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Karnataka minister wants 3 more deputy CMs besides Shivakumar

Karnataka minister wants 3 more deputy CMs besides Shivakumar

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Cooperation Minister K N Rajanna on Saturday floated the idea of having three more Deputy Chief Ministers in Karnataka, and said he will discuss it with the Congress high command, keeping in mind the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

K'taka polls: Cong releases second list of 41 candidates, 3 defectors get nod

K'taka polls: Cong releases second list of 41 candidates, 3 defectors get nod

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

There is no mention of Kolar, the second seat from where senior party leader and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, wants to contest, in addition to Varuna, where his name is already cleared.

Modi controls KCR, says Rahul in Telangana; cites 'liquor scam'

Modi controls KCR, says Rahul in Telangana; cites 'liquor scam'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday cited Delhi's alleged 'liquor scam' to accuse Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao of being under 'remote control' of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Lucrative IPL contracts vs lack of 'Vitamin M' in Windies cricket

Lucrative IPL contracts vs lack of 'Vitamin M' in Windies cricket

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Shimron Hetmyer's Rs 8.50 crore annual IPL fees earned from Rajasthan Royals or Andre Russell's Rs 16 crore retention fee from Kolkata Knight Riders is an indication how cricket's financial landscape has changed and playing for the West Indies isn't a motivation anymore.

Deve Gowda's daughter-in-law insists on contesting from Hassan

Deve Gowda's daughter-in-law insists on contesting from Hassan

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Hassan seat, has become a bone of contention, as Gowda's daughter-in-law Bhavani Revanna, who has thrown her hat in the ring, has not relented, despite her brother-in-law Kumaraswamy, repeatedly making it clear that she will not be fielded, and instead a 'loyal party worker' will enter the fray.

Delhi excise case: ED attaches Rs 72 cr worth assets of accused

Delhi excise case: ED attaches Rs 72 cr worth assets of accused

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Delhi deputy Chief Minister and AAP leader Manish Sisodia has been named as an accused in the case.

Messi's PSG nightmare: The story of his unhappy stint

Messi's PSG nightmare: The story of his unhappy stint

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Lionel Messi didn't enjoy his time with the Ligue 1 side Paris Saint Germain.

No 3rd degree on Aaftab, narco test within 5 days, says court

No 3rd degree on Aaftab, narco test within 5 days, says court

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

A Delhi court has directed the city police to complete the narco analytic test of Mehrauli killing accused Aaftab Amin Poonawala within five days, while making it clear that it cannot use any third degree measure on him.

Amid Maha turmoil, Uddhav meets Sena leaders

Amid Maha turmoil, Uddhav meets Sena leaders

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Sanjay Raut said Shinde is not in Mumbai, but a communication has been established with him.

Oppn steps up pressure on Speaker for action against Bidhuri

Oppn steps up pressure on Speaker for action against Bidhuri

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Opposition leaders on Saturday stepped up pressure on Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for stringent action against Bharatiya Janata Party's Ramesh Bidhuri over his derogatory remarks against Bahujan Samaj Party MP Danish Ali in the House.

C M Ibrahim: 'Congress is a closed chapter'

C M Ibrahim: 'Congress is a closed chapter'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

'People of the state who bless me will give a befitting replay to the Congress.'

Suspended JD-U MLC Manorama Devi granted bail

Suspended JD-U MLC Manorama Devi granted bail

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

A bench of Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah passed the order while hearing a bail petition filed by Manorama Devi. While giving bail, the court also asked her to cooperate in the trial of the case.

Delhi excise policy: ED to quiz BRS leader Kavitha's ex-auditor on Mar 15

Delhi excise policy: ED to quiz BRS leader Kavitha's ex-auditor on Mar 15

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The agency made this disclosure on Monday before a local court in Delhi while seeking an extension of custody of Hyderabad-based businessman Arun Ramachandran Pillai, whom it had arrested on March 6.

Lalu's kidney transplant in Singapore successful: Tejashwi

Lalu's kidney transplant in Singapore successful: Tejashwi

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Yadav, who has been by his ailing father's side for the past few days, expressed delight that both Prasad and Rohini Acharya, his elder sister who has donated one of her kidneys to the 74-year-old, were fine after the surgery.

