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Karnataka minister Ramesh Jarkiholi quits over 'sex CD' controversy

Karnataka minister Ramesh Jarkiholi quits over 'sex CD' controversy

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Karnataka Water Resources Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi on Wednesday resigned from the state cabinet, following allegations of sexual harassment against him.

Cash row: Judge's transfer proposal separate from in-house probe, says SC

Cash row: Judge's transfer proposal separate from in-house probe, says SC

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

The Supreme Court addressed concerns about misinformation spreading related to an incident involving Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma. The court clarified that the proposal to transfer Justice Varma to Allahabad High Court was independent of an internal investigation into the discovery of a large sum of cash at his residence following a fire. The Delhi High Court Chief Justice is conducting the investigation and will submit a report to the Chief Justice of India today.

Olympic champ Chopra to lead 28-member squad at Paris Games

Olympic champ Chopra to lead 28-member squad at Paris Games

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

The squad comprises 17 men and 11 women athletes with some of the other prominent names being Asian Games champions Avinash Sable, Tejinderpal Singh Toor along with sprint hurdler Jyothi Yarraji, to name a few.

Kareena Wins Her 7th, And Counting...

Kareena Wins Her 7th, And Counting...

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

The fifth Filmfare OTT Awards 2024 was held on December 1 in Mumbai, and it saw a lot of glamour.

When I Attended The Bachchans' Holi Party

When I Attended The Bachchans' Holi Party

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

The Bachchan family have this knack of going out of their way to make you feel extremely comfortable.

Cong moves privilege motion against Shah over Ambedkar remarks

Cong moves privilege motion against Shah over Ambedkar remarks

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Kharge claimed that the wording as well as the tone and tenor of the remarks made by the Home minister "are clearly satirical and made in a very bad taste".

Sonia inaugurates Cong's new headquarters, Narasimha Rao honored

Sonia inaugurates Cong's new headquarters, Narasimha Rao honored

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

The Congress' new headquarters located at 9A, Kotla Road in New Delhi was inaugurated on Wednesday, as the grand old party turned a page in its history after operating from its iconic 24, Akbar Road premises for the last 47 years.

Oppn To Push For JPC On Adani Issue

Oppn To Push For JPC On Adani Issue

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Floor leaders of the Opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance met on Monday ahead of the start of Parliament's winter session and decided to raise the issue of alleged corruption in the Adani Group and demand a Joint Parliamentary Committee on the matter.11111111111111111111111111

Kumbh stampede to rock Parliament's Budget session

Kumbh stampede to rock Parliament's Budget session

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

India's Parliament is set to begin its Budget session on Friday, with opposition parties poised to demand a discussion on the alleged mismanagement of the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj, where 30 pilgrims died in a stampede. The opposition also accused the government of politicising parliamentary committees and pushing its agenda through its majority. The session will start with President Droupadi Murmu addressing both houses of Parliament. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget on Saturday for the eighth consecutive time.

Digvijaya Singh booked for sharing FB post on RSS ex-chief Golwalkar

Digvijaya Singh booked for sharing FB post on RSS ex-chief Golwalkar

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

Following the post, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan accused Congress leaders of spreading "misinformation" and creating social hatred by sharing a "false" post on Golwalkar.

The Amjad Khan We Didn't Know

The Amjad Khan We Didn't Know

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

None of Amjad Khan's subsequent roles could outshine Sholay. He had begun his career at the top and had no higher peaks left to conquer. Dinesh Raheja salutes the iconic actor on his 80th birth anniversary.

Rekha, Aditi-Siddharth At Sonakshi Reception

Rekha, Aditi-Siddharth At Sonakshi Reception

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The who's who of Bollywood lined up to attend the wedding reception of Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal at the Bastian restaurant in Mumbai.

Amid Modi's 'redistribution' charge, Cong points at wealth inequality

Amid Modi's 'redistribution' charge, Cong points at wealth inequality

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Stepping up its attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his 'redistribution of wealth' remark, the Congress on Tuesday said he will never tell people that more than 40 per cent of the wealth created in the country from 2012 to 2021 has gone to just one per cent of the population, and asserted that only an Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) government can deliver a vastly more inclusive economic growth.aax

Delhi polls: Will it be easy for AAP to retain power for third term?

