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'B' in BJP stands for...: Kharge, Cong CMs slam Modi

'B' in BJP stands for...: Kharge, Cong CMs slam Modi

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Kharge's remarks came after Modi on Friday said the Congress stands "badly exposed" in front of people for promising to them what the party knows it will never be able to deliver.

IOA ad-hoc panel calls disaffiliated state wrestling units for hearing

IOA ad-hoc panel calls disaffiliated state wrestling units for hearing

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

IOA's ad-hoc committee, tasked with conducting the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections, on Monday called five disputed state bodies for a hearing on June 21.

YS Sharmila appointed Congress president of Andhra Pradesh

YS Sharmila appointed Congress president of Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Sharmila, the sister of Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, had joined the Congress on January 4 in Delhi in the presence of Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi.

This BJP candidate owns assets worth Rs 4,568 crore

This BJP candidate owns assets worth Rs 4,568 crore

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Chevella Lok Sabha constituency K Vishweshwar Reddy has emerged as one of the wealthiest contestants in Telangana after he declared his family assets worth Rs 4,568 crore, according to an affidavit he filed with the election authorities.

4 PFI men detained after NIA raids 40 places in Telangana, Andhra

4 PFI men detained after NIA raids 40 places in Telangana, Andhra

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

In these raids being conducted since Sunday morning, the NIA said, it has seized incriminating materials, including digital devices, documents, two daggers and cash Rs 8,31,500.

Hooda or Selja, who will be Cong's Haryana CM pick?

Hooda or Selja, who will be Cong's Haryana CM pick?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

On the eve of the Haryana assembly poll results, the issue of chief minister-ship has taken centre stage in the Congress with all eyes on its high command's next move as the party expects to regain power after 10 years in the state.

Telangana: Man booked for comments on Lord Ayyappa

Telangana: Man booked for comments on Lord Ayyappa

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

B Naresh, was accused of making the remarks on Ayyappa and hurting the religious sentiments of the devotees and Hindus at large, while addressing a meeting in Vikarabad district on December 19, the police said.

RS adjourned amid uproar over recovery of cash from Singhvi's seat

RS adjourned amid uproar over recovery of cash from Singhvi's seat

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday said a wad of currency notes was recovered by security staff from the seat allotted to Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi.

Development, good governance win, lies suffer defeat: Modi on Maha win

Development, good governance win, lies suffer defeat: Modi on Maha win

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

The Congress has tried to inflict capital punishment on true secularism, he claimed, asserting that the Waqf law has no place in the Constitution.

Will Sharmila's YSRTP Merge With Congress?

Will Sharmila's YSRTP Merge With Congress?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Although the BRS is projecting supreme confidence, who will be able to tap anti-incumbency -- the BJP or Sharmila plus the Congress -- remains to be seen.

Telangana assembly dissolved, set for early polls

Telangana assembly dissolved, set for early polls

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

KCR will continue as caretaker chief minister until the new government is formed.

Naidu to be sworn in as Andhra CM on June 12

Naidu to be sworn in as Andhra CM on June 12

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Telugu Desam Party supremo N Chandrababu Naidu will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh for the third time on June 12, party sources said on Friday.

2 Indian students found dead in US, parents clueless

2 Indian students found dead in US, parents clueless

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

The students were identified as G Dinesh (22) from Wanaparthy in Telangana and Nikesh (21) from Srikakulam in Andhra Pradesh.

YS Sharmila joins Cong, says it was YSR's dream to see Rahul as PM

YS Sharmila joins Cong, says it was YSR's dream to see Rahul as PM

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Sharmila said it was her father's dream to see Rahul Gandhi as prime minister and she would be happy to contribute to it.

Shah's doctored video: 12 more summoned; AAP, Cong men held in Gujarat

Shah's doctored video: 12 more summoned; AAP, Cong men held in Gujarat

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

In total, 17 people, including Telangana Chief Minister and Congress leader Revanth Reddy, have been issued notices to appear before the Delhi police's investigation officer (in connection with the case. Sources, however, said Reddy is "unlikely" to join the probe and may send his representative.

