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Congress veteran Rita Bahuguna joins BJP, attacks Rahul

Congress veteran Rita Bahuguna joins BJP, attacks Rahul

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Forget India, UP won't accept Rahul's leadership, says Rita Bahuguna Joshi while joining the BJP

'The BJP will split in the future'

'The BJP will split in the future'

Rediff.com31 May 2018

'More people will come out of the BJP. You just wait and watch.'

Naidu drums up support for anti-BJP front, meets several Oppn leaders

Naidu drums up support for anti-BJP front, meets several Oppn leaders

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Naidu, a former BJP ally, said he will meet non-BJP political leader and convince them about the need to fight collectively against the BJP.

Draft data protection bill provides for Rs 15 cr fine for violation

Draft data protection bill provides for Rs 15 cr fine for violation

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

The report touches on variety of issues including consent, rights of children, data protection authority and right to recall data.

Kashmir Modi-fied: J-K to become 2 UTs, Art 370 is history

Kashmir Modi-fied: J-K to become 2 UTs, Art 370 is history

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the passage of bills as a "momentous occasion" in parliamentary democracy and said a new dawn awaits the people there as they are now free from the "shackles" of vested interest groups.

Why BJP is not nervous despite discontent among sullen allies

Why BJP is not nervous despite discontent among sullen allies

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Discontentment of allies may not look serious now, but the BJP needs to develop a better mechanism to deal with the allies ahead of the next Lok Sabha polls in 2019.

Parliament witnesses storm of protests, no end to stalemate in sight

Parliament witnesses storm of protests, no end to stalemate in sight

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Parliament proceedings were washed out for the fifth straight day, as members from parties including the Telugu Desam Party and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, continued their protests on various issues.

Why the South Korean president came calling

Why the South Korean president came calling

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Moon Jae-in's visit will play a crucial role in exploring complementarities between India's Act East policy and South Korea's New Southern policy, says Dr Rahul Mishra.

'Opened the door in your underwear': 2 more women come out against M J Akbar

'Opened the door in your underwear': 2 more women come out against M J Akbar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

The new allegations take the total number of his accusers to 12.

Over-zealous staffer may have caused Nirav Modi's fall

Over-zealous staffer may have caused Nirav Modi's fall

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

The Rs 11,400 crore PNB fraud saga unfolded after a bribery complaint by the Hong Kong branch of an Indian bank.

21 days and Parliament hasn't functioned at all

21 days and Parliament hasn't functioned at all

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Thursday was the penultimate day of the Budget Session of Parliament. The second half of the session which began on March 5 has been a washout with no legislative business being transacted due to stalling of proceedings by the opposition.

Governance is executive's domain, law minister says in presence of CJI

Governance is executive's domain, law minister says in presence of CJI

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi on Monday said it was in "our best interest" to heed the advice of the Constitution as not doing so would result in a "sharp descent into chaos".

Sonia Gandhi signals to partymen: Congress needs you

Sonia Gandhi signals to partymen: Congress needs you

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

The Congress chief celebrated her 69th birthday like a never-seen-before affair where she engaged with her supporters and was all smiles.

Clerics who went missing in Pak reach India

Clerics who went missing in Pak reach India

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Amir Nizami, son of one of the clerics, said they will be picking them from the airport and will go to Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah.

Don't challenge exit polls, but we are confident: BJP

Don't challenge exit polls, but we are confident: BJP

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

With exit polls having projected Bharatiya Janata Party defeat in Delhi Assembly polls, party leaders met in New Delhi on Monday to take stock of the situation and motivate the party workers.

In a big win for Modi govt, triple talaq bill gets RS nod

In a big win for Modi govt, triple talaq bill gets RS nod

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Rajya Sabha also rejected an opposition sponsored motions to send the bill to a select committee of the House and for making triple talaq a civil offence with 100 votes against it as compared to 84 in favour.

SC to commence hearing on triple talaq from tomorrow

SC to commence hearing on triple talaq from tomorrow

Rediff.com10 May 2017

A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice J Khehar will commence hearing on seven petitions

Are these gents in panic mode?

Are these gents in panic mode?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

A series of bypoll losses has pushed the Modi government into panic mode. Uncharacteristically, it's letting events dictate its actions, says Shekhar Gupta.

BJP to observe Nov 8 as 'anti-black money' day

BJP to observe Nov 8 as 'anti-black money' day

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

The Centre set up a political tug of war with opposition parties which have planned to observe it as a 'black day'

Modi Down Under: PM takes a selfie with students

Modi Down Under: PM takes a selfie with students

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

After arriving in Brisbane, Australia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with students at Queensland University of Technology.

PNB scam washes out Parliament for second day

PNB scam washes out Parliament for second day

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar said the government is ready for a discussion on the issue of alleged financial irregularities in the banking sector and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will reply to the debate.

