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Last Chance For Congress Before Rigor Mortis Sets In

Last Chance For Congress Before Rigor Mortis Sets In

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

A flop Bharat Jodo Yatra could unleash more resignations from a party which under its current leadership is dying a slow death, warns Virendra Kapoor.

4 JD-U MLAs disqualified from Bihar assembly

4 JD-U MLAs disqualified from Bihar assembly

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Four Janata Dal-United legislators were disqualified on Saturday from the Bihar assembly under the anti-defection law for anti-party activities, including cross voting in Rajya Sabha election.

JD-U asks Tejashwi to come clean but stops short of seeking resignation

JD-U asks Tejashwi to come clean but stops short of seeking resignation

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Bihar's ruling Janata Dal-United on Tuesday asked an embattled Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav, an accused in the land-for-hotels scandal, to "come out with facts in public against the accusations" but stopped short of demanding his resignation.

Those forgetting kar sevaks are 'Ram drohi': Sena

Those forgetting kar sevaks are 'Ram drohi': Sena

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

In an editorial in party mouthpiece 'Saamana', the party claimed the foundation stone ceremony in Ayodhya is "personality centric and political party centric".

'She ignores me and refuses to marry'

'She ignores me and refuses to marry'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

In a weekly chat with readers, Lovu Guru shares relationship advice and offers solutions.

'The Gandhis are a liability for the Congress'

'The Gandhis are a liability for the Congress'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

'The Congress can exist without (someone from) the Nehru-Gandhi family being its president.'

Ranji: Himachal bat with purpose after first innings debacle

Ranji: Himachal bat with purpose after first innings debacle

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

A summary of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

How Ahmed Patel became close to Sonia Gandhi

How Ahmed Patel became close to Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

'Temperamentally, they are quite alike.' 'Ahmed Patel avoided the limelight and was not a power seeker.' 'The Gandhis too are not power wielders, but trustees of power.'

Lok Sabha passes bill to provide death for child abuse

Lok Sabha passes bill to provide death for child abuse

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

The Bill, which was already approved by the Rajya Sabha, defines child pornography, making it punishable.

Manjhi camp claims support of 56 JD-U, RJD MLAs in Bihar

Manjhi camp claims support of 56 JD-U, RJD MLAs in Bihar

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

The Bihar CM has requested the governor for a secret ballot.

Modi announces special package of Rs 1.25 lakh crore for Bihar

Modi announces special package of Rs 1.25 lakh crore for Bihar

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a 'special package' of Rs 1,25,000 crore for poll-bound Bihar during his address at Ara district, in the state.

Can bodies thrown in Ganga spread COVID?

Can bodies thrown in Ganga spread COVID?

Rediff.com15 May 2021

'We cannot have bodies putrefying in water.' 'This is a health hazard and it can create a very inflammatory situation.'

'How do you know a girl loves you?'

'How do you know a girl loves you?'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Women like men who are confident, chivalrous, well-mannered, says Love Guru.

Assam Cong HQ bombed; 3 top leaders hurt

Assam Cong HQ bombed; 3 top leaders hurt

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

Three persons were injured in a low intensity blast that took place inside the Congress head office in Guwahati, on Monday evening. A grenade was thrown into the office on GS Road in Tarun Nagar in the heart of Assam's capital.

'Sonia is one of the finest students of the university of life'

'Sonia is one of the finest students of the university of life'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'This is a fascinating side to Sonia Gandhi, the way she disarms her opponents.'

EPS camp seeks to disqualify 19 pro-Dinakaran MLAs

EPS camp seeks to disqualify 19 pro-Dinakaran MLAs

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

The chief government whip on Thursday sought their disqualification for alleged anti-party activities.

Bihar: Rudy, Pappu charged for poll code violation

Bihar: Rudy, Pappu charged for poll code violation

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

First Investigation Reports have been filed against Bihar minister Jitan Ram Manjhi and four Members of Parliament including Bharatiya Janata Party's Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Pappu Yadav of Rashtriya Janata Dal and his wife for allegedly violating the model code of conduct for elections.

Bihar got only fraction of Rs 1.25 lakh cr package promised by PM

Bihar got only fraction of Rs 1.25 lakh cr package promised by PM

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Rs 28,117.23 crore has been made available so far by the Centre for 30 schemes out of special package of Rs 1.25 lakh crore for the state announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Deepa Malik elected Paralympic Committee of India president

Deepa Malik elected Paralympic Committee of India president

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Decorated para-athlete and India's lone woman Paralympic medallist Deepa Malik has been elected as president of Paralympic Committee of India though the results of the elections are subject to a pending case in the Delhi High Court. The 49-year-old Deepa, who won a silver in shot put F-53 event in the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games, was elected unopposed as president in the PCI polls held in Bengaluru on Friday.

Why Upendra Kushwaha is a man to watch in Bihar

Why Upendra Kushwaha is a man to watch in Bihar

Rediff.com9 May 2015

If the BJP doesn't do as well as it is expected to, it might have to seek Upendra Kushwaha's help in forming a government for a price: the chief ministership

Oppn alleges leak of budget proposals to media ahead of presentation

Oppn alleges leak of budget proposals to media ahead of presentation

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Some members held placards of news reports about unemployment figures.

