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RJD enters Bihar council poll fray, to contest 3 of 7 seats

RJD enters Bihar council poll fray, to contest 3 of 7 seats

Rediff.com30 May 2022

The party's state unit president Jagadanand Singh announced the names of Mohd Qari Sohaib, Munni Rajak and Ashok Kumar Pandey.

Resort politics: Gujarat Cong moves MLAs to Rajasthan

Resort politics: Gujarat Cong moves MLAs to Rajasthan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

The shifting of MLAs to Congress-ruled Rajasthan will allow the party to focus on drawing up its strategy for the crucial Rajya Sabha elections for which it has fielded two candidates, the source said.

SC-appointed panel on farm laws was against their repeal

SC-appointed panel on farm laws was against their repeal

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

The report, which was submitted to the apex court on March 19, 2021, was made public on Monday. The three-member committee had also suggested many changes in the laws, including giving freedom to states to make Minimum Support Price (MSP) system legal.

'Paneerselvam should chargesheet Sasikala'

'Paneerselvam should chargesheet Sasikala'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

'If the interim chief minister lodges a criminal complaint against Sasikala for grabbing power through coercion, she has to face one more case.'

50 and counting... Apps become more popular as elections loom

50 and counting... Apps become more popular as elections loom

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Within 24 hours of the announcement of poll dates, traction on poll-based apps has risen drastically, report Karan Choudhury and Neha Alawadhi.

Rahul to preside over Congress convention

Rahul to preside over Congress convention

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

When asked whether Sonia will be present at the day-long convention, Congress spokesman Shaktisinh Gohil told reporters that Rahul had led the agitation against demonetisation and he would preside over it.

Manmohan to file papers for RS election from Rajasthan

Manmohan to file papers for RS election from Rajasthan

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

The seat got vacant after the death of Bharatiya Janata Party's Rajya Sabha MP Madan Lal Saini in June. Rajasthan has 10 Rajya Sabha seats.

My statues represent 'will of the people': Mayawati

My statues represent 'will of the people': Mayawati

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Mayawati also sought the dismissal of a plea, which alleged that pubic funds were misused in the construction of memorials and statues.

'What do they gain by getting rid of 2 MPs?'

'What do they gain by getting rid of 2 MPs?'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

'The nominations were not meant to last permanently, but depended on the government of the day.' 'There was no question of revoking it during Congress, Janata Dal or even Vajpayee's NDA rule.' 'But Modi is different.'

These are the first-time ministers in Modi Sarkar 2.0

These are the first-time ministers in Modi Sarkar 2.0

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Here's a list of the full first-time ministers in the second term of the Narendra Modi government.

Are you 'fit' enough to be a bank director?

Are you 'fit' enough to be a bank director?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

The YES Bank family tussle puts focus on RBI guidelines on appointment of directors.

Sants' assembly asks Hindus to vote for those who protect 'gai, Ganga, God'

Sants' assembly asks Hindus to vote for those who protect 'gai, Ganga, God'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

"We direct the government to either bring in a law or an ordinance (for the construction of the Ram temple). There will be no compromise on this," Ramanandacharya Hansdevacharya, the patron of the ABSS, said in his concluding remarks at the conclave.

Gujarat 'unassailable fortress of BJP': Shah

Gujarat 'unassailable fortress of BJP': Shah

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Shah said the people of Gujarat would seek an answer from Congress in December, when the state goes to polls.

Manmohan Singh files RS nomination from Rajasthan

Manmohan Singh files RS nomination from Rajasthan

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Singh, a veteran Congress leader, was a member of the Upper House of Parliament from Assam for almost three decades.

Kerala Congress MP booked for molesting Shweta Menon

Kerala Congress MP booked for molesting Shweta Menon

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Leading Malayalam film actress Shweta Menon, who was allegedly molested by Congress Member of Parliament N Peethambara Kurup at the President's Boat race event at Kollam two days ago, on Sunday gave her statement on the incident to police.

Baba Ramdev 'humbly declines' Cabinet rank

Baba Ramdev 'humbly declines' Cabinet rank

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

"Service to humanity is my only objective," he told media persons.

Resign and face fresh election: AGP tells Sonowal

Resign and face fresh election: AGP tells Sonowal

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

Accusing the BJP of adopting an anti-Assam policy, Mahanta said, "Let the BJP form a new government alone. We will welcome that".

Lok Sabha adjourns after passing Transgender bill, Rajya Sabha does no business

Lok Sabha adjourns after passing Transgender bill, Rajya Sabha does no business

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Monday was the fourth consecutive day, proceedings were washed out over the Rafale jet deal and Cauvery issues.

Taiwan: A Thorn In China-US Relations

Taiwan: A Thorn In China-US Relations

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Any miscalculation and miscommunication are fraught with the risk of a major catastrophe, warns Rup Narayan Das.

MP: 25 Cong MLAs, Scindia resign

MP: 25 Cong MLAs, Scindia resign

Rediff.com25 Mar 2006

MP: 25 MLAs, Scindia resign to express solidarity with Sonia

EC may freeze SP symbol if no decision made before Jan 17

EC may freeze SP symbol if no decision made before Jan 17

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

The Commission, sources said, will have to decide on who commands the majority in SP before January 17 when the notification for the first phase of assembly polls is issued.

