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'BJP Thinks The Poor Don't Understand Democracy'

'BJP Thinks The Poor Don't Understand Democracy'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

'People understand Hitlershahi, tanashahi and now Modishahi.'

Chhattisgarh: Cong reposes faith in old timers

Chhattisgarh: Cong reposes faith in old timers

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

The Congress has pinned its hopes on many of the old-timers and also given representation to some new faces in its first list of candidates announced for the Chhattisgarh assembly polls scheduled next month.

Can Uddhav still be reinstated? Depends on speaker's decision, say experts

Can Uddhav still be reinstated? Depends on speaker's decision, say experts

Rediff.com11 May 2023

With the Supreme Court on Thursday ruling that it cannot restore Uddhav Thackeray as Maharashtra chief minister, legal experts said the ball was now in the court of the speaker of the Maharashtra assembly.

Canada a hotbed of separatists, requests for deportation ignored: India

Canada a hotbed of separatists, requests for deportation ignored: India

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

At least nine separatist organisations supporting terror groups have their bases in Canada and despite multiple deportation requests Ottawa has taken no action against those involved in heinous crimes, including the killing of popular Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, officials in New Delhi said on Tuesday.

When Modi Met Former PM

When Modi Met Former PM

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on Tuesday, December 13.

Wrestler Sushil Kumar gets bail for father's last rites

Wrestler Sushil Kumar gets bail for father's last rites

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Sushil Kumar has been granted interim bail for four days to perform his father's last rites.

Bhagwant Mann meets Punjab Guv, stakes claim to form govt

Bhagwant Mann meets Punjab Guv, stakes claim to form govt

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

The 48-year-old Mann was elected the AAP Legislature Party leader at a meeting of the party MLAs in Mohali on Friday.

Why Is Fadnavis Targeting Sharad Pawar?

Why Is Fadnavis Targeting Sharad Pawar?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Friendship with Ajit Pawar and the eventual destruction of the NCP can only strengthen him and the BJP.

If MVA moved swiftly...: Ajit Pawar reacts to SC order

If MVA moved swiftly...: Ajit Pawar reacts to SC order

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The matter of disqualification of 16 MLAs following the upheaval in the undivided Shiv Sena last year could have been effectively dealt with had the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) moved swiftly after the resignation of Nana Patole as the Speaker of Maharashtra Assembly, said senior Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar on Friday.

Maharashtra governor apologises for 'if Gujaratis-Rajasthanis leave Mumbai' remark

Maharashtra governor apologises for 'if Gujaratis-Rajasthanis leave Mumbai' remark

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, facing flak over his "Mumbai will have no money if the Gujaratis and Rajasthanis were to leave" remarks, on Monday apologised for the same.

Ajay Devgn Has Always Been A Warrior

Ajay Devgn Has Always Been A Warrior

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Subhash K Jha celebrates Ajay Devgn as the movie star turns 53.

SC directs Maha speaker to set timeline on Sena split

SC directs Maha speaker to set timeline on Sena split

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Maharashtra assembly speaker to spell out the timeline within a week for adjudication of the disqualification petitions filed against Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Shiv Sena MLAs loyal to him who had tied up with the Bharatiya Janata Party to form a new government in June 2022.

Moral victory for Uddhav as SC rules governor, speaker's decisions wrong

Moral victory for Uddhav as SC rules governor, speaker's decisions wrong

Rediff.com11 May 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday held the Maharashtra governor was not justified in calling upon then chief minister Uddhav Thackeray to prove his majority in the assembly on June 30 last year but refused to order the status quo ante, saying he did not face the floor test and resigned.

Wouldn't imagine in my dream to insult Shivaji, Maharashtra governor tells Shah

Wouldn't imagine in my dream to insult Shivaji, Maharashtra governor tells Shah

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah stating that he would never imagine even in his dream to insult icons like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Hylo Open: Srikanth, Treesa-Gayatri in semis; Satwik-Chirag out

Hylo Open: Srikanth, Treesa-Gayatri in semis; Satwik-Chirag out

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

Top Indian men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty suffered a straight-game loss to seventh seeded English pair of Ben Lane and Sean Vendy 17-21, 14-21 in a last-8 match.

Pawar play: Twists and turns mark his long political journey

Pawar play: Twists and turns mark his long political journey

Rediff.com2 May 2023

In 1999, Sharad Pawar, along with P A Sangma and Tariq Anwar were expelled from Congress. The same year, Pawar founded the NCP.

Old Parliament building to be now known as...

Old Parliament building to be now known as...

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The old Parliament building will now be known as 'Samvidhan Sadan', Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Tuesday as the functioning of Parliament shifted to its new building in New Delhi.

Uddhav calls Koshyari 'Amazon parcel' sent by Centre, seeks his recall

Uddhav calls Koshyari 'Amazon parcel' sent by Centre, seeks his recall

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Calling Maharashtra Governor B S Koshyari an 'Amazon parcel' sent by the Centre, former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, who heads a faction of the Shiv Sena, on Thursday demanded his recall over his recent remarks on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Maharashtra Governor draws flak for remark on Chhatrapati Shivaji

Maharashtra Governor draws flak for remark on Chhatrapati Shivaji

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

Koshyari made the remarks after conferring D.Litt degrees on Gadkari, a senior BJP leader, and NCP president Sharad Pawar at an event held in Aurangabad.

Why Sardar Udham Is A MUST WATCH

Why Sardar Udham Is A MUST WATCH

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Sardar Udham sets a great standard which, Utkarsh Mishra believes, would be emulated by other film-makers who want to make movies of this genre.

'God willing, there will Gadar 3, maybe even Gadar 4'

'God willing, there will Gadar 3, maybe even Gadar 4'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

'Gadar 2 was made with the purpose of entertaining people and not to perpetuate enmity between neighbouring countries.'

