News for 'floor test'

'Kohli should step down as Test captain'

'Kohli should step down as Test captain'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

'Maybe Kohli can offer to make an honourable way for Rahane to take over during the series against England at home.' 'I can assure no bad blood would be caused when we ensure that the larger picture on the canvas is Indian cricket.'

Blow to Uddhav as Shinde reinstated as Sena's legislative leader

Blow to Uddhav as Shinde reinstated as Sena's legislative leader

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

The development comes as a major setback to the Thackeray faction comprising 16 MLAs who will be bound by the whip to be issued by Gogawale for the trust vote.

Victory of Bal Thackeray's Hindutva: Shinde on SC relief

Victory of Bal Thackeray's Hindutva: Shinde on SC relief

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

The SC has kept in abeyance the disqualification proceedings before the Deputy Speaker of the Maharashtra Assembly till July 12

Raj phone tapping row: Congress demands Union Min's resignation

Raj phone tapping row: Congress demands Union Min's resignation

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

'Shekhawat has no moral authority to continue as a Union minister and should resign so that the investigation is not influenced'

Stalin requests Prez to annul TN trust vote

Stalin requests Prez to annul TN trust vote

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Commenting on unruly behaviour of his MLAs in the assembly, Stalin said the DMK 'has never' encouraged violence.

Raj Guv stalling assembly session at Centre's behest: Cong

Raj Guv stalling assembly session at Centre's behest: Cong

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Congress spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi said his party wants a floor test in the state assembly and is 'begging' for it, but the Governor is not convening the House and 'delaying' the trust vote allegedly at the behest of the central government.

SC directs Maha speaker to set timeline on Sena split

SC directs Maha speaker to set timeline on Sena split

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Maharashtra assembly speaker to spell out the timeline within a week for adjudication of the disqualification petitions filed against Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Shiv Sena MLAs loyal to him who had tied up with the Bharatiya Janata Party to form a new government in June 2022.

England's Moeen Ali tests positive for COVID-19

England's Moeen Ali tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Shakib back in Bangladesh fold, Mashrafe out of ODI mix.

2 Senas observe 'Traitors Day' vs 'Self-Respect Day'

2 Senas observe 'Traitors Day' vs 'Self-Respect Day'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

The two rival Senas took over each other a day after the party's 57th foundation day celebrations which saw Thackeray and Shinde holding separate events in Mumbai and trading charges.

'We are given hope by Sharad Pawar'

'We are given hope by Sharad Pawar'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

Sheela Bhatt reveals how the BJP and Amit Shah have halted -- for now -- the Shiv Sena's dream of forming a government in Maharashtra.

CBI rejects U'khand government's notification on sting probe

CBI rejects U'khand government's notification on sting probe

Rediff.com18 May 2016

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday rejected the Uttarakhand government's notification withdrawing permission for it to probe a sting operation against Chief Minister Harish Rawat.

U'khand crisis: PM holds cabinet meet, Speaker disqualifies rebel MLAs

U'khand crisis: PM holds cabinet meet, Speaker disqualifies rebel MLAs

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

Union Cabinet met in New Delhi on Saturday night to consider the situation in Uttarakhand amidst speculation that it may consider the option of President's Rule in the state.

Maharashtra happy that Balasaheb's Shiv Sainik became CM: Shinde

Maharashtra happy that Balasaheb's Shiv Sainik became CM: Shinde

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde on Friday said not only his colleagues in the assembly but also Maharashtra is happy that 'Balasaheb Thackeray's Shiv Sainik has become the chief minister'.

5 ED officials test positive for COVID-19, HQ sealed

5 ED officials test positive for COVID-19, HQ sealed

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

As per procedure, the headquarters of the agency have been sealed for 48 hours and are expected to resume operations on Monday, the officials said.

85 more BSF personnel test COVID-19 positive; total 154

85 more BSF personnel test COVID-19 positive; total 154

Rediff.com6 May 2020

These include over 60 troops, who were deployed for law and order duties in the Jamia and Chandni Mahal area of the national capital, and six from the escort team of the inter-ministerial central team (IMCT) that toured West Bengal to check COVID-19 containment measures in the state.

Explained: The Supreme Court verdict on Maharashtra

Explained: The Supreme Court verdict on Maharashtra

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

'When it is an open ballot, the division taking place in the open house will be for all to see.' 'As they say sunlight is the best disinfectant, this (aspect of the order) brings in transparency and it's in keeping with the best democratic principles.'

Rebel Sena MLAs shifted to Mumbai hotel after return from Goa

Rebel Sena MLAs shifted to Mumbai hotel after return from Goa

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

Their flight landed at the Mumbai airport around 8 pm nearly 50 minutes after it took off from Dabolim airport in Goa.

Why England are favourites in pink ball Test

Why England are favourites in pink ball Test

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

'I expect a bit more seam in this game and for the seamers to have more of a chance than perhaps they did in the last couple of Tests'

Sting CD: Uttarakhand CM Rawat examined for nearly 5 hours

Sting CD: Uttarakhand CM Rawat examined for nearly 5 hours

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat was on Tuesday examined by the Central Bureau of Investigation for nearly five hours

Chances of governor inviting Sasikala today are high: AIADMK

Chances of governor inviting Sasikala today are high: AIADMK

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

With no solution in sight for government formation in Tamil Nadu, the ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has asserted that a majority of its MLAs are behind General Secretary V K Sasikala

ICC World Cup: The underdog triumphs we'll never forget!

