22:12
Former IPS official and Team Anna member Kiran Bedi, who has been heaping praise on Narendra Modi in the past couple of months, today dropped hints of joining politics. I no more rule out entering indian political service on capability basis. I...
21:07
The new Jitan Ram Manjhi government today decided to call a special session of Bihar assembly on May 23 to seek the trust vote on the floor of the House. The decision to call the special session of the assembly at 11 am on May 23 (Friday) to seek...
21:04
Odisha Raj Bhavan is all set to conduct the swearing-in ceremony of the new council of ministers under the leadership of Naveen Patnaik tomorrow, a governor's secretariat release said. The swearing-in ceremony of the new council of ministers led by...
20:16
The Telugu Desam Party today termed as a joke of the millennium the offer of issue-based support by YSR Congress to the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre. The TDP, a key ally of BJP and principal rival of YSR Congress in Andhra Pradesh, sought...
19:30
NDA ally Shiv Sena, which won 18 seats in the just-concluded Lok Sabha elections, has demanded two Cabinet berths in the Narendra Modi-led dispensation at Centre, CNN IBN reports. The party, which routed ruling Congress-NCP combine in Maharashtra alongwith BJP, Swabhimani Shethkari...
19:10
Six members of a gang allegedly belonging to former Naxal leader Nayeem, who is on the radar of Andhra Pradesh police in connection with the murder of TRS leader K Ramulu, were arrested in Thiruvananthapuram today, police said. Ramulu, a member of...
19:09
On a day when AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal met Lt Governor Najeeb Jung fuelling speculation about government-formation, Delhi Congress today ruled out extending support to the party if it tries to return to power. DPCC chief Arvinder Singh Lovely...
19:08
The magestic forecourt of the historic Rashtrapati Bhavan is gearing up for a gala swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi next Monday as the 15th Prime Minister of the country in the presence of over 3,000 invitees. Following the...
18:27
At the height of electioneering, Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala decided to release a photograph showing Narendra Modi with an alleged hawala operator Afroz Fatta. Now that elections are over, the votes have been counted and Modi has been appointed prime minister and is awaiting his...
18:15
At least five people were killed and 15 injured today after parts of a freight train derailed and collided with a passenger train south of Moscow, officials said. The emergencies ministry said the accident occurred at 1:00 pm local time (0900 GMT) near the town of Naro-Fominsk, about 80...
17:59
President Pranab Mukherjee hosted a farewell dinner for Dr Manmohan Singh's council of ministers, to which Sushma Swaraj was invited as she was Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha. A notable exception was Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Arun Jaitley, who did not receive an...
17:56
Tamil Nadu government today began work on increasing the Mullaiperiyar dam level to 142 feet as per the orders of the Supreme Court, with a 12-member team taking up shutter renovation work. In the first step, efforts would be taken to operate the shutters manually as well as power motors....
17:46
That the 16th Lok Sabha won't have a Leader of the Opposition since none of the non-NDA parties has secured 54 seats (10 pc of the Lok Sabha's strength) is well-known, but what is not is the seating arrangement that is being worked out in the House.Specifically, where will Congress president...
17:22
Janata Dal-United's Jitan Ram Manjhi has been sworn in as the new chief minister of Bihar after Nitish Kumar stepped down on Monday. Jitan Ram Manjhi, is a legislator from Makhdumpur in Jehanabad district of central Bihar. Manjhi was inducted as a minister in...
17:20
As the NDAs government formation is in its last legs, an SMS is now in circulation that Arun Shourie had once commented that Rajnath Singh does not have the status to lead a major national political party like the BJP. These were from 2009, when Shourie had indeed let fly at the BJP...
16:53
BJP leader Kalyan Singh is said to have cautioned Narendra Modi not to include three BJP leaders in his government, as they will damage the image of the new prime minister. Delhi's political grapevine is buzzing with the identity of the three, even as Kalyan Singh himself refuses to...
16:50
The news in New Delhi is all about the swearing-in of the second NDA government on Monday at 6 pm, and the corridors of power are agog over who from the Congress will attend Narendra Modi's finest hour yet.It is said that Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi may not attend the swearing-in...
16:22
A communique from Rashtrapati Bhavan following Narendra Modi's meeting with the President earlier in the day said this: 'As Shri Narendra Modi has been elected leader of the BJP Parliamentary Party and BJP has the majority support in the House of the People, the President appointed Shri Narendra...
