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Lalitgate: No signature campaign by BJP MLAs in my support, Raje says

Lalitgate: No signature campaign by BJP MLAs in my support, Raje says

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

"The news of signature by 120 MLAs (in her support) is completely wrong. It is not fair to link a public hearing with a different view," the CMO said.

Parliament's monsoon session to commence on July 21

Parliament's monsoon session to commence on July 21

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

The monsoon session of parliament is all set to begin on July 21, but it will be a truncated three-week affair.

Shiv Sena backs Maria over his meeting with Lalit Modi

Shiv Sena backs Maria over his meeting with Lalit Modi

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Hitting out at its ally the BJP, the Shiv Sena on Wednesday asked why the government was not backing Mumbai Police Commissioner Rakesh Maria.

Modi not communal leader, it's only Cong propaganda: Ramdev

Modi not communal leader, it's only Cong propaganda: Ramdev

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev dismissed criticism of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as a 'communal leader' saying it is only Congress propaganda to corner the BJP leader.

Modigate: Govt turns tables on Congress, asks why didn't they bring Lalit back

Modigate: Govt turns tables on Congress, asks why didn't they bring Lalit back

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

The Modi sarkar said that the former even though the IPL boss committed all offences during the UPA rule no action had been taken by them.

Politicians will find it tougher to retain voters's allegiance

Politicians will find it tougher to retain voters's allegiance

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

'This may be good news for Rahul Gandhi, for no matter how Modi performs, there will always be some degree of dissatisfaction with his performance among large sections of voters,' says R Jagannathan.

All 3 top performing MPs in Rajasthan from Congress

All 3 top performing MPs in Rajasthan from Congress

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Union Minister and State President of the Congress party Sachin Pilot is the top performing Member of Parliament among the 25 MPs of Rajasthan.

As Sushma, Raje face flak, Lalit Modi names 3 UPA ministers who helped him

As Sushma, Raje face flak, Lalit Modi names 3 UPA ministers who helped him

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Lalit Modi, former Indian Premiere League chief, on Tuesday night made explosive claims that Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhra Raje had supported in writing his immigration plea in Britain

5 state polls: Cong unseats BJP in Hindi heartland; TRS wins Telangana

5 state polls: Cong unseats BJP in Hindi heartland; TRS wins Telangana

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

The reverses for the BJP in the Hindi heartland threw wide open the 2019 Lok Sabha elections which until a few months ago appeared to be in the grip of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party.

Semi-final to LS polls: Parties brace for judgement day in 5 states

Semi-final to LS polls: Parties brace for judgement day in 5 states

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Most exit polls have forecast gains for Congress in at least four states including a clear majority in Rajasthan.

Two Kannada love stories to clash at the box office this Friday

Two Kannada love stories to clash at the box office this Friday

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Two Kannada releases this Friday

'You will be missed Kalpanaji'

'You will be missed Kalpanaji'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

'I will miss her camaraderie, her humour, love for food and passion for film.'

'Don't shut down projects started by Gehlot government'

'Don't shut down projects started by Gehlot government'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

The Rajasthan Congress led by its state president Sachin Pilot on Thursday held a Chetna Rally against "anti-people" policies of the Vasundhara Raje led Bharatiya Janata Party Rajasthan government.

'Uphill task to beat Raje, but I'm here to win'

'Uphill task to beat Raje, but I'm here to win'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Congress candidate Manvendra Singh, who recently crossed over from the BJP, will be facing off the Rajasthan chief minister in her political fortress of Jhalrapatan.

Man burns labourer alive over 'love jihad'; video goes viral

Man burns labourer alive over 'love jihad'; video goes viral

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

The killer has been arrested.

Vijay Goel files RS nomination from Rajasthan

Vijay Goel files RS nomination from Rajasthan

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party chief Vijay Goel and two other saffron party leaders filed their nomination papers for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls from Rajasthan, on the last date for filing papers.

Why Modi chose Rajiv Mehrishi as the economic affairs secretary

Why Modi chose Rajiv Mehrishi as the economic affairs secretary

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

The new economic affairs secretary believes that doing more of the same cannot help; you must do things differently.

Rajasthan scores high on reviving economy, ease of doing biz

Rajasthan scores high on reviving economy, ease of doing biz

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Besides reviving investor sentiments, Vasundhara Raje's regime has brought reforms in the social sector.

Raje's biggest critic wins with the highest margin

Raje's biggest critic wins with the highest margin

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

The only political development that would have not sound well to Bharatiya Janata Party's chief ministerial candidate Vasundhara Raje on Sunday would be winning of another party leader and critic Ghanshyam Tiwari with a record margin.

Rajasthan voters defy power equations

Rajasthan voters defy power equations

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

The record voter turnout in Rajasthan has forced politicians and psephologists to junk their pre-poll calculations. Now, all eyes are on the December 8 counting, says P B Chandra

Adani, Rajasthan govt to set up India's largest solar park

Adani, Rajasthan govt to set up India's largest solar park

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Adani, Rajasthan govt will set up solar power project of 5000 MW on its own in the next five years.

