News for 'Vendetta'

Amarinder to take oath as Punjab CM on March 16

Amarinder to take oath as Punjab CM on March 16

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

The scion of erstwhile Patiala Royal family refused to comment on the number of ministers who will be part of the new cabinet.

'Nitish will wait for RJD to make a decision'

'Nitish will wait for RJD to make a decision'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

'...and then react.' 'There are two options before him if the alliance breaks.' 'He either teams up with the BJP or goes for a fresh election.' 'My impression is that he will avoid a fresh election.'

PM Modi receives Seoul Peace Prize for 2018

PM Modi receives Seoul Peace Prize for 2018

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

The award committee recognised his contribution to the growth of Indian and global economies, crediting 'Modinomics' for reducing social and economic disparity between the rich and the poor.

Priyanka security breach: Shah says probe ordered, 3 suspended

Priyanka security breach: Shah says probe ordered, 3 suspended

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

The Congress, which criticised the amendment, walked out of Rajya Sabha saying it is dissatisfied with the home minister's reply on the amendment to the SPG Act.

Maya promises quota to upper caste poor if voted to power

Maya promises quota to upper caste poor if voted to power

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

She also vowed to waive farmers' loans up to Rs 1 lakh per head.

Siddaramaiah calls Gowda Hitler

Siddaramaiah calls Gowda Hitler

Rediff.com6 Aug 2005

Terming his ouster by JD(S) supremo H D Deve Gowda as an "act of vendetta and undemocractic," sacked Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, on Saturday, categorically ruled out joining any party, including the Congress.

BJP presents chargesheet against Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh to President Pranab

BJP presents chargesheet against Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh to President Pranab

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party has submitted a "chargesheet" to President Pranab Mukherjee demanding the ouster of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh over graft allegations.

CBI gets Maha governor's nod to prosecute Ashok Chavan in Adarsh scam

CBI gets Maha governor's nod to prosecute Ashok Chavan in Adarsh scam

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Maharashtra Governor C Vidyasagar Rao gives sanction to the CBI to prosecute former Chief Minister Ashok Chavan in the Adarsh scam case.

'This government has tamed everyone'

'This government has tamed everyone'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'They (the government) want to tame everything.' 'The entire systems they are trying to change.'

Restoring the CAG's glory

Restoring the CAG's glory

Rediff.com16 May 2005

Chidambaram asked Peter, Indrani to take care of Karti: ED tells SC

Chidambaram asked Peter, Indrani to take care of Karti: ED tells SC

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The ED told the apex court that during the investigation it found Chidambaram had 11 'immovable properties' and 17 bank accounts abroad and his custodial interrogation was required to unearth the larger conspiracy in the case.

'I pleaded with CM to allot burial space for Thalaivar at Marina'

'I pleaded with CM to allot burial space for Thalaivar at Marina'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Reacting to the criticism, the ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam said the government could not initially allot space at the Marina beach for burying the DMK leader due to pending cases against construction of memorials on the famous sands.

Electoral bonds will have to be redeemed within days: Jaitley

Electoral bonds will have to be redeemed within days: Jaitley

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

He said the bearer bonds can be purchased by corporate donors and donated to political parties without revealing their identity.

Robert Vadra, mother appear before ED in Jaipur in Bikaner case probe

Robert Vadra, mother appear before ED in Jaipur in Bikaner case probe

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

The Rajasthan government had, in January 2015, cancelled the mutations (transfer of land) of 374.44 hectares of land, after the land department claimed to have found that the allotments were made in the names of "illegal private persons".

A new movie star: Jennifer Garner

A new movie star: Jennifer Garner

Rediff.com26 Apr 2004

Jaipur's 'Rajmata' hits the streets against palace entry lockdown

Jaipur's 'Rajmata' hits the streets against palace entry lockdown

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

The erstwhile royal family of Jaipur on Thursday took its battle with Jaipur Development Authority over Raj Mahal Palace to the streets with 'Rajamata' Padmini Devi taking out a rally in which scores of her supporters participated.

Bush's speech disappoints Advani

Bush's speech disappoints Advani

Rediff.com24 Sep 2003

The deputy prime minister said: "There is still lack of realisation that state-sponsored terrorism is worse than terrorist organisations."

Kill Bill slays The Punisher

Kill Bill slays The Punisher

Rediff.com19 Apr 2004

Security of Gandhi family not withdrawn, only changed: Shah

Security of Gandhi family not withdrawn, only changed: Shah

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

He asserted that the BJP does not carry out any action with a vindictive approach.

SC directs Kerala government to reinstate former top cop

SC directs Kerala government to reinstate former top cop

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

The apex court set aside the order of the Kerala high court which had upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's decision that had not found fault with the state government's decision to transfer Senkumar from the post of the state police chief.

