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Cong names Pilot loyalists among 43 candidates in second Rajasthan list

Cong names Pilot loyalists among 43 candidates in second Rajasthan list

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Two ministers who raised the banner of revolt with former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot during the political crisis also find their names in the list.

Modi govt 3.0: Who is in, who is out

Modi govt 3.0: Who is in, who is out

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Over 65 Union ministers are likely to take oath, going by the visual of the meeting Modi held with his likely council of ministers.

Delhi basement tragedy: LS demands inquiry, RS defers debate

Delhi basement tragedy: LS demands inquiry, RS defers debate

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Officials have said an absence of drainage system and safety measures, and use of basement for commercial activities in violation of norms led to the death of three civil services aspirants at the coaching centre.

Janata Parivar comes together under Mulayam Singh's leadership

Janata Parivar comes together under Mulayam Singh's leadership

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

More than two decades after the then Janata Dal disintegrated, six of its constituents merged on Wednesday to form a new party which will be headed by Samajwadi Party president Mulayam Singh Yadav.

Why BJP Lost Faizabad, Home To Ayodhya

Why BJP Lost Faizabad, Home To Ayodhya

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

'The Constitution of India defeated the BJP.'

Yadav family feud threatens to derail SP's poll prospects

Yadav family feud threatens to derail SP's poll prospects

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Even as Akhilesh Yadav has emerged stronger in Uttar Pradesh politics, the Samajwadi Party has become weaker due to family feud, reports Virendra Singh Rawat.

Ahead of verdict, VHP stops stone carving work of Ram temple

Ahead of verdict, VHP stops stone carving work of Ram temple

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

The carving work by artisans had been carried out uninterrupted since 1990 when Mulayam Singh Yadav of the Samajwadi Party was Uttar Pradesh chief minister.

Ayodhya deal: Sanjay Singh claims house 'attacked' by BJP supporters

Ayodhya deal: Sanjay Singh claims house 'attacked' by BJP supporters

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

Taking to Twitter, Singh said, "My house has been attacked. Listen carefully BJP supporters, no matter how much hooliganism you indulge in, I will not allow the funds collected for constructing the Ram temple to be stolen even if I am killed."

Bumrah's bowling blitz: India's net sessions heats up!

Bumrah's bowling blitz: India's net sessions heats up!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

During Monday's net session, Bumrah repeatedly made short work of the batter often sending his off-stump cart-wheeling for fun

'Overconfidence Caused Congress Defeat In Haryana'

'Overconfidence Caused Congress Defeat In Haryana'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

'Congress leaders are ready to lose the election and not form the government, but are never ready to share seats with others.'

Ghosi bypoll in UP to see first INDIA vs BJP clash

Ghosi bypoll in UP to see first INDIA vs BJP clash

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

The Congress and the Left parties have not only extended support to the Samajwadi Party candidate but are also campaigning for him, in accordance with the spirit of the new opposition togetherness ahead of next year's general election.

Modi files nomination with allies by his side; Nitish absent

Modi files nomination with allies by his side; Nitish absent

Rediff.com14 May 2024

In the morning, he offered prayers at the Dashashwamedh Ghat and the Kaal Bhairav temple in Varanasi.

When Sonia Met Mamata, Kejriwal...

When Sonia Met Mamata, Kejriwal...

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Scenes from the Opposition leaders' dinner meeting, in Bengaluru on Monday, July 17, 2023.

'UCC May Be Kept On Backburner'

'UCC May Be Kept On Backburner'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'Modi 3.0 will have more balanced policies like one saw in Modi's first term.'

Asian Games: India's rowers off to impressive start

Asian Games: India's rowers off to impressive start

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The Indian men's and women's Coxless Four team advanced to the final along with the men's coxed eights team, to keep themselves in the hunt for the medal.

Bihar Governor Ram Nath Kovind is NDA's Prez nominee

Bihar Governor Ram Nath Kovind is NDA's Prez nominee

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

Shah said that the BJP hoped the Dalit nominee would be unanimously selected as the President.

Mulayam, Akhilesh, Shivpal come together to celebrate Diwali

Mulayam, Akhilesh, Shivpal come together to celebrate Diwali

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

SP veteran Mulayam Singh Yadav claimed that there was "no discord".

Mulayam visits offices of Akhilesh and Shivpal, leaves SP workers confused

Mulayam visits offices of Akhilesh and Shivpal, leaves SP workers confused

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

The SP workers' confusion began last month when Prateek Yadav's wife participated in a function organised by Shivpal Yadav and expressed her support for him.

When Computer Baba Walked with Rahul

When Computer Baba Walked with Rahul

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on the weekend.

'Rahul seems like an angry young man'

'Rahul seems like an angry young man'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

'His way of communication is different than the first yatra.' 'Maybe his anger and frustration stems from the fact that no one is asking hard questions to the government and he is trying to do that.'

Hooch tragedy kills 25 in Bihar; 12 arrested

Hooch tragedy kills 25 in Bihar; 12 arrested

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Eighteen more people lost their lives after allegedly consuming illicit liquor in dry Bihar's Siwan and Saran districts, taking the toll in the tragedy to 24, officials said on Thursday.

MP Cong will send 11 silver bricks for Ram temple: Kamal Nath

MP Cong will send 11 silver bricks for Ram temple: Kamal Nath

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Nath said the silver bricks were bought from contributions made by members of the Congress. "We will send 11 silver bricks for the construction of a Ram temple in Ayodhya on the behalf of citizens of Madhya Pradesh," the former chief minister told reporters.

