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All eyes on AAP ahead of counting of votes in Gujarat polls

All eyes on AAP ahead of counting of votes in Gujarat polls

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Aiming to breach the Bharatiya Janata Party's Gujarat bastion, the Aam Aadmi Party fielded its candidate to contest all 182 assembly seats and carried out a high decibel campaign in the run-up to the polls in Gujarat.

India becoming world's 5th largest economy is no ordinary feat: Modi

India becoming world's 5th largest economy is no ordinary feat: Modi

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India has become the fifth largest economy in the world and this is not an ordinary achievement. "Every Indian is feeling proud of it. We need to maintain this enthusiasm," Modi said. He was virtually addressing beneficiaries of various government schemes and those present at a mega medical camp organised in Olpad area of Surat city in Gujarat, where the Assembly polls are due later this year.

Uddhav vs Shinde: How the crisis unfolded

Uddhav vs Shinde: How the crisis unfolded

Rediff.com11 May 2023

The timeline of the Shiv Sena-centric political crisis in Maharashtra.

Sena rebel Eknath Shinde in Assam, claims 40 MLAs with him

Sena rebel Eknath Shinde in Assam, claims 40 MLAs with him

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Shinde said MLAs are keen on continuing the Sena founded by late Balasaheb Thackeray.

Rain fury kills 6 in Gujarat, over 27,000 evacuated

Rain fury kills 6 in Gujarat, over 27,000 evacuated

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Heavy downpour continued in various parts of Gujarat on Tuesday and six people died in rain-related incidents in the last 24 hours, raising the toll to 69 since June 1, officials said.

The Divine Journey Of Lord Jagannath

The Divine Journey Of Lord Jagannath

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

During the Rath Yatra, Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Balabhadra and younger sister Subhadra are carried from their home temple to another temple, located in what is believed to be their aunt's home.

Being poor is no reason to not follow rule of law, says SC

Being poor is no reason to not follow rule of law, says SC

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

While hearing a matter relating to encroachment on railway land in Gujarat, the apex court observed that when the Constitution recognises rule of law, it has to be adhered to by one and all.

I apologise for RS seat row, no tapasya bigger than Rahul's: Pawan Khera

I apologise for RS seat row, no tapasya bigger than Rahul's: Pawan Khera

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Sunday apologised for his tapasya tweet after not getting a Rajya Sabha nomination from his party last year, saying he did so in "selfishness" but has realised his mistake drawing inspiration from Rahul Gandhi who "shuns power" and continues his 'tapasya'.

BJP's Hindutva is 'gomutra dhari': Uddhav

BJP's Hindutva is 'gomutra dhari': Uddhav

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Thackeray said people should be aware of how religious issues are raked up to distract their attention from core issues.

Plea filed in SC against restoration of Rahul Gandhi's LS membership

Plea filed in SC against restoration of Rahul Gandhi's LS membership

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

The petition, which was filed in the apex court on Tuesday by Lucknow-based advocate Ashok Pandey, said it is challenging the August 7 notification issued by the Lok Sabha restoring Gandhi's membership.

Didn't imagine my disqualification was possible: Rahul

Didn't imagine my disqualification was possible: Rahul

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said that he did not imagine his disqualification from Lok Sabha was possible when he joined politics but asserted that it has given him a 'huge opportunity' to serve the people.

Asian Games: Harmeet Desai claims non-selection 'unfair'

Asian Games: Harmeet Desai claims non-selection 'unfair'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

India's leading table tennis player Harmeet Desai feels he has been "unfairly" left out of the singles competition for the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou.

Rahul may have to vacate his official bungalow in a month unless...

Rahul may have to vacate his official bungalow in a month unless...

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Following his disqualification as a member of Parliament, Rahul Gandhi may have to vacate his official bungalow in Lutyens' Delhi within a month if he does not get relief from a higher court in the criminal defamation case, an official said on Friday.

No political call behind Rahul disqualification, everyone equal before law: BJP

No political call behind Rahul disqualification, everyone equal before law: BJP

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's disqualification as an MP by the Lok Sabha Secretariat is a result of a court order and not a political call, Bharatiya Janata Party leaders said on Friday, stating that everyone is equal before the law.

Rahul May Find Reprieve In Law

Rahul May Find Reprieve In Law

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi can get reprieve from being disqualified as a member of Parliament under The Representation of People's Act until his appeal comes to a higher court in Gujarat.

HC extends Rahul Gandhi's relief in Modi 'defamation' case till Aug 2

HC extends Rahul Gandhi's relief in Modi 'defamation' case till Aug 2

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The complainant, who claims to be a Bharatiya Janata Party worker, had alleged that Gandhi's "commander-in-thief" remark in the context of the Rafale fighter jet deal amounted to defamation.

If you keep speaking, you will be in more trouble: BJP warns Rahul

If you keep speaking, you will be in more trouble: BJP warns Rahul

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party claimed that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is also "failing legally" after a Gujarat court verdict on Thursday held him guilty in a 2019 criminal defamation case.

In show of strength, Shinde flaunts 42 MLAs

In show of strength, Shinde flaunts 42 MLAs

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

This includes 34 MLAs from the Shiv Sena and 8 Independent MLAs.

Tara Goes On A Beach Break

Tara Goes On A Beach Break

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Krystle is at the Golden Temple... Ayushmann is in the Gir forest... Arjun is at Bondi...

