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'My opponent is quintessential RSS man, I am far away from it'

'My opponent is quintessential RSS man, I am far away from it'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

'Earlier, we used to talk about a deficit economy. There is a deficit in democracy' 'If you read superficially Gandhi and Ambedkar and Nehru, some misconceptions and misunderstanding come to mind, as if they were at loggerheads and they differed radically in their views' 'India is one nation. There is only one citizenship. No citizenship for South India and no citizenship for North India and another for the Northeast'

Sensex rises 226 pts on buying in bank, auto stocks

Sensex rises 226 pts on buying in bank, auto stocks

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

From the 30 blue-chip pack, Mahindra & Mahindra, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance, Tata Motors, Bajaj Finserv, Nestle and ICICI Bank were the biggest gainers. State Bank of India, Tata Steel, Adani Ports, Zomato, UltraTech Cement and HCL Tech were among the laggards.

'India Must Not Support Nepal's Ex-King'

'India Must Not Support Nepal's Ex-King'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

'Gyanendra back on the throne would be bad news for the Nepali people. He may not have learnt from his experience, but we have.'

From IIT-Delhi To Sugar Land City Council

From IIT-Delhi To Sugar Land City Council

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

'A large part of my effort will be solving issues for the whole of Sugar Land, all communities, all populations.'

Neel Tushar shows why he is the best Republican for California

Neel Tushar shows why he is the best Republican for California

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

According to all accounts, Neel Tushar Kashkari was well received at the California Republican Party Convention -- his first major public exposure after formally declaring his candidacy in January for governor of California

I like competent people coming to US: Trump on H-1B visa

I like competent people coming to US: Trump on H-1B visa

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

Trump also said that he has also used the H-1B visa programme.

NDA eyes majority in Rajya Sabha after bypolls

NDA eyes majority in Rajya Sabha after bypolls

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance is expected to achieve a clear majority in Rajya Sabha after bye-elections for 12 seats scheduled next month, which would help the party get the nod for key legislations such as the Waqf (Amendment) Bill.

PIX: Rakhi Sawant joins new political party

PIX: Rakhi Sawant joins new political party

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

The starlet had, earlier in May, jumped in the poll fray with her own party to contest in the Lok Sabha polls.

Pawars Get Battle Ready!

Pawars Get Battle Ready!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Supriya Sule and her sister-in-law Sunetra Pawar file their nominations for the Baramati Lok Sabha seat.

JD-S, BSP among 7 Opposition parties to join Parliament inauguration

JD-S, BSP among 7 Opposition parties to join Parliament inauguration

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Apart from the 18 members of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), including the Bharatiya Janata Party, seven non-National Democratic Alliance parties will attend the ceremony, going by their stated position on the issue which has snowballed into another political flashpoint between the ruling and opposition camps.

Leaders Go All Out To Woo Voters

Leaders Go All Out To Woo Voters

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The third phase of polling will take place on May 7, 2024.

Oppose Raj Thackeray's stance on azaan: Union Min

Oppose Raj Thackeray's stance on azaan: Union Min

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

Athawale said nobody can do any dadagiri at the mosques.

Explainer: Oldest democracy votes differently from largest one

Explainer: Oldest democracy votes differently from largest one

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

And voters could also be asked to participate in "referendums" on issues before the lawmakers in that particular state.

Will Indian Americans not vote for Kamala Harris?

Will Indian Americans not vote for Kamala Harris?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Indian Americans are likely to vote in the United States presidential elections based on what the candidates have done for them and not on the basis of their heritage or race, a newly formed body representing Asian communities has said, claiming that Republican candidate Donald Trump has a better track record than his Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala Harris.

Suhas Subramanyam becomes first Desi to win US House seat from East Coast

Suhas Subramanyam becomes first Desi to win US House seat from East Coast

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Running for the US House of Representatives from the 10th Congressional District of Virginia, a Democratic stronghold, Subramanyam defeated Mike Clancy of the Republican Party. He is currently a Virginia State Senator.

'As He Was Taken To The Gallows, He Proclaimed 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'

'As He Was Taken To The Gallows, He Proclaimed 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Standing near the noose, he recited a couplet in which he said he wished nothing but to sacrifice his life for the motherland. Utkarsh Mishra remembers Ram Prasad Bismil on the revolutionary leader's 128th birth anniversary.

BJP Invites World Parties To Witness Festival Of Democracy

BJP Invites World Parties To Witness Festival Of Democracy

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

In the first such initiative, the Bharatiya Janata Party has invited the ruling and Opposition parties from around the world to witness the Lok Sabha elections in India first-hand.

Trump Jr's 'victory map' shows J-K, northeast out of India

Trump Jr's 'victory map' shows J-K, northeast out of India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The map showed all the countries, including water bodies and Antarctica, coloured red, with the exception of the state of California, India, Mexico, Liberia, Cuba and China coloured blue -- the hue of the Democratic party. However, while India was coloured blue, Jammu and Kashmir and the North-East states were coloured red.

Only one MoS post? Partiality, says Shinde's MP

Only one MoS post? Partiality, says Shinde's MP

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Shrirang Barne, an MP of Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde, on Monday expressed disappointment over the party not getting a cabinet berth in the newly-formed Narendra Modi-led government and alleged partiality.

'Go Corona Go' fame Union minister tests Covid +ve

'Go Corona Go' fame Union minister tests Covid +ve

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

The Republican Party of India leader has been admitted to a private hospital in south Mumbai.

