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Herald row: Centre mulls campaign against Congress to save key bills

Herald row: Centre mulls campaign against Congress to save key bills

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Sources said that the ministers were unanimous in seeking a robust counter to the campaign of the Congress which has attributed political motive behind the case.

Baghel: The man who helped Congress rise like a Phoenix in Chhattisgarh

Baghel: The man who helped Congress rise like a Phoenix in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

Baghel led from the front to take on the BJP, led by Raman Singh, after being entrusted the task to revive the Congress' fortunes in Chhattisgarh following the third consecutive defeat in the 2013 assembly polls.

17 US states, tech giants sue against new visa rule

17 US states, tech giants sue against new visa rule

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The lawsuit seeks an injunction to stop the entire rule from going into effect.

NGT directs inspection of AOL site on Yamuna to assess damage

NGT directs inspection of AOL site on Yamuna to assess damage

Rediff.com25 May 2016

The National Green Tribunal on Wednesday directed the principal committee, constituted for rejuvenation of Yamuna, to inspect the site on river floodplains where a three-day festival was organised by Art of Living under the patronage of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

BJP, Left, Congress leaders prevented from visiting riot-hit Basirhat

BJP, Left, Congress leaders prevented from visiting riot-hit Basirhat

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

The West Bengal government said the situation was under control in Baduria, Swarupnagar, Deganga and Basirhat, which had witnessed violence. Prohibitory orders are in force there. No untoward incident was reported.

SC refuses to stay arrest of rape-accused UP minister

SC refuses to stay arrest of rape-accused UP minister

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Uttar Pradesh minister Gayatri Prajapati, who is evading arrest, on Monday failed to get relief from the Supreme Court which expressed unhappiness that its order on lodging of FIR against the SP leader was being given "political colour".

'Congress using GSPC issue to deflect attention from Agusta'

'Congress using GSPC issue to deflect attention from Agusta'

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Saurabh Patel, energy minister, Gujarat, who has handled the energy portfolio since 2002, speaks to Archis Mohan on GPSC's investment in the KG basin and says the criticism is politically motivated.

No need to quit, says Venkaiah

No need to quit, says Venkaiah

Rediff.com19 Sep 2003

The case is thus political motivated and does not have any moral turpitude, he said.

Modi left his wife for political gains: Mayawati

Modi left his wife for political gains: Mayawati

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Mayawati also alleged that women in the BJP are scared of their husbands meeting the PM fearing they might 'abandon their wives like him' and that Modi deserves the abusive language used against him by the opposition.

I want my Cabinet seat back: Soren

I want my Cabinet seat back: Soren

Rediff.com13 Sep 2004

'I am not going to go back on my stand as all cases against me are politically motivated,' he said.

Known for erecting statues, Mayawati swears off memorials, promises development

Known for erecting statues, Mayawati swears off memorials, promises development

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Mayawati said all the memorials that needed to be built in honour of Dalit icons have been built.

Zia gets bail in inciting anti-government protest case

Zia gets bail in inciting anti-government protest case

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Zia was spearheading a violent nationwide campaign to topple Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's ruling Awami League government.

Tracing the rise and fall of the King of Good Times

Tracing the rise and fall of the King of Good Times

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Vijay Mallya is accused of money laundering and violating the FEMA.

Robert Vadra gets interim bail in money laundering case

Robert Vadra gets interim bail in money laundering case

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

The case relates to allegations of money laundering in the purchase of a London-based property -- located at 12, Bryanston Square -- worth 1.9 million pounds, which is allegedly owned by Vadra.

Delhi HC reserves order on plea challenging constitutionality of Article 370

Delhi HC reserves order on plea challenging constitutionality of Article 370

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The Delhi high court reserved its judgement on a plea challenging the constitutional validity of Article 370 of the Constitution that gives special status to J&K.

How Indian banks plan to recover Mallya dues

How Indian banks plan to recover Mallya dues

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

State Bank of India has appointed valuer to assess the value of assets of Mallya.

BJP to replicate Gujarat experience: Venkaiah

BJP to replicate Gujarat experience: Venkaiah

Rediff.com23 Dec 2002

The BJP president said the Gujarat poll outcome has "demolished the myth" that the Congress is getting revived on account of its leadership.

Bribery case: Police conduct searches at ex-Goa CM's residence

Bribery case: Police conduct searches at ex-Goa CM's residence

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Goa Police on Thursday conducted searches at the residence of former Chief Minister Digambar Kamat and in other places in the state in connection with the Louis Berger bribery case.

Russia banned from Rio Paralympics over doping

Russia banned from Rio Paralympics over doping

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) on Sunday banned all Russians from its own Games next month because of the widespread doping culture that it says has polluted sport in the country.

