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Never seen such violence since 1992: Nuh residents

Never seen such violence since 1992: Nuh residents

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

"We all are scared. Some people came and ransacked and burned down everything and now because of them everyone in Nuh is suffering," Waris said.

Cong's big step for Opposition unity, to oppose Centre's Delhi ordinance

Cong's big step for Opposition unity, to oppose Centre's Delhi ordinance

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

The Congress on Sunday made it clear that it will not support the Centre's ordinance on the control of administrative services in Delhi and will oppose any such attempt of the central government to 'sabotage federalism' in the country.

'Destroy Sanatan Dharma': Udhayanidhi Stalin sparks major political row

'Destroy Sanatan Dharma': Udhayanidhi Stalin sparks major political row

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Alleging that Sanatana Dharma is against equality and social justice, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam youth wing secretary and Tamil Nadu Youth Welfare Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has said it should be eradicated.

BJP IT Cell chief booked for tweet on Rahul; party cries abuse of power

BJP IT Cell chief booked for tweet on Rahul; party cries abuse of power

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

The complaint was lodged by the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee member Ramesh Babu in connection with a tweet posted by Malviya.

Atishi, Saurabh Bhardwaj to join Kejriwal cabinet

Atishi, Saurabh Bhardwaj to join Kejriwal cabinet

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The development comes after the resignation of Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain, the key faces of the city government and were instrumental in steering the national capital through the COVID-19 crisis.

BJP steps up attack on ex-VP, shares pic with 'Pak spy'

BJP steps up attack on ex-VP, shares pic with 'Pak spy'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The BJP cited a photograph of both purportedly sharing stage during a conference in India.

Rahul Gandhi asked to vacate official bungalow by April 22

Rahul Gandhi asked to vacate official bungalow by April 22

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

The notice to Gandhi to vacate the 12, Tughlaq Lane bungalow was served by the Housing Committee of the Lok Sabha and follows the disqualification notice issued last week.

Jitan Manjhi's son resigns from Nitish cabinet

Jitan Manjhi's son resigns from Nitish cabinet

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Suman, who held the SC and ST welfare portfolio, is the national president of HAM founded by his father Jitan Ram Manjhi, a former chief minister.

Manmohan, Sonia too inaugurated legislative buildings: BJP goes on offensive

Manmohan, Sonia too inaugurated legislative buildings: BJP goes on offensive

Rediff.com24 May 2023

What was the "locus standi" of Sonia Gandhi when she along with the then prime minister Manhoman Singh inaugurated legislative buildings in Manipur and Tamil Nadu, the Bharatiya Janata Party asked on Wednesday while countering the Congress's criticism over the inauguration of the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Is This Parineeti's Boyfriend?

Is This Parineeti's Boyfriend?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

After Parineeti Chopra and Aam Aadmi Party leader Raghav Chadha were spotted together on several occasions, rumours linking them have been doing the rounds.

Protesting wrestlers meet Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

Protesting wrestlers meet Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait on Tuesday insisted that they have not withdrawn their support to the wrestlers and they have postponed the June 9 demonstration against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh only on the request of grapplers.

TN BJP secy arrested; saffron party calls CM 'original Stalin'

TN BJP secy arrested; saffron party calls CM 'original Stalin'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Chandrasekhar was reacting to the arrest of Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party leader S G Suryah under the Indian Penal Code and the Information Technology (IT) Act allegedly over a social media post.

Hours after getting bail, TMC's Saket Gokhale arrested again

Hours after getting bail, TMC's Saket Gokhale arrested again

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Gokhale on December 1 tweeted a news clipping about information purportedly obtained through the Right to Information claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Morbi after the bridge collapse cost Rs 30 crore.

Manish Sisodia to be lodged in Tihar Jail no 1

Manish Sisodia to be lodged in Tihar Jail no 1

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia will be lodged in central jail number-1 of Tihar Prison in New Delhi after a court remanded him to judicial custody till March 20 in connection with the excise policy case, according to officials.

