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'PM is not bigger than India; hope he learns some lessons'

'PM is not bigger than India; hope he learns some lessons'

Rediff.com19 May 2018

Leaders from the Opposition celebrated after the BJP strong man resigned on the floor of the assembly.

Mining baron G J Reddy's brother in BJP's second Karntaka list

Mining baron G J Reddy's brother in BJP's second Karntaka list

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

The BJP released the list a day after its central election committee met to finalise the names of its candidates for the high-stakes election.

'Not a 3rd front, but alignment of people of India': KCR after meeting DMK top brass

'Not a 3rd front, but alignment of people of India': KCR after meeting DMK top brass

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

Earlier, KCR had met West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee as part of efforts to build a non-Congress, non-BJP third front ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

Janata Parivar comes together under Mulayam Singh's leadership

Janata Parivar comes together under Mulayam Singh's leadership

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

More than two decades after the then Janata Dal disintegrated, six of its constituents merged on Wednesday to form a new party which will be headed by Samajwadi Party president Mulayam Singh Yadav.

Dilli Abhi Door Ast

Dilli Abhi Door Ast

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Regional films may have prevailed over the country, but regional leaders still have far mountains to climb to reach Delhi, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

Memories of Elections from another day

Memories of Elections from another day

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

As the 2019 Lok Sabha election approaches, some rare photographs from the 1996 election campaign, which saw a Bharatiya Janata Party prime minister for the first time in India's history, albeit only for 13 days.

Remains of Indians killed in Lanka blasts brought home

Remains of Indians killed in Lanka blasts brought home

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

While 10 persons from Karnataka have been confirmed dead, at least seven of them are said to be JD-S workers.

Oppn to field joint Prez nominee; Pawar declines, Farooq's name proposed

Oppn to field joint Prez nominee; Pawar declines, Farooq's name proposed

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

As the Opposition held its first meeting on the Presidential polls and names of Farooq Abdullah and Gopalkrishna Gandhi also cropped up, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party reached out to several parties across the political spectrum to build a consensus choice with senior party leader and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh speaking to Sharad Pawar, Mallikarjun Kharge (Congress), Mamata Banerjee (Trinamool Congress), Akhilesh Yadav (Samajwadi Party) and Naveen Patnaik (Biju Janata Dal).

Think the unthinkable: Can Rahul be PM in 2019?

Think the unthinkable: Can Rahul be PM in 2019?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

'If on the back of the resentment against the Modi government, on the very outside chance that the Congress emerges as the single largest party in May 2019, will Rahul Gandhi become prime minister?' 'Or will he do a Sonia and appoint someone else?' asks T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

'BJP insulted Advani by dropping him'

'BJP insulted Advani by dropping him'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Banerjee, also the Trinamool Congress supremo, said political parties should not ignore their senior leaders.

Modi to woo global investors at WEF meet in Davos

Modi to woo global investors at WEF meet in Davos

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Infrastructure, manufacturing and telecom are understood to be among the focus sectors

With pillows and mosquito repellants, MPs up for night-long protest in Parl

With pillows and mosquito repellants, MPs up for night-long protest in Parl

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

The eight members -- distributed among the Congress, Communist Party of India-Marxist, Trinamool Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party -- were suspended earlier in the day for the remainder of the Monsoon Session over their 'unruly behaviour' during the passage of farm Bills in the Upper House of Parliament.

K'taka panchayat polls: Cong edges ahead of BJP

K'taka panchayat polls: Cong edges ahead of BJP

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

The ruling Congress was on Tuesday ahead of the Bharatiya Janata Party in the taluk panchayat and zilla panchayat elections in Karnataka as the two parties were locked in a keen contest.

Karnataka bypoll: Cong-JD(S) win 4-1, including BJP stronghold Ballari

Karnataka bypoll: Cong-JD(S) win 4-1, including BJP stronghold Ballari

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

The victories with huge margins came as a Diwali gift and a shot in the arm for the nearly six-month-old alliance ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls after facing frequent questions about its longevity.

Congress, JD-S MLAs in Hyderabad after an all-night-long bus journey

Congress, JD-S MLAs in Hyderabad after an all-night-long bus journey

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Fearing poaching from the BJP, the MLAs were moved and expected to be lodged in five-star hotels or resorts.

'Mamata will ruin the country'

'Mamata will ruin the country'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

'She has just one objective. To win the next election. Nothing else matters.'

B S Yeddyurappa: From clerk to CM

B S Yeddyurappa: From clerk to CM

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Bookanakere Siddalingappa Yeddyurappa has navigated the choppy waters of politics with the consummate ease of a seasoned oarsman, defying tidal waves of adversity

In Badami, it's advantage Siddaramaiah

In Badami, it's advantage Siddaramaiah

Rediff.com8 May 2018

The constituency comprises nearly 60,000 Kurubas -- a community which the CM belongs to -- and a Muslim population of at least 20,000. With their unified backing, there is no overt danger to the CM, reports Aditi Phadnis.

Naidu visits Stalin to bolster anti-BJP front bid

Naidu visits Stalin to bolster anti-BJP front bid

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

While Rahul Gandhi led Congress has a pan Indian presence, Naidu described regional leaders, including himself, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Stalin and Deve Gowda as strong leaders in their respective states, who are coming together against the BJP.

