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Manikarnika Review: Thank you, Kangana!

Manikarnika Review: Thank you, Kangana!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi is one long action scene, notes A Ganesh Nadar.

Govt will play by rule book: Arun Jaitley on Lalit Modi controversy

Govt will play by rule book: Arun Jaitley on Lalit Modi controversy

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

The government will "play by the rule book" and make sure that absolute standards of probity are maintained, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said as the Opposition continued its attack over the Lalit Modi controversy.

'I didn't want to spend the rest of my life as Om Birla's slave'

'I didn't want to spend the rest of my life as Om Birla's slave'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

'The people of Kota will show Om Birla his place.'

Forgive, forget and...: Pilot on Gehlot's past swipes

Forgive, forget and...: Pilot on Gehlot's past swipes

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

"Whoever said all those words you mentioned, I did not respond in kind because it is not the way I am built and we now have to move on, let bygones be bygones, whatever was said, we need to forget and move forward. It is not about individuals or positions or someone's statements now. It is about the country and the party," Pilot said.

'Who contests elections is decided by BJP, not RSS'

'Who contests elections is decided by BJP, not RSS'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

'The RSS guides us, never dictates.'

PHOTOS: Inside the stunning, yet controversial Dholpur Palace

PHOTOS: Inside the stunning, yet controversial Dholpur Palace

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Here's a sneak peek into the grand Dholpur palace.

Farmer suicide case: Senior Cabinet ministers brief PM Modi

Farmer suicide case: Senior Cabinet ministers brief PM Modi

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Senior Cabinet Ministers, including Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to brief him over the suicide of farmer Gajendra Singh.

BJP should wind up, RSS can take over: Rajasthan CM

BJP should wind up, RSS can take over: Rajasthan CM

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Ashok Gehlot, the otherwise soft-spoken chief minister of Rajasthan, has lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party over its decision to nominate Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as the party's prime ministerial candidate.

What Happens To The BJP After Modi?

What Happens To The BJP After Modi?

Rediff.com25 May 2023

How many more years, how many more states, how many more campaigns, how many more candidates can he ask votes for, before he or the voters or both tire?, asks Krishna Prasad.

Did RSS Links Get Dhankar Veep Nom?

Did RSS Links Get Dhankar Veep Nom?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

When Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi's name was floated as Venkaiah Naidu's successor as vice president, the RSS instead suggested Jagdeep Dhankar, indicating that he was also Mohan Bhagwat's choice, states Prakash Bhandari.

Ask people whether they want Rahul as PM: Shah to BJP workers

Ask people whether they want Rahul as PM: Shah to BJP workers

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

'The BJP had won elections when the Akhlaq issue and award wapsi happened and the party will win this time too,' he said.

Smriti Irani's Modi Mistake

Smriti Irani's Modi Mistake

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

It sent shock waves in the party -- a political greenhorn had taken on Modi in his home turf of Gujarat. Smriti had clearly tried to choose sides, in this case Vajpayee's camp. Many felt that this would end Irani's career. A revealing excerpt from Nidhi Sharma's new book She, The Leader: Women in Indian Politics.

India-Pakistan border to be sealed by December 2018: Rajnath

India-Pakistan border to be sealed by December 2018: Rajnath

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

India and Pakistan share a 3,323 km-long border, including the Line of Control in Jammu & Kashmir. But the only 2289.66km of it is properly demarcated as the international border.

Ministerial probables in Delhi amid Cabinet rejig buzz

Ministerial probables in Delhi amid Cabinet rejig buzz

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Bharatiya Janata Party leaders Sarbananda Sonowal, Jyotiraditya Scindia and Narayan Rane, all of whom are being seen as probables for induction as ministers in the Modi government, arrived in the national capital on Tuesday amid indications that the Union Council of Ministers is likely to be expanded on Wednesday.

BJP leader says help to 'bhagoda' Lalit Modi is legally, morally wrong

BJP leader says help to 'bhagoda' Lalit Modi is legally, morally wrong

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Singh's strong comments are the first public criticism by a ruling party MP against the help extended to Lalit Modi by Swaraj and Rajasthan Chief Minister Raje

Chandrababu Naidu takes oath as first CM of new Andhra Pradesh

Chandrababu Naidu takes oath as first CM of new Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu was sworn in as the first chief minister of new Andhra Pradesh at a function at Nagarjuna Nagar, 18 kms from Vijaywada on Sunday.

Modi faction confident of thumping victory in RCA elections

Modi faction confident of thumping victory in RCA elections

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

The Lalit Modi faction remains confident of a thumping victory in the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) elections which were in Jaipur on Thursday but they will have to wait till January 6 for the results.

Rajasthan scores high on reviving economy, ease of doing biz

Rajasthan scores high on reviving economy, ease of doing biz

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Besides reviving investor sentiments, Vasundhara Raje's regime has brought reforms in the social sector.

Anandiben takes oath as Gujarat chief minister

Anandiben takes oath as Gujarat chief minister

Rediff.com22 May 2014

She is the first woman chief minister of Gujarat.

BJP will win in four states due to anti-Congress wave: Jaitley

BJP will win in four states due to anti-Congress wave: Jaitley

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Accusing the Congress of indulging in corruption and non-performance, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday said there was a "severe anti-Congress wave" in the country and asserted that it would win in four poll-bound states, including Rajasthan.

