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'Modi Destroying Educational Institutions'

'Modi Destroying Educational Institutions'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

'Logic, Research, Science Are Modi Government's Limitations.'

BJP to promote open software

BJP to promote open software

Rediff.com14 Mar 2009

As part of the National Democratic Alliance poll agenda, the Bhartiya Janata Party has pledged to use all software in the government that are based on open standards -- or open sources -- in its IT Vision released in New Delhi on Saturday.

Still open to alliance with Congress: Sisodia

Still open to alliance with Congress: Sisodia

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

He said a tie-up between the two parties could have caused a 'damage' to the BJP-led NDA on the 23 seats.

'Not Easy To Write Off Biren Singh'

'Not Easy To Write Off Biren Singh'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

'Today, both in the hills and valley there is radicalised militant activity which poses a direct national security threat.' 'This kind of militancy in Manipur is unprecedented, I have never seen such largescale militancy in my life.'

Raja accuses NDA of Rs 160,000-crore scam

Raja accuses NDA of Rs 160,000-crore scam

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

Alleging that the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance regime had distributed for free, 250 mega hertz of spectrum among the telecom operators, he told reporters, "The scam during the NDA regime could be worth much more than Rs 1.6 lakh crore."

Opposition INDIA likely to unveil front's logo during Mumbai meeting

Opposition INDIA likely to unveil front's logo during Mumbai meeting

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Approximately 80 leaders from more than 26 political parties are expected to attend the third meeting of the INDIA alliance in the country's financial capital, they said.

Modi 3.0: Allies' Pressure Will Differ

Modi 3.0: Allies' Pressure Will Differ

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

While the coalition will not be unstable because of pressures, the effort from partners will be to constantly remind the central government and the BJP how much it is dependent on them.

Nitish To Hold Sway Over BJP

Nitish To Hold Sway Over BJP

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

With Nitish Kumar on its side, a BJP-led government may feel increased pressure to conduct a nationwide caste-based census.

'People's mandate was not for JDU-BJP alliance': Sharad Yadav breaks his silence

'People's mandate was not for JDU-BJP alliance': Sharad Yadav breaks his silence

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

"The current situation in Bihar is very disappointing for me. The mandate by the people of Bihar was not for this. I don't agree with the decision taken in Bihar. It's unfortunate," Yadav said.

Prashant Kishor begins fast unto death seeking BPSC exam repeal

Prashant Kishor begins fast unto death seeking BPSC exam repeal

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor has begun a fast unto death in Patna, demanding the cancellation of a recent examination held by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC). Kishor's hunger strike comes after he gave a 48-hour ultimatum to the Nitish Kumar government to act on the demand, raised by aggrieved candidates who allege the exam was rigged. The administration has declared the hunger strike illegal as it is not the designated site for protests.

Congress is weak, Opposition needs to come together: Raut

Congress is weak, Opposition needs to come together: Raut

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Friday suggested the Opposition needs to come together and strengthen the alliance.

NDA will scrap 'undemocratic' collegium system: BJP ally

NDA will scrap 'undemocratic' collegium system: BJP ally

Rediff.com26 May 2024

The collegium system has shut the doors of judgeship in the higher judiciary on Dalits, OBCs and even the poor among the upper castes

Pashupati Paras resigns from Union cabinet after BJP opts for Chirag in Bihar

Pashupati Paras resigns from Union cabinet after BJP opts for Chirag in Bihar

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

BJP-led NDA gave five seats to the Chirag Paswan-led LJP (Ram Vilas).

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

The government is expected to introduce a fresh bill to ban instant Triple Talaq on Friday. The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019 will replace an ordinance that was issued in February early this year by the previous National Democratic Alliance government.

'Unhappy' with chair, Opposition MPs may exit Waqf panel

'Unhappy' with chair, Opposition MPs may exit Waqf panel

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Opposition MPs in the parliamentary committee scrutinising the Waqf (Amendment) Bill are scheduled to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday to protest its chairperson Jagdambika Pal's alleged 'unilateral' decisions and attempts to 'bulldoze' proceedings, indicating that they may disassociate themselves from the panel.

Is AMU a minority institution or not? SC to pronounce verdict on Friday

Is AMU a minority institution or not? SC to pronounce verdict on Friday

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

On February 1, grappling with the intractable issue of the AMU's minority status, the top court said the 1981 amendment to the AMU Act, which effectively accorded it a minority status, only did a "half-hearted job" and did not restore the institution the position it had prior to 1951.

Rajya Sabha Gears Up For Face-Off

Rajya Sabha Gears Up For Face-Off

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

10 vacancies in the Upper House after Rajya Sabha members were elected to the Lok Sabha.

Counting for bypolls today: Will Priyanka win in Wayanad

Counting for bypolls today: Will Priyanka win in Wayanad

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The counting of votes for the bypolls to 46 assembly seats in 13 states and in the Lok Sabha segments of Nanded in Maharashtra and Wayanad in Kerala, a crucial electoral exercise since the parliamentary polls in April-May, will begin at 8 am on Saturday.

Did RSS emissary visit fasting Wangchuk on the sly?

Did RSS emissary visit fasting Wangchuk on the sly?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Wangchuk, who has been camping at Ladakh Bhawan in the national capital, is yet to be approached by a central government representative, a group member said.

Uddhav announces support for Murmu in presidential polls

Uddhav announces support for Murmu in presidential polls

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Shiv Sena will support National Democratic Alliance's presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu, party president Uddhav Thackeray said on Tuesday.

Cong to move privilege motion against agri minister Chouhan for misleading RS

Cong to move privilege motion against agri minister Chouhan for misleading RS

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

In their letter to Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, the Congress leaders said during a discussion on the functioning of the ministry of agriculture and farmers' welfare on August 2, "misleading and incorrect assertions" were made by the minister.

NDA meet today over Bihar poll results

NDA meet today over Bihar poll results

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Janata Dal-United chief Nitish Kumar is expected to be elected as the leader at Sunday's meeting.

'Unruly' MPs: NDA goes silent in Parliament

'Unruly' MPs: NDA goes silent in Parliament

Rediff.com5 May 2008

Speaker Somnath Chatterjee has called for an all-party meeting to resolve the impasse over the privilege notice issue.

What Centre Will Shell Out For AP, Bihar

What Centre Will Shell Out For AP, Bihar

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

While Andhra Pradesh is expected to receive Rs 15,000 crore to Rs 20,000 crore, Bihar is likely to get Rs 5,000 crore to Rs 10,000 crore in FY25.

Trinamool rules out poll alliance with BJP

Trinamool rules out poll alliance with BJP

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

With Narendra Modi blowing hot and cold against the Trinamool Congress and its leader Mamata Banerjee during his rally in Kolkata, two senior TMC leaders on Thursday dismissed the possibility of an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party even after the Lok Sabha polls.

Will Shinde continue as CM? Maha BJP chief says this

Will Shinde continue as CM? Maha BJP chief says this

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

'All our senior leaders including Devendra Fadnavis have already told that Eknath Shinde will remain as CM. He is doing a good job for the state. Opposition parties are creating confusion'

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