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Karnataka farmers need a government sensitive to their demands: Modi

Karnataka farmers need a government sensitive to their demands: Modi

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Modi said, "The Karnataka government was indifferent...it did not care about the benefits that a farmer can get from the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana."

'Chowkidar' took money from poor, put it in pocket of Ambani: Rahul

'Chowkidar' took money from poor, put it in pocket of Ambani: Rahul

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

The opposition does not have any issue left so it is raking up Rafale deal issue, Rajnath Singh said.

'For the first time Muslim men will be held accountable'

'For the first time Muslim men will be held accountable'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

'Congress gave Muslim conservatism support and here the BJP saw a window of opportunity'

Expelled AAP MLA Binny ends strike in 5 hours, warns of major stir

Expelled AAP MLA Binny ends strike in 5 hours, warns of major stir

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

"It cannot be more unfortunate than the fact that you need somebody to make you realise the promises you have made to the public and you end up expelling that person from the party," the Laxmi Nagar MLA told reporters soon after he was expelled from the party.

BJP demands arrest of Trinamool MP who threatened rape

BJP demands arrest of Trinamool MP who threatened rape

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Slamming Trinamool Congress member of Parliament Tapas Pal's controversial comments allegedly threatening to kill Communist Party of India-Marxist workers and have their women raped, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday demanded that the leader be put "behind bars", saying he has "no right" to be in any political party.

'Anyone who speaks against Trinamool is an enemy'

'Anyone who speaks against Trinamool is an enemy'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

'Even Mamtadi would react to the rising statistics of crimes against women and rape with the same horror as I did if she stops being a politician protecting her position and looks at the problem as a woman.'

'BJP worker' found hanging in Purulia commited suicide: Police

'BJP worker' found hanging in Purulia commited suicide: Police

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

"The post-mortem report said it was a case of asphyxia due to ante-mortem hanging and suicidal in nature," the SP said.

'Secular parties never helped Muslim women'

'Secular parties never helped Muslim women'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

'It is a welcome development, but the ordinance has limited validity of six months, that is the problem.' 'Therefore, we are urging all political parties including the Congress to collaborate and bring a law.'

Smriti Irani: The smart risk-taker who never gave up

Smriti Irani: The smart risk-taker who never gave up

Rediff.com28 May 2019

She began her career as an aspiring model in the late 1990s. A few decades later, she is one of India's best known politicians.

Mob thrashes 2 women in Madhya Pradesh over beef rumour

Mob thrashes 2 women in Madhya Pradesh over beef rumour

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Two Muslim women were slapped, kicked and abused by a mob in Madhya Pradesh allegedly over the possession of beef.

I was mentally tortured in BJP, says Vajpayee's niece

I was mentally tortured in BJP, says Vajpayee's niece

Rediff.com27 Oct 2013

A day after resigning from the Bharatiya Janata Party, former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's niece Karuna Shukla alleged that she had been "mentally tortured" by the party in Chhattisgarh.

2 women script history as they set foot in Sabarimala; protests erupt

2 women script history as they set foot in Sabarimala; protests erupt

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Temple priest performed a 'purification' ritual for an hour before the doors were opened again.

'Whatever happens in Karnataka, Modi is on a slippery downhill road'

'Whatever happens in Karnataka, Modi is on a slippery downhill road'

Rediff.com10 May 2018

'For short-term gain, the BJP makes extraordinary promises, they take extraordinary decisions, but in the long term it is going to impact both them and the country.'

After Bihar, another shelter home horror unearthed in UP's Deoria

After Bihar, another shelter home horror unearthed in UP's Deoria

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

The activities at the shelter home came to the fore when a girl managed to flee from there.

Rise of the rebels in politics

Rise of the rebels in politics

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Mamata Banerjee's TMC and Kejriwal's AAP challenged the old order.

