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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.

UP Polls: What next for Akhilesh Yadav?

UP Polls: What next for Akhilesh Yadav?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

In March 2012, UP made Akhilesh Yadav the state's youngest CM. In March 2017, he finds himself in the opposition. At this turning point, we look back at the Samajwadi Party leader's political trajectory.

UP court orders magisterial probe into Mukhtar Ansari's death

UP court orders magisterial probe into Mukhtar Ansari's death

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Banda chief judicial magistrate Bhagwan Das Gupta appointed Garima Singh, additional chief judicial magistrate (MP-MLA Court Banda) as the investigating officer in the case, the official said.

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:

Samajwadi Secular Morcha will fight against communal forces: Shivpal Yadav

Samajwadi Secular Morcha will fight against communal forces: Shivpal Yadav

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Shivpal refused to comment on whether the SSM will eventually part ways with the Samajwadi Party.

'Muslims of UP will go with Congress'

'Muslims of UP will go with Congress'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

'Nobody is speaking up for Muslims today.' 'Secular parties too have calmed down because they feel this will hurt the Hindu vote (bank).' 'In this scenario, where does a Muslim go?'

High court grants bail to Pappu Yadav

High court grants bail to Pappu Yadav

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

The former MP is alleged to have murdered CPM legislator Ajit Sarkar in Purnea.

Contests That Startled India

Contests That Startled India

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Lok Sabha constituencies that sprung a surprise in the 2024 polls.

SP's Akshay Yadav throws pieces of paper at LS Speaker

SP's Akshay Yadav throws pieces of paper at LS Speaker

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

A visibly upset Speaker Sumitra Mahajan adjourned the House till noon. It was not immediately clear whether the paper torn was picked from the table of the Secretary General.

Amethi Misses Rahul Vs Smriti Contest

Amethi Misses Rahul Vs Smriti Contest

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'If the Congress loses this time, Rahul Gandhi will not look back at Amethi ever again.'

Everyone has their destiny: Maneka on Rahul-Varun comparison

Everyone has their destiny: Maneka on Rahul-Varun comparison

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Maneka also exudes confidence of BJP's victory in the upcoming voting in Sultanpur on May 25.

Why BJP Is Focusing On These Seats

Why BJP Is Focusing On These Seats

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Some have been cherry-picked to assert the BJP's supremacy over its allies or, significantly, its leaders who charted an independent course in the recent past.

Kejriwal's Resignation: A Master Stroke

Kejriwal's Resignation: A Master Stroke

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

With Atishi at the helm it will not be easy for the BJP to continue using the LG's office and the bureaucracy as political instruments to hinder governance and thereby provoke the electorate's ire against the AAP, expects Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Akhilesh Yadav may face CBI probe in illegal mining case

Akhilesh Yadav may face CBI probe in illegal mining case

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

Besides Yadav, the CBI is likely to question Gayatri Prajapati, who was arrested in 2017 following a complaint of rape by a woman residing in Chitrakoot.

Nitish Kumar: Longest-serving Bihar CM despite JD-U's majority challenges

Nitish Kumar: Longest-serving Bihar CM despite JD-U's majority challenges

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Concealed beneath the feat, which testifies to his political acumen and survival instincts, is the fact that the 72-year-old leader could never remain at peace with his allies which also made him change partners frequently.

How Modi Has Been Cut To Size

How Modi Has Been Cut To Size

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

In the event of the BJP's poor performance in the assembly polls this year and in early 2025, Modi's hold will get further weakened because he will no longer remain the invincible electoral persona tightly controlling the machine at his disposal, asserts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

'Why Not Bundelkhand In Modi's Third Term?'

'Why Not Bundelkhand In Modi's Third Term?'

Rediff.com19 May 2024

'The Congress in the past backed the demand, but will not support it now since the SP opposes any division of UP.'

8 killed as bus rams into truck on Noida expressway

8 killed as bus rams into truck on Noida expressway

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

The incident took place under Rabupura police station limits around 5 am. The bus belongs to Auraiya depot.

Check out Indian athletes who've qualified for Paralympics

Check out Indian athletes who've qualified for Paralympics

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

All Indian athletes who've qualified for the paralympic games

After SP, JD-U announces candidates in Madhya Pradesh

After SP, JD-U announces candidates in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

According to a statement issued by JD-U national general secretary Afaq Ahmed Khan on Tuesday, this is the party's first list of candidates for Madhya Pradesh, where voting will take place for the 230-member assembly on November 17.

