News for 'rath-yatra'

Advani reaffirms building Ram temple in Ayodhya

Advani reaffirms building Ram temple in Ayodhya

Rediff.com25 Sep 2005

Advani has said that there can be no rest for him until that is done.

Terror nexus busted; eight arrested

Terror nexus busted; eight arrested

Rediff.com7 Oct 2003

Crime Branch sleuths in Ahmedabad said the nexus was between ISI, Lashkar-e-Tayiba and the Dawood Ibrahim gang.

Mulayam flags off yatra to convert 17 OBCs to SC

Mulayam flags off yatra to convert 17 OBCs to SC

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

The move is directed at strengthening Samajwadi Party's weakening hold over a section of the OBCs, who have traditionally remained the most deprived lot. Sharat Pradhan reports

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.

Bihar 2020 will decide Lalu clan's political future

Bihar 2020 will decide Lalu clan's political future

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

he news reports of the response that Tejaswi has been generating at his election rallies must definitely put a smile on his father's face, observes Asmita Bihari.

BJP's 'Parivartan Yatra' in Rajasthan from Sunday

BJP's 'Parivartan Yatra' in Rajasthan from Sunday

Rediff.com26 Apr 2003

Deputy Prime Minister Lal Kishenchand Advani will flag off the yatra and it would be led by the state unit chief of the BJP, Vasundhara Raje.

Send a message to L K Advani

Send a message to L K Advani

Rediff.com10 Mar 2004

Send a message to L K Advani

Babri demolition verdict boost to BJP

Babri demolition verdict boost to BJP

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Top BJP leaders hailed the special CBI court order acquitting all the accused and described it as a victory of truth and justice.

Why Modi-Shah must thank Advani-Vajpayee

Why Modi-Shah must thank Advani-Vajpayee

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

'Like in cricket, M S Dhoni was the captain and Virat Kohli played under him.' 'Then Dhoni played under Kohli.' 'Now imagine, having a second switch.' 'That is the analogy here, and I find no other example in Indian politics, or even world politics.'

'Mission UP' in mind, Akhilesh embarks on cycle yatra

'Mission UP' in mind, Akhilesh embarks on cycle yatra

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Before pedalling down the streets of the state capital, Yadav told mediapersons at the party headquarters that the BJP government has "failed" in Covid management.

'Hindutva now basic coat on canvas of Indian politics'

'Hindutva now basic coat on canvas of Indian politics'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

'As socialism and secularism were the pivot of politics between 1952-80 and 1980-2010 respectively, Hindutva has now come to acquire the same dominance'

Cashless economy is bigger dream than 'achche din': Akhilesh

Cashless economy is bigger dream than 'achche din': Akhilesh

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

Taking a dig at Narendra Modi's demonetisation move, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav termed cashless economy as a "bigger dream" than 'achche din' and said the note ban will be an issue in the upcoming assembly elections in the state.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Here's a recap of moments captured in India in the past 24 hours.

'We've been pushed against the wall and no one seems to care'

'We've been pushed against the wall and no one seems to care'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

The silence is specially deafening from three parties that symbolised hope for Muslims: The Congress, the Aam Aadmi Party and the Samajwadi Party. 'What fear prevents these leaders from at least talking about the way our community is being targeted?' 'Will they really lose Hindu votes if they do so?'

REWIND: Top photos of the week

REWIND: Top photos of the week

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

All of the top news of the week gone by, in photos.

Coming soon to Tamil Nadu: Yogi Adityanath

Coming soon to Tamil Nadu: Yogi Adityanath

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

'It would be interesting to see how Yogi Adityanath is received in Tamil Nadu, where he is due to end his Ram Rajya Rath Yatra in Rameswaram on March 23.'

Sena links Ram temple fund drive to 2024 LS polls; BJP refutes

Sena links Ram temple fund drive to 2024 LS polls; BJP refutes

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

An editorial in Sena mouthpiece Saamana said it was never decided that the grand temple will be constructed through public donations, and political campaigning in the name of Lord Ram has to be stopped at some point of time.

Can Modi Unite The Opposition?

Can Modi Unite The Opposition?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

If there is unity in the Opposition, it is only about regional parties other than the DMK not wanting Rahul Gandhi or any other Congress leader for prime minister, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Stand vindicated, moment of fulfilment for me: Advani

Stand vindicated, moment of fulfilment for me: Advani

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

Terming the agitation for Ram temple the biggest since India's freedom movement, he said it was aimed at the outcome which the verdict has made possible.

'BJP is going to remain in power for a very long time'

'BJP is going to remain in power for a very long time'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'The BJP is the most progressive force within Hinduism today.'

