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100%, Nitish Kumar will be CM: BJP Bihar chief

100%, Nitish Kumar will be CM: BJP Bihar chief

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

'We are allies and equals. We have to run Bihar collectively'

'Only Nitish knows what he is going to do'

'Only Nitish knows what he is going to do'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

'By naming Tejashwi as the next CM candidate, he has put us in a dilemma.' 'Who will lead us in 2025?' 'What will happen to the party after 2025?'

BJP trashes Sena claim to CM's chair, says it's ours

BJP trashes Sena claim to CM's chair, says it's ours

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

With the Bharatiya Janata Party set to emerge as the single-largest party in Maharashtra assembly poll, its state president Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said the next chief minister will be from the party.

Numbers won't be a problem for Nitish as PM: JD-U leader Khushwaha

Numbers won't be a problem for Nitish as PM: JD-U leader Khushwaha

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

When I first spoke about Nitish Kumar being PM material, many of you scoffed at me. Now you can see... it has happened often that I say something and it becomes a widespread sentiment later on," JD-U leader Upendra Kushwaha said.

BJP MP Kirti Azad suspended for targeting Jaitley

BJP MP Kirti Azad suspended for targeting Jaitley

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

A show cause notice has been issued to him asking him to explain his "anti-party conduct", the party said, adding that further action will depend on his reply.

RSS In Election Mode For BJP In UP

RSS In Election Mode For BJP In UP

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale met with the leadership of the UP BJP, including Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak, state BJP President Bhupendra Chaudhary and state BJP General Secretary (Organisation) Dharmapal.

If BJP Wins Telangana, He May Be CM

If BJP Wins Telangana, He May Be CM

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Amit Shah believes Bandi Sanjay Kumar is 'single-handedly' capable of unseating the TRS government in the December 2023 assembly election and there is no need for the BJP's central leaders to jump into the Telangana scene.

Race for Goa CM hots up: Deputy CM threatens to quit if not given post

Race for Goa CM hots up: Deputy CM threatens to quit if not given post

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

The race for the Goa chief minister's post intensified on Friday with Deputy Chief Minister Francis D'Souza throwing his hat into the ring as Health Minister Laxmikant Parsekar emerged the front-runner to succeed Manohar Parrikar.

MPs watching Facebook Trump ban

MPs watching Facebook Trump ban

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

MPs asked if the platforms have the right to take down or suspend accounts.

'Nitish Kumar will not dare challenge BJP'

'Nitish Kumar will not dare challenge BJP'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

'Unke andar will power ki kami hai.'

'She teaches you how important it is to understand the concerns and problems of people'

'She teaches you how important it is to understand the concerns and problems of people'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

'The fact that she kept her faith in the power of doing good all through the thick and thin in her life, that she worked sincerely for the upliftment of the tribals, the downtrodden and the backwards, is one of the most inspirational aspects of her life.'

Officials investigate racist abuse allegations at Edgbaston

Officials investigate racist abuse allegations at Edgbaston

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

A number of supporters said on Twitter they had been targeted by racist abuse from other fans at the Birmingham

Yogi Adityanath to contest UP election from Gorakhpur

Yogi Adityanath to contest UP election from Gorakhpur

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

The BJP announced names of 107 candidates for the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls.

'Congress has tied its present and future to one family, but India has moved on'

'Congress has tied its present and future to one family, but India has moved on'

Rediff.com25 May 2023

'Modiji has a vision for the country, not just to fight the elections but about achieving certain goals for the country.' 'Congress does not even have a vision for 25 days.'

Yorkshire charged by ECB after probe into racism claims

Yorkshire charged by ECB after probe into racism claims

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

The scandal shook English cricket to its core and led to numerous changes in coaching and administrative personnel at Yorkshire.

Congress accuses PM of 'saving his friend' Adani

Congress accuses PM of 'saving his friend' Adani

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

The Congress-led opposition stepped up its attack on Friday against the government over the Adani row and demanded that there should be a thorough investigation into what they alleged was a 'mega scam' as it involved public money.

I-T Goes After Rs 7.7 Trillion Tax Arrears

I-T Goes After Rs 7.7 Trillion Tax Arrears

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Senior tax officials were told to focus on cash collection from the arrears so that the target for FY23 was achieved and the overall revenue position improved.

Upendra Kushwaha merges his party with Nitish's JD-U

Upendra Kushwaha merges his party with Nitish's JD-U

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

A former protege of the JD-U de facto leader, Kushwaha, had revolted against Kumar in 2013, giving up his Rajya Sabha berth and floated his own outfit.

Amit Shah dissolves all BJP national cells

Amit Shah dissolves all BJP national cells

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah has dissolved all its national cells pending their reconstitution and appointed Vijay Chauthaiwale as the new incharge of its foreign and Overseas Friends of BJP cell with immediate effect.

JD-U move a strong indictment of BJP's politics of intimidation: Oppn

JD-U move a strong indictment of BJP's politics of intimidation: Oppn

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien said the situation in Bihar is one of the reasons behind the Parliament session being cut short by the government.

Shah and Modi are ready for Presidential poll

Shah and Modi are ready for Presidential poll

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Modi and Shah have finalised names for the Rashtrapati's post, which the BJP boss has discussed with the RSS chief.

Will take up assignment at Centre if nation requires my services: Parrikar

Will take up assignment at Centre if nation requires my services: Parrikar

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Breaking his silence over reports about his possible appointment as Defence Minister, Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday said Bharatiya Janata Party chief Amit Shah had asked him to take up an assignment at the Centre, if offered, and that he was willing to shoulder the responsibility.

