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25 migrant workers killed in trailer-truck collision in UP

25 migrant workers killed in trailer-truck collision in UP

Rediff.com16 May 2020

PM Modi, BJP president J P Nadda, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal have all expressed grief over the incident.

Delhi riots toll reaches 38 as crime branch takes over cases

Delhi riots toll reaches 38 as crime branch takes over cases

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Eleven more deaths were reported on Thursday, taking the total death toll to 38, a senior Delhi Health Department official told PTI.

Are MLAs dying because MP assembly is jinxed?

Are MLAs dying because MP assembly is jinxed?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Some BJP and Congress leaders believe the assembly building is filled with 'negative energy'.

A foot soldier, 'Mama' back in saddle after 15 months

A foot soldier, 'Mama' back in saddle after 15 months

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

From being called 'paon paon wale bhaiya' (foot soldier) by villagers to being addressed as 'Mama' (maternal uncle) by children, Chouhan's long innings at the top was interrupted when the BJP fell short of seven seats from the majority mark in the 2018 polls.

BJP dismisses Sibal's criticism of Modi's elevation

BJP dismisses Sibal's criticism of Modi's elevation

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

BJP spokesperson Prakash Javadekar rubbished Union Minister Kapil Sibal's comments that Modi's induction in the parliamentary board poses a challenge to the main opposition.

Congress to boycott meeting convened by Chhattisgarh CM

Congress to boycott meeting convened by Chhattisgarh CM

Rediff.com30 May 2013

The Naxal ambush on a Congress convoy near Darbha on Saturday has kicked off a war between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the Opposition Congress in Chhattisgarh. The attack had left 28 dead, including state Congress chief Nand Kumar Patel and former leader of the Opposition Mahendra Karma.

BJP worker assaulted by cow vigilantes in Nagpur was carrying beef: Police

BJP worker assaulted by cow vigilantes in Nagpur was carrying beef: Police

Rediff.com16 Jul 2017

The police had arrested four persons for brutally thrashing the BJP worker.

K'taka: Parties shortlist candidates in most segments

K'taka: Parties shortlist candidates in most segments

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

As the Election Commission announced a single phase poll for the Karnataka assembly on May 5, the focus shifted to finalisation of candidates by principal political parties -- the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, the Congress and the Janata Dal-Secular, which have already shortlisted nominees in majority of seats.

BJP trying to take credit for Chandrayaan-2: Mamata

BJP trying to take credit for Chandrayaan-2: Mamata

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

The implementation of the NRC as nothing but a political vendetta of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government, she told the assembly.

Gopal Kanda supports BJP, triggers row over his past

Gopal Kanda supports BJP, triggers row over his past

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

The apparent BJP move to accept Kanda's support was slammed by the opposition Congress and BJP leader Uma Bharti, who recalled the row in which the politician was involved when as a minister in Haryana's Congress government in 2012.

INLD puts up worst-ever show in Haryana

INLD puts up worst-ever show in Haryana

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

The INLD's graph had been on the decline after it split in 2018, following a feud in the Chautala clan.

'I may live up to 100 and contest the next poll'

'I may live up to 100 and contest the next poll'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

Two octogenarians -- one each from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and Opposition Congress -- in Madhya Pradesh figure in the list of candidates for the November 25 Assembly elections in the state.

So what happens when Anandiben turns 75?

So what happens when Anandiben turns 75?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

In the wake of recent resignation of Union Minister Najma Heptulla due to the undeclared age bar of 75 years for ministers put by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, now speculations are rife in Ahmedabad on the fate of Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel, who will touch the line in November.

Centre says no nod given to rename West Bengal; Mamata writes to PM

Centre says no nod given to rename West Bengal; Mamata writes to PM

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

Changing a state's name requires constitutional amendment and it is done after taking into consideration all relevant factors, he said.

Why should Dalits not get reservation in Aligarh, asks Adityanath

Why should Dalits not get reservation in Aligarh, asks Adityanath

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Adityanath said there was no discrimination in the schemes being run by the central government and they were meant for the welfare of all including Dalits and backwards.

Modi snatches power to select Lokayukta from Governor, CJ

Modi snatches power to select Lokayukta from Governor, CJ

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

The controversial Gujarat Lokayukta bill, which curtails the primacy of the Governor and high court chief justice in the appointment of the anti-corruption ombudsman, was on Tuesday passed by the assembly amid protests from the opposition Congress.

MP assembly adjourned sine die over Swiss gang rape

MP assembly adjourned sine die over Swiss gang rape

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

Madhya Pradesh Assembly was on Tuesday adjourned sine die three days before schedule following ruckus and uproarious scenes created by the opposition Congress demanding resignation of Home Minister Uma Shankar Gupta, on the issue of gang rape of a Swiss woman in Datia district.

How the humble 'chana' may decide BJP's fate in 3 states

How the humble 'chana' may decide BJP's fate in 3 states

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

The sharp drop in prices couldn't have come at a more difficult time, particularly for the two big producing states of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, and also neighbouring Chhattisgarh as the states go to polls in the next few months.

Another hearing-and-speech impaired girl at MP hostel alleges rape

Another hearing-and-speech impaired girl at MP hostel alleges rape

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

The victim, in her complaint, has accused Sharma of raping her after showing pornographic material to her, the official said, but did not divulge any further details.

Stopped releasing Cauvery water to TN: Karnataka CM

Stopped releasing Cauvery water to TN: Karnataka CM

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

Karnataka has stopped releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu since Sunday evening, Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar told the assembly on Monday.Shettar said the government had filed a review petition in the Supreme Court on its recent directive and challenged the Cauvery Monitoring Committee order.

