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Ahead of Haryana trust vote, MLA urges Dushyant to withdraw support to BJP

Ahead of Haryana trust vote, MLA urges Dushyant to withdraw support to BJP

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Ahead of the no-confidence vote against the Manohar Lal Khattar Haryana government, senior Jananayak Janata Party (JJP) MLA Devender Singh Babli on Tuesday urged his party to withdraw support to the Bharatiya Janata Party government over farmers' issues.

Kohli, Faf hold the key for RCB against toppers GT

Kohli, Faf hold the key for RCB against toppers GT

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Playing IPL 2023's last league stage match, Royal Challengers Bangalore would know what exactly is required of them to qualify for the play-offs, when they face table-toppers Gujarat Titans in Bengaluru on Sunday.

U'khand govt scraps Chardham Devasthanam Board

U'khand govt scraps Chardham Devasthanam Board

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

A high-level committee constituted by Dhami to look into the Devasthanam Board issue had submitted its recommendations to the chief minister in Rishikesh on Sunday.

Haryana DSP probing illegal mining mowed down, 1 held after gunfight

Haryana DSP probing illegal mining mowed down, 1 held after gunfight

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

A deputy superintendent of police investigating illegal stone-mining was killed on Tuesday when a truck he signalled to stop in Haryana's Nuh district drove into him, officials said.

Adampur bypoll: BJP, AAP pin hopes on 'turncoats'

Adampur bypoll: BJP, AAP pin hopes on 'turncoats'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

The young and suave candidate of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, Bhavya Bishnoi, looks to defend his 'family bastion' for five decades, while the main opposition Congress has placed its bet on veteran leader Jai Prakash in the Adampur bypoll in Haryana.

Maha governor allows Shinde govt to withdraw MVA's 12 nominees to council

Maha governor allows Shinde govt to withdraw MVA's 12 nominees to council

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

The governor's move comes following Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's letter to the governor seeking the withdrawal of MLCs.

Raman Singh sworn in as Chhattisgarh CM for the third time

Raman Singh sworn in as Chhattisgarh CM for the third time

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Ayurvedic doctor-turned-politician Raman Singh was on Thursday sworn in as chief minister of Chhattisgarh for the third consecutive term.

Angry priests force Rawat to return from Kedarnath without darshan

Angry priests force Rawat to return from Kedarnath without darshan

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Former Uttarakhand chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat had to face the ire of teerth purohits in Kedarnath as he arrived at the Himalayan temple on Monday to offer prayers.

Home ministry orders CBI probe into Sonali Phogat's death

Home ministry orders CBI probe into Sonali Phogat's death

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

The Union home ministry on Monday ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the death of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sonali Phogat, officials said.

Haryana CM seeks more central forces to curb violence

Haryana CM seeks more central forces to curb violence

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday sought four additional companies of central forces following communal clashes in the state and said a battalion of the India Reserve Battalion will also be deployed in Nuh.

Akhilesh launches Mission 2022 with rath yatra, says BJP 'crushed' farmers

Akhilesh launches Mission 2022 with rath yatra, says BJP 'crushed' farmers

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Kickstarting his party's 'Mission 2022' with a 'rath yatra,' Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party, saying it has 'crushed farmers' and on return to power in Uttar Pradesh would 'crush the Constitution' as well.

R-Day parade rehearsal curbs hit Delhi traffic; commuters stranded for hours

R-Day parade rehearsal curbs hit Delhi traffic; commuters stranded for hours

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Major roads in and around Delhi including on the DND flyover and Ghazipur border were affected from the morning rush hours till around 2 pm.

Talks with farmers could be held in next 2-3 days: Haryana CM

Talks with farmers could be held in next 2-3 days: Haryana CM

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

The chief minister said he discussed with Tomar about the ongoing farmer protests. "Effort is to find solutions through dialogue," he said.

Dera chief brought back to Sunaria jail in Rohtak

Dera chief brought back to Sunaria jail in Rohtak

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

The sect chief is serving a 20-year jail term for raping two women disciples at his ashram in Sirsa, where the dera is headquartered.

Manmohan Singh named member of Parliamentary panel on Finance

Manmohan Singh named member of Parliamentary panel on Finance

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who is hailed as the architect of economic reforms in the country, is a member of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance, it was announced on Tuesday.

Is Rajnath Singh behind the upheaval in UP BJP?

Is Rajnath Singh behind the upheaval in UP BJP?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Sources reveal that Modi's first choice to contest Lok Sabha election from the 'safest' Lucknow constituency could have affected BJP president's personal plans, who was getting increasingly uncomfortable in Ghaziabad. Sharat Pradhan reports.

UP BJP netas discuss Brahmin reach out with Nadda

UP BJP netas discuss Brahmin reach out with Nadda

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

According to sources, the party has formed a committee comprising BJP's Rajya Sabha chief whip Shiv Pratap Shukla, party leader Abhijat Mishra, former national secretary and Gujarat MP Ram Bhai Mokariya and Mahesh Sharma to reach out to Brahmin members of the community.

IPL: In-form Gujarat eye revenge against rejuvenated SRH

IPL: In-form Gujarat eye revenge against rejuvenated SRH

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

The only loss that table toppers Gujarat Titans suffered in IPL 2022 so far was against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their first round clash.

The BJP's Forgotten Margdarshak

The BJP's Forgotten Margdarshak

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

Murli Manohar Joshi makes a rare public appearance.

Famous faces at polling stations

Famous faces at polling stations

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

As people queued up across these states to cast their vote, there were some famous faces in the lines at different polling stations.

