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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.

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.

WATCH: Flood waters wash away cars in Mumbai's Shantivan

WATCH: Flood waters wash away cars in Mumbai's Shantivan

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Residents yet to recover from shock as Dahisar river in spate leaves behind a wake of destruction.

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.

Khade misses 50m freestyle medal by a whisker

Khade misses 50m freestyle medal by a whisker

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

India's Virdhawal Khade marginally bettered his long-standing National record to get closer to a second Asian Games medal as he qualified for the men's 50 metres freestyle final, clocking 22.43s, which was third fastest time in the heats, in Jakarta, on Tuesday.

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.

STRONG WOMEN Coming To A Theatre Near You

STRONG WOMEN Coming To A Theatre Near You

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

What better occasion than International Women's Day to take a look?

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.

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.

BJP Will Use Shinde To Finish Uddhav's Sena

BJP Will Use Shinde To Finish Uddhav's Sena

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Eknath Shinde has been made chief minister to crush the Shiv Sena totally, completely, wholly, point out Sunil Gatade and Venkatesh Kesari.

Woot! Parineeti goes for the kill

Woot! Parineeti goes for the kill

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Parineeti Chopra rocked the ramp like she owned it!

PM, Uddhav, Rahul wish Sharad Pawar on 80th birthday

PM, Uddhav, Rahul wish Sharad Pawar on 80th birthday

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

While Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi greeted him on the occasion, NCP's Praful Patel blamed the Congress party's internal culture for Pawar missing the opportunity to occupy the top post in the 1990s.

Maharashtra ministers stage sit-in against Nawab Malik's arrest

Maharashtra ministers stage sit-in against Nawab Malik's arrest

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and various other state ministers sat on a dharna in Mumbai on Thursday to protest against the arrest of their cabinet colleague Nawab Malik by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case.

5 killed as New Farakka Express derails near Rae Bareli

5 killed as New Farakka Express derails near Rae Bareli

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

10 women and six minors are among the injured, the officials said.

'He will do what is Constitutionally right'

'He will do what is Constitutionally right'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

With his appointment as AG, the many constitutional law matters that are pending before the Supreme Court will receive specialised attention.

'RS secy-general's table not meant for dancing': Ministers flay Oppn leaders

'RS secy-general's table not meant for dancing': Ministers flay Oppn leaders

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Putting the blame on the Opposition for the unruly scenes witnessed during the monsoon session of Parliament, a group of Union ministers on Thursday said the Rajya Sabha chairman must take the strongest possible action against those who broke the rules.

Thackeray stays Aarey metro carshed work

Thackeray stays Aarey metro carshed work

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Thackeray said not a single tree leaf will be cut till further developments.

When Indira snooped on Maneka, Rajiv on the President

When Indira snooped on Maneka, Rajiv on the President

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

When it comes to spying, our netas are habitual offenders. Vicky Nanjappa digs up past records of prying politicians that date back to the 80s.

Rahul, Prashant Kishor, 2 ministers among Pegasus 'targets'

Rahul, Prashant Kishor, 2 ministers among Pegasus 'targets'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, Bharatiya Janata Party ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Prahlad Singh Patel, as also former election commissioner Ashok Lavasa and poll strategist Prashant Kishor were among those whose phone numbers were listed as potential targets for hacking through an Israeli spyware sold only to the government agencies, an international media consortium reported on Monday.

I have come as a beggar, says PM as he pleads to save girl child

I have come as a beggar, says PM as he pleads to save girl child

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

The discrimination against girls reflects "mental illness", says PM.

Rahul distances Cong from Uddhav, says 'we're not decision makers in Maharashtra'

Rahul distances Cong from Uddhav, says 'we're not decision makers in Maharashtra'

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Rahul's remarks came a day after Maharashtra's former chief minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Narayan Rane met state overnor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, demanding the president's rule in the state, saying Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government has failed to tackle the coronavirus crisis.

Amitabh starts following Cong leaders, triggers speculation

Amitabh starts following Cong leaders, triggers speculation

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

After following Congress president Rahul Gandhi and the party's official Twitter handle, he began following senior leaders P Chidambaram, Kapil Sibal, Ahmed Patel, Ashok Gehlot, Ajay Maken, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Sachin Pilot and CP Joshi from this month.

