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7 killed as rain-soaked wall collapses at Andhra temple

7 killed as rain-soaked wall collapses at Andhra temple

Rediff.com1 May 2025

The wall collapsed on the Rs 300 ticket queue line near the shopping complex on the ghat road from Simhagiri Bus Stand at around 3 am. Heavy overnight rains and strong winds are suspected to have loosened the soil, causing the structure to fall, Anitha told reporters.

'Waqf Bill Targeted, Unfair Legislation'

'Waqf Bill Targeted, Unfair Legislation'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

'It is not as if Hindus are not being touched at all, and only Muslims are.'

Why Stalin wants Tamilians to have '16 children'

Why Stalin wants Tamilians to have '16 children'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Stalin's comments came two days after Naidu said there was a need to manage the population in Andhra Pradesh given there will be an increase in the aging population.

INDIA bloc runs out of steam as BJP gains further ground

INDIA bloc runs out of steam as BJP gains further ground

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Just eight months after its good showing in the Lok Sabha polls, the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) seems to be running out of steam with internal bickering and conflicting ambitions resulting in diminishing electoral returns that have once again put the Bharatiya Janata Party in the driver's seat in national politics.

Gandhis plan to talk Sidhu into withdrawing resignation

Gandhis plan to talk Sidhu into withdrawing resignation

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Sources said Sidhu's resignation has not been received by the party and its leadership will take a call once it reaches them.

'Sonia will make me CM': Cong leader's video goes viral

'Sonia will make me CM': Cong leader's video goes viral

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

In the purported five-second clip, Reddy is seen addressing a poll rally in Nalgonda on Tuesday and is heard saying in Telegu 'Sonia Gandhi is going to give the CM position to me if the party comes to power. There is no one senior to me here'.

Congress to rejig AICC and state units soon

Congress to rejig AICC and state units soon

Rediff.com11 Sep 2010

The Congress leadership is moving towards implementing the one-man one-post norm when the All India Congress Committee and Pradesh Congress Committees are reconstituted, said highly placed sources in the AICC.

Rahul, Priyanka play in snow as Bharat Jodo Yatra ends

Rahul, Priyanka play in snow as Bharat Jodo Yatra ends

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday hoisted the national flag at the 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' camp site in Srinagar and followed it with a fun snowball fight with his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

Manish Tewari, Digvijay Singh in Cong chief post race?

Manish Tewari, Digvijay Singh in Cong chief post race?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

Tewari's consideration to contest comes amid the reports of several party top leaders being in the fray.

Chidambaram's son in executive committee of TN Cong unit

Chidambaram's son in executive committee of TN Cong unit

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Congress on Wednesday released the second list of office-bearers and executive committee members of its Tamil Nadu unit, prominent among them being Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram's son Karti.

'Fadnavis Must Show Who Is The Boss'

'Fadnavis Must Show Who Is The Boss'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

'Let Fadnavisji prove to the people of Maharashtra that he acts fairly against one and all.'

'Make Rahul president again' chorus grows louder in Congress

'Make Rahul president again' chorus grows louder in Congress

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The 'Make Rahul Gandhi All India Congress Committee president again' chorus is growing louder in the Congress with half a dozen state units so far seeking his elevation to the top post, even as uncertainty and suspense persisted over whether he would take on the mantle.

Congress expels writer for Sonia remarks

Congress expels writer for Sonia remarks

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

Congress expels writer for Sonia remarks

'For The First Time, We Will Be Able To Say A Particular Caste Is More Backward Than The Other'

'For The First Time, We Will Be Able To Say A Particular Caste Is More Backward Than The Other'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

'For the first time in this country, perhaps the first time anywhere, we are going to use backwardness index.' 'It is a fundamental shift in the discourse in the country's social justice.'

Nana Patole appointed Maharashtra Congress president

Nana Patole appointed Maharashtra Congress president

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Patole, the MLA from Sakoli in Bhandara district, had resigned as speaker of Maharashtra assembly on Thursday.

Kharge vs Tharoor: Congress set for presidential polls after 24 yrs

Kharge vs Tharoor: Congress set for presidential polls after 24 yrs

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

Senior Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Shashi Tharoor will face-off in an electoral contest on Monday for the post of All India Congress Committee chief, as the party gets set to have a non-Gandhi president in over 24 years.

Cong presidential poll: Tharoor likely to file nomination on Sep 30

Cong presidential poll: Tharoor likely to file nomination on Sep 30

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

Tharoor's close aide Aalim Javeri collected the forms from the office of the party's central election authority chairman Madhusudan Mistry on the first day of the start of the nomination process, all but confirming an electoral face-off for the top party post with Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.

Leaders Go All Out To Woo Voters

Leaders Go All Out To Woo Voters

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The third phase of polling will take place on May 7, 2024.

The Lawyer Who Won Mahua Moitra's Heart

The Lawyer Who Won Mahua Moitra's Heart

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Four-time Odisha MP Pinaki Misra's wedding to firebrand TMC MP Mahua Moitra in a quiet, intimate ceremony that chose privacy and tradition over fanfare, was a reflection of his personal style.

