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2 weeks after PM's anti-gaurakshak speech, man beaten up for carrying beef

2 weeks after PM's anti-gaurakshak speech, man beaten up for carrying beef

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Police arrested four people for the assault on Wednesday.

FIFA scam: Ex-Honduran leader pleads guilty in US bribery case

FIFA scam: Ex-Honduran leader pleads guilty in US bribery case

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Former Honduran President Rafael Callejas pleaded guilty on Monday to U.S. charges that he participated in bribery schemes that are under investigation at soccer's world governing body FIFA.

Chirag Paswan has the BJP-JD-U worried, and rightly so

Chirag Paswan has the BJP-JD-U worried, and rightly so

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Insiders say the BJP is now concerned the LJP putting up a good fight against the JD-U would mean benefitting the MGB in those seats. Moreover, Chirag and Tejaswi are known to be friends, and the former is battling for his political survival.

Now CPI willing to support TMC to fight BJP

Now CPI willing to support TMC to fight BJP

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

The development came just days after West Bengal Left Front chairman and CPI-M Politburo member Biman Bose in a change of stance had said the party is ready to join hands with Trinamool Congress to fight the BJP at the national level.

Race to replace UK PM Johnson gains pace after Sunak's announcement

Race to replace UK PM Johnson gains pace after Sunak's announcement

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Sunak joins fellow Indian-origin candidate Suella Braverman, the UK Attorney General who is among the early Tory MPs to announce her plan to contest.

Why Jessica Lall wants to be Los Angeles's next mayor

Why Jessica Lall wants to be Los Angeles's next mayor

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

'We need to see more Indian Americans and people of colour hold elected office and serve in executive roles.'

From midnight, J-K will cease to be a state

From midnight, J-K will cease to be a state

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

The total number of states in the country will be now 28 while the total UTs will go up to seven.

'We will wait for the government to deliver, or else...'

'We will wait for the government to deliver, or else...'

Rediff.com13 May 2015

West Pakistan refugees say they are willing to give Prime Minister Modi and Bharatiya Janata Party chief Amit Shah time to come good on their promise.

BJP wins state polls 4-1, AAP bags Punjab as Congress is run out

BJP wins state polls 4-1, AAP bags Punjab as Congress is run out

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

In line with exit poll predictions, the Bharatiya Janata Party has taken an early lead in Uttar Pradesh, after one hour of counting.

J&K: Efforts on to form PDP-Cong government backed by NC

J&K: Efforts on to form PDP-Cong government backed by NC

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

The PDP has 28 MLAs, followed by NC with 15 and Congress with 12 which will make up for a clear majority.

Pentagon implementing orderly withdrawal of US troops from Syria

Pentagon implementing orderly withdrawal of US troops from Syria

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

Last month, Trump had ordered withdrawal of troops from Syria. The then Defense Secretary James Mattis resigned in protest.

UP polls: Allies, mother-son fighting each other in Allahabad

UP polls: Allies, mother-son fighting each other in Allahabad

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

In Soraon, despite the tie-ups, Congress, SP, BJP and Apna Dal candidates are contesting against their allies.

In parched Marathwada, farmers want to give Modi another chance

In parched Marathwada, farmers want to give Modi another chance

Rediff.com1 May 2019

Most farmers want to give Modi a second chance. They hope that the BJP loses at least 50 seats, so that it is dependent on its coalition partners who will then keep a check on Modi.

How Manmohan put himself in an impossible situation

How Manmohan put himself in an impossible situation

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

His current predicament stems from a combination of personal failing and circumstance

Plea in SC against 'unholy' Sena-Cong-NCP alliance in Maha

Plea in SC against 'unholy' Sena-Cong-NCP alliance in Maha

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

The petition claimed that the voters had given a clear mandate to the Bharatiya Janata Party-Sena alliance, and it cannot change now.

Rafale deal 'govt-to-govt' discussion, wasn't in-charge then: Macron

Rafale deal 'govt-to-govt' discussion, wasn't in-charge then: Macron

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Macron, who assumed the presidency in May 2017, emphasised that this is a government-to-government discussion and "this contract is part of a broader framework which is military and defence" coalition between India and France.

BJP-Sena retain power in Maha; Haryana a hung house

BJP-Sena retain power in Maha; Haryana a hung house

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

The Bharatiya Janata Party-Shiv Sena alliance looked set to return to power in Maharashtra while Haryana could be a cliffhanger with no clear majority for the BJP or the Congress, Election Commission trends indicated.

US President Biden announces COVID vaccine sharing plan

US President Biden announces COVID vaccine sharing plan

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

The Biden administration had been under pressure to send the excess COVID-19 vaccines with the US to nations like India, which are facing severe vaccine shortages.

'A man with a very large heart': Congress leaders remember Vajpayee

'A man with a very large heart': Congress leaders remember Vajpayee

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Offering his condolences to Vajpayee's family and admirers, Rahul Gandhi said the former prime minister was loved and respected by millions.