Last rites of Ram Vilas Paswan performed in Patna

Last rites of Ram Vilas Paswan performed in Patna

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

A sea of people could be seen, besides dignitaries led by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, at the cremation site on the banks of the Ganges in the city that has been a witness to the Lok Janshakti Party founders long journey -- from a young MLA of the socialist party in the late 1960s to having served under six prime ministers.

Asian Games: India's rowers win 2 silver, 1 bronze!

Asian Games: India's rowers win 2 silver, 1 bronze!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Arjun Lal Jat and Arvind Singh won a silver medal in the men's lightweight doubles sculls event in rowing at the Asian Games.

Sharad Yadav-led faction working on 'grand alliance' in MP

Sharad Yadav-led faction working on 'grand alliance' in MP

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

The Congress, out of power in Madhya Pradesh for nearly 15 years, has also expressed its willingness to align with like-minded parties to take on the BJP.

Yogi in Ayodhya, offers prayers at Ram temple

Yogi in Ayodhya, offers prayers at Ram temple

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The UP CM's visit comes a day after senior BJP leaders were charged with conspiracy in the Babri Masjid case.

Akhilesh renames Kanshi Ram Urdu University

Akhilesh renames Kanshi Ram Urdu University

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

After renaming eight districts carved out by his predecessor Mayawati, her bete noire and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday ordered that the name of an Arabic and Persian University in Lucknow also be changed.

Republic Day 2024: Main attractions of platinum celebrations

Republic Day 2024: Main attractions of platinum celebrations

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The 75th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path on Friday showcased India's rich cultural diversity, military prowess, and 'Nari Shakti'.

1 Nation 1 Poll: What's Modi's Thinking?

1 Nation 1 Poll: What's Modi's Thinking?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Deriving from Narendra Modi's continuing charisma, the proposed scheme, if and when implemented, can cut both ways. That is to say, if Modi can win, he can lose. Or, someone else in his place, later on, could lose as much as he could win in his time, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

'People's mandate was not for JDU-BJP alliance': Sharad Yadav breaks his silence

'People's mandate was not for JDU-BJP alliance': Sharad Yadav breaks his silence

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

"The current situation in Bihar is very disappointing for me. The mandate by the people of Bihar was not for this. I don't agree with the decision taken in Bihar. It's unfortunate," Yadav said.

'Stop' Mann from hoisting R-Day flag: Pannun to Punjab gangsters

'Stop' Mann from hoisting R-Day flag: Pannun to Punjab gangsters

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

In an email sent to some journalists and two videos accessed by PTI, Pannun compared Mann with former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh, who was assassinated in a bomb blast on August 31, 1995.

Voting underway in 21 states in Phase 1 of Lok Sabha polls

Voting underway in 21 states in Phase 1 of Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Voting was underway on Friday in 102 Lok Sabha seats spread across 21 states and Union territories in the first of the seven phases of the world's largest electoral exercise, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging voters to exercise their franchise in record numbers.

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.

18 killed, 19 injured as bus hits milk tanker in UP's Unnao

18 killed, 19 injured as bus hits milk tanker in UP's Unnao

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Eighteen people were killed and 19 injured when a double-decker sleeper bus headed for Delhi hit a milk tanker on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway in Unnao on Wednesday, officials said.

One who does good work never gets respect: Gadkari

One who does good work never gets respect: Gadkari

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

He also said there are leaders who stand firm in their ideology but their number is gradually declining.

'They started Opposition unity much too late'

'They started Opposition unity much too late'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

'They were as late as June 2023 and they did not follow it up with concrete measures immediately in terms of a secretariat or common minimum programme, working group or seat sharing etc.' 'They continued to have periodic meetings after a gap of weeks where they had tasty dinner and coffee, but beside that they did nothing else.'

'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.'

Meet The Youngest Dalit Lady Candidate

Meet The Youngest Dalit Lady Candidate

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

'If people don't see you, they might be hesitant, but once they see you, they are confident that this is the person they will vote for,' says political debutant Shambhavi Choudhury, 25, alumnus of the Lady Sriram College and the Delhi School of Economics.

Gujarat, Himachal polls: Big winners and losers

Gujarat, Himachal polls: Big winners and losers

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Here's how our netas faring in the elections.

Kamal Nath lands in Delhi, next stop BJP?

Kamal Nath lands in Delhi, next stop BJP?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Asked if he is joining the BJP, Nath said, "If there would be any such thing, I would inform you first."

Good news for devotees of Lord Ram soon: Yogi

Good news for devotees of Lord Ram soon: Yogi

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

He also appealed to everyone to light a lamp this Diwali in the name of Lord Ram.