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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 says Sibal bought land from bizman under CBI net, latter rejects claim

Irani says Sibal bought land from bizman under CBI net, latter rejects claim

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Sibal termed these allegations as an attempt to divert attention from issues of national importance such as the CBSE paper leak.

Cops reach Allahbadia's home; NCW summons him, Raina, others

Cops reach Allahbadia's home; NCW summons him, Raina, others

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

A day after he hit the spotlight with a comment on parents and sex, trouble mounted for influencer Ranveer Allahbadia on Tuesday with Mumbai police at his doorstep, YouTube pulling down the episode of 'India's Got Latent' and the issue being raised in Parliament.

BJP gets contributions of over Rs 477 cr in FY 2020-21

BJP gets contributions of over Rs 477 cr in FY 2020-21

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Parties have to file report of contributions to the EC received in excess of Rs 20,000 as per provisions of the election law.

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.

Irani turns down demands to make Sanskrit compulsory

Irani turns down demands to make Sanskrit compulsory

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

Taking on her critics, Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani on Sunday dismissed charges that education was being saffronised even as she turned down demands that Sanskrit be made compulsory in the curriculum.

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.

Irani rejects demands for waiving off punishment to JNU students

Irani rejects demands for waiving off punishment to JNU students

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Members in the Rajya Sabha had sought the government's intervention in resolving the protests by JNU students by advising the university authorities to reconsider its decision to severely penalise some of them.

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.

In Amethi, Shah, Irani slam Rahul; accuse Sonia-led trust of land grab

In Amethi, Shah, Irani slam Rahul; accuse Sonia-led trust of land grab

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Shah said, "Rahul baba cannot see development as he sports Italian spectacles."

Bosswoman Sushmita is back!

Bosswoman Sushmita is back!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Swara reveals a homely look for a film... Sonakshi tells us what we all need...

Why Rahul Gandhi lost Amethi

Why Rahul Gandhi lost Amethi

Rediff.com25 May 2019

Lack of organisational network and a strong disconnect with the rural population led to the Congress president's defeat in what until now had been described as a party stronghold.

Juvenile Justice Bill passed in Rajya Sabha amid Oppn ruckus

Juvenile Justice Bill passed in Rajya Sabha amid Oppn ruckus

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

The Upper House, which has seen continuous protests by the Opposition since the Monsoon session started on July 19 to press for discussions on Peagasus and farm laws, was adjourned thrice before the Chair finally adjourned it for the day.

How did Munde graduate in 1976 from college set up in 1978: Congress

How did Munde graduate in 1976 from college set up in 1978: Congress

Rediff.com31 May 2014

After targeting Union Minister Smriti Irani on her educational qualifications, the Congress has questioned Rural Development Minister Gopinath Munde on the same count, alleging that he "graduated in 1976 from a college established in 1978".

Cong workers follow Rahul, sport t-shirts in UP cold

Cong workers follow Rahul, sport t-shirts in UP cold

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a white t-shirt in the biting cold has been a hot topic of discussion -- and not just in top political circles.

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.

Sonia encircled, heckled pack-wolf style in LS, alleges TMC's Mahua

Sonia encircled, heckled pack-wolf style in LS, alleges TMC's Mahua

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Thursday came out in support of Congress president Sonia Gandhi, who was involved in a face-off with Union minister Smriti Irani in the Lok Sabha, and said the 75-year-old leader was 'encircled and heckled pack-wolf style'.

Congress calls PM 'pied piper', attacks MoS after Irani

Congress calls PM 'pied piper', attacks MoS after Irani

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

The Congress party on Friday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his ministerial colleagues, latching on to the controversy surrounding newly-inducted minister of state for HRD Ram Shankar Katheria over his graduation marksheet.

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.

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.

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.

Wasn't stopped from examining Rohith: HCU doctor disputes Smriti's claim

Wasn't stopped from examining Rohith: HCU doctor disputes Smriti's claim

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

The duty doctor at the University of Hyderabad health centre today appeared to contradict the claim of HRD Minister Smriti Irani that no doctor was allowed near the body of research scholar Rohith Vemula on the day he had died either to revive him or remove him to hospital.

