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Ministerial probables in Delhi amid Cabinet rejig buzz

Ministerial probables in Delhi amid Cabinet rejig buzz

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Bharatiya Janata Party leaders Sarbananda Sonowal, Jyotiraditya Scindia and Narayan Rane, all of whom are being seen as probables for induction as ministers in the Modi government, arrived in the national capital on Tuesday amid indications that the Union Council of Ministers is likely to be expanded on Wednesday.

Modigate: Govt turns tables on Congress, asks why didn't they bring Lalit back

Modigate: Govt turns tables on Congress, asks why didn't they bring Lalit back

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

The Modi sarkar said that the former even though the IPL boss committed all offences during the UPA rule no action had been taken by them.

Rajasthan to charge 10% on stamp duty for cow protection

Rajasthan to charge 10% on stamp duty for cow protection

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

Conservation of cows in Rajasthan will entail a cost for those making rent agreements, mortgage papers and lease agreement as they will now pay a surcharge of 10 per cent on stamp duty for cow protection.

Moody's slashes 2021 GDP growth to 9.6% from 13.9%

Moody's slashes 2021 GDP growth to 9.6% from 13.9%

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Moody's Investors Service on Wednesday slashed India's growth projection to 9.6 per cent for the 2021 calendar year, from its earlier estimate of 13.9 per cent, and said faster vaccination progress will be paramount in restricting economic losses to June quarter.

Scindia's BJP entry: His aunt speaks!

Scindia's BJP entry: His aunt speaks!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

'The BJP would not have brought him into the party if they did not appreciate him.'

Headed to Jaipur? It's time you visited the Doll Museum there

Headed to Jaipur? It's time you visited the Doll Museum there

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

700 rare dolls from 40 countries and different states of India are on display at Jaipur's Doll Museum

Bhupender Yadav: Minister To Watch Out For

Bhupender Yadav: Minister To Watch Out For

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

As a politician, Yadav is amiable and a consensus-maker, not hamstrung by dogma.

Private hospitals may import Covid vaccines

Private hospitals may import Covid vaccines

Rediff.com15 May 2021

Apollo Hospitals and Fortis Healthcare are open to importing vaccines.

Rajasthan priest set on fire by land grabbers, dies

Rajasthan priest set on fire by land grabbers, dies

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

The five accused allegedly poured petrol on Babu Lal Vaishnav and set him on fire in Bukna village on Wednesday. He was referred to the SMS hospital in Jaipur in a critical condition. Vaishnav succumbed to injuries on Thursday night.

After 63 days India's daily Covid count drops below one lakh

After 63 days India's daily Covid count drops below one lakh

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

India reported less than one lakh new coronavirus infections after a gap of 63 days, while the daily positivity rate dropped to 4.62 per cent, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Tuesday.

Why Modi chose Rajiv Mehrishi as the economic affairs secretary

Why Modi chose Rajiv Mehrishi as the economic affairs secretary

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

The new economic affairs secretary believes that doing more of the same cannot help; you must do things differently.

AAP demands for sacking of BJP's 'tainted' women leaders

AAP demands for sacking of BJP's 'tainted' women leaders

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Stepping up its attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday slammed Prime Minister Narendra for keeping silent in the controversy involving Lalit Modi and other scandals and threatened to launch a nationwide agitation if the tainted ministers and leaders are not sacked.

Rajasthan: BJP crisis worsens, 43 MLAs offer to quit

Rajasthan: BJP crisis worsens, 43 MLAs offer to quit

Rediff.com6 May 2012

As the feud in Rajasthan unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party intensified, over 43 Members of Legislative Assembly who are loyal to sulking leader Vasundhara Raje on Sunday offered to resign, but the party played down the crisis and her threat to quit the organisation. A day after Raje threatened to leave the BJP over state leader Gulabchand Kataria's proposed political campaign, her aide claimed that 43 MLAs, including 2 independents, submitted their resignation to Raje.

I dedicate this to my country: Amit Panghal

I dedicate this to my country: Amit Panghal

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

Panghal said that he will always strive to win medals for the country.

Congress practises vote bank politics, divides to rule: PM

Congress practises vote bank politics, divides to rule: PM

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

The prime minister made the charge at a rally in Ajmer just ahead of the announcement of assembly election dates for Rajasthan and four other states in November and December.

ERCP: Gehlot's Quiet War With Modi

ERCP: Gehlot's Quiet War With Modi

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot is determined to implement the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project despite the Centre's indifference.

'Don't shut down projects started by Gehlot government'

'Don't shut down projects started by Gehlot government'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

The Rajasthan Congress led by its state president Sachin Pilot on Thursday held a Chetna Rally against "anti-people" policies of the Vasundhara Raje led Bharatiya Janata Party Rajasthan government.

SC judge recuses from hearing Param Bir Singh's plea

SC judge recuses from hearing Param Bir Singh's plea

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Supreme Court judge Justice B R Gavai on Tuesday recused himself from hearing a plea filed by former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh seeking transfer of all inquiries against him to an independent agency outside Maharashtra.

Scindia rewarded for delivering MP to BJP

Scindia rewarded for delivering MP to BJP

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

More than a year after playing a key role in installation of a Bharatiya Janata Party government in Madhya Pradesh, Jyotiraditya Scindia was rewarded with a berth in the Union Cabinet, a familiar terrain for the Rajya Sabha member who had served as a junior minister in the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government.

