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It's Final! No Second Term For President Kovind

It's Final! No Second Term For President Kovind

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Modi will accompany on July 25 from Rashtrapati Bhavan to 12 Janpath as a courtesy.

LJP row: Complaint filed against Chirag's uncle for 'misleading' MPs

LJP row: Complaint filed against Chirag's uncle for 'misleading' MPs

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

A complaint has been filed in Muzaffarpur court against the new Lok Janshakti Party leader in Lok Sabha, Pashupati Kumar Paras, party MP Prince Raj and others for 'misleading MPs of the party and hatching a conspiracy to head the party'.

Who Is Next On ED's Hit-List In Tamil Nadu?

Who Is Next On ED's Hit-List In Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Already, there is a feeling even within the BJP's AIADMK ally that the BJP is overdoing things on the ED/I-T front, as corruption is not an election issue in the state -- as long as the people are otherwise not excessively unhappy with the governing party, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

'No second thoughts on Great Nicobar Port'

'No second thoughts on Great Nicobar Port'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

'An area of land has already been earmarked for their protected habitation.' 'There are also steps being taken to take care of the coral zone and mangroves.'

Cong calls 'Sengol' story bogus, BJP alleges insult to Indian culture

Cong calls 'Sengol' story bogus, BJP alleges insult to Indian culture

Rediff.com27 May 2023

"Is it any surprise that the new Parliament is being consecrated with typically false narratives from WhatsApp University? The BJP-RSS distorians stand exposed yet again with maximum claims, minimum evidence," Congress general secretary communications Ramesh said in his tweet.

Nitish meets Rahul, to call on other Oppn leaders

Nitish meets Rahul, to call on other Oppn leaders

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

This is the first meeting between Gandhi and Kumar since the latter walked out of the National Democratic Alliance in Bihar and formed a 'Mahagathbandhan' government with the Rashtriya Janata Dal, the Congress and outside support of the Left.

Now, its Sena vs NCP for LoP post in Maha Legislative Council

Now, its Sena vs NCP for LoP post in Maha Legislative Council

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

The Sharad Pawar-led NCP is just two short of the Sena's tally in the Upper House of the state legislature.

Chirag announces yatra across Bihar, Paras hits back

Chirag announces yatra across Bihar, Paras hits back

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Paswan's announcement came following a meeting of the LJP national executive which endorsed his leadership and hit out at a faction headed by his paternal uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras for its work against the party's constitution.

SEE: Anderson gets 1,000 first-class wickets

SEE: Anderson gets 1,000 first-class wickets

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Already the most prolific fast bowler in Test cricket, Anderson has 617 wickets in 162 matches for England at an average of 26.67.

Sharad Yadav: Socialist stalwart known for stitching alliances

Sharad Yadav: Socialist stalwart known for stitching alliances

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Never a leader with a big base of his own, Sharad Yadav depended on state bigwigs like Lalu and Nitish to enter Parliament but enjoyed the aura and political weight which made him a strong presence at the high table of national politics in Delhi.

EC allots separate names, symbols to LJP factions

EC allots separate names, symbols to LJP factions

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

In separate letters to Chirag Paswan and Pashupati Paras, the poll panel said it has allotted the name 'Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)' and the election symbol 'Helicopter' to the Chirag Paswan group.

How Nitish got uncle to dump Chirag Paswan

How Nitish got uncle to dump Chirag Paswan

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Chirag, like many other leaders who have lost control of their parties, underestimated the adversary.

Here's a complete list of French Open men's singles champions

Here's a complete list of French Open men's singles champions

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

List of French Open men's singles champions:

'Do Hospitals Charge More For Cashless Treatment?'

'Do Hospitals Charge More For Cashless Treatment?'

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Sanjib Jha, CEO, Coverfox Insurance Broking, answers your health insurance related queries.

A Cake Artist And Her Amazing Creations

A Cake Artist And Her Amazing Creations

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Prachi Dhabal Deb, who began her career as a financial analyst, but found her heart in the field of confectionery art.

