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UPA using CBI against BJP-led state govts: BJP

UPA using CBI against BJP-led state govts: BJP

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

Charging the United Progressive Alliance government with indulging in "vindictive politics", the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday alleged that investigating agencies like the Central Bureau of Investigation are being misused to target BJP-ruled state governments.

'Those who fool around with terror will have to pay'

'Those who fool around with terror will have to pay'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee's controversial move honouring family members of the two assassins of General A S Vaidya in the Golden Temple complex came in for attack from the Congress as well as the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday.

BJP MPs boycott meeting of JPC on 2G spectrum issue

BJP MPs boycott meeting of JPC on 2G spectrum issue

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party members of the Joint Parliamentary Committee examining the 2G spectrum issue on Thursday boycotted the meeting of the panel in protest against Chairman P C Chacko's refusal to accede to their demand to summon the prime minister and the finance minister.

Spirituality is the inner technology: Sri Sri

Spirituality is the inner technology: Sri Sri

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Women from 55 countries begin deliberations at the 5th International Women's Conference.

Govt promises broadband access in all villages by 2022

Govt promises broadband access in all villages by 2022

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The mission - unveiled by Communications Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad -- will enable strengthening of technological infrastructure for education, health, entrepreneurship and development.

Modi May Expand Ministry; Berth For Shinde Faction?

Modi May Expand Ministry; Berth For Shinde Faction?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has rejigged his team only once, in July 2021, in his second term, unlike in his first stint, when he reshuffled and expanded his council three times.

Coal blocks: BJP hits out at Sonia for defending PM

Coal blocks: BJP hits out at Sonia for defending PM

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Accusing Congress chief Sonia Gandhi of "arrogance" after she dismissed its demand for the prime minister's resignation on coal blocks issue, BJP on Tuesday demanded that original CBI affidavit on status report and emails sent to the agency by PMO be made public.

BJP gives breach notice on JPC report leak to media

BJP gives breach notice on JPC report leak to media

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party has given a notice for moving a breach of privilege motion in both Houses of Parliament against Joint Parliamentary Committee Chairperson P C Chacko for leakage of the panel's report on the 2G spectrum allocation issue.

Coal scam: BJP praises Cong's 'entrepreneurial skills'

Coal scam: BJP praises Cong's 'entrepreneurial skills'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

Demanding a probe into fresh reports in the allocation of 142 coal blocks by United Progressive Alliance government, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday said it is "truly amazing" that relatives and associates of union ministers have made such gains soon after the latter occupied the high offices.

'Cong spreading incorrect, malicious allegations against BJP'

'Cong spreading incorrect, malicious allegations against BJP'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday hit out at the Congress on the Lokpal Bill fiasco in Rajya Sabha, alleging it was spreading baseless and factually incorrect views about the Opposition's role in the Upper House's failure to pass the proposed legislation.

'Kashmir situation shows marked improvement'

'Kashmir situation shows marked improvement'

Rediff.com8 May 2007

Earlier on his arrival on Tuesday, Shankar went to the Shariqa Devi temple in downtown Srinagar and also paid homage at the adjacent Sheikh Hamza Mukhdoom's shrine.

Uma Bharti's stint as MP CM 'frenzied'

Uma Bharti's stint as MP CM 'frenzied'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

Madhya Pradesh government's official magazine Sandesh, while analysing the personalities, traits and qualities of various state chief ministers has termed saffron leader Uma Bharti's stint of being synonymous to what can be called as "frenzied and uncontrolled politics in the Bharatiya Janata Party".

MUST SEE: India looks up to THESE men

MUST SEE: India looks up to THESE men

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

In the last three years, photographer Zakia Shakir has zigzagged across the world to train her camera on some of India's most famous men.

BJP MPs walk out of a meeting of JPC on 2G scam

BJP MPs walk out of a meeting of JPC on 2G scam

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party members on Wednesday walked out of a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) meeting on the 2G scam, dubbing it as a 'kangaroo court' following differences on the issue of calling Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to depose before it.

