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Ishrat case: Cops who spilled the beans likely to be let off

Ishrat case: Cops who spilled the beans likely to be let off

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation, which submitted its first charge sheet in the 2004 Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case, has not named ten police officers who might have spilled the beans about the offence and are likely to be let off.

Nitish answers Modi; unveils model of world's largest temple

Nitish answers Modi; unveils model of world's largest temple

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday responded to Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi by unveiling model of the "world's largest temple", with a towering height of 405 feet and a hall with a seating capacity for 20,000, that is to be built in state.

A Dalit leader who did much for himself

A Dalit leader who did much for himself

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Paswan was a minister under six different prime ministers, hardly out of government since he was first elected to the Lok Sabha in 1977, observes Virendra Kapoor.

Why Modi-Shah must thank Advani-Vajpayee

Why Modi-Shah must thank Advani-Vajpayee

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

'Like in cricket, M S Dhoni was the captain and Virat Kohli played under him.' 'Then Dhoni played under Kohli.' 'Now imagine, having a second switch.' 'That is the analogy here, and I find no other example in Indian politics, or even world politics.'

BJP survives Gujarat scare; tramples Congress in HP

BJP survives Gujarat scare; tramples Congress in HP

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

The result in Gujarat was not as grand as the saffron party had expected as the party did not even cross its 2012 tally.

Why 'Modi wave' failed to resonate in Bihar

Why 'Modi wave' failed to resonate in Bihar

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

BJP leaders said the party will take corrective measures, while its long-time ally Shiv Sena appeared taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Meet the new faces in team Modi 2.0

Meet the new faces in team Modi 2.0

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Full list of the rejigged Union Council of Ministers

Kejriwal dares BJP to arrest Sonia Gandhi in chopper scam

Kejriwal dares BJP to arrest Sonia Gandhi in chopper scam

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

He also questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "silence" on the issue.

Gandhis lead Cong Satyagraha against CAA, NRC; Rahul slams PM

Gandhis lead Cong Satyagraha against CAA, NRC; Rahul slams PM

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Singh and Rahul Gandhi read out the Preamble to the Constitution of India as part of the 'Satyagraha of Unity' protest.

Smriti Irani dropped from BJP's National Executive body

Smriti Irani dropped from BJP's National Executive body

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Hema Malini and Shaina NC have also been omitted from the group.

Lalu, Tejashwi and the Crisis of Opposition Credibility

Lalu, Tejashwi and the Crisis of Opposition Credibility

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

'On corruption the Yadavs of UP and Bihar will find it very tough to give an answer to the accusations of the BJP and its supporters,' says Aakar Patel.

Yogi Adityanath to be next UP CM; Maurya, Sharma to be his deputies

Yogi Adityanath to be next UP CM; Maurya, Sharma to be his deputies

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Adityanath will be the 21st UP chief minister and the fourth from the BJP.

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Trump is accompanied by First Lady Melania, daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and the top brass of his administration.

BJP declares list of 62 candidates for Delhi assembly polls

BJP declares list of 62 candidates for Delhi assembly polls

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday declared a list of 62 candidates out of a total of 70 for the February 7 Delhi assembly elections, with its chief ministerial candidate Kiran Bedi contesting from Krishna Nagar and former Union Minister Krishna Tirath from Patel Nagar seat.

No Modi 'wave' anywhere in the country: Kejriwal

No Modi 'wave' anywhere in the country: Kejriwal

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday attacked Narendra Modi over his Gujarat development story and claimed there is no 'wave' in favour of the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime inisterial candidate anywhere in the country.

Row over Indira, Rajiv stamps: Congress cries foul, govt defends move

Row over Indira, Rajiv stamps: Congress cries foul, govt defends move

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

A controversy has erupted over the decision to discontinue postage stamps of Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi with the government saying only one family can not get this honour, even as the Congress termed the move as "insult to the history" and demanded an apology.

In Varanasi, BJP's going full throttle to sink rivals

In Varanasi, BJP's going full throttle to sink rivals

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

The saffron party which has a lot at stake in the last two phases of polling scheduled for March 4 and 8 has moved its war room to Varanasi, entrusting Union ministers and senior leaders with the task of strengthening the campaign with the prime minister in the vanguard.

'Today we have 44, we may have 444 next time'

'Today we have 44, we may have 444 next time'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

'It will be our attempt that in order to get the country out of the condition it is in because of their (the BJP) coming to power, the Congress will go to them (leaders of parties opposed to the BJP) and if there is need for support we shall do so too.'

Why there's no stopping Amit Shah

Why there's no stopping Amit Shah

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Some within the BJP see Amit Shah's entry into the Rajya Sabha as the party's succession plan for 2025 when Narendra Modi turns 75.

Modi's reinvention should be welcomed

Modi's reinvention should be welcomed

Rediff.com2 Nov 2013

Narendra Modi represents a change that embraces efficient delivery mechanisms, integrity, innovative solutions to governance and a welcome discourse away from Hindutva and Pakistan, says Jaya Jaitly.