BJP's show of strength at Sonowal's swearing-in ceremony

BJP's show of strength at Sonowal's swearing-in ceremony

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Sarbananda Sonowal was on Tuesday sworn in as the 14th chief minister of Assam in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah and other dignitaries at a huge public function at Khanapara field.

WATCH LIVE! Modi Sarkar vs Opposition

WATCH LIVE! Modi Sarkar vs Opposition

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Catch all the action from the Monsoon session of Parliament, LIVE

BJP remains the side to beat in 2019

BJP remains the side to beat in 2019

Rediff.com17 May 2018

'Karti Chidambaram may be the beginning of a larger can of worms that the government has waited thus far to pop open,' says Vikram Johri.

Rogan josh, galauti kebabs for Obamas @ presidential banquet

Rogan josh, galauti kebabs for Obamas @ presidential banquet

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

The very best of Indian cuisine was served to the Obamas at the presidential banquet

Fate of over 10 Governors hangs in balance

Fate of over 10 Governors hangs in balance

Rediff.com25 May 2014

Fate of more than ten Governors, including Karnataka's H R Bhardwaj and Punjab's Shivraj V Patil, appointed by the outgoing UPA government hangs in balance with indications that the new dispensation may politely ask them to vacate the Raj Bhavans.

In Rajasthan, NOTA is more popular than AAP

In Rajasthan, NOTA is more popular than AAP

Rediff.com17 May 2014

Of the 2,67,82,371 votes cast in the state, 3,27,911 were cast in favour of NOTA while 2,72,642 were in favour of AAP. Shahnawaz Akhtar reports.

CEC Sunil Arora's big test

CEC Sunil Arora's big test

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

'The EC is a sacred institution.' 'In the last few years, more than once, we have found the EC bending over backwards to accommodate the government.'

Lalit Modi transfers stake in Godfrey Phillips to son

Lalit Modi transfers stake in Godfrey Phillips to son

Rediff.com5 Sep 2015

Lalit Modi transferred his 2,000 shares worth Rs 114,000,0 (as of Friday) in his name to son Ruchir Kumar Modi.

They've all the time for GST, not a minute for farmers: Rahul

They've all the time for GST, not a minute for farmers: Rahul

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

He said that the voices of the weak, did not reach the BJP and the RSS.

Kejriwal seeks Modi's resignation over 'flop' CBI raids

Kejriwal seeks Modi's resignation over 'flop' CBI raids

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Kejriwal said that if Modi 'uses the CBI to get any file' then the country will have no democracy left.

Why Parliament may be adjourned sine die on Monday

Why Parliament may be adjourned sine die on Monday

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Will the Monsoon Session of Parliament be adjourned sine die on Monday? That's the buzz in the Central Hall of Parliament on Friday, with many members of Parliament from both the Bhartiya Janata Party and the Congress, privately saying that the situation was getting out of control with the continued stalemate in the first week of the session.

Modi faction confident of thumping victory in RCA elections

Modi faction confident of thumping victory in RCA elections

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

The Lalit Modi faction remains confident of a thumping victory in the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) elections which were in Jaipur on Thursday but they will have to wait till January 6 for the results.

Why is Sanjay Leela Bhansali being targeted?

Why is Sanjay Leela Bhansali being targeted?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

'The film industry will remain soft targets and continue to be picked upon with no respite, with no choice but to give in due to personal safety and financial compulsions,' says director Suparn Verma.

BJP not in favour of MP govt ordering CBI probe in Vyapam scam

BJP not in favour of MP govt ordering CBI probe in Vyapam scam

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

With calls for a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the Vyapam scam getting louder by the day, Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday said it was not averse to such an inquiry but the decision will have to come from the Madhya Pradesh high court, which is monitoring the case.

BJP will win in four states due to anti-Congress wave: Jaitley

BJP will win in four states due to anti-Congress wave: Jaitley

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Accusing the Congress of indulging in corruption and non-performance, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday said there was a "severe anti-Congress wave" in the country and asserted that it would win in four poll-bound states, including Rajasthan.

Kejriwal takes swipe at PM over 'Lalitgate'

Kejriwal takes swipe at PM over 'Lalitgate'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

The Budget Session of the Delhi Assembly began on a stormy note on uwith Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not taking action against Sushma Swaraj and Vasundhara Raje over the Lalit Modi row while BJP tried to corner the AAP government raking up the issue of "fake degrees".

Raje was Lalit Modi's business partner, says Congress

Raje was Lalit Modi's business partner, says Congress

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Troubles for the beleaguered Chief Minister of Rajasthan Vasundhara Raje mounted on Friday with the disclosure that she was the beneficiary of investments of over Rs 11 crore made by tainted IPL ex-commissioner Lalit Modi in her son's company at a high premium.

Rajasthan isn't far behind UP in rising rape cases

Rajasthan isn't far behind UP in rising rape cases

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

It's not that rapes are happening only in Uttar Pradesh. On Tuesday alone, four rape cases were reported across Rajasthan. The rape victims in the desert state include two minor girls, an elderly woman, a child and a transgender.