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Old timers won't let youth rule Congress

Old timers won't let youth rule Congress

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

'There is a need for a younger person at the top, but the old guard wants to grab the post themselves,' points out Amulya Ganguli.

India 'deeply regrets' statements of Turkey, Malaysia on Kashmir

India 'deeply regrets' statements of Turkey, Malaysia on Kashmir

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said India has friendly ties with both the countries.

How the CBI can be saved

How the CBI can be saved

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

'The CBI should be bifurcated and the CBI's charter should be restricted to anti-corruption cases.'
'The investigation of major criminal cases having national and international implications, and national crimes spread over more than one state may be entrusted to a new national crime bureau,' recommends Dr Madhav Godbole, the former home secretary.

Volcker's admission erodes credibility

Volcker's admission erodes credibility

Rediff.com7 Nov 2005

Volcker, former Chairman of the US Federal Reserve, is quoted as having admitted in a Los Angeles Times interview that he had agreed to change the language of his controversial report

Cong MLA charges Karnataka party leadership; issued notice

Cong MLA charges Karnataka party leadership; issued notice

Rediff.com21 May 2019

"K C Venugopal is a buffoon, I feel sorry for him, I feel sorry for my leader Sri Rahul Gandhi ji," Baig told reporters.

Nuclear deal engaged Diaspora like never before

Nuclear deal engaged Diaspora like never before

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

'We had to convince our people that we were doing nothing that would erode our strategic programme. We were all the time arguing that we are not doing anything, which will remotely impact on our strategic programme.'

PM Modi slams opposition for blocking OBC bill in Rajya Sabha

PM Modi slams opposition for blocking OBC bill in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Modi expressed surprise at the stand of the opposition as members of all parties had been urging him for bringing the legislation

Congress a liability on economy: Jaitley after GST drama

Congress a liability on economy: Jaitley after GST drama

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Accusing the Congress of creating obstacles in the path of growth and economy, he declared that the government would try to get the bill passed with the help of parties

'It is an election to save the soul of Tamil Nadu'

'It is an election to save the soul of Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

'The last four years was not Dravidian rule, it was BJP rule by proxy.'

In Goa, 2 MGP MLAs join BJP

In Goa, 2 MGP MLAs join BJP

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

'The BJP has proved that it is a threat to all its allies'

Sports Shorts: CWG champ Bhaker to pursue pol science

Sports Shorts: CWG champ Bhaker to pursue pol science

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Why is Gen Rawat rushing with Theatre Commands?

Why is Gen Rawat rushing with Theatre Commands?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The tearing hurry to form theatre commands has to be replaced by a balanced and deliberate approach. We need to accept that this process will take time if executed correctly and in the best interests of the Indian armed forces, argues Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

US calls for dialogue to resolve farmer protests

US calls for dialogue to resolve farmer protests

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Recognising that peaceful protests are a hallmark of a thriving democracy, the United States has said that it encourages dialogue between the protesting farmers and the Indian government to resolve their differences.

No collusion, says Trump after 13 Russians indicted for US election meddling

No collusion, says Trump after 13 Russians indicted for US election meddling

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

13 Russian nationals and 3 Russian companies have been indicted for interfering in the 2016 US presidential election through social media propaganda.

What's next for Team Rahul?

What's next for Team Rahul?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Many leaders who appealed to Gandhi to stay argued that their political futures depended on his presence in the party and hence he must stay.

Change of guard at RBI: Urjit Patel's tenure begins

Change of guard at RBI: Urjit Patel's tenure begins

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

There was no word on whether or when Patel would be talking to the media about his priorities and plan of action as head of Mint Street

CBI needs a surgical strike

CBI needs a surgical strike

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

'The downslide has been rapid leading up to the number one and number two of the organisation flinging against each other horrendous accusations of bribery and tampering with investigations for personal gain, and the latest petition to the Supreme Court by the joint director of the CBI, M K Sinha, opening a veritable Pandora's Box of repulsive skeletons,' notes B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant who witnessed the CBI's birth.

After Lodha, BCCI is set for a showdown with ICC's Manohar

After Lodha, BCCI is set for a showdown with ICC's Manohar

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur is set for a showdown with current International Cricket Council chairman Shashank Manohar during the ICC Board meet in Cape Town, where the richest cricket board will specifically push for a three-point agenda that includes bringing back the 'Big Three' module.

Congress may get prestigious PAC, hints Naidu

Congress may get prestigious PAC, hints Naidu

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

The Congress may get chairmanship of the prestigious Public Accounts of Committee but still there is no guarantee whether it will get the post of Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.

BJP promises Yoga in schools, Sanskrit varsity in Telangana manifesto

BJP promises Yoga in schools, Sanskrit varsity in Telangana manifesto

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

These measures are in addition to other proposals made earlier, including regulation of sale and consumption of liquor, free trips to certain religious places like Sabarimala and distribution of one lakh cows every year.

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