SC to hear plea to cancel bail to Shahabuddin on Monday

SC to hear plea to cancel bail to Shahabuddin on Monday

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear on Monday a plea seeking cancellation of bail granted to convicted gangster-turned-RJD leader Mohammad Shahabuddin by Patna High Court in a case pertaining to the killing of a youth in Siwan town of Bihar.

Ranji round-up: Ton-up Dubey steers MP to 218/2 vs Kerala

Ranji round-up: Ton-up Dubey steers MP to 218/2 vs Kerala

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

A round-up of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Thursday.

Cong protests in Parl over withdrawal of Gandhis' SPG cover

Cong protests in Parl over withdrawal of Gandhis' SPG cover

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Chowdhury said the family faces threat to life and the cover by the elite security organisation should not have been withdrawn.

SC dismisses CBI's appeal in Bofors case, says delay not justified

SC dismisses CBI's appeal in Bofors case, says delay not justified

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

It said it was not convinced with the grounds of the CBI to condone over 4,500 days' delay in filing the appeal. The CBI had filed the appeal on February 2 this year.

Bofors case: SC to hear CBI appeal against HC order on Friday

Bofors case: SC to hear CBI appeal against HC order on Friday

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

After lot of deliberation, the CBI this year got the nod from the NDA government to file an appeal in the apex court.

Manjhi's exit appears imminent; Lalu Prasad backs Nitish Kumar

Manjhi's exit appears imminent; Lalu Prasad backs Nitish Kumar

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi appears to be on the way out in the wake of his defiance as the Janata Dal-United is all set to replace him with his mentor Nitish Kumar at a meeting of the legislature party on Saturday.

Ayodhya verdict: 1528 to 2019, a timeline of the case

Ayodhya verdict: 1528 to 2019, a timeline of the case

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

Here is a timeline of the second-lengthiest case in the apex court history:

I am a law abiding citizen, ready to go back to jail: Shahabuddin

I am a law abiding citizen, ready to go back to jail: Shahabuddin

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

'I will get justice at last,' says the feared RJD leader.

Former RJD MP Shahabuddin walks out of jail after 11 years

Former RJD MP Shahabuddin walks out of jail after 11 years

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

The former RJD leader was released on bail in the Rajiv Roshan murder case after 11 years, reports M I Khan.

Ranji Roundup: Sarfaraz puts Mumbai in control

Ranji Roundup: Sarfaraz puts Mumbai in control

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

A round-up of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday.

Lalu tours Patliputra, hits out at Ramkripal Yadav for joining BJP

Lalu tours Patliputra, hits out at Ramkripal Yadav for joining BJP

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Rashtriya Janata Dal President Lalu Prasad, touring the Pataliputra constituency has hit out strongly at his former close aide Ramkripal Yadav for joining the Bharatiya Janata Party. Prasad held a public rally at Bikram, 40 km southwest of capital Patna, late on Wednesday evening to garner support for the RJD candidate and her eldest daughter Misa Bharti.

A new 'scam' taints Lalu and family

A new 'scam' taints Lalu and family

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

The so-called soil scam has left Lalu alone in the Mahagathbandhan.

Centre undertakes mega review of VIP security; Lalu, Akhilesh lose cover

Centre undertakes mega review of VIP security; Lalu, Akhilesh lose cover

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

This is the first full-scale review of VIP protectees by the Union home ministry after the Modi 2.0 government took charge.

SC seeks Shahabuddin's reply on plea against his bail

SC seeks Shahabuddin's reply on plea against his bail

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Advocate Prashant Bhushan told the SC that Shahabuddin is a 'class-A history-sheeter who cannot be reformed'.

Meet India's best known teacher

Meet India's best known teacher

Rediff.com18 May 2019

'Kids like something when it is interesting, focused, and offers scope for self-exploration.' 'We teach them how to learn, not force them,' Byju Raveendran tells Bibhu Ranjan Mishra.

SC cancels Rocky Yadav's bail in Bihar road rage case

SC cancels Rocky Yadav's bail in Bihar road rage case

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Rocky, son of suspended Janata Dal-United MLC Manorama Devi and alleged history-sheeter Bindi Yadav, is accused of shooting and killing Aditya Sachdeva, a Class XII student who was driving his Maruti car, for overtaking his SUV on May 7 this year near Gaya.

Priyanka security breach: Shah says probe ordered, 3 suspended

Priyanka security breach: Shah says probe ordered, 3 suspended

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

The Congress, which criticised the amendment, walked out of Rajya Sabha saying it is dissatisfied with the home minister's reply on the amendment to the SPG Act.

SC refuses to hear plea seeking action against PM, Shah

SC refuses to hear plea seeking action against PM, Shah

Rediff.com8 May 2019

'The petition has become infructuous as the Election Commission has taken decisions on the complaints'

Slain journalist Rajdeo's wife moves SC for transfer of probe to Delhi

Slain journalist Rajdeo's wife moves SC for transfer of probe to Delhi

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

The furore over the release of the RJD strongman from Siwan has now reached the apex court through various petitions.