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'There'll be attempts to break us because of the danger we pose'

'There'll be attempts to break us because of the danger we pose'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Sharad Yadav says that reports about disquiet among the factions are 'sponsored'.

Defiant VHP to go ahead with its Ayodhya yatra

Defiant VHP to go ahead with its Ayodhya yatra

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Accusing Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav of buckling under pressure of his party colleague Azam Khan in banning its proposed yatra, the VHP said it will go ahead with its plan.

No tax for Dedh Ishqiya in Uttar Pradesh!

No tax for Dedh Ishqiya in Uttar Pradesh!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Samajwadi Party government exempts Dedh Ishqiya from tax ; Mulayam and Akhilesh camp in Saifai to welcome Madhuri-Salman

Why Every Indian Must Salute The Heroes of Rezang La

Why Every Indian Must Salute The Heroes of Rezang La

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

It will never be possible to recreate an exact account of this epic battle to remember and honour other brave jawans, but one thing that the nation will always do is to bow down their heads in respect and reverence at the war memorial at Chushul called 'The Rezang La War Memorial -- Ahir Dham'.

10 Political Dramas To Watch On OTT

10 Political Dramas To Watch On OTT

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

There is nothing of the level of Yes Minister, House Of Cards, Madam Secretary or Veep but there are at least 10 Hindi series and an OTT-released film or two, to whet the viewer's appetite for power-mongering, corruption and intrigue.

What you will see at the Republic Day 2023 parade

What you will see at the Republic Day 2023 parade

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The Republic Day parade, which will begin at around 1030 am, will be a unique mix of the country's military prowess and cultural diversity, depicting the country's growing indigenous capabilities, Nari Shakti and emergence of a 'New India'.

Manjhi to continue as Bihar CM, says Nitish

Manjhi to continue as Bihar CM, says Nitish

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

Ending days of speculation, senior Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar on Sunday said that Bihar's Jitan Ram Manjhi would continue as chief minister. "All speculations about Manjhi's removal were wrong," the former CM told the media soon after his return from New Delhi on Sunday.

Voting for UP Phase V begins, dy CM Maurya among prominent contestants

Voting for UP Phase V begins, dy CM Maurya among prominent contestants

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

State deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya among 692 candidates are contesting on 61 seats spread across 12 districts in the fifth phase.

4 of Modi's mantris are facing a tough battle in Bihar

4 of Modi's mantris are facing a tough battle in Bihar

Rediff.com18 May 2019

Ravi Shankar Prasad in Patna Sahib, Ram Kripal Yadav in Pataliputra, R K Singh in Arrah and Ashwani Choubey in Buxar are all having a tough time.

No arrest as Lakhimpur accused are associated with BJP: Akhilesh

No arrest as Lakhimpur accused are associated with BJP: Akhilesh

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

"Those named in the FIR should go to jail. The government should take immediate action and the matter should be probed by a sitting judge of the high court. There are videos clips, statements of eyewitnesses, the statement (of minister) in which he is threatening. As he (accused Ashish Mishra) is the son of the MoS, action has note been taken yet," he said.

Phase 5: Voting for 61 seats in 12 UP districts to be held on Sunday

Phase 5: Voting for 61 seats in 12 UP districts to be held on Sunday

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

Campaigning for the fifth phase ended on Friday evening, and all necessary arrangements have been completed, state Chief Election Officer Ajay Kumar Shukla said in Lucknow on Saturday.

Nitish to be sworn in as CM on Wednesday, Tejashwi deputy; Cong to join govt

Nitish to be sworn in as CM on Wednesday, Tejashwi deputy; Cong to join govt

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Nitish Kumar, once seen as a potential rival to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, broke ranks with the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance coalition on Tuesday to stake claim as head of the rival 'Mahagathbandhan' (Grand Alliance) to be the chief minister of Bihar for the eighth time.