UP government bans VHP's Ram Temple yatra from Ayodhya

UP government bans VHP's Ram Temple yatra from Ayodhya

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad was on Monday refused permission by the Uttar Pradesh government to organise a yatra from Ayodhya to push for the construction of a Ram Temple at the disputed site, just days after it asked Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav to work as a bridge between Hindus and Muslims on the issue.

Modi 3.0 mantris off to quick start, priority for 100-day action plan

Modi 3.0 mantris off to quick start, priority for 100-day action plan

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Signalling both change and continuity, India's new government, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a third consecutive term, got into work gear on Tuesday with cabinet ministers and ministers of state filing into their respective offices to assume charge.

Pro-Khalistan leader Pannun booked for threatening Amritsar temple officials

Pro-Khalistan leader Pannun booked for threatening Amritsar temple officials

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The FIR was registered at Amritsar's Sultanwind police station on January 23, the police said on Wednesday.

Nitish to expand cabinet soon, hectic lobbying for Speaker's post

Nitish to expand cabinet soon, hectic lobbying for Speaker's post

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

A day after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar formed the government in Bihar in alliance with the National Democratic Alliance, hectic lobbying started for the post of assembly speaker, and other legislators to be included in the council of ministers.

How long will Haryana rout haunt Congress?

How long will Haryana rout haunt Congress?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Even as parleys continue in both states, the grand old party is expected to contest less than 110 seats in the November 20 polls for the 288-member Maharashtra assembly.

BJP likely to keep big 4 portfolios, culture, education

BJP likely to keep big 4 portfolios, culture, education

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

There is a view that heavyweight portfolios like home, finance, defence and external affairs besides education and culture, two ministries with strong ideological hues, will be kept by the BJP, while its allies can get anywhere between five to eight cabinet berths.

Prez, PM hail 'distinguished jurist' Ram Jethmalani

Prez, PM hail 'distinguished jurist' Ram Jethmalani

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Modi said Jethmalani was 'witty, courageous and never shied away from boldly expressing himself on any subject'.

Will UP Startle Modi?

Will UP Startle Modi?

Rediff.com31 May 2024

The best-case scenario is that the BJP will top out at around 50 seats in UP -- a drop of 12 from the 62 it had won in 2019. Taken in tandem with Maharashtra and Karnataka, this is what is likely to put paid to the BJP's ambitions of a third term for Modi, argues Prem Panicker.

13 Union ministers bite the dust as Modi magic fails

13 Union ministers bite the dust as Modi magic fails

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

BJP heavyweights Smriti Irani, Arjun Munda, Ajay Mishra Teni and Kailash Chaudhary were among the 13 Union ministers who tasted defeat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, as stunning losses in three Hindi heartland states forced the BJP to rely on allies to form the government.

Denied party ticket, Rajasthan BJP leaders protest

Denied party ticket, Rajasthan BJP leaders protest

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

A day after the Bharatiya Janata Party announced its first list of 41 candidates for the Rajasthan assembly polls, at least seven disappointed ticket aspirants -- or their supporters -- on Tuesday protested against the party.

Ram temple one of the poll issues in Ayodhya, voters want jobs, development

Ram temple one of the poll issues in Ayodhya, voters want jobs, development

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party, for whom the temple town sharpened its Hindutva plank, is facing a challenge particularly from the Samajwadi Party in the ongoing state polls.

Hard Choice Modi Must Make

Hard Choice Modi Must Make

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Modi can abandon the path of Hindutva only at risk to his position within his own fraternity. But if he pursues a hard line, he faces the risk of being hauled up by his coalition-partners. For the first time in a decade, Modi is not in enviable situation, observes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Fear In Alwar: 'BJP Will Change Constitution'

Fear In Alwar: 'BJP Will Change Constitution'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

In India elections are never fought in a straight line. It's fought on many issues, at many levels, with multiple emotions and with a bit of good luck, too. Sheela Bhatt reports from Rajasthan.

Full list: Modi's New Ministers And Their Portfolios

Full list: Modi's New Ministers And Their Portfolios

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Here is the complete list of ministers in Modi 3.0 and their portfolios:

Modi sworn in as PM for 3rd time; 42 ministers from OBC, SC/STs

Modi sworn in as PM for 3rd time; 42 ministers from OBC, SC/STs

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Along with Modi, senior BJP leaders including Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, Nirmala Sitharaman and S Jaishankar, all ministers in Modi 2.0 Cabinet, took oath as cabinet ministers at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. In all, 71 ministers were sworn-in along with Modi, taking the strength of the Union council to 72.

MP suspensions halve strength of INDIA bloc in RS, reduce by one-third in LS

MP suspensions halve strength of INDIA bloc in RS, reduce by one-third in LS

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

The INDIA bloc has 95 MPs in Rajya Sabha of which 45 were suspended on Monday.

'I didn't come to do politics'

'I didn't come to do politics'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

What did Amar Singh and Mulayam Singh Yadav discuss at breakfast?

BJP will meet Cong fate for misusing central agencies against Oppn: Akhilesh

BJP will meet Cong fate for misusing central agencies against Oppn: Akhilesh

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

Yadav also pressed for the caste census which, he said, would be a major issue in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.