Delhi polls: Will it be easy for AAP to retain power for third term?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

The upcoming Delhi Assembly elections are set to be a thrilling contest between the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the resurgent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the Congress. The BJP is focusing on its "Parivartan" (change) slogan and a targeted campaign against AAP over corruption allegations, while AAP is highlighting the credibility of its leader, Arvind Kejriwal, and his promises to deliver on his promises. The Congress, seeking to reclaim its lost footing in the national capital, is also campaigning with a renewed vigor.

Demonising Modi all the time won't help: Jairam Ramesh

Demonising Modi all the time won't help: Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

It is time we recognise Modi's work and what he did between 2014 and 2019 due to which he was voted back to power, he said.

BJP storms to power in Delhi after 26 yrs as AAP bites dust

BJP storms to power in Delhi after 26 yrs as AAP bites dust

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday returned to power in Delhi after more than 26 years to sweep away the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party with a two-thirds majority on the back of a hyper localised campaign and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'AAP-da'(disaster) blitzkrieg.

Budget disappointing: Jairam Ramesh

Budget disappointing: Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com6 Mar 2003

Jairam Ramesh, said Finance Minister Jaswant's Singh's maiden endeavour had failed to address the problem of deceleration of economic growth, which had not risen beyond five per cent during the last five years.

Chhattisgarh polls: Cong retains 25 MLAs in second list, fields 22 new faces

Chhattisgarh polls: Cong retains 25 MLAs in second list, fields 22 new faces

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

With the second list, the total number of candidates declared by the Congress went up to 83 out of the total of 90.

Will India's Blind cricket team travel to Pakistan?

Will India's Blind cricket team travel to Pakistan?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

The Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) said the tournament will go ahead on schedule irrespective of India's participation.

Aiyar kicks up row with 'Chinese allegedly invaded India' remark, aplogises

Aiyar kicks up row with 'Chinese allegedly invaded India' remark, aplogises

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Aiyar, who has stoked controversies in the past with his comments, made the remarks at the launch of the book Nehru's First Recruits.

Pro-tem Speaker row: Rijiju meets TMC's Sudip amid face-off with Oppn

Pro-tem Speaker row: Rijiju meets TMC's Sudip amid face-off with Oppn

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Rijiju's meeting with Bandyopadhyay came against the backdrop of the Opposition alliance's decision to pull out its members from the panel of chairpersons that will assist Mahtab in conducting the proceedings of the Lok Sabha till the election of the Speaker on Wednesday.

FIITJEE founder among 12 booked after parents' complaints over shut down

FIITJEE founder among 12 booked after parents' complaints over shut down

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

The founder of FIITJEE and 11 others have been booked after several of the coaching institute's centres in Delhi-NCR abruptly shut down, leaving students and parents in the lurch. FIITJEE has blamed the closures on "mismanagement and desertion" by managing partners, while students and parents allege non-payment of salaries and fraudulent practices. The institute claims it is pursuing legal action against competitors for alleged poaching of its faculty.

Congress moves no-trust motion against Shivraj Singh govt

Congress moves no-trust motion against Shivraj Singh govt

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The debate, which saw several heated exchanges, will continue on Thursday.

Major ruckus in Parliament over 'Cong-Soros' link

Major ruckus in Parliament over 'Cong-Soros' link

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Proceedings of both Houses of Parliament were disrupted on Monday as the treasury benches accused top Congress leaders of colluding with billionaire investor George Soros to destabilise the country, triggering protests from opposition members.

Congress deploys seniors to assess Haryana poll rout

Congress deploys seniors to assess Haryana poll rout

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Sources said the party has also tasked its senior leaders to be observers at the meeting of the Congress Legislature Party in Haryana to elect its new leader.

What's Holding Up Candidate Lists In Maharashtra?

What's Holding Up Candidate Lists In Maharashtra?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

The strains are telling as old friends and new enemies face each other in the battlefield.

Yechury's body handed over to AIIMS amid 'Lal Salaam' chants

Yechury's body handed over to AIIMS amid 'Lal Salaam' chants

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Earlier in the day, rich tributes were paid to Yechury at the Communist Party of India (Marxist) headquarters at the AKG Bhavan here, where his mortal remains were brought from his residence in the morning.

Cong submits more complaints to EC on EVM discrepancies in Haryana

Cong submits more complaints to EC on EVM discrepancies in Haryana

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

The Congress has said the assembly polls results were "unexpected" and have alleged discrepancies in the EVMs in some seats.

