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4 cops suspended for dragging minor girl's body on road in Bengal

4 cops suspended for dragging minor girl's body on road in Bengal

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Of the four assistant sub-inspectors, three are from Kaliaganj Police Station and one is from Raiganj Police Station.

How Sisodia's arrest will affect Kejriwal govt, AAP

How Sisodia's arrest will affect Kejriwal govt, AAP

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia holds as many as 18 of the total 33 departments, including education, finance and home.

IB 71 Review: Riveting Plot, Poor Execution

IB 71 Review: Riveting Plot, Poor Execution

Rediff.com12 May 2023

One-time watch for all those wear their patriotism up their sleeve, don't bother about checking the facts, and want to enjoy a dramatic mix of fact and fiction, notes Prasanna D Zore.

CBI quizzes TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's wife in coal scam

CBI quizzes TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's wife in coal scam

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

The CBI had interrogated Rujira in February last year ahead of the West Bengal assembly elections.

Anti-Sterlite protests were fuelled by foreign funds, says TN governor

Anti-Sterlite protests were fuelled by foreign funds, says TN governor

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi stoked a fresh controversy on Thursday, remarking that the anti-Sterlite protests in the state in 2018 had been fuelled by foreign funds and was aimed at hindering progress. His comment instantaneously drew an outcry from the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and its allies.

HC stays CBI probe against K'taka Congess chief Shivakumar till Feb 24

HC stays CBI probe against K'taka Congess chief Shivakumar till Feb 24

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The HC has also directed the premier agency to submit an action taken report before February 22 in the case registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Modi govt played 'active role' in Rahul's disqualification: JDU

Modi govt played 'active role' in Rahul's disqualification: JDU

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

"This also shows that the ruling dispensation's exasperation (baukhlahat) and desperation (hataasha). But the people of the country are smart enough and they (the BJP) will be held to account (hisab kar diya jaaega) at the appropriate time", said the close aide of the Bihar CM, who had quit the NDA last year and has since become a strong votary of opposition unity.

An arrest that bled India but gave BJP political heft

An arrest that bled India but gave BJP political heft

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The events that unfolded after Advani's arrest not only benefited the BJP, whose political clout grew exponentially, but also catapulted Lalu to the forefront of the anti-saffron camp.

Imran Khan had got bail in multiple cases hours before arrest

Imran Khan had got bail in multiple cases hours before arrest

Rediff.com9 May 2023

ATC Judge Raja Jawad Abbas heard the PTI party chief's pleas seeking bail in cases about the March 18 violence outside the federal judicial complex in Islamabad and approved Khan's bail against bonds worth PKR 50,000 in all seven cases, the Dawn newspaper reported.

PM doesn't understand importance of education: Sisodia

PM doesn't understand importance of education: Sisodia

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

In the letter which was posted on Twitter by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, his former deputy said, 'It is very dangerous for the country if the prime minister is less educated.'

What Manish Sisodia wrote in his resignation letter

What Manish Sisodia wrote in his resignation letter

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Sticking onto his stance of calling the allegations against him 'false', AAP leader Manish Sisodia in his resignation letter said that it is unfortunate that despite working with honesty and truthfulness continuously for eight years, corruption charges are being levelled against him.

'BJP is nearing its expiry date'

'BJP is nearing its expiry date'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

'BJP loses a democratic election, then buys MLAs from the ruling party's flock and rides to power in these states.' 'Do you think Atalji would have tolerated this?'

The NCP Leaders Under The Central Agencies' Scanner

The NCP Leaders Under The Central Agencies' Scanner

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Did the fear of central agencies probing scams involving NCP leaders that forced these politicians to jump ship?

Congress welcomes Sisodia' arrest, says Kejriwal should be held too

Congress welcomes Sisodia' arrest, says Kejriwal should be held too

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

The two leaders are "deeply involved in corruption" and should be dealt with accordingly, Congress leader Ajay Maken said.

Anti-Sikh riots: Delhi court summons Jagdish Tytler on Aug 5

Anti-Sikh riots: Delhi court summons Jagdish Tytler on Aug 5

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

The CMM noted the prosecutor, citing eyewitnesses, said Tytler was leading and inciting the mob carrying deadly weapons which committed the alleged offences.

Opposition seeks all-party delegation visit to Manipur

Opposition seeks all-party delegation visit to Manipur

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

While the Congress demanded immediate sacking of Chief Minister N Biren Singh, the Samajwadi Party and a few others sought imposition of President's rule in the state that has witnessed sporadic violence in since May 3.

Eye On 2024: Modi's Foreign Visits

Eye On 2024: Modi's Foreign Visits

Rediff.com24 May 2023

With Lok Sabha elections months away, the visits are vital politically as these would showcase Modi's standing as a world leader to the home electorate.

'B L Santhosh wanted' posters come up in Hyderabad

'B L Santhosh wanted' posters come up in Hyderabad

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

BJP in Telangana alleged that the ruling BRS is behind the posters.

Modi to visit mosque in Egypt renovated by Bohri Muslims

Modi to visit mosque in Egypt renovated by Bohri Muslims

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his first tour of Egypt, will visit the 11th century Al-Hakim mosque and will also pay tribute to the Indian soldiers who died fighting for Egypt during the First World War, said Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra on Monday.

Act against corrupt, however powerful, without fear, Modi tells CBI

Act against corrupt, however powerful, without fear, Modi tells CBI

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

There is no dearth of political will today to act against corruption and officers should take action against the corrupt, however powerful, without any hesitation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday.

