News for 'assembly dissolved'

SC orders for floor test in MP by 5 pm on Friday

SC orders for floor test in MP by 5 pm on Friday

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

A bench headed by Justice D Y Chandrachud also ordered video recording and possible live streaming of the assembly proceedings when the Kamal Nath led Congress government would undertake the floor test.

Will hold polls by May 15: Pakistan government

Will hold polls by May 15: Pakistan government

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Amid protests by cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri for the dissolution of Parliament, the Pakistan government on Wednesday said it is determined to complete its five-year term and to hold the polls by May 15.

Porn scandal: Oppn demands President's rule in K'taka

Porn scandal: Oppn demands President's rule in K'taka

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

"We have met Governor H R Bhardwaj and requested him to recommend to the Central government to dissolve the Assembly and dismiss the state government under Article 356 for failing to govern as per Constitutional laws," opposition leader in the assembly Siddaramaiah told media persons.

Naseemuddin Siddiqui, son expelled from BSP

Naseemuddin Siddiqui, son expelled from BSP

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Siddiqui, who hails from Banda, was earlier removed as the party in-charge of Uttar Pradesh and was appointed as the MP unit in-charge after the assembly poll debacle.

Jharkhand: Search on for abducted RJD MLA

Jharkhand: Search on for abducted RJD MLA

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

RJD candidate from Maneka constituency in the poll-bound Jharkhand Ramchandra Singh and his aide were on Friday kidnapped by suspected naxalites in Latehar's Dhanukua village.

Ram Madhav withdraws charge that NC acted at Pak behest in J-K

Ram Madhav withdraws charge that NC acted at Pak behest in J-K

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

'I take back my comment, but, now that you proved it was genuine love between the NC and the PDP that prompted a failed govt formation attempt'

BJP promises Yoga in schools, Sanskrit varsity in Telangana manifesto

BJP promises Yoga in schools, Sanskrit varsity in Telangana manifesto

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

These measures are in addition to other proposals made earlier, including regulation of sale and consumption of liquor, free trips to certain religious places like Sabarimala and distribution of one lakh cows every year.

Yediyurappa resigns as CM, suspense continues over successor

Yediyurappa resigns as CM, suspense continues over successor

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Yediyurappa termed these two years as 'trial by fire', pointing out that he had to run the administration without a cabinet in the initial days, followed by devastating floods and the challenge of COVID-19 management, among other issues.

Nepal: Maoists to join interim govt

Nepal: Maoists to join interim govt

Rediff.com17 Jun 2006

AAP moves SC against President's rule in Delhi

AAP moves SC against President's rule in Delhi

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday moved the Supreme Court challenging the decision to impose President's rule in Delhi on the recommendation of the Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung alleging it was done to protect Congress leaders and former Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit from corruption charges.

Rio to be sworn-in as new Nagaland CM on March 8

Rio to be sworn-in as new Nagaland CM on March 8

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Acharya, in a letter to Rio, asked him to prove his majority on the floor of the House on or before March 16, the source said.

Bihar dissolution: Ind MLAs to move SC

Bihar dissolution: Ind MLAs to move SC

Rediff.com29 May 2005

Fourteen of the 17 independent MLAs of the dissolved house held a meeting in Patna on Saturday night.

Nine Uttarakhand Congress rebels join BJP

Nine Uttarakhand Congress rebels join BJP

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Another MLA Rekha Arya, who was also supposed to join the BJP on Wednesday, is visiting the Simhasth Kumbh in Ujjain, but has sent her acceptance to the party.

BJP to court arrest over President rule in J'khand

BJP to court arrest over President rule in J'khand

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party said its members would court arrest on Friday in Jharkhand against the Union cabinet's recommendation of President's rule in the state keeping the assembly in suspended animation.

Defiant Qadri sets a day's deadline for Pak govt to quit

Defiant Qadri sets a day's deadline for Pak govt to quit

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Thousands of protesters led by Canada-returned cleric Tahir ul-Qadri, rallied in Islamabad for the third day in a row on Wednesday, giving the government time till tonight to quit and dissolve the national and provincial assemblies to pave the way for electoral reforms.

Modi misleading nation on Article 370 vote: Cong

Modi misleading nation on Article 370 vote: Cong

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Modi and the BJP have been targeting the Congress during the campaign for assembly polls, claiming that the grand old party opposed the scrapping of Article 370.

'Declare Belgaum, other disputed areas Union territory'

'Declare Belgaum, other disputed areas Union territory'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

The Maharashtra Assembly on Thursday passed a resolution demanding that the Centre should declare disputed areas of Belgaum and other boundary areas as Union territory till the Supreme Court takes final decision on the border row between Maharashtra and Karnataka.

Pranab, Modi, Demonetisation

Pranab, Modi, Demonetisation

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

'Modi had not discussed demonetization with me prior to his announcement on 8 November 2016. 'I learnt of it along with the rest of the country. 'I was not surprised when he did not discuss the issue with me prior to making the public announcement. 'It fitted in with his style of making dramatic announcements.' A fascinating excerpt from Pranab Mukherjee's The Presidential Years: 2012-2017.

Nepal's 5 major parties ask PM to quit

Nepal's 5 major parties ask PM to quit

Rediff.com28 May 2012

"The Prime Minister's unilateral move to conduct fresh election by allowing to dissolve the most representative Constituent Assembly was aimed at capturing power and this has created frustration in the minds of the general public," said a joint statement issued by five parties.

Pakistan govt holds talks with rabble-rousing cleric

Pakistan govt holds talks with rabble-rousing cleric

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

The Pakistan government on Thursday formed a four-member committee to hold talks with cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri shortly after he announced a fresh deadline for action on his demands for the government to resign and to dissolve the national and provincial assemblies.