CBI defers questioning on Sisodia's request for more time

CBI defers questioning on Sisodia's request for more time

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

The CBI on Sunday deferred the questioning of Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in connection with the Delhi Excise policy scam case after he sought time from the probe agency citing the city government's ongoing budget exercise.

Will face ED, BJP targets leaders during polls: BRS leader Kavitha

Will face ED, BJP targets leaders during polls: BRS leader Kavitha

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Kavitha attacked the BJP government at the Centre, alleging it of using the investigation agencies to target political parties and leaders who do not subscribe to its ideology.

Amid 'confusion' in MVA on council polls, Raut says Uddhav group can't make sacrifices

Amid 'confusion' in MVA on council polls, Raut says Uddhav group can't make sacrifices

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Raut said his party has decided to support independent candidate Shubhangi Patil from the Nashik division graduates constituency after she sought backing from former chief minister Uddhav Thackeray.

Uddhav 8th Maha CM to take oath while not being MLA/MLC

Uddhav 8th Maha CM to take oath while not being MLA/MLC

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Congress leaders A R Antulay, Vasantdada Patil, Shivajirao Nilangekar-Patil, Shankarrao Chavan, Sushilkumar Shinde and Prithviraj Chavan are among the leaders who were not members of any of the state legislature Houses when they occupied the top post.

Difficult for him to apply brakes: Raut mocks Fadnavis

Difficult for him to apply brakes: Raut mocks Fadnavis

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Raut's comments came a day after Fadnavis likened the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government Maharashtra to the Babri mosque structure and said he would not rest till the Shiv Sena-led dispensation was brought down from power.

TRS workers attack BJP MP's house over remarks on KCR's daughter

TRS workers attack BJP MP's house over remarks on KCR's daughter

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

The attack took place after the BJP MP was heard in a video targeting the state's ruling party by making alleged disparaging remarks against Kavitha, also a ruling party MLC.

Manish Sisodia arrested after 8-hr grilling, CBI says wasn't cooperating

Manish Sisodia arrested after 8-hr grilling, CBI says wasn't cooperating

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Sisodia was arrested after nearly eight hours of questioning on various aspects of the excise policy for 2021-22, which the probe agency says suffered from irregularities both in its formulation and implementation, allegedly intended to benefit people with links to the AAP.

Siddaramaiah reaches out to MLAs amid reports of discontent

Siddaramaiah reaches out to MLAs amid reports of discontent

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Legislators are said to be miffed and have complained that they had not been able to get work done in their constituencies, and also transfers (of Government servants) as requested, and have expressed unhappiness regarding Ministers, alleging non-cooperation.

K'taka poll: JD-S faces 'Bhavani challenge' for Hassan seat

K'taka poll: JD-S faces 'Bhavani challenge' for Hassan seat

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

The Hassan seat has become a big headache for Janata Dal-Secular, which is witnessing a rebellion within the first family of the party.

Modi's close aide made UP BJP vice president

Modi's close aide made UP BJP vice president

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

Known for delivering time-bound results, Sharma earned Modi's confidence as his secretary during his tenure as the Gujarat chief minister by successfully handling the Vibrant Gujarat campaign to get investments to the state.

'Samajwadi Party has become Akhilesh Yadav party'

'Samajwadi Party has become Akhilesh Yadav party'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

'BJP will win 350 seats.'

Nitish Kumar will not speak on Rahul Gandhi's disqualification because...

Nitish Kumar will not speak on Rahul Gandhi's disqualification because...

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday declined to speak on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from the Lok Sabha, saying he avoided doing so in matters involving court order.

Will contest 2023 K'taka polls if party approves: Yediyurappa's son Vijayendra

Will contest 2023 K'taka polls if party approves: Yediyurappa's son Vijayendra

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party vice president and former chief minister BS Yediyurappa's son BY Vijayendra on Monday said he will contest the 2023 state assembly polls if the party's central leadership gives its nod.

