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4 held in MP's Indore for slogan against Prophet during 'Pathaan' protest

4 held in MP's Indore for slogan against Prophet during 'Pathaan' protest

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

Some right-wing organisations held protests against the movie in parts of Madhya Pradesh on the day of its release on Wednesday over certain scenes.

'Mera baap sant tha, main nahin hoon'

'Mera baap sant tha, main nahin hoon'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

'She showed courage at every turn in her political career.'

People in Pakistan unhappy, Partition was mistake: RSS chief

People in Pakistan unhappy, Partition was mistake: RSS chief

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

He also said 'Akhand Bharat' was true but divided Bharat was a "nightmare".

BJP-RSS wrong, population of Muslims is falling in the country, says Digvijaya

BJP-RSS wrong, population of Muslims is falling in the country, says Digvijaya

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Thursday claimed that contrary to the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's "false propaganda" that the population of Muslim community was increasing in the country, the number of the minority community members vis-a-vis Hindus was fast declining, and added that he could prove it.

CM called me 'anti-national': Digvijay presents himself before police

CM called me 'anti-national': Digvijay presents himself before police

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

The police, however, told the former chief minister that he could not be arrested as there was no case registered against him.

Cong to bring no-confidence motion against BJP govt in MP

Cong to bring no-confidence motion against BJP govt in MP

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

In the 230-member House, the BJP has 127 MLAs and the Congress 96.

Grp Cpt Varun's body taken to Bhopal, last rites on Friday

Grp Cpt Varun's body taken to Bhopal, last rites on Friday

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

After the guard of honour, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, military and other officials paid floral tributes to the decorated air warrior.

BJP names four Union ministers, 14 MPs in three state polls

BJP names four Union ministers, 14 MPs in three state polls

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The BJP has fielded 18 MPs, including four Union ministers, for the latest round of assembly polls so far -- seven each in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan and four in Chhattisgarh.

Under-construction tunnel collapses in MP; 7 workers rescued, 2 trapped

Under-construction tunnel collapses in MP; 7 workers rescued, 2 trapped

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Six of the rescued labourers were rushed to the Katni district hospital, located about 30 km from the spot, via a 'green corridor', they said.

When Amit Shah arrived in Bhopal

When Amit Shah arrived in Bhopal

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

It is highly unusual to see a chief minister travel to the airport to receive a Cabinet minister, a protocol requirement usually reserved for the President of the Republic, the vice-president and the prime minister.

Modi will make Amit Shah PM, finish Yogi politically: Kejriwal

Modi will make Amit Shah PM, finish Yogi politically: Kejriwal

Rediff.com11 May 2024

A day after his release on interim bail, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched a blistering attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging he was on a 'One nation, One leader' mission to impose 'dictatorship' by putting all leaders from opposition behind bars and 'politically finishing off' those in the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Vyapam case: Five get 7-year jail in 2013 cop recruitment test scam

Vyapam case: Five get 7-year jail in 2013 cop recruitment test scam

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

The court also imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 each, public prosecutor Manuji Upadhyay said in a statement, adding that 32 witnesses were examined along with 220 documents and items.

Why the dove has become a hawk

Why the dove has become a hawk

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Strident Hindutva has not been the Shivraj Singh Chouhan's hallmark in his long tenure as chief minister. What has changed?

MP sets up claims tribunal to recover damages from Ram Navami rioters

MP sets up claims tribunal to recover damages from Ram Navami rioters

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

The Madhya Pradesh government has constituted a two-member claims tribunal to recover damages from those involved in communal violence during the Ram Navami celebrations in Khargone city, an official said on Wednesday.

Campaigning ends for third phase, high stakes for BJP

Campaigning ends for third phase, high stakes for BJP

Rediff.com5 May 2024

The stakes are significant for the BJP in this round as the party had in 2019 won an overwhelming majority of these seats, including all in Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, that will go to polls on May 7.

MP renames Habibganj railway station after Gond queen Kamlapati

MP renames Habibganj railway station after Gond queen Kamlapati

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

The Madhya Pradesh government has written to the Union ministry of home affairs on renaming the recently redeveloped Habibganj station after Rani Kamlapati, the 18th century Gond queen of the region.

26 pilgrims from MP killed as bus falls in gorge in Uttarkashi

26 pilgrims from MP killed as bus falls in gorge in Uttarkashi

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

The death toll in the Uttarkashi bus accident rose to 26 with the recovery of one more body after which the search and rescue operation was concluded, officials said on Monday.

It's BJP vs Congress as MP, Chhattisgarh vote

It's BJP vs Congress as MP, Chhattisgarh vote

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

In both of these Hindi heartland states, the straight contest between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the opposition Congress.

Tiger abhi zinda hai: Scindia to Digvijaya, Kamal Nath

Tiger abhi zinda hai: Scindia to Digvijaya, Kamal Nath

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

"I don't need any certificate from Kamal Nath nor Digvijaya Singh. The facts are before the people how they looted the state in 15 months. They have taken everything for themselves. They (people) have also seen their history of going back on promises. But I would only like to tell them 'tiger abhi zinda hai (tiger is alive)," Scindia said.

Modi inaugurates Mahakal corridor, unveils giant shivaling

Modi inaugurates Mahakal corridor, unveils giant shivaling

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday dedicated to the nation the Mahakal Lok corridor at Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh.

