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Will Hemant Soren be disqualified? Guv to take a call today

Will Hemant Soren be disqualified? Guv to take a call today

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

The EC is believed to have told the Governor that Soren should be 'disqualified' as a legislator for violating electoral norms, they said.

Oppn to boycott Constitution Day event in Parliament's Central Hall

Oppn to boycott Constitution Day event in Parliament's Central Hall

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Parties have decided to take this action against a government that, a senior leader alleged, has been routinely "insulting the constitution."

Jharkhand voters demolished arrogance of Modi, Shah: NCP

Jharkhand voters demolished arrogance of Modi, Shah: NCP

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

As trends for the Jharkhand assembly elections showed the Congress-Jharkhand Mukti Morcha alliance ahead of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, the Nationalist Congress Party on Monday said people of Jharkhand have demolished the "arrogance" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the saffron party president Amit Shah.

Political parties do not have higher immunity: SC in plea on misuse of probe agencies

Political parties do not have higher immunity: SC in plea on misuse of probe agencies

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a plea by 14 political parties led by the Congress alleging arbitrary use of central probe agencies against opposition leaders, asserting that laying down guidelines without facts of a criminal case will be "dangerous".

Congress suspends 3 Jharkhand MLAs held in Bengal with cash

Congress suspends 3 Jharkhand MLAs held in Bengal with cash

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

However, the Congress asserted that its coalition government led by the Jharkhand Mukti Morchais "completely secure and stable'' and would complete its term.

PIX: Neeti Mohan's getting married...

PIX: Neeti Mohan's getting married...

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Her sisters -- Shakti, Mukti and Kriti -- are making the occasion memorable.

Amid turmoil, Jharkhand CM takes MLAs for a day-out

Amid turmoil, Jharkhand CM takes MLAs for a day-out

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

The ruling MLAs took part in the meeting called by Soren with their luggage before leaving for unknown destination.

MoS Ajay Mishra compares Rakesh Tikait to 'dogs who chase cars'

MoS Ajay Mishra compares Rakesh Tikait to 'dogs who chase cars'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

In a video apparently of a speech made to his supporters, Mishra dismissed allegations levelled against him.

J'khand police remove posters of Ranchi violence accused after JMM objection

J'khand police remove posters of Ranchi violence accused after JMM objection

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Even as the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha opposed the police's move, the law enforcers said the errors would be rectified and the posters put up again.

Come and arrest me, Soren tells ED as agency rejects his plea on summons

Come and arrest me, Soren tells ED as agency rejects his plea on summons

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader had asked the ED to advance the date of appearance to November 16, which has not been agreed to by the agency, they said.

BJP names Droupadi Murmu as NDA's presidential candidate

BJP names Droupadi Murmu as NDA's presidential candidate

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party's parliamentary board on Tuesday named Droupadi Murmu, the party's tribal leader from Odisha, as the ruling National Democratic Alliance's candidate for the presidential election.

G-23 leaders among possible Congress nominees for Rajya Sabha

G-23 leaders among possible Congress nominees for Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com28 May 2022

Senior leader P Chidambaram whose Rajya Sabha tenure is ending from Maharashtra is under consideration from Tamil Nadu as the Congress is all set to get the support of alliance partner the DMK. The G-23 leaders, including Ghulam Nabi Azad, Anand Sharma and Vivek Tankha, are also said to be in contention.

Resort politics: 32 UPA MLAs from Jharkhand move to Chhattisgarh

Resort politics: 32 UPA MLAs from Jharkhand move to Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

The MLAs of the ruling United Progressive Alliance coalition in Jharkhand on Tuesday arrived in Raipur by a chartered flight in a bid to thwart the Bharatiya Janata Party's possible attempt to poach them, and moved into a nearby luxurious resort.

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.

Rajya Sabha polls may see Congress increase its tally to 33

Rajya Sabha polls may see Congress increase its tally to 33

Rediff.com25 May 2022

The Congress is likely to get 11 Rajya Sabha seats in the upcoming election cycle with some of its top leaders, including P Chidambaram and Jairam Ramesh, eyeing another term.

Four out of six under-50 CMs are from the BJP

Four out of six under-50 CMs are from the BJP

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The youth leadership taking the reigns of the states was a rare event in the last century as very few broke the glass ceilings.

Hemant Soren wins trust vote amid walkout by BJP MLAs

Hemant Soren wins trust vote amid walkout by BJP MLAs

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Soren also claimed that his Assam counterpart Himanta Biswa Sarma indulged in "purchase" of Jharkhand MLAs.

No Link Between Elgar Parishad, Violence: Cop

No Link Between Elgar Parishad, Violence: Cop

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The foundation of the Bhima Koregaon case was blown to bits by a senior policeman, reports Jyoti Punwani.

BJP trying to topple J'khand govt, MLAs offered Rs 10 cr, minister posts: Cong

BJP trying to topple J'khand govt, MLAs offered Rs 10 cr, minister posts: Cong

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Congress minister Alamgir Alam said the party's Bermo MLA Kumar Jaimangal has lodged a police complaint against the three legislators for allegedly luring other MLAs by offering Rs 10 crore each and a ministerial berth if the BJP forms government in the state.

SC's 4th Constitution bench to start hearing note ban pleas

SC's 4th Constitution bench to start hearing note ban pleas

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday constituted another five-judge Constitution bench which will hear five crucial cases including the challenge to the central government's 2016 decision to demonetise Rs 500 and Rs 1000 currency notes.

