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Big jolt to Congress as 26 leaders join BJP ahead of HP polls

Big jolt to Congress as 26 leaders join BJP ahead of HP polls

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

The leaders jumped the boat in the presence of Chief Minister Jairam Thakur and BJP's Sudhan Singh, in-charge of BJP state elections. BJP candidate from Shimla, Sanjay Sood was also present on the occasion.

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.

Want To Join Malaika For A Swim?

Want To Join Malaika For A Swim?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Taapsee explores Milan...Vicky checks out Croatia...Divya wanders around Shimla...

BJP fields 6 disqualified Cong MLAs in HP, upsets partymen

BJP fields 6 disqualified Cong MLAs in HP, upsets partymen

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday named its candidates for assembly bypolls in several states, fielding six disqualified MLAs of the Himachal Pradesh assembly in the state days after they joined the party after leaving the Congress.

'See what happens in Himachal in 2 days'

'See what happens in Himachal in 2 days'

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

'The Congress government is on its way out in Himachal Pradesh.'

Need to forget differences, Kejriwal told Rahul at Opposition meet

Need to forget differences, Kejriwal told Rahul at Opposition meet

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

"Arvind Kejriwal spoke directly to Rahul Gandhi (on the ordinance matter) and said if there is any issue, they can resolve it over tea. In the opposition meeting on Friday, Kejriwal said there is a need to forget the differences and move forward together," a party source said.

Why Is Gandhinagar Station Special?

Why Is Gandhinagar Station Special?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

A Swedish girl waited for 10 years to meet her love, a youth hailing from Uttar Pradesh's Etah, and finally got married on January 29.

5.4-magnitude quake hits J-K's Doda; tremors felt in parts of north India

5.4-magnitude quake hits J-K's Doda; tremors felt in parts of north India

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

In Doda's Bhaderwah town, a few buildings developed cracks due to the tremors.

Light rains bring respite from scorching heat in North India

Light rains bring respite from scorching heat in North India

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

The weather department has said that the skies are expected to be partly cloudy for the next few days in Delhi.

Recipe: Chicken Falafel

Recipe: Chicken Falafel

Rediff.com11 May 2023

The classical Middle Eastern snack gets a chicken twist.

Think Backless, Think Zaara Yesmin

Think Backless, Think Zaara Yesmin

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

It's always a backless party for the model.

17 parties meet in Patna, vow to fight 2024 LS polls together

17 parties meet in Patna, vow to fight 2024 LS polls together

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Kumar, who hosted the first such meeting, said they were working in the national interest and accused the BJP of acting against the national interest as it was trying to change the country's history.

Recipe: The JRD Club Sandwich

Recipe: The JRD Club Sandwich

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Treat yourself to two of Chef Satish Arora's signature five-star dishes.

Dimple's Smile Says It All

Dimple's Smile Says It All

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Thursday was the day results from the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh assembly elections and by-elections in Bihar, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh were out, so what were some of our leaders up to?

Vajpayee ex-aide's book blames Musharraf's K-stand for Agra Summit collapse

Vajpayee ex-aide's book blames Musharraf's K-stand for Agra Summit collapse

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

In the book, Anger Management: The Troubled Diplomatic Relationship Between India and Pakistan, Bisaria says this public telecast sounded to observers like a mid-summit report on the talks, where Pakistan's hard views were being inflicted on India, while New Delhi's positions were unclear.

Toll climbs to 37 as north India is battered by rains: Army, NDRF step in

Toll climbs to 37 as north India is battered by rains: Army, NDRF step in

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Incessant rains unleashed more death and destruction on Monday in parts of north India, with 37 people killed in landslides and other rain-related incidents in the last two days even as the Army and NDRF teams stepped in to intensify the relief and rescue operations.

19 killed as heavy rains lash north India; rivers in spate

19 killed as heavy rains lash north India; rivers in spate

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

The Northern Railways said it has cancelled around 17 trains and diverted around 12 others, while traffic has been suspended at four locations due to waterlogging.

Country celebrates historic Ram temple consecration with religious zeal

Country celebrates historic Ram temple consecration with religious zeal

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Several states declared a holiday for schools, while government offices, other establishments and public sector banks remained closed for half a day.

Cong to pick Himachal CM today, the frontrunners are...

Cong to pick Himachal CM today, the frontrunners are...

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

With the Congress emerging victorious in Himachal Pradesh, state party president Pratibha Singh is considered a key frontrunner for the chief minister's post, closely followed by former party chief Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu and outgoing Congress Legislature Party leader Mukesh Agnihotri.