Modi's anointment as PM candidate unconstitutional: Vajpayee's niece

Modi's anointment as PM candidate unconstitutional: Vajpayee's niece

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

Former prime minister Atal Behari Vajpayee's niece Karuna Shukla on Saturday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party, saying the anointment of Narendra Modi as its prime ministerial candidate was against the Constitution.

Cop loses hand in fresh violence over Ram Navami rallies in WB

Cop loses hand in fresh violence over Ram Navami rallies in WB

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee directed the director general of police to instruct all the superintendents of police to take strong action against those who carried arms in the rallies.

14 sensational murders that shook India

14 sensational murders that shook India

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Rediff.com looks at other sensational murder mysteries that left India shell-shocked.

How Bihar colleges 'manufacture' toppers

How Bihar colleges 'manufacture' toppers

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

All of V R College's 1,007 students secured a first class in the Class 12 exam! 222 of them got identical marks!

It's Narendra versus Narendra in Vadodara!

It's Narendra versus Narendra in Vadodara!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Narendra Rawat, an 'arrest-happy' Congress leader, is expected to launch a fair amount of political tamasha against his rival, Narendra Modi, in Vadodara.

'Politics took precedence over justice to women'

'Politics took precedence over justice to women'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

'The government know very well how to pass a bill in the Rajya Sabha with consensus.' 'They got consensus from Opposition parties on the 10 percent reservation for economically weaker sections.' 'In instant triple talaq, the BJP wanted to take sole credit.' 'They wanted to take credit and see that other parties suffer (political) loss.' 'Therefore, the bill got stuck.'

Narendra Modi to contest Lok Sabha polls from Varanasi

Narendra Modi to contest Lok Sabha polls from Varanasi

Rediff.com16 Mar 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi will contest the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.

Why is BJP's most vocal leader quiet these days?

Why is BJP's most vocal leader quiet these days?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Sushma Swaraj has fought battles fearlessly, lost a few, and won many. By rights, according to many, she is the one who should have been declared the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate for this year's general elections. But that didn't happen. Is that why she is so quiet these days?

Priyanka's laundry list: From 'RG senior to RG junior'

Priyanka's laundry list: From 'RG senior to RG junior'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

'Rahul has done nothing for us. Rajiv Gandhi was different. He was a great man.' In Amethi, each person knows at least five people who have spoken to him, sipped chai with him. It's a connect the Gandhis hope people won't forget when Amethi goes to the polls on May 7.

I want to see egos of BJP leaders crushed: Vajpayee's niece

I want to see egos of BJP leaders crushed: Vajpayee's niece

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

The 'Atal-Advani era' in the BJP is truly over, believes Karuna Shukla, the niece of party stalwart Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Meet the new faces in Modi's council of ministers

Meet the new faces in Modi's council of ministers

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Rediff.com gives you a look at newbies in the Council of Ministers

2014 poll: Which party will be most friendly to women's causes?

2014 poll: Which party will be most friendly to women's causes?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

2014 will be a watershed election. Much is at stake and much needs to be changed. Women need their voice to be heard and they need representation with real power, says Sunanda Vashist.

Is Sabrimala ready for Trupti Desai?

Is Sabrimala ready for Trupti Desai?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Trupti Desai's fight earned women the right to enter the inner sanctums of the Shani Shingnapur Temple, the Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple and the Haji Ali Dargah. Her next target is Sabarimala in Kerala. Aditi Phadnis reports.

'I am not a blind fan of Modi, I do question'

'I am not a blind fan of Modi, I do question'

Rediff.com2 May 2014

'I believe in India people should have, up to a certain age, compulsory military training. I also believe that voting should be made compulsory. I have some violent idea, that all candidates should sign an affidavit that whatever they have promised to the people, if they are unable to fulfill they won't stand in elections again.' 'I addressed a meeting near the Kalandari mosque where more than 8,000 Muslims had come to listen to me. I said Muslims have nothing to fear, you fear only Allah. You should be afraid of no one... Some people are creating a fear about Modi in your community. I only want you to understand that.' Paresh Rawal, the BJP candidate from Ahmedabad East, speaks to Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com

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