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Sameer Wankhede meets caste panel chief, submits caste documents

Sameer Wankhede meets caste panel chief, submits caste documents

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Sources added that Wankhede, also submitted divorce papers of his first marriage, birth certificate and other related documents.

Chandigarh to remain joint capital of Punjab-Haryana, says Khattar

Chandigarh to remain joint capital of Punjab-Haryana, says Khattar

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

On a day the Punjab assembly passed a resolution seeking immediate transfer of Chandigarh to the state, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said the city will remain the joint capital of both states.

Mamata's injured leg kicks off political spat in Bengal

Mamata's injured leg kicks off political spat in Bengal

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is in pain because of the injury she received recently, Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday, wishing her a speedy recovery, but questioned that whether she could feel the pain of families of BJP workers who have been killed during the Trinamool Congress's rule in West Bengal.

No terror angle yet in J-K DG's murder: Police

No terror angle yet in J-K DG's murder: Police

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Terror group People's Anti-Fascist Front claimed responsibility for his murder.

Pak objects to Kiru hydro plant design; India says compliant with Indus treaty

Pak objects to Kiru hydro plant design; India says compliant with Indus treaty

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

Pakistan has raised objections to the design of India's Kiru hydroelectric plant, a mega 624 MW project over the Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmir, but New Delhi asserts that the project is fully compliant with the Indus Water Treaty, according to officials.

Beaten, handcuffed: 2 Indian staffers tortured in Pak

Beaten, handcuffed: 2 Indian staffers tortured in Pak

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

During the interrogation, they were repeatedly threatened that this is how the other members of the High Commission would be treated as well in future.

Have applied for party name and symbol: Amarinder

Have applied for party name and symbol: Amarinder

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Meanwhile, Navjot Singh Sidhu again launched an attack on the former CM.

Chandrachud sworn in as CJI, says will take care of citizens in every aspect

Chandrachud sworn in as CJI, says will take care of citizens in every aspect

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

President Droupadi Murmu administered him the oath at a brief ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

British Indian ex-minister Alok Sharma knighted; 30 more PIOs to be honoured

British Indian ex-minister Alok Sharma knighted; 30 more PIOs to be honoured

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Sharma was the president of the conference, the first since the Paris Agreement of COP21 that expected parties to make enhanced commitments towards mitigating climate change.

HC flays AAP leaders for defaming L-G, asks them to take down posts

HC flays AAP leaders for defaming L-G, asks them to take down posts

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The Delhi high court on Tuesday restrained the Aam Aadmi Party and several of its leaders from levelling "false" allegations against Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena and his family, after they claimed that he was involved in a Rs 1,400 crore scam.

'Polyester Flags Go Against The Ethos Of Freedom Movement'

'Polyester Flags Go Against The Ethos Of Freedom Movement'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

'If you want to change everything all of a sudden to polyester, then the production of khadi flags will come under trouble.'

Mamata to meet PM during Delhi visit, raise BSF, Tripura issues

Mamata to meet PM during Delhi visit, raise BSF, Tripura issues

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Banerjee also said she may not join the dharna being staged by Trinamool Congress MPs in protest against 'attack on party workers' in Tripura, but will surely express solidarity with them.

Pak Army Chief Is In No Mood To Forgive Imran Khan

Pak Army Chief Is In No Mood To Forgive Imran Khan

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

The military establishment is in no mood to forgive or forget Imran's anti-military utterances, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RAW, India's external intelligence agency.

BJP eyes history, Cong tradition as Himachal votes on Saturday

BJP eyes history, Cong tradition as Himachal votes on Saturday

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

On poll eve, both the BJP and the Congress claimed they were headed towards a majority and would form the government.

Landslide win for BJP in Assam civic polls, Cong faces rout

Landslide win for BJP in Assam civic polls, Cong faces rout

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

The BJP secured a runaway victory in the Municipal Board elections in Assam, pocketing 72 civic bodies out of 80. The Congress, the principal opposition party of the state, could not even win a single civic body.

Time to review process of EC's appointment: Congress

Time to review process of EC's appointment: Congress

Rediff.com16 May 2019

The Congress, a responsible political party, has never cast unwarranted aspersions on the actions of Constitutional bodies, Surjewala said.

Rampur bypolls: BJP woos Pasmanda Muslims to capture Azam Khan's fortress

Rampur bypolls: BJP woos Pasmanda Muslims to capture Azam Khan's fortress

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

According to poll observers, there are about 3.88 lakh voters in Rampur assembly constituency and of them, about 2.27 lakh, about 60 per cent, are Muslims.

BJP may pick new Uttarakhand CM if EC doesn't hold bypoll

BJP may pick new Uttarakhand CM if EC doesn't hold bypoll

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Uttarakhand is abuzz with speculation that the BJP could pick a new leader as CM, given the possibility that the Election Commission may not hold a by-poll enabling Rawat's election to the state assembly.

The Election Festival Is Here!

The Election Festival Is Here!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

After the Gujarat and Himachal elections and the municipal polls in Mumbai and Delhi, Karnataka, Rajasthan, MP and Chhattisgarh will elect new assemblies next year leading up to the Lok Sabha election in April-May 2024, points out Virendra Kapoor.

Domestic help arrested for murder of JK top cop

Domestic help arrested for murder of JK top cop

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Yasir Lohar's arrest followed a major all-night manhunt, police said in a statement, adding that his interrogation had begun.