Will waive farmers' loans if voted to power: Rahul

Will waive farmers' loans if voted to power: Rahul

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

Gandhi said that he had already told the chief ministers of Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh that these states should take the lead in ushering in the second Green Revolution.

'Hugging the Pakistani army chief is anti-national'

'Hugging the Pakistani army chief is anti-national'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

Sudhir Kumar Ojha from Muzaffarpur, an advocate known for his penchant to file cases against the high and mighty, has fired a legal salvo at the irrepressible cricketer-turned-politician.

Why the Opposition wants to remove Modi

Why the Opposition wants to remove Modi

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

'Except for the Akali Dal and Shiv Sena, the BJP has not found any permanent friends.' 'This is because most parties are genuinely concerned about what Hindutva politics does to Indian society,' argues Aakar Patel.

Modi impresses kids but will they become teachers?

Modi impresses kids but will they become teachers?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

Despite the prime minister's speech extolling teaching as a profession, very few would take it up.

17 opposition party leaders put up united face at Sonia's lunch

17 opposition party leaders put up united face at Sonia's lunch

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Arch-rivals Left and Trinamool, SP and BSP come together for Sonia's lunch

PHOTOS: Honouring Indira Gandhi, India's Iron Lady

PHOTOS: Honouring Indira Gandhi, India's Iron Lady

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

The nation on Friday remembered former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 30th death anniversary with President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Hamid Ansari and other leaders paying tributes to her.

Meet Adityanath's deputies

Meet Adityanath's deputies

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Like Modi, Keshav Prasad Maurya worked at tea stalls. Dinesh Sharma, on the other hand, is a professor at Lucknow university.

Modi's Jayapur: Adarsh yes, but work's far from over

Modi's Jayapur: Adarsh yes, but work's far from over

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

Jayapur, adopted by the prime minister, is reaping the benefits of his endorsement, causing resentment in villages nearby, says Manavi Kapur.

Modi to have 'small and compact' Cabinet; meetings on

Modi to have 'small and compact' Cabinet; meetings on

Rediff.com24 May 2014

Amid hectic discussions on formation of the new government, indications emerged on Saturday that Narendra Modi would have a "small and compact" Cabinet that will take oath along with him on May 26 in the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhawan.

In a first, Modi to deliver inaugural address at Ficci AGM

In a first, Modi to deliver inaugural address at Ficci AGM

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

It's seen as a signal that he wants to engage with India Inc at a time when the economy has started looking up.

BJP's show of strength at Sonowal's swearing-in ceremony

BJP's show of strength at Sonowal's swearing-in ceremony

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Sarbananda Sonowal was on Tuesday sworn in as the 14th chief minister of Assam in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah and other dignitaries at a huge public function at Khanapara field.

Keshav Prasad Maurya or Manoj Sinha: Who will be UP CM?

Keshav Prasad Maurya or Manoj Sinha: Who will be UP CM?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

After the historic win of Bhartiya Janta Partyin Uttar Pradesh elections on Saturday, the talk about the face of chief minister candidate is the next question.

Govt formation discussions in BJP gain momentum

Govt formation discussions in BJP gain momentum

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Consultations within the Bharatiya Janata Party on government formation gained momentum on Friday with Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi holding a long meeting with party chief Rajnath Singh and other senior leaders.

MHA says J-K leaders to be released but gives no time-frame

MHA says J-K leaders to be released but gives no time-frame

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Home ministry officials told the parliamentary panel that those detained under the PSA can challenge their detention in a designated tribunal.

'We have become bigger than the Congress in UP'

'We have become bigger than the Congress in UP'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

'My God, what do I say? It's shocking!' 'They had 27 MLAs in 2012. And now they have just seven.' 'My party (the Apna Dal-S) contested 11 seats and won in nine.'

Modi sings a new tune: Embrace inclusion, shun aggression

Modi sings a new tune: Embrace inclusion, shun aggression

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Modi's tweets talk about the celebration of democracy and also puts emphasis on the education of girls, says Mayank Mishra

Modi was unusually soft and humble

Modi was unusually soft and humble

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Glimpses of the change Narendra Modi promised million of voters were visible at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Modi has now no excuse, but to perform and change India for the better. Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com reports from the presidential palace. A feature on the swearing-in ceremony like none other.

Do the Gandhis have the maturity to forge alliances?

Do the Gandhis have the maturity to forge alliances?

Rediff.com31 May 2018

'For the Congress, it has become necessary to make alliances, but this is not easy to deliver at the local level,' says Aakar Patel.

India gets a National Security AdviCzar

India gets a National Security AdviCzar

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Ajit Doval is now India's all-powerful security boss. This concentration of power disrupts our layered security system. Will it not weaken whatever remains of the power and authority of the home, defence and finance ministers? asks Shekhar Gupta.

Om Birla unanimously elected as new Lok Sabha Speaker

Om Birla unanimously elected as new Lok Sabha Speaker

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

A total of 13 motions were moved in support of Birla.