Farmers step up protest in support of wrestlers, to meet Prez Murmu

Farmers step up protest in support of wrestlers, to meet Prez Murmu

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

BKU leader Rakesh Tikait said they planned to meet President Droupadi Murmu and will hold another mahapanchayat in Haryana's Kurukshetra on Friday to discuss the next steps in the agitation.

'How Will Amit Shah's Visit Help Manipur?'

'How Will Amit Shah's Visit Help Manipur?'

Rediff.com29 May 2023

'Can they (the Union government) provide security to every tribal in the valley? This is impossible now.'

Gujarat cops detain TMC leader over 'fake' tweet on PM's Morbi visit

Gujarat cops detain TMC leader over 'fake' tweet on PM's Morbi visit

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

In a tweet, TMC national spokesperson and Rajya Dabha MP Derek O'Brien detailed the circumstances under which the arrest was made.

Why are you angry?: Kejriwal to PM over Delhi budget

Why are you angry?: Kejriwal to PM over Delhi budget

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

The presentation of the Delhi government's Budget for 2023-24, which was scheduled for Tuesday, has been put on hold with the Kejriwal dispensation and the central government trading charges over allocations under various heads.

Maha govt, Oppn spar over claims of lathi charge on warkaris in Alandi

Maha govt, Oppn spar over claims of lathi charge on warkaris in Alandi

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The incident occurred when devotees were scrambling to gain entry into Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Samadhi Mandir in Alandi town, 22 km from Pune city, during the ceremonial procession which is part of the annual Ashadhi Ekadashi pilgrimage to Pandharpur.

Rajyavardhan Rathore booked for 'misleading' video of Rahul Gandhi

Rajyavardhan Rathore booked for 'misleading' video of Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

A first information report (FIR) was registered in Jaipur on Saturday night against a TV news anchor, Bharatiya Janata Party national spokesperson Rajyavardhan Rathore and others for allegedly spreading falsehood by doctoring Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's comment in Kerala to appear as if it was a remark on the Udaipur tailor's murder.

SP nominates SP Maurya to UP legislative council, miffs ally Rajbhar

SP nominates SP Maurya to UP legislative council, miffs ally Rajbhar

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

The Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party on Wednesday termed the list of candidates released by its alliance partner Samajwadi Party for the Uttar Pradesh legislative council elections as "disappointing".

BJP decries Rahul's 'show of strength' before court

BJP decries Rahul's 'show of strength' before court

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

After several senior Congress leaders accompanied Gandhi when he filed the appeal in the sessions court, BJP national spokesperson and MP Sudhanshu Trivedi asked if it was a display of his arrogance, an attempt to pressure the judiciary or the 'familiar tactic' of browbeating probe agencies.

Drama as Rahul visits Churachandpur relief camp, meets victims of violence

Drama as Rahul visits Churachandpur relief camp, meets victims of violence

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's convoy was on Thursday stopped by the Manipur police at Bishnupur, about 20 kilometres from Imphal, officials said.

It's Sharad Pawar vs Ajit Pawar as both NCPs call meet on Wednesday

It's Sharad Pawar vs Ajit Pawar as both NCPs call meet on Wednesday

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar factions of the NCP will hold their meetings in Yashwantrao Chavan Centre in south Mumbai and Bhujbal Knowledge City in suburban Bandra, respectively.

BJP promotes ex-Cong leaders Amarinder, Jakhar

BJP promotes ex-Cong leaders Amarinder, Jakhar

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

BJP president J P Nadda also appointed former Congress spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill its national spokesperson.

