News for 'floor test'

Sena vs Sena: SC says no decision for now

Sena vs Sena: SC says no decision for now

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices Krishna Murari and Hima Kohli took note of the submissions of senior advocates led by Kapil Sibal that the several pleas of the Uddahav faction were to be listed on Monday.

Special session of Maha assembly begins today with Speaker's election

Special session of Maha assembly begins today with Speaker's election

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

The four-day old Shiv Sena-Bharatiya Janata Party government will face the floor test on July 4 during the special two-day session of the Legislative Assembly beginning on Mumbai Sunday.

PICS: Pakistan in driver's seat as England batters falter

PICS: Pakistan in driver's seat as England batters falter

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

IMAGES from Day 3 of the 2nd Test played between Pakistan and England in Multan, on Thursday.

'Jai Shri Ram, ban gaya kaam': Rebel Cong MLAs return to HP

'Jai Shri Ram, ban gaya kaam': Rebel Cong MLAs return to HP

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

The returnees also included three independent MLAs, who too had landed in Panchkula on Tuesday after casting their votes in the Rajya Sabha election.

Former BJP ally Dushyant Chautala ready to back Cong in RS polls

Former BJP ally Dushyant Chautala ready to back Cong in RS polls

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Jannayak Janta Party leader Dushyant Chautala on Thursday said his party is ready to support the Congress in the Rajya Sabha election and ruled out any alliance with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Haryana before or after the next assembly polls.

'Stolen majority': Sena on Eknath Shinde's trust vote victory

'Stolen majority': Sena on Eknath Shinde's trust vote victory

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Saamna said Fadnavis' remarks on his return were funny and cautioned that he "should not forget that Eknath Shinde is the Chief Minister".

Delhi teacher throws girl from 1st floor of school, arrested

Delhi teacher throws girl from 1st floor of school, arrested

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

The class teacher, identified as Geeta Deshwal, first hit the girl with a small scissor and then threw her off from the first floor of the building.

Maha Speaker to hear disqualification pleas by Sena factions next week

Maha Speaker to hear disqualification pleas by Sena factions next week

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Narwekar had said on Thursday that he won't delay the decision on the disqualification pleas of some Sena MLAs but wouldn't rush into it either as it may result in miscarriage of justice .

Blow for Uddhav as SC refuses to refer 2016 Nabam Rebia verdict to larger bench

Blow for Uddhav as SC refuses to refer 2016 Nabam Rebia verdict to larger bench

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to refer pleas related to the June 2022 Maharashtra political crisis triggered by the Shiv Sena's division to a seven-judge bench for reconsideration of the 2016 Nabam Rebia judgment.

Maharashtra speaker begins hearing Shiv Sena disqualification pleas

Maharashtra speaker begins hearing Shiv Sena disqualification pleas

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Maharashtra assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on Thursday began hearing the disqualification petitions filed against each other by two rival Shiv Sena factions led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his predecessor Uddhav Thackeray.

Mirabai to undergo tests on Oct 3 to find out severity of injury

Mirabai to undergo tests on Oct 3 to find out severity of injury

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu will undergo tests on October 3 in Mumbai to find out the severity of the thigh injury she suffered at the Asian Games in Hangzhou.

SC to hear Sena-Cong-NCP plea at 11.30 am on Sunday

SC to hear Sena-Cong-NCP plea at 11.30 am on Sunday

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

The petitioners alleged that the governor has acted in a "partisan manner" and allowed himself to be a "pawn in the BJP's illegal usurpation of power".

HP crisis: BJP MLAs meet guv, says Cong govt in minority

HP crisis: BJP MLAs meet guv, says Cong govt in minority

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

The Congress has 40 MLAs while the BJP has 25 in the 68-member state assembly. The remaining three seats are held by independents.

Fadnavis meets Shinde camp MLAs ahead of Maha session

Fadnavis meets Shinde camp MLAs ahead of Maha session

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde camp's MLAs, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and others held a meeting on Saturday night after the legislators returned to Mumbai.

Raj Bhavan involved in my arrest: Hemant Soren

Raj Bhavan involved in my arrest: Hemant Soren

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

"I challenge BJP to prove corruption charges against me. If proved, I will resign from politics," said Hemant Soren.

What's next? Fadnavis, Shinde will decide, says BJP

What's next? Fadnavis, Shinde will decide, says BJP

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

To a question about the BJP's next move, as it is the single largest party in the Maharashtra legislative assembly, Patil said, "The next steps will be decided by Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde."

Maharashtra Governor Tells PM He Wants To Quit

Maharashtra Governor Tells PM He Wants To Quit

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

''During the recent visit of the hon'ble prime minister to Mumbai, I have conveyed to him my desire to be discharged of all political responsibilities and to spend the remainder of my life in reading, writing and other activities.'

Maha speaker to start cross-examination of Sena MLAs on Nov 23

Maha speaker to start cross-examination of Sena MLAs on Nov 23

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The cross-examination in connection with the disqualification petitions filed by Shiv Sena MLAs will start from November 23, according to a schedule issued by Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar, a move dubbed a delaying tactic by the Shiv Sena (UBT).

Is This The CNG Car You've Been Waiting For?

Is This The CNG Car You've Been Waiting For?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

The iCNG version of the Tata Nexon is quick, safe, eco-friendly, and it is affordable too, notes Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

Sting issue: Rawat seeks more time from CBI; ready for narco test

Sting issue: Rawat seeks more time from CBI; ready for narco test

Rediff.com9 May 2016

The CBI has found the sting CD genuine, the sources said.