How This 'Rebel' Sena MLA Escaped

How This 'Rebel' Sena MLA Escaped

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

'Had it not been for his presence of mind, he would have been in Guwahati now.'

Congress has now only one ideology, which is...: Scindia

Congress has now only one ideology, which is...: Scindia

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Scindia was incidentally in the Congress for a long time and was considered a close associate of Gandhi.

Police avert another lynching of 2 sadhus in Maharashtra's Palghar

Police avert another lynching of 2 sadhus in Maharashtra's Palghar

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

The police in Maharashtra's Palghar district averted potential mob violence against two sadhus in a village after the residents mistook them as child-lifters, nearly three years after three persons were lynched in the district over similar suspicion, an official said on Tuesday.

Gujarat records 60% voter turnout in Phase 1

Gujarat records 60% voter turnout in Phase 1

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

An average 59.24 per cent voter turnout was recorded as of 5 pm on Thursday across 89 assembly seats in the first phase of Gujarat elections, officials said.

Celebrating Dev Uthani Ekadashi

Celebrating Dev Uthani Ekadashi

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

According to the Hindu calendar, Dev Uthani Ekadashi is the day in the month of Kartik, the 11th lunar day (a period between new moon and full moon, also known as shukla paksha).

How Politicians Prevented Onion Tears

How Politicians Prevented Onion Tears

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Even before NCP-Ajit Pawar leaders came to meet in Delhi, the central government decided to buy 200,000 tonnes of onions from farmers at Rs 24.1 per quintal. This was among the highest prices at which onions have ever been bought from farmers.

Aww! Meet These Li'l Tigers

Aww! Meet These Li'l Tigers

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Every week, we bring you fascinating videos, chosen by you, through your likes.

Thousands join in as Modi leads nation in cleanliness drive ahead of Gandhi Jayanti

Thousands join in as Modi leads nation in cleanliness drive ahead of Gandhi Jayanti

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Wielding a broom, the prime minister took part in the drive along with fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuriya.

Aaditya Thackeray challenges Eknath Shinde: Will contest from Thane and win

Aaditya Thackeray challenges Eknath Shinde: Will contest from Thane and win

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Wednesday slammed the Maharashtra government saying that "Mughal rule" was prevailing in the state, and declared that he would contest the next assembly election from Thane, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's bastion.

AAP's Gujarat gains: 5 seats, 13% vote share and national party status

AAP's Gujarat gains: 5 seats, 13% vote share and national party status

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Despite the AAP cutting into its votes, the Congress still polled 27 per cent votes and won 17 seats.

When Shivraj Chouhan Celebrated Karwa Chauth

When Shivraj Chouhan Celebrated Karwa Chauth

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

How Karwa Chauth is being celebrated across India.

Palghar sadhus lynching case handed over to CBI

Palghar sadhus lynching case handed over to CBI

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The case was being investigated by the state Criminal Investigation Department (CID) earlier.

Paresh Rawal apologises for 'cook fish for Bengalis' remark

Paresh Rawal apologises for 'cook fish for Bengalis' remark

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Veteran actor Paresh Rawal on Friday apologised for his statement linking gas cylinders, Bengalis and fish during a campaign speech in Gujarat, saying his reference was to illegal Bangladeshis and Rohingyas.

Sakshi and Ziva's Holi celebration

Sakshi and Ziva's Holi celebration

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Sakshi and daughter Ziva celebrated Holi in Uttarakhand.

Savarkar's grandson files defamation suit against Rahul over London address

Savarkar's grandson files defamation suit against Rahul over London address

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

The grandson, Satyaki Savarkar, said his lawyers have moved the city court with a complaint under sections 499 and 500 of the Indian Penal Code.

'Rahul's disqualification will mark the beginning of the end of the BJP'

'Rahul's disqualification will mark the beginning of the end of the BJP'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

'This is what happens when you get consumed by absolute power and the arrogance that accompanies it.'

Who Held More Rallies In Gujarat Than Modi?

Who Held More Rallies In Gujarat Than Modi?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Hemantkumar Shivsaran compares the number of rallies held by the BJP leadership in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh.

Campaigning ends for first phase of Gujarat elections, Morbi 'hero' among candidates

Campaigning ends for first phase of Gujarat elections, Morbi 'hero' among candidates

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Campaigning for the first phase of the Gujarat assembly elections to be held on December 1 ended at 5 pm on Tuesday.

Rahul Gandhi to appeal jail term, punished for speaking truth: Cong

Rahul Gandhi to appeal jail term, punished for speaking truth: Cong

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

The Congress on Thursday said former party chief Rahul Gandhi will file an appeal against a Gujarat court verdict holding him guilty in a 2019 criminal defamation case, and alleged that the government was after him for speaking the truth and bringing to light its 'misdeeds'.

'Sense of bitterness is with the entire Opposition'

'Sense of bitterness is with the entire Opposition'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

'It's not that the Opposition has to search for common ground.' 'The government is handing the common ground to the Opposition.'

Lalit Modi plans to 'sue Pappu Gandhi' in UK court

Lalit Modi plans to 'sue Pappu Gandhi' in UK court

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Former Indian Premiere League chief Lalit Modi, accused of financial irregularities in India, launched a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi on Thursday and threatened to take the senior Congress leader to court in the United Kingdom over his 'Modi surname' remark.