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Cabinet reshuffle today; PM to fill up vacant slots

Cabinet reshuffle today; PM to fill up vacant slots

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

The names of Meenakshi Natarajan, considered close to party Vice President Rahul Gandhi, and Oscar Fernandes are being mentioned in Congress circles for a possible berth in the Union council of ministers.

Congress launches app-based membership drive

Congress launches app-based membership drive

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

With an aim of expanding the party's base, Congress on Monday launched an online and application-based membership drive.

'BJP's hidden motives to have NRC exposed'

'BJP's hidden motives to have NRC exposed'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Congress seeks to corner govt over NPR, claims MHA report calls it 'first step to NRC'

Will shooters benefit from Rathore's rise to sports minister?

Will shooters benefit from Rathore's rise to sports minister?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

The National Rifle Association of India on Sunday welcomed the appointment of Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore as sports minister, saying the Olympics silver medallist would "add immense value to the development and growth of sports".

Cong promises to reinvent itself, but shields Rahul from Delhi blame

Cong promises to reinvent itself, but shields Rahul from Delhi blame

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

A shocked Congress promises to revisit its 'idealogical construct'.

Rahul Gandhi detained again during march over OROP

Rahul Gandhi detained again during march over OROP

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Rahul was leading a candle light march organised by the Delhi Congress unit from Jantar Mantar to India Gate when police personnel restrained him

Former UPA minister Krishna Tirath joins BJP

Former UPA minister Krishna Tirath joins BJP

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Former union minister for child and women development and senior Congress Party leader Krishna Tirath on Monday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party after meeting party chief Amit Shah.

Maken to be the face of Congress in Delhi polls

Maken to be the face of Congress in Delhi polls

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Former Union minister Ajay Maken, considered close to Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi, will be the party's face in the coming Delhi assembly polls.

Kejriwal draws flak after students display his name in stadium

Kejriwal draws flak after students display his name in stadium

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

The pattern came up a few times during Kejriwal's 40-minute-long speech, where he highlighted his government's "achievements", punctuated with loud cheers from the students.

Kejriwal sacks minister over 'objectionable CD'

Kejriwal sacks minister over 'objectionable CD'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Sources said the CD contained some wrongdoings by Kumar and Kejriwal did not approve of it.

Hand over police to Delhi government: Kejriwal to Centre

Hand over police to Delhi government: Kejriwal to Centre

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

In the wake of gruesome murder of a 19-year-old girl, Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday renewed his long-standing demand for handing over of Delhi Police to the city government even as police Commissioner B S Bassi said he will try to dispel "misconceptions" about functioning of his force in his meeting on Monday with the chief minister.

EC recommends ouster of 20 AAP MLAs, HC refuses interim relief

EC recommends ouster of 20 AAP MLAs, HC refuses interim relief

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

The President is bound by the recommendation of the Commission.

Rahul to striking sanitation workers: You are now my 'responsibility'

Rahul to striking sanitation workers: You are now my 'responsibility'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Extending support to agitating sanitation workers in the city, Rahul Gandhi on Friday attacked the Centre and the Delhi government.

Big victory for people and democracy: Kejriwal on SC verdict

Big victory for people and democracy: Kejriwal on SC verdict

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

His deputy Manish Sisodia termed the judgement 'historic' and recalled the landmark mandate that the people of Delhi had given to the Aam Aadmi Paarty in the assembly elections in February 2015 when the party won 67 of 70 seats.

President showed no sign of disagreement on ordinance: Bhushan

President showed no sign of disagreement on ordinance: Bhushan

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

What made Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi speak up against the ordinance introduced by the United Progressive Alliance headed by his own party -- to allow convicted legislators to contest elections -- so late in the day?

BJP's Delhi win will send a message to Gujarat, Himachal

BJP's Delhi win will send a message to Gujarat, Himachal

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

The emphatic victory in all three municipal corporations in Delhi will enthuse the party to keep its winning trajectory for the next polls, reports Sahil Makkar.

Rahul's real test begins now

Rahul's real test begins now

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Congressmen are watching carefully how Rahul positions himself and manage the grand old party, reports Aditi Phadnis.

Don't overdo attacks on Modi: Congress cautions its leaders

Don't overdo attacks on Modi: Congress cautions its leaders

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

The recent offensive launched by the Congress against campaign committee head Narendra Modi is being viewed with a degree of apprehension by party seniors who believe that a sustained aggressive strategy against the Gujarat strongman could prove to be counter-productive, says Anita Katyal

Delhi LG asks AAP to pay up Rs 97 crore for splurge on ads

Delhi LG asks AAP to pay up Rs 97 crore for splurge on ads

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Baijal also ordered an inquiry into the spendings on advertisements projecting Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his party and asked the chief secretary to fix responsibility.

Modi wants to become a 'Rambo': Cong on his role in U'khand

Modi wants to become a 'Rambo': Cong on his role in U'khand

Rediff.com23 Jun 2013

As politics played out over Uttarakhand floods, Congress on Sunday targeted Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi saying he wants to become a "Rambo", dismissing reports he had helped in evacuation of 15,000 stranded people from Uttarakhand in two days.