Cong to Guv: Scrap decisions of Jharkhand 'minority cabinet'

Cong to Guv: Scrap decisions of Jharkhand 'minority cabinet'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

"I met the Governor and informed him that he was constitutionally not bound to accept the recommendation of House dissolution taken by a minority government," Jharkhand PCC Chief Pradeep Kumar Balmachu told reporters at the Raj Bhavan after calling on Ahmed

Only BJP can decide on LJP's fate in NDA: Nitish

Only BJP can decide on LJP's fate in NDA: Nitish

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Talking to reporters for the first time after the NDA's victory, Kumar, who is set for yet another term in office, said the date for his swearing-in ceremony will be discussed at an 'informal' meeting of all the four NDA constituents on Friday.

Tractor parade violence: 22 FIRs filed; cops hunt through CCTV for accused

Tractor parade violence: 22 FIRs filed; cops hunt through CCTV for accused

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The tractor rally by farmers saw violence at several places in Delhi as protesters clashed with police and broke barricades. Protesters breached the Red Fort premises and waved flags they were carrying from its ramparts.

Graphic: Jharkhand polls in Dec, Nov

Graphic: Jharkhand polls in Dec, Nov

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

Without a popular government for almost a year, Jharkhand will go to Assembly polls in November-December staggered over nearly a month with the first phase of polling scheduled for November 27.

Giving peace, democracy in Pak a FINAL chance: Qadri

Giving peace, democracy in Pak a FINAL chance: Qadri

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri on Thursday gave the Pakistan government a 90-minute deadline to act on his demands to quit and dissolve the national and provincial assemblies amidst increasing signs that support for his protest was dwindling.

BJP slams Nitish for joining hands with 'jungle raj' RJD

BJP slams Nitish for joining hands with 'jungle raj' RJD

Rediff.com20 Jul 2014

Amid chalking out plans for its Mission 175 for the Bihar Assembly polls due next year, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday threw a challenge to former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to dissolve the House.

'Putin must think he can pull it off'

'Putin must think he can pull it off'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

'Putin has set aside all the rules and now he is deciding the rules.'

'Kalam's book vindicates my stand on Prez rule in Bihar'

'Kalam's book vindicates my stand on Prez rule in Bihar'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

Citing former President A P J Kalam's latest book, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday said his stand was vindicated that the Centre's decision to dissolve the Bihar assembly and impose President's rule in 2005 was unconstitutional.

Maharashtra, Haryana polls to be held on Oct 21, results on Oct 24

Maharashtra, Haryana polls to be held on Oct 21, results on Oct 24

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

While the term of 288-member Maharashtra assembly ends on November 9, that of the 90-member Haryana assembly expires on November 2.

Congress has gold medal in scams, says Ramdev

Congress has gold medal in scams, says Ramdev

Rediff.com1 Sep 2012

Yoga guru Ramdev on Saturday announced a fresh agitation targeting Congress from October 2 that will last till next Lok Sabha elections with immediate attention on upcoming Assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh.

Resign and face fresh election: AGP tells Sonowal

Resign and face fresh election: AGP tells Sonowal

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

Accusing the BJP of adopting an anti-Assam policy, Mahanta said, "Let the BJP form a new government alone. We will welcome that".

Raksha Bandhan recipe: Chocolate Rabri Puffs

Raksha Bandhan recipe: Chocolate Rabri Puffs

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

It's time to surprise your sibling with these delightful Raksha Bandhan treats.

Nitish Kumar: Masterful craftsman who believes politics is the art of possible

Nitish Kumar: Masterful craftsman who believes politics is the art of possible

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Known for weighing his options carefully before making any move, Kumar, upon a closer look, comes across as a risk taker who has not shied away from going against the tide.

How Nitish managed to steer his way to 4th straight term in office

How Nitish managed to steer his way to 4th straight term in office

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Known for weighing his options carefully before making any move, Kumar, upon a closer look, comes across as a risk taker who has not shied away from going against the tide.

J&K govt formation: Mehbooba likely to call meeting soon

J&K govt formation: Mehbooba likely to call meeting soon

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

Mehbooba Mufti is likely to call a meeting of senior party leaders in the coming days to clear the "misgivings" about the deadlock over government formation with the BJP.

PIL against Bihar dissolution in SC

PIL against Bihar dissolution in SC

Rediff.com30 May 2005

The plea, seeking quashing of the government notification to dissolve the Bihar Assembly, was filed by Shivkumar Prasad Singh.

Karnataka: Discontent in BJP over poll tickets

Karnataka: Discontent in BJP over poll tickets

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

A day after the Bharatiya Janata Party released its first list of 136 candidates for the May assembly poll in Karnataka, discontent appears to be brewing in the party with those denied tickets venting their ire in public against party leaders. BJP activists torched posters and banners of party leaders in Herekerur in Dharwad district to protest against denial of ticket to U B Banakar.

Makhana Chaat, Makhana Kheer, Makhan Burfi

Makhana Chaat, Makhana Kheer, Makhan Burfi

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Makhana desserts for your weekend lunch/dinner party.

Why Mayawati's defeat is the BSP's victory

Why Mayawati's defeat is the BSP's victory

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

Mayawati must not be shattered right now. Had she not done what she did, she would have lost the Dalit votebank -- that would have been the end of her political career. As someone told me during the elections, the BSP was not fighting this election for power. It was fighting this election to save its core, says Shivam Vij.

Ministers, youths in Congress' candidates' list for Karnataka elections

Ministers, youths in Congress' candidates' list for Karnataka elections

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

The party has not applied the "one-family, one-ticket" formula for the Karnataka polls which it followed in the Punjab polls held last year.