Russia says 271-strong team will be cleanest

Russia says 271-strong team will be cleanest

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Russia will be represented in most sports at the Rio Olympics, with 271 of its sportsmen and women cleared to participate ahead of the opening ceremony, Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) head Alexander Zhukov has said.

Auto, taxi strike in Delhi hits commuters hard

Auto, taxi strike in Delhi hits commuters hard

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Twenty unions of autos and taxis have formed a Joint Action Committee, which has called for the indefinite strike.

Mallya ordered to pay 200,000 pounds to Indian banks

Mallya ordered to pay 200,000 pounds to Indian banks

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Mallya is separately fighting extradition to India on fraud and money laundering charges worth an estimated Rs 9,000 crore

Robert Vadra gets bail; asked not to leave country

Robert Vadra gets bail; asked not to leave country

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Special Judge Arvind Kumar also directed him not to tamper with the evidence or influence witnesses and join the investigation as and when called by the investigating officer.

Why this obsession with the fiscal deficit target?

Why this obsession with the fiscal deficit target?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Don't waste the money on politically motivated social programmes.

Modi must now stop imitating the Congress, and turn right

Modi must now stop imitating the Congress, and turn right

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

'If Modi wants to help the poor and get the credit for it as well, he must do what China does. He must openly adopt pro-capital policies.'

Jogi rules out resignation

Jogi rules out resignation

Rediff.com7 Oct 2003

He said the CBI charge-sheet is politically motivated and he does not see any reason to step down. "I will contest the case in a court of law and I am sure these charges will be struck down."

Kartarpur initiative: Does Pak Army want to fuel separatism?

Kartarpur initiative: Does Pak Army want to fuel separatism?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

India's assessment is that the Kartarpur project was being implemented with alacrity and military zeal under the supervision of the Pakistan army as it has the strategic objective to use the corridor to encourage separatism in Punjab, say government sources.

Sharifs' jail sentences suspended in corruption case, to be released

Sharifs' jail sentences suspended in corruption case, to be released

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

According to jail officials, Nawaz, Maryam and Safdar will be released on Wednesday if the order is received prior to the expiration of lock-up time.

What makes Tuticorin agitation different from others

What makes Tuticorin agitation different from others

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Mass agitations are not particularly uncommon in India. But a mass agitation led by an environment-related issue that has gone out of hand is not something that can be easily recalled.

Mallya saga: How it all began, and 'ended'

Mallya saga: How it all began, and 'ended'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

The UK Home Secretary will have to sign Mallya's extradition order within two months. However, Mallya's defence team has a chance to appeal in higher courts in the UK against the verdict.

Crackdown on Jamaat-e-Islami: 3 arrested, a dozen assets sealed

Crackdown on Jamaat-e-Islami: 3 arrested, a dozen assets sealed

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

At least six bank accounts linked to the group have been identified and the banks concerned directed to immediately freeze them.

Why is this man scared of Uddhav's government?

Why is this man scared of Uddhav's government?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

'Was he afraid that his answers during cross-examination would land him in trouble under the new ruling dispensation?'

Those not in final NRC list may lose vote, say officials

Those not in final NRC list may lose vote, say officials

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

As of now, just about 10 lakh people, out of the total 40 lakh, who were excluded in the draft of the NRC have submitted applications for inclusion of their names in the list of Assam's citizens.

ED raids Vadra aides in graft probe related to defence deals

ED raids Vadra aides in graft probe related to defence deals

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

This is for the first time that Vadra's associates have been linked to alleged commissions received in defence deals by the ED.

Nitish Katara murder: Complaint filed against Congress leader

Nitish Katara murder: Complaint filed against Congress leader

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

A prime witness in the Nitish Katara murder case has lodged a complaint against Kriparam Sharma, the president of the Congress' Noida unit and a close aide of DP Yadav for allegedly demanding extortion in Sahibabad, Ghaziabad.

Manmohan, Chidambaram did not sign impeachment notice

Manmohan, Chidambaram did not sign impeachment notice

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

The Congress, however, downplayed it saying the party did not want to involve its senior leaders in the issue.

Wake up Kumbhakarna, declare date for Ram temple construction: Uddhav

Wake up Kumbhakarna, declare date for Ram temple construction: Uddhav

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Thackeray recalled former prime minister Vajpayee as saying, Ab Hindu maat nahi khayega (Hindus will not be defeated now), and added, "Hindus will not sit silent."

1 nation, 1 poll not possible now, says CEC; Sena mocks BJP

1 nation, 1 poll not possible now, says CEC; Sena mocks BJP

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

The Chief Election Commissioner said a legal framework was required to implement the idea of holding simultaneous polls.