Capital nightmare for Congress, loses all 7 seats

Capital nightmare for Congress, loses all 7 seats

Rediff.com16 May 2014

The Congress's electoral humiliation in the national capital continued as it was handed a crushing defeat today in the Lok Sabha polls with its seven MPs, including two Union ministers, relegated to third position in their constituencies.

Political parties won't be taxed on old notes deposits, conditions apply

Political parties won't be taxed on old notes deposits, conditions apply

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Cap on bank withdrawals to be reviewed after Dec 30, says finance secy.

Can Rita Bahuguna succeed where her father failed?

Can Rita Bahuguna succeed where her father failed?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Sudhir Bisht recalls the battle of 1984, in which UP's strongman H N Bahuguna was felled by Bollywood superstar turned political novice Amitabh Bachchan.

The real reason for Delhi's annual smoke season

The real reason for Delhi's annual smoke season

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

The Delhi metropolitan area has one of the highest concentrations of population in the world, and suffocating the people of the area on an annual basis should be treated as a crime against humanity, especially when the cause for such suffocation can be controlled, says Arvind Kumar.

Delhi: Students protest ABVP attack; 3 cops suspended for 'unprofessional' conduct

Delhi: Students protest ABVP attack; 3 cops suspended for 'unprofessional' conduct

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Khalid, who gave a miss to protests on Wednesday and the day before, joined the protesters at ITO in raising slogans of "ABVP se azaadi" and demanding registration of an FIR against them.

2G verdict is a big win for crony socialism

2G verdict is a big win for crony socialism

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

The judgment in the 2G case is a huge, huge, indictment of the criminal investigation and justice system, says R Jagannathan.

On Good Friday, the devout seek blessings

On Good Friday, the devout seek blessings

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Good Friday was on Friday observed across the country with special prayers in churches and the faithfuls observing fasts as a way of renunciation of earthly comfort to mark the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Why Congress will face defeat in 2019

Why Congress will face defeat in 2019

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

'Modi should not feel shy of proclaiming as the meaning of secularism regard for all religions in proportion to their numbers in tune with the spirit of democracy and adopting it as State policy,' says B S Raghavan.

RS Deputy Chairman: 'The idea behind Naxalbari was great'

RS Deputy Chairman: 'The idea behind Naxalbari was great'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

'The youth associated with this movement were extremely talented.' 'But I personally believe violence cannot change anything in the world.'

Toxic smog: Kejriwal, Khattar meet, resolve to check pollution

Toxic smog: Kejriwal, Khattar meet, resolve to check pollution

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

The meeting was focussed on air pollution and stubble burning.

Congress dares BJP to prove majority, calls BSY 'one-day CM'

Congress dares BJP to prove majority, calls BSY 'one-day CM'

Rediff.com17 May 2018

The Congress said it will observe 'Save Democracy Day' on Friday with party workers and leaders holding protest marches at all district and state headquarters.

Modi it is for BJP in 2019 but will state allies play along?

Modi it is for BJP in 2019 but will state allies play along?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Having focussed excessively on the Congress, and continuously drawing a Modi-Rahul parallel as if it were the sole selling point, the BJP has lost sight of the regional parties that are seeking to take the centre-stage, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Will China veto Pathankot probe team's visit to Pakistan?

Will China "veto" Pathankot probe team's visit to Pakistan?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

If Pakistan finally and officially rules out the possibility of an Indian investigation team's reciprocal visit for the Pathankot probe, it should also be seen as the Chinese "hidden veto" in the India-Pakistan bilateral context, says Rajeev Sharma.

Yogi in UP, but eyes on Gujarat

Yogi in UP, but eyes on Gujarat

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

'The coronation of Yogi Adityanath as the surprise chief minister should set at rest all speculation over the nature of the UP mandate,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Despite PM's request TDP quits Union govt, but to remain in NDA fold

Despite PM's request TDP quits Union govt, but to remain in NDA fold

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

The ministers quit their posts in protest against central govt to grant special category status to Andhra Pradesh.

Demonetisation: Who knew, who didn't

Demonetisation: Who knew, who didn't

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

'A bit of foresight would have helped.' 'Isn't it common sense that this is sowing and wedding season?' 'The plan is indeed unquestionably revolutionary, but better preparedness could have avoided such teething troubles.'

Rahul@'kisan rally': PM paying back industrialists who helped him

Rahul@'kisan rally': PM paying back industrialists who helped him

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

The event was attended by senior Congress leaders such as former prime minister Manmohan Singh

Thousands hit streets of Delhi against JNU crackdown

Thousands hit streets of Delhi against JNU crackdown

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

In an unprecedented show of solidarity, thousands of students along with scholars, academics and the intelligentsia on Thursday hit the streets of New Delhi decrying the arrest of JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar over charges of sedition and demanding his immediate release.

'AAP used guerrilla and ambush techniques against me'

'AAP used guerrilla and ambush techniques against me'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

AAP's campaign against me was unethical and false, says Kiran Bedi