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Watch what you say against PM, BJP tells Team Anna

Watch what you say against PM, BJP tells Team Anna

Rediff.com28 May 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party Monday asked Team Anna to exercise control over its language while criticising the prime minister, saying use of intemperate words against somebody holding the top post is not acceptable.

Parl sub-committee on JK migrants asks govt to implement PM's package

Parl sub-committee on JK migrants asks govt to implement PM's package

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

The parliamentary sub-committee on the rehabilitation of Jammu and Kashmir Pandit migrants has urged the state government to take concrete steps to implement prime minister's package for the rehabilitation and welfare of the Kashmiri migrants in the state.

Minority quota: Prosecute Union minister, BJP tells EC

Minority quota: Prosecute Union minister, BJP tells EC

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday complained to the Election Commission against Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma's remarks on minority sub quota, asking the poll body to book him for allegedly violating the model code of conduct. A BJP delegation comprising Jagat Prakash Nadda, Rajiv Pratap Rudy and Shahnawaz Hussain, along with R Ramakrishna, convener of the party's election cell, met Chief Election Commissioner S Y Qureshi and ECs V S Sampath and H S Brahma.

More bilateral air traffic pacts to open up Indian sky further

More bilateral air traffic pacts to open up Indian sky further

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

The negotiations will be held in Mumbai on Tueday at the International Civil Aviation Negotiations Conference which will be inaugurated by President Pratibha Patil.

Trump, Biden to face off in first presidential debate on Sep 29

Trump, Biden to face off in first presidential debate on Sep 29

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Dubbed as the "Super Bowl of American Democracy", Trump, 74, and Biden, 77, would respond to questions on their track record, the Supreme Court, economy, race and violence in cities and integrity of the elections at the Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio -- a key battleground state.

NBA: Mavericks sell Fernandez, Brewers to Nuggets

NBA: Mavericks sell Fernandez, Brewers to Nuggets

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

The NBA champion Dallas Mavericks continued their roster changes on Tuesday by trading away Spanish guard Rudy Fernandez and forward Corey Brewer to the Denver Nuggets.

BJP slams Shinde over letter to CMs, demands his sacking

BJP slams Shinde over letter to CMs, demands his sacking

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday demanded that Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde be sacked immediately -- for asking chief ministers to ensure that no innocent Muslim is detained or questioned -- claiming that he is attempting to divide the country on communal lines.

Cabinet reshuffle a damp squib, says BJP

Cabinet reshuffle a damp squib, says BJP

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday described the Cabinet reshuffle as a "damp squib" and insisted that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has failed to reassure the nation and dispel the "gloom shadowing the United Progressive Alliance government". "The prime minister's much acclaimed and awaited reshuffle has proven to be a damp squib. It is a futile exercise which inspires none and in no way dispels the gloom shadowing the embattled UPA government," said BJP.

Jude Law welcomes his fifth child

Jude Law welcomes his fifth child

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

The actor has three children with ex-wife Sadie Frost (sons Rafferty, 18, and Rudy, 12, and daughter Iris, 14) and another daughter, Sophia, 5, with model Samantha Burke.

Sportsperson who have tested positive for coronavirus

Sportsperson who have tested positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

While the whole world grapples to contain the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, the sporting world has been brought to a complete standstill. A lot of top sportsperson around the world have also tested positive for COVID-19 as major events like Tokyo Olympics, Formula One, Indian Premier League and the top football leagues in Europe all face long-term suspension.

The 51 seats going to polls in Phase 5

The 51 seats going to polls in Phase 5

Rediff.com6 May 2019

There will be total of 51 seats going to polls spread across 7 states in the fifth phase.

COVID caution goes for toss in Bihar election heat

COVID caution goes for toss in Bihar election heat

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Hundreds of people are still seen attending the rallies without wearing face masks and pushing and shoving each other for space.

PM's remarks on police action inhuman: BJP, CPI-M

PM's remarks on police action inhuman: BJP, CPI-M

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

The Bharatiya Janata Party and Communist party of India-Marxist on Monday criticised Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for his statement justifying the police crackdown on Ramdev's supporters and alleged his comments were "inhuman" and did not do "much credit" to his government.