16:00
NDTV reports: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has sacked 36 state leaders with minister rank after his Samajwadi Party's rout in the national election.The Samajwadi Party won just five seats in Uttar Pradesh, India's most politically vital state with 80 Lok Sabha seats. The BJP and...
15:56
President Pranab Mukherjee invites Narendra Modi to form the government.He asked Modi to suggest names of other ministers to be sworn in on May 26 at 6 pm at Rashtrapati Bhavan communique.During their brief interaction Pranab congratulated Narendra Modi on his grand victory in elections.
15:43
PM designate Narendra Modi stakes claim to the government. The President has formally invited Modi to form a government. He is now addressing a presser outside Rashtrapati Bhavan. He said that he will take oath on Monday, May 26 at 6 pm.Modi will now head to Ahmedabad, where he will he...
15:31
Narendra Modi and Pranab Mukherjee exchange greetings at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
15:26
PM designate Narendra Modi meets President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhawan. They exchange bouquets.
15:20
PM-in-waiting Narendra Modi arrives at Rashtrapati Bhavan where he will meet President Pranab Mukherjee and stake claim to the government.
15:12
The funeral of Rediff.com contributor M P Anil Kumar will be at the Bopodi Gas Shavadahini crematorium near CME bridge, in Pune, on May 21.Mourners can play tribute to this most incredible man between 1030 and 1100 hours at the crematorium. The funeral will be at 1130 hours. To know more...
15:02
BJP President Rajnath Singh says Narendra Modi will be sworn-in as the prime minister on May 26.
14:43
The National Democratic Alliance delegation will meet President Pranab Mukherjee shortly. Senior leaders L K Advani and Sushma Swaraj arrive at Rashtrapati Bhavan. NDA leaders will apprise Pranab of Modi being their leader.
14:18
Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati dissolves all committees of her party following rout in Lok Sabha polls, according to party sources.
14:07
It made news when Dr Manmohan Singhs Prime Ministers Office went on Twitter with a verified account @PMOIndia.The prime minister maybe vilified by his party colleagues for not being too expressive, but the PMO Twitter account was very active, posting updates on his engagements, speeches,,...
13:18
NDA allies Parkash Singh Badal of the Shiromani Akali Dal and Uddhav Thackeray of the Shiv Sena congratulate Modi after he delvers his address to the BJP parliamentary party.
13:14
I believe a government should think about the poor, listen to their problems. The new government is dedicated to the poor of India, the crores of youth and the women of India, Narendra Modi says in his address to the Parliament.Modi says he is an optimistic. Showing a glass of water he adds,...
13:06
PM-in-waiting Narendra Modi says, This election verdict is about hope not anti-incumbency. Salute all those who made sacrifices for India's independence and the makers of India's constitution, who laid the foundation that makes this the largest democracy in the world. Look at the strength of the...
13:01
Narendra Modi says, On September 13, I was given a responsibility and on September 15, I began work as a party worker and on May 10, when election campaign ended. I told Rajnath ji, I have to report. As a disciplined soldier, I reported to the party president that the job you have...
12:58
Narendra Modi's breaks down in Parliament. I request Advaniji not to use the word kriipa (favour). How can a son do a favour for his mother? The country is my mother, the BJP is my mother.
12:53
Addressing his first speech after being formally elected as the BJP parliamentary party leader Narendra Modi says, Responsibilities are bigger than posts. We are not here for posts but to fulfill people's hopes and aspirations.I have tried my best as a party worker.
12:44
PM-in-waiting Narendra Modi begins his speech at the Parliament Central Hall. He begins with a thank you to Rajnath Singh and Advani for electing him the leader. An emotional Modi says wish Vajpayee was here. If Vajpayee was here it would be an icing on the cake.
12:40
An emotional L K Advani addresses BJP parliamentary meet.
12:38
Rajnath Singh recalls Narendra Modi's speech in Hyderabad when he said, Yes, we can. He then added saying, Yes, we will!. We have seen him perform in Gujarat. Our victory is also due to the proven track record of our state governments.This is an amazing moment. The people have never participated...
