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Vajpayee to visit China from June 22-27

Vajpayee to visit China from June 22-27

Rediff.com12 Jun 2003

Besides Beijing, Vajpayee would travel to Shanghai, China's largest city and commercial hub, and the Buddhist city of Luoyang in central China.

Papers found at Shivani's residence classified

Papers found at Shivani's residence classified

Rediff.com22 May 2003

The probe agency also told a Delhi court that the papers, only two copies of which were made, pertained to the St Kitts case.

No 'mole' in Jaswant's book: Naidu

No 'mole' in Jaswant's book: Naidu

Rediff.com6 Aug 2006

The National Democratic Alliance during its rule conducted the nuclear tests, he said.

PM should name mole: Jaswant Singh

PM should name mole: Jaswant Singh

Rediff.com3 Aug 2006

Jaswant has said that since the PM was a senior minister in that cabinet, he should address the issue.

'I know of no Senator Thomas Graham'

'I know of no Senator Thomas Graham'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2006

Referring to reports linking him to a Senator Graham in connection with the letter, which has been referred to by Singh in his book A Call To Honour, the soft-spoken former envoy said, "I knew of no Senator Graham."

We're being snooped: Jaswant Singh

We're being snooped: Jaswant Singh

Rediff.com20 Jul 2006

Singh has said that someone leaked India's secrets to the US.

Big boost to Kharge as Congress wins party chief's home state after 40 years

Big boost to Kharge as Congress wins party chief's home state after 40 years

Rediff.com13 May 2023

The Congress would also take inspiration from history as it was from Karnataka that an embattled Indira Gandhi had revived her dwindling political future by winning a Lok Sabha bypoll from Chikmagalur.

Ayodhya verdict: SC observation akin to Liberhan Commission

Ayodhya verdict: SC observation akin to Liberhan Commission

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

In his report, Justice Liberhan said the senior police officers were at hand to ensure that their men toed the line and that the demolition of the disputed structure was allowed to go ahead with "military precision as orchestrated by the leaders present at the spot and carried out by their henchmen."

NRI affairs get ministerial berth

NRI affairs get ministerial berth

Rediff.com5 Jul 2004

The India Investment Centre, at present under the finance ministry, will find a new home with the newly constituted non-resident affairs ministry.

Can the Left think beyond Bengal?

Can the Left think beyond Bengal?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2004

BJP decries Rahul's 'show of strength' before court

BJP decries Rahul's 'show of strength' before court

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

After several senior Congress leaders accompanied Gandhi when he filed the appeal in the sessions court, BJP national spokesperson and MP Sudhanshu Trivedi asked if it was a display of his arrogance, an attempt to pressure the judiciary or the 'familiar tactic' of browbeating probe agencies.

Rao govt wanted Tatas to start airline but backed out: Ratan Tata

Rao govt wanted Tatas to start airline but backed out: Ratan Tata

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

In 2010, Ratan Tata had spoken of how he had to abandon plans to launch an airline because he refused to pay bribes to secure the necessary approvals.

Controversial godman Chandraswami cremated, VIPs remain absent

Controversial godman Chandraswami cremated, VIPs remain absent

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Neeraj Shekhar, son of late PM Chandra Shekhar with whom Chandraswami was closely linked, attended the cremation.

Congress not opposed to construction of Ram temple

Congress not opposed to construction of Ram temple

Rediff.com18 Feb 2003

Party spokesman Satyabrata Chaturvedi accused the BJP and Sangh Parivar of raking the issue for electoral gains.

Loyalist to rebel: What forced Azad to sever 50 years of bond with Congress

Loyalist to rebel: What forced Azad to sever 50 years of bond with Congress

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

"The situation has become irretrievable", Azad, 73, said in his parting shot to Sonia Gandhi, whose trusted confidante he remained right from the time of Sitaram Kesri's unceremonious exit as the party's chief in 2000.

Charan Singh opposed Nehru's socialist economy

Charan Singh opposed Nehru's socialist economy

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Chaudhary Charan Singh, who on Friday was conferred with India's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna, is popularly known as a champion of farmers.

An inauspicious beginning for Sonia

An inauspicious beginning for Sonia

Rediff.com17 May 2004

Is Tamil Nadu Heading For A Jallikattu 2.0 Moment?

Is Tamil Nadu Heading For A Jallikattu 2.0 Moment?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

The recent 'revelation' by TN fishers freed by Sri Lanka after they had paid up Lankan rupees 50,000 each in fines, that their hair was tonsured in prison and they were forced to remove their garments other than the underpants, and were also made to clean toilets, as if with vengeance, has touched a raw nerve this time, just as another issue or issues had done it ahead of the Jallikattu protests, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Sita Thompson's bid for Bollywood

Sita Thompson's bid for Bollywood

Rediff.com1 Mar 2003

Free Divestment From Finance Ministry

Free Divestment From Finance Ministry

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

The new government that presents the full Budget for 2024-2025 in July should be ready to restructure the way divestment is managed and implemented, proposes A K Bhattacharya.

