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INDIA Bloc Hits Familiar Roadblocks

INDIA Bloc Hits Familiar Roadblocks

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Some constituents of the alliance have raised concern that the panels, particularly the 14-member coordination committee, are at risk of becoming ineffective, as their decisions have so far not been acted upon.

Akali Dal left NDA due to 'political compulsions': BJP

Akali Dal left NDA due to 'political compulsions': BJP

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

The Shiromani Akali Dal had on Saturday quit the National Democratic Alliance over the farm bills issue.

Kangana's gaffe, slams 'Tejasvi Surya' in poll speech

Kangana's gaffe, slams 'Tejasvi Surya' in poll speech

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Addressing a gathering in the Sundernagar area of Himachal Pradesh's Mandi on Friday, Ranaut -- the BJP candidate from the Mandi Lok Sabha seat -- while referring to the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), said the opposition alliance is full of 'spoiled princes'.

JD-U hopeful of 3 'respectable' cabinet berths

JD-U hopeful of 3 'respectable' cabinet berths

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

With 12 MPs, the JD-U is the second biggest Bharatiya Janata Party ally after the TDP's 16, and leaders of the saffron party are in touch with allies over ministerial berths and other issues.

Exit polls: BJP to gain big in Tamil Nadu, open account in Kerala

Exit polls: BJP to gain big in Tamil Nadu, open account in Kerala

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

The exit polls on Saturday predicted the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance winning most of the seats in Congress-ruled Karnataka in the Lok Sabha elections and the Congress not putting up a good show.

Hemant Soren wins trust vote in Jh'khand assembly amid Oppn walkout

Hemant Soren wins trust vote in Jh'khand assembly amid Oppn walkout

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

A total of 45 MLAs voted in favour of the confidence motion in the 81-member assembly.

Birla gets 2nd term as speaker; PM, Rahul escort him to chair

Birla gets 2nd term as speaker; PM, Rahul escort him to chair

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

National Democratic Alliance nominee Om Birla was elected as Lok Sabha speaker on Wednesday after a motion moved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was adopted through voice vote, capping intense debate on the issue with the opposition in a rare move proposing its own candidate.

Why RJD Won Only 4 Seats!

Why RJD Won Only 4 Seats!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

The RJD polled the highest vote share in Bihar, but it was not reflected in the number of seats it won.

Kumaraswamy: From bringing down BJP govt to joining Modi 3.0

Kumaraswamy: From bringing down BJP govt to joining Modi 3.0

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Two-time chief minister and five-time MLA Janata Dal-Secular leader H D Kumaraswamy has once again demonstrated his political acumen by bagging a seat in the union council of ministers, despite his party joining the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance just last year.

Ghosi bypoll in UP to see first INDIA vs BJP clash

Ghosi bypoll in UP to see first INDIA vs BJP clash

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

The Congress and the Left parties have not only extended support to the Samajwadi Party candidate but are also campaigning for him, in accordance with the spirit of the new opposition togetherness ahead of next year's general election.

Won't escape responsibility if...: Muslim body warns JD-U, TDP on waqf bill

Won't escape responsibility if...: Muslim body warns JD-U, TDP on waqf bill

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

It also cautioned that if the legislation is passed, the "two crutches" on which the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government is running at the Centre would not be able to escape responsibility.

Nitish Kumar: Longest-serving Bihar CM despite JD-U's majority challenges

Nitish Kumar: Longest-serving Bihar CM despite JD-U's majority challenges

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Concealed beneath the feat, which testifies to his political acumen and survival instincts, is the fact that the 72-year-old leader could never remain at peace with his allies which also made him change partners frequently.

Rahul's refusal to meet Ram Vilas Paswan led to UPA exit: Chirag

Rahul's refusal to meet Ram Vilas Paswan led to UPA exit: Chirag

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

The senior Paswan sought an appointment and waited for more than three months but Rahul Gandhi did not relent, said Chirag Paswan, who at that time too was keen to leave the UPA and join the National Democratic Alliance.

