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'Govt apathy': People scramble for food, milk in flood-hit Vijayawada

'Govt apathy': People scramble for food, milk in flood-hit Vijayawada

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Scores of people scrambled for milk and food packets in flood-ravaged Vijayawada on Monday, and also complained about alleged government apathy towards their hardships in the past three days.

Congress ally Ajit Singh's party backs Ramdev campaign

Congress ally Ajit Singh's party backs Ramdev campaign

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

Another Congress ally, the Rashtriya Lok Dal on Thursday came out in support of yoga guru Baba Ramdev's campaign against black money and corruption, with the latter saying he will put a fresh proposal before the government during the coming monsoon session of Parliament

Ajit Singh finally vacates govt bungalow, yet to pay fine

Ajit Singh finally vacates govt bungalow, yet to pay fine

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

After 118 days of unauthorised stay and a bitter stand-off with the government, former union Minister Ajit Singh today finally vacated the 12 Tughlaq Road bungalow in New Delhi.

National Games: Services tops medal tally

National Games: Services tops medal tally

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Jharkhand defeated Maharashtra 2-1 to bag the bronze medal.

Ajit Singh sworn in, gets civil aviation ministry

Ajit Singh sworn in, gets civil aviation ministry

Rediff.com18 Dec 2011

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Ajit Singh was sworn in as the 33rd member of the Union Cabinet, and 77th in the Union council of ministers on Sunday morning. Singh is widely expected to be allotted the civil aviation portfolio. This is the fourth time Singh has been inducted into the Union Cabinet.

Ajit Singh to move out of government accomodation by September 25

Ajit Singh to move out of government accomodation by September 25

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

A day after the Centre cracked the whip by disconnecting power and water supplies to the official accommodation of former union minister Ajit Singh, the Rashtriya Lok Dal leader on Sunday said he will vacate the accommodation by 25th of this month.

Ajit Singh takes charge of civil aviation ministry

Ajit Singh takes charge of civil aviation ministry

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

Rashtriya Lok Dal chief Ajit Singh on Monday took charge of the civil aviation ministry, saying it was a 'sensitive' portfolio.

Govt to focus on low-cost airports: Ajit Singh

Govt to focus on low-cost airports: Ajit Singh

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

15 more airports are approved.

Ajit Singh in! Next on Congress agenda: OBC quota for Jats

Ajit Singh in! Next on Congress agenda: OBC quota for Jats

Rediff.com18 Dec 2011

On Sunday, Rashtiya Lok Dal chief Ajit Singh was sworn in as Union Cabinet Minister. And the next move of the Congress, in the run up to the Uttar Pradesh elections, is to grant reservations to Jats in the central list of Other Backward Classes. Neerja Chowdhury analyses

Ajit Singh to meet Sonia to discuss alliance for UP poll

Ajit Singh to meet Sonia to discuss alliance for UP poll

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

Sources in the Congress Party have said that the Rashtriya Lok Dal leader is likely to be given the civil aviation portfolio and will contest 45 to 50 seats in western UP. Renu Mittal reports.

Jet-Etihad pact a win-win deal: Ajit Singh

Jet-Etihad pact a win-win deal: Ajit Singh

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

Describing the over Rs 2,000 crore (Rs 20 billion) business proposal between Jet and Etihad airlines as a win-win deal, Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh on Thursday said it will be beneficial for flyers.

KFA should revive for its employees, passengers: Ajit Singh

KFA should revive for its employees, passengers: Ajit Singh

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

Says the airline should present satisfactory operating plan to DGCA and work on its rescue plans

I resigned on my own: Ajit Singh

I resigned on my own: Ajit Singh

Rediff.com31 May 2003

RLD supporters, police clash in Muradnagar over Ajit Singh's eviction

RLD supporters, police clash in Muradnagar over Ajit Singh's eviction

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Rashtriya Lok Dal chief Ajit Singh's supporters on Thursday clashed with the police over the move to evict him from the government residence in Delhi even as the Centre rejected his demand that the house be converted into a memorial to his father, former Prime Minister Charan Singh.

