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Amid AIADMK merger speculations, EPS meets PM Modi

Amid AIADMK merger speculations, EPS meets PM Modi

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

The CM, along with Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker M Thambidurai, met the PM at his office in Parliament House.

Kejriwal to take oath on Feb 16 along with his team

Kejriwal to take oath on Feb 16 along with his team

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Addressing a press conference at the AAP headquarters, senior party leader Manish Sisodia, who was the deputy chief minister in the outgoing government, said the cabinet ministers will also take oath along with Kejriwal.

Small hotels rake it in as AAP volunteers converge in Delhi

Small hotels rake it in as AAP volunteers converge in Delhi

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Budget hotels are witnessing at least 200 per cent hike in their tariff.

2 Scindia loyalists return as ministers in MP

2 Scindia loyalists return as ministers in MP

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

Governor Anandiben Patel administered the oath of office to Tulsiram Silawat and Govind Rajput, who returned to the cabinet after a gap of more than two months.

Maharashtra Cabinet extension: 2 more ministers inducted

Maharashtra Cabinet extension: 2 more ministers inducted

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

In the second such exercise in four days, the Prithviraj Chavan led Congress-Nationalist Congress Party ministry in Maharashtra was expanded on Monday with the induction of two Congress ministers.

BJP to contest 65 seats in Punjab, Amarinder 37

BJP to contest 65 seats in Punjab, Amarinder 37

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

The Shiromani Akali Dal-Sanyukt will contest on 17 seats.

Obama to be sworn in twice, first ceremony on Sunday

Obama to be sworn in twice, first ceremony on Sunday

Rediff.com20 Jan 2013

Almost three decades after Ronald Reagan, Barack Obama is set to repeat a feat that not many United States presidents get the privilege of -- being sworn in twice.

Nepali Cong elects PM Deuba as parliamentary party leader, may head next govt

Nepali Cong elects PM Deuba as parliamentary party leader, may head next govt

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

The 76-year-old Nepali Congress president, who has served as the prime minister for a record fifth term, defeated his challenger party general secretary Gagan Kumar Thapa by 39 votes, officials said.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan sworn in as Madhya Pradesh CM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan sworn in as Madhya Pradesh CM

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

Shivraj Singh Chouhan was on Saturday sworn in as Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister for third consecutive term, nearly a week after he led Bharatiya Janata Party to a spectacular hat-trick in Assembly elections.

Didn't talk about retirement: Nitish on 'last election' remark

Didn't talk about retirement: Nitish on 'last election' remark

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

always say the same thing at the last rally in every election that 'ant bhala to sab bhala', says Nitish.

BJP picks 1st time MLA Sharma as Rajasthan CM, ex-MP Diya Kumari as deputy

BJP picks 1st time MLA Sharma as Rajasthan CM, ex-MP Diya Kumari as deputy

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday picked first-time MLA Bhajan Lal Sharma as Rajasthan's new chief minister, ending days of speculation that followed its victory in the assembly polls.

Jagdeep Dhankhar to take oath as 14th Vice President of India today

Jagdeep Dhankhar to take oath as 14th Vice President of India today

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

President Droupadi Murmu will administer the Oath of Office to the elected Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar at Rashtrapati Bhavan at 11.45 am on Thursday.

Maha Cong calls meet of MLAs; Kharge, Rahul speak to Sharad Pawar

Maha Cong calls meet of MLAs; Kharge, Rahul speak to Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

The Maharashtra Congress has convened a meeting of its legislators on Tuesday in view of the developments in the state that saw a split in the Nationalist Congress Party and Ajit Pawar being inducted as deputy chief minister in the Eknath Shinde government.

Bengal: Babul Supriyo among 9 new ministers sworn in

Bengal: Babul Supriyo among 9 new ministers sworn in

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Nine MLAs, including Babul Supriyo, took oath as ministers in West Bengal on Wednesday, in a major reshuffle of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's cabinet.

Special officer may pass Delhi civic budget as mayoral poll still in limbo

Special officer may pass Delhi civic budget as mayoral poll still in limbo

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

If this happens, it will be an "unprecedented development" in the civic body's journey as budget is traditionally passed by a House, they said.

Kejriwal enjoys 15 minute chai pe charcha with PM Modi

Kejriwal enjoys 15 minute chai pe charcha with PM Modi

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Kejriwal also extended an invitation to the PM, which he gracefully declined.

Maha deal: Deputy CM from NCP, Speaker from Cong likely

Maha deal: Deputy CM from NCP, Speaker from Cong likely

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

The Shiv Sena will have 15 ministers in new Maharashtra cabinet, apart from chief minister's portfolio, while the Nationalist Congress Party will have Deputy Chief Minister and 13 other ministers, sources said on Wednesday.

Guv convenes special session of Maha assembly today

Guv convenes special session of Maha assembly today

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

The newly-elected members couldn't take oath even one month after the results of the assembly polls were announced, due to political up and downs in the state.

5 Amarinder govt ministers may not find place in new Punjab cabinet

5 Amarinder govt ministers may not find place in new Punjab cabinet

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Pargat Singh, Raj Kumar Verka, Gurkirat Singh Kotli, Sangat Singh Gilzian, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, Kuljit Nagra and Rana Gurjit Singh are likely to be included in the cabinet, according to the sources.

Naveen Patnaik drops 11 ministers, inducts 12 new faces

Naveen Patnaik drops 11 ministers, inducts 12 new faces

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday effected a major reshuffle in his three-year-old ministry inducting 12 fresh faces into his new team of 21 ministers.