BJP 1st list: Bansuri Swaraj makes poll debut; Bidhuri, Lekhi dropped

BJP 1st list: Bansuri Swaraj makes poll debut; Bidhuri, Lekhi dropped

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

Bansuri Swaraj, the daughter of former Union minister Sushma Swaraj, will contest the upcoming Lok Sabha polls from the New Delhi seat and incumbent MP Manoj Tiwari from Northeast Delhi as the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday announced the names of five candidates from the national capital, dropping four MPs -- Meenakshi Lekhi, Harsh Vardhan, Parvesh Verma and Ramesh Bidhuri.

Cong sees 'silent undercurrent' against BJP in west UP

Cong sees 'silent undercurrent' against BJP in west UP

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

The Congress on Friday claimed that a 'silent undercurrent' is brewing across western Uttar Pradesh against the 'failures' of the Modi government, as it flagged issues such as 'neglect' of sugarcane farmers and examination paper leaks.

Punjab CM thanks Ramesh for river conservation

Punjab CM thanks Ramesh for river conservation

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal expressed his gratitude to Union Environment and Forest Minister Jairam Ramesh for his efforts in cleaning polluted rivers in the state. Badal appreciated the central minister's efforts through a unanimous resolution adopted by the state assembly on September 30, which thanked Ramesh for his "whole-hearted assistance to the scheme to make the state of Punjab pollution free."

Cong says infighting hurt in Haryana, but blames EVMs too

Cong says infighting hurt in Haryana, but blames EVMs too

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

The Congress top brass headed by party chief Mallikarjun Kharge held a review meeting on Thursday on the party's shock defeat in the Haryana assembly polls and discussed the possible reasons for the 'unexpected' results.

It Won't Be An Easy Term For The BJP

It Won't Be An Easy Term For The BJP

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Delhi faces a severe financial crunch and the deficit is largely due to numerous welfare schemes without adequate revenue flowing in. The success of welfare schemes and electoral promises will need careful financial planning and out of the box thinking to whip up additional revenue, notes Ramesh Menon.

More than 90% taxpayers may switch to new regime: CBDT chief

More than 90% taxpayers may switch to new regime: CBDT chief

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

The Budget announcement of zero tax for earnings upto Rs 12 lakh per annum and the rejig of tax slabs across the board should prompt more than 90 per cent of individual taxpayers to embrace the new tax regime as compared to the about 75 per cent as of now, CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal said. Agrawal also highlighted the government's focus on "non-intrusive" tax administration through enhanced use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and simplified tax processes for common taxpayers. He emphasized the benefits of the new tax regime (NTR), which offers simple calculations and allows taxpayers to file their ITR without professional help. The CBDT chief stated that the Budget provisions related to income tax payment benefit all income earners, not just those earning Rs 12 lakh per annum, creating a positive sentiment in the economy and propelling growth. The department is also harnessing technology, including AI and data analytics, to widen and deepen the tax base, resulting in increased compliance and tax revenue. Agrawal further highlighted the positive impact of data availability and simplified tax processes on compliance rates, citing examples of taxpayers filing revised returns and paying taxes after being prompted by the department's data analysis.

Cong's Ramesh Kumar sorry after 'enjoy rape' remark triggers criticism

Cong's Ramesh Kumar sorry after 'enjoy rape' remark triggers criticism

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The BJP in New Delhi targeted top Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over their party colleague's controversial remarks, questioning their silence on the matter.

Ramesh's China comment lands him in trouble

Ramesh's China comment lands him in trouble

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh summoned Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh on Monday and asked him to explain why he had made the uncalled-for comments earlier.

PM turns down Ramesh's offer to quit

PM turns down Ramesh's offer to quit

Rediff.com13 May 2010

Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh, who has been under fire over his comments on the home ministry's stance on China, has offered to resign.But the Congress top brass has refused to accept his resignation, sources said. Ramesh got into trouble after he criticised the home ministry of being 'overly defensive' and 'alarmist' in its approach towards the entry of Chinese companies in India, while on a visit to Beijing last week.

Will not hesitate to...: Cong on Himachal turmoil

Will not hesitate to...: Cong on Himachal turmoil

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

The Congress rebels are seeking to install a person of their choice as the new chief minister of the state.

Can Kejriwal Make It Three In A Row?

Can Kejriwal Make It Three In A Row?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

The BJP may win more seats in the February 5 assembly election, but not enough to trump AAP, notes Ramesh Menon.

SIMI could be behind Malegaon blast, Pragya's lawyer tells court

SIMI could be behind Malegaon blast, Pragya's lawyer tells court

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Local people prevented the police from reaching the site immediately after the blast and it could have been done to shield the accused, said Thakur's lawyer, advocate JP Mishra.