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AAP disciplinary committee suspends MLA Devinder Sehrawat

AAP disciplinary committee suspends MLA Devinder Sehrawat

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

The suspension of Bijaswan MLA came after Kejriwal returned to Delhi wrapping up his four-day visit to poll-bound Punjab.

NCW seeks FIR against actor Siddharth for tweet on Saina, wants ac shut

NCW seeks FIR against actor Siddharth for tweet on Saina, wants ac shut

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

The National Commission for Women has asked Twitter to block the account of actor Siddharth for his alleged 'lewd and inappropriate' tweet against badminton player Saina Nehwal and also wrote to the Maharashtra police seeking registration of an FIR against him.

Nawaz Sharif invites rival parties to form joint govt in Pakistan

Nawaz Sharif invites rival parties to form joint govt in Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Sharif, the three-time former premier, said that there is a need for all the political parties to sit together and form a government to pull Pakistan out of its difficulties.

Freebies, pre-poll guarantees galore as BJP, Congress woo MP voters

Freebies, pre-poll guarantees galore as BJP, Congress woo MP voters

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

A fierce competition among parties to offer freebies and guarantees, a scramble for tribal, OBC, women votes and a touch of Hindutva -- all have combined to make the Madhya Pradesh assembly polls a high-stakes battle with main rivals BJP and the Congress pulling out all the stops to gain power.

Poll strategy, caste census to dominate CWC meet on Monday

Poll strategy, caste census to dominate CWC meet on Monday

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

There are concerns within the Congress with respect to the articulation of the party's demand for the caste census, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently accusing the grand old party of attempting to divide Hindus through its push for the Other Backward Classes.

'Mera baap sant tha, main nahin hoon'

'Mera baap sant tha, main nahin hoon'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

'She showed courage at every turn in her political career.'

Army finalises plan for inducting women in military police

Army finalises plan for inducting women in military police

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

Adjutant General of the Army Lt General Ashwani Kumar said it planned to induct about 800 women in the military police with a yearly intake of 52 personnel.

Hyderabad police book actor Siddharth for tweet against Saina Nehwal

Hyderabad police book actor Siddharth for tweet against Saina Nehwal

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

A case was registered against actor Siddharth by the Cybercrime wing of Hyderabad Police over his controversial tweet against ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal, police said on Wednesday.

Hyderabad police book actor Siddharth for tweet against Saina Nehwal

Hyderabad police book actor Siddharth for tweet against Saina Nehwal

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

A case was registered against actor Siddharth by the Cybercrime wing of Hyderabad Police over his controversial tweet against ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal, police said on Wednesday.

My Diwali is where you are, Modi tells soldiers in HP's Lepcha

My Diwali is where you are, Modi tells soldiers in HP's Lepcha

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Addressing soldiers in Lepcha after celebrating Diwali with security personnel stationed near the border, Modi said the circumstances of the world are such that the expectations from India are constantly rising.

PM to inaugurate first all-women bank on Nov 19

PM to inaugurate first all-women bank on Nov 19

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi will inaugurate country's first all-women Bharatiya Mahila Bank in Mumbai on November 19, the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

7-phase five-state polls from Feb 10, results Mar 10

7-phase five-state polls from Feb 10, results Mar 10

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

Announcing the election schedule with a strong focus on digital and virtual modes of campaigning, Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra said the ban on rallies, roadshows, nukkad sabhas, padayatras and vehicle rallies will be reviewed on January 15.

ED arrests J-K ex-minister Lal Singh in educational trust case

ED arrests J-K ex-minister Lal Singh in educational trust case

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Singh was under investigation by the federal agency as part of the case lodged under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against an educational trust run by his wife and former legislator Kanta Andotra, they said.

Activist Nodeep Kaur gets bail in 2nd case, but will remain in jail

Activist Nodeep Kaur gets bail in 2nd case, but will remain in jail

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Kaur is facing three cases that include charges of attempt to murder and extortion. She is a member of the Mazdoor Adhikar Sangathan and a resident of Giadarh village in Punjab's Muktsar district.

Giant In The Earth: M S Swaminathan

Giant In The Earth: M S Swaminathan

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Dr Shreekant Sambrani pays tribute to M S Swaminathan, renowned agricultural scientist and a lifelong crusader against hunger who passed away in Chennai recently.

EC adds new column for candidates to mark digital campaigning cost

EC adds new column for candidates to mark digital campaigning cost

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

The Election Commission has added a new column in candidates' election expenditure returns to submit information on money spent on digital campaigning in the upcoming polls in five states.

Karnataka sees 72% voter turnout; results on May 13

Karnataka sees 72% voter turnout; results on May 13

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Voting came to an end for the Karnataka assembly elections on Wednesday at 6 pm with data showing a voter turnout of 65.69 per cent an hour ago.

Bypolls: Over 90% voting in Meghalaya's Sohiong; moderate polling in other seats

Bypolls: Over 90% voting in Meghalaya's Sohiong; moderate polling in other seats

Rediff.com10 May 2023

The bypolls were conducted for two Assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh, one each in Meghalaya and Odisha and the Jalandhar Lok Sabha constituency in Punjab.

Afghan female soccer players reach Pakistan; will seek asylum

Afghan female soccer players reach Pakistan; will seek asylum

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Players from Afghanistan's female youth soccer teams have arrived in Pakistan and will seek political asylum in third countries amid concern over the status of female athletes under the new Taliban government in Kabul.

