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No eviction till Nov 22: Centre assures HC on National Herald building case

No eviction till Nov 22: Centre assures HC on National Herald building case

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

The publisher had approached the high court on November 12 challenging the October 30 order of the urban development ministry, ending its 56-year-old lease and asking it to vacate the premises in the press enclave at ITO by November 15.

'Hollow on specifics': Oppn tears into PM's address

'Hollow on specifics': Oppn tears into PM's address

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

The Congress on Tuesday termed as rhetoric and hollow on specifics the prime minister's address to the nation, saying there was no mention of a financial package or concrete steps to revive the economy.

Masood Azhar's arrest: Guarded response from political parties

Masood Azhar's arrest: Guarded response from political parties

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

BJP's ally Shiv Sena was not much impressed with the action, saying it is just usual for Pakistan to take such actions for the sake of it following terror incidents in India.

'Aadhaar verdict a slap on the BJP's face'

'Aadhaar verdict a slap on the BJP's face'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Political reactions poured in shortly after the Supreme Court declared the Centre's flagship Aadhaar scheme constitutionally valid.

BJP bags 12 Rajya Sabha seats, crushes SP-BSP bonhomie in UP

BJP bags 12 Rajya Sabha seats, crushes SP-BSP bonhomie in UP

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

Mayawati was outmanoeuvred by the BJP in the race for the Rajya Sabha in Uttar Pradesh just days after she helped the Samajwadi Party snatch two Lok Sbaha seats from the saffron party in bypolls.

Kolkata top cop will regret if he destroyed evidence: SC

Kolkata top cop will regret if he destroyed evidence: SC

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

The top court will hear the probe agency's applications on Tuesday.

Kerala: Youth Congress workers booked for 'slaughtering calf' during Beef Fest

Kerala: Youth Congress workers booked for 'slaughtering calf' during Beef Fest

Rediff.com28 May 2017

The 18-month-old animal was butchered in an open vehicle as Youth Congress workers raised slogans against the Centre's decision to ban sale of cattle for slaughter.

SC seeks Maha Guv's letters, hearing on Monday

SC seeks Maha Guv's letters, hearing on Monday

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

A bench of Justices N V Ramana, Ashok Bhushan and Sanjiv Khanna also issued notices to the Centre and Maharashtra government on a petition filed by the Shiv Sena-Nationalist Congress Party-Congress combine against the Maharashtra governor's decision to swear in Fadnavis as chief minister.

Chidambaram asked Peter, Indrani to take care of Karti: ED tells SC

Chidambaram asked Peter, Indrani to take care of Karti: ED tells SC

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The ED told the apex court that during the investigation it found Chidambaram had 11 'immovable properties' and 17 bank accounts abroad and his custodial interrogation was required to unearth the larger conspiracy in the case.

CBI questioned Chidambaram for four hours

CBI questioned Chidambaram for four hours

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

After questioning him for four hours in the morning, Chidambaram was taken to a special court in Delhi which sent him to CBI custody till Monday.

Government 'messed up' dealing with Pak on Pathankot probe: Cong

Government 'messed up' dealing with Pak on Pathankot probe: Cong

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

The Congress on Friday accused the Modi government of "messing up" while dealing with Pakistan on the Pathankot attack probe and playing into its hands on the issue even as the Bharatiya Janata Party countered the charge, saying India's stand on all bilateral issues and talks is clear and has been appreciated.

'BJP will now try money and muscle to steal mandate'

'BJP will now try money and muscle to steal mandate'

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Here's how Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party leaders reacted after the Supreme Court ordered for a floor test in Karnataka on Saturday.

Bofors scam accused Quattrocchi dies of heart attack in Milan

Bofors scam accused Quattrocchi dies of heart attack in Milan

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

Controversial Italian businessman Ottavio Quattrocchi, who was a key figure in the Bofors payoffs scandal, has died in Milan following a stroke.

Activists' arrest: SC grants Maharashtra police till Dec 1 to file chargesheet

Activists' arrest: SC grants Maharashtra police till Dec 1 to file chargesheet

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Recently, the Bombay high court had set aside the lower court's order allowing extension of time to police to file its probe report against the rights activists in the violence case.

Congress threatens GST over government's Gandhi 'vendetta'

Congress threatens GST over government's Gandhi 'vendetta'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The government wants to introduce a nationwide goods and services tax to revive its stalled reform programme.

Impeachment: The Pawar Factor

Impeachment: The Pawar Factor

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

Some lawyers in the Congress argued against upsetting the judiciary. It was a tongue lashing from Sharad Pawar that spurred the Congress and other parties to go ahead with their move.

After 105 days, Chidambaram walks out of Tihar

After 105 days, Chidambaram walks out of Tihar

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

"The fact is that after 106 days of pre-trial incarceration there is not a single charge framed against me as I speak now," said Chidambaram, who is expected to attend the Rajya Sabha proceedings on Thursday.

Why does Modi want this cop as CBI boss?

Why does Modi want this cop as CBI boss?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

The government didn't call a meeting of the selection committee deliberately to facilitate the appointment of a junior officer to the post, the committee's Congress member told the PM.

