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AAP ki sarkaar: India's youngest cabinet

AAP ki sarkaar: India's youngest cabinet

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

Arvind Kejriwal took oath as Delhi chief minister on Saturday along with a team of six ministers with an average age of 37 years.

Trump writes to Pelosi, seeks to stop impeachment

Trump writes to Pelosi, seeks to stop impeachment

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Asserting that the Articles of Impeachment introduced by the House Judiciary Committee are not recognisable under any standard of constitutional theory, interpretation or jurisprudence, Trump said they include no crimes, no misdemeanours and no offenses whatsoever.

SP MLC resignations give Yogi and Co a lucky break

SP MLC resignations give Yogi and Co a lucky break

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

The BJP is seeking backdoor entry for Yogi and four of his ministers to the state legislature.

Why Modi-Shah got rid of Rawat

Why Modi-Shah got rid of Rawat

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

Inability to take everyone along during his nearly four-year term led to Trivendra Singh Rawat's undoing. He tried to take control of all major departments by holding on to more than 40 of them, but still could not deliver.

Parrikar drops 2 ailing ministers from Goa cabinet

Parrikar drops 2 ailing ministers from Goa cabinet

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

The development comes at a time when Parrikar, 62, is undergoing treatment for a pancreatic ailment at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi.

Karnataka cabinet expansion sets off huge discontent in Congress

Karnataka cabinet expansion sets off huge discontent in Congress

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

With the cabinet expansion being deferred repeatedly, several aspirants, especially those from Congress, had openly expressed their displeasure over the delay, piling pressure on the party to fill its quota so as to avoid any trouble ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

Cong leader: Karnataka govt won't last beyond June 10

Cong leader: Karnataka govt won't last beyond June 10

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Siddaramaiah asserted that the Karnataka government was a 'strong' one and ridiculed state BJP president B S Yeddyurappa for repeatedly claiming that the coalition will collapse.

AAP MLAs should be prepared for 'snap polls': BJP

AAP MLAs should be prepared for 'snap polls': BJP

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

On the eve of Arvind Kejriwal's swearing-in as Delhi chief minister, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday asked its newly elected members of Legislative Assembly to be prepared for "snap polls" in near future, stating that tenability of the Aam Admi Party government with Congress support looks extremely suspect.

Will go to any extent for Jan Lokpal bill, threatens Kejriwal

Will go to any extent for Jan Lokpal bill, threatens Kejriwal

Rediff.com8 Feb 2014

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday threatened to "go to any extent" over his pet anti-graft legislation, the Jan Lokpal bill, which is opposed both by the Congress, whose continued support is essential for the survival of his government, as well as the BJP.

Goa Congress MLAs blame 'party managers' for fiasco

Goa Congress MLAs blame 'party managers' for fiasco

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

The anguish of the party MLAs seems to be directed at Digvijay Singh who has been handling the party affairs in Goa.

BJP joins Pema Khandu's government in Arunachal Pradesh

BJP joins Pema Khandu's government in Arunachal Pradesh

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Arunachal Pradesh is now the 14th state having a coalition government. PPA government is a constituent partner of the North East Democratic Alliance.

Yogendra Yadav, 150 others detained outside Delhi assembly

Yogendra Yadav, 150 others detained outside Delhi assembly

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Yadav, Bhushan and 150 protestors were detained and have been taken to the Maurice Nagar police station.

Jayalalithaa to be sworn in as CM on May 23

Jayalalithaa to be sworn in as CM on May 23

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Tamil Nadu Governor K Rosaiah on Saturday invited Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa to form the government after she apprised him of her election as leader of All India Anna Dravida Munetra Kazhagam Legislature Party.

Karnataka: Guv invites BSY to form govt, gives 15 days to prove majority

Karnataka: Guv invites BSY to form govt, gives 15 days to prove majority

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Yeddyurappa would take the oath alone as the chief minister and once the majority is proved on the floor of the assembly, cabinet members would be inducted.

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".

Margaret Alva to be sworn in as Goa Governor on Saturday

Margaret Alva to be sworn in as Goa Governor on Saturday

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Rajasthan Governor Margaret Alva will be sworn-in as Governor of Goa on Saturday after predecessor B V Wanchoo resigned last week. Chief Justice of Bombay High Court, Mohit Shantilal Shah will administer the oath of office to the Governor at Durbar hall of the Raj Bhavan at 6 pm on Saturday, according to a statement issued by the state government.

1 yr of Modi 2.0: PM's open letter to citizens

1 yr of Modi 2.0: PM's open letter to citizens

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Modi said his government has taken 'historic' decisions and the nation progressed rapidly in the last one year, even as he acknowledged that there is a lot that needs to be done and many challenges and problems face the country.

Trump on the verge of being impeached

Trump on the verge of being impeached

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Donald Trump, on the verge of becoming the third United States president to be impeached, has attacked House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and accused the Democrats of an "unprecedented and unconstitutional" abuse of power as he described himself as a victim of an "illegal, partisan attempted coup."

Kiran Bedi assumes charge as LG of Puducherry

Kiran Bedi assumes charge as LG of Puducherry

Rediff.com29 May 2016

Bedi is the fourth woman Lt Governor of the UnionTerritory, a post which was under the additional charge of Lt Governor of Andaman and NicobarIsland for nearly two years.

