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Disruptions continue in Parl over Rahul remark, Adani

Disruptions continue in Parl over Rahul remark, Adani

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Parliament's Budget session has been a washout since the beginning of its second part on March 13, with the BJP demanding an apology from Gandhi.

I must be 'world's sweetest terrorist': Kejriwal

I must be 'world's sweetest terrorist': Kejriwal

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

"A hundred years ago, Britishers had called Bhagat Singh a terrorist and 100 years later, history is repeating when all these parties want to prove Bhagat Singh's follower (Kejriwal) as a terrorist, but people know the reality," he said.

How Kamalpreet battled depression to shine at Tokyo Olympics

How Kamalpreet battled depression to shine at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

The COVID-19 lockdown had wreaked havoc on her mental health to such an extent that discus thrower Kamalpreet Kaur had started trying her hand in cricket to handle the psychological toll of the shutdown.

Forget differences for growth, investment, jobs: Modi to CMs

Forget differences for growth, investment, jobs: Modi to CMs

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

Modi asks states to focus on job creation.

Captain steers Congress to victory, party gets majority in Punjab

Captain steers Congress to victory, party gets majority in Punjab

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

A beaming Amarinder Singh thanked the people of the state for their overwhelming support, saying he was committed to good governance and tackling the drug menace.

Will submit to the majesty of law: Sidhu on SC order

Will submit to the majesty of law: Sidhu on SC order

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Sidhu was in Patiala to take part in a protest against inflation when the Supreme Court verdict came in.

Haryana farmers block roads, copies of farm bills burnt in Punjab

Haryana farmers block roads, copies of farm bills burnt in Punjab

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

On Sunday, Rajya Sabha passed the Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020, and the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020.

Punjab on high alert on anniversary of Operation Bluestar

Punjab on high alert on anniversary of Operation Bluestar

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal exhorted the people to exercise restraint and observe the 32nd anniversary of Operation Bluestar peacefully.

Dushyant Chautala's rise to kingmaker's role

Dushyant Chautala's rise to kingmaker's role

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Dushyant has now emerged as a leader of some reckoning in the Jat community, as well among Haryana's youth.

PM takes a swipe at AAP; tells Punjab not to let outsiders win

PM takes a swipe at AAP; tells Punjab not to let outsiders win

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

Modi, who addressed a poll rally in the Malwa heartland, asked the electorate to vote for the SAD-BJP combine for the third time, warning that Punjab as well as the entire nation could face a "crisis" if government led by any party other than the alliance comes to power.

Stage set for the last phase of Lok Sabha polls

Stage set for the last phase of Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com18 May 2019

Polling will be held in all 13 seats in Punjab and an equal number of seats in Uttar Pradesh, nine in West Bengal, eight seats each in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, four in Himachal Pradesh, three in Jharkhand and the lone seat Chandigarh.

'We're not going anywhere': Farmers as they complete 6 months at Delhi borders

'We're not going anywhere': Farmers as they complete 6 months at Delhi borders

Rediff.com26 May 2021

'The protesters took out a march carrying black flags. They burnt Prime Minister Narendra Modi's effigy while raising slogans against the three farm laws'

Emergency fortified democracy, gave birth to new political generation: PM

Emergency fortified democracy, gave birth to new political generation: PM

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed the Emergency, imposed in 1975, as the biggest blow to democracy and said its memories should be kept alive to draw lessons to further fortify the democratic framework and values in the country.

'India's GST rates are highest in the world'

'India's GST rates are highest in the world'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

'There is something fundamentally wrong with the GST -- whether be it the rates, compliance, or the GST Network itself.'

Captain's gameplan on Kartarpur corridor

Captain's gameplan on Kartarpur corridor

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

The Kartarpur corridor was an excellent opportunity for the Congress to seize centre-stage in Sikh religious affairs. After all, the Akalis never achieved this in their years in power, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

BJP tells Badal to keep the peace

BJP tells Badal to keep the peace

Rediff.com22 May 2007

Rajnath Singh was flooded with question on the Dera controversy and he had to be careful not to say anything that would embarrass Punjab Chief Minister Prakash Singh Badal.

'There aren't many takers for Khalistan now'

'There aren't many takers for Khalistan now'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

'Many times when Khalistan slogans are raised, it is from those who feel alienated, not because they want a separate state.'

Moosewala murder: Accused gangster flees police custody; cop sacked, arrested

Moosewala murder: Accused gangster flees police custody; cop sacked, arrested

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

Tinu escaped from the custody of the Crime Investigation Agency unit of the Mansa Police on Saturday night when he was brought on a production warrant from Goindwal Sahib jail in Tarn Taran district in another case.

Modi to be sworn in as PM on May 30

Modi to be sworn in as PM on May 30

Rediff.com26 May 2019

The ceremony will be held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

'Dilly-dally so that the protests fizzle out'

'Dilly-dally so that the protests fizzle out'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

'However, this time it looks like that is not working.'

