News for 'panchayat elections'

Watch Vijay Deverakonda Romance Mrunal Thakur

Watch Vijay Deverakonda Romance Mrunal Thakur

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

India's first voter Shyam Saran Negi casts his vote

India's first voter Shyam Saran Negi casts his vote

Rediff.com19 May 2019

The 102-year-old was given a warm welcome by election staff at the Kalpa booth in Mandi Lok Sabha constituency, which went to polls in the last and seventh phase of the general elections.

Turmoil in JD-S after Gowda's daughter-in-law stakes claim for Hassan seat

Turmoil in JD-S after Gowda's daughter-in-law stakes claim for Hassan seat

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Addressing a meeting of party workers in Hassan on Monday, she said, her name will be officially declared soon.

'If he has to keep BJP bosses happy...'

'If he has to keep BJP bosses happy...'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

'If Yogiji has to run this government without any problems, he has to remain in power, and if he has to keep the BJP bosses in Delhi and the RSS happy, then he has no option but to do it.'

Tough road before women's reservation becomes reality

Tough road before women's reservation becomes reality

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

The provisions in the Constitution (128th Amendment) Bill make it clear that the women's reservation will come into effect only after the delimitation exercise or the redrawing of constituencies taking into account the data of the census conducted once the bill becomes a law.

Havaldar killed in JeM attack on CRPF camp in Pulwama

Havaldar killed in JeM attack on CRPF camp in Pulwama

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

The camp had been set up recently with a view to enhance security in this militancy-infested district due to the ongoing Panchayat elections.

Farmers give nationwide 'rail roko' call for March 10

Farmers give nationwide 'rail roko' call for March 10

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

The protesting farmers have been staying put at the Shambhu and Khanauri border points between Punjab and Haryana after their "Delhi Chalo" march was stopped by the security forces.

Karnataka minister resigns over allegations of sexual harassment

Karnataka minister resigns over allegations of sexual harassment

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Karnataka Water Resources Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi on Wednesday sent his resignation letter to Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa following allegations of sexual harassment against him.

Why Tamilians will vote for Rajinikanth

Why Tamilians will vote for Rajinikanth

Rediff.com31 Dec 2017

Rajinikanth will win the elections whenever they are held, predicts A Ganesh Nadar.

Centre plans to revoke AFSPA, pull back troops in J-K, says Amit Shah

Centre plans to revoke AFSPA, pull back troops in J-K, says Amit Shah

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

On the controversial AFSPA, the home minister said, "We will also think of revoking AFSPA."

2024 Polls And Rise Of YouTuber Mantris

2024 Polls And Rise Of YouTuber Mantris

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Like, Share, Subscribe, Vote: The 2024 polls may be dubbed 'YouTube election'.

Sonia, Rahul take note of constituency issues

Sonia, Rahul take note of constituency issues

Rediff.com16 Feb 2006

The core groups had a separate wing of women workers.

With Anand win, Amul land back in BJP stable

With Anand win, Amul land back in BJP stable

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

He defeated sitting Congress MLA Kanti Sodha Parmar in Anand, the home of world famous Amul dairy brand.

'Yogi is more of a challenge to Amit Shah than Modi'

'Yogi is more of a challenge to Amit Shah than Modi'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

'The central BJP has worked out an arrangement -- Yogi manages the state while Modi manages the Centre.'

Mandir done, what next for Modi?

Mandir done, what next for Modi?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

'You can presume that Modi and his party will now focus on the economy.' 'But then, there is the Jharkhand election next month, Delhi soon thereafter and so on.' 'And this isn't a political leadership that takes even a panchayat election lightly,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

Protest is a tool in hands of civil society like strike a weapon of workers: SC

Protest is a tool in hands of civil society like strike a weapon of workers: SC

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

A bench of justices S Abdul Nazeer and V Ramasubramanian said the Kerala Police Act was the successor legislation of certain police enactments of the colonial era which aimed at scuttling the democratic aspirations of the indigenous population.

BSP MLAs joining SP an illusion: Mayawati

BSP MLAs joining SP an illusion: Mayawati

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

In a series of tweets, she attacked the SP accusing it of being an expert in "narrow politics".

DMK winner in TN civic polls, Opposition alleges foul play

DMK winner in TN civic polls, Opposition alleges foul play

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam maintained its winning streak in the two-phase local body elections in the nine newly created districts in Tamil Nadu trouncing the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, which had earlier suffered defeat in the April 6 assembly election.

'Rahul should not contest from Wayanad'

'Rahul should not contest from Wayanad'

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

'He should not come to Kerala and fight against the CPI which is an integral part of the INDIA alliance'

Eleven dead in Bengal poll violence

Eleven dead in Bengal poll violence

Rediff.com11 May 2003

Why this Businessman Quit Kerala

Why this Businessman Quit Kerala

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Is there more than meets the eye to Kitex Garments, the world's second-largest children's garment producer, abandoning Kerala for Telangana?

Sidda govt's future depends on 2024 LS poll outcome: Kumaraswamy

Sidda govt's future depends on 2024 LS poll outcome: Kumaraswamy

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Raising doubts about the longevity of the Siddaramaiah-led new Congress government in Karnataka, Janata Dal-Secular leader H D Kumaraswamy on Thursday said its future is dependent on the results of the 2024 Parliament elections.

