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PIX: Nushrat watches Dream Girl with Ayushmann

PIX: Nushrat watches Dream Girl with Ayushmann

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

It's time for another Ayushmann Khurrana release, and everyone -- including the film folk! -- is lining up to watch.

BJP MLA suspensions: 'Nothing but vindictive politics'

BJP MLA suspensions: 'Nothing but vindictive politics'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

'If they think they can silence us by suspending us, then they don't know what BJP MLAs are made of.'

Nitish takes oath as Bihar CM, Lalu's son his deputy

Nitish takes oath as Bihar CM, Lalu's son his deputy

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

This is the fifth time that Nitish will be the chief minister of Bihar and this will be his third consecutive term.

Nitish parades 130 Bihar MLAs before president

Nitish parades 130 Bihar MLAs before president

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Amid political standoff in Bihar, Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar on Wednesday met President Pranab Mukherjee to convey the support of 130 MLAs and urged him to advise the state governor to take an immediate decision claiming that any delay will pollute the atmosphere in the state and encourage "horse-trading".

17 opposition party leaders put up united face at Sonia's lunch

17 opposition party leaders put up united face at Sonia's lunch

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Arch-rivals Left and Trinamool, SP and BSP come together for Sonia's lunch

Tariq Anwar quits over Pawar's 'clean chit' to Modi on Rafale

Tariq Anwar quits over Pawar's 'clean chit' to Modi on Rafale

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Anwar's move came a day after media reports quoted Pawar having told a Marathi news channel that he did not think people had doubts over the prime minister's intentions in the Rafale fighter plane deal.

Mamata, Nitish attend Pranab's swearing-in ceremony

Mamata, Nitish attend Pranab's swearing-in ceremony

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Key United Progressive Alliance ally Mamata Banerjee, who kept up the suspense till the last moment before backing Pranab Mukherjee in the Presidential elections, on Wednesday attended Mukherjee's oath taking ceremony while no Chief Minister from Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states were present.

Opposition demands detained J-K leaders' immediate release

Opposition demands detained J-K leaders' immediate release

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

The Opposition on Monday demanded immediate release of all political detainees in Jammu and Kashmir, especially three former chief ministers Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti.

Alliance with BJP in Bihar to continue: JD-U

Alliance with BJP in Bihar to continue: JD-U

Rediff.com19 Jun 2010

Amid a spat between Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his Gujarat counterpart Narendra Modi, Janata Dal -United President Sharad Yadav cleared the air saying the party's alliance with the BJP in Bihar would continue.

When Modi, Rahul shook hands!

When Modi, Rahul shook hands!

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Setting aside their bitterness, both within and outside Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi shook hands at a function to felicitate NCP supremo Sharad Pawar, who turned 75 on Thursday.

What Ahmed Patel's win means for the Congress

What Ahmed Patel's win means for the Congress

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

Patel's victory, which came against heavy odds, has given the Congress and the rest of the Opposition the confidence that Modi and Shah weren't invincible.

Raja MISLED Manmohan Singh on 2G allocation: CBI tells SC

Raja MISLED Manmohan Singh on 2G allocation: CBI tells SC

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

He allegedly advanced the cut-off date to favour accused firms in allocation of 2G licences.

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 6

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 6

Rediff.com10 May 2019

The polling for the sixth phase on May 12 covers 6 states and one Union Territory.

Tributes paid to martyrs, victims on 26/11 anniversary

Tributes paid to martyrs, victims on 26/11 anniversary

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

Shinde and Pawar paid homage to the heroes at the Police Gymkhana in Marine Lines where a 26/11 memorial has been erected in remembrance of the policemen, who lost their lives fighting terrorists during the dastardly strikes.

'One Waze cannot shame Mumbai police'

'One Waze cannot shame Mumbai police'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

'If a politician asks the policeman to do something which is not correct, then why blame the politician?' 'If you do it, then you are equally liable.'