No interim relief for Kavitha from SC against ED summons

No interim relief for Kavitha from SC against ED summons

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

A bench of justices Ajay Rastogi and Bela M Trivedi said it will hear the petitions of the BRS leader and others after three weeks.

Fresh row in Karnataka Cong; now Parameshwara seeks Dalit dy CM

Fresh row in Karnataka Cong; now Parameshwara seeks Dalit dy CM

Rediff.com18 May 2023

On whether injustice has been done to Dalits by not giving a DCM post to the community, he said the people, especially the Dalit community, have huge expectations.

Yediyurappa hints at bigger role for son in BJP day after ticket denial

Yediyurappa hints at bigger role for son in BJP day after ticket denial

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Ignoring the recommendation of the state unit to field Vijayendra for the June 3 biennial elections to seven seats of Karnataka Legislative Council, the party central leadership on Tuesday announced names of four candidates, hours before the deadline for filing of nominations ended.

'I don't act under pressure'

'I don't act under pressure'

Rediff.com12 May 2023

'Whatever duties I have to dispense off as a Speaker I will do the needful in accordance with the provisions of the law.'

KCR invokes Shivaji, vows to form farmers' govt from Maha's Nanded

KCR invokes Shivaji, vows to form farmers' govt from Maha's Nanded

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Speaking at a public meeting in Nanded of Maharashtra, he said within 10 days, the BRS' party vehicles will go to every village in all 288 assembly constituencies in Maharashtra to form farmers' committees.

Congress video shows rivals Sidda, Shivakumar indulging in banter

Congress video shows rivals Sidda, Shivakumar indulging in banter

Rediff.com8 May 2023

A video released on Monday, the second in two days, shows the two leaders presenting a united front in the polls and exchanging notes on the Congress campaign.

I seek my share like...: Kushwaha dares Nitish

I seek my share like...: Kushwaha dares Nitish

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Kushwaha was referring to 'Luv Kush' rally in Patna, a veritable gathering of Kurmis and Koeris upset with supposed hegemony of numerically powerful Yadavs which Prasad, then helming Bihar, was seen as embodying.

Day 1 in Tihar: Sisodia lodged with dreaded criminals

Day 1 in Tihar: Sisodia lodged with dreaded criminals

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Delhi former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia is now lodged in Tihar's jail after Rouse Avenue Court on Monday sent him to judicial custody till March 20 in connection with the excise policy case.

Personnel, CCTV, barricades: Delhi police bunker up for wrestlers' stir

Personnel, CCTV, barricades: Delhi police bunker up for wrestlers' stir

Rediff.com4 May 2023

A day after a scuffle between agitating wrestlers and police personnel, the police Thursday beefed up security and surveillance at Jantar Mantar and at Delhi borders, deploying additional manpower, bolstering CCTV coverage and raising barricades to prevent the entry of farmers who were coming to support the grapplers.

Tax raids in UP on 'Samajwadi' perfume maker

Tax raids in UP on 'Samajwadi' perfume maker

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

The Samajwadi Party (SP) said through a post on its official Twitter handle that the premises of its MLC Pushpraj alias Pampi Jain in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, have been raided.

Maha hospital reports 18 deaths in 24 hrs, govt orders probe

Maha hospital reports 18 deaths in 24 hrs, govt orders probe

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Eighteen patients have died in the last 24 hours at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital in Kalwa in Thane, civic commissioner Abhijit Bangar said on Sunday.

Shinde seeks chief whip's post in Maha upper house held by Uddhav man

Shinde seeks chief whip's post in Maha upper house held by Uddhav man

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has written a letter to the state legislative council's deputy chairperson seeking that Viplove Bajoria be made the Shiv Sena's chief whip in the Upper House, a move apparently aimed at further cornering the faction led by former CM Uddhav Thackeray.

BJP alleges PFI behind Bihar party leader's murder, warns of state-wide stir

BJP alleges PFI behind Bihar party leader's murder, warns of state-wide stir

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Announcing that a district-wide bandh was being organised in protest against the killing, Chaudhary said that if no headway is made in the investigation within 48 hours, there will be a state-wide stir.