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Round 9 of govt-farmer talks inconclusive, next meet on Jan 19

Round 9 of govt-farmer talks inconclusive, next meet on Jan 19

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Farmer leader Joginder Singh Ugrahan said told reporters after the meeting that the unions urged the government to repeal the three laws, but the Centre was unwilling to do so. "We decided to meet again on January 19 at 12 pm," he said.

Prez poll: 99% turnout amid rumours of cross-voting

Prez poll: 99% turnout amid rumours of cross-voting

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

The results will be declared on July 20 in New Delhi.

'Centre's COVID misgovernance is a political liability'

'Centre's COVID misgovernance is a political liability'

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'Modi is still immensely popular and, therefore, he can sustain any number of policy failures.' 'Modi himself has worn multiple faces so it would be naive to think that the Modi of 2021 will be the same Modi that will be campaigning for re-election in 2024.'

Govt advances meeting with protesting farmers to Dec 1

Govt advances meeting with protesting farmers to Dec 1

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The development came a day after the protesting farmers rejected the Centre's offer to start talks as soon as they move to Burari and continued to stay put Singhu and Tikri borders of the national capital.

Ensure democracy's norms maintained: US Caucus to India

Ensure democracy's norms maintained: US Caucus to India

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

During the meeting, the leadership of the India Caucus, which is the largest country-specific caucus in the House of Representatives, condemned the violence on January 26 in Delhi.

Governor Caught In Centre-Tamil Nadu Crossfire

Governor Caught In Centre-Tamil Nadu Crossfire

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

The DMK feels its genuine gestures have had no bearing on the governor's politico-administrative conduct, which is 'more political and politicised than administrative and Constitutional', observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Oppn running propaganda against new farm laws: Tomar

Oppn running propaganda against new farm laws: Tomar

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

"Manmohan Singh Ji (former Prime Minister) tried many times but could not do. Today when it is implemented, propaganda is being spread," Tomar said.

Rajasthan passes 3 bills to counter Centre's farm laws

Rajasthan passes 3 bills to counter Centre's farm laws

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

The Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs staged a walkout ahead of the voice vote.

CPI to fight on 60 seats, declares 39 names for LS polls

CPI to fight on 60 seats, declares 39 names for LS polls

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

Probodh Panda and Atul Kumar Anjaan are among 39 candidates declared by the Communist Party of India for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls as the party said that it would fight on 60 seats in 24 states.

'If you want to catch a rat, you can't burn the house'

'If you want to catch a rat, you can't burn the house'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

'Crony capitalism will gain due to these Acts.'

Not for money, says AAP lawmaker after joining BJP

Not for money, says AAP lawmaker after joining BJP

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Bajpai said he quit the AAP as he felt "suffocated" over the "misbehaviour and insult" meted out by the party and claimed that several other legislators of the ruling party in the national capital felt the same way.

2017: The Year of Elections

2017: The Year of Elections

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

5 states that contribute just under a fifth of the Lok Sabha's seats will go to the polls early this year.

Farmers brace water canons to gherao Karnal secretariat

Farmers brace water canons to gherao Karnal secretariat

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

A large number of farmers on Tuesday squatted at the gates of the district headquarters in Karnal, locked in a showdown with Haryana's Bharatiya Janata Party-led government over a police lathi-charge last month.

Bypolls: Setback for AAP in Delhi as BJP surge continues; respite for Cong

Bypolls: Setback for AAP in Delhi as BJP surge continues; respite for Cong

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

The BJP registered a victory in the Rajouri Garden assembly bypoll, handing a humiliating defeat to the ruling Aam Aadmi Party, which finished a distant third and even lost its deposit.

Competing farmers unions prolong stir

Competing farmers unions prolong stir

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Let the implementation of reforms be left to the discretion of individual states and ensure an end to the illogical stir, argues Virendra Kapoor.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan sworn in as Madhya Pradesh CM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan sworn in as Madhya Pradesh CM

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

Shivraj Singh Chouhan was on Saturday sworn in as Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister for third consecutive term, nearly a week after he led Bharatiya Janata Party to a spectacular hat-trick in Assembly elections.

Why farmers in UP are not protesting

Why farmers in UP are not protesting

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Robust procurement of paddy and wheat since 2017 and prompt payment to farmers have helped the UP government cultivate a positive and pro-farmer perception, defusing possible farm face-off situations.

Double whammy for BJP in Tamil Nadu?

Double whammy for BJP in Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

For a party that has adopted the successful social re-engineering model from Gujarat, Rajasthan and across the rest of the 'Hindi belt' over the past decades, Tamil Nadu continues to remain a tricky customer, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Learning Partition's history from Amit Shah... What next?

Learning Partition's history from Amit Shah... What next?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

'Amit Shah and his fellow travellers need to realise that India was divided because of competitive communalism of forces like Hindu Mahasabha and the Muslim League, prodded, aided and abetted by the colonial power,' says Mohammad Sajjad.

