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Prashant Kishor talks of new political beginning

Prashant Kishor talks of new political beginning

Rediff.com2 May 2022

'My quest to be a meaningful participant in democracy & help shape pro-people policy led to a 10yr rollercoaster ride! As I turn the page, time to go to the Real Masters, THE PEOPLE, to better understand the issues & the path to Peoples Good Governance,' Kishor said in a tweet.

Uttarkashi bus accident shatters families in 10 MP villages

Uttarkashi bus accident shatters families in 10 MP villages

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

The family members of 26 people from Madhya Pradesh, who were killed in the Uttarakhand accident, cannot believe that the pilgrimage met with a tragic end.

Sadananda Gowda collapses due to low blood sugar, hospitalised

Sadananda Gowda collapses due to low blood sugar, hospitalised

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

Gowda, 67, is currently stable and is undergoing further tests and treatment at a private hospital. The Union minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers was brought to Aster CMI hospital at 4.45 pm on Sunday.

Let's have a race: Kamal Nath's fitness challenge to Shivraj

Let's have a race: Kamal Nath's fitness challenge to Shivraj

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

Nath's fitness challenge comes in the wake of Chouhan, 62, repeatedly targetting him over his age and health, saying that he was resting in Delhi.

Bihar BJP launches fresh attack on Nitish over central aid

Bihar BJP launches fresh attack on Nitish over central aid

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

The Nitish Kumar government in Bihar came under fresh attack on Monday from state Bharatiya Janata Party president Sanjay Jaiswal whose party seems annoyed with junior ally Janata Dal-United's shrill demands for special assistance from the Centre.

Amruta Fadnavis tweet on Sushant case; Sena, NCP hit back

Amruta Fadnavis tweet on Sushant case; Sena, NCP hit back

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

"The manner in which Sushant Singh Rajput death case is being handled -- I feel Mumbai has lost humanity & is no more safe to live for innocent, self respecting citizens," Amruta Fadnavis tweeted.

Another BJP leader criticises Covid handling in UP

Another BJP leader criticises Covid handling in UP

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

Criticising the handling of the COVID-19 crisis in Uttar Pradesh, a ruling party leader has claimed that at least 10 people died in every village during the second wave as no lessons were learnt from the first one.

PM reaches Bengaluru to watch Moon landing

PM reaches Bengaluru to watch Moon landing

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

'I am extremely excited to be at the ISRO Centre in Bengaluru to witness the extraordinary moment in the history of India's space programme,' Modi tweeted earlier in the day.

Stalin Draws Up Line Of DMK Succession

Stalin Draws Up Line Of DMK Succession

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

What does Udhayanidhi's induction as minister mean? For the DMK, it indicates the future course, direction and leadership. It is continuity with change, and change with continuity, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Fadnavis meets RSS chief as Maha impasse continues

Fadnavis meets RSS chief as Maha impasse continues

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

He arrived at the RSS headquarters in Mahal area in Nagpur around 9.25 pm and left after one and a half hours.

Parties go into poll mode in Tamil Nadu

Parties go into poll mode in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

The DMK, AIADMK, PMK, BJP gear up for next May's assembly elections.

2 mowed down by K'taka BJP MLA's car

2 mowed down by K'taka BJP MLA's car

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

MLA C T Ravi said he was sleeping in his car and was on his way to Chennai from Chikkamagaluru along with his gunman.

Bengal floods: PM dials Mamata, assures her of all help

Bengal floods: PM dials Mamata, assures her of all help

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

The prime minister telephoned Banerjee to take stock of the flood situation in West Bengal, and assured the chief minister of all central assistance to mitigate it, the bureaucrat said.

8 dead, 50 injured in boiler blast at Gujarat factory

8 dead, 50 injured in boiler blast at Gujarat factory

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

The death toll may rise further as some of the injured workers are in a serious condition, according to police. As companies of methanol and xylene chemicals are located near the affected factory, authorities have shifted about 4,800 people from nearby Luvara and Lakhigam villages to safer places as a precautionary measure.

'BJP is prepared to take strong decisions'

'BJP is prepared to take strong decisions'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

'In AAP, those who are in charge of a particular state provide information to Arvind Kejriwal. 'In the BJP, several organisations convey what is happening on the ground to the top leadership.' 'There are so many channels through which issues are being understood.'

Bhagyalakshmi temple becomes cynosure of Hyderabad civic poll

Bhagyalakshmi temple becomes cynosure of Hyderabad civic poll

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

Political analyst and former MLC Prof Nageshwar said that by frequently visiting the temple the BJP is trying to polarise votes which unfortunately MIM also wants.

What BJP's Gujarat Win Proves

What BJP's Gujarat Win Proves

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

What these elections prove beyond any doubt (if ever there was one) that Modi's hold over public mind and Shah's mastery of election management are unparalleled. It doesn't seem likely that they will be matched any time soon in the Indian political scene, reaffirms Shreekant Sambrani.

Veteran CPI-M leader Shyamal Chakraborty succumbs to COVID-19

Veteran CPI-M leader Shyamal Chakraborty succumbs to COVID-19

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Chakraborty, an ardent trade unionist and a former Rajya Sabha member, was admitted to the hospital after he tested positive for COVID-19 on July 30.

Meet Amit Khare, Modi's New Advisor

Meet Amit Khare, Modi's New Advisor

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

His career as a bureaucrat has been somewhat colourless, which suggests his current elevation is simply a matter of being at the right place at the right time.

Army Major killed in landmine explosion was to tie the knot next month

Army Major killed in landmine explosion was to tie the knot next month

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

Major Bisht's marriage had been finalised and he was to come home on February 28, sourced close to the family said.