SEE: Scindia greets Cong leaders as newly elected RS MPs take oath

SEE: Scindia greets Cong leaders as newly elected RS MPs take oath

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Scindia, who is now with the BJP and took oath as a member from Madhya Pradesh, greeted his bete noire before taking oath. Scindia and Singh had differences that led to Scindia quitting the Congress. Scindia also greeted Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Ghulam Nabi Azad.

BJP asks Nitish to act against Lalu over his alleged conversation with jailed don

BJP asks Nitish to act against Lalu over his alleged conversation with jailed don

Rediff.com6 May 2017

Lalu landed in a soup after a news channel expose about a purported conversation with murder convict Mohammad Shahabuddin.

Advani, Shatrughan invited to Nitish's oath ceremony

Advani, Shatrughan invited to Nitish's oath ceremony

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

In a bid to embarrass Narendra Modi and Amit Shah, Nitish Kumar has invited 'bujurg' Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani to attend his oath-taking ceremony.

How political leaders reacted to AAP's win

How political leaders reacted to AAP's win

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Riding on its development agenda, the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party was on Tuesday set for a resounding victory in the Delhi assembly elections to retain power for a third term. Here's how leaders reacted to the impending victory.

From Bihar to Gujarat: First-timers flock to Ayodhya after SC verdict

From Bihar to Gujarat: First-timers flock to Ayodhya after SC verdict

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Since the historic judgment of the apex court that paved the way for the construction of a Ram temple by a trust at the disputed site in Ayodhya, and ruled that an alternative five-acre plot must be found for a mosque in the Hindu holy town, a large number of devotees have been flocking to Ayodhya, several among them making their maiden visit to the city.

44 IAS officers of 92 batch empanelled as joint secretaries

44 IAS officers of 92 batch empanelled as joint secretaries

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

Goa Governor's secretary Rajeev Verma, Rajasthan chief minister's secretary Rajat Kumar Mishra and Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar's private secretary Vimlendra Sharan are among 44 lucky Inidian Administrative Service officers of the 1992 batch empanelled for appointment as joint secretaries or equivalent posts at the Centre.

Fernandes' ashes buried in Delhi cemetery, taken to Bengaluru

Fernandes' ashes buried in Delhi cemetery, taken to Bengaluru

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

"People in his birth place, Mangalore, and also those in Bengaluru have been requesting to bury part of his remains in the two cities."

Rahul Gandhi's BIGGEST tragedy

Rahul Gandhi's BIGGEST tragedy

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Rahul Gandhi battles the Congress's rising expectations. Sushil Kumar Shinde, the master player. Why N D Tiwari has terrified India's politicians. Mamata Banerjee's soft spot... All this and more in this week's Dilli Gupshup.

Nitish vs Manjhi: The big Bihar floor test today

Nitish vs Manjhi: The big Bihar floor test today

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

The BJP on Thursday lent its support to the chief minister even as both houses of Bihar legislature recognised JD-U as their principal opposition party.

Nepal's largest Madhesi party splits

Nepal's largest Madhesi party splits

Rediff.com10 Jun 2012

Nepal's Madhesi Peoples Rights Forum-Democratic, the second largest partner in the ruling Maoist-led coalition, today suffered a jolt as 10 of its top leaders quit from the party to form a new group.

Drought: Bihar demands Rs 23,000 cr aid

Drought: Bihar demands Rs 23,000 cr aid

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

Stressing the role of National Rural Employment Guarantee Act during drought, the chief minister said Bihar might require Rs 23,000 crore -- Rs 10,000 crore under GR, more than Rs 10,000 crore under NREGA and over Rs 2,000 crore (Rs 20 billion) for subsidy on diesel and other farm inputs.

