Sheela Bhatt And Onkar Singh In New Delhi

Stories by Sheela Bhatt And Onkar Singh In New Delhi

BJP will win in Uttrakhand, Punjab: Gadkari

BJP will win in Uttrakhand, Punjab: Gadkari

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari is confident that his party will come back to power in Uttrakhand as well as Punjab, where it has an alliance with the Shiromani Akali Dal. He also believes that the party will fare way better in Uttar Pradesh than the predictions made by several exit polls. "I am confident that we will win the elections in Uttrakhand and Punjab," he said.

Earthquake jolts Delhi NCR; 5 injured

Earthquake jolts Delhi NCR; 5 injured

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2012

There are conflicting reports about the magnitude of the earthquake that shook Delhi and its adjoining areas. While the Indian Meteorological Department measured the quake at a scale of 4.9, the United States Geological Survey put the magnitude at 5.2 on the Richter scale.

'Why should we pay heed to Chappell's views on Sachin?'

'Why should we pay heed to Chappell's views on Sachin?'

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2012

Bishen Singh Bedi, former captain of the Indian cricket team, hit out Ian Chappel, Imran Khan and other cricketers who have been demanding that Sachin Tendulkar opt out of One-day cricket.

Congress: Rahul put up a spirited fight

Congress: Rahul put up a spirited fight

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2012

Irrespective of the results of the UP assembly election, a senior Congress leader tells Sheela Bhatt that Rahul Gandhi has established himself as a leader to reckon with.

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.

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.

'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.

Strategic gurus to headline CPR event in New Delhi

Strategic gurus to headline CPR event in New Delhi

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2012

In a rare initiative, the Centre for Policy Research will launch an event -- NonAlignment 2.0: A Foreign and Strategic Policy for India in the Twenty First Century on February 28 in New Delhi, which will focus on India's strategic affairs.

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.

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.

Indian Railways on the brink of collapse: Report

Indian Railways on the brink of collapse: Report

Rediff.com   17 Feb 2012

The current system of the Indian Railways is on the brink of collapse. The Indian railways working model is not financially viable either. The railways coffer have gone, almost, bankrupt, that is the outcome of the intense review undertaken by the committee consisting of galaxy of experts that was given task to review the Indian railways safety.

Exclusive: JD-U MP wants to impeach Supreme Court judge

Exclusive: JD-U MP wants to impeach Supreme Court judge

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2012

Captain Jainarayan Prasad Nishad, a member of the Lok Sabha from Bihar, has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar against a sitting judge of the Supreme Court of India. In the letter to the Speaker, Captain Nishad has expressed his 'determination' to initiate impeachment proceeding against the judge.

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

In Gujarat, every issue goes to the SC: Sibal

In Gujarat, every issue goes to the SC: Sibal

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2012

Human Resource Minister Kapil Sibal on Wednesday said that he felt sorry for Gujarat riot victims who have been waiting for justice for the last nine years. He was commenting on the Gujarat high court issuing a contempt notice to Chief Minister Narendra Modi for its failure to provide compensation to the victim's families. "When it comes to Gujarat, each matter goes right up to the Supreme court.

UP Chief Minister Mayawati confident of returning to power

UP Chief Minister Mayawati confident of returning to power

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2012

According to party sources, one of the main reasons for her confidence is that she distributed tickets on merit basis, reports Onkar Singh

Israeli embassy car blast, an act of terror: Delhi police

Israeli embassy car blast, an act of terror: Delhi police

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2012

Hours after the Israeli embassy car blast near Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's 7 Race Course residence, the Delhi police has declared that the incident is an act of terror.

Commerce Minister in Pakistan to boost trade ties

Commerce Minister in Pakistan to boost trade ties

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2012

Anand Sharma, Union Commerce Minister, crossed over to Pakistan early Monday morning with a large delegation comprising of officials of his ministry, members of the trade chambers and journalists to launch India show in Lahore where goods from India would be displayed for the visitors who are keen to buy them.

Sheela Bhatt: Samajwadi Party likely winner in phase one

Sheela Bhatt: Samajwadi Party likely winner in phase one

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2012

It is, now, more or less certain that in the ongoing election the SP is emerging as the main challenger to Mayawati's power in Lucknow. The combination of an experienced Mulayam Singh Yadav and his young, untested son Akhilesh Yadav is working, reports Sheela Bhatt from Lucknow