Six new ministers join Maharashtra cabinet

Six new ministers join Maharashtra cabinet

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Five Nationalist Congress Party and an Independent legislator, were on Tuesday sworn-in as ministers in the Maharashtra government as part of the much-awaited reshuffle.

Rift within Pawar family helped BJP execute its plan

Rift within Pawar family helped BJP execute its plan

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

The dramatic swearing-in of BJP's Devendra Fadnavis as chief minister and Pawar's nephew Ajit Pawar as his deputy was preceded by days of talks between key party leaders and the junior Pawar, who was facing probe in corruption cases being investigated by central agencies.

US House begins impeachment hearing against Trump

US House begins impeachment hearing against Trump

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'The Democrats have stacked the deck against President Trump and the Republicans. They have leaked out everything,' Trump said in a series of tweet.

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.

RAISE Act proposes to halve immigrant count in US

RAISE Act proposes to halve immigrant count in US

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

The Reforming American Immigration for Strong Employment, or RAISE, Act, introduced by Republican senator Tom Cotton and David Perdue from the Democratic party, would alter the US immigration system to significantly reduce the number of foreigners admitted to the country without a skills-based visa.

Rupani to be sworn in as Gujarat CM on Sunday

Rupani to be sworn in as Gujarat CM on Sunday

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Rupani on Sunday met Governor O P Kohli and staked claim to form the government, a day after he was elected by BJP legislators to succeed Anandiben Patel.

Fadnavis ministry expansion sees mix of old and new faces

Fadnavis ministry expansion sees mix of old and new faces

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party and Shiv Sena leaders who were sworn in today during the expansion of Devendra Fadnavis ministry include some who have been ministers in the past and some new faces.

Ulema as Hindutva's foot soldiers

Ulema as Hindutva's foot soldiers

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

'The Ulema have come out as villains against Indian secularism, impeding the secular united resistance against violent Hindutva that is backed by ministers in the government,' says Mohammad Sajjad.

A foot soldier, 'Mama' back in saddle after 15 months

A foot soldier, 'Mama' back in saddle after 15 months

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

From being called 'paon paon wale bhaiya' (foot soldier) by villagers to being addressed as 'Mama' (maternal uncle) by children, Chouhan's long innings at the top was interrupted when the BJP fell short of seven seats from the majority mark in the 2018 polls.

Do we need governors and their grey powers?

Do we need governors and their grey powers?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

'Both the governor and the President enjoy an enormous array of 'grey' powers.' 'All parties criticise these when in the Opposition. But why does no government dismantle them when these parties come to power?' asks Aditi Phadnis.

'PDP should be careful about BJP's conversion agenda'

'PDP should be careful about BJP's conversion agenda'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Congress on Sunday took a dig at the PDP-BJP alliance, saying that Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed should be "careful" about the conversion agenda being pursued by the saffron party.

Mufti Mohammad Sayeed-led govt to be sworn in; PM Modi to attend ceremony

Mufti Mohammad Sayeed-led govt to be sworn in; PM Modi to attend ceremony

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Mufti Mohammad Sayeed will be sworn-in as the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir for the second time on Sunday heading the Peoples Democratic Party-Bharatiya Janata Party coalition government.

'BJP won't reach magic figure'

'BJP won't reach magic figure'

Rediff.com13 May 2019

'No question of their winning.'

Karnataka floor test: Cong's Ramesh elected Speaker, BJP nominee withdraws

Karnataka floor test: Cong's Ramesh elected Speaker, BJP nominee withdraws

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Suresh Kumar said he was withdrawing his nomination following a direction from the BJP leadership.

Congress, RJD want 'Karnataka model' in Goa, Manipur, Bihar

Congress, RJD want 'Karnataka model' in Goa, Manipur, Bihar

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Congress and RJD are single largest parties in Goa and Bihar respectively.

What Tejaswi, Rahul need to worry about

What Tejaswi, Rahul need to worry about

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

Will the M (Muslims) in the RJD's M+Y move fast swiftly towards the MIM and away from the RJD, asks Mohammad Sajjad.

AIADMK after Amma: Timeline of crisis within the party

AIADMK after Amma: Timeline of crisis within the party

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Here is the glimpse of the political turn of events in the state

'Paneerselvam should chargesheet Sasikala'

'Paneerselvam should chargesheet Sasikala'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

'If the interim chief minister lodges a criminal complaint against Sasikala for grabbing power through coercion, she has to face one more case.'

Sena will get 5 cabinet; 7 MoS berths in Maharashtra, says Fadnavis

Sena will get 5 cabinet; 7 MoS berths in Maharashtra, says Fadnavis

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

After an acrimonious split, the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Shiv Sena are together again with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday announcing that Sena will be joining his government on Friday 'in keeping with the mandate' and will get 12 ministerial berths but there will be no deputy CM.

Race for Goa CM hots up: Deputy CM threatens to quit if not given post

Race for Goa CM hots up: Deputy CM threatens to quit if not given post

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

The race for the Goa chief minister's post intensified on Friday with Deputy Chief Minister Francis D'Souza throwing his hat into the ring as Health Minister Laxmikant Parsekar emerged the front-runner to succeed Manohar Parrikar.

Suspense over UP CM to end on Saturday, swearing-in on Sunday

Suspense over UP CM to end on Saturday, swearing-in on Sunday

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

The oath taking ceremony will be on March 19 at 5 pm and all national leaders of the party will attend the ceremony.