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Chidambaram tells party: 'Let's get it over with!'

Chidambaram tells party: 'Let's get it over with!'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

The Supreme Court's decision to take up the case on Friday without granting him any interim relief, put to rest all the strategies being worked upon.

174 Indians file lawsuit against Trump's proclamation on H-1B

174 Indians file lawsuit against Trump's proclamation on H-1B

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

The lawsuit seeks an order declaring the presidential proclamation restriction on issuing new H-1B or H4 visas or admitting new H-1B or H-4 visa holders as unlawful.

Go by the rulebook, Rahul tells partymen

Go by the rulebook, Rahul tells partymen

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

Rahul Gandhi on Monday stressed on going by the rulebook and the need for "emotional unity" among Congressmen as he wrapped up his first formal interaction with office bearers which saw the leaders slamming ticket distribution system and work allocation pattern.

'They want to throw Pilot out of the Congress'

'They want to throw Pilot out of the Congress'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

'Nobody understands Gehlot's politics.' 'The Congress high command should wake up.'

US House all set to vote on impeachment of Trump

US House all set to vote on impeachment of Trump

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

The article of impeachment charges Trump with a count of 'incitement of insurrection' for his actions on January 6, when he delivered a speech inciting his supporters to lay siege to the Capitol, an action that temporarily halted the counting of Electoral College votes and resulted in the deaths of five individuals, including an officer of the US Capitol Police.

Non-bailable arrest warrant against Digvijaya Singh

Non-bailable arrest warrant against Digvijaya Singh

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

A local court in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh has issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Congress General Secretary Digvijaya Singh and Ujjain's Congress MP Prem Chand Guddu after they failed to appear before it in connection with a case against them and others for allegedly thrashing Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha workers.

Modi invited to US by parliamentarians, businessmen

Modi invited to US by parliamentarians, businessmen

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

A delegation comprising United States parliamentarians and businessmen called on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, who has been denied visa by that country after the 2002 riots.

Sunny Deol all set for politics?

Sunny Deol all set for politics?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Another Punjab da Puttar may become a neta soon... Why Sonia's illness caused heartburn...Gossip from the Dilli Durbar.

C P Joshi: The man who has Rahul Gandhi's ear

C P Joshi: The man who has Rahul Gandhi's ear

Rediff.com26 Nov 2013

Dr C P Joshi, the rising star in the Congress party, explains his strategy for the Rajasthan poll.

'Uphold Modi's US visa ban till Guj gets justice'

'Uphold Modi's US visa ban till Guj gets justice'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

A letter signed by United States Congressmen urges the State Department to deny Modi entry for his involvement in human rights violations in India. Vicky Nanjappa reports

US lawmaker steps up effort against Sikh, Hindu hate crime

US lawmaker steps up effort against Sikh, Hindu hate crime

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

United States Congressman Joe Crowley, who is the co-chair of Congressional Caucus on India and Indian-Americans, has launched a major effort among lawmakers asking the department of justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to track the hate crimes committed against Sikhs, Hindus and Arab Americans.

Days after Chintan, Congress back to old ways

Days after Chintan, Congress back to old ways

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

The Congress party seems to have already deviated from the stance it took at recent Chintan Shivir in Jaipur and gone back to old ways of functioning. Renu Mittal reports

Cong's Devti Karma wins Dantewada assembly bypoll

Cong's Devti Karma wins Dantewada assembly bypoll

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Congress's Devti Karma won the bypoll for the seat, reserved for Scheduled Tribes, by a margin of 11,192 votes, a poll official said.

Decoding the Kamala Harris Phenomenon

Decoding the Kamala Harris Phenomenon

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

Kamala succeeded as she identified herself with the larger minority groups rather than narrow ethnicity, prodded by her mother who did not want to return to India, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan, who has done multiple stints in India's embassy in Washington, DC.

Battleground UP: It's Priyanka versus Modi

Battleground UP: It's Priyanka versus Modi

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Launching our new Election Gupshup series: Congress pulls out its Brahmastra to dent the Modi mystique.

'Congress is indirectly helping the BJP'

'Congress is indirectly helping the BJP'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

'Every Congressperson is disillusioned in different degrees.'

Republican lawmakers nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Republican lawmakers nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Rediff.com3 May 2018

17 Republican lawmakers want Nobel for his work to end the Korean War.

Why Dr Manmohan Singh won't go in a hurry

Why Dr Manmohan Singh won't go in a hurry

Rediff.com13 May 2013

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's Rajya Sabha term is ending next month. There is virtually no doubt that Manmohan would get re-nominated from Assam but a section of the Congress is said to be "hoping against hope" that he opts out.

Rahul's remarks on 1984 riots 'full of hypocrisy': Akali Dal

Rahul's remarks on 1984 riots 'full of hypocrisy': Akali Dal

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

The Shiromani Akali Dal on Tuesday termed as "full of hypocrisy" Rahul Gandhi's remarks that the Congress government tried to stop the anti-Sikh riots and accused it of shielding individuals involved in the "carnage" and delaying deployment the army.

Rahul Gandhi holds 'chane pe charcha' in Amethi

Rahul Gandhi holds 'chane pe charcha' in Amethi

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Rahul Gandhi interacted with party workers over 'laiyya-chana' - a staple snack in this part of Uttar Pradesh.

