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4 killed, 5 critical as lift crashes in under-construction building in Noida

4 killed, 5 critical as lift crashes in under-construction building in Noida

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The incident took place around 8.30 am at the under-construction site of Amrapali Dream Valley Society, the police said, adding that the long-stalled project is being completed by the state-run NBCC.

BJP shares picture of Baghel 'playing game' during Cong meet

BJP shares picture of Baghel 'playing game' during Cong meet

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday claimed Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel was busy playing a game on his mobile phone during a Congress meeting over selection of candidates for the upcoming assembly polls as he knows his party will not retain power in the state.

Delhi Bill drops a few provisions restricting the state

Delhi Bill drops a few provisions restricting the state

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

However, the bill will have all major provisions of the ordinance, promulgated by the central government on May 19, a week after the Supreme Court handed over the control of services in Delhi excluding police, public order and land to the elected government headed by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

Elections big budget affair, simultaneous ones save money: Law minister

Elections big budget affair, simultaneous ones save money: Law minister

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Elections have become a "big budget affair" and holding simultaneous polls to Lok Sabha and state assemblies would result in huge saving to the exchequer, the government said on Thursday.

BJP bets big on one nation-one poll boosting its prospects

BJP bets big on one nation-one poll boosting its prospects

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

For the BJP, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's big move to push through his 'one-nation-one-election' concept promises to be the big ticket idea which can disrupt conventional calculations and allow it to frame the upcoming Lok Sabha polls along helpful lines as the party believes the issue has the potential to catch popular imagination.

Women's Bill: Oppn tries to corner govt on OBC quota

Women's Bill: Oppn tries to corner govt on OBC quota

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Opposition parties Nationalist Congress Party and Samajwadi Party on Wednesday demanded reservation for OBCs in the women's reservation bill and questioned the reason for calling a special session when the bill cannot be implemented before census and delimitation.

No official support from party: NCP on Ajit Pawar's move

No official support from party: NCP on Ajit Pawar's move

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) spokesperson Mahesh Tapase on Sunday said the oath taken by nine NCP MLAs as ministers in the Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government does not have official support of the party.

All-party meet: Parties push for passage of women's reservation bill

All-party meet: Parties push for passage of women's reservation bill

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

The bill seeks to reserve one-third of all seats for women in the Lok Sabha and the state legislative assemblies.

DMK MP apologises for 'gaumutra states' jibe as Congress joins critics

DMK MP apologises for 'gaumutra states' jibe as Congress joins critics

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

BJP leaders hit back at the DMK and asked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi if he agreed with the insulting remarks of its Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) partner against the north Indians.

Cong's massive Kerala rally backs Palestine; Tharoor repeats anti-Israel stand

Cong's massive Kerala rally backs Palestine; Tharoor repeats anti-Israel stand

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Inaugurating the solidarity rally, Venugopal, a Rajya Sabha MP, strongly condemned the war unleashed by Israel in Gaza and their attacks against hospitals and refugee camps there.

With BJP Joining In, Is 'Revdi Culture' here to stay?

With BJP Joining In, Is 'Revdi Culture' here to stay?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Modi's BJP has promised more revdis or freebies for these assembly elections than ever before, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Bengal's lone Congress MLA joins TMC

Bengal's lone Congress MLA joins TMC

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Biswas had won the Sagardighi seat on a Congress ticket in a by-poll held earlier this year.

BJP promises higher MSP, houses, LPG @ Rs 450 in MP manifesto

BJP promises higher MSP, houses, LPG @ Rs 450 in MP manifesto

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday released its manifesto for the November 17 Madhya Pradesh elections promising MSP for wheat at Rs 2,700 per quintal and paddy at Rs 3,100 and houses for beneficiaries of the state's flagship scheme 'Ladli Bahna'.

California governor vetoes anti-caste discrimination bill

California governor vetoes anti-caste discrimination bill

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

The governor's move has been welcomed by a large segment of the Indian-American community who were opposing the bill.

Shivraj evades question on becoming MP CM again

Shivraj evades question on becoming MP CM again

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday said his party would pull off a spectacular victory in the state assembly elections, but evaded a direct reply to a question whether he would be the chief minister for the fifth time, as he just said 'Bharatiya Janata Party Zindabad'.

Bommai ministers fall like nine pins before Congress sweep

Bommai ministers fall like nine pins before Congress sweep

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Several ministers of the Basavaraj Bommai-led Bharatiya Janata Party government, and the assembly speaker, lost the elections, the results of which were declared on Saturday.