The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives 2 Review

The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives 2 Review

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

The spats and all the extra drama is generated for the series; the decibel level of the shrieking remains abnormally high, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Former judges write to CJI Ramana: Mockery of Constitution, rule of law

Former judges write to CJI Ramana: Mockery of Constitution, rule of law

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Former judges of the Supreme Court and high courts and some senior advocates have written a letter to the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana requesting the top court to take suo motu cognisance of the detention of protestors and demolition of their houses by the Uttar Pradesh authorities following protests against objectionable remarks made by BJP spokespersons.

Maharashtra politics is headed for new twists and turns

Maharashtra politics is headed for new twists and turns

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Eknath Shinde knows he can't possibly make all the MLAs loyal to him ministers. How will they be satisfied? And to satisfy them, the BJP will have to play ball.

Breached BJP's Gujarat fortress now, will win it next time, says Kejriwal

Breached BJP's Gujarat fortress now, will win it next time, says Kejriwal

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday thanked the people for helping the Aam Aadmi Party "breach the BJP's fortress" in Gujarat and asserted that the party would win the state the next time.

Amit Shah's temple visit shows up BJP, EPS ties for what it's worth

Amit Shah's temple visit shows up BJP, EPS ties for what it's worth

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Even without Shah's TN visit and the rest, the increasing bonhomie between the BJP and the AIADMK factions in the state have become more visible than ever in the post-Jaya era, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Modi-Shah BJP has relieved new India of old baggage

Modi-Shah BJP has relieved new India of old baggage

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

'And Indians are loving it,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Why Modi-Shah will have to put up with BSY

Why Modi-Shah will have to put up with BSY

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

'The results show that he is the best person to manage individuals in the party.'

Freedom of religion does not include right to convert others, govt tells SC

Freedom of religion does not include right to convert others, govt tells SC

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The Centre told the Supreme Court on Monday that religious freedom does not include a fundamental right to convert other people to a particular religion and that it certainly does not embrace the right to convert an individual through fraud, deception, coercion or allurement.

'Siege' continues in JK; disappointed with PM meet: Gupkar leaders

'Siege' continues in JK; disappointed with PM meet: Gupkar leaders

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

The People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) on Monday said assembly elections should be held only after restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and asked the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government to honour its commitment made on the floor of Parliament.

LG-Kejriwal tussle refuses to die down despite one-hour meeting

LG-Kejriwal tussle refuses to die down despite one-hour meeting

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Kejriwal alleged that for the last few months, the interference of the lieutenant governor in the elected government's working has increased day by day.

BJP says it is against clubbing of Bengal poll dates

BJP says it is against clubbing of Bengal poll dates

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

'We said that our party will abide by all COVID-19 protocols put in place by the Election Commission, and urged that no steps be taken that discriminates those voting in the next phases from those who have already exercised their franchise'

'With them': Rahul meets family of girl raped, killed in Delhi

'With them': Rahul meets family of girl raped, killed in Delhi

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Sharing a report on the incident, Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday tweeted, "The daughter of a Dalit is also the daughter of the country". Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has demanded capital punishment for culprits.

Uttarakhand CM Tirath Singh Rawat resigns

Uttarakhand CM Tirath Singh Rawat resigns

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Uttarakhand CM Tirath Singh Rawat resigns

Delhi LG sends notice to AAP leaders for accusing him of corruption

Delhi LG sends notice to AAP leaders for accusing him of corruption

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Delhi's Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Monday sent a legal notice to Aam Aadmi Party leaders, accusing them of levelling 'false and derogatory' allegations against him, days after they claimed he was involved in a Rs 1,400-crore 'scam' during his tenure as the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) chairman.

Cooch Behar killing: Mamata questions central forces' version

Cooch Behar killing: Mamata questions central forces' version

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

Banerjee said there is no video footage or any other proof to substantiate claims of the central forces.

Resort politics: 32 UPA MLAs from Jharkhand move to Chhattisgarh

Resort politics: 32 UPA MLAs from Jharkhand move to Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

The MLAs of the ruling United Progressive Alliance coalition in Jharkhand on Tuesday arrived in Raipur by a chartered flight in a bid to thwart the Bharatiya Janata Party's possible attempt to poach them, and moved into a nearby luxurious resort.

'Modi has placed himself in the hearts of Gujaratis'

'Modi has placed himself in the hearts of Gujaratis'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

"Such are his core supporters that they will vote for him even if cooking oil sells for Rs 5,000 per litre under his leadership.' 'They don't think about inflation but Modi when they go out to vote.'

NR Congress-BJP alliance emerges victorious in Puducherry

NR Congress-BJP alliance emerges victorious in Puducherry

Rediff.com3 May 2021

The NR Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam alliance on Monday emerged victorious in Puducherry Assembly polls.

EC to decide 'soon' on netas invoking army in campaign speeches

EC to decide 'soon' on netas invoking army in campaign speeches

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

"Decision will be taken soon. The commission is examining the matter," highly-placed sources said.

Markets headed higher, accompanied with volatility: Nimesh Shah

Markets headed higher, accompanied with volatility: Nimesh Shah

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

Retail investors have matured and have moved away from investing in only in-vogue products, says the managing director and chief executive officer of ICICI Prudential AMC.