Free Yogi to play 24 hrs with his calves: RLD chief at poll rally

Free Yogi to play 24 hrs with his calves: RLD chief at poll rally

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Slamming the Bharatiya Janata Party government in the state for the recent leak of a government competitive examination question paper and subsequent cancellation of the test, Chaudhary said because of such incidents youngsters are not getting appointments, and they have to migrate and work in other places.

A Lok Sabha of contrasts!

A Lok Sabha of contrasts!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

It was a changed scenario in the new Lok Sabha with the churning brought out by the elections throwing in contrasts.

Jabalpur hospital had no fire NOC, 4 doctors among 5 booked

Jabalpur hospital had no fire NOC, 4 doctors among 5 booked

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

The four doctors are on the run and police have fanned out teams to nab them, a senior police officer said.

'Jo apne baap kaa nahi ho saka, woh aapka kya hogaa': Mulayam's jibe at Akhilesh

'Jo apne baap kaa nahi ho saka, woh aapka kya hogaa': Mulayam's jibe at Akhilesh

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

Mulayam laid bare his anger for the first time after the SP's defeat in the UP assembly election fought under the leadership of Akhilesh.

It's BJP vs regional parties in Thursday's bypolls in 6 states

It's BJP vs regional parties in Thursday's bypolls in 6 states

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Voting will be held on Thursday in bypolls to seven assembly seats in six states -- a contest symbolic of the fierce turf war between the Bharatiya Janata Party and regional parties.

Pradhan made BJP poll incharge for UP, Shekhawat in Punjab

Pradhan made BJP poll incharge for UP, Shekhawat in Punjab

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Gearing up for the upcoming state assembly polls, the Bharatiya Janata Partyon Wednesday named its organisational spearheads for the elections, putting Union ministers Dharmendra Pradhan, Pralhad Joshi, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Bhupender Yadav in charge for the contest in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Manipur respectively.

Nitish Kumar, The King Of Somersaults

Nitish Kumar, The King Of Somersaults

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Wait for a while before he does another somersault... But one thing is reasonably certain -- the twice betrayed BJP may not embrace him again, predicts Virendra Kapoor.

BJP ally JD-U repeats demand for Agnipath review

BJP ally JD-U repeats demand for Agnipath review

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal-United on Friday made a fresh plea to the Narendra Modi government at the Centre for an immediate review of the Agnipath scheme, and assure protesting youngsters that their future will not be adversely affected by the new recruitment policy in the armed forces.

Campaign ends for bypolls to 7 assembly seats in 6 states, counting on Nov 6

Campaign ends for bypolls to 7 assembly seats in 6 states, counting on Nov 6

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Chief ministers and other senior leaders made last-minute appeals to voters for their support in Mokama and Gopalganj of Bihar, Adampur of Haryana, Manugoda of Telangana, Gola Gorakhnath of Uttar Pradesh and Dhamnagar of Odisha.

The 8 losses that must worry these gents

The 8 losses that must worry these gents

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

Within four years of winning a single party majority in the Lok Sabha with 282 seats -- the first time it has happened in 30 years -- the BJP has lost it.

I'll be in power by hook or crook to do good work, Nitish once said

I'll be in power by hook or crook to do good work, Nitish once said

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Kumar banged his table at Patna's Indian Coffee House as he announced this to an audience that was discussing alleged corruption in Bihar in 1977, writes Sankarshan Thakur in his biography of Kumar -- The Brothers Bihari.

Janata Parivar unites to take on Modi-led BJP

Janata Parivar unites to take on Modi-led BJP

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

In a move aimed at consolidation of opposition forces, six constituents of the erstwhile 'Janata Parivar' will soon become one party as their leaders on Thursday authorised Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav to work out the "modalities" in that direction.

2 killed, 12 injured in stampede after Mayawati's rally

2 killed, 12 injured in stampede after Mayawati's rally

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

Rumours of a live power line having snapped triggered the stampede. The injured have been rushed to a local hospital, a BSP spokesperson said.