Penpa Tsering sworn in as head of Tibetan govt-in-exile

Penpa Tsering sworn in as head of Tibetan govt-in-exile

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Penpa Tsering was on Thursday sworn-in as president of the Central Tibetan Administration, the Dharamshala-based Tibetan government-in-exile, and said he will reach out to the Chinese government to find a "mutually beneficial" and non-violent solution to the Sino-Tibet conflict.

Ahead of big day, Fadnavis seeks blessings from senior leaders

Ahead of big day, Fadnavis seeks blessings from senior leaders

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Maharashtra chief minister-designate Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday met Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari at his residence in the national capital.

Why Is Fadnavis Targeting Sharad Pawar?

Why Is Fadnavis Targeting Sharad Pawar?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Friendship with Ajit Pawar and the eventual destruction of the NCP can only strengthen him and the BJP.

Tamil Nadu's new CM, colleagues break down during swearing-in

Tamil Nadu's new CM, colleagues break down during swearing-in

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

O Panneerselvam took over as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu on Monday, two days after All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief J Jayalalithaa was forced to step down after being convicted in the Rs 66.65 crore disproportionate assets case.

Thaawarchand Gehlot takes oath as 19th Governor of Karnataka

Thaawarchand Gehlot takes oath as 19th Governor of Karnataka

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Union minister Thaawarchand Gehlot on Sunday took oath as the 19th Governor of Karnataka succeeding Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala.

Pakistan PM felt 'belittled' in India: Report

Pakistan PM felt 'belittled' in India: Report

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Pakistan Premier Nawaz Sharif is "not too happy" with the way India handled his visit to New Delhi to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi as the prime minister, a media report claimed on Friday quoting a unnamed leader of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-N party.

AAP's giant killers fail to find place in Mann's cabinet

AAP's giant killers fail to find place in Mann's cabinet

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Among these are Labh Singh Ugoke, who defeated former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi in the Bhadaur assembly segment by a margin of 37,558 votes, and Gurmeet Singh Khuddian, who beat Shiromani Akali Dal patriarch Parkash Singh Badal in his traditional Lambi seat by 11,396 votes.

Amarinder ticks off Sidhu for hugging Pak army chief

Amarinder ticks off Sidhu for hugging Pak army chief

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

Sidhu, who returned from Pakistan on Sunday, was the only Indian, who attended Khan's swearing-in ceremony.

Pawar vs Pawar: Sharad, Ajit factions go on sacking spree

Pawar vs Pawar: Sharad, Ajit factions go on sacking spree

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

The tit for tat actions came a day after Ajit Pawar joined the Eknath Shinde-BJP government as deputy chief minister along with eight other NCP MLAs who were inducted as ministers.

Newly sworn-in Punjab CM Channi calls for repeal of farm laws

Newly sworn-in Punjab CM Channi calls for repeal of farm laws

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi was on Monday sworn in as the chief minister of Punjab, making him the first Dalit to hold the top post in the state.

Why was expelled MP at Sachin's oath-taking?

Why was expelled MP at Sachin's oath-taking?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

Pradeep Gandhi, one of the 11 MPs expelled from Parliament after being found guilty in the cash-for-query scam in 2005, was seen standing next to Sachin after his swearing-in inside Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari's chamber and was prominently seen during the photo-op later.

Will defeat BJP govt in assembly speaker's election: NCP

Will defeat BJP govt in assembly speaker's election: NCP

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

We will defeat them in the Speaker's election itself. We are sure the Shiv Sena-Congress-NCP will form the government," Nawab Malik said.

Why Hazare will not attend Kejriwal's swearing-in

Why Hazare will not attend Kejriwal's swearing-in

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

Anna Hazare is yet to receive an invitation for the swearing-in ceremony of the Arvind Kejriwal-led government in Delhi but would not attend even if he got one owing to ill-health.

Arvind Kejriwal picks his team of 'aam aadmi' ministers

Arvind Kejriwal picks his team of 'aam aadmi' ministers

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

Arvind Kejriwal is understood to have finalised his team of ministers that includes his trusted associate Manish Sisodia and five others to be inducted into his ministry that will be sworn in later this week.

Pakistan arrests 45 Indian fishermen

Pakistan arrests 45 Indian fishermen

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

At least 45 Indian fishermen have been arrested by Pakistani authorities near Karachi

Delhi municipal house to make 3rd bid to elect mayor today

Delhi municipal house to make 3rd bid to elect mayor today

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

The first two sessions -- held on January 6 and January 24 -- were adjourned by the presiding officer without electing a mayor as the sessions were marred by ruckus and acrimonious exchanges among the members of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Aam Aadmi Party.

Loyal to the core, new Tamil Nadu CM refuses to use Jaya's office

Loyal to the core, new Tamil Nadu CM refuses to use Jaya's office

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Reaffirming his unflinching loyalty to his jailed leader All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo Jayalalithaa, newly sworn in Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam on Monday chose not to enter the designated chamber for the head of state at the secretariat but function from his erstwhile Minister's office.

Nitish Kumar returns as Bihar CM for 7th time in 20 years

Nitish Kumar returns as Bihar CM for 7th time in 20 years

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

The BJP, which has clinched 31 more seats than the 43 pocketed by Kumar's Janata Dal-United, is likely to have two deputy chief ministers on the lines of Uttar Pradesh. The names of four-time MLAs Tarkishore Prasad and Renu Devi, who were chosen the leader and the deputy leader of the BJP legislature party on Sunday, are doing the rounds for the post.

Meet Nitish's new team including his two deputies

Meet Nitish's new team including his two deputies

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

A 14-member council of ministers, headed by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, was on Monday sworn in by Governor Phagu Chauhan.

Sidhu faces Opposition's ire for hugging Pak Army chief

Sidhu faces Opposition's ire for hugging Pak Army chief

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

At Imran's oath-taking ceremony, Sidhu was seated next to Masood Khan, the president of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir.