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Alwar lynching: Cop suspended after he 'admits' to delay

Alwar lynching: Cop suspended after he 'admits' to delay

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

A four-member committee, constituted by the Rajasthan Police to look into the delay in taking 28-year-old Khan to the hospital, suspended the ASI and shifted three other constables to police lines, Special Director General of Police (law and order) NRK Reddy said at a press conference in Alwar.

Unconcerned of backlash, Congress sharpens attack on UP govt

Unconcerned of backlash, Congress sharpens attack on UP govt

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

For the Congress, the Janata Dal-United has made up for the numbers in case the Samajwadi Party discontinues its support to the UPA government, reports Renu Mittal

65.61 per cent cast vote in third phase of LS polls

65.61 per cent cast vote in third phase of LS polls

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Complaints of electronic voting machine malfunctioning poured in from several booths on Tuesday during the third and largest phase of Lok Sabha polls which saw voters turning out in large numbers to cast their vote in 116 seats, including all constituencies of Gujarat and Kerala.

7-year-old raped, murdered in UP's Etah, NSA invoked

7-year-old raped, murdered in UP's Etah, NSA invoked

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Enraged over the heinous crime, the victim's family blocked the Etah-Farrukhabad road, while opposition parties slammed the Yogi Adityanath government for the 'sudden spurt' in rape cases.

58 MLAs, MPs face hate speech cases

58 MLAs, MPs face hate speech cases

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

The BJP has the maximum number of such politicians.

Gambhir, Vijender, Pragya.. candidates to watch out for in Phase 6

Gambhir, Vijender, Pragya.. candidates to watch out for in Phase 6

Rediff.com12 May 2019

Here are some of the political leaders' who await their fate.

AIADMK feud escalates amid suspense over Sasikala's swearing-in

AIADMK feud escalates amid suspense over Sasikala's swearing-in

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Madusudanan had been removed from all posts besides the primary membership for going against the party principles and bringing disrepute to it, she said in a statement in Chennai.

UP minister's convoy runs over minor; CM orders probe

UP minister's convoy runs over minor; CM orders probe

Rediff.com29 Oct 2017

Police said the minister's cavalcade was passing Colonelganj area on Saturday. The boy was knocked down by one of the vehicles in the fleet and died on way to hospital.

Woman cop transferred after spat with Haryana minister

Woman cop transferred after spat with Haryana minister

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

Official sources said the government has decided to transfer Kalia from her current post as Fatehabad SP, adding formal orders will be issued soon.

BOO! When women come out in small dresses such incidents do occur, says Azmi

BOO! When women come out in small dresses such incidents do occur, says Azmi

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

"Partying late night in half attire, blindly following western culture, has never been our culture," he said.

These candidates await their fate in Phase 3 of polls

These candidates await their fate in Phase 3 of polls

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

The third phase of Lok Sabha elections scheduled for Tuesday will see the maximum number of seats going to the polls in a single phase -- 117 across 15 states and Union Territories. It will also be a test for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party which will aim to defend the maximum number of seats at 62. This time the BJP will be tested in its bastion Gujarat -- where polling will be held for all the 26 Lok Sabha seats in the state -- apart from Karanataka, Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh, where the party had done well in 2014. Here are some of the big political leaders' who await their fate on Tuesday.

You're not even dust of Amar Singh's feet: Shivpal to Akhilesh

You're not even dust of Amar Singh's feet: Shivpal to Akhilesh

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

"Recently, I went to meet the CM. He said he would float a party and ally with some parties," he said.

Maratha quota: Two commit suicide, 8 attempt self-immolation

Maratha quota: Two commit suicide, 8 attempt self-immolation

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

Maratha outfits have announced that a mega rally will be held in Mumbai on August 9 in support of their quota demand.

EPS calls for unity as Dinakaran strips 4 ministers off party posts

EPS calls for unity as Dinakaran strips 4 ministers off party posts

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

OPS said Jayalalithaa had turned the AIADMK into 'an iron fortress which cannot be shaken by anyone'.

'Bas Modi hi hai BJP mein, aur kuch nahi hai'

'Bas Modi hi hai BJP mein, aur kuch nahi hai'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

In the dangal of UP politics, much as Muzaffarnagar wants to leave its past behind, the shadows are never be far behind.

Anti-CAA stir: Alert across states; entry to Mangaluru restricted

Anti-CAA stir: Alert across states; entry to Mangaluru restricted

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Prohibitory orders were imposed in Delhi and parts of Karnataka. Police kept tight vigil in Kerala. In Gujarat, 50 people were arrested for Thursday's violence.

Stage set for Saturday's Rajya sabha polls

Stage set for Saturday's Rajya sabha polls

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

A lot is riding on the Rajya sabha polls that are scheduled for Saturday. Major parties are whisking away candidates of other parties, while protecting their own, MLAs are being sent to 'camps' in the final countdown to the polls for 57 seats. Here is a state-by-state look:

'Modi certainly doesn't exclude Muslims from governance'

'Modi certainly doesn't exclude Muslims from governance'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

'How can the BJP give Muslim candidates tickets if they don't have any good Muslim candidates?'

'The people of UP are really angry with Yogi'

'The people of UP are really angry with Yogi'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'When Yogi took over, in the first few months he went after the criminals.' 'Everybody thought he will do it, cutting across party, caste divisions.' 'Gradually, the situation started slipping out of his hand.'

Muslim leaders in Cong fear Imam's support might backfire

Muslim leaders in Cong fear Imam's support might backfire

Rediff.com5 Apr 2014

Bukhari also backs Trinamool Congress but says no support to SP and BSP. Kavita Chowdhury reports.

