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Kodiyeri Balakrishnan steps aside as CPI-M secy days after son's arrest

Kodiyeri Balakrishnan steps aside as CPI-M secy days after son's arrest

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

While the CPI-M in a statement after the secretariat on Friday maintained that Balakrishnan, who is also a Polit Bureau member, had sought leave for further treatment which had been accepted, the leader of opposition in the state assembly Ramesh Chennithala dubbed the move as a delayed dawning of wisdom.

'BJP is Beatable in Gujarat'

'BJP is Beatable in Gujarat'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

'The people of Gujarat are fed up with the BJP.'

Ambulance driver rapes 19-yr-old Covid patient in Kerala

Ambulance driver rapes 19-yr-old Covid patient in Kerala

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

The ambulance driver Noufal, 29, was taken into custody on Sunday based on a complaint by the victim's mother to the hospital authorities and the police.

BJP gains in Gujarat bypoll outcome

BJP gains in Gujarat bypoll outcome

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

BJP wrested the Jasdan seat from Congress when its candidate Bharat Bhogra defeated Congress rival Bhavna Bavalia by 14,774 votes.

Indian Mujahideen's deadly message in Pune blast

Indian Mujahideen's deadly message in Pune blast

Rediff.com13 Feb 2010

Intelligence officials suspect that terror outfit Indian Mujahideen is behind the blast in Pune's German bakery that killed eight people and injured dozens of others on Saturday.IB reports suggest that Pune was becoming the nerve centre of the Indian Mujahideen, with the maximum number of modules functional in the state after Mumbai.The IM was planning to carry out a major blast at the Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party offices in New Delhi.

People will assess 1969 & 2002 riots: Modi

People will assess 1969 & 2002 riots: Modi

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

The people have assessed communal riots in Gujarat during the Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party rule in 1969 and 2002 respectively, Chief Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. Asked how he assesses 1969 and 2002 Gujarat riots at a time when the state is celebrating golden jubilee of its foundation, he said "it is for the people to assess and they have assessed from time to time (by way of elections)".

Naveen Patnaik wins 'sudden' trust vote

Naveen Patnaik wins 'sudden' trust vote

Rediff.com11 Mar 2009

The trust motion, moved in a special assembly session four days after the BJP withdrew support to the Patnaik government following the collapse of Biju Janata Dal-BJP alliance over seat-sharing in the Lok Sabha polls, was passed in barely two hours of the proceedings

No differences in third front: Gowda

No differences in third front: Gowda

Rediff.com1 Sep 2008

Brushing aside reports of differences between 'third front' partners, Janata Dal-Secular chief H D Deve Gowda on Monday said no one can prevent the emergence of a political "force" against Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party. Gowda said he is closely watching the situation in the country and political compulsions will create a "force" against the Congress and the BJP.

As polls near, allies mount pressure on BJP, Cong

As polls near, allies mount pressure on BJP, Cong

Rediff.com18 Jan 2009

Sonia Gandhi and L K Advani are faced with a lot of political headache ahead of the Lok Sabha polls with their allies trying to extract maximum seats in the seat-sharing talks. Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party have become the favourite punching bags for allies wanting to extract maximum seats from their rival groups being led by the two national parties.

Rajasthan rural polls: BJP, Cong join hands; ditch own allies

Rajasthan rural polls: BJP, Cong join hands; ditch own allies

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

The BTP, a Congress ally which supported chief minister Ashok Gehlot during the revolt in his party earlier this year, is upset that the ruling party candidates chose BJP over it.

Politics, technology make familiar bedfellows

Politics, technology make familiar bedfellows

Rediff.com24 Nov 2008

Both the Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party, the main opponents in five out of six states going to polls in this round, are depending on the internet and other wireless technologies to campaign. Vijay Kumar Malhotra, BJP's chief ministerial candidate in Delhi, was quick to launch his website, with help from his daughter and grand-daughter, to open a new route of communication with voters.

Left unites in Hyderabad; Seek third alternative

Left unites in Hyderabad; Seek third alternative

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

On the presence of top leaders of the three other Left parties at the inaugural session, CPI general secretary A B Bardhan admitted: 'We may sometimes have little differences. But we are together on most issues affecting our country and our people. We have to further strengthen and consolidate this Left unity, for that is the only way we can advance to build the Third alternative-the Left and democratic alternative in India."

