News for 'Vikas M Gandhi'

'Obviously, you get upset at being denied a ticket'

'Obviously, you get upset at being denied a ticket'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

'I was never why I was denied a ticket to contest the assembly elections.'

Logo, strategy to be finalised at INDIA's Mumbai meet

Logo, strategy to be finalised at INDIA's Mumbai meet

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

The alliance would announce a coordination committee, which could be of 11 members from principal opposition parties.

Savarkar row: Raut's caution as Maharashtra Cong chief defends Rahul

Savarkar row: Raut's caution as Maharashtra Cong chief defends Rahul

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday said V D Savarkar, Jawaharlal Nehru or any other freedom fighter should not be maligned as they do not belong to any political party.

Why Metro is unwelcome in Hyderabad

Why Metro is unwelcome in Hyderabad

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

As Hyderabad prepares the road map for its Metro rail, the city's oldest markets face survival threat.

We were with them for 25 years but...: Uddhav on BJP after Cong meet

We were with them for 25 years but...: Uddhav on BJP after Cong meet

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

"Hum saath hain (we are together) is the message we want to give," Uddhav said.

Anti-Sikh riots: Court grants anticipatory bail to Tytler, slaps conditions

Anti-Sikh riots: Court grants anticipatory bail to Tytler, slaps conditions

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Special judge Vikas Dhull also imposed certain conditions on Tytler, including that he will not tamper with evidence or leave the country without its permission.

2024 seat-sharing, convenor post on agenda for INDIA's Mumbai meet

2024 seat-sharing, convenor post on agenda for INDIA's Mumbai meet

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

The INDIA bloc is also likely to announce a secretariat for smooth coordination between the constituents and it is likely to be set up in the national capital. Besides, the members will also discuss the issue of having a coordinator or a chairperson to head the alliance.

'Hindutva Is The New Normal'

'Hindutva Is The New Normal'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'Barring Tamil Nadu and Kerala, the BJP will may make inroads in Karnataka, Andhra and Telangana in 2024.'

Can't compromise on Savarkar, Hindutva issues: Sanjay Raut

Can't compromise on Savarkar, Hindutva issues: Sanjay Raut

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

He, however, also said that his party was in an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party for long despite their differences, and it worked smoothly.

Have old car? Claim tax rebate on depreciation

Have old car? Claim tax rebate on depreciation

Rediff.com14 Mar 2008

Net taxable income is the final income arrived after deducting all possible exemptions and deductions. This is the amount on which tax is calculated. 2) In case of an Individual, Surcharge is levied at the rate of 10% on the tax, if the net taxable income exceeds Rs 10 lakhs (Rs 1 million). 3) As per the new tax rates proposed, overall savings in respect to Tax will be approx Rs 44,000, says direct tax expert Vikas Gandhi.

Adani prospered during Cong rule: Maharashtra minister

Adani prospered during Cong rule: Maharashtra minister

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Maharashtra minister Sudhir Mungantiwar on Thursday claimed that Gautam Adani prospered during the Congress regime in Gujarat and said one cannot become the prime minister by growing a 'beard', referring to Rahul Gandhi's remarks on the industrialist in Parliament.

Some last minute tax-saving tips

Some last minute tax-saving tips

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

In an hour-long chat on Thursday, direct tax expert Vikas Gandhi offered some valuable last minute tax-saving tips.

Defaming Savarkar unacceptable, this may split MVA, Raut warns Rahul

Defaming Savarkar unacceptable, this may split MVA, Raut warns Rahul

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Raut said the statement might result in a rift in the MVA, which comprises the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party, apart from the Uddhav-Sena.

Will Operation Rahul Boomerang On BJP?

Will Operation Rahul Boomerang On BJP?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

It is clear to any observer that the BJP risks its demolition drive boomeranging on itself. Except for one unpredictable factor in the works -- Rahul Gandhi himself, observes Shyam G Menon.

Shah accuses Uddhav of betraying BJP for CM's post

Shah accuses Uddhav of betraying BJP for CM's post

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Addressing a rally at Nanded as a part of the BJP's outreach campaign to mark the completion of nine years of the Narendra Modi government, Shah said the BJP didn't bring down the Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government last year.

Delhi roads turn into rivers, throw traffic out of gear

Delhi roads turn into rivers, throw traffic out of gear

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

The visuals on social media also showed huge traffic on the National Highway-24 and Sarai Kale Khan where vehicles were crawling. Water from the overflowing Yamuna river reached ITO, a key route to commute from east Delhi to central Delhi and Connaught Place.

'Wagner group' will dislodge Modi govt, says Uddhav's Sena

'Wagner group' will dislodge Modi govt, says Uddhav's Sena

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The editorial in Saamana said the "Wagner group" has shown dictatorship can be challenged.

Sharad Pawar hasn't yet relented: Praful Patel

Sharad Pawar hasn't yet relented: Praful Patel

Rediff.com3 May 2023

'If the situation arises, the committee will decide on Pawar's successor and the decision will be unanimous'

Modi govt to launch 'Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas' project in 2.5 lakh gram panchayats

Modi govt to launch 'Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas' project in 2.5 lakh gram panchayats

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

The mega campaign, to start on Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary, will be conducted just before the elections in three major Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states and also before the 2019 general elections.

Maha Cong calls meet of MLAs; Kharge, Rahul speak to Sharad Pawar

Maha Cong calls meet of MLAs; Kharge, Rahul speak to Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

The Maharashtra Congress has convened a meeting of its legislators on Tuesday in view of the developments in the state that saw a split in the Nationalist Congress Party and Ajit Pawar being inducted as deputy chief minister in the Eknath Shinde government.

