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Prez dismisses plea to disqualify 27 AAP MLAs

Prez dismisses plea to disqualify 27 AAP MLAs

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

The EC had found no merit in the plea.

HC dismisses pleas of A Raja, holds amendment in PC Act not to apply on 2G case

HC dismisses pleas of A Raja, holds amendment in PC Act not to apply on 2G case

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Justice Brijesh Sethi held that the 2018 amendment to the Prevention of Corruption Act relating to Section 13 (1)(d) would not come to the rescue of the acquitted accused in this appeal.

Exports decline 1.11% in October; trade deficit narrows

Exports decline 1.11% in October; trade deficit narrows

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Imports too declined by 16.31 per cent to $37.39 billion.

JD-U to decide leader on Monday, Nitish to rethink decision

JD-U to decide leader on Monday, Nitish to rethink decision

Rediff.com18 May 2014

The JD-U Legislature party on Sunday decided to take the final call on choosing a new leader on Monday in the wake of the resignation of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

Four out of six under-50 CMs are from the BJP

Four out of six under-50 CMs are from the BJP

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The youth leadership taking the reigns of the states was a rare event in the last century as very few broke the glass ceilings.

'People called Amitabh 'camel''

'People called Amitabh 'camel''

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

'Not many know I am a Rajput from Jodhpur.' 'My ancestors shifted to Kolhapur as my great grandfather and grandfather were both engineers.' 'They were called by Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj to build the city of Kolhapur.'

PMC Bank case: ED summons Sanjay Raut's wife

PMC Bank case: ED summons Sanjay Raut's wife

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

The ED wants to question Varsha Raut with regard to "receipt" of some funds that were allegedly siphoned from the bank, official sources claimed.

Pegasus: 14 Oppn parties blame govt for Parliament logjam

Pegasus: 14 Oppn parties blame govt for Parliament logjam

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

18 leaders from 14 parties said it is unfortunate that the government has 'unleashed a misleading campaign to malign the combined opposition' and blaming it for the continued disruption of Parliament proceedings.

Yogi's UP win makes presidential election a cakewalk for Modi

Yogi's UP win makes presidential election a cakewalk for Modi

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party's victory in the assembly polls on Thursday has put the party on a stronger wicket for the election for the post of President expected later this year.

BJP's partner JD-U to contest Gujarat polls alone

BJP's partner JD-U to contest Gujarat polls alone

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

Tyagi said his party will contest on four to five "traditional" seats in Gujarat.

Poll diary: A day out with Stalin

Poll diary: A day out with Stalin

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

What is the man who hopes to replace Jayalalithaa like as a campaigner?

Sports Shorts: India record best-ever haul in World Para Athletics

Sports Shorts: India record best-ever haul in World Para Athletics

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

'Luck is very important in our industry'

'Luck is very important in our industry'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

'If luck favours you, with your hard work and your karma, nothing is impossible.'

13 Oppn leaders request govt to launch free mass vaccination drive

13 Oppn leaders request govt to launch free mass vaccination drive

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Leaders of 13 Opposition parties Sunday urged the Centre to launch a free mass vaccination drive across the country in view of the unprecedented surge in COVID-19 cases.

I have no personal ambitions: Chidambaram on Cong polls

I have no personal ambitions: Chidambaram on Cong polls

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

The former Union minister asserted that an objective analysis of the political situation will lead to the conclusion that the Congress has to be the "pole" around which Opposition unity in the 2024 Lok Sabha election can be built.

Exports plunged by 34.57% in March, 4.78% in FY20

Exports plunged by 34.57% in March, 4.78% in FY20

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Imports too contracted by 28.72 per cent to $31.16 billion. Dip in exports and imports narrowed the trade deficit -- the difference between imports and exports -- in March to $9.76 billion, the lowest in the last 13 months.

The Top 10 Spy Thrillers On OTT

The Top 10 Spy Thrillers On OTT

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

As the second season of The Night Manager hits the OTT screen, Deepa Gahlot looks back at the top spy thrillers on streaming platforms.

Mamata calls off 3-day-long dharna, claims victory

Mamata calls off 3-day-long dharna, claims victory

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Banerjee said she was doing so after consulting leaders of major opposition parties and following 'a favourable court order'.

A Raja had misled then PM on 2G policy matters: CBI tells court

A Raja had misled then PM on 2G policy matters: CBI tells court

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Former Telecom Minister A Raja had "misled" then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh regarding policy of first-come-first-served which was to be followed for allocation of 2G spectrum, Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday told a special court.

JD-U suspends 3 MLAs found campaigning for opponents

JD-U suspends 3 MLAs found campaigning for opponents

Rediff.com19 Apr 2014

Bihar's ruling Janata Dal-United on Saturday night suspended 3 women MLAs including a former minister, for campaigning and seeking votes for Bharatiya Janata Party and Rashtriya Janata Dal candidates.

COVID caution goes for toss in Bihar election heat

COVID caution goes for toss in Bihar election heat

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Hundreds of people are still seen attending the rallies without wearing face masks and pushing and shoving each other for space.

Anti-BJP front: KCR meets Uddhav, Pawar in Mumbai

Anti-BJP front: KCR meets Uddhav, Pawar in Mumbai

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Following an invitation from Thackeray, Rao arrived at 'Varsha', the official residence of Maharashtra CM.

