News for 'legislative council'

ED arrests Lalu Prasad's close aide Subhash Yadav in sand mining case

ED arrests Lalu Prasad's close aide Subhash Yadav in sand mining case

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

ED officials said that Subhash was produced before a special PMLA court on Sunday morning and was sent to judicial custody.

BJP MLA Fights BJP Government On Corruption

BJP MLA Fights BJP Government On Corruption

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

'I gave enough evidence and proof to punish corrupt officials.' 'But my own government has not filed any FIR against such officials.'

SP leader booked over call to 'burn' UP minister, his house

SP leader booked over call to 'burn' UP minister, his house

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

A video had surfaced on social media which purportedly showed SP leader Mukesh Siddharth making the controversial statement.

'Break bones' of revellers: Maha minister tells police during his b'day event

'Break bones' of revellers: Maha minister tells police during his b'day event

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The video shows Sattar giving instructions to police using the microphone from the stage. The clip also shows police mildly lathi-charging some viewers.

No naysayers: Parliament unanimously passes women's reservation bill

No naysayers: Parliament unanimously passes women's reservation bill

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Once more women assume leadership roles and join the nation-building process, he said, adding they will become a guarantee of the country's bright future.

Boost to SP after it bags 31 of 35 UP council seats, BJP draws a blank

Boost to SP after it bags 31 of 35 UP council seats, BJP draws a blank

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

SP has gained a majority in the 100-member Uttar Pradesh legislative council. The party had earlier faced difficulty pushing through its legislative in the upper house due to lack of numbers.

JD-U downplays absence of MLAs ahead of trust vote

JD-U downplays absence of MLAs ahead of trust vote

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal-United on Sunday exuded confidence that its national president, who was sworn in as Bihar CM for a record ninth time after forming a new government with the Bharatiya Janata Party, will win Monday's trust vote.

J-K govt to make all efforts to restore statehood: LG

J-K govt to make all efforts to restore statehood: LG

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha assured the newly elected legislative assembly on Monday that the Omar Abdullah government will make all efforts for the restoration of full statehood and constitutional guarantees available to the state.

At Maharashtra Congress meeting Patole, Thorat say all is well

At Maharashtra Congress meeting Patole, Thorat say all is well

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Amid the ongoing tussle between Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole and party veteran Balasaheb Thorat in the wake of recent legislative council elections, both the leaders came face to face at the party's state executive committee meeting in Mumbai on Wednesday, with both of them later claiming that everything was fine between them.

Race for Maha CM: Sena MLAs want Shinde to continue, NCP backs Ajit Pawar

Race for Maha CM: Sena MLAs want Shinde to continue, NCP backs Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

As suspense over who will become the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra continues, Nationalist Congress Party leader Chhagan Bhujbal on Sunday backed his party's chief, Ajit Pawar, for the top post.

TDP eyes gains in Pulivendula amid Reddy sibling rivalry

TDP eyes gains in Pulivendula amid Reddy sibling rivalry

Rediff.com11 May 2024

But as voters gear up for crucial assembly and parliamentary polls on May 13, all eyes are on the high-stakes battle in Pulivendula, an assembly constituency that has been a Reddy family stronghold for over four decades.

Amid Maha turmoil, Uddhav meets Sena leaders

Amid Maha turmoil, Uddhav meets Sena leaders

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Sanjay Raut said Shinde is not in Mumbai, but a communication has been established with him.

Shinde is calling the shots now, not Ajit Pawar: Sena minister

Shinde is calling the shots now, not Ajit Pawar: Sena minister

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Pawar, who joined the Shinde government earlier this month, was allocated the same portfolio once again, raising questions as to how the Sena MLAs react.

Mahayuti Or MVA? Which Way Will Jarange Patil Tilt?

Mahayuti Or MVA? Which Way Will Jarange Patil Tilt?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

If Maratha activist Manoj Jarange Patil drops a hint of supporting or opposing a particular coalition on the eve of polling on November 20, things may change overnight.

Legislators cannot be debarred from practising as advocates: SC

Legislators cannot be debarred from practising as advocates: SC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

The apex court said that although the legislators are deemed to be public servants, their status is unique and certainly not one of a full-time salaried employee of any person, government, firm, corporation or concern as such.

HC terms BRS leader Kavitha as main conspirator, denies bail

HC terms BRS leader Kavitha as main conspirator, denies bail

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

The high court, which perused the material collected by the investigating agencies, said Kavitha was prima facie involved in the payment of kickbacks in various processes and activities relating to proceeds of crime and in the commission of the offence of money laundering.

Yogi may be pitted from Ayodhya as BJP finalises list of 172 nominees

Yogi may be pitted from Ayodhya as BJP finalises list of 172 nominees

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

The BJP finalised its candidates for 172 assembly seats in UP and is likely to field both Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya who are currently MLCs.

Forest rights activist Alok Shukla gets 'Green Nobel'

Forest rights activist Alok Shukla gets 'Green Nobel'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Forest and tribal rights activist Alok Shukla will on Friday receive the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize -- 2024 for successfully leading a community campaign that saved 4.45 lakh acres of biodiversity-rich forests from 21 planned coal mines in Chhattisgarh.

Maha Cabinet recommends Uddhav's name as MLC from Guv quota

Maha Cabinet recommends Uddhav's name as MLC from Guv quota

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Thackeray, who is currently not a member of either of the Houses of state Legislature, was not present at the Cabinet meeting where the decision was taken.

