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750-page UCC report to be tabled in Uttarakhand assembly

750-page UCC report to be tabled in Uttarakhand assembly

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

The draft will be examined, studied and discussed before it is tabled in the assembly on February 6, he said.

Maharashtra tops country in rioting cases in 2022

Maharashtra tops country in rioting cases in 2022

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

The data also showed that the state stood third in cases of murder (at 2,295) after Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in 2022, and ranked fourth in rape cases (at 2,904) after Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.

Kharge's son-in-law to contest LS poll from K'taka?

Kharge's son-in-law to contest LS poll from K'taka?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Doddamani has maintained a low profile; he has always worked actively behind the scenes in managing and strategising for Kharge's successive electoral campaign.

Police using military weapons against us: Farmers

Police using military weapons against us: Farmers

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Referring to an action against farmers by the security personnel deployed by the Haryana authorities at the Punjab-Haryana border, Pandher slammed paramilitary personnel for using "force" against farmers, leaving many injured.

Kamal Nath fighting lone battle to save home turf

Kamal Nath fighting lone battle to save home turf

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

With many of his close associates leaving his side, it is virtually a lone battle for Congress stalwart Kamal Nath to help his parliamentarian son Nakul Nath win from Chhindwara for a second time amid the Bharatiya Janata Party's aggressive push to wrest the seat.

Pralhad responds to Sonia missive: Don't politicise Parliament's work

Pralhad responds to Sonia missive: Don't politicise Parliament's work

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

She also proposed that nine issues, including violence in Manipur and price rise, be listed for discussion during the session.

JD-U issues whip to MLAs ahead of Nitish-led NDA govt's trust vote on Monday

JD-U issues whip to MLAs ahead of Nitish-led NDA govt's trust vote on Monday

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

JD-U chief whip Shravan Kumar said those defying the whip "will lose their membership" even as he maintained that it was a "routine exercise that takes place ahead of every assembly session".

'Not the time for...': Govt on Oppn boycotting new Parl launch

'Not the time for...': Govt on Oppn boycotting new Parl launch

Rediff.com24 May 2023

'The Lok Sabha Speaker is the custodian of Parliament and the Speaker has invited the prime minister'

During INDIA conclave, Cong to take up Pawar's meeting with Ajit

During INDIA conclave, Cong to take up Pawar's meeting with Ajit

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole has said that his party's top brass will discuss with Nationalist Congress Party founder Sharad Pawar his much-debated meeting with politically estranged nephew and state Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar when the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) holds its conclave in Mumbai later this month.

'COVID-19 may impact Chinese politics'

'COVID-19 may impact Chinese politics'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

'There are reports of political dissent mounting on Xi Jinping's handling of the Wuhan fallout.'

Centre gives nod to Delhi minister Atishi for UK visit

Centre gives nod to Delhi minister Atishi for UK visit

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The counsel for the Centre said the proposal has been sent to the economic affairs department for further approvals, which would also be processed and the petitioner can apply for requisite visa permits.

After foreign minister, China sacks missing defence minister

After foreign minister, China sacks missing defence minister

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

China also removed Finance Minister Liu Kun and appointed Lan Fo'an in his place. Liu is the third senior Cabinet minister to be replaced without any explanation.

Ram Vilas Paswan's Final Throw Of Dice

Ram Vilas Paswan's Final Throw Of Dice

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Ram Vilas Paswan was no fool. He knew very well about the ownership tussle going on beneath this veneer of congeniality. At all costs, he wanted to keep the lid on the family drama. He did not want it to come in the way of his son's coronation.

1 Nation 1 Poll: What's Modi's Thinking?

1 Nation 1 Poll: What's Modi's Thinking?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Deriving from Narendra Modi's continuing charisma, the proposed scheme, if and when implemented, can cut both ways. That is to say, if Modi can win, he can lose. Or, someone else in his place, later on, could lose as much as he could win in his time, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Central govt not serious about resolving Manipur violence'

'Central govt not serious about resolving Manipur violence'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'The Centre prevaricates on the question of effecting a change of state-level leadership or on the imposition of President's rule in the state.'

Never closed doors to Pak, but...: Jaishankar

Never closed doors to Pak, but...: Jaishankar

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

'but the terrorism issue should be fair, square at the centre of the conversation. It is the major issue ... I am not saying there are no other issues. But I am not going to duck that issue for the sake of talking'

How Congress can redefine party politics

How Congress can redefine party politics

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

'There is no meritocracy or at least there is none that is visible and transparent.' 'The Congress has two opportunities to change this,' says Aakar Patel.

Farmers to take call on govt offer to buy pulses, maize at MSP

Farmers to take call on govt offer to buy pulses, maize at MSP

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

A panel of Union ministers held a fourth round of talks with farmer leaders in Chandigarh on Sunday over their demands, including a legal guarantee of MSP, as thousands of protesting farmers camped at the Punjab-Haryana border.

MPs need govt nod for accepting foreign hospitality: RS fresh guidelines

MPs need govt nod for accepting foreign hospitality: RS fresh guidelines

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

e of them requires MPs to follow the norms including the Code of Ethics, which mandates them not to take gifts that may interfere with honest and impartial discharge of their official duties.

Desis Rally For Secular India

Desis Rally For Secular India

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

The Constitution's Preamble says that we Indians have resolved to secure for Indians 'fraternity, assuring the dignity of the individual'. Fraternity can come only when we stand up for each other. The desis of the Boston South Asian Coalition actually attempt to do that, points out Aakar Patel.

ED officials attacked: Will guv recommend Prez rule in Bengal?