Meet the 24 newly inducted ministers in Siddaramaiah's expanded cabinet

Meet the 24 newly inducted ministers in Siddaramaiah's expanded cabinet

Rediff.com27 May 2023

Within a week of assuming power, the Congress government in Karnataka has expanded its cabinet on Saturday, filling all posts.

Son denied ticket, Eshwarappa gets a call from Modi

Son denied ticket, Eshwarappa gets a call from Modi

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Eshwarappa, who recently announced his retirement from electoral politics, also shared a video of him talking to Modi in a phone call.

119 of 160 Cong candidates for UP polls are debutants

119 of 160 Cong candidates for UP polls are debutants

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

Of the total 166 names declared so far by the Congress, 119 candidates will be making their electoral debut.

Sandeshkhali: HC 'surprised' TMC leader has not been arrested yet

Sandeshkhali: HC 'surprised' TMC leader has not been arrested yet

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

The Calcutta high court on Tuesday allowed Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari to visit the restive Sandeshkhali village, while observing that it is surprising that the main accused Shajahan Sheikh has not been arrested by the state police so far.

India emerged stronger despite pandemic: PM

India emerged stronger despite pandemic: PM

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

Addressing the BJP parliamentary party meeting, Modi said he relished all these challenges during the pandemic and the country also overcame them.

Akhilesh Yadav blames 'extortion racket' for Kanpur trader's death

Akhilesh Yadav blames 'extortion racket' for Kanpur trader's death

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Friday attacked the Uttar Pradesh government over the death of a Kanpur businessman in a police raid, claiming that the case is linked to an extortion racket and "someone" is trying to save himself.

Irani mostly angry, trying to copy Amitabh: Congress

Irani mostly angry, trying to copy Amitabh: Congress

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

'We will defeat her with the blessings of the people of Amethi, but we will always respect her as an opponent'

Chh'garh records 70.59% voting in 2nd phase; ITBP jawan killed in Maoist blast

Chh'garh records 70.59% voting in 2nd phase; ITBP jawan killed in Maoist blast

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Polling in 70 constituencies began at 8 am and will conclude at 5 pm, except in nine polling booths in the Maoist-affected Bindranawagarh seat in Gariaband district, where voting began at 7 for security reasons, a poll official said.

Dec 2023 to April 2024, BJP Has Packed Schedule

Dec 2023 to April 2024, BJP Has Packed Schedule

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Its workers are on their toes to win over the voters once again, with idea of 'Amrit Kaal'.

How a company may change India's politics

How a company may change India's politics

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

'India is so poor that political parties will not be able to wipe out poverty from our country in another 100 years. I am of the opinion that development can come only through corporates.' 'Tomorrow, if Tata or Birla or Reliance takes up another 500 panchayats, it will boost the Indian economy also.' Sabu M Jacob, managing director of the Kitex group whose NGO Twenty20 has just won a panchayat election in Kerala, speaks to Shobha Warrier/Rediff.com

LS polls: Rahul woos diploma holders, graduates with MNREGA-like scheme

LS polls: Rahul woos diploma holders, graduates with MNREGA-like scheme

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Every young diploma and degree holder in the country will have the right to apprenticeships in the private and government sectors, he said.

Congress to boycott local body elections in J-K

Congress to boycott local body elections in J-K

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

"We have come to realise that these elections are being held to facilitate only one party -- ruling party," Congress leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir said.

J-K civic polls 'moment of pride' for India: Modi

J-K civic polls 'moment of pride' for India: Modi

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Launching the Ayushman Bharat scheme via a video-conference to extend health insurance benefits to all residents of Jammu and Kashmir, he said the three-tier panchayat system has fully taken shape in the UT, describing it as a realisation of Mahatma Gandhi's dream of 'gram swaraj' (village self-rule).

Which Covid victims does Modi mourn for?

Which Covid victims does Modi mourn for?

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Modi did not consider these deaths important enough to express regrets. Will these lives continue to count for nothing? asks Jyoti Punwani.

Wrestling trials: Aman Sehrawat dominates; Deepak skips

Wrestling trials: Aman Sehrawat dominates; Deepak skips

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Olympian Deepak Punia skipped the national trials, in Patiala on Saturday.

Will Gehlot's welfare schemes help Congress buck trend in Rajasthan?

Will Gehlot's welfare schemes help Congress buck trend in Rajasthan?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

With no apparent wave on the ground or pressing everyday issues, that's what it boils down for voters as Rajasthan readies for assembly polls this week.

'Let Sasikala declare her wealth and cases against her'

'Let Sasikala declare her wealth and cases against her'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Senthil Kumar on why he has filed a plea in the Supreme Court against V K Sasikala becoming Tamil Nadu chief minister.

J-K polls can be held anytime, govt tells SC, but mum on statehood

J-K polls can be held anytime, govt tells SC, but mum on statehood

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Elections in Jammu and Kashmir can be held "anytime from now" as the work on updation of voters list is almost over, the Centre told the Supreme Court on Thursday but remained non-committal about setting a time-frame for restoration of statehood to the Union territory (UT).