2 minors raped at family weddings in UP, Chhattisgarh

2 minors raped at family weddings in UP, Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

While a nine-year-old girl was raped and murdered in Uttar Pradesh's Etah, an 11-year-old girl was allegedly raped and killed by a guest at a wedding in Chhattisgarh.

Meeting at Ahmed Patel's home for transfer of officials: Mamata

Meeting at Ahmed Patel's home for transfer of officials: Mamata

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

With transfer of 23 police and administrative officials by the EC ahead of Thursday's Lok Sabha elections, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee suspected Congress and CPM hand behind their removal by the poll panel.

JK speaker okays arrest of ex-minister Khan's arrest in molestation case

JK speaker okays arrest of ex-minister Khan's arrest in molestation case

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

In more trouble for former Health Minister Shabir Khan, the Jammu and Kashmir assembly speaker on Monday gave his nod to police for the members of arrest on molestation charges, saying they should act according to law.

BJP behaving like a hundred Hitlers, says Mamata

BJP behaving like a hundred Hitlers, says Mamata

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

The West Bengal CM also said that she wasn't averse to working with the Congress and expressed confidence that a grand alliance of opposition parties is possible.

Dressed as army men, terrorists attack Jammu police station

Dressed as army men, terrorists attack Jammu police station

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

A fidayeen squad of terrorists in army fatigues stormed a police station in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, killing three security personnel and leaving 11 others, including a deputy superintendent of police injured, in the wee hours on Friday.

59 seats to go to polls in sixth phase on Sunday

59 seats to go to polls in sixth phase on Sunday

Rediff.com11 May 2019

The elections in this phase are seen as a big test for the Bharatiya Janata Party

Mulayam shows who's boss, but will Akhilesh relent?

Mulayam shows who's boss, but will Akhilesh relent?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

The Samajwadi Party is headed for yet another father-son showdown.

The Mallah Factor in Bihar

The Mallah Factor in Bihar

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

'The Mallahs may remain divided between the two competing coalitions in Bihar,' says Mohammad Sajjad.

Akhilesh Yadav's cabinet expansion faces several hiccups

Akhilesh Yadav's cabinet expansion faces several hiccups

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

Prolonged parleys with different power centers led to several hiccups before Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav could induct four new faces in his team in Lucknow on Thursday. The total tally of council of ministers is now 60.

''Yogi threw me out of his janata darbar'

''Yogi threw me out of his janata darbar'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

'Get lost from here, you scoundrel. Nobody in this administration will help you,' the CM shouted at me.

Ramdev roots for Modi, says Cong creating economic, social anarchy

Ramdev roots for Modi, says Cong creating economic, social anarchy

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Advocating for Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, yoga guru Ramdev on Monday accused the Congress of creating economic and social anarchy, and said only Modi can save the country from corruption.

Congress veteran Rita Bahuguna joins BJP, attacks Rahul

Congress veteran Rita Bahuguna joins BJP, attacks Rahul

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Forget India, UP won't accept Rahul's leadership, says Rita Bahuguna Joshi while joining the BJP

After saying people die in palaces, UP minister gives clarification

After saying people die in palaces, UP minister gives clarification

Rediff.com12 Jan 2014

Facing criticism over his remarks about deaths at riot relief camps in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Narad Rai on Sunday said death cannot be averted and people died at the camp despite all arrangements by the government.

BJP likely to elect UP CM on March 18

BJP likely to elect UP CM on March 18

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

"Party's central observers -- Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu and national general secretary Bhupendra Yadav -- will be present at the meeting on Saturday at 5 pm," UP BJP general secretary Vijay Bahadur Pathak said.

Cop loses hand in fresh violence over Ram Navami rallies in WB

Cop loses hand in fresh violence over Ram Navami rallies in WB

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee directed the director general of police to instruct all the superintendents of police to take strong action against those who carried arms in the rallies.

Singhal, Togadia released a day after crackdown on yatra

Singhal, Togadia released a day after crackdown on yatra

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

Vishwa Hindu Parishad leaders Ashok Singhal and Pravin Togadia were on Friday released along with 957 fellow cadres, a day after nearly 2,500 activists were arrested in a massive crackdown by Uttar Pradesh authorities to foil its yatra which also led to protests by its workers.

Padmavati row: Fresh protests, Chittor Fort entry blocked

Padmavati row: Fresh protests, Chittor Fort entry blocked

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

The Rajput Karni Sena, the Sarv Samaj Sangathan and some other outfits have a problem with the movie -- calling it disrespectful.

In Bihar polls, 'copycat' parties, rebels may have the last laugh

In Bihar polls, 'copycat' parties, rebels may have the last laugh

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Grand alliance leaders accuse their rivals of having engineered electoral tactics to confuse its voters.

'How can you say BJP is a north Indian party?'

'How can you say BJP is a north Indian party?'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

'Slaughter of cows will be opposed by all parties in UP, Gujarat, Rajasthan, etc while it is different in Kerala, Goa and the north east.' 'Every national party adapts and take a view on various issues depending on the local situation and the feelings of the local people.' 'So, the Kerala BJP will look at each issue from the Kerala perspective, and not that of UP.'

Nitish vs Manjhi: The big Bihar floor test today

Nitish vs Manjhi: The big Bihar floor test today

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

The BJP on Thursday lent its support to the chief minister even as both houses of Bihar legislature recognised JD-U as their principal opposition party.