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The irony of green levies by courts

The irony of green levies by courts

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

The Supreme Court imposed a green tax on trucks destined for other states but wanting to take a shorter route through Delhi.

Mamata writes to Opposition to unite against BJP's 'oppressive regime'

Mamata writes to Opposition to unite against BJP's 'oppressive regime'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

She called on all "progressive forces" to join hands to fight the "oppressive BJP regime".

Jaitley, Rahul Gandhi slug it out on Rafale deal

Jaitley, Rahul Gandhi slug it out on Rafale deal

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

Congress has repeatedly alleged a "scam" in the purchase of Rafale fighter jets claiming the cost per aircraft in 2012 was agreed at Rs 526.10 crore while the one signed by the Modi government costs 7.5 billion (Rs 1,670.70 crore per aircraft).

Parliament adjourned sine die a day before schedule

Parliament adjourned sine die a day before schedule

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

The tumultuous Winter session of Parliament ended on Wednesday a day before schedule with proceedings in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha marred by repeated disruptions by the opposition over which the government and the Congress traded charges and the presiding officers expressed their anguish at the conduct of some MPs.

If Modi Wants A Full Term...

If Modi Wants A Full Term...

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

It will be in Modi's interest to reinvent his party, read the writing on the wall that voters wrote, and move ahead. He has little choice now. The country is watching, asserts Ramesh Menon.

CPI to fight on 60 seats, declares 39 names for LS polls

CPI to fight on 60 seats, declares 39 names for LS polls

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

Probodh Panda and Atul Kumar Anjaan are among 39 candidates declared by the Communist Party of India for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls as the party said that it would fight on 60 seats in 24 states.

BJP national executive to focus on expanding base in 7 states

BJP national executive to focus on expanding base in 7 states

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Expansion of the BJP's base in the South, will be the main focus of the party's two-day national executive meeting

PM defends NPR in RS, says Oppn is misleading people

PM defends NPR in RS, says Oppn is misleading people

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Replying to the debate in Rajya Sabha on a motion thanking the president for his address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament, he said for the first time in decades, people of Jammu and Kashmir got benefits of reservation.

At NDA meet, PM expresses concern over 'needless controversy' on EVMs

At NDA meet, PM expresses concern over 'needless controversy' on EVMs

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Leaders of 22 opposition parties met the Election Commission and demanded verification of VVPAT slips of randomly-selected polling stations before the counting of the votes.

Monsoon session begins on stormy note

Monsoon session begins on stormy note

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Parliament's monsoon session began amid sloganeering and protests from opposition of different issues.

First time in history, TN being controlled from Delhi: Rahul

First time in history, TN being controlled from Delhi: Rahul

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

The DMK has been alleging that the AIADMK government was being controlled by the BJP government at the Centre.

BJP in Kerala promises to protect Sabarimala traditions

BJP in Kerala promises to protect Sabarimala traditions

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

The Bharatiya Janata Party lined up several promises, including a legislation to protect traditions of the Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala and a law against "love jihad", while assuring employment for at least one person from each family and free laptops to high school students, in its manifesto for the assembly polls unveiled in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday.

Modi provided scam-free governance: Jaitley

Modi provided scam-free governance: Jaitley

Rediff.com26 May 2018

He said the country has witnessed a journey from indecisiveness to clarity and decisiveness.

Cong releases manifesto; jobs, NYAY, farmers top focus

Cong releases manifesto; jobs, NYAY, farmers top focus

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

The Congress chief said if his party is elected to power, its government would spend 6 per cent of the GDP on education.

The 5 men who will decide how funds get shared by Centre and states

The 5 men who will decide how funds get shared by Centre and states

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

The panel will also recommend a fiscal consolidation road map for the central and state governments, study the impact of GST on the divisible pool, and propose performance-based incentives for states.

Fuel price: CMs hit back at Modi for tax cuts remark

Fuel price: CMs hit back at Modi for tax cuts remark

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

Hitting out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the issue of tax cuts on petroleum products, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday said people were aware of the fact behind the issue and pointed out at his government effecting a Rs 3 a litre cut on petrol earlier.

'Vigilant for every inch of land': Amit Shah on Ladakh row

'Vigilant for every inch of land': Amit Shah on Ladakh row

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

The home minister also said that the government is committed to protecting the sovereignty and security of the country.

From Ayodhya to good governance, BJP manifesto has it all

From Ayodhya to good governance, BJP manifesto has it all

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Contentious issues such as the construction of a Ram Temple in Ayodhya, abrogation of Art 370 giving special status to Jammu and Kashmir and enactment of Uniform Civil Code have been included in the Bharatiya Janata Party's election manifesto with the party making promises on them.

'Against Trump, Kamala Is Formidable'

'Against Trump, Kamala Is Formidable'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

'Just think about it. She's a prosecutor, he's a convicted felon. I love that juxtaposition.' 'She's a woman, and she's black and South Asian. He's a white guy who grew up with enormous [wealth].' 'She grew up in a very average, lower middle class/middle class kind of setting with a single mother.'

What does Modi really believe in?

