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'Pitamaha' of India Bar emerges hero in Ayodhya case

'Pitamaha' of India Bar emerges hero in Ayodhya case

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

During the hearing, the 92-year-old senior lawyer had told the apex court that it must do 'full and complete justice' in all matters before it and that his last wish before he died was to finish the case.

First Look: NTR's Adurs

First Look: NTR's Adurs

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

The actor is rumoured to be doing a double role while Nayantara will be seen in a bikini in the Telugu movie.

How the BJP is making inroads into two Telugu states

How the BJP is making inroads into two Telugu states

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, the BJP is looking to fill the Opposition slot and not aspire to occupy pole position.

Pix: A wedding in Mahesh Babu's family

Pix: A wedding in Mahesh Babu's family

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

<i>'Is party ko bachalo'</i>

'Is party ko bachalo'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2009

After meeting Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat along with senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders Sushma Swaraj and Anant Kumar and later rushing to L K Advani's residence to meet the party president on Friday, party leaders Arun Jaitely left for Mumbai while M Venkaiah Naidu left for Hyderabad.

The man who presides over the world's richest shrine

The man who presides over the world's richest shrine

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

The new TTD chairman's Venkateswara pendant seems like a simple yet effective tool to silence his critics and to unburden the baggage of his family's religion.

Modinomics Ain't Right. It's Hindu-Left

Modinomics Ain't Right. It's Hindu-Left

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

It is in no way a government of the economic Right. The Right is limited to religion and nationalism. The rest is as Left as the Congress or any other party, observes Shekhar Gupta.

BJP leader tells Owaisi to leave India if he won't chant 'Bharat Mata ki jai'

BJP leader tells Owaisi to leave India if he won't chant 'Bharat Mata ki jai'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

'Those who don't want to chant Bharat Mata Ki Jai have no right to stay in India,' BJP general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya said.

How KCR helped the Congress-JD-S mission

How KCR helped the Congress-JD-S mission

Rediff.com20 May 2018

A message from KCR on Thursday evening persuaded the Congress to take its MLAs to Hyderabad.

LS passes bill to give constitutional status to National Commission for Backward Classes

LS passes bill to give constitutional status to National Commission for Backward Classes

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The passage of this major legislation comes ahead of the general election due early next year.

No support until BJP proposes a name for Prez: Yechury

No support until BJP proposes a name for Prez: Yechury

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Shiv Sena has said it would recommend eminent agriculture scientist M S Swaminathan's name for the highest post.

Too many film stars fighting for votes in 'divided' Andhra Pradesh

Too many film stars fighting for votes in 'divided' Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

There's a lot riding on the film stars campaigning in Andhra Pradesh for the Lok Sabha elections, as the state bifurcation issue will play a dominant factor in the regions of Seema-Andhra and Telangana. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Rahman's son sings for Telugu film

Rahman's son sings for Telugu film

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

The latest updates from the Telugu film industry.

PM Modi asks BJP MPs to counter opposition campaign on land bill

PM Modi asks BJP MPs to counter opposition campaign on land bill

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Facing opposition tirade over the land bill, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday asked its MPs to go all-out to counter the "disinformation propaganda" by the Congress party and others on all issues even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh's strong retort on farmers' issue.

Will KCR return to power in Telangana?

Will KCR return to power in Telangana?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

KCR is now having to resort to the lowest common denominator in elections: Reservations.

BJP cracks whip on party's ignorant UP MPs

BJP cracks whip on party's ignorant UP MPs

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The party finds Uttar Pradesh members of Parliament unaware of govt schemes.

Why Modi-Shah don't need NDA anymore

Why Modi-Shah don't need NDA anymore

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

In its sway over national politics now, the Modi-Shah BJP is what the Congress was under Indira Gandhi. Why would they indulge coalition partners, their greed and egos now, asks Shekhar Gupta.

Shah and Modi are ready for Presidential poll

Shah and Modi are ready for Presidential poll

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Modi and Shah have finalised names for the Rashtrapati's post, which the BJP boss has discussed with the RSS chief.

Cabinet minister: No conflict between BJP, RSS on conversions

Cabinet minister: No conflict between BJP, RSS on conversions

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

'When Hindus converted through inducements there was no hue and cry, but when reconversions took place, everyone cried foul. If re-conversions are bad, so are conversions.' 'Our government is not getting involved either in conversions or re-conversions. The BJP has nothing to do with it.' Parliamentary Affairs Minister M Venkaiah Naidu in a candid interview.

The BJP-TDP saga: Who needs whom more?

The BJP-TDP saga: Who needs whom more?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

All talks regarding an alliance between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Telugu Desam Party came to an abrupt end on Saturday with the Telangana unit of the BJP putting its foot down against a tie-up.

Students should be taught about other leaders too: BJP on Nehru textbook row

Students should be taught about other leaders too: BJP on Nehru textbook row

Rediff.com9 May 2016

As per reports, the new Social Science textbook for Class VIII in schools of Rajasthan has erased Nehru from the pages of history.