Probe agencies acting like 'Centre's pets': Uddhav

Probe agencies acting like 'Centre's pets': Uddhav

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Uddhav claimed that splits were engineered in many parties using central agencies and arrests were made illegally.

Hemant Soren, father's second choice, becomes CM again

Hemant Soren, father's second choice, becomes CM again

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Hemant Soren, the son of Jharkhand architect Shibu Soren, took the reins of the state as chief minister on Sunday, a week after a three-party coalition, led by him, swept the assembly polls, bagging 47 seats in the 81-member assembly. This will be Soren's second stint as the chief minister of the tribal state. His first had lasted for just about 14 months since July 15 2013.

50 yrs since first India-Pak direct encounter in 1971 war

50 yrs since first India-Pak direct encounter in 1971 war

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Reports say, Indian army had destroyed 13 M24 Chaffee light tanks and two F-86 Sabres (fighter jet) along with capturing of two Pakistani air officials by Muktibahini, reported Bangladesh Live News.

How Pakistan surrendered in 1971

How Pakistan surrendered in 1971

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

'You have been surrounded from all directions, if you want the safety of your troops and your personal safety, we will give you eight hours to make up your mind to surrender.'

Kapoor And Son: What Thar Is About

Kapoor And Son: What Thar Is About

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

'You can't call this a pure Western. This has got love, passion, violence, suspense.' 'This is a film of today.'

'Hang by your support system... We are almost there'

'Hang by your support system... We are almost there'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Sanju remembers Nargis... What are Ranveer and Rohit doing together?

Four booked UP for making inflammatory posts on social media

Four booked UP for making inflammatory posts on social media

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Four people have been booked for making objectionable and inflammatory posts on social media sites, officials said on Friday.

Sinha files nomination in presence of Pawar, Rahul; gets TRS support

Sinha files nomination in presence of Pawar, Rahul; gets TRS support

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Opposition presidential candidate Yashwant Sinha on Monday filed his nomination papers for the July 18 election, with a host of leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Sharad Pawar, Akhilesh Yadav and Farooq Abdullah accompanying him.

'We are celebrating RPN Singh's exit'

'We are celebrating RPN Singh's exit'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

'Every district office of the party celebrated his exit by distributing sweets and bursting crackers.'

PIX: Shraddha, Sara, Janhvi watch Bala

PIX: Shraddha, Sara, Janhvi watch Bala

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Quite a few film folk attended a special screening of Ayushmann Khurrana's latest starrer, Bala.

Hemant Soren to take oath as Jharkhand CM on Sunday

Hemant Soren to take oath as Jharkhand CM on Sunday

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Hemant Soren was also formally elected as the JMM legislature party leader.

WATCH: Bollywood dances at home!

WATCH: Bollywood dances at home!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Film folk have been brushing up on their dancing skills at home, and posting videos to show their progress.

Bypoll: Counting of votes underway in LS, assembly seats amid high security

Bypoll: Counting of votes underway in LS, assembly seats amid high security

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

Counting began at 8 am under multi-tier security cover. At first, postal ballots will be counted and then EVMs opened.

Droupadi Murmu's journey from Councillor to President

Droupadi Murmu's journey from Councillor to President

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

At 64, the woman who will be India's 15th president, taking over from Ram Nath Kovind, will also be the youngest and India's first President to be born after Independence.

BJP cheers as key regional players miss Opposition meet on Prez poll

BJP cheers as key regional players miss Opposition meet on Prez poll

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

The decision of some key regional parties like the Biju Janata Dal, the Telangana Rashtra Samiti and the Aam Aadmi Party to skip a key opposition meet called by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on the presidential poll has cheered the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party as it believes that their absence has only highlighted the faultlines and one-upmanship among its rivals.

BJP's RS tally falls from 95 to 92; Cong gains 2 seats

BJP's RS tally falls from 95 to 92; Cong gains 2 seats

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Both the BJP and the Congress have banked on new and young faces, some of whom have been nominated by the parties for the first time.

Droupadi Murmu: In Modi's Own Image

Droupadi Murmu: In Modi's Own Image

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Prime Minister Modi saw a reflection of himself -- she does not come from a political background, has no lineage, and had a lifetime of personal struggle and sacrifice.

13 Oppn leaders request govt to launch free mass vaccination drive

13 Oppn leaders request govt to launch free mass vaccination drive

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Leaders of 13 Opposition parties Sunday urged the Centre to launch a free mass vaccination drive across the country in view of the unprecedented surge in COVID-19 cases.

Hemant Soren's barb at PM triggers war of words

Hemant Soren's barb at PM triggers war of words

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over their telephonic talks on COVID situation triggered political slugfest with the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday accusing Soren of lacking the basic courtesy expected of a person holding his office and lowering its dignity.

PIX: Rakul, Katrina, Janhvi look GORGEOUS at Umang

PIX: Rakul, Katrina, Janhvi look GORGEOUS at Umang

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Bollywood actresses glammed up for the annual Umang 2020, a Mumbai Police Welfare Fund Initiative, held in Mumbai. From stunning red carpet appearances to high-energy performances, the show seemed to be a grand success, with almost *everyone* in attendance. We look at the gorgeous gals at the event.