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Congress banking on 'chocolaty faces' to fight polls: BJP leader on Priyanka

Congress banking on 'chocolaty faces' to fight polls: BJP leader on Priyanka

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

'Priyanka would not have been brought into active politics if there was confidence within the Congress in (party chief) Rahul's leadership'

Adityanath set to be 1st UP CM from BJP to finish 3 yrs in office

Adityanath set to be 1st UP CM from BJP to finish 3 yrs in office

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

He is the fourth chief minister from the saffron party to head the northern state. Before Adityanath, Kalyan Singh, Ram Prakash Gupta and Rajnath Singh of the BJP had served as Uttar Pradesh chief ministers.

Rajasthan becomes 3rd state to pass anti-CAA resolution

Rajasthan becomes 3rd state to pass anti-CAA resolution

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

It is the second Congress-ruled state after Punjab to pass such a resolution. The Rajasthan Assembly passed by voice vote the resolution which also asked the Centre to withdraw the new fields of information proposed to be included in National Population Register (NPR), 2020.

Gujarat's new BJP government to take oath on Tuesday

Gujarat's new BJP government to take oath on Tuesday

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP national president Amit Shah, chief ministers of all BJP-ruled states and those governed by National Democratic Alliance allies are expected at the ceremony, to be held at an open ground near the state secretariat, Gujarat BJP president Jitu Vaghani said.

Footie fever: Outcry over Goa's Rs 89-lakh junket to Brazil

Footie fever: Outcry over Goa's Rs 89-lakh junket to Brazil

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

A Goa government-sponsored trip for a group of six politicians to Brazil to watch the Football World Cup has kicked up a row with the opposition Congress calling it a 'wasteful expenditure' and seeking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention to 'stop the junket'.

Chhattisgarh journalist arrested for WhatsApp dig at cop

Chhattisgarh journalist arrested for WhatsApp dig at cop

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Prabhat Singh, who is said to be working for a Hindi national daily, was picked up by the Bastar police on March 21 from Dantewada district and arrested on Tuesday.

Jharkhand: Mobile for farmers, jobs in BJP manifesto

Jharkhand: Mobile for farmers, jobs in BJP manifesto

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Every student of Classes 9 and 10 will receive Rs 2,200 and that of Classes 11 and 12 Rs 7,500 as scholarships, said the manifesto, which was released by Prasad in Ranchi, in the presence of Chief Minister Raghubar Das, Union Tribal Minister Arjun Munda and BJP's state unit president Laxman Gilua.

Assam hooch tragedy: Toll mounts to 157; 22 arrested

Assam hooch tragedy: Toll mounts to 157; 22 arrested

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Former chief minister Tarun Gogoi demanded a CBI inquiry into the episode

After BSP, now CPI allies with Ajit Jogi for Chhattisgarh polls

After BSP, now CPI allies with Ajit Jogi for Chhattisgarh polls

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

The development is being seen as a blow to the opposition Congress which was planning to forge a grand alliance in Chhattisgrah to unseat the ruling BJP.

Nearly 4,000 arrested in Kashmir since Aug 5: Report

Nearly 4,000 arrested in Kashmir since Aug 5: Report

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

However, it was not clear on what basis most of the people were being held.

Sonia leads LoP war against Modi sarkar

Sonia leads LoP war against Modi sarkar

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

A day after making a strong pitch for her party being given the post of Leader of Opposition, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday held a meeting with party members of Parliament in Lok Sabha.

EVM data will be tallied with audit trail feedback: EC

EVM data will be tallied with audit trail feedback: EC

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

The tallying of VVPAT slips with the votes cast and stored in the EVMs will be done to demonstrate that the voting system has been working perfectly.

Yediyurappa expands Cabinet, 17 MLAs join as ministers

Yediyurappa expands Cabinet, 17 MLAs join as ministers

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

This is the first Cabinet expansion after he assumed office on July 26 and proved his government's majority on the floor of the assembly on July 29.

Bengal becomes 4th state to pass anti-CAA resolution

Bengal becomes 4th state to pass anti-CAA resolution

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Kerala, Punjab and Rajasthan are the other three states to pass a resolution opposing the contentious legislation, reports Archis Mohan.

We might have made some mistakes: Shah on migrants

We might have made some mistakes: Shah on migrants

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

'We might have lacked somewhere but our commitment was absolute. We might have made mistakes and fallen short to some extent. We might not have done something but what did you do'

Sabarimala: 8 taken into preventive custody; UDF leader booked

Sabarimala: 8 taken into preventive custody; UDF leader booked

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

A senior police officer told PTI that they were taken into custody after they had offered prayers.

As natives return, Himachal's coronavirus woes may just begin

As natives return, Himachal's coronavirus woes may just begin

Rediff.com7 May 2020

More than 1.20 lakh Himachalis have already returned home in less than a week's time. There is a list of 21,000 others approved for return, and at least two lakh more are still awaiting official nod for their return. Will this influx see a spike in coronavirus numbers? That is the administration's main worry, reports Ashwani Sharma.

5 killed in suspected ULFA attack in Assam's Tinsukia

5 killed in suspected ULFA attack in Assam's Tinsukia

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Police suspect the gunmen belonged to the ULFA-Independent faction as they were in battle fatigue.

GST rate will most likely be much less than 18%: Jaitley

GST rate will most likely be much less than 18%: Jaitley

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

GST is intended to create a single market and boost commerce in India's $2 trillion economy

Gujarat MLAs issue: Congress forces RS adjournment

Gujarat MLAs issue: Congress forces RS adjournment

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

Congress members trooped in to the Well of the House raising anti-government slogans.

