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Probe from where Mahua logged into her LS account: BJP MP

Probe from where Mahua logged into her LS account: BJP MP

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Nishikant Dubey, who wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla accusing Trinamool Congress's Mahua Moitra of taking 'bribes' from a businessman to ask questions in Parliament, has also written to IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, urging him to investigate the IP addresses of her log-in credentials for the House.

TMC's Mahua Moitra 'took bribes' to ask questions in Parl: BJP MP

TMC's Mahua Moitra 'took bribes' to ask questions in Parl: BJP MP

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Nishikant Dubey on Sunday accused Trinamool Congress's Mahua Moitra of taking 'bribes' from a businessman to ask questions in Parliament and urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to constitute an 'inquiry committee' to look into the charges against her.

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin meets Sonia, Rahul

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin meets Sonia, Rahul

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

This is the first meeting between Stalin and Sonia Gandhi after the DMK-Congress alliance was elected to power in the just-concluded assembly elections in Tamil Nadu.

Modi's mother Hiraben recovering, says hospital

Modi's mother Hiraben recovering, says hospital

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Modi's elder brother Somabhai Modi said their mother's condition was gradually improving and she had liquid food in the morning.

Sitharaman meets FMs of UK, Singapore, Canada

Sitharaman meets FMs of UK, Singapore, Canada

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharman on Friday met her counterparts in Singapore and Canada and discussed various issues, including economy, health and opportunities for collaboration. Sitharaman met UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak, Singapore Finance Minister Lawrence Wong and Canada's Deputy Prime Minister & Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland on the sidelines of the G-20 Joint Finance and Health Ministers' meeting. "Finance Minister Smt. @nsitharaman had an engaging discussion with @cafreeland Dy. Prime Minister & Finance Minister of Canada on the sidelines of #G20 Finance & Health Ministers Meeting in #Rome. The Ministers discussed various issues, including economic and health cooperation," a Finance Ministry tweet said.

Kamal Haasan urges Oppn to reconsider boycott of new Parl inauguration

Kamal Haasan urges Oppn to reconsider boycott of new Parl inauguration

Rediff.com27 May 2023

India's new home needs all its family members to reside in it, he said. He said he believed in participatory democracy and hence call upon all opposition parties who have chosen to boycott the event to reconsider it.

End of a golden era: Pak skipper pays tribute to Lata

End of a golden era: Pak skipper pays tribute to Lata

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Babar Azam called Lata Mangeshkar an 'unparalleled icon'

Naveen's smart move: BJD names BJP leader's bahu as Padmapur by-poll candidate

Naveen's smart move: BJD names BJP leader's bahu as Padmapur by-poll candidate

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

The BJD's candidate selection was based on several permutation and combination, a party leader said adding that apart from being a green horn and a woman, Barsha will get sympathy vote.

BJP's Suvendu says not invited to Murmu's Kolkata reception, TMC calls it baseless

BJP's Suvendu says not invited to Murmu's Kolkata reception, TMC calls it baseless

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal assembly, Suvendu Adhikari of the Bharatiya Janata Party, on Monday claimed that he was not invited to President Droupadi Murmu's civic reception on Monday evening.

In Mumbai, Mamata ties rakhi to Amitabh, Uddhav

In Mumbai, Mamata ties rakhi to Amitabh, Uddhav

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Soon after her arrival at the Mumbai airport for attending the two-day meeting of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) on August 31 and September 1, Banerjee drove to Bachchan's residence 'Jalsa' in suburban Juhu.

Congress moves breach of privilege notice against Modi for Nehru surname remark

Congress moves breach of privilege notice against Modi for Nehru surname remark

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Congress leader K C Venugopal on Friday gave Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar a breach of privilege notice against Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks on why former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru's family did not use his surname.

Classic example of Modi hatred: BJP on Sonia's Op-Ed

Classic example of Modi hatred: BJP on Sonia's Op-Ed

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

In her article, Sonia Gandhi underlined that the next few months will be a crucial test of India's democracy and that the country is at the crossroads with the Modi government bent on "misusing every power" and elections approaching in several key states.

Vote for Murmu as President, Patnaik urges all Odisha MLAs

Vote for Murmu as President, Patnaik urges all Odisha MLAs

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Biju Janata Dal president and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday appealed to all members of the Odisha assembly to support the National Democratic Alliance candidate Droupadi Murmu in the upcoming presidential election, describing her as the daughter of the state.

