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Will The Gandhis Step Down?

Will The Gandhis Step Down?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Glimpses of the CWC meeting, which was meant to formulate a plan to revive the party from the death throes of electoral irrelevance, but...

Uttarakhand HC quashes President's Rule, orders floor test on April 29

Uttarakhand HC quashes President's Rule, orders floor test on April 29

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

The chief minister Harish Rawat has been asked to prove his majority on April 29.

Attack on Khurshid's house: 8 shells, live cartridge recovered

Attack on Khurshid's house: 8 shells, live cartridge recovered

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Some of the suspects who attacked senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid's house in this district of Uttarakhand were identified on Wednesday, following which raids were intensified to apprehend them, a senior police officer said.

Punish hate speeches at Dharma Sansad: RSS leader

Punish hate speeches at Dharma Sansad: RSS leader

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

RSS leader Indresh Kumar termed the 'politics of hate' as 'corruption' and called all political parties and their leaders to refrain from indulging in hate-mongering and pitting one section of the society against the other.

Another comeback for Gandhi family loyalist Margaret Alva

Another comeback for Gandhi family loyalist Margaret Alva

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Barring a brief lull in 2008 triggered by her standoff with Congress president Sonia Gandhi over the issue of family entitlement in ticket distribution, the suave and soft-spoken Alva's career has largely been a dream run.

'AAP tries to project itself as a more Hindutva party than the BJP'

'AAP tries to project itself as a more Hindutva party than the BJP'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

'Kejriwal tries to project that his party is not Hindu virodhi.'

No clear path to victory for BJP in 5 poll-bound states

No clear path to victory for BJP in 5 poll-bound states

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Assembly elections to five crucial states will take place in a few months and the results will be decisive for the BJP, which is eyeing a third successive term at the Centre, in the forthcoming the Lok Sabha polls in 2024.

The Congress is dying because its Team-B is rebelling

The Congress is dying because its Team-B is rebelling

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

'The Congress has become two distinct parties, one of the durbar, the other of the field and if they keep drifting apart, death is a certainty,' says Shekhar Gupta.

TMC asks Cong to merge with it, BJP agent, says Cong

TMC asks Cong to merge with it, BJP agent, says Cong

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Reacting to TMC's jibe, West Bengal Congress president Adhir Chowdhury said "agents of BJP" should not advise the party how to fight against the saffron camp.

Raut meets Priyanka, hints at alliance with Cong in UP, Goa

Raut meets Priyanka, hints at alliance with Cong in UP, Goa

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Soon after meeting, Raut hinted at a pre-poll alliance with the Congress in UP and Goa, stating that the parties are thinking of working together in both the states that are scheduled to go to assembly polls early next year.

This time too, Mayawati will not contest UP assembly polls

This time too, Mayawati will not contest UP assembly polls

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

"Former Chief Minister Mayawati and I will not contest the assembly elections," Bahujan Samaj Party member of Parliament Satish Chandra Misra told ANI.

'Modi remains deeply involved in every election the BJP contests'

'Modi remains deeply involved in every election the BJP contests'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

'The BJP while being in government in Gujarat continues to campaign like an Opposition party whereas the Opposition does the opposite.'

Congress hits Swamy obstacle in Rajya Sabha

Congress hits Swamy obstacle in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

'This man has aged, but does not know the difference between words spoken on the streets from those of spoken in Parliament.' 'He does not allow his hair to turn gray, so he hasn't learned or matured.' Rashme Sehgal reports on how Subramanian Swamy has riled the Congress yet again.

After poll drubbing, Cong may lose 'leader of opposition status' in RS

After poll drubbing, Cong may lose 'leader of opposition status' in RS

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

If the party is unable to do well in Gujarat and Karnataka polls, it could lose this status in the subsequent binneial elections to the upper House.

Modiji, Is India Ready For UCC?

Modiji, Is India Ready For UCC?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Introducing UCC is a challenging task for any government. The complexities are real and difficult to negotiate as it deals with sensitive religious and cultural sentiments. How can it strike an easy balance between individual rights and community interests?, asks Ramesh Menon.

Veteran politician N D Tiwari dies on his 93rd birthday

Veteran politician N D Tiwari dies on his 93rd birthday

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

The politician was shifted to the Intensive Care Unit of the hospital on October 26. He was suffering from fever and pneumonia.

Modi remembers Nehru in farewell speech at old Parliament building

Modi remembers Nehru in farewell speech at old Parliament building

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

As the old Parliament building hosted a session one last time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday bid a poignant farewell recalling the country's first PM Jawaharlal Nehru's iconic 'tryst with destiny' speech for continuing to inspire everyone and another predecessor Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 'governments may come and go' remark.

Prachanda takes oath as Nepal's new PM for third time

Prachanda takes oath as Nepal's new PM for third time

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Prachanda took the oath of office and secrecy from President Bhandari at an official ceremony at Shital Niwas.

What will happen after Sonia-Azad meeting?

What will happen after Sonia-Azad meeting?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

'Wait for more action the day after (the Friday meeting).'

'Pro-China' Prachanda returns as Nepal PM for 3rd time

'Pro-China' Prachanda returns as Nepal PM for 3rd time

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

In a dramatic turn of events, Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' was appointed as the new prime minister of Nepal by President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Sunday.

2022 poll outcome to decide BJP's fate on third term at Centre

2022 poll outcome to decide BJP's fate on third term at Centre

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

As the new year arrives, the Bharatiya Janata Party's finds itself on the cusp of the most consequential cycle of state polls since the 2019 Lok Sabha elections as the results will tell if the road ahead in its bid for a third straight term at the Centre is getting any bumpier or a strong opposition challenge remains elusive.