11 parties form 'alternative' to UPA; trouble for BJP, Congress

11 parties form 'alternative' to UPA; trouble for BJP, Congress

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, 11 parties on Tuesday got together with a vow to defeat Congress-led United Progressive Alliances and prevent the Bharatiya Janata Party from coming to power by presenting themselves as an alternative to them.

Nitish meets Left leaders to take Third Front talks forward

Nitish meets Left leaders to take Third Front talks forward

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Pushing efforts to firm up a Third Front, top leaders of the Janata Dal-United, Left and the Janta Dal-Secular met in New Delhi on Monday and decided to convene a meeting of 11 parties after the end of the current Parliament session to give concrete shape to a non-Congress and non-BJP alternative.

How Yediyurappa won Karnataka by-polls

How Yediyurappa won Karnataka by-polls

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Karnataka, by reposing its faith in BSY, remains a Hindutva stronghold, reports R Rajagopalan.

Govt to conduct mock GST launch in Parliament on Wednesday

Govt to conduct mock GST launch in Parliament on Wednesday

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Officers from various departments including the finance ministry to be part of rehearsal event

Modi Sarkar may re-promulgate land ordinance for record 4th time

Modi Sarkar may re-promulgate land ordinance for record 4th time

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

With consensus eluding it, the land bill is unlikely to be presented in Parliament during the Monsoon Session beginning Tuesday and the related ordinance would be promulgated for an unprecedented fourth time, government sources said.

Disqualified K'taka MLAs to join BJP today: Yediyurappa

Disqualified K'taka MLAs to join BJP today: Yediyurappa

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Speaking after the core committee meeting, Yediyurappa said the disqualified MLAs have expressed intention to join the party on Thursday and they would be given the membership.

Cong creating false panic in fight against Covid: Nadda to Sonia

Cong creating false panic in fight against Covid: Nadda to Sonia

Rediff.com11 May 2021

The BJP president also accused Congress leaders, including a chief minister, of trying to actively create vaccine hesitancy during the once-in-a-century pandemic.

Maha legislative council polls to be held on May 21: EC

Maha legislative council polls to be held on May 21: EC

Rediff.com1 May 2020

The polls were deferred due to the spread of coronavirus.

Lingayat leader Basavaraj Bommai to be new Karnataka CM

Lingayat leader Basavaraj Bommai to be new Karnataka CM

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

The 61-year old leader will take oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka from Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot at the Raj Bhavan on Wednesday at 11 am.

PM Modi releases fitness video, passes challenge to Kumaraswamy

PM Modi releases fitness video, passes challenge to Kumaraswamy

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

The prime minister's one-and-a-half minute video comes nearly a month after he accepted the fitness challenge thrown by Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli.

Kumaraswamy allocates portfolios, retains finance

Kumaraswamy allocates portfolios, retains finance

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Portfolio sharing had turned out to be a thorny issue between the Congress and JD-S and was thrashed out after much haggling, with both parties announcing an agreement on June one.

An anti-BJP political formula is brewing in Delhi

An anti-BJP political formula is brewing in Delhi

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

With the Congress down in the dumps and the BJP juggernaut on a roll, 'secular' parties are attempting to revive the Janata Parivar coalition to fill the vacuum.

Will 'Himachal Model' Help Congress In 12 State Polls?

Will 'Himachal Model' Help Congress In 12 State Polls?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

The Congress may stand a better chance in the assembly polls if it followed the 'Himachal model', suggests N Sathiya Moorthy.

Opposition demands detained J-K leaders' immediate release

Opposition demands detained J-K leaders' immediate release

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

The Opposition on Monday demanded immediate release of all political detainees in Jammu and Kashmir, especially three former chief ministers Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti.

Tough days ahead for Yediyurappa

Tough days ahead for Yediyurappa

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The Modi-Shah duo are standing with B S Yediyurappa: But B L Santhosh refuses to be silenced.

Nitish waits for Diwali, Chhath to form new govt in Bihar

Nitish waits for Diwali, Chhath to form new govt in Bihar

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

All the newly elected MLAs have been invited to Patna after the Chhath festival for a joint meeting with Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad Yadav.

Perceived as kingmaker, Kumaraswamy's kingship short-lived

Perceived as kingmaker, Kumaraswamy's kingship short-lived

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Kumaraswamy had proved right the adage that politics is the art of the possible, but the science graduate failed to get his chemistry right in keeping the coalition legislators together to ensure his government's longevity.

Horse-trading, cross-voting fears as 4 states head to RS polls

Horse-trading, cross-voting fears as 4 states head to RS polls

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Polling for 16 Rajya Sabha seats in four states will be held on Friday amid allegations of attempts at horse-trading by rival parties which have corralled their MLAs in hotels and scenic resorts, prompting the Election Commission to appoint special observers and order videography of the entire exercise.

Trust vote today, fate of K'taka govt hangs in balance

Trust vote today, fate of K'taka govt hangs in balance

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

The ruling coalition had held out the threat of using the Whip against the wayward MLAs, citing the disqualification provision under the anti-defection law.

Kumaraswamy loses cool as power workers block convoy over wages

Kumaraswamy loses cool as power workers block convoy over wages

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

He asked if the prime minister's convoy was blocked would anyone accept it.

K'taka crisis: Cong-JDS in huddle; we're not sanyasis, says BJP

K'taka crisis: Cong-JDS in huddle; we're not sanyasis, says BJP

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

The 13 month-old Karnataka coalition government of JD-S and Congress slumped into crisis following the resignation of their 11 MLAs from the membership of the state assembly on Saturday.