News for '-anandiben'

UP police makes 1st arrest under new anti-conversion law

UP police makes 1st arrest under new anti-conversion law

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Based on a complaint from Tikaram, a resident of Sharif Nagar village in Devarniya, the case was registered under sections of the Indian Penal Code and the anti-conversion law.

Assam govt to bring laws for transparency in marriage, says Himanta Sarma

Assam govt to bring laws for transparency in marriage, says Himanta Sarma

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Sarma said, "It will be mandatory for all marriages. There will be a disclosure pro forma given to a wife who'll give it to her husband. It won't be only about religion but everything that a wife needs to know. It won't be in line with Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. It'll be empowering women."

No rift between Yogi and Modi: BJP's UP in-charge

No rift between Yogi and Modi: BJP's UP in-charge

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

"If you look at newspapers, you will see that Modi Ji was the first to greet Yogij Ji (on birthday). In fact, we are of the view that Yogi ji is the most competent implement to fulfil the dreams of Modijee," he said.

PHOTOS: Prez visits Ayodhya temple construction site

PHOTOS: Prez visits Ayodhya temple construction site

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

Kovind, who is on his first visit to Ayodhya after the landmark 2019 Supreme Court verdict paved the way for the construction of the temple, also offered prayers at the Hanumangarhi shrine, about 2 km away.

Bareilly Islamic shrine issues 'fatwa' against forced conversions

Bareilly Islamic shrine issues 'fatwa' against forced conversions

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

A prominent Islamic shrine in Bareilly has issued a decree banning religious conversion by force or allurement, endorsing Uttar Pradesh's recent ordinance aimed at curbing inter-faith marriages as an alleged ploy for conversion.

9 bricks laid down at Ram Mandir construction site

9 bricks laid down at Ram Mandir construction site

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

The bricks were sent by devotees of Lord Ram from around the world in 1989. There are 2,75,000 such bricks, out of which 100 bricks with 'Jai Shri Ram' engraving have been taken.

Rediff Projection: Patan's poll prospects

Rediff Projection: Patan's poll prospects

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

Shandilya Trivedi reports from Patan on how the vote will go

SC makes HP, MP parties in plea on 'love jihad law'

SC makes HP, MP parties in plea on 'love jihad law'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

The pleas, filed by advocate Vishal Thakre and others and an NGO 'Citizens for Justice and Peace', have challenged the Constitutional validity of the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Religious Conversion Ordinance, 2020 and the Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion Act, 2018 which regulate religious conversions of interfaith marriages.

UP minister quits Yogi cabinet, may join Akhilesh; 3 MLAs follow him out

UP minister quits Yogi cabinet, may join Akhilesh; 3 MLAs follow him out

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Informing about his decision, Maurya said in a tweet in Hindi, 'Due to the attitude of gross neglect towards Dalits, backwards, farmers, unemployed youth and small and medium-sized traders, I am resigning from the council of ministers of Yogi (Adityanath) of UP.'

Questions on BJP win in MP varsity paper irk Cong

Questions on BJP win in MP varsity paper irk Cong

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Demanding cancellation of the paper, MP Congress spokesperson Neelabh Shukla in a statement said, "It is highly objectionable that DAVV coloured the examination of important faculty like journalism in BJP's hues. The students of this subject should be taught party neutrality in a higher education institute."

Previous govt had no interest in building houses for poor: PM

Previous govt had no interest in building houses for poor: PM

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

On the other hand, the Yogi Adityanath government has 'completed nine lakh houses under the scheme and 14 lakh are under construction', Modi said, reeling out comparative figures.

Kafeel Khan's detention under NSA extended by 3 months

Kafeel Khan's detention under NSA extended by 3 months

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

Khan has been in jail since January 29 for allegedly delivering a provocative speech at the Aligarh Muslim University on December 10, 2019 during the anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act protests.

May Prabhu Shri Ram give Kalyan Singhji space at his feet: Modi

May Prabhu Shri Ram give Kalyan Singhji space at his feet: Modi

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

May Prabhu Ram give strength to his family in the hour of sadness to bear the loss. May Prabhu Ram give consolation to people in the country who believe in his values, ideals, culture and traditions," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said wile praying tribute to Kalyan Singh.

'Nation lost one of its bravest sons': Leaders condole Rawat's demise

'Nation lost one of its bravest sons': Leaders condole Rawat's demise

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

General Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 others were killed in a helicopter crash near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, the Indian Air Force said.

Chouhan announces resignation, says won't stake claim to form govt

Chouhan announces resignation, says won't stake claim to form govt

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

"We have got more votes, but we will respect the mandate. We haven't got the required seats to form the government. We will not stake claim to form the government and I am submitting my resignation soon to the governor," Chouhan told reporters.

Why the BJP leadership is WORRIED

Why the BJP leadership is WORRIED

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

'It is very interesting that the RSS is sending sadhus to Una.' 'They will again talk about Hindu unity to woo the Dalits.'

'Modi's credentials are at stake in UP'

'Modi's credentials are at stake in UP'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

'There is a famous saying here that 'the way to Delhi passes through Lucknow'.' 'If the BJP loses UP in 2022, Modi's premiership in 2024 will be in doldrums.'

UP govt forms panel to probe Vikas Dubey's encounter

UP govt forms panel to probe Vikas Dubey's encounter

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

The panel will be headed by retired Allahabad high court judge Shashi Kant Agarwal and submit its report in two months, a government source said.