12:29
Rajnath Singh addresses party leaders in the Central Hall of the Parliament after Modi is elected the leader of the BJP parliamentary party. It's a proud moment that our polity is now BJP vs others, said Rajnath as he hails the role of L K Advani and Atal Bihari Vajpayee in making the BJP a...
12:21
BJP leaders and chief ministers greet Modi on being elected as BJP parliamentary board meet. Leaders then give a standing ovation to Modi.
12:18
Chants of 'Narendra Modi zindabad' in the Central Hall of the Parliament.
12:14
BJP leaders Nitin Gadkari, Sushma Swaraj, Arun Jaitley, Gopinath Munde and other leaders second Advani's proposal as leader of the BJP parliamentary party.
12:11
Veteran BJP leader L K Advani addresses the parliamentary board meet. He proposes Narenrda Modi's name for the prime minister's post. Murli Manohar Joshi seconds Advani's proposal. It is a new chapter in history, says Joshi.
12:07
BJP chief Rajnath Singh addresses key meet in the Central Hall of the Parliament. Modi has come to the Parliament for the first time. It is a historic moment, says Rajnath. Follow latest updates on Twitter: @RediffElections
12:03
PM designate Narendra Modi reaches Parliament where the BJP parliamentary meet will begin shortly.
11:54
Narendra Modi leaves Gujarat Bhawan for the BJP's parliamentary party meeting at Parliament's Central Hall. At the meet, veteran leader Advani will propose Modi's name for the prime minister's post.
11:35
A 15-member delegation of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance will meet President Pranab Mukherjee this afternoon. Prime Minister designate Narendra Modi to call on the President at 3:15 pm, a Rashtrapati Bhavan spokesperson says.
10:53
NDTV reports: As the jockeying for key posts intensifies ahead of the formation of the new government, Narendra Modi reportedly told several MPs not to lobby for key berths. Modi on Sunday reportedly ticked off a delegation of BJP MPs from Karnataka, led by BS Yeddyurappa and Ananth Kumar that...
10:32
The BJP parliamentary board meeting veteran leader L K Advani will be proposing Narendra Modi's name and senior leaders Venkaiah Naidu, Jaitley, Murli Manohar Joshi, Sushma Swaraj among others will second it.The buzz was that Advani could be touted as Lok Sabha speaker sources now say that the...
09:47
United States Senator John McCain has congratulated Narendra Modi and his party on the resounding electoral success in the Lok Sabha elections and hoped to work with his government to revitalise bilateral relations. I congratulate Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party for their resounding...
09:38
Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar meets Narendra Modi at Gujarat Bhawan in New Delhi. Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray is also expected to hold talks with Modi. He may give the PM designate a free hand in assigning cabinet berths to Sena leaders, CNN-IBN reports. Follow latest updates...
09:28
With the Congress suffering a shattering defeat, party president Sonia Gandhi and her deputy Rahul Gandhi are said to be averse to taking up the post of Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha. This could brighten the chances of Kamal Nath, the senior-most Congress MP, becoming leader of the...
08:36
Prime Minister elect Narendra Modi is expected to meet President Pranab Mukherjee today and and take claim to form the new government. Ahead of his meet with the president, Bharatiya Janata Party's parliamentary board will anoint him as their leader. Follow latest updates on Twitter:...
02:56
As if the deadly flooding inundating much of the Balkans wasn't alarming enough, rescuers must now grapple with another concern: the risk of landmines from the Bosnian war resurfacing. A vast number of landslides have worsened the situation and relief efforts, the Red Cross said, describing...
02:54
The US has charged five Chinese army officers with hacking into private-sector American companies in a bid for competitive advantage, in the first cyber-espionage case of its kind. Attorney General Eric Holder said the alleged breaches were significant and demanded an aggressive response....
00:46
Radical Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri has been found guilty of supporting terrorism by an American court. He was accused of conspiring to aid organisations like al-Qaeda. Prosecutors at the court in New York said Hamza - who was tried as Mustafa Kamel Mustafa - assisted the kidnappers of...
00:43
Sonia, Rahul averse to Leader of Opposition's post Modi to be elected BJP, NDA leader on TuesdaySonia, Rahul offer to resign, party rejects itJaya sacks 3 ministers, six party functionariesModi, Advani among 10 Gujarat MPs facing criminal casesNitish selects Jitan Ram Manjhi as new Bihar CMPIX:...
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