Gold smuggling case files destroyed in Secretariat fire: Kerala Oppn

Gold smuggling case files destroyed in Secretariat fire: Kerala Oppn

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

The Congress demanded a National Investigation Agency probe into the matter while BJP state chief K Surendran courted arrest for forcefully entering the complex soon after the fire broke out. Fire department sources told PTI that their personnel at nearby Chenkalchoola were informed about the incident at 4.45 pm and by the time they reached the spot, the room was filled with smoke.

'CPI working for a Left, democratic alternative'

'CPI working for a Left, democratic alternative'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

The Communist Party of India will "interact" with the constituents of United National Progressive Alliance and other parties as part of efforts to forge a credible alternative to Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party on the basis of common programmes and policies.

Mayawati fit for PM's post, says Bardhan

Mayawati fit for PM's post, says Bardhan

Rediff.com5 Aug 2008

The Communist Party of India expressed confidence that the ten-party grouping consisting of the Left, Bahujan Samaj Party and the United Nationalist Progressive Alliance may soon emerge as "a real alternative" to the Congress and Bharatiya Janata PartyCPI general secretary A B Bardhan said.

Campaigning ends in Uttarakhand

Campaigning ends in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com19 Feb 2007

She had addressed a series of public meetings in both Kumaon and Garhwal regions yesterday. Gandi condemned the blasts stating that such incidents will not be tolerated in the country.

CPI takes issue with Sangma's statement

CPI takes issue with Sangma's statement

Rediff.com11 May 2008

"Sangma is a member of the NCP and its leadership should take note of the statement and take action against him," Bardhan said while replying to a question asked by this rediff.com correspondent at a hurriedly called press conference at Ajay Bhavan in New Delhi. Bardhan lambasted Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram for claiming that 0.04 per cent rise in the inflation amounted to nothing.

BJP has edge in Delhi, MP, Chhattisgarh: Survey

BJP has edge in Delhi, MP, Chhattisgarh: Survey

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

In a close race to power in four states, a pre-poll survey released Friday today shows Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party tied in Rajasthan but the saffron party having an edge in Delhi, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.

8 regional parties launch new national front

8 regional parties launch new national front

Rediff.com7 Jun 2007

Though the main agenda of the meeting is to decide the strategy on presidential election and the alternative economic agenda being proposed by TDP, talks will also cover the proposed Third Front.

Yet another stormy day in Parliament

Yet another stormy day in Parliament

Rediff.com8 May 2007

Members belonging to Samajwadi Party, Left and Congress were on their feet as soon as the House met for the day, demanding removal of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

'Punjab, U'khand stress need for Third Front'

'Punjab, U'khand stress need for Third Front'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2007

"With Congress clearly failing to stop BJP in these two states, now a demand for third front has again gained ground in the country," he added.

Reservation Bill: Women MPs toe party lines

Reservation Bill: Women MPs toe party lines

Rediff.com12 Aug 2005

Women MPs toe party lines on Reservation Bill

Woman officer beaten up as she tried to plant trees

Woman officer beaten up as she tried to plant trees

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Superintendent of Police Malla Reddy said Koneru Krishna, brother of TRS MLA Koneru Kannappa, has been arrested and booked under various sections of the IPC.

Cong spokesperson Rajiv Tyagi dies after heart attack

Cong spokesperson Rajiv Tyagi dies after heart attack

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

A young leader, Tyagi suffered an attack soon after a TV debate and fell unconscious at his residence in Vaishali. He was immediately rushed to the Yashoda Hospital in Ghaziabad, where doctors tried to revivehim, but could not.

Zika adds to Kerala woes as it struggles with rising Covid cases

Zika adds to Kerala woes as it struggles with rising Covid cases

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

After winning accolades for its 'Kerala model' of combating the contagion about a year ago, the state is now seeing daily fresh cases between 12,000 to 15,000 with no end in sight to the 'prolonged surge', as some experts put it.