Jagan Reddy's sister to float new party in Telangana

Jagan Reddy's sister to float new party in Telangana

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

YS Sharmila said the outfits name, agenda and other details would be announced on July 8.

Vote for BJP or else you will go to hell, says Telangana MP in video

Vote for BJP or else you will go to hell, says Telangana MP in video

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

A video of Nizamabad Lok Sabha MP D Arvind saying that people will go to hell if they don't support the BJP after benefitting from schemes implemented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has gone viral.

BJP makes Sunil Bansal in charge of West Bengal, Odisha, Telangana

BJP makes Sunil Bansal in charge of West Bengal, Odisha, Telangana

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

The BJP appointed Sunil Bansal, one of the party's key election managers, as its national general secretary and in charge of three opposition-ruled states -- West Bengal, Odisha and Telangana -- in run-up to the Lok Sabha polls in 2024.

Wooing Tesla: 4 States Pull Out All Stops

Wooing Tesla: 4 States Pull Out All Stops

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

'Gujarat is the frontrunner at present.'
'However, Tamil Nadu's robust automobile ecosystem and Telangana's aggressive incentives make them strong contenders.'

Indian student dies in jet ski accident in Florida

Indian student dies in jet ski accident in Florida

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Venkataramana Pittala from Telangana was driving a rented Yamaha personal watercraft (PWC) that collided with another PWC operated by a 14-year-old boy from the South Florida mainland on Saturday, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

Govt's Rs 28,602 cr boost for manufacturing industry

Govt's Rs 28,602 cr boost for manufacturing industry

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

The government on Wednesday approved 12 new industrial cities in 10 states on the lines of Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh and Dholera in Gujarat to boost domestic manufacturing with an estimated investment of Rs 28,602 crore. These industrial areas will be in Khurpia in Uttarakhand, Rajpura-Patiala in Punjab, Dighi in Maharashtra, Palakkad in Kerala, Agra and Prayagraj in UP, Gaya in Bihar, Zaheerabad in Telangana, Orvakal and Kopparthy in AP, and Jodhpur-Pali in Rajasthan, and one in Haryana. A decision in this regard was taken in a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

In 1st visit to Telangana after state formation, Sonia takes on KCR

In 1st visit to Telangana after state formation, Sonia takes on KCR

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

She said despite being aware of adverse political consequences, the Congress went ahead and created Telangana, and paid the price in the elections that followed.

UP, Bihar, Maharashtra bag most ministerial berths

UP, Bihar, Maharashtra bag most ministerial berths

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Uttar Pradesh and Bihar appear to have got the maximum representation in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new council of ministers, while assembly poll-bound Maharashtra also found a significant presence.

Priyanka kicks off Wayanad campaign with mega roadshow, files nomination

Priyanka kicks off Wayanad campaign with mega roadshow, files nomination

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was given a rousing welcome by thousands of people, including United Democratic Front leaders and workers, at Kalpetta in Wayanad on Wednesday as she prepares to make her electoral debut by filing nomination papers for the coming Lok Sabha bypoll.

Did Shah 'scold' TN BJP leader? Tamilisai clarifies viral video

Did Shah 'scold' TN BJP leader? Tamilisai clarifies viral video

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

In the video clip, Shah can be seen talking to Soundararajan in an animated manner while gesturing with his finger.

Firm that won Zojila tunnel contract donated Rs 586 cr to BJP

Firm that won Zojila tunnel contract donated Rs 586 cr to BJP

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The firm, which in recent years won the prestigious Zojila tunnel deal among other projects, forayed into city gas and acquired a media group, purchased electoral bonds of Rs 966 crore in total.

'If Cong declares Telangana, it will rule Telangana'

'If Cong declares Telangana, it will rule Telangana'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

K T Rama Rao, Telangana Rashtra Samithi leader and son of party chief K Chandrashekhar Rao, and Dr Prithviraj, Telangana Students Joint Action Committee chief, explain to Rediff.com what the immediate changes would be in the event of Telangana being declared as a separate state.

