Sharat Pradhan In Lucknow And Onkar Singh In New Delhi

Stories by Sharat Pradhan In Lucknow And Onkar Singh In New Delhi

Aarushi case: SC dumps Talwars' plea to shift trial court

Aarushi case: SC dumps Talwars' plea to shift trial court

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2012

A bench of justices B S Chauhan and J S Khehar dismissed the plea of the couple, saying there is "adequate" security in the Ghaziabad court and inconvenience to Talwar couple cannot be a ground to tranfer the trial to Delhi.

Two NGOs under CBI scanner for FRCA violations

Two NGOs under CBI scanner for FRCA violations

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2012

The Union Home Ministry has referred two cases of Tamil Nadu-based Non-Governmental organisations for investigations for FCRA violations. The two NGO's have been organising demonstrations against setting up the Koodankulam nuclear power plant in the state.

Nationwide strike affects transport and banking

Nationwide strike affects transport and banking

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2012

Thousands passengers who travel by air or rail were hit hard by nationwide strike called by various trade unions in Delhi, when they found that there were no taxis and autos at the airport and Delhi railway stations.

No CBI probe against Naseemuddin: Maya tells Lok Ayukta

No CBI probe against Naseemuddin: Maya tells Lok Ayukta

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2012

In a rebuttal to state Lokayukta's recommendation for a Central Bureau of Investigation probe against her most trusted and powerful multi-portfolio minister Naseemuddin Siddiqui, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Monday sought to point out that the nature of the charges against the minister did not merit such a probe.

What's at stake in UP phase 6 polls

What's at stake in UP phase 6 polls

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2012

The Muslim card played heavily by the Congress party will be at test on Tuesday, when the 67-state assembly constituencies go to poll during Phase VI of the seven-phased Uttar Pradesh election.

Amul to sponsor India's Olympics contingent

Amul to sponsor India's Olympics contingent

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2012

Amul, the dairy cooperative managed by the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd, will sponsor the Indian contingent for the London Olympics. The Indian Olympic Association entered into an agreement with the country's largest food brand in this regard in Delhi on Monday. It was signed by IOA secretary-general Randhir Singh and R S Sodhi, Managing Director, GCMMF.

EVMs unaffected by water in strong-room: Election Commission

EVMs unaffected by water in strong-room: Election Commission

Rediff.com   26 Feb 2012

The Election Commission has finally cleared the confusion over suspected damage to Electronic Voting Machines on account of seepage of water from an overhead water tank in a strong-room where the machines were kept after the voting on February 19.

NRHM scam: CBI carries out 30 raids across UP

NRHM scam: CBI carries out 30 raids across UP

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2012

In a fresh crackdown on the multi-billion National Rural Health Mission scam, the Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday carried out as many as 30 raids across five different cities in Uttar Pradesh.

'B'desh does not harbour anti-India terrorists'

'B'desh does not harbour anti-India terrorists'

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2012

Union Home minister P Chidambaram has said that the Bangladesh government has handed over names of some persons who allegedly took part in the assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rehman who fell victim to the conspiracy hatched by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence.

I will be UP chief minister in 2017: Peace Party chief

I will be UP chief minister in 2017: Peace Party chief

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2012

It is a party whose growth in just four years has impressed many. It first came into notice in the 2009 Lok Sabha election, when it put up an impressive show in some seats in eastern UP, and in the Domariyaganj assembly by-election the next year it stunned everyone when its candidate polled more votes than the Congress and Samajwadi Party candidates.

I will be UP chief minister in 2017: Peace Party chief

I will be UP chief minister in 2017: Peace Party chief

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2012

It is a party whose growth in just four years has impressed many. It first came into notice in the 2009 Lok Sabha election, when it put up an impressive show in some seats in eastern UP, and in the Domariyaganj assembly by-election the next year it stunned everyone when its candidate polled more votes than the Congress and Samajwadi Party candidates.

I will be UP chief minister in 2017: Peace Party chief

I will be UP chief minister in 2017: Peace Party chief

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2012

It is a party whose growth in just four years has impressed many. It first came into notice in the 2009 Lok Sabha election, when it put up an impressive show in some seats in eastern UP, and in the Domariyaganj assembly by-election the next year it stunned everyone when its candidate polled more votes than the Congress and Samajwadi Party candidates.

Maya stokes Jat reservation fire in West UP

Maya stokes Jat reservation fire in West UP

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2012

Virtually stroking the fire on the suddenly hyped issue of reservation to the Jat community, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati on Wednesday blamed the Congress-led central government for its continued dilly-dallying.

Rahul Gandhi blasts Mulayam on home turf

Rahul Gandhi blasts Mulayam on home turf

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2012

Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday blasted Samajwadi Party president Mulayanm Singh Yadav in the latter's pocket-burrow in Mainpuri.

Notice issued by EC to RLD leader Jayant Chowdhury

Notice issued by EC to RLD leader Jayant Chowdhury

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2012

Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh's son Jayant Chowdhary, Rashtriya Lok Dal leader, was on Monday issued a notice by Election Commission for allegedly violating the model code of conduct after he was caught on camera taking cash from a local leader during a poll meeting in Mathura.

Rahul Gandhi takes Kanpur by storm, angers Mayawati

Rahul Gandhi takes Kanpur by storm, angers Mayawati

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2012

A case was registered against the Congress leader for violating the permission granted by the administration for his road show. Sharat Pradhan reports

UP: Akhilesh Yadav open to post-poll alliance with Cong

UP: Akhilesh Yadav open to post-poll alliance with Cong

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2012

With two more phases to go in the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls, Chief Minister Mayawati is confident of returning to power. "We would do better than the 2007 elections," said a beaming 'Behenji' after she cast her vote in Lucknow in the fourth phase of the elections on Sunday.

Prowling tiger does not deter voters in Lucknow village

Prowling tiger does not deter voters in Lucknow village

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2012

Lucknow DIG of Police D K Thakur said there was no reason for villagers to be worried as the tiger had been around for many weeks and had not attacked human beings. Sharat Pradhan reports.

We will once again form govt in UP, proclaims Mayawati

We will once again form govt in UP, proclaims Mayawati

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2012

Massive turnout to rallies an indication that the Bahujan Samaj Party will return to power says UP Chief Minister Mayawati. Sharat Pradhan report.

UP polls: 36 percent candidates have a criminal background

UP polls: 36 percent candidates have a criminal background

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2012

The promise made by political parties to practice clean politics is yet to be fulfilled, reports Onkar Singh