Massive victory for Congress in Chhattisgarh

Massive victory for Congress in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

In an embarrassment to the ruling party, two of its sitting ministers lost and six were trailing.

MP bypolls see 68% turnout, over 50% in others

MP bypolls see 68% turnout, over 50% in others

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to vote in large numbers. "Today, there are bypolls taking place in various places across India. I urge those voting in these seats to vote in large numbers and strengthen the festival of democracy," he said in a tweet.

Why netas are in a mad rush for helicopters

Why netas are in a mad rush for helicopters

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

20-25 helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft are flying political heavyweights for the assembly elections in MP, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, reports Sahil Makkar

'Beauty doesn't get votes,' Bihar BJP minister on Priyanka

'Beauty doesn't get votes,' Bihar BJP minister on Priyanka

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

The BJP sought to distance itself from its leader's sexist comments.

Assam polls: AASU-AJYCP's party plans to contest 80-100 seats

Assam polls: AASU-AJYCP's party plans to contest 80-100 seats

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

After the 18-member 'Assam Advisory Committee' suggested the two organisations to form a political party, a source close to the development said the new outfit will be launched within the next 10 days.

Schoolbags with Akhilesh Yadav's photo distributed in Gujarat

Schoolbags with Akhilesh Yadav's photo distributed in Gujarat

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

The state education department has ordered an inquiry into how these bags ended up in Gujarat.

Case against BJP leader in Shaktiman episode withdrawn

Case against BJP leader in Shaktiman episode withdrawn

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

Terming the case lodged against Joshi as an act of "political vendetta" by the previous government, state urban development minister and spokesman of the state government Madan Kaushik said all "politically motivated" cases slapped against party workers by the previous regime are being withdrawn.

Counting of votes for bypolls on Thursday

Counting of votes for bypolls on Thursday

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Counting of votes will be held on Thursday for 51 assembly seats and two Lok Sabha constituencies spread across 18 states where by-elections were held two days ago.

Beaten, forced to chant 'Jai Shri Ram', J'khand man dies; 11 arrested

Beaten, forced to chant 'Jai Shri Ram', J'khand man dies; 11 arrested

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

A Special Investigation Team has been set up to look into the death of Tabrez Ansari, who was declared brought dead to the Tata Main Hospital in Jamshedpur on June 22, Saturday, police said.

What Shivraj Chouhan and Modi both WANT: No, not the PM's post!

What Shivraj Chouhan and Modi both WANT: No, not the PM's post!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

If the BJP fails to retain power in Madhya Pradesh it will not only scuttle Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's political career, it will also put a question mark on the capability of Narendra Modi, says N D Sharma.

Cyrus Mistry outlines key challenges haunting India's financial sector

Cyrus Mistry outlines key challenges haunting India's financial sector

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

GST has been hanging fire with the Opposition Congress yet to come on board

TSRTC driver succumbs to burns, strike enters 9th day

TSRTC driver succumbs to burns, strike enters 9th day

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

However police said they were investigating the reason behind his suicide.

No business in RS, LS passes two bills as ruckus in House continues

No business in RS, LS passes two bills as ruckus in House continues

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Both Houses have been witnessing a ruckus over the Rafale fighter jet deal and Cauvery river issue, among other matters.

WATCH LIVE! Modi Sarkar vs Opposition

WATCH LIVE! Modi Sarkar vs Opposition

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Catch all the action from the Monsoon session of Parliament, LIVE

LS Speaker Sumitra Mahajan gets Rs 48.25 lakh Jaguar car

LS Speaker Sumitra Mahajan gets Rs 48.25 lakh Jaguar car

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The purchase of a Rs 48.25 lakh swanky Jaguar XE as the new official car for Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan has raised eyebrows with the opposition Congress on Friday asking her to reconsider using the luxury vehicle.

It's 'election bullet train', says Cong; Sena calls it 'unnecessary'

It's 'election bullet train', says Cong; Sena calls it 'unnecessary'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Sena claimed that a bullet train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad is unnecessary when the Indian Railways and the Mumbai local trains are already suffering.

Kerala first state to have 4 international airports

Kerala first state to have 4 international airports

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan jointly flagged off the inaugural Air India Express flight, carrying 186 passengers to Abu Dhabi.

Parrikar meets BJP leaders, allies; to shed 'many' portfolios

Parrikar meets BJP leaders, allies; to shed 'many' portfolios

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

BJP leaders and allies, who met Parrikar separately, ruled out any change in leadership in the state.

Chhattisgarh: Cong to re-launch rally near Naxal site

Chhattisgarh: Cong to re-launch rally near Naxal site

Rediff.com2 Jun 2013

Unfazed by the dastardly attack by Maoists, Opposition Congress in Chhattisgarh will soon resume its parivartan yatra from Keslur village near Jiram Ghati, the spot where its convoy was ambushed on May 25. Congress workers will pay tribute to the victims including state Congress chief Nand Kumar Patel, his son Dinesh, former leader of opposition in the assembly Mahendra Karma and former member of legislative assembly Uday Mudliyar among others.

BJP conspired to kill top Chhattisgarh leaders: Congress

BJP conspired to kill top Chhattisgarh leaders: Congress

Rediff.com2 Jun 2013

Opposition Congress and ruling Bharatiya Janata Party continued to exchange barbs over the Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh on Sunday, with the BJP demanding a narco test on Congress Member of Legislative Assembly Kawasi Lakhma, who was reportedly spared by the insurgents while other senior leaders were killed.