Prajwal Revanna sent to jail till June 24 in sexual abuse case

Prajwal Revanna sent to jail till June 24 in sexual abuse case

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

The 42nd additional chief metropolitan magistrate court had on June 12 remanded him to the custody of the Special Investigation Team, which is probing the cases against him, till June 18.

Kharge's son-in-law to contest LS poll from K'taka?

Kharge's son-in-law to contest LS poll from K'taka?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Doddamani has maintained a low profile; he has always worked actively behind the scenes in managing and strategising for Kharge's successive electoral campaign.

Ex-MLA among 12 booked for Haryana leader's murder, govt assures CBI probe

Ex-MLA among 12 booked for Haryana leader's murder, govt assures CBI probe

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij Monday said the probe into the killing of Indian National Lok Dal (INLD)'s state unit chief Nafe Singh Rathee will be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation even as 12 people including a former MLA were booked in connection with the murder.

BJP wins Azam Khan's Rampur Sadar For First Time

BJP wins Azam Khan's Rampur Sadar For First Time

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

BJP candidate Akash Saxena defeated his Samajwadi Party rival Asim Raja by 33,702 votes.

Nitish's Son Set For Political Plunge?

Nitish's Son Set For Political Plunge?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

All eyes are on the JD-U's national executive meeting on June 29 in New Delhi, where a decision in this regard may be taken.

Deve Gowda's son HD Revanna taken into custody

Deve Gowda's son HD Revanna taken into custody

Rediff.com4 May 2024

The case was registered against Revanna, a former Minister and son of JD-S patriarch and former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda and his confidant Sathish Babanna in Mysuru on Thursday night for allegedly abducting a woman.

Will Jammu And Kashmir See Assembly Elections In 2024?

Will Jammu And Kashmir See Assembly Elections In 2024?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Although the Supreme Court has mandated the Centre to conduct the polls by the end of September, a spate of terrorist attacks in J&K could cause delays.

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.

JD-S worker steps up, accuses Prajwal of rape, filming it

JD-S worker steps up, accuses Prajwal of rape, filming it

Rediff.com3 May 2024

The crime investigation department booked Prajwal, grandson of former prime minister HD Deve Gowda, after a JD-S worker from Hassan lodged a complaint against him.

Prez poll: Mamata may skip Oppn meet convened by Pawar on Jun 21

Prez poll: Mamata may skip Oppn meet convened by Pawar on Jun 21

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

A senior TMC leader will be present at the proposed meeting, he said.

Modi wins historic 3rd term, but BJP misses majority mark

Modi wins historic 3rd term, but BJP misses majority mark

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Tuesday poised to form the government for a third consecutive term with the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance getting a majority in the Lok Sabha, notwithstanding crushing losses in three Hindi heartland states after a bitterly fought election that was projected as a referendum on his popularity.

Opposition forces repeated Parliament adjournments over NEET issue

Opposition forces repeated Parliament adjournments over NEET issue

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The opposition caused repeated disruptions in Parliament Friday over the NEET paper leak issue, with both Houses being adjourned for the day without transacting much business apart from the Rajya Sabha taking up the Motion of Thanks for the President's address amid protests including by the Biju Janata Dal, which almost always supported the BJP in the previous Lok Sabha.

BJP is running 'Operation Lotus' in Punjab: AAP

BJP is running 'Operation Lotus' in Punjab: AAP

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

The BJP stood fourth in (the 2022) Punjab (assembly elections) after AAP, Shriomani Akali Dal and Congress. The question is why did Rinku join the BJP. His tenure as Lok Sabha MP has also ended. The BJP will also come fourth in the Jalandhar Lok Sabha polls

What Centre Will Shell Out For AP, Bihar

What Centre Will Shell Out For AP, Bihar

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

While Andhra Pradesh is expected to receive Rs 15,000 crore to Rs 20,000 crore, Bihar is likely to get Rs 5,000 crore to Rs 10,000 crore in FY25.

