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SC order exposes 'lame excuses' of Modi govt: Cong

SC order exposes 'lame excuses' of Modi govt: Cong

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Congress on Tuesday said that the Supreme Court order on the black money issue has exposed the Centre's "lame excuses" by directing it to disclose to it by Wednesday the names of all those who have black money stashed abroad.

Jadeja's name proposed as coach by DDCA's Executive Comm

Jadeja's name proposed as coach by DDCA's Executive Comm

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

The logjam at the Delhi District Cricket Association is all set to end as 19 members of the all-powerful executive committee proposed the name of former India batsman Ajay Jadeja for the chief coach's post.

Is this the final list of Bigg Boss contestants?

Is this the final list of Bigg Boss contestants?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

Like every year speculation is rife on who the contestants of Bigg Boss Season 8 will be? While the Colors channel is tight lipped about the final list, we have managed to source the list of most likely contestants who will be locked inside the house.

Centre's move on Teachers' Day comes under attack

Centre's move on Teachers' Day comes under attack

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

The Centre's move to celebrate Teachers' Day as 'Guru Utsav' and the planned interaction of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi with school children on that day have kicked up a controversy with opposition Congress and others, including Bharatiya Janata Party allies Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Pattali Makkal Katchi, slamming the government.

Trump's Kashmir remark triggers massive political row

Trump's Kashmir remark triggers massive political row

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

The issued rocked both houses of Parliament with the Opposition demanding Modi's statement on Trump's controversial remarks, holding that Kashmir is a bilateral issue and no third party can intervene.

Oh, how Indians love protocol!

Oh, how Indians love protocol!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

'Perhaps it isn't protocol at all, but power before which we abase ourselves,' says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Why Karan Cheema sent Karan Johar a cheque

Why Karan Cheema sent Karan Johar a cheque

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

Ranjita Ganesan finds out why an Akola businessman paid Dharma Productions for two tickets of Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.

Rahul, best choice to lead the Congress

Rahul, best choice to lead the Congress

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

'For the Congress, the family is the final court of appeal.' 'If there is no family, all leaders are equal.' 'If all leaders are equal, anyone can lead the Congress.' 'So every time the family has stayed in the background, the Congress has split,' points out Aditi Phadnis.

Opposition accuses RSS, BJP ministers of lobbying against Rajan

Opposition accuses RSS, BJP ministers of lobbying against Rajan

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram had said he was "disappointed and profoundly saddened" by Rajan's decision.

BJP used SMS, fake clippings to fuel Muzaffarnagar riots: Akhilesh

BJP used SMS, fake clippings to fuel Muzaffarnagar riots: Akhilesh

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday over the Muzaffarnagar riots, accusing it of vitiating the atmosphere ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, and promised stern action against all those found guilty.

Pilgrims recall near-death experience in Nepal

Pilgrims recall near-death experience in Nepal

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

After returning from Nepal, a group of 12 pilgrims on Thursday narrated their "near-death" experience as they recalled the April 25 earthquake due to which colossal structures fell like "pack of cards".

PHOTOS: Honouring Indira Gandhi, India's Iron Lady

PHOTOS: Honouring Indira Gandhi, India's Iron Lady

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

The nation on Friday remembered former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 30th death anniversary with President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Hamid Ansari and other leaders paying tributes to her.

Modi rally ticket Rs 5, ours is always free: Chidambaram

Modi rally ticket Rs 5, ours is always free: Chidambaram

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

"I would not react on what is the popularity measure of any other leader (Narendra Modi), but I assure you whenever Congress does a rally whether by party President Sonia Gandhi, party Vice President Rahul Gandhi, or the Prime Minister, we will not charge Rs 5," the Union Finance Minister said in Jaipur.

5-state polls will be a reality check for parties ahead of 2019

5-state polls will be a reality check for parties ahead of 2019

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Labelled as the semi-final before the big Lok Sabha poll, assembly elections in five states will set the tone for summer of 2019.