'Adipurush' makers under fire over 'tapori' language

'Adipurush' makers under fire over 'tapori' language

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

'The dialogues and language used in this movie are indecent. In Tulasidas' Ramayana, Lord Ram was portrayed as 'Maryada Purushottam' and decent language was used. In Adipurush, dialogues of characters are of very low level'

'You talk about fighting China, Pakistan, but you can't handle a state with 25 lakh people'

'You talk about fighting China, Pakistan, but you can't handle a state with 25 lakh people'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

'Is this how you plan to run India? Is this how you plan to save India?' 'If this is your plan, then what happened in Manipur will start happening all over the country.'

UP ATS arrests Jaish terrorist for plot to kill Nupur Sharma

UP ATS arrests Jaish terrorist for plot to kill Nupur Sharma

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

The Anti-Terrorist Squad of Uttar Pradesh Police on Friday arrested an alleged terrorist linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed, who was tasked with carrying out a fidayeen attack on suspended Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Nupur Sharma.

Rahul Gandhi not Ram, but BJP on Ravana's path: Salman Khurshid

Rahul Gandhi not Ram, but BJP on Ravana's path: Salman Khurshid

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Khurshid's statement came after Rahul Gandhi was seen in T-shirt in the chilly Delhi winter.

Ajit Pawar jolts Maharashtra politics, takes oath as deputy CM

Ajit Pawar jolts Maharashtra politics, takes oath as deputy CM

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Marking a vertical split in the Nationalist Congress Party, its senior leader Ajit Pawar joined the Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government as deputy chief minister on Sunday.

God won't forgive Modi for Sisodia's arrest: AAP

God won't forgive Modi for Sisodia's arrest: AAP

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

AAP spokesperson and MLA Atishi said Sisodia was arrested because of growing popularity of the party and its leader Arvind Kejriwal.

Can go to jail a number of times: Sisodia on CBI questioning

Can go to jail a number of times: Sisodia on CBI questioning

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Sisodia said he will fully cooperate with the CBI that has summoned him for questioning in the excise policy case.

Nehru Memorial Museum renamed; pettiness, says Congress

Nehru Memorial Museum renamed; pettiness, says Congress

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Teen Murti Bhavan served as the official residence of India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru.

If Modi was educated, he wouldn't have...: Kejriwal

If Modi was educated, he wouldn't have...: Kejriwal

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

"If there is a valid degree of Modi, why Gujarat University is not showing it," Kejriwal asked.

Video of AAP minister at 'conversion' event sparks row

Video of AAP minister at 'conversion' event sparks row

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Sources in the AAP claimed that the chief minister was 'extremely displeased' with Gautam.

India slams Pak for criticism over Prophet remarks

India slams Pak for criticism over Prophet remarks

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

'This is quite unlike Pakistan where fanatics are eulogized and monuments built in their honour'

Video of AAP's Satyendar Jain getting massage in Tihar jail sparks row

Video of AAP's Satyendar Jain getting massage in Tihar jail sparks row

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

The Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday drew flak as videos purportedly showing its jailed Delhi minister Satyendar Jain receiving massage and meeting visitors in his prison cell emerged, with the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress demanding his sacking and questioning the 'silence' of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

'BJP's washing machine': Oppn reacts to Maha upheaval

'BJP's washing machine': Oppn reacts to Maha upheaval

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Opposition parties on Sunday lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party after Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar and eight others were inducted into the Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government, saying the ruling party's 'washing machine' has resumed its operation to clean tainted leaders and it was an 'ED-facilitated power grab'.

AAP leader moves SC seeking time-bound election of Delhi mayor

AAP leader moves SC seeking time-bound election of Delhi mayor

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

The Delhi mayor election was stalled on Tuesday for the second time this month as the House was adjourned indefinitely by the LG-appointed presiding officer following a ruckus by some councillors.

4 held in MP's Indore for slogan against Prophet during 'Pathaan' protest

4 held in MP's Indore for slogan against Prophet during 'Pathaan' protest

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

Some right-wing organisations held protests against the movie in parts of Madhya Pradesh on the day of its release on Wednesday over certain scenes.