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Ilaiyaraaja issues notice to makers of 'Manjummel Boys' over song

Ilaiyaraaja issues notice to makers of 'Manjummel Boys' over song

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Manjummel Boys traces the story of one such bunch of inebriated tourists from Kochi, fans of the film Gunaa.

EC ropes in retired IAS/IPS officers to ensure level playing field

EC ropes in retired IAS/IPS officers to ensure level playing field

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

The Election Commission on Tuesday appointed special observers for administrative, security and expenditure monitoring purposes in several states to ensure a level playing field during the upcoming elections.

UCC Can Wait, Personal Law Reforms Can't

UCC Can Wait, Personal Law Reforms Can't

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Crucial reforms in Muslim personal law, especially laws related to inheritance and adoption, need to be initiated forthwith; historically speaking, without the State's backing, hardly has any reform taken place or allowed to prevail, asserts Mohammad Sajjad.

'There is anti-incumbency against Modi'

'There is anti-incumbency against Modi'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

'When you weigh anti-incumbency against the Centre against anti-incumbency against the state, anti-incumbency against the Centre will triumph as this is a parliamentary election.'

'Balak buddhi, 99 out of 543': Modi mounts stinging retort on Rahul

'Balak buddhi, 99 out of 543': Modi mounts stinging retort on Rahul

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the people have given his government a mandate for stability and continuity for the third consecutive term after seeing its work of 10 years and accused the Congress of trying to build a narrative that it has defeated the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance in the Lok Sabha polls.

Is Sanjay Jha Nitish's Political Heir?

Is Sanjay Jha Nitish's Political Heir?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Sanjay Jha's importance lies in his connections to senior BJP and RSS leaders to maintain a smooth relationship within the NDA government in Bihar and at the Centre and to contest the 2025 Bihar assembly elections together under Nitish Kumar's leadership.

Modi 3.0: 'Viksit Bharat' Reforms Not To Take Back Seat

Modi 3.0: 'Viksit Bharat' Reforms Not To Take Back Seat

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'The expeditious enactment of labour codes and strategic measures to bridge the skills jobs gap are critical.'

How Modi Can Overcome Coalition Challenges

How Modi Can Overcome Coalition Challenges

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

If the concerns over risking political capital are overcome, the long-term gains for the Indian economy will be immense, asserts A K Bhattacharya.

Will Anantnag See High Voter Turnout?

Will Anantnag See High Voter Turnout?

Rediff.com25 May 2024

'There is no link between Article 370 abrogation and a rise in voting percentage.'

Markets crash: Pollster Pradeep Gupta 'open to probe'

Markets crash: Pollster Pradeep Gupta 'open to probe'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

Facing opposition fire for exit polls allegedly being used for stock market manipulation, Axis My India's chief Pradeep Gupta has said he is open to facing all kinds of investigations and it would help do business in a much better way if the government frames specific regulations for pollsters.

NEET Case Kingpin's Political Ambitions

NEET Case Kingpin's Political Ambitions

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Sanjeev Kumar alias Sanjeev 'Mukhiya', an alleged kingpin behind the NEET paper leak, was not only minting money but wanted to become an MP or MLA.

Is Altaf Bukhari Playing BJP Game In J-K?

Is Altaf Bukhari Playing BJP Game In J-K?

Rediff.com7 May 2024

'The Congress backstabbed us and the BJP frontstabbed us.' 'This is the only difference between the two parties.'

What Amritpal Singh's Victory Means For India

What Amritpal Singh's Victory Means For India

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

'The victory is an expression of agrarian distress and social turmoil.'

INDIA bloc PM will be...: Shashi Tharoor

INDIA bloc PM will be...: Shashi Tharoor

Rediff.com4 May 2024

'The PM who is first among equals, who has to listen to others, take their point of view into account and who would have to be a good manager'

Parliamentary panel to summon Delhi police commissioner

Parliamentary panel to summon Delhi police commissioner

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

A parliamentary committee, which examined the prevailing bus licencing system in Delhi in wake of the gangrape cum murder incident, has decided to summon Commissioner of Police Neeraj Kumar and transport ministry officials of the Centre and the state soon.

Cabinet okays inclusion of communities from 5 states in ST list

Cabinet okays inclusion of communities from 5 states in ST list

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

The government on Wednesday approved the inclusion of certain communities in the lists of Scheduled Tribes in Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, fulfilling long-pending demands from these states.

Draft roadmap for first 100 days, next 5 yrs of new govt: Modi to ministers

Draft roadmap for first 100 days, next 5 yrs of new govt: Modi to ministers

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

The Cabinet also initiated the process of notifying the dates of the seven-phase parliamentary elections by sending the Election Commission's recommendation to President Droupadi Murmu.

'Congress Will Collapse Without Gandhis'

'Congress Will Collapse Without Gandhis'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

'What matters is policies, not personalities like Priyanka, Rahul or Modi.'

Inspired by Rahul Gandhi, Mahua left job in US and returned

Inspired by Rahul Gandhi, Mahua left job in US and returned

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

The 14-year political journey of Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra has encountered both upheaval and elevation, as her expulsion from Parliament in a cash-for-query case marked the culmination of her tumultuous parliamentary term.

At parliamentary party meet, BJP sounds poll bugle for 2019

At parliamentary party meet, BJP sounds poll bugle for 2019

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

The prime minister said youths should be made "ambassadors" of the Union government's public welfare works and good governance.

Over 63% voter turnout recorded in phase 2; Tripura highest with 79.46%

Over 63% voter turnout recorded in phase 2; Tripura highest with 79.46%

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

The IMD has warned of heatwave to severe heatwave conditions in parts of West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh during the next five days.