'K'taka may go the U'khand way' S M Krishna warns Congress leadership

'K'taka may go the U'khand way' S M Krishna warns Congress leadership

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Former external affairs minister and veteran Congressmen S M Krishna met with party president Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi on Tuesday.

View: Absurd to deny Narendra Modi a US visa

View: Absurd to deny Narendra Modi a US visa

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

The move by four US Congressmen to deny Narendra Modi a US visa is a disrespect to India's free and fair ballot and even its Supreme Court, says Aseem Shukla.

IAC supporters, Congmen clash at Scindia's press meet

IAC supporters, Congmen clash at Scindia's press meet

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

Trouble broke out when IAC supporter Archana Sharma was pushed out of the conference hall, where the press conference was being held, by Congress workers while she was trying to ask a question to Scindia, the Union Minister of State for Industries and Commerce.

Congress battle-ready to fight the chopper scam

Congress battle-ready to fight the chopper scam

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Unless the name of a Congress-linked person or leader having links with the middlemen is revealed, the target of the Opposition party will remain blurred, says Sheela Bhatt

US house impeaches Trump for inciting insurrection at Capitol

US house impeaches Trump for inciting insurrection at Capitol

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The US House of Representatives impeached President Donald Trump by 232 to 197 votes for his role in last week's Capitol Hill riot, making him the first president in American history to be impeached twice.

No pressure on India for Iran oil import cut: US

No pressure on India for Iran oil import cut: US

Rediff.com17 May 2012

Responding to the questions from Congressmen, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, Robert Blake said India is making progress in this regard not because of any pressure from the US, but because of "financial and commercial considerations".

All hail Rahul Gandhi @ Congress Chintan Shivir

All hail Rahul Gandhi @ Congress Chintan Shivir

Rediff.com19 Jan 2013

Rahul Gandhi has occupied the centre-stage at the Congress 'Chintan Shivir' in Jaipur, as a majority of the Congressmen have demanded that he should be named as the Prime Ministerial candidate.

FBI asked to check hate crimes against Sikhs in US

FBI asked to check hate crimes against Sikhs in US

Rediff.com21 Apr 2012

Led by New York Congressman, Joseph Crowley, the Congressmen wrote a letter to Department of Justice urging FBI to begin collecting data on hate crimes committed against Sikh-Americans, noting that this is a community, which is acutely susceptible to violence because of their appearance.

Despite Trump's rhetoric, there's no reduction in H-1B visas

Despite Trump's rhetoric, there's no reduction in H-1B visas

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj told the Rajya Sabha that this is an issue of concern not just for the government and the Opposition, but the entire House and the nation shares this concern

Trump administration revokes new student visa order

Trump administration revokes new student visa order

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

The announcement comes as a big relief to international students, including those from India.

Tytler arrives in Odisha amid demands for his arrest

Tytler arrives in Odisha amid demands for his arrest

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

Amidst demands for his arrest for giving a provocative speech at a Congress rally on September 6, Congress leader Jagdish Tytler arrived in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday along with Union minister V Narayansami.

No change in policy on visa to Narendra Modi: US

No change in policy on visa to Narendra Modi: US

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

The United States on Thursday said that there has been "no change" in its policy with regard to granting a visa to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

Trump impeachment trial opens with clash over witnesses

Trump impeachment trial opens with clash over witnesses

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

In a 228-193 vote, which was mainly on party lines, the House had appointed seven impeachment managers to argue Democrats' case for removing Trump from the office.

Dilli Gupshup: Gossip from the Delhi Durbar

Dilli Gupshup: Gossip from the Delhi Durbar

Rediff.com28 May 2012

Dr Manmohan Singh for President. The Congress cosies up to Mulayam Singh. Jaya Prada tries to cosy up to the BJP. All this, and more, in Dilli Gupshup....

EC-Khurshid row: Cong wants its leaders to speak as per law

EC-Khurshid row: Cong wants its leaders to speak as per law

Rediff.com12 Feb 2012

Apparently disapproving Law Minister Salman Khurshid's controversial remarks regarding Election Commission censuring him on minorities' sub-quota issue, Congress on Sunday said the party always wants its leaders to speak as per the norms of public life and law of the land.

'India cut Iran oil imports not under US pressure'

'India cut Iran oil imports not under US pressure'

Rediff.com17 May 2012

India depends on Iran for 12 per cent of its 80 per cent of imports of crude.

Bill introduced in US House to end non-defence aid to Pakistan

Bill introduced in US House to end non-defence aid to Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

The lawmakers alleged that Pakistan "knowingly" provides resources to terrorists.

Mr Sandhu Goes to Washington

Mr Sandhu Goes to Washington

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

'Taranjit has the ideal temperament to deal with the Americans who understand firmness and appreciate flexibility.' 'He can hold his ground with a cheerful face and still make it clear that India and the US are partners, rivals,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Insurgents attack two Cong candidates in Manipur

Insurgents attack two Cong candidates in Manipur

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

In their continued attacks on Congressmen, insurgents on Thursday hurled grenades in the houses of two candidates and several partymen in various areas of poll-bound Manipur, but none was injured.

Dilli Gupshup: Why everyone's scared of the Army Chief!

Dilli Gupshup: Why everyone's scared of the Army Chief!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

Revealed -- the similarity between General VK Singh and Arjun Singh. Will Sharad Pawar and Ajit Singh rebel against the UPA? What's the BJP's great dilemma? All this and more in this week's Dilli Gupshup.