Rahul to face same outcome as in Amethi: BJP's Wayanad candidate

Rahul to face same outcome as in Amethi: BJP's Wayanad candidate

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

'Rahul Gandhi has done nothing for the constituency'

Irani's BA documents yet to be found: DU to court

Irani's BA documents yet to be found: DU to court

Rediff.com3 May 2016

The court also took on record the original and certified copies of documents filed by Irani pertaining to Irani's Rajya Sabha nomination in Gujarat in 2011.

What Are Usha And Anurag Discussing?

What Are Usha And Anurag Discussing?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Is it about how to end the wrestlers' stand-off?

Irani voyeur case: FabIndia manager gets bail

Irani voyeur case: FabIndia manager gets bail

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

A district court in Mapusa town near Panaji on Monday granted anticipatory bail to FabIndia's Candolim store manager Chaitrali Sawant in connection with the voyeurism case.

These candidates await their fate in Phase 5

These candidates await their fate in Phase 5

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Here are some of the big political leaders' who await their fate on Monday.

Irani asks: Is he a youth leader? He is close to 50 years!

Irani asks: Is he a youth leader? He is close to 50 years!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

Stopping short of naming him, Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani on Saturday attacked Rahul Gandhi saying he goes around claiming to be a youth leader while being close to 50 years of age.

PIX: Rajnath to Mayawati, famous faces at polling booths

PIX: Rajnath to Mayawati, famous faces at polling booths

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati, and Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray were among the famous faces who queued up at the polling booths on Monday to caste their votes in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections.

Cong distances itself from its MP after cash recovery in I-T raids

Cong distances itself from its MP after cash recovery in I-T raids

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

The Indian National Congress is in no way connected with the businesses of Dheeraj Sahu, MP. Only he can explain, Congress general secretary in-charge communications, Jairam Ramesh said.

Irani 'doesn't think' Indian women face restrictions, audience disagree

Irani 'doesn't think' Indian women face restrictions, audience disagree

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Union HRD minister says women in the country are not told what to wear, whom to meet and where to go.

#Women'sDay: 'Take a minute to celebrate yourself'

#Women'sDay: 'Take a minute to celebrate yourself'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Bollywood stars celebrate Women's Day on March 8 in a special way.

Bill to increase marriageable age of women sent to select committee

Bill to increase marriageable age of women sent to select committee

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

Opposition members hit out at the government for the introduction of the bill in a 'hurry' and 'without any consultation with stakeholders'.

IITians urged to be job creators rather than job seekers

IITians urged to be job creators rather than job seekers

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

The youth have to turn into entrepreneurs if India's massive demographic dividend is to be taken advantage of: Smriti Irani.

Disha's 'Magical Experience'

Disha's 'Magical Experience'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Shekhar is in Sydney. Urmila is in Jammu. Urvashi is in Paris...

If I can meet victims in video why can't Manipur CM, asks DCW chief

If I can meet victims in video why can't Manipur CM, asks DCW chief

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Demanding the resignation of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chairperson Swati Maliwal on Tuesday questioned why the CM could not meet the women who were stripped and paraded, when she could do so.

With a day of campaigning to go, BJP pulls out all the stops

With a day of campaigning to go, BJP pulls out all the stops

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat reached the poll-bound state besides Union ministers J P Nadda and Thawar Chand Gehlot, and Bihar minister Mangal Pandey, who are already camping here.

Govt asks Twitter to pull down Manipur women's video

Govt asks Twitter to pull down Manipur women's video

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

The government has asked Twitter and other social media platforms to take down a video of two Manipur women paraded naked, since the matter is being probed.

Mission 2024: BJP to discuss 144 'weak' LS seats

Mission 2024: BJP to discuss 144 'weak' LS seats

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

The list includes constituencies where the BJP came second or third in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, and also some which the party has never won.

Pawar, Gehlot, Smriti... biggies cast their votes

Pawar, Gehlot, Smriti... biggies cast their votes

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Take a look at the famous faces who exercised their democratic right.