News for '-fernandes'

RSS asks Fernandes to stay away

RSS asks Fernandes to stay away

Rediff.com13 Jul 2005

PICS: Haaland 'trick' earns Man City win at West Ham

PICS: Haaland 'trick' earns Man City win at West Ham

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

A summary of Saturday's action in the English Premier League.

SC allows Jaya Jaitly to visit ailing Fernandes

SC allows Jaya Jaitly to visit ailing Fernandes

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

A bench headed by Justice P Sathasivam allowed the plea of Jaitly who had approached the apex court after the Delhi High Court had denied her the permission to visit the ailing 82-year-old leader.

Four Cong MPs refuse to boycott George Fernandes

Four Cong MPs refuse to boycott George Fernandes

Rediff.com8 May 2003

Opposition MPs have been boycotting the defence minister citing his role in the Tehelka expose.

Fernandes wants to fly in MiG-21

Fernandes wants to fly in MiG-21

Rediff.com24 Jul 2003

'I had raised the matter with the air chief and a date was fixed but the flight could not materialise because of some engagements,' he told the Lok Sabha.

Denel probe: Fernandes sees Congress vendetta

Denel probe: Fernandes sees Congress vendetta

Rediff.com22 Apr 2005

The National Democratic Alliance convener alleged that it was a "conspiracy to demoralise the armed forces" whether it was Kargil purchases, the Tehelka expose or the coffin issue.

Fernandes to discard kurta pyjama for flying suit

Fernandes to discard kurta pyjama for flying suit

Rediff.com20 Jun 2003

The defence minister will spend about 30 to 45 minutes on board the IAF's frontline SU-30MKI.

Rahul ready to be PM: Oscar Fernandes

Rahul ready to be PM: Oscar Fernandes

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

Former union minister and Congress general secretary Oscar Fernandes who has been acting as trouble shooter for Congress president Sonia Gandhi told rediff.com in an exclusive conversation that Rahul Gandhi was ready to take over as the prime minister of India.

Coffin scam: Fernandes wants apology from Cong

Coffin scam: Fernandes wants apology from Cong

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

With his name not figuring in the Central Bureau of Investigation chargesheet in the coffin scam, former defence minister George Fernandes on Monday demanded an apology from the Congress for alleging his involvement in the 2002 case.

Fernandes files nomination for RS by poll

Fernandes files nomination for RS by poll

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

Former Union minister and senior Janata Dal-United leader George Fernandes filed his nomination papers in Patna on Thursday as a party candidate for Rajya Sabha by election from Bihar.

India to produce 140 Sukhois: Fernandes

India to produce 140 Sukhois: Fernandes

Rediff.com18 Dec 2003

The defence minister said the country was fully prepared to meet any military threat from Pakistan or elsewhere.

Nitish, Naidu hold key to Modi 3.0 as BJP falls short of majority

Nitish, Naidu hold key to Modi 3.0 as BJP falls short of majority

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

With the Bharatiya Janata Party falling short of a majority in the Lok Sabha and needing the National Democratic Alliance partners to form the government at the Centre, Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal-United head Nitish Kumar and Telugu Desam Party's N Chandrababu Naidu have emerged as potential kingmakers.

India to export LCA soon: Fernandes

India to export LCA soon: Fernandes

Rediff.com15 Sep 2003

I'm ready to quit the NDA: George Fernandes

I'm ready to quit the NDA: George Fernandes

Rediff.com23 Sep 2006

Fernandes says he feels let down by Nitish Kumar.

CVC report is a secret: Fernandes

CVC report is a secret: Fernandes

Rediff.com9 Aug 2003

The defence minister said it could not be given to the Public Accounts Committee.

Was Ronaldo Wrongly Denied A Goal?

Was Ronaldo Wrongly Denied A Goal?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Fernandes himself stated that Portugal's first goal in the 54th minute may have been scored by Ronaldo.

Maken, Joshi made Cong general secretaries; Azad, Fernandes out

Maken, Joshi made Cong general secretaries; Azad, Fernandes out

Rediff.com16 Jun 2013

The long-awaited Rahul Gandhi touch to the All India Congress Committee was imparted today with the induction of a few general secretaries and the dropping of some

In a first, SC elevates 11 women lawyers as senior advocates in one go

In a first, SC elevates 11 women lawyers as senior advocates in one go

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

A committee headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud designated 56 lawyers and advocate-on-record as senior advocates, 11 of them women.

'India Has Become More Aggressive With China'

'India Has Become More Aggressive With China'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

'China will do everything to hamper our ability to be a competitor.' 'China wants every country in the region to be subservient and we are the biggest stumbling block.'