What does Modi really believe in?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

'If the 'ideology' is just Hindutva, meaning cattle slaughter, temple issue, love jihad, joined with random acts on the side of economics and foreign policy, then we are in deeper trouble than we think,' says Aakar Patel.

EU Parliament postpones voting on motion against CAA

EU Parliament postpones voting on motion against CAA

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

The sources said friends of India prevailed over those of Pakistan in the European Parliament on Wednesday.

Congress to contest all 80 seats from Uttar Pradesh

Congress to contest all 80 seats from Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

To a question whether his party will not forge a coalition with any political party, Azad said, "If any political party is willing to accompany the Congress, and the Congress feels that it can fight the BJP, then it will be definitely accommodated."

Why is Modi's Pakistan policy so confused?

Why is Modi's Pakistan policy so confused?

Rediff.com5 May 2016

'The Modi government has turned the basic fundamentals of its Pakistan policy on its head.' 'It means an admission that its hands-off-Hurriyat policy was flawed and it is ready to engage with Pakistan without minding if the Kashmiri separatists talked to the Pakistani government,' says Rajeev Sharma.

Will befriend Modi; no confrontation with Naidu: TRS

Will befriend Modi; no confrontation with Naidu: TRS

Rediff.com19 May 2014

The Telangana Rashtra Samithi would seek to befriend Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi and Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance government to forge a good and healthy relationship, and would not be confrontationist with the successor state of Andhra Pradesh but would fight tooth and nail for the rights of Telangana, a key party figure said on Monday.

Jaitley hits back at Manmohan Singh; asks him to be 'non-partisan'

Jaitley hits back at Manmohan Singh; asks him to be 'non-partisan'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

Stating that he had consistently held Singh in high respect, he expected the same from him.

PM is dreaming if he says economy is fine: Rahul

PM is dreaming if he says economy is fine: Rahul

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Gandhi accused BJP of re-inaugurating projects launched by the UPA dispensation.

Economic Survey may bear Arvind Virmani's mark

Economic Survey may bear Arvind Virmani's mark

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

Principal economic advisor, Ila Patnaik, is coordinating the work on Economic Survey 2013-14.

With TDP, INLD on its wish-list, BJP shops for new friends

With TDP, INLD on its wish-list, BJP shops for new friends

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

The BJP wants to demonstrate to its opponents that it does not lack political friends, even after being recently jilted by trusted ally JD-U, says Anita Katyal

Omar Abdullah 'will quit politics' if BJP...

Omar Abdullah 'will quit politics' if BJP...

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah Friday challenged the Bharatiya Janata Party to contest Lok Sabha polls in the Kashmir Valley, saying he will quit politics if the national party's candidates do not lose their security deposits.

Here's how India can make the most of low oil prices

Here's how India can make the most of low oil prices

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

When oil prices are very high, cutting down the subsidy results in sharp increase in oil prices.

AMU not minority institution, must follow reservation policy: RSS

AMU not minority institution, must follow reservation policy: RSS

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Asserting that Aligarh Muslim University is not a minority institution, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Saturday said the varsity is committing a "big crime" by not implementing the policy of reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs.

Modi-Jaya meet on Tuesday could boost NDA's RS numbers

Modi-Jaya meet on Tuesday could boost NDA's RS numbers

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

Obviously, the not-so warm vibes between the two during the recent election season is a thing of the past, with Jaya scheduled to offer the Tamil angavastram as a mark of respect to Modi in his South Block office.

Dramatic changes in India Inc's investments abroad

Dramatic changes in India Inc's investments abroad

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

India Inc's investments abroad in April-June 2015 have once again risen to $1.3 billion.

Nitish insulted my father: Chirag Paswan on LJP-JDU split

Nitish insulted my father: Chirag Paswan on LJP-JDU split

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

'It must be kept in mind that the LJP has never been a fan of Nitish Kumar's style of politics. He has harmed the Dalits by creating a sub-group of Mahadalits for his own political gains'

10 NE political parties including BJP allies oppose Citizenship Bill

10 NE political parties including BJP allies oppose Citizenship Bill

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

The eight states of the north-east account for 25 Lok Sabha seats and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party is eying to bag those in the Parliamentary election.

Modi@3: Scary security failures

Modi@3: Scary security failures

Rediff.com18 May 2017

'If you put colour-coded internal security maps of India in May 2014 and now, the picture won't be flattering to Modi.' 'Failures on internal security are now piling up and can break Modi's momentum,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Modi's minimum government, maximum governance will work, here's how

Modi's minimum government, maximum governance will work, here's how

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Modi's minimum government, maximum governance will go a long way?

Rules for hiring contract workers may be eased

Rules for hiring contract workers may be eased

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Industry cheers while unions label the move veiled entry of a 'hire & fire' regime.

Explained: What Walmart's reverse merger with Flipkart means

Explained: What Walmart's reverse merger with Flipkart means

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Although Walmart-Flipkart wholesale game-plan is to target about a $150 billion market out of a total pie of $700 billion in the country, the consolidation marks the end of the multi-brand dream of the American retail giant.

Why India needs a viable Opposition

Why India needs a viable Opposition

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

Voters deserve one. Democracy requires one. We need an alternative that people want, not just an anti-vote, says Mitali Saran.