UP registers 1st case under anti-conversion law in Bareilly

UP registers 1st case under anti-conversion law in Bareilly

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

Three years ago, the accused started exerting pressure on her to undergo religious conversion and perform 'nikaah' (marriage). But when the woman opposed, he threatened to kidnap her, Tikaram alleged.

Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh get new Guvs

Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh get new Guvs

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

The post of Chhattisgarh governor was under the additional charge of Madhya Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel since August after the demise of Balram Das Tandon.

Amit Shah arrives in Gujarat, holds talks to choose new CM

Amit Shah arrives in Gujarat, holds talks to choose new CM

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

State BJP in-charge Dinesh Sharma and party treasurer Surendra Patel met Shah on Thursday morning upon his arrival. The other top state leaders and ministers are expected to meet him in the evening.

Post-Modi difficulties in Gujarat

Post-Modi difficulties in Gujarat

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Successor Anandiben Patel isn't having an easy time, with a protest movement by her own community and new challenges in keeping the mandate

UP ministers to get IIM training in governance

UP ministers to get IIM training in governance

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

The refresher course will help participants complete ongoing projects in their respective departments via close coordination with other departments and the bureaucracy.

Bhupendra strikes conciliatory note with Nitin Patel ahead of swearing-in

Bhupendra strikes conciliatory note with Nitin Patel ahead of swearing-in

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel on Monday said he was not unhappy with the Bharatiya Janata Party's decision to select Bhupendra Patel as the state's next chief minister, soon after the CM-designate met him at his residence in Ahmedabad in the morning.

'Modi had no contribution for Ram temple'

'Modi had no contribution for Ram temple'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

'He was a nobody then.' 'And whatever little his contribution was there, it was restricted to Gujarat.'

Wajid Khan's family tried to convert me to Islam: Wife

Wajid Khan's family tried to convert me to Islam: Wife

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

Kamalrukh said she is a Parsi who got married to the "Dabangg" composer under the Special Marriages Act.

'Unprecedented Covid control': Modi's fulsome praise for Yogi in Varanasi

'Unprecedented Covid control': Modi's fulsome praise for Yogi in Varanasi

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

"The way in which UP has controlled the second Covid wave and stopped its spread is unprecedented," the prime minister, who arrived at his parliamentary constituency earlier in the morning on Thursday, said while addressing a gathering.

SC agrees to examine validity of 'love jihad' laws

SC agrees to examine validity of 'love jihad' laws

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde refused, however, to stay the controversial provisions of the laws and issued notices to both state governments on two different petitions.

Jaitley's health deteriorates: AIIMS sources

Jaitley's health deteriorates: AIIMS sources

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

The AIIMS has not issued any bulletin on Jaitley's health since August 10.

Are Varanasi, Mathura mosques still on BJP list?

Are Varanasi, Mathura mosques still on BJP list?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

'If the civil code has to be put on hold, what card can the BJP play if it finds the going tough in the run-up to the general election of 2024?' asks Amulya Ganguli.

Priyanka Gandhi meets CAA violence victims in UP

Priyanka Gandhi meets CAA violence victims in UP

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

Priyanka said she has highlighted each and every "police excess" in her lengthy memorandum to Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel during her previous visit to the state.

'We're doing so much that somebody will always complain'

'We're doing so much that somebody will always complain'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Anandiben insists her daughter was not involved in any land allocation scandal.

Wait of centuries has ended: PM after Ram temple 'bhoomi pujan'

Wait of centuries has ended: PM after Ram temple 'bhoomi pujan'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Beginning his speech with 'Jai Siya Ram', the prime minister told the gathering that a grand temple will now be built for 'Ram Lalla', the infant Ram, who had been living in a temporary tent for years.

MP Governor Lalji Tandon passes away at 85

MP Governor Lalji Tandon passes away at 85

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The 85-year-old was admitted to the hospital on June 11 with breathing problems, fever and difficulty in urination.

Gujarat to implement new 10% quota from January 14

Gujarat to implement new 10% quota from January 14

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

The new quota will also be implemented in admissions and jobs which were advertised before January 14 but for which the actual process has not started, it said.

OBC quota stir by Patels might intensify

OBC quota stir by Patels might intensify

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Chief Minister Anandiben Patel, state BJP chief R C Faldu, 37 members of the assembly and six ministers are Patels.

The man who dug out Modi's marksheet

The man who dug out Modi's marksheet

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Gujarat University Vice-Chancellor M N Patel revealed the MA results of Narendra Modi at an impromptu press briefing at his house.

BJP to announce Gujarat's next CM today

BJP to announce Gujarat's next CM today

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

'Number two' in the cabinet Nitin Patel has emerged as a strong contender.

PM performs 'bhoomi pujan' for Ram temple in Ayodhya

PM performs 'bhoomi pujan' for Ram temple in Ayodhya

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The event brings to fruition the Bharatiya Janata Party's 'mandir' movement that defined its politics for three decades and took it to the heights of power.

Never took any favours from government, claims Gujarat CM's daughter

Never took any favours from government, claims Gujarat CM's daughter

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

The state Bharatiya Janata Party unit also came out in support of Anar accusing the Congress of trying to malign the chief minister and her daughter by levelling allegations against them.