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750-page UCC report to be tabled in Uttarakhand assembly

750-page UCC report to be tabled in Uttarakhand assembly

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

The draft will be examined, studied and discussed before it is tabled in the assembly on February 6, he said.

AAP crisis deepens as Kumar Vishwas hints he may quit

AAP crisis deepens as Kumar Vishwas hints he may quit

Rediff.com2 May 2017

Vishwas also appeared defiant despite the party's gag order of not talking to the media and said he will keep highlighting the mistakes of the Aam Aadmi Party and say what is right in the interest of the country.

China ends embarrassing drama, sacks 'missing' FM Qin Gang, reappoints Wang Yi

China ends embarrassing drama, sacks 'missing' FM Qin Gang, reappoints Wang Yi

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Qin, 57, was made the foreign minister in December last year, superseding many seniors, earning the distinction of a rising star in the ruling Communist Party of China.

Centre notifies CAA rules ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Centre notifies CAA rules ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

With the CAA rules being issued, the Modi government will now start granting Indian nationality to persecuted non-Muslim migrants -- Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis and Christians -- from the three countries.

Mahua Moitra expelled from Lok Sabha for 'unethical conduct'

Mahua Moitra expelled from Lok Sabha for 'unethical conduct'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra was expelled on Friday from the Lok Sabha after the House adopted the report of its Ethics Committee that held her guilty of accepting gifts and illegal gratification from a businessman to further his interest.

Meera Sanyal, Mayank Gandhi in AAP's first list of probable LS candidates

Meera Sanyal, Mayank Gandhi in AAP's first list of probable LS candidates

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Banker Meera Sanyal and activist Mayank Gandhi figured in the Aam Aadmi Party's first list of probable candidates released late on Thursday night for forthcoming Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra while no senior leader's name featured from Delhi and Haryana.

After India's criticism, US distances from Ilhan Omar's Pak visit

After India's criticism, US distances from Ilhan Omar's Pak visit

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

India on Thursday condemned Omar's visit to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

AVAM to launch agitation, asks AAP to disclose donors

AVAM to launch agitation, asks AAP to disclose donors

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Aam Aadmi Party's breakaway group AAP Volunteer Action Manch on Tuesday asked the Arvind Kejriwal-led party to disclose names of the companies which donated Rs 2 crore to it and threatened to launch an agitation if it fails to do so in 48 hours.

What Pranab Da Thought About Sonia Gandhi

What Pranab Da Thought About Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Pranab's earlier fear of Sonia relying too heavily on a coterie due to her lack of experience turned out to be unfounded. As per Pranab, Sonia had her close advisers but she did not follow anyone's advice blindly. A fascinating excerpt from Sharmistha Mukherjee's Pranab, My Father: A Daughter Remembers.

After Naidu, Mamata blocks CBI; BJP sees 'grand alliance of corrupt parties'

After Naidu, Mamata blocks CBI; BJP sees 'grand alliance of corrupt parties'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

BJP alleged that it was an attempt by a "grand alliance of most corrupt parties" to ensure that its "corruption" was not exposed.

Rahul holds feedback meetings with party leaders in Jaipur

Rahul holds feedback meetings with party leaders in Jaipur

Rediff.com16 May 2013

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday held feedback meetings and interacted with party leaders at Birla auditorium in Jaipur.

India-born media veteran selected as new BBC chairman

India-born media veteran selected as new BBC chairman

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Dr Samir Shah, who was honoured with a CBE by Queen Elizabeth II in 2019 for services to television and heritage, will replace Richard Sharp, who had been forced to resign after his communication with former prime minister Boris Johnson came under scrutiny.

Zaka Ashraf set to return as PCB chief

Zaka Ashraf set to return as PCB chief

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

PCB's interim chief Najam Sethi said he will not seek a permanent position in the PCB after pulling out of the race to be its next chairman.

