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Lalu Prasad convicted in fodder scam case, sent to jail

Lalu Prasad convicted in fodder scam case, sent to jail

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

The quantum of punishment will be announced on January 3, 2018.

2 men forced to chant 'Jai Shri Ram' in Aurangabad

2 men forced to chant 'Jai Shri Ram' in Aurangabad

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

This is the second such incident in the city in last few days.

'Congress is more responsible for Ram mandir than BJP'

'Congress is more responsible for Ram mandir than BJP'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

'We all know that when the Babri Masjid was demolished, P V Narasimha Rao was prime minister.' 'He did not do anything to stop the demolition.'

Jitin Prasada, BJP's Brahmin face in UP, returns to Centre

Jitin Prasada, BJP's Brahmin face in UP, returns to Centre

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Jitin Prasada was once considered as among Rahul Gandhi's 'young Turks' and was a minister in successive Manmohan Singh governments but defected from the Congress to the BJP in 2021, where he has again established himself as a prominent Brahmin face of Uttar Pradesh.

Modern Masters: S S Rajamouli Review: Intimate Portrait of A Visionary

Modern Masters: S S Rajamouli Review: Intimate Portrait of A Visionary

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Modern Masters aims to showcase Rajamouli's enigmatic career and paints a context of what makes him the singular voice that defined his generation of film-makers, for millions, observes Arjun Menon.

NDA will scrap 'undemocratic' collegium system: BJP ally

NDA will scrap 'undemocratic' collegium system: BJP ally

Rediff.com26 May 2024

The collegium system has shut the doors of judgeship in the higher judiciary on Dalits, OBCs and even the poor among the upper castes

Auto, BFSI dominated Q4 earnings circuit

Auto, BFSI dominated Q4 earnings circuit

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Operating margins have been the primary driver of corporate earnings in India in recent quarters, despite revenue growth suffering from weak consumer demand. Companies across sectors have reported a sharp improvement in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (Ebitda) margins over the past two years, benefiting from lower commodity and energy prices. Higher margins more than compensated for slower revenue growth, resulting in double-digit growth in net profit for five consecutive quarters.

Eknath Shinde Rouses Support For Son

Eknath Shinde Rouses Support For Son

Rediff.com3 May 2024

With two phases of voting already completed, political parties are busy with filing nominations, addressing roadshows and undertaking hectic campaigns for the constituencies that will vote this month.

Amid political churn in Bihar, Speaker calls on Lalu

Amid political churn in Bihar, Speaker calls on Lalu

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Bihar assembly Speaker Awadh Bihari Chaudhary on Sunday called on Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad Yadav, at a time when the state was witnessing a big political churn.

Will Modi's Patna Roadshow Bring The Votes?

Will Modi's Patna Roadshow Bring The Votes?

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Clad in a yellow kurta with a saffron gamcha around his neck, atop an open saffron coloured vehicle, he was greeted by loud chants of "Modi! Modi! Modi Zindabad! 400 Paar Is Baar" all along the roadshow's route.

Former Bihar minister's father found murdered at home

Former Bihar minister's father found murdered at home

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

In a ghastly incident that has sent shock waves across Bihar, former state minister Mukesh Sahni's 70-year-old father was found stabbed to death at his native home in Darbhanga district, a top police officer said.

Rajya Sabha Gears Up For Face-Off

Rajya Sabha Gears Up For Face-Off

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

10 vacancies in the Upper House after Rajya Sabha members were elected to the Lok Sabha.

'Peace Cannot Be Seasonal'

'Peace Cannot Be Seasonal'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

'The whole Kashmiri population is seemed to be a suspect community. This status is not good.'

'Congress Backing Lalu Irked Nitish Most'

'Congress Backing Lalu Irked Nitish Most'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

At the core of Nitish Kumar's decision was a cold political calculation. He assessed that the RJD's support base was unlikely to vote for JD-U candidates in the Lok Sabha polls. He was unsure of winning even half a dozen if he stayed with the RJD and the Congress.

Rebel RJD leader Ram Kripal Yadav joins BJP

Rebel RJD leader Ram Kripal Yadav joins BJP

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

Ram Kripal Yadav, who resigned from the Rashtriya Janta Dal after being denied a ticket for the Lok Sabha polls, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Gourav Vallabh, Bihar unit ex-chief slam 'anti-Sanatan' Cong, join BJP

Gourav Vallabh, Bihar unit ex-chief slam 'anti-Sanatan' Cong, join BJP

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Gourav Vallabh joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday hours after he quit the Congress, saying he can neither raise anti-Sanatan slogans nor abuse "wealth creators" day in and day out and was joining the ruling party due to his support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's agenda of "Viksit Bharat".

Manik Saha sworn in as Tripura CM

Manik Saha sworn in as Tripura CM

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Former Chief Minister Biplab Deb, whose sudden resignation on Saturday evening got Saha the top job, was present at the ceremony along with BJP MLAs and state ministers.

Manik Saha named new Tripura CM; MLA breaks chairs in protest

Manik Saha named new Tripura CM; MLA breaks chairs in protest

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Party is above all. I am a loyal worker of the BJP. I hope I have done justice to the responsibilities that were given to me, said Biplab Deb.

Union cabinet gives go ahead to 'one nation, one poll'

Union cabinet gives go ahead to 'one nation, one poll'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the proposal for 'one nation, one Election' as recommended by the Kovind panel, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday.

