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Yashwant Sinha launches 'Rashtra Manch'; Shatrughan joins

Yashwant Sinha launches 'Rashtra Manch'; Shatrughan joins

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

He said his 'Rashtra Manch', a political action group, would start a movement against the policies of the Centre.

Congress goes the research route to corner the government

Congress goes the research route to corner the government

Rediff.com16 Apr 2017

The party's research centre, overseen by chief Sonia Gandhi, provides members with solid facts that can be used to target the Centre.

No-confidence motion not taken up as protests wash out Lok Sabha

No-confidence motion not taken up as protests wash out Lok Sabha

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

As soon as Speaker Sumitra Mahajan took up the Question Hour, members from these parties trooped into the Well holding placards.

Rahul Gandhi caught sleeping in Parliament YET again!

Rahul Gandhi caught sleeping in Parliament YET again!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

While other parliamentarians were locked into heated debates over the Gujarat Dalits' protests, Rahul could be seen taking a power nap.

All commitments to Andhra will be fulfilled: Jaitley

All commitments to Andhra will be fulfilled: Jaitley

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday assured Rajya Sabha that the Centre will fulfill all commitments made towards Andhra Pradesh in 'letter and spirit', following protests by some Congress members.

Non-NDA parties' reactions vary from indifferent to hostile

Non-NDA parties' reactions vary from indifferent to hostile

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Congress on Friday downplayed Narendra Modi's anointment as BJP's prime ministerial candidate for the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, while the Samajwadi Party said his "dream will never come true".

RS sees washout as Opposition insists on PM's apology

RS sees washout as Opposition insists on PM's apology

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Oppn also objected to the 'illegal disqualification" of rebel JD-U leaders Sharad Yadav and Ali Anwar Ansari.

Chaos in Parliament over BJP leader's controversial remark on Mayawati

Chaos in Parliament over BJP leader's controversial remark on Mayawati

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Leaders from across parties condemned BJP vice president Dayashankar Singh for comparing the BSP chief to a sex worker.

It's time to deliver on women's bill, say female MPs

It's time to deliver on women's bill, say female MPs

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

While the Rajya Sabha had exactly six years ago passed the Women's Reservation Bill, the legislation has since been pending in Lok Sabha.

Time to rename India

Time to rename India

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

'It would be nice if we could all just take a deep breath and focus on the only feeling that really matters, and for which previous generations worked a very long time at great cost: Freedom,' says Mitali Saran.

He demeans his position and himself: Rahul on Modi's barb at MMS

He demeans his position and himself: Rahul on Modi's barb at MMS

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his raincoat jibe at former prime minister Manmohan Singh saying the event was "saddening and shameful".

Parties seek early passage of Juvenile Justice Bill

Parties seek early passage of Juvenile Justice Bill

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Cutting across party lines, lawmakers on Monday sought the passage of the amendments to the Juvenile Justice Act at the earliest amid the clamour over the release of the juvenile convict in the December 16 gang-rape case even as the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress traded charges over the delay in clearing of the legislation.

Here come the gold diggers ... again!

Here come the gold diggers ... again!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

The Unnao gold hunt is an exercise in softening Hindu sentiments in the bigger dig for votes in Uttar Pradesh in 2014

Bill passed in RS prohibiting employment of children below 14

Bill passed in RS prohibiting employment of children below 14

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

'The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Bill' makes employment of children below 14 years as cognisable offence for employers and provides for penalty for parents.

Has the BJP decided to go soft on Robert Vadra?

Has the BJP decided to go soft on Robert Vadra?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party chose not to raise any protests when their demand to raise Robert Vadra's suspect land deals was not considered by Rajya Sabha chairman Hamid Ansari. Anita Katyal reports.

Confused about the stock market? Here's Help

Confused about the stock market? Here's Help

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

'Is it advisable to have more number of scrips in small quantities or a few scrips in big quantities?'

Why sugar prices are likely to rise from January

Why sugar prices are likely to rise from January

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

The benchmark M-30 variety of sugar has declined by over 3 per cent in November to trade now at Rs 3,694 per quintal

No big brotherly approach on Nepal, want early solution, says Sushma

No big brotherly approach on Nepal, want early solution, says Sushma

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Rejecting the allegation of adopting "big brotherly" approach towards Nepal, India on said it respects its sovereignty and wants to see the crisis resolved through consensus.

Tributes continue to pour in for Jayalalithaa

Tributes continue to pour in for Jayalalithaa

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President Hamid Ansari, Union ministers, Congress President Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and various other top leaders have condoled Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's demise and paid glowing tributes to her.

LS polls: Bihar sees lowest turnout with 50%, WB tops with 81%

LS polls: Bihar sees lowest turnout with 50%, WB tops with 81%

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

This time however, the poll panel did not share the overall polling percentage at its briefing.

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.

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