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Kejriwal faces protests from Delhi to Punjab

Kejriwal faces protests from Delhi to Punjab

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The Aam Aadmi Party alleged that the chief minister was manhandled during the "pre-planned" protest.

Kamal Nath sworn in as 18th chief minister of Madhya Pradesh

Kamal Nath sworn in as 18th chief minister of Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, who have extended support to the Congress to form the government in the state, were not present.

In Haryana, BJP pulls out its big guns for Mission 60 campaign

In Haryana, BJP pulls out its big guns for Mission 60 campaign

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party, which is eyeing a majority government in Haryana, has launched a high-pitched poll campaign by pressing its top leadership into campaigning to realise its target of 'Mission 60 plus' seats in the state.

Assembly polls: All 117 constituencies in Punjab, 59 in UP to vote on Sunday

Assembly polls: All 117 constituencies in Punjab, 59 in UP to vote on Sunday

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

The Congress is banking on decisions like reducing electricity tariff and fuel prices, taken during current CM Charanjit Singh Channi's 111-day tenure.

50 days on, Cong yet to find successor to Rahul

50 days on, Cong yet to find successor to Rahul

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

The Congress, who has presently become a "leaderless" party, has also been facing multiple shocks at the state levels.

Punjab recommends death penalty for drug smuggling

Punjab recommends death penalty for drug smuggling

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

The recommendation is being forwarded to the Union government.

'Results are turning point in India's history'

'Results are turning point in India's history'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

'It will impact the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.'

India Vs Pakistan: 5 Memorable ODIs

India Vs Pakistan: 5 Memorable ODIs

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Who can forget the 1996 World Cup quarter-final in Bengaluru? Or Sachin Tendulkar's magical knock at Centurion in the 2003 World Cup? Or Kapil Dev-inspired India bowling out Pakistan 87 at Sharjah?

Why India loves Rahul Dravid

Why India loves Rahul Dravid

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

Fondly called The Wall, India's former captain has a lot to be inspired from.

Punjab AAP MLAs spend night in assembly over farm bill

Punjab AAP MLAs spend night in assembly over farm bill

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

The Aam Aadmi Party MLAs spent the night in the state legislative assembly building demanding copies of the Bill which the state's Congress government is now expected to introduce on Tuesday.

Railways, civic body say no permission was taken for Amritsar event

Railways, civic body say no permission was taken for Amritsar event

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

The railways was not intimated about a Dussehra event along the tracks that led to the deaths of at least 61 people in Amritsar.

When Sehwag's advice got Tendulkar dismissed

When Sehwag's advice got Tendulkar dismissed

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

The former India opener talks about tweeting, his batting and more...

BJP to contest 65 seats in Punjab, Amarinder 37

BJP to contest 65 seats in Punjab, Amarinder 37

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

The Shiromani Akali Dal-Sanyukt will contest on 17 seats.

'We will not retaliate by taking digs at Krushna'

'We will not retaliate by taking digs at Krushna'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

'I had some disagreements with the channel. The differences were such that we had to part but it was nothing controversial. Krushna is an artist, what issues will I have with him?' Kapil Sharma tells us his side of the story.

Yuvraj Singh, India's Warrior Prince

Yuvraj Singh, India's Warrior Prince

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

'What I would love him to do most is to become a life coach and share his incredible story of struggle, success, and survival,' says marketing guru Sandeep Goyal.

Tejaswi takes on critics, says don't judge a book by its cover

Tejaswi takes on critics, says don't judge a book by its cover

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

With his appointment as Deputy chief minister in Bihar government drawing criticism, RJD chief Lalu Prasad's son Tejaswi on Saturday took on his detractors, asking them "not to judge a book by its cover" and vowed to increase the value of 'Brand Bihar' so that Nitish Kumar "is proud" of him.

Scindia's exit reignites 'old vs young' debate in Congress

Scindia's exit reignites 'old vs young' debate in Congress

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

Scindia's departure from the Congress also raises question marks about delayed decision-making and status quo in the Congress.

AAP declares Bhagwant Mann as Punjab CM face, following 'public demand'

AAP declares Bhagwant Mann as Punjab CM face, following 'public demand'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Mann, 48, is a two-time MP from Sangrur and is the party's state unit chief.

Will Kangana Make A Good Politician?

Will Kangana Make A Good Politician?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Entertainers can be good politicians if they treat the citizens as the audience, and treat their job like a live show, and work hard to make sure the audience likes them, asserts Sandeep Goyal.

'Boy, did Sachin not tell the world how to play the game?'

'Boy, did Sachin not tell the world how to play the game?'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

Former India spinner Maninder Singh looks back on Sachin Tendulkar's debut Test in conversation with Manu Shankar.