Prez, Veep, PM, other leaders condole Vizag deaths

Prez, Veep, PM, other leaders condole Vizag deaths

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took stock of the situation, and assured all possible assistance to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy. The prime minister also chaired a meeting of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to assess the situation.

BJP made a 'God' of Modi, bhakts will land him in spot: Sena

BJP made a 'God' of Modi, bhakts will land him in spot: Sena

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

In a sarcastic note, the Sena also asked if the emotional call the Chief Justice of India Justice T S Thakur made on Sunday for increasing the number of judges to tackle the mounting number of cases could be termed as an "achievement" of the Modi government.

Day after drub, ministers cagey on social media

Day after drub, ministers cagey on social media

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Most, save Jaitley and Venkaiah Naidu, were silent on Bihar polls; it was business as usual for the PM.

Will take care of your concerns: Digvijaya coos to angry Seemandhra

Will take care of your concerns: Digvijaya coos to angry Seemandhra

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

In the wake of widespread violence and protests by anti-bifurcation agitators in Andhra Pradesh, Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Monday sought to assuage the feelings of Seemandhra people, saying their genuine concerns on security, education, employment in Hyderabad would be taken care of.

Govt decides to withdraw NSG from VIP security duties

Govt decides to withdraw NSG from VIP security duties

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

This will be after over two decades that the 'black cat' commandos of the elite counter-terror force will be taken out from VIP protection duties, a task not originally charted for it when the force was conceptualised and raised in 1984.

YSRC chief Reddy injured in knife attack at airport, assailant held

YSRC chief Reddy injured in knife attack at airport, assailant held

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

"To everyone worried about my safety, Id like to inform you that I am safe. Gods grace and the love, concern and blessings of the people of Andhra Pradesh will protect me. "Such cowardice will not dissuade me but only strengthen my resolve to work for the people of my state," Reddy tweeted upon his arrival in Hyderabad.

In a first, FM authors a section of Economic Survey

In a first, FM authors a section of Economic Survey

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

For the first time, Subramanian said, "the Economic Survey has embraced Big Data, and we mine this data to shed new light on the flow of goods and people within India."

Debate T-Bill first, then pass it: BJP to Govt

Debate T-Bill first, then pass it: BJP to Govt

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

The BJP leadership, which met at senior leader Lal Krishna Advani's residence on Sunday night, decided that it will not oppose the Bill provided the amendments suggested by them are brought in.

Ex-SC judge emerges as Opposition's VP nominee

Ex-SC judge emerges as Opposition's VP nominee

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Justice V Gopala Gowda's name has been considered positively by the Trinamul Congress as well as the Left.

Which Kannada film will you watch this weekend? VOTE!

Which Kannada film will you watch this weekend? VOTE!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Take your pick!

How the RSS will play the 2019 game

How the RSS will play the 2019 game

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

'Modi campers are aware that the Sangh may keep a Nitin Gadkari under wraps.' 'He may be pulled out of the hat if push comes to shove and if the Modi-led BJP is unable to deliver a decisive victory.' A revealing excerpt from Kingshuk Nag's new book, Mohan Bhagwat: Influencer-in-Chief.

Veteran Congress leader Jaipal Reddy passes away at 77

Veteran Congress leader Jaipal Reddy passes away at 77

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

The 77-year-old was recently diagnosed with pneumonia and was admitted to the hospital, where he died at 1.28 am, a Congress leader said.

27 dead in Andhra stampede where lakhs gathered for holy dip

27 dead in Andhra stampede where lakhs gathered for holy dip

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

The mishap occurred as large number of people tried to rush into the Puskhar ghat to take a holy dip.

No deal with Congress, not teaming up with BJP: Jagan

No deal with Congress, not teaming up with BJP: Jagan

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

YSR Congress Party chief Jagan Mohan Reddy's unexpected release on bail -- after spending 16 months behind bars on charges of corruption -- has set many tongues wagging.

PHOTOS: India celebrates Ganesh festival amid pandemic

PHOTOS: India celebrates Ganesh festival amid pandemic

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

The 10-day Ganesh festival began on Saturday under the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic, with devotees restricting celebrations to their homes and using online platforms to get 'darshan' of the Lord at temples, amid strict COVID-19 restrictions imposed by governments.

Impeachment: The Pawar Factor

Impeachment: The Pawar Factor

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

Some lawyers in the Congress argued against upsetting the judiciary. It was a tongue lashing from Sharad Pawar that spurred the Congress and other parties to go ahead with their move.

Prez confers Bharat Ratna on Pranab, others

Prez confers Bharat Ratna on Pranab, others

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Hazarika and Deshmukh were given the Bharat Ratna posthumously.

The good, the bad and the political fall-out of Jagan's release

The good, the bad and the political fall-out of Jagan's release

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

The TDP and the Congress are nervously watching the political outcome of Jagan Mohan Reddy's release, while the TRS is probably celebrating. Vicky Nanjappa tells us why

After President's objection govt discusses ordinance issue

After President's objection govt discusses ordinance issue

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

With President Pranab Mukherjee voicing his objection to the 'ordinance route', senior ministers met here on Tuesday to discuss how to ensure that the ordinances issued recently are followed up with legislative action in the upcoming budget session in February.