Tripura campaigning on amid tight security

Tripura campaigning on amid tight security

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

A total of 259 companies of paramilitary force personnel are patrolling and keeping vigil all over Tripura where campaigning for the February 14 assembly election is going on in full swing.

Gujarat polls: BJP, Congress to release manifestos today

Gujarat polls: BJP, Congress to release manifestos today

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the main opposition Congress will release their respective election manifestos for the upcoming assembly elections in Gujarat on Monday.

Campaign for Tripura elections picks up pace

Campaign for Tripura elections picks up pace

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

With the Tripura assembly polls hardly a fortnight away, both the ruling Left Front and opposition Congress are holding a series of meetings to woo the voters.

In Goa, 2 MGP MLAs join BJP

In Goa, 2 MGP MLAs join BJP

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

'The BJP has proved that it is a threat to all its allies'

Gujarat students to answer roll call with 'Jai Hind', 'Jai Bharat'

Gujarat students to answer roll call with 'Jai Hind', 'Jai Bharat'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

The objective of the new practice is to 'foster patriotism among students right from childhood', the notifications stated.

For Gujarat polls, brothers-in-law set relation aside

For Gujarat polls, brothers-in-law set relation aside

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

Jaysukh Kakadiya is contesting as a Congress candidate from Dhari assembly segment in Amreli district, while his brother-in-law Kamlesh Kanani is the BJP's nominee from the neighbouring Savarkundla seat in the same district.

Abohar murder: Amit Doda surrenders, liquor baron remains elusive

Abohar murder: Amit Doda surrenders, liquor baron remains elusive

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

Amit Doda, one of the accused in Abohar Dalit murder case, has surrendered before police even as the liquor baron and Akali leader Shiv Lal Doda continued to remain elusive.

Tripura chief minister attacks Cong-INPT combine

Tripura chief minister attacks Cong-INPT combine

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Attacking the manifesto of the opposition Congress-Indigenous Nationalist Party of Tripura combine as a 'document of cheating', Chief Minister Sarkar on Monday said that the ruling Left Front was confident of forming the seventh government in the state in the February 14 assembly elections.

BJP's manifesto misguiding people: Gujarat Cong

BJP's manifesto misguiding people: Gujarat Cong

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

Opposition Congress on Monday said there was nothing new in Bharatiya Janata Party's election manifesto, dubbing it as "anti-poor and anti-middle class" and an attempt to "misguide" the people of Gujarat.

'Cauvery notification will greatly affect K'tka interests'

'Cauvery notification will greatly affect K'tka interests'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

The opposition Congress and Janata Dal Secular on Tuesday made a forceful plea in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly against notification of the 2007 Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal award, underlining that the move would amount to grave injustice to the State's interests.

Dissident woes for BJP, Cong in Gujarat

Dissident woes for BJP, Cong in Gujarat

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

On the last day of the filing of nominations for phase I of Gujarat elections, major political parties, including the ruling BJP and opposition Congress continued to face dissidence from the disenchanted party members, who either decided to switch loyalties or contest as independents.

Shiv Sena has a history of flirting with 'frenemies'

Shiv Sena has a history of flirting with 'frenemies'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Besides late Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray and former prime minister Indira Gandhi, NCP president Sharad Pawar also figured in the posters.

BJP MLA reveals rape victim's identity; Cong protests

BJP MLA reveals rape victim's identity; Cong protests

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

Hitting out at the Bharatiya Janata Party government, the Opposition Congress on Tuesday alleged that a ruling party MLA had disclosed the identity of a rape victim of Raipur and demanded registration of FIR against him.

BJP march over Sabarimala issue turns violent

BJP march over Sabarimala issue turns violent

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Protesting against the police action, BJP has called for a dawn-to-dusk hartal in Thiruvananthapuram district on Tuesday.

Cong promises Lokayukta if voted to power in Gujarat

Cong promises Lokayukta if voted to power in Gujarat

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

Accusing Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and some of his ministers of being involved in corruption, opposition Congress on Thursday promised a probe against him and others if voted to power in the coming assembly polls.

Modi sworn in Gujarat CM, ally JD-U, opp boycott ceremony

Modi sworn in Gujarat CM, ally JD-U, opp boycott ceremony

Rediff.com26 Dec 2012

Narendra Modi, who powered Bharatiya Janata Party to an emphatic victory in Gujarat, was today sworn in as chief minister for the fourth time at the head of a 17-member ministry, in a ceremony boycotted by Opposition Congress and National Democratic Alliance ally Janata Dal-United.

MP poll: BJP promises 10 lakh jobs per yr, bonus for farmers

MP poll: BJP promises 10 lakh jobs per yr, bonus for farmers

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

The saffron party promised a "direct payment of a proportionate bonus" to small and marginal farmers -- those owning up to five acres of land.

MP: Congress, BJP cross swords over Azad memorial

MP: Congress, BJP cross swords over Azad memorial

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

Opposition Congress and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party government in Madhya Pradesh are locked in a battle over construction of a memorial for revolutionary freedom fighter Chandrashekhar Azad at his birth place, Bhabhra in Alirajpur district.

Didn't see any 'tukde-tukde' gang in JNU: Jaishankar

Didn't see any 'tukde-tukde' gang in JNU: Jaishankar

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

The external affairs minister, a JNU alumnus, condemned the attack on the university campus. He said it's completely against the culture and tradition of the university.

EU MPs in Kashmir say Article 370 internal issue

EU MPs in Kashmir say Article 370 internal issue

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

The MEPs said they stand by India in its fight against terrorism.