Pak Parl session called on Mar 25 to take up no-trust motion against Imran

Pak Parl session called on Mar 25 to take up no-trust motion against Imran

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Around 100 lawmakers from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Pakistan Peoples' Party submitted the no-confidence motion before the National Assembly Secretariat on March 8, alleging that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf government led by Khan was responsible for the economic crisis and the spiralling inflation in the country.

NCP insists on cabinet berth in Goa

NCP insists on cabinet berth in Goa

Rediff.com11 Jun 2005

The Nationalist Congress Party Saturday said the coalition dharma has to be understood by both partners

Do Sonia, Rahul Know What They Are Doing?

Do Sonia, Rahul Know What They Are Doing?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Mother and son refuse to go away despite indications blowing in the wind that their leadership is ringing the death knell of the party, observes Ramesh Menon.

In UK, it's phir ek baar Cameron sarkar!

In UK, it's phir ek baar Cameron sarkar!

Rediff.com8 May 2015

David Cameron will return to Downing Street as Britain's prime minister, after an extraordinary election night in which the Tories outperformed even their own expectations and Labour and the Liberal Democrats suffered painful losses.

Have poll manifestos lost their sheen?

Have poll manifestos lost their sheen?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

Election manifestos may have lost their earlier importance. But a closer look at them does reveal a lot about a political party's own assessment of where it went wrong and what its future policy directions will look like, says A K Bhattacharya.

How BJP rose in Goa with Christian help

How BJP rose in Goa with Christian help

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

It is a record that the saffron party has created, where the majority of its legislators belonged to the minority community.

KCR's populist schemes help TRS sweep Telangana

KCR's populist schemes help TRS sweep Telangana

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

The party's gamble to go in for early elections paid rich dividends.

The Reluctant Sentimentalist

The Reluctant Sentimentalist

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

'Deep down, it betrays a transactional view of politics. That, to get, the voter must give,' argues Krishna Prasad.

The Gandhis cannot rule any more

The Gandhis cannot rule any more

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

The Congress will only survive if it can transform into something more like the BJP used to be: A coalition of strong state leaders held together by shared ideology or personal loyalty, suggests Mihir S Sharma.

VHP attacks Nitish Kumar rule as 'jungle raj'

VHP attacks Nitish Kumar rule as 'jungle raj'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

If you can't control law and order, then resign, VHP tells NDA government in Bihar.

When will Modi shuffle his ministers?

When will Modi shuffle his ministers?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Far more important than governance is to ensure how different states get necessary representation a'The pressure to expand the council of ministers will come from states where the BJP has formed a government after ousting the Congress,' predicts A K Bhattacharya.

How Did TN BJP Chief Own A Rafale Watch?

How Did TN BJP Chief Own A Rafale Watch?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

If Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai bought it in 2015, did he get prior approval from the Union home ministry, and did he include it in his annual wealth returns, sections of the media want to know. N Sathiya Moorthy on the curious case of the 'Rafale' watch.

ED Raids: Sena Will Take It On The Chin

ED Raids: Sena Will Take It On The Chin

Rediff.com28 May 2022

'With each ED, CBI raid on us the BJP thinks we will soften down.' 'But every such raid has strengthened the resolve of Shiv Sena leaders.'

Puducherry ex-CM blames BJP and allies for fall of govt

Puducherry ex-CM blames BJP and allies for fall of govt

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Former chief minister of Puducherry V Narayanasamy on Wednesday cautioned the voters against supporting the alliance comprising the Bharatiya Janata Party, AINRC and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in the coming assembly polls as these parties would have no qualms to merge the Union territory with Tamil Nadu.

Jammu and Kashmir opposition welcomes poll dates

Jammu and Kashmir opposition welcomes poll dates

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Even as the ruling National Conference felt the time was not "appropriate" for holding polls in Jammu and Kashmir because of September's devastating floods, its coalition partner Congress and opposition parties in the state welcomed the Election Commission's announcement of conducting assembly elections on time.

PM package big let down: NC, Cong terms it as joke

PM package big let down: NC, Cong terms it as joke

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Ruling National Conference and its coalition partner Congress on Thursday night described as "big let down" and a "joke" the assistance of Rs 745 crore announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for reconstruction of houses and hospitals damaged in the recent floods in the state.

US senate panel conditions $300m Pak aid for action on Haqqani

US senate panel conditions $300m Pak aid for action on Haqqani

Rediff.com24 May 2016

A senate panel has approved a legislation which blocks $300 million United States military aid to Pakistan.

COVID-19: Is your home REALLY clean?

COVID-19: Is your home REALLY clean?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Dr Nimish Shah has a checklist for you.

US to donate 50cr Pfizer vaccines to low-income nations

US to donate 50cr Pfizer vaccines to low-income nations

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

This is the largest-ever purchase and donation of vaccines by a single country and a commitment by the American people to help protect people around the world from COVID-19, the White House said ahead of the announcement by Biden at the G-7 Summit in the UK.

Modi to attend Mujib's centenary celebrations in Dhaka

Modi to attend Mujib's centenary celebrations in Dhaka

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

Modi met Hasina for a bilateral meeting on the margins of the high level segment of the 74th session of the UN General Assembly on Friday.