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Outsiders brought in to manhandle MPs in RS: Oppn

Outsiders brought in to manhandle MPs in RS: Oppn

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

The Opposition alleged that without any provocation from the Opposition, "outsiders who were not part of Parliament security were brought in to manhandle the Opposition leaders and members, including women Parliamentarians who were only protesting against the Government's conduct, highhandedness and muzzling of the voice".

Sonia to resign? Cong set for stormy CWC meet

Sonia to resign? Cong set for stormy CWC meet

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

The meeting of Congress's highest decision-making body is expected to be at a very 'high voltage' as Sonia's resignation will not be accepted by the CWC members.

Oldest Babri litigant Hashim Ansari passes away

Oldest Babri litigant Hashim Ansari passes away

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Born in Ayodhya, Ansari was the first to file the suit on the matter in the court of civil judge of Faizabad in 1949.

Thank you daddy, says Bollywood

Thank you daddy, says Bollywood

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Bollywood stars celebrate Father's Day with adorable pictures of their papas.

Got a taste of brute force: Rahul on Kashmir visit

Got a taste of brute force: Rahul on Kashmir visit

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

Rahul said it is clear that things are "not normal" in Jammu and Kashmir.

4 more BJP MLAs in MP want to back Cong govt: Computer Baba

4 more BJP MLAs in MP want to back Cong govt: Computer Baba

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

'I will present them before you (media) when Kamal Nath asks me to do so'

Sri Sri meets Adityanath day before visiting Ayodhya

Sri Sri meets Adityanath day before visiting Ayodhya

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

The Art of Living founder said that he was involved as a mediator in the RamTemple dispute of his own will and would visit Ayodhya on November 16 to meet all stakeholders.

Larger CIC bench to hear complaints against 6 political parties

Larger CIC bench to hear complaints against 6 political parties

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

The new Bench will start hearing the matter from August 16.

Post-K'taka euphoria, BJP gets MP jolt as 2 MLAs back Congress

Post-K'taka euphoria, BJP gets MP jolt as 2 MLAs back Congress

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Reacting to the voting, chief minister Kamal Nath said, "The BJP says daily that we are a minority government and one which could fall any day."

Startups get $8.4 bn funding in 2015; nearly 1,000 deals inked

Startups get $8.4 bn funding in 2015; nearly 1,000 deals inked

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

The industry is looking at a promising 2016, though experts and even the investors anticipate correction on the valuation side

Some leaders 'misused' G-23; induct Prashant Kishor in Cong: Moily

Some leaders 'misused' G-23; induct Prashant Kishor in Cong: Moily

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

"If they (some leaders) persist (with G-23) that means there is a vested interest for a few of them to work against the Congress party which we don't subscribe to and rather oppose it," the former Union minister said.

BJP's silence hurts, relations can't be 'one-sided': Chirag

BJP's silence hurts, relations can't be 'one-sided': Chirag

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

'Hurt' at the Bharatiya Janata Party's silence while he battles challenges from within his party, Lok Janshakti Party leader Chirag Paswan said on Tuesday his relations with the saffron party cannot remain 'one-sided' and he will consider all possibilities about his future political steps if attempts to corner him continue.

Pawar meets Modi as Maha govt formation gathers momentum

Pawar meets Modi as Maha govt formation gathers momentum

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

The meeting is significant as PM Modi heaped heavy praise for the NCP during a debate on Monday to mark the 250th session of the Rajya Sabha was viewed with interest.

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Given the controversy over Uttar Pradesh's population control moves, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP MLAs in UP have.

'BJP is getting damaged in the north by farmers' stir'

'BJP is getting damaged in the north by farmers' stir'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

If the protests have cemented the ties between the peasantry and the traders, the political implications for the BJP might become too serious to be disregarded because its core base was made up of the urban Khatri merchants.

UP government cancels VHP condolence meet in Ayodhya

UP government cancels VHP condolence meet in Ayodhya

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Sensing the Vishwa Hindu Parishad's attempts to rekindle Ayodhya sentiments, the Akhilesh Yadav-led government in Uttar Pradesh has banned a meeting to mark the 25th death anniversary of brothers, Ram and Sharad Kothari, who fell to police bullets while performing the symbolic kar sewa on November 2, 1990 -- two years before the Babri Masjid was brought down.

IPL Preview: Mumbai Indians look to continue momentum against Rajasthan Royals

IPL Preview: Mumbai Indians look to continue momentum against Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

Mumbai Indians will look to continue in similar vein when they lock horns with Rajasthan Royals in

EC to go ahead with EVM challenge as court rejects stay plea

EC to go ahead with EVM challenge as court rejects stay plea

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

The AAP has announced that it will hold a parallel hackathon of its own.

Mumbai Indians face tough test from Sunrisers Hyderabad

Mumbai Indians face tough test from Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The variety in Sunrisers Hyderabad's bowling attack will pose a few tricky questions for Mumbai Indians

Centre undertakes mega review of VIP security; Lalu, Akhilesh lose cover

Centre undertakes mega review of VIP security; Lalu, Akhilesh lose cover

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

This is the first full-scale review of VIP protectees by the Union home ministry after the Modi 2.0 government took charge.

