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Wishes pour in as PM Modi turns 73

Wishes pour in as PM Modi turns 73

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

The prime minister will be part of the launch of several development initiatives on his birthday.

Surat court refuses to stay conviction, Rahul to move HC

Surat court refuses to stay conviction, Rahul to move HC

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

A stay order could have paved the way for Gandhi's reinstatement as Member of Parliament (MP).

After Rahul, now BSP MP loses Lok Sabha membership

After Rahul, now BSP MP loses Lok Sabha membership

Rediff.com1 May 2023

The brothers were booked under the UP Gangsters Act in connection with the murder of the then BJP MLA from Ghazipur, Krishnanad Rai, on November 29, 2005 and the kidnapping-murder of Varanasi-based trader Nand Kishore Rungta in 1997.

BJP MLA says don't buy vegetables from Muslims, party issues notice

BJP MLA says don't buy vegetables from Muslims, party issues notice

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Party sources said its central leadership found Tiwari's remarks 'highly irresponsible', and its national president J P Nadda 'pulled up' the state brass for not taking quick action.

No interim relief for Rahul Gandhi in defamation case

No interim relief for Rahul Gandhi in defamation case

Rediff.com2 May 2023

The court of Justice Hemant Prachchhak, however, said no interim protection can be granted at this stage.

Celebrations erupt in BJP camp as Uddhav quits

Celebrations erupt in BJP camp as Uddhav quits

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Many of BJP leaders said that Fadnavis will soon helm the state.

Role of creditors to be probed in Nitin Desai death case: Fadnavis

Role of creditors to be probed in Nitin Desai death case: Fadnavis

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Shelar demanded that Desai's death should not be treated just as a case of accidental death, but must be dealt with from a larger perspective.

Paratrooper, killed in Rajouri attack, got married only 2 months back

Paratrooper, killed in Rajouri attack, got married only 2 months back

Rediff.com6 May 2023

His elder brother Om Prakash Chettri, who recently retired from the Army, said Siddhant was passionate only about serving the nation.

Timeline: Naroda Gam riot case

Timeline: Naroda Gam riot case

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Eleven persons from Muslim community killed in violence in Naroda Gam area of Ahmedabad during the bandh call given by right-wing organisations a day after the Godhra train burning incident.

Denied ticket by BJP, two-time MLA joins AAP in Gujarat

Denied ticket by BJP, two-time MLA joins AAP in Gujarat

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

The ruling BJP has named Kalpesh Parmar as its candidate for the Matar seat, which was represented by Solanki in 2014 and 2017.

Internet snapped, prohibitory orders Bengal's Hooghly after clashes

Internet snapped, prohibitory orders Bengal's Hooghly after clashes

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Two Ram Navami processions were organised in the Rishra police station area, and the second one came under attack near Wellington Jute Mill More on GT Road around 6.15 pm on Sunday, police said.

Unnao case: CBI drops murder charge against ex-BJP MLA Sengar

Unnao case: CBI drops murder charge against ex-BJP MLA Sengar

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

The FIR filed by the CBI had booked Sengar and nine other associates for alleged criminal conspiracy, murder, attempt to murder and criminal intimidation.

Ruckus in Rajasthan assembly over sacked minister Gudha's red diary

Ruckus in Rajasthan assembly over sacked minister Gudha's red diary

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Former Rajasthan minister Rajendra Singh Gudha claimed that Congress leaders dragged him out of the state assembly on Monday.

UP court fines BJP's Sangeet Som for violating govt orders post-Akhlaq lynching

UP court fines BJP's Sangeet Som for violating govt orders post-Akhlaq lynching

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

The former BJP MLA has been held guilty under IPC Section 188 (disobedience to orders duly promulgated by government officials) for violating CrPC Section 144 restrictions at Akhlaq's Bisahda village.

BJP MLA: 'Shaktiman's death, a political conspiracy'

BJP MLA: 'Shaktiman's death, a political conspiracy'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

'I had told the government that if they could not take care of Shaktiman, I would take care of him.'

Should become B'desh PM: BJP MLA mocks Mamata on NRC

Should become B'desh PM: BJP MLA mocks Mamata on NRC

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

The TMC chief had said that she would never allow the Centre to conduct a similar exercise in West Bengal.

Nitish-led new govt in Bihar brings no-trust vote against assembly speaker

Nitish-led new govt in Bihar brings no-trust vote against assembly speaker

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

A notice signed by several legislators of the Grand Alliance was submitted to the assembly secretariat.

Congress to knock on SC's door for Rahul after Gujarat HC setback

Congress to knock on SC's door for Rahul after Gujarat HC setback

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Gohil, speaking after the HC ruling earlier in the day, maintained that in the past the apex court has provided relief to accused in different cases.

SC directs Centre, Manipur govt on security, relief and rehabilitation efforts

SC directs Centre, Manipur govt on security, relief and rehabilitation efforts

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The apex court ordered adequate steps to be taken for protecting places of worship.

Take refinery to Gujarat, bring...: Uddhav in Barsu

Take refinery to Gujarat, bring...: Uddhav in Barsu

Rediff.com6 May 2023

The ex-CM said he had the honesty to face the protesters. He said the government should hold a dialogue with locals before coming up with any project.

