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India first, citizen first, says Modi ahead of Budget Session

India first, citizen first, says Modi ahead of Budget Session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

"The ray of hope being seen by the world will glow brighter -- for this, I firmly believe the finance minister will make all efforts to meet these aspirations," Modi said.

Rajasthan Cong announces Rs 20 lakh for deceased Dalit boy's family

Rajasthan Cong announces Rs 20 lakh for deceased Dalit boy's family

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra on Tuesday announced a financial assistance of Rs 20 lakh to the family of a nine-year-old Dalit boy who died after being beaten up by his teacher in Jalore district.

Modi counters Rahul's 'Mohabbat ki dukaan' with 'loot ki...'

Modi counters Rahul's 'Mohabbat ki dukaan' with 'loot ki...'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Their leaders go abroad and abuse India, while BJP workers sacrifice everything for the sake of the nation, Modi said.

When Stalin Met Thala...

When Stalin Met Thala...

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

What some of our leaders were up to over the weekend.

Prez polls: BJP sets up 14-member 'management team'

Prez polls: BJP sets up 14-member 'management team'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

This management team will coordinate with all state units of the BJP and its allies for the presidential election and is also expected to guide its elected voting representatives on the voting process.

Curry Westerns Move To Rajasthan

Curry Westerns Move To Rajasthan

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Even as our tier-2 and tier-3 cities become increasingly well-mapped, and well-documented through myriad tech-driven data, the Indian film-maker's dominantly urban gaze turns to regions not crowded by data, area codes, or directions, observes Debarghya Sanyal.

JD-U joins Opposition parties demanding passage of women's bill in winter session

JD-U joins Opposition parties demanding passage of women's bill in winter session

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

The women's reservation bill is back in focus ahead of Parliament's winter session, with several opposition parties, including the Janata Dal-United, which had once opposed the move, demanding that it be introduced and passed in this session.

Adani issue, ED raids set to rock Parliament, again

Adani issue, ED raids set to rock Parliament, again

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

The opposition parties will meet on Monday morning to evolve their strategy in both Houses of Parliament after protests by them on the Hindenburg-Adani issue overshadowed most of the first half of the Budget session.

Mulayam's photo with RSS chief ahead of UP polls triggers row

Mulayam's photo with RSS chief ahead of UP polls triggers row

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

A photograph of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat sitting with Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav has set tongues wagging in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh, with the Congress taunting that the S in SP means the Sangh.

Amid row over Gandhis' security, SPG amendment bill to be tabled next week

Amid row over Gandhis' security, SPG amendment bill to be tabled next week

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

According to official sources, family members of former prime ministers will not be guarded by the elite SPG commandos, as per the amendments approved by the Union cabinet.

Modi govt avoiding debate on embarrassing issues like Adani: Tharoor

Modi govt avoiding debate on embarrassing issues like Adani: Tharoor

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Tharoor said people have incurred losses after their money which was invested in LIC, SBI was put by the government "in its friend's account".

Race for RS heats up as parties sweat it out to keep flock together

Race for RS heats up as parties sweat it out to keep flock together

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Political temperatures were soaring in several states that could see close contests, with parties trying to keep their flock together and trading accusations of poaching of MLAs.

Gehlot loyalists stick to their demands as Pilot leaves for Delhi

Gehlot loyalists stick to their demands as Pilot leaves for Delhi

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

The political drama in Rajasthan over leadership change continued on Monday with MLAs loyal to Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot remaining non-committal on holding a meeting with Congress observers, who are likely to return to Delhi to apprise the high command about the developments.

Gehlot's boss seems to be Vasundhara, not Sonia: Pilot takes a dig

Gehlot's boss seems to be Vasundhara, not Sonia: Pilot takes a dig

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's speech in Dholpur reflects that his leader is Vasundhara Raje and not Sonia Gandhi, Sachin Pilot said in a no holds barred attack against his party colleague on Tuesday.

How Odds Stack Up In 5 State Polls

How Odds Stack Up In 5 State Polls

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

What are the political equations, the challenges, and the threats?

Modi And The Buddha

Modi And The Buddha

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi attended an event organised for Abhidhamma Day in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, which saw the participation of Buddhist monks from many countries.

Can't discuss some matters in Parliament: Govt on China

Can't discuss some matters in Parliament: Govt on China

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The government on Monday said that matters regarding Chinese intrusion can't be discussed in Parliament as it concerns the security of the country.

Modi treated Parliament inauguration like his coronation: Opposition

Modi treated Parliament inauguration like his coronation: Opposition

Rediff.com28 May 2023

The opposition leaders also accused the government of violating Constitutional norms by not inviting President Droupadi Murmu to the event.

Rajasthan cabinet to have 12 new faces, 5 from Pilot camp

Rajasthan cabinet to have 12 new faces, 5 from Pilot camp

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

The Ashok Gehlot-led Congress government will have a total of 30 ministers, including 18 who had resigned earlier.

3 Union ministers to perform in Delhi's 'biggest ever' Ramlila, cameo by Prabhas

3 Union ministers to perform in Delhi's 'biggest ever' Ramlila, cameo by Prabhas

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Cabinet ministers and TV actors will try to bring to life the aeons-old story of Lord Ram at the 10-day-long Ramlila in New Delhi, which has been promised to be bigger than ever by its organisers.