Change of heart for first generation IT entrepreneurs

Change of heart for first generation IT entrepreneurs

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Feel they can't run companies anymore but can be there as guides

Ramlila Maidan spruced up for Kejriwal swearing-in

Ramlila Maidan spruced up for Kejriwal swearing-in

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Big banners bearing messages like 'Dhanyawad Dilli' along with the image of the Aam Aadmi Party supremo were put up on Saturday in and around the venue ahead of the mega function which is 'open to public'.

Bollywood Celebrates their Daughters!

Bollywood Celebrates their Daughters!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

Film folk are celebrating their daughters on social media, and the pictures are adorable!

IPL: Resurrected CSK face holders MI in season opener

IPL: Resurrected CSK face holders MI in season opener

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The needle clash, expected to be watched by a capacity crowd at the Wankhede Stadium, looks set to raise the curtains on the decade-old T20 League in grand style after a formal opening ceremony.

RS adjourned as TMC members create ruckus over NRC

RS adjourned as TMC members create ruckus over NRC

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

Trinamool members trooped into well of the House immediately after the upper House assembled.

PIX: Surveen Chawla mingles with Sunny Leone

PIX: Surveen Chawla mingles with Sunny Leone

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

A look at the pictures.

Nearly 35% turnout till 1 pm in 3rd phase of Bihar polls

Nearly 35% turnout till 1 pm in 3rd phase of Bihar polls

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

While the polling so far has been peaceful, police had to open fire in the air in Purnia to disperse a crowd trying to disturb voting, even as people boycotted polling at 12 booths in Katihar in protest against barriers not being set up at two railway crossings.

PIX: Poonam Pandey, Claudia Ciesla watch Veerapan with RGV

PIX: Poonam Pandey, Claudia Ciesla watch Veerapan with RGV

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Check out who else was there.

How politicians are spending time during lockdown

How politicians are spending time during lockdown

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

With half of their staff on duty and no visitors allowed in waiting halls, many top leaders of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) who are under quarantine due to the extended lockdown are exploring ways to keep themselves busy.

Memories of Elections from another day

Memories of Elections from another day

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

As the 2019 Lok Sabha election approaches, some rare photographs from the 1996 election campaign, which saw a Bharatiya Janata Party prime minister for the first time in India's history, albeit only for 13 days.

Ayodhya peaceful amid heavy police deployment on Babri demolition anniversary

Ayodhya peaceful amid heavy police deployment on Babri demolition anniversary

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

Uneasy calm prevailed in Ayodhya, which on Saturday looked like a fortress, with deployment of more than 10,000 cops on the 22nd anniversary of the demolition of the Babri Mosque.

Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior review

Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior review

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

'Tanhaji has so much fun recreating a bygone legend and fictionalising history, authenticity and spellings, it gets infectious,' feels Sukanya Verma.

'Sushma transformed MEA, oriented it to people's call'

'Sushma transformed MEA, oriented it to people's call'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Joined by leaders from all major parties, Modi paid tributes to the Bharatiya Janata Party stalwart, who died last week, at a condolence meeting.

Final phase of Bihar elections on Saturday

Final phase of Bihar elections on Saturday

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

About 2.34 crore voters, spread across 78 assembly segments of the 243-strong assembly, will decide the fates of 1,204 candidates, including the Speaker and 12 members of the state cabinet.

Kamal Nath sworn in as 18th chief minister of Madhya Pradesh

Kamal Nath sworn in as 18th chief minister of Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, who have extended support to the Congress to form the government in the state, were not present.

IPL Preview: Mumbai threat looms large as KKR up against odds

IPL Preview: Mumbai threat looms large as KKR up against odds

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Hosts Kolkata Knight Riders run the risk of slipping away when they face resurgent defending champions and 'nemesis' Mumbai Indians in an IPL clash, in Kolkata, on Wednesday.

IPL: Mumbai Indians eye revenge against table toppers CSK

IPL: Mumbai Indians eye revenge against table toppers CSK

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

It will be an uphill task for the defending champs given their opponents' form and formidable line-up.

Pranab attends Rahul's Iftar, flanked by Congress chief all along

Pranab attends Rahul's Iftar, flanked by Congress chief all along

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Gandhi came along with Mukherjee and while the former president left after sometime, the Congress chief offered to drop him back but Mukherjee politely refused.

Covid scare: TMC, NCP, Sena ask MPs not to attend Parliament

Covid scare: TMC, NCP, Sena ask MPs not to attend Parliament

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

TMC Rajya Sabha MP and leader of the party in the Upper House Derek O'Brien and Sudip Bandyopadhyay, Lok Sabha MP and leader of the party in the Lower House, have written to presiding officers of both Houses, urging then to wind up proceedings on Monday (March 23).

Why's Pune so HOT?

Why's Pune so HOT?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

Presenting celebrity showstoppers who scorched the ramp at the Pune Fashion Week 2016.