No question of supporting AAP in Delhi, ready for fresh polls: Cong

No question of supporting AAP in Delhi, ready for fresh polls: Cong

Rediff.com18 May 2014

Congress on Sunday said it would prefer fresh elections in Delhi to supporting the Aam Aadmi Party again to form a government as favoured by a section of AAP members of legislative assembly following the drubbing in the Lok Sabha polls.

Capital nightmare for Congress, loses all 7 seats

Capital nightmare for Congress, loses all 7 seats

Rediff.com16 May 2014

The Congress's electoral humiliation in the national capital continued as it was handed a crushing defeat today in the Lok Sabha polls with its seven MPs, including two Union ministers, relegated to third position in their constituencies.

BJP sweeps all 7 Delhi seats again

BJP sweeps all 7 Delhi seats again

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The BJP polled over 56 per cent of votes, more than the combined vote share of the Congress (22.5 per cent) and the AAP (18.1 per cent).

With promise to make Delhi corruption-free, Kejriwal takes charge

With promise to make Delhi corruption-free, Kejriwal takes charge

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

Capping a momentous journey, Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal took oath as the eighth chief minister of Delhi on Satutday, promising to make Delhi the first corruption-free state and act against communal elements.

Delhi assembly polls: Sheila in action, behind the scenes

Delhi assembly polls: Sheila in action, behind the scenes

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

The coming election to the Delhi assembly has so far been labelled a two-way contest between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Aam Aadmi Party, but the Congress is not throwing in the towel yet.

'It's my ghar wapsi, I am a born Congressman'

'It's my ghar wapsi, I am a born Congressman'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Speaking about his mission in the party, Sidhu said, "This isn't my personal battle, but the fight for Punjab's well-being and it's existence, and I am only the medium."

RSS imposing dead ideology on students: Rahul on JNU row

RSS imposing dead ideology on students: Rahul on JNU row

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Party sources said Gandhi will be accompanied by Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad, Leader of the party in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and several other party leaders and MPs.

AAP's core agenda takes back seat in government

AAP's core agenda takes back seat in government

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi government is locked in a power struggle with the Centre and the Lt Governor. Kavita Chowdhury reports

DDCA row: Kirti Azad names Jyotiraditya, Farooq Abdullah, Praful Patel

DDCA row: Kirti Azad names Jyotiraditya, Farooq Abdullah, Praful Patel

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Suspended BJP MP Kirti Azad targeted more politicians, including party MP and BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur, involved in cricket governance.

Congress overhaul as it prepares for assembly polls

Congress overhaul as it prepares for assembly polls

Rediff.com29 May 2014

A revamp of the All Indian Congress Committee is also on the cards.

Is the RSS already at work in the government?

Is the RSS already at work in the government?

Rediff.com28 May 2014

Handing the Human Resource Development ministry to a first-time minister and the talk of repealing Article 370 may be signs that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh are working in tandem

Congress fires first salvo at Modi

Congress fires first salvo at Modi

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Is the demoralised party trying to open its account as an Opposition party?

Will drag you to jail by your collar: Mishra warns Kejriwal before fainting

Will drag you to jail by your collar: Mishra warns Kejriwal before fainting

Rediff.com14 May 2017

The party refuted Mishra's charges and said he was 'parroting' the Bharatiya Janata Party.

'Smriti Irani, Kapil Sibal, Kumar Vishwas set to lose'

'Smriti Irani, Kapil Sibal, Kumar Vishwas set to lose'

Rediff.com13 May 2014

BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi is predicted to win both seats -- Varanasi and Vadodara. Kejriwal is places at number 2 in Varanasi, says the ABP News-Nielsen exit poll. Senior BJP leader L K Advani is likely to win the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha for the sixth time.

SBI defends loan to Adani, says money disbursal after scrutiny

SBI defends loan to Adani, says money disbursal after scrutiny

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

The development of the coal mine located at Queensland in Australia and required infrastructure including railways would cost $7.6 billion.

Senior scribe Vinod Verma arrested in UP on extortion charges

Senior scribe Vinod Verma arrested in UP on extortion charges

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

As many as 500 porn CDs, around Rs 2 lakh cash, pen drive, laptop and a diary were seized from the journalist's residence, police said.

CBSE paper leak: Board announces re-exam; HRD initiates probe

CBSE paper leak: Board announces re-exam; HRD initiates probe

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

The CBSE issued a circular on Wednesday informing about the re-examination and said dates and other details for it would be posted on the board's website.

Rahul now targets Modi's real estate Bill, calls it pro-builders

Rahul now targets Modi's real estate Bill, calls it pro-builders

Rediff.com2 May 2015

Firing yet another salvo at Narendra Modi government, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday claimed it had diluted provisions of Real Estate Regulatory Authority Bill making the legislation pro-builders from being pro-buyers.

Sonia Gandhi's health woes put Rahul in charge of campaigns

Sonia Gandhi's health woes put Rahul in charge of campaigns

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

Congress President Sonia Gandhi is learnt to have slowed down her activities over the last few weeks, say highly placed sources in the party.

Rahul's imprint on rejig; Cong appoints 5 new PCC chiefs

Rahul's imprint on rejig; Cong appoints 5 new PCC chiefs

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Congress on Monday appointed five new PCC chiefs.