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Scindia welcomes 'younger brother' Jitin Prasada into BJP

Scindia welcomes 'younger brother' Jitin Prasada into BJP

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Terming Jitin Prasada as his younger brother, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday welcomed the Congress leader's decision to join the saffron party.

BJP names ex-IPS officer Annamalai as TN chief

BJP names ex-IPS officer Annamalai as TN chief

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

At 37, Annamalai Kuppusamy, is the youngest president Tamil Nadu BJP ever had and he is the first to rise to the position in the state unit within a year of joining the party.

PIX: MI almost out of IPL after sixth straight loss

PIX: MI almost out of IPL after sixth straight loss

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

IMAGES from the IPL 2022 game between Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants, in Mumbai, on Saturday.

AAP's CM face for Punjab to be from Sikh community: Kejriwal

AAP's CM face for Punjab to be from Sikh community: Kejriwal

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Kejriwal, who is the AAP national convener, asserted that the people of Punjab are fed up with the present leadership ruling the state and added that the state is looking for a new type of leadership.

Sonia Gandhi keen to involve Prashant Kishor for Congress revival: Moily

Sonia Gandhi keen to involve Prashant Kishor for Congress revival: Moily

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The former Union minister said it is 'quite heartening' to see that Gandhi has taken up the initiative to involve Kishor to come out with a strategy for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, and the party's revival plan.

AAP alleges poaching by BJP; Mann says he was offered money, cabinet berth

AAP alleges poaching by BJP; Mann says he was offered money, cabinet berth

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

Without naming anyone, Mann, who is an MP from Sangrur, claimed that a senior BJP leader contacted him four days ago and asked him, "What would you take to join the BJP?"

IPL PIX: KKR all set for play-offs after Royals rout

IPL PIX: KKR all set for play-offs after Royals rout

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals, in Sharjah, on Thursday.

BJP pits Bengal violence case petitioner against Mamata

BJP pits Bengal violence case petitioner against Mamata

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

The party also announced the names of Milan Ghosh and Sujit Das for Samserganj and Jangipur seats respectively.

'BJP is in a Rustom-Sohrab situation'

'BJP is in a Rustom-Sohrab situation'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

'The BJP's problem is what rabbit can it pull out of the conjurer's hat?'

'Today, the Congress is hollow'

'Today, the Congress is hollow'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

'Two years ago I told Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi that we have traitors in the Congress.'

'Coward' RPN Singh tried to dislodge Jharkhand govt: Cong

'Coward' RPN Singh tried to dislodge Jharkhand govt: Cong

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Congress spokesperson Gourav Vallabh said Singh was 'not fully committed' towards the party's ideology and that is why he left this fight midway to join the saffron party.

A Good Time To Buy Large Caps?

A Good Time To Buy Large Caps?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

'Large-caps are better placed to withstand the impact of higher input cost inflation, rising rates and withdrawal of excess global liquidity.'

IPL PHOTOS: Abhishek guides SRH to easy win over CSK

IPL PHOTOS: Abhishek guides SRH to easy win over CSK

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Having conceded 25 runs in the first three overs, SRH were back in the game and it got better for them with the introduction of T Natarajan (2/30) into the attack as the left-arm pacer bowled Ruturaj Gaikwad (16).

BJP names 59 candidates for Uttarakhand polls, drops 10 MLAs

BJP names 59 candidates for Uttarakhand polls, drops 10 MLAs

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday announced the names of candidates for 59 out of 70 seats in Uttarakhand for the upcoming assembly polls.

10 AAP MLAs inducted into Punjab cabinet

10 AAP MLAs inducted into Punjab cabinet

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Governor Banwarilal Purohit administered the oath of office and secrecy to the 10 ministers at Punjab Bhawan in Chandigarh.

Urmila Matondkar joins Shiv Sena, targets Kangana

Urmila Matondkar joins Shiv Sena, targets Kangana

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Matondkar, 46, who quit the Congress in September 2019 after five months in that party, joined the Shiv Sena in presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray at his residence Matoshri in suburban Bandra.

Several Muslims from Shaheen Bagh join Delhi BJP

Several Muslims from Shaheen Bagh join Delhi BJP

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

'Social worker Shahzad Ali, gynecologist Dr Mehreen, former Aam Aadmi Party worker Tabassum Hussain along with a large number of Muslim brothers and sisters joined the Bharatiya Janata Party,' said the Delhi BJP statement.

Mitchell, Wade set up Trans-Tasman Clash

Mitchell, Wade set up Trans-Tasman Clash

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Daryl Mitchell and Matthew Wade were the heroes for their respective teams as New Zealand and Australia set up a Trans-Tasman final in the T20 World Cup.

Actor Urmila Matondkar joins Congress

Actor Urmila Matondkar joins Congress

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Rahul welcomed her in the party fold and wished her the best

How BJP got its way in Puducherry

How BJP got its way in Puducherry

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

When Mr Rangaswamy began making threatening noises (he could have swapped the BJP's six MLAs with the DMK's six and formed the government with the outside help of the Congress and Independents), the BJP immediately named nominated MLAs.

