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Nitish dodges questions on 'NDA face in Bihar'

Nitish dodges questions on 'NDA face in Bihar'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

"All your queries would be answered at an appropriate time," he told journalists.

Jacqueline Parties with Salman

Jacqueline Parties with Salman

Rediff.com5 May 2022

All roads led to Arpita Khan and Aayush Sharma's Eid party, as Bollywood's A-listers -- power couples and surprise guests -- looked their festive best.

Sushil Modi accompanies Nitish on Vishwas Yatra

Sushil Modi accompanies Nitish on Vishwas Yatra

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

Signalling a thaw in the Janata Dal-United-Bharatiya Janata Party ties, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Sushil Modi accompanied Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in the last leg of his Vishwas Yatra to Gaya district.

RJD minister's outburst irks Nitish, admits to meeting Prashant Kishor

RJD minister's outburst irks Nitish, admits to meeting Prashant Kishor

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Wednesday frowned upon the recalcitrance shown by his Agriculture Minister Sudhakar Singh, who belongs to the Rashtriya Janata Dal, but sought to put the ball in the court of his deputy Tejashwi Yadav, the party's de facto leader.

Modi will visit kin of Patna blast victims, Nitish insensitive: BJP

Modi will visit kin of Patna blast victims, Nitish insensitive: BJP

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi will visit Bihar on November 2 to meet the kin of the six people killed in Patna ahead of his Sunday rally.

Ask PM to speak in Parliament on Manipur: Oppn to Prez

Ask PM to speak in Parliament on Manipur: Oppn to Prez

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The opposition parties are seeking the President's intervention in the matter, claiming that violence in the BJP-ruled northeastern state is continuing unabated.

Indian wrestlers out to prove a point in London

Indian wrestlers out to prove a point in London

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

A bronze in the Beijing Games four years ago came as a surprise for many but as the London Olympic Games draw closer, the country's grapplers led by Sushil Kumar will be out to prove that they are no longer the dark horses.

No problem if Cong pitches for Rahul Gandhi as PM candidate: Nitish

No problem if Cong pitches for Rahul Gandhi as PM candidate: Nitish

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Nitish also reiterated that he was "not a claimant" for the top post.

Days after NCP split, Pawar, Modi to share stage on Aug 1

Days after NCP split, Pawar, Modi to share stage on Aug 1

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Modi to receive Lokmanya Tilak National Award, constituted by Tilak Smarak Mandir Trust in 1983, to honour the legacy of Lokmanya Tilak

Nitish keeps home, Tejashwi gets health; JD-U ministers get depts back

Nitish keeps home, Tejashwi gets health; JD-U ministers get depts back

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Portfolios were on Tuesday allocated in the new Bihar cabinet headed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar who, predictably, retained the all-important home department which helps him keep direct control on the state police.

BCCI to reward Olympic medallists; Rs 1 crore for Neeraj

BCCI to reward Olympic medallists; Rs 1 crore for Neeraj

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

The BCCI on Saturday announced cash rewards for India's medal winners at the Tokyo Olympics with Rs one crore reserved for Neeraj Chopra, who became country's first track and field athlete to win a gold medal.

Lalu convicted in 5th fodder scam case, sentencing on Feb 21

Lalu convicted in 5th fodder scam case, sentencing on Feb 21

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

He had already been granted bail in the Chaibasa Treasury Scam case in October 2020, and in the Deoghar Treasury Scam case in February 2020.

Nitish Kumar's biggest challenge at the moment

Nitish Kumar's biggest challenge at the moment

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Around 275,000 migrant labourers and their family members have returned to the state. According to the state government, this number could exceed 1 million by the end of this month. As the NDA government in Bihar is scheduled to face polls at the end of this year, providing livelihoods to these people is on the top Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's agenda.

