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Stand vindicated, moment of fulfilment for me: Advani

Stand vindicated, moment of fulfilment for me: Advani

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

Terming the agitation for Ram temple the biggest since India's freedom movement, he said it was aimed at the outcome which the verdict has made possible.

Midnight raid: Pressure mounts on Kejriwal to act against Bharti

Midnight raid: Pressure mounts on Kejriwal to act against Bharti

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday faced mounting demands for the removal of controversial Law Minister Somnath Bharti after an African woman identified him as allegedly heading a group of assaulters in a mid-night raid.

Kejriwal interview: Won't spare Cong in graft cases; can contest LS polls

Kejriwal interview: Won't spare Cong in graft cases; can contest LS polls

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday hit out at the Congress that the Aam Aadmi Party had not asked for support, rather 'they imposed it on us'.

The Great Rann of Kutch: Following in Amitabh's footsteps

The Great Rann of Kutch: Following in Amitabh's footsteps

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

Get Ahead reader Bienu Vaghela, with husband and daughter in tow, spent several chilly nights and hot, delicious meals in the Rann of Kutch.

AAP says Kejriwal under house arrest; Delhi Police denies claim

AAP says Kejriwal under house arrest; Delhi Police denies claim

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

'On the direction of the home ministry, the Delhi Police has put chief minister Arvind Kejriwal under house arrest ever since he visited farmers at Singhu Border'

COVID, political violence await Mamata as she strides back to office

COVID, political violence await Mamata as she strides back to office

Rediff.com5 May 2021

On Wednesday, Bengal's own daughter she firmly pitched herself as, was sworn in as the chief minister of the turbulent state for the third successive term amid raging fires of political violence and a rampaging pandemic.

Advani reaffirms building Ram temple in Ayodhya

Advani reaffirms building Ram temple in Ayodhya

Rediff.com25 Sep 2005

Advani has said that there can be no rest for him until that is done.

Cong, BJP oppose AAP's 'hasty' move to push Jan Lokpal Bill

Cong, BJP oppose AAP's 'hasty' move to push Jan Lokpal Bill

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

The Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday questioned the Aam Aadmi Party -led Delhi government's "hasty" move to push for passage of Jan Lokpal Bill in the Assembly and said.

Kejriwal to lead AAP's protest against Delhi cops; 4 Metro stations shut

Kejriwal to lead AAP's protest against Delhi cops; 4 Metro stations shut

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party, led by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, is scheduled to hold a 'dharna' outside Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde's office demanding action against Delhi Police personnel for alleged dereliction of duty.

Delhi law minister's move to call judges' meet sparks row

Delhi law minister's move to call judges' meet sparks row

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

Caught in a row, Delhi Law Minister Somnath Bharti on Tuesday defended his move to convene a meeting of all judges of Delhi courts, arguing his aim was to improve the justice delivery system and not to undermine the judiciary.

Visiting temples won't help Rahul

Visiting temples won't help Rahul

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

You'd wonder what madness seized Rahul that he has decided to play to the BJP's strengths, says Shekhar Gupta.

Gujarat firm gets licence to make covid-19 test kits

Gujarat firm gets licence to make covid-19 test kits

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

A joint venture of Synbiotics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ambalal Sarabhai Enterprises (ASE), and CoDiagnostics, CoSara Diagnostics is the first and only Indian company so far to receive a licence from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) to manufacture coronavirus diagnostic test kits.

Truth of Pulwama attack accepted in Pak Parliament: Modi

Truth of Pulwama attack accepted in Pak Parliament: Modi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

His statement comes two days after Pakistan's Science and Technology Minister Fawad Chaudhry admitted his country's role in the Pulwama attack during a debate in their National Assembly (Parliament).

Army doctor accused of chopping wife into pieces

Army doctor accused of chopping wife into pieces

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

A retired army doctor was arrested after recovery of dismembered body parts, believed to be that of his wife's, from his house in posh Nayapalli area in Bhubaneswar, police said on Saturday. Somnath Parida, 72, a former lieutenant colonel in the Indian Army, was taken into custody last night as police found the chopped body parts, apparently that of his wife Ushashri, 62, which were kept in metal boxes, they said.

Letter controversy: UP govt suspends senior IAS officer

Letter controversy: UP govt suspends senior IAS officer

Rediff.com13 Oct 2013

Mishra, a 1997-batch officer, was the Home Secretary of Uttar Pradesh before he was shunted out on Saturday.

How several attacks, injuries shaped Mamata's political career

How several attacks, injuries shaped Mamata's political career

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

A quick look at the 66-year-old leader's political journey in the mid-1970s shows how injuries and physical assaults have shaped her political career over the years.

Mamata, Mulayam spoke to Kalam before proposing his name

Mamata, Mulayam spoke to Kalam before proposing his name

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee and Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav have taken A P J Abdul Kalam into confidence before naming him as one of the Presidential candidates on Wednesday evening.

Una protest: 3 more Dalits attempt suicide

Una protest: 3 more Dalits attempt suicide

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

So far, more than 20 youths have attempted suicide during the ongoing protest.

Prez, VP, PM pay tributes to Sardar Patel on 'National Unity Day'

Prez, VP, PM pay tributes to Sardar Patel on 'National Unity Day'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

A series of events were held across the country to mark the day and government officials, security personnel and others took a pledge 'to preserve the unity, integrity and security of the nation and also strive hard to spread this message'.

Kyarr to intensify into extremely severe cyclonic storm

Kyarr to intensify into extremely severe cyclonic storm

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Rain or thundershowers have also been predicted in south interior Karnataka and at a few places over Coastal Karnataka and North interior Karnataka.