Three killed as TMC, BJP partymen clash

Three killed as TMC, BJP partymen clash

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Three persons were killed, while three were injured and at least five houses were set on fire when Trinamool Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party supporters fought a gun duel at Makra village in Birbhum district on Monday.

Bengal sees nearly 80% voter turnout in sixth phase

Bengal sees nearly 80% voter turnout in sixth phase

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Over 1.03 crore voters will decide the political fate of 306 candidates in this phase.

Rajasthan polls: Pak Hindu migrants withdraw decision to opt for NOTA

Rajasthan polls: Pak Hindu migrants withdraw decision to opt for NOTA

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

The Hindus who migrated from Pakistan and settled in Rajasthan who had earlier decided to boycott the assembly cast their vote on Sunday. They had vowed to use the 'none of the above' option, introduced for the first time in Rajasthan this election season, but later changed their mind.

BJP or Congress? JD-S weighs alliance options in case of hung house

BJP or Congress? JD-S weighs alliance options in case of hung house

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

A convincing win for either of JD-S's two chief rivals, the Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party, in the Karnataka assembly polls, could inevitably lead to a life-threatening split in the JD-S, with several of its leaders joining either of the two national parties.

Ugandan women speak out about drug mafia in Delhi's Khirki Extension

Ugandan women speak out about drug mafia in Delhi's Khirki Extension

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

The Delhi government sought the intervention of the external affairs ministry in providing "protection" to three Ugandan women after they alleged they were held hostages by drug mafias in the Malviya Nagar area of South Delhi.

Delhi CM Kejriwal's June power bill is Rs 1.35 lakh

Delhi CM Kejriwal's June power bill is Rs 1.35 lakh

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

The power bill for Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's official residence stood at over Rs 1.35 lakh for the month of June which prompted Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party to pounce on the AAP government with both the parties accusing it of wasting public money for personal comfort.

In latest tiff, Delhi Lt Governor cancels another AAP appointment

In latest tiff, Delhi Lt Governor cancels another AAP appointment

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

In the latest altercation with the Delhi government, Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung on Wednesday cancelled the appointment Aam Aadmi Party's Swati Maliwal as the chief of the state's women panel.

Kerala tribal lynching: 16 arrested, Centre seeks report

Kerala tribal lynching: 16 arrested, Centre seeks report

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

The state government decided to provide a financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh to the bereaved family.

Congress, BJP as allies: It happens only in Nagaland

Congress, BJP as allies: It happens only in Nagaland

Rediff.com14 May 2015

The Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party in a ruling alliance? Yes, this unique scenario is currently playing out in Nagaland where Congress and the BJP legislators are now part of the same ruling alliance headed by Nagaland People's Front.

It's too early: Naveen says on Left, secular parties meet

It's too early: Naveen says on Left, secular parties meet

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Biju Janata Dal supremo and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, who was the first to advocate an alternative government minus Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party at the Centre, on Tuesday said it was still too early for such a move.

Left seeks check on indiscriminate tunnelling of hills

Left seeks check on indiscriminate tunnelling of hills

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Expressing shock at the unprecedented death and devastation caused by rains and floods in Uttarakhand and elsewhere, Left parties on Friday sought a probe into the "indiscriminate" damage caused to the hills due to construction of several power projects in the state.

Review clearance to film on Indira Gandhi's assassination: MHA to I&B ministry

Review clearance to film on Indira Gandhi's assassination: MHA to I&B ministry

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

The home ministry has expressed reservation and serious concern over the contents of a Punjabi film on former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's assassination and asked the information and broadcasting ministry to take a relook at the clearance given to it.

Arunachal row: Congress moves SC against recommendation for Prez rule

Arunachal row: Congress moves SC against recommendation for Prez rule

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

In the petition, there has been a challenge to the report and the recommendation of the Union Cabinet for promulgation of President's Rule in the state.

BJP's strategy meet to coincide with Congress session

BJP's strategy meet to coincide with Congress session

Rediff.com29 Dec 2013

With battle lines between Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party for the 2014 Lok Sabha polls firmly drawn, the principal opposition party has decided to hold its strategy meet on January 17, the day when the All India Congress Committee is holding a session on the issue.