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MP records 76% polling amid violence, surpasses 2018 voting figure

MP records 76% polling amid violence, surpasses 2018 voting figure

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

The exercise will continue till 6 pm in all the polling stations except those in Maoist-affected areas of Balaghat, Mandla and Dindori districts where it ended at 3 pm, an official said.

BJP, Congress camps in MP rocked by leaders' protests over ticket denial

BJP, Congress camps in MP rocked by leaders' protests over ticket denial

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

On Monday, former state health minister Rustam Singh quit the Bharatiya Janata Party after being denied a ticket from Morena and joined the Bahujan Samaj Party, which has fielded his son from the seat.

We curb hate speech, but there is more to do: Facebook

We curb hate speech, but there is more to do: Facebook

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

The social media giant counts India among its largest markets globally

AAP to contest all seats in MP assembly elections

AAP to contest all seats in MP assembly elections

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

AAP organisational general secretary Sandeep Pathak cited the performance of the party in recent local bodies polls in MP and said it will form the next government.

BJP, Congress field dynasts in over 20 seats in Gujarat

BJP, Congress field dynasts in over 20 seats in Gujarat

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The ruling BJP and opposition Congress have together fielded sons of sitting and former MLAs in at least 20 of the total 182 constituencies.

Lok Sabha sees animated debate over riots

Lok Sabha sees animated debate over riots

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

Ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and opposition Congress on Wednesday clashed in Lok Sabha over communal riots in the country with both parties accusing each other of pursuing a divisive agenda and questioning secular credentials.

Cong, BJP blame each other for 'killing democracy' in MP

Cong, BJP blame each other for 'killing democracy' in MP

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and Opposition Congress on Tuesday accused each other of "murdering democracy" by their behaviour in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly.

Facebook executive alleges threat to life amid row over report

Facebook executive alleges threat to life amid row over report

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Das filed the complaint on Sunday and alleged that several people were issuing "threats, making sexually coloured remarks and defaming her" through online posts.

Guj polls: Kejriwal joins force with tribal outfit

Guj polls: Kejriwal joins force with tribal outfit

Rediff.com1 May 2022

Kejriwal also targeted the BJP over its state president C R Paatil, and claimed there cannot be a bigger insult of the state's people than the ruling party appointing 'a man from Maharashtra' as its chief.

Gujarat: Cong MLAs' suspension revoked

Gujarat: Cong MLAs' suspension revoked

Rediff.com19 Mar 2006

The legislators were suspended for their 'unruly' behaviour.

MP passes bill awarding death sentence for rape of girls 12 years and below

MP passes bill awarding death sentence for rape of girls 12 years and below

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

With the passage of the bill, Madhya Pradesh becomes the first state in the country where those convicted of such rapes will face the gallows.

Congress, BJP members come to blows in Guj assembly

Congress, BJP members come to blows in Guj assembly

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

Following the incident, a Congress MLA was suspended for the entire budget session of the assembly.

MP poll: Women still out of favour with parties

MP poll: Women still out of favour with parties

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

Even as both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and Opposition Congress in Madhya Pradesh have been making claims of bringing forward women in politics, the parties have allotted few tickets to them for the November 25 assembly elections.

MP poll: Women still out of favour with parties

MP poll: Women still out of favour with parties

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

Even as both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and Opposition Congress in Madhya Pradesh have been making claims of bringing forward women in politics, the parties have allotted few tickets to them for the November 25 assembly elections.

'I may live up to 100 and contest the next poll'

'I may live up to 100 and contest the next poll'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

Two octogenarians -- one each from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and Opposition Congress -- in Madhya Pradesh figure in the list of candidates for the November 25 Assembly elections in the state.

At farmer's cremation, 'jai jawan, jai kisan' chants ring loud

At farmer's cremation, 'jai jawan, jai kisan' chants ring loud

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Gajendra Singh, who committed suicide at an Aam Aadmi Party rally in Delhi, was cremated at his native village on Thursday in the district, with a large number of people including politicians converging.

MP polls: North Bhopal seat to witness duel of namesakes

MP polls: North Bhopal seat to witness duel of namesakes

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Two namesake contestants from rival parties, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and Opposition Congress, will slug it out in the November 25 Assembly elections from the prestigious north Bhopal constituency.

Indian dream suddenly turns sour for these American companies

Indian dream suddenly turns sour for these American companies

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

While the government's recent moves may have been necessary in some cases, these would have an adverse impact on the investment cycles of some of these companies. The marquee global names are suddenly finding themselves out of favour as local flavour is gaining currency in the run up to 2019 elections.

Day after India's rap, 26/11 plotter Lakhvi is re-arrested

Day after India's rap, 26/11 plotter Lakhvi is re-arrested

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

A day after the Islamabad high court cancelled his detention, Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, the alleged mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai attack, has been arrested once again by the Pakistan authorities.

Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram ready for polls; Congress, BJP vie for supremacy

Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram ready for polls; Congress, BJP vie for supremacy

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

In MP, the Congress is hoping for a comeback, while in Mizoram, the BJP looking to defeat the Congress in its last bastion in the Northeast.