ICC World Cup: The underdog triumphs we'll never forget!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Let's delve into six remarkable underdog triumphs at the ICC World Cup

Pakistani cricketers to be tested for coronavirus twice before leaving for England

Pakistani cricketers to be tested for coronavirus twice before leaving for England

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The PCB is expected to sign an MoU with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Friday, outlining the terms and conditions for the tour which will last until September.

'Speaker's order not on same page as SC's directions'

'Speaker's order not on same page as SC's directions'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

'Approaching the SC, getting a favourable decision and overturning the situation (the speaker's order), will be too much to ask for in too short time.'

Democracy won in Karnataka: Rajinikanth

Democracy won in Karnataka: Rajinikanth

Rediff.com20 May 2018

Dubbing as 'farcical' the time of 15 days given by Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala to Yeddyurappa to prove his majority, the Tamil superstar, who is set to enter politics, said that it should not have been done.

Social media lends helping hand in reaching aid to Chennai flood-hit

Social media lends helping hand in reaching aid to Chennai flood-hit

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Cries of help were forwarded through the night, as Chennaiites, who waded through a similar nightmare in 2015, reconnected online again and formed citizen rescue groups to deal with emergencies.

PIX: Rain forces stumps on Day 4 as Aus chase 384 for win

PIX: Rain forces stumps on Day 4 as Aus chase 384 for win

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

IMAGES from Day 5 of the 5th Ashes Test played between England and Australia at The Oval, London, on Sunday.

KochharGate: A Litmus Test For CBI

KochharGate: A Litmus Test For CBI

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

In Chanda's defence, one can always say, why would the Videocon Group take care of her husband as a quid pro quo to get a loan? After all, the group has taken money from the entire banking industry and ICICI Bank's share in the pie is not even 10 per cent. So, if it had a quid pro quo with Chanda to get the money, it must have had similar arrangements with other banks, too. If this is not the case, one must accept that it had got money from all banks, including ICICI, without any under-the-table conditions, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

'More Congress MLAs will join BJP'

'More Congress MLAs will join BJP'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

'All the Congress MLAs support Scindiaji and whenever he signals, they will jump ship.'

Tuki's exit proves our stand; governor's actions right: BJP

Tuki's exit proves our stand; governor's actions right: BJP

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

"We always said Tuki did not have a majority. His resignation proves BJP right as well as the actions of the governor," its national secretary Shrikant Sharma said.

Zeliang wins trust vote in Nagaland Assembly

Zeliang wins trust vote in Nagaland Assembly

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

Former CM Shurhozelie Liezietsu bagged 11 votes.

Sting CD: CBI questions Uttarakhand CM again

Sting CD: CBI questions Uttarakhand CM again

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday questioned Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat in connection with its inquiry into a sting operation in which he is purportedly seen trying to influence some dissident Congress MLAs.

Raj Cabinet holds late-night meet to discuss assembly session

Raj Cabinet holds late-night meet to discuss assembly session

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

The meeting was held at the chief minister's residence which lasted for nearly two and a half hours.

Manohar Parrikar wins trust vote in Goa assembly

Manohar Parrikar wins trust vote in Goa assembly

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

The opposition Congress could muster only 16 votes against the government with one of its legislators absenting from the crucial floor test.

Everything can't be bought: Priyanka to BJP on Karnataka

Everything can't be bought: Priyanka to BJP on Karnataka

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

The Congress has accused the BJP of carrying out "one of the most heinous" horse-trading the country has ever seen and said it will hold nationwide protests against the "immoral political destabilisation".

18 MLAs backing Dinakaran disqualified by TN Speaker

18 MLAs backing Dinakaran disqualified by TN Speaker

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

The MLAs have been disqualified with effect from Monday, under the 1986 Tamil Nadu Assembly Members Party Defection Law.

Nitish's JD-U recognised as main opposition party in Bihar

Nitish's JD-U recognised as main opposition party in Bihar

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Ahead of Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi's floor test, Assembly Speaker Uday Narayan Chaudhary on Thursday granted the status of principal opposition party to the Janata Dal-United in place of the Bharatiya Janata Party, which slammed the move as "arbitrary".

Cong-JD-S defies 2 deadlines by Guv; trust vote on Monday

Cong-JD-S defies 2 deadlines by Guv; trust vote on Monday

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Speaker Ramesh Kumar said the motion of confidence would reach finality on Monday and it would not be prolonged further under any circumstances, to which the government agreed.

Fadnavis now CM with shortest tenure in Maha history

Fadnavis now CM with shortest tenure in Maha history

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Earlier P K Sawant held the record of being the Maharashtra CM with the shortest term -- from November 25 to December 4, 1963. He was made the caretaker chief minister after the death of his predecessor Marotrao Kannamwar.

BJP acted like 'Chambal dacoits' to form govt in Maha: Raut

BJP acted like 'Chambal dacoits' to form govt in Maha: Raut

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

'The BJP leaders will go crazy if they are thrown out of power. They will lose their mental balance'

'Why is Eknath Shinde not in Mumbai staking claim to form government?'

'Why is Eknath Shinde not in Mumbai staking claim to form government?'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

'The BJP has 106 MLAs and Eknath Shinde claims the support of 40 MLAs. So why are they both not forming the government right now in Mumbai? Why the delay?' Rediff.com's Syed Firdaus Ashraf reports.