Maharashtra should also refuse CAA implementation: Pawar

Maharashtra should also refuse CAA implementation: Pawar

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

He questioned why only migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan will be given citizenship under the amended law and not the Sri Lankan Tamils.

'The BJP has behaved disgracefully'

'The BJP has behaved disgracefully'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

'This is about demolishing all that we have stood for as a nation after Independence. This is an attack on the nation's very foundation.'

Oppn set to corner Centre in Parliament on bank scams

Oppn set to corner Centre in Parliament on bank scams

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

The government, on its part, is seeking to counter the opposition's offensive by bringing the Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill.

Opposition blames Centre for Parliament logjam

Opposition blames Centre for Parliament logjam

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

Tuesday was the 12th day in a row that Parliament did not functioned and the current stalemate has entered the third week.

Post UP, how India's politics could change

Post UP, how India's politics could change

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

Opposition parties now recognise that the king on one side of the chessboard, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is ensconced, and unlikely to be shaken, although on his side there are no identifiable kings, queens, rooks, bishops or knights.

With 85 per cent attendance, Kirron Kher is a 'star' MP

With 85 per cent attendance, Kirron Kher is a 'star' MP

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

Rekha, the Rajya Sabha MP, once again came last when it came to attendance of actor-turned-MPs with an abysmal 5 per cent.

Why Manoj Sinha may make a difference in J&K

Why Manoj Sinha may make a difference in J&K

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Manoj Sinha's greatest asset is his capacity to get on with everyone regardless of political affiliation, notes Aditi Phadnis.

Is this the end of the road for AAP?

Is this the end of the road for AAP?

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Can un-democracy be the foundation for a democratic party that aspires to be different from all other parties in India.

ILO writes to Modi, voices concerns over labour law changes

ILO writes to Modi, voices concerns over labour law changes

Rediff.com26 May 2020

ILO acts upon a plea by 10 central trade unions objecting to the ordinances proposed to temporarily scrap labour laws in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, along with executive orders issued by at least 10 states to increase the daily working limit to 12 hours from eight hours, along with other labour law changes.

How the BJP chose a chief minister

How the BJP chose a chief minister

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

When Nirmala Sitharaman and Narendra Tomar arrived in Shimla, they could not have anticipated the scene that awaited them.

India, Pakistan lawmakers talk poverty... in Dubai

India, Pakistan lawmakers talk poverty... in Dubai

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

India and Pakistan must reform their institutions of governance to accelerate economic growth on a sustained basis for poverty reduction, lawmakers and experts from both the countries attending a meeting in Dubai said notwithstanding the chill in bilateral ties.

House remains paralysed for 9th day, LS passes 2 bills

House remains paralysed for 9th day, LS passes 2 bills

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

The Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill and The Specific Relief (Amendment) Bill passed amid din.

PM may intervene, says Naidu as govt hopes to break Parliament logjam

PM may intervene, says Naidu as govt hopes to break Parliament logjam

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

Despite the monsoon session of Parliament being a near washout so far, the government hopes to resolve the impasse at an all-party meeting on Monday to pave the way for discussion on issues raised by the Opposition, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu said.

House proceedings washed out for 7th day, Finance Bill not taken up

House proceedings washed out for 7th day, Finance Bill not taken up

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

The imapsse continues over issues like bank scams and special status demand for Andhra Pradesh.

Trinamool, RJD to hit the street in farmers' support

Trinamool, RJD to hit the street in farmers' support

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha leader Derek O' Brien met the agitating farmers at the Singhu border in the afternoon.

He betrayed the AAP movement: Kejriwal on sacked minister

He betrayed the AAP movement: Kejriwal on sacked minister

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

In a video message, Kejriwal asserted that he will prefer to die than stray from AAP's principles, adding the same rule will apply to himself and all other senior leaders.

'90,000 crore will be spent this election'

'90,000 crore will be spent this election'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

'When corporates have a stake in the government through contributions to political parties, democracy, which is supposed to work for the common man, doesn't.'

SC refers Article 370 pleas to Constitution bench

SC refers Article 370 pleas to Constitution bench

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

The bench will be headed by Justice N V Ramana and also comprise Justices S K Kaul, R Subhash Reddy, B R Gavai and Surya Kant.

SC stays agri laws, forms panel; farmers to continue protest

SC stays agri laws, forms panel; farmers to continue protest

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered a stay of the implementation of the contentious three new farm laws hoping this will end the prolonged protests by the farmers and also constituted a four-member panel of agri experts to resolve the impasse between their leaders and the Centre.

Modi, master of his craft, is on top of his game

Modi, master of his craft, is on top of his game

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

'We are in the presence of a truly great politician,' says Aakar Patel.

Mufti Mohammad Sayeed-led govt to be sworn in; PM Modi to attend ceremony

Mufti Mohammad Sayeed-led govt to be sworn in; PM Modi to attend ceremony

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Mufti Mohammad Sayeed will be sworn-in as the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir for the second time on Sunday heading the Peoples Democratic Party-Bharatiya Janata Party coalition government.