Kartarpur marks first cross-border initiative for India-Pak

Kartarpur marks first cross-border initiative for India-Pak

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

The construction of the Dera Baba Nanak-Kartarpur Sahib corridor across the India-Pakistan border has been likened to the fall of the Berlin Wall by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Here's why the corridor is important.

Congress protected 1984 riots accused: Modi in Punjab

Congress protected 1984 riots accused: Modi in Punjab

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Modi also attacked the Congress for charging him with corruption in the Rafale deal.

Ready to fight election again: BJP

Ready to fight election again: BJP

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday made clear its reluctance to form government in Delhi saying it did not have the numbers and that it is ready to face elections.

Kanhaiya Kumar joins Cong, says India can't survive without it

Kanhaiya Kumar joins Cong, says India can't survive without it

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

On joining the party, Kumar said, "I am joining Congress because it's not just a party, it's an idea. It's a country's oldest and most democratic party, and I am emphasising on 'democratic'...Not just me many think that country can't survive without the Congress..."

Captain's gameplan on Kartarpur corridor

Captain's gameplan on Kartarpur corridor

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

The Kartarpur corridor was an excellent opportunity for the Congress to seize centre-stage in Sikh religious affairs. After all, the Akalis never achieved this in their years in power, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

When the Robin Singh gamble didn't pay off for captain Tendulkar

When the Robin Singh gamble didn't pay off for captain Tendulkar

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Indian batting great, Sachin Tendulkar has shared his frustration on how some of his moves as captain did not pay off but the same strategy clicked when other captains employed it.

Countdown to counting in high-stake polls keeps all parties on tenterhooks

Countdown to counting in high-stake polls keeps all parties on tenterhooks

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Political parties were bracing for the assembly election results on Thursday in the crucial state of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and politically volatile Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur, sending out feelers for possible post-poll tie-ups.

Modi's election campaign team for 2014 announced

Modi's election campaign team for 2014 announced

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Narendra Modi's stamp was written all over as the Bharatiya Janata Party announced its election campaign committee for 2014 polls on Friday including top leaders Murli Manohar Joshi, Sushma Swaraj and Arun Jaitley who will work under him.

Modi's ministers: Who will stay, who will go?

Modi's ministers: Who will stay, who will go?

Rediff.com21 May 2016

PM to launch outreach campaign with a rally in UP on May 26, ministers to visit 200 cities in 2 weeks.

'Political parties are like dharamshalas'

'Political parties are like dharamshalas'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

'Anyone can come and anyone can go.' 'There is no ideology or vision that differentiates one party from another.'

On this Day: Azhar-led India won fourth Asia Cup title

On this Day: Azhar-led India won fourth Asia Cup title

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

It was exactly 25 years when Mohammad Azharuddin-led India got the better of Sri Lanka in the final to win their fourth Asia Cup title, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, on April 14, 1995.

1975 To 2023: How India Fared In World Cup Openers

1975 To 2023: How India Fared In World Cup Openers

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

A look at how India have fared in their World Cup opening games.

Stats: Dhawan-Rahul partnership steady India's ship

Stats: Dhawan-Rahul partnership steady India's ship

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

Statistical highlights on Day four of the opening cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens, in Kolkata on Sunday.

What Shah Rukh does on his day off!

What Shah Rukh does on his day off!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Narendra Modi to contest Lok Sabha polls from Varanasi

Narendra Modi to contest Lok Sabha polls from Varanasi

Rediff.com16 Mar 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi will contest the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.

75% voter turnout in Punjab; skirmishes at some places

75% voter turnout in Punjab; skirmishes at some places

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

Two persons were injured in a clash which took place between AAP and Congress workers at Sultanpur village in Sangrur district.

Lakhimpur Kheri: SIT quizzes Ajay Mishra for over 9 hours

Lakhimpur Kheri: SIT quizzes Ajay Mishra for over 9 hours

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Union Minister Ajay Mishra's son Ashish Mishra on Saturday appeared before the special investigation team (SIT) formed in connection with the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case.

Liked Kiku Sharda in The Kapil Sharma Show? Tell us!

Liked Kiku Sharda in The Kapil Sharma Show? Tell us!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

It's time to give your verdict!

'Women in Punjab were fed up with Congress, Akalis'

'Women in Punjab were fed up with Congress, Akalis'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

'The 10% increase in women voters was a determined bloc of voters.' 'They were willing to try this third party, specially because it seemed it had done something in Delhi.'

Mamata's Delhi visit jolts Gandhis

Mamata's Delhi visit jolts Gandhis

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

The fear that Mamata might snatch the mantle of Opposition leadership which the Gandhis firmly believe to be theirs by birthright seems to have persuaded Sonia and Rahul to give up their hoity-toity ways, observes Virendra Kapoor.