Gandhi invoked Rule 357 which allows for "personal explanations" and also cited the example of Bharatiya Janata Party MP and then minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, who invoked the Rule to give an explanation regarding comments made by Jyotiraditya Scindia in relation to him in Parliament

He Made Pawar Withdraw Resignation!

He Made Pawar Withdraw Resignation!

Rediff.com17 May 2023

'Ajit Pawar and some other people felt it was better to be supporting the BJP and have a coalition with the BJP than support the Congress.' 'But Sharad Pawar did not want to be a party to this kind of an opportunistic alliance.'

Alappuzha rocked by 2 back-to-back political murders, 50 held

Alappuzha rocked by 2 back-to-back political murders, 50 held

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

Following the killing of an SDPI state secretary late Saturday night, a BJP leader was hacked to death less than 12 hours later on Sunday morning and later, prohibitory order under Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) Section 144 was imposed in the entire Alappuzha district, additional police force was deployed there and senior officers camped there to monitor the law and order situation.

When Your Sister Donates A Kidney...

When Your Sister Donates A Kidney...

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on Tuesday, December 6, 2022.

Kerala's UDF, LDF raise voice against NDA's move to impose beef ban

Kerala's UDF, LDF raise voice against NDA's move to impose beef ban

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

UDF, LDF raise voice against cow slaughter ban backed by BJP leadership.

Rahul represents 'laziest type of politics': Union minister

Rahul represents 'laziest type of politics': Union minister

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

"The Congress have gone and made promises in Punjab, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh that they never fulfilled," Rajeev Chandrasekhar claimed.