News for 'United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Union Finance'

BJP pounces on PM's letter to Sonia

BJP pounces on PM's letter to Sonia

Rediff.com26 Feb 2005

The party is likely to table a privilege motion against Manmohan Singh.

Prez poll: Pranab likely to file nomination on June 28

Prez poll: Pranab likely to file nomination on June 28

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee is expected to file on June 28 his nomination papers for the Presidential election.

What exactly happened at the Opposition meeting

What exactly happened at the Opposition meeting

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

Rahul Gandhi stressed the importance of an electoral understanding in UP if the BJP is to be defeated in the Lok Sabha polls.

How Dr Manmohan Singh became India's 'reforms' man

How Dr Manmohan Singh became India's 'reforms' man

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

He drew the roadmap of India's economic reform, unshackled it from the licence raj and pulled it back from the brink when even its gold reserve was pledged.

Vasundhara will take back land from Vadra: Modi

Vasundhara will take back land from Vadra: Modi

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

On the last day of campaigning at Pokhran in Rajasthan, Bhartiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi took potshots at the son-in-law of chairperson of United Progressive Alliance Sonia Gandhi, Robert Vadra.

Rajiv didn't use mandate to create fear: Sonia's swipe at govt

Rajiv didn't use mandate to create fear: Sonia's swipe at govt

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

The Congress had won over 400 seats in the 1984 Lok Sabha election after which Rajiv Gandhi became the prime minister.

Sitharaman delivers 2.17 hr-long Budget speech, earns praises

Sitharaman delivers 2.17 hr-long Budget speech, earns praises

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Her speech was laced with Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit and even Tamil verses.

Bandh over T-Bill paralyses Seema-Andhra

Bandh over T-Bill paralyses Seema-Andhra

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Normal life remained paralysed for the second consecutive day in the 13 districts of the coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions of the state following the bandh call by Andhra Pradesh Non-Gazetted Officers and YSR Congress against the tabling of the Telangana bill in Lok Sabha.

Prez confers Bharat Ratna on Pranab, others

Prez confers Bharat Ratna on Pranab, others

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Hazarika and Deshmukh were given the Bharat Ratna posthumously.

Pitroda apologises for 1984 remark; Cong distances itself

Pitroda apologises for 1984 remark; Cong distances itself

Rediff.com10 May 2019

The remarks reflect the "arrogance" of the Congress, he said addressing a poll rally on the last day of campaigning for the sixth phase in Haryana's Rohtak.

BJP, Congress trade charges over lawyers representing Michel

BJP, Congress trade charges over lawyers representing Michel

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

Besides Joseph, one of the lawyers defending Michel is a member of the Congress' youth wing while the father of another is a party member, Patra claimed at a press conference.

Modi sworn-in for 2nd term; Shah joins govt, may get finance

Modi sworn-in for 2nd term; Shah joins govt, may get finance

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Modi, 68, was administered the oath of office and secrecy by President Ram Nath Kovind at a glittering ceremony at the forecourt of majestic Rashtraparti Bhavan.

'I attract anger from PM Modi because he views me as a threat'

'I attract anger from PM Modi because he views me as a threat'

Rediff.com10 May 2018

The Congress president also hit out at the PM for raking up the issue of Sonia Gandhi's foreign origin, saying she was "more Indian" than many Indians.

Rahul is a natural leader of Congress: Manish Tewari

Rahul is a natural leader of Congress: Manish Tewari

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Amid talk of Congress preparing to project Rahul Gandhi as its prime ministerial candidate, Union Minister Manish Tewari on Tuesday said the party vice president is its "natural leader".

Triple talaq bill stalled in RS as govt, Oppn lock horns

Triple talaq bill stalled in RS as govt, Oppn lock horns

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

Amid a stalemate between the government and the Opposition over the issue, the House failed to transact any significant business and was adjourned for the day.

At mega TMC rally, united Oppn vows to oust Modi

At mega TMC rally, united Oppn vows to oust Modi

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

Over 20 political parties, except the Biju Janata Dal and the Communist Party of India-Marxist-led Left Front, took part in the massive rally.

What kind of PM is he?: Rahul attacks Modi at Jan Akrosh rally

What kind of PM is he?: Rahul attacks Modi at Jan Akrosh rally

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

Rahul exuded confidence that his party will emerge victorious in Karnataka, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh assembly polls and defeat the BJP in the 2019 general polls.

Wisdom demands Modi dial back on Hindu nationalism

Wisdom demands Modi dial back on Hindu nationalism

Rediff.com27 May 2019

'Wisdom demands Modi moves to restore the critical institutions of the State and dial back on the cult building around his persona,' say Sonali Ranade and Shealja Sharma.

Food Security Bill: A few pertinent questions

Food Security Bill: A few pertinent questions

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Can the leaky public distribution system, or PDS, deliver the subsidised grain to two-thirds of the population?