Will BJP replace Nitish with Nityanand Rai?

Will BJP replace Nitish with Nityanand Rai?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

e Union minister of state for home is somewhat brash and rowdy, and has enormous confidence.' Some of this derives from the fact that he has independent sources of income (he reported assets amounting to Rs 18 crore in his 2019 Lok Sabha nomination papers)

Sports psychologist Webster roped in by KKR

Sports psychologist Webster roped in by KKR

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

Seventy-two-year-old sports psychologist Dr Rudi Webster, who worked with World Cup-winning West Indies captain Clive Lloyd in the 1970's, is set to help Kolkata Knight Riders for the upcoming IPL season 5 beginning on April 4.

Withdrawal of AFSPA could help extremists: BJP

Withdrawal of AFSPA could help extremists: BJP

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday opposed withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Jammu and Kashmir, saying such a step could help extremists who are "caught in crossfire" in Pakistan.

Sports explorer Horn motivation for Team India

Sports explorer Horn motivation for Team India

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

India is leaving no stone unturned to succeed at the forthcoming World Cup, beginning February 19. While renowned sports psychologists, like Sandy Gordon and Rudi Webster, were hired in the past, it was interesting to see world-famous adventurer Mike Horn overseeing the team's preparations at the training camp in Bangalore on Thursday.

'PM misleads people on CVC's appointment'

'PM misleads people on CVC's appointment'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2011

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday said Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh "cannot be lying" on the controversial appointment of the Central Vigilance Commission but has "opted to mislead" the people on the issue and demanded sacking of the top official.

PM let down nation with flag hoisting message: BJP

PM let down nation with flag hoisting message: BJP

Rediff.com22 Jan 2011

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday night expressed "shock and disappointment" over Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's statement conveying his reservations against its plan to hoist the national flag in Srinagar on January 26, charging he has "let down the nation".

We found our nerve to return to normalcy

We found our nerve to return to normalcy

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

'This is not a government that will be an ally to supremacist ideology or strongman politics anymore, here or anywhere else,' asserts Suleman Din.

Warm-up: Rohit to get opening audition against SA

Warm-up: Rohit to get opening audition against SA

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

With the national selection committee and the team management deciding to promote Rohit as an opener, keeping his spunky strokeplay in mind, the next five Tests could be a make or break for the 32-year-old stylish right-hander.

Mind coach Webster to help Windies sort out issues

Mind coach Webster to help Windies sort out issues

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

West Indies have requisitioned the services of world-famous psychologist Rudi Webster to sort out the lingering issues of their team ahead of their second Test against India starting on Tuesday.

In PHOTOS: When Congress, BJP exchanged notes

In PHOTOS: When Congress, BJP exchanged notes

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

The Congress and the Bahratiya Janata Party seemed to have made their peace in the United States. In a moment that photojournalists in India would die to capture, Congress spokesman Manish Tiwari and his counterpart from the BJP Rajiv Pratap Rudy were seen sharing a light moment at the New Haven campus of Yale University in Connecticut.

Now Smriti is axed from key Cabinet panel

Now Smriti is axed from key Cabinet panel

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

Her successor in the HRD Ministry Prakash Javadekar elevated as a member of the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs.

How Prakash Padukone became a badminton legend

How Prakash Padukone became a badminton legend

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

The Indian badminton ace tells Bikash Mohapatra how the legendary Rudy Hartono inspired him to greatness.

Congress only loves 'golmaal song': BJP hits back

Congress only loves 'golmaal song': BJP hits back

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday rejected the Congress's demand for Sushma Swaraj's resignation as the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha for dancing at Rajghat and said the party is proud of her. "The BJP would like to state categorically that the appointment (of the Leader of the Opposition) is made by the party leadership and the MPs and not by Congress president Sonia Gandhi," said BJP national spokesman Rajiv Pratap Rudy.

'London Olympics Saina's best chance for gold'

'London Olympics Saina's best chance for gold'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

The Olympics in London next year is Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal's best chance for Olympic glory. But, for that to happen, Indonesian badminton legend Rudy Hartono says, she needs to improve her physical fitness considerably.

