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Moral victory for Uddhav as SC rules governor, speaker's decisions wrong

Moral victory for Uddhav as SC rules governor, speaker's decisions wrong

Rediff.com11 May 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday held the Maharashtra governor was not justified in calling upon then chief minister Uddhav Thackeray to prove his majority in the assembly on June 30 last year but refused to order the status quo ante, saying he did not face the floor test and resigned.

Farmer unions call for Bharat Bandh on March 26

Farmer unions call for Bharat Bandh on March 26

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Thousands of farmers, mostly from Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh, have been camping at the Delhi border points --- Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur --- for over four months, demanding the repeal of farm laws and a legal guarantee on the minimum support price for their crops.

Pushkar Dhami's dilemma: Party won, CM lost

Pushkar Dhami's dilemma: Party won, CM lost

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The ruling party appears set to form the government in Uttarakhand again, the first time in the state's 21-year history that a party will come to power for a second term in a row.

Param Bir's letter: Cong seeks probe by committee

Param Bir's letter: Cong seeks probe by committee

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole on Wednesday demanded probe by a committee headed by a judge to get 'more clarity' on the issue of corruption allegations against state home minister Anil Deshmukh.

'Farmers are our Annadata'

'Farmers are our Annadata'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

This is the full text of the address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of India's 78th Independence Day.

NCB officials attacked during raid in Mumbai; 3 held

NCB officials attacked during raid in Mumbai; 3 held

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

As the NCB team reached Bhagat Singh Nagar locality in Goregaon, around 50 people, including women, gathered there and later attacked members of the central anti-narcotics agency, the official said.

How the BJP has outwitted the Congress

How the BJP has outwitted the Congress

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

There are two national political parties in India, but only one of them seems to be any good at politics, says Mihir S Sharma.

No govt exists in Maha when rains are wreaking havoc: Raut

No govt exists in Maha when rains are wreaking havoc: Raut

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

"Maharashtra is again under a lockdown. Nearly 100 people have died due to floods," he said.

'God willing, there will Gadar 3, maybe even Gadar 4'

'God willing, there will Gadar 3, maybe even Gadar 4'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

'Gadar 2 was made with the purpose of entertaining people and not to perpetuate enmity between neighbouring countries.'

Readers' Pick: 20 Things We LOVE About Andaz Apna Apna

Readers' Pick: 20 Things We LOVE About Andaz Apna Apna

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

Here's what YOU love about the cult comedy Andaz Apna Apna.

That February when 'Hindus' lost American citizenship

That February when 'Hindus' lost American citizenship

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Even as February 2017 will be remembered for the fight Americans have put up for the rights of immigrants, South Asian Americans recall the February of 1923 when the US Supreme Court barred South Asians from becoming citizens.

Surprises galore as Shinde sworn in as Maharashtra CM, ex-CM Fadnavis his deputy

Surprises galore as Shinde sworn in as Maharashtra CM, ex-CM Fadnavis his deputy

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde was on Thursday sworn in as Maharashtra chief minister, while the BJP's Devendra Fadnavis took oath as deputy chief minister.

PIX: Amrita Rao, the budding fashionista

PIX: Amrita Rao, the budding fashionista

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

The actress will be seen playing an elegant role in Prakash Jha's Satyagraha, which releases this Friday.

HC allows youth to hold anit-rape protest at Jantar Mantar

HC allows youth to hold anit-rape protest at Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

The Delhi high court on Monday extended by five more days its permission to a 25-year-old youth to hold peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar against the December 16 brutal gang rape and murder of a 23-year-old paramedic.

Operation Bhushan: Accused's family bears the brunt

Operation Bhushan: Accused's family bears the brunt

Rediff.com15 Oct 2011

It has been a tough few days for families of the self-appointed moral brigade, which attacked Supreme Court lawyer and Team Anna member, Prashant Bhushan. Sahim Salim reports.

After Punjab win, AAP eyes expansion in South India

After Punjab win, AAP eyes expansion in South India

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

The Aam Aadmi Party has decided to launch a massive membership drive in the southern states to build on the momentum of its stupendous victory in the Punjab assembly polls.

Row erupts over Netaji portrait at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Row erupts over Netaji portrait at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

A row has erupted over a portrait of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose which was unveiled by the President at Rashtrapati Bhavan, with people on social media stating that the artwork is that of an actor who played him in a biopic.

When A Former CEC Took The RSS Salute

When A Former CEC Took The RSS Salute

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Some of our leaders were busybusy over the weekend.

Despite losing election, Dhami set for 2nd innings in Uttarakhand

Despite losing election, Dhami set for 2nd innings in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Dhami is often regarded as a protg of Maharashtra Governor and former Uttarakhand chief minister Bhagat Singh Koshyari, whom he served as an Officer on Special Duty and an adviser.

BJP list: 33 sitting MPs dropped; Mandaviya fielded from Porbandar

BJP list: 33 sitting MPs dropped; Mandaviya fielded from Porbandar

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

It dropped sitting MP from Guna, Krishnapal Singh Yadav, to field Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia from the seat.

Kangana: 'Which war took place in 1947?'

