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Battle for Bihar: Why the third phase is crucial

Battle for Bihar: Why the third phase is crucial

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Half-way through the polls, the fight has become more personal.

Polls a litmus test for Tejashwi Yadav

Polls a litmus test for Tejashwi Yadav

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

The young RJD leader is yet to earn the trust of the crowd and many senior party members believe he is no patch on his father.

After Maggi, vegetables and milk to be tested for adulteration

After Maggi, vegetables and milk to be tested for adulteration

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Studies have shown that milk is the most common form of adulteration in India

Lalgarh: Once a Naxal hotbed, today riding towards development

Lalgarh: Once a Naxal hotbed, today riding towards development

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Lalgarh, once a nerve centre of Naxal insurgency in West Bengal, now represents a different place.

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.

Suresh Prabhu: A star who can transform the Railways

Suresh Prabhu: A star who can transform the Railways

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Prabhu proposed an unprecedented 50% hike in investment.

BJP has little room or need for others

BJP has little room or need for others

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Narendra Modi's ministry expansion makes disdain clear for others who are supposedly allies, quite unlike the Vajpayee-led National Democratic Alliance.

6 reasons why the BJP might win Bihar elections

6 reasons why the BJP might win Bihar elections

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

The party is counting on women voters and caste calculus, among others, to swing the crucial polls in its favour

Caste is a key factor in most Lok Sabha seats in Nitish's Bihar

Caste is a key factor in most Lok Sabha seats in Nitish's Bihar

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

From the Yadav-dominated Madhepura to the Brahmin-dominated Darbhanga and Bhumihar-dominated Begusarai -- three of the seven parliamentary constituencies in Bihar -- that go to vote on April 30 are crucial for Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as it will be a test of his 'development model'.

Kejriwal announces decision to take on Modi in Varanasi

Kejriwal announces decision to take on Modi in Varanasi

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday announced his decision to take on Narendra Modi in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in this temple city while appealing for support to defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate.

Nitish Kumar: Masterful craftsman who believes politics is the art of possible

Nitish Kumar: Masterful craftsman who believes politics is the art of possible

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Known for weighing his options carefully before making any move, Kumar, upon a closer look, comes across as a risk taker who has not shied away from going against the tide.

Over a dozen former chief ministers in LS poll fray

Over a dozen former chief ministers in LS poll fray

Rediff.com6 Apr 2014

'Yeh dil maange more' seems to be mantra for over two dozen former chief ministers of various states who are contesting upcoming Lok Sabha elections on different party tickets.

Rival parties come together to remember Vajpayee

Rival parties come together to remember Vajpayee

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Modi said Vajpayee would remain an inspiration and said the outpouring of emotions following his death despite his being away from public life for over a decade due to illness, shows his greatness.

How Nitish managed to steer his way to 4th straight term in office

How Nitish managed to steer his way to 4th straight term in office

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Known for weighing his options carefully before making any move, Kumar, upon a closer look, comes across as a risk taker who has not shied away from going against the tide.

Why onion prices may influence Delhi polls in 2020

Why onion prices may influence Delhi polls in 2020

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Because of the reluctance to intervene structurally in the political economy of onion trade, the BJP is paying the price till today and might continue to do so in the forthcoming election to the Delhi assembly.

Will seat-sharing talks wreck BJP-JD-U tieup?

Will seat-sharing talks wreck BJP-JD-U tieup?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

The JD-U appears unwilling to become the BJP's second-string. A senior leader said, "If the BJP demands that the 2014 polls be made the yardstick for seat-sharing in 2019, we will insist the results of the last assembly polls become the criterion for the next state election." Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

In all party-meet, political leaders unanimously support army's surgical strike

In all party-meet, political leaders unanimously support army's surgical strike

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Top leaders of political parties were on Thursday briefed by the government about the surgical strike carried out by the army on terror launching pads across the Line of Control to foil plans of terrorists to target some Indian towns.

Modi kicks off Bihar poll campaign, rakes up Art 370

Modi kicks off Bihar poll campaign, rakes up Art 370

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

"The era of 'lalten' is gone. In the last six years consumption of electricity has increased 3 fold in Bihar," PM Modi said. "Voters of Bihar have taken a resolve that they won't let those who have a history of making the state 'Bimaru' come near them," he added.

MSP of 14 summer crops hiked, paddy's raised by Rs 200 a quintal

MSP of 14 summer crops hiked, paddy's raised by Rs 200 a quintal

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

The decision, taken by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, comes less than a year before next general election.

Will Nitish jump NDA ship post poll?

Will Nitish jump NDA ship post poll?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Given Nitish's track record as an accomplished trapeze artist who can dump the BJP overnight and embrace the RJD, he can leave the saffron party stranded should he fail to get the chief ministerial crown for the fourth time, notes Virendra Kapoor.

Did India's secularism die on August 5?

Did India's secularism die on August 5?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

'Indian secularism doesn't deserve a tombstone. It needs a new shrine,' argues Shekhar Gupta.