Raj Guv seeks Cabinet proposal for assembly session

Raj Guv seeks Cabinet proposal for assembly session

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The suggestion figures in a note sent by Mishra while returning -- for a second time -- Ashok Gehlot Cabinet's recommendation to call a session.

Parliament session to test UPA's majority? BJP not sure

Parliament session to test UPA's majority? BJP not sure

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party was on Friday evasive on whether it will demand a floor test in Parliament to determine if the Manmohan Singh-led government enjoyed a majority, following the withdrawal of support to it by Trinamool Congress.

Karnataka Speaker summons rebel MLAs to meet him on Tuesday

Karnataka Speaker summons rebel MLAs to meet him on Tuesday

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

The Congress-JD-S government slumped into a minority earlier this month following the resignation of several dissident MLAs. Sixteen MLAs from the ruling coalition, including thirteen from Congress and three of the JD-S, have resigned.

'Nitish Kumar lost political battle despite winning trust vote'

'Nitish Kumar lost political battle despite winning trust vote'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

'He may be chief minister, but sooner or later he will face the music.'

Former India pacer David Johnson dies after falling from balcony

Former India pacer David Johnson dies after falling from balcony

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Former India pace bowler David Johnson, who played two Tests in 1996, passed away in Bengaluru on Thursday.

2 floors of BSF HQ sealed as staffer contracts COVID-19

2 floors of BSF HQ sealed as staffer contracts COVID-19

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The eight-storeyed BSF head office is located in the CGOs complex on Lodhi road that also houses the Central Reserve Police Force headquarters, which was placed under similar sealing on Sunday after two staffers tested positive.

Congress MLA says bribe tape against BJP fake

Congress MLA says bribe tape against BJP fake

Rediff.com21 May 2018

The Congress had released 3 audio tapes in run up to the floor test, claiming that the BJP leaders were trying to 'poach' on the party MLAs

BJP fields 6 disqualified Cong MLAs in HP, upsets partymen

BJP fields 6 disqualified Cong MLAs in HP, upsets partymen

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday named its candidates for assembly bypolls in several states, fielding six disqualified MLAs of the Himachal Pradesh assembly in the state days after they joined the party after leaving the Congress.

6 Congress rebels, 3 Independent MLAs in Himachal join BJP

6 Congress rebels, 3 Independent MLAs in Himachal join BJP

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Though Sukhu has been putting up a brave face and there appears to be no immediate threat to his government, the BJP is looking to bring down his dispensation with bypoll wins amid a view that it may draw more legislators of the ruling party into its fold.

Eknath Shinde govt won't fall even if...: Ajit Pawar

Eknath Shinde govt won't fall even if...: Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com16 May 2023

He said that in a 288-member assembly, the government will not lose its majority mark, even if 16 MLAs are disqualified.

JD-U issues whip to MLAs ahead of Nitish-led NDA govt's trust vote on Monday

JD-U issues whip to MLAs ahead of Nitish-led NDA govt's trust vote on Monday

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

JD-U chief whip Shravan Kumar said those defying the whip "will lose their membership" even as he maintained that it was a "routine exercise that takes place ahead of every assembly session".

2 more MLAs quit in Puducherry; govt's strength drops to 11

2 more MLAs quit in Puducherry; govt's strength drops to 11

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

Following his resignation, the second this week, the Congress' strength further slipped to 13, while the opposition has 14 MLAs in the 33-member house which has five vacancies.

Jharkhand trust vote on February 5, MLAs flown to Hyderabad

Jharkhand trust vote on February 5, MLAs flown to Hyderabad

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

The Champai Soren-led coalition government in Jharkhand will seek trust vote on February 5, minister Alamgir Alam said on Friday after a Cabinet meeting.

'Space Transportation Has To Be Like Booking A Cab'

'Space Transportation Has To Be Like Booking A Cab'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

'We started AgniKul to show that space transportation should be as simple as road transportation.'

SC dumps Congress plea; clears decks for Parrikar to be Goa CM

SC dumps Congress plea; clears decks for Parrikar to be Goa CM

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the decks for oath taking of Manohar Parrikar as the chief minister of Goa by refusing the plea of Congress to stay the ceremony, saying the BJP has shown the support of 21 out of the 40 newly elected MLAs.

PHOTOS: Bumrah's all-round show floors England at Edgbaston

PHOTOS: Bumrah's all-round show floors England at Edgbaston

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Jasprit Bumrah blitzed England with the bat and then blew away their top order with the ball to put India in a strong position in the rescheduled fifth and final Test at Edgbaston on Saturday.

'Ajit Pawar doesn't need BJP to be cleared in corruption cases'

'Ajit Pawar doesn't need BJP to be cleared in corruption cases'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

'Look at the impropriety of the Anti-Corruption Bureau giving Ajit Pawar a clean chit!'

Chandrachud completes a year of landmark verdicts as CJI

Chandrachud completes a year of landmark verdicts as CJI

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Besides launching initiatives for technological, administrative and infrastructural improvement, Chandrachud, like his illustrious father Y V Chandrachud, who was the Chief Justice of India for the longest time from February 22, 1978 to July 11, 1985, kept delivering significant verdicts in the last one year.

'Doubts About Longevity Of Modi Govt'

'Doubts About Longevity Of Modi Govt'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

'I have serious doubts about the longevity of the NDA government and the longevity of the 18th Lok Sabha itself.'

Will have to first verify which Sena is political party: Maha speaker

Will have to first verify which Sena is political party: Maha speaker

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Maharashtra legislative assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on Monday said that after the Supreme Court's May 11 verdict, he will have to first recognise in the House which faction of the Shiv Sena is the political party before going ahead with any other decision.