Sack the law minister: Fernandes to PM

Sack the law minister: Fernandes to PM

Rediff.com13 Jan 2006

He pointed out that the CBI has documented evidence of direct payments into Quattrocchi's accounts in connection with the Howitzer deal.

Jacqueline Fernandes withdraws court plea seeking permission to travel abroad

Jacqueline Fernandes withdraws court plea seeking permission to travel abroad

Rediff.com18 May 2022

Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez, being probed in a Rs 200 crore extortion case involving alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar, on Wednesday withdrew her application filed before a Delhi court for suspending a lookout circular (LOC) issued against her and permit her to travel abroad.

Chhetri's break opens door for Manvir at King's Cup

Chhetri's break opens door for Manvir at King's Cup

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

Chhetri rested as Stimac names 23-member squad for King's Cup

CBI names George Fernandes in arms scandal

CBI names George Fernandes in arms scandal

Rediff.com10 Oct 2006

The case pertains to the purchase of Barak missile system from Israel.

He's been a good leader for us, even when he's not captain: Ten Hag

He's been a good leader for us, even when he's not captain: Ten Hag

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag backed Bruno Fernandes to continue his role as stand-in skipper.

'Sharks At High Risk Of Extinction'

'Sharks At High Risk Of Extinction'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

'Shark fins are the most sought-after shark product.'

Is Sanjay Jha Nitish's Political Heir?

Is Sanjay Jha Nitish's Political Heir?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Sanjay Jha's importance lies in his connections to senior BJP and RSS leaders to maintain a smooth relationship within the NDA government in Bihar and at the Centre and to contest the 2025 Bihar assembly elections together under Nitish Kumar's leadership.

Jacqueline Fernandes's Rs 7cr assets attached over conman links

Jacqueline Fernandes's Rs 7cr assets attached over conman links

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

It is alleged that Chandrashekhar to purchase gifts for Fernandez used illegal money, extorted by cheating high-profile people including former Fortis Healthcare promoter Shivinder Mohan Singh's wife Aditi Singh.

Fernandes takes on RSS for praising Indira

Fernandes takes on RSS for praising Indira

Rediff.com21 Jun 2005

Taking exception to RSS chief K S Sudarshan's glowing remarks on Indira Gandhi, NDA convenor George Fernandes on Tuesday wrote to him saying that any appreciation of the late prime minister amounted to 'endorsing dictatorship'.

SC notice on Jaya Jaitly's plea to visit Fernandes

SC notice on Jaya Jaitly's plea to visit Fernandes

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

The Supreme Court on Friday sought the response of Leila Kabir, wife of former Defence Minister George Fernandes, on a petition by his close political associate Jaya Jaitly seeking permission to visit the ailing 82-year-old leader.

Oscar Fernandes vows increased outreach to NRIs

Oscar Fernandes vows increased outreach to NRIs

Rediff.com21 Nov 2005

Efforts will also be directed at creating a conducive environment for NRIs intending to reconnect to their heritage, Fernandes added.

Singer Remo Fernandes has taken Portuguese nationality: Police

Singer Remo Fernandes has taken Portuguese nationality: Police

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Noted fusion artist and playback singer Remo, summoned by police for allegedly threatening a minor girl has surrendered his Indian citizenship and became a Portuguese national.

Pak would be erased if it uses nukes: Fernandes

Pak would be erased if it uses nukes: Fernandes

Rediff.com27 Jan 2003

It is difficult to believe that Pakistan will put nuclear weapons in the hands of dangerous elements, the defence minister said.

6 more months to demine Indo-Pak border: Fernandes

6 more months to demine Indo-Pak border: Fernandes

Rediff.com27 Dec 2002

The defence minister said that the army has completed demining only about 16 to 18 per cent of the area in the last two months.

PIX: Neymar goes past Pele as Brazil thrash Bolivia

PIX: Neymar goes past Pele as Brazil thrash Bolivia

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Brazil lived up to expectations by smashing Bolivia 5-1 at home in their 2026 World Cup qualifiers opener on Friday.

Oscar Fernandes, Venkaiah elected to Rajya Sabha

Oscar Fernandes, Venkaiah elected to Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com28 Jun 2004

But Congress' Kiran Chaudhary and BJP's Shakuntala Hegde lost in a close contest in the biennial elections.

I have been exploited in 'tragic' season at QPR: Fernandes

I have been exploited in 'tragic' season at QPR: Fernandes

Rediff.com5 May 2013

Queens Park Rangers chairman Tony Fernandes believes he has been "exploited" in what has been a "tragic" season for the relegated Premier League club, he told the BBC on Saturday.

Manchester United back in Champions League; Liverpool miss out

Manchester United back in Champions League; Liverpool miss out

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Manchester United will be back in action in next season's Champions League after they hammered Chelsea 4-1.