'Sonia cheated on Telangana': AP court orders probe

'Sonia cheated on Telangana': AP court orders probe

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

A court in Andhra Pradesh on Monday directed the police to probe allegations brought against Congress president Sonia Gandhi in a complaint which says she "cheated" the people of Telangana on the statehood issue.

Karnataka CM suspects terrorist hand in blast

Karnataka CM suspects terrorist hand in blast

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

The bomb blast near the state Bharatiya Janata Party city office that left at least 16 people injured indicated the hand of terrorists and state police has set up a special team to investigate the attack, Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar said on Wednesday.

Vasundhara Raje takes over as BJP president in Rajasthan

Vasundhara Raje takes over as BJP president in Rajasthan

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Seeking to project a united face, newly appointed state Bharatiya Janata Party president Vasundhara Raje on Friday said her priority would be going forward while keeping all the party's stakeholders together.

'Anti-Naxals ops in Chattisgarh unacceptable'

'Anti-Naxals ops in Chattisgarh unacceptable'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

Amid the controversy over the anti-naxal operation in Chhattisgarh in which tribals were suspected to be among the 19 victims, the Union Tribal Affairs Ministry on Tuesday called the offensive "completely unacceptable" and targeted the state's Bharatiya Janata Party government.

Modi's charm re-ignites BJP's hopes in Karnataka

Modi's charm re-ignites BJP's hopes in Karnataka

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Vicky Nanjappa reports on how Narendra Modi has not just managed to draw the crowd in Karnataka but improved the BJP's chances in the state

Karnataka: Fight for deputy CM's post turns ugly

Karnataka: Fight for deputy CM's post turns ugly

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

The war between the two factions is on the rise with the Gowda camp stating that Yeddyurappa and co cannot dictate terms on every aspect.

Replacing Karnataka CM: BJP to decide in a week

Replacing Karnataka CM: BJP to decide in a week

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

Indicating the imminent replacement of D V Sadananda Gowda as Karnataka chief minister, State Bharatiya Janata Party president K S Eshwarappa on Friday said he believed that the party has solved the leadership issue and would abide by their decision.

CBI registers case in RTI activist Amit Jethwa's murder

CBI registers case in RTI activist Amit Jethwa's murder

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday registered a case in connection with the sensational 2010 killing of RTI Amit Jethwa outside the Gujarat high court in which a state Bharatiya Janata Party MP is a suspect.

Bihar education minister's 'ritual' with snakes goes viral

Bihar education minister's 'ritual' with snakes goes viral

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Photographs of Bihar Education and IT Minister Ashok Kumar Choudhary is arguing that the pictures that are circulating online are old and that he is against superstition.

UPA's approach on Centre-state ties authoritarian: Advani

UPA's approach on Centre-state ties authoritarian: Advani

Rediff.com22 Jan 2012

Slamming the United Progressive Alliance government for its "authoritarian" approach towards states, Bharatiya Janata Party veteran L K Advani on Sunday said all those who believe in strong Centre-state relations should come together on it even as he praised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa for highlighting the issue.

Ram Naresh Yadav takes oath as MP governor

Ram Naresh Yadav takes oath as MP governor

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

The veteran Congress leader from Uttar Pradesh Ram Naresh Yadav on Thursday took oath as the 25th governor of Madhya Pradesh.

Centre hopes AP parties clear their stand on Telangana by Dec

Centre hopes AP parties clear their stand on Telangana by Dec

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

The government on Wednesday hoped that four political parties in Andhra Pradesh -- Congress, Telugu Desam Party, MIM and YSR Congress -- will take a call on Telangana issue by end of December, enabling it to convene an all-party meeting.

Why is Modi silent over assembly results?

Why is Modi silent over assembly results?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, who did not campaign in assembly elections in the five states, was on Tuesday conspicuously silent even as the results were out.

Cong trying to run parallel govt through governor's office: Modi

Cong trying to run parallel govt through governor's office: Modi

Rediff.com25 Sep 2011

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the Congress of trying to run a parallel government through the governor's office, even as the state Bharatiya Janata Party passed a resolution seeking recall of Governor Dr Kamla.

Assam records 75 per cent polling

Assam records 75 per cent polling

Rediff.com4 Apr 2011

The highest percentage was reported from constituencies in Karimganj, Jorhat and Haflong districts ranging from between 35 to 40 per cent.

I'm still with Hindutva: Uddhav in Maha assembly

I'm still with Hindutva: Uddhav in Maha assembly

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

Describing Fadnavis as a friend, Thackeray also said he does not view him as opposition leader.

Maha govt reduces security of Fadnavis, Raj Thackeray

Maha govt reduces security of Fadnavis, Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

State BJP spokesman Keshav Upadhya termed it as "vendetta politics", while former chief minister Fadnavis said this would not impact his plans to travel and meet people.

Kerala Tourism's tweet on beef dish stirs row

Kerala Tourism's tweet on beef dish stirs row

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Tourism Minister Kadakampally Surendran criticised those who were trying to give a communal colour to the tourism department tweet on the Kerala delicacy -- "Beef Ularthiyathu" and said in the southern state none links food with religion.

Yeddy parades MLAs, demands Governor's recall

Yeddy parades MLAs, demands Governor's recall

Rediff.com17 May 2011

In a bid to counter the actions of Karnataka Governor H R Bharadwaj, the state Bharatiya Janata Party led by Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa paraded 114 members of Parliament before President Pratibha Patil at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on Tuesday.

'K'taka governor has made mockery of Constitution'

'K'taka governor has made mockery of Constitution'

Rediff.com16 May 2011

The latest salvo by Governor HR Bhardwaj recommending President's rule in Karnataka has left the state Bharatiya Janata Party speechless. Although they have resolved to battle the issue out till the very end, they continue to say that they have been taken aback and the action of the governor is unbecoming.