Gauri Lankesh's killers identified her as 'durjan', claims probe team

Gauri Lankesh's killers identified her as 'durjan', claims probe team

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

In August 2016, at a meeting of the syndicate, the main members identified Lankesh as a durjan "as told in the Kshatra Dharma Sadhana based on her speeches and writings

Impact of Delhi polls will spread nationally, says JD-U chief

Impact of Delhi polls will spread nationally, says JD-U chief

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

JD-U leader Sharad Yadav speaks about the recent crisis in Bihar

After bypoll victory in UP, Bihar, calls for united Opposition grow louder

After bypoll victory in UP, Bihar, calls for united Opposition grow louder

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

In a stunning blow to the BJP on Wednesday, the party lost bypolls to all the three Lok Sabha seats it contested, including its bastion Gorakhpur, and Phulpur in Uttar Pradesh, besides Araria in Bihar.

Opp to strategise on Parliament session at Sonia's Iftar

Opp to strategise on Parliament session at Sonia's Iftar

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

With the Modi government battling propriety issues over the Lalit Modi row and the furore on Vyapam scam, leaders of "like-minded" parties will meet for Congress president Sonia Gandhi's Iftar dinner on Monday where they are likely to deliberate on the strategy for Parliament session beginning July 21.

Poverty figures: Opposition brings Lok Sabha to a standstill

Poverty figures: Opposition brings Lok Sabha to a standstill

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

The Lok Sabha was adjourned on Wednesday following uproar over fresh poverty estimates released by the Planning Commission, which pegged the poverty line at Rs 28.65 per capita daily consumption in cities. As soon as the House met, National Democratic Alliance convener Sharad Yadav and Communist Party of India leader Prabodh Panda were on their feet, demanding suspension of the Question Hour for a discussion on the latest poverty estimates of the Planning Commission.

PM discusses Mullaperiyar issue with Cabinet colleagues

PM discusses Mullaperiyar issue with Cabinet colleagues

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday discussed with his senior Cabinet colleagues the Mullaperiyar dam issue over which Tamil Nadu and Kerala have been at loggerheads.

Non-Cong, non-BJP bloc based on issues, not person: Nitish

Non-Cong, non-BJP bloc based on issues, not person: Nitish

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday said "positive" talks took place between 14 non-Congress and non-BJP parties for formation of a separate bloc in the Parliament which he said would be based on programme and not person.

Manjhi to continue as Bihar CM, says Nitish

Manjhi to continue as Bihar CM, says Nitish

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

Ending days of speculation, senior Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar on Sunday said that Bihar's Jitan Ram Manjhi would continue as chief minister. "All speculations about Manjhi's removal were wrong," the former CM told the media soon after his return from New Delhi on Sunday.

Jagannath Mishra, the last Congress CM of Bihar, dies

Jagannath Mishra, the last Congress CM of Bihar, dies

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Mishra was catapulted to the chief ministership of Bihar following the assassination of his elder brother Lalit Narayan Mishra in 1975.

FDI in retail: Govt to face stiff opposition

FDI in retail: Govt to face stiff opposition

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

Government is likely to face stiff opposition on FDI in retail in the Monsoon session of Parliament beginning on August 8.

'Motivate fans to vote': Modi's message to Rahul, Virat, Ranveer and more

'Motivate fans to vote': Modi's message to Rahul, Virat, Ranveer and more

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

The PM appealed to politicians, members of the film fraternity, sportspersons, businessmen, spiritual leaders and members of the media to encourage increased voter participation and urged them to inspire more people to come out and vote during the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

Manjhi put to the test, asked to prove majority on Feb 20

Manjhi put to the test, asked to prove majority on Feb 20

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi asked CM Manjhi to prove his majority on the floor of the House.

Nitish gets hero's welcome

Nitish gets hero's welcome

Rediff.com23 Nov 2005

Nitish gets hero's welcome

Nitish to take oath as Bihar CM on November 20

Nitish to take oath as Bihar CM on November 20

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Nitish Kumar, who along with Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad, steered the Grand Secular Alliance to a landslide mandate of over two-thirds majority in Bihar assembly poll, will be sworn in as Chief Minister on Novermber 20 for a third term along with his new cabinet.