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Those out on bail giving certificate of honesty: PM

Those out on bail giving certificate of honesty: PM

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Modi said Congress's 'politics begins and ends with one family'.

Why is BJP so divided in in Himachal?

Why is BJP so divided in in Himachal?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

If the bribe-for-PPE-supply controversy in Himachal escalates, the BJP could have a lot to lose.

Up to high command to decide MP CM face: Scindia

Up to high command to decide MP CM face: Scindia

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

On the reduced victory margins in Kolaras and Mungaoli assembly by-elections, Scindia attributed it to Chouhan and his entire cabinet camping in the two constituencies and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party using all tactics to lure voters.

Ahead of polls, Cong faces revolt in Maha, Haryana

Ahead of polls, Cong faces revolt in Maha, Haryana

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

'I hope that the day has not yet come to say good bye to party. But the way leadership is behaving with me, it doesn't seem far away,' Nirupam said in a tweet.

'Chowkidar chor hai': Uddhav borrows Rahul Gandhi's slogan to target Modi

'Chowkidar chor hai': Uddhav borrows Rahul Gandhi's slogan to target Modi

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Thackeray said the BJP's perception of being a "world winner" had been shattered with the results of the just-held state assembly polls.

BCCI should implement Lodha recommendations, Bedi and Azad tell Supreme Court

BCCI should implement Lodha recommendations, Bedi and Azad tell Supreme Court

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Former Indian team captain Bishan Singh Bedi and ex-cricketer Kirti Azad on Thursday batted in the Supreme Court for implementation of Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha committee's recommendation on structural reforms in the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

BHU violence: 14 students suspended

BHU violence: 14 students suspended

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Banaras Hindu University on Saturday suspended 14 students for their alleged role in inciting violence on the campus two days ago.

When Nature Challenges A CM

When Nature Challenges A CM

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

The chief minister still has time to repair the damage but he will have to act all-round, both at the government and party levels, suggests N Sathiya Moorthy.

In Delhi polls, nepotism is not limited to Congress

In Delhi polls, nepotism is not limited to Congress

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Wives, daughters, daughter-in-law, son and brother, all linked to politicians, are in the fray for the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls with the Congress fielding the maximum number of political dynasts.

Indrani Mukerjea turns approver in INX media case

Indrani Mukerjea turns approver in INX media case

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

The CBI had registered an FIR in the case on May 15, 2017 alleging irregularities in the FIPB clearance granted to the media group for receiving overseas funds to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007 during Chidambaram's tenure as finance minister.

BJP begging for apology, sorry won't oblige: Kejriwal

BJP begging for apology, sorry won't oblige: Kejriwal

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

The AAP leader took to Twitter to take a dig at BJP over DDCA row and defamation case, saying, "BJP almost begging me for an apology, won't oblige them. Let @arunjaitley be cross-examined in defamation cases."

Sasikala brings EPS-OPS rift out in open

Sasikala brings EPS-OPS rift out in open

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

The revived factionalism in the AIADMK, if not curbed now, has the potential to split the party vertically, warns N Sathiya Moorthy.

Gujarat results will be 'zabardast', says Rahul on final day of campaigning

Gujarat results will be 'zabardast', says Rahul on final day of campaigning

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

At a press conference, the Congress president-elect also said, "What Modiji has said about former PM Manmohan Singh is not acceptable."

Togadia quits VHP after his nominee loses presidential race

Togadia quits VHP after his nominee loses presidential race

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Togadia said he would go on an indefinite fast from Tuesday to push the Hindutva cause.

SC asks Sidhu to face trial in 2009 poll related case

SC asks Sidhu to face trial in 2009 poll related case

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

SC asked Sidhu to face trial for seeking assistance of a government servant during the 2009 general elections.

CBI asked to target all Opposition, finish those who don't fall in line: Kejriwal

CBI asked to target all Opposition, finish those who don't fall in line: Kejriwal

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Kejriwal also retweeted a post that quoted sources as saying that after the Bharatiya Janata Party's Bihar election defeat, "(PM Narendra) Modi has been weakened so others also have to be weaker".

Closely following developments in Lanka, hopes democratic values are respected: India

Closely following developments in Lanka, hopes democratic values are respected: India

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

India said it will continue to extend its developmental assistance to the friendly people of Sri Lanka.

ED questions Vadra for 9 hours on 2nd day

ED questions Vadra for 9 hours on 2nd day

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Vadra and his mother Maureen had appeared before the ED on Tuesday.

Approach LG for resolving civic issues now: AAP after HC verdict

Approach LG for resolving civic issues now: AAP after HC verdict

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

The party also attacked Jung over alleged inaction in the compressed natural gas fitness scam, irregularities in the Delhi & District Cricket Association.

We will build Ram temple: UP BJP chief

We will build Ram temple: UP BJP chief

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

He also hit out at Akhilesh Yadav, saying the UP chief minister is neither with Backward Classes nor Dalits.

The truth about India's ease of doing business claim

The truth about India's ease of doing business claim

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

'The recalculated ranking showed India should have had a higher ranking earlier (113 in 2012 instead of 132) and lower ranking later (114 in 2018 instead of 100).' 'This would mean that there has been no change in India's climate of doing business across two regimes.' 'This is exactly consistent with the reality on the ground,' observes Debashis Basu.

Sheikh Hasina takes oath as Bangladesh PM for 3rd straight term

Sheikh Hasina takes oath as Bangladesh PM for 3rd straight term

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Hasina, the president of the Awami League, won the 11th parliamentary elections with a landslide victory even as the Opposition rejected the "farcical" polls marred by violence that claimed 17 lives, making it one of the deadliest polls in the country's history.

