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JD-U Legislature Party meeting on Feb 7, speculation on CM

JD-U Legislature Party meeting on Feb 7, speculation on CM

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

A meeting of the Janata Dal-United Legislature Party has been called on February seven amid reports that Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi was under pressure to quit and make way for his predecessor Nitish Kumar.

Realty developers unhappy over rate hike by RBI

Realty developers unhappy over rate hike by RBI

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Expressing disappointment over RBI's decision to hike the key policy rate, real estate developers said this would lead to increase in finance cost and also affect housing demand during the festive season.

Chopper deal: Antony will not depose in Italian court

Chopper deal: Antony will not depose in Italian court

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

Taken by surprise by the decision of an Italian judge to include Defence Minister A K Antony as a possible witness in a trial relating to corruption in the Rs 3,600 crore AgustaWestland chopper deal, India on Monday night ruled out his appearance in the court.

Mushtaq Ali T20: Mumbai maul Vidarbha; Gujarat derail Railways

Mushtaq Ali T20: Mumbai maul Vidarbha; Gujarat derail Railways

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Mumbai defeated Vidarbha by six wickets in their Super League Group B match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament, in Indore, on Monday.

Buzz: Kiwi pacer Boult to have scan on injured ribs

Buzz: Kiwi pacer Boult to have scan on injured ribs

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Boult was ruled out of the rest of the first Test against England after experiencing pain in his ribs, New Zealand Cricket said on Monday.

Governor row: Cong attacks govt; JD-U wants debate

Governor row: Cong attacks govt; JD-U wants debate

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

The Congress on Wednesday kept up attack on the government over removal of governors appointed during United Progressive Alliance rule, saying its priority should be to combat inflation and not "shadow boxing" while the Janata Dal-United demanded a debate in Parliament over the very need of having governors.

Another students' march in Delhi, but this wasn't just about free speech

Another students' march in Delhi, but this wasn't just about free speech

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

A students' march against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh-affiliated Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad on Saturday featured issues beyond free speech, with "simmering discontent" against the Narendra Modi government finding expression through colours, posters and poetry.

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

590 cricketers -- including 370 Indian players and 220 overseas players -- will go under the hammer during the two-day mega auction in Bengaluru on February 12 and 13.

200 cars of Shahabuddin's convoy pass toll plaza without paying

200 cars of Shahabuddin's convoy pass toll plaza without paying

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

We're not responsible for his release, says JD-U after BJP's attack.

UP creates special force to arrest without warrant

UP creates special force to arrest without warrant

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The move prompted a strong reaction from the Congress, with its state unit chief Ajay Kumar Lallu equating it with the 1919 Rowlatt Act or Black Act and saying that the party will explore legal options to challenge it.

2 army men, among 5, selected for Kirti Chakra

2 army men, among 5, selected for Kirti Chakra

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday approved a total of 112 gallantry awards for defence and paramilitary personnel for their sacrifices to the nation, the defence ministry said.

JD-U expels CM Manjhi for 6 years, demands trust vote in 48 hrs

JD-U expels CM Manjhi for 6 years, demands trust vote in 48 hrs

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

The Bihar CM has been expelled for anti-party activities.

Sitharaman reviews state of economy with regulators

Sitharaman reviews state of economy with regulators

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

The 21st meeting of FSDC comes against the backdrop of the economy hitting a six-year low growth rate of 5 per cent in the first quarter of 2019-20. Even some of the macroeconomic data for the second quarter does not portray an encouraging picture of the economy.

Nitish, Lalu break bread, to contest Bihar polls in alliance

Nitish, Lalu break bread, to contest Bihar polls in alliance

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

Bihar's ruling JD-U and Lalu Prasad's RJD on Sunday decided to contest the state assembly elections in alliance and constitute a six member committee to finalize seat-sharing.

Won't go without a fight: Bihar CM Manjhi asks for assembly dissolution

Won't go without a fight: Bihar CM Manjhi asks for assembly dissolution

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

Jitan Ram Manjhi went ahead with proposing dissolution of the assembly

'We are chasing good stories and storytellers'

'We are chasing good stories and storytellers'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

'When you are crafting a story, it's always important to see how authentic that story is because if it is authentic and rooted, it will stand the test of time.'

Yashasvi Jaiswal: From pani puri vendor to U-19 WC squad member

Yashasvi Jaiswal: From pani puri vendor to U-19 WC squad member

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Playing for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare competition in October, 17-year-old Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 203 off 154 balls, which included 12 sixes and 17 fours against a Jharkhand attack that included out-of-favour India pacer Varun Aaron and Shahbaz Nadeem.

Preview: Royals start as underdogs against CSK

Preview: Royals start as underdogs against CSK

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

A depleted Rajasthan Royals will have an onerous task of stopping the mighty CSK

Gandhis to give Lalu's 'BJP bhagao' rally a miss

Gandhis to give Lalu's 'BJP bhagao' rally a miss

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

Rahul Gandhi had earlier indicated that he might be present at the Patna rally.