'For the first time we are seeing a prime minister so indifferent'

'For the first time we are seeing a prime minister so indifferent'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

'It's unfortunate that the prime minister prioritises his own image over the humanitarian situation that is unfolding in Manipur, prioritising his ego over the atrocities that women and tribals have had to suffer in Manipur.'

Case against Khurshid in Jaipur over his book for hurting religious sentiments

Case against Khurshid in Jaipur over his book for hurting religious sentiments

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

A police complaint was filed on Friday against former Union minister and senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid over his recent book Sunrise over Ayodhya -- Nationhood in our times at the Kotwali police station of Jaipur.

Gujarat govt to form panel for implementing Uniform Civil Code

Gujarat govt to form panel for implementing Uniform Civil Code

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

Earlier, the BJP governments in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh had announced implementation of the UCC in their states.

Stalemate in Bihar assembly ends as speaker revokes suspension of BJP MLA

Stalemate in Bihar assembly ends as speaker revokes suspension of BJP MLA

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

The BJP MLAs, who had staged a demonstration outside the assembly during the first half and marched to the Raj Bhavan during the lunch hour, were summoned by the speaker when the House reassembled at 2 pm.

Why are we being rejected, ask G23 leaders at CWC meet

Why are we being rejected, ask G23 leaders at CWC meet

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

One of the G-23 leaders also pointed out that "we are not political tourists" and said the party leadership has to be conscious of "rumour-mongers and naradmunis".

BJP's Himachal manifesto promises UCC, 33% quota for women

BJP's Himachal manifesto promises UCC, 33% quota for women

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

BJP president J P Nadda on Sunday promised Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and 33 per cent reservation for women in government jobs in Himachal Pradesh while releasing the party's manifesto for the state assembly polls.

Ahead of state elections, Raj Babbar made UP Congress chief

Ahead of state elections, Raj Babbar made UP Congress chief

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

The decision was announced by Ghulam Nabi Azad in New Delhi at a press briefing.

Covid vax drive: BJP-ruled states better than others

Covid vax drive: BJP-ruled states better than others

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Eight BJP-ruled states have fully vaccinated 50 per cent of their eligible population with the coronavirus vaccine and seven of them have inoculated 90 per cent people with the first dose, numbers not yet achieved by any state ruled by the Congress and its allies, official sources said Monday.

Assam: Congress nominates Gogoi's son to contest polls

Assam: Congress nominates Gogoi's son to contest polls

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

Even as his 79-year-old father is counting his days in active politics after a very long innings, Gaurav Gogoi, son of Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi is now all set to take a plunge in electoral politics. Gaurav has been nominated by the Congress party to contest Lok Sabha election from Kaliabor constituency in Assam.

'All is well': Sidhu, Channi put up united face in Punjab Cong meet

'All is well': Sidhu, Channi put up united face in Punjab Cong meet

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and state Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu, who have not been on the same page over certain appointments, Tuesday said they will work with each other and fight the upcoming polls together, according to party MLAs.

Nepal: A dramatic political turn amid a turbulent 2022

Nepal: A dramatic political turn amid a turbulent 2022

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Nepal witnessed political turbulence in 2022 that dramatically turned rivals into allies and throned former guerrilla leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' as the prime minister for a third time, as Kathmandu made efforts to balance ties with immediate neighbours India and China with high-profile talks and visits.

Jairam Ramesh: The rising star of Rahul's Congress

Jairam Ramesh: The rising star of Rahul's Congress

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Union Minister for Rural Development Jairam Ramesh continues to be the rising star in Rahul Gandhi's Congress. With the Congress war room at Gurdwara Rakabganj Road being re-designated as the Congress Coordination Centre, Ramesh has been appointed as the convenor of a small group which would look after the co-ordination work for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

Over 1,000 complaints filed against Rahul Gandhi in Assam

Over 1,000 complaints filed against Rahul Gandhi in Assam

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

The youth wing of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Assam on Monday claimed its activists have filed more than 1,000 complaints against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at various police stations in the state over his tweets that left the Northeast out of India's geographical expanse while he talked about the country's unity.

Rahul Gandhi quizzed by ED for 2nd consecutive day

Rahul Gandhi quizzed by ED for 2nd consecutive day

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

While agency sources informed that Gandhi recorded his statement and checked its transcript minutely, Congress leaders said the investigators took multiple breaks during his questioning

Vijay Bahuguna to be new Uttarakhand CM

Vijay Bahuguna to be new Uttarakhand CM

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

The Congress high command on Monday evening selected Vijay Bahuguna, the member of Parliament from Tehri Garhwal, to be the next chief minister of Uttarakhand.

Took a step back, will move forward again: Tomar on farm laws

Took a step back, will move forward again: Tomar on farm laws

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has said that the three farm laws, which have now been repealed, were a big reform after 70 years of freedom which was not liked by some people and the government has moved 'a step back' and will 'move forward again' as farmers are the backbone of the country.

BJP sinks AAP, Congress in Delhi civic polls

BJP sinks AAP, Congress in Delhi civic polls

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

The results are being seen as a ringing endorsement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policies and a reflection of his unmatched popularity.

400 Cong leaders to discuss ways to revive party at Udaipur Chintan Shivir

400 Cong leaders to discuss ways to revive party at Udaipur Chintan Shivir

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The Congress Working Committee, the party's top-decision making body, would soon meet to deliberate further on the Chintan Shivir plans, the sources said.

5 Assembly Seats To Watch Today

5 Assembly Seats To Watch Today

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Aditi Phadnis picks five key seats in the three states where assembly elections are being held today.