Excise case: ED questions Sisodia in Tihar jail; 1 more bizman held

Excise case: ED questions Sisodia in Tihar jail; 1 more bizman held

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The federal probe agency also made a fresh arrest in this case as it took into custody Hyderabad-based liquor businessman Arun Ramchandra Pillai, they said.

K'taka polls: Cong releases second list of 41 candidates, 3 defectors get nod

K'taka polls: Cong releases second list of 41 candidates, 3 defectors get nod

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

There is no mention of Kolar, the second seat from where senior party leader and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, wants to contest, in addition to Varuna, where his name is already cleared.

Video shows PFI protesters in Pune shouting 'Pakistan Zindabad'

Video shows PFI protesters in Pune shouting 'Pakistan Zindabad'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

A video of protesters purportedly raising 'Pakistan Zindabad' slogans during an agitation held in Pune by the Popular Front of India (PFI) has surfaced on social media, prompting some BJP leaders in Maharashtra to demand strong action against the slogan shouters.

BJP gave first OBC PM, while Cong insulted them: Amit Shah

BJP gave first OBC PM, while Cong insulted them: Amit Shah

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday accused the opposition Congress of harassing and insulting the Other Backward Classes during its rule at the Centre, and asserted that it was the Bharatiya Janata Party that gave the first OBC prime minister to the country in the form of Narendra Modi.

Karnataka BJP banks on central leadership to retain power

Karnataka BJP banks on central leadership to retain power

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The BJP state unit is banking on the party's central leadership to shore up its prospects in the May 10 assembly polls as it fights anti-incumbency.

In first Karnataka rally, Kejriwal hits out at BJP's 'corruption'

In first Karnataka rally, Kejriwal hits out at BJP's 'corruption'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

He also promised to give free electricity, quality education in government schools and good healthcare for the state's people.

Mukhtar Ansari let off in 2005 murder case of BJP MLA

Mukhtar Ansari let off in 2005 murder case of BJP MLA

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

The court said had the prosecution witnesses not turned hostile, the outcome of the trial would have been different.

When Kejriwal Met Modi...

When Kejriwal Met Modi...

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

What some of our political leaders were up to on Monday.

Suvendu punched me: TMC MLA

Suvendu punched me: TMC MLA

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

'He punched me hard on the nose.'

Rahul Gandhi to finally challenge his conviction in Surat court

Rahul Gandhi to finally challenge his conviction in Surat court

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will be in Gujarat's Surat city on Monday to file an appeal before a sessions court against his conviction in a criminal defamation case, his lawyer said on Sunday.

Rahul moves SC against Guj HC's refusal to stay conviction

Rahul moves SC against Guj HC's refusal to stay conviction

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

In a setback to 53-year-old Gandhi, the high court on July 7 dismissed Gandhi's plea for a stay on his conviction, observing that "purity in politics" is the need of the hour.

Assembly bypolls: Counting of votes for 7 seats in six states on Sunday

Assembly bypolls: Counting of votes for 7 seats in six states on Sunday

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

Among the seven seats which witnessed a stiff contest between the BJP and the regional parties, the saffron party held three and the Congress two, while the Shiv Sena and the RJD had one each.

BJP will win over 300 LS seats in 2024, says Amit Shah

BJP will win over 300 LS seats in 2024, says Amit Shah

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party will win more than 300 Lok Sabha seats across the country in next year's general elections and return to power for the third consecutive term with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the helm.

Gujarat court sentences Rahul Gandhi to 2 years in jail, suspends order for 1 month

Gujarat court sentences Rahul Gandhi to 2 years in jail, suspends order for 1 month

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

A court in Surat in Gujarat on Thursday sentenced Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to two years in jail in a 2019 criminal defamation case filed against him over his "Modi surname" remarks.

BJP decries Rahul's 'show of strength' before court

BJP decries Rahul's 'show of strength' before court

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

After several senior Congress leaders accompanied Gandhi when he filed the appeal in the sessions court, BJP national spokesperson and MP Sudhanshu Trivedi asked if it was a display of his arrogance, an attempt to pressure the judiciary or the 'familiar tactic' of browbeating probe agencies.

CBI takes over probe in 4 cases involving Assam cop Rabha's death

CBI takes over probe in 4 cases involving Assam cop Rabha's death

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation has taken over the investigation of four distinct cases from the Assam police, all connected with the death of the state police sub-inspector Junmoni Rabha last month in a suspected road accident, according to officials.

Day after quitting BJP, Tripura's 4-time MLA Hrangkhawl joins Congress

Day after quitting BJP, Tripura's 4-time MLA Hrangkhawl joins Congress

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Hrangkhawl who was representing the Karamcherra seat in the Dhalai District of Tripura was a four-time MLA.

'TMC misbehaved with our women MLAs'

'TMC misbehaved with our women MLAs'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

'How can just 25 of us indulge in fisticuffs when there were more than 100 MLAs of the TMC in the House?'

Manipur CM Survives Because Of Modi-Shah Blessings

Manipur CM Survives Because Of Modi-Shah Blessings

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

'It is difficult to replace him because if he is replaced, it will lead to a sense of defeat among the Meiteis, rightly or wrongly, and more chaos.'

SC asks Manipur govt to file updated status report on violence

SC asks Manipur govt to file updated status report on violence

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Asking Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the state government, to file an updated status report, the bench said, "It should have details like rehabilitation camps, law and order and recovery of arms."