Chandrababu Naidu meets Pranab on Telangana issue

Chandrababu Naidu meets Pranab on Telangana issue

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday met President Pranab Mukherjee and leaders of political parties in an attempt to find an amicable solution to the problem of division in New Delhi Andhra Pradesh and creation of Telangana state.

Nepal adopts historic constitution amid protests

Nepal adopts historic constitution amid protests

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

Nepal on Sunday adopted its new fully secular and democratic constitution, achieved after seven years of painstaking deliberations, amid violent protests by minority Madhesi groups over a seven province federal structure.

Cabinet clears setting up of GST council

Cabinet clears setting up of GST council

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Only after its recommendations will the central GST, integrated GST and state GST Bills be taken up

Congress declares first list of candidates for Delhi polls

Congress declares first list of candidates for Delhi polls

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Breaking with past practice, the Congress on Thursday released its first list of 24 candidates for the Delhi assembly polls repeating all its eight members of Legislative Assembly and 12 others who were runner-ups in the 2013 assembly election in which the party had suffered a setback.

Will Operation Rahul Boomerang On BJP?

Will Operation Rahul Boomerang On BJP?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

It is clear to any observer that the BJP risks its demolition drive boomeranging on itself. Except for one unpredictable factor in the works -- Rahul Gandhi himself, observes Shyam G Menon.

Time for Supreme Court to revisit Mandal Verdict

Time for Supreme Court to revisit Mandal Verdict

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Tamil Nadu's unending legislative fight for exemption from NEET has now flagged the question if it's time to review the Supreme Court's famous verdict in the 'Mandal case', fixing 50-per cent upper-limit for all reservations, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

All you need to know about the new Lok Sabha Speaker

All you need to know about the new Lok Sabha Speaker

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

An agriculturist and social worker, the low-profile leader has been active in politics from his student days and served as state unit president of the Bhartiya Yuva Morcha in 1991 and as vice-president at the national level.

PoK, Aksai Chin part of JK; will give life for it: Shah

PoK, Aksai Chin part of JK; will give life for it: Shah

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Shah said nobody can stop him from introducing a resolution on Kashmir in Parliament.

ED summons Bhujbal's son, seizes passport

ED summons Bhujbal's son, seizes passport

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

The ED had conducted searches on at least nine premises, including properties and offices, belonging to the senior Bhujbal, Pankaj, nephew Samir and few others.

Kashmir Modi-fied: J-K to become 2 UTs, Art 370 is history

Kashmir Modi-fied: J-K to become 2 UTs, Art 370 is history

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the passage of bills as a "momentous occasion" in parliamentary democracy and said a new dawn awaits the people there as they are now free from the "shackles" of vested interest groups.

Former separatist Sajjad Lone takes oath as J&K minister

Former separatist Sajjad Lone takes oath as J&K minister

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Sajjad is the younger son of Hurriyat leader Abdul Gani Lone who was assassinated on May 21, 2002, by militants

West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar is NDA's VP choice

West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar is NDA's VP choice

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar was on Saturday announced as the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance's vice presidential candidate.

I haven't approved it; don't table Lokpal Bill: Lt Gov to Delhi Speaker

I haven't approved it; don't table Lokpal Bill: Lt Gov to Delhi Speaker

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

As Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal remains adamant on his stand of resigning if the Jan Lokpal Bill is not passed in the ongoing Assembly session, Lt Governor Najeeb Jung on Friday said that the ombudsman bill cannot be tabled as it has not been approved by him.

Sushma Swaraj: Extraordinary leader with many firsts

Sushma Swaraj: Extraordinary leader with many firsts

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

The powerful orator leaves behind the legacy of an easily-accessible leader who played a key role in BJP's emergence in the late 1990s.

Uddhav-Koshiyari letter war, this time over women's safety

Uddhav-Koshiyari letter war, this time over women's safety

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Days after Maharashtra Governor BS Koshyari wrote a letter for convening a special session of the state assembly against the backdrop of the Sakinaka rape and murder, chief minster Uddhav Thackeray has hit back saying Koshyari should request the Centre to call a session of Parliament to discuss issues concerning the safety of women and growing attacks on them.

Blow for MVA as BJP wins 3 RS seats in Maharashtra

Blow for MVA as BJP wins 3 RS seats in Maharashtra

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

In a major setback to Maharashtra's ruling alliance of Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party and Congress, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday won three of the six Rajya Sabha seats, while the ruling combine questioned the eight-hour delay in counting of votes.

Why redrawing of J-K constituencies is a MUST

Why redrawing of J-K constituencies is a MUST

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

The manner in which assembly seats were distirbuted among Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh so far, has ensured that residents of the Valley rule the state forever, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

Rupani likely to return as Gujarat CM; Jairam in Himachal

Rupani likely to return as Gujarat CM; Jairam in Himachal

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

BJP president Amit Shah had said during the campaign that the party was fighting the election under Rupani and Nitin Patel.

Pro-Telangana Cong MPs fast for student activists

Pro-Telangana Cong MPs fast for student activists

Rediff.com27 Dec 2010

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Sunday night appealed to ruling Congress Members of Parliament from Telangana not to undertake their proposed fast on Monday for withdrawal of police cases against students, but the Parliamentarians rejected the request. "If the government withdraws the police cases against students by evening, it is fine. Otherwise, Telangana Congress MPs would go on fast from Monday. It is a Gandhian fast," said K Keshav Rao.