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Rahul's Savarkar jibe won't impact Uddhav's government

Rahul's Savarkar jibe won't impact Uddhav's government

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Rahul Gandhi is neither Congress president, office-bearer nor Congress leader in Parliament. This technical leeway provides adequate cover for Shiv Sena-Congress ties taking a nosedive, says Rasheed Kidwai.

Chidambaram faces toughest test of career

Chidambaram faces toughest test of career

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

With the fall of Congress, Chidambaram's political graph too started moving southwards.

SC to pronounce order on Maha floor test on Tuesday at 10.30 am

SC to pronounce order on Maha floor test on Tuesday at 10.30 am

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

The apex court said it is not considering the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress' combine's plea that they be invited to form government in Maharashtra.

The world through the eyes of Damir Sagolj

The world through the eyes of Damir Sagolj

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

A look at Reuters Photojournalist of the Year Damir Sagolj's photographs.

PHOTOS: North Korea readies for rare Congress

PHOTOS: North Korea readies for rare Congress

Rediff.com6 May 2016

These pictures offer a glimpse in the life of ordinary North Koreans as they prepare for the event.

Trump's visit: How will China react?

Trump's visit: How will China react?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

'While many Chinese policy makers dismiss the political, economic and technological component of US-India relations, they express caution on the defence-related ties which also happens to be a major driver in US-India relations,' explains China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

How these contenders will fare in Phase 1 of LS poll

How these contenders will fare in Phase 1 of LS poll

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

The April 11 polling will decide the fate of several political bigwigs.

AAP registers historic win in Delhi, BJP trounced

AAP registers historic win in Delhi, BJP trounced

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

The AAP won in 62 with a total vote share of 53.58 per cent. The BJP recorded victory in eight seats, receiving 38.49 per cent of the total votes. The Congress could not even manage a single seat and ended with 4.27 per cent vote share.

Alpesh Thakor, another ex-Cong MLA join BJP in Gujarat

Alpesh Thakor, another ex-Cong MLA join BJP in Gujarat

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Zala, a close associate of Thakor, was the MLA from Bayad in Sabarkantha district.

Xi, Modi have plan to avoid future Doklams

Xi, Modi have plan to avoid future Doklams

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

'That the two sides allowed such a situation to arise exposed the level of inaction and inefficiency in China-India border management.' 'The Modi-Xi meeting in Xiamen initiated a process to to avert such contingencies in the future.'

'It was necessary for Shiv Sena to split with BJP'

'It was necessary for Shiv Sena to split with BJP'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

'The Shiv Sena as a party was going nowhere.' 'Now Uddhav Thackeray has shown his partymen that he can take the BJP head on.'

Pawar has delivered a body blow to Modi-Shah

Pawar has delivered a body blow to Modi-Shah

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

'For Modi and Shah, the humiliating setback is bigger than the electoral defeats in New Delhi and in Bihar in 2015.'

SP-Congress all set to lure voters with 'UP ko ye saath pasand hai'

SP-Congress all set to lure voters with 'UP ko ye saath pasand hai'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Playing the same tunes, the Samajwadi Party-Congress alliance has come up with a rhythmic slogan, sounding more or less like Salman Khan starrer 'Sultan's' song 'Baby ko bass pasand hai.'

Why Kumaraswamy 'will not address the press hereafter'

Why Kumaraswamy 'will not address the press hereafter'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Kumaraswamy said he would remain the CM until he enjoyed the 'confidence' of the Congress MLAs and till the time God has written it in his fate.

'Xi is a black box'

'Xi is a black box'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

'The American fear of the Chinese military is overblown. The countries that should be concerned are China's neighbours,' Jeffrey Wasserstrom tells Rahul Jacob.

Ajit Jogi: 'I will be the King, not the kingmaker'

Ajit Jogi: 'I will be the King, not the kingmaker'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

'Raman Singh will certainly be defeated by the alliance we have created," says Chhattisgarh's first chief minister Ajit Jogi.

LS passes amendment to RTI Act, Oppn slams govt

LS passes amendment to RTI Act, Oppn slams govt

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Rejecting the opposition's charge that the bill will weaken the act, the government said it was fully committed to transparency and autonomy of the institution.

Actress Ramya's waging a tough battle alone

Actress Ramya's waging a tough battle alone

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

Battling factionalism within the party, Congress candidate and multi-lingual cine actress Ramya is fending for herself to reclaim the Mandya Lok Sabha seat which she won only eight months ago in bypolls.

AAP's Jaipur candidate is winning hearts. But will he win the votes?

AAP's Jaipur candidate is winning hearts. But will he win the votes?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

Aam Aadmi's Party's Dr Virendra Singh -- a popular doctor-turned Lok Sabha election candidate -- is already making a difference with his folded hands and beaming smiles in Jaipur. Shanawaz Akhtar reports.

Kanhaiya likely to contest from Bihar's Begusarai on CPI ticket

Kanhaiya likely to contest from Bihar's Begusarai on CPI ticket

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

He is likely to have the support of grand alliance partners Rashtriya Janata Dal, Congress, Nationalist Congress Party and Jitan Ram Manjhi's Hindustani Awami Morcha.