PHOTOS: Sri Sri's healing touch to Assam riot victims

PHOTOS: Sri Sri's healing touch to Assam riot victims

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

Renowned spiritual leader and founder of the Art of Living, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, on Wednesday visited the riot-hit districts of Chirang and Kokrajhar in Assam with the objective of healing the wounds of the recent clashes. He visited several relief camps and interacted with the inmates.

When Lata Refused To Sing For Hema Malini

When Lata Refused To Sing For Hema Malini

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

'It will remain my one regret that Lataji didn't sing for me in Meera.'

Won't tolerate any tampering with Ram Setu: BJP

Won't tolerate any tampering with Ram Setu: BJP

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday warned the government against going ahead with the Sethusamudram project, saying the sentiments of crores of Hindus are attached to the issue and it will not tolerate any tampering with the Ram Setu.

Oppn hails electoral bonds ruling, takes swipe at BJP

Oppn hails electoral bonds ruling, takes swipe at BJP

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Leaders of several opposition parties on Thursday hailed the Supreme Court verdict striking down the electoral bonds scheme and termed it an important step in ensuring transparency in electoral funding.

PM hapless, UPA regime most corrupt, inefficient: Advani

PM hapless, UPA regime most corrupt, inefficient: Advani

Rediff.com25 May 2012

Dubbing Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as the most hapless Prime Minister India has ever seen, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Friday slammed the United Progressive Alliance government as the most ineffective, corrupt and indifferent dispensation since Independence.

Govt gets cracking on setting up Ayodhya temple trust

Govt gets cracking on setting up Ayodhya temple trust

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

With Parliament's winter session is to begin on November 18, the Union home and law ministries want to complete the process of formation of the board of trustees in time, reports R Rajagopalan.

BJP evasive on question of Modi running for PM's chair

BJP evasive on question of Modi running for PM's chair

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

As Narendra Modi appeared set for a hat-trick in Gujarat, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday parried questions on whether he will be the party's prime ministerial candidate in the next Lok Sabha elections.

Reveal Walmart bribe list or Parliament won't work: BJP

Reveal Walmart bribe list or Parliament won't work: BJP

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Seeking to put pressure on the government on the Walmart lobbying issue, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday said it was determined to raise the matter in both Houses of Parliament and seek suspension of Question Hour.

Is it PMO or bailout office: BJP on Vadra clean chit

Is it PMO or bailout office: BJP on Vadra clean chit

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday hit out at the Prime Minister's Office for giving a clean chit to Congress president Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra in the land deals with realty major DLF in Haryana and sought to know how it arrived at this conclusion without conducting any probe. "Is it the Prime Minister's Office or a bailout office? We say this with full responsibility," BJP chief spokesperson Ravi Shankar Prasad said.

RS poll: BJP fields cash-for-vote accused Kulaste, Jaitley

RS poll: BJP fields cash-for-vote accused Kulaste, Jaitley

Rediff.com17 Mar 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday night named 12 candidates, including cash-for-vote scam accused Faggan Singh Kulaste and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley for election to the upper house of Parliament.

Sri Sri receives Crans Montana Forum Award

Sri Sri receives Crans Montana Forum Award

Rediff.com25 Jun 2011

Spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar became the first Indian to receive the Crans Montana Forum Award.

Chai wala vs Bar wala: Congress and BJP trade barbs over memes

Chai wala vs Bar wala: Congress and BJP trade barbs over memes

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Political drama unfolded late Tuesday night when veteran actor and Bharatiya Janata Party MP Paresh Rawal wrote and deleted a tweet in response to the meme posted by the Congress on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Amarnath Yatra to start from June 25

Amarnath Yatra to start from June 25

Rediff.com26 Feb 2012

The 37-day annual pilgrimage to the Himalayan cave shrine of Amarnath will commence from June 25, the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board which manages the yatra said.

