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Hardik Patel sets deadline for Congress over Patel quota

Hardik Patel sets deadline for Congress over Patel quota

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

Patel told Congress to clear their stand on Patidar quota by November 3.

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.

Hardik-led Patels reject Gujarat government's EBC quota scheme

Hardik-led Patels reject Gujarat government's EBC quota scheme

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

However, another quota agitation body Sardar Patel Group welcomed the government's move, but said they will assess how it will help Patel community and up to what extent.

Maha AAP leaders 'extremely upset' about party feud; may quit

Maha AAP leaders 'extremely upset' about party feud; may quit

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

In the wake of bitter feud in Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi, some Maharashtra leaders of the party have threatened to quit.

Thousand Hardiks will rise: Patel quota stir leader's warning to Amit Shah

Thousand Hardiks will rise: Patel quota stir leader's warning to Amit Shah

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

In an open message to Shah, which he shared on the social media, Patel said the agitation will not stop just because the BJP chief wanted it to.

Soon after 'agreement', Congress, Patidars spar over candidate list

Soon after 'agreement', Congress, Patidars spar over candidate list

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Two PAAS members were given tickets in the released list, while the Hardik Patel-led organisation had demanded 20 seats.

Gujarat CM, state BJP chief behind Hardik's morphed sex clips, alleges PAAS

Gujarat CM, state BJP chief behind Hardik's morphed sex clips, alleges PAAS

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

"We have learnt that a Surat-based builder who is a BJP supporter and another person are behind these morphed clips. They did it at the behest of the Gujarat chief minister (Vijay Rupani) and the state BJP unit president Jitu Vaghani to tarnish Hardik's image ahead of the polls to save the BJP," PAAS convener Dinesh Bambhania alleged.

Will Modi go the Indira way?

Will Modi go the Indira way?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

'Sounds familiar? Barring inflation, much else looks, sounds, and feels more than a bit like 1974.' 'A phenomenally popular leader, with a party of unquestioning followers, a broken Opposition, a nationalist high and an economy in free fall, crippling joblessness,' recalls Shekhar Gupta.

Anna Hazare ends fast after govt assures speedy steps regarding Lokpal, agrarian issues

Anna Hazare ends fast after govt assures speedy steps regarding Lokpal, agrarian issues

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Hazare said he was giving the government six months time till August to come good on its assurance and warned that his protest will again begin in September if the demands were not met.

Hardik will support Congress, but on these conditions

Hardik will support Congress, but on these conditions

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

The Patidar community leader pitched for constitutional protection to the provision of reservation for them so as to preclude a judicial review.

Was offered Rs 1 crore to join BJP, claims Hardik Patel's aide

Was offered Rs 1 crore to join BJP, claims Hardik Patel's aide

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Narendra Patel also showed bundles of cash that he said were handed over to him, at a late-night press conference on Sunday.

Kiran Bedi joins BJP, likely to be pitted against Kejriwal

Kiran Bedi joins BJP, likely to be pitted against Kejriwal

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Former Delhi top cop Kiran Bedi joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday ahead of the February 7 Delhi polls.

Rahul woos Patidars, invokes legacy of Sardar Patel

Rahul woos Patidars, invokes legacy of Sardar Patel

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Gandhi said if the Congress was voted to power, his party's government would function from Gujarat and not on orders from Delhi.

'Rajni of Rajya Sabha' unlikely to make a return

'Rajni of Rajya Sabha' unlikely to make a return

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

It will be tough for the Congress leader to return to the Upper House from either Telangana or Andhra, where the party's presence has dwindled. But neither House will forget her.

On his birthday, PM Modi inaugurates 'engineering miracle' Sardar Dam

On his birthday, PM Modi inaugurates 'engineering miracle' Sardar Dam

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

Modi, who turned 67, unveiled the plaque dedicating the dam to the nation.

'Huge, giant step for women': SC verdict on instant talaq hailed

'Huge, giant step for women': SC verdict on instant talaq hailed

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Leaders across the political spectrum, social activists and top jurists on Tuesday hailed the landmark Supreme Court verdict banning the practice of instant divorce among Muslims.

Little response to bandh call by Patels, curfew lifted in Mehsana

Little response to bandh call by Patels, curfew lifted in Mehsana

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Mobile internet services have been banned in top towns of the state like Ahmedabad, Surat, Rajkot and Mehasana. The restriction will continue till midnight on Monday.

We are the only ray of hope for the country: BJP

We are the only "ray of hope" for the country: BJP

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

Announcing the decision at a press conference in Panaji, BJP spokesman Shahnawaz Hussain said, "BJP will launch a jail bharo andolan from June 17 to June 22."

Sulking Nitin Patel gets support from Hardik, Cong MLA

Sulking Nitin Patel gets support from Hardik, Cong MLA

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

Days after being sworn into office, Nitin Patel is yet to take charge of the portfolios allotted to him.

Hardik Patel reveals his national ambitions

Hardik Patel reveals his national ambitions

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

The Patel quota agitation leader formed the Patel Navnirman Sena bringing together the Patels, Kurmis and Gujjars.

How monkeys logged off Modi's WiFi idea!

