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Sonia should share blame for govt's performance: BJP

Sonia should share blame for govt's performance: BJP

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday hit out at Congress President Sonia Gandhi, saying she should share the blame for the government's performance and the current economic ills the country faced.

Won't tolerate any tampering with Ram Setu: BJP

Won't tolerate any tampering with Ram Setu: BJP

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday warned the government against going ahead with the Sethusamudram project, saying the sentiments of crores of Hindus are attached to the issue and it will not tolerate any tampering with the Ram Setu.

PHOTO: A R Rahman goes to the Grammies!

PHOTO: A R Rahman goes to the Grammies!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Legendary classical musician Annapurna Devi passes away

Legendary classical musician Annapurna Devi passes away

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

Annapurna Devi was an Indian surbahar player of Hindustani classical music and she was the daughter and disciple of Allauddin Khan.

'Those who fool around with terror will have to pay'

'Those who fool around with terror will have to pay'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee's controversial move honouring family members of the two assassins of General A S Vaidya in the Golden Temple complex came in for attack from the Congress as well as the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday.

BJP MPs boycott meeting of JPC on 2G spectrum issue

BJP MPs boycott meeting of JPC on 2G spectrum issue

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party members of the Joint Parliamentary Committee examining the 2G spectrum issue on Thursday boycotted the meeting of the panel in protest against Chairman P C Chacko's refusal to accede to their demand to summon the prime minister and the finance minister.

BJP leadership faces uncomfortable questions on Modi

BJP leadership faces uncomfortable questions on Modi

Rediff.com24 May 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party President Nitin Gadkari's stress on unity and discipline in the party gave fodder to the media to shoot uncomfortable questions, including whether Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was the target, during the briefing of the party national executive on Thursday.

Modi vs Joshi tussle looms over BJP's national meet

Modi vs Joshi tussle looms over BJP's national meet

Rediff.com24 May 2012

Though Bharatiya Janata Party general secretary and spokesperson Ravi Shankar Prasad labelled it as a 'non-issue', the resignation of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi-baiter Sanjay Joshi from the national executive and BJP president Nitin Gadkari's announcement on Thursday morning that Modi will attend the two-day meet hogged all the limelight, even as Prasad spent three-fourths of the press conference convincing the media that there was no infighting in the party

Coal scam: BJP praises Cong's 'entrepreneurial skills'

Coal scam: BJP praises Cong's 'entrepreneurial skills'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

Demanding a probe into fresh reports in the allocation of 142 coal blocks by United Progressive Alliance government, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday said it is "truly amazing" that relatives and associates of union ministers have made such gains soon after the latter occupied the high offices.

BJP evasive on question of Modi running for PM's chair

BJP evasive on question of Modi running for PM's chair

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

As Narendra Modi appeared set for a hat-trick in Gujarat, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday parried questions on whether he will be the party's prime ministerial candidate in the next Lok Sabha elections.

Phase-2 of Bihar polls passes off peacefully, turnout 54.64%

Phase-2 of Bihar polls passes off peacefully, turnout 54.64%

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The second round of the voting was held in the 17 districts amid tight security and strict coronavirus guidelines in place. The voting percentage at 10.30 pm was 54.64, according to the Election Commissions Voter Turnout Apps provisionally data.

BJP MPs walk out of a meeting of JPC on 2G scam

BJP MPs walk out of a meeting of JPC on 2G scam

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party members on Wednesday walked out of a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) meeting on the 2G scam, dubbing it as a 'kangaroo court' following differences on the issue of calling Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to depose before it.

Reveal Walmart bribe list or Parliament won't work: BJP

Reveal Walmart bribe list or Parliament won't work: BJP

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Seeking to put pressure on the government on the Walmart lobbying issue, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday said it was determined to raise the matter in both Houses of Parliament and seek suspension of Question Hour.

PHOTOS: Sri Sri's healing touch to Assam riot victims

PHOTOS: Sri Sri's healing touch to Assam riot victims

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

Renowned spiritual leader and founder of the Art of Living, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, on Wednesday visited the riot-hit districts of Chirang and Kokrajhar in Assam with the objective of healing the wounds of the recent clashes. He visited several relief camps and interacted with the inmates.