America is a nation of immigrants: Biden aid amid H-1b debate

America is a nation of immigrants: Biden aid amid H-1b debate

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Ahead of Trump's inauguration here on January 20, the debate on foreign guest workers visas for highly skilled professionals, the H-1B, has intensified which has literally created divisions in both the Democratic and the Republican parties.

Trump refuses to debate Kamala Harris until...

Trump refuses to debate Kamala Harris until...

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Former United States president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Thursday refused to debate with his Democratic rival and Vice President Kamala Harris until the Democrats formally decide on their nominee, whereas the latter said that she is ready for a debate.

'If Trump Loses, 100% He'll Throw A Tantrum'

'If Trump Loses, 100% He'll Throw A Tantrum'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

'Accusations would be flung about his votes being stolen. He'll say dead people were voting from the grave.' Payal Singh Mohanka reports on the mood ahead of the US presidential election.

BJP asks members to not use party's name in US prez poll

BJP asks members to not use party's name in US prez poll

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

India and the US have "deep strategic relations" which have bipartisan support in the US and enjoys "overwhelming public support" in India.

'Trump has a style which Americans like'

'Trump has a style which Americans like'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'Trump would like the war in Ukraine to be over, and that it would be weighing on his mind even before the Inauguration ceremony in January next year.'

Marco And Mike Are Good News For India

Marco And Mike Are Good News For India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'Communist China continues to aggressively expand its domain in the Indo-Pacific region.' 'It's crucial for the USA to continue its support in countering these malicious tactics.' 'India, along with other nations in the region, is not alone.'

Last rites of Baba Siddique performed with state honours in Mumbai

Last rites of Baba Siddique performed with state honours in Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

NCP leaders including, Praful Patel, Chhagan Bhujbal and Ajit Pawar were present at the Bada Qabrastan during the last rites of Baba Siddique.

Former King Wants To Revive Nepal Monarchy, But..

Former King Wants To Revive Nepal Monarchy, But..

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

One fact is irrefutable: Nepal's recent political history tells us that the route to a return of monarchy cannot go through India despite friends in high places, asserts Aditi Phadnis.

Now, Trump says $21 million went to 'my friend Modi' for voter turnout

Now, Trump says $21 million went to 'my friend Modi' for voter turnout

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

United States President Donald Trump for the fourth time in recent days claimed that the Biden administration allocated $21 million funding to India for 'voter turnout', evoking a sharp response from the Congress which urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to 'talk to his friend' and strongly refute the allegation.

Soros connection? US lawmaker challenges Adani probe

Soros connection? US lawmaker challenges Adani probe

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Challenging the decision of the Biden Administration to investigate the activities of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and his companies, an influential Republican lawmaker on Tuesday said such selective actions risk damaging critical alliance partners.

India's Approaching Democratic Crisis

India's Approaching Democratic Crisis

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

India will either have to create a system in which certain geographical areas will wind up being permanent political outsiders at the Union level or it will have to create a system in which certain votes are weighted more heavily than others, observes Mihir S Sharma.

'India Is Critical To US National Security'

'India Is Critical To US National Security'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'Now it's for India to also make certain decisions. The sky's the limit. You've got to be strategic.'

Big setback for Trump as Republicans fail to repeal Obamacare

Big setback for Trump as Republicans fail to repeal Obamacare

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Due to opposition from Trump's own party lawmakers, Speaker Paul Ryan could not muster the majority 215 votes.

'Samosa Caucus': New Congress may have more Indian-Americans

'Samosa Caucus': New Congress may have more Indian-Americans

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

The "Samosa caucus" comprises of five Indian-American lawmakers, including four members of the House of Representatives and Senator and Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris.

US House passes bill to ban Chinese app TikTok

US House passes bill to ban Chinese app TikTok

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Passed by the House by 352 to 65 votes, the bill now heads to the US Senate for it to be sent to the White House for the President to sign it into law.

Modi, NDA ministers to be sworn-in at 7.15 pm on Sunday

Modi, NDA ministers to be sworn-in at 7.15 pm on Sunday

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Narendra Modi will take oath as the prime minister for a third consecutive term on Sunday evening as President Droupadi Murmu has invited him to form the government.

'Tell Modi We Waited'

'Tell Modi We Waited'

Rediff.com18 May 2024

The MNS chief started his speech with the name of Nehru, then paused. After a few tense seconds, he resumed: "After Nehru, here is the only politician who will be PM for the third term."

Nitish miffed over JD-U backing Nagaland govt, disbands local unit

Nitish miffed over JD-U backing Nagaland govt, disbands local unit

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal-United on Wednesday described as "high indiscipline" and "arbitrary" the support extended by its Nagaland unit to the newly formed government in that state where the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party-Bharatiya Janata Party alliance returned to power.

Assam Rifles files defamation suit against Manipur politician

Assam Rifles files defamation suit against Manipur politician

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

The notice said the country's oldest paramilitary force has been serving the nation, playing a crucial role in ensuring peace, security, and development in various regions, including Manipur.

NDA allies get 11 ministerial positions

NDA allies get 11 ministerial positions

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Bharatiya Janata Party's National Democratic Alliance partners have got five cabinet ministerial berths in the third term of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as against none in the outgoing government, given the party's dependence on allies for a majority in the Lok Sabha.