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Samajwadi Party discards Jaya Prada in talks with BJP

Samajwadi Party discards Jaya Prada in talks with BJP

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

The actress-turned-neta wants to "serve" and not contest any elections.

Probe ordered after tribal man denied ambulance, forced to carry wife's body

Probe ordered after tribal man denied ambulance, forced to carry wife's body

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

The incident took place on Wednesday when locals found Majhi carrying his wife Amang Dei's body along with his 12-year-old daughter.

Bulandshahr gang rape: Azam Khan alleges 'political conspiracy'

Bulandshahr gang rape: Azam Khan alleges 'political conspiracy'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Khan said that investigative agencies should explore the possibility of the opposition parties involvement in the shocking gang rape case.

Bypolls: BJP, allies win 26 seats; Cong 12

Bypolls: BJP, allies win 26 seats; Cong 12

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

With Maharashtra and Haryana assembly elections, results for 51 assembly and two Lok Sabha bypolls spread across 18 states were declared on Thursday. Here are state-wise results of the bypolls.

'3 locals helped carry out the Mumbai terror attacks'

'3 locals helped carry out the Mumbai terror attacks'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Saroj Kumar Rath, author of the newly-published book Fragile Frontiers: The Secret History of Mumbai Terror Attacks, speaks to Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa.

Modi targets 'family, Ahmed Patel' over Agusta chargesheet

Modi targets 'family, Ahmed Patel' over Agusta chargesheet

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

"One was 'AP' and the other was 'Fam'. 'AP' stands for Ahmed Patel and 'Fam' stands for family. Have you heard of Ahmed Patel? Which family is he close to?" Modi asked the crowd at a rally in Dehradun.

After Uri, terrorists attack army camp in J-K's Langate

After Uri, terrorists attack army camp in J-K's Langate

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

"Around 5 am, militants opened firing on an army camp at Langate in Kupwara district, which was retaliated by the alert jawans," an army official said.

10 Odisha villages marooned in flash flood

10 Odisha villages marooned in flash flood

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

At least 10 villages of Odisha's Kalahandi district were marooned in flood waters due to heavy rains at the catchment areas of river Indravati leading to disruption of road communications in different western Odisha district and halt of power generation from the Upper Indravati Hydel project.

Will Virbhadra Singh's magic work again?

Will Virbhadra Singh's magic work again?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

While his performance is commendable, the bribery charges against him just don't go away.

Burhan Wani successor Sabzar Bhat, 7 other terrorists killed

Burhan Wani successor Sabzar Bhat, 7 other terrorists killed

Rediff.com27 May 2017

Director General of Police S P Vaid said that Burhan Wani's successor Sabzar Ahmad Bhat is among the two terrorists killed in the encounter in Soimoh area of Tral on Saturday morning.

Sai's Take: Ah, that's what Cong manifesto says!

Sai's Take: Ah, that's what Cong manifesto says!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

'The Congress has finally drawn a line in the sand over its pro-poor credentials.'
'The rich better watch out.'

Rocky Yadav's mother seeks anticipatory bail

Rocky Yadav's mother seeks anticipatory bail

Rediff.com13 May 2016

On behalf of Manorama Devi, advocate Qaiser Sarfuddin filed the bail petition in the court of (in-charge) District Judge S N Singh who posted the matter for hearing on Monday.

Celebrity candidates: Who made it, who didn't

Celebrity candidates: Who made it, who didn't

Rediff.com24 May 2019

From Bollywood strong men to cricketing greats, celebrities upped the glam quotient this poll season. Some we will see as future MPs, the others just have to get back to business. Rediff.com takes a look at some popular faces, who fought Election 2019 and here's the verdict on them.

Himachal records its highest voter turnout at 74 per cent

Himachal records its highest voter turnout at 74 per cent

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Around 30,000 personnel have been deputed for poll duty as the state decides its fate today.

BJP storms to power in UP with 312 seats

BJP storms to power in UP with 312 seats

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

Its allies Apna Dal (S) and Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party bagged nine seats and four seats, respectively, taking the total tally of the combine to 325.

65.61 per cent cast vote in third phase of LS polls

65.61 per cent cast vote in third phase of LS polls

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Complaints of electronic voting machine malfunctioning poured in from several booths on Tuesday during the third and largest phase of Lok Sabha polls which saw voters turning out in large numbers to cast their vote in 116 seats, including all constituencies of Gujarat and Kerala.

Congress ruined Uttarakhand, opposed creation of state: Modi

Congress ruined Uttarakhand, opposed creation of state: Modi

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

"Why did Congress oppose creation of Uttarakhand as a state? Those who cannot think well of the people here, how can they govern?" Prime Minister Modi said while addressing an election rally.

Lok Sabha passes bill criminalising instant triple talaq

Lok Sabha passes bill criminalising instant triple talaq

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

"It is a historic day. We are making history today," Law Minister said.

Muslims contributed to Modi's victory, proved they are secular: Azam

Muslims contributed to Modi's victory, proved they are secular: Azam

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Suggesting that Muslims have contributed to Narendra Modi's victory in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, SP leader Azam Khan, who had indulged in a vitriolic attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party leader, said they had proved that they were a "secular" community.

Check out when your constituency votes

Check out when your constituency votes

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

The Lok Sabha election will be held in 7 phases, beginning on April 11, 2019 and ending on May 19, 2019.