How 33% reservation empowered women at panchayat level

How 33% reservation empowered women at panchayat level

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

In the three decades since reservation of seats for women in panchayati raj institutions was introduced, the country saw women dismantling gender barriers to take the lead in the political field at the grassroots level and excel in it.

Cong leader Pawan Khera calls PM 'Gautamdas Modi', booked

Cong leader Pawan Khera calls PM 'Gautamdas Modi', booked

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Khera said when a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) could be set up by former prime ministers P V Narasimha Rao and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, 'what is the problem of Narendra Gautamdas, sorry....Narendra Damodardas Modi'.

Osmania university says no to Rahul Gandhi meeting students, Cong alleges KCR hand

Osmania university says no to Rahul Gandhi meeting students, Cong alleges KCR hand

Rediff.com2 May 2022

The Congress party slammed Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao and claimed that his pressure tactics resulted in the varsity's denial of permission.

Women's bill: Cong claims credit, Shah says 'tokenism'

Women's bill: Cong claims credit, Shah says 'tokenism'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Tuesday sought to give credit to his party for the women's reservation bill but Home Minister Amit Shah refuted his claim, saying that the legislation brought by the Manmohan Singh government had lapsed following the dissolution of the 15th Lok Sabha.

No freedom of speech inside or outside Parliament: Kharge

No freedom of speech inside or outside Parliament: Kharge

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

The Congress president also came down heavily on the BJP over the Adani issue.

'The level of isolation in North Korea was amazing'

'The level of isolation in North Korea was amazing'

Rediff.com2 May 2023

'In 1984, Pyongyang just had one hotel and one could not move out without an official escort.' 'India was the only country with an embassy, apart from the socialist countries.'

DMK MP apologises for 'gaumutra states' jibe as Congress joins critics

DMK MP apologises for 'gaumutra states' jibe as Congress joins critics

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

BJP leaders hit back at the DMK and asked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi if he agreed with the insulting remarks of its Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) partner against the north Indians.

Gehlot bows out of Cong chief race, apologises to Sonia

Gehlot bows out of Cong chief race, apologises to Sonia

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Gehlot expressed his sadness over the turn of affairs in the state.

Ajit Pawar back as deputy CM for 3rd time in 4 yrs

Ajit Pawar back as deputy CM for 3rd time in 4 yrs

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Pawar, who was also the deputy CM in the previous Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government, which was in power from November 2019 to June 2022, enjoys the image of a grassroot leader and an able administrator.

A 10-Point Wishlist For Modi's Third Term

A 10-Point Wishlist For Modi's Third Term

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

If Modi wants to leave a real legacy, breaking India's strategic triangulation would be the real gift, notes Shekhar Gupta.

PIX: Jaya Prada pays her last respects to Dasari

PIX: Jaya Prada pays her last respects to Dasari

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

The who's who of the Telugu film industry made sure to attend his prayer service on Sunday.

Has Congress Flunked Ram-Given Revival Opportunity?

Has Congress Flunked Ram-Given Revival Opportunity?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Wouldn't it be better to join the celebrations with the vast Hindu majority while at the same time criticising Mr Modi/BJP/RSS for politicising it? notes Shekhar Gupta.

Parl passes bill allowing govt to take control of telecom services

Parl passes bill allowing govt to take control of telecom services

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

The Bill allows stopping of transmission and intercepting messages in case of public emergency, in the interest of the public, to prevent incitement for committing offence.

It was Rajiv ji's dream: Sonia backs women's bill in Lok Sabha

It was Rajiv ji's dream: Sonia backs women's bill in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Initiating the debate from the opposition's side in the Lok Sabha, Gandhi said, "I stand here in support of Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam."

Just what does Modi's CCPA do?

Just what does Modi's CCPA do?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

While there is no change in the strength of the Modi-led CCPA over its two tenures, what has changed is its profile.

Anything made in India, even by MNCs, is local for us: BJP

Anything made in India, even by MNCs, is local for us: BJP

Rediff.com14 May 2020

For the Bharatiya Janata Party anything manufactured in India, including by multinational companies, are local products and it would not make a distinction among them, the party said on Thursday. Responding to questions on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for national self-reliance, BJP spokesperson and Rajya Sabha member, G V L Narasimha Rao, said there is not going to be any directive to buy local products but felt that a lot of people might themselves see the need to purchase those of good quality made in the country.

'Delhi Metro broke my pessimism about India's future'

'Delhi Metro broke my pessimism about India's future'

Rediff.com3 May 2016

'It is like an island of excellence'.

Jagannath Mishra, the last Congress CM of Bihar, dies

Jagannath Mishra, the last Congress CM of Bihar, dies

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Mishra was catapulted to the chief ministership of Bihar following the assassination of his elder brother Lalit Narayan Mishra in 1975.

Why the Congress should have involved Modi in Uttarakhand

Why the Congress should have involved Modi in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

What happened in Uttarakhand is a national tragedy. Why couldn't Dr Manmohan Singh announce that he was forming an Uttarakhand Relief and Rehabilitation Committee, with himself as chairman but inviting Narendra Modi to become the deputy chairman, asks T V R Shenoy.