Chh'garh polls: Bilaspur division's multi-polar contests vital for Cong, BJP

Chh'garh polls: Bilaspur division's multi-polar contests vital for Cong, BJP

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Out of the 25 seats, five seats each are reserved for Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes.

BJP picks 1st time MLA Sharma as Rajasthan CM, ex-MP Diya Kumari as deputy

BJP picks 1st time MLA Sharma as Rajasthan CM, ex-MP Diya Kumari as deputy

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday picked first-time MLA Bhajan Lal Sharma as Rajasthan's new chief minister, ending days of speculation that followed its victory in the assembly polls.

CBI arrests Jagan Reddy's uncle in murder case

CBI arrests Jagan Reddy's uncle in murder case

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Vivekananda, the brother of late Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy and uncle of Jagan Reddy, was found dead at his residence in Pulivendula, on the night of March 15, 2019, weeks before the state assembly elections.

18 years, no development in Budhni under BJP, says Shivraj's rival Vikram

18 years, no development in Budhni under BJP, says Shivraj's rival Vikram

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Therefore, his entry into politics will prove to be mangal (auspicious) for everyone in Budhni, Mastal claimed, adding that he will ensure development of the constituency.

Actor who played Hanuman is Cong pick against Shivraj

Actor who played Hanuman is Cong pick against Shivraj

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

State Congress president and former chief minister Kamal Nath has been fielded from his home-turf Chhindwara, from where he is currently the legislator.

Tearing of docs, laughing out loud barred in UP Assembly

Tearing of docs, laughing out loud barred in UP Assembly

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

The Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly is all set to pass a new set of rules under which members will not be able to take their mobile phones inside the House, tear documents or stand or sit with their backs towards the Speaker.

Only 3 pollsters predicted big BJP win in MP; Chhattisgarh surprises all

Only 3 pollsters predicted big BJP win in MP; Chhattisgarh surprises all

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

With the assembly election results throwing up surprises, most exit polls got the outcome in Chhattisgarh and the scale of the Bharatiya Janata Party's win in Madhya Pradesh wrong.

Nephew Vijay takes on uncle Bhupesh Baghel in Chhattisgarh's Patan

Nephew Vijay takes on uncle Bhupesh Baghel in Chhattisgarh's Patan

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Vijay Baghel and Jogi accuse the chief minister of prompting liquor vends across the state.

Sena disqualification pleas: Maha Speaker 'not to hurry'

Sena disqualification pleas: Maha Speaker 'not to hurry'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Maharashtra assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar has said he would not delay the decision regarding the disqualification pleas against Shiv Sena MLAs but won't rush in either which could result in the 'miscarriage of justice'.

MAPPED: Gujarat and Himachal election 2022, constituency-wise

MAPPED: Gujarat and Himachal election 2022, constituency-wise

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

A detailed break-up of the winners and losers of the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh poll.

Will Gehlot's welfare schemes help Congress buck trend in Rajasthan?

Will Gehlot's welfare schemes help Congress buck trend in Rajasthan?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

With no apparent wave on the ground or pressing everyday issues, that's what it boils down for voters as Rajasthan readies for assembly polls this week.

'18 metres more to go' to reach trapped tunnel workers

'18 metres more to go' to reach trapped tunnel workers

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

The resumption of drilling with the auger machine is likely to speed up the rescue efforts.

Gehlot: Kanhaiya Lal's killers should've been hanged, but...

Gehlot: Kanhaiya Lal's killers should've been hanged, but...

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday said the accused in the Kanhaiya Lal killing case in Udaipur were 'linked' to the Bharatiya Janata Party and should have been 'hanged by now' but the investigation by the National Investigation Agency was not progressing as it should.

Caste survey: 34% Bihar families earn less than Rs 200/day

Caste survey: 34% Bihar families earn less than Rs 200/day

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

The percentage of households who live on less than Rs 6,000 a month or less than Rs 200 a day among the Scheduled tribe households (42.91 per cent) was almost the same as among scheduled caste households (42.78 per cent).

3 state assemblies, just 23 women MLAs

3 state assemblies, just 23 women MLAs

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

Out of the 287 women in the fray, only 23 were victorious. The figure was the same in these states in the previous polls as well.

In Meghwal vs Meghwal, BJP backs Union minister, suspends MLA

In Meghwal vs Meghwal, BJP backs Union minister, suspends MLA

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

The action followed a show-cause notice to the Shahpura MLA, who is a former Speaker of the state assembly, from the party's state unit president CP Joshi.

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