BJP snubs Jaswant Singh, denies him Barmer ticket

BJP snubs Jaswant Singh, denies him Barmer ticket

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday snubbed senior leader Jaswant Singh by denying him a ticket in the Lok Sabha elections in Rajasthan and instead decided to field Col Sonaram Choudhary in Barmer, which Singh was seeking.

UP BJP chief mocks Rahul's Italian lineage, says he belongs to 'gotra Itlus'

UP BJP chief mocks Rahul's Italian lineage, says he belongs to 'gotra Itlus'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Mahendra Nath Pandeysaid that Gandhi has "no gotra", going by the traditional male lineage.

'There is a lot of bitterness in the Sangh Parivar'

'There is a lot of bitterness in the Sangh Parivar'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Congress leader Sachin Pilot, who was recently appointed the Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee chief, says people are disenchanted with the Vasundhara Raje government.

Rajasthan will not screen Padmavat, even after CBFC clearance

Rajasthan will not screen Padmavat, even after CBFC clearance

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

'The sacrifice made by Queen Padmini is a matter of pride for the state,' Raje said.

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

On the 25th anniversary of the battle that made his war cry 'Dil Maange More' part of national lore, we republish that feature to salute Captain Batra's ultimate sacrifice for the nation.

'BJP a secular party with no religious bias'

'BJP a secular party with no religious bias'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

Shahnawaz Akhtar spoke to Diya Kumari at the iconic City Palace, which doubles up as her residence and office, where the princess opened up about her joining hands with the saffron brigade, being addressed by name and to a lot more.

Delhi has the youngest MLAs, average age just 43!

Delhi has the youngest MLAs, average age just 43!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

Delhi has emerged as the youngest assembly in terms of age of elected legislators from the four states, with an estimated average age of about 43 years for members of Legislative Assembly elected in the national capital.

Rajasthan polls: Don't write off Ashok Gehlot just yet!

Rajasthan polls: Don't write off Ashok Gehlot just yet!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

Ashok Gehlot may have the image of a politician with his ears to the ground but his populist policies and programmes have not yielded dividends in the elections in Rajasthan where the ruling Congress suffered a massive defeat.

Modi's 3rd Term Isn't A Done Deal

Modi's 3rd Term Isn't A Done Deal

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

With the general election campaign less than six months away, the BJP has more to think about than it had on the eve of 2019. It's the states that will be robbing BJP strategists of their sleep at this point, not the Lok Sabha, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Is Modi Magic on The Decline?

Is Modi Magic on The Decline?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

In one state, the BJP sweeps in Modi's name -- and only because of Modi's name. In the other state, Modi's name did not work. Himachal underlines the limitations of Modi's magic, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Modi not communal leader, it's only Cong propaganda: Ramdev

Modi not communal leader, it's only Cong propaganda: Ramdev

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev dismissed criticism of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as a 'communal leader' saying it is only Congress propaganda to corner the BJP leader.

'Rajasthan Model' takes the reforms ramp

'Rajasthan Model' takes the reforms ramp

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

It is increasingly clear that Rajasthan, under the leadership of Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, will lead the country in terms of policy reform.

Bypolls: BJP routed in WB, HP, Rajasthan; Assam, MP save the day

Bypolls: BJP routed in WB, HP, Rajasthan; Assam, MP save the day

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

The results of bypolls to three Lok Sabha and 29 assembly seats spread across 13 states and a union territory have been a mixed bag for the BJP as its fortunes continue to nosedive in West Bengal against the might of Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee while bad tidings have also come from states like Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan.

Female foeticide a matter of deep shame: PM

Female foeticide a matter of deep shame: PM

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Modi said that mere government budget is insufficient to address the problems such as foeticide and nutrition.

Kejriwal sacks minister on live TV over graft charges

Kejriwal sacks minister on live TV over graft charges

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

The CM said the decision to sack Khan was taken after examining a audio clip of a purported conversation in which the food minister was heard asking for a bribe from a builder.

Can Modi Win A Simple Majority?

Can Modi Win A Simple Majority?

Rediff.com9 May 2024

2019 was the Bharatiya Janata Party's breakout year, when it stretched the boundaries of what was thought possible and ended up with 303 seats on its own steam. Now it is forced to play defence, on a pitch queered by too many variables, asserts Prem Panicker.

BJP decimates Congress in Rajasthan; wins 162 seats

BJP decimates Congress in Rajasthan; wins 162 seats

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

Riding a strong anti-incumbency wave coupled with Narendra Modi factor, BJP on wrested power from Congress decimating it by grabbing a three-fourth majority in the 200-member Rajasthan Assembly.

FM pitches for GST, land bill passage to boost investment, growth

FM pitches for GST, land bill passage to boost investment, growth

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Says govt is creating conditions for greater private investment

33 killed after bus falls off bridge into river in Rajasthan

33 killed after bus falls off bridge into river in Rajasthan

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

The incident took place early morning in Soorwal police station area when the bus was on its way to Lalsot from Sawai Madhopur.

Greetings pour in for Murmu cutting across political lines

Greetings pour in for Murmu cutting across political lines

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Celebrations broke out outside the Rajasthan BJP headquarters in Jaipur and the party workers burst firecrackers and distributed sweets as Murmu emerged victorious in the presidential poll.