Guess who Indira Gandhi's political heir is

Guess who Indira Gandhi's political heir is

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

'Some BJP old timers have remarked that the BJP is now driven by its own high command, the way the Congress was under Mrs Gandhi, says Subir Roy.

BJP will meet Cong fate for misusing central agencies against Oppn: Akhilesh

BJP will meet Cong fate for misusing central agencies against Oppn: Akhilesh

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

Yadav also pressed for the caste census which, he said, would be a major issue in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Time to rise to save country and democracy: Sonia Gandhi

Time to rise to save country and democracy: Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Addressing the party's mega "Bharat Bachao Rally" (Save India) at Ramlila Maidan, she also targeted the government over the economic situation and exhorted people to raise their voice to protect the country and its Constitution.

Sania Mirza recommended for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna

Sania Mirza recommended for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

The Sports Ministry has confirmed that Wimbledon doubles champion Sania Mirza has been recommended for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna but made it clear that the final decision rests with only the Awards Committee.

Stringent traffic curbs kick in as Delhi welcomes G20 leaders

Stringent traffic curbs kick in as Delhi welcomes G20 leaders

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Police have advised people to use the navigation app 'Mapmyindia' to get around the city till the restrictions are in place.

NCP panel on Pawar's successor to meet on Friday at 11 am

NCP panel on Pawar's successor to meet on Friday at 11 am

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar on Thursday said his decision to step down from the post was taken for the future of the party and to create a new leadership.

'Dramebazi': Sonia Gandhi tears into PM Modi

'Dramebazi': Sonia Gandhi tears into PM Modi

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

She called upon them to forcefully fight against the challenges posed by the present dispensation

After Indian flag, Amazon now lists Mahatma Gandhi flip-flops for sale

After Indian flag, Amazon now lists Mahatma Gandhi flip-flops for sale

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

Some Twitter users have tagged Swaraj in their tweets complaining that the beach sandals with Gandhi's image were being sold on the Amazon US site.

4 more cases against Digvijaya for tweet over Khargone violence

4 more cases against Digvijaya for tweet over Khargone violence

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

In a tweet on Wednesday morning, Singh said, 'Instead of answering my question they have filed FIR against me. Is that Democracy BJP Model or Modi Model? What about the Hate speeches made by BJP and RW fraud Babas?'

Sharad Pawar seeks time after NCP panel rejects his resignation

Sharad Pawar seeks time after NCP panel rejects his resignation

Rediff.com5 May 2023

"The committee has unanimously passed a resolution. It unanimously rejects his decision to step down and urges him to continue as party president," Patel said after a meeting of the committee.

Cong miserable as leadership issue unresolved: Shiv Sena

Cong miserable as leadership issue unresolved: Shiv Sena

Rediff.com21 May 2022

In an editorial in party mouthpiece Saamana, the party said that while on the one hand the Bharatiya Janata Party has already started preparing for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Congress is in dire straits.

Pawar prefers SC panel over JPC on Adani, Cong disagrees

Pawar prefers SC panel over JPC on Adani, Cong disagrees

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar on Saturday said he is not completely opposed to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into the charges against the Adani group, but a Supreme Court committee will be more useful and effective.

BJP will make Shinde camp cry for every LS seat: MVA

BJP will make Shinde camp cry for every LS seat: MVA

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

On Friday, Shrikant Shinde had said some leaders were trying to create hurdles in the alliance in Dombivali area (under Kalyan Lok Sabha seat) for their own selfish politics and that he was ready to leave the seat since the aim was to ensure the Narendra Modi government returns with a thumping majority in the 2024 LS polls.

Bohra community contributing to 'Mission of Vikas': PM Modi

Bohra community contributing to 'Mission of Vikas': PM Modi

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

The prime minister also praised the Dawoodi Bohras, a sect within Shia Islam known for their trading and business acumen, for their efforts in making the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan a success.

Shinde govt withdraws appeal against court order in Arnab Goswami case

Shinde govt withdraws appeal against court order in Arnab Goswami case

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday permitted the Maharashtra government to withdraw an appeal filed by the state during the previous Uddhav Thackeray dispensation against a Bombay high court's 2020 order suspending the probe in two FIRs filed against Republic TV editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami for allegedly making inflammatory comments.

Pidi tweets for me: Rahul Gandhi on his Twitter popularity

Pidi tweets for me: Rahul Gandhi on his Twitter popularity

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

Gandhi revealed that he reflected on issues and gave suggestions to his communication team of two or three members, which fine-tuned the content before posting it on the microblogging website.

Cong holds pressers in 22 cities, slams Centre

Cong holds pressers in 22 cities, slams Centre

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

The Congress on Monday stepped up its attack on the BJP-led Centre over the issue of price rise with Rahul Gandhi saying the biggest problems facing the country were unemployment, inflation and growing hatred.

Forget Vikas. Hindutva will be Modi's card in 2019

Forget Vikas. Hindutva will be Modi's card in 2019

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

'Unlike in Gujarat, where he could ask for votes based on delivery, in 2019 he will have to appeal to his core Hindutva ideology, by firing over someone else's shoulders,' says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

Is Ajit Pawar joining BJP? Sharad Pawar says...

Is Ajit Pawar joining BJP? Sharad Pawar says...

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Speculation about Ajit Pawar's next political move started swirling last week when he suddenly cancelled his scheduled meetings and also made comments which were seen as being soft on the Bharatiya Janata Party and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's camp.

'BJP's washing machine': Oppn reacts to Maha upheaval

'BJP's washing machine': Oppn reacts to Maha upheaval

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Opposition parties on Sunday lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party after Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar and eight others were inducted into the Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government, saying the ruling party's 'washing machine' has resumed its operation to clean tainted leaders and it was an 'ED-facilitated power grab'.