10 Most Searched For Indian Destinations

10 Most Searched For Indian Destinations

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

If you are planning a vacation, choose from these most clicked on destinations.

PIX: 4-Year-Old Reincarnation Of A Lama

PIX: 4-Year-Old Reincarnation Of A Lama

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Nawang Tashi Rapten, all of four and a half years old, has been identified as the reincarnation of the late Tibetan Lama Taklung Setrung Rinpoche of the Nyingma sect.

President raises climate change concerns in I-Day eve speech

President raises climate change concerns in I-Day eve speech

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday asked scientists and policymakers across the world to give special attention to global warming and climate change which are leading to flash floods and droughts, warning that a "culture of greed" is taking "the world away from nature".

As mercury hovers above 40, rain likely to bring relief

As mercury hovers above 40, rain likely to bring relief

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

The national capital, parts of which reeled under heatwave conditions for the past few days, had some relief on Wednesday with strong winds and partly cloudy skies witnessed during the day.

Ex-CM Virbhadra Singh's wife in race for Congress CM in Himachal

Ex-CM Virbhadra Singh's wife in race for Congress CM in Himachal

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Deciding on the chief ministerial face who can bind the party going forward is the immediate challenge for the Congress.

Ahead of Karnataka polls, 26th tranche of electoral bonds to go on sale from Monday

Ahead of Karnataka polls, 26th tranche of electoral bonds to go on sale from Monday

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Ahead of the Karnataka assembly elections, the government on Friday approved the issuance of the 26th tranche of electoral bonds that will open for sale on April 3.

PHOTOS: Modi unveils 108-ft statue of Lord Hanuman

PHOTOS: Modi unveils 108-ft statue of Lord Hanuman

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

The statue is the second of the four statues being built in the four directions across the country.

Why Is Priyanka Running So Fast?

Why Is Priyanka Running So Fast?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on Monday, December 12.

Who is Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, Himachal Pradesh's new CM

Who is Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, Himachal Pradesh's new CM

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

With the party bagging its first victory in the hill state without the charismatic presence of Virbhadra Singh, Sukhu's elevation makes it clear that the party is ready to move on.

'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

Truckers' stir turns violent in Rajasthan; fuel rush across many states

Truckers' stir turns violent in Rajasthan; fuel rush across many states

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Petrol pumps in many cities witnessed long queues on Tuesday as people came to fill up their vehicle tanks fearing shortage of fuel amid the protest by truck drivers against a provision in the new penal law on hit-and-run accident cases involving motorists.

Sukhwinder Sukhu takes oath as Himachal's 15th CM, Agnihotri dy CM

Sukhwinder Sukhu takes oath as Himachal's 15th CM, Agnihotri dy CM

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

Mukesh Agnihotri, the leader of opposition in the outgoing assembly, was administered the oath as the deputy chief minister.

2022: The First Sunrise

2022: The First Sunrise

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Healthy, Happy, Wonderful 2022!

Recipe: Mayur's Maharashtrian Appe With Mango Chutney

Recipe: Mayur's Maharashtrian Appe With Mango Chutney

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Try this traditional recipe with a delicious raw mango and coconut chutney.

Modi government is always with the athletes: Thakur

Modi government is always with the athletes: Thakur

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur reiterated the government's commitment to an 'impartial probe' into the charges against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Who Held More Rallies In Gujarat Than Modi?

Who Held More Rallies In Gujarat Than Modi?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Hemantkumar Shivsaran compares the number of rallies held by the BJP leadership in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh.

Yeh Hai India: Going To School In The Snow

Yeh Hai India: Going To School In The Snow

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Students on the way to attend class through a snow-covered campus after authorities allowed to reopen schools for all classes after an ease in Covid-induced restrictions.

Rakul's Day Out On a Ramp!

Rakul's Day Out On a Ramp!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Sayani is in Paris... Huma explores Goa... Tara takes in the sunset...

Creating Magic With Waste Glass Bottles

Creating Magic With Waste Glass Bottles

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Renjini Thampi has upcycled 21,000 waste glass bottles into beautiful home dcor items.

Former Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh passes away

Former Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh passes away

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The veteran leader breathed his last at Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) in Shimla at 3.40 am, senior medical superintendent Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) Dr. Janak Raj said.

India more secure, free of corruption after 2014: Modi

India more secure, free of corruption after 2014: Modi

Rediff.com31 May 2022

At the rally in Shimla's Ridge Maidan to mark the eighth anniversary of becoming prime minister, Modi said, "Now our borders are more secure than they were before 2014."