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Parrikar counters Congress: Show order blacklisting AgustaWestland

Parrikar counters Congress: Show order blacklisting AgustaWestland

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Parrikar also took a dig at Congress president Sonia Gandhi, saying translation from Italian was not easy 'at least for the ruling side. May not be a difficult task for the Opposition'.

Can Congress repeat 2018 poll magic in Chhattisgarh?

Can Congress repeat 2018 poll magic in Chhattisgarh?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Here is a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis of the ruling Congress in Chhattisgarh.

Better to sell pakodas than to beg: Amit Shah counters Congress

Better to sell pakodas than to beg: Amit Shah counters Congress

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

He also lashed out at the Congress for its opposition to the GST and for dubbing it as 'Gabbar Singh Tax'.

Why Congress under Baghel is sitting pretty in Chhattisgarh

Why Congress under Baghel is sitting pretty in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Here is a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis of the ruling Congress in Chhattisgarh.

Adani junks Rahul's claim; lists details of $2.87 billion stake sales

Adani junks Rahul's claim; lists details of $2.87 billion stake sales

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Billionaire Gautam Adani's group on Monday listed out details of the $2.87 billion stake sales in group firms since 2019 and how $2.55 billion of this was ploughed back into business, as it looked to counter Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's claim of Rs 20,000 crore coming in to the conglomerate through 'shell companies'. While investors such as Abu Dhabi-based global strategic investment company, International Holding Company PJSC (IHC) invested $2.593 billion in group firms such as Adani Enterprise Ltd and Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), promoters sold stake in Adani Total Gas Ltd and AGEL to raise $2.783 billion. "These funds were reinvested by promoter entities to support the growth of new business and in portfolio companies such as Adani Enterprises Ltd, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd, Adani Transmission Ltd and Adani Power Ltd," the group said.

BJP organises Mann ki Baat, Chai ke Saath in Gujarat to counter Congress' meme

BJP organises Mann ki Baat, Chai ke Saath in Gujarat to counter Congress' meme

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

BJP president Shah listened to the programme at a tea stall in Ahmedabad's Muslim-dominated Dariyapur area in the presence of hundreds of locals and party workers.

After thumping victory, PM removes 'chowkidar' prefix

After thumping victory, PM removes 'chowkidar' prefix

Rediff.com23 May 2019

"Now, the time has come to take the Chowkidar Spirit to the next level. Keep this spirit alive at every moment and continue working for India's progress," he tweeted.

Rajasthan Cong calls legislature party meeting today

Rajasthan Cong calls legislature party meeting today

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The meeting is expected to start at 11 am at the hotel on the city outskirts where Congress legislators in support of the Ashok Gehlot government are camping.

No business in RS, LS passes two bills as ruckus in House continues

No business in RS, LS passes two bills as ruckus in House continues

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Both Houses have been witnessing a ruckus over the Rafale fighter jet deal and Cauvery river issue, among other matters.

BJP for action against Hindus linked to terrorism

BJP for action against Hindus linked to terrorism

Rediff.com26 Feb 2011

Countering Congress charges of saffron terror, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday advocated action against all Hindus involved in terrorism, saying that the menace went against the ethos of Hinduism and had no religion.

Ahead of big match, Lalu pads up his cricketer-son

Ahead of big match, Lalu pads up his cricketer-son

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

Perhaps to counter Congress's yuvraj Rahul Gandhi during the Bihar Assembly elections, Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Lalu Prasad has launched his son Tejaswi Yadav into politics. Rated as a promising cricketer, Tejaswi plays for Delhi.

Chidambaram: EC has 'authorised PM' to announce Guj poll dates

Chidambaram: EC has 'authorised PM' to announce Guj poll dates

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani hit out at Chidambaram saying the Congress is 'scared' of the polls in the state.

Why Muslim BJP leaders in Manipur are upset

Why Muslim BJP leaders in Manipur are upset

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

Out of a total of 17 aspirants who had sought party tickets to contest in five different assembly seats, so far only one -- Md Anwar Hussain -- has been given the green signal to be the candidate from Lilong -- a constituency with the largest Muslim population in the state.

BJP raises pitch on 'nationalism' in party meet

BJP raises pitch on 'nationalism' in party meet

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

The raging row over nationalism was at the centre of Bharatiya Janata Party chief Amit Shah's inaugural address at the party's national executive meeting on Saturday as he asserted that it will not tolerate criticism against the country and that freedom of expression cannot be a plea for shouting anti-national slogans.

Sushma-Lalit Modi row: BJP says Congress political bankrupt

Sushma-Lalit Modi row: BJP says Congress "political bankrupt"

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday hit back at the Congress party for releasing pictures of Narendra Modi with Lalit Modi and alleged that it showed "political bankruptcy".

PM hopes for fruitful Parliament session; BJP launches counter-attack

PM hopes for fruitful Parliament session; BJP launches counter-attack

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday voiced hope that the monsoon session of Parliament will be fruitful and that promises made by "some political parties" during the last session to allow work on priority will be kept.

'Aiyar's remarks seditious, Sonia should apologise,' says BJP

'Aiyar's remarks seditious, Sonia should apologise,' says BJP

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Escalating its attack against Mani Shankar Aiyar, the BJP called his remarks "treasonous" and demanded an apology from Congress chief Sonia Gandhi.

Clean India Mission beyond politics, says Modi

Clean India Mission beyond politics, says Modi

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Wielding the broom, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched the country's biggest-ever cleanliness drive that is expected to cost over Rs 62,000 crore, asserting that the "Swachh Bharat" mission is "beyond politics" and inspired by patriotism.