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Decide CM face first: Uddhav's pitch to MVA allies

Decide CM face first: Uddhav's pitch to MVA allies

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday said he will back any candidate announced by the Congress and Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar as Maha Vikas Aghadi's chief ministerial face.

Will come to BJP HQ, jail whoever you want: Kejriwal dares Modi

Will come to BJP HQ, jail whoever you want: Kejriwal dares Modi

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Kejriwal asserted that his party could not be crushed by sending its leaders to jail.

Russia to help India build small tropical nuclear power plants

Russia to help India build small tropical nuclear power plants

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

India on Tuesday said cooperation in peaceful uses of nuclear technology is an important pillar of the multifaceted cooperation with Russia, which offered help in building small tropical nuclear power stations.

Sikkim's ruling SKM sweeps assembly polls, wins 31 of 32 seats

Sikkim's ruling SKM sweeps assembly polls, wins 31 of 32 seats

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

The elections to 32 assembly constituencies in Sikkim were held simultaneously with the first phase of Lok Sabha elections on April 19.

Next-gen politicians battle it out for Samastipur

Next-gen politicians battle it out for Samastipur

Rediff.com9 May 2024

'Dynastic politics has become a tool of convenience for political parties. The BJP does not hesitate to accept it when it comes to its own alliance or party candidates. The same goes for the others.'

DC Vs GT: Who Bowled The Best Spell? Vote!

DC Vs GT: Who Bowled The Best Spell? Vote!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

The Delhi Capitals bowlers have come under the scanner for their poor death over bowling, but on Wednesday, they silenced critics with a sizzling display to bowl Gujarat Titans out for a paltry 89.

Why RJD Won Only 4 Seats!

Why RJD Won Only 4 Seats!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

The RJD polled the highest vote share in Bihar, but it was not reflected in the number of seats it won.

No Leader Is Bigger Than The Electorate

No Leader Is Bigger Than The Electorate

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

There is little doubt that the prime minister's own charisma exceeds that of his party, but 2024 is proof that no party can ultimately depend on one person to deliver victory all the time, points out R Jagannathan.

CISF chief Subodh Kumar Jaiswal appointed CBI director

CISF chief Subodh Kumar Jaiswal appointed CBI director

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Jaiswal is a 1985-batch Indian Police Service officer of Maharashtra cadre. He has also served as Maharashtra's director general of police in the past.

ED didn't search Kejriwal's PA's house, just sat in living room: Atishi

ED didn't search Kejriwal's PA's house, just sat in living room: Atishi

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The 'panchnama' document showed that the ED team took with it just two Gmail account downloads and three family phones from Kumar's house, Atishi claimed.

UP, Bihar, Maharashtra bag most ministerial berths

UP, Bihar, Maharashtra bag most ministerial berths

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Uttar Pradesh and Bihar appear to have got the maximum representation in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new council of ministers, while assembly poll-bound Maharashtra also found a significant presence.

Does Modi have mandate for 3rd term, asks Sharad Pawar

Does Modi have mandate for 3rd term, asks Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

'During the election period, Modi did not refer to the government as 'Government of India'...it used to be called Modi Sarkar, Modi's guarantee. Today that Modi guarantee is no longer there'

Pashupati Kumar Paras finally walks out of brother's shadow

Pashupati Kumar Paras finally walks out of brother's shadow

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Having staged a successful revolt against the latter's son Chirag Paswan, the Lok Sabha MP from Hajipur in Bihar now seems poised to come into his own.

Why Paras Surrendered To Mo-Shah

Why Paras Surrendered To Mo-Shah

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

After the Mahagathbandan rejected his overtures, the need for political survival forced Pashupati Kumar Paras to stick with the NDA. The BJP may reward him with a governor's post after the election.

'End of an era': Political leaders condole Dilip Kumar's demise

'End of an era': Political leaders condole Dilip Kumar's demise

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

President Kovind offered his condolences to Kumar's family and said his demise marks the end of an era of Indian cinema.

DC Vs GT: Who Was The Best Fielder? Vote!

DC Vs GT: Who Was The Best Fielder? Vote!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

If the bowlers ticked all the boxes, the Delhi Capitals fielders lent them apt support to play a crucial role in their six-wicket win over Gujarat Titans.

After SP, 6 more Punjab cops suspended over PM security breach in Jan 2022

After SP, 6 more Punjab cops suspended over PM security breach in Jan 2022

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

These six were placed under suspension along with a superintendent of police rank officer, who was reported suspended earlier.

Will Modi 3.0 See NDA Coordination Committee?

Will Modi 3.0 See NDA Coordination Committee?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

The preferred format would be for the top BJP leadership in the government to reach out to the alliance leaders on a case-to-case basis.

Gujarat judge not among 7 transferred by SC collegium, Telangana judge is

Gujarat judge not among 7 transferred by SC collegium, Telangana judge is

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court collegium headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud on Thursday recommended the transfer of seven high court judges to different high courts in the country.

7-phase LS polls from April 19-June 1; courting on June 4

7-phase LS polls from April 19-June 1; courting on June 4

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

The elections will begin on April 19 followed by subsequent phases on April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25 and June 1.

8 Bihar residents among 10 killed as SUV falls into gorge in J-K

8 Bihar residents among 10 killed as SUV falls into gorge in J-K

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

The vehicle, a Tavera, was on its way to Jammu from Srinagar and it fell into a 300-foot gorge at the Battery Cheshma area of the district around 1.15 am, they said.