NDA ahead in Andhra, Karnataka, may win 1 seat in Kerala

NDA ahead in Andhra, Karnataka, may win 1 seat in Kerala

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance was surging ahead in two southern states -- Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka -- while the respective blocs led by the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu and Congress in Kerala were on their way for another excellent show, going by the latest trends emerging from the counting of voted polled in the just concluded Lok Sabha polls.

Top opposition leaders to share dais at Haryana rally

Top opposition leaders to share dais at Haryana rally

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

Several prominent opposition leaders including Nationalist Congress Party's Sharad Pawar, Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar and National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah will share the dais at a rally being organised by Indian National Lok Dal in Haryana's Fatehabad on Sunday.

Chai, biscuits on me: Rahul claims ED raid being planned against him

Chai, biscuits on me: Rahul claims ED raid being planned against him

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Gandhi said he was "waiting with open arms".

BJP to ally with Naveen Patnaik's BJD in Odisha?

BJP to ally with Naveen Patnaik's BJD in Odisha?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

While BJD leaders held a marathon meeting at Naveen Niwas, the residence of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday, the BJP leaders had a similar meeting in the national capital, discussing election matters, including a potential alliance.

Modi has to use two crutches of TDP, JD-U to run govt: Opposition

Modi has to use two crutches of TDP, JD-U to run govt: Opposition

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Banerjee said the prime minister will now have to move around the country and also abroad with two crutches.

'This Is An Andhra Pradesh-Bihar Budget'

'This Is An Andhra Pradesh-Bihar Budget'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

From the word go, Bihar growled its needs out when an MP from the state said aloud: "Give something for Bihar also, Madam." Every time the Budget mentioned cities and towns in Andhra Pradesh, "Kursi Bachao" was the call from Congress MPs.

BJP's Om Birla set to be next Lok Sabha Speaker

BJP's Om Birla set to be next Lok Sabha Speaker

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Birla, 57, has been MLA from Rajasthan thrice and MP twice.

UP civic polls: Stage set for counting of votes at 353 centres on Saturday

UP civic polls: Stage set for counting of votes at 353 centres on Saturday

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Officials said most of the preparations are complete and the counting will start at 8 am on Saturday.

What Unites Pawars And Scindias?

What Unites Pawars And Scindias?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Exigencies of electoral politics and individual ambitions often stoke family feuds and sibling rivalries.

Annapurna Devi succeeds Smriti Irani as women and child development minister

Annapurna Devi succeeds Smriti Irani as women and child development minister

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

With challenges such as raising the legal age of marriage for women, combating malnutrition among women and children, and addressing women's safety issues, the new ministers face a formidable agenda.

Saturday wraps up longest LS polls since 1951-52; Modi among contestants

Saturday wraps up longest LS polls since 1951-52; Modi among contestants

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Saturday's voting will mark the end to the marathon polling process that began on April 19 month and has already covered 486 Lok Sabha seats in 28 states and Union territories.

Paswan wants Bajrang Dal, VHP banned

Paswan wants Bajrang Dal, VHP banned

Rediff.com19 Sep 2008

"The findings of National Commission for Minorities and National Women's Commission on communal violence in Karnataka have established the diabolical role of Bajrang Dal. Dal leaders have openly claimed responsibility for attacks on Christians in Orissa and Karnataka," Paswan said accusing it of espousing a divisive agenda.

NDA fared badly in final phase of LS polls in Bihar

NDA fared badly in final phase of LS polls in Bihar

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

According to the Election Commission data, 30 out of the state's 40 Lok Sabha seats went to the BJP-led coalition in the latest elections, a sharp drop compared with 39 in 2019 and lower than the tallies of 2014 (31) and 2009 (32).