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Cong in talks with Oppn parties for no-trust motion against LS Speaker Birla

Cong in talks with Oppn parties for no-trust motion against LS Speaker Birla

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

They said the proposal to bring a motion was mooted at the meeting of party MPs this morning and Congress leaders are now talking to other party leaders over it.

INDIA bloc PM will be...: Shashi Tharoor

INDIA bloc PM will be...: Shashi Tharoor

Rediff.com4 May 2024

'The PM who is first among equals, who has to listen to others, take their point of view into account and who would have to be a good manager'

'Fali Nariman was a fantastic court craftsman'

'Fali Nariman was a fantastic court craftsman'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

'He was the best court craftsman that I have ever seen who could modulate his arguments in accordance with the judge and the mood.'

Why Modi Needs To Make Peace With The Opposition

Why Modi Needs To Make Peace With The Opposition

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Modi's inability to make peace with a renewed Opposition will only embolden his coalition partners and it is just a matter of time before they begin asking probing questions besides politely disagreeing with his tactics, predicts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

EC issues notice over Modi's 'mangalsutra' speech

EC issues notice over Modi's 'mangalsutra' speech

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Separately, the poll panel also issued a notice to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, asking him to respond to the complaints filed by the BJP against him and the main opposition party's senior leader Rahul Gandhi regarding their remarks.

'Nitish Won't Dump INDIA'

'Nitish Won't Dump INDIA'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

'Reports of the JD-U joining hands with the BJP again is baseless.'

Nitish breaks silence on Kharge to be made PM face of INDIA

Nitish breaks silence on Kharge to be made PM face of INDIA

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

The Janata Dal-United leader maintained that having taken the initiative to bring parties opposed to the Bharatiya Janata Party, he desired nothing for himself but admitted having stressed at the meeting the need to expedite seat-sharing arrangements.

IPL PIX: Stoinis, Thakur steer LSG to easy win over GT

IPL PIX: Stoinis, Thakur steer LSG to easy win over GT

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans in Lucknow on Sunday.

Cong will give your wealth to Muslims: Modi in Rajasthan

Cong will give your wealth to Muslims: Modi in Rajasthan

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday suggested that if the Congress comes to power, it would redistribute wealth of people to Muslims and cited former PM Manmohan Singh's remark that the minority community had the first claim on the country's resources.

INDIA's PM face will be ....: Rahul Gandhi puts speculation to rest

INDIA's PM face will be ....: Rahul Gandhi puts speculation to rest

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Speaking at the Congress manifesto launch programme, Gandhi said it is a much closer contest than what is propagated by the media, and expressed confidence in winning the polls.

IPL PIX: Rahul, de Kock power LSG to easy win over CSK

IPL PIX: Rahul, de Kock power LSG to easy win over CSK

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Openers KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock hit fifties as LSG trounced CSK by eight wickets.

Amid border issue, China shouldn't expect...: Jaishankar

Amid border issue, China shouldn't expect...: Jaishankar

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

You don't want to fight and do trade at the same time. Meanwhile, diplomacy is going on and sometimes solutions to difficult situations do not come in haste, Jaishankar asserted.

What Unites Pawars And Scindias?

What Unites Pawars And Scindias?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Exigencies of electoral politics and individual ambitions often stoke family feuds and sibling rivalries.

Tablet in a red pouch, FM presents 3rd paperless Budget

Tablet in a red pouch, FM presents 3rd paperless Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Sitharaman, India's first full-time woman finance minister, had in July 2019 ditched the colonial legacy of a Budget briefcase for the traditional 'bahi-khata' to carry Union Budget papers.

Naidu back with NDA as TDP-BJP announce tie-up

Naidu back with NDA as TDP-BJP announce tie-up

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party sealed its alliance with the Telugu Desam Party on Saturday for the upcoming Lok Sabha and Andhra Pradesh assembly elections, with former chief minister of the southern state N Chandrababu Naidu asserting that the combine will sweep the polls.

'Nothing would happen to Babri': Pawar's big claim on BJP leader

'Nothing would happen to Babri': Pawar's big claim on BJP leader

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

'Vijaya Raje Scindia had assured the prime minister that nothing would happen to the Babri Masjid'

If BJP is crossing 400 mark, then why...: Kanhaiya Kumar

If BJP is crossing 400 mark, then why...: Kanhaiya Kumar

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

'If one looks at it closely, this reflects the BJP's frustration and its fear of defeat'

'Nuclear Has To Get Into Achche Din'

'Nuclear Has To Get Into Achche Din'

Rediff.com20 May 2024

'Chinese are going bang, bang, bang building 30-35 reactors.' 'We should announce a programme of 50 new reactors and show that we mean business on the ground and not just announcements.'

'How can you call such an election free and fair?'

'How can you call such an election free and fair?'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

'The BJP is racing against its opponents by putting a chain on their legs.'

Modi urges MPs to pass Women's Bill unanimously

Modi urges MPs to pass Women's Bill unanimously

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said his government is committed to ensuring that the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' aimed at expanding women's participation in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies becomes a law, as he urged MPs of both Houses of Parliament to pass the bill unanimously.

