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'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.'

Hung verdict in Pak, Sharif bids to form govt with Army backing

Hung verdict in Pak, Sharif bids to form govt with Army backing

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

The three main political parties in Pakistan on Sunday intensified their efforts for the formation of a coalition government after it became clear that the coup-prone country faced a hung Parliament after general elections marred by allegations of rigging.

TMC slams Adhir over 'better to vote for BJP' remark

TMC slams Adhir over 'better to vote for BJP' remark

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The West Bengal Congress unit issued a denial and said the state president meant "TMC and BJP are just the opposite sides of the same coin as both are venomous and spread lies".

Ex-NCP MP in list of BJP candidates for Maha Council polls

Ex-NCP MP in list of BJP candidates for Maha Council polls

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Senior state BJP leaders Eknath Khadse and Pankaja Munde don't find a place in the list, which instead has lesser-known faces like Gopichand Padalkar, Praveen Datke and Ajit Gopchhade.

INDIA bloc wants to turn majority community into 2nd class citizens: Modi

INDIA bloc wants to turn majority community into 2nd class citizens: Modi

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Modi also alleged the opposition grouping will end the reservation given to SC, ST, OBC and give all of it to Muslims.

Ready To Be Floored By Bhagavanth Kesari's Sreeleela?

Ready To Be Floored By Bhagavanth Kesari's Sreeleela?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

It is only fitting for this sensational beauty to be one of the most-in-demand faces in Tollywood.

Situation not normal, work in progress: Jaishankar gets candid on China

Situation not normal, work in progress: Jaishankar gets candid on China

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Wang arrived in Delhi on Thursday evening in the highest-level visit between the two countries after the ties came under severe strain following the military standoff in eastern Ladakh that began nearly two years ago.

What Can India Expect If Modi Returns?

What Can India Expect If Modi Returns?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

'The Opposition will continue to be attacked through misuse of agencies, civil society will be force-marched towards extinction and India's plummeting on global indices will continue.' 'Minorities and especially Muslims will continue to have open season declared on them. Institutions will continue their decline,' predicts Aakar Patel.

Calcutta HC judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay to resign, may join politics: Reports

Calcutta HC judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay to resign, may join politics: Reports

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

The judge refused to comment on it, stating that he would address all inquiries after submitting his resignation.

'Rajputs Will Abandon The BJP'

'Rajputs Will Abandon The BJP'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

'We want to send a notice to the BJP that Rajputs are no longer their slaves.'

SC ropes in IIT Delhi experts for answer on NEET-UG question

SC ropes in IIT Delhi experts for answer on NEET-UG question

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

The top court took note of the submissions of some aspirants that a question related to an "atom" and its characteristics had two correct answers and a set of examinees, who gave one particular answer out of the two correct ones, were awarded four marks.

Will new symbols dent Uddhav, Sharad Pawar's chances?

Will new symbols dent Uddhav, Sharad Pawar's chances?

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Even as the two parties appeared confident that they have reached out to every voter and publicised their new symbols, experts suggested varying impact of the split and the symbols on the vote bank.

Biden urged to delay recognition of new Pak govt over rigging concerns

Biden urged to delay recognition of new Pak govt over rigging concerns

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The lawmakers expressed concerns about "pre- and post-poll rigging in Pakistan's recent parliamentary elections" and urged the US Congress to "withhold recognition of a new government in Pakistan until a thorough, transparent, and credible investigation of election interference has been conducted".

'I'm A Public Figure, Not Public Property'

'I'm A Public Figure, Not Public Property'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

'If you shout at me, I will not take it.' 'If you jump on me and pounce on me or physically come too close to me, that's not acceptable.'

Prestigious South Chennai LS seat to see fierce triangular fight, here is why

Prestigious South Chennai LS seat to see fierce triangular fight, here is why

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Incumbent DMK MP T Sumathy alias Tamizhachi Thangapandian will face-off former Telangana Governor and BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan, while the the AIADMK has fielded ex-MP Dr J Jayavardhan, who won from here in 2014.

Make it clear if you want alliance or not: Akhilesh to Cong

Make it clear if you want alliance or not: Akhilesh to Cong

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

'Do not conspire against us, don't betray us. They should tell us straight that they don't need Samajwadis'

Rift in INDIA: Akhilesh's tirade continues, UP Cong chief hits back

Rift in INDIA: Akhilesh's tirade continues, UP Cong chief hits back

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

The SP chief said, "If the Congress behaves like this, who will stand with them."

BJP fields 6 disqualified Cong MLAs in HP, upsets partymen

BJP fields 6 disqualified Cong MLAs in HP, upsets partymen

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday named its candidates for assembly bypolls in several states, fielding six disqualified MLAs of the Himachal Pradesh assembly in the state days after they joined the party after leaving the Congress.

8 movies that may release on OTT soon

8 movies that may release on OTT soon

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Ludo, Indu K Jawani, Chehre...Coming Attractions streaming near you.

Chhattisgarh: Cong reposes faith in old timers

Chhattisgarh: Cong reposes faith in old timers

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

The Congress has pinned its hopes on many of the old-timers and also given representation to some new faces in its first list of candidates announced for the Chhattisgarh assembly polls scheduled next month.

