Haresh Pandya And Onkar Singh

Stories by Haresh Pandya And Onkar Singh

'Both his critics and friends will miss Balasaheb'

'Both his critics and friends will miss Balasaheb'

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2012

Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray never compromised on issues of national importance, former BJP president Venkaiah Naidu tells rediff.com's Onkar Singh

Vaishnodevi-like temple to come up on Swiss Alps

Vaishnodevi-like temple to come up on Swiss Alps

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2012

With a view to spread India's devotional culture in Switzerland, Sudhir Sharma, a London-based businessman, has decided to set up a temple in green hill tops.

We will oppose FDI: AB Bardhan

We will oppose FDI: AB Bardhan

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2012

One thing is clear we will continue our fight against FDI, says Bardan.

'Too early to say whether Gadkari will get another term'

'Too early to say whether Gadkari will get another term'

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Syed Shahnawaz Hussain spoke to rediff.com's Onkar Singh about the recent controversy surrounding party chief Nitin Gadkari and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's remarks about Shashi Tharoor.

'The BJP will win by two-thirds majority in Himachal'

'The BJP will win by two-thirds majority in Himachal'

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2012

Anurag Thakur, son of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal and president of the Bhartiya Yuva Janata Dal, is confident that the Bharatiya Janata Party will return to power in the state with more than two-thirds majority.

Gadkari fumes at lack of support from BJP leaders

Gadkari fumes at lack of support from BJP leaders

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari is reportedly upset about the fact that he has been left high and dry by party leaders in the wake of the corruption allegations made against him by activist Arvind Kejriwal and by certain media reports. Senior party leaders who had promised to come to his defence have now backed out, leaving the BJP president fuming.

Is Omar Abdullah's wife going to join the BJP?

Is Omar Abdullah's wife going to join the BJP?

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2012

Bhartiya Janata Party's top leadership has been trying to avoid queries on whether Payal Singh, wife of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah, is joining the party. Omar and Payal been estranged for a while now. Payal is living separately in New Delhi at Akbar Road and is trying to find a footing in the political sphere.

Kazmi case: Journalists union calls for unbiased reportage

Kazmi case: Journalists union calls for unbiased reportage

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2012

Delhi Union of Journalists President Sujata Madhok, S K Pandey, general secretary, and other members have welcomed the Supreme Court order granting bail to Syed Mohammad Ahmed Kazmi who has been behind bars since March in the Israeli diplomat car attack case.

Omar pulled up, agrees to more powers to panchayat

Omar pulled up, agrees to more powers to panchayat

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2012

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abullah was summoned by Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Monday and pulled up for not including the 73rd and 74 amendments in the Panchayati Raj despite the fact he had earlier committed to do the same.

Khurshid and Mulayam will save each other: Kejriwal

Khurshid and Mulayam will save each other: Kejriwal

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2012

The Uttar Pradesh government conducted raids at his trust in 17 different places in the state on Monday, in a major setback for Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid. The raids are being conducted by the UP directorate of enforcement. Officials denied to comment on the investigation.

Punjab deputy CM slams Rahul for drug abuse remark

Punjab deputy CM slams Rahul for drug abuse remark

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2012

Reacting sharply to the statement of Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi that seven out of 10 youth in Punjab are drug addicts, Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab Sukbir Badal termed him a joker' on Friday.

Haryana police raise doubts on Dalit girl's rape report

Haryana police raise doubts on Dalit girl's rape report

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2012

A Dalit girl was gang-raped in Haryana's Kaithal district on Tuesday night. According to reports, the 19-year-old girl was kidnapped and gang-raped by two men in Kalayat area of Kaithal district. Acting on a complaint by the girl, two boys have been arrested on charges of rape.

Police insensitive to rape cases in Delhi-NCR?

Police insensitive to rape cases in Delhi-NCR?

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2012

The death of a 14-year-old girl on Sunday raised questions about the manner in which the Delhi police treated rape and molestations cases.

'Book Mallya for murder over KFA staff's wife suicide'

'Book Mallya for murder over KFA staff's wife suicide'

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2012

Janata Dal-United president Sharad Yadav has demanded that a case under 302 of Indian Penal Code (punishment for murder) should be filed against Vijay Mallya in connection with the suicide case of the wife of a Kingfisher Airlines employee.

Mastermind of Delhi heist arrested

Mastermind of Delhi heist arrested

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2012

The Delhi police have arrested Hari Kishan, the mastermind of the sensational Rs 5.25 crore heist in the capital. The police have also recovered Rs 2.36 crore from the accused, a senior police officer said. "Four main accused, who were involved in Friday's incident, are yet to be arrested," said Joint Commissioner of Police (south-western range) Vivek Gogia.

Rahul to meet Jammu and Kashmir sarpanches

Rahul to meet Jammu and Kashmir sarpanches

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2012

Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi arrived in Kashmir on Thursday afternoon and proceeded straight to Leh and Kargil for laying the foundation stone of a tunnel that will link the valley with Ladakh.

Delhi: Mastermind of Rs 5 cr-heist planned London escape

Delhi: Mastermind of Rs 5 cr-heist planned London escape

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2012

The Delhi police has issued a lookout notice for Hari Kishan Sharma, mastermind of the Rs 5.25 crore ATM van heist at Defence Colony, as it suspects that he planned to flee to London via Nepal.

'Conspiracy to loot money for ATM was hatched in advance'

'Conspiracy to loot money for ATM was hatched in advance'

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2012

Five persons were arrested on Monday in connection with the sensational Rs 5.50 crore heist from an ATM van at D block Defence Colony market.

Rahul advances trip to J&K by a day

Rahul advances trip to J&K by a day

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2012

Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi has advanced his trip to Jammu and Kashmir by a day. Earlier he was to visit the state on October 5 to take stock of the situation faced by the sarpanches, but now he is visiting the state on the night of October 4.

Jammu and Kashmir sarpanches call on Rahul Gandhi

Jammu and Kashmir sarpanches call on Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2012

A delegation of 10 surpanches from Jammu and Kashmir called on Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday afternoon and briefed him about the threat perception to their lives by the terrorists who have gunned down 7 surpanches in last few weeks. According to sources, the meeting took place at Rahul.'s behest.