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SC rejects plea to stay Ayodhya trial

SC rejects plea to stay Ayodhya trial

Rediff.com1 Sep 2003

The court also adjourned hearing on a petition seeking review of its earlier order upholding transfer of Ayodhya case trial to Rae Bareilly.

Voting in Maharashtra, Haryana elections on Monday

Voting in Maharashtra, Haryana elections on Monday

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

In Maharashtra, where the 'Mahayuti' alliance of BJP, Shiv Sena and smaller parties is against the 'Maha-agadhi' led by the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party whereas the ruling BJP is locked in a contest with the opposition Congress and the fledgling Jannayak Janata Party for the 90 assembly seats in Haryana.

'I'm being used as a political tool'

'I'm being used as a political tool'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2015

Son-in-law of Congress president Sonia Gandhi, Robert Vadra said he was being "singled out" and "lies" were spread about him.

Is Rajnath Singh the next BJP chief?

Is Rajnath Singh the next BJP chief?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2005

Cabinet, BJP back Vajpayee

Cabinet, BJP back Vajpayee

Rediff.com5 Jun 2003

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh also endorsed the leadership of Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Cabinet with PM on Vajpayee-Advani debate

Cabinet with PM on Vajpayee-Advani debate

Rediff.com5 Jun 2003

The BJP leadership too has rallied behind Vajpayee, saying he would remain the party's undisputed leader.

India should emerge as global HR capital: Modi

India should emerge as global HR capital: Modi

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

India should emerge as the 'human resource capital' of the world as China has become a global 'manufacturing factory'.

Nation pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi

Nation pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi

Rediff.com30 Jan 2004

An all-religion prayer was held at his samadhi in Rajghat, Delhi.

CBI files petition in Babri mosque case

CBI files petition in Babri mosque case

Rediff.com24 Feb 2003

It has sought permission to begin prosecution proceedings against Deputy Prime Minister Advani, Union minister M M Joshi and 19 others.

Mulayam visits offices of Akhilesh and Shivpal, leaves SP workers confused

Mulayam visits offices of Akhilesh and Shivpal, leaves SP workers confused

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

The SP workers' confusion began last month when Prateek Yadav's wife participated in a function organised by Shivpal Yadav and expressed her support for him.

'PM was so emotional'

'PM was so emotional'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'He couldn't hold himself from chanting 'Siyavar Ramchandra ki Jai'.'

Court reserves orders on charges against Advani

Court reserves orders on charges against Advani

Rediff.com3 Sep 2003

The Special Court trying the Ayodhya demolition case reserved its orders on the framing of charges till September 12 next.

'Vajpayee, Advani directed mosque demolition'

'Vajpayee, Advani directed mosque demolition'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2003

The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister said he was betrayed by the BJP-RSS leadership.

Advani exempted from appearance in Babri case

Advani exempted from appearance in Babri case

Rediff.com13 May 2003

The special court hearing the demolition case fixed May 31 for the next hearing.

Eyeing Dalit votes and world record, BJP cooks 5,000-kg khichdi

Eyeing Dalit votes and world record, BJP cooks 5,000-kg khichdi

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

The khichdi was prepared with 400 kg rice, 100 kg lentils, 350 kg vegetables, 100 kg desi ghee, 100 litres of oil, 2,500 litres of water and 250 kg spices, one of the cooks said.

Khurana to be Rajasthan governor

Khurana to be Rajasthan governor

Rediff.com22 Dec 2003

This came out in the Lok Sabha when Speaker Manohar Joshi congratulated him on his new assignment.

Sutlej canal: SC ruling sets Punjab's political pot boiling

Sutlej canal: SC ruling sets Punjab's political pot boiling

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Supreme Court's ruling favouring Haryana on the contentious Sutlej-Yamuna Link canal issue has set political temperature soaring in Punjab, with the state Congress chief Amarinder Singh quitting as Member of Parliament and all MLAs following suit, as Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal asserted "not a drop of water" will be allowed to be taken out of the state.

Will quit if charges framed: M M Joshi

Will quit if charges framed: M M Joshi

Rediff.com18 Sep 2003

He, however, refused to say whether Advani, who is also involved in the Ayodhya case, should follow suit.

No Advani speech on Babri tapes: CBI

No Advani speech on Babri tapes: CBI

Rediff.com30 Jul 2003

CBI counsel S S Gandhi, however, said the CBI had, 'oral evidence' against all the eight accused persons, including Advani, M M Joshi and Uma Bharti.

No Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas for Atali's victims, alas

No Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas for Atali's victims, alas

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

The test for Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be to convince not just friends in the media with crisp sound bytes but the very people most affected by the politics of hate through concerted action, says Shehzad Poonawala.

Parrikar is in good health, no leadership change in Goa: BJP

Parrikar is in good health, no leadership change in Goa: BJP

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Parrikar has been admitted to the AIIMS for follow-up treatment reportedly for a pancreatic ailment.

Amethi candidate challenges Rahul's poll affidavit

Amethi candidate challenges Rahul's poll affidavit

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

Citing the complaint, the Bharatiya Janata Party said in New Delhi asked Gandhi to come clean on the matter.

Kejriwal is a true follower of BJP ideology

Kejriwal is a true follower of BJP ideology

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Kejriwal believes in good governance and takes pride in his Hindu identity, points out Sudhir Bisht.

Maha registers over 60% voter turnout, Haryana 65%

Maha registers over 60% voter turnout, Haryana 65%

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

The final figure of polling could increase and it will be available on Tuesday, officials said.

Tell us about your agenda: BJP president Amit Shah snaps back at media

Tell us about your agenda: BJP president Amit Shah snaps back at media

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Shah also said that the parties in power in Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka were answerable for the incidents cited by protesting writers.

Will Pakistan accept a beef-eating Indian who also eats pork?

Will Pakistan accept a beef-eating Indian who also eats pork?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

From belonging to an endangered tribe, somewhere along the line I had turned into a dangerous species myself; a lying, scheming traitor, who had let the country down -- in short, an anti-national, says Durba Dhyani.

Amit Shah reprimands BJP motormouths over controversial remarks

Amit Shah reprimands BJP motormouths over controversial remarks

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

According to reports, Amit Shah has warned all of them and told them not to make controversial statements.

Padma awards for Jaitley, Sushma, Fernandes, Parrikar

Padma awards for Jaitley, Sushma, Fernandes, Parrikar

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

The Padma Vibhushan for this year has been awarded to a total of seven prominent personalities, while 16 have been given the Padma Bhushan, 118 have been given the Padma Shri on the 71st Republic Day this year, they said.

Has the sun set on BJP's Chouhan, Vasundhara and Raman Singh?

Has the sun set on BJP's Chouhan, Vasundhara and Raman Singh?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Could the defeat of Vasundhara Raje, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and Raman Singh in last year's polls in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh, respectively, augur a transition in the command structure of these states, where they reigned supreme?

Jat stir: Haryana CM heckled, shown black flags during Rohtak visit

Jat stir: Haryana CM heckled, shown black flags during Rohtak visit

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

The situation on Tuesday remained tense in some parts of Jat dominated areas like Rohtak and Sonipat while curfew was lifted in Jind district.

The sorry case of a whistle-blower IAS officer

The sorry case of a whistle-blower IAS officer

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Whistle-blower officer Ashok Khemka has been shunted again, in breach of rules by BJP government in Haryana. All actions of the previous Congress govt against him still stand even as the Narendra Modi government has chosen to keep away.

'BJP could do better fighting on local issues'

'BJP could do better fighting on local issues'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

'You have to work for the development of the people; stay connected with them; be available for your voters so they can come to you for redressal of their problems and don't rely on the brand equity of the central government.'

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

A recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Campaigning ends in Maharashtra, Haryana; over to voters now

Campaigning ends in Maharashtra, Haryana; over to voters now

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

Political observers feel that the outcome of the elections weighs in favour of the BJP which had won a massive mandate in the Lok Sabha elections, held earlier this year.

Why I support Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao

Why I support Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Can you even imagine the fear that must have passed through Kiran Rao's mind, asks Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Post-foreign trips, the challenges Modi has to tackle

Post-foreign trips, the challenges Modi has to tackle

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

The soul searching on Bihar loss, backlash from party seniors are something the PM has to dwell deep upon.

The lost and now 'found' Saraswati river

The lost and now 'found' Saraswati river

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

This Haryana village believes it has 'found' the Saraswati river of the Vedas.

BJP's show of strength at Sonowal's swearing-in ceremony

BJP's show of strength at Sonowal's swearing-in ceremony

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Sarbananda Sonowal was on Tuesday sworn in as the 14th chief minister of Assam in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah and other dignitaries at a huge public function at Khanapara field.