Lesser lights sparkle in opening round of EPL

Lesser lights sparkle in opening round of EPL

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Despite a splurge of summer spending of more than 500 million pounds and counting, it was a free transfer from France who provided one of the standout moments of the Premier League's big kickoff.

Cabinet reshuffle on Sunday, new faces to be inducted

Cabinet reshuffle on Sunday, new faces to be inducted

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Four junior ministers - Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Sanjiv Kumar Balyan, Faggan Singh Kulaste and Mahendra Nath Pandey - have resigned ahead of the rejig.

Rajnath, Mayawati... Here's who came to vote!

Rajnath, Mayawati... Here's who came to vote!

Rediff.com6 May 2019

The fifth phase of the Lok Sabha election witnesses several high-stake battles between the Bharatiya Janata Party and opposition parties, with people from 51 Lok Sabha constituencies across seven states casting their votes today to form the next government. Here's a look at who were among the early voters!

We will make Kerala committed to fight terror: BJP

We will make Kerala committed to fight terror: BJP

Rediff.com4 Apr 2011

Announcing the party manifesto at the state headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram, Rajiv Pratap Rudy, national spokesperson for the Bharatiya Janata party said that the BJP will focus on the poor and the downtrodden in the state. He added that the party will be providing homes to the homeless if elected to power in the state.

Hamilton has Schumacher's biggest records in sight

Hamilton has Schumacher's biggest records in sight

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Six-times world champion Lewis Hamilton and his team will take centre stage, hoping for another year of dominance after winning both titles for the past six years and ending up fastest in winter testing. Ferrari can be trusted to provide plenty of headlines with four-times champion Sebastian Vettel fighting to reassert himself at the team after being outshone by quick newcomer Leclerc, a double winner in 2019.

Winger Reus left out of Germany's Euro 2016 squad

Winger Reus left out of Germany's Euro 2016 squad

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Winger Marco Reus was left out of World Cup winners Germany's final Euro 2016 squad on Tuesday over injury concerns, coach Joachim Loew said.

Is BJP's criticism of Obama a publicity stunt?

Is BJP's criticism of Obama a publicity stunt?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday criticised United States President Barack Obama's speech at the 26/11 memorial at the Taj Mahal hotel in Mumbai, for not mentioning Pakistan as the perpetrator of the terror attacks in 2008, which had targeted the luxurious hotel.BJP's national spokesperson Rajiv Pratap Rudy had termed Obama's speech a disappointment, claiming that by omitting to name Pakistan, he had missed an opportunity to strike a chord with the people of India.

Post split, Sena signals return to pro-Marathi agenda

Post split, Sena signals return to pro-Marathi agenda

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

A day after the split in the saffron alliance, Shiv Sena on Friday lashed out at Bharatiya Janata Party, calling it the "enemy of Maharashtra", signaling a return to its original pro-Marathi agenda for next month's assembly polls.

Suarez sends Atletico to brink of title

Suarez sends Atletico to brink of title

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Atletico Madrid took a giant step towards the La Liga title

Mamata is 'absentee' Railway Minister, says BJP

Mamata is 'absentee' Railway Minister, says BJP

Rediff.com16 May 2010

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday said criticised Mamata Banerjee over the stampede at New Delhi Railway station, saying nothing better could be expected from an "absentee" Railway Minister.

'No Pak in Obama's speech': BJP remains silent

'No Pak in Obama's speech': BJP remains silent

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

The Bharatiya Janata Party top brass met on Sunday to discuss the ongoing visit of United States President Barack Obama but did not come out with any statement on his remarks about tackling terror.

Shocked by RJD loss, Lalu Prasad gives up his meals

Shocked by RJD loss, Lalu Prasad gives up his meals

Rediff.com27 May 2019

The jovial RJD chief, known for his earthy humours, apparently could not digest that his party drew a blank in its stronghold Bihar and also in the neighbouring Jharkhand.

PM should talk about curbing inflation: BJP

PM should talk about curbing inflation: BJP

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

As inflation surged to double digits, the Bharatiya Janata Party demanded that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh should rein in spiralling prices of essential commodities and talk less of achieving high GDP growth.