Fadnavis-Ajit govt ended President's rule in Maharashtra: Pawar

Fadnavis-Ajit govt ended President's rule in Maharashtra: Pawar

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar said on Wednesday that the Bharatiya Janata Party's attempt to form a government with his nephew and Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar had one benefit, as it ended President's rule in Maharashtra in 2019.

Wrestlers take a stand with black bands on 'Black Day'

Wrestlers take a stand with black bands on 'Black Day'

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Top Indian grapplers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, Satyawart Kaidyan and Jitender Kinha all tied black bands on their forehead.

Trouble in Rajasthan Congress as Sachin Pilot sets out on 5-day yatra

Trouble in Rajasthan Congress as Sachin Pilot sets out on 5-day yatra

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Dissident Congress leader Sachin Pilot began a 125-km foot march from Ajmer to Jaipur on Thursday, challenging Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and the party's top brass as assembly elections in Rajasthan approach.

1 more Sena MLA joins rebels, Shinde claims support of 55

1 more Sena MLA joins rebels, Shinde claims support of 55

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

A video of MLA Dilip Lande entering the luxury hotel in Guwahati, where the party rebels have been camping for the past few days, was shared by Shinde's office in Mumbai on Friday.

'No merger with BJP: Shinde's mood terrific': Rebel MLA

'No merger with BJP: Shinde's mood terrific': Rebel MLA

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

'We are the real Shiv Sena and we will remain in the Sena.'

Do Audiences Like Bollywood's Revolutionaries?

Do Audiences Like Bollywood's Revolutionaries?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

With RRR adding to the line-up, Joginder Tuteja takes a look at how well films on revolutionaries have done at the box office.

Modi remembers Nehru in farewell speech at old Parliament building

Modi remembers Nehru in farewell speech at old Parliament building

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

As the old Parliament building hosted a session one last time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday bid a poignant farewell recalling the country's first PM Jawaharlal Nehru's iconic 'tryst with destiny' speech for continuing to inspire everyone and another predecessor Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 'governments may come and go' remark.

BJP changes strategy in MP, puts focus on lost seats

BJP changes strategy in MP, puts focus on lost seats

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

In its first list for the upcoming assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, the ruling BJP has focused on seats it lost in 2018 and some of them even in 2013, and has reposed faith in 14 candidates, including three former ministers, who lost last time.

Governor-CM Rifts: Democracy At Risk

Governor-CM Rifts: Democracy At Risk

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Governors must be impartial, fair, and above narrow politics to uphold the values and spirit of the Constitution. But in a rapidly changing political culture where the unstated rule is to crush the Opposition, such values have no meaning. At stake are Constitutional values, federalism and governance, asserts Ramesh Menon.

Maharashtra assembly to convene on Sunday, speaker's election, trust vote on agenda

Maharashtra assembly to convene on Sunday, speaker's election, trust vote on agenda

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

A special two-day session of the Maharashtra legislative assembly will commence in Mumbai from July 3, officials said on Friday.

Can't compromise on Savarkar, Hindutva issues: Sanjay Raut

Can't compromise on Savarkar, Hindutva issues: Sanjay Raut

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

He, however, also said that his party was in an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party for long despite their differences, and it worked smoothly.

Madame Tussauds Comes To Noida

Madame Tussauds Comes To Noida

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The Madame Tussauds Wax Museum at the DLF Mall, Noida hosts 50 waxworks of Indian and international celebrities.

Maha governor acted faster than Rafale after BJP met him: Raut

Maha governor acted faster than Rafale after BJP met him: Raut

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Wednesday termed the Maharashtra governor's order asking the Uddhav Thackeray-led government to prove its majority in the assembly as "unlawful", saying that the Supreme Court is yet to decide on the disqualification of 16 rebel MLAs.

2 Senas observe 'Traitors Day' vs 'Self-Respect Day'

2 Senas observe 'Traitors Day' vs 'Self-Respect Day'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

The two rival Senas took over each other a day after the party's 57th foundation day celebrations which saw Thackeray and Shinde holding separate events in Mumbai and trading charges.

Agnipath: Nationwide protests affect 340 trains, 234 cancelled

Agnipath: Nationwide protests affect 340 trains, 234 cancelled

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

The Railways cancelled 234 trains while 340 trains have been affected so far due to protests against the Agnipath scheme for recruitment in the defence services, the Railways said on Friday.

If Gujaratis left Mumbai...: Maha Guv's remark sparks major row

If Gujaratis left Mumbai...: Maha Guv's remark sparks major row

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

As his statement made during an event on Friday evening kicked up a row with political parties objecting to it, the Governor on Saturday said his comments were 'misconstrued', and also made it clear that he had 'no intention of belittling the hard work of the Marathi-speaking people in the progress and development of Maharashtra'.

Reinventing Capitalism For The Digital Age

Reinventing Capitalism For The Digital Age

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

US Congressman Ro Khanna's message is that instead of depending on the 'hidden hand' of capitalism -- that is to say, the power of markets -- it is time for policymakers to play a more active role in making sure that a wide range of towns become locations for digital economy enterprises and jobs, points out Ajit Balakrishnan.

18 Maha MLAs join Shinde govt as ministers in 1st round of expansion

18 Maha MLAs join Shinde govt as ministers in 1st round of expansion

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday expanded his two-member ministry, 41 days after taking oath as the CM.

'Bodies lay strewn in Jallianwala Bagh for weeks'

'Bodies lay strewn in Jallianwala Bagh for weeks'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

'A lot of what you see on screen, particularly the night of the massacre, is pretty close to what really happened as it is based on survivor stories.'