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Sena slams Mamata's 'no UPA' remark, bats for Oppn with Cong

Sena slams Mamata's 'no UPA' remark, bats for Oppn with Cong

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

The Sena's remarks come in the wake of Mamata Banerjee's recent visit to Mumbai, in which she made a cryptic statement that 'there is no UPA now'.

2 juveniles apprehended for rape of toddler in Delhi

2 juveniles apprehended for rape of toddler in Delhi

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

Both the accused, aged around 17 years, live in the same neighbourhood and were known to the girl's family, police said.

'Congress needs a young leader like Sachin Pilot'

'Congress needs a young leader like Sachin Pilot'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

'You need a leader whom India can identify with and I cannot think of any other leader except Sachin Pilot in the Congress party.'

Rahul files nomination from Amethi, debunks opinion polls

Rahul files nomination from Amethi, debunks opinion polls

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

Rahul Gandhi on Saturday filed his nomination papers from Amethi constituency which he has represented in Lok Sabha twice and expressed confidence about retaining it for the third straight time.

UP police books Priyanka, 10 others for breach of peace

UP police books Priyanka, 10 others for breach of peace

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Senior party leader P Chidambaram, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut expressed support to Priyanka, who has alleged that no notice or first information report (FIR) has been given to her even after her 38-hour detention and was not allowed to meet her legal counsel.

Who is Adil Shahryar and why was he part of Sushma's defence?

Who is Adil Shahryar and why was he part of Sushma's defence?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Even Charlton Heston intervened on his behalf.

No trees to be cut in Aarey for metro till Sep 30: HC

No trees to be cut in Aarey for metro till Sep 30: HC

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

Activist Zoru Bathena has filed a petition challenging the civic tree authority's approval on August 29 for felling trees for the car shed.

3 Reasons Budget Stands Out!

3 Reasons Budget Stands Out!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

The finance minister has stayed true to her commitment to fiscal consolidation, even though the pace of the decline in the deficit could have been faster, notes A K Bhattacharya.

Sushant case: BJP wants 'narco test' of Raut, Aditya Thackeray

Sushant case: BJP wants 'narco test' of Raut, Aditya Thackeray

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

BJP official spokesperson Nikhil Anand alleged that the proof and evidence related to the case are being destroyed and tampered with. "An absurd article was written in Saamna by Shiv Sena in which Rajput's fans, his family, Bihar Police and Bihar Government were insulted. It is clear that Shiv Sena leaders are afraid of CBI investigation and they are nervous about it," he said.

UP cabinet minister Kamal Rani succumbs to COVID-19

UP cabinet minister Kamal Rani succumbs to COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

The Technical Education minister, who tested positive for COVID-19 on July 18 and is the first minister in the state to succumb to the disease, breathed her last at the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPIMS).

2020's 10 BEST ACTORS

2020's 10 BEST ACTORS

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

From silver screen and small, here are Sukanya Verma's 10 favourite male performances of the year.

'Why Is There No Accountability In The Congress'

'Why Is There No Accountability In The Congress'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

'Fixing accountability in the Congress must be addressed on a war footing.' 'It is impossible for Sonia Gandhi to know each and every party worker, so she has to rely on advisors.' 'If they guide or misguide, the blame should go to them.'

Not a claimant for PM's post, says Nitish; meets Kejriwal, Yechury for Oppn unity

Not a claimant for PM's post, says Nitish; meets Kejriwal, Yechury for Oppn unity

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday said he was neither a claimant for the prime minister's post nor desirous of it, his assertion coming amid speculation that his visit to the capital is to claim leadership of the opposition parties.

HC asks Twitter to remove objectionable posts on Hindu goddess

HC asks Twitter to remove objectionable posts on Hindu goddess

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The Delhi high court Friday asked Twitter to remove certain objectionable material relating to Hindu Goddess from its platform, observing that the social media giant shall respect sentiments of general public as it was doing business for them.

Smriti Irani's ex-aide: Rahul will win Amethi

Smriti Irani's ex-aide: Rahul will win Amethi

Rediff.com6 May 2019

'Amethi people will not leave the Gandhi parivar even if they do not meet them.'

Delhi oxygen shortage: HC asks Centre why it should not face contempt

Delhi oxygen shortage: HC asks Centre why it should not face contempt

Rediff.com4 May 2021

The Delhi high court on Tuesday directed the Centre to show cause as to why contempt not be initiated against it for failing to comply with order on supply of oxygen to Delhi for treating COVID-19 patients.

Lakhimpur incident: Murder case against Union minister's son

Lakhimpur incident: Murder case against Union minister's son

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

The Uttar Pradesh government grappled on Monday with the aftermath of violence during a farmers protest in Lakhimpur Kheri, lodging a case against Union minister Ajay Mishra's son, promising a probe by a retired high court judge and stopping opposition leaders from reaching the trouble spot.

Why we must watch Meel Patthar

Why we must watch Meel Patthar

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

'We are a young nation. But I wanted to explore the conflict between the young and the old.' 'The cynicism of people who have lived it versus the optimism and naivete of the young.'

Shiv Sena-NCP Leaders Facing ED Heat

Shiv Sena-NCP Leaders Facing ED Heat

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The central government, in its typical sledgehammer style, has unleashed the might of its investigative agencies like the Enforcement Directorate against NCP and Shiv Sena leaders.