RLD MP, Ajit Singh's former aide join Samajwadi Party

RLD MP, Ajit Singh's former aide join Samajwadi Party

Rediff.com8 Jan 2012

In a jolt to Rashtriya Lok Dal, its Rajya Sabha member of Parliament Shahid Siddiqui and Anuradha Chowdhury, a former aide of party chief Ajit Singh, on Sunday joined the Samajwadi Party ahead of the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls.

Numbers game: Bardhan meets RLD chief Ajit Singh

Numbers game: Bardhan meets RLD chief Ajit Singh

Rediff.com17 Jul 2008

The Left continued to reach out to other parties in its bid to topple the UPA Government with CPI General Secretary A B Bardhan meeting RLD chief Ajit Singh in New Delhi on Thursday.

Ajit Singh set to join Union Cabinet on Sunday

Ajit Singh set to join Union Cabinet on Sunday

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

Rashtriya Lok Dal chief Ajit Singh will be inducted as a Union Cabinet minister on Sunday in a minor expansion of the Council of Ministers by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Ajit Singh open to any inquiry on Jet-Etihad deal

Ajit Singh open to any inquiry on Jet-Etihad deal

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Rubbishing the allegation that his ministry went out of its way to facilitate the Jet-Etihad deal, Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh said he was open to "any inquiry" into the decision to increase air traffic rights to Abu Dhabi.

Ajit Singh asks secular forces to come together

Ajit Singh asks secular forces to come together

Rediff.com5 Apr 2014

Launching a scathing attack on Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, Union minister and Rashtriya Lok Dal president Ajit Singh has called for unity among secular forces to prevent communal elements from gaining an upper hand in the Lok Sabha elections.

No big hurdle for AirAsia's planned foray: Ajit Singh

No big hurdle for AirAsia's planned foray: Ajit Singh

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

The carrier has two-third Indian directors on board, as mandated.

Hockey heroes seek blessings at Golden Temple

Hockey heroes seek blessings at Golden Temple

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Harmanpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, and Mandeep Singh, were greeted by a sea of devotees and well-wishers as they arrived at the holy shrine.

Take action against striking pilots: Ajit Singh to AI management

Take action against striking pilots: Ajit Singh to AI management

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

'It is an illegal strike. They have defied the high court.'

Left in the cold, Ajit Singh's back in NDA

Left in the cold, Ajit Singh's back in NDA

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

The 70-year-old leader attended a meeting of the floor leaders of NDA allies in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha in the Parliament chamber of Opposition leader Lal Krishna Advani on Thursday.

UP's people now have alternative in Cong-RLD: Ajit Singh

UP's people now have alternative in Cong-RLD: Ajit Singh

Rediff.com18 Dec 2011

Newly appointed Union civil aviation minister and Rashtriya Lok Dal chief Ajit Singh on Sunday said his alliance with the Congress has now provided a "clear-cut alternative" to the people of Uttar Pradesh against the "oppressive" Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party government.

UP polls: No agreement with Cong yet, says Ajit Singh

UP polls: No agreement with Cong yet, says Ajit Singh

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

Rashtriya Lok Dal chief Ajit Singh on Friday said that his party is in the process of holding talks with the Congress for the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections to be held next year.

Bulldozer action victims: 'My house was razed overnight'

Bulldozer action victims: 'My house was razed overnight'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Following the Supreme Court's verdict on bulldozer action, victims of demolition drives in Uttar Pradesh are seeking compensation for their losses. The court ruled against arbitrary demolitions without prior notice, prompting victims to pursue legal action. The Uttar Pradesh government maintains that demolitions were carried out following due process and on properties built on encroached lands.

Muzaffarnagar: Ajit Singh, Ravi Shankar Prasad detained

Muzaffarnagar: Ajit Singh, Ravi Shankar Prasad detained

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

Rashtriya Lok Dal chief Ajit Singh, BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad and two BJP MPs were on Monday detained by the police after they attempted to enter UP to visit violence-hit Muzaffarnagar district.

