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Clashes erupt as Rahul's yatra stopped from entering Guwahati

Clashes erupt as Rahul's yatra stopped from entering Guwahati

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had said earlier that the Yatra would not be allowed to enter Guwahati in order to avoid traffic jams.

Assam cabinet decides to hand over probe into border violence to CBI

Assam cabinet decides to hand over probe into border violence to CBI

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Against the backdrop of the violent clashes with villagers from Meghalaya, the Assam cabinet on Wednesday decided to hand over the investigation to CBI, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

Rahul Gandhi not allowed to visit Assam shrine

Rahul Gandhi not allowed to visit Assam shrine

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Rahul Gandhi's yatra was marked with high drama on Monday as he was denied permission to visit the Sri Sri Sankardeva Satra in Nagaon district and also from holding a meeting in the Morigaon district, triggering a strong reaction from the Congress leader who protested and asked whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi will now 'decide who will visit a temple and when'.

Prannoy, Sen to lead India's defence in Thomas Cup

Prannoy, Sen to lead India's defence in Thomas Cup

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Sindhu pulls out of Uber Cup

It will be...: Kharge on Amethi, Rae Bareli candidates

It will be...: Kharge on Amethi, Rae Bareli candidates

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

Kharge claimed that though the BJP says the corrupt must be put in jails, when leaders facing corruption charges join the saffron party, they are "put on the lap" and sent to Rajya Sabha or assembly.

Why Congress Can't Keep Its Flock Together

Why Congress Can't Keep Its Flock Together

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

If the party's members aren't sure what it stands for, see no path to wealth or power, and endure control by a dynasty, which, almighty as it is within the party, cannot get them the votes, they are likely to explore options, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Scindia is a true gaddar, a 24 carat gaddar: Jairam Ramesh

Scindia is a true gaddar, a 24 carat gaddar: Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

'There are people who left and abused the party, so they should not be taken back'

Protests in Assam against delimitation report, BJP ally AGP's MLA quits party

Protests in Assam against delimitation report, BJP ally AGP's MLA quits party

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Hazarika, a former minister, said that he resigned from all posts in the AGP, including that of the general secretary.

Will it be BJP or INDIA? Delhi to vote on Saturday in 6th phase

Will it be BJP or INDIA? Delhi to vote on Saturday in 6th phase

Rediff.com24 May 2024

While the Aam Aadmi Party is contesting on four seats, the Congress has fielded candidates for the remaining three seats.

Barbs, name calling: Did LS poll campaign breach all limits?

Barbs, name calling: Did LS poll campaign breach all limits?

Rediff.com31 May 2024

As Election 2024 hurtles towards result day in a medley of mangalsutra, mujra, mutton, machli and other barbs, these may sound like character names from Hindi comics of yore. Instead, these are the mocking, sometimes vicious monikers given by political rivals to each other.

'Shocking That PM Gave Investing Advice'

'Shocking That PM Gave Investing Advice'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

'Somebody was using somebody to make statements that will stir the stock market and lead to a surge.' 'A sudden surge and a sudden crash is always an ideal situation for people to make illicit gains and then siphoning off the money.'

Eknath Shinde back in Guwahati, 5 months after revolt

Eknath Shinde back in Guwahati, 5 months after revolt

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Shinde will spend the night at Radisson Blu hotel, the same hotel where the then rebel MLAs had stayed in June.

Rahul's Pegasus remarks at Cambridge trigger BJP-Cong war of words

Rahul's Pegasus remarks at Cambridge trigger BJP-Cong war of words

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Union Minister Anurag Thakur hit out at Gandhi over his claims of being under surveillance by intelligence agencies and accused him of maligning India on foreign soil.

Himanta's slip of tongue elevates Amit Shah as PM, sets off controversy

Himanta's slip of tongue elevates Amit Shah as PM, sets off controversy

Rediff.com11 May 2022

A "slip of tongue" by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at a public rally where he interchanged the official designations of Narendra Modi and Amit Shah has kicked off a political controversy in the state.

Ever Seen Didi Playing Dandiya...

Ever Seen Didi Playing Dandiya...

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Thursday, September 7, 2023.

Centre to sign peace accord with Assam's tribal militants this month: Himanta

Centre to sign peace accord with Assam's tribal militants this month: Himanta

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa on Tuesday said that the Centre is likely to sign a peace accord with militant organisations from the state's Adivasi communities within September.

You are now limited to being a troll, ex-confidant Scindia slams Rahul

You are now limited to being a troll, ex-confidant Scindia slams Rahul

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

He cited the names of Ghulam Nabi Azad, Scindia, Himanta Biswa Sarma, Kiran Kumar Reddy and Anil K Antony in his tweet.

Displaying washing machine, Cong taunts BJP over clean chit to Praful Patel

Displaying washing machine, Cong taunts BJP over clean chit to Praful Patel

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Displaying a washing machine on its press conference dais, the Congress on Saturday taunted the Bharatiya Janata Party over the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filing a closure report in a 2017 corruption case against Nationalist Congress Party leader Praful Patel and said the ruling party's 'fully automatic washing machine' works on the principle -- 'join BJP, case closed'.

