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INDIA to decide on Wednesday on approaching Nitish, Naidu

INDIA to decide on Wednesday on approaching Nitish, Naidu

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

"We are going to have a meeting with our partners tomorrow. These questions will be raised and answered there," Gandhi told a press conference in New Delhi when asked if the Congress and its allies will approach parties that are part of the National Democratic Alliance to try and form a government.

NDA to sweep UP with 74 seats: Exit polls

NDA to sweep UP with 74 seats: Exit polls

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the NDA won 64 seats -- 62 bagged by the BJP and two by Apna Dal.

When are you quitting politics?: Posters ask Sidhu

When are you quitting politics?: Posters ask Sidhu

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

Sidhu had promised that he would quit politics if his party president lost from Amethi, where he was contesting against Bharatiya Janata Party's Smriti Irani.

'Property doesn't belong to him': BJP on bungalow eviction notice to Rahul

'Property doesn't belong to him': BJP on bungalow eviction notice to Rahul

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

The "venom" that the Congress leader has been spewing against the prime minister in his "political frustration" has now turned into an insult to the country, Irani alleged.

PIX: Bidding farewell to old Parliament building

PIX: Bidding farewell to old Parliament building

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Dressed in colourful attire, members of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday got their group photograph clicked in the old Parliament building, hours before legislative proceedings shift to the new Parliament House.

Yogi, Fadnavis among BJP's 40 star campaigners for Karnataka election

Yogi, Fadnavis among BJP's 40 star campaigners for Karnataka election

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party president J P Nadda, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and a strong team of Union ministers figure in the list of the party's 40 star campaigners for Karnataka assembly elections next month.

Why did BJP falter in UP despite a fiery campaign?

Why did BJP falter in UP despite a fiery campaign?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The BJP, which romped to power in 2019 on the back of an unequivocal mandate from UP, winning 62 of its 80 seats, was cut to size this time and had to be content with only 33 seats.

Priyanka Gandhi to spearhead Cong campaign in Rae Bareli, Amethi

Priyanka Gandhi to spearhead Cong campaign in Rae Bareli, Amethi

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Ending days of suspense, the Congress on Friday announced that Rahul Gandhi will contest the Lok Sabha elections from Rae Bareli, the constituency held by his mother Sonia Gandhi for the last two decades, and Kishori Lal Sharma, a close aide of the Gandhi family, will fight from Amethi.

Goa cafe row: Deceased licencee's kin say it's entirely their business

Goa cafe row: Deceased licencee's kin say it's entirely their business

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

A Portuguese era law, which transfers the property ownership rights of a man to his wife after his death, has been cited in defence by the owners of a restaurant in Assagao village in North Goa, which the Congress claimed was linked to Union minister Smriti Irani's daughter.

Akhilesh may not leave Amethi for Rahul Gandhi in 2024

Akhilesh may not leave Amethi for Rahul Gandhi in 2024

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday indicated his party could field a candidate in the next election from the high-profile Amethi seat, which it used to leave for the Congress.

Priyanka takes on Smriti in fight over shoes

Priyanka takes on Smriti in fight over shoes

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

The Congress general secretary in-charge of eastern Uttar Pradesh said the people of Amethi and Rae Bareli have self-respect and they do not beg from anyone.

'Affectionate gesture': Sena MP defends Rahul over 'flying kiss'

'Affectionate gesture': Sena MP defends Rahul over 'flying kiss'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

She further said that Rahul Gandhi's words were not driven by animosity, despite his disqualification and subsequent legal victory.

Goyal given additional charge of FinMin, Irani loses I&B portfolio

Goyal given additional charge of FinMin, Irani loses I&B portfolio

Rediff.com14 May 2018

Irani's deputy in the I&B ministry Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore has been given the charge of the key portfolio.

Irani resorted to 'blatant lies' in Parliament: Rohith's mother

Irani resorted to 'blatant lies' in Parliament: Rohith's mother

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Friends and family of Rohith Vemula, the Hyderabad university PhD scholar who committed suicide, on Friday said that they would 'expose the lies' of HRD Minister Smriti Irani .

'Cong will win Amethi and Raebareli; INDIA to get...'

'Cong will win Amethi and Raebareli; INDIA to get...'

Rediff.com23 May 2024

KC Venugopal mentioned that the Congress's goal is to diminish the BJP's representation in Uttar Pradesh by securing half of the seats in the state.

Modi to campaign in about 20 places in K'taka: Bommai

Modi to campaign in about 20 places in K'taka: Bommai

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Karnataka would vote on May 10, and the results will be declared on May 13.

BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri says sorry for remarks on Danish Ali in LS

BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri says sorry for remarks on Danish Ali in LS

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

With Bidhuri expressing regret, sources said, the committee was likely to bring closure to the matter and send its report to the speaker.

Meet The Ladies At Budget Session

Meet The Ladies At Budget Session

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Glimpses of lady MPs as the nation's lady finance minister presents the Budget for the next financial year on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.

BJP's second candidate list for Telangana after Dassehra: Kishan Reddy

BJP's second candidate list for Telangana after Dassehra: Kishan Reddy

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Three Lok Sabha MPs, including its former Telangana president Bandi Sanjay Kumar, figured on Sunday in the BJP's first list of 52 candidates.