Cong shields Rahul, says on leave to introspect party's performance

Cong shields Rahul, says on leave to introspect party's performance

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

With his surprise sabbatical "for a few weeks" sparking speculations, the Congress on Monday jumped in to damage control asserting that Rahul Gandhi will actively take part in all party processes after he comes back from the leave in near future.

After foreign minister, China sacks missing defence minister

After foreign minister, China sacks missing defence minister

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

China also removed Finance Minister Liu Kun and appointed Lan Fo'an in his place. Liu is the third senior Cabinet minister to be replaced without any explanation.

AAP rejects MLA Binny's allegations; to take disciplinary action

AAP rejects MLA Binny's allegations; to take disciplinary action

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday refuted the allegations levelled by its MLA Vinod Kumar Binny and said disciplinary action would be initiated against the legislator for "baseless accusations" against the party.

Kharge takes over as Cong chief with 'daro mat' slogan

Kharge takes over as Cong chief with 'daro mat' slogan

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday took charge as the Congress' first non-Gandhi president in 24 years, citing Rahul Gandhi's slogan 'daro mat' to energise workers and declaring that the party will demolish the government's 'system of lies, treachery and hatred'.

All you need to know about Kejriwal's Man Friday

All you need to know about Kejriwal's Man Friday

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

From journalism to anti-graft activism to the number two position in the Delhi government, Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia has come a long way to emerge as a prominent figure in Delhi's political scene.

Cong still run by remote control, inexperienced sycophants: GN Azad

Cong still run by remote control, inexperienced sycophants: GN Azad

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

'Rahul Gandhi might not be holding any post as of now but everyone knows that he is the "captain of the ship'

AAP's vision document to outline economic policy

AAP's vision document to outline economic policy

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

The document includes inputs from various groups such as labour and farmer unions and industry.

'Kejriwal has become larger than the party now, but it won't last'

'Kejriwal has become larger than the party now, but it won't last'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

'I think the AAP is still in transition from being a movement to a political party so there is a mix of people who form the party. So there is somewhat of a overlapping and commonality of purpose.' 'Look at the way the government and party is functioning, not a single woman minister in the cabinet, or no woman member in the political affairs committee, it is all very tactical now.' 'After the 'sting' I decided to step back. I realised that my moral basis has been questioned by Kejriwal, it is truly despicable. He is around 15 years younger to me, I was aghast by his words.' AAP 'rebel' Prof Anand Kumar speaks of what went wrong with the party in the last few days in this interview with Upasna Pandey.

ED grills Farooq for 6 hrs, Kashmir parties call it vendetta

ED grills Farooq for 6 hrs, Kashmir parties call it vendetta

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

The 82-year-old former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister received the ED summons a day after the formation of the People's Alliance led by him was announced on October 15.

Doval meets Wang Yi, seeks restoration of peace at LAC

Doval meets Wang Yi, seeks restoration of peace at LAC

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held a meeting with top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi during which he emphasised the need for continuing efforts to restore peace and tranquillity in the border areas to remove the 'impediments' to normalcy in bilateral relations.

Indefinite fast: Jagan refuses to take medical help

Indefinite fast: Jagan refuses to take medical help

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

YSR Congress president Y S Jaganmohan Reddy, who was shifted to a government hospital in Hyderabad from jail following a five day-long indefinite fast against bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, has refused to be put on intravenous fluids, doctors said.

AAP defends Amantullah Khan, reject his resignation

AAP defends Amantullah Khan, reject his resignation

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

Sisodia also lashed out media for carrying news against AAP leaders without "checking facts".

Give up religion or face punishment, says China's Communist Party to members

Give up religion or face punishment, says China's Communist Party to members

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

Experts said the direction is meant to maintain party unity.

Congress lauds Narasimha Rao as 'pride of the party'

Congress lauds Narasimha Rao as 'pride of the party'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

Manmohan Singh said Narasimha Rao can truly be called father of economic reforms in India.