Why PM prefers Raisina Hill to Vigyan Bhavan

Why PM prefers Raisina Hill to Vigyan Bhavan

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

Modi believes that in the spirit of 'cooperative federalism' the venue for such meetings between him and the chief ministers should take place around the proverbial 'round table'.

NDA partners hail Modi, vow to win 2019 polls under him

NDA partners hail Modi, vow to win 2019 polls under him

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Leaders of 33 NDA constituents also adopted a resolution endorsing Modi's leadership and his government's policies, while resolving to strengthen the alliance by expanding its base.

Can Dushyant Chautala claim Devi Lal's legacy?

Can Dushyant Chautala claim Devi Lal's legacy?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

In the years to come, Dushyant may need to compete for the leadership of the Jat community with Hooda's son Deepender, and other Jat leaders, reports Archis Mohan.

'Lead India to the path of prosperity': Wishes pour in for Kovind

'Lead India to the path of prosperity': Wishes pour in for Kovind

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, vice president Rahul Gandhi, Left parties and CMs of various states congratulated Kovind.

PM Modi is using 'third-grade' Pahlaj Nihalani as a pawn: AAP

PM Modi is using 'third-grade' Pahlaj Nihalani as a pawn: AAP

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

The Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of using Censor Board chief Pahlaj Nihalani as a pawn to further his chances in the polls next year by playing politics over the upcoming controversial film, 'Udta Punjab'.

Captain back in charge in Punjab

Captain back in charge in Punjab

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

The maharaja's win in Punjab after 10 years has also rekindled the hopes for the revival of the grand old party.

Don't let him down: Cong Punjab MLAs come out in support of Amarinder

Don't let him down: Cong Punjab MLAs come out in support of Amarinder

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

Seven Congress legislators and three Aam Aadmi Party MLAs who recently switched over to the ruling party also said Navjot Singh Sidhu was a celebrity and was no doubt an asset to the party but condemning and criticising his own party and government in public has only created a "rift in the cadres and weakened it".

Don't need 'poster boy', will fight all polls solo: Shiv Sena

Don't need 'poster boy', will fight all polls solo: Shiv Sena

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

The Sena also said that forming a partnershipwith the BJP means "killing your own freedom of janadhar."

'Opposition misleading farmers over land Bill'

'Opposition misleading farmers over land Bill'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

The prime minister addressed a gathering at Hussainiwala.

Facing water canons, tear-gas, Punjab farmers push to Delhi

Facing water canons, tear-gas, Punjab farmers push to Delhi

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

By late evening, a large group of them had reached the road toll plaza at Panipat, about 100 km from Delhi. Bhartiya Kisan Union (Haryana) leader Gurnam Singh said the protesters planned to spend the night there and will resume the march the next morning.

Amarinder to take oath as Punjab CM on March 16

Amarinder to take oath as Punjab CM on March 16

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

The scion of erstwhile Patiala Royal family refused to comment on the number of ministers who will be part of the new cabinet.

Kejriwal assures Punjab: CM face won't be 'outsider'

Kejriwal assures Punjab: CM face won't be 'outsider'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

He said people of Punjab can make him 'personally accountable' for all the works.

Mumbai will take Modi back to his roots

Mumbai will take Modi back to his roots

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Mega rally on December 22 to have special enclosure for 10,000 tea vendors, says Sanjay Jog.

Why AAP must win Punjab

Why AAP must win Punjab

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The party desperately needs another state where, unfettered by the Centre, it can fly its flag.

British Sikh girl's organs traced in Punjab

British Sikh girl's organs traced in Punjab

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

Parents of a British Sikh girl who died suddenly while on holiday in India have moved a step closer to getting answers about her mysterious death.

Shouldn't those who killed people in riots get the noose, asks Owaisi

Shouldn't those who killed people in riots get the noose, asks Owaisi

Rediff.com26 Jul 2015

"Shouldn't those who killed 92 persons get death sentence?... when should capital punishment be awarded?" the 46-year-old controversial politician asked.

PM to inaugurate Kartarpur corridor on Nov 8

PM to inaugurate Kartarpur corridor on Nov 8

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

Modi will inaugurate the integrated check post on the Indian side, Union minister Harsimrat Badal said.

Dushyant Chautala: Possible heir to Devi Lal's legacy

Dushyant Chautala: Possible heir to Devi Lal's legacy

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

The 31-year-old will have to do the balancing act between his anti-BJP support base and work with the Khattar-led dispensation for smooth governance.

Amid Punjab feud, Cong panel meets MLAs, state party chief

Amid Punjab feud, Cong panel meets MLAs, state party chief

Rediff.com31 May 2021

The panel, chaired by Mallikarjun Kharge, has been tasked with addressing differences between Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and former minister Navjot Singh Sidhu.

NSG says no to more VVIP security duties

NSG says no to more VVIP security duties

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

The National Security Guards, which protects the most ulnerable' VVIPs of the country, has decided to stop taking any more protectees under its elite 'black cat' commando security cover.