65 incidents of airprox reported in last 3 yrs: Ajit Singh

65 incidents of airprox reported in last 3 yrs: Ajit Singh

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

Sixty-five incidents of two aircraft coming into close proximity were reported in last three years and some of them occurred when air traffic was being handled by trainee controllers, the Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.

Ajit Singh asks FM to revert to earlier service tax rates

Ajit Singh asks FM to revert to earlier service tax rates

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

Concerned over high service tax substantially raising air ticket prices, Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh has urged Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee to revert to the earlier rates which were capped at Rs 100 and Rs 500 per domestic and international ticket.

Once a BJP rival, Jayant Chaudhary joins 3rd Modi govt

Once a BJP rival, Jayant Chaudhary joins 3rd Modi govt

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

The warming up of ties became apparent after the Centre announced the country's highest civilian honour Bharat Ratna to his grandfather and former prime minister Chaudhary Charan Singh.

Ajit Singh to meet leaders of 13 AI unions on Monday

Ajit Singh to meet leaders of 13 AI unions on Monday

Rediff.com20 May 2012

As the stir by over 200 Air India pilots entered the 13th day on Sunday, Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh said the unions have to look at the health of their organisation and understand that this is an era of competition.

Mulayam has become Narendra Modi of UP: Ajit Singh

Mulayam has become Narendra Modi of UP: Ajit Singh

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

Lashing out at Mulayam Singh Yadav over the handling of the situation in riot-hit Muzaffarnagar, Rashtriya Lok Dal leader Ajit Singh on Thursday said the Samajwadi Party chief has become the 'Narendra Modi' of Uttar Pradesh.

RLD chief Ajit Singh likely to be new civil aviation minister

RLD chief Ajit Singh likely to be new civil aviation minister

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

After his party formally joined the United Progressive Alliance on Monday, Rashtriya Lok Dal chief Ajit Singh is likely to be sworn in as a Union Cabinet Minister this week with civil aviation being mentioned as the possible portfolio.

Cold vibes from Cong, Ajit Singh drops demand for cabinet berth

Cold vibes from Cong, Ajit Singh drops demand for cabinet berth

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

Perturbed by the Congress for not finalising the electoral alliance in Uttar Pradesh yet, Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Ajit Singh is understood to have dropped his demand for two portfolios, as cabinet minister for himself and a minister of state post for his MP son Jayant Chaudhary.

PIX: Famous faces at polling booths

PIX: Famous faces at polling booths

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, BJP national president JP Nadda and several other famous faces were seen at polling booths, exercising their franchise in the final and seventh phase of the Lok Sabha polls on Saturday.

The King of Polo Rides Off Into The Ages

The King of Polo Rides Off Into The Ages

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Colonel Billie Sodhi's life and family heritage reflect an unwavering commitment to excellence in polo, equestrian sports, and a rare, enduring athletic legacy.

Ajit Singh defends Jet-Etihad deal

Ajit Singh defends Jet-Etihad deal

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Against the backdrop of objections by some MPs, Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh on Tuesday strongly defended the Rs 2,058 crore (Rs 20.58 billion) Jet-Etihad deal, saying those opposing it were "long on politics and short on facts".

Equity infusion in AI 'neither timely, nor adequate': Ajit Singh

Equity infusion in AI 'neither timely, nor adequate': Ajit Singh

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

In the past three years, government has infused a total of Rs 12,200 crore into the national carrier

Decision to enhance Abu Dhabi traffic rights in India's interest: Ajit Singh

Decision to enhance Abu Dhabi traffic rights in India's interest: Ajit Singh

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Govt gave 36,000 seats per week more than inter-ministerial group's recommendations.

No entry to Delhi's VIP zone as row over Ajit Singh's bungalow escalates

No entry to Delhi's VIP zone as row over Ajit Singh's bungalow escalates

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Police on Tuesday barricaded several roads in the Lutyens zone and shut down Race Course Road metro station to prevent protesters from reaching 12 Tughlaq Road bungalow for a planned meeting demanding its conversion into a memorial of former prime minister Charan Singh.