Omar Abdullah to contest LS poll from Baramulla

Omar Abdullah to contest LS poll from Baramulla

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

The junior Abdullah would be banking heavily on Shia support as the constituency has many Shia dominated areas that include Budgam, Beerwah, Pattan, Sonawari and Bandipora, among other pockets.

Odisha: BJP candidate breaks EVM, attacks poll officer

Odisha: BJP candidate breaks EVM, attacks poll officer

Rediff.com25 May 2024

A sitting MLA and Bharatiya Janata Party candidate allegedly broke an electronic voting machine (EVM) and attacked a polling officer inside a booth during voting in Odisha which recorded a voter turnout of over 60.97 per cent in six Lok Sabha seats and 42 assembly segments, officials said.

JD-S knocks on guv door for CBI probe into rape case against Prajwal

JD-S knocks on guv door for CBI probe into rape case against Prajwal

Rediff.com9 May 2024

The Janata Dal-Secular on Thursday petitioned Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, seeking his intervention recommending a CBI probe into the sexual abuse charges against Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna.

Vadakara: The Most Important Contest In Kerala

Vadakara: The Most Important Contest In Kerala

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Shailaja Teacher, arguably the most famous Covid warrior in India, versus former student leader Shafi Parambil who defeated 'Metro Man' E Sreedharan in the last assembly election. Shyam G Menon reports from the Vadakara Lok Sabha constituency, which some feel is the most politically important contest in Kerala this election.

Govt likely to issue CAA rules before poll code comes into effect

Govt likely to issue CAA rules before poll code comes into effect

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

The rules for the CAA are likely to be issued before the MCC comes into effect, sources privy to the development said.

LS polls: Meet the prominent contestants in fourth phase

LS polls: Meet the prominent contestants in fourth phase

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Among the keenly watched contests are those involving former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav (Kannauj, UP) and Union ministers Giriraj Singh (Begusarai, Bihar), Nityanand Rai (Ujiarpur, Bihar) and Raosaheb Danve (Jalna, Maharashtra).

Again! Jaya Bachchan vs Dhankar in RS

Again! Jaya Bachchan vs Dhankar in RS

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

The trouble started when the SP member wanted to make a point on an ongoing heated discussion between Opposition parties and the Chairman in the Rajya Sabha over certain remarks made by BJP MP Ghanshyam Tiwari on Kharge a few days ago.

SC agrees to hear PIL against parties promising freebies

SC agrees to hear PIL against parties promising freebies

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

The PIL also seeks a direction to the Election Commission to invoke its powers to freeze the election symbols and cancel the registration of such political parties.

Adani group mcap regains $200 bn-mark

Adani group mcap regains $200 bn-mark

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Adani Group's market capitalisation on Wednesday regained $200 billion-mark (Rs 16.9 lakh crore) after its listed firms gained Rs 11,300 crore as investors reposed faith on the company denying any wrongdoing in supply of coal to Tamil Nadu power company. With Rs 11,300 crore gain on Wednesday, the apples-to-airport conglomerate gained Rs 56,250 crore in market capitalisation in the last two trading sessions, stock exchange data showed.

Modi indulges in fear-mongering post Phase 2 washout: Congress

Modi indulges in fear-mongering post Phase 2 washout: Congress

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh posed questions for the prime minister ahead of his rallies in Karnataka.

HC rejects plea seeking removal of Kejriwal as CM

HC rejects plea seeking removal of Kejriwal as CM

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

The Delhi high court on Thursday refuses to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking the removal of Arvind Kejriwal as chief minister following his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in the excise policy-linked money laundering case.

Jolt to AAP as its lone Lok Sabha MP joins BJP

Jolt to AAP as its lone Lok Sabha MP joins BJP

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party's MP and lone Lok Sabha member Sushil Kumar Rinku joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday along with party MLA Sheetal Angural, dealing a blow to the party already facing a crisis following the arrest of its leader and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

BJD fields 33% women candidates, 38% turncoats in LS polls

BJD fields 33% women candidates, 38% turncoats in LS polls

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Nayak had earlier resigned from the BJD and joined the BJP and got a nomination from the saffron party.

Violence in Sandeshkhali rocks last phase of LS polls in Bengal

Violence in Sandeshkhali rocks last phase of LS polls in Bengal

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Widespread violence between supporters of the Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party over alleged electoral malpractices in strife-torn Sandeshkhali marred the final phase of Lok Sabha polls in West Bengal on Saturday, resulting in injuries to a number of people.

Rising prices, lack of jobs key issues, shows voter survey

Rising prices, lack of jobs key issues, shows voter survey

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

62 per cent of respondents across various demographics, including villages, towns, and cities, perceived a greater difficulty in securing employment compared to the previous five years, shows pre-poll survey by Centre for Study of Developing Societies.

Has Modi Learnt Nothing From Election Result?

Has Modi Learnt Nothing From Election Result?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

On June 26, for the likes of me, the music died. Any impression of potential change held forth by the outcome of the 2024 general election, was vaporised, reveals Shyam G Menon.

Chandrababu Naidu set to return to NDA fold

Chandrababu Naidu set to return to NDA fold

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

A day after TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu held deliberations with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP chief J P Nadda, Kumar told PTI that preliminary discussions have taken place for the 'purpose of alliance' for the Lok Sabha and state assembly polls, which are held simultaneously in Andhra Pradesh.

Rahul asserts INDIA unity despite Mamata's snub

Rahul asserts INDIA unity despite Mamata's snub

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday expressed confidence in the unity of the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) in combating injustice nationwide, a day after Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee's decision to go solo in the Lok Sabha polls in West Bengal.

Does Cong-AAP alliance pose challenge to BJP's dominance in Gujarat?

Does Cong-AAP alliance pose challenge to BJP's dominance in Gujarat?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

The Congress-AAP alliance this time aims to give a tough fight and stop the division of anti-BJP votes.