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Intense battle of ballot in Tamil Nadu's cradle Of democracy

Intense battle of ballot in Tamil Nadu's cradle Of democracy

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

There is something that makes the Uthiramerur assembly constituency in Kancheepuram district special.

Amarinder Singh says BJP ignores him, but rules out Congress return

Amarinder Singh says BJP ignores him, but rules out Congress return

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh criticizes the BJP's functioning, stating he is not being consulted. He rules out rejoining the Congress but expresses willingness to help Sonia Gandhi personally. He also discusses Punjab's political landscape, AAP's performance, and national security.

PHOTOS: Inside Mahua Moitra-Pinaki Misra wedding reception

PHOTOS: Inside Mahua Moitra-Pinaki Misra wedding reception

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Moitra was seen in a red saree with zari butis and traditional gold jewellery, while husband Misra was dressed in a classic white traditional dhoti and kurta with a distinct Odiya bomkai borers.

All about Happy Hardy and Heer

All about Happy Hardy and Heer

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

All you wanted to know about Happy Hardy and Heer.

'Treated like hardcore criminal': Bhagwant Mann meets Kejriwal in Tihar jail

'Treated like hardcore criminal': Bhagwant Mann meets Kejriwal in Tihar jail

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

The Punjab chief minister said he was asked by Kejriwal to visit different places for campaigning for INDIA bloc candidates.

When Sonia Met Mamata, Kejriwal...

When Sonia Met Mamata, Kejriwal...

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Scenes from the Opposition leaders' dinner meeting, in Bengaluru on Monday, July 17, 2023.

Thousands Mourn Dr Singh

Thousands Mourn Dr Singh

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Dr Singh's eldest daughter Professor Upinder Singh gently reminded the gathering that this was a moment for prayer, not accolades.

10 Reasons Why Modi Should Follow In Sonia's Footsteps

10 Reasons Why Modi Should Follow In Sonia's Footsteps

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Politely decline to be prime minister, and hand the baton to someone else in the BJP -- like Sonia did to Manmohan Singh -- advises Krishna Prasad.

Congress' SC face in Punjab Joginder Mann joins AAP

Congress' SC face in Punjab Joginder Mann joins AAP

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

The three-time MLA from Phagwara served as a minister in the Cabinets including those of Beant Singh, Rajinder Kaur Bhattal and Amarinder Singh.

Congress' SC leader Joginder Mann quits party

Congress' SC leader Joginder Mann quits party

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Sources said that Mann is likely to join the Aam Aadmi Party.

Day after resigning as Punjab Cong chief, Sidhu lauds new CM Mann

Day after resigning as Punjab Cong chief, Sidhu lauds new CM Mann

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu said Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has unfurled a 'new anti-mafia era in Punjab' and hoped he would rise to the expectations of the people.

Power of Constitution: Cong on govt's lateral entry roll-back

Power of Constitution: Cong on govt's lateral entry roll-back

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi asserted that the Congress will protect the Constitution and the reservation system at all costs and foil "conspiracies" of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

What is Daisy Shah up to?

What is Daisy Shah up to?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Wherever Bollywood celebs go, the cameras follow.

Play Our Bollywood Quiz!

Play Our Bollywood Quiz!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

PIX: Hrithik mingles with Nushrat at Umang

PIX: Hrithik mingles with Nushrat at Umang

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Bollywood's ladies looked STUNNING as they walked down the red carpet at Umang 2020, a Mumbai Police Welfare Fund Initiative, held in Mumbai.

Why Congress-TMC seat-sharing talks failed

Why Congress-TMC seat-sharing talks failed

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Trinamool Congress sources on Wednesday claimed the Congress delayed the talks and made unreasonable demands on seat-sharing without acknowledging the ground reality.

Sonia to convene CWC meet to discuss poll defeat: Surjewala

Sonia to convene CWC meet to discuss poll defeat: Surjewala

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

After its resounding defeat in the assembly polls in five states, the Congress on Thursday said the results are contrary to its expectations, but it accepts the people's mandate.

Opposition puts up united front at INDIA's Delhi show of strength

Opposition puts up united front at INDIA's Delhi show of strength

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The Congress said the rally by the INDIA will send a "strong message" to the Lok Kalyan Marg, where the prime minister's residence is located, that the BJP-led government's "time is up".

Phase VI: 58 LS seats, including all 7 in Delhi, to vote on Saturday

Phase VI: 58 LS seats, including all 7 in Delhi, to vote on Saturday

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Besides the national capital, polling for the sixth round of the marathon seven-phase elections will be held Saturday in 14 seats in Uttar Pradesh, all 10 seats of Haryana, eight seats each in Bihar and West Bengal, six seats in Odisha, four seats in Jharkhand and one seat in Jammu and Kashmir.

Sidhu to meet Punjab CM tomorrow as Cong assembles to discuss its revival

Sidhu to meet Punjab CM tomorrow as Cong assembles to discuss its revival

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Sidhu, who had been attacking the AAP-led government in the state over various issues including the law and order situation, said Punjab's resurrection was possible only with a collective effort.