Firm owned by Vadra gets ED notice under PMLA

Firm owned by Vadra gets ED notice under PMLA

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

The Enforcement Directorate has issued a notice to a firm linked to Robert Vadra, son-in-law of Congress President Sonia Gandhi, in connection with its probe into alleged money laundering in a land deal in Rajasthan's Bikaner district.

Snoopgate inquiry a genuine need, says Congress

Snoopgate inquiry a genuine need, says Congress

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

Rejecting Bharatiya Janata Party's charge of political vendetta in the Centre's move to set up an inquiry commission to probe Gujarat snoopgate case, Congress on Friday said it was a "genuine need" and alleged that snooping on the girl was done at the behest of Narendra Modi not only inside but outside Gujarat too.

Herald case: Sonia, Rahul may seek bail

Herald case: Sonia, Rahul may seek bail

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Congress MPs have been asked to gather at the party headquarters on Saturday, ahead of the appearance of the Gandhis in the court, as a measure of solidarity.

National Herald case: Congress's plans for Gandhis' trial appearance

National Herald case: Congress's plans for Gandhis' trial appearance

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

The party has asked all its leaders to be present with their supporters.

Remember Bollywood's TERRACE moments?

Remember Bollywood's TERRACE moments?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's various terrace moments.

For third day running, National Herald case stalls Rajya Sabha

For third day running, National Herald case stalls Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Congress members, shouting slogans against the government, trooped into the well shouting slogans like "Modi teri tanashahi nahi chalegi".

Delhi Police arrests AAP MLA Naresh Balyan in assault case

Delhi Police arrests AAP MLA Naresh Balyan in assault case

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Balyan is AAP's 13th lawmaker to land in Delhi Police's net.

Kerala: BJP calls for shutdown after death of party worker

Kerala: BJP calls for shutdown after death of party worker

Rediff.com12 Oct 2016

Remith, who suffered severe injuries on his head and neck in the attack that happened at 10.30 am, died on the way to hospital, police said.

COVID-19: Modi's India sets a laudable example

COVID-19: Modi's India sets a laudable example

Rediff.com7 May 2020

With its gaze steadily fixed on the well-being of its people, the government is going about taking all the imperative measures that need to be taken to beat back the pandemic, observes B S Raghavan.

The Saaho Review

The Saaho Review

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

There's no head or tails to anything that happens in Saaho, says Sukanya Verma.

Is Congress better off without Scindia?

Is Congress better off without Scindia?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

'Should the Congress take Jyotiraditya's departure as good riddance?', asks Mohammad Sajjad.

Tehelka case: Goa police set Thursday, 3 pm deadline for Tejpal

Tehelka case: Goa police set Thursday, 3 pm deadline for Tejpal

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Closing in on Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal, who failed to get any immediate relief on his anticipatory bail petition in the Delhi high court, the Goa police summoned him to appear before it by 3 pm on Thursday in the probe into the sexual assault allegation against him.

No scope for 'temporary' in New India: Modi in Paris

No scope for 'temporary' in New India: Modi in Paris

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Modi, who was in France on the first leg of his three-nation tour, said there have been a number of constructive changes in the last five years.

Muzaffarnagar riots: BSP slams SP; Khap head among 85 booked

Muzaffarnagar riots: BSP slams SP; Khap head among 85 booked

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

Agitated over arrest of its MLA for his alleged role in Muzaffarnagar riots, Bahujan Samaj Party on Sunday lashed out at the ruling Samajwadi Party, accusing it of adopting a "pick and choose" approach by targeting political rivals and protecting its own leaders.

Leave it to governors to decide to stay on or quit: Chidambaram

Leave it to governors to decide to stay on or quit: Chidambaram

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

With the National Democratic Alliance government nudging some governors appointed by the previous United Progressive Alliance government regime to demit office, the Congress on Friday said Centre should leave it to the governors to decide whether to continue in their posts or resign.

Clinton blames 'Russian' plot, FBI e-mail probe for poll loss

Clinton blames 'Russian' plot, FBI e-mail probe for poll loss

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

Clinton has blamed her presidential election loss on the "unprecedented" events of Russian cyber hacking and the Federal Bureau of Investigation's probe into her use of her personal e-mail server.

Chinnamma only person capable to lead party: Thambidurai bats for Sasikala

Chinnamma only person capable to lead party: Thambidurai bats for Sasikala

Rediff.com11 Dec 2016

"Chinnamma has given valuable suggestions to Amma regarding party administration and also on governance. Like this, the list of traits of Chinnamma can go on," he said.

Chidambaram's fear of harassment of his family turns true

Chidambaram's fear of harassment of his family turns true

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

Chidambaram, who was closely monitoring the case of his son in the Supreme Court which was argued by his party colleague and senior advocate Kapil Sibal, had sprung a surprise last week by filing a petition on his own accusing the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate of carrying out a political vendetta against him and his family.

Will have to tell CBI details of UP alliance: Akhilesh on raids

Will have to tell CBI details of UP alliance: Akhilesh on raids

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

He said the BJP is leaving a "culture", which may be used against it in the future.