When Shah Rukh Was Raw, Uncontrolled!

When Shah Rukh Was Raw, Uncontrolled!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Bollywood stars took a moment off to revisit their past, and share their thoughts.

Can BJP breach Gandhi's Raebareli bastion?

Can BJP breach Gandhi's Raebareli bastion?

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Several BJP voters say the Ram temple sentiment may give the ruling party a fillip but are also aware of the herculean task at hand and concede that it is a daunting electoral contest for Dinesh Singh, who lost to Sonia Gandhi in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

Indian laws strong enablers of women empowerment: Smriti at UN

Indian laws strong enablers of women empowerment: Smriti at UN

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Irani said the "Government of India took a series of measures for ensuring safety, security and well-being of women during the COVID-19 pandemic."

Cutting across party lines, 27 women MPs debate, back women's quota bill in LS

Cutting across party lines, 27 women MPs debate, back women's quota bill in LS

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Initiating the debate on the bill from the opposition's side, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi said that any delay in bringing the reservation into effect would be "gross injustice" to Indian women.

Irani's 'false degree' row: Court seeks records from EC, Delhi University

Irani's 'false degree' row: Court seeks records from EC, Delhi University

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

The Union HRD minister is accused of giving false information in affidavits to the Election Commission.

Irani terms Congress-DMK alliance as unholy, brings up 2G scam

Irani terms Congress-DMK alliance as unholy, brings up 2G scam

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Union Minister Smriti Irani on Friday described the Congress-Dravida Munetra Kazhagam alliance for the May 16 Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu as an "unholy" one while bringing up the 2G spectrum allocation scam.

Ensure 'Padmavati' is not released without 'necessary' changes: Raje urges Irani

Ensure 'Padmavati' is not released without 'necessary' changes: Raje urges Irani

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

The Karni Sena had alleged distortion of historical facts in the period drama starring Padukone, Shahid Kapur and Ranveer Singh.

After 2 weeks of uproar, Lok Sabha to debate price rise on Monday

After 2 weeks of uproar, Lok Sabha to debate price rise on Monday

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Both the government and the Opposition have accused each other of "running away" from a debate on the issue.

Congress fires first salvo at Modi

Congress fires first salvo at Modi

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Is the demoralised party trying to open its account as an Opposition party?

Modi 3.0: Who May Lose, Who May Gain

Modi 3.0: Who May Lose, Who May Gain

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

UP's representation in the government could diminish, given the BJP's decreased seat count in that state.

Congress leader's Sita remarks trigger uproar in LS

Congress leader's Sita remarks trigger uproar in LS

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Raising the issue of setting afire of a rape survivor in Uttar Praesh's Unnao during Zero Hour, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said while on the one hand plans are afoot to build a Ram temple (in Ayodhya), on the other hand Sita is being burnt.

'Tomar's law degree is indeed fake, Smriti's case is different'

'Tomar's law degree is indeed fake, Smriti's case is different'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

'People should know that the so-called honest Kejriwal's desperation to win seats was so high that he ignored the cheating done by his candidate,' says senior BJP leader.

BJP suffers huge setback in UP, Cong-SP win more seats

BJP suffers huge setback in UP, Cong-SP win more seats

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) gave a huge blow to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance by winning 43 seats out of total 80 Lok Sabha seats of Uttar Pradesh, as per the Election Commission.

BJP lists 40 star campaigners for MP but no Uma Bharti

BJP lists 40 star campaigners for MP but no Uma Bharti

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

It also includes Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, BJP leader Manoj Tiwari and MP home minister Narottam Mishra.

Mouni Roy Gets Married!

Mouni Roy Gets Married!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

After a traditional Malayali wedding, the Naagin actress will marry her entrepreneur beau Suraj Nambiar in a Bengali ceremony on January 27.

Cong will conduct wealth survey if voted to power: Rahul Gandhi

Cong will conduct wealth survey if voted to power: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Without making two-thirds of the country's population a development partner, India's prosperity is impossible, the Congress leader added.

Rohith Vemula's kin to challenge police closure report on his suicide

Rohith Vemula's kin to challenge police closure report on his suicide

Rediff.com4 May 2024

In its closure report on Rohith Vemula's death, the Telangana police claimed he was not a Dalit and died by suicide in 2016 as he feared that his "real caste" would be discovered.

Kartik is Covid negative, returns to work

Kartik is Covid negative, returns to work

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Varun goes down memory lane.. Lisa and Vikrant celebrate birthdays...

Padmavati: Shotgun questions silence of Bollywood biggies, PM, Irani

Padmavati: Shotgun questions silence of Bollywood biggies, PM, Irani

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

'How come our I and B Minister or our most popular Hon'ble PM (according to PEW) are maintaining stoic silence. High time!' he said.

'Human Beings Are Like Trees, We Keep Growing Till...'

'Human Beings Are Like Trees, We Keep Growing Till...'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

'Your relationship with your child is changing every single day, ditto your relationship with your parents.'

Here's what Sonia said about Adhir's remark on President Murmu

Here's what Sonia said about Adhir's remark on President Murmu

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

"He has already apologised," Sonia Gandhi responded to the media on party's Adhir Chowdhury's 'rashtrapatni' remark.