Congress may be forced to go ekla chalo re

Congress may be forced to go ekla chalo re

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

Senior Congress leaders say Sharad Pawar's 'clean chit' to Modi in the Rafale deal is the most recent example of regional parties succumbing to pressure. The Congress is also convinced that Mayawati is being arm-twisted.

'Nitish's compromises are for short-term gains'

'Nitish's compromises are for short-term gains'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

'The JD-U has become an ideology-less accessory to the BJP,' says Ambassador Pavan Varma, who has been expelled from the JD-U.

1984 riots guilty remain unpunished: Jaitley

1984 riots guilty remain unpunished: Jaitley

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Raking up the issue of 1984 riots, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Arun Jaitley on Monday alleged that those guilty for the "state sponsored" violence still remain unpunished.

Why Nitish sacked Prashant Kishor, Pavan Varma

Why Nitish sacked Prashant Kishor, Pavan Varma

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

'Both Pavan Varma and Prashant Kishor questioned the party president in a public forum.' 'That is why we had to show them the door.'

In SC, Chidambaram offers to remain in CBI custody till Sept 2

In SC, Chidambaram offers to remain in CBI custody till Sept 2

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

The bench also extended the interim protection from arrest granted to Chidambaram till September 5.

BJP set to get working majority in Rajya Sabha

BJP set to get working majority in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

The BJP is still short of the halfway mark of 123 in the 245-member House, but can now muster a 'working' majority with help of allies, friendly parties, some Independents and nominated members.

I-T dept issues notice to Robert Vadra's company

I-T dept issues notice to Robert Vadra's company

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

The Income Tax department has issued notice to a firm owned by Robert Vadra as part of its probe to understand the "financial structure" of the company and real estate projects undertaken by it.

Surat: 'Terrorists' wear skullcap in mock drill, sparks war of words

Surat: 'Terrorists' wear skullcap in mock drill, sparks war of words

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Surat Police courted controversy when it made dummy terrorists wear skullcaps during an anti-terror mock drill.

Rahul draws SC flak for 'chowkidar chor hai' remark

Rahul draws SC flak for 'chowkidar chor hai' remark

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

The top court told Gandhi's counsel that it was not concerned with the political stand narrated in the affidavit.

SC extends protection from arrest to Gautam Navlakha

SC extends protection from arrest to Gautam Navlakha

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

The top court directed the Maharashtra government to place before it the material which was collected during the investigation against Navlakha and placed before the high court in a sealed cover.

'Have to examine if resignations are genuine'

'Have to examine if resignations are genuine'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Asserting he will abide by rules, the speaker said he will take a "just decision which may be of convenience to some and inconvenience to some."

SC asks K'taka speaker to decide on rebel MLAs' resignations

SC asks K'taka speaker to decide on rebel MLAs' resignations

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

The 10 rebel MLAs had moved apex court alleging that the Karnataka assembly speaker was not accepting their resignations.

Trupti Desai cancels Sabarimala plan; govt says no security

Trupti Desai cancels Sabarimala plan; govt says no security

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

The Kerala government dubbed Desai's attempt to visit Sabarimala as a 'conspiracy'.

Congress goes the research route to corner the government

Congress goes the research route to corner the government

Rediff.com16 Apr 2017

The party's research centre, overseen by chief Sonia Gandhi, provides members with solid facts that can be used to target the Centre.

Chidambaram granted protection from arrest till July 10

Chidambaram granted protection from arrest till July 10

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

This is the second time the former finance minister has got relief from arrest.

Need structural changes in party: Rahul

Need structural changes in party: Rahul

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

He stressed that the assembly poll results were 'not bad' though the party was 'a little down' in UP.

Sabarimala board U-turn in SC, says supports entry of women

Sabarimala board U-turn in SC, says supports entry of women

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

The Board, which also comprise the state government nominees, told a five-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi that it is high time that a particular class not be discriminated on the ground of 'biological attributes'.

Another twist in U'khand crisis; no floor test on Thursday

Another twist in U'khand crisis; no floor test on Thursday

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Giving yet another twist to the continuing political drama in Uttarakhand, the division bench has stayed the Thursday's floor test in the state assembly till April 7.

No BJP rath yatra for now; SC says Bengal's worry 'not unfounded'

No BJP rath yatra for now; SC says Bengal's worry 'not unfounded'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

The apex court, however, allowed the West Bengal unit of the BJP to continue with its proposed public rallies and meetings under its "Ganatantra Bachao Yatra".

Stage set for RS polls in 6 states for 25 seats, Jaitley also in fray

Stage set for RS polls in 6 states for 25 seats, Jaitley also in fray

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

The saffron party is assured of victory in eight of the ten seats in UP going by its dominant numbers in the state assembly.

BJP's Rath Yatra blocked again; HC quashes go-ahead given earlier

BJP's Rath Yatra blocked again; HC quashes go-ahead given earlier

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

The division bench said the order needs to consider afresh the 36 intelligence inputs submitted by the state government before the single bench.

Herald case: Rahul, Sonia to appear in court on December 19

Herald case: Rahul, Sonia to appear in court on December 19

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Congress President Sonia Gandhi, her son Rahul Gandhi and others were on Tuesday directed to appear in person on December 19 by a Delhi court which allowed their plea seeking exemption from personal appearance for the day in the National Herald case.