Greetings pour in for Murmu cutting across political lines

Greetings pour in for Murmu cutting across political lines

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Celebrations broke out outside the Rajasthan BJP headquarters in Jaipur and the party workers burst firecrackers and distributed sweets as Murmu emerged victorious in the presidential poll.

Sonia Gandhi discharged from hospital, advised rest at home

Sonia Gandhi discharged from hospital, advised rest at home

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Congress president Sonia Gandhi was discharged from the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi on Monday evening and was advised rest at home, the party said.

Sonia Gandhi admitted to hospital due to post-Covid issues

Sonia Gandhi admitted to hospital due to post-Covid issues

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

Congress general secretary and chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said Gandhi is stable and will be in the hospital for a few days.

CWC meet on Sunday to decide schedule for Cong presidential poll

CWC meet on Sunday to decide schedule for Cong presidential poll

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

The Congress Working Committee (CWC), the party's highest decision-making body, will hold a virtual meeting on Sunday to approve the exact schedule of dates for the election of the Congress president.

President, not PM, should inaugurate new Parliament building: Rahul

President, not PM, should inaugurate new Parliament building: Rahul

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said that the President should inaugurate the new Parliament building and not the prime minister.

Parliament special session to approve CEC appointment bill

Parliament special session to approve CEC appointment bill

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

The session is likely to see the proceedings of Parliament move from the old building to the new Parliament building.

EC notice to BJP over charges against Cong; tells Kharge to rectify K'taka post

EC notice to BJP over charges against Cong; tells Kharge to rectify K'taka post

Rediff.com9 May 2023

The Election Commission on Monday asked the Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party to provide "verifiable and traceable" facts by Tuesday evening regarding its newspaper advertisement describing the Congress as "the most corrupt party in the world".

Derecognise Cong, file FIR against Sonia for 'sovereignty' remark, BJP tells EC

Derecognise Cong, file FIR against Sonia for 'sovereignty' remark, BJP tells EC

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The Congress, referring to Gandhi's speech at a campaign rally at Hubballi on Saturday, said in a tweet that the Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson "sends a strong message to 6.5 crore Kannadigas,' and also posted pictures of her speaking at the public meeting.

ED uncovers Rs 1.43 cr with Jharkhand IAS officer, hubby in MGNREGA scam

ED uncovers Rs 1.43 cr with Jharkhand IAS officer, hubby in MGNREGA scam

Rediff.com8 May 2022

The 39-year-old was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate from Ranchi after the agency conducted multi-city raids against him, Singhal, her businessman husband Abhishek Jha and others, on May 6.

Corruption eating vitals of country's economy: Allahabad HC

Corruption eating vitals of country's economy: Allahabad HC

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

The applicant allegedly indulged in a conspiracy with the officers of the Noida Development Authority funnelled several crores of rupees from the public fund released for the construction of a cricket stadium with a pavilion building at Integrated sports complex at Noida.

Sitharaman invites chipmakers to invest in India; offers sops

Sitharaman invites chipmakers to invest in India; offers sops

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday held a meeting with representatives of the semiconductor industry of the US and invited them to make further investments in India. The finance minister spoke about opportunities for companies situated in Silicon Valley and about the government of India's commitment to be a reliable player in the entire semiconductor value chain with dedicated incentive for the sector in mission mode through the Indian Semiconductor Mission. Last year, the government approved a Rs 76,000-crore scheme to boost semiconductor and display manufacturing in the country in a bid to position India as a global hub for hi-tech production, and attract large chip makers.

Dhankhar meets outgoing Vice President Naidu

Dhankhar meets outgoing Vice President Naidu

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Jagdeep Dhankhar who is set to take oath as the next vice president this week met incumbent M Venkaiah Naidu in New Delhi on Sunday.

Sitharaman to hold pre-Budget consultations from Dec 15

Sitharaman to hold pre-Budget consultations from Dec 15

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will kick start the customary pre-Budget consultation exercise with stakeholders from Wednesday by holding the first such meeting with experts of agriculture and agro-processing industry. She will be seeking inputs from various stakeholders, including industry bodies, farmer organisations and economists for reviving consumption and boosting growth hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. The growth this year is expected to be in the double-digit during the current fiscal.