'Jaidevji was a perfectionist'

'Jaidevji was a perfectionist'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

'His music compositions were like a canvas painting.' 'The flow of notes, its juxtaposition with the rhythm gave a visual movement to the songs.'

Traditional buggy was missing at Murmu swearing-in

Traditional buggy was missing at Murmu swearing-in

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

The open buggy was seen as a security threat by the security agencies then, following which the traditional carriage was replaced by bullet-proof cars.

How The BJP Has Changed Under Modi-Shah

How The BJP Has Changed Under Modi-Shah

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

The BJP at 43 is a work in progress, with total ideological continuity and much substantive change in political method and style, observes Shekhar Gupta.

TT: India's Payas Jain and Suhana Saini win bronze at World Youth C'ships

TT: India's Payas Jain and Suhana Saini win bronze at World Youth C'ships

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

While Payas lost his semifinal match to China's Peng Xiang, Suhana too went down fighting against top-seeded Egyptian Hana Goda.

Removed Chirag Paswan as LS leader to save LJP: Rebel uncle

Removed Chirag Paswan as LS leader to save LJP: Rebel uncle

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

"There are six MPs in our party. It was the desire of five MPs to save our party. So, I have not broken the party. I have saved it. Chirag Paswan is my nephew as well as the party's national president. I have no objection against him," Paras told the media. Paras has been elected as the new leader of the Parliamentary party, who is currently representing the Hajipur Lok Sabha seat in Bihar.

JD-U meet blames Chirag, RCP Singh for undermining party

JD-U meet blames Chirag, RCP Singh for undermining party

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Startling allegations of backstabbing were made against the Bharatiya Janata Party by MLAs and MPs of the Janata Dal-United on Tuesday at a meeting in Patna after which Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar pulled the plug on the alliance.

When Mulayam dashed Sonia's prime ministerial hopes

When Mulayam dashed Sonia's prime ministerial hopes

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Gandhi, then a newly appointed Congress chief, had staked claim to form the government at the Centre after the then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee had lost the vote of confidence in the Lok Sabha on April 17, 1999.

BJP or JD-U: Who's behind the breakup of Paswan's LJP?

BJP or JD-U: Who's behind the breakup of Paswan's LJP?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Both the BJP and the JD-U abetted the LJP split but interestingly, independently. And there hangs a tale of conflicting interests, gamesmanship, subterfuge, and retribution, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

Chirag receives rousing welcome during 1st Bihar visit post LJP split

Chirag receives rousing welcome during 1st Bihar visit post LJP split

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Speaking to the media, Paswan said, "I am beginning Ashirvad Yatra from Hajipur because it was my father's karmbhoomi. We will hold this yatra in every district. Our only aim is to take everyone's blessings.

Bihar Bypolls: Nothing To Cheer For BJP, RJD

Bihar Bypolls: Nothing To Cheer For BJP, RJD

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

A day after the by-election results in Bihar, though leaders of the Rahtriya Janata Dal and the Bharatiya Janata Party claimed victory after the RJD and BJP retained the Mokama and Gopalganj assembly seats respectively, the fact that both seats were won with a reduced margin indicates that there is nothing to celebrate for either party.

Lockdown effect: 'There is no food in the house'

Lockdown effect: 'There is no food in the house'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

The nationwide lockdown has robbed several daily wage labourers and households of their incomes. Vrushali Vilas Kadam tells Divya Nair/Rediff.com how her family is struggling to make ends meet.

BJP ally JD-U repeats demand for Agnipath review

BJP ally JD-U repeats demand for Agnipath review

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal-United on Friday made a fresh plea to the Narendra Modi government at the Centre for an immediate review of the Agnipath scheme, and assure protesting youngsters that their future will not be adversely affected by the new recruitment policy in the armed forces.

JD-U move a strong indictment of BJP's politics of intimidation: Oppn

JD-U move a strong indictment of BJP's politics of intimidation: Oppn

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien said the situation in Bihar is one of the reasons behind the Parliament session being cut short by the government.