Hindu seer Narsinghanand detained after violent protests over remarks against Prophet

Hindu seer Narsinghanand detained after violent protests over remarks against Prophet

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Narsinghanand has several cases against him, including for allegedly making a hate speech at a conclave in Haridwar in December 2021, and was out on bail.

Hounded out of Kerala, says industrialist as Telangana welcomes him

Hounded out of Kerala, says industrialist as Telangana welcomes him

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Ahead of talks with the Telangana government over his investment plans, chairman of the Kitex group Sabu Jacob, who has backed out from a Rs 3,500 crore project in Kerala, on Friday said he was not leaving his home state on his own, but was being "hounded out".

BJP rejig: Anil Antony, ex-AMU VC made vice presidents

BJP rejig: Anil Antony, ex-AMU VC made vice presidents

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

The BJP has dropped C T Ravi, a leader from Karnataka, Dilip Saikia, a Lok Sabha MP from Assam, as its general secretaries, and Vinod Sonkar, Harish Dwivedi, both Lok Sabha MPs from Uttar Pradesh, and Sunil Deodhar as secretaries.

Can KCR Score A Hat-Trick?

Can KCR Score A Hat-Trick?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Experts foresee possible scenarios: A BRS government with less majority, a BRS government with BJP and AIMIM support, or a Congress government.

Can Sharmila Help Congress Win AP?

Can Sharmila Help Congress Win AP?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

If she cannot recast the party, bring together the factions opposed to her, and present herself as her brother's true challenger, there will be little left for her in politics, notes Aditi Phadnis.

Modi rewarded his dear 'fringe element': Owaisi on Raja Singh

Modi rewarded his dear 'fringe element': Owaisi on Raja Singh

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

The BJP leadership revoked the suspension of Raja Singh, MLA from Goshamahal in Hyderabad in the outgoing Telangana Legislative Assembly, considering his explanation in response to the show cause notice served by the party earlier, Telangana BJP chief G Kishan Reddy said in a statement on Sunday.

Non-Telangana leaders meet PM; push for united AP

Non-Telangana leaders meet PM; push for united AP

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

Stepping up pressure on the Centre, Congress lawmakers from non-Telangana regions on Tuesday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh demanding that the government should not bifurcate Andhra Pradesh, but were counselled patience by him

'This is the Universe Boss, and I'm back on the pitch!'

'This is the Universe Boss, and I'm back on the pitch!'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Chris Gayle, the dynamic former West Indian batter will captain Telangana Tigers in the first edition of the inaugural edition of the much-anticipated Indian Veteran Premier League (IVPL).

Defeated, jailed: Chandrababu Naidu rises from the ashes

Defeated, jailed: Chandrababu Naidu rises from the ashes

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Five years after suffering a humiliating defeat at the hands of a much younger Jagan Mohan Reddy, Telugu Desam Party supremo N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday was on course to lead his party towards a landslide victory in the Andhra Pradesh assembly polls, with allies Bharatiya Janata Party and Janasena Party (JNP) in tow.

TDP to return to NDA? Chandrababu Naidu meets Shah

TDP to return to NDA? Chandrababu Naidu meets Shah

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

If Naidu returns to the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, he will be the second major regional leader to have done so after Janata Dal-United president and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar snapped ties with the opposition and joined its fold last month.

Will These 5 Parties Survive After Defeat?

Will These 5 Parties Survive After Defeat?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

The parties which gave chief ministers and sent scores of MPs to Parliament, drew a blank this time.

PIX: Here is how states celebrate 78th Independence Day

PIX: Here is how states celebrate 78th Independence Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Independence Day was celebrated across states and Union territories on Thursday, as several chief ministers announced job schemes while some others vowed their support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Hyderabad co got big projects close to dates of electoral bond purchases

Hyderabad co got big projects close to dates of electoral bond purchases

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd made a number of electoral bond purchases close to the date of bagging crucial projects, including the all-weather Zojila tunnel that is being constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 4,500 crore in Jammu and Kashmir.