Is Defence Budget Enough To Counter China, Pakistan?

Is Defence Budget Enough To Counter China, Pakistan?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

To threaten China and Pakistan, and then to sharply cut back on military funding, bespeaks a remarkable trust in Beijing and Islamabad that is not borne out by anything they say or do, notes Ajai Shukla.

IPL: Rajasthan Royals, Gujarat Titans set for high-voltage clash

IPL: Rajasthan Royals, Gujarat Titans set for high-voltage clash

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

A battle royale is on the cards when Hardik Pandya's Gujarat Titans take on the Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals, two line-ups armed with potent bowling units in a top-of-the-table IPL showdown at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Thursday.

Siddaramaiah: Congress's top CM post contender with a Janata past

Siddaramaiah: Congress's top CM post contender with a Janata past

Rediff.com13 May 2023

A renewed energy seems to have been infused into the 75-year old Congress leader Siddaramaiah's gait as he walked to address a packed press conference in Mysore on Saturday.

4 former Congress ministers join BJP in Punjab

4 former Congress ministers join BJP in Punjab

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Former Congress MLA from Barnala, Kewal Dhillon, and former Shiormani Akali Dal MLAs Sarup Chand Singla and Mohinder Kaur Josh also joined the BJP.

5 Assembly Seats To Watch Today

5 Assembly Seats To Watch Today

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Aditi Phadnis picks five key seats in the three states where assembly elections are being held today.

Unbeaten on the road, mighty Titans pose tough challenge for hosts MI

Unbeaten on the road, mighty Titans pose tough challenge for hosts MI

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Former champions Mumbai Indians will have their task cut out when they host Gujarat Titans, who remain unbeaten on the road.

If All Of India Was Like Goa...

If All Of India Was Like Goa...

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

The intrinsic inclusivity of Goa is the key to its great attraction, observes Rahul Singh.

Farmers' stir: Khattar talks about 'tit for tat', clip goes viral

Farmers' stir: Khattar talks about 'tit for tat', clip goes viral

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

A video clip of Khattar's comments went viral on the social media, with the Opposition alleging that he told the supporters of the BJP to pick up sticks against the protesting farmers.

BJP-led Central govt does 'little except publicity': Nitish

BJP-led Central govt does 'little except publicity': Nitish

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

"Leaders like Vajpayee, Advani treated me with respect," the JD-U leader said.

How BJP hopes to gain by taking Kuldeep Bishnoi into its fold

How BJP hopes to gain by taking Kuldeep Bishnoi into its fold

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

According to experts, Bishnoi had been sulking since the Congress ignored him for the post of its Haryana unit chief during a revamp earlier this year.

'There was a conspiracy in making Azadsaab quit Congress'

'There was a conspiracy in making Azadsaab quit Congress'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

'The BJP had a big threat from the Congress in J&K, therefore they were threatened by us.'

Gujarat, Lucknow aim for winning start on IPL debut

Gujarat, Lucknow aim for winning start on IPL debut

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Known for his six-hitting prowess, Hardik this season will have to take more responsibility with the bat and also bat higher up the order.

Arms lobby using some journalists to target me: VK Singh

Arms lobby using some journalists to target me: VK Singh

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

Union Minister Gen (retd) V K Singh has alleged that an "insidious campaign" is being run against him by a section of media at the behest of the arms lobby that is "working overtime" to subdue him and he has briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding it.

Jeep-tractor trailer collision in Rajasthan leaves 11 dead, 7 hurt

Jeep-tractor trailer collision in Rajasthan leaves 11 dead, 7 hurt

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

The accident took place around 1 pm near Leela Ki Dhani on the Jhunjhunu-Gudha Godji highway, they added.

BJP will pay for 'horrendous' attack on farmers: Amarinder

BJP will pay for 'horrendous' attack on farmers: Amarinder

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday termed the lathicharge on farmers in Haryana's Karnal a "government-sponsored attack" and said such a "vicious assault" was not only unacceptable but outright condemnable.

FIR against Sushant's sisters, doctor after Rhea's complaint

FIR against Sushant's sisters, doctor after Rhea's complaint

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

In her police complaint, Rhea had sought that an FIR be registered under IPC, NDPS Act and Telemedicine Practice Guidelines. She had also accused Priyanka of molesting her.

Ahead of Punjab polls, Haryana's BJP govt grants 3-week furlough to Ram Rahim

Ahead of Punjab polls, Haryana's BJP govt grants 3-week furlough to Ram Rahim

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, who is serving a prison sentence in a Haryana jail, was granted a three-week furlough on Monday, a reprieve that Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said had nothing to do with elections.

It's BJP vs regional parties in Thursday's bypolls in 6 states

It's BJP vs regional parties in Thursday's bypolls in 6 states

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Voting will be held on Thursday in bypolls to seven assembly seats in six states -- a contest symbolic of the fierce turf war between the Bharatiya Janata Party and regional parties.

Punjab responsible for farmers' protest: Haryana CM

Punjab responsible for farmers' protest: Haryana CM

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

Khattar held his Punjab counterpart Amarinder Singh responsible for the thousands of farmers marching to Delhi.

Toll climbs to 37 as north India is battered by rains: Army, NDRF step in

Toll climbs to 37 as north India is battered by rains: Army, NDRF step in

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Incessant rains unleashed more death and destruction on Monday in parts of north India, with 37 people killed in landslides and other rain-related incidents in the last two days even as the Army and NDRF teams stepped in to intensify the relief and rescue operations.