Parliament set to meet in new building today

Parliament set to meet in new building today

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

The Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha will meet again on Tuesday afternoon in the new Parliament building, with Speaker of the Lower House Om Birla urging the members to abstain from 'organised disruptions' and 'carrying placards' in the new chamber.

Another round of govt-Oppn talks over RS logjam fails

Another round of govt-Oppn talks over RS logjam fails

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

The over half-an-hour meeting between the opposition parties and the government, however, remained inconclusive.

'Difficult For Modi Govt To Win Floor Test'

'Difficult For Modi Govt To Win Floor Test'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

'The longevity of the government is a doubt for me because when the going gets tough, there could a be a point in time where there might be pressure, from within the party or from the allies.'

List of VIPs invited for Ram temple Event

List of VIPs invited for Ram temple Event

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

While about 8,000 people are in the long list of invitees, the select list features 506 A-listers, including prominent politicians, leading industrialists, top film stars, sportspersons, diplomats, judges and high priests.

For Pak, Modi isn't a partner for talks, but did see it in Manmohan, Vajpayee

For Pak, Modi isn't a partner for talks, but did see it in Manmohan, Vajpayee

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Her comments come days after Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sought "serious" and "sincere" talks with his Indian counterpart for the resolution of the "burning" issues, including Kashmir.

Can't be denied terrorist attack by Hamas cause of Israel war: Chidambaram

Can't be denied terrorist attack by Hamas cause of Israel war: Chidambaram

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

In a post on X, Chidambaram said the Israel-Gaza war threatens to escalate and cause more deaths on both sides.

Free Divestment From Finance Ministry

Free Divestment From Finance Ministry

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

The new government that presents the full Budget for 2024-2025 in July should be ready to restructure the way divestment is managed and implemented, proposes A K Bhattacharya.

BJP eyes to win over 75 seats from UP in 2024 Lok Sabha polls

BJP eyes to win over 75 seats from UP in 2024 Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Uttar Pradesh deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Friday after taking the oath of the office said that Bharatiya Janata Party is targeting to win more than 75 seats out 80 from Uttar Pradesh in 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Ram Temple: Modi Eyes Big Gains

Ram Temple: Modi Eyes Big Gains

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

BJP sources suggest that the upcoming elections will likely revolve around the renewed enthusiasm for the temple unless another theme with religious and nationalist undertones emerges.

On Opposition seeking rail minister's resignation, BJP says...

On Opposition seeking rail minister's resignation, BJP says...

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

BJP IT department head Amit Malviya shared on Twitter what he said were the details of accidents under these ministers and added such 'worthies' are the ones demanding the resignation of the 'most qualified' railway minister the country has had in seven and half decades.

In a first, ex-royals fail to retain turfs in Chhattisgarh

In a first, ex-royals fail to retain turfs in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

For the first since the formation of Chhattisgarh in 2000, the new assembly will not have any MLA belonging to erstwhile royal families as all seven candidates fielded by the Congress, the Bharatiya Janata Party, and the Aam Aadmi Party bit dust.

'Whether You Win Or Lose In War...'

'Whether You Win Or Lose In War...'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

'...It is important for you to take a stand.' 'It is a sin to remain silent when the basic structure of the Constitution is being attacked.'

Bharat Ratna to Advani emphasizes his role in BJP's rise

Bharat Ratna to Advani emphasizes his role in BJP's rise

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

The Bharat Ratna for him comes nine years after the honour was bestowed on former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The two leaders together spearheaded the journey of the Jana Sangh and then the BJP for over five decades.

How Modi-Shah Defeated The Stone-Pelters In Kashmir

How Modi-Shah Defeated The Stone-Pelters In Kashmir

Rediff.com10 May 2024

'An entire operation was running systematically prior to the revoking of Article 370.'

At Dussehra rally, Uddhav calls for coalition govt

At Dussehra rally, Uddhav calls for coalition govt

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said the country needs a strong government but not of 'one party with brute majority', and batted for a coalition rule.

From Vajpayee to Jaitley: BJP loses its stalwarts in 1 year

From Vajpayee to Jaitley: BJP loses its stalwarts in 1 year

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

While the Modi government had jump-started its second innings taking one major decision after another, there is a deep sense of loss in the party over the demise of Swaraj and Jaitley.

'Proud to have seen a national leader so closely'

'Proud to have seen a national leader so closely'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Rediff.com reader Sathyhadeep shares his story of meeting former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

'India is not strictly a federal democracy'

'India is not strictly a federal democracy'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

'What happened to Andhra Pradesh? It is the perfect example of the transientness of Federal Units.' 'Federalism is a transient thing in this country.'

Top Performer: Krunal Pandya's All-Round Masterclass

Top Performer: Krunal Pandya's All-Round Masterclass

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Krunal Pandya made LSG fans happy with his all round performance

From Bachchan to Ambani, who's who at Ram temple event

From Bachchan to Ambani, who's who at Ram temple event

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The 'Pran Pratishtha' of the idol of Ram Lalla -- the childhood form of Lord Ram -- will be attended by people from all walks of life, including representatives of major spiritual and religious sects of the country and of various tribal communities and prominent personalities.