Bihar's political temperature rises as Chirag meets Tejashwi

Bihar's political temperature rises as Chirag meets Tejashwi

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

While politicians and pundits speculate a strong possibility of their coming together, the two young leaders, however, told prying journalists their meeting was a result of "family relations" that went back to ties shared by their fathers.

No BJP ally in Union cabinet after Paswan's passing

No BJP ally in Union cabinet after Paswan's passing

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Following the death of Lok Janshakti Party leader and Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan, Ramdas Athawale of Republican Party of India is the lone member from the Bharatiya Janata Party allies in the National Democratic Alliance government at the Centre.

'Let public, not foreigners, own public sector banks'

'Let public, not foreigners, own public sector banks'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

'What we have to think about is, how to improve the efficiency of public sector banks.' 'You have to make decision-making more prudent, and free from government intervention.'

Bank deposits up to Rs 5 lakh will now be insured

Bank deposits up to Rs 5 lakh will now be insured

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved amendment to the DICGC Act to provide account holders access to up to Rs 5 lakh funds within 90 days of a bank coming under moratorium to ensure timely support to depositors. Last year, the government raised insurance cover on deposit five-folds to Rs 5 lakh to provide support to depositors of ailing lenders like Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative (PMC) Bank. Following the collapse of PMC Bank, Yes Bank and Lakshmi Vilas Bank too came under stress, leading to restructuring by the regulator and the government.

LVB to become DBS Bank India from Nov 27; Rs 25,000 withdrawal restriction to go

LVB to become DBS Bank India from Nov 27; Rs 25,000 withdrawal restriction to go

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday said the amalgamation of Lakshmi Vilas Bank with DBS Bank India will come into force from November 27 and the moratorium imposed on the crisis-ridden lender will be removed on that day. The RBI issued the statement within hours of the Cabinet clearing the Scheme of Amalgamation of Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited (LVB) with DBS Bank India Limited (DBIL).

Chirag's uncle, Pashupati Kumar Paras, elected as new LJP chief

Chirag's uncle, Pashupati Kumar Paras, elected as new LJP chief

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Rebel Lok Janshakti Party MP Pashupati Kumar Paras appeared to have scored a point on Thursday when he was unanimously elected as the new national president even as the faction headed by his cornered nephew Chirag Paswan dug in its heels and vowed to teach the 'traitors' a lesson.

Manipur elections: 78% turnout reported in first phase amid violence

Manipur elections: 78% turnout reported in first phase amid violence

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Governor La Ganesan and Chief Minister N Biren Singh were among the early voters in their respective constituencies of Sagolband and Heingang.

Tejashwi meets Sonia, Left in Delhi, says Bihar model to go all-India

Tejashwi meets Sonia, Left in Delhi, says Bihar model to go all-India

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Yadav said all parties have joined hands against the BJP in the Bihar assembly, and added "now this is going to be replicated across the whole country".

'What expertise does DBS have to run an Indian bank?'

'What expertise does DBS have to run an Indian bank?'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'On the evening of the 17th, the RBI said the bank was put on moratorium.' 'Within an hour, the RBI said it would be merged with DBS.' 'How did DBS come to know within an hour that LVB was in trouble?' 'It means, what happened was match-fixing.'

'Lost a visionary leader': Prez, PM, other leaders remember Paswan

'Lost a visionary leader': Prez, PM, other leaders remember Paswan

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

In his condolence message, President Kovind said in the death of Paswan, the nation has lost a visionary leader. He was among the most active and longest-serving members of Parliament. He was the voice of the oppressed, and championed the cause of the marginalised, Kovind said.

Piyush Goyal given additional charge of Paswan's portfolios

Piyush Goyal given additional charge of Paswan's portfolios

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Paswan, one of India's most prominent Dalit leaders and eight-time Lok Sabha MP died on Thursday at the age of 74.

Mulayam Singh Yadav: Wrestler, Socialist and Netaji

Mulayam Singh Yadav: Wrestler, Socialist and Netaji

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Yadav struck deals with the Bahujan Samaj Party, the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress whenever needed to form or save the governments led by him in Uttar Pradesh.