No deal to government on Lalitgate, says Congress

No deal to government on Lalitgate, says Congress

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

The Congress on Wednesday dismissed as "totally baseless" and "mischievous" reports that it had offered a deal to government under which it was ready to support passage of GST bill in Parliament if it axed External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje in the wake of the Lalitgate controversy.

India's COVID-19 tally nears 94 lakh with 41,810 new cases

India's COVID-19 tally nears 94 lakh with 41,810 new cases

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

The total coronavirus cases mounted to 93,92,919 with 41,810 new infections being reported in a day, while the death toll climbed to 1,36,696 with 496 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

'Sushma, Smriti will not resign; this is NDA govt not UPA'

'Sushma, Smriti will not resign; this is NDA govt not UPA'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

The government on Wednesday rejected the Congress demand for resignation of Union ministers Sushma Swaraj and Smriti Irani over 'Lalitgate' and 'fake degree' controversies, saying "our ministers do not do all that their (the United Progress Alliance) ministers used to do".

Is Fadnavis BJP's secret weapon for Bihar polls?

Is Fadnavis BJP's secret weapon for Bihar polls?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

A top BJP leader from Bihar told ANI that Fadnavis is going to play a crucial role in the Bihar assembly election and he is associated with the Bihar BJP on purpose

Why Narayan Rane is so IMPORTANT for the BJP

Why Narayan Rane is so IMPORTANT for the BJP

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The street-fighter attitude is what keeps Rane going even at 69. The expectation is -- at least in the BJP camp -- that he will be itching for a battle royale with the Shiv Sena in its bastions.

Book comparing Modi with Shivaji sparks row

Book comparing Modi with Shivaji sparks row

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Raut said it looks like some "bootlickers" have published the book to appease the prime minister.

More popular Modi becomes, more lynchings will happen, says Union minister

More popular Modi becomes, more lynchings will happen, says Union minister

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

'The anti-Sikh riots of 1984 was the biggest case of mob lynching in India'

Man burns labourer alive over 'love jihad'; video goes viral

Man burns labourer alive over 'love jihad'; video goes viral

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

The killer has been arrested.

BJP has opened 'Lalit Kala Academy' to defend Lalit Modi: Cong

BJP has opened 'Lalit Kala Academy' to defend Lalit Modi: Cong

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

"It seems the BJP has opened a Lalit Kala Academy to train its spokespersons in how to defend Lalit Modi," party spokesman Tom Vadakkan told media persons.

'Scindia welcome': BJP MP who defeated him in 2019

'Scindia welcome': BJP MP who defeated him in 2019

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

'100 per cent, the BJP will form the government in Madhya Pradesh and Shivraj Singh Chouhanji will be once again chief minister.'

Muslim quota in Maharashtra? NCP says yes, Sena says not yet

Muslim quota in Maharashtra? NCP says yes, Sena says not yet

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

A Nationalist Congress Party minister in the Maha Vikas Aghadi government in Maharashtra announced on Friday that a law will be enacted to give five per cent quota to Muslims in education, but a senior Shiv Sena minister said later that no such decision had been taken.

'The government is linking us with Maoists to discredit us'

'The government is linking us with Maoists to discredit us'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

'The Elgar Parishad turned out to be the first rallying cry against the BJP and RSS in Maharashtra.' 'The speakers took a vow not to vote for the BJP.'

Rajasthan CM files nomination paper

Rajasthan CM files nomination paper

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

Accompanied by five party workers, Raje filed the papers at collectorate of Jhalawar, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Gaurav Bajaj told PTI on phone.

A maharani's GRAND return to power

A maharani's GRAND return to power

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

Vasundhara Raje, who failed five years ago on account of infighting in the Bharatiya Janata party, reinvented herself and galvanised the cadre to spearhead her party's spectacular comeback to power in Rajasthan.

Rajasthan scores high on reviving economy, ease of doing biz

Rajasthan scores high on reviving economy, ease of doing biz

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Besides reviving investor sentiments, Vasundhara Raje's regime has brought reforms in the social sector.

'Modiji should have paid more attention'

'Modiji should have paid more attention'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

'There is no money with the villagers as there is little work.'

Manikarnika Review: Thank you, Kangana!

Manikarnika Review: Thank you, Kangana!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi is one long action scene, notes A Ganesh Nadar.

Did Rajasthan tussle scuttle Rahul's return?

Did Rajasthan tussle scuttle Rahul's return?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'Play safe and persist with an ailing Sonia Gandhi as interim chief and wait for an opportune moment to foist the crown prince yet again,' predicts Virendra Kapoor.

BJP's poll manifesto: Loan to farmers, unemployed youth

BJP's poll manifesto: Loan to farmers, unemployed youth

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday promised loans to farmers and unemployed youth, creation of 15 lakh jobs and quota for Gujjar and other backward communities if voted to power in Rajasthan in next month's assembly election.

WATCH LIVE! Modi Sarkar vs Opposition

WATCH LIVE! Modi Sarkar vs Opposition

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Catch all the action from the Monsoon session of Parliament, LIVE

Lalitgate: AAP youth wing protests outside Swaraj's residence

Lalitgate: AAP youth wing protests outside Swaraj's residence

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

Volunteers of Aam Aadmi Party's youth wing demand the resignation of the external affairs minister in Lalitgate.