Karpoori Thakur: Jan Nayak who is revered across ideologies

Karpoori Thakur: Jan Nayak who is revered across ideologies

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Chosen for the country's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna a day ahead of his birth anniversary, Karpoori Thakur has been the veritable 'Jan Nayak' or people's hero of politics in Bihar, whose legacy parties cutting across ideologies seek to claim.

Nitish quits, set to return as CM with BJP support

Nitish quits, set to return as CM with BJP support

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

The governor accepted Kumar's resignation, and asked him to continue as caretaker CM till a new government is formed, they said.

FTAs, reviving exports to be commerce ministry's focus

FTAs, reviving exports to be commerce ministry's focus

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Another priority in the first 100 days could be the launch of an e-platform -- Trade Connect -- to help exporters connect with stakeholders of international trade.

8 children among 22 killed as tractor-trolley falls into pond in UP

8 children among 22 killed as tractor-trolley falls into pond in UP

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh to the kin of each of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to the injured.

Phase 4: Campaigning ends for 96 Lok Sabha seats, Andhra polls

Phase 4: Campaigning ends for 96 Lok Sabha seats, Andhra polls

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Campaigning for May 13 elections in 96 Lok Sabha constituencies across 10 states and Union territories including all seats in Andhra Pradesh, where assembly elections are also being held concurrently, and Telangana concluded on Saturday evening.

Don't communalise, leave Army out: EC to BJP, Cong

Don't communalise, leave Army out: EC to BJP, Cong

Rediff.com22 May 2024

The Election Commission Wednesday directed the leaders of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party to refrain from making speeches on religious and communal lines, and opposition Congress from potentially divisive statements on the socioeconomic composition of the armed forces.

JD-U blames Cong caucus for INDIA's collapse in Bihar, targets Rahul

JD-U blames Cong caucus for INDIA's collapse in Bihar, targets Rahul

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

The decision taken about Kharge at the INDIA bloc meeting earlier this month had shocked the JD-U, which believed that its president and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar would be named as the convenor without being saddled with any chairperson, its leaders had then said.

A Request To Fund Managers

A Request To Fund Managers

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Please promise, especially those millions who trust you with their hard-earned money, never to let your voting preferences determine your actions on the markets. The most appalling and scary phenomenon was fund houses and brokerages going out on election yatras and writing copious reports promising more than 300 for the BJP. That was your wish as voters. Your investors are paying for it now, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Four-time MLA Mohan Majhi sworn in as Odisha's first BJP CM

Four-time MLA Mohan Majhi sworn in as Odisha's first BJP CM

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Senior BJP leader and Patnagarh MLA KV Singh Deo and debutant from Nimapara assembly segment Pravati Parida took oath as deputy chief ministers.

For Pakistan, Siachen Is A Debacle

For Pakistan, Siachen Is A Debacle

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

For India, it is a symbol of will and a successful feat of arms.

Will Rajnath Fix Agnipath Scheme?

Will Rajnath Fix Agnipath Scheme?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Will Modi 3.0 also see theaterisation of India's armed forces?

Oppn INDIA bloc to meet on June 1, TMC to stay out

Oppn INDIA bloc to meet on June 1, TMC to stay out

Rediff.com28 May 2024

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is unlikely to attend a meeting of the INDIA bloc on June 1, sources said, as it coincides with the last phase of voting in the ongoing Lok Sabha polls.

Saturday wraps up longest LS polls since 1951-52; Modi among contestants

Saturday wraps up longest LS polls since 1951-52; Modi among contestants

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Saturday's voting will mark the end to the marathon polling process that began on April 19 month and has already covered 486 Lok Sabha seats in 28 states and Union territories.

'New birth certificates' for us: CAA beneficiaries

'New birth certificates' for us: CAA beneficiaries

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Our journey was filled with challenges due to the identity we carried with us. But now we are 'Bharatiya Nagriks'

Rahul displaying Chinese Constitution at rallies: Himanta

Rahul displaying Chinese Constitution at rallies: Himanta

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Several social media users said that the red-bound Constitution is a coat pocket edition, which has been presented to top Indian leaders, including the President and the Union Home minister.

Modi 3.0: Will It Be An Easy Ride?

Modi 3.0: Will It Be An Easy Ride?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Modi has proven to be a past master in the art of political survival. This means that learning to navigate the choppy waters of coalition government will be an art he will not take long to master, argues Shyam Parekh.

Do voters like Narendra Modi?

Do voters like Narendra Modi?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

Nitish Kumar expected to benefit handsomely after taking a hardline position against Narendra Modi. Opinion polls tell a different story, with the JD-U losing seats while the BJP gains from the break-up. Is this because voters like Narendra Modi, wonders T V R Shenoy.

Exit polls: BJP to get more seats than Trinamool in Bengal

Exit polls: BJP to get more seats than Trinamool in Bengal

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

In a setback for the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal, the exit polls on Saturday predicted that the Bharatiya Janata Party will move ahead of Mamata Banerjee's party in the Lok Sabha elections in the state.

Khargone collector, SP shifted 1 month after Ram Navami violence

Khargone collector, SP shifted 1 month after Ram Navami violence

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Khargone Collector Anugraha P has been transferred as officer on special duty at the Madhya Pradesh Bhawan in New Delhi.