Will it be BJP or INDIA? Delhi to vote on Saturday in 6th phase

Will it be BJP or INDIA? Delhi to vote on Saturday in 6th phase

Rediff.com24 May 2024

While the Aam Aadmi Party is contesting on four seats, the Congress has fielded candidates for the remaining three seats.

Kharge gives INDIA 295+ seats as exit polls predict BJP sweep

Kharge gives INDIA 295+ seats as exit polls predict BJP sweep

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Leaders of several Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) parties met on Saturday to take stock of the opposition's preparations leading up to the June 4 counting of votes polled in the Lok Sabha elections, and claimed they will get more than 295 seats, enough for them to form the next government.

63 leaders from 28 Oppn parties to attend INDIA meet

63 leaders from 28 Oppn parties to attend INDIA meet

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

The alliance leaders are getting together for the third round of the brainstorming session in Mumbai, after Patna and Bengaluru, to chalk out their common campaign strategy to take on the NDA in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

'Dramebazi': Sonia Gandhi tears into PM Modi

'Dramebazi': Sonia Gandhi tears into PM Modi

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

She called upon them to forcefully fight against the challenges posed by the present dispensation

Lakhimpur: Family's demand for second autopsy of farmer accepted

Lakhimpur: Family's demand for second autopsy of farmer accepted

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

The Uttar Pradesh authorities on Tuesday agreed to the demand for a second post-mortem of a farmer killed in the Lakhimpur Kheri incident after his family refused to cremate him, while mortal remains of the three others were consigned to flames at their native places during the day.

Opposition leaders gather to give final shape to joint front

Opposition leaders gather to give final shape to joint front

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Top leaders of 26 opposition parties were arriving in Bengaluru on Monday for a two-day brainstorming session with a call for unity and are expected to chalk out their joint programme aimed at defeating the Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

'Master re-packager' Modi is on maun vrat: Sonia

'Master re-packager' Modi is on maun vrat: Sonia

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Launching a direct attack at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Monday said that the 'Mann ki Baat' man appears to retreat into a 'maun vrat' whenever there is a scandal involving his colleagues.

Sonia, Mulayam and others administered oath on 2nd day

Sonia, Mulayam and others administered oath on 2nd day

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

The oath taking took place as the House witnessed a virtual slogan-shouting contest between treasury and opposition benches.

Happy Hardy And Heer review

Happy Hardy And Heer review

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Happy Hardy And Heer is an extended music video, says Moumita Bhattacharjee.

Logo, strategy to be finalised at INDIA's Mumbai meet

Logo, strategy to be finalised at INDIA's Mumbai meet

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

The alliance would announce a coordination committee, which could be of 11 members from principal opposition parties.

Folks, Himesh Reshammiya is back!

Folks, Himesh Reshammiya is back!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

'People have already given a verdict against Himesh Reshammiya.' 'If people watch my performance with an open mind, then there is a chance that they will accept me.'

Rahul Gandhi takes a truck ride from Delhi to Chandigarh

Rahul Gandhi takes a truck ride from Delhi to Chandigarh

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Gandhi undertook the journey Monday night and in visuals and videos, the former party chief, donning his trademark white T-shirt, is seen sitting inside a truck, travelling with one of the drivers and speaking to truck drivers at a dhaba.

Amid buzz of early LS polls, INDIA in hurry to finalise strategy

Amid buzz of early LS polls, INDIA in hurry to finalise strategy

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Most leaders agreed for early finalisation of poll plans for 2024 stressing that there was no time left with them and mere meetings would not help.

Kamal Nath, Digvijaya in damage control exercise over 'tear clothes' row

Kamal Nath, Digvijaya in damage control exercise over 'tear clothes' row

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

In the video, Nath was talking to Raghuvanshi's supporters when he made the remarks about former CM Digvijaya Singh and his son.

2 more Oppn parties join INDIA, take number to 28

2 more Oppn parties join INDIA, take number to 28

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Ahead of the crucial third round of discussions, the opposition INDIA bloc on Wednesday exuded confidence that it would provide a formidable alternative to bring political change in the country and asserted that it has several prime ministerial faces against BJP's only one.

Congress leaders in Punjab want Sidhu back as state party chief

Congress leaders in Punjab want Sidhu back as state party chief

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

About 20 Punjab Congress leaders met in Ludhiana on Tuesday, with some of them batting for a key role for Navjot Singh Sidhu, the former state party unit chief who was among the participants.

DMK Starts Giving it Back To BJP

DMK Starts Giving it Back To BJP

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

The BJP has nothing to lose after a point. For the DMK it is a difficult choice, as it would not want to give too much of space to a 'national party' lest the 'Dravidian duel' of the past decades should be lost forever, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Modi using development as buzzword to mask communal agenda: Sonia

Modi using development as buzzword to mask communal agenda: Sonia

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

She lamented the fact that people were being viciously attacked for holding different beliefs in the "prevalent atmosphere of intolerance".

3 Faces That Defined Politics In 2022

3 Faces That Defined Politics In 2022

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

The coming year will be one that will test sabka vishwas to the utmost, predicts Aditi Phadnis.

Will India See Return Of Two-Party Politics?

Will India See Return Of Two-Party Politics?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

If only the Congress could rebuild on its strengths and develop a modern enough ideology, we could again be moving towards a clearer two-party political landscape, asserts Shekhar Gupta.