Former SC judge AM Khanwilkar sworn in as Lokpal chairperson

Former SC judge AM Khanwilkar sworn in as Lokpal chairperson

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

The Lokpal was functioning without its regular chief since Pinaki Chandra Ghose completed his term on May 27, 2022.

Gauge public mood on NaMo: Another Modi advises Advani

Gauge public mood on NaMo: Another Modi advises Advani

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

Amid efforts to convince L K Advani on declaring Narendra Modi as Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate ahead of 2014 Lok Sabha polls, Bihar's BJP chief Sushil Kumar Modi said the veteran leader had failed to gauge the public mood in this regard.

Construction banned in 'sinking' Joshimath, families evacuated

Construction banned in 'sinking' Joshimath, families evacuated

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Amid protests by a group of residents in Joshimath, the Chamoli administration on Thursday put a ban on all construction activities in and around the 'sinking' town even as nearly 50 families staying in houses at risk have been evacuated so far.

Is Nitish Kumar's arrogance finishing him?

Is Nitish Kumar's arrogance finishing him?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Dharmendra Kumar Singh says the Bihar chief minister may be fighting a losing battle.

Wrestlers to provide late sparks to India's campaign

Wrestlers to provide late sparks to India's campaign

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

Indian grapplers will join the Olympic action from tomorrow hoping to provide the late sparks to the contingent's campaign which has so far not really lived upto expectation with the flop show of many of the serious medal contenders.

Relief, rescue operations intensified in Joshimath; Modi calls Dhami

Relief, rescue operations intensified in Joshimath; Modi calls Dhami

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Officials said 13 more families living in houses with huge cracks were moved by the administration to safe locations on Sunday.

'World cricket will miss the helicopter shots, Mahi'

'World cricket will miss the helicopter shots, Mahi'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

From Union Home Minister Amit Shah to India's double Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar to actor Ranveer Singh, emotional tributes poured in for Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who announced his retirement on Saturday

Nitish aide hits out at ally RJD; says it's helping BJP

Nitish aide hits out at ally RJD; says it's helping BJP

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Kushwaha made the exasperated remark in reply to queries from journalists about Singh's relentless, and often personal, attacks on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Chandra Shekhar's uncharitable remarks about Ramcharitmanas which triggered a controversy.

'Where was Nitish Kumar for 4 days when Patna was flooded?'

'Where was Nitish Kumar for 4 days when Patna was flooded?'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

'Nitish Kumar's government has proved during these floods that it is a helpless government.'

Exclusive! Narsingh Yadav speaks out!

Exclusive! Narsingh Yadav speaks out!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

'My roommate and training partner Sandeep (Yadav) has also tested positive, which has confirmed my suspicion.' 'Should I train or keep a tab of my water bottle?' 'Just tell me, who is going to benefit from this?'

Govt, SC fail to reach consensus on MoP for judges appointment in 7 yrs

Govt, SC fail to reach consensus on MoP for judges appointment in 7 yrs

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

In a recent report, the Department-related Standing Committee on Law and Justice and Personnel said it expects the government and the judiciary to finalise the revised MoP, 'which is more efficient and transparent', in terms of a Supreme Court observation.

VVS, Narang among 7 sportspersons conferred Padma Shri

VVS, Narang among 7 sportspersons conferred Padma Shri

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

Ace batsman VVS Laxman and World champion wrestler Sushil Kumar were among seven sportspersons honoured with the prestigious Padma Shri on Tuesday for their contribution in their respective disciplines.

Nitish Kumar returns as Bihar CM for 7th time in 20 years

Nitish Kumar returns as Bihar CM for 7th time in 20 years

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

The BJP, which has clinched 31 more seats than the 43 pocketed by Kumar's Janata Dal-United, is likely to have two deputy chief ministers on the lines of Uttar Pradesh. The names of four-time MLAs Tarkishore Prasad and Renu Devi, who were chosen the leader and the deputy leader of the BJP legislature party on Sunday, are doing the rounds for the post.