How monkeys logged off Modi's WiFi idea!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

'Monkey menace' has reached epic proportions in India. So pronounced is the problem of monkeys, that they have even derailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plans of making his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi Wi-Fi-enabled.

Muslim women feel secure under Sharia law, claims Muslim Law Board

Muslim women feel secure under Sharia law, claims Muslim Law Board

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

The All-India Muslim Personal Law Board has, in its opposition to the move, submitted an affidavit to the apex court stating that though triple talaq is "undesirable", it is "permissible" in Islam.

'The hills are smiling': TMC sweeps civic polls in Bengal

'The hills are smiling': TMC sweeps civic polls in Bengal

Rediff.com17 May 2017

The Trinamool Congress on Wednesday swept the municipal polls in Bengal, capturing four of seven civic bodies and breaking the 10-year-old hold of the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha in the hills.

When Nobel laureate Satyarthi lost his speech midway through address

When Nobel laureate Satyarthi lost his speech midway through address

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Kailash Satyarthi, winner of this year's Nobel Peace Prize along with Pakistani teenage activist Malala Yousafzai, lost a page of his speech on Wednesday midway through his lecture and wondered whether this had happened before to any other Nobel laureate.

'Even if one person dies because of Aadhaar, you scrap Aadhaar'

'Even if one person dies because of Aadhaar, you scrap Aadhaar'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

'You want poor people who take 5 kg rice to produce an Aadhaar card.' 'The poor man may or may not have Aadhaar.' 'Poor people are losing their food and dying.'

What if your children went missing, SC asks top cops

What if your children went missing, SC asks top cops

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Voicing deep concern over the growing number of children going missing and remaining untraced, the Supreme Court on Thursday said it will deal with all the states one by one as it summoned the chief secretary and directors general of police of Bihar and Chhattisgarh to explain what action they are taking on the issue.

Review: PM Narendra Modi is a work of fiction

Review: PM Narendra Modi is a work of fiction

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The movie presents a version of Modi that the bhakts wants the rest of us to see, feels Utkarsh Mishra.

Voice-matching test on Hardik soon; aides' houses searched

Voice-matching test on Hardik soon; aides' houses searched

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

The police will conduct a voice spectrography test on Patel quota stir leader Hardik Patel, who along with five associates, is facing charges of sedition and "waging war" against the Gujarat government, officials said on Sunday.

Medha Patkar announces support to AAP

Medha Patkar announces support to AAP

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

In a boost to Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party in Maharashtra, social activist Medha Patkar on Monday extended her "complete" support to the fledging party.

Censor board denies nod to film on Hardik Patel

Censor board denies nod to film on Hardik Patel

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

According to the makers, the CBFC was not happy with references made to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and use of real names in the film.

'Modi will win with a lesser majority'

'Modi will win with a lesser majority'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

'But in 2024, the people of India will throw him out of power as the contradictions in him will be apparent.'

Elated with victory, Patel says Congress will win Gujarat too

Elated with victory, Patel says Congress will win Gujarat too

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

Shankersinh Vaghela claimed Patel's victory in the Rajya Sabha polls came through a 'well thought-out conspiracy'.

Medha Patkar, others on hunger strike in MP removed from protest site

Medha Patkar, others on hunger strike in MP removed from protest site

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

All of them, including Patkar, were taken to hospitals by the administration, police said.

The movie that made Kishore Kumar famous

The movie that made Kishore Kumar famous

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Kishore Kumar didn't become a legend overnight. And even when he did, he had many unfulfilled dreams.

'For the first time Muslim men will be held accountable'

'For the first time Muslim men will be held accountable'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

'Congress gave Muslim conservatism support and here the BJP saw a window of opportunity'

Why rise in MSP may be misleading

Why rise in MSP may be misleading

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

The minimum support price for the rabi season will not radically alter the falling trajectory of farm incomes

Yashwant Sinha is the right choice for Jharkhand CM: Advani

Yashwant Sinha is the right choice for Jharkhand CM: Advani

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party veteran L K Advani on Tuesday backed party leader Yashwant Sinha saying he is the 'right person' to be chief minister and suggested that he should leave jail after securing bail to lead the 'historic agitation' against power crisis in Jharkhand.

Can sex with wife below 18 yrs attract POCSO? SC asks Centre

Can sex with wife below 18 yrs attract POCSO? SC asks Centre

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Section 375 (rape) of IPC has an exception clause which says "sexual intercourse or sexual acts by a man with his own wife, the wife not being under fifteen years of age, is not rape."

This Nobel is for all Indians: Satyarthi gifts medal to Rashtrapati Bhavan

This Nobel is for all Indians: Satyarthi gifts medal to Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Visitors to Rashtrapati Bhavan will now be able to get a glimpse of the Nobel Peace Prize received by child rights activist Kailash Satyarthi, who dedicated the honour to the nation by presenting his medal to President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday.

Hardik used quota stir to become crorepati, say ex-aides

Hardik used quota stir to become crorepati, say ex-aides

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Chirag and Ketan asked Hardik to stop 'boasting' only about his 'imprisonment' or else they would reveal some of the 'darkest secrets' related to the agitation.