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Babri demolition case: Timeline from 1528 to 2020

Babri demolition case: Timeline from 1528 to 2020

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

The verdict by a special court in the Babri Masjid demolition case comes 28 years after kar sevaks razed the 16th century mosque and almost a year after the Supreme Court settled the land case in favour of a Ram temple at the disputed Ayodhya site.

Jadhav asked about Baba, after seeing mother without mangalsutra: Sushma

Jadhav asked about Baba, after seeing mother without mangalsutra: Sushma

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

India on Thursday slammed Pakistan for making "absurd" charges of a chip, camera or a recorder being installed in the footwear of the wife of Jadhav.

'Scam India to skill India' remark: Jaitley defends PM from Oppn wrath

'Scam India to skill India' remark: Jaitley defends PM from Oppn wrath

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Members from Opposition and treasury benches had a heated exchange of words in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks on foreign soil that he wanted to clean the dirt of 60 years forcing three adjournments in the pre-lunch session.

A House of the People? Or Chamber of Princes?

A House of the People? Or Chamber of Princes?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

No wonder Parliament has some 130 MPs out of the 545 hailing from political families. This class threaten to make the Lok Sabha, which the People's House, into a sort of Chamber of Princes which we once had before Independence, says Mahesh Vijapurkar.

Aadhaar not must, says Centre as Opposition forces RS adjournment

Aadhaar not must, says Centre as Opposition forces RS adjournment

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Venkaiah Naidu said Aadhaar will not be made mandatory till the entire population gets such cards or UID numbers.

Govt faces embarrassment in RS as amendments moved by Opposition passed

Govt faces embarrassment in RS as amendments moved by Opposition passed

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

The Rajya Sabha on Monday saw high drama and embarrassment for the government as a Constitution amendment bill on backward classes was changed after some amendments moved by the Opposition were passed by the House.

Attacks on Dalits: Opposition unites to stall Rajya Sabha

Attacks on Dalits: Opposition unites to stall Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Congress, Bahujan Samaj Party and the Trinamool Congress competed with each other in trying to raise the issue more vociferously

What led to Akhilesh's downfall

What led to Akhilesh's downfall

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Since the Mahabharata the Yadavs have been known for infighting. And the 2017 UP election proved yet another example of that, says Nazarwala.

Rajya Sabha clears 10% quota for poorer sections in general category

Rajya Sabha clears 10% quota for poorer sections in general category

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

The bill was passed with 165 voting in favour and 7 against it.

Kashmir unrest: Oppn forces Centre's hand; issue to be discussed in RS

Kashmir unrest: Oppn forces Centre's hand; issue to be discussed in RS

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

India's 70th Independence Day at the UN will feature A R Rahman, only the second Indian artist after M S Subbulakshmi to perform at the UN.

Lalu-Mulayam-Mamata-Mayawati absence makes Sonia's iftar a political miss

Lalu-Mulayam-Mamata-Mayawati absence makes Sonia's iftar a political miss

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Sonia Gandhi's iftar was meant to be a powerful show of unity of Opposition parties to take on the Modi Sarkar, but that was not to be...

National Medical Commission Bill: Busting misconceptions

National Medical Commission Bill: Busting misconceptions

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Dr Arun Jamkar, former vice chancellor, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, makes a strong case for reforming Indian medical education and believes that the National Medical Commission Bill is historic.

Ahead of UP polls, Adityanath expands Cabinet

Ahead of UP polls, Adityanath expands Cabinet

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Yogi expands UP Cabinet in attempt to balance caste, regional aspirations head of the assembly polls early next year.

Rajasthan polls: The caste factor

Rajasthan polls: The caste factor

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

The two parties have fielded 33 candidates each belonging to the Jat community for the December 7 polls.

'Nobody can beat Mulayam without his own desire to be beaten'

'Nobody can beat Mulayam without his own desire to be beaten'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

'Mulayam has by design cornered the people's attention back to the party and Akhilesh.' 'People were only talking of Modi and demonetisation, but now suddenly everybody is talking of Akhilesh and the SP.' 'My personal subjective impression is that the SP is neck and neck with the BJP.'

Mulayam blames tie-up with Congress for SP defeat

Mulayam blames tie-up with Congress for SP defeat

Rediff.com7 May 2017

Mulayam on Sunday blamed the defeat on son Akhilesh's decision to ally with a Congress, which he said had tried its best to "ruin" him.

Day 1 of 17th Lok Sabha: PM, members take oath

Day 1 of 17th Lok Sabha: PM, members take oath

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

When Modi's name was called out by the Secretary General for taking oath, Members from the ruling National Democratic Alliance thumped the desk greeting the Prime Minister with slogans such as 'Modi Modi' and 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'.