Amarinder, Soni stand by a shaky Congress

Amarinder, Soni stand by a shaky Congress

Rediff.com22 Mar 2014

At a time when the Congress is perhaps facing its toughest electoral challenge and senior leaders are opting out of the race one by one, the party has at least succeeded in fielding tough candidates in two Lok Sabha constituencies in Punjab. Anita Katyal reports.

Sonia to head of Cong campaign panel for LS polls

Sonia to head of Cong campaign panel for LS polls

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Congress president Sonia Gandhi has been made the Chairperson of the party's 50-member Campaign Committee for the 2014 Lok Sabha polls in which Rahul Gandhi will be the Co-Chairman, the party announced on Tuesday night.

Courage beyond Compare: Beating disability to become champions

Courage beyond Compare: Beating disability to become champions

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Courage beyond Compare, as the name suggests, profiles Indian paralympic sports stars who despite physical disability, have fought the odds to become world class, champion athletes.

Z security for riot accused BJP MLA: Opp slams govt

Z security for riot accused BJP MLA: Opp slams govt

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Controversial Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Legislative Assembly Sangeet Som, an accused in Muzaffarnagar riots, has been accorded Z category security by the Centre, a move that came under scathing attack from Opposition on Tuesday which termed it as a "license for killing" and a cruel joke with the victims.

Sexual harassment charges: Justice Ganguly in more trouble

Sexual harassment charges: Justice Ganguly in more trouble

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

The government on Thursday approved a proposal for sending a Presidential reference to the Supreme Court for conducting a probe into an allegation of sexual harassment against retired apex court judge A K Ganguly.

Cong accuses govt of 'hounding out' Rajan, BJP says no comment

Cong accuses govt of 'hounding out' Rajan, BJP says no comment

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram said he was "disappointed and profoundly saddened" by Rajan's decision against a second term, but was not surprised by the development

MP minister, caught on camera kicking teen, says the video is a lie

MP minister, caught on camera kicking teen, says the video is a lie

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Madhya Pradesh minister Kusum Mahdele, who was caught on camera purportedly kicking a boy, on Monday sought to defend herself by saying that the video being played on news channels was an "absolute lie", even as the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party demanded her resignation over the issue.

Opposition steps up attack, to bring privilege motion against Irani in Parliament

Opposition steps up attack, to bring privilege motion against Irani in Parliament

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

Congress along with Communist Party of India-Marxist and Janata Dal-United accused Irani of "willfully misleading" Parliament.

Boo V K Singh on Dalit killings: Not govt's fault if one stones a dog

Boo V K Singh on Dalit killings: Not govt's fault if one stones a dog

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

Union Minister V K Singh on Thursday kicked up a storm with his comments that the Centre cannot be blamed if somebody throws a stone at a dog to shield it from criticism for the Faridabad Dalit burning incident, prompting opposition demands for his ouster.

Modi gave nothing but empty promises in two years: Congress

Modi gave nothing but empty promises in two years: Congress

Rediff.com26 May 2016

They claimed that what the country had witnessed in the last two years was just 'empty promises and gimmicks' and dubbed Modi government as 'most disappointing' ruling dispensation since independence.

'It's a musical revolution, it's kranti!'

'It's a musical revolution, it's kranti!'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

'Alia's security watched the film with us -- he belongs to the Simmba audience because he saw it multiple times and loved it.' 'After watching Gully Boy, there were tears in his eyes.' 'And he's a 120 kilo muscular guy!'

Why NOTA option for RS poll, asks Ahmed Patel

Why NOTA option for RS poll, asks Ahmed Patel

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

The EC maintained that use of none of the above in Rajya Sabha polls was not a new move as it was introduced in 2014 after the Supreme Court in 2013 made it mandatory to have the NOTA option in EVMs.

Modi government disgusting, petty: Congress on Indira snub

Modi government disgusting, petty: Congress on Indira snub

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Congress on Friday termed as "disgusting" and "petty-minded" the way the Narendra Modi government marked the death anniversary of Indira Gandhi while the ruling BJP wondered if that party prefers to see history through the "perspective" of Nehru-Gandhi family.