BJP allows carnage of Muslims, then sounds apologetic: Mulayam

BJP allows carnage of Muslims, then sounds apologetic: Mulayam

Rediff.com2 Mar 2014

In a stinging attack on Narendra Modi, Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party was trying to hoodwink Muslims by talking of apology after "having allowed their carnage" in 2002 and dismissed as "baseless propaganda" Gujarat chief minister's development claims.

Amid poll sparring, Nitish, Chirag, Tejashwi come together

Amid poll sparring, Nitish, Chirag, Tejashwi come together

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

With all rituals connected to veteran Dalit leader's death ending Tuesday, Chirag is all set to hit the political campaign now.

Nitish kicks off poll campaign, mentions Sushant in speech

Nitish kicks off poll campaign, mentions Sushant in speech

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Noting that it was his government that had recommended a CBI probe into the actor's death, Kumar said the incident saddened both the state and the country.

Several parliamentary standing committees reconstituted

Several parliamentary standing committees reconstituted

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Shashi Tharoor has also been retained as the chairman of the panel on Information Technology.

Who Can Forget This Day 50 Years Ago?

Who Can Forget This Day 50 Years Ago?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

December 16, 1971. A Day Never To Be Forgotten.

Marching down Rajpath on R-Day

Marching down Rajpath on R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

On the occasion of 72nd Republic Day, several marching contingents marched down Rajpath in Delhi on Tuesday, with President Ram Nath Kovind saluting them from the dais. Here's a look at some of the regiments.

Suspended BSP MLAs meet Akhilesh, may join SP

Suspended BSP MLAs meet Akhilesh, may join SP

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

At present, there are 18 Bahujan Samaj Party MLAs in the 403-member Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly.

Chirag invites Modi, Sonia to event marking father's death anniversary

Chirag invites Modi, Sonia to event marking father's death anniversary

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

The event assumes heightened political significance at a time when Chirag Paswan is embroiled in a bitter dispute with his uncle and Union Minister Pashupati Kumar Paras to claim the legacy of his father.

Saharanpur district magistrate transferred in major reshuffle

Saharanpur district magistrate transferred in major reshuffle

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

District Magistrate of Saharanpur, which recently witnessed communal clashes claiming 3 lives, was on Monday night transferred in a major reshuffle of Uttar Pradesh bureaucracy.

Prez, Advani, Sonia pay homage to Jaitley at his home

Prez, Advani, Sonia pay homage to Jaitley at his home

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

The BJP stalwart's body was later brought to his residence at Kailash Colony.

Prez poll: BJP hopeful of cross-voting from opposition ranks

Prez poll: BJP hopeful of cross-voting from opposition ranks

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

The poll is scheduled for July 17 and the counting of votes will take place on July 20.

Unacceptable: Sushma slams Naresh Agarwal's comments while joining BJP

"Unacceptable": Sushma slams Naresh Agarwal's comments while joining BJP

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

On joining the party, the former SP leader belittled actor-politician Jaya Bachchan as someone "who used to dance in films".

Nitish rejects NCP ultimatum on seat-sharing in Bihar

Nitish rejects NCP ultimatum on seat-sharing in Bihar

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has ruled out a rethink on the seat-sharing formula for the 'Grand Secular Alliance' for the state Assembly polls, a day after Nationalist Congress Party's ultimatum for reconsideration by August 20 and its insistence on 12 seats.

PIX: Katrina watches a film with Sonam, Disha

PIX: Katrina watches a film with Sonam, Disha

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Bollywood stars queued up to watch the week's release Malang at a special screening in Mumbai.

Nitish, Tejashwi meet PM to push for caste census

Nitish, Tejashwi meet PM to push for caste census

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Kumar said after the meeting that all parties from Bihar spoke in one voice on the need for a caste-based census, and asserted that statistics about different castes will help in formulating development schemes effectively as many of them have not benefitted so far in line with their actual population.