Is it PMO or bailout office: BJP on Vadra clean chit

Is it PMO or bailout office: BJP on Vadra clean chit

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday hit out at the Prime Minister's Office for giving a clean chit to Congress president Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra in the land deals with realty major DLF in Haryana and sought to know how it arrived at this conclusion without conducting any probe. "Is it the Prime Minister's Office or a bailout office? We say this with full responsibility," BJP chief spokesperson Ravi Shankar Prasad said.

Amid FB controversy, BJP MLA says he posted nothing communal

Amid FB controversy, BJP MLA says he posted nothing communal

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

He said his official FB page had been 'hacked and blocked' in 2018 but that there has been no response from the police on a complaint filed by him on the matter so far.

Hope Gadkari takes the right decision: Yeddyurappa

Hope Gadkari takes the right decision: Yeddyurappa

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

Emerging from a long meeting with Gadkari and central leaders including General Secretaries Ravi Shankar Prasad, Dharmendra Pradhan and Ramlal, Yeddyurappa said, "I am happy with the outcome of the meeting...I am confident that party president and the party will take the right decision in the interest of the party and the people of Karnataka."

Govt schools breed Maoists, says Sri Sri; under fire

Govt schools breed Maoists, says Sri Sri; under fire

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

Cutting across party lines, lawmakers on Wednesday criticised spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar for saying that state-run schools are turning into breeding grounds for Maoists.

Telecom equipment from China to face fresh curbs

Telecom equipment from China to face fresh curbs

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Telecom equipment from China may face fresh curbs after the Cabinet on Wednesday cleared a proposal to secure telecom infrastructure by designating a "trusted source" for the purchase of equipment by service providers. Briefing reporters after the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Law, Telecom and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said a National Security Directive on Telecommunication Sector has been framed keeping in mind the national security.

I suffered sexual and emotional abuse: Anoushka Shankar

I suffered sexual and emotional abuse: Anoushka Shankar

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

Anoushka Shankar, daughter of legendary sitarist Ravi Shankar, has thrown her weight behind an online campaign demanding an end to crime against women, in the wake of the Delhi gang rape.

PIX: Jennifer Lopez, Anoushka Shankar at Grammies 2013

PIX: Jennifer Lopez, Anoushka Shankar at Grammies 2013

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

The 2013 Grammy winners and highlights at a glance.

Grammies 2013: Winners at a Glance

Grammies 2013: Winners at a Glance

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Here's looking at the winners of the 55th annual Grammy Awards.

Laugh and let it go: Sri Sri to Vishwaroopam protestors

Laugh and let it go: Sri Sri to Vishwaroopam protestors

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

Spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Monday asked members of the Muslim community not to protest against Vishwaroopam. "I will say the best thing is just laugh and let go, smile and let go. Because of some depiction of a community in some bad light or whatever way, people are not going to take it seriously and communal harmony will never be disturbed," said Shankar.

I-T summons Lalu's daughter and husband in benami land case

I-T summons Lalu's daughter and husband in benami land case

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The development followed the arrest of chartered accountant Rajesh Kumar Agrawal by the ED.

Spirituality is the inner technology: Sri Sri

Spirituality is the inner technology: Sri Sri

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Women from 55 countries begin deliberations at the 5th International Women's Conference.

IT minister gives telcos one week for cashless action plan

IT minister gives telcos one week for cashless action plan

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

The telecom companies have also been asked to urgently improve their infrastructure, as the government aims to digitise a host of services.

From Satara to Tokyo: Archer Jadhav aims to make it big

From Satara to Tokyo: Archer Jadhav aims to make it big

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

One day, Jadhav's sports teacher at his Zilla Parishad School in Sarade, Vikas Bhujbal, found some promise in him and asked him to compete in athletics to earn a better living.