Youth ask for jobs, govt says look at moon: Rahul in Maha

Youth ask for jobs, govt says look at moon: Rahul in Maha

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

He also sought to know if Modi, during his recent meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, asked the latter about the 2017 Doklam standoff.

MP CM's son files defamation case against Rahul; got confused, says Cong chief

MP CM's son files defamation case against Rahul; got confused, says Cong chief

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Chouhan's son Kartikey accused the Congress leader of intentionally making a false allegation about his name being in Panama Papers of alleged tax evaders.

Wrestling world shocked over accusations against Sushil

Wrestling world shocked over accusations against Sushil

Rediff.com10 May 2021

WFI is concerned that the good reputation built over the years with stupendous international performances has been ruined.

Khurshid has not answered our questions: Kejriwal

Khurshid has not answered our questions: Kejriwal

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

Alleging that Salman Khurshid did not reply to their questions on alleged irregularities in a trust run by him and his wife, Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said his party will field a disabled person against the law minister in the next elections if Prime Minister Manmohan Singh feels that he need not resign.

Haryana: Cong doubles tally, Hooda emerges stronger

Haryana: Cong doubles tally, Hooda emerges stronger

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

After his party lost power in Haryana in the 2014 polls, the 72-year-old satrap had nothing going in his favour.

'Chidambaram as home minister a BLOT on Indian democracy'

'Chidambaram as home minister a BLOT on Indian democracy'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Thursday demanded the resignation of Home Minister P Chidambaram or his removal -- in the wake of the Madras high court rejecting his plea over an election petition -- and said his continuation would be a "blot on democracy".

'Even the RBI was caught by surprise and was totally unprepared to handle its fallout'

'Even the RBI was caught by surprise and was totally unprepared to handle its fallout'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

I kept insisting that Rs 100 notes were in short supply and there was an urgent need to augment the supply of 100 rupee notes while also rapidly bringing into circulation the proposed new Rs 500 notes. But this was easier said than done because all the note printing machines of the RBI were programmed for printing Rs 2,000 notes and required at least three weeks before the machines could print the new Rs 500 currency notes. The availability of currency paper posed another major bottleneck, and it had to be imported. It was decided to immediately start printing the Rs 500 notes. It was only when the supply of the new Rs 500 notes started improving and the process of change of cassettes at the ATMs gathered momentum that the situation began limping back to normal. A fascinating excerpt from former SBI chairman Rajnish Kumar's The Custodian of Trust: A Banker's Memoir, five years after demonetisation, November 8.

BJP laps up tainted ex-ministers discarded by Mayawati

BJP laps up tainted ex-ministers discarded by Mayawati

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

After taking on Mayawati on National Rural Health Mission irregularities, the Bharatiya Janata Party in a surprise move on Tuesday, inducted into the party Uttar Pradesh chief minister's former confidant Babu Singh Kushwaha, who is facing Central Bureau Investigations inquiry in the scam.

Pak SC rejects request to close case involving PM's son

Pak SC rejects request to close case involving PM's son

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

Pakistan's Supreme Court has turned down a request from authorities to close a case against irregularities in the import of a chemical that allegedly involved Premier Yousuf Raza Gilani's younger son Ali Musa Gilani.

Anti-Putin wave rocks Moscow

Anti-Putin wave rocks Moscow

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

According to various claims, from 2,000 to 10,000 people had gathered at the rally in the biggest mass protest over a decade, carrying placards that read 'Down with the Party of Swindlers and Thieves!'.

Gilani's son flies abroad after SC notice

Gilani's son flies abroad after SC notice

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

Premier Yousuf Raza Gilani's son Ali Musa has left Pakistan after the supreme court issued him a notice in a case related to alleged irregularities in the import of a large amount of the chemical Ephedrine, commonly known as "poor man's cocaine".

FIR against Assam CM for poll code violation

FIR against Assam CM for poll code violation

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

FIR was registered against Assam CM Gogoi for poll code violation for holding a press conference when the second and final phase of assembly polls in the states were on

Eleckshun gupshup: What EC can learn from Modi

Eleckshun gupshup: What EC can learn from Modi

Rediff.com2 May 2014

Nitish is resigned to his fate; Smriti's an unknown; Modi's weighty issues; Will Jaitley win? All this and more from the election battlefield.

Bitterly fought Lok Sabha poll campaign ends

Bitterly fought Lok Sabha poll campaign ends

Rediff.com17 May 2019

The high octane campaign marked by vitriolic attacks and counter-attacks by political leaders and use of derogatory language and objectionable remarks that forced the Election Commission to step in ended at 6 pm.

Bihar poll challenging: CEC Tandon

Bihar poll challenging: CEC Tandon

Rediff.com20 Nov 2005

Chief Election Commissioner B B Tandon on Sunday came out in strong defence of EC Adviser K J Rao, who has been under attack from Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal in the wake of his tough handling of poll irregularities.\n

Counting Afghan votes

Counting Afghan votes

Rediff.com12 Oct 2004

Afghans went to the polls for the first time on October 9 in a direct election to choose a presidential candidate.

Go to court if DDCA probe panel is illegal: Kejriwal to Centre

Go to court if DDCA probe panel is illegal: Kejriwal to Centre

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

Kejriwal claimed that the action amounts to 'unjustified interference' as the inquiry is 'perfectly' legal and Union minister Arun Jaitley should cooperate with the inquiry commission and stop 'misusing' the LG office.

Amway India CEO released on bail

Amway India CEO released on bail

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Direct-selling company Amway India said its MD and CEO William S Pinckney has been released on bail, two months after his arrest by Andhra Pradesh Police in connection with criminal cases registered against the firm in the state.