After ban on campaign, EC censures Shah, Azam for remarks

After ban on campaign, EC censures Shah, Azam for remarks

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

The Election Commission on Wednesday censured Narendra Modi's close aide Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Minister Azam Khan for making controversial remarks during campaigning.

Amit Shah takes dig at Mulayam, says polls not won in boxing ring

Amit Shah takes dig at Mulayam, says polls not won in boxing ring

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

Political battles were decided not in boxing rings but in the court of the people, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Amit Shah said in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, responding to Samajwadi Party's counter to Narendra Modi's "56 inch chest" remarks.

BSP or SP: Who will UP's Muslims vote for?

BSP or SP: Who will UP's Muslims vote for?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Muslims constitute 20% of UP's electorate. Currently, Muslim voters are divided between Akhilesh's SP and Mayawati's BSP. What will tilt the balance? Can Muslims back the winning party? Mohammad Sajjad explains the mysteries of UP's Muslim politics.

How Bihar failed its children

How Bihar failed its children

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

An entirely preventable disease claimed the life of 173 children -- thanks to state apathy.

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

Rediff.com1 May 2020

This classification of districts is to be followed by states and union terrotories till a week post May 3, when the second phase of lockdown will end, for containment operations.

Continued terror can't be 'new normal' in ties: India to Pak

Continued terror can't be 'new normal' in ties: India to Pak

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

Talking tough in the wake of attack on army camp in Nagrota, India on Thursday made it clear that talks with Pakistan cannot take place in an atmosphere of "continued terror", which it will never accept as "new normal" in the bilateral relationship.

The year that was: 2014 tongue-in-cheek awards

The year that was: 2014 tongue-in-cheek awards

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

And it's that time of the year again. The time for accolades, the time for awards. But these are the awards you would rather not be the recipient. We are of course giving these awards to celebrate the most awesome or awful achievements a person could attain, and of course, these are being given out in absentia.

Rocky Yadav's dad was once 'TERROR of Gaya'

Rocky Yadav's dad was once 'TERROR of Gaya'

Rediff.com11 May 2016

M I Khan traces his story and finds that he was a virtual nobody 25 years ago.

'The cultural stuff can't cancel out what is happening politically'

'The cultural stuff can't cancel out what is happening politically'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

'Our grandparents' generation knew one another.' 'In our generation, you could go a lifetime without meeting someone from the other country,' British Pakistani novelist Kamila Shamsie tells Rahul Jacob.

Over 61 per cent voting in phase 4 of UP assembly polls

Over 61 per cent voting in phase 4 of UP assembly polls

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

This phase of voting was crucial for the state's ruling Samajwadi Party and main opposition Bahujan Samaj Party.

Congress 2nd list with 71 names out; Pawan Bansal's back

Congress 2nd list with 71 names out; Pawan Bansal's back

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Former Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal was re-nominated by Congress from Chandigarh on Thursday brushing aside the "taint" argument as it released the second list of 71 candidates who include film star Nagma in Meerut and Youth Congress chief Rajeevv Satav from Hingoli.

Rahman's concert, 76-kg cake: Mulayam's mega birthday bash

Rahman's concert, 76-kg cake: Mulayam's mega birthday bash

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

The idea is to reinforce Mulayam's 'dhartiputra' or son-of-the-soil image, say party sources.

Uttarakhand: Relief operations speeded up as weather relents

Uttarakhand: Relief operations speeded up as weather relents

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

With weather clearing up, relief operations on Sunday gained momentum in Uttarakhand as the government came out with a roadmap for clearing tonnes of debris and extricating bodies in Kedarnath and adjoining areas ravaged by flash floods over a month ago.

'India is such a fantastic country'

'India is such a fantastic country'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

'I was brought up in a Brahmin Hindu family. I was brought up in places where the majority was Muslim, in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh. There was a mosque next to my house, but I never saw communal tension.' 'I am not worried. This country's religious roots are very strong. They know how to take care of themselves.'

With no tie-up in sight, Cong goes all out against SP

With no tie-up in sight, Cong goes all out against SP

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

The party will hold a series of protests against Akhilesh Yadav govt beginning with the 'gherao' of the secretariat next week.

Uttar Pradesh Polls Phase 4: In the underbelly

Uttar Pradesh Polls Phase 4: In the underbelly

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Amidst barbs flying back and forth, Rediff.com's Aslam Hunani lists all that you need to know about the fourth phase of the UP assembly elections, which will take place on February 23.

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Rediff.com28 May 2019

As the dust finally settles on the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections 2019 and Bharatiya Janata Party along with its NDA allies emerges as the clear winner, here is a list of who won in each of the 7 phases of elections.

Dust storms kill 15 in UP; Delhi, NCR remain covered in haze

Dust storms kill 15 in UP; Delhi, NCR remain covered in haze

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Authorities alerted people to avoid staying outdoors and L-G ordered to halt all civil construction activities across the city till Sunday.

Bharat Bandh: Rail services disrupted, roads blocked across country

Bharat Bandh: Rail services disrupted, roads blocked across country

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

As fuel prices continue its northward march with petrol and diesel being sold at Rs 80.73 and Rs 72.83 per litre in the national capital, at least 21 opposition parties, led by the Congress have staged a Bharat Bandh protesting the rise in fuel prices and depreciation of the rupee.

'Over time, Rahul seems to have changed'

'Over time, Rahul seems to have changed'

Rediff.com6 May 2019

'It is the regional parties and their leaders who are the ones we have to watch.'