CBI/ED Raids And The Danger To The Republic

CBI/ED Raids And The Danger To The Republic

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

Within a few hours of Nitish Kumar leaving the NDA, entirely reasonable people were speculating as to how the CBI or ED could be used against him or his party, notes Mihir S Sharma.

'Had Shashi won, Congress would have gained'

'Had Shashi won, Congress would have gained'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

'I would like to see Kharge include Shashi in the Congress Working Committee.' 'The other alternative is that the Congress will marginalise him.'

Jyotiraditya Scindia, Milind Deora quit amid Congress leadership turmoil

Jyotiraditya Scindia, Milind Deora quit amid Congress leadership turmoil

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

The party's top leadership, which is now looking for a replacement for Gandhi, will have a new team once the new Congress chief is appointed and some more resignations are likely to pour in till then.

Modi will pay for note ban blunder

Modi will pay for note ban blunder

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

It would be a miracle if demonetisation doesn't extract a political price from the BJP and Modi, says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

5 arrested for assaulting boy who refused to chant 'Bharat Mata ki jai'

5 arrested for assaulting boy who refused to chant 'Bharat Mata ki jai'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Police arrested five youths who allegedly beat up and fractured the arm of an 18-year-old boy after forcing him to chant "Bharat Mata ki jai" at a park in outer Delhi's Begumpur area.

'BJP is getting a walkover and we are providing them with a red carpet'

'BJP is getting a walkover and we are providing them with a red carpet'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'Painting opponents as the enemy of the State, using fake news, making wild allegations about rival parties, curtailing civil liberties and challenging the Constitution itself are worrying developments.'

With outlaw backing, Varun challenges Rahul in Sultanpur

With outlaw backing, Varun challenges Rahul in Sultanpur

Rediff.com16 May 2013

While making it clearly evident that he would contest the next Lok Sabha election from Sultanpur -- regarded as the bastion of the Gandhi family -- Varun did not hesitate to align with a local history-sheeter and former Bahujan Samaj Party MLA Chandrabhadra Singh alias Sonu Singh, who was inducted into the BJP barely 24 hours ago.

'Only Nitish knows what he is going to do'

'Only Nitish knows what he is going to do'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

'By naming Tejashwi as the next CM candidate, he has put us in a dilemma.' 'Who will lead us in 2025?' 'What will happen to the party after 2025?'

U-turns queer the pitch for Nitish Kumar as Opposition's PM face

U-turns queer the pitch for Nitish Kumar as Opposition's PM face

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

As he snapped ties with the Bharatiya Janata Party, Bihar's caretaker chief minister Nitish Kumar has once again been pitched as a prime ministerial candidate for the 2024 elections by some, but a majority of the Opposition still view the Janata Dal-United leader with suspicion citing his numerous 'U-turns'.

6 painful memories from the Emergency

6 painful memories from the Emergency

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

On the 40th anniversary of the beginning of one of the darkest periods in our history, here are six painful facts about the Emergency.

BJP, AAP clash during COVID-19 management debate in RS

BJP, AAP clash during COVID-19 management debate in RS

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

AAP termed as 'foolish' the prime minister's call to clap and beat utensils in honour of Covid warriors. BJP's Sudhanshu Trivedi hit back, saying the PM's move was symbolic and sought to unite the country socially just like Mahatma Gandhi chose the symbol of 'charkha' for national cohesion during the freedom struggle.

Ahead of polls, Rahul makes key changes in Congress

Ahead of polls, Rahul makes key changes in Congress

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Gehlot was made the chief minister of Rajasthan after the party formed government in the state.

Oppn parties seek judicial probe into Lakhimpur incident

Oppn parties seek judicial probe into Lakhimpur incident

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

Some parties, including the Congress, also demanded immediate sacking of Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Kumar Mishra, following Samyukt Kisan Morcha's allegation that his son was travelling in one of the vehicles involved in the incident.

Humans vs leopards: Whose home is it?

Humans vs leopards: Whose home is it?

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Can humans and leopards co-exist in Mumbai? The answer is not what you think!

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