Budaun kids were stabbed 24 times, reveals autopsy; 2nd accused held

Budaun kids were stabbed 24 times, reveals autopsy; 2nd accused held

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

The postmortem report of the slain children has revealed that the assailant stabbed the elder brother 13 times and his sibling 11 times, officials said, adding injury marks have been found on the neck, chest and other parts of bodies of the two children.

'In Bihar, caste is more important than religion'

'In Bihar, caste is more important than religion'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

'In this election, the only thing that is going to matter is which caste aligns with which coalition.'

Indians' schedule at the Games

Indians' schedule at the Games

Rediff.com20 Aug 2008

Schedule of Indian athletes at the Beijing Olympics on August 20.

Kharge will not take long to select new K'taka CM: Cong

Kharge will not take long to select new K'taka CM: Cong

Rediff.com15 May 2023

'Entire process of meeting individual legislators of Congress party has been completed with great bohemia.'

'Proud of my husband going a step higher'

'Proud of my husband going a step higher'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2012

Sushil Kumar's wife Savi is delighted that he continued his medal-winning run at the Games and etched his name in history as the greatest Indian Olympian.

Kharge to pick Karnataka CM based on opinions of all Cong MLAs

Kharge to pick Karnataka CM based on opinions of all Cong MLAs

Rediff.com15 May 2023

The Congress Legislature Party, which met at a private hotel in Bengaluru on Sunday evening, passed a unanimous resolution authorising the party chief to pick its leader.

Nab all Delhi bus rapists at once: Shinde to police

Nab all Delhi bus rapists at once: Shinde to police

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde summoned Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar on Tuesday, and directed him to use all the available resources and nab the culprits behind the rape and assault of the 23-year-old physiotherapist who is battling for her life in a Delhi hospital.

Par panel suggests reservation for transgenders in CAPFs

Par panel suggests reservation for transgenders in CAPFs

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Highlighting the low representation of women in the Central Armed Police Forces, a parliamentary committee has asked the Union home ministry to take steps to encourage them to join the services, besides recommending a reservation for transgenders.

Nitish, Modi appeal for calm in Madhubani district

Nitish, Modi appeal for calm in Madhubani district

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his deputy Sushil Kumar Modi on Saturday appealed for calm in violence-marred Madhubani district. The state government had acted promptly and ordered a judicial probe into the violence and police firing on Friday in the district. It also transferred senior administrative and police officials, Kumar and Modi said in a joint appeal.

Decision taken in interest of Bihar, says Nitish after taking oath

Decision taken in interest of Bihar, says Nitish after taking oath

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

Kumar resigned the post on Wednesday after a fall out with the alliance partner RJD.

UP Dalits abandon BJP? Wins 8 of 17 SC seats, lowest in 3 polls

UP Dalits abandon BJP? Wins 8 of 17 SC seats, lowest in 3 polls

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The BJP had registered a one-sided victory on all the 17 SC-reserved seats in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. But in 2019, out of these 17 seats, it lost Nagina and Lalganj seats to the Bahujan Samaj Party.

PIX: Sindhu trounces Bing Jiao for Olympics bronze

PIX: Sindhu trounces Bing Jiao for Olympics bronze

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Indian badminton star Pusarla V Sindhu won badminton's women's bronze at the Tokyo Olympics, beating China's He Bing Jao 21-13, 21-15 in third-place play-off on Sunday.

Dom's Take: Son rise in Bihar

Dom's Take: Son rise in Bihar

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Dominic Xavier offers his take on Bihar 2020.

Cong rejects demand for PM's resignation, goes into huddle

Cong rejects demand for PM's resignation, goes into huddle

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

With the Comptroller and Auditor General reports providing ammunition to the Opposition to attack the prime minister, Congress on Friday dismissed Bharatiya Janata Party's demand for his resignation while party chief Sonia Gandhi held a "strategy meeting" with senior ministers and party leaders.