Sachin Pilot's turn won't come because...: Shah on Cong rift

Sachin Pilot's turn won't come because...: Shah on Cong rift

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

Shah said that it is "a 3-D government in Rajasthan and three Ds stands for 'dange' (riots), 'durvyavhar' (ill-treatment) with women and 'Dalit' atrocities.

Drama in Cong, Gehlot loyalists threaten to resign, reach speaker's house

Drama in Cong, Gehlot loyalists threaten to resign, reach speaker's house

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

The development suggested a worsening power struggle between the chief minister and Sachin Pilot who was tipped to be Gehlot's replacement after he declared his candidature for the Congress president's post.

If India Becomes Bharat...

If India Becomes Bharat...

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

By changing the nation's name from India to Bharat, would this landmass overnight lose the emotional and cultural linkage that had been built over generations, centuries and millennia, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Union minister Nitin Gadkari tests COVID-19 positive

Union minister Nitin Gadkari tests COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Gadkari's ministerial colleagues Amit Shah, Shripad Naik, Dharmendra Pradhan, Kailash Choudhary, Arjun Ram Meghwal, Gajendra Shekhawat and Suresh Angadi were also diagnosed with COVID-19 recently.

Govt plans to merge Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli

Govt plans to merge Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

The move comes three months after Jammu and Kashmir was bifurcated into two UTs -- Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.

Say 'Jai Bajrangbali' while casting vote, Modi says in K'taka

Say 'Jai Bajrangbali' while casting vote, Modi says in K'taka

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Accusing Congress of 'abuse culture', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged the people of Karnataka to punish those indulging in abuse, while casting their vote in polling booths on May 10.

When Yogi and other ministers did yoga

When Yogi and other ministers did yoga

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Yogi and other ministers performed yoga to celebrate the eighth edition of the International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2022.

Modi urges dialogue with open mind in Parliament

Modi urges dialogue with open mind in Parliament

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

The PM urged parliamentarians to must make full use of this session

Problems don't seem to end for Pandya, Rahul

Problems don't seem to end for Pandya, Rahul

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Pandya, Rahul, Karan Johar booked in Rajasthan over remarks on women

Suspension of 7 Congress MPS in LS revoked

Suspension of 7 Congress MPS in LS revoked

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Speaker Om Birla then announced that the suspension stands revoked with immediate effect.

Adani stock crash rocks Parliament for second day

Adani stock crash rocks Parliament for second day

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Proceedings in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were disrupted as Opposition members raised slogans demanding a discussion and a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into the fraud-allegation-triggered rout.

Congress leader who faces party action calls Pilot loyalist a traitor

Congress leader who faces party action calls Pilot loyalist a traitor

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

He showed a video of Solanki and Poonia purportedly entering a hotel and exiting a hotel room one after the other.

1993 trains blast case: SC irked as accused jailed for 11 years without charges

1993 trains blast case: SC irked as accused jailed for 11 years without charges

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

"Convict him or acquit him," an anguished Supreme Court observed on non-framing of charges on an accused jailed for 11 years over serial blasts in multiple Rajdhani Express and other trains in 1993.

LS Speaker praised for letting women MPs raise issues in Zero Hour

LS Speaker praised for letting women MPs raise issues in Zero Hour

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Speaker Om Birla on Thursday drew praise from Lok Sabha members for identifying potential of members and encouraging them to speak on the floor of the House after a first-time woman MP, known for spearheading self-help groups, raised the issue of women unemployment.

BJP's counter protest in Parliament triggers face-off with Opposition

BJP's counter protest in Parliament triggers face-off with Opposition

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

There were some tense moments as BJP members, carrying placards, marched towards the opposition members near the Gandhi statue in Parliament premises to condemn their 'undemocratic actions' inside the House.

Unfazed by ridicule, this MP continues to cycle to Parliament

Unfazed by ridicule, this MP continues to cycle to Parliament

Rediff.com7 May 2015

'Some say I do it for publicity, while others call it a gimmick. But these questions don't trouble me,' says Arjun Ram Meghwal, a two-time Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament from Bikaner. Upasna Pandey reports

These ministers cycled to Rashtrapati Bhavan for swearing-in ceremony

These ministers cycled to Rashtrapati Bhavan for swearing-in ceremony

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Arjun Ram Meghwal, Mansukhbhai Mandavia and Anil Dave opted to cycle to Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Finmin gets 2 ministers of state after 4-year break

Finmin gets 2 ministers of state after 4-year break

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Asked about the Congress's opposition to the GST Bill, Santosh Kumar Gangwar said no party opposes GST outside Parliament.

Opposition demands Parliament discussion on Agnipath at Birla's all-party meet

Opposition demands Parliament discussion on Agnipath at Birla's all-party meet

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

Ahead of the monsoon session of Parliament, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday sought cooperation of all parties for the smooth conduct of proceedings with "decency, dignity and discipline", even as the Opposition demanded discussion on the Agnipath scheme, unemployment and farmers' issues.

PM to chair all-party meet on COVID on December 4

PM to chair all-party meet on COVID on December 4

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

This will be the second all-party meeting called by the government to discuss the COVID-19 situation since the outbreak of the pandemic.