How Economy Stalled Under Manmohan & Modi

How Economy Stalled Under Manmohan & Modi

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

The Indian economy was on an impressive growth path through the first decade of this century till it was brought to an abrupt halt by the policy inertia during UPA2 and the Modi government's inability to restore economic and financial momentum. Fascinating glimpses of what went wrong from Puja Mehra's must-read book The Lost Decade: How India's Growth Story Devolved Into Growth Without A Story.

Parliament witnesses storm of protests, no end to stalemate in sight

Parliament witnesses storm of protests, no end to stalemate in sight

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Parliament proceedings were washed out for the fifth straight day, as members from parties including the Telugu Desam Party and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, continued their protests on various issues.

Can Vinod Rai change the fortunes of ailing banks?

Can Vinod Rai change the fortunes of ailing banks?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Former CAG Vinod Rai said he will not take a single rupee in remuneration from the government for his work.

RSS chief triggers outrage with 'Hindustan is a Hindu nation' remark

RSS chief triggers outrage with 'Hindustan is a Hindu nation' remark

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday came under attack from political parties for his controversial remarks that India is a Hindu nation and Hindutva is its identity.

Modi, Abe lay foundation stone for India's first bullet train

Modi, Abe lay foundation stone for India's first bullet train

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

The Rs 1.10 lakh crore train project between Ahmedabad and Mumbai is expected to be completed by 2022. The train would cover the distance of over 500 km in around two hours.

Use common sense, Modi hits back at Oppn over Rafale remarks

Use common sense, Modi hits back at Oppn over Rafale remarks

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

"What I said was if we had Rafale at the time (of aerial dogfight), then none of our fighter jets would have gone down and none of theirs saved," he added.

RSS imposing dead ideology on students: Rahul on JNU row

RSS imposing dead ideology on students: Rahul on JNU row

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Party sources said Gandhi will be accompanied by Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad, Leader of the party in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and several other party leaders and MPs.

RSS chief under attack for 'Hindustan' comment

RSS chief under attack for 'Hindustan' comment

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday came in for flak from non-Bharatiya Janata Party parties for his suggestion that all Hindustanis are Hindus with many leaders wondering if he has read the Constitution and really believes in it.

Tharoor to be quizzed in a day or two: Delhi police chief

Tharoor to be quizzed in a day or two: Delhi police chief

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor may be questioned in a day or two in connection with the mysterious death of his wife Sunanda Pushkar, Delhi Police Commissioner B S Bassi said on Monday.

Prabhu offers to quit in wake of mishaps, PM asks him to 'wait'

Prabhu offers to quit in wake of mishaps, PM asks him to 'wait'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

Prabhu said he was 'extremely pained by the unfortunate accidents, injuries to passengers and loss of precious lives'.

All's well in the House: Modi grabs Rahul's hand; Sonia, Advani chat

All's well in the House: Modi grabs Rahul's hand; Sonia, Advani chat

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

It was a spectacle of bonhomie in the Central Hall of Parliament as Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted his political adversary Rahul Gandhi warmly grabbing his hand, while Congress President Sonia Gandhi chatted intermittently with BJP veteran L K Advani.

DU denies suspending official over Smriti Irani leak

DU denies suspending official over Smriti Irani leak

Rediff.com31 May 2014

Amid a raging controversy, Delhi University has said that no official has been suspended in connection with the purported leaking of documents about HRD Minister Smriti Irani's education after she sought rescinding of the action.

India@Asiad: Recurve archers return medal-less; assured of 2 medals in bridge

India@Asiad: Recurve archers return medal-less; assured of 2 medals in bridge

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Indian boxer Pavitra (60kg) advanced to the quarter-finals of the Asian Games after out-classing Pakistan's Rukhsana Perveen in a bout that did not go beyond the opening round, in Jakarta, on Saturday.