President hosts iftar party at Rashtrapati Bhavan

President hosts iftar party at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

President Pranab Mukherjee hosted an iftar reception on Friday evening at Rashtrapati Bhavan which was attended among others by Vice-President Hamid Ansari and Congress chief Sonia Gandhi.

Knew from very beginning that mahagathbandhan will not last: Nitish

Knew from very beginning that mahagathbandhan will not last: Nitish

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

The grand alliance ministry, headed by Kumar, collapsed in July last year after the chief minister resigned over graft charge against his then deputy, Tejashwi Yadav.

WATCH: Janhvi attends a screening with Khushi

WATCH: Janhvi attends a screening with Khushi

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

After making Bombay Talkies and Lust Stories, Karan Johar, Dibakar Banerjee, Zoya Akhtar and Anurag Kashyap give us Ghost Stories, a film consisting of four short stories. It will stream on Netflix from January 1. A special screening was held in Mumbai, and the cast members made sure to attend.

Will Bihar get a new secular alliance?

Will Bihar get a new secular alliance?

Rediff.com18 May 2014

Speculations are rife about a tie-up between the Rashtriya Janata Dal and the Janata Dal- United after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar resigned following the severe drubbing his party suffered at the hands of the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Lok Sabha polls.

JD-U legislature party meet unauthorised; want separate meet: Manjhi

JD-U legislature party meet unauthorised; want separate meet: Manjhi

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Manjhi has called planned JD-U legislature party meet an unauthorised one.

Don't Miss! The Best Videos of the Week

Don't Miss! The Best Videos of the Week

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

The Hottest Videos of the Week!

Nitish keeps his distance from Mulayam, but for how long?

Nitish keeps his distance from Mulayam, but for how long?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

But he doesn't want to shut the door completely on the Yadav family as that could create problems for him in 2019.

2G case: HC upholds appointment of SPP, ASG for CBI appeal against acquittal of accused

2G case: HC upholds appointment of SPP, ASG for CBI appeal against acquittal of accused

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

The high court's order came on a plea by acquitted individual and Kusegaon Fruits and Vegetables Pvt Ltd director Asif Balwa that the CBI has not placed on record the mandatory authority under the provisions of the CrPC.

AAP unveils 'more evidence' showing DMK's 'role' in 2G scam

AAP unveils 'more evidence' showing DMK's 'role' in 2G scam

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party on Tuesday claimed that additional "evidence" had emerged about 2G spectrum scam showing alleged roles of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief M Karunanidhi, his daughter Kanimozhi and a top police officer of Tamil Nadu.

The Bihar break-up? Nitish skips rally planned with Lalu

The Bihar break-up? Nitish skips rally planned with Lalu

Rediff.com30 May 2015

Nitish's absence triggered speculation of a logjam in the coming together of Janata Dal-United and RJD ahead of the crucial state election.

Bihar: JD-U leader K C Tyagi files RS nomination

Bihar: JD-U leader K C Tyagi files RS nomination

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

K C Tyagi, senior Janata Dal-United leader and close confidante of party president Sharad Yadav, on Saturday filed nomination for the lone Rajya Sabha seat vacant from Bihar following resignation of rebel leader Upendra Kushwaha.

Exports fall 36% in May, trade deficit narrows to $3.15 bn

Exports fall 36% in May, trade deficit narrows to $3.15 bn

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Barring rice, spices, iron ore and pharmaceuticals, all the remaining 26 key sectors registered negative growth in May. Imports too plunged 51 per cent to $22.2 billion in May.

Prepare for Ram temple, says RSS chief

Prepare for Ram temple, says RSS chief

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

RSS on Thursday made a series of tweets quoting Bhagwat on the issue.

NIA books Zakir Naik for terror, searches IRF premises

NIA books Zakir Naik for terror, searches IRF premises

Rediff.com19 Nov 2016

The action by the NIA came barely a few days after the Union Cabinet declared IRF as a banned organisation under UAPA.

From 2007 to 2017: How the 2G scam case progressed

From 2007 to 2017: How the 2G scam case progressed

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

A special court on Thursday acquitted all accused in the 2G spectrum allocation scam cases. The scam relates to the granting of 2G spectrum licence allocations in 2007-08 which caused, according to a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, a loss of Rs 1.76 lakh crore. Here is a detailed timeline of how the case came to light and how it has progressed over the years:

Prez poll: Pranab calls Nitish, thanks him for support

Prez poll: Pranab calls Nitish, thanks him for support

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

United Progressive Alliance Presidential candidate Pranab Mukherjee on Friday telephoned Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and is understood to have expressed his gratitude for extending support to him in the July 19 Presidential poll.

'What the country has given me is a lot more than what the prime ministership can give me'

'What the country has given me is a lot more than what the prime ministership can give me'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

'Sanjeev Kumar was my favourite actor. But no one can compare with Amitabh Bachchan.'

Delhi restaurant encounter: FIR against 9 police personnel

Delhi restaurant encounter: FIR against 9 police personnel

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

An FIR has been lodged against nine Delhi police personnel in connection with the gunning down of Manoj Vashishth in an alleged encounter at a restaurant in national capital, police said on Monday.