Grant Indian citizenship to Tamil refugees: Sri Sri

Grant Indian citizenship to Tamil refugees: Sri Sri

Rediff.com29 Sep 2012

Spiritual Guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Saturday said the Centre and the state government must take steps to make thousands of Sri Lankan Tamils, who are living as refugees in camps across Tamil Nadu, Indian citizens. "Sri Lankan Tamils living in India as refugees for more than 25-30 years is not something Tamil Nadu can be proud about," he told reporters, referring to those from Bangladesh and Nepal who have got Indian citizenship.

Govt stalling 2G scam probe: BJP

Govt stalling 2G scam probe: BJP

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Standing firmly behind Public Accounts Committee Chairperson Murli Manohar Joshi against the onslaught by Congress and Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam members, the Bharatiyas Janata Party on Thursday alleged that these were "calculated, deliberate and sponsored" attacks by the ruling coalition to stall the investigation into 2G scam.

PM hapless, UPA regime most corrupt, inefficient: Advani

PM hapless, UPA regime most corrupt, inefficient: Advani

Rediff.com25 May 2012

Dubbing Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as the most hapless Prime Minister India has ever seen, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Friday slammed the United Progressive Alliance government as the most ineffective, corrupt and indifferent dispensation since Independence.

BJP overlooks Advani, Jaitley to lead its protest rallies

BJP overlooks Advani, Jaitley to lead its protest rallies

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

In a rude shock to top Bharatiya Janata Party leaders L K Advani, Arun Jaitley and Uma Bharati, the party leadership chose not to include their names in the list of leaders to address protest rallies.

'Cong spreading incorrect, malicious allegations against BJP'

'Cong spreading incorrect, malicious allegations against BJP'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday hit out at the Congress on the Lokpal Bill fiasco in Rajya Sabha, alleging it was spreading baseless and factually incorrect views about the Opposition's role in the Upper House's failure to pass the proposed legislation.

Uma Bharti's stint as MP CM 'frenzied'

Uma Bharti's stint as MP CM 'frenzied'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

Madhya Pradesh government's official magazine Sandesh, while analysing the personalities, traits and qualities of various state chief ministers has termed saffron leader Uma Bharti's stint of being synonymous to what can be called as "frenzied and uncontrolled politics in the Bharatiya Janata Party".

MUST SEE: India looks up to THESE men

MUST SEE: India looks up to THESE men

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

In the last three years, photographer Zakia Shakir has zigzagged across the world to train her camera on some of India's most famous men.

Coalgate: BJP rejects Chidambaram's zero-loss theory

Coalgate: BJP rejects Chidambaram's zero-loss theory

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

Rejecting Finance Minister P Chidambaram's zero-loss theory in coal allocation scam because no mining was done, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday said his view was akin to Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal's repudiation of CAG's estimation of presumptive loss in allocation of 2G spectrum.

Rajya Sabha disrupted for fifth day

Rajya Sabha disrupted for fifth day

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

Proceedings in the Rajya Sabha were washed out for the fifth consecutive day on Thursday after uproar over issues of FDI in retail and quota for SCs/STs in promotions in government jobs.

Archers have no excuses to offer, says coach Limba Ram

Archers have no excuses to offer, says coach Limba Ram

Rediff.com5 Aug 2012

Struggling to explain the much-hyped archers' flop-show at the Olympic Games, coaches Limba Ram and Ravi Shankar today said they have no excuses to offer for the below-par performance.

Govt asks WhatsApp to find solution to trace origin of fake messages

Govt asks WhatsApp to find solution to trace origin of fake messages

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Information and Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, after meeting WhatsApp Head Chris Daniels, said the Facebook-owned messaging app has contributed significantly to India's digital story but it needs to find solutions to deal with "sinister developments" like mob-lynching and revenge porn.

Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh.. When our netas do yoga

Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh.. When our netas do yoga

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Top government functionaries, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended International Yoga Day events across the country on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a yoga event at the Prabhat Tara ground in Ranchi said everybody should practice the ancient Indian discipline lifelong.

RS poll: BJP fields cash-for-vote accused Kulaste, Jaitley

RS poll: BJP fields cash-for-vote accused Kulaste, Jaitley

Rediff.com17 Mar 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday night named 12 candidates, including cash-for-vote scam accused Faggan Singh Kulaste and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley for election to the upper house of Parliament.