What the CBI asked Kejriwal during 9-hour questioning

What the CBI asked Kejriwal during 9-hour questioning

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) asked him around 56 questions on the excise policy case and that he answered them all.

G20 Summit: Dream Come True For India

G20 Summit: Dream Come True For India

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

India's dream to be in the forefront of international politics has come true. India has placed itself firmly as a major player in the shaping of a new world order, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Modi to visit US, Egypt from June 20-25. Details here

Modi to visit US, Egypt from June 20-25. Details here

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Modi's visit to the US will commence in New York, where he will lead the celebrations of the International Day of Yoga at the headquarters of the United Nations on June 21.

PIL against me politically motivated: Jagan

PIL against me politically motivated: Jagan

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress president Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday told the Andhra Pradesh high court that a public interest litigation seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation into his assets was politically motivated and the petitioner was awarded a cabinet berth as a quid pro quo by the ruling Congress government.

'If Imran emerges more powerful in the battle...'

'If Imran emerges more powerful in the battle...'

Rediff.com15 May 2023

'...The more the Pakistan army becomes weaker, then there is every possibility that terrorist groups may create more anarchy in Pakistan.'

CBI/ED Raids And The Danger To The Republic

CBI/ED Raids And The Danger To The Republic

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

Within a few hours of Nitish Kumar leaving the NDA, entirely reasonable people were speculating as to how the CBI or ED could be used against him or his party, notes Mihir S Sharma.

Mamata to stage dharna over Centre's 'discrimination'

Mamata to stage dharna over Centre's 'discrimination'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

She claimed that the Centre has not released funds for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) project for the state and other initiatives of its housing and road departments.

PM attacks Congress, says institutions biggest casualty of 'dynastic politics'

PM attacks Congress, says institutions biggest casualty of 'dynastic politics'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

'India has seen that whenever dynastic politics has been powerful, institutions have taken a severe beating'

WB Panchayat Polls: Dry Run For TMC, BJP

WB Panchayat Polls: Dry Run For TMC, BJP

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

'For the politics of patronage in West Bengal, it has always been important to have territorial control.'

People of Northeast rejected 'politics of hate': PM

People of Northeast rejected 'politics of hate': PM

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

The mandate which the people of Northeast have given is in itself is a very big change, Modi said.

YSR-Jagan case: No political pressure, says CBI

YSR-Jagan case: No political pressure, says CBI

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

Even as it's First Information Report against YSR Congress Party president YS Jaganmohan Reddy and his father, late Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhar Reddy in a corruption and disproportionate wealth case has plunged Andhra Pradesh in to a deep political crisis, the Central Bureau of Investigation has denied that it was acting under any political pressure.

BJP offered to make me CM if I break AAP: Sisodia

BJP offered to make me CM if I break AAP: Sisodia

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Monday claimed the BJP offered him the chief minister's post if he broke the AAP.

CBI, political opponents conspired against me: Sajjan

CBI, political opponents conspired against me: Sajjan

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

Veteran Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, facing trial in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, on Thursday told a Delhi court that there was a 'conspiracy' between the Central Bureau of Investigation and his political rivals, especially Akali Dal, to falsely implicate him in the matter.

The RSS Has Never Been So Weak!

The RSS Has Never Been So Weak!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Political power has now been outsourced fully to the Modi government. Even if the RSS is still, in principle, his guru, nobody would dare to whisper a word of advice to Modi, forget some whiff of criticism. When the shishya grows into such a popular and domineering leader, the guru has to applaud from the sidelines, points out Shekhar Gupta.

CBI arrests auditor of KCR's daughter in Delhi excise policy case

CBI arrests auditor of KCR's daughter in Delhi excise policy case

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The CBI has alleged that Gorantla's role in the formulation and implementation of the now-scrapped Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22 caused 'wrongful gain' to Hyderabad-based wholesale and retail licensees and their beneficial owners.

No PM post desire for Nitish, or CM wish for me: Tejashwi

No PM post desire for Nitish, or CM wish for me: Tejashwi

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Moreover, there have also been speculations that while entering into an alliance in August last year, a "deal" was struck whereby Nitish Kumar would give up his chair for his deputy who in turn would back him for the top job in national politics.

TN BJP chief releases video alleging scams, DMK threatens legal action

TN BJP chief releases video alleging scams, DMK threatens legal action

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party state president K Annamalai on Friday released 'DMK Files' alleging top ministers from the party and Chief Minister MK Stalin's family members had accumulated unaccounted assets.

'Politically motivated': Mumbai police on Bihar FIR in Sushant case

'Politically motivated': Mumbai police on Bihar FIR in Sushant case

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

Rajput's father while opposing the plea of Chakraborty, said Mumbai Police has not filed any case after the death of his son and did not allow the Patna Police to investigate by quarantining their senior officers.

Demonetisation was an ethical move, not political: Jaitley

Demonetisation was an ethical move, not political: Jaitley

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

The minister said demonetisation has increased the tax return filings and also increased the revenue of the states and the Centre immensely.

Land-for-jobs scam case: CBI quizzes Lalu for 5 hrs

Land-for-jobs scam case: CBI quizzes Lalu for 5 hrs

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The CBI has already filed a charge sheet in the case against Prasad, Rabri Devi and 14 others under charges of criminal conspiracy and provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, in which all the accused have been summoned on March 15, they said.