Babri demolition case: Advani, MM Joshi among 32 acquitted

Babri demolition case: Advani, MM Joshi among 32 acquitted

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

The court also observed that late Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Ashok Singhal wanted to save the structure because Ram idols were inside.

Your work starts now, Mr Nitish Kumar

Your work starts now, Mr Nitish Kumar

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

Roads and bridges that Nitish Kumar built have brought his alliance back to power. They made his journey safer. The mandate is clear.

Ranji: Bengal close in on innings win over Haryana

Ranji: Bengal close in on innings win over Haryana

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Thursday.

IMAGE: On the sets of Shah Rukh's Dilwale

IMAGE: On the sets of Shah Rukh's Dilwale

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

A look at the top tweets from favourite Bollywood celebrities:

MP CM allocates portfolios, Scindia loyalists get key ministries

MP CM allocates portfolios, Scindia loyalists get key ministries

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The 28 new ministers who joined the Chouhan cabinet on July 2 include 20 of cabinet rank and eight ministers of state.

SC extends deadline for Babri verdict till Sept 30

SC extends deadline for Babri verdict till Sept 30

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

The top court, which had earlier fixed August 31 as the deadline for completion of proceedings including pronouncement of the verdict, took note of the report filed by special judge S K Yadav in the high-profile case.

Jagan sworn in as Andhra CM; Naidu skips ceremony

Jagan sworn in as Andhra CM; Naidu skips ceremony

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Governor E S L Narasimhan administered the oath of office and secrecy to the 46-year-old leader, whose party emerged victorious in 151 seats in the 175-member strong state assembly.

These UP seats to see SP-Congress contest, courtesy rebels

These UP seats to see SP-Congress contest, courtesy rebels

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

The situation is worse in the Gandhi family pocket borough -- Amethi and Raebareli.

Babri Masjid case: Another accused gets bail

Babri Masjid case: Another accused gets bail

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The special court is hearing the 1992 demolition cases, including the one against BJP leaders L K Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi and Uma Bharti.

First look: John Abraham in Rocky Handsome

First look: John Abraham in Rocky Handsome

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

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.

Ranji Trophy: Akash Deep's five-for rocks Haryana

Ranji Trophy: Akash Deep's five-for rocks Haryana

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

A summary of Ranji matches played on Wednesday.

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Given the controversy over Uttar Pradesh's population control moves, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP MLAs in UP have.

How sand mafia framed IAS officer Durga

How sand mafia framed IAS officer Durga

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Uttar Pradesh is under the scanner again as that state IAS Association has taken on CM Akhilesh Yadav for the suspension of Durga Shakti Nagpal, who campaigned against the sand mafia

Holi Movies In The Last 10 Years

Holi Movies In The Last 10 Years

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

A look at the Holi releases in the past decade.

BJP retains Gujarat with record win; Congress bags Himachal

BJP retains Gujarat with record win; Congress bags Himachal

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party was on Thursday poised for a landslide victory in Gujarat to retain power for a record seventh straight term but was behind the Congress in Himachal Pradesh which could go with the trend of alternative governments in the hill state.

Uproar over NRC: Opposition wants govt to adopt 'humane approach'

Uproar over NRC: Opposition wants govt to adopt 'humane approach'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

The Trinamool Congress sought complete withdrawal of the NRC, alleging that Indian citizens have also been left out of the final draft.

RS okays extension of Prez Rule in J&K, Shah attacks Nehru again

RS okays extension of Prez Rule in J&K, Shah attacks Nehru again

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the government has no other option but to extend President's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir as the Election Commission wants to hold assembly elections in the state by the end of 2019.

MP cabinet expanded, Scindia loyalists among 28 ministers sworn-in

MP cabinet expanded, Scindia loyalists among 28 ministers sworn-in

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The new ministers include 20 of cabinet rank and eight ministers of state. The Chouhan ministry strength is now 34. Chouhan took oath as chief minister for a record fourth term on March 23, after Nath resigned from the post following rebellion by 22 MLAs of the Congress.

Revealed: Shahid's Rangoon look

Revealed: Shahid's Rangoon look

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

DGCA to probe Mamata flight incident; Opposition alleges conspiracy

DGCA to probe Mamata flight incident; Opposition alleges conspiracy

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

TMC asks why the flight was made to hover in the sky despite reporting a fuel shortage.

In row over PM's secretary, Congress fights lone battle

In row over PM's secretary, Congress fights lone battle

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

The Congress remains isolated as the ruling Bharartiya Janata Party wins over majority of its Opposition on the bill that clears the legal hurdle for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to appoint a principal secretary of his choice -- former TRAI chairman Nripendra Misra. Anita Katyal reports

Opposition stage walkout in Rajya Sabha on Gaza violence

Opposition stage walkout in Rajya Sabha on Gaza violence

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

Opposition parties on Monday staged a walkout in the Rajya Sabha after their demand for a resolution on Gaza was not accepted.