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Political slugfest continues over Rafale

Political slugfest continues over Rafale

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

The BJP alleged that former French president Francois Hollande is part of the "nexus" to sabotage the procurement.

Congress fires first salvo at Modi

Congress fires first salvo at Modi

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Is the demoralised party trying to open its account as an Opposition party?

Jayalalithaa decimates DMK, Congress in Tamil Nadu

Jayalalithaa decimates DMK, Congress in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com16 May 2014

In a one-horse race, ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam led by Jayalalithaa on Friday inflicted a crushing defeat on its arch-rival DMK, Congress and BJP-led six-party alliance, winning 4 seats and establishing unassailable leads in 33 out of the 39 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu.

Review: PM Narendra Modi is a work of fiction

Review: PM Narendra Modi is a work of fiction

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The movie presents a version of Modi that the bhakts wants the rest of us to see, feels Utkarsh Mishra.

'Rajiv Gandhi's legacy is quite inspirational'

'Rajiv Gandhi's legacy is quite inspirational'

Rediff.com21 May 2021

'Some of his decisions were not so good, but his intentions were always guided by a deep national interest.'

Rahul on Khurshid's 'impotent' barb: Don't appreciate such language

Rahul on Khurshid's 'impotent' barb: Don't appreciate such language

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said he does not appreciate the "impotent" remark made by Union Minister Salman Khurshid against Narendra Modi in the context of the 2002 Gujarat riots.

MPs voice reservation on SC verdict on homosexuality

MPs voice reservation on SC verdict on homosexuality

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Cutting across party lines, legislators on Wednesday voiced reservation on the Supreme Court judgement making gay sex a criminal offence.

Vikas? Major Economic Reforms? Naah!

Vikas? Major Economic Reforms? Naah!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

'It is clear that economic policy and reform under this administration will always be afterthoughts, something to be carried out only when no other political concern intervenes -- when, in other words, the government feels safe and comfortable enough to take a moderate risk,' argues Mihir S Sharma.

What Rahul now needs to do

What Rahul now needs to do

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

'His prowess in Aikido -- a Japanese martial art that focuses on harmony with the opponent to peacefully resolve conflicts -- gives Rahul Gandhi an advantage that fanatical adversaries lack,' says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Respect PM's post, will fight on issues: Rahul in Gujarat

Respect PM's post, will fight on issues: Rahul in Gujarat

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

The Congress has reportedly instructed its spokespersons to refrain from personal attacks on the PM.

Chidambaram opts out of LS race; son given Sivaganga ticket

Chidambaram opts out of LS race; son given Sivaganga ticket

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Union Minister P Chidambaram has opted out of the Lok Sabha election with the party on Thursday night nominating his son Karti from his constituency Sivaganga in Tamil Nadu while another Union Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad was brought as a candidate from Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir.

Oil giant ahoy! ONGC may buy out HPCL in 44K cr deal

Oil giant ahoy! ONGC may buy out HPCL in 44K cr deal

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Following up on Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's Budget announcement of creating an integrated oil company, India's biggest oil and gas producer ONGC may buy all of the government's 51.11 per cent stake in Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.

Rambo rides again

Rambo rides again

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

'From his persistent fuelling of pan-Hindu nationalism to pandering to narrow Gujarati chauvinism, Rambo rides again, using fair means and foul -- and often foul -- to gain the battleground,' says Sunil Sethi.

Gujarat results will be 'zabardast', says Rahul on final day of campaigning

Gujarat results will be 'zabardast', says Rahul on final day of campaigning

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

At a press conference, the Congress president-elect also said, "What Modiji has said about former PM Manmohan Singh is not acceptable."

Acche Din? Not for BJP's Gujarat campaign

Acche Din? Not for BJP's Gujarat campaign

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

'This is a negative campaign, of slurs and fears.' 'The BJP has no desire to fight a positive campaign as it did in 2014, on the issue of governance and achche din.' 'Where the BJP can use these tactics, it will,' says Aakar Patel.

Rahul debunks Modi's development claims, slams RSS roots

Rahul debunks Modi's development claims, slams RSS roots

Rediff.com8 Feb 2014

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a blistering attack on Narendra Modi, slamming him for his roots in the Rashtriya Syawamsevak Sangh "whose ideology killed Mahatma Gandhi" and debunking his claims of development in Gujarat.

Modi hopes to brew success with 'Chai Pe Charcha' campaign

Modi hopes to brew success with 'Chai Pe Charcha' campaign

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Using the 'tea-seller' jibe hurled at Narendra Modi by rivals to reach out to voters, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday announced the launch of a campaign that will allow people to engage with its prime ministerial candidate over a cup of tea.

BJP downplays Dalai Lama's remark, JD-U hails it

BJP downplays Dalai Lama's remark, JD-U hails it

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama's reported remarks that Bihar poll results prove that a majority of Hindus prefer harmony on Sunday received the support of the Janata Dal-United while the Bharatiya Janata Party played down the statement.

5 reasons why the lotus failed to bloom in Bihar

5 reasons why the lotus failed to bloom in Bihar

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

Rediff.com lists five reasons for BJP's defeat in the Bihar assembly elections

Gujarat set for second phase of polls; Modi, Shah to vote

Gujarat set for second phase of polls; Modi, Shah to vote

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

A total of 851 candidates are in the fray for 93 seats spread across 14 districts in north and central Gujarat, in the final phase of the polls, where 2.22 crore people are eligible to exercise their franchise.