'We don't want Aadhar, Aadhar Hatao'

'We don't want Aadhar, Aadhar Hatao'

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'The aged with retina and finger print issues are not getting access to pension and ration.' 'If all becomes digital -- what'll happen to the poor?'

CBI arrests Kushwaha, BSP MLA in NRHM scam

CBI arrests Kushwaha, BSP MLA in NRHM scam

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Saturday arrested former Uttar Pradesh family welfare minister Babu Singh Kushwaha and Bahujan Samaj Party Member of Legislative Assembly Ram Prasad Jaiswal. Incidentally, the agency arrested the two leaders, who have been under its scanner for their role in the Rs 8,000 crore National Rural Health Mission scam, minutes after the seventh and last phase of state elections came to an end.

Yet another jolt to BRS as second MP joins BJP ahead of LS polls

Yet another jolt to BRS as second MP joins BJP ahead of LS polls

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

After the BRS lost the assembly elections recently, a number of its leaders quit the party to join the BJP or the Congress, which is in power in the state now.

Karpoori Thakur: Jan Nayak who is revered across ideologies

Karpoori Thakur: Jan Nayak who is revered across ideologies

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Chosen for the country's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna a day ahead of his birth anniversary, Karpoori Thakur has been the veritable 'Jan Nayak' or people's hero of politics in Bihar, whose legacy parties cutting across ideologies seek to claim.

Is Ram Setu man-made? BJP attacks Congress after US channel's claim

Is Ram Setu man-made? BJP attacks Congress after US channel's claim

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

'It is unfortunate that the Congress has always been apologetic when it came to respecting Hindu religion'

Veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani passes away

Veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani passes away

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Ram Jethmalani passed away a few days before his 96th birthday on September 14.

NDA fared badly in final phase of LS polls in Bihar

NDA fared badly in final phase of LS polls in Bihar

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

According to the Election Commission data, 30 out of the state's 40 Lok Sabha seats went to the BJP-led coalition in the latest elections, a sharp drop compared with 39 in 2019 and lower than the tallies of 2014 (31) and 2009 (32).

Shivpal, Maurya among 14 general secys in SP's new national executive

Shivpal, Maurya among 14 general secys in SP's new national executive

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Swami Prasad Maurya, who recently stirred controversy over his remarks on Ramcharitmanas, and veteran leader Azam Khan are also among the 14 national general secretaries.

RJD, BJP Clash Over This Man's Visit

RJD, BJP Clash Over This Man's Visit

Rediff.com10 May 2023

RJD-JD-U leaders believe Dhirendra Krishna Shastri's visit is part of the BJP's 2024 poll strategy.

Miffed with Lalu, Ram Kripal warms up to BJP

Miffed with Lalu, Ram Kripal warms up to BJP

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

Rebel Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Ram Kripal Yadav met top Bharatiya Janata Party leaders in New Delhi amid indications that he would cross over to saffron ranks ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.

SRK looks Lucky

SRK looks Lucky

Rediff.com29 Sep 2008

In his second Rab De... look, Shah Rukh looks trendier, with gelled hair, T-shirt and sunglasses -- much like Palekar's Laxman Prasad Dasharath Prasad Sharma aka Lucky in Golmaal.

Catch your favourite flick on the mobile

Catch your favourite flick on the mobile

Rediff.com24 Jan 2011

Eros International is also in the process of digitising their entire content library to make themselves ready for multi-channel, multi-format content delivery across the globe, including on the mobile platform.

Nitish Kumar wins floor test by 129 votes, Oppn walks out

Nitish Kumar wins floor test by 129 votes, Oppn walks out

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Kumar had recently dumped the 'Mahagathbandhan', of which the Rashtriya Janata Dal was a key constituent, and returned to the NDA fold to form the government with support of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

With Nitish, but haven't given up...: Bihar deputy CM

With Nitish, but haven't given up...: Bihar deputy CM

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary on Thursday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party has not given up its resolve to form its own government in the state by accepting Janata Dal-United president Nitish Kumar as the chief minister.

PIX: Ram Charan's birthday celebrations

PIX: Ram Charan's birthday celebrations

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

Ram Charan will turn 27 tomorrow.

'We won't ditch Nitish Kumar'

'We won't ditch Nitish Kumar'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'There will be no khel on February 12 during the confidence motion vote.'

How Akhilesh Defeated BJP In UP

How Akhilesh Defeated BJP In UP

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Akhilesh's fielding candidates from a broad spectrum of castes, not just Yadavs, and with the BJP losing in several seats in Purvanchal, suggests that smaller OBC communities shifted from the BJP to the SP in the region.

Akhilesh delivers shock and awe to BJP in UP

Akhilesh delivers shock and awe to BJP in UP

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Akhilesh Yadav's stock rose dramatically on Tuesday with his Samajwadi Party cutting the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party down to size in Uttar Pradesh.

78 Opposition MPs suspended from Parliament

78 Opposition MPs suspended from Parliament

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

While 30 of them were suspended for the remainder of the Winter Session, three were suspended pending the report of the Privileges Committee.

Nitish quits, set to return as CM with BJP support

Nitish quits, set to return as CM with BJP support

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

The governor accepted Kumar's resignation, and asked him to continue as caretaker CM till a new government is formed, they said.

Not just LS, RS too to see polls to 68 seats this year

Not just LS, RS too to see polls to 68 seats this year

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Sixty-eight Rajya Sabha members, including nine Union ministers, are completing their tenure this year, triggering a race of sorts among leaders across political parties to eye a six-year term in the Upper House of Parliament.