Congress makes stunning comeback in Karnataka; BJP routed

Congress makes stunning comeback in Karnataka; BJP routed

Rediff.com14 May 2023

The Congress on Saturday made a stunning comeback in Karnataka ousting the Bharatiya Janata Party from its lone southern citadel with a comfortable majority in a morale booster win that will be key for reviving its electoral fortunes ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

LS 2009: The 100 people who matter in the Congress

LS 2009: The 100 people who matter in the Congress

Rediff.com20 Feb 2009

They are Congress President Sonia Gandhi's field marshals -- the 100 men and women who will drive the party's campaign in the 2009 Lok Sabha elections. The "war team" announced on Thursday night included state-wise screening committees constituted under the leadership of a dozen leaders for selection of candidates.

After Congress split in UP, Sonia meets Mulayam

After Congress split in UP, Sonia meets Mulayam

Rediff.com3 Feb 2003

In the past the Congress had cold-shouldered overtures from the Samajwadi Party chief, leading to bad blood between the two parties.

ED grills Azharuddin for hours in money laundering case

ED grills Azharuddin for hours in money laundering case

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday questioned former Indian cricket team captain and Congress leader Mohammed Azharuddin for over nine hours in a money laundering case linked to alleged financial irregularities in the Hyderabad Cricket Association, official sources said.

Gandhi family not biased towards Kharge: Tharoor

Gandhi family not biased towards Kharge: Tharoor

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

Speaking to media after meeting party functionaries at Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee office in Mumbai, the former diplomat also said his aim was to make Congress stronger before the 2024 polls.

Rahul gives flying kisses to people watching his yatra from BJP office

Rahul gives flying kisses to people watching his yatra from BJP office

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

This comes a day after he targeted the saffron party and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, asking why they were not chanting 'Jai Siyaram' and 'Hey Ram'.

When Dr Singh Met Sachin...

When Dr Singh Met Sachin...

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

22 images that captures glimpses of a most unusual Indian who led the nation for 10 years.

Cong leader promises LPG cylinders for 'infiltrators' in Jharkhand

Cong leader promises LPG cylinders for 'infiltrators' in Jharkhand

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Congress leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir on Thursday promised that LPG cylinders will be provided in Jharkhand at a subsidised rate of Rs 450 even for 'infiltrators', sparking a political row in the midst of assembly elections in the eastern state.

Why Manipur CM was missing from Shah's security review meet

Why Manipur CM was missing from Shah's security review meet

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

The Congress claimed that not inviting the Manipur CM to the meeting violated Schedule 7 of the Constitution.

Congress promises to restore 4% Karnataka minority quota if voted to power

Congress promises to restore 4% Karnataka minority quota if voted to power

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

President of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee DK Shivakumar termed the step "unconstitutional"

Congress sends Rajeev Shukla to pacify sulking Anand Sharma

Congress sends Rajeev Shukla to pacify sulking Anand Sharma

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

A day after senior Congress leader Anand Sharma resigned from the chairmanship of the party's Steering Committee for Himachal Pradesh, interim party president Sonia Gandhi on Monday asked All India Congress Committee in charge of the Himachal Pradesh, Rajeev Shukla to pacify the issue.

Congress picks Kamal Nath as MP unit chief, Scindia to lead poll campaign

Congress picks Kamal Nath as MP unit chief, Scindia to lead poll campaign

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

The decision is being seen as a balancing act in the faction-ridden party in the state.

Jolt to BJP in U'khand as minister, son join Congress

Jolt to BJP in U'khand as minister, son join Congress

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Yashpal Arya and his son, along with their supporters, joined the Congress in the presence of senior party leaders Harish Rawat, K C Venugopal and Randeep Surjewala in New Delhi.

Satyanarayana named new Andhra Congress chief

Satyanarayana named new Andhra Congress chief

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

Seeking to put its house in order in Andhra Pradesh, the Congress on Monday appointed senior state minister Botsa Satyanarayana as Pradesh Congress Committee president.

Congress president's election likely to be delayed, suspense over Rahul continues

Congress president's election likely to be delayed, suspense over Rahul continues

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

The election process of the Congress president that was to end by September 20 is likely to be delayed by a few weeks with the party focused on the 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' and some state units not completing the formalities, sources said on Thursday.

Cong social media team coordinator held for Amit Shah fake video

Cong social media team coordinator held for Amit Shah fake video

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Arun Beereddy (37), a native of Telangana's Hyderabad, was arrested from Delhi. He handles the 'Spirit of Congress' account on X, the official said.

What The Next Census Will Discover

What The Next Census Will Discover

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

The next Census' findings will help identify the extent of India's ageing population and vulnerability levels.

Keshav Rao elected AP Congress chief

Keshav Rao elected AP Congress chief

Rediff.com29 Apr 2005

Congress to field Oommen Chandy's family member from Puthuppalli seat

Congress to field Oommen Chandy's family member from Puthuppalli seat

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

KPCC president and MP, Sudhakaran said that unofficially discussions have begun on who should be the candidate and officially it would start a couple of days later.

Doctor, 6 workers killed as terrorists attack tunnel project site in J-K

Doctor, 6 workers killed as terrorists attack tunnel project site in J-K

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

The terrorists opened fire on the camp housing labourers of a private company working on construction of a tunnel Gund area in the district, officials said.

Congress holds one-on-one with Rajasthan MLAs, Pilot keeps away

Congress holds one-on-one with Rajasthan MLAs, Pilot keeps away

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot, who has been involved in a leadership tussle with Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, skipped his interaction.