Delhi court summons Kejriwal, Sisodia as accused in CS assault case

Delhi court summons Kejriwal, Sisodia as accused in CS assault case

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

CS Anshu Prakash was allegedly assaulted during a meeting at Kejriwal's official residence on February 19 night.

I am a bigger patriot than Modi: Kejriwal

I am a bigger patriot than Modi: Kejriwal

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is facing sedition charge, on Monday said he is a "bigger patriot" than Prime Minister Narendra Modi and claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party does not want to upset Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti by arresting the "real traitors" in the JNU case.

Videos: Sonam, Bachchans cheer COVID-19 heroes

Videos: Sonam, Bachchans cheer COVID-19 heroes

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Like the rest of India, film folk like Lata Mangeshkar, Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar and Karan Johar came out on their balconies to clap and give a shout-out to people, who have been providing medical and other essential services during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, as part of PM Narendra Modi's Janta curfew initiative.

Setback for Kejriwal; Prez okays disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs

Setback for Kejriwal; Prez okays disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

20 legislators disqualified from the Delhi assembly for allegedly holding offices of profit.

VVIP scam: Court issues fresh warrant against Christian Michel

VVIP scam: Court issues fresh warrant against Christian Michel

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

A special court on Saturday issued fresh summons against three accused in a money laundering case related to the Rs 3,600 crore VVIP chopper deal in which it had earlier issued an open-ended non-bailable warrant against British national and alleged middleman Christian Michel James.

Agriculture minister mocked for 'urinating in public'

Agriculture minister mocked for 'urinating in public'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

In Motihari, his kin, however, were critical of the media for airing such footage.

Kejriwal, 5 AAP leaders get bail in Jaitley defamation case

Kejriwal, 5 AAP leaders get bail in Jaitley defamation case

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

All the accused moved their bail pleas before the court which granted the relief to them. Jaitley was also present in the court room.

Ponty case: Police move HC against dropping of murder charge

Ponty case: Police move HC against dropping of murder charge

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

The city police on Tuesday moved the Delhi High Court against a trial court order to drop murder charge against all 21 accused in the 2012 sensational shootout case leading to the death of liquor baron Ponty Chadha and his estranged brother Hardeep.

Note ban, Rijiju controversy stall Parliament

Note ban, Rijiju controversy stall Parliament

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Rare unanimity was witnessed as the members passed the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2014.

Opposition attends Sonia's iftar party; SP conspicuous by absence

Opposition attends Sonia's iftar party; SP conspicuous by absence

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Although it saw a veritable who's who of the Oppostion leadership, the Samajwadi Party stayed away from the Iftar dinner hosted by Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Monday.

JD-U expels five rebel MPs for 'anti-party' activities

JD-U expels five rebel MPs for 'anti-party' activities

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Cracking the whip, Janta Dal-United on Thursday expelled outgoing Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament and senior leader Shivanand Tiwari and four Lok Sabha MPs for anti-party activities.

BJP, Congress mudslinging match over Cambridge Analytica continues

BJP, Congress mudslinging match over Cambridge Analytica continues

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

In a multi-pronged attack on the government, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi and Surjewala alleged that it was managing headlines to deflect attention from issues such as the death of 39 Indians in captivity in Iraq.

Prez dismisses plea to disqualify 27 AAP MLAs

Prez dismisses plea to disqualify 27 AAP MLAs

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

The EC had found no merit in the plea.

Ayodhya verdict: We have all lost

Ayodhya verdict: We have all lost

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

'The Babri Masjid wasn't just a mosque, it was a test of our secularism,' says Jyoti Punwani.

Clean chit to RPF cops 'who threw woman out of train'

Clean chit to RPF cops 'who threw woman out of train'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

The Government Railway Police have given a clean chit to two Railway Protection Force personnel, accused of pushing a woman out of a moving train leading to her death, in the final report of the case submitted by it before a local court in Muzaffarnagar.

'Any party that aligns with Congress will die'

'Any party that aligns with Congress will die'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

'You won't find such an apathetic indecisive party in the world.'

PIX: Indraneil Sengupta, Barkha Bisht at an award function

PIX: Indraneil Sengupta, Barkha Bisht at an award function

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Check out the pictures.

Modi is a 'feku', will remain one, says Rahul in Bihar

Modi is a 'feku', will remain one, says Rahul in Bihar

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

Reiterating his 'suit-boot ki sarkar' jibe, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday dubbed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a feku (a brag).

Ranji Trophy: Ashwin's four-wicket haul helps TN restrict MP

Ranji Trophy: Ashwin's four-wicket haul helps TN restrict MP

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday

Explained: The AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam

Explained: The AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Nitin Gokhale, national security expert and founder BharatShakti.in, tells us what the controversy is all about.

JD-U comes out in support of Cong for Leader of Opposition post

JD-U comes out in support of Cong for Leader of Opposition post

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

The Janata Dal-United on Friday announced its support to Congress for the post of Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha even as the treasury side has kept suspense over the issue.