Oppn warns of Russia-like mutiny if Mumbai police hires 'contractual cops'

Oppn warns of Russia-like mutiny if Mumbai police hires 'contractual cops'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Raising the issue in the legislative council, Leader of Opposition Ambadas Danve said the control of police should be under the state government.

Surat hotel housing Shinde, rebel Sena MLAs under thick security blanket

Surat hotel housing Shinde, rebel Sena MLAs under thick security blanket

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

While guests who had arrived earlier are leaving one by one, sources revealed that the hotel, situated on Dumas Road of the diamond city, has stopped accepting new bookings for an indefinite period.

Very powerful: CBI, ED oppose BRS leader Kavitha's bail plea

Very powerful: CBI, ED oppose BRS leader Kavitha's bail plea

Rediff.com28 May 2024

The ED's counsel also contended that Kavitha was a co-conspirator and a beneficiary of the excise "scam" and the proceeds of crime were directly going to her.

These Bihar legislators mock Nitish's 'rule of law'

These Bihar legislators mock Nitish's 'rule of law'

Rediff.com9 May 2016

A list of legislators who have brought shame to Nitish in the last 6 months

'Nitish Won't Dump INDIA'

'Nitish Won't Dump INDIA'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

'Reports of the JD-U joining hands with the BJP again is baseless.'

Crisis in Maharashtra Congress deepens as Thorat quits as CLP leader

Crisis in Maharashtra Congress deepens as Thorat quits as CLP leader

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Maharashtra Congress leader Balasaheb Thorat on Tuesday resigned as the state legislature party head, a day after his letter to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over apparent friction with state unit chief Nana Patole came out, party sources said.

Uddhav's election: NCP attacks BJP's 'dirty politics'

Uddhav's election: NCP attacks BJP's 'dirty politics'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

'If the BJP doesn't want to accept the will of the people, then we will show them what a majority means.'

Number of MLAs in Eknath Shinde camp likely to cross 50

Number of MLAs in Eknath Shinde camp likely to cross 50

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Eknath Shinde is appearing to be holding a tight grip on the Shiv Sena, as the strength of MLAs supporting him is expected to cross 50 as more legislators are likely to reach Guwahati on Friday thus further deepening the political crisis in Maharashtra.

Revealed! Congress Brahmastra To Split Manipur BJP

Revealed! Congress Brahmastra To Split Manipur BJP

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

'Knowing that a no-confidence motion would succeed, the BJP central leadership forced N Biren Singh to resign.' 'If he had lost on the floor of the House, it would have been a major setback for the BJP.'

Uddhav joins MVA allies meet, plan joint rallies in Maha

Uddhav joins MVA allies meet, plan joint rallies in Maha

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

According to the sources, it was decided that the MVA will hold revenue division-wise rallies where leaders of all the three Opposition outfits will participate.

Did RSS emissary visit fasting Wangchuk on the sly?

Did RSS emissary visit fasting Wangchuk on the sly?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Wangchuk, who has been camping at Ladakh Bhawan in the national capital, is yet to be approached by a central government representative, a group member said.

Kushwaha holds JD-U meet, not official says party chief

Kushwaha holds JD-U meet, not official says party chief

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

Barring dissident MLC Rameshwar Mahto, who has an axe to grind against some ministers close to the CM, legislators and office bearers of the party chose to give the session a wide berth.

Uddhav Sena leader spotted with Dawood aide at dance party; probe ordered

Uddhav Sena leader spotted with Dawood aide at dance party; probe ordered

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Sudhakar Badgujar, the leader in question, denied the allegations while speaking at a news conference in Nashik.

BJP MLC Darekar booked in bank scam, din in Maha assembly

BJP MLC Darekar booked in bank scam, din in Maha assembly

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

The complainant alleged that Darekar posed as a labourer, which was later found wrong.

Karnataka's Locals Push Draws Flak

Karnataka's Locals Push Draws Flak

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

'Such steps would be a barrier and something people do not want.'

Senior BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi passes away

Senior BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi passes away

Rediff.com14 May 2024

He died at AIIMS in New Delhi at 9.45 pm, hospital sources said.

Women's quota bill likely to be tabled in Lok Sabha today

Women's quota bill likely to be tabled in Lok Sabha today

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

The women's Reservation Bill is likely to be introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday during the ongoing special session of the Parliament and in Rajya Sabha on September 21, government sources said.

Vikramaditya Singh, Karan Singh's son, quits Congress

Vikramaditya Singh, Karan Singh's son, quits Congress

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Vikramaditya Singh had joined the PDP in August 2015 and was a member of the state Legislative Council.

Former Bihar Dy CM says he has cancer, will skip LS polls

Former Bihar Dy CM says he has cancer, will skip LS polls

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

'I have been battling cancer for the last six months. Now, I feel that the time has come to inform people about it'

Prez poll today, Murmu has easy edge over Sinha

Prez poll today, Murmu has easy edge over Sinha

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Nearly 4,800 elected MPs and MLAs will vote on Monday to elect the 15th President of India, with National Democratic Alliance candidate Droupadi Murmu having a clear edge over Opposition's Yashwant Sinha as over 60 per cent votes are expected to be cast in her favour.

CM will decided on Urmila Matondkar's nomination: Raut

CM will decided on Urmila Matondkar's nomination: Raut

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Apart from Urmila Matondkar, the names of Marathi actor and Shiv Sena leader Aadesh Bandekar, singer Anand Shinde, BJP-turned-NCP leader Eknath Khadse, farmer leader Raju Shetti are also doing rounds.