Jolt to BJP in U'khand as minister, son join Congress

Jolt to BJP in U'khand as minister, son join Congress

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Yashpal Arya and his son, along with their supporters, joined the Congress in the presence of senior party leaders Harish Rawat, K C Venugopal and Randeep Surjewala in New Delhi.

Can Himanta Sarma navigate tough road ahead?

Can Himanta Sarma navigate tough road ahead?

Rediff.com24 May 2021

For the chief minister and Assam alike, the road ahead is full of challenges, notes Aditi Phadnis.

With Yogi 2.0, BJP Rings In The New

With Yogi 2.0, BJP Rings In The New

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Less than half the ministers in Team Yogi are not long-term BJP members. Many old-timers have been dropped.

Bengal BJP to crack a whip on TMC turncoats, dissidents

Bengal BJP to crack a whip on TMC turncoats, dissidents

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

The BJP has decided to revamp the organisation by rewarding efficient party workers and leaders and remove several turncoats from local and district levels.

SA now looking to make 'make amends' against England

SA now looking to make 'make amends' against England

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

South Africa's skipper Temba Bavuma was pleased with the way his pacers performed in the demolition of Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup Super 12s match, in Abu Dhabi, on Tuesday.

Sonu Sood's sister joins Congress, may contest polls from Moga

Sonu Sood's sister joins Congress, may contest polls from Moga

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Actor-philanthropist Sonu Sood's sister Malvika Sood on Monday joined the Congress, with Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi batting for her candidature from Moga for the February 14 assembly polls.

IPL 2022: Jos MVPI, But Pandyas Shine

IPL 2022: Jos MVPI, But Pandyas Shine

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

The Pandyas continue to be in the thick of things with Hardik Pandya (391) ahead, but Krunal Pandya (300) not too far behind. Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle list the 50 Most Valuable Players after the first 38 IPL 2022 games.

JD-U suffers setback in Arunachal, 6 MLAs join BJP

JD-U suffers setback in Arunachal, 6 MLAs join BJP

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

The development comes a day ahead of the announcement of the panchayat and municipal poll results.

When Dhoni Celebrated His Birthday...

When Dhoni Celebrated His Birthday...

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Dhoni's birthday is nothing less than a festival for his fans.

Seven ex-army men join BJP

Seven ex-army men join BJP

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

The seven veterans are Lieutenant General JBS Yadav and Lieutenant General S K Patyal, Lt Gen R N Singh, former director general of army's information services and IT Lt Gen Sunit Kumar, and Lt Gen Nitin Kohli, Colonel R K Tripathi and Wing Commander Navneet Magon.

Suvendu seeks Mukul Roy's disqualification from WB assembly

Suvendu seeks Mukul Roy's disqualification from WB assembly

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Adhikari had demanded Roy's resignation under the anti-defection law, pointing out that the latter joined the TMC despite winning the assembly polls from the Krishnanagar Uttar assembly constituency on a BJP ticket.

'AAP wants to play communal politics in Goa'

'AAP wants to play communal politics in Goa'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

'This is the first time in Goa politics that a communal leadership is being foisted on Goa's people.'

Jaswant Singh's son Manvendra joins Congress

Jaswant Singh's son Manvendra joins Congress

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Singh met Congress president Rahul Gandhi before joining the party.

Allen's record-breaking T20I fifty sees NZ crush Bangladesh

Allen's record-breaking T20I fifty sees NZ crush Bangladesh

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Chasing 142 for a win in the dead rubber, Bangladesh never looked comfortable as they lost two wickets in the first over, thanks to brilliant bowling from skipper Southee.

Former President Pranab Mukherjee's son Abhijit joins TMC

Former President Pranab Mukherjee's son Abhijit joins TMC

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Abhijit said he was in touch with Mamata and her nephew Abhishek before the assembly polls.

Haryanvi singer-dancer Sapana Chaudhary joins BJP

Haryanvi singer-dancer Sapana Chaudhary joins BJP

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Chaudhary joined BJP at an event of the party's newly launched membership drive at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi.

What Veerappan's daughter plans to do in BJP

What Veerappan's daughter plans to do in BJP

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

'I was invited to join the BJP, and I felt respected when they called me.'

ISL: Ruthless Hyderabad send Kerala Blasters packing

ISL: Ruthless Hyderabad send Kerala Blasters packing

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

A brace from Fran Sandaza (58, 63') and goals from Aridane Santana (86') and Joao Victor (90') helped Hyderabad climb to third on the league table.

PIX: Mouni attends a birthday party

PIX: Mouni attends a birthday party

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Producer Anand Pandit, who has made such films like Chehre, PM Narendra Modi, Total Dhamaal and Sarkar 3, hosted a Musical Fiesta on his birthday at his residence. Many film folk, who have worked with him, made sure to attend.

Here's why Yuvraj Singh is trending...

Here's why Yuvraj Singh is trending...

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

Yuvraj turned back the clock and took Raipur by storm