BJP denies ticket to Kirit Somaiya, a critic of Uddhav

BJP denies ticket to Kirit Somaiya, a critic of Uddhav

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Somaiya, an old BJP hand and one of its leading speakers on economic issues in Parliament, had been a trenchant critic of the Sena.

Pradip Tripathi moves to Cabinet Secretariat as govt effects major bureaucratic rejig

Pradip Tripathi moves to Cabinet Secretariat as govt effects major bureaucratic rejig

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Senior bureaucrat Pradip Kumar Tripathi has been appointed as secretary (coordination) in the Cabinet Secretariat as part of a major bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the Centre on Monday.

Modi played a crucial role in convincing voters: Fadnavis

Modi played a crucial role in convincing voters: Fadnavis

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Buoyed by the results of exit polls that gave the Bharatiya Janata Party an edge in the Maharashtra assembly elections, state unit chief Devendra Fadnavis said the party would form the government in the state. In an interview, Fadnavis, a leading contender for the chief minister's post, spoke on the party's performance.

Cong sticks to JPC demand, BJP objects to attack on PM

Cong sticks to JPC demand, BJP objects to attack on PM

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

During the debate on the 'Motion of Thanks on the President's Address', Leader of the House Piyush Goyal and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman strongly objected to 'insinuations' against the prime minister, who was also present in the House.

Modi to be sworn in as PM on May 30

Modi to be sworn in as PM on May 30

Rediff.com26 May 2019

The ceremony will be held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

16 Gujarat seats where BJP had a narrow escape

16 Gujarat seats where BJP had a narrow escape

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

The independents also scored big in some seats.

Amit Shah arrives in Gujarat, holds talks to choose new CM

Amit Shah arrives in Gujarat, holds talks to choose new CM

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

State BJP in-charge Dinesh Sharma and party treasurer Surendra Patel met Shah on Thursday morning upon his arrival. The other top state leaders and ministers are expected to meet him in the evening.

Naidu as VP nominee balances north-south politics of NDA

Naidu as VP nominee balances north-south politics of NDA

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

He has served BJP in several capacities, will also be a saviour for the NDA in the Rajya Sabha, where they are still in minority.

Cricket 2021: Australia, NZ win elusive titles; Racism rocks England

Cricket 2021: Australia, NZ win elusive titles; Racism rocks England

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Virat Kohli stepped down as India's 20-overs skipper and lost ODI captaincy too with Rohit Sharma taking over as their sole white-ball leader.

Odisha train mishap: Railways seeks CBI probe, here's why

Odisha train mishap: Railways seeks CBI probe, here's why

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Railway officials also indicated that possible 'sabotage' and tampering with the electronic interlocking system, which detects the presence of trains, led to the Friday accident.

Paswan meets Rabri, moots alliance with Cong

Paswan meets Rabri, moots alliance with Cong

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

With jailed Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad disqualified as Lok Sabha member, ally Lok Janshakti Party President Ramvilas Paswan met Rabri Devi in Patna on Tuesday and mooted an alliance of secular parties, including Congress.

Advani to skip Modi's 'Hoonkar' rally in Patna

Advani to skip Modi's 'Hoonkar' rally in Patna

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani, who shares a warm relation with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar notwithstanding the severing of ties with the Janata Dal-United, will skip the party's October 27 rally.

Lok Sabha passes Anti-Doping Bill aimed at protecting sports, sportspersons

Lok Sabha passes Anti-Doping Bill aimed at protecting sports, sportspersons

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Responding to debate on the bill, Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Anurag Thakur said it will promote sports and protect the interest of sportspersons.

Akhilesh for UP CM? Dad Mulayam keeps the suspense going

Akhilesh for UP CM? Dad Mulayam keeps the suspense going

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

The remarks come as another setback to Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, who was recently removed from party's state president post owing to an apparent feud in the first family of the state.

For Adani, magic happened after 2014: In LS Rahul links group's rise to Modi

For Adani, magic happened after 2014: In LS Rahul links group's rise to Modi

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Leading the Opposition attack over the Adani-Hindenburg issue in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday linked Gautam Adani's meteoric rise to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's coming to power and said "magic" happened after 2014 that propelled the businessman from the 609th to the second spot on the global rich list.

Parliamentary panel to quiz Urjit Patel on note ban on Wed

Parliamentary panel to quiz Urjit Patel on note ban on Wed

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Standing committee on finance to also focus on RBI autonomy and citizen's rights.

HC junks Chirag's plea challenging Speaker's decision on uncle

HC junks Chirag's plea challenging Speaker's decision on uncle

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

The petition sought setting aside speaker's June 14 circular showing the name of Paras as leader of Jan Lokshakti Party in the Lok Sabha.

Adani speaks: Interest of my investors is paramount

Adani speaks: Interest of my investors is paramount

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Embattled billionaire Gautam Adani on Thursday spoke publicly for the first time since his ports-to-energy conglomerate publicly battled a short seller's accusation of stock manipulation and accounting fraud, saying the abrupt move to withdraw a fully-subscribed share sale at his flagship firm was due to market volatility. His group continued to lose on the stock market, with the cumulative rout now nearing $108 billion in a week -- one of the biggest wipeouts in India's history. "After a fully subscribed follow-on public offering (of Adani Enterprises Ltd), yesterday's decision of its withdrawal would have surprised many.