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

'Things are not good for the BJP'

'Things are not good for the BJP'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

'People are questioning these highways and expressways in UP because ultimately, they want to get bread and butter first.'

Babri demolition verdict contradicts Liberhan commission

Babri demolition verdict contradicts Liberhan commission

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

The commission had rejected the theory that it was a spontaneous act by karsevaks whereas the CBI court has ruled that there was no evidence that demolition was a conspiracy.

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: June

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: June

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last month, in 10 images

First fight Abhishek, then me: Mamata dares Amit Shah

First fight Abhishek, then me: Mamata dares Amit Shah

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Hitting out at Union Home Minister Amit Shah's 'Didi-Bhaipo' jibes, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday challenged him to contest an election against her nephew Abhishek Banerjee and then think of fighting her.

Ex-Gujarat top cop Sanjiv Bhatt gets life in jail

Ex-Gujarat top cop Sanjiv Bhatt gets life in jail

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

The case pertains to the death of a man named Prabhudas Madhavji Vaishnani who died on November 11 1990, allegedly due to torture in police custody.

RK Singh, who arrested Advani 26 years ago, is new power minister

RK Singh, who arrested Advani 26 years ago, is new power minister

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

The 1975 batch IAS officer joined the BJP after his retirement in 2013.

Ayodhya verdict: 1528 to 2019, a timeline of the case

Ayodhya verdict: 1528 to 2019, a timeline of the case

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

Here is a timeline of the second-lengthiest case in the apex court history:

Can Bommai emerge from Yediyurappa's shadow?

Can Bommai emerge from Yediyurappa's shadow?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

In the course of his various tenures, Yediyurappa made many adversaries. Bommai, by contrast, knows the Opposition well and has many friends, cutting across parties -- he is, after all, only a 2008 BJP entrant.

Welcomed Babri verdict with 'Jai Shri Ram' chant: Advani

Welcomed Babri verdict with 'Jai Shri Ram' chant: Advani

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leaders L K Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi reacted to the court acquitting them in the Babri Masjid demolition case.

Key figures in Babri mosque demolition case

Key figures in Babri mosque demolition case

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Here are the key figures among the 32 accused in the Babri mosque demolition case who were on Wednesday acquitted by a special CBI court in Lucknow of all charges.

Goa's 'save the frog', J-K's 'back to village': Themes of R-Day tableaux

Goa's 'save the frog', J-K's 'back to village': Themes of R-Day tableaux

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Out of the total 22 tableaux, 16 were of various states and UTs and six of ministries, departments and the National Disaster Response Force.

Did Advani nearly fall prey to informer-cop nexus?

Did Advani nearly fall prey to informer-cop nexus?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

Did an officer in the Tamil Nadu Intelligence Bureau deliberately keep mum about the plot to target BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani during his October 2011 Rath Yatra? Was a police informer behind the failed operation?

'BJP may be inches ahead of SP'

'BJP may be inches ahead of SP'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

'I don't think there is a wave in favour of the Samajwadi Party, or against the BJP.' 'This election is largely about which party is able to build a larger social and political coalition.'

'UP battle is now between SP and BJP'

'UP battle is now between SP and BJP'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

'Congress and BSP are in the fray, but not in the contest.'

Ram Janmabhoomi movement and BJP's rise to power

Ram Janmabhoomi movement and BJP's rise to power

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The issue combined with its alliance with anti-Congress parties in 1989 won the BJP 85 seats in Lok Sabha elections against mere two in 1984.

'How can you welcome this judgment!'

'How can you welcome this judgment!'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

'The Muslim community is disappointed with this judgment.'

Amid Yadav family feud, Shivpal reaches out to 'like minded' socialists for SP event

Amid Yadav family feud, Shivpal reaches out to 'like minded' socialists for SP event

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Amid the raging feud in Samajwadi Party, its senior leader Shivpal Yadav reached Delhi on Wednesday evening to invite 'like-minded' socialists for the party's 25th anniversary celebrations on November 5, a move seen as an attempt to stitch an alliance for the state assembly polls.

Ayodhya trust announcement aimed at Delhi polls: Sena

Ayodhya trust announcement aimed at Delhi polls: Sena

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

'Modi gave the slogan of 'Jai Shri Ram' just four days ahead of polling for the Delhi Assembly. Will be happy if (the number) goes up by two-four seats with the help of Shri Ram,' the Shiv Sena said.

Nitish cannot stop Narendra Modi from entering Bihar: Rabri

Nitish cannot stop Narendra Modi from entering Bihar: Rabri

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Rabri Devi said Chief Minister Nitish Kumar does not have the strength to stop Narendra Modi from coming to Bihar, the way her husband Lalu Prasad Yadav had stopped L K Advani during his rath yatra in 1990.