India's 1st woman Rafale pilot participates in R-Day

India's 1st woman Rafale pilot participates in R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Shivangi Singh is part of the IAF's Golden Arrows squadron based out of Ambala in Punjab.

Cong will restore old pension scheme in Himachal: Priyanka

Cong will restore old pension scheme in Himachal: Priyanka

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday promised to restore the old pension scheme for government employees in Himachal Pradesh if the Congress was voted to power in the assembly elections.

Sharad Pawar appoints Supriya Sule, Praful Patel as NCP working presidents

Sharad Pawar appoints Supriya Sule, Praful Patel as NCP working presidents

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

Pawar made the announcement at the 25th anniversary of the party, founded by him and P A Sangma in 1999.

Happy in my space, god bless him: Saina accepts Siddharth's apology

Happy in my space, god bless him: Saina accepts Siddharth's apology

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Saina Nehwal on Wednesday said she is happy that actor Siddharth issued a public apology for his unsavoury remarks on her after she raised concerns about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's security breach recently.

Countdown to counting in high-stake polls keeps all parties on tenterhooks

Countdown to counting in high-stake polls keeps all parties on tenterhooks

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Political parties were bracing for the assembly election results on Thursday in the crucial state of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and politically volatile Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur, sending out feelers for possible post-poll tie-ups.

Gujarat CM, Hardik in fray as phase 2 polling on Monday

Gujarat CM, Hardik in fray as phase 2 polling on Monday

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

A total 2.51 crore voters are eligible to exercise their franchise for the second phase of elections, including 1.29 crore men and 1.22 crore women.

The Election Festival Is Here!

The Election Festival Is Here!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

After the Gujarat and Himachal elections and the municipal polls in Mumbai and Delhi, Karnataka, Rajasthan, MP and Chhattisgarh will elect new assemblies next year leading up to the Lok Sabha election in April-May 2024, points out Virendra Kapoor.

Gandhis losing credibility within party post poll setback: Analysts

Gandhis losing credibility within party post poll setback: Analysts

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Priyanka Gandhi addressed 209 rallies and roadshows, the maximum by any top leader during the UP election campaign, followed closely by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath who spoke at 203 poll events.

Freebies: Nothing Called A Free Lunch

Freebies: Nothing Called A Free Lunch

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

To help the country emerge as a true welfare State, political parties must put the country's interests first before strategising to win elections and short-term goals, argues Ramesh Menon.

Army maintains strong defence posture along LAC: Gen Manoj Pande

Army maintains strong defence posture along LAC: Gen Manoj Pande

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

General Pande said the northern border region has been peaceful and steps have been taken to maintain peace through established protocol and existing mechanism.

BJP eyes history, Cong tradition as Himachal votes on Saturday

BJP eyes history, Cong tradition as Himachal votes on Saturday

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

On poll eve, both the BJP and the Congress claimed they were headed towards a majority and would form the government.

Campaigning ends for first phase of Gujarat elections, Morbi 'hero' among candidates

Campaigning ends for first phase of Gujarat elections, Morbi 'hero' among candidates

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Campaigning for the first phase of the Gujarat assembly elections to be held on December 1 ended at 5 pm on Tuesday.

Aatmanirbharta, Nari Shakti dominate 74th Republic Day parade

Aatmanirbharta, Nari Shakti dominate 74th Republic Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

All equipment from the Army which were part of the Republic Day celebrations are made-in-India, Chief of Staff Delhi Area Maj Gen Bhavnish Kumar had earlier said.

Siddharth apologises to Saina Nehwal for 'rude joke'

Siddharth apologises to Saina Nehwal for 'rude joke'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

'Can't justify my tone and words'

Saina Nehwal reacts to Siddharth's 'sexist' tweet

Saina Nehwal reacts to Siddharth's 'sexist' tweet

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

I used to like him as an actor but this was not nice: Saina

Over 56% turnout in last phase of UP assembly elections

Over 56% turnout in last phase of UP assembly elections

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Over 56 per cent turnout was recorded on Monday in 54 assembly seats, including in Varanasi, in the seventh and last phase of Uttar Pradesh polls, marking the end of the voting process spread over two months in the crucial state.

Woman 'mastermind' behind 'Bulli Bai' app held in Uttarakhand

Woman 'mastermind' behind 'Bulli Bai' app held in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

A court in Uttarakhand granted Mumbai police four-day transit remand of Shweta Singh so that she could be brought to the city.

Don't Underestimate Indian Voters!

Don't Underestimate Indian Voters!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Voters can be relied on to punish a party which makes reckless promises without actually implementing them, asserts Virendra Kapoor.

Gujarat to see three-way contest; all eyes on AAP

Gujarat to see three-way contest; all eyes on AAP

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Long caught between two polarities, Gujarat's electoral field has expanded to include a third party with the Aam Aadmi Party challenging the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party as well as the opposition Congress that has lost ground but still has significant presence.

Will form committee on MSP after assembly polls: Govt

Will form committee on MSP after assembly polls: Govt

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Elections are scheduled in five states of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Manipur, Goa and Punjab.

Ballots cast to elect India's new President amid cross-voting

Ballots cast to elect India's new President amid cross-voting

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Parliamentarians and legislators across the country voted on Monday to elect India's 15th president, choosing between opposition pick Yashwant Sinha and National Democratic Alliance nominee Droupadi Murmu who is favoured to win the battle to the Rashtrapati Bhavan.