Sharat Pradhan In Ayodhya &Amp; PTI

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Over-the-top police deployment leaves Ayodhya desolate

Over-the-top police deployment leaves Ayodhya desolate

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2013

The Samajwadi Party government went overboard in deploying nearly 10,000 policemen to patrol the streets of Ayodhya to prevent the VHP from carrying out its 84-kosi parikrama, reports Sharat Pradhan

Centre rushes forces to Ayodhya, VHP leaders go into hiding

Centre rushes forces to Ayodhya, VHP leaders go into hiding

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2013

The Centre has rushed additional security forces to Ayodhya to prevent the much hyped yatra that is being planned by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad in spite of a ban on it by the Uttar Pradesh government.

Govt unveils new telecom licence norms

Govt unveils new telecom licence norms

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2013

The government on Friday unveiled long awaited Unified Licence norms that provide for delinking of spectrum from operational permits and allows companies to offer services using any technology.

Akhilesh Yadav's cabinet expansion faces several hiccups

Akhilesh Yadav's cabinet expansion faces several hiccups

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2013

Prolonged parleys with different power centers led to several hiccups before Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav could induct four new faces in his team in Lucknow on Thursday. The total tally of council of ministers is now 60.

Akhilesh to expand UP cabinet, expected to take more control

Akhilesh to expand UP cabinet, expected to take more control

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2013

The much speculated expansion of the Uttar Pradesh cabinet will take place on Thursday. Chief Minister Aklhilesh Yadav, who gave indications to that effect on Tuesday, is all set for enlarging the size of his 56-member council of ministers.

Akhilesh wakes up to restart distribution of free laptops

Akhilesh wakes up to restart distribution of free laptops

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2013

Returning home after a 10-day sojourn to the United Kingdom, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has suddenly woken up to the need for restarting distribution of laptops to young college going students of the state.

Congress to field candidates against Mulayam, Akhilesh in LS polls

Congress to field candidates against Mulayam, Akhilesh in LS polls

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2013

The Congress party may not give a walkover to Samajwadi Party President Mulayam Singh Yadav and his chief minister son Akhilesh Yadav in their respective constituencies at the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

Mulayam predicts third front's rise to power post 2014 poll

Mulayam predicts third front's rise to power post 2014 poll

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2013

Samajwadi Party president and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav on Friday predicted the rise of the third front to power in the post 2014 Lok Sabha poll scenario.

Rajnath gives clean chit to Modi, blames Rajiv for 1984 riots

Rajnath gives clean chit to Modi, blames Rajiv for 1984 riots

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2013

While giving a clean chit to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for the 2002 communal riots in that state, Bhartiya Janata Party president Rajnath Singh on Thursday dropped a bombshell by virtually blaming former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi for the anti-Sikh riots that followed the assassination of his mother, the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1984.

U'khand flood relief: Race on between Akhilesh and Rajnath

U'khand flood relief: Race on between Akhilesh and Rajnath

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2013

A virtual race has begun between the Samajwadi Party government in Uttar Pradesh and the Bhartiya Janata Party over providing relief to the flood-ravaged people of the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand.

Unlike Modi, Rahul not in Uttarakhand for photo-op: Congress

Unlike Modi, Rahul not in Uttarakhand for photo-op: Congress

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2013

The Congress on Tuesday sought to differentiate Rahul Gandhi's visit to flood-hit Uttarakhand from that of Narendra Modi, saying he is not going for "photo-ops" even as it faced the Bharatiya Janata Party attack for deriding the Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's rescue efforts.

I don't exert any pressure on Akhilesh, clarifies Mulayam

I don't exert any pressure on Akhilesh, clarifies Mulayam

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2013

Samajwadi Party president Mulayam Singh Yadav on Tuesday flatly denied pressurising his son Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, on whom he had entrusted the reins of the SP government 14 months ago.

Do you think smoking within limits is harmless? Tell us!

Do you think smoking within limits is harmless? Tell us!

Rediff.com   31 May 2013

Half of the smoking population in the country thinks smoking 'within limits' is harmless, a survey by a private general insurance firm has found.

15 Indian-American students qualify for Spelling Bee semis

15 Indian-American students qualify for Spelling Bee semis

Rediff.com   30 May 2013

A total of 15 Indian-American students, including six girls, have made it to the national Spelling Bee semifinals, making it almost one-third of the total 42 candidates who have qualified.

BJP has committed suicide by expelling me: Jethmalani

BJP has committed suicide by expelling me: Jethmalani

Rediff.com   30 May 2013

A day after being expelled from the Bharatiya Janata Party, veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani today hit back, saying by doing so, it has committed "suicide" which will please the "corrupt" government and their collaborators within the party.

Liyaqat Shah gets bail, no linkage with terror plot: Court

Liyaqat Shah gets bail, no linkage with terror plot: Court

Rediff.com   17 May 2013

Suspected Hizbul terrorist Liyaqat Shah, arrested by the Delhi police for allegedly conspiring to carry out terror attacks in the national capital, was on Friday granted bail by a special national Investigation Team court.

With outlaw backing, Varun challenges Rahul in Sultanpur

With outlaw backing, Varun challenges Rahul in Sultanpur

Rediff.com   16 May 2013

While making it clearly evident that he would contest the next Lok Sabha election from Sultanpur -- regarded as the bastion of the Gandhi family -- Varun did not hesitate to align with a local history-sheeter and former Bahujan Samaj Party MLA Chandrabhadra Singh alias Sonu Singh, who was inducted into the BJP barely 24 hours ago.

'Panicked' Gehlot misused CBI against Kataria: BJP

'Panicked' Gehlot misused CBI against Kataria: BJP

Rediff.com   16 May 2013

The BJP on Thursday alleged that the CBI action against its leader Gulab Chand Kataria is nothing but a "conspiracy of CM Ashok Gehlot", who is "panicked" seeing the massive support the party is getting in poll-bound Rajasthan.

Dutt likely to file curative petition in SC: lawyer

Dutt likely to file curative petition in SC: lawyer

Rediff.com   16 May 2013

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, who surrendered on Thursday before a special Terrorist and Disruptive Activities court in Mumbai, is planning to file a curative petition before the Supreme Court, his lawyer said Thursday.

No election tickets for those with criminal records: Rahul

No election tickets for those with criminal records: Rahul

Rediff.com   16 May 2013

Jaipur, May 16 (PTI) The ruling Congress has a good chance of retaining power in Rajasthan, but it must avoid giving tickets to people with criminal records in the upcoming Assembly elections in the state, party Vice President Rahul Gandhi said today. "I am (quite) confident that we will win (and re ...