In no hurry to withdraw support to AAP govt: Cong

In no hurry to withdraw support to AAP govt: Cong

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Congress on Friday made it clear that it was in no hurry to reconsider its support to the Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi, but expressed disappointment over its functioning and also condemned the criticism by its minister Somnath Bharti of President Pranab Mukherjee's speech on the eve of the Republic Day.

MEA rebuts Kejriwal's claim on Ugandan official meeting Bharti

MEA rebuts Kejriwal's claim on Ugandan official meeting Bharti

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Ministry of External Affairs on Monday rejected Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's claim that a Ugandan official had met his Law minister Somnath Bharti in connection with an alleged sex racket, and said Aam Aadmi Party was playing with the "reputation" of India.

Cong will suffer its worst-ever defeat in Gujarat: Modi

Cong will suffer its worst-ever defeat in Gujarat: Modi

Rediff.com1 Dec 2012

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday took a dig at Congress President Sonia Gandhi alleging the "misrule" of the party led by her will script its "worst-ever" drubbing at the hands of the Bharatiya Janata Party in coming assembly elections.

Left students attacked in Visva Bharati university, 2 held

Left students attacked in Visva Bharati university, 2 held

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

An SFI member was hospitalised and several others suffered minor injuries in the attack that comes a week after BJP MP Swapan Dasgupta was heckled by Left-leaning students at the university. SFI blamed the ABVP for the attack, however the latter said attackers were TMC members.

CPM reacts: UPA's lack of principles exposed

CPM reacts: UPA's lack of principles exposed

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

The Communist Party of India-Marxist on Thursday termed as "unprecedented" the proposal to make Prime Minister Manmohan Singh a presidential candidate, saying it shows the lack of principles that ties the United Progressive Alliance coalition

Gujarat was not a moral win for Congress

Gujarat was not a moral win for Congress

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

The electoral bounty reaped by the Congress was nothing more than an ill-gotten gain of a casteist, divisive campaign; nothing to be proud of and certainly not a moral victory, argues Vivek Gumaste.

Two ex-speakers want to be treated like ex-Pres

Two ex-speakers want to be treated like ex-Pres

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

A demand by two former speakers for being treated on par with former Presidents and vice presidents in relation to facilities like accommodation and some other perks was on Monday shot down by the government.

BJP attacks Kejriwal, AAP over charges against Bharti, Tomar

BJP attacks Kejriwal, AAP over charges against Bharti, Tomar

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

The BJP on Wednesday attacked CM Arvind Kejriwal and the AAP over the charges levelled against former law ministers Jitender Singh Tomar and Somnath Bharti.

BJP discusses Prez candidates floated by Mamata, Mulayam

BJP discusses Prez candidates floated by Mamata, Mulayam

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday discussed the candidature of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, A P J Abdul Kalam and Somnath Chatterjee, floated by the Trinamool Congress and the Samajwadi Party.

Rahul assures help to Dalits in Una as protests continue

Rahul assures help to Dalits in Una as protests continue

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Gandhi, who spent around 40 minutes with the family members, said he is "ashamed" that such incidents are taking place in India.

Dr Singh to continue as PM, says Cong, rebuffs SP-TMC

Dr Singh to continue as PM, says Cong, rebuffs SP-TMC

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

In a rebuff to the Samajwadi Party and the Trinamool Congress, the Congress on Thursday ruled out sparing Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for the Presidential race as it rejected the three names proposed by the two allies, sending signals that it was not in a mood to bow before them.

Cyclone Tauktae intensifies, 6 dead in 2 states

Cyclone Tauktae intensifies, 6 dead in 2 states

Rediff.com16 May 2021

Gale-force winds, heavy rainfall and high tidal waves swept the coastal belt of Kerala, Karnataka and Goa as Cyclone Tauktae hurtled northwards towards Gujarat on Sunday, leaving four people dead in Karnataka and two in Goa, damaging hundreds of houses, uprooting electricity poles and trees and forcing evacuation.

'It's a viral pandemic with a diabetes pandemic'

'It's a viral pandemic with a diabetes pandemic'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'COVID-19 and diabetes have a very intricate relationship.' 'People with diabetes tend to get the most severe forms of COVID-19.'

Vaccination, good behaviour may reduce/delay 3rd wave

Vaccination, good behaviour may reduce/delay 3rd wave

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'If we vaccinate quickly, it could be pushed to January, February, and the longer it can be pushed, the smaller the wave is likely to be, because by that time vaccination will scale up.'

Sushma Swaraj cremated, daughter performs last rites

Sushma Swaraj cremated, daughter performs last rites

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

The body of the former minister, wrapped in a tricolour, was brought to the crematorium in the afternoon from the BJP headquarters, where it was kept for few hours for people to pay their respects.

IIT-Delhi likely to hold own entrance exam

IIT-Delhi likely to hold own entrance exam

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

After IIT-Kanpur rejected the Centre's 'one-nation one-test' proposal and decided to conduct its own entrance exam from next year, the IIT-Delhi Alumni Association is pushing IIT-Delhi to follow the suit. A decision is expected to be taken next week when the Senate of IIT-Delhi meets.

Ram Janmabhoomi movement and BJP's rise to power

Ram Janmabhoomi movement and BJP's rise to power

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The issue combined with its alliance with anti-Congress parties in 1989 won the BJP 85 seats in Lok Sabha elections against mere two in 1984.

Bharti says some persons in Ugandan mission, Delhi Police linked to rackets

Bharti says some persons in Ugandan mission, Delhi Police linked to rackets

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Delhi Law Minister Somnath Bharti on Wednesday demanded an independent probe into alleged role of "some persons" of Ugandan high commission and Delhi police in sex and drug rackets.

34 chargesheeted, 4 cops arrested in Una Dalit flogging case

34 chargesheeted, 4 cops arrested in Una Dalit flogging case

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

The CID also charged three minors, as they were also apprehended during the probe.