Grant Indian citizenship to Tamil refugees: Sri Sri

Grant Indian citizenship to Tamil refugees: Sri Sri

Rediff.com29 Sep 2012

Spiritual Guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Saturday said the Centre and the state government must take steps to make thousands of Sri Lankan Tamils, who are living as refugees in camps across Tamil Nadu, Indian citizens. "Sri Lankan Tamils living in India as refugees for more than 25-30 years is not something Tamil Nadu can be proud about," he told reporters, referring to those from Bangladesh and Nepal who have got Indian citizenship.

BJP overlooks Advani, Jaitley to lead its protest rallies

BJP overlooks Advani, Jaitley to lead its protest rallies

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

In a rude shock to top Bharatiya Janata Party leaders L K Advani, Arun Jaitley and Uma Bharati, the party leadership chose not to include their names in the list of leaders to address protest rallies.

Congress indulging in communal propaganda for votes: BJP

Congress indulging in communal propaganda for votes: BJP

Rediff.com15 Jan 2012

The war of words on sub-quota for minorities further flared up on Sunday with Bharatiya Janata Party accusing Congress of indulging in worst forma of communal propaganda to garner votes in poll bound Uttar Pradesh and other four states.

BJP team visits slain cleric's house

BJP team visits slain cleric's house

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

A team of senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders visited the downtown residence of slain Islamic cleric Maulana Showkat Ahmad Shah on Thursday.

Coalgate: BJP rejects Chidambaram's zero-loss theory

Coalgate: BJP rejects Chidambaram's zero-loss theory

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

Rejecting Finance Minister P Chidambaram's zero-loss theory in coal allocation scam because no mining was done, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday said his view was akin to Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal's repudiation of CAG's estimation of presumptive loss in allocation of 2G spectrum.

Archers have no excuses to offer, says coach Limba Ram

Archers have no excuses to offer, says coach Limba Ram

Rediff.com5 Aug 2012

Struggling to explain the much-hyped archers' flop-show at the Olympic Games, coaches Limba Ram and Ravi Shankar today said they have no excuses to offer for the below-par performance.

PM needs to introspect on CVC, says BJP

PM needs to introspect on CVC, says BJP

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

The Bharatiya Janata Party welcomed the judgement of the Supreme Court of India quashing the appointment Central Vigilance Commissioner P J Thomas. BJP spokeperson Ravi Shankar Prasad said that in view of the order of the honourable Supreme Court, 'the time has come for Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh to introspect.'

Grammies 2013: Winners at a Glance

Grammies 2013: Winners at a Glance

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Here's looking at the winners of the 55th annual Grammy Awards.

Saturday wraps up longest LS polls since 1951-52; Modi among contestants

Saturday wraps up longest LS polls since 1951-52; Modi among contestants

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Saturday's voting will mark the end to the marathon polling process that began on April 19 month and has already covered 486 Lok Sabha seats in 28 states and Union territories.

BJP terms raids on Kalmadi 'hogwash'; Cong fumes

BJP terms raids on Kalmadi 'hogwash'; Cong fumes

Rediff.com24 Dec 2010

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders Ravi Shankar Prasad and Tarun Vijay on Friday rejected the government theory that the Central Bureau of Investigation raids on Congress MP Suresh Kalmadi, chairman of the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee is a natural culmination of unearthing the corruption in staging the gala Games.

Sri Sri: How to meditate and elevate your consciousness

Sri Sri: How to meditate and elevate your consciousness

Rediff.com26 May 2012

Indian spiritual guru and The Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar describes how the practice of meditation can take you into higher states of consciousness.

Petrol price hike 'unreasonable': BJP

Petrol price hike 'unreasonable': BJP

Rediff.com23 May 2012

Petrol price hike will have a cascading effect and prices are going to go out of control.

Rajya Sabha disrupted for fifth day

Rajya Sabha disrupted for fifth day

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

Proceedings in the Rajya Sabha were washed out for the fifth consecutive day on Thursday after uproar over issues of FDI in retail and quota for SCs/STs in promotions in government jobs.