Parliament passes Companies Bill; Pilot terms it 'historic'

Parliament passes Companies Bill; Pilot terms it 'historic'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

It makes it mandatory for companies to spend on social welfare and seeks to bring in greater transparency.

Don't want to live in perpetual hostility with India: Pak

Don't want to live in perpetual hostility with India: Pak

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Striking a conciliatory note amid rising tension in ties, Pakistan today said it does not want to live in "perpetual hostility" with India, noting time has come for the two neighbours to decide whether status quo should continue or a new beginning be made.

Kerala Congressman suspended for calling Rahul a joker

Kerala Congressman suspended for calling Rahul a joker

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Former Kerala minister T H Mustafa was on Thursday suspended from the Congress for calling Rahul Gandhi a "joker" and saying that the party vice-president should be removed if he does not resign in the backdrop of the party's debacle in the Lok Sabha polls.

Peace and tranquility on the China border remains a distant dream

Peace and tranquility on the China border remains a distant dream

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

'The only choice we have is to strengthen ourselves militarily and economically and develop friendships with others without alarming our neighbours, says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Pak considers Jadhav a terrorist, treats him like one: SP leader

Pak considers Jadhav a terrorist, treats him like one: SP leader

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Aggarwal also hit out at the media, saying why it was only talking about Jadhav when hundreds of Indians were lodged in Pakistani jails.

Should Ansari, Singh have attended Aiyar's dinner?

Should Ansari, Singh have attended Aiyar's dinner?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

'While the meeting on December 6th was perfectly legal, was it ethical?' asks Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Tharoor: 'Scindia's shallowness and hollowness of convictions'

Tharoor: 'Scindia's shallowness and hollowness of convictions'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

'Scindia's willingness to consort with the BJP, a party he has rightly, and eloquently, excoriated in various speeches and statements in the recent past suggest a shallowness and hollowness of convictions and principles.'

How AAP ensured 'Paanch Saal Kejriwal'

How AAP ensured 'Paanch Saal Kejriwal'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

'Their candidates are simple people who will be there in hours of need.'

Why Sheila Dikshit was 'saddened' by CWG probe

Why Sheila Dikshit was 'saddened' by CWG probe

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

'An event that should have made India proud was being perceived entirely as a money-making enterprise, resting on malpractices and without any benefits whatsoever for the Capital and its people.'

We are close to war with Pakistan

We are close to war with Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

''At this stage we are closer to military confrontation than at any time since 1971.' 'Given the known positions of the two governments, it will not be surprising if this happens sooner rather than later,' says Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

Murli Deora: The politician who was loved by all

Murli Deora: The politician who was loved by all

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Congress stalwart Murli Deora passed away on Monday morning after battling a prolonged illness. He was a politician who shared rapport across the political and corporate spectrum.

Gujarat result: Is Modi listening?

Gujarat result: Is Modi listening?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

'The decline in BJP seats tells us that despite the rote incantation of the development mantra, Gujarat is not immune to the economic pain the country is feeling and is telling the ruling party so,' says Shreekant Sambrani.

Modi's nomination has paved way for return of UPA: Cong

Modi's nomination has paved way for return of UPA: Cong

Rediff.com15 Sep 2013

Accusing Narendra Modi of being "desperate" to become prime minister, the Congress on Sunday said it will remain a "pipe-dream" and the "divisive" leader's nomination will help the United Progressive Alliance to return to power for a third term.

Gujarat: Campaign ends for first phase; Saurashtra, Kutch crucial

Gujarat: Campaign ends for first phase; Saurashtra, Kutch crucial

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

A total of 89 seats -- out of 182 -- spanning the Saurashtra and south Gujarat regions, are up for grabs in the first phase with 977 candidates in the fray, including Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.

Political reactions to Yakub Memon's hanging

Political reactions to Yakub Memon's hanging

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

A look at who's saying what about 1993 Mumbai serial blasts convict Yakub Memon's hanging on Thursday morning at the Nagpur Central Jail:

India loses Kashagan oil field to China

India loses Kashagan oil field to China

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

India's ONGC has lost the giant Kashagan oilfield to the Chinese after Kazakhstan blocked its $5 billion deal to buy US energy major ConocoPhillips' stake in the Caspian Sea oilfield.

BJP hits back at Rahul; says Congress ran 'loot ki sarkar'

BJP hits back at Rahul; says Congress ran 'loot ki sarkar'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Reacting sharply to Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi's "suit-boot ki sarkar" jibe, Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday attacked the opposition party saying those who had led a "loot ki sarkar" for 10 years have no right to question the "well- meaning" NDA government now at the Centre.

Reporter's diary: Election 2014 from Kanyakumari to Kashi

Reporter's diary: Election 2014 from Kanyakumari to Kashi

Rediff.com21 May 2014

A Ganesh Nadar's tales from the campaign trail.

Modi alleges distribution of watches with Chidambaram's photos

Modi alleges distribution of watches with Chidambaram's photos

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

Sharpening his attack on P Chidambaram, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Narendra Modi on Thursday alleged wrist watches with photos of the finance minister were being distributed to voters and demanded a probe by the Election Commission.

'Aiyar's remarks seditious, Sonia should apologise,' says BJP

'Aiyar's remarks seditious, Sonia should apologise,' says BJP

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Escalating its attack against Mani Shankar Aiyar, the BJP called his remarks "treasonous" and demanded an apology from Congress chief Sonia Gandhi.