Aamir Khan, PTI

Stories by Aamir Khan, PTI

Bhujbal, his family had links with Vastavade: Somaiya

Bhujbal, his family had links with Vastavade: Somaiya

Rediff.com   1 Feb 2013

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kirit Somaiya on Friday alleged that Public Works Department Minister Chhagan Bhujbal and his family had links with Anil Vastavade, an aide of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda, who is in Enforcement Directorate's remand in connection with a multi-crore money-laundering case.

Fireworks at Rahul's first meeting with AICC leaders

Fireworks at Rahul's first meeting with AICC leaders

Rediff.com   1 Feb 2013

It was a reality check for Rahul Gandhi on the state of affairs in the Congress in his first formal interaction with party leaders as vice president which saw lot of fireworks, blame game and complaints of oneupmanship.

Mumbai: Chargesheet filed in Spanish woman rape case

Mumbai: Chargesheet filed in Spanish woman rape case

Rediff.com   1 Feb 2013

The Mumbai police on Thursday filed the chargesheet in connection with the alleged rape of 27-year-old Spanish musician in the city in November last year.

Mumbai: Coaching class owner arrested for molestation

Mumbai: Coaching class owner arrested for molestation

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2013

The owner of a well-known coaching class was arrested on Thursday for allegedly molesting a 17-year-old female student at his Dadar office in central Mumbai, the police said.

Karachi: Gunmen attack police station, cop killed

Karachi: Gunmen attack police station, cop killed

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2013

Gunmen on motorcycles attacked a police station in the Pakistani port city of Karachi on Tuesday to free an inmate, killing a policeman and wounding two others, officials said.

Madras HC lifts ban on 'Vishwaroopam'

Madras HC lifts ban on 'Vishwaroopam'

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2013

In a major relief to actor Kamal Haasan, the Madras high court on Tuesday night lifted the ban imposed on his movie 'Vishwaroopam' by the Tamil Nadu government after it courted controversy over its alleged anti-Muslim content.

Delhi is still distant: Cong ridicules BJP's PM nominees

Delhi is still distant: Cong ridicules BJP's PM nominees

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2013

The Congress on Tuesday dismissed as 'day dreams' the projection of the likes of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and senior leader Sushma Swaraj as the party's prime ministerial candidates, and said Delhi is 'still distant' for the opposition party.

Gang-rape: Cops to seek legal opinion on board's ruling

Gang-rape: Cops to seek legal opinion on board's ruling

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2013

The Delhi police is seeking legal opinion on the ruling of the Juvenile Justice Board that the sixth accused in the gang-rape case was a 'juvenile'. A decision on whether to go in for an appeal is expected to be taken soon.

N D Tiwari intended to adopt my son: Rohit's mother

N D Tiwari intended to adopt my son: Rohit's mother

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2013

The mother of Rohit Shekhar, who is seeking to declare N D Tiwari as his biological father, told a commission on Tuesday in New Delhi that she was assured by the veteran Congress leader that he intended to adopt her son.

Indian govt should provide security to SRK: Malik

Indian govt should provide security to SRK: Malik

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2013

Pakistan's Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Monday waded into the controversy over Bollywood star Shahrukh Khan's remarks about the problems purportedly faced by Indian Muslims, saying the Indian government should provide the actor security.

Modi govt may seek review of SC order on Lokayukta

Modi govt may seek review of SC order on Lokayukta

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2013

The Gujarat government could file a review petition in the Supreme Court against the apex court order upholding the appointment of Justice (retd) R A Mehta as Lokayukta by the governor.

Involve citizens in framing laws: Aruna Roy to Sonia

Involve citizens in framing laws: Aruna Roy to Sonia

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2013

Against the backdrop of thousands of suggestions being made to the Justice Verma committee on crime against women, activist Aruna Roy on Monday pitched for the involvement of citizens in framing laws.

Telangana: Some Cong ministers for setting new deadline

Telangana: Some Cong ministers for setting new deadline

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2013

Under fire from pro-statehood forces, Congress leaders from Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh are taking divergent stands on their future course of action for forcing the Centre's hand on the contentious issue.

CBI should probe companies owned by Maya's brother: BJP

CBI should probe companies owned by Maya's brother: BJP

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2013

The Bharatiya Janata party on Monday demanded a thorough probe into alleged dubious financial transactions by companies allegedly owned by Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati's brother and questioned the government's intentions on the issue in view of the support extended to it by her party.

Clarify on meeting Pragya Thakur: Cong to Rajnath

Clarify on meeting Pragya Thakur: Cong to Rajnath

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2013

The Congress on Monday sought to counter Rajnath Singh's attack on Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde over his 'Hindu terror' remarks asking whether the Bharatiya Janata Party chief had not gone to meet terror accused Pragya Singh Thakur in jail.

Navy plans to bid for world's biggest tender for choppers

Navy plans to bid for world's biggest tender for choppers

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2013

In could be the world's biggest tender for helicopters, the Indian Navy is planning to issue a bid for procuring more than 120 multi-role choppers expected to be worth around Rs 35,000 crore.

Naveen becomes BJD president for 5th time in a row

Naveen becomes BJD president for 5th time in a row

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2013

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday became president of the ruling Biju Janata Dal for the fifth consecutive time unopposed.

'UK terror suspects travelled to Pak for training'

'UK terror suspects travelled to Pak for training'

Rediff.com   26 Jan 2013

Two terror suspects, who allegedly plotted suicide bombings in Britain, have been accused of travelling to Pakistan for terrorist training, making suicide videos and buying chemicals to make home-made bombs.

Playback singer S Janaki rejects Padma Bhushan award

Playback singer S Janaki rejects Padma Bhushan award

Rediff.com   26 Jan 2013

Veteran south Indian playback singer S Janaki on Saturday rejected the Padma Bhushan award, saying it has come too late in her 55-year-long career.

IAF air ambulance evacuates 8 injured in Kumbh Mela fire

IAF air ambulance evacuates 8 injured in Kumbh Mela fire

Rediff.com   26 Jan 2013

An air ambulance ofIndian Air Force successfully evacuated eight persons, injured in a fire at Kumbh Mela, for emergency medical attention in the national capital.