Shah's doctored video: 12 more summoned; AAP, Cong men held in Gujarat

Shah's doctored video: 12 more summoned; AAP, Cong men held in Gujarat

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

In total, 17 people, including Telangana Chief Minister and Congress leader Revanth Reddy, have been issued notices to appear before the Delhi police's investigation officer (in connection with the case. Sources, however, said Reddy is "unlikely" to join the probe and may send his representative.

Senior BJP leader quits Assam govt over delimitation

Senior BJP leader quits Assam govt over delimitation

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

Gohain claimed that his discussions with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma regarding the delimitation "did not bring any positive outcome".

Manik Saha meets Tripura governor, stakes claim to form govt

Manik Saha meets Tripura governor, stakes claim to form govt

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Earlier in the day, Saha was elected as the leader of the BJP legislature party at a meeting held in Agartala on Monday.

Modi to attend Tripura govt swearing-in on March 8

Modi to attend Tripura govt swearing-in on March 8

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

In the recently concluded Tripura Assembly elections, the BJP won 32 seats in the 60-member Assembly while its ally IPFT won one seat.

Seen Priyanka in Chashma?

Seen Priyanka in Chashma?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Monday.

What Assam women did when they saw Rahul Gandhi

What Assam women did when they saw Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Hundreds of rural women who gathered to collect forms for a newly announced government scheme in Jorhat district of Assam left their queues to greet Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who was leading the 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' through the area on Thursday.

Asian Games Swimming: Indian Men's team finishes fifth in final

Asian Games Swimming: Indian Men's team finishes fifth in final

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

The Indian men's 4x100m medley relay team swam a sensational heat, obliterating the national record to enter the final of the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Tuesday.

Assam welcomes all 'tourists': Himanta on Maha MLAs staying in Guwahati

Assam welcomes all 'tourists': Himanta on Maha MLAs staying in Guwahati

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Sarma also said he has nothing to do with the politics of Maharashtra where the survival of the Uddhav Thackeray-led government is at stake after 38 of his party's MLAs rebelled and are currently camping at a hotel in Guwahati after being flown there in several flights.

Complaint against Sadhguru, Himanta over jeep safari in Kaziranga

Complaint against Sadhguru, Himanta over jeep safari in Kaziranga

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

A police complaint was lodged on Sunday against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, spiritual leader Jaggi Vasudev and others for allegedly violating wildlife protection laws during their jeep safari after dusk in the Kaziranga Nation Park the previous day.

Odisha accident survivor: 'Severed head of passenger landed on my chest'

Odisha accident survivor: 'Severed head of passenger landed on my chest'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Das said since the accident, he has not able to eat properly.

Modi, Vasundhara's Faces Say It All!

Modi, Vasundhara's Faces Say It All!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Thursday, October 5, 2023.

How Uma Chetry broke barriers to become Assam's first national cricketer

How Uma Chetry broke barriers to become Assam's first national cricketer

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Uma Chetry becomes first cricketer from Assam to make it to India senior team

What's Modi Up To?

What's Modi Up To?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

No government in the past initiated the process of policy making for its next tenure even before going in for elections. Once the Model Code of Conduct is enforced by the Election Commission, should the government of the day refrain from taking an active interest in policy making for the next five years and let that be the function of the new government?, asks A K Bhattacharya.

11,304 Bihu Dancers Set Guinness Record

11,304 Bihu Dancers Set Guinness Record

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

11,304 Bihu dancers set a Guinness World Record for the 'largest Bihu dance at a single venue'.

Assam reels under devastating floods, 55 dead, 19 lakh people affected

Assam reels under devastating floods, 55 dead, 19 lakh people affected

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Assam reeled under devastating floods caused by incessant rain, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi taking stock of the situation and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visiting several relief camps sheltering affected people on Saturday, officials said.

Govt to fence Myanmar border, end free movement into India

Govt to fence Myanmar border, end free movement into India

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Shah made the announcement while addressing the passing out parade of the first batch of the five newly constituted Assam Police Commando battalions in Guwahati.

22 new athletes added to Asian Games contingent

22 new athletes added to Asian Games contingent

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

In shooting, India have added Manisha Keer, Preeti Rajak and Angad Vir Singh Bajwa, while in athletics, Amlan Borgohain, Preeti and Prachi have been added to the squad.

The Politics of Population

The Politics of Population

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

In the Interim Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that a high power committee would be set up to consider the challenges arising from 'fast population grown and demographic changes.' 'But who wants data? It pays to feed people's fears, insecurities and apprehensions. If such fears don't exist, they must be created,' her husband Parakala Prabhakar says in this fascinating excerpt from his book, The Crooked Timber of New India: Essays on a Republic in Crisis.

Police complaints against AIUDF chief for remarks on Hindus

Police complaints against AIUDF chief for remarks on Hindus

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Ajmal in an interview to a media house on Friday had commented on women and Hindu men as well as Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, purportedly as a rejoinder to his remarks on 'love jihad'.

'The BJP Is A Huge Banyan Tree'

'The BJP Is A Huge Banyan Tree'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

'Elections are fought to win.' 'In our party, the leadership takes the final decision, and our leaders are very clear about it.'

Hyderabad police registers FIR against Assam CM for Rahul Gandhi slur

Hyderabad police registers FIR against Assam CM for Rahul Gandhi slur

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

A case was registered against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Hyderabad for his alleged remarks on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the police said on Wednesday.

Jannat In White

Jannat In White

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Why wait for next summer to bring out your white separates?