Kangana's New Role: 'Mandi Ki Sansad'

Kangana's New Role: 'Mandi Ki Sansad'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

On Tuesday, when trends indicated she was going to win her election, the four-time National Award winner said, 'Heartfelt gratitude to all the people of Mandi for this love and trust... This victory belongs to all of you, this is the victory of your trust in Prime Minister Modi and the BJP, this is the victory of Sanatan and in the honour of Mandi.'

DeSantis out, it's Haley vs Trump in New Hampshire

DeSantis out, it's Haley vs Trump in New Hampshire

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signalled that he would largely bypass the New Hampshire primary next week and instead would focus on South Carolina where the Republican presidential primary is scheduled for February 24.

'Pro-China' leader Muizzu wins Maldivian presidential polls

'Pro-China' leader Muizzu wins Maldivian presidential polls

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) candidate Mohamed Muizzu, won the Maldivian presidential elections on Saturday, Al Jazeera reported citing local media.

China Threat Leads India Japan To Boost Defence Ties

China Threat Leads India Japan To Boost Defence Ties

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

The compulsion behind India and Japan to deepen security cooperation is in response to China's growing political and economic clout and its assertive behaviour in disputed areas. This has been the key driver for bringing both India and Japan closer in the domain of security cooperation, explains Dr Rajaram Panda.

'Make America Normal Again': Nikki Haley coins new slogan

'Make America Normal Again': Nikki Haley coins new slogan

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

The two-term governor from South Carolina, Haley, 51, is trailing by more than 30 points against former president Donald Trump in her home state where the Republican presidential primary is scheduled for February 23.

Thaw in TN govt-Raj Bhavan ties as guv withdraws VCs' appointment order

Thaw in TN govt-Raj Bhavan ties as guv withdraws VCs' appointment order

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Ravi's move, the first after the meeting between Stalin and him following a recent suggestion of the Supreme Court to resolve their differences, came with a rider.

BJP, Congress camps in MP rocked by leaders' protests over ticket denial

BJP, Congress camps in MP rocked by leaders' protests over ticket denial

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

On Monday, former state health minister Rustam Singh quit the Bharatiya Janata Party after being denied a ticket from Morena and joined the Bahujan Samaj Party, which has fielded his son from the seat.

Amid concern, guidelines for JEE, NEET released

Amid concern, guidelines for JEE, NEET released

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

The National Testing Agency said it has planned several steps to conduct the papers safely which include increasing the number of examination centers, alternate seating plan, fewer candidates per room and staggered entry and exit.

Another Indian student found dead in US, 6th incident in 2024

Another Indian student found dead in US, 6th incident in 2024

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Video surveillance shows Ali walking to his home at night with a packet in his hand when the three men chase him.

AAP to release first list of Lok Sabha candidates in 15 days

AAP to release first list of Lok Sabha candidates in 15 days

Rediff.com4 Jan 2014

With an eye on the Lok Sabha elections, Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party is expected to chalk out a strategy today. AAP's national executive is holding a meet at Delhi's Constitution Club to draw up a plan for the general elections.

BJP changes strategy in MP, puts focus on lost seats

BJP changes strategy in MP, puts focus on lost seats

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

In its first list for the upcoming assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, the ruling BJP has focused on seats it lost in 2018 and some of them even in 2013, and has reposed faith in 14 candidates, including three former ministers, who lost last time.

Zardari's daughter Aseefa to become Pakistan's first lady

Zardari's daughter Aseefa to become Pakistan's first lady

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

In a historic decision, Pakistan President Asif Zardari has decided to formally recognise his 31-year-old daughter Aseefa Bhutto as the First Lady of the country, according to a media report.

BSP's Bihar candidates' list includes caste names!

BSP's Bihar candidates' list includes caste names!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2010

Bahujan Samaj Party on Saturday released its list of 125 candidates with caste names for the upcoming Bihar assembly polls.

'Womanifesto' released ahead of Lok Sabha polls

'Womanifesto' released ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The National Alliance of Women's Organisations released the 'Womanifesto' for consideration of all political parties for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Soon after 'agreement', Congress, Patidars spar over candidate list

Soon after 'agreement', Congress, Patidars spar over candidate list

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Two PAAS members were given tickets in the released list, while the Hardik Patel-led organisation had demanded 20 seats.

Will Phase 6 Stun BJP?

Will Phase 6 Stun BJP?

Rediff.com28 May 2024

In Phase 6, indications are that the BJP, which is defending 40 seats, will lose in double digits and gain in single digits. Not good, if you are the ruling party scrambling to earn a working majority, with just one phase left to go, argues Prem Panicker.

77.15% voter turnout in MP assembly polls

77.15% voter turnout in MP assembly polls

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Madhya Pradesh assembly polls have recorded a voter turnout of 77.15 per cent, which is 1.52 per cent higher than in 2018, as per the latest data released by the Election Commission of India.

'There is no crime and no robbery in UP now'

'There is no crime and no robbery in UP now'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

While conditions have improved over the last decade in western UP, there are still unfulfilled needs.

AAP locks horns with EC over party's LS poll campaign song

AAP locks horns with EC over party's LS poll campaign song

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

The over two-minute campaign song, penned and sung by AAP MLA Dilip Pandey, was released at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Thursday.

Is Rahul Dividing India To Rule?

Is Rahul Dividing India To Rule?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Is it is necessary to play divisive politics to succeed in the next general elections? asks Dr Sudhir Bisht.