EC rejects VVPAT demand; Oppn says 'dark day in democracy'

EC rejects VVPAT demand; Oppn says 'dark day in democracy'

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Leaders of 22 political parties had on Tuesday urged the poll panel to ensure paper slips from the VVPAT module are matched before the counting begins so that in cases of discrepancy, all votes in that particular assembly segment can be cross-checked with the paper slips.

Sushant's death: ED, politics jump in

Sushant's death: ED, politics jump in

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

ED files money laundering case. Fadnavis, Paswan want case transferred to CBI. Mumbai police will investigate on basis of evidence: Minister. Friend alleges he is being pressured to nail Rhea. Bihar government to oppose Rhea's SC plea.

'Kaante ka takkar' between JD-U and BJP in Bihar

'Kaante ka takkar' between JD-U and BJP in Bihar

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Patna residents discuss what may happen when the EVMs are unlocked on Sunday morningwith Prasanna D Zore/Rediff.com

Centre set to seek Rs 426 cr in damages from Nestl

Centre set to seek Rs 426 cr in damages from Nestl

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

The complaint is against Nestle's 'unfair trade practices'.

Why politicians are keeping away from CAA protests

Why politicians are keeping away from CAA protests

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Why are the protesters still on their own and why are political parties abstaining from joining this mass movement? Aakar Patel explains.

'Rs 17 a day an insult to farmers'

'Rs 17 a day an insult to farmers'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Shortly after the Union Budget was announced, political leaders from across the spectrum reacted to it. Here's what some of our leaders said.

Delhi is crumbling under its own weight

Delhi is crumbling under its own weight

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

While Delhi boasts of one of the best metro systems in the world and decent infrastructure, reckless construction, legalising unauthorised colonies, and the worsening water and air quality dent its image of being a robust cosmopolitan city.

Gujarat appeals to Hindi-speaking migrants to return; says 431 held for attacks

Gujarat appeals to Hindi-speaking migrants to return; says 431 held for attacks

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Claiming that no untoward incident had taken place during the last 48 hours, Rupani said the situation has been brought under control by police.

Lalu relents, Nitish to be CM candidate for Bihar polls

Lalu relents, Nitish to be CM candidate for Bihar polls

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav on Monday confirmed that Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar would be the Janata Parivar's chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming Bihar assembly polls.

Bulls on a rampage; Sensex, Nifty end at record highs

Bulls on a rampage; Sensex, Nifty end at record highs

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Five of the 12 BSE sectoral indices ended at 52-week highs; the oil and gas index zoomed by nearly 5%.

No-trust vote: Who supports whom

No-trust vote: Who supports whom

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

All eyes will be on the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, Biju Janata Dal and the Sena itself to see which way they vote.

Vote share: BJP gets 31 pc; 3rd largest BSP gets no seat

Vote share: BJP gets 31 pc; 3rd largest BSP gets no seat

Rediff.com17 May 2014

While Bharatiya Janata Party's countrywide vote share shot up by over 12 per cent at the expense of other parties, the chart throws some contrary pictures as parties like Bahujan Samaj Party got no seat in spite of third-highest vote share, but Trinamool Congress and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam clinched over 30 seats each with less than 4 per cent vote share.

Is all well between BJP and its alliance partners?

Is all well between BJP and its alliance partners?

Rediff.com17 May 2020

In this COVID-19 phase, the BJP leveraged its pre-eminence again to tip the power scales in its favour and relegate its allies in the National Democratic Alliance to a lesser position. Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

'Hollow on specifics': Oppn tears into PM's address

'Hollow on specifics': Oppn tears into PM's address

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

The Congress on Tuesday termed as rhetoric and hollow on specifics the prime minister's address to the nation, saying there was no mention of a financial package or concrete steps to revive the economy.

Opposition to meet on June 22 to decide on Prez nominee

Opposition to meet on June 22 to decide on Prez nominee

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Shiv Sena said that Dalit Prez candidate has been chosen for vote-bank politics.

From Parliament to streets, Oppn is creating hurdles: Modi

From Parliament to streets, Oppn is creating hurdles: Modi

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Modi accused opponents of trying to pit one section against the other while his government is working towards taking all people along

Campaign ends for penultimate phase of Lok Sabha polls

Campaign ends for penultimate phase of Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi once again led the BJP's campaign holding several rallies and stepping up his attack on Opposition parties, particularly the Congress.

Top ministers, stars take part in Modi@2 gala event

Top ministers, stars take part in Modi@2 gala event

Rediff.com29 May 2016

Top Union ministers on Saturday joined a gala event, which had a smattering of Bollywood actors, including megastar Amitabh Bachchan, aimed at publicising the "achievements" of the Narendra Modi government on completion of two years in office.

Cong calls 'Sengol' story bogus, BJP alleges insult to Indian culture

Cong calls 'Sengol' story bogus, BJP alleges insult to Indian culture

Rediff.com27 May 2023

"Is it any surprise that the new Parliament is being consecrated with typically false narratives from WhatsApp University? The BJP-RSS distorians stand exposed yet again with maximum claims, minimum evidence," Congress general secretary communications Ramesh said in his tweet.