Congress to contest all 10 seats in Amethi, Rae Bareli

Congress to contest all 10 seats in Amethi, Rae Bareli

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

Fielding of candidates in Amethi and Rae Bareli was one of the issues of contention between Congress and Samajwadi Party during their talks to forge the pre-poll alliance.

In Punjab, Rahul censures Pitroda; seeks action against guilty of '84

In Punjab, Rahul censures Pitroda; seeks action against guilty of '84

Rediff.com14 May 2019

The Congress chief had earlier tweeted his disapproval and the party had distanced himself from Pitroda's remarks.

We will build Ram temple: UP BJP chief

We will build Ram temple: UP BJP chief

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

He also hit out at Akhilesh Yadav, saying the UP chief minister is neither with Backward Classes nor Dalits.

Uttarakhand polls: Rahul performs Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri

Uttarakhand polls: Rahul performs Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Rahul also held a 75-km long road show and a Nukkad Sabha in Haridwar.

Prez nod for central rule in Maharashtra

Prez nod for central rule in Maharashtra

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

President's Rule can be revoked before the six-month period if a situation emerges for formation of a stable government.

Freeze Congress's poll symbol over Rahul's 'hand' remark: BJP to EC

Freeze Congress's poll symbol over Rahul's 'hand' remark: BJP to EC

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

At Congress' 'Jan Vedna Sammelan' earlier this month, Gandhi had made comments co-relating his party's symbol 'hand' with religious gods.

China sets new path, how should India respond?

China sets new path, how should India respond?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

'India and China are at new inflection points, domestically and internationally. India needs to throw up a new leader whose vision is clear, experience laden with wisdom and articulation brimming with restraint and tolerance,' says Ambassador K C Singh.

Political parties come under RTI Act: CIC

Political parties come under RTI Act: CIC

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

In a landmark ruling to ensure transparency in the functioning of political parties, the Central Information Commission on Monday held that the parties are public authorities and answerable to citizens under RTI Act.

Pawar settles the Chanakya question. Sorry, Modi-Shah, you lose

Pawar settles the Chanakya question. Sorry, Modi-Shah, you lose

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Thanks to Sharad Pawar and him alone, Maharashtra has shown that the Modi-Shah duo can be halted. The next step is to take the battle to Dilli, says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Tibet developments may put pressure on India

Tibet developments may put pressure on India

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

Samdong Rimpoche's visit to China materialised against the backdrop of strained India-China relations consequent to the face-off between Indian and Chinese troops at Doklam, says former RAW officer Jayadeva Ranade.

MSY to campaign for alliance he slammed a week ago

MSY to campaign for alliance he slammed a week ago

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

He also played down reports of Shivpal planning to form new party post the assembly polls.

Two dozen opposition MPs cross-voted for Naidu: BJP

Two dozen opposition MPs cross-voted for Naidu: BJP

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

Despite desertion by 40 MPs, the NDA's vote count went down by only six.

Cong stays away from exit poll programmes

Cong stays away from exit poll programmes

Rediff.com12 May 2014

The Congress will not participate in the exit poll programmes scheduled to be telecast by several news channels on Monday evening.

J&K: Efforts on to form PDP-Cong government backed by NC

J&K: Efforts on to form PDP-Cong government backed by NC

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

The PDP has 28 MLAs, followed by NC with 15 and Congress with 12 which will make up for a clear majority.

China's new admirals: What it means for the world

China's new admirals: What it means for the world

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

At a time when Donald Trump is making belligerent noises, Chinese President Xi Jinping responds by overhauling the People's Liberation Army and restructuring the command of the PLA Navy to emphasise Beijing's resolve to dominate the South China Sea.

'Bluff, bluster, intimidation' Modi govt's philosophy: Sonia

'Bluff, bluster, intimidation' Modi govt's philosophy: Sonia

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Rahul described the Rafale deal as a 'systematic robbery' from the Indian defence forces.

'Even today, the Gandhi family is the only fulcrum of the Congress'

'Even today, the Gandhi family is the only fulcrum of the Congress'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

'As of today, I don't see how the Congress can continue its struggle against the BJP without Rahul. There has to be a fulcrum. There has to be a center for any movement to take place.'

Has south India been given a raw deal in Modi 2.0?

Has south India been given a raw deal in Modi 2.0?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Tamil Nadu, which boasted of as many as nine ministers in the UPA-II government in 2009, did not get any representation in Modi 2.0 government.

Rahul again regrets attributing 'chowkidar' remark to SC

Rahul again regrets attributing 'chowkidar' remark to SC

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Gandhi sought dismissal of the contempt petition, saying it was an abuse of the process of the court.

Congress, BJP taken to court over foreign funding

Congress, BJP taken to court over foreign funding

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

The petition filed by the Association for Democratic Reforms alleged that two political parties -- Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party have violated the Representation of People's Act, 1951 and Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act by taking donations from government companies and foreign sources, which is prohibited under both legislations.