Kangana: 'Which war took place in 1947?'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

The actor, known for her provocative and often inflammatory statements, posted a series of questions on Instagram, also bringing in Partition as well as Mahatma Gandhi and alleging that he let Bhagat Singh die and did not support Subhas Chandra Bose.

When Ajay Devgn Met President Murmu

When Ajay Devgn Met President Murmu

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

The 68th National Film Awards saw actors from across India get together for the prestigious ceremony in New Delhi.

Poster on Ramdev's aide triggers controversy

Poster on Ramdev's aide triggers controversy

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

A poster showing Ramdev's close aide Balakrishna alongside Mahatma Gandhi and other freedom fighters at his protest venue on Thursday triggered a controversy following which the yoga guru expressed regret.

Trouble in Rajasthan Congress as Sachin Pilot sets out on 5-day yatra

Trouble in Rajasthan Congress as Sachin Pilot sets out on 5-day yatra

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Dissident Congress leader Sachin Pilot began a 125-km foot march from Ajmer to Jaipur on Thursday, challenging Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and the party's top brass as assembly elections in Rajasthan approach.

Ambedkar's memorial in Mumbai to be world's envy, says Maharashtra CM

Ambedkar's memorial in Mumbai to be world's envy, says Maharashtra CM

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday said the work to set up an international standard memorial of Dr B R Ambedkar at the Indu Mill Compound in Mumbai will be completed at the earliest.

Sharad Pawar suggested Prez rule in Maha in 2019: Fadnavis

Sharad Pawar suggested Prez rule in Maha in 2019: Fadnavis

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

'We were discussing government formation with Sharad Pawar. We had even finalised portfolio distribution and guardian ministers' responsibilities'

The Ten Worst Films of Ajay Devgn

The Ten Worst Films of Ajay Devgn

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Bol Bachchan might be doing well at the box office but it hasn't received a good response from the critics.

Channi's nephew arrested by ED ahead of Punjab polls

Channi's nephew arrested by ED ahead of Punjab polls

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

On January 18, the agency had raided his premises and claimed to have seized about Rs 8 crore cash.

'Something historic is happening'

'Something historic is happening'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

'Through this one step, and more steps that follow, log judte jayenge (more people will come together); I'm sure of that.'

Maha cabinet expansion likely after July 11 SC hearing

Maha cabinet expansion likely after July 11 SC hearing

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

The SC agreed to hear on July 11 the plea of Shiv Sena's Sunil Prabhu seeking suspension from Assembly of CM Shinde and 15 rebel MLAs against whom disqualification pleas are pending.

Thackeray Sarkar: Uddhav sworn in mega event

Thackeray Sarkar: Uddhav sworn in mega event

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Thackeray, 59, became the third Sena leader after Manohar Joshi and Narayan Rane to occupy the top post.

'Mumbai is a very harsh, lonely place for newcomers'

'Mumbai is a very harsh, lonely place for newcomers'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

Sidharth Malhotra gets candid. Bollywood's newest prince charming talks about his student years, his acting debut and more.

Cong faces flak for comments on revolutionaries

Cong faces flak for comments on revolutionaries

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

The comments, made in the latest edition of Congress newsletter Sandesh commemmorating the anniversary celebrations of Indian freedom fighters, have drawn criticism from different quarters.

How You Can Save Rs 17,500 In New Tax Regime

How You Can Save Rs 17,500 In New Tax Regime

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

'The adjustments (of tax slabs and standard deduction) will reduce the tax burden for salaried individuals with an income of around Rs 20 lakh by approximately Rs 18,000.' 'For non-salaried individuals with the same income level, the savings will be around Rs 10,000.'

The Ten Worst Films of Ajay Devgn

The Ten Worst Films of Ajay Devgn

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Bol Bachchan might be doing well at the box office but it hasn't received a good response from the critics.

Maha Guv asks DGP to give protection to families of Shiv Sena rebels

Maha Guv asks DGP to give protection to families of Shiv Sena rebels

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has asked state Director General of Police (DGP) Rajnish Seth to provide adequate police protection to the families and homes of rebel MLAs, a police official said on Sunday.

India bag record 111 medals at Para Asian Games

India bag record 111 medals at Para Asian Games

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

With 29 gold, 31 silver and 51 bronze in their kitty, the Indian para athletes won four medals more than the record tally of 107 won by the able-bodied athletes in the Hangzhou Asian Games, held from September 23 to October 8.

'I want to hang Kasab in public view'

'I want to hang Kasab in public view'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2011

Hangman Mammu Singh says that it is his wish to execute Pakistani gunman Mohammad Ajmal Kasab, who has been sentenced to death in the 26/11 case.

'BJP Thinks The Poor Don't Understand Democracy'

'BJP Thinks The Poor Don't Understand Democracy'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

'People understand Hitlershahi, tanashahi and now Modishahi.'

NCW chief's 'love jihad' remarks trigger outrage

NCW chief's 'love jihad' remarks trigger outrage

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Soon after her comments on love-jihad, netizens dug out her old tweets in which she allegedly made controversial remarks against women and politicians.