'Things are not good for the BJP'

'Things are not good for the BJP'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

'People are questioning these highways and expressways in UP because ultimately, they want to get bread and butter first.'

Cong 'dissenters' write to Sonia? Party denies claim

Cong 'dissenters' write to Sonia? Party denies claim

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Suspended Congress leader claims 100 letters to Sonia Gandhi over leadership change

Of Indira, Of India!

Of Indira, Of India!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

'It is from her that present-day political stalwarts continue to draw lessons on testing the limits of Constitutional democracy, and whose slogans even her party's staunchest opponents imitate even after over 30 years of her death,' says Veenu Sandhu.

At Sibal's dinner meet, oppn leaders call for unity to defeat BJP

At Sibal's dinner meet, oppn leaders call for unity to defeat BJP

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

The 'Group of 23' leaders who participated included Ghulam Nabi Azad, Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Anand Sharma, Mukul Wasnik, Prithviraj Chavan, Manish Tewari, Shashi Tharoor, besides Sibal who hosted the post-birthday dinner for them.

Did British sow Hindu-Muslim mistrust, as Bhagwat says?

Did British sow Hindu-Muslim mistrust, as Bhagwat says?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

70-plus years after Independence, 'Hindu India, metamorphosised as 'Hindutva India', is proving the British right -- and for all the wrong reasons. Mohan Bhagwat should have answers for the why of it, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Phase 1 of mega Gujarat battle tomorrow; Rivaba Jadeja, AAP chief in fray

Phase 1 of mega Gujarat battle tomorrow; Rivaba Jadeja, AAP chief in fray

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Voting will be held on Thursday for the first phase of Gujarat Assembly elections in 89 seats spread across 19 districts in Saurashtra-Kutch and southern parts of the state where 788 candidates are in the fray.

'Shah must resign': Oppn hold protests against govt over Delhi riots

'Shah must resign': Oppn hold protests against govt over Delhi riots

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

The Congress and other opposition parties have accused the police of bias and inaction in the Delhi violence.

'Time for Congress to become a tiger on the prowl'

'Time for Congress to become a tiger on the prowl'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'If the Congress party wants to take on the BJP it cannot do it in this fuddy-duddy, grand old party, style.'

Meet the folks who have ruled UP

Meet the folks who have ruled UP

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

The lively lot of politicians at the helm of India's most important political province.

Ahead of UP polls, Adityanath expands Cabinet

Ahead of UP polls, Adityanath expands Cabinet

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Yogi expands UP Cabinet in attempt to balance caste, regional aspirations head of the assembly polls early next year.

'Why are you threatened by my film?'

'Why are you threatened by my film?'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

'People want to blacken my face for showing "leaders in a bad light".' 'People want to show loyalty to the party.' 'There's no end to it.' 'How many people should I show the film to?' 'Where do we draw the line?'

Oh, how Indians love protocol!

Oh, how Indians love protocol!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

'Perhaps it isn't protocol at all, but power before which we abase ourselves,' says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

What Modi-Shah Should Worry About

What Modi-Shah Should Worry About

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

The seat-share progression should worry the BJP. From the previous assembly polls of 2017, through the assembly segments in its favour in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls and now in 2022, the BJP's seat-share has come down from a high 312 to 275 to 255. N Sathiya Moorthy reads the political tea leaves after the UP and Punjab election verdicts.

Rahul is ready to take over as Congress prez: Amarinder

Rahul is ready to take over as Congress prez: Amarinder

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

He also said that it was up to Sonia Gandhi whether she will continue as party chief for another term.

Will the Lion win? Or will the Congress's foxes survive?

Will the Lion win? Or will the Congress's foxes survive?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

'The present-day Congress party does not lack leaders who want a Rahul-led Congress to taste electoral success, but wish he fails in his efforts to cleanse the party.'

Coming Up: February Releases on OTT

Coming Up: February Releases on OTT

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Joginder Tuteja takes us through the February releases of 2022.

Our leader walked away: Khurshid on Cong's problems

Our leader walked away: Khurshid on Cong's problems

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Weeks ahead of the assembly polls in Haryana and Maharashtra on October 21, Khurshid said Congress may not be able to win the elections or ensure its own future, as per a report by the Associated Press.

ECI Ruling: What Are Uddhav's Political Options?

ECI Ruling: What Are Uddhav's Political Options?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Uddhav Thackeray and his followers have the option to stop riding a tiger and commence work around a more meaningful and enduring political ideology. It is an option Eknath Shinde's side may not have, supported as they were by the BJP, to maintain continuity of the old Sena, argues Shyam G Menon.

'Modi's influence is both positive and negative'

'Modi's influence is both positive and negative'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

'You have to go from winning elections to winning people,' sociologist Ashis Nandy tells A Ganesh Nadar.

Deepa Gahlot's Top Movies of 2022

Deepa Gahlot's Top Movies of 2022

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

The best films are not necessarily the most successful -- that would be another list altogether -- although sometimes quality and commerce do converge.

Uddhav quits as Maharashtra CM after SC refuses to stay floor test

Uddhav quits as Maharashtra CM after SC refuses to stay floor test

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

"I am also quitting as member of Legislative Council," Thackeray said in a webcast.