MP tweaks rules, gangrape, terror convicts to stay in jail for life

MP tweaks rules, gangrape, terror convicts to stay in jail for life

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Amid the debate over the release of Bilkis Bano case convicts, the Madhya Pradesh government's proposed new policy provides for a life sentence till death for those held guilty for offences like gangrape and terrorist acts.

Amit Shah admitted to AIIMS again

Amit Shah admitted to AIIMS again

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

The 55-year-old Bharatiya Janata Party leader had tested positive for coronavirus on August 2 when he was taken to private hospital Medanta in Gurgaon.

Rift in INDIA: Akhilesh's tirade continues, UP Cong chief hits back

Rift in INDIA: Akhilesh's tirade continues, UP Cong chief hits back

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

The SP chief said, "If the Congress behaves like this, who will stand with them."

After Rahul snub, Digivijaya says questions were to govt, not Army

After Rahul snub, Digivijaya says questions were to govt, not Army

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Snubbed by his party leader Rahul Gandhi and panned by the Bharatiya Janata Party for questioning surgical strikes, senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh swung into damage control mode on Tuesday and said his questions were to the government and not the armed forces.

Priyanka lets fly at Scindia: Betrayer, small stature, big ego

Priyanka lets fly at Scindia: Betrayer, small stature, big ego

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Priyanka was addressing a rally to canvass for the Congress candidate in the Datia assembly seat of Madhya Pradesh, which will go to polls on November 17.

'Congress doesn't have hunger...'

'Congress doesn't have hunger...'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'...for success like the BJP.' 'The BJP's work for the next election begins the day one election ends.'

A Salute To The Tiranga

A Salute To The Tiranga

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

As India's 75th Independence Day draws near, the government is going all out to raise awareness about the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.

Prashant Bhushan regrets 'error' in his Oct 21 tweet on CJI

Prashant Bhushan regrets 'error' in his Oct 21 tweet on CJI

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

On October 21, Bhushan had said that the CJI availed the special helicopter during his visit to Kanha national park while 'an important case of disqualification of defecting MLAs of MP (Madhya Pradesh) is pending before him. Survival of MP govt depends on this case'

Madhya Pradesh Assembly Met 16 Days Annually In Current Term

Madhya Pradesh Assembly Met 16 Days Annually In Current Term

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

In 2022, Rajasthan met for 30 days, Chhattisgarh 18 days, MP and Mizoram for 15 each, and Telangana for 10 days.

When Rahul Rode A Bike

When Rahul Rode A Bike

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on the weekend.

Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker resigns

Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker resigns

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

In his resignation letter, N P Prajapati said he is resigning as speaker of the state assembly on moral grounds.

Fortunate that BJP opened doors for me: Scindia

Fortunate that BJP opened doors for me: Scindia

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Scindia said he joined the BJP "by leaving everything" and came with only a full heart. He said his aim is "not politics but doing public service" and told the BJP leaders: "We had fought against each other in 2018, but today we are one."

Why Amit Shah needs Uma Bharati in MP

Why Amit Shah needs Uma Bharati in MP

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

Bundelkhand is thought to be an area where Mayawati has some influence. Both Amit Shah and Shivraj Chouhan believe every weapon in the arsenal must be used to ensure victory.

15 killed as UP-bound bus rams into trailer-truck in MP

15 killed as UP-bound bus rams into trailer-truck in MP

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Fifteen persons were killed and more than 35 others injured, some of them seriously, after an Uttar Pradesh-bound bus collided with a stationary truck in Rewa district of Madhya Pradesh, an official said on Saturday.

Modi flags off 5 Vande Bharat trains in poll-bound MP

Modi flags off 5 Vande Bharat trains in poll-bound MP

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union ministers Narendra Singh Tomar and Jyotiraditya Scindia, among others, were present on the occasion.

PIX: After two years, India celebrates Holi with traditional fervour

PIX: After two years, India celebrates Holi with traditional fervour

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

The COVID-19 outbreak in early 2020 and the subsequent restrictions due to the virus spread had cast a grim shadow on the festive mood of all the festivals across the country for the past two years.

'Dropping Gadkari is a message to the RSS'

'Dropping Gadkari is a message to the RSS'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

'We are seeing an era where only what Modi wishes is going to happen.' 'A clear message has now been sent to others that if this fate could befall on Nitin Gadkari, then just think what could happen to lesser mortals.'

Union minister Nitin Gadkari tests COVID-19 positive

Union minister Nitin Gadkari tests COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Gadkari's ministerial colleagues Amit Shah, Shripad Naik, Dharmendra Pradhan, Kailash Choudhary, Arjun Ram Meghwal, Gajendra Shekhawat and Suresh Angadi were also diagnosed with COVID-19 recently.

Hang rapists publicly to stop rapes: MP minister

Hang rapists publicly to stop rapes: MP minister

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Her statement comes in the wake of alleged rape of a four-year-old girl in Khandwa district of the state earlier this week.

UP BJP netas discuss Brahmin reach out with Nadda

UP BJP netas discuss Brahmin reach out with Nadda

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

According to sources, the party has formed a committee comprising BJP's Rajya Sabha chief whip Shiv Pratap Shukla, party leader Abhijat Mishra, former national secretary and Gujarat MP Ram Bhai Mokariya and Mahesh Sharma to reach out to Brahmin members of the community.