Trinamool announces major party overhaul, cabinet reshuffle

Trinamool announces major party overhaul, cabinet reshuffle

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Trinamool Congress on Monday carried out a major organisational reshuffle in the party and inducted several new faces, including some ministers with thrust on toning up the party ahead of next year's crucial panchayat polls.

Sitharaman reviews PSBs' readiness to tackle any Omicron-induced disruption

Sitharaman reviews PSBs' readiness to tackle any Omicron-induced disruption

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday chaired a meeting with chiefs of public sector banks and assessed their readiness to tackle any possible disruptions due to the Omicron variant. In a tweet, the finance ministry said during the meeting with CMDs/MDs, held through virtual mode, the minister also reviewed various steps taken by PSBs in implementing pandemic-related measures initiated by the government and RBI.

Prez, PM, Rahul, others condole Sheila's demise

Prez, PM, Rahul, others condole Sheila's demise

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

The PM said she made a noteworthy contribution to Delhi's development.

'Disrespectful': Jaishankar on Pompeo remarks on Sushma Swaraj

'Disrespectful': Jaishankar on Pompeo remarks on Sushma Swaraj

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Pompeo describes Swaraj somewhat disparagingly, using the American slang words "goofball" and "heartland political hack" for her.

'Vishkanya' Sonia: BJP MLA's response to Kharge's snake slur

'Vishkanya' Sonia: BJP MLA's response to Kharge's snake slur

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Congress President Kharge likened Modi to a venomous snake on Thursday at a public meeting, which had triggered a row, prompting the BJP to seek an apology from Kharge. Kharge later sought to clarify his remarks were not aimed at the PM but instead at his party, the BJP.

UP Cong chief resigns after Sonia tells 5 PCC heads to step down

UP Cong chief resigns after Sonia tells 5 PCC heads to step down

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

After the party's drubbing in the just-concluded assembly polls in five states, Congress president Sonia Gandhi has asked its state unit chiefs in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Punjab and Manipur to put in their papers.

Not good for bilateral ties, Jaishankar warns Canada over Indira killers' float

Not good for bilateral ties, Jaishankar warns Canada over Indira killers' float

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

India on Thursday warned Canada against giving space to separatists and extremists elements, saying it was not good for the bilateral ties, days after a video of a float, depicting the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, at a parade in Brampton went viral on social media.

MCA restores two seats for Gavaskar at Wankhede Stadium

MCA restores two seats for Gavaskar at Wankhede Stadium

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The two fixed seats were originally allotted to Gavaskar and his wife at the Garware Pavilion to honour him at the time of his retirement.

Congress MPs, leaders court mass arrest as ED grills Sonia

Congress MPs, leaders court mass arrest as ED grills Sonia

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

As Congress president Sonia Gandhi appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED), party MPs and Congress Working Committee (CWC) members 'courted mass arrest' outside the All India Congress Committee headquarters in New Delhi on Thursday in a show of collective solidarity with her.

Imran Khan leads Pakistan in paying tributes to Lataji

Imran Khan leads Pakistan in paying tributes to Lataji

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

'End of a golden era'

Cong diverted money to Rajiv Gandhi Foundation: Nadda

Cong diverted money to Rajiv Gandhi Foundation: Nadda

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Bharatiya Janata Party president Jagat Prakash Nadda on Friday alleged that Prime Minister's National Relief Fund was donating money to Rajiv Gandhi Foundation during the United Progressive Alliance years while adding that to divert this public money into a family-run foundation is not only a "brazen fraud" but also a "big betrayal" of the people of India.

#RIPPamelaChopra: 'You've left behind a legacy of love'

#RIPPamelaChopra: 'You've left behind a legacy of love'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

'Her Saturday screenings at Yash Raj Studio were a much awaited weekly event marked on all our calenders. 'Her CAREFULLY curated meals were a delight and fabulous. LOVE YOU PAMMY.'

Modi hurls '4 quintals of gaalis' at Cong everyday: Kharge

Modi hurls '4 quintals of gaalis' at Cong everyday: Kharge

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Modi had said he receives "2.5-3 kg" of abuses everyday, but he turns the harsh remarks into positive energy.

Droupadi Murmu represents 'evil philosophy of India': Cong leader

Droupadi Murmu represents 'evil philosophy of India': Cong leader

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawala said the Congress has insulted Murmu.