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BJP picks up the pieces in Bihar after Nitish blow

BJP picks up the pieces in Bihar after Nitish blow

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

'Our approach is forward-looking. The central leadership wants young leaders to lead the charge now. This will also send a clear signal that lapses will not be tolerated. We are targeting beyond 2025.' Satyavrat Mishra reports.

Can Neeraj, Sindhu Create History In Paris?

Can Neeraj, Sindhu Create History In Paris?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Another gold medal in Paris would further elevate Neeraj Chopra's status as the greatest ever athlete in the history of Indian sport.

Oppn meet attendees disagree with AAP's charge against Cong

Oppn meet attendees disagree with AAP's charge against Cong

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

'It is very unfortunate that the AAP seems to be looking at the issue through the prism of rivalry with Congress in Delhi and Punjab'

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.

Bihar minister Kapil Deo Kamat dies of COVID-19

Bihar minister Kapil Deo Kamat dies of COVID-19

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Kamat is the second minister in Nitish Kumar's cabinet to succumb to the infection this week.

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.

Parl passes bill allowing govt to take control of telecom services

Parl passes bill allowing govt to take control of telecom services

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

The Bill allows stopping of transmission and intercepting messages in case of public emergency, in the interest of the public, to prevent incitement for committing offence.

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.

Bihar govt puts Saran hooch toll at 38, says higher death figures misleading

Bihar govt puts Saran hooch toll at 38, says higher death figures misleading

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Bharatiya Janata Party leaders have been claiming that "more than 100 people" have died. Most media reports have put the death toll to be more than 50.

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.

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.

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.

BJP leader dies following police lathi charge on Patna protest

BJP leader dies following police lathi charge on Patna protest

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

A BJP leader in Bihar on Thursday died while taking part in a 'Vidhan Sabha march' against the state's Nitish Kumar government, evoking allegations from senior party leaders that he was "killed in a brutal lathi charge".

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?'

SC rejects plea seeking intervention in Joshimath crisis

SC rejects plea seeking intervention in Joshimath crisis

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices PS Narasimha and JB Pardiwala asked petitioner Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati to approach the Uttarakhand high court with his petition.

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'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.

Race for Karnataka CM: Siddaramaiah leaves for Delhi

Race for Karnataka CM: Siddaramaiah leaves for Delhi

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Amid speculation that he has been asked to come to the national capital by the high command, he said: "I have not received any call yet. Let's see."

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.

'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.

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.

'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.'

'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

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.

Oppn demands Amit Shah's statement on Parliament breach, debate

Oppn demands Amit Shah's statement on Parliament breach, debate

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

In a letter he wrote to the Chairman, Kharge urged him to not take up any other business in the House and keep the proceedings limited to the discussion on the security breach.

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.

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, 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.

'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.'

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.

President hosts iftar party at Rashtrapati Bhavan

President hosts iftar party at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

President Pranab Mukherjee hosted an iftar reception on Friday evening at Rashtrapati Bhavan which was attended among others by Vice-President Hamid Ansari and Congress chief Sonia Gandhi.

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.

Bihar assembly protests MNS manhandling students, parents

Bihar assembly protests MNS manhandling students, parents

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

The Bihar Assembly on Tuesday strongly protested manhandling of students and parents hailing from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh in Satara allegedly by workers of Maharashtra's Navnirman Sena of Raj Thackray.

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.

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.

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.

BJP slams JD-U for betrayal, calls for Bihar bandh on Tuesday

BJP slams JD-U for betrayal, calls for Bihar bandh on Tuesday

Rediff.com16 Jun 2013

Accusing the Janata Dal-United of betrayal, Bihar BJP on Sunday said it had walked out of National Democratic Alliance despite repeated assurances that it would be consulted whenever the prime ministerial candidate is chosen.

Nitish Kumar drops political bombshell, resigns as Bihar CM

Nitish Kumar drops political bombshell, resigns as Bihar CM

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

The BJP and JD-U will form the new government after the latter party's chief resigned saying in the circumstances it became difficult to run the grand alliance government.

'Dronacharya award is a huge honour'

'Dronacharya award is a huge honour'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2009

For the first time ever, three top sportspersons -- boxers M C Mary Kom and Vijender Singh and wrestler Sushil Kumar -- were on Wednesday selected for the country's highest sporting honour, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award.