Forgive, forget and...: Pilot on Gehlot's past swipes

Forgive, forget and...: Pilot on Gehlot's past swipes

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

"Whoever said all those words you mentioned, I did not respond in kind because it is not the way I am built and we now have to move on, let bygones be bygones, whatever was said, we need to forget and move forward. It is not about individuals or positions or someone's statements now. It is about the country and the party," Pilot said.

AAP to contest Lok Sabha polls under Kejriwal's leadership

AAP to contest Lok Sabha polls under Kejriwal's leadership

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

A day after Arvind Kejriwal stepped down as Delhi chief minister, Aam Aadmi Party today made it clear that it would contest the Lok Sabha polls under his leadership.

Parliament special session to approve CEC appointment bill

Parliament special session to approve CEC appointment bill

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

The session is likely to see the proceedings of Parliament move from the old building to the new Parliament building.

Pranab and Modi worked as a team: Sharmishtha Mukherjee

Pranab and Modi worked as a team: Sharmishtha Mukherjee

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Sharmishtha, who has quit politics, also clarified that she has not tried to tweak her father's views about anyone.

China preparing to resume contact with the Dalai Lama?

China preparing to resume contact with the Dalai Lama?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

The Chinese Communist party has not closed its door of contacts and negotiation with the Dalai Lama, a senior Communist leader wrote recently. Former RA&W officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade explains what the thinking on Tibet is likely in Beijing.

Sacked minister Sandeep Kumar booted from AAP

Sacked minister Sandeep Kumar booted from AAP

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

The Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday suspended Sandeep Kumar from the party, days after he was sacked from the post of Women and Child Development minister over an "objectionable" CD in which he was shown in a compromising position with a woman.

UK PM Boris Johnson to face no-trust vote over partygate scandal

UK PM Boris Johnson to face no-trust vote over partygate scandal

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Sir Graham Brady, who is in-charge of collating the letters of no-confidence received by the 1922 Committee, said the threshold of 15 per cent of the Tory parliamentary party, or 54 MPs, seeking such a vote has been met and it will place on Monday evening in the House of Commons.

Modi govt's China policy is DDLJ: Congress

Modi govt's China policy is DDLJ: Congress

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

In a statement, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh also described the government's strategy in dealing with the Chinese in Ladakh as 'DDLJ- Deny, Distract, Lie and Justify' and Jaishankar's remarks an implied cheap shot at former party chief Rahul Gandhi.

Aam Aadmi Party stakes claim to form government in Delhi

Aam Aadmi Party stakes claim to form government in Delhi

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Ending the fortnight-long deadlock, the Aam Aadmi Party on Monday staked claim to form the government in the national capital with outside support from the Congress which it had trounced in the December 4 assembly polls.

Govt, Oppn clash over security breach, 14 MPs suspended

Govt, Oppn clash over security breach, 14 MPs suspended

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

As many as 14 opposition MPs were suspended from Parliament for the remainder of the winter session for disrupting proceedings, as the Lok Sabha security breach incident snowballed into a major row on Thursday with the government asking the opposition not to "politicise" the "grave national issue" and the Congress, Trinamool Congress and others demanding a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah.

Parliament to reconvene on May 10

Parliament to reconvene on May 10

Rediff.com30 Mar 2006

The session will discuss a legislation on the offices of profit besides several other bills.

AAP removes Ramdas as Lokpal, Bhushan from disciplinary panel

AAP removes Ramdas as Lokpal, Bhushan from disciplinary panel

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

The AAP on Sunday removed party's internal Lokpal Admiral L Ramdas and Prashant Bhushan as the chief of the National Disciplinary Committee

2 more AAP leaders shown the door for backing Yadav, Bhushan

2 more AAP leaders shown the door for backing Yadav, Bhushan

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

The party sent the suspension notices to Uttar Pradesh leaders Rakesh Sinha and Vishal Sharma Lathe for openly coming out in support of Yadav and Bhushan.