ED officials attacked: Will guv recommend Prez rule in Bengal?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The ED officers are conducting raids at 15 places in the state during the day and Sajahan's house is one of them, an officer said.

Saudi Crown Prince to stay beyond G20 Summit for...

Saudi Crown Prince to stay beyond G20 Summit for...

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in New Delhi on a three-day state visit during which he will hold a bilateral meeting and co-chair the first leaders' meeting of the Strategic Partnership Council with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Russia's Unease Over India-US Proximity

Russia's Unease Over India-US Proximity

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

The scaling up of the India-US strategic partnership to the level of non-NATO ally with defence deals, sharing and transfer of defence technology, interoperability, joint collaboration and joint production of defence equipment has exacerbated Moscow's anxiety, notes Rup Narayan Das.

Rahul Gandhi moves beyond overseeing party affairs

Rahul Gandhi moves beyond overseeing party affairs

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Rahul Gandhi's birthday greeting to the DMDK supremo signifies that the Congress vice president is expanding his ambit of functioning and graduating from handling just organisational affairs, reports Anita Katyal.

Back from China, Maldives Prez takes veiled dig at India

Back from China, Maldives Prez takes veiled dig at India

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Returning home after a five-day high-profile state visit to China, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday struck a defiant note saying that his country may be small but 'doesn't give them the license to bully us'.

Every Ruling Party Like Its Writ To Run

Every Ruling Party Like Its Writ To Run

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Despite their opposition based on ideology, both the political Right and the political Left possess similar behaviour, observes Shyam G Menon.

'Middlemen' part of Shinde's Davos delegation: Aaditya

'Middlemen' part of Shinde's Davos delegation: Aaditya

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Former Maharashtra minister and Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray leader Aaditya Thackeray on Monday claimed nearly '50 people', including 'some middlemen' and personal assistants, will be part of the delegation that will travel with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde for the World Economic Forum (WEF) gathering in Davos, Switzerland.

Cong dissident K V Thomas to campaign for LDF in Thrikkakara bypoll

Cong dissident K V Thomas to campaign for LDF in Thrikkakara bypoll

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Senior AICC member and former Union minister K V Thomas, who has been at loggerheads with the party's state leadership, on Wednesday said he would campaign for the ruling Left Democratic Front candidate Jo Joseph in the upcoming by-poll in the Thrikkakara Assembly constituency, but reiterated that he would not quit the Congress.

No-nonsense EC makes TN polls a drab affair

No-nonsense EC makes TN polls a drab affair

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

With the Election Commission keeping a hawk's eye on affairs, the usually flamboyant campaigning for Tamil Nadu polls has turned somewhat colourless, finds A Ganesh Nadar

Has Joe Biden Lost Interest In India?

Has Joe Biden Lost Interest In India?

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Had it not been for the slow but sure emergence of China as a threat to the western order, would India have been accepted as a near-equal partner by individual western nations, jointly and severally, questions N Sathiya Moorthy.

Sunak sacks Indian origin home secy; Ex-PM Cameron brought in

Sunak sacks Indian origin home secy; Ex-PM Cameron brought in

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday sacked his Indian-origin Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, and replaced her with James Cleverly, while former premier David Cameron, in an unusual move, is back in the frontline government as the new foreign secretary.

Not ruling out probe, but...: Jaishankar to Canada

Not ruling out probe, but...: Jaishankar to Canada

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

"If you have a reason to make such an allegation please share the evidence because we are not ruling out an investigation," Jaishankar, who is on a five-day official visit to the United Kingdom, said while responding to a question.

Smriti Irani's Modi Mistake

Smriti Irani's Modi Mistake

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

It sent shock waves in the party -- a political greenhorn had taken on Modi in his home turf of Gujarat. Smriti had clearly tried to choose sides, in this case Vajpayee's camp. Many felt that this would end Irani's career. A revealing excerpt from Nidhi Sharma's new book She, The Leader: Women in Indian Politics.

'Watch me when I get back': Jaishankar on Rahul's remarks abroad

'Watch me when I get back': Jaishankar on Rahul's remarks abroad

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Jaishankar said that he can talk for himself and does not do politics while travelling abroad.

Will govt notify CAA rules before LS polls?

Will govt notify CAA rules before LS polls?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Delayed by more than four years, rules for the CAA are a must for its implementation.

JD-U downplays absence of MLAs ahead of trust vote

JD-U downplays absence of MLAs ahead of trust vote

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal-United on Sunday exuded confidence that its national president, who was sworn in as Bihar CM for a record ninth time after forming a new government with the Bharatiya Janata Party, will win Monday's trust vote.

MEPs visit: Perception management is not a one off affair

MEPs visit: Perception management is not a one off affair

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

'The idea that the J&K issue gets internationalised by allowing foreign delegations to visit it appears bizarre to me because the issue is not about Article 370 or the decisions relating to the abrogation, but more to do with the post decision handling,' notes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

'Fear of ED, CBI, greed for power makes them leave the Congress'

'Fear of ED, CBI, greed for power makes them leave the Congress'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'Can you believe Ashok Chavan was with me in the senior leaders' meeting one day, and next day morning, he switched sides!'

'The top-down management of a party stifles ambitious political leaders'

'The top-down management of a party stifles ambitious political leaders'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

'We must encourage ambitious leaders and not stifle them.'

Centre notifies CAA rules ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Centre notifies CAA rules ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

With the CAA rules being issued, the Modi government will now start granting Indian nationality to persecuted non-Muslim migrants -- Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis and Christians -- from the three countries.