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Toronto: Parliament backs Indian politician

Toronto: Parliament backs Indian politician

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

Members of Canada's House of Commons unanimously voted to condemn the recent death threats against their colleague, Indo-Canadian MP Ujjal Dosanjh, who had voiced concern over Sikh extremism in the country.

Time for Supreme Court to revisit Mandal Verdict

Time for Supreme Court to revisit Mandal Verdict

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Tamil Nadu's unending legislative fight for exemption from NEET has now flagged the question if it's time to review the Supreme Court's famous verdict in the 'Mandal case', fixing 50-per cent upper-limit for all reservations, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Nepal PM gets Parliament dissolved amidst infighting

Nepal PM gets Parliament dissolved amidst infighting

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

The move comes as the intra-party feud reached climax in the ruling NCP which has been witnessing months long tussle between two factions, one led by 68-year-old Oli and Party's chairman and another led by 66-year-old 'Prachanda', also the executive chair of the party and former premier.

Modi resigns, Anandiben Patel to be new CM of Gujarat

Modi resigns, Anandiben Patel to be new CM of Gujarat

Rediff.com21 May 2014

Gujarat Revenue Minister Anandiben Patel was on Wednesday elected leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party Legislature Party, who will succeed PM-designate Narendra Modi as chief minister of the state.

Pak: Amid rigging claims, ballot boxes, papers found on roadside

Pak: Amid rigging claims, ballot boxes, papers found on roadside

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

In Sialkot, people found five empty ballot boxes near Kashmir Park in the Cantonment area, the report said.

AIAMDK's Madhusudhanan and Dinakaran to battle it out for Jaya's seat

AIAMDK's Madhusudhanan and Dinakaran to battle it out for Jaya's seat

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Madhusudhanan, the party's presidium chairman, was the AIADMK's "unanimous" choice.

'Do you doubt?': Fadnavis on returning as Maha CM

'Do you doubt?': Fadnavis on returning as Maha CM

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

Fadnavis said he looked at "positively" Aaditya becoming active in politics.

20 MP ministers resign as Kamal Nath tries to save govt

20 MP ministers resign as Kamal Nath tries to save govt

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

Kamal Nath said that the Bharatiya Janata Party was perturbed as its "corruption over its 15-year rule is going to be exposed"

'Humiliated' Amarinder Singh resigns as Punjab CM

'Humiliated' Amarinder Singh resigns as Punjab CM

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

The development has come amid a power tussle that polarised the ruling party in the state headed for elections in just about four months.

Stalin files nomination papers, all set to become DMK president

Stalin files nomination papers, all set to become DMK president

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Sibling rivalry between Stalin and his elder brother M K Alagiri came to the fore recently, when the latter claimed that true loyalists of Karunanidhi were with him.

Ex-Union minister Akhilesh Das Gupta dies

Ex-Union minister Akhilesh Das Gupta dies

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Gupta, 56, was a Rajya Sabha member and was minister for steel in the United Progressive Alliance government.

VCA adopts resolution on Lodha recommendations

VCA adopts resolution on Lodha recommendations

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

The Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) has adopted a resolution to consider and approve its proposed new constitution as per the recommendations of the Lodha Committee.

JD-U backs BJP leader Jaswant for vice president's post

JD-U backs BJP leader Jaswant for vice president's post

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

The Janata Dal - United, which had backed United Progressive Alliance's Presidential candidate Pranab Mukherjee, on Monday supported the Bharatiya Janata Party's candidate Jaswant Singh for the vice presidential election.

10 NE political parties including BJP allies oppose Citizenship Bill

10 NE political parties including BJP allies oppose Citizenship Bill

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

The eight states of the north-east account for 25 Lok Sabha seats and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party is eying to bag those in the Parliamentary election.

What Cairn, Vodafone, Devas reveal about the Indian State

What Cairn, Vodafone, Devas reveal about the Indian State

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

The Indian State's arbitrariness may have come to be accepted with resignation within the country, but when it behaves in the same manner with external players, it gets a push-back, observes T N Ninan.

He may or may not win. Why are we feting Modi already?

He may or may not win. Why are we feting Modi already?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

Urvish Kothari wonders why the political experts who had earlier expressed doubts about whether Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi will return to power this time have suddenly started assuming that his victory is a foregone conclusion

Deck clear for Rahul's elevation? Sonia may step down as Cong Prez in October

Deck clear for Rahul's elevation? Sonia may step down as Cong Prez in October

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

The party will hold the internal elections by October 15.

Indra Nooyi rules out joining politics

Indra Nooyi rules out joining politics

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

"Now is the time to shift my priorities to my family," said the outgoing PepsiCo CEO.

Letter lays open cracks in Congress on CWC eve

Letter lays open cracks in Congress on CWC eve

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

As the debate over the issue of leadership raged, another group of leaders put their weight behind the Gandhi family on Sunday, calling for Sonia Gandhi to stay or Rahul Gandhi to take charge again.

EC rejects Lavasa's demand to record dissent by 2-1

EC rejects Lavasa's demand to record dissent by 2-1

Rediff.com21 May 2019

Lavasa said, 'My view is very clear that transparency is important ... minority view should be included and there should be time-bound procedures'.

Ruling NPF, all major parties boycott Nagaland polls

Ruling NPF, all major parties boycott Nagaland polls

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

The parties agreed to the demand of tribal bodies and civil society groups to resolve the Naga political problem first.

Hopeful of India winning 5-6 medals in Tokyo: Bindra

Hopeful of India winning 5-6 medals in Tokyo: Bindra

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Sanjay Kapoor elected AICF President, Chauhan retains secretary's post.

Modi to be sworn in as PM on May 30

Modi to be sworn in as PM on May 30

Rediff.com26 May 2019

The ceremony will be held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Late Jaitley's son Rohan set to be next DDCA president

Late Jaitley's son Rohan set to be next DDCA president

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Late former finance minister Arun Jaitley's son Rohan is all set to become the next president of the Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) and has promised to halt 'unnecessary expenses' in the corruption and controversy-ridden body.

AAP, Congress resume tie-up talks

AAP, Congress resume tie-up talks

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

The AAP has been batting for tie up with Congress citing the need to defeat the BJP and replace the Modi government in the national interest.

Modi's seats? Juggle 543, and you will get it

Modi's seats? Juggle 543, and you will get it

Rediff.com17 May 2019

The Modiquake has devastatingly hit all Opposition, says Nazarwala.

Modi govt hell bent on subverting RTI: Sonia

Modi govt hell bent on subverting RTI: Sonia

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

The UPA chairperson added that the Centre may "achieve its aims" through majority, but in the process, it would be disempowering each and every citizen of our country.

Akhilesh Yadav is UP's next CM; swearing-in on March 15

Akhilesh Yadav is UP's next CM; swearing-in on March 15

Rediff.com10 Mar 2012

At 38, Akhilesh is the youngest chief minister of India's most populous state.

Why RBI must start building reserves soon

Why RBI must start building reserves soon

Rediff.com14 May 2014

Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan has been a consistent advocate of floating exchange rates and this may come in the way of his willingness to buy up dollars, thereby preventing the rupee from discovering its true value.

Deadlock over Rahul's resignation continues

Deadlock over Rahul's resignation continues

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

A party source said most of the leaders, however, are hoping that Gandhi will continue to lead the party as the Nehru-Gandhi family acts as a "glue" that binds the party together.

Alliance with AAP harmful: Sheila Dikshit to Rahul, Sonia

Alliance with AAP harmful: Sheila Dikshit to Rahul, Sonia

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Sheila urged Rahul to clear the air over a pre-poll alliance with AAP so that there is no confusion among the party cadres.

Pak foreign minister disqualified by court for holding UAE work permit

Pak foreign minister disqualified by court for holding UAE work permit

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif now unable to hold public or party office after the verdict.

2 months into detention, Abdullahs meet NC delegation in Srinagar

2 months into detention, Abdullahs meet NC delegation in Srinagar

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

'We have been cheated. We are trying to bring Article 370 back'

'Democracy is dead': Rapper rejects Sasikala with a song

'Democracy is dead': Rapper rejects Sasikala with a song

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

Sofia Ashraf, along with a guitarist and three other women, stormed Sasikala's residence and sang the song, protesting her elevation.

Nawaz Sharif's brother Shehbaz will be next Pakistan PM

Nawaz Sharif's brother Shehbaz will be next Pakistan PM

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

Earlier in the day, Nawaz Sharif resigned from the prime minister's office following disqualification from the Supreme Court in the Panamagate verdict.

Will the New Year bring cheer for the realty sector?

Will the New Year bring cheer for the realty sector?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

Jones Lang LaSalle India says growth was skewed towards suburban and emerging locations as opposed to city sub-markets in 2013.

BJP Parliamentary Board rejects Advani's resignation

BJP Parliamentary Board rejects Advani's resignation

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

Stunned by party patriarch L K Advani's decision to quit key posts, BJP's top decision-making body Parliamentary Board tonight rejected his resignation, insisting that the party needs his "guidance more than ever before".

Delhi vs Centre: SC verdict split on control of services

Delhi vs Centre: SC verdict split on control of services

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

In view of the differences, Justices A K Sikri and Ashok Bhushan referred the matter to a larger bench of the apex court.

Congress out to squeeze TRS over Telangana by-poll

Congress out to squeeze TRS over Telangana by-poll

Rediff.com9 Jun 2010

The ruling Telugu Desam party is trying to take advantage of the anxiety of Telangana Rashtra Samiti over the coming by elections to 12 assembly seats in Telangana region. While the TRS was hoping that all the MLAs who had resigned in support of Telangana state will be re-elected unanimously and no other party will enter the fray, Congress and Telugu Desam have queered the pitch by declaring their intentions to contest the by elections.

Forming new panel